New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-02
THE FIRMS VERSATILITY.

| HE FIRM - ii'''
In the matter Of architectural ability 1t was
| ascertained that the firm Of Morgan d satteiy
! extremely versatile. Not only did It's niehoe'
! undertake work for the city for the consuucuo"
| of prisons and public buildings generally the re-
| pairing OF piers etc, but they also' MI W."
| elected built scows for the Department OF Oof
rection and oyerhauled the machinery ana put
| new boilers in the municipal boats the Nc" i
/ and the William J.. Strong. But when ne wac
| asked where he studied marine architecture ia
order TO 1T himself for carrying out sucn WON o
| witness evaded the question. and again 'eie'
| counsel TO Mr.. Horgan as having drawn '"e
plans ,,.... .rs
architectural papers had upheld his firms criticism
| Of the work of John r. Thomas. VINO are" .ie
mans for the new Hall OF Records building. MI
| Moss questioned the propriety OF such 0ii'''si'
asking: WAS that professional ,u
| 1T was and the city saved million ooi'ais
| by IT,"
20 am not so sure" Mr. Moss interjected. and
asked would you expect lawyer 70 render you
| a decision without pay?
| II don't think that pertinent.
| OFF YOU are not satisfied with physician 90
| behind his back and criticise his treatment? A.
o~woGd reputable architect make make, an eT
| parte criticism Of another architects "ork' Al
| think so, If the Mayor asked MN:
Q-Wel. they got you? A:L1ies;; Aob 7 mr.
| pose So 49,,
| Mr. slattery said his firms report on MI.
Thomas's plan was prepared by Mr. Morgan. he
could not tell the particular marbles objected 10 IN
| the Thomas plans. Mr.. Morgan can tell you was
his stereotyped reply TO all direct questions as 70
| the appropriateness OF certain marbles he de-
ciined 10 reply 10 a direct challenge to name three
| kinds of marble suitable for interior decoration.
| The winners objected TO many OF the questions
| and spoke in a loud and angry tone when MT MOSS
insinuated that he had been out OF the city latey
| 10 avoid a subpoena. Mr.. Mazet repukeo MN
| promptly and Mr. Moss proceeded
| o-What boilers are you putting in the fire boat?
A~Mr Horgan can tell you: 49,. ,os. Tor the
| purpose? Al haven't looked into the subject.
round 3dW one not A an S dob5 Know %S'' "' ~
| Mr. Moss appealed to the witness las a scientific
| man and illustrated with a rubber band 70 show
| that en- elliptical boiler would not holf as much
water as a circular boiler. As soon as ne began
with the question Mr.. Slattery SAID ne "ouio oe-
! cline to answer the question
"Oh. ] thought you'd say that' re'or'eu MI
Moss "but I intend to ask the question anc pre-
| sent my illustration
Mr. Slattery appeared at loss 10 comprehend
the point and Mr. Moss told him II he was READY 10
! admit that he knew nothing OF the properties OF
| matter and that he is not an archl'ect '"e eN
ination should be closed
The witness declined to make such ADMISSION
but explained that his partner ATTENDED 10 the ma
| tiers spoken Of, and the proper member OF the
| firm 10 answer the questions propounded
| Mr. Moss started to question Mr.. slattery about
| 49, oho,ge IN the plans of the Hall OF Records.
wbe, tho latter said he could call Mr. Morgan, VINO
knew all about IT, Mr. Moss said as the witness had
declared he was architect ana look an acn'e
| mart in the conduct Of the FIRMS anairs ne hau
| right to question HIM 49,, .,
| (Which do YOU prefer, an iron BEAM began
| Mr. Moss. -.
,.Tbat has nothing TO do with this inquiry
| . rho. C. very contemptuous way Of putting
IT, wait until have finished DO you pre-, prefer u, IN
nonk or one with fanges? Al won't answer that
| question. 40. car, sbou,d answer
i Is more sb %RSSri asK the Question You have
put yourself on pinnacle IN as arctects and
Of men no OF refse to answer such question IT goes
the imPqaS%n r hags sou Ge
oYou cannot answer it? Af MOT MONT fha answer SSer
punesf,on unless it is in connection with the
| city government
Tho witness also refused TO tell Mr.. Mazet where
| he had received his education ana had sluoieu
| architecture whereupon MT. MOSS went on wv
| M slatttery 1t has been substantially charged IN
| tha nublic press in tho newspapers, that you are
| 80, on architect at all-that in fact you DO not
| rnou, ANYTHING about architectural work. Is 'hd'
| a lie? 49,, w. 4. q,
rs it a lie? What are you saying Yes
lie"
NOW YOU seem very anxious to put something IN
ms, Mouth that have not said. asked YOU II the
| newspapers said that you were not an archNec' a'
| all. that a lle?
| .rYes that would be lie
| are you going to take any action IN resafu "
| the statements made by the newspapers
| mo; l am not going 10 pd! any
| statements at ALL ..o VIII
Witness was temporarily excused ana ait. ~
tam Dalton. of the Water Departmept hau eA
| nlained the difficulty OF preparing plans>oi ''v
| cotion ~ water gates MIR. Morgan was recaheu,
rte rom
| showipq that Horgan & Sattery had received hu-
| ,nerous contracts from the city government. WI
Morgan said that in every instance ne had o'a""
all the plans and specifications himself ana was
willing TO stand for everything ne mao zone
AS TO THE TOMBs.
oNow what was the trouble Nth the 6o Wnak
10 carry the load intended 70 !mpSse on I nK
7d1 I'VE y steel seen he ASo seen the
sopa Yo gd fG nS5 eond ss PhhR. S
oG o swell What did you condemn? Al ICON CON
the gyd s6s to ' be
That is what condemned ~. moro s.rv,ceable-
an ordinary paraeiogTam beam os or one with
Al DESfsn y0 0Sa@ se, ~ greater depth and
that gives greater strength Of this prin
csc e rs x III sc ssf mt sSe s1PaiRs0N '
i ha It? the question Gao FOR 0y5
Ti am mot not here S' to technical questions
| O-Not 10 the city OF New ork, WinCh pay sou
. A~You are not the city OF New fork am n3t
| here 10 undergo an examination as TO my aren't
tectural abilities -, H.. vou
Q-Thats just what you are here FOR A-fou
are not At examine me- . -, ,. =
oven. demonstrate my unhtness by replying
| 10 nv questions Al shall do no such thing.
| O.EYou can't DO t. A.-Now, you can't make me
| angry, Mr.. Moss. , a.,
| O.-Prove TO my ignorance by answering the
| questions | ask Al don't have to.
THE AFTERNOON SESSION
Recess for luncheon taken at this point and
upon resumption, Frederick c. Wthers, OF the firm
OF withers & Dickson, called Mr.. Withers.
| who drew the plans for the new Tombs Prison,
| said he had been architect since 1863, ana was
one OF the charter members OF the Architectural
Society As to his plans for the Top1bs Prison, he