Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-07
THE CHADWICK CASE
Continues to Be the Sensation
of the Hour.
DEVELOPMENTS. TODAY
OHIO CREDITORS ANXIOUS FOR
SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS.
Fears That Crisis in Matters May Be
Precipitated by Sensational
Legal Steps.
DEVELOPMENTS. TODAY

That the creditors of Mrs. Cassie
L. Chadwick as represented by the
Ohio men who arrived in New York
yesterday are more anxious to bring
about settlement of their claims
against the woman than to precipi-
tate crisis by sensational legal
step is believed by Mrs. Chadwick
local attorneys. They think this
has been shown by the many con-
ferences yesterday without appar-
ent result.
1t is pointed out also that no
other than hope that it is not too
late to secure a cash settlement of
the claims against Mrs. Chadwick
explains the delay in submitting to
Andrew Carnegie the notes held by
the Oberlin, Ohio, bank for his de-
cision whether the signature there
on is genuine.
NEW YORK, December 7.-Attorney An
drew Squire, counsel for Treasurer Fri Rey-
nolds of the Wade Park Bank Of Cleveland.
is quoted today as saying. II am in this
city representing several creditors. All that
I am looking for Is the cash" 1t is init
mated that the purpose of Mr.. Reynolds
trip to New York at the request of Mrs
Chadwick was to endeavor to raise funds
on ha IA wi securities said he worth
IS, OOO,OOO of which he is said to be trustee.
Despite frequent conferences in this city
yesterday and the sudden removal of Mrs
Chadwick to another hotel, which empha-
sized the fact that she is watched by two
secret service officers. who promptly fol-
lowed and occupied rooms near her new
quarters, decisive action in the case seems
to be held in allegiance by some powerful
influence.
Other Banks May Suffer.
1t was reported today that the delay was
In a measure due to desire to prevent the
imposition of hardship upon banks with
which Mrs. Chadwick has had dealings. hut
whose part in her financial affairs has not
yet been made public. 1t is said that Il 1t
were known that other banks had made
loans to Mrs. Chadwick a run on them
might be started that would do them great
injury. No one not intimately connected
with the case knows what these banks are
or what has become of a note for $500, 900
which President Beckwith of the Oberlin
bank says he Endorsed for Mrs. Chadwick.
There was some anticipation that the re-
turn from Washington of F. F. Oldham, an
attorney of the controllers department.
would be signal for the presentation to
Andrew Carnegie of the notes in question
and that he might bring instructions from
the controller of the currency as to his
procedure in the Chadwick case.
There was some limitations today that
the local authorities of Cleveland might
step into the case and bring the case to an
issue by ascertaining officially whether the
disputed notes bear the signature of An
drew Carnegie.
Mrs. Chadwick occupied today three
room suite on the fifth floor Of the New
Amsterdam Hotel. Immediately adjoining
is room occupied by secret service agents.
Early today there were several telephone
calls for Mrs. Chadwick from Andrew
Squire, the Cleveland attorney, who yester-
day arrived in this city with Iri Reynolds.
also Of Cleveland. Later Mr.. Squire called
at the hotel. Asked as to a likelihood of
a settlement today. he replied: 81 can't
say. My attitude is receptive. but I am
not expectant."
Powers on Carnegie Notes.
Edmund w. Powers of Mrs. Chadwick's
counsel in an interview today said:
Mr.. Beckwith is right and he is wrong
I never went with Mrs Chadwick to
Oberlin, but saw Beckwith there twice.
and I saw him several times in Cleve-
land. My first visit to Oberlin was In
September, long after the notes were ne
gotiated."
: With reference to the Carnegie notes,
Mr.. Powers added:
Those notes are now the bone of con-
tention, and l shall not. as Mrs. Chad
wick's counsel, discuss them at all"
Did you advise the bank officials to
the effect that Mrs. Chadwick had mil
lions?" Mr.. Powers was asked.
Il did, as I believed then and I believe
now that she is worth millions. When
went to the Oberlin and Cleveland people
advised the bank officials to delay TAX
ing any action until the affairs of Mrs
Chadwick could be Strengthened out salts
factorily. I never borrowed a dollar for
her nor negotiated any claims for her,
and am trying now to help her to a set
t1ement. Had the bank officials followed
my advice this crash would not have