Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-03-05
A CUNNING ROBBERY.
How . New York Firm of Merchants Wa.
Swindled Out OF Valuable Diamonds.

How New York Firm of Merchants Was
swindled Out OF Valuable Diamonds.
Zone of the most cunning robberies
that can recall was carried out as
follows: One fine morning a lady of
charming manners and address called
upon a physician who had a high repu-
tation for skill in the treatment of men,
tai disorders and who took uader his
personal care a few patients whose
friends could afford to pay well for the
attention. The lady, with many signs,
poured her tale in the sympathetic pro-
fessional ear. She had a brother
who, poorfellow, was slightly deranged.
He was apparently perfectly natural
on all ordinary topics, but entertained
extraordinary decisions in connection
with precious stones. His mania
seemed to consist in the belief that he
owned quantity of jewelry and that
he had disposed of it at high figure.
He was in the habit OF clamoring for
payment, and when this was refused,
would bewail that he had been robbed.
Terms, she intimated, would be no OBJ
ject.
1.-The physician listened patiently. A
he remarked, had come under his per-
sonal experience. Precious stones
were favorite subjects of hallucination.
His closest attention should be given to
the case.
.'lt was arranged that, to avoid ex-
citing the patients suspicion, he should
be directed to call next day for his Sis
ter at the doctor residence, and that
she should then take occasion to bring
him into contact with the doctor. The
lady then sorrowfully withdrew.
'.The heaviest purchaser at the dia-
mond counter that afternoon was lady
whose manners were marked by fas-
chatting blending of dignity and grace.
She selected diamond parure of ex-
ceptional beauty and high price.
Having made this purchase she di
rected that it be sent punctually at
eleven O'Clock next morning to her
residence. Her husband, DIR. Blank,
would be prepared to make payment
upon delivery. This request was per-
fectly regular. 1t would be unusual for
lady to carry check book orso large
a sum of money with her. DR.. Blank S
name was in the medical, city and
elite directories. The lady's request
was readily acceded to.
''At the time appointed the sales
man presented himself at the house.
he was shown % the parlor, where he
found the fair purchaser of the day be-
fore awaiting him. Were the stones
there just as she had selected theme
Oh yes; how very nice! Was the bill
ready also? Yes. Wen, would the
gentleman step into her husband S
study and obtain the amount of his ac-
count? Before he went away, however,
she would like to see him again with
regard to some rubies as to which she
would like to have the benefit of his
opinion
The doctor received the sales
man with much suavity. How was he
feeling? Had he slept well lately?
Was his tongue coated and his rest dis
turbed by unpleasant nocturnal Wis
ions9'
HE was puzzled by the doctor S
questions, was he? Mind unable to
grasp the meaning of these questions?
He was not patient. OF course not!
Oh. he had come to collect bill for
some jewelry? Oh! just so. They
would attend to that little matter
| presently-presently. In the meantime,
how was the appetizer
.The salesman grew impatient. 'Ah!
easily excited; temperament abnorm-
ally irritable! The usual symptoms
the usual symptoms! He had bill for
the ieweley delivered, had he? just
SO, just so; an interesting bearing out OF
the old adage that there is often method
in mad-well, we'll; this bill should be
attended to-all in good time-all in
good time.' The doctor seemed to be
under some misunderstanding Not
at all! The doctor understands the
case thoroughly - very thoroughly.
And now, how about the diet? Were
the meals taken regularly? Very inn
portant matter, this taking the meals
with regularity
The salesman became annoyed.
Was the doctor mad?' TO be sure he
was! What queer coinc dence! A
gentleman who was the hereditary
Grand Vizier of the planet Saturn,
and who was at the present time
one of the DOCTORS most inter.
| esting guests. had asked that
| self-same question that very morning.
| Everybody in the house was sane except
| the poor doctor, and he was mad-mad
| as a March hare! He ought to be
borne with patience in his affection:
Never mind about that, Ell! There
| must be an immediate settlementor the
| Jewels must be returned. Quite So
quite so. That should be arranged to
everybody's satisfaction by and by
| by and by. Patience, quietude were al
| that would be necessary. Let the pa
tent be seated. Was he troubled with
heart palp tat on or excessive thrst?
1.-The salesman became angry. The
doctor fixed upon him a magnetic eye
and was more professionally suave and
soothing than ever. The more the pay.
ment OF the bill was pressed for the
more the doctor begged that the pa
tent would not excite himself, and as
sured him that everything would be
done to make him comfortable and hap
py in his new home.
| The salesman, agitated and alarmed,
made for the door, in quest of the lady
and the jewelry. The doctor was al
the door before him, still fixing him
with the same magnetic glance and
more suave and soothing than before.
The salesman sought to effect an exit
by force. The doctor touched an electric
knob beside the door-post. In an in.
slant two stalwart attendants made
their appearance, and two minutes
| AZ raVinO AWAY