New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-17
HYDE READY To TESTIFY.
WINTYRE WILL RETURN.
Examination Likely To Be Delayed
-McCurdy on Stand To-dag.

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After an absence OF nearly three months James
uazen HYDE ex-vice-p president Of the E,ouita ble
life Assurance Society, returned 10 the city yes
,e-dsv and through his counsel. Samuel Inter
-nver. sguiied his readiness TO appear before
the legislative insurance investigating commit
tee No attempt was made to subpoena him
and II is understood that none will be made
the result Of the conference between Mr. In
terr7yer and Mr.. Hughes insuring his appear
snce when desired
Nj Hyde went TO mis- house at No. East
401f-st- but acting under advice Of counsel de-
cIjned 10 discuss publicly any phase OF the Euui-
table tangle. 1t is understood. however that
he Is anxious to take the stand and contradict
The testimony of Jacob H. SchiH regarding the
Union Pacific blind pool" Before the Prick
committee the Schif and Hyde testimony on
This point was absolutely contradictory. and Mr.
schin with fearful earnestness. reaffrmed his
testimony at his recent appearance before the
Armstrong committee The mystery of the
1855 coo yellow dog fund is another of the
minis that Nj Hyde will be asked to clear I'D.
Il was also learned yesterday on good author
ttv that William H. Mcintyre the former fourth
vice-president Of the Equitable, will return as
soon as his testimony is needed by the commit
tee Samuel Untermyer is Mr.. McIntyre's coun-
sci as well Mr.. Hyde's. Considerable specu-
laton aroused TO the effect the
return Of Hyde and Mcintyre would have on
the attitude Of Thomas D. Jordan, the ex-con-
trolIer OF the Equitable. who disappeared from
public view soon after he was removed for re-
fusing to produce evidence desired by President
Morton. The general impression prevailed that
he might find It advisable TO come back rather
than remain away. now that his associates have
voluntarily returned
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sibility that Mr. Hyde Will be put on the stand
this week. and II is probable that there will be
e considerable delay. possibly of several weeks
before he is examined The session of the com
uittee to-day Will be occupied with the further
examination of Richard A McCurdy, president
OF the Mutual Life. who was on the stand when
the committee adjourned last week M Nc
Curly Will be asked to explain in detail his
share in syUdicates in which the Mutual took
part or from which it subsequently purchased
stocks or bonds. He will also be asked to make
fun statement regarding his holdings and po-
stons in subsidiary trust companies Of the
Mutual in which he is a director or stockholder
Certain mysterious figures relating TO the cost
OF stationery. as well as details of the manner
IN which this department is operated. are also TO
be further Investigated. II is doubtful II the
committee viii finish with Nj McCurdy to-day.
Attorney General Mayer was in the city yes
terday and went 10 Albany last night. He said
that there was ne development in the insurance
situation from his point of view. He is at work
or q reply to the Merchants Associations de-
uaad for action on his part in the cases of
other insurance companies than the Equitable.
particularly in the form Of suits for restitution
Of money contributed 10 campaign fupds. Al
though ne has not completed his letter. # is be-
lieved the Attorney General viii follow District
do
lay until the coIauittee has finished its work,
rather than The Bringing of series of separate
and ii prepared actions. The letter viii prob
ably be sent from Albany to-day tomorrow.
Charles .. Seymour. q resident of Rensselaer,,
across The Hudson from Albany, yesterday made
sensational charges specifically relating TO poll
cles issued by the Equitable in Albany in 1903
Seymour Is at present plaintiff in an action
for $4,000 for defamation of character, and
Gage Z. TaTbell- is codefendant in the action
Mr.. Seymour tod of alleged attempt made
ny the Equitable 10 obtain insurance IN the case
OF Judge Denis O'Erien Of the Court of Appeals
All direct attempts having failed, Seymour de-
cares, he was sent TO ask Judge Brlen 10
submit 10 an examination by EQuitab bic doc
Tor, the argument being that the proba bic length
Of his life might be thus indicated OBrien
submitted the examination and subsequently
signed blank containing the record A pohcy
was then written and shown TO the judge, VINO
declined 10 take it out Then the Mutual Lie
vas informed that the judge haQ peeI reJecteO
Is risk by the Equita bic. MI seymour luI-
ther declared that big rebates were OUeTeo, III
Judge O Brien's case, well as others, aho
that he was anxious TO tell the Armstrong com
mittee about his own knowledge OF me Work
Egs Of Insurance agency.
Another discussion that cropped out yester-
day was that regarding the organization OF
several stock companies whose purpose. as de-
clared. viii be 10 sell insurance at cost ana 10
reduce expenses to a thoroughly business OASIS
The announcement caused much comment, anu
4 declaration in its favor was charged 10 the
president Of a large insurance company. FdOl
Morton Of the Eouita BILE said later in the DAY
that he was not responsible for this discuSsloI'
and had not talked the subject
The present condition of the unfortunate al
Fields supposed 10 have been the confidential
legislative agent Of the Mutual at Albany was
declared by Mutual officials yesterday 70 De SER
Gus, and he was said 10 be on crutches but ms
wherea bouts was not revealed, his physician
name was withheld in fact, nothing deLLlIe eA-
cept the crutch was told ~
John r Hegeman, president Of the Metro
politan Life is expected back from Europe "
day and will doubtless be asked al once 70 az,
pear before the Armstrong committee ana ten
about mis- reciprocal loan with John A McCaA.,
Senator v / TIIllv was the only memoer OF the
Arrsr-ore in yesrieafing committee who came TO
town last night. II is thought tltt tit 49, =
vii sit only days this Week' ana tIIeL
journ until after election Five OF the
men are candidates reelection, ana lhey WISH
10 attend their campaigns
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