New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-13
DIR. CHADWICK TALKS.
Refuses to Discuss Carnegic-Denies
ReynOldS's statement.

Paris. Dec. 12.-Dr. Leroy 5. Chadwick. of
Cleveland, whose wife. Cassie l. Chadwick. is
held prisoner in New-York has been staying
here quietly for some time. occupying quarters
~ a hotel in the centre of Paris. DR.. Chadwick
consented talk to-day regarding the troubles
Of his wife, but requested that the name of the
hotel in which he is staying should not he dis
closed.
DR.. Chadwick is somewhat beyond middle age.
Of slender build. and his face is very pale, Civ
ing him the appearance Of an invalid. This.
ne explains. is due 10 a serious attack of Roman
fever, from which he is slowly recovering. He
has not the appearance of a person accustomed
tn afluent surroundings. He has keen face
and alert and rather nervous manners. He fire.
quently reiterated his desire To avoid attracting
attention mainly on account of his daughter,
who is with him. and who is prepossessing girl.
nineteen years old, by his former wife. Or.
Chadwick's answers were given slowly and with
evidence Of great caution. He said
1t is most unpleasant TO me to be interviewed
under the present circumstances 1t was an
extreme shock 10 when ! saw the newspaper
reports concerning the case I learn every day
rev features about the affair which I never
knew before. do not think it desirable to enter
into details until ] return 20 America there
have been SO many misstatements that / do not
know just what are the facts and what is fic-
ton There is no truth in the report thai Mrs.
like man Of millions?
DIR. Chadwick called attention to his appear
snce as he asked this question, saying:
Any one would be able t. see that am not
Asked concerning reports that Mrs. Chadwick
is in reality Lydia De We're, he answered:
The first time that ever I heard the name of
Nine. DE We're in this connection when /
saw it recently IN the papers. Only once be
fore had l ever heard of the name De We're
hat xEaE TEa~Gra nina
lnoriem examination at which | assisted on a
woman of that name, who said TO have
been fortune teller only recall this from
peculiar surgical feature which the post NOR
DR. Chadwick mentioned this as clearly show
ing his lack of knowledge that his wife was
Lydia De We're. but he declined to discuss fur
Their the circumstances of his marriage. saving
II was a matter of public record and purely per.
sonal.
Asked about the financial aspects of his wife's
nffairs, DR.. Chadwick replied:
The financial matters ia the case do not affec,
me IN the slightest. They speak of bonds being
found. l would like to know what these bonds
and papers look Ike.
publication stating that the alleged securi-
ties embraced those of several millions of dollar.
signed or Endorsed with the name Andrew Car.
regie was shown to the doctor.
II DO not know Andrew Carnegie personally
said DIR. Chadwick.
Does your wife know MIR Carnegie?" the doc
; tor was asked
Il would rather not discuss Andrev Carne
sic" said the doctor
number of questions OF similar purport con
cerning individual financial transactions faile,
10 elicit specific response. DR.. Chadwick added
I would not like 10 harm any one. / am Yer,
sorTy TO near that Mr. Reynolds, secretary q
the Wade Park Bank of Cleveland. an old an,
trusted friend. is in trouble I have the pro
foundest respect for him and his family | hav
met Mr. Beckwith OF the Citizens Bank O
Oberlin, only twice or perhaps three times Fror
what saw Of him have the greatest respec
for him and believe him 10 be honest man
Concerning my relations with Mrs Chadwick
will explain them on my return TO the Unite,
States. AS to any real estate which she assert
she may have that is matter of public record
end her personal means ] will not talk hour
Naturally, am taking great interest in tn