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William Pelzer, Direct Examination. 553
I have just referred at page 327 of the record, were made to the same manufacturers, or to the same parties as received these payments out of the undivided net profits referred to in Exhibit 131, except that Selig and Spoor took the place of the Selig and Essanay Companies so far as the twelve per cent, dividends on the common stock are concerned? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Now, other than these payments shown by Exhibit 131, to the ten manufacturers named, and the payments of twelve per cent, shown in the record at page 327 to which I have just referred, have there been any payments made to any of the manufacturers? A. Payments for motion film supplied?
Q. No, I mean any payments out of net earnings? A. No, sir.
Q. Now, are there any payments made to any of the directors for their services? A. Yes, sir.
Q. What do the directors receive for their services? A. Twrenty dollars, and mileage for each meeting.
Q. What payments are made to the President for his services, does he have a stated salary? A. I don't think that I am called upon to answer that question, am I, Mr. Caldwell?
Q. I don't see why you should have any objection to it? A. Why, I have decided objection to stating it, Mr. Grosvenor, particularly in view of the fact that the information is being gathered for Mr. MacDonald, of the Kinetograph Company.
Mr. MacDonald: I happen to know it in this case, and I will withdraw the question.
Mr. Grosvenor : I am not appearing here for the Kinetograph Company representatives, or any other representatives.
The Witness : Well, T notice that you have been in consultation with him.
Mr. Grosvenor: Mr. Pelzer, the General Film Company is charged here with being an unlawful combination, and in partnership with the Motion Picture Patents Company to monopolize the rental exchange busi