Evening star., 1897-02-11
HAD BEEN DECEIVED.
Pathctfc Features In n Case Report,
TOday.

Pathetic Features In n Case Reuorted
Today.
"A case with some pathetic features. and
one showing the extremes to which resort
Will be taken in order to secure money.
came to the attention of the local police
department this afternoon, when an ac-
complished and unusually attractive young
woman visited Inspector Hollinberger and
appealed for assistance, as the result of
unnatural conduct on the part Of her hus-
band.
The visitor was Mrs. Mary Dozen of South
Bend. Ind, who is member of one of the
most highly regarded and respected families
OF that town. Up to two months ago she
was widow, the mother of two children
She formed the acquaintance last summer
of man who gave his name as c. War
rem Dozen. He was a handsome, well-dress-
ed and entertaining young fellow, who
claimed to be a commercial traN eler for a
whisky house in Pittsburg. He was un-
remitting in his attentions to the young
widow ard easily succeeded in installing
himself in her affections. They were mar
ried in December last and the wife was
very happy. Notwithstanding the fact that
DoenS alleged business called him fire.
quently away from home.
The husband explained to his bride that
he owned considerable property in Wash
ington and Annapolis and had a brother
who was an officer in the navy. Soon after
their marriage Dozen showed his wife a
letter which he said was written by his
attorney in this city. o. II. Hoover. 1t set
forth that some difficulty had arisen in
regard to piece Of property owned by
Dozen, and stated that if he raised a mort
gage of $500 he could then easily realize
$500 on the house and lot On this show
ing Mrs. Dozen turned over to her husband
$500, gold watch and a costly ring, all
her possessions of value. and he left for
Washington. Several days ago Mrs. Dozen
received a letter from her husband inclos-
ing check for s.. 500 drawn on the Ma
tional Capital Bank of this city, by s. H.
Hoover, the father Of the attorney men,
toned. The check was sent. explained
Doen to convince his wife that everything
was all right He directed her to come to
Washington at once and bring the check
with her. saying he would meet her at the
depot and they would go together to the
bank and have it cashed.
Mrs. Dozen reached the city yesterday and
was greatly surprised when her husband
failed to put in an appearance. After wait
ing some time. and having very little cash
with ner, she made her way to the National
Capital Bank. There she was more sur
prised when informed that the check was
bogus. No course was left open for the
unfortunate woman but to turn to the po-
lice.
1t was plain to Inspector Hollinberger at
a glance that the check. the alleged letter
from the attorney and the letters from
Dozen were written by the same hand. Mrs.
Dozen was informed that she was the VIC
tim of a designing and skilled rascal His
letters were written on the official paper
Of the House of Representatives. and. as
Mrs. Dozen had a photograph of her way
ward husband, inquiry was made at the
Capitol. Captain Garden and other officials
recognized the face as one that has been
often seen about the building. Dozen. how
ever, has undoubtedly left the city. His
wife does not know the firm for which he
claim ed to work nor anything Of his past
history.
1t will be necessary for the police depart
ment to furnish Mrs. Dozen transportation
to her home at South Bend.