The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-09-11
JEWEL SPR|NKLED
WOMAN REVEALS
HUGE SW|NDLE
WIDOW, WHO SAYS SHE WAS
THEODORE HAGAMAN'S WIFE,
vlCTIMizED TO EXTENT OF ST..
10000 BY ApvENTURER.

The most Important development
In tho Hagaman.Flower case early
today ls that the woman now un-
der arrest as Mrs. Horace r.
CORTLAND, is believed to be want
ed In Indianapolis and Cincinnati
for alleged shady deals with
checks. The tip was received by
the plaIn-clothes men today and
though unconfirmed, they have
grasped the clew and are diligent.
ly following II.
Chicago and Cincinnati detec-
tives Joined in search this morn
ing.
After sleepless night the
sleuths were startled today by
report that Or. Flower was seen
on the streets this morning.
Detective Bauehn, Of the South
ern railway, who has been on the
case, claims to know where other
goods Of the gang are secluded
and quick recovery Is expected.
RICHMOND. Va. Sept. 11.-Declar
Ing she Is Mrs. Theodore Hagaman
widow OF the rich bucket-shop man
who died under mysterious circum
stances at the Waldorf Astoria, a WON
an In whose possession thousands Of
dollars in jewels have been found. has
disclosed a swindle OF more than 81,
100000 TO the police OF this city anC
she has named DR.. X. G. Flower. ex
clergyman, lawyer and mining promo
ter as the swindler. Her remarkable
recital has led TO renewed search fol-
DR.. Flower. who is believed to be In
hiding in this city.
In her confession 10 the police, Mrs
Hagaman, who had been known since
her arrival hera, three months ago. as
Mrs. II. F. Lindsey. says she has loan
ed DR.. Flower more than 100000 and
has turned over to him jewels and
property worth many thousands more
The balance OF her fortune OF more
than s1,000.000, which she inherited
upon the death Of her husband. eight
years ago, she declares, has been dis.
sipated by the doctor through invest.
ments" made for her.
Flower Used an Alias.
The name Flower assumed for his
role In his various ventures, the WON
an declares. was Horace r. Court
land" 1t is man Of this name for
whom the police are searching as the
head of the boldest band OF swindlers
and trunk robbers that ever have
come TO the notice of authorities IN
this state.
Another woman who said she was
the wife of Horsce Il. CORTLAND Tor
Flower). was arrested for the non-pay-
ment OF board bill and IL was this
arrest that led To startling disclosures.
Mrs. Hagaman's Confession.
Mrs. Hagaman, In the astonishing
confession she made to Chief OF Police
Werner. says
Il came to this city from New York,
In May of this year. | first went TO
the Hotel Guerrant, where | remained
for three weeks, then to this place
eleventh and Marshall-sts.) I spent
the winter and spring in the city of
Philadelphia. While | was there, Mr..
CORTLAND came TO see me. first
met him in New York, soon after the
death OF my husband. Theodore Haga-
man. who was killed in the Waldorf
Astoria.
Knew He Was In Trouble.
MY relations with the man were
confidential. They began soon after
the death Of my husband. knew
that he had been in trouble and |
knew that he was innocent of tho
charge made against him. had a
fortune OF about $l,000,000 when |
first met him. He interested me In
some of the gold-mining schemes
which he had on hand and as | knew
nothing of business and believed that
the investment would prove paying.
| gave him money from time to time.
| suppose that have given him at
least half a million dollars In various
ways.
I'VE went TO Norfolk and then came
here without stopping to see anything
of that city. | have been right In
this room since | came here, some
three months ago. Every dress and
every article In my room belongs to
me. paid for II. IL ! have been
victimized, 1t is due to ignorance on
my part =,
Mrs. Hagaman Is about so years old.
She is about five feet four inches In
height. weighs about lac pounds and
Is good looking. Her hair is very gray.
Her eyes are black and she talks with
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