The Washington times., 1905-12-07
COREY CONFESSES
HE HAS LOST WIFE
Differences, He Says, Are
IrrecOnciIiable.
WILL NOT OPPOSE DIVORCE
Admits He Knows Actress Named, But
Denies Any Improper Conduct
Between Them.

NEW YORK. Dec. 7.-William Ellis
Corey. the man elected president or the
gigantic United States Steel Corpora
.ion because Of his business zeal and
social Indifference. admits that his wife
is about to sue for divorce in Nevada
because OF his conduct. and that he
would not oppose the acuon-
The name of MabelIe Gilman. beau
dful young actress, is mentioned in con-
nection with his future plans.
Mr.. Coreys predecessor. Mr.. Schwab,
was Ju.r sucn another business grub
and when he blOssomed forth into an
Eastern society butterfly. the business
world was shocked. Mr. Corey was put
into his place because he was the sort
of a man who couldn't possibly have
his head turned by wine. woman and
song
One romance he had: one pretty bit
of. poetry in his hard practical life: one
handsome young girl in the town OF
Braddock had won his love and had
given him her heart in return.
His First Romance
IL was seventeen years ago that he
married Mary Cook She was the idol
Of his life. as she had always been his
faithful partner in business. 1t was his
young bride who gave him his first fine
suit OF clothes.
Pittsburg adored her, she was such a
sweet. motherly sort of woman, and
Pittsburg admired MIR. Corey for snatch
ing few moments from his busy career
TO devote to this faithful helpmeet.
They were supposed TO be as happy
folks worth anywhere between
$4,000, 900 and so. 900. 900 can be.
Rrlf or1 "a
Mr.. Corey had fatty told his wife that
he did not love her; that she had ceased
10 keep pace with his social advance
ment. and that he proposed to take
unto himself new wife who was bet
ter acquainted with worldly glitter and
not so much of home body.
Admits Story.
Last night Corey admitted the truth
of the principal OF the gossip in this
statement:
Mrs. Corey and have lad disagree
ments Our differences. are irreconcila-
ble. have been informed and believe
that she is residing in Nevada She may
have contemplated a divorce. and If she
applies fer one l shall not oppose 1t, II
il is legally obtained and does not in
voIve me in any moral turpitude.
Whether she does or not, am In
duty bound to provide her a comforta-
BILE support, and shall do SO.
II have been for long time well ac-
Quainted with a lady whose name has
been prominently connected with mine
but there has never been any conduct
between us of which either OF US neec
be ashamed Any suggestion 10 the con
trary would be a great Injustice.
The eldest son, Allan W. Corey, Is pre-,
pairing for college at Long Isianc
preparatory school. When he learned OF
the contemplated divorce, he said to his
father:
mo. I won't stay with you against
my mother. I'm going 10 mann
The terms of the reported settlement
are said TO be $4,000 10 Mrs. Corey ait
Miss Gilman is now in London playing
in The Orchid" She has not been II
New York for about year
Not Fond of Society.
The development of Mr. Corey has
been an interesting study 20 New York
ers
When the time came for the spectacu-
lar Charles NJ Schwab TO retire from
the presidency Of the United States
Steel Corporation the directors ef tiie
great trust looked around for a more
sedate successor. and with one assent
selected william E. Corey.
Corey was not fond Of society; Corey
owned no private cars; Corey made no
flying trips 10 Europe.
Outside Of Pittsburg and its influences.
Corey was virtually unheard OF. He was
elected president. and that was four
years ago.
He was born in Braddock among the