The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-05-08
ADetermined swindler.


Thursday afternoon a stylish open drag,
with two finely caparisoped horses and
coschman, drove up TO Canfeld's iewelry
store. Upon stopping at the door, gentle
man, dressed ia the latest fashion-nOt
gaudily, but with tastC-aiighted and enter
ed the store. The gentleman looked around
the establishment with the air OF a casual
shopper, and then advanced 10 one OF the
counters. After glancing at the various Jew
els, trinkets, &C., he lccOsted Mr.. George Ma
rs, one of the gentleman clerks in the store,
who was waiting upon him, and asked TO sec
some diamonds. Mr.. Maris brought out seve.
raI trays OF the brilliant stones, made up in
various forms OF iewelry. The customer eX-
amined the goods with critical eye, pick
Ing up one at time and examining each
stone, and mentally fixing its value. He
selected several very handsome jewels, and
after an examination chose lot which was
valued at 1900. The stylish customer, after
selecting his lot, said be did not want to
purchase the entire lot, but wanted TO take
the Jewels to show TO friend and let him
assist in selecting. The jewels be wished
were 10 be OF the first water, and the price
well, 1t did not matter; that was second
airy consideration. Mr.. Maris replied TO
the gentleman that, as much as he would
like 10 accommodate the gentleman, 1t
was against bis rules to allow Jew
elry to 20 out on appreciation, and
especially to a stranger. The customer
seeming very anxious, the clerk IN
CURED OF the firm. The same answer was
given; and then, with great show, the stran-
ger pulled out a handsome RuSsia-leather
pocket book, and after looking over several
papers be drew out check. Carelessly
looking at il, he said 81 will leave this
check on deposit for the goods; you will
see il + drawn for an amount equal 10 the
value Of the diamonds He reiterated that
he did not want all the jewels, but friend
who was waiting at store on Water street
would help him TO select. The firm still
seemed dubious about letting the jewels go
With stranger, even though he did leave
what purpOried 10 be check.
The elegantly-dressed customer saw this,
aud was ready with his next move, and nat
ursSy said: "lf you wish, you can send
one % your clerks with me. My carriage
is at the door. and be can drive around
With me and can return with the Jewels
do not keep, and also return 10 me the
balance Of the money from the check over
that OF the jewels bought" This PROPOSE |
ton seemed just and fair, and the firm !
decided that Mr. Maris should accom- |
paDy the stranger. he being considered |
one Of The best and most careful OF the |
clerks. After wrapping the various rings,
iockets, stones, etc, IN cases, Mr.. Maris
took bi. seat in the drag with the stranger.
The coacbman drove down Charles street,
and The engaging stranger talked aud chat
led Of this and that. When the carriage
turned into Water street. the stranger
pointed out the store, and the horses were
Drawn up before the door. The stranger
laen took the package aud went into the
tore. Mr.. Maris followed almost immedi-
uely. The stranger left the clerk In the
aore-begging 10 be excused-to call bis
Trend, all the while keeping the jewels in his
uand. lie leftthe room, and Mr.. Maris wait
"a. Minutes few BY, aud neither the stranger
nof The friend appeared. Mr.. Mars grew
uneasy. Time passed and no ope came,
.hd The carriage was still before the door.
an awful suspicion entered his mind, and
siier short time had elapsed Mr.. Maris in
shuted search, and 10 bis horror and dis
nay discovered that the eIib-tongued Gus.
%mer bad flown. He had gone out "to see
we friend" by the side door. Mr. Maris |
sen discovered that the stylish open drag ,
|'as hired vehicle, the coachman never
aying seen his "lofdsbip" before yester.
[ay. Mr.. MAris msde known the sad eEd-
go his ride 70 the drm u once. !,