The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-08
AN ATTACK ON KNOX
Millionaires Resent His Attitude on
Trust.
BLOWS ARE STRUCK IN A CAFE
The Scene OF the Fight Is an A-risto-
cratic Hotel mt Atlantic
City.

Philadelphia, Aug. 8.-A local paper
this morning prints the following special
from Atlantic City, N. j.: Attorney Gen
eral Knox was the victim Of an attack
here late last night in the cafe of hotel.
The cause of the assault on. Mr.. Knox
was his attitude against the trusts. His
assailants were Charles T.sehoen, the
multi-millionaire of Philadelphia and
Pittsburg; Theodore Cramp the Phila-
delphia ship builder, and a Mr.. Steven
son, also we'll known in Philadelphia.
The scene of the attack was certain
aristocratic hotel. The time 1880 o'clock
last night, in the cafe annex. In "a little
nook adjoining the cafe was table Win
eight places all of which were occupied.
The central figure at this table was Attor-
ney General Knox. Seated with him were
three other men and four women.
Mr.. Knox and his party were we'll along
with their repast when a carriage drove
Charles T. Schoen and Theodore Cramp
a were two members Of this party. The
third was Mr.. Stevenson. The three men
made their way into the cafe annex and
took seats at a small table. g.. -
Presently the head waiter leaned over
the table at which Mr.: Schoen, Mr.. Cramp
and Mr.. Stevenson were seated. He re-
quested them to moderate their voices.
Thereupon the three men joined in an
apology, and for the first time they took
cognizance OF the presence of Attorney
General Knox and his party. ~.
Later on came another, quiet appeal
from the waiter that they should not
talk so loud. Again an apology was sent
the party at Attorney General knox's
table and for few minutes the loud talk
was Suppressed. ..'' ~, w.. =
A moment later a rather small man In
evening dress leaned over the table where
Mr.. Schoen and his friends were. seated.
He requested thatthey refrain from fur
ther Objectionable remarks. That man
was Attorney General Knox. Just what
was the reply he got from Mr.. Schoen,
Mr.. Cramp and Mr.. Stevenson, is some
what uncertain. .....-+ -+:
Mr.. Knox begged that the hostile three
suppress their opinions until the women
members of his party could retire from
the scene. He and the other seven at
once got up from their table and went out
of the cafe annex. T.. si r.. @....... .
Once in the street Mr.. Knox excused
himself and returned alone to the cafe
annex. He strode over to the table oc-
c,rpied by Mr.. Schoen, Mr.. Cramp and Mr..
Stevenson. In moment all was confu-
sion Blows were launched widely. Just
who struck the first blow cannot be said
positively But certain it is that while
Mr.. Knox was making protest to MI
Schoen against his language he was being
called names that startled every one
within hearing.
Then came a blow. 1t was struck by
Mr.. Cramp, and landed fairly on the belt
of the attorney general. The blow stag
gered him back against the wall.
At that moment half g. dozen walters
rushed up. The head waiter seized Mr.
Cramp from behind, pinioning his arms
Another grappled with Mr.. Stevenson
and dragged him out of the struggle
Others took hold Of Mr.. Schoen. -, -
~, Mr.. Knox was speedily surrounded b5
his friends, and the party retired from
the cafe and were driven away. to theil
hotel. -.-.. 81 - -
This remarkable encounter, it. is said
had its origin several days ago in the cor.
ridor of the Marlborough hotel. 1t came
about through a little discussion concern
ing trusts ,+' p =.