New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-12-29

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and said:
a letter from Mr. Comstock in reference TO the
testimony given yesterday. and the committee have
considered the matter. and after due deliberation
We have reached the conclusion that 1t is not in
not hear Mr. comstock or anybody else ON that ha't
question The stenoerapher will strike the testi-
Hony from his minutes.
Mr.. GoT-I say. Mr.. Chairman. that almost
regret your decision. Just at this holiday time 1t
would be peasant to hear Nh Comstock IN vndi-
cation expected Mr.. Comstock 20 come here like
a cyclone. ] have always said that IL this COM
mttee is to along picking It's steps. fearful lest
a should be mentioned OF a who would
require vindication. might well not have had
public session We have had 10 along In the face
OF abuse, ridicule and condemnation. and
expect it. received information that the Streeps
had been indicted and the indictments had been
dismissed; that money paid for the dismissal.
and felt 1t my duty follow 1t up / did
not know that 1t would bring in such names
Mr. Mott. whom know to be a Highly respectable
man. and. you know. | had it stricken from the
evidence.
In reference 10 the reports about the Gray case.
Mr.. Gof said ne was unwilling 10 Mr.. Con,stock
until everything that Mr.. Comstock knew abou;
the had been reducs TO writing.
WILLIAMS BACK AGAIN
Then Inspector Williams recalled TO the wit
chair The Inspector had brought a bundle of
official reports 20 the courtroom. but ne not 10
be allowed refer the reports. The courtroom
crowded. but there few members of the
Police Department present. Inspector Williams
looked defiant when he faced Mr. Gofr
Inspector. how much money have you In United
States bonds" Mr.. Golf first asked in easy con-
versational tone.
Not a cent" the prompt reply.
Q-How much did yci have: About 800.
Q-Thouands? A.-No. dollars.
Q--You are worth $4,000? A.-No. sir.
IL ~ -. oh
Al can't tell you.
about 10000? A.-No.
Q--How much did the dock cost-si0,OO? About
500 less than 1900
Q-How many city department were en-
p.oyed in making that dock? A.-One scow carried
some cellar dirt there.
Mr. CicH asked number OF questions about the
Inspectors country place. but al the Information
obtained that IN IRE three houses on the
place. two Of which rented. and boathouse
and that the Inspector did not keep a coacnman.
Q.-Where your yacht. the Eleanor, built?
AIN Greeup5'nt.
Q-Have you any Interest in shipbuilding in Maine
directly or indirectly? A-Indirectly.
Q-wha. was tina. interest? Al gave So, Of
flags a ship.
Q.-Any other interest? Al have a e 900 inter
est in the vessel She Is "A brigantne
Q.-What was the cost Of your yacht? A.-The
contract price was $500
Q-How many men in the crew? A.Three.
Q-HOw often has the ydcnt Deen IN COMMISSION
A.-Once year.
Odd you take police officers on a cruise? A
No.
Q-was Captain Devery not on the yacht?
Al never took him cruise.
Odd the family OF Commissioner McClave have
the yacht for a cruise? A.-JThey had a sail In the
yacht.
ODD you not have many as five men IN the
crew a; one time? Al had egh: men one occa-
sion. when the yacht was In race.
A QUESTION ABOUT INCOME
Odd you cut coupons from your bonds in
the police station? A.-Never.
Q-Your income in the Tenderloin was 5000 or
$500 year? Alt was no such thing
Q-YOu are prepared to swear that you never got
cent more than your salary Al am prepared
TO swear to the truth
Q.-Are you prepared to swear that you never
touched a dollar? Al viii swear TO the truth.
Q.-Are you ready TO swear that you never re-
ceved dollar when you were captain OF the
'Tenderloin"? Al received money. but not In the
'renderloin." as you call IT. received $40" or
1900 downtown.
Q-From whom? A.-From Fliess Hoey al NO
u Broadway
Q.-What on? A.--Stocks.
Q.-What stocks? Al couldn't say.
Q.-How much did you pay for the stocks? A.
paid nothing.
Q.-was the money a present? A.-Not exactly
Mr. Fiiess said he would take chances stocks
and give me the result.
Q.-Is this FIiess OF the Hollyw God whskey? A
Yes
OILS this another Tuthill case? Al don't know
about that.
Q.-This beats Tu,hill. He made S20U out OF
00oo. but you made 5000 out OF nothing? A-fes.
The admission OF Inspector Wil''ams that ne han
received thousands OF dollars from Mr. Fhess canse'
a decided sensation in the courtroom Inc surp'''e
was all the greater because Williams had pre-
viOus.v nj Cd under mai he had DeeH lHtef-
ested In the sale Of Hollywood whskcy' inspector
Williams appeared TO be quite unconcernea' "o"
ever. while Mr. GofY was evidently elated
Q-For the benefit of the suffering poor u, .',''
aty with Glow and cutting emphasiS wou'u In IN
to know how YOU did that What conversation Ola
you have with Fliess regarding that money
don't remember much Of the conversation
used to meet him at the GIlssy House. where nc