New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-23

against me- for the reason that think 'ne Judge
got the two theatres mixed up At any rate the
Judge wrote short opinion. and sara tna,, mas
had % aa gwen mo b 70 for this advice all
the advice that had given him must De consid-
was TO be free advice
Q:-And all the matters that Mr. Moss has exam
discussed were thrashed out either before the in
or hsfnr committee appointed by rSh wom8
Ike to state about the Third Avenue Theatre
WANTS TO EXPLAIN THE $3.50.
The Chairman-Including this charge of $3.50?
The Witness-Yes sir
The Chalrman-And also the other work?
The Witness-Yes, sir The Third Avenue Thea
tire. would like to mention
Ono no: IT has all been thrashed out years
ago. Alt had only been partially destroyed. and
We had the right to rebuild 1t just as 1t was but
did II a great deal better. and that was under
"a Superintendent Of Buildings who had no regard
for me.
Q.-The plans. as submitted to the Building De-
partment. sometimes are ambiguous. sometimes
lack detail. and they sent back as you say. to
be amended? Ayes. sir.
Q.-That Is what you call rejecting them? A
Q-That Is for amendments? Ayes. sir.
QAnd to whom are they appeae @dnS case eI they
ment? Ar they rejected completely 1t is on
some particular fault, then they can appeal the
Q-Yes A-fnder the Charter you appeal to the
Board of Examiners in the Borough Of Manhattan
Building the Commissioners from other boroughs:
Q.-Yes; that Board OF Examiners is composed Of
a number of delegates sent by dinerent trade or
ganizations? Ayes. sir.
Q.--There is. tor instance representative from
the American Institute of Architects? A-Yes. sir.
The Chairman-I think we have gone all over
that. think that is on the record Doctor
Mr.. O'Sullivan-Very well. sir. You went there to
that Board Of Examiners as a representative from
the Architectural Iron Association? A.1Yes sir.
Q.-Your appointment was not controHed by any
political party by any politician? A.-No sir
Q.-You were regarded by your organization,
known as the Architectural iron hssocIa. t, as
the fltest to represent their interests there In
that Board? Ayes sir
OSULLIvAN TRIES TO LUG STRONG IN.
Q.-Another name that was with you on that
Board which Mr.. Moss mentioned was that OF Mr.
Cornelius O'Reilly? Ayes. sir
Ole was In Mr.. Strons's Board. was he not?
Mr.. Moss-No. no.
Mr.. OSullivan-I mean under Mr. Strong
Mr.. Moss-No. Under the counsel himself
Mr. Strong had nothing to do with this Board. or
any Mayor before d% him or after him. .,,, ,onr
sS S aPd that Board of or CAME Mhc from 9
several ADMINISTRATIONS before
The Chairman-He has already testified he has
.Q.-That Board Is not dominated by any political
phase or factSr? orr. ArNe; SIR CON ,ov. hoo, Id
to say by Mr.. O'Sulivan that these matters which
we have under discussion to-day have been
thrashed out before Then to some exten- A
QEPartiy. X-Partly9 Largely. .. ,
pubic Enawisdee. are ;hsy7 AIYe:: sir; -
of 'n made pnS % i"
pePeTs AM dGn STR SSspt Of that b the
Vestgaton at ths time ee yds sr
ODD i they ' publish f about this Haght matter
and Brennan natter? Ayes, sir
$50 these things were all we'll known in the
community and particularly IN the ouiidihg inter-
Q.-And on top Of all that the Municipal Assem-
Sion MS IS ! that E so7 ~" A!Yes sT
Q.-And that was done last January? Ayes
DOESN'T KNOW HOW HE GOT IT.
Odd you ask to be put into that Commission?
Al never asked single soul for my appoint
ment.
Q-How did you get into 1T? Al don't know.
Odd you talk TO any one about getting into 1t?
A-Never
9-SoI ANY even D"t Mr peG Bra s A"oh Mr. Brady
and | talked buildings code matters a year
Q-Of course And you and Mr. Brady had been
discussing the building code matters for long
Gle was member Of your land appraisement
o|Your interests have been close to him, haven't
they? A.-Our friendship ,.,
very congenial to both of you? A.-Yes.
Q'-And isn't it through Mr.. Brady and his IN
Building Code Commission? Al don't know.
Q-You have knowledge on the subject? A.
Mr. Moss-That is all
The wines was m not recommended &c 20 wbv
what influence operated in your engagement or
selection? A.-No: suppose was selected on &C.
count of my acknowledged fitness for that kind OF
work. have been in that way. In the prepara-
ton Of the building laws since 1879.
Mr. MOss-Was IL known to these people that you
were advertising In THE Record and Guide"
prices high and service good? Al don't know.
Q-It is a matter OF public knowledge? Att
may be.
Mr. Moss-There is no OF spending any more
time that.
The Chairman-Isnt It frequently the case that
where plans have been rejected by the Building De-
partment for one reason or another people have
come you to get them In shape so that they
could be passed? Avery rarely
Oft has happened? Ayes; IT certainly hap
pened In the case OF Mr.. Brennan.
standpoint, what you think OF that situation Do
you think 1t Is right that a man should be In a
position where he could. a member or board.
pass upon the completeness and regularity or plans
for his services IN connection with putting II In
what ne thinks is. the right shape. and then pass
ing upon II. being the member OF n board that
pa sses upon it, A.-The law makes no provision
about that. The Board is made up or architects
that
HIS MORAL SENSE NOT SHOCKED.
OIL am not asking about the provisions OF the
law. asking for your opinion from an ethical
or moral standpoint? Al see no objection 10 II.
Mr. O'sullivan-Did you ever vote on any case
where you were consulted In reference to IT? A
No.
Mr.. Fallows-But you testified early In the morn
ing that II Is voted upon by less than the reg
uar vote Il is half n vote on the proposition.
when YOU have received a fee In connection with
cases that come up before them? Al never tell
them.
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