The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-02-01


PensHfdly Taking IN" the Thonife-
The india ini spots the Dead Cive-Away
II uod hopt Ills Gloves on lie Might
Hnye Maintained Ills Freedom For Few
Hours Longer-suoclnoi Accounts From
Now York Papers Of the working" OF
tbs Crooked Uontloman's Case--iiis Re |
sorts, Habits, Associntes, Etc,
Sunday mornings HERALD gave the
lows that George Coleman, the man who
worried" the City National bank, Of this
,ity, for SG,lO0, who was captured in New
\ ork, had while being transferred from the
station to the train by Officer spen-
ger and Mr.. j. G. O'Connor, presi-
lent of the bank, cut his throat.
This mornings Associated Press
dispatches tell us that Coleman, alias
Stewart, died yesterday Of his wound. The
New York Herald OF Wednesday gives the
following account of Colem ans vancouver
ings ard arrest: "A circular which In
spector Byrnes, chief detectives, received
late in December from the authorities OF
Dallas, Texas, contained description OF an
elderly man, who, under the name oil
George Coleman, of Norfolk, Virginia,
had duped the City National
bank, of that city, early in
the month, out Of 5000 on a worthless
Iraft on the Park National bank, OF this
city. Dusenberry and Bradford, while
making the tour of the downtown saloons
frequented by professional iorgeTs ana
thieves, came across a man whose descrip.
ton answered in many particulars that o!
the "layer-down" at Dallas, Texas. The
stranger, when first seen, was in the conn
pany of Philip Hargraves. When lnspec-
tor Bvrnes learned of the discovery, he in
strucied the detectives to watch The move
ments of the suspected person, in the nope
of obtaining, some Information ABOUT
him. Shortly after New Years, the
man suddenly disappeared and could not
be traced. Hargrayes was then Swallowed
and a week or so later was found again in
the company of. the man from Dallas. In
the circular from Dallas Mr.. George Cole
mao, of Norfolk Virginia, was described as
being between forty-tiye and fifty years Of
age, five feet ten inches tall, OF torid COM
plexion, and having full black beard,
prominent nose, snaky aud nervous eyes
slow in movement and with dark clothes.
II was also mentioned that the fingers were
furr6wed, probably by hard work. and that
ON the back of his rigat hand, there were
half II dozen India ink spots.
MAKING COMPARISONS.
Upon looking closely at Hargraye'
friend, Detectives Dusenbury and Radiord
found that he had prominent nose, and
that his ewes we're deep set and restless.
Tnev were satisfied that the supposed Mr..
Coleman had trimmed his whiskers, but
were on several occasions unable to see his
hands, as he always kept them gloved. Not
desiring to arouse any suspicious, the de-
tectiyes thought it wise to allow him
full liberty. That the stranger was IN
terested in some unlawful affair was appar-
ent to them by the company which he
kept, and if he was the Dallas swindleT he
would, in course of time, they thought, at
tempt to yictimize some one here, and thus
fall into the trap.
Inspector Byrnes was daily consulted as
to the movements OF Hargrayes and the
supposed Mr.. Coleman, and by his advice
Radford and Dusenperry were relieved OF
the tedious watch by Detective Sergeants
Cosgrove and Williamson. Less than
a week ago the stranger, be-
iieved to be Coleman, held a long consulta-
ton with George Wilkes, who, it will be
remenl bered was arrested December %,
1850, in Florence, Italy, and afterwards
loitered about the corridors of the general
postof,ice. He was frequently found in the
saloon in Twenty-third street, kept by John,
alias Red" Leary, and made the liquor
store of Eddie Matthews, at Twenty
seventh street and Second avenue, ms
headquarters. Although the detectives
were at the suspects" heels almost night
and day, they we're unable to catch
view of his hands on account OF the
gloves which he constantly. wore.
Another strange point was that ne
was known only to q few men, and
they were criminals OF distinguished
grade. Inspector Byrnes at last telegrapheh
To the authorities at Dallas, Texas, Inform
:. Ia uatiS eff cd n a n
Coleman was in the city, and that If some
one would come on TO identity him ne
could be arrested.
AT LAST UNGLoyED.
On Thursday night last, Eddie Mathews
and the suspicious stranger attended the
performance at Harrigan & Harris theatre,
on Broadway. Detectives Williamson and
Cosgrove followed them and bought seats
din ectly back of those occupied by Mathews
and his mysterious friend The
theatre was close, and the Two
men removed their overcoats, and for
the first time, in public, the suspect
took of his gloves, not thinking that de-
tectives were watching his every movement.
Mathews friend, during the evening,
placed his right hand on the back OF his
neck TO arrange his collar. As he did so he
exhibited his ftlrrowed fingers and India
ink stained hand to the detectives. That
movement convinced the detectives of the
identity of the man. When these facts
were made known to Inspector Byrnes he
sent another telegram TO Dallas, stating
that he was positive that Coleman was
here.
In response TO the kilograms from In.
snector Byrnes, Mr.. 0'Connor, president of
tie CITY National bank Of Dallas arrived
in this city on Monday. In conversation
with Inspector Byrnes, President 0'Connor
stated that on November %, 1882. the
swindler called at the bank, and introduced
himself as Mr.. George Coleman, of Nor
folk. Virginia lie brought with him a
letter with his photograph attached, bear
ing the signature OF Cashier Bans; OF the
Exchange National bank Of Norfolk,
and new ten-dollar bill OF the
same institution, to prove that
the signature of Cashier Bains on
The note of Identification was the same as
on the currency of the bank. On these
repres sntations draft which be deposited
with the bank for $500 for collection from
the Exchange National bank OF this city
accented. This transaction proved 10
he correct and subsequent kilograms con-
cerning deposits led President O'Connor %
think that Coleman's standing was above
susnicion. On the 10th OF December, in the
regular course Of business, he deposited
with The Dallas bank draft for
30 900 for collection. from the PARK
National bank Of this city. As
coleman was considered a reliable person, /
Be 100 was paid 70 him on account until the /
lraft was forwarded for collection. Alter 1
the money Coleman disappeared,
nd the draft was returned by the Park 4
AMI Endorsed "worthless." Inquiry was
men made at Norfolk, Virginia, and the I
etter of introduction, believed 10 have been |
yfitten by Cashier Bains, was declared TO /
e a skillful forgery. Then the character OF
coleman became plain, aud the circulars
escribing him were sent 10 the police OF
be principal cities OF this country.
AcTIos By THE foLfcE-
On Monday night Inspector Byrnes or
cred Colemanis arrest, and he was Accord
,giV taken int1 custody in Eddie
Iatheys' saloon. President O,COnnOr,
ho. on several occasions, had ctnyersed