New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
"SCOTTY" ON WARPATH
1TENGING An INSULT.
Sets Ont to FIay an Editor, bat the
Latter Still LiUes.

-scotty." the Death Valley mine owner. whose
money spending proclivities have made him famous
from California 10 New-York was Joined yesterday
by his wife. Mrs. Walter Scott. who arrived in
the morning from Chicago Her arrival added 70
the gayety OF ''soottys" efrervescent spirits but
her presence acted restraint on the happy go
lucky career which he had started when he
struck town" alone on Friday
He in excellent humor until he read IN
afternoon newspaper some statements which he
said hurt his feelings and his reputation Then
nothing but a visit to the editor Of the offending
newspaper would appease his anger. He had fire
n his eye. and his lips ouvered he said TO the
gathered corps OF reporters:
"Come along boys. and watch me give this edi-
tor he'll III show him something"
'scotty" LEFT the Herald Square Hotel about 3
O'Clock call the editor whom he charged with
discrediting him. He called two automobiles. He
porters. while Mrs. Scott followed IN the other,
with three more newspaper men. His arrival at
The Office was the signal for q vociferous demon
stration.
Hello. scottyT" and Hey. scotty show as your
money!" came from hundred throats.
Reaching the editorial rooms 'tScotty'' asked for
the main squeeze" HIS Jaws set deter
ninedy. end the once 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
SMILE.
Its an right" he said They didn't mean #.
and they're going 70 take II back"
On reaching the street he was compelled to
tnFow money 70 the crowd before his automobile
was permitted te proceed. He was then Induced
ey Mrs. Scott to return TO his hotel and rest On
MS way be distributed some OF his wealth.
When Mrs Scott arrived IN the morning she was
On the Doint of nervous collapse. She had not
slept in two days and had eaten little. She ex-
pressed dscidsd dislike to the notorety which
abe had been compelled 10 share with her hus-
band. and in Chicago had been robbed OF nearly
everything movable by souvenir hends,
Mrs Scott was attire6 IN g plain black gown
mat showed her plump figure to advantage, and a
black hat, trimmed With white ponlporn All the
seWelry she wore was heavy wedding ring. made
from gold taken from the Death Valley mine, and
q goIo Iocket.
Before heG marriage to 'Scotty" in Cincinnati
ave years ago. Mrs Scott was Ella Josephine
Aiius She comes Of an old New-York family and
at one time was & nurse IN Bellevue Hospital
Grs- Scott talks like of education and re-
Anemeat
Every mail brings TO the Herald Square Hotel a
bundle OF letters for 'fScotty." They come from
al parts Of the country and some have special
delivery stamps on them. For the most part they
contain appeals for money. some for charity and
prises. 'ScottS" does not read them He just
throws therpi n heap on the hoor
II Mrs. "ScotTy'' permits him.
About 2 O'Clock last night "Scotty'' wound up
sooner entered the door than he informed
that his VIE upstairs awaiting MS arrival He
place beyond the gaze OF the reporters.
Soon sf|=rward they took automobile and
started 10 see the sights. They returned at I
o'clock. but no account Of the trip could be OBJ
tainsd.