The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-04-17
A LITTLE RENT BILL.
How Tom Ochiltree Got Mixed Up In a
Scandal

young Russian lady, who came to
America from Paris about three
months ago. The Representations
made in court were that Mr.. VIM. No
BILE proprietor of the large structure
known as the Grenoble and Oriental
tlats, rented the suite of rooms in
the Oriental to Mr.. Samuel L.
Hu1ford. who In turn sub-let the
apartments to Col. Ochiltree for the
use VI the Baroness. At the time the
rentwas due, Col. Ochiltree not being
according to Mr.. HuXford's asser-
ltion-as prompt in paying it as he
should have been; HuXford assigned
$50 o. the claim to Mr.. Noble, who
sued The Colonel a month ago and OBJ
9ined Judgment. In the meantime, it
Il said that through some error Mr..
Huxford assigned the claim to Mr..
Morrow. The later insisted upon the
payment and instituted suit in the
seventh district court. AS already
stated, the case came up on Friday
last, AMI Col. Ochiltree was in tow
ering passion. Mr.. Mobiles attorney
exhibited his clients assignment, and
Judge Mcneil ruled that it took prec-
edelce oyer the claim of Mr.. Morrow.
The, PLAINTIFF then asked for an adj
journmelt until Saturday next, but to
this Col. Ochiltree objected, and in
speech OF characteristic eloquence and
force protested against the represen-
tative of the Lone Star State being
kept away from
THE HALLS OF CONGRESS
by thu trivial matter of rent bill. He
wanted the case to go on then and there.
This was greed to provided Colonel
Ochiltee paid the bill for rent. 1t
was Egreel that the plaintiff and
Colont, Ocliltree meet in the after
noon X theSt. James hotel, where the
claim Vas cancelled. When repre-
sentati.b of the Post-Dispatch called
at the Cdiental last night, he was told
that C6ne Ochiltree had not long
since THEN his departure for Wash
ington. and would not probably return
before Saturday, next. The Baroness,
however, vas said to be in"
"Who isthe Baroness ?"
"She is Russian lady; speaks sew
,e-sl languages and dresses superbly,'
replied { janitor.
81 renhber one day not long since
! | one Of e papers said something
Aabout Coael Ochiltree being engaged
TO a dalter of Mr.. Mackay. and 1
called the tention of the Baroness to
Lit, when merely laughed"
Anothettendant at the door was
enc by the reporter and asked,
as COLI. i 0chiltree at homer"
win y take my card to Mrs.
Ochiltree, no, l am told, resides
here?"
aCertain said the attendant, and
he disappeRd. Presently he re-
turned and Sad that the lady was
engaged for tie moment with a WIS.,
itor, but could be seen later. While
waiting to be ashered into the pres
ence Of the lady, the reporter aske d
the attendant how long Mrs. Ochil-
tree, or the baroness had been ten
ant of the rooms Z"
about three, MONTHS he replied.
Does Colonel Ochiltree reside here
when in the city 7"
81 can't say; be has been here sew
eral times, and can say that he Is an
elegant gentleman. Nothing mean
about Col. Ochiltree," added the
man.
BY this time amessage was received
that
THE LADY GOULD BE SEEN
and the reporter ascehded to her luxu-
riously furnished parlor and found
himself in the presence of beautiful
woman of queenly dignity and
courtly grace. She is about the me-
dunn height, {. pronounced blonde, her
light hair being very negligently ar
ranged over her well developed fore
head. Her eyes are large, of deep
blue color, her complexion bleachy,
lips ruby, and teeth OF dazzling white
ness, which rather large mouth re-
vealed. The lady, who had just been
discussing the case with visitor, was
evidently somewhat perturbed, and
she waived the reporter to a seat, in
quired in very good English, but with
a strong foreign accent not unlike
that of Modjeska TO what she was in
debted for the honor Of his visit.
AS you are aware madame, there
have been some legal proceedings
growing out of the letting of these
apartments, and as your name and
that of Col. Ochiltree nave been asso.
ciated the Post-Dispatch wishes to
give you the beneftof The truth. Can
you tell me under whatcircumstance
you became the tenant
Certainly, monsieur, said the bar
oness, without a moments hesitation.
"Col. Ochiltree secured them for me.
1 am only three months and half in
America, and have been studying hard
for the stage. You see, tdon't speak
English very we'll" Tie visitor re-
marked that he thought he spoke re-
markably well for so short time.
"Ah, that's because Istldy so hard.
Now as to Col. Ochiltree. am Rus
sian baroness. My father s a Russian
of wealth and high socill position.
NY relatives In Russia add also in
Paris are people of high POSITION. e,
came here stranger, but bought -
LETTERS OF INTRoDTsTIoN
to several gentlemen, including the
proprietor Of the Park Av,nue hotel,
and also to Col. Ochiltree, who has
been in Europe several tims. After
remaining at the hotel shtrt time 1
decided to select quieter apartments,
and requested Col. OchiltTes to act
for me in the matter. He kindly did
so, and l gave him the money "Jhank
heaven" she said, parenthetcally, 1
have plenty Of 1t; my father u rich
and he secured these rooms, and now
with a rising infection and indig-
nant manner). I find my name coupled
with his in manner that Is outrage
Gus. am told" continued the baro-
ness, as she grew more and more in
dignant, "that am known IS Mrs.
Oehiltree land as she uttered these
words her eyes fairly sparkled with in
and she tapped her hand in
an agitated manner across her breast).
Although 1t may not appear Iadylike
to say so pronounce it false-it is a
lie. Yes, it is a lie;" and the lady rose,
in her excitement and pass
ed to another part of the room. aThe
for which this suit has been
brought had been paid by me to Col.
Ochiltree and by him to the party
who was entitled to receive it. A
second demand was made for the
and to avoid trouble and an
noyance requested Col. Ochiltree to
pay 1t a second time, which he did.
That's all there Is about it. / am
young, only e." continued the lady
with visible agitation. "and 1 insist