Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1884-09-11
MISS DANGERFIELD.
New York Telegram.l

In the afternoon papers OF NOV. 10, lof-
following brief notice appeared:
Suddenly, on Friday, Nov
Is, Charles Edgar Dangerfeld, in the 55th
year Of his age.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
Many merchants and club men on their
way uptown were surprised and startled to
read the above notice. Mr. Dangerfield had
been prominent dry goods merchant and
had always been a familiar figure at the
clubs, ON the avenue, and in the many places
of amusement-in fact, of the men about town
none were better known than he. He was
fine looking man of rather full habit, blessed or
cursed with strong gregarious proclivities,
which caused him to seek the society of the
genial and convivial with whom he dined,
drove and sailed. His friends had repeatedly
warned him that he was too full-blooded, too
fond of burgundy, of good living, and not
fond enough of exercise. His death seemed
to make these warnings predictions. The
doctors said that he died of apoplexy.
Whatever the cause was Mr.. Dangerfeld
was dead, and the friends with whom he
made life worth living, honestly regretted he
was no more OF them none were more
grieved than Phillip Comerford, who had
just cause to mourn, for Mr.. Dangerfield had
given him his start in life This start was
the result of caprice or whim of the bene-
factors which, though odd and surprising,
was, nevertheless, characteristic of Mr. DAN
gerfeld. One race day at Jerome park Mr..
Dangerfield and Mr.. Comerford were on
the club piazza, where they were introduced
by mutual friend. The former was amused
by the ready wit and quick remarks of the
younger man, and asked him to dine with
him that day in the company with several
others. After the dinner the conversation
turned upon finance and stocks; and Philip
Comerford made several comments which
impressed his host, who asked him why he
did not buy a seat in the stock exchange.
Because have not the money, and can't
raise it,"
"Put your name up, and, when elected,
will give you q seat" was the startling
reply.
Philip Comerford was elected, the seat was
purchased, and he commenced his career
as stock broker "That's just like Dan
feld," was the verdict of all who knew him.
After the first surprise occasioned by the
sudden death of Mr.. Danger6eld had sub
sided, curiosity took possession and the ques
tion on all sides was as to the amount of
property he had left to his heir, his daughter,
an only child living in Paris. Upon this
point there was a decided array of adverse
opinions; some said that Mr. Dangerfied had
been too liberal in his expenses, and others
that his income was fabulous. However, as
no one seemed to know much one way or the
other, for Mr.. Dangerfield, though reputed
to be a great talker was like many of his
class, most reserved about his private
affairs, never making positive statements
concerning his means even to his most in
Innate friends. Every one knew that he
had daughter, for once in while he would
speak of "his little girl" For years he had
30 spoken of her, and some believed the
little girl" must be quite woman, if she
aver would be; but still, what her age might
be, or what style of "little girl" the father
never said. There had been some trouble in
Mr.. Dangerfeld's early domestic life and
therefore, few asked questions. There had
Lcen som. row about an actress and it was
known that the young wife had taken her ill-
fcnt daughter to Europe, where she died
leaving tie littls, motherless babe alone in
the world. That the babe had grown I'D all
,'ew, for letters came across the great
waters to the father at his club, which ono
summer he did manage to leave to go over to
see her in Paris, but he returned, leaving her
ito finish her education"
Upon his death, however, as she was an
heiress, the whole city became much CON
cerned, conjecturing her appearance, her
manners, her character her wealth and other
qualifications for marriage and society. It
was popularity believed that Miss Dangerfeld
would appear in the city of her BIRTH after
many years of absence, either to take her
lace in the world to which she was entitled
or TO make the necessary arrangements for
the management of her estate, which upon
the whole was not believed to be small. The
will was admitted to probate, and Cecil
Teresa Dangerfield was declared the heiress
TO all the property, real and personal left by
her father, to do as she pleased with the same.
Mr.. Sharp, of Sharp g. Sharp, Dangerfields
counsel, was the only man who positively
knew the value of she estate, but what he
knew concerning his clients was never COM
municated to the world at large; therefore
none knew what was Miss Dangerfield's for
tune.
s. * = y * X
One year after the death of Mr.. Danger
field, Philip Comerford, of the firm of Conner
ford & Co., on Broad street, entered his office
as the clock struck ten. He went into his
private Office, nodded good day to his
partner, placed his heavy walking stick in
the corner and pulled off his gloves standing
before the fire in which large lump Of
bituminous coal cracked, emitting, splutter-
ing and spasmodic flames. After few
,foc L.
took up from his desk some letters and notes
addressed to him personally One was a
white envelope lined with green and was
clearly addressed to him in care of the firm
III heavy back hand. "That is a curious
hand for man," he said, looking at it,
"those long strokes are like woman's.' He
opened the envelope, handed it to his partner
and unfolded the letter; as he did SO he dis
covered q check enclosed Halo, what's
this; listen Jack, will read it:
NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 1S7-. PHILIP CON-
FHFORD, ESQ: DEAR SaR-The advertise
nent in this evenings Telegram of your firm
recalls to my mind request of the late Mr..
Dangerfield to give to your house any bust
ness might have at my disposal. Therefore
please purchase 200 shares New York Cen
tral the first thing in the morning and report
the same by mail to my address. Enclosed
you will find a certified check for SIC. .OOO
which you will please keep for margins in
this and in future transactions In the
event Of prices going down don't let me lose
more than three points | will notify you
when to sell in the event of a rise, and should
l have occasion to telegraph 1 will use the
words Figaro, London, Vienna and Paris in
the dispatches to insure safety, never using
but one of the words at time, and always
in the order as written, which will be, viz,
say 'Fiagro in the first, fifth, ninth, thir-
teenth, ETC., dispatches, other words the same
Yours truly, GEORGE DALTON.