The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-03


barony. which he had conferred upon
himself and admitting he is the man
who served i'm a New Jersey prison,
B6to Won IIoenitz has cast preteuse
aside and abandoned the impossible
task of blaming his misdoings upon a
mysterious double
But in the same breath in which ne
contested to his criminal record he an
nounced that he had told his past to his
bride. the wealthy Miss Louisa Even,
with whom he eloped on last Sunday,
and that she. convinced OF his reforma-
ton, had forgiven all.
Support was given to that statement
by an interview with Mrs. Won koenitZ.
She was quoted as saying that she
loved him no matter what had been
his history, and that she would cling
to him TO the end.
The Baron made a bold move when,
instead OF longer pronounclnS the evil
dence false. be admitted its truth and,
with his wife by his side. remained near
this city instead of fleeing far. By TAX
ing this bold front he hopes to still the
cry that has been raised against him
and when the notoriety has died down,
he intends to sail for Europe.
Bride Frustrated.
He is at a resort near Lakewood.
y. J., where his bride, who joined him
secretly on Wednesday night, lies in,
Frustrated by the notoriety that has
come to her after moro than fifty years
Of quiet life.
But. In spite 'of the turn Of events
caused by Won Koenjtz's newest attn
tude, the brides family and her friends
H. ri
inability TO take any steps in the case,
but they are hopeful that before long
she will reconsider her step
Miss Eliza Even, eldest Of the three
daughters Of Gen. John Even, is i'll
from the strain. She told the Rev. DIT
Walter Bentley. whom she called i'm as
adviser, that she believed the Baron"
has exercised a hypnotic influence over
her sister.
II have heard her ask him. she said
yesterday. mot TO look at her so intent
ly. At that time I paid no attention 10
The remark. but in the light Of what
has happened / really feel that it had
a deep significance. I can explain her
actions in no other way"
While the Baron" and his bride were
issuing their statements from their
retreat, testimony continued TO pour IN
upon the family about the counterfeit
nobleman's life In the past. Several
women insisted that no had paid de-
voted court to them. A picture IN tho
apartment ne recently vacated bore a
loving legend, signed Mary Maekid."
But Won Koenitz says he was never
married before. and that statement IS
accepted as true by his best friend, who
IS sticking to him.
Will Stay BY His Side
II was through this friend that the
Baron and his wife made their state
ments last night It was only after
much urging on the part of the hus-
band that the former Miss Even con-
scented to talk She said
my husband has told me Of his past,
and 1 am sure that, whatever the mis-
takes he may have made, he will not
err again. I don't care what they may
say about him, I believe in him and
love him. and will stay by his side.
THE efforts Of my friends and my
family 10 separate us are useless. 7
don't care what he may have been;
know what he is. and he has my COM
plete faith and confidence. ! shall do
as he wishes. and II he thinks it wise
to go abroad we shall certainly do So
Perhaps Not Free.
1t was impossible TO learn under what
conditions this statement was issued by
the wife. as the Baron did not care
10 have their seclusion broken In upon.
Because she did not make the declara-
ton in person. her sisters and friends
doubt its sincerity, and think il may
be am effort 20 put an end 20 the present
situation.
Van KoenItz also granted a long
range interview. He authorized this as
coming from him
Il have practiced no deceit upon my
wife / have told her Of my past and
have told my friends. too The only
reason that I did not do so before was
because I was ashamed Of IL. But what
ever scores owe IN the past 7 have
paid. There is absolutely nothing
against me now.
at mean to live a decent life. and
after trip abroad 7 shall return here