The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-20
The Friends Of Tweed.


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The Friends Of Tweed.
New York Tribune.
At the present moment. when the
rumored capture of Tweed is the start
ling theme Of political and social spec
ulation, a word regarding his friends
cannot fail to be Of public interest.
Richard B. Connolly, ex-Comptroller,
resides with his son-in-law, Joel L.
Fithian, at Eevey, Switzerland. After
an extended tour in the East and q
prolonged sojourn at Cairo, swhere he
was first recognized under the thin dis
guise Of French tourist, he purchased,
Jointly with Mr.. Fithian, the chateau
of the ex-King Of Holland, which lies
Oh the shores Of Lake Lemar. Here
he has since made his home. The
place has been fitted up in the most
luxurious manner. The entertainments
given are described as generous and
elaborate, if not elegant.
Peter B. Sweeny lives in one of the
most palatial private hotels in Paris.
The entrance is at No. 2 Rue Solferino,
though tie frontage lies upon the quay
Of the River Seine. The windows com
mard view Of the Tui]eries gardens,
the palace, and the Place de Ia Con-
corde. The quarter is expensive ard
aristocratic, the neighborloou being
made up largely Of the old nobility:
Mr.. Sweeoy lives very quietly, and is
only at home to a few intimate friends.
Several months ago he expressed him
self as seriously inclined to return to
New York and meet his accusers. AS
an intelded proof OF this heroic re-
solve. he actually went as far as Lon
don. Mrs. Sweeny-formerly the wife
Of William PaG Q, the artist-has lately
given some charming select musicales
in Paris, at which the fashion Of the
American colony has been represent
ted.
Richard Tweed, son OF William NJ.
Tweed, and more Familiarity known as
''Dick," has been living in Paris under
the name of Richard Sands. His apart
ment, shared by Ebert \. WoodWa. d
(late Clerk OF the New York Board of
Supervi sors). is in the Faubourgh st.
Honore, near the Boulevard Hauss-
mann. lie is supposed to be acting in
the interests Of his father as the senti-
mel over his dangerous friend, whore
return Tv eed always feared and who
he frequently wished was dead. De-
spite his vigilance Mr.. Woodward,
who goes under the name Of Warren,
makes al occasional flying trip to
America. During the past summer he
honored Baltimore with a brief visit.
His embarrassed affairs are in the
hands Of a pl eminent Broadway mer-
chant, who, in the hope Of efecting I;
private settlement: made "trip to Paris
in June or July.
Charles F. Wilbour, whose relations
with the New York Printing Company
remain in mystery, is living in the
Rue de Ia Renaissance, in Paris,
where he is pursuing the study Of Gre
clan and Egyptian hieroglyphics.
William Hennessy Cook, generally
known as the ':voucher thief,' spends
his time on the circuit Of Brussels,
Paris, and London. During the season
he may be found in the latter city,
usually in the evening at the popular
restaurant known as the Criterion. lie
is reported to be in Strengthened cir.
cumstances, and is apparently greatly
depressed. Though frequenting pub
lie resorts at night, is rarely seen dur
ing the day. lie unhesitatingly rec
ogniZes his old friends, bat avoids
making new acquaintance. It was
while he was being acc0sted in the
following manner that his identity w;ss
discovered
"Well, Cook, when are you going
ho.ne?; inquired the inquisitor with a
|smile.
"As soon as they will let me- an
swered the culprit in an undertone Of
contidence. ''Well,' exclaimed he
that was without sin. sswhen you do
hope they will hang YOU
Lewis Baker, who shot William
Poole, and whose later reputation is
associated with contracts on Genet's
Harlem, Court House, resides in Paris,
and when at home may be found any
evening at the Grand Cafe. Corner of