The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-11-10
FIRS T EDITIO
The Last Exploit of the Man who
Divorced His Grandmother and
Married His Granddaugh-
ter-His Mysterious Dis
appearance from
Montreal.

From the Montreal Nei0s.
On Saturday forenoon there might have been OBJ
served small crowd Of people opposite the Del
monico Restaurant, st. Francis Xavier street,
vainly endeayoring TO effect an entrance into that
establishment. closer observation would have
led to the discovery that the peculiar interest
they evidently took in the premises did not arise
from any desire for the "creature comforts" sup
posed to be stored within; and If the observer had
been of an analytical turn of mind he might have
found out that the crowd was composed OF Jewel-
er a furrier, shoemaker, tailor wine merchant,
and other parties who deal in the necessarles ana
uxuries of life, but not always on the casn SYSTEM
Deserted Halls.
Ioudly they Knocked at the door, thinking may
hap that the occupant had partaken too freely the
previous night of the contents OF his bar, and that
deep sleep had thereby fallen upon him, but no re-
sponse came from within. Determined not to be
shsrtly thereafter obtained entrance, only, how
ever. to find nothing but few empty
bottles in the bar and couple of bedsteads without
the bedding in the bedrooms. The inmates had
fed, taking with them all their household goods.
hangs HG tale which we shall proceed to unfold,
though in doing so we may repeat facts already
known TO our readers.
The Italian Image Maker.
A number of years ago an Italian from Tuscany
was engaged in the business not uncommon among
Italians Of the azier Sort of peddlng plaster images
through the country-a fact unworthy OF record eX-
cept in connection with what follows. Our hero,
whose name it is Buchgnan 1t seems, was not con-
tent with this mode OF life, and being rather good
looking and 1.-THE Of limb, he turned his attentionso
dancing, and soon became proficient in the dHt.
ington, where he established dancng-school, and,
it seems, met with considerable success.
He Marries his GRANDMOTHER.
Atany rate. in his character as dancing master, he
succeeded in captivating the heart of certain
widow lady, by name Mrs. General Eaton. She had
wealth and influence by means OF which she secured
for the EXCHANGING master situation in the library
OF Congress at a salary OF $1,000 year. Mrs. Eaton
was a Remarkably handsome weman, and had great
influence with General jackson, when he Presi-
dent of the United States In fact, she caused dis
rupton of his Cabinet, because the families of the
r,ks, ini wi Mr1
Eaton, whom they looked upon as dsreputable
woman. When over sixty years ofage, Mrs. Eaton
married Buchignani, who was then but a little over
twenty-one
He Eiopes with His Grandduug ghter.
Not satisfied with this nor with the charms of the
fair widow, he eoped with her granddaughter,
taking with him the trihing sum OF $4,000 of the
old lady's money. Our hero next turns up in Paris
He had been leading fast life and the $4,000
all spent. This two years ago. In his extremity
he applied for aid to Signor Pgnate, the son Of a
leading Neapolitan merchant and represented to
him that he was a man of good family ana owned
large property in Washington. SignOr Plgnatelli
banker. The banker being deceived as to the cha
Tacter and position OF Buohignan, reported favor
ably and Signor Pignatelli was induced to advance
him $4,000 with which he purchased large stock of
French goods and brought them with him to New
sisnor PianatelIi's Troubles.
Subsequently he sent Signor Pignatelli an order
for 100000 OF wines and liquors, promising to send
him bill of exchange for the amount by the next
mail. This letter was addressed from Memphis,
Tenn, though the rascal as was subsequently found
by an accompllce at Memphis, who first received the
letter and then posted it for France. Sgnor Pigna-
telli, however, being warned in time by frieLd in
America cad of sending on the wine came on
himself to look after his $4,000 lie first went to
Memphis, and OF course failed to find Buchignani
there but afterwards traced him to Quebec Buchig-
mani asked and obtained delay Subsequently he
went to New York, where he was Immediately ar
rested at the instance of his wife, whom he had so
basely deserted, but through the influence OF Sgnor
Pignatelli he was set at liberty.
He Divorces His Grnndnother and Marries
His Grnnddaughter.
Then he came to Montreal, bringing with him the
granddaughter OF his wife, and started the Demo-
nico Restaurant In st. Francis Xavier street. He
ventured to pay second visit to New York, and
brought before the Court, and compelled to give
security for the payment of S. week to his wife
during her life. Subsequently divorce was OBJ
tanned, and he married the granddaughter with whom
he had previously been living. While living in this
with the better class of Italians but with small sue
cess, his character being pretty well known At the
time OF the dinner given to Chevalier Secch by the
Italians of the city, he and his brother put their
names on the subscription list, but Mr.. Giane,
knowing TIE the previous career OF the man an and his
from the list and refused to have anything to do
with the scoundrel.
Living Like n Prince.
Several tradesmen, however, in the city, knowing
less of him. or being more credulous, were deceived
by his plausible manner and gentlemanly appear
ance, and allowed him TO run up an account. lie lived
fast, purchased jewelry and furs and fine dresses
for his wife with promises to pay; he ran up large
few days ago bought on credit OF course, $1,000
worth OF wine from wine merchant of this city,
which he shipped to New YORK. Meanwhile Sgnor
Pignatella, whom many OF oDr citizens will recog-
Mica gentleman about six feet in height dark
eyes, dark complexion looking for all the world like
a aCuban-was waiting impatiently for the payment
of the 1000 he had been induced in an ev hour
to advance to Buchgnani, allowing himself TO be
put off by specious promises.
GOne-SignOr Pignatelli After Him.
The other day, however, he determined to be put
of no longer, and threatened TO have Buchigpani
arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses
If he did not pay up. Buchgnani got frightened,
and secretly disposing OF his stock handsome OF
ii very cheap-and household furniture he sent his
family away, and early on Saturday morning he fol-
lowed them. 1t is supposed he went to New York,
whittier the wine merchant who was foolish enough
to advance him $1,000 worth of liquors has gone,
hoping to get something out of him. Signor Pigna-
tell too, we understand leaves for New York to-day,
intending to have Buchignan arrested for obtaining
money under false pretenses. The other creditors,
OF course, are highly indignant at being duped and
with interest await further developments.
PRAIRIE FIRES.