The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-10
A ROMANCE
IS REVEALED.
woman Claims Share In The
Estate Of John Lucas.
SAYS She IS HIS WIDOW.
Dead Man Was Head Of Large Paint Manu-.
featuring Concern 10 Philadelphia.
Much Property Left.
SAYS SHE IS HIS WIDOW.

Philadelphia, Aug. l0.--John Lucas, a
wealthy paint manufactures and found
er of the firm of John Lucas & CO.. of this
city, died last night at the ST. Charles
hotel, Atlantic City. n. j.
Mr. Lucas. who was seventy-eight years
old, had been suffering with heart disease
for many years. He is survived by eight
sons and four daughters. His wife, who
died In 1893. was president OF the Women's
SILK Culture Society OF America and one
OF the managers of the Worlds Fair at
Chicago
Circumstances that indicate the exist
ence OF a romance in the life OF Mr.. Lucas
were revealed to his neighbors by the ap-
pearance OF middle aged woman at his
home, in this city at No. 25is North Eigh-
teenth street who said she was his
widow.
Much mystery is attached TO the wo-
mans relations with the dead manufac-
turer.
Tradesmen say that Mr.. Lucas first
took the house No. 2549 about three years
ago, and that the woman who accom-
panied him was at first known as his
niece. Then II became known that she
had been employed in his Arch street resi-
dence.
Then the two are said to have taken
trip, and upon their return the woman
announced that she was Mrs. Lucas.
owing to the large estate left by
the paint manufacturer there is much in
L. t.t- efakr AI~1
when seen yesterday in, reply TO inquiries
said:
IL do not think there will be any trouble
in regard TO my husbands estate. Some
time ago he and l saw his sons and they
agreed to do just as their father said.
was Mr.. Lucas lawful wife
mo. will not say where we were mar
ried, but L can prove that We were, IL
necessary MAS very very dear TO
me, and l can't believe there will be any
trouble.
II once worked for him. and since he
had lived here, / nursed him through
many sicknesses. and did everything /
could for him. i don't care to say any
thing more and / shall keep my peace.
no matter what is said, unless they force
me into the courts"
One of the most interesting works car
ried out by Mr.. Lucas was the founding
are located. At this picturesque spot, Mr..
Lucas laid out forty acres OF lawn sur
rounding beautiful lake, and on this
lawn he erected family mansion and
house for each of his sons as he grew
UP and married.
Since the death os Mrs. Lucas Mr.. Lu-
cas- had devoted much OF his time 10
travelling and sightseeing. mis- place be-
ing taken in the business by his brother,
William ". Lucas.
John Lucas was born at Stone Stafford
shire. England, in 1923. and was descend
ed from John Lucas of Derbyshire. the
companion OF Izaak Walton the famous
author OF the "Compleat Angler"
lie came 10 the United States I'm 1874.
and after visiting Canada and other parts
OF the western continent. settled i'm Phil
adelpha In 1S49. and was so we'll pleased
with American institutions that he be-
came citizen of this country He began
business In this country as a foreign COM
mission and shipping merchant. success
fully representing several large European
houses.
He was n member OF the Union League,
Art and Young Republican clubs and OF
many friendly and benevolent societies.
He lived in Philadelphia most OF the
time. but spent a good portion Of the
summers AT Lucaston. n. j., which he
founded, He was for many years largely
interested In the Camden g. Atlantic rail-
road and several years ago took an active
interest In the devlopmnt OF Atlantic City.