New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-27

,,c en- statcs he tells another falsehood AS to
the report that his illwill against me was drouse
because failed to marry his daughters OF one OF
his daughters after visiting her, 1t Is only necessary
to say that never knew that nc han oaus"'ci.
Tho Nayor expressed himself clearly, and without
= touch of excitement throughout the interview and
secmcd not a particle disturbed by the statements
to which he replied
rx.Judcc Leicester Holme was seen after the
adjournment Of the Investigation, and said that 1t
was true that he had called TO see MS Croker about
her going to join her husband but that the senate
investigations formed no part of the reason lor yer
going Mr. Holmc said tina, he Lao reGeted yea citer
in GERMANY saying that he was far from growing
better and asking Mr.. ilolme to urge tfelr mother
and also Or. Becknan. the family physician, to come
went to see Mrs Croker Mr. Holme said. :" and
told her what the boys had written me. she had
received letters Of the prport and asked me TO
,ee DIR. Beckman. did on the same day, which
was two months ago probably They wanted the
doctor 10 60 to Mr. Croker because they thought that
he understood the peculares Of the case better than
the German physicians. There was no other reason
for hi, going or for Mrs Cookers going except those
| have stated"
Mr. IIome declined to say whether or not he liad
offered to pay any Of the expenses of the voyage.
until he had seen McCanns testimony but he positively
asserted that the Mayor in way responsible for
his visit either to Mrs. Croker or TO Dr. Deehman
Dr. John c. Bcckman, the physician referred to.
was at his home, No. 81 West Onc-hundredand
twenty second st. Dr. Beelsman SAID
Mr.. Mccain quito correct in testlfyng that ex.
judge Home, the Mayors private secretary, had
pad me visit but the subject OF taking
myself ont OF the jurisdiction OF the Senate
Committee for the purpose Of avoiding being called as
something that was never broached In our
talk; not mentioned or limited at Mr.. IIone had
called OH me as a messenger from Mrs. Croker She had
received unayorablc reports Of the condition OF her
husbands health. and they had alarmed her, SO that
desired n advise with me as to the possible
necessity Of his going abroad consult With the phys
clans In charge OF Mr. Cookers The matter was
talked over and | consented that n the reports
Of Mr. Cookers condition confirmed he would. OF
course sacrifice himself and his practice for the
benefit his patient The subsequent report became more
favorable the necessity for his going on the trans
journey happily avoided Nj Holmes visit
strictly and entirely professional business know
knothng whatever about the cXCiy Chamberlain or his
wife except professionally, that never had thought
or intinaton that the investigating committee would
witness. stll have desire 70 be called
before the Senators.
The doctor added that lie knew nothing regarding
affairs under Investigation BY the Fassett Committee
Judge liolmc and himself for his going abroad.
said last evening that 70 his personal knowed &c Nc
Cams statement that he was supporting Mrs Croker
Just before Mr.. Croker went to Europe Mr.
Stokes said. he came 10 me and told me that he had
from certain bank he mentioned. which he thought
would he sufficient "a support her and the smaller chill
GTcn during his absence. Then he gave me 5000,
telling that II for Mrs. Croker II she needed
II. and be also made an agreement with me that
should advance another $500 for her II She required
IT, lie pledged me his interest IN his >aybrook cottage
n, security for the second 800. About month ago
sent Mrs. Croker word that She could havc this
money 81 oO0l anv time she wanted H.
or a, much Of i as she cared to draw She has not
Mrs Croker at her home. No GO Mount
Morrl. ave. Yesterday last evening. and the
want who answered the bell said that she had conc
away on THURSDAY II WAS learned from Dr. B,ckman
that she had gone with her children 10 the Hotel Lin
coin AZ Fifty third - and Broadway. hs direction.
because girl in the house had been attacked
with scarlat!n,, making II dangerous for them To
main at her house
Mrs Croker was aftcrvari seen AZ the Hotel Lin
coin She fully corrohoratcd the statement Of
Judge liolme and Or. EcckInan
Late last night Mrs. Croker left the hotel. and
IL could not be- learned where she had gone
II aid however. that MEG am could tell where
she was II he chose, and that her sympathcs we're
with him.