Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-05-01
ROUNDABOUT.
Reports From the Registers
. Special Corps.
Arrest Of an Alleged Swindler at Parkers-
burg-St. clairsviIle Cullings-Martin's
Ferry Bacts-BeIiaire Briefs-Ben-
wood Notes. --.-..
GENERAL AND SPECIAL NEWS NOTES

PARKERsBrRG, April 29.-About month
ago, stranger hailing from New York, and
giving his name as F. Rex. came to this
city and took lodgings at Schaffer's board
ing house near the B. & o. passenger depot.
He rented box al the postoffice, and kept
pretty close to his room, having no appar-
ent business until within the last few days,
when he rented a room on Sixth street,
near tlae railroad, and made preparations
apparently to open up business. But the
truth Of theofd adsss sssooffen quoted. eIhe
best laid plans, &c." was never more
fully exemplified than to-day, as
the developments show. 1t appears that
some of this gentleman's mail accidentally
found its way into the hands OF the old and
well known firm of Frank Rex, of this
city. and from the contents of the letters IL
was evident that there was something
wrong, and plans were arranged TO catch
the would-be swindler. From present ind di-
cations it appears that his mode OF opera
tions has been to locate temporarily at
some point, as he did here, and assuming
the name of some responsible merchant,
order goods in that name, and watching the
arrival of same closely. appear upon the
scene, pay freight and secure the goods
then after having them delivered to his
storeroom, reship to confederates at other
points. From letters found on his person
when arrested to-day, il is ascertalned that
several certain firms have been his victims.
The following is list OF same:
Leh 4 Co., Allentown, Pa; \. J. John
son & Co., New York; William x Hoyt,
Rochester. y. v. J. Joslin & Co., Oxford,
Mass. +, A. Jagmith, Rochester, \. y. +.
Jones & Co., Spencer, Mass. In his posses
sion was found bill OF boots, and shoes
amount to S220.45 shipped to this impos-
tor from Leh & Co.. of Allentown, Pa.
Capt Mehan arrested the man about noon,
to-day, and notified Leh X Co. of the fact.
A telegram from the Chief of Police ot
Allentown was received, requesting Capt
Mehan to hold the prisoner until the nee
cSsary papers could be procured 10 take
him TO Pennsylvania for trial. Since his
arrest another letter addressed 10 him by
J. C.. Gucrng X Co., RUNfOrl. Mass, was de-
livercd Ia bis namesake here, Frank Rex,
found 10 BE- from another intended victim.
The firm gave him prices OH boots ana
shoes Oi various styles, and proposed TO
send him sample Cl each style and allow
him to make his orders from the samples.
A swindle of this kind was attempted here
about two years ago, by some sharper from
the east, and the name OF Henry Grail,
we'll known and responsible citizen, oil
parkersburg, was used in ordering the
goods: about S2, ,OC0 Of which was obtained
in that way.
Since the above, as learned from Col.
Mcclure, the States Attorney, who has had
an interview with the prisoner, that he
claims to be +. Rex. as represented, Sand
that he was originally from Canada, but
more recently a resident of New York City.
II is thought there may be some
difficulty in making a case against the tel-
low. but he will be held until o'clock
next Tuesday, when he will have prelim'
mary hearing.
Considerable interest is manifested here
in relation to the final disposition OF the
affairs OF the Chemical Fibre Company
We understand that the question OF having
Il receiver appointed will be heard by
Judge Jackson during next week. From
all We can learn. il is the prevailing opin'
ion of nearly every one who is cOnversant
with the affair, that this would be the
proper way TO settle the matter. Of course
those who are to be benefited by the deed
of trust a. executed will oppose this course
to the end There is now about Sl,iD OF
pulp on hand. which if disposed OF,
would realize IN amount suficicnt
10 Iiuuidate the claims due the
EMPLOYEES. and motion was offered
in the Circuit Court to-day asking the ap.
pointment of a Commissioner to sell the
stock OF pulp for the payment OF the las,
mentioned claims. AiidavitS were illed
representing that the pulp is OF a perisha'
bic nature and is depreCiating in value
every day that it remains in store. On the
other hand, affidavits were also filed setting
forth lust the reverse o.. the declaration
contained in the motion Tor the sale. \
decision upon this question will he rem
dered by Judge Jackson early next week