The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-08


Historian, G. C. Bell; prophet, e. NJ.
Townsend; poet, Il. L. 3. Goodwin:
Naledictorlan, c. l. Ebell
BUCHANAN SWORK
HIGHLY | NDORSED|
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of time to place Mrs. Mason in the
false position of sponsor for nebu-
lous set of uncertain charges which,
have never been framed and this be-
fore she had received any advice about
the evidence and its weight and prob
able. value. l do not feel that she is
called upon to maintain any such po-
sition nor to employ counsel to up,
hold it, nor has she herself any desire
to be in the attitude of thus pushing
/ such matter. So far as the commit
/ tee is concerned, she has been and is
ready to aid 1t in any manner that
she can
Lochwitzky Appears.
Her attention was first drawn to the
situation at the Associated Charities
by lady prominent in this city, who
! is now out of the country. Later, Col
| onel Lcchwitzky made social call on
| her with letter of introduction from
| a prominent lady of Philadelphia, and
| during the conversation Colonel Loeb
| Witzky's work was mentioned and his
acquaintance with DR.. Buchanan came
| out
He had letters of strong indorse-
i It'd
from former American consul at
Nladivostok, the British consul at
/ Hongkong and others and i know OF
telegram from Judge Lindsey re-
ceived BY gentleman of this city
since this investigation started. in
which Judge Lindsey indorsed Colonel
Lochwitzky highly. His statements,
therefore are entitled to weight
Mrs. Mason being deeply interested
in the Associated Charities and all
benevolent work, thought that the
matter certainly deserved to be pur-
sued somewhat further, and later the
several atlantis, none of whom she
knew, think, except Colonel Loch-
witzky, were brought to her house and
made their statements. she herself not
being present when one of them was
made. 1t is true that persons con-
nected with the newspapers were at
i 'iei house on various occasions. They
mad some knowledge of the matter and
showed great interest in 1t. The pub
LEGATION In reference to it. however.
was premature, and 1 think that it
would have been better for all parties
had IT not taken place until after a
proper examination had been made of
the afidavts and statements fur
nished. However, that has been done
now, and wish to say on behalf OF
Mrs. Mason again that she will be glad
TO aid the committee in any manner
she can. as Will every citizen of Rich.
= mond; but, so far as appearing in the
= role Of prosecutor is concerned she
is unwilling to do so.
Not Due to Jealousy.
There is one thing further that ]
wish to say. Certain individuals. Ill.
!, advised friends of DIR. Buchanan,
:, take 1t, have undertaken to state tina,
! this is all the outgrowth of Jealousy
= on the part OF those Interested in riva
: institutions.
:, lust how institutions helping the
helpless can be called rivals / do not
know-any more than two lighthouses
: can be called rivals of each other. But
% no one who knows Mrs Mason believes
~ that she has been actuated by any
:. such feeling, and am confident that
/ the same thing is true as to all others
se whose names have been mentioned
However. these statements affect the
sc truth. for which you are searching
lie neither one way nor the other, and
6, have the fullest confidence in thu
. ability Of the committee to give then
A their proper weight"
Replying, Chairman Patterson thank
ed Mr.. MCGUIRE for the paper. which
I he characterized as entirely frank. H,
4 said that so far as the committeegwa
| concerned there had been no question
of the sincerity of Mrs. Mason, whom
\ he thanked for her offer of assist
i ance.
Il Reginald Walker was called as TIL
\ first witness of the day. He is secre
I tary of the State Conference of Chari
ties and Correction. Mr.. Walker wa
present at, the meeting at Mrs. Mason
s. mouse. having been told by Colone
r. Lochwitzky that he was invited. II
n was also told by DR.. Mastin that tn
: meeting was to be held,
. Disbelieved Charges.
r He had heard there a great deal o
!. discussion of the charges. but he ha
been unable to see how Mr.. Buchanan
could be guilty of them, nor did he be
I. lieve them yet to be true. He had, h
. said, conferred many times with Nj
Buchanan and was familiar with hi
n work.
number of them. and had twice beef
= asked to start investigation, but de
: clined. this not being his affair. o
T. most of the complaints he usually toll.
Mr.. Buchanan One of the two espe
& clally mentioned was the case OF
husband who claimed that his famil
had been neglected, The other wa
- that of a woman who alleged mis-
III treatment Neither OF these made /
deep Impression on his mind.
Mr.. Walker regarded the superin
tendent rs an expert, and believe
him thoroughly capable. AS to4com
plants, he said that recipients Q
charity frequently resent being aske
to work for what they receive. II
concluded with the statement that
L. his regard for Mr.. Buchanan could b
Intensified, 1t has been done since thi
investigation began,
IA He ISnowE DWrke.
k Policeman w, S.S6Bradley took tn
stand to tell about some caEes whic
had come under his observation, II
q knew John Bggk e. he had RssIs mon