New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-22

Mr.. Freedman-Now. I will explain that very
interested in the business success OF the ONCE
dover your what? A-over territory.
which includes the metropolitan district, and my
contract with this company is upon salary on
Q:--That is, you get salary and commission
besides having an interest in the stock? AYES.
and Mr.. Croker has an interest With me In this
The Chairman-In addition to the stock? A
MSsssG M1 divide tssEy ss.
an interest in the business Of this company; yes.
has he more q ST. then than
Q.-How is that shown; how is 1t evidenced A
o-Yes: how is il evidenced; where is the evil
dence Of such an interest? A.-why. ! am giving
the evidence. | am making the statement
Q-Where is the contract? A-There is no con-
o-There is no contract for such thing as that?
o-Then Mr.. Croker has no such agreement with
could be enforced In suit at law. has he? A
No, str: Mr.. Croker relies upon my word
HE RELIES ON HIS C'ANDYs) WORD.
Q-Relies upon your word? Ayes, sir
Q-And when was that word given? Att was
given some time subsequent to my having made
engagement for this company.
Q.-And what that word? Tell me just what
you said to him and just what he said to you. A
won't tell you just what said TO him and just
what ne said TO me.
Q.-That is your business? Ayes: that Is my
yos give the bonds"no e
standing you are bonding the city officers and
not paying any dividends you won't tell what ar
engagements you have with Mr.. Croker, by which he
gets moneys out Of that company that not
divdends-you won't tell? Al will tell you this:
We are bonding the contractors at the same rate
The Chairman-we are talking about the city on
same rate that all other companies charge. There
Is no extortl0n 49,,
You are thinking that evidently there is some hing
am not AFRAID q this 'a p not Sa afraid Of
Q.--Forget your fears and answer the question
Dust answer the question there. 1t is
simple little question. A.-They are all simple little
Mr. Falows-what is the question Mr. stenog-
Mr.. Moss-I going to put question to the
Q.-Mr Freedman. IT is only fair. to say to you
that another reason why am asking these cues
tons is because we want know whether the
company that is bonding city oficias is solvent
company. whether II is a safe company and whether
there is any arrangement between the company
and the government Of the city by which the com
paany is taking these bonds | ask you again. after
what was there between you and Mr.. Croker by
WhGh he out OF hs company more tha1 MS
Mr. Crokers friendship and association in this COM
pany on account OF me legion OF Tienas hat ne mas
Croker would take stock and join me in this enter
6t ~Inq De e6Ss That wsr ha
serve him through friendship. than any other man
in this country
WON'T DISCLOSE THE AGREEMENT.
The Chairman-Is 1t advertised that Mr.. Croker
IS interested in this company?
The Witness-Mr. Croker has openly stated at all
times that he is interested In this company.
Mr. Moss-Is 1t advertised? Att is not starred
that way
Q-Is II advertised. is II stated in the advertise
We don't publish list Of stockholders Of the COM
pany.
some place on the Stationery of the Company? A.
No. sir; II does not appear on any of the printed
Mr.. MossNNow. Mr. Freedman again. what was
said between you and Mr. Croker BY way Of con on
msHsys wv; 55ss i: iTmassrisi to YOU, ;,
Q.-And want you TO answer the question. Mr.
Freedman. At is personal question which
A1 o.~Are you afraid of 1T? A-No. sir am not
afraid Of any question you can ask me
o.-Are you afraid to let the other stockholders
pleased the other stockholders.
Q.-Are you aware that there has been com
because there hare been dividetds declared?
A.-Thls is a foreign company, which is reputable
The Chairman-Mr. Freedman. answer the ques-
The witness-rf Mr. Moss is to ask ques-
Mr Moss-Mr. ,Freedman---
The Witness-Mr. Moss is asking questions
The Chairman-Mr. Moss has right to ask the
question. -,- , ,,..s .
Mr. Hoffman-If you want to make an explana-
The witness-That is question Which,,
M MosswWnl you ea me witness neS D G again
Mr.. Moss-I trust the members OF the committee
duct OF the examination. I suppose we want to
examine the witness.
MOSS COMPLAINS OF INTERRUPTION.
The Chalrman-That is what we are here for.
Mr.. Moss-And cannot do It II the members Of
the committee interrupt the examination
Mr. Hoffman-As a member OF the committee.
will insist that the witness have opportunity 20
answer the question
The Chairrnen-He will have every opportunity
TO answer any question relevant to this examina-
nation let that be understood
The Witness-One moment
OIL have question for you; A.-Cne mofnehl,.
Just want 10 get my rights. which have right
- The ChaIrman-Your rights will be protected.
The Witness-I would like to ask you whether this
gentleman can inquire from me as 70 mat'eTs ,ich
has nothing to do with the city. and II am COM
p The chairmanNYes. for this reason. 1t is ger
this nvssgaon You have hond. a 6 siy
o sfa and and MI Moss deems it important know
what arrangement exists between that company
and city osias ana enc to ma nave IFS bonds
issued for the fidelity OF the citys servants Lhat
Is one OF the things are here 10 inquire ABOUT
The Witness-Wil you pardon me
The Chairman-These questions that nave nseh
addressed 10 you for the purpose OF ascertain
ing what the condition OF the company is .
The Witness-That is a matter you ought 70 IN
oulre of the Insurance Department -
Ono Mr. Freedman. Ayes, Mr.. MOSS
want a fair opportunity
FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR
AND MORE.
o-You have said, Mr.. Freedman. that you are
dividing your salary with Mr.. Croker? Al did
not state that
Q-Are you? A.-No, sir.
Q-What salary you receiving? A gooo
deal more than you receiving
O-Answer the question. A-Ffteen thousand
dollars year. and work very hard FOR IT, from
morning until night. u. $500 Va
receive Nine commissions besides? Ayes, sir