Daily Republican., 1884-03-22
A SLICK THEY FOILED.
Made 10 Dlsg Orge Al the Muzxle Of
u RevOlyer-S. II. Baynard b hhOWs
h1a Nerve,

| About 7. 30 o'clock last night sus-
piciOus looking man entered s. II. Bay
nard's jewelry store, corner of Fifth and
Market streets, and meeting Mr.. Bay
nard near the door the supposed custom
er presented that gentleman with card
of intro uction, which simpl y stated /:
"Treat the bearer Az you have been
wont to treat the writer" and signed
Winslow." Mr.. Baynard did not
know either party, but thought prob
ably 1t was all right, ,and asked the man
what he could do for him.
The customer appeared TO be very
pleasant and desired to see some rings.
A tray of heavy plain gold rings was
set upon the case, when the man quick.
ly picked up two of the finest, dropped
one in the palm of his hand, while he
examined the other between his fingers.
This little piece Of deception was imme-
diately perceived by Mr.. Baynard, but
be said nothing at the time, thinking
he would see how far the fellow would
go. In order to give him more chances
Mr.. b. turned partially around and oh.
served the man through the corner of
his eye slip the RUG in his pocket. The
man then asked the price Of the ring he
held in his hand, but the price nor the
ring did not appear to suit, whereupon
he asked 10 see others. Another tray
was brought forth, when the customer
practiced the same game, and soon had
two rings in his pocket. The price of
the last ring examined was slS. but
! that was too high" and the man
asked for some cheaper ones.
Mr.. b. at this point thought the man
had gone far enough, and he replied,
yes, we have cheaper ones" He then
turned towards small table, while the
man secured another ring, but instead
Of looking after cheaper rings Mr.. B.
calml y took his revolver from box,
cooked it, and presented it In the face
OF the would-be thief and demanded
him to deliver up the stolen rings.
The man appeared TO be very much
surprised at this stage Of the proceed
ings, and protested that he was GUS
toner, and should he treated according
ly. Mr.. Is. said: put that ring down
or III blow your brains out" One ring
was given up, when the same words
were repeated, and another ring was
brought forth. One still remained, but
the thief endeavored to retain posses
sion OF i. by denying that he had anoth.
er, but the threats of Mr.. B. caused him
to 60 down INTO his pocket, and In
searching for the missing ring it was
accidentally pulled from his pocket,
and went rolling on the floor.
At this point the thief Thought things
were becoming too lively for him, so he
started to leave the store, when he was
told to stand still He refused to do
do this and backed slowly towards the
door with his hand ON his hip pocket
and threatening Mr.. b., while the latter
followed him and reaching the door
first put his foot against il. The man
pulled at the door and demanded to be
let out. This was "A critical point, for
Mr.. Baynard perceived that he would
have to shoot the man or let him go.
He had recovered his property and did
not feel disposed to kill him, so he
allowed him to pass out, and the man
soon disappeared around the corner.
The whole affair happened in a few
summon policeman.
The man was dark compexioned, about
six feet high, with smooth face, dark
suit of clothes, and wore black Derby
hat He looked like II foreigner and
stated that he came off a vessel. A
sharp lookout should be kept for him
in the future.