The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1853-06-03
The Romance of Crme--Truth Stranger than
Fiction

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There are circumstances connected with
the late murder Of Beatson. in Ohio,
whose supposed murderer, Parks, was re:
Gently arrested in this city, that marks
it as one Of the most extraordinary affairs
recorded in the history Of crime.
Less than year ago, Beatson, the mur,
dered man, Parks. his supposed murderer
and person named Gee. came over to-
gether in the same ship from Europe
Beatson and Parks had comparatively lit
tie money, while Gee was known to have
had several hundred dollars. With this
he came to Erie county and deposited a
portion Of it--six hundred dollars-n the
Buffalo Savings Bank, The place Of its
deposits became in some manner known to
Beatson, who resolved. it possible, to Oh
tain the possession of it.; bu. how to ac-
complish that object was matter not So
easily determined, A plan however was
devised, and its execution at once entered
upon. Ascertainng TINT there was in the
city young Englshman who also came
over in the same ship with Gve's. Beatson
found him out, and introduced himself as
Gees brother, and, succeeded so admira-
bly, in convicting his new acquaintance
that such was the fact that he went with
Beatson to the Bank and introduced him
as such to Mr.. Howard, the Secretary
Beatson then produced letter, previously
prepared, of course by himself, purport-
ing to be written to him by VIM. Gee.
stating that he w. G. had just purchas
eda farm near Buffalo, had paid three
hundred on it, and needed six hundred
dollars more in gold; that he was unable
to come in person to Buffalo and draw it
from the Bank. in consequence Of having
been injured by kick from a horse and
had therefore deputed his brother to get
1t tor him. ss.s F.5t@ EEa
Under this state Of things. being prop
erly introduced. VIM, Gee, being unable
TO draw a cheek, the story seeming alto,
gether probable, and circumstances net
suggesting any suspicion, the Secretary
concluded topay the SIX hundred dollars
and draw cheek for that amount on, Oil
yer Lee & cos Bank. Before delivering
the check however, the Secretary wrote a
receipt for the money which the supposed
'ihrother'' was. requested to sign. This
Beatson declined doing alleging as rea-
son that he could not write. He did,
however, make his mark, which was wit
messed by those who introduced him.
Putting the check inhis pocket, lie pro-
ceeded to Mr.. Mercer, the teller, saying
he desired to have gold. Mr.. Mercer re-
piled that be could not pay gold ON the
chsck except at the usual premium, or un-
less Mr.. Howard should request it. The
cool individual said he would take it back
and have Mr.. H, do SO. Back he went to
the Savings Bank. Mr.. Howard assent
ed to his request. and inserted in the
check. ''pay in gold" and with this Beat
son returned to the o. Lee Bank, obtained
the gold and took his departure. The next
that was heard of him was, that he had
been murdered and that Parks was ar
rested for the crime. ifs iif Z
Another curious incident in this sipgu-
lar history is thatthere was found in Beat
sons pocket. after his murder. paper
stating that the gold belonged to VIM.
Gee. but not more extraordinary than
what follows: Alter Parks's arrest this
paper came into the hands Of the District
Attorney Of Summit Co., Ohio. where
Parks Is now undergoing trial. The