The Washington times., 1904-01-27

October Of a draft for s.. Al, drawn by
the Postal Device Company, but knew
nothing about IL or other drafts men,
toned. She did not know .Groft. and
had never heard OF him.
In Complete Ignorance.
Mrs. Lorenz knew nothing of Ma
chen's large income; she did not know
of any receipts of her own or her hus
band outside of those from their regu-
lar business. She was told large sums
of money had been sent her by ID. b.
Groff. and part OF IL sent 10 Machen.
She said she knew nothing of 1t. There
was no other Martha +. LorenZ in To-
ledo. She had not called up her husband
and told him they were there
From the Lorenz home the inspectors
went to their hotel and found Lorenz
and the Toledo postmaster. The meet
ing was by arrangement with The latter.
The inspectors told Lorenz they were
Investigating and asked his assistance.
He replied he did not know OF any in
formation he could give. but would hear
questions He knew Macheu. He haa
no knowledge Of large sums Of money
/ sent TO Machen in Washington from To-
ledo. I.Orenz denied the receipt of the
draft from the Postal Lock and Device
Company for S5.4H. but later refused 10
answer the questions.
"None of Their Business
Lorenz replied it was none Of he in
spectors' business when they asked
about the checks and drafts from Wash
I ington. He said 1t was purely personal
He refused to say Il he knew d. B..
Croft. and he declined 70 say why he
would not answer.
Lorenz was told 1t was known he had
been receiving money from the Groffs
and the Postal Device Company. aggre-
eating between $4,000 and $1,000 part
OF which went 10 Machen. and was
asked TO explain. but he again declined.
They told him they had seen Mrs.
Lorenz The husband said she had noti-
/ fed him by telephone.
Cross-examination Severe.
Mr.. KumIer conducted the cross-ex-
animation. The inspectors preferred 10
see the Lorenzes separately. and made
their arrangements accordingly.
Mr. williams was not impressed with
the Nervousness Of his method in see
/ ing the wife while her husband was
with the postmaster.
Mr.. Kumler-Why didn't you tell her
her husband was with q decoy at that
/ time?
Mr.. williams 7 Ion't know what you
mean by a c-cry, but we had no reason
to take hsr INTO cur confidence 70 that
extent
Mr. cumberland ySu two men went
! after the wife when YOU knew she would
want to consult her husband7
Mr. Wullams-We heard she was a
woman perfectly able 20 take care CT
herself. and we found that so.
Mr.. Williams admitted that all the
arrangements were made to take all pos
sible steps 10 prevent the husband and
wife from communicating. Mr. Williams
said when he called on Mrs. Lorenz he
and Inspector Farrell thought the Groas
had sent money directly 10 Mrs Lo-
REM. Later they found the money had
not be SO sent.
Bright for Mrs. Lorenz.
Mr.. Williams don't think ! know 9f
any case where the Grons drew any
checks directly in favor of Mrs. Lorenx.
We based our theory on the fact that
money FROM her bank accounts had
gone 10 the account of Machen.
Mr. <urnler-And on these surmises
sou weEt before the grand jury and
asked the indictment OF this woman?
Mr. Williams No; ! did not ask her
/ indictment. ] only testified 20 the con-
gersatioa .with her
MIR. KumIer obtained from the witness
q memorandum OF the conversation with
I Mrs Lorcnz.
Court then adjourned until $50.