The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-10-11
CAPT. SLEWN's AN|CE MAN."
Warned Him to Move Up Ono
Story When The Evening
World" Exposed His Place
Mr.. FORGET REMEMBERS NOW.
He Recsllects that He Paid that
$500 to Police { a /. Schmitt.
berger in Person.

Augustln Forget, the genera agent
the French Steamship line, had recov-
cred sufficiently from his ordeal of Tues
day to appear before the Lexow Com
mittee again this morning, and II was
stated that he had come prepared to
own up to the payment OF protection to
higher officials than the patrolman who
watched the steamship dock.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Con- la
bored in vain to induce him to admit that
the $500 item which appeared on the
books OF the Company as having been
paid by him for the surveillance of the
wharf, let cetera," had gone to Capt.
Schmittberger. but that he exhibited q
painful lack of memory upon the sub
ject. The pav.nent was made Just before
Capt. Schmittberger left the tSeamboa.
Squad.
Mr.. Forget had been subpoenaed to
attend yesterdays session. but had sent
note stating that the state Of his
health would not permit him to be pres
ent. 30 he was excused.
Mr.. Con put Mr.. Forget on the witness
stand at the opening OF to-day's hear
Ing. Senator Pound presided in the abb
sence of Chairman Lexow. and Sena-
Der of the Committee who was on hand
at that hour
Have you examined your books and
memorsnda since last Tuesday," asked
yes, cIr," replied the witness.
And can you give any further par
tieulars In regard ~, to that payment OF
Remembers Paying schmittberser.
Yes, sir. have discovered that the
money none , Vas paid to Capt schmittberger.
This was stated In the coolest man
ner possible and made a sensation in
Mr.. Forget continuing said that po-
lice ofiicer came to him early In the
month of December with q letter from
Capt. Schmittberger. who stated that a.
the French line had not been paying Its
$40 a week to Policeman De Gam for
nearly a year. something was due to the
Department.
In other words. 1t was time to make up
Il told the messenger" said Mr.. Forget,
whose memory seemed to have been Won
slider the matter and let the Captain
know what l would do in about fort
night.
by an officer in uniform. and talked over
the matter IN my private ONCE.
He told me that he thought he ought
TO get the usual allowance, and as
had been paying $40 week to De Gam,
while he was stationed on the wharf, and
nothing had been paid for about a year.
that 500 would about square the ae-
count
Paid Him in Bills, Personally.
"Dld you pay him the money!"
Yes, after discussing the matter Q
little longer. got the money he wanted
and gave 1t to him."
Did he take II himselfT
Yes. sir; and he put 1t In his pocket
and went away. l have never seen
him since that time"
How did you pay himT'
Haven't appeals been made to you
by friends Of Capt. Schmittberger to
touch your sympathy" continued Mr..
"Yes, SIR"
But you have come to the conclu-
sion that 1t was your duty to tell the
truth about tins natter
You may go. Mr.. Forget" said Mr..
Con, with an air OF ev'Cent satisfaction
from the witness, who retired hastily.
Mr.. Con then called Policeman Mat
thew Reilly fiHe-i 6 man OF mid sd.
6s ase who sa had SS
the police force for twenty-six years,
he said. and fifteen OF these he had
spent with the steamboat Ss s SQUAD: in all
this timer" asked the counsellor.
NO sir
Isn't it generally understood on the
force that promotions can only be Sc
cured by the payment OF money!
II believe that is the custom"
Wanted Reilly 10 Give Up, Too.
Reilly said he had formerly been sta
toned on the CuLard pier for five years.
but had been removed from there by
Ibid the company pay you anything
for extra work."
Yes, received $40 week from them
for several years"
Did you have to give up any OF TINS
YES, / always gave half of II to the
ward man. l served then under Capt.
WAS any demand made upon you for
Yes. Ward Man Vail came 70 me
after Capt. Schmittberger took command
wanted everything"
Il said s no. ! wouidn't do It, I,housht