The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-24


Death Valley mine owner, whose none,
spending procliyities have made hin
famous from California to New York
was joined yesterday by his wife, Mrs
Walter Scott, who arrived in this morn
ing from Chicago. Her arrival added
to the Gaety of "Scotty's" etfervescent
spirits, but her presence acted as re.
straint on the happy go-lucky career
on which he had started when he struck
town alone on Friday.
He was in excellent humor until he
read in one of the afternoon papers some
statements which he said hurt his feel.
ings and his reputation. Then nothing
but visit TO the editor of the offending
newspaper would appease his anger. He
had FIRE in his eye and his lips quivered
as he said to the gathered corps OF re.
porters:
"Come along, boys, and watch me give
the editor hell. I'll show him some
thing
"Scotty" left the Herald Square hotel
about o'clock to call upon the editor
whom he charged with discrediting him.
He called two automobiles. He climbed
into the first, accompanied by two repor-
tiers, while Mrs. Scott followed in the
other with three more newspaper mep,
His arrival at the office was the signal
for vociferous demonstration.
"Hellow. Scotty," and "Hey, Scotty
show us your money!" came from hun
dred throats.
Reaching the editorial rooms, "Scotty"
asked for "the main squeeze" His jaws
were set determinedly and the office boy
politely proffered him the use of the
most comfortable chair.
'scotty" was soon ushered into the
office of the editor, where he spent half
an hour. When he emerged that fierce
expression he wore on entering was
yone. and in its place he wore con-
.ented smile.
Its all right" he said. "They did't
mean it and they are going to take it
,ack."
On reaching the street he was COM
,elled to throw money TO the crowd be-
ore his automobile was permitted to
,roceed. He was then induced by Mrs.
scott TO return to his hotel and rest.
IN the way he distributed some more of
us wealth.
When Mrs. Scott arrived in the morn
ng she was on the point Of nervous col.
apse. She had not slept in two days
md had eaten little. She expressed
lecided dislike to the notoriety which |
he had been compelled to share with |
ler husband. and in Chicago had been
,obbed OF nearly everything movable by |
fends. |
Mrs. Scott was attired in a plain black |
gown that showed her plump figure to
advantage. and black hat trimmed
With a white pompom. Al the jewelry |
be wore was heavy wedding ring. |
made from gold taken from the Death |
Valley mine, and gold locket.
Before her marriage to "Scotty" in
Cincinnati five years ago, Mrs. Scott
was Ella Josephine afilius. She comes
from an old New York family, and at
me time was nurse in Bellevue hos
pital. Mrs. Scott talks ike woman OF
sducation and refinement.
Every mail brings to. the Herald
Square hotel a bundle of letters for
'Scotty" They come from all parts OF
the country and some have special de-
livery stamps upon them. For the most
part they contain appeals for money
some for charity and some asking him
TO further commercial enterprises.
"Scotty" does not read them. He just
throws them in a heap on the floor.
"scotty" will visit Coney Island today
that is, if Mrs. "Scotty" will let him.