The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-02
A BAR0N'S WOES.
Troubles of a Russian Nobleman.
How a Wicked Shoemaker Be-
guiled His Silly Wife.
The Story of a Very Unfortunate
Marriage.
The Husband Compelled to Face
an Infamous Charge.
A Frank Statement From the Baron,
who Seeks vindication of Charac-
ter in Libel Suit He Sought
Wife and Caught Tartar.

NEW YoRK, Feb. 1.--Baron Louis Gre
mers has filed suit against the PrcS news.
paper for slO0, 900 damages on account OF
an alleged libel published in that journal
December 10, 1857. Behind the suit there
is an unusually romantic story. No sus-
picon attaches TO the title or social stand
ing of Baron Cremen. lie is the son of
Russia's Rothschild, the great st. Peters
burg banker, whose wealth is at least Si0,-
100000. Moreover, Baron Crcmers is the
nephew Of the Russian minister at wash
ington, Baron De Struye, and is q lieuten-
ant in Prussia's aristocratic cavalry regi-
mcnt, the Fifteenth Hussars. Tradition
says the regiment is rarely sent into action
and is consequently dubbed "the red
heads" but no aspersion on that score can
cling TO Baron Cremcrs. zAe is tall
young man, Of well-knit, athletic frame,
and the scars Of old wounds that seam his
forehead under the blond curls attest that
he has seen service in the field and in the
dueling arena. A World reporter yester.
day found Baron Cremcrs in the Office OF
his counsel. Having consulted with his
lawyer, the baron consented TO make a
statement
al have no indicative purpose" he
said, "in this prosecution, but / want the
opportunity 10 vindicate myself from an
atrOcious Calumny. ] regret that ] must
introduce the name oimy wife, from whom
! am now separated. and who is largely re-
sponsible TOT the painful circumstances
! that have arisen"
"Well, baron, what about the alleged
libel?' inquired the reporter.
Here" he replied, as he drew out q
printed extract, "is an Infamous letter
written from jail by a socialistic shoemaker
who was arrested ON the charge of assault.
ing his own thirteen year old daughter. !
regret 10 say that this man was protege
and pct Of my wife. Learning that'we had
separated he wrote 20 her from prison, say.
ing that had betrayed his daughter. The
mans name IL James Jewell, who was ar.
rested on the sworn statement OF the girl
Elizabeth. There Is evidently n conspiracy
IN the case, for the girl - induced 10 pre-
fer a charge against me sud cxculpate her
unnatural parent but within day or two
she rctracted the accusation and admitted
that her father was 10 blame. II il humili.
ating 10 be mixed up in any way with such
an iniamy. Jewell IA held for trial, but
want the earliest opportunity 10 yindicate
myself
',Iow did you happen 10 be involved in
such n casc?'
"Ah, thereby hangs a long tale. A year
ago last November ! was married 10 Vic
toria Cassini. II was foolish union.
never knew what her fathers name was.
| I Nl..N II. Al.
proposal Of marriage camo from her, al
though II was not leap year. took pity
ON her helpless condition and financial
embarmssmcnis, for she was practically
deserted by her friends. | entertained
toward her the most ardent, pure and sin.
ccrc devotion. yet we wcrc only a couple
OF weeks married when she told me that
she could not possibly love any man.
About the same time began 10 learn that
prior 10 our marriage my wife had dis
played an extraordinary iniaiuation for
actors. She had also been editor and pro-
priet0r Of a publication called the Stag
Gd;dis, and had been In the habit of going
ont In boys clothes 10 see the town. An
illustrated account of some Of her exploits
was printed In Saturday serial.
ibid not these circumstances or disclos-
urcs disturb the harmony Of your rcla-
tions2"
II was honestly devoted 10 the woman,
and when she told me of her peculiar tenn
pcramcnt, ! replied tliat Il such were un-
fortunately the case, still, although II
would he n calamity 10 me, ~ long ~ she
Loyalty adhered 10 me, aud did nothing 10
discrcdit my family or myself, ! should
accept such share Of friendly feeling and
. gratitude AZ she could give me. She dis
closed 30 me other serious errors Of her
life before our marriage, but assured her
that II she would lead triE and loyal life
now, would condons the past and trust
my future In her hands. We lived for a
time at the Belyidcfc and other costly
hotels, and In q boarling.ho on Forty
eighth street. ! allowed her a good In
come giving her at onc time ~ much NJ
5000 10 do as she pleased with, but when
! demonstrated against her cxtnyagant
, habits, she rctortcd that she was my wife,
. that she must have every luxury, aud that
So did not care snap where ! got the
"l was dependent on my father, and he
was extremely liberal until she contriycd
10 poison his mind against me la my
, iint communications home. ! painted her
as an angel who would guard me against
. all temptations, and myself asa Wild young
, cosmopolitan sadly IN need Of such a say-
, ing influence. My father wrote her LET.
. ter Of seventeen page, and she surrcpti-
, tiously neglected 90 reply 20 u until she
decided 70 undermine me with my own
, family. She actually turned inc out Of u
fiat bad furnished iDr her"
\ "whcn did the shoemaker come into
the dumag'
I ''lle was my wiic'8 acquaintance, not
. mine. This fellow. Jewell, made her
shoes Immediately after our marriage
/ she became exceedingly friendly with him,
Y having known him ior long time pre-
yiously. lie was a socialist, iheosophisi,
and swcllcd up with Rl sorts Of theories.
; She frequently called upon him, remaining
;. sometimes from noon until o'clock IN the
= evening, aud even taking him 10 the thea
r tens. For instance. the took the shoe
maker 10 see Sarah lIornhardt ] nat.
urally objected with good deal ol
emphasis, and endcayocd 10 dis
! suadc her from continuing IT,
|, She positively dislbcycd my wishes,
y declaring that Jewell Was . man whf
= might well be- taken i3r modeloi human
ity In fact, her Ideal Of the modern ciyll