The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-11
gnE RUSSIAN SCANDAL
Why the Grand Duke Nicholas
Stole the Diamonds.
An American Woman Involved
In the Robbery.
HER HISTORY IN PHILADELPHIA.
Tho Daughter Of Clergyman a. an
Arch-Adventuress. "a,


Arch-Adventuress. so,
.sf ats fe.EAi PHILADELPHIA, Juno 10, 1s7A
ssrne Grand Duke Nicholas has been arrested in
g. Peyersburg Tor stealing his mothers diamonds
the extravagance Of mia mistress. "-Augs0u,v
Aaoeusstne zettu,s0.
me above. clipped from German journal,
simply corroborates public scandal which, for
several weeks past, has In either one form or an
ctber appeared in all the representative news
papers OF the United States. It Is now known
thst the woman referred to Is An American, the
associations OF whom were for great many years
confined to Philadelphia ana who, Independent
Of the conspicuity given BY her latest trick,
has history OF peculiar interest to
AL. TO those ZANZIBAR with her career,
the burden OF our latest Russian advtces commu-
nicates nothing In the least surprising Tor they
chronicle an act SO consistent with this females
general character that even the unusual ctrcum-
stances under which the theft was committed rob
It OF much which would otherwise form the basis
OF an extraordinary sensation. ...,........ef3
The female who, 1t is alleged left Russia with
the precious stones has figured In SO many cities,
under the guise of such multiplicity OF Names
shat am somewhat at loss by which one OF them
lean best denote her, This being the case will
begin With her family name; and in giving the out
lines OF her remarkable career will, as accurately
% possible, state the circumstances by means OF
which she gained Tor herself the soubriqpets which
ore 80 numerous and puzzling TO her biographers.
,8ntNaN HER EARLY HISTORY. Aa
Her maiden name was LIZZIE Ely, and she Is the
daughter OF q prominent clergyman OF the
Presbyterian Church. and one Of the CON-
pany OF Northerners who many years ago
migrated to Missouri. He there founoed Marion
oNnuf hos hao
built very prosperous and thriving town. When
Hiss Lizzie had attained the age OF fteen she was
sent by her parents to a boarding school In West
Virginia. where she remained quietly for about
one year. She was there considered remarkably
intelligent creature, possessing slight and deli.
cately moulded figure. but ct the same
time superb health, while her disposition,
tastes and general accomplishments gained for
her favor and admlratlon. In the routine duties
played remarkable talent, acquiring a. II by nrui-
ton what TO all others came only alter the seyerest
wore models OF originality and skill, and IN wora
nor proficiency gained her the highest grade upon
nsrvsous faculties which have ever SINCE dst
seives % 3 suiicienty subtle 70 lead sssrsy even
90 honorable gentleman ~ tho Grand Duke
EL0pBxENr AND cLANDRsrME MARRIAGE.
II was mere, also, that abe took the arst step In
her bold adventurous career, that In mOneny
divorced her nom her dearest irends severed her
qualntsnces in the most giaring and at the same
time most unpopular light. It was brought about
~ tnis wise While at the shove-named school
Blackford, and resOrted to the most strategtc
measures IN order TO enjoy his society. The affair
and extraordinary means we're taken to keep them
nom meeting. 4 y stated tnat quarrel snsued
climax OF winch the young girl dasned IRON the
room, vacated the premises, and met ner lover q
married to him. Bnt the union did not prove TO
be happy one. A usual In such cases, the honey
that they had made . mistake. Qnarres were
frequent and subsequently when q separation was
Imminent B!ackford was found one nne morning In
ASSOCIATION which this INFECTIOUS marriage had
created for her, she ned the South, came North,
and under the name OF Lizzie Blackford took up
her RESIDENCE IN PHILADELPHIA.
the great curse Of this woman's lie, the state
was her constant and ID naolsus dsspS
fOn, and yet neither domestic trial nor Indulgence
sP es PART g ses snm% a e
her ambition was to appear constantly in pubic
places and hence there was no social event Of the
oess, nor an occasion favorable for promensding
when she did not appear 10 the fashionable thor.
%sa Known s sverywnsre, and eSerywSere
Vas she courted by certain beaux OF 80
s wore %e wa taken e
true race, and the dangerous and wicked elements
a her character were completely yelled and OBJ
Dcnred by the pure tender and innocent light OF
her countenance. II was only after her admirers
had placed themselves In her power that they dis
how base and merciess she was. And yet she de-
cefved every one: The example OF one man
canSe society. as usual, took The wonsn's part.
THE ADVENTURES UNNAsKRD.
1here was certain talented and well connected
was accepted. Before the day appointed for the
his ears and he refused. accordingly, 70 iulni his
EQUATIONS The woman, determined not to DC
breach of promise and thus SET TO WORK to invoivs
Inn and all his friends IN public scan
da As the o woman anticipated: s,a cSmpro.
: large sum Of money: short time alter this :
prominent lawyer OF this city. and the vile OF this
entleman happening upon one occasion TO md
Lizzie Blackiord and knocked her parasol across
her lace. Her dissipation was regularly kept up;
s s q s.r ss s$ ~ nS.s upSs sss
authority that she was recognized upon several
occasions passing IN very questionable company,
any one she knew came .'in her way" she would
extort al hls money By extraysgans trickery
ana g 70 snsn 70 S n asassss aSd .S
whole story. However this may be, It u well
1..r ss s ssss
from one well known individual In tins city the
sam Of $4,000. the unhapp.ness Of many fashion,
able households can be directly traced to her In
nuence, and she appeared to relish TO the fullest
extent that intrigue which would bring the
heaviest sorrow ana disgrace upon the greatest
Number Of people.
MrRIGuBs IN NEW yoEK AND PARIS.
All at once she LETT Philadelphia and proceeded
% New York. So great was ner fascinating lnfu-
ence and 80 marveously well ma she play her
part that she became engaged to . Young man,
and, report says, married him. Az all events
sne dropped az this time the name OF
Lizzie Feenix. Her career In the metro