The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-07

COREY WOULD
NOT OPPOSE
DIVORCE

New York, Dec William f.. Corey.
president of the United States Steel cor
poration. made statement yesterday
with reference to a report that he and
Mrs. Corey had separated and that he in
tended 10 marry Mabelle Gilman. the ac-
tress, after his wife obtained a divorce.
Mr.. Corey said:
THE subject matter of recent publica-
tions personal to myself and some others
is Of such a painful character that l
have hesitated to say anything in regard
to 1t, and have, perhaps, been unjust TO
myself and to the press In declining To
admit the whole truth when questioned.
However. I'm view Of what has been
published, / have decided TO make
statement which covers the situation. l
do this more TO protect the good name Of
others than my own.
Mrs. Corey and | have had disagree
ments. Our differences are inreconcilable
| have been informed, and believe she is
residing in Nevada. She may have con-
templated a divorce. and II she applies for
one ] shall not oppose II, II IL is legally
obtained and does not involve me in any
moral terpitude
Whether she does or not. I am duty
bound to provide her n comfortable sup
port. and shall do SO. have been for a
long time well acquainted with a lady
whose name has been prominently con-
nected with mine; but there has never
been any conduct between us OF which
either OF us need be ashamed. Any sug-
gestion TO the contrary would be a great
injustice"
MRS. CORY TALKS.
Reno. New. Dec. MRS. William Ellis
Cory, wife OF the president OF the United
States Steel corporation. is in Reno. ac-
companied by her sister In law, Miss Ada
Corey, and a friend whose name neither
will divulge. They came TO Reno a month
ago, leased the most handsomely furnished
house in town, and have been living here
ever since.
Mrs. Corey is Of medium height
plump with sparkling eyes and coalblack
hair. She was nervous when seen Tues
day afternoon. and at first she was In
clmed to reiterate her denial, but on sec
ond thought stated that she would
neither deny nor confirm IT. and did not
care TO be interviewed on the disagreeable
subject
Mrs Corey, when seen by correspond
ent last night, admitted that she is the
wife of the president Of the Steel trust.
but followed this up with a denial that
she Intended to sue for a divorce.
why the idea OF it, she said. There
is no truth I'm that foolish story, and I
am at loss 10 understand how II gained
currency. To even think that my hus-
band Is Infatuated With an actress Is ridic-
ulous.
~ am not in Nevada to get a divorce,
but came with my sister-in-law and her
friend for the benefit of the latter's
health, Now, that is all there is to II,
and | wish you would have the strange
story repudated by me-"
one or txo rumors regarding auto
breakdowns and wine parties have been In
circulation but 10 all these reports Mrs.
Corey and Miss Corey enter vigorous de-
malls.
"Why, we have never been out in our
auto later than half-past IL at night"
said Miss Corey, "and as to that Miss
Gilman know Is an actress. but
beyond this we are not acquainted with
her or her family"
Thelaw Of Nevada requires a residence
OF six months in order to establish a legal
residence Mrs. Corey must spend five
months more here in which to gain
hearing in divorce proceedings in the
District court.