Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-01
THE CHADWICK AFFAIR.
New Phase Given to the New
New York Sensation.
OUTCOME YET In DOUBT
REPORTED DEFENDANT WILL
MEET ALL LEGITIMATE CLAIMS.
Many Large Obligations Will Remain
After a Settlement Of Newton
Claim-Development

NEW YORK, December 1.-The an
nouncement that one Of the largest cred2t-
ors of Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick, the Cleve-
land woman whose financial affalrs came
into prominence in sensational way lie"
days ago, had agreed upon a settlement
has given new phase to this strange case
At the same time the air of mystery Whlcn
has surrounded every turn thus far mace
was still present today and there was alb
solutely nothing beyond conjecture to lndi-
cate what the outcome would be.
That all the legitimate claims against
Mrs Chadwick will be met is the state
ment made by her attorneys, but at the
same time they decline to say anything as
to the source from which the necessary
funds will be obtained
Mrs. Chadwick will produce the neces-
sary cola ,eral to meet all just obligations
at the proper time. We do not feel called
upon to inform the public as to the nature
of this collateral or whence it will come
Attitude of Defendants Attorneys.
This statement in brief covers the atti-
tude taken by Mrs. Chadwick's legal ad-
visers. Beyond that they have absolutely
nothing to say They would not discuss the
value of the securities said to be in the
possession of Iri Reynolds, treasurer of the
Wade Park Banking Company of Cleveland,
or, in fact any of the individual features of
the case.
The settlement of the Newton claim when
made will reduce Mrs. Chadwick's alleged
obligation by $4,000 At the same time,
however, there remains claims aggregating
at least $1,000 That they may reach a
greater sum is apparent from a statement
made by her attorney yesterday. He had
been asked to name the aggregate amount
of the claims already filed against Mrs
Chadwick but declined to do so. When
asked If they would reach a million dol
lars, he replied: Well you may place it
at that figure. For all l know there may
be claims for s2OO0O,OOO against her."
Suit Held in Allegiance.
Newton, said today:
Mr.. Newtons suit against Mrs Chad
wick will be held in allegiance until a full
settlement is made. This is done to give
Mrs. Chadwick time to think the matter
over and to give us an opportunity to learn
whether she is willing and able to settle the
case out of court
I'VE do not think that Mrs. Chadwick has
had time to consider the matter thoroughly.
She has been i'll, and we do not wish to
force her. We are willing to settle the
matter out of court If she is so inclined
Mr.. Newton will return to Boston this af-
ternoon. We will not see Mrs. Chadwick,
nor will we hold any kind of conference
with her.
Concerning the report that Mr. Car
negie's name appeared on the $780, 600 note
which Mrs Chadwick showed to Mr.. New
ton, have nothing to say. Nor VIII dis
cuss any other suits which have been
brought against Mrs. Chadwick"
I'VE are now In position to state that
Mr.. Newtofrs claim will be paid In full, and
we have gone so far that we are not rely
ing any more on mere promises" This
statement concerning his clients present
position was made today by Arthur A.
Stearns, the Cleveland lawyer represent
ing Herbert d. Newton.
Mr.. Newton, Mr.. Stearns and Percy w.
Carver the Brookline, Mass, mans Boston
attorney, were in conference relative to the
expected settlement of the suit at the office
of George E. Ryall during the forenoon 1t
was then understood that Mrs. Chadwick
was to visit Mr.. Ryalls office today.
Albaugh Not Prepared to Talk.
CANTON, Ohio, December Judge John
W. Albaugh one of Mrs. Cassie L. Chad
wicks attorneys, has returned to Canton
from New York. He declined today to talk
about the details of the case. He said:
1.-THE interests of my client are such that
1 am not in position to enter into any de-
tails at present. / am satisfied, however,
that conditions are not as bad as they are
represented The business connected with
my visit to New York of course was Of
nature which will be made apparent in due
time. I cannot enlighten you any further"
Judge Albaugh said that he expected to
remain in Canton for a day or two at least
He did not go to Oberlin yesterday to meet
the officials of the Citizens National Bank
there, as seems to have been expected by
the latter.