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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-19
A MUCH WANTED SWlNDLER,
Police jubiIant Over Capture of One
George G. Cory.

New York. July S.-By the arrest of
George G. Cory in Patterson, Putnam
county. New York, the state officers
believe they have closed the career of
an alleged daring swindler whose OPP
erations are alleged to have extended
from this country to England and
France, and who has stolen not less
than $500, 600. Cory was arrested by
PoStofiice Inspector NJ. II. Boyle on a
warrant issued by United States Com
missioner Shields, charging him with
using the mails for fraudulent pur-
poses.
1t is the belief of the postal authori-
ties that the prisoner is identical with
Charles Cory, whose success in per-
suading the members of the Cory fam
lily all over the country to advance him
$4,000 on the pretence that he could
place them in possession of an estate
in England worth s40000,000 recently
came to notice.
In Patterson Cory is said TO have
announced that lie was a great grand
son Of John Drake and that as his heir
he was the true owner Of large tracts
of land in Putnam and Westminster
counties. the deeds for which he is al
legged to have pretended to possess. By
threats that he would enforce his
claims unless bought off. he is said to
have obtained considerable sums of
money from the occupants of farms in
that region. He is alleged to have been
engaged in writing Il letter to a farmer
when the arrest was made. Inspector
Boyle says he found a satchel filed
with copies of deeds to the Drake es-
tate in this country and the Cory es-
tate in England.
Cory insisted after his arrest that
he was not a swindler, but that the
estates actually existed and that they
were worth not less than $l0,000,000. He
was locked up in Ludlow street Jail.
Boston, July 1S-'The local postoffice
inspectors force is mach Interested in
tho arrest OF Geo. G.. Corey in New
York They say that Corey was in
Boston about a year and a half ago and
that he worked the same game as is
described in the New York dispatches,
and Just about the time that the city
police and postofiiCc inspectors heard
of his work. he skipped town.
1t is not believed Corey will be
brought to Boston for any offense. as
he is much wanted in various other
places.
Tie inspectors say that he was born
in Queens county. \. r., and that he
is about 80 years of age.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21

attracting considerable attention just now.
Her name is Mary Jane Cornish. She lives
just as other colored women Of today do.
but the noticeable features about her are
her ebony-colored face and fiery red hair.
Her face IL as shiny black as that Of an i'm
ported African, while her kinky hair is as
red as any white persons. She presents a
rather weird appearance.
The young woman is very Industrious and
is affable and courteous in manner. She
takes the gatherings of her white acquaint-
ances on her appearance good naturally.
An amusing thing about II is that the COL
ored population Of the own hold them
selves aloof from her, especially those who
are superstitious, who look upon her as
being a representation OF Satan. Many Of
them refuse to meet her on the street.
A reporter inquired Of a colored man why
he did not pay attention to Mary. He re-
piled: BOSS, l hab allus heard dat red
headed white folks am de debbil, but a red
headed niggah! Lawd! She am de debbil
untied!"
The young woman parents say they are
unable to account for her appearance, add
Ing that she had always been so from birth.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
G

The newly formed Young Mems Christian
association at Buenos Ayres is makina
rapid progress, Rooms have been opened
In the center OF the city; the British con-
SUI mas accepted office as president and
already $50 members have been enrolled.
It Is proposed to have at the worlds
fair to be held at st. Louis a reproduce
tion OF Jerusalem on about ten acres OF
salient features and to bring over nativeI
TO inhabit its dwellings and conduct bust.
ness In its stores,
Rev, Felix NJ. Lapore, pastor of the
Mount Carmel italian Catholic church of
Denver, has been informed by the commit
tee In charge of the $3.50, 900 prize for afr
ship competition offered by Nets of Lon
oon that his machine is one Of the three
The material for the fine white gloves
which are embroidered with beautiful
pearls In the shape Of a cross worn by the
pope Is supplied by a family who have
special herd OF sheep is kept whose wool
Is used only In the making of papal gar
ments.
Congressman BeidIer OF Cleveland tells
of a clever preacher in his district whom
a %scoffer endeayored to stump. you arc
all the time telling people about heaven"
SAID the unbeliever. but you clergymen
you think is the best way TO paradise %
Without an i~nstant's hesitation came the
reply; Turn to the right and keep straight
OF Bishop Hugh Miller mi of Mis-
sissippi, who died last week. the story is
told that when he was rector OF a small
ehurch In milwaukee, his high church pro-
Kemper. who closed the chuch. ArTIvdDS
at the ediice one Sunday morning and nnd-
ing the doors closed and locked, Mr.. Thomp-
son and some Of his friends improvised a
broke down the door and service was held
as usual.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21

at the first sign Of a name being called.
Now 1t dropped abruptly, and he stood
there with eyes and mouth wide open,
amazed, dazed.
whats 1t mean, SAM" he whispered
hoarsely. BE they foolin'?"
"Shet up, you fool" Sam snapped.
Don't give yourself away now. No, they
amt foolin'; though you needn't hold up a
hand to vote for yourself. Great snakes!"
with a low, hilarious chuckle which was
wholly lost in the yelling Of the voters;
ut beats anything l ever heerd Of. Wen
take a dozen bosses stead OF Just two.
You're to be the sheriff who'll go OF in
search Of yourself. Ho! hol Bet a dollar
you don't catch yourself, Hampl"
But Hamp did not notice, did not even
hear. His eyes were still blinking at the
crowd, his mouth was still open. He heard
vaguely. 81 nominate Hamp Paddleford to
be sheriff" and a little later. 'Hamp Pad
dleford is voted sheriff. to go into ONCE
today"
Then he felt Bill Thompson's hand upon
his shoulder, and heard his big, blum voice
saying:
Congratulate you, Paddleford. It's a
good Job for a man who amt drove with
work-you amt drove, be your" anxiously.
"N-no, not very" Hamp answered me-
chanically.
Then It's all right in a relieved voice.
THE job'l turn you in seven or eight hun
dred dollars, mebbe a thousand. And 1t
would be better II you coould come an
live in our village; 'twould be handler.
Married."
mo"
Wants to be, though" Sam grinned.
Good. Bring her right down tomorrer
10 -, \ - - MAJ
all furnished that can be got. Come to
my house first an let me help you get
started"
But l don't" Hamp began. when Sam
nudged him sharply.
"Hamp's all broke up" he apologized to
Bill Thompson; him an me Jest come here
through neighboriiness. an never dreamed
Of no ONCE nor nothin'. Ramps mighty
packard bout presumin'."
When Thompson left he drew Hamp aside.
Look here, man" he expostulated, don't
you go to hintin' nothin' away. It's the
biggest plum that ever fell into mems
mouths, an we can make our cussed for
tunes IL we only do things on the quiet"
But a new expression had been coming
into Ramps eyes.
you low its's all straight an sure" he
asked slowly, that I'm TO be sheriff for
good an air"
Course"
Hamp drew a long, deep, wondering
breath. a breath which reached down to
some germ OF honesty and ambition that lay
beyond the influence of Coon Flat.
Then ! reckon you'd better give up hat
boss stealth idea" he advised; ~"'cause II
you don't I'll be obliged 70 rest you"
Sam stared at him.
REST me?" he demanded.
Yes, amt l sheriff.
"But you're in II with me. man"
Hamp shook his head gravely.
mot any more, that way" he answered.
"A sherin has to be plumb square, an to
look sharp for folks who amt. Don't let's
have any fallin's out. Sam. you an me:
we're too good friends. But there's to be
no more buttin' ag'in the law. Mebbe /
can git you a Job with me as dep'ty or
somethin'. Now let's go back to Posey."
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
U~nrecOrded History.

Brooklyn Life: Grey, having completed
the Elegy, read 1t to his friends.
Tell u.s." they insisted, why you wrote
1t In a country churchyard."
Il tried" answered the poet. writing IL
In a city police station. but found the place
too dead"
Muttering something about disturbing the
even tenor Of their way. be resumed his
rendition OF the poem.
Mary, queen OF Scots, had been i'm
prisoned for nineteen years. "How ~Iovely!'
she exclaimed, this is going to be a bar
gain. I feared II would be twenty"
Like others Of the fair sex, she discoy-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21

anything about trying to cheat a poor Wild
der like me out of S25. Ask"
Madam, /"
ASK him whose orchard he robbed last
and why he did It in the night? Ask his
wife, Betsy Bagg, II she knows anything
about slippin' into a neighbours field and
milkin' three COWS on the sly. Ask"
Look here, madam"
"Ask Josh Bagg about that uncle of his
that died in prison. Ask him about lettin'
his pore old mother die in the workhouse.
Ask Betsy about putting a big brick into a
lot Of butter she sold last spring"
Madam, l tell you"
"See II Josh Bagg knows anything about
feeding ten head of cattle on all the salt
they could eat, and then letting them swill
down all the water they could hold, Just
fore he driv them into town and sold 'em.
See what he's got to say to that!"
That has nothing to do with the case. I
want you To-"
Then there was old Azrael Bagg. own
uncle to Josh. got kicked out OF his native
town, and Betsy Bagg's own brother got
ketched in a neighbours henhouse at mid
night. Ask JOSH"
Madam. what do you know about this
case?"
II don't know a livin' thing bout It, but
I'm sure Josh Bagg is guilty, whatever 1t
is. The fact is, I've owed them Baggses a
grudge for the last fifteen years, and I got
myself called up on purpose to get even
with EN-, and / feel I've done It,"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
SHE KNEW JOSH ALL RIGHT.
This witness Not at All Reluctant
to Speak out.

This witness Not at All Reluctant
to Speak Out.
"Noy'. madam" said the counsel for the
defendant to a little, wlry, black-eyed
hdgcty woman. who had been summoned in
e case. you will please give your evidence
in as few words as possible. You know tho
defendant"
Know who?'
The ~defendant-Mr. Joshua Bagg?"
Josh Bagg? | do know him, and I
knowed his father before him. and I don't
know nothin' to the credit OF either Of
'em, and ! don't think"
w don't want to know what you think,
madam. Please say yes or no to my
questions"
What questiOns?"
"Do you know Mr.. Joshua Bagg?"
Don't l know him, though. You ask Josh
Bagg II he knows me. Ask him II he knows
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21

cred later that she had lost her head in the
deal.
washington was explaining his plans for
crossing the Delaware.
But they ~muTmured, why on, the
ice?"
Fools he retorted, cant you see this
is our only chance for getting on the ice
trust?"
Perceiving they had a truly great leader
they Immediately rushed on to victory.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
NEVER WE'RE SUCH FINE DOLLS.
They WOuIdR't COX sat the old Thiags
of Former Years.

The Christmas doll is here, more ami
mated and we'll disposed than ever doll was
before, reports the New York Sun. It used
70 cost much 70 have her so that she would
sit down, or put her hand to her head or
exert her other faculties. but now she Is so
supple ana knowing she might almost do
the eakewaIk or play golf.
Even the plain little middle class doll has
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
NEGREss WITH RED HAIR.
Maryland Ethiopian Girl Has Hair of
Titan Hue.

In the town Of Allen. wicomico county,
Nd, there IL = young eelored woman who IL
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21

Some odd things and small lots will be closed out very cheap.
Fancy glass vases, coOred and white, 15c, 35c and soc each.
STElNS-Who is it that will not accept an extra one for
their collection? 25c, 35c, soc, 75c and up to $1,000 apiece. A
few of the real choice ones left.
T~RAYS-fOr sailed almonds, olives and manv other uses
which will occur to you, beautifully decorated, 25c, 35c and SOC.
Monday, will close out lots of cups and saucers, from 15c
away up to $3.50. Something to suit most anyone.
We have some dinner sets left-can give you a beautiful,
complete set at S1495-nOt a bad present.
handkerchief by the thousand-and nobody ever seems to
have too many. Some special values for Monday in INITIALS,
25c, Doc and SOC.
Work Baskets-gotten up in most complete fashion. A use
full present for milady, from 75c to $3.50. Twas an interesting
sight to look at a bashful young man walk to and fro past the
case one busy day. When his eye once rested on the attractive
line, he couldn't get away, and we predict the HAPPINESS OF
SOMEBODY IN CONSEQUENCE.
UMBRELLAS-We have an almost endless variety-all
grades-all kinds of handles. OF very special merit is the $500
umbrella, with a beautiful pearl handle, sterling silver trim
mings, and a cover which is guaranteed to wear well.
APRONS-FOr maids, for waitresses-useful aprons, dainty
delicate aprOns-priced from 25c to $3.50.
BR1C-A-BRAC-Such as you can find nowhere else in
Omaha. just take a peep, first at the big east window and then
at the large square, just as you enter.
If you have not bought the gloves yet, we can delight YOU
and the recipient also, for ours are the guaranteed kind. New
pair for every pair that fails to please the wearer.
The cutest things for little wee tykes that you ever saw
"Just like papa" and "Just like mammal" attracts everybody
who sees the signs.
IF you don't know the size or color, you might send one of
our Christmas card orders, good at any time for such gloves as
you may pay for. We can fit in the mornings, but cannot prom
Use to do so in the afternoons.
SILK SBCTTON-Always busy these DAYS and every dav.
The Tubable Tafeta is growing in favor rapidlv. q inches wide.
SO colors, worth $125, introducing at $40 and every yard guar.
anteed to wear.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21

The last lot of Persian Panne Vevets, elegant designs, worth
$l25, closing out at CSC. 3 yards to 81 for a waist pattern.
just bought and already on sale, an elegant lustrous black
all silk peau de sole, makes a beautiful dress pattern, $1ON ger
yard-cannot be matched under $125.
On sale Monday, two special numbers in black vones, 1925
and $3.50 a yard.
New chaLis for spring 1908, now on tap.
And this reminds us to mention the new India and Foulard
silks for spring Of 1908. On our counters now at 7c and S1OO.
Here's a happy chance for someone.
Books, Calendars and Stationery. Busy as bees from early
morn. You won't wonder when you SCI the stock. Never before
so large, and never before so attractive. Special attention is
called to the two big lots to be sold on Monday at 2c and 3c.
If there is a man or woman in Omaha who would like to
make the hearts of a lot of little tots happy, when nearer ones
may not have the wherewithal, we will help such a person by
Worth thinking about these Christmas days.
Fur business has been immense. We still have some very
choice pieces.
AND HERE'S SOME MORE SPECIALS FOR WOMEN
Pure silk vests, crochet and lace trimmed in pink, light blue,
cream and black, WORTH, note the words, $125 and 81 80. now
selling at 95c. A very choice assortment of pure silk hosiery,
plain lace, fancy and embroidered.
A perfect array Of statesmen in the mems section and all
needed, for the stock is immense and the prices hard to duplicate.
Silk Mufaers, fancy or black, quilted lining, handsomely
made-On sale at SOC.
Holiday suspenders, boxed, a nice present for his lordship,
worth $1O0, closing out at 75c.
Bath robes-all men want them, from $3.50 up. We keep
only choice ones.
An elegant blanket robe, strictly all wool, $3.50.
Open evenings from now on.
Don't be afraid to walk mountaineering to impOrtune YOU.
except the price tags and the goods, but they are mighty tempt
ing. Glad to see you at any time, but for your own satisfac.
ton we suggest a morning visit.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-21
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We Won't Waste Words

Inc hme is too short and you are too busy for any long trade treati sc. W
lhtfm MONDAYS selling The grat china sale is still causing exctement
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-01-26
MUSICAL NOTES.

A member of the Schubert club, who
has made several visits to the Ladies
Thursday musicale in Minneapolis, has
this to say in criticism of the latter or
ganization: "On the first visit l paid
to the club counted ten members VINO
were placidly doing fancy work while
the different numbers on the programme
were rendered These numbers were real
ly excellent, and it seemed shame that
the attention of so many of the auditors
should be divided between listening to
these numbers and threading the in
tricacies of the latest Battenberg stitch.
1t was during the holidays that this first
visit was paid, and SO I condoned the
seeming rudeness because Of the busy
Christmas season. A visit to the club
after the holidays, however, revealed the
same exasperating division of attention
It is true that fewer women had brought
their sewing with them, but there was
still sufficient number to give character
to the gathering. 1t seemed poor sort
of compliment to pay to those who took
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Leslie Parlin, and an informal programmes
was given in charge of Mrs. W. II. Cook
and Miss Mabel Meacham, assisted by
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Cameron. Mr.. and
Mrs. J.. r. Thompson and Mr.. and Mrs.
e. r. Ide.
The marriage Of Miss Eva odella
Rice, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. P. P.
Rice, of Austin, and Alfred G. Webster.
Of this city, were married Monday even-
ing in the First Baptist church, in Aus
tin. Rev. f. J.. Anderson off1cta ted. Miss
Mabel Reynolds, of Austin, was maid OF
honor, and William F'razen, of Minneapo-
lis, was best man. Mr.. and Mrs Webster
will be at home after Feb. l. at 1047
Fauquier street.
entertained Monday evening at the
home of Miss Freda Anderson, on Brad
ley street. Favors were won by Miss
Lou Lyberg and Charles Enquist.
Mrs. James Herbert entertained the M.
II. X. II. Cinch club Saturday evening.
Favors were won by DR.. G. E. PARROT,
Mrs. Merrill, Mrs. Blodgett and Mrs.
Carrie Ditmar.
Miss Bessie Lewis will give a skating
party Wednesday evening at the Broad
way rink, after which refreshments will
be served at the home Of Miss Lewis, Of
Case street. /,
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Airing
ton Hiss Presbyterian Church will be
entertained next Thursday at the home
of Mrs. c. E. PARROT, on Case street.
A social was given by the Ladies' Aid
Society of Grace M. E. Church Friday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Searls, on Burr street.
Miss Anna Whitney and George Whit
ney, of The Portland, have gone to To-
ronto, Can, where they were called by
the death Of their father.
Mrs. Bolton and Miss Lucy Bolton en-
tertained a company Of friends Friday
evening III their apartments in the
Portland /,
The Upidee club will give a dancing
party Friday evening at Odd Fellows
hall, corner East Seventh and Reaney
streets.
The Misses Rischatseh, of Burr street,
entertained the Young Peoples Society
Of ST. James Episcopal Church last
evening. :,
Mrs. E. Otto, of Desota street, enter
tanned the Ladies Aid Society of Grace
M. E. Church Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jones, of Bed
ford street, entertained a few friends
Wednesday evening at a dancing party.
Miss Winnie Mues, of Winona, was b
guest of Mrs. ]. e. Gregory, of Phalen
avenue, the first Of the week.
The Arlington Hills Mothers club will
meet next Wednesday at ooclck In
John Ericsson school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Robinson, OF
Mount Ida street, gave a dinner of ten
covers Monday evening.
Mrs. Edward Slater, of Burr street, viii
entertain the Elysian Euchre club next
Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Alice Cox, of Partridge street,
will entertain the e. 0. S. club Tuesday
evening.
The, junior class Of the Cleveland hig11
in assembly hall. !.
Miss Anna Goulding, Of Clark street,
entertained informally Wednesday even
ing.