The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-03-03
STOLEN DIAMONDS.


/ think will interest you. seeing you
are a newspaper man. What do you
think of this?" and Mr.. Wordsworth,
OF the firm OF Wordsworth < Blank,
manufacturing jewellers OF Boston.
placed a paper in the hand OF the
young journalist.
"Ah ha! a goodly find for some
one" replied the reporter as he read
$4,000 REwARD.
For the apprehension of the criminals or
the recovery of the diamonds taken from
the safe of Jaspar, Sturgis d Jaspar. Lon
don. on or aboutDecember LIST. 1t is thought
that the gems have been smuggled 10
America. as no attempts have been made TO
dispose Of them either in Great Britain or
upon the Continent. Dealers and officers of
the law are cautioned 10 be on the alert.
The Jewels stolen are of the first water.
large stones, and the whole amount valued
at 900 NV
tsigned) JAsPAR, sruRGIs & JlsApE.
London"
at would be like looking :or a
needle in the hay-mow, l should
say" commented Damon, as he
finished the Ierusal OF the notitica-
tion.
"Very much" replied Mr.. Wads-
worth as he refolded the pa er and
replaced it in his pocket. "Yet it
would be a difficult matter for any
one to dispose Of such a quantity OF
diamonds even though they succeed
in getting them into the country.
Nevertheless, it behooves us in the
business to keep a sharp lookout, and
to inqu re closely where a stone
comes from, that is brought Us To
mount. II the rogues attempt To
place their plumber on the market
within six mon rs or a year, they
will stand a very good chance Of be
ing apprehended; but If they can af-
ford to wait, and have nerve enough
to retain the diamonds in their pos
session until the excitement has died
away, the thieves may he enabled to
get rid OF the gems in small lots
without causing suspicion"
"Well, l hope it may be your good
fortune TO run across some Of the
sparklers, for / would like TO see you
capture the reward" replied the re-
porter, with a smile.
"Who knows but what il may
come your way" returned the jewell
Ell, laughingly. "You board most Of
the incoming vessels, and / should
think might stand a pretty fair
chance TO hear of any smuggling
game, and by working up your in
formation be able to claim some Of
the Englishman's IS. 600"
Not so much of a chance as you
might imagine, my friend" replied
Damon. True, / have to report the
arrival OF vessels, and OF course visit
many of them. but If there was any
smuggling detected, it would only be
my duty TO write the story for the
paper, and 1 could not expect 20 re-
ceive any credit from the authorities
for the apprehension Of the guilty
parties. But it was not to talk
SHOP with you that brought me in
Do you see this?" and Damon held up
a package, neatly wrapped in PAPER,
yet not so disguised but what any
one could see that it was a quart
bottle. This IS some rare. old Bur
gundy. At least the stewart OF a
British steamer affirms that IL Is.
Now, l want you to come to my
APARTMENTS tonight and take a hand
az al EdIbC VI "iiSb, III YOU J. HdNt
an opportunity TO sample the wine,
What say your"
II would be only too pleased to
make one of the party, not wholly IN
account Of the contents Of the bottle,
for you know | am somewhat ab-
stemious, but TO en- oy a quiet game
Of whist"
VERY well, | will look for you at
s O'clock sharp Good-by," and with
little ceremony the hustling journal
ist turned on his heel and left bis
friends place of business To complete
the arduous labors OF the day.
At the hour of s two reporters and
two jewellers, all old &C ~luaintances,
were seated about a table in Damon's
room, enjoying themselves hugely a,
they laughed and chatted over the
topics of the day.
At length the host arose and said:
Now, boys, %supposing we try the
quality OF the stewards present /
don't suppose that any OF US are con
noisseGrs Of wines, although we
might be able to know what would
make a good newspaper story when
we ran against IL, or tell the quality
of 4 piece OF gold when taking it in
hand. However, we all have tastes.
and in this free country, are at liberty
TO express our opinions. So, Mr..
Wordsworth, yours. first" and the
the reporter essayed TO ill the glass
Of his friend.
Although Mr.. Damon had carefully
removed the cork, vet TO his surprise
only a feeble stream OF liquid issued
forth.
"Ah," be remarked. something
has fOuled up the neck OF the bottle.
Never mind, we'll soon fix it," and
taking a long lead pencil from the
breast pocket of his vest, he wiped it
and thrust it into the aperture. With
a gurgle the wine bubhled forth. then
a hard substance struck the bottom
OF the goblet
"Why, IL the villains who put up