New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16

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s1 1pHe had a. YOU % appols,sa diaSs e., Ayes
Q.-But you just said he had you appointed a:
bs% q .s Ge he ana be MAY haS Sd AaG
thing TO do with my appointment as ne wTu'a NC
Ole was the only man THAT that you would apply
to Indirectly What you have said is on the record
yo" RS apply PG to- to the Mayor directly did your
o.-You didn't apply to the Mayor indirectly did
GLOW? A.-Through those same people.
Q-But through Mr.. Croker didn't your A.
Through those same people. .,.,-,
Q.-But II was understood that It was satisfactory
vers sat with With MN Mr. croker a. never
o-But through his intermediate friends? Al
never spoke to him but once.
Q1,who were those gentlemen? Al can't
Q.-They were the important links connecting. you
with that appointment: who were they! 81
never go to any but an Important INK 10 get sue"
Q-You went to an important gentleman? A
Yes.
MEMORY POOR IN SPOTS.
Q-Who was he? Al don't recolect
Q-You said few; two or three you said. Who
were they that got you your position? Al think
I have many thngs-I am in so many important
matters. they don't impress themselves upon my
memory. unless 1t is necessary.
fore you appointed? Al might casually
have had conversation with him; think did
Q.--Where? Al don't know; might have been
on Broadway; IL might have been IN ealeii
o.-But it was after you had spoken to these
Q-And you had some inimation that the pr TSo,
l might stand a chance to get II.
Odd you go to Lakewood? Al had the
pleasure OF going down there twice.
Q,-were you not there when the slate was being
those who w yGer my yrfnas
Q.-You have many friends in the organization?
organization? AYES:
Q.-You have an official position there. don't
Is friend Of mine II he does the friendly thing
Given myself? Al don't know but you are
a friend of mine yes hope you will prove such.
OIL am willing to II you will go along with me
gently in these matters; Alt depends upon how
o."Dont you hold an official position In the or
ganization? What Is that positionY AIN the or
f" net o ~ .11 position
sand me em ' of the General Committee in the
&c S,TYO9 are not on the Executive Committee
q DO you not hold some, position some rela-
money of the organization? A-Not with the
organization, with the society
He is THE TREASURER.
Q.-Are you treasurer OF the society? Ayes.
ON your mind and in Mr.. Cookers mind there
is difference between what you call the organIza-
ton and the society? A.-They two distinct or
ganizations.
OIL understand that the society is the old CO.
lumbar Order. which was founded hundred
years ago more by patriotic people? Ayes.
Q.-For charitable and social purposes. for mu-
bonds Of affection in man.
Q.-Under the Inspiration OF that good old saint,
one. too This organization, what was that; how
does that differ from the society? A.-The society
ganzation open to the world; any man, can join It
that agrees with its politics: -.,.. -, -
cety, isn't it? A'mSone whatever a
o.-It holds It's meetings there? A:EThe society
rents 10 the organization quarters In the Ianmany
o-What is The name of the organization? A
CT 8 moi tnecrporat.d, is IT, A.-No' except
6.Ewho holds the lease of Tammany Hall from
the society? Who holds It?
Q-Consisting OF three men? A.-The Executive
Committee is a body think; OF thirty -hye men
mittee. but you of the officers who execute
the lease for that committee? A.-Yes.
the Lease Lease is IN made? A-Yes. ''e'''e' "
$50 that he is one OF the lessees? A,-Yes;.
9 S w # sas hs highest aes and he
Q-}oa consider then ,tha,, Nj Croker is your
tenant al Tammany Hall? Ayes.
NEVER CONSULTS THE MAYOR.
Q-The Dock Department OF which you a
member has control OF the water front, hasn't it?
Ayes.
Q-The leasing Of all docks is done by that de-
partment? All docks bulkheads and all lands
under water pertaining to bulkheads and docks
within the jurisdiction Of Greater New-York
affairs OF your department and its policy? A
Never
Q.Has he ever asked you to consult with him7
A.-No.
tation by the Mayor with reference TO the affairs
OF the Dock Department? Al Voluntarily called
swer was You the Dock Commissioners; /
hold you responsible. and don't desire to run the
go that 50 far as the Mayor is concerned, you
are entirely free? Ayes. -.
personal business or the personal relations OF the
OF your So far % yOa know
Q.-You have never talked the affairs con-
nected with the Dock Department with any other
o-Not even with Mr.. Croker Not even With
with the organization has ever interfered except
ing leader might come and want something done.
the same as any person or citizen would apply for
something they could not get, they would get the
Q.-IIave you ever held any stock OF the Con,
soidated Ice Company? A-Haye | ever held any any.
any al kinds Of stock that are dealt w II ON
they are cheap buy them and when they are
o.Did you ever hold any stock OF the consoli-
dated Ice Company? A year or two ago. yes,
Q.-How much? A-Oh' hve hundred shares' III
O,-From whom did you buy IT? Al bought 1t
from brokers. $1,000,
O-Did YOU actually buy II In the open market?
A In the open Stock Exchange.
Q.-Was the stock Of the Consolidated Ice COM
many sold on the Stock Exchange? Ayes.
O-Was IT n listed stock? Alt is called an un-
Hated stock II has figure before II on top. when
indicates that It is an unlisted stock but dealt in
what they call
HE. TOO. PAYS IN CASH.
Odd you have II actually into your possession
or did some one have 1t for you? Alt was casn
transaction. | pay for all my stock in cash. never
run tick with anybody.
OIL want to understand whether II was an
actual stock transaction whether II stock
speculation? Al bought II both for speculation
and for the dividends which IL pays.
Odd you buy the certificates? Ayes, SIT.
0-How many OF them? Al don't know.
~ Five hundred or a thousand? Al dOn