New-York tribune., 1902-10-03
SAY THEY GOTLITTLE WATER
FOREMENs TESTIMONY CONTINUED AT
TRIAL OF CHIEF CROKER.

The trial of Chief Croker was continued vss+sr-
day before Commissioner Sturgfs at Fire Head
quarters Assistant Corporation Counsel Cosby con-
tinuins the examination OF the company command
ers on the charge that Chief Croker had falsely re-
ported shortage OF water at the Wfcke fire or
twelve examined on Wednesday seven testified that
the water pressure was not good II might have
been Two found hydrants dry. and others had
dlhcuity IN getting streams TO upper floors Fore
man Livingston, of Engine No. IS Yesterday said
the hydrant supply was poor Thirteen objections
without a favorable ruling was Mr. DeIanv's rec
ord for the first witness
Did you call on me while I was preparing this
defence? Mr. Delany asked the witness
Objection interposed Mr.. Cosby
Objection sustained" ruled the commissioner
Il wish 10 show by this witness that he called
or me at my invitation and was reprinanded by
Acting Chief Purroy for doing So Chief Purroy
under cross-examination here. swore that he had
taken no interest for against Chief Croker in
the preparation Of the charges. have the right
TO disprove that testimony"
objection sustained" Commissioner Sturgis re-
peated.
Foreman Kirchner, Engine No Is testified
that the water supply was poor that he could
not get a stream to reach above the third story
Foreman Deggin. of Truck No. 2s would not swear
to the truth Of the Official report further than 10
say;
1t is true to the best OF my knowledge and be-
lief"
Assistant Corporation Counsel Cosby did not like
the reply and demanded yes or no. Commissioned
sturgis questioned him
I object 1 object he said TO the prosecuting
Judge mean the presiding judge-takiug on him
self any part Of the prosecuting oficer's duty
THE objection Is sustained
Foreman Ahearn Of Engine No g. said he found
the water supply ample. Mr. Delany had state
ment from him that he several companies
crippled FOR lack Of water. but Commissioner Stur-
sis would not let him examine the foreman along
that line. Assistant Foreman Daniel Donovan, of
Engine NO ~ tOunu "A fair, but not etnClent.
stream Assistant Foreman MCEvOy, OF Engine
10 the water tower
Foreman kenlOn, OF Engine No - found twenty
two feet vacuum instead Of pressure on one ny
drant Later when he got water. the stream
feeble that he had q 90 within of the
burning building. Foreman Reilly, formerly OF NO.
3 and now retired, Judged the water was poor
He admitted under examination by counsel, how
ever. that the pressure strong enough 10
burst TWO lengths OF his hose
Il wish 10 protest against the attitude OF the
commissioner, put in Mr.. Delany again. and !
that the commissioner takes directions as 70 his
rulings from the prosecuting attorney.
Mr. Delany, said the commissioner. rapplns
with his gave and speaking slowly and sternlN
II there ia any more such direct discourteSy l
shall press severe measures 10 stop u.
NO power on heaven or on eaTth. counSel re-
piled. can Influence or move me when mink
right. and within my province in guarding tne
interests OF client desire also TO note my On-
lection and exception the threats and threatening
attitude Of the trial commissioner.
Thomas F. Dsunelly, foreman of the nreoOat w
L. StronE testified that he found no lack OF water
Everybody On the room including the commissioner
and Chief Croker. laughed DOnnely had the East
River draw
In a uttle over three hours Mr. Delany averaged
thirty objections an hour He got two rulings III
his favor