The New York herald., 1879-08-24
MISTAKEN IDENTIFICATION.

MRS. NAoLE ENTERS THE BROOKLYN MoRGUE
HER SUPPOSED REMAINs-A FUNERAL INTER-
RUPrED BY AN INQUEST.
very remarkable of mistaken identification
was brought to light at the Morgue, in Brooklyn.
yesterday. Ten years ago it seems Colonel Nagle.
we'll known Fenian, died, leaving widow. Mrs.
Sarah Nagle. but no children. 1t is said that Mrs.
Nagle. who is now forty-hve years of age. was ad-
dicted to the of liquor. On Tuesday morning
last as reported in yesterdays HERALD. the body Of
q woman found in the river. the
Atlantic Dock Deceased, who about forty
five years of age wore black alpaca
Dress white undergarments. laced Shoes and in her
pocket wero found whiskey flask and fifteen cents.
The remains taken to the Morgue. and in the
evening old lady and middle-aged woman called
and asked to see the body. They were given de.
scrpton of the deceased and said that it CORE.
sponded with the woman they were looking for.
though they did not give the name OF the person.
On seeing the corpse the younger woman remarked
that it was the person whom they had supposed is
to be- Her companion did not look at the corpse
On Wednesday forenoon several well-dressed women
called at the Morgue and said they were from New
York. They identified the body and said to the
keeper that she well connected, but they
would not give her name The same day Mr..
George Wade. of South Portland avenue visited the
Nagle, u widow; that he had paid her board from
week to week, and that he had given her moro
his departure Keeper Mcclure was informed by per.
who said they knew her that Mrs. Nagle was
not dead. On Friday morning he ascertained
that she was stopping at Mrs. McAiahons
house in Navy street He did not. how.
ever. apprise Mr.. Wade of this discovery,
Yesterday morning several women visited the Morgus
and wept over the remains. Coroner Simms had.
the meantime, taken Mr.. Wades ahdavit and those
OF several women who identified deceased. Ths
forr her. t.li ot IN
the forehead. He was summoned before the
Coroners jury about two O'Clock in the afternoon
while the undertaken was in waiting without and hs
reiterated his Identification.
A LITTLE SURPRISE.
well. then." said the Coroner ''come out hero
and we will fix it up Coroner Simms then con-
Quoted Mr. Wade to the front ofiice or the dead
house where the real MIS- Nage w was seated IN com %
hands and exclaimed. My Godi what's going to bo-
come of mel"
Mrs. Nagle arose from her chair and said in loud
tone of voice, .Well, don't blame you" few
words of explanation followed. in which she stated
that Mr.. Wade had in his possession $4,000 of her
estate. She then left the Morgue in company with
him and her female companion. The undertaken
turned away and an inquest held on the body OF
the unknown woman, which was then inferred ae
the expense of the county.
Mr.. Wade was visited by reporter last evening
and said that he had been well ac4uainted with Mrs.
Nagle's parents. Her maiden name was Taggart.
and they resided in Willow street. brooklyn
Mr Wade said was a spoiled child. and
when she came to womanhood married Colonel
Magic, who went to Ireland in command OF Fenian
expedition. The party arrested and all Its men,
bers confined in prison for long time. The Col
onel after few years received pardon and was
allowed to return to this country. He had been
here but short time. however. when he died. Mr..
Wade said further that upon his own return from
Europe he found her in poor circumstances. and
knowing that she entitled to some money
brought suit against relative to recover In this
no succeeded but her money became exhausted about
two years ago and he had since continued to pay
her board rather than have her become charge
upon the county. lie had another judgment of $1,000
against the relative but was unable to collect it, AS
the defendant without means. After the discov-
made yesterday hc accompanied her to one or her
former residences. aud, after furnishing her with
some money returned home.