The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-26

That A. A. Advani. the Hindoo prince"
did not leave Seattle, when he departed
Friday afternoon. several thousand dol
lars richer at the expense of the various
banks and those who believed his story
and befriended him. is said 10 be no fault
OF his own. Yesterday brought to light
facts which would appear 10 stamp him
az one OF the Ehrewdest swindlers that
has visited Seattle tn many day.
His purchase OF diamonds from local
dealers on credit and afterwards placing
them In pawn 10 but one OF the many al
legged acts that. II proven. may yet land
him behind prison bars. With one single
exception Advani 10 said to have tried to
swindle every bank in the city. Whether
he succeeded or not win remain mys-
terry, as matters of this kind are not made
public. At least he did not succeed In
getting away with much from these insti-
tutions. His plan was to draw draft on
some London firm and after ii had gone
forward some days to ask an advance
for pressing needs.
His last efforts were heroic and worthy
Of deep mind. On one OF his side trips
from Seattle he drew a draft for LOO on
Hamilton. Ontario. and secured In return
chattels for the amount. The draft was
returned two days ago Endorsed. Don't
know such q man." and then began q
scramble to get the property back and
which first put the alleged swfndler to
fight.
with the chattels secured on this draft
he came to Seattle and at several banks
offered them as security for the loan Of
q few hundred dollars. Being refused. he
then turned his attention to jewelry
stores. and was successful. as told yes
tsrday. to the extent OF $500 worth Of
diamonds
Among his friends In this city was q
prominent young man who had saved UP
a few hundred dollars. Advani said he
wanted to take him to India and repaint-
ed the word picture OF Claude Meinotte
A contract was drawn up by an attorney
whereby tho young man was engaged for
traveiins companion. With this done Ad-
vani found 1t comparatively easy to Dor
row $500 from his employee until his letter
OF credit would n arTye The young
the confidence he placed In the man who
had been exposed three days after his
arrival In the city.
Ing $50 In money from Agent Philpot, OF
the Bank of British North America at OF
tawa- during his stay here. Advani, on one
checks for this amount. all Of which have
been dshonored.
An English Girls Experience.
While here his fascination for American
girls was not allowed to lag, and many
women are among those who now mourn
the loss OF jeweiry and money loaned.
Among the number Is young English
girl. whom Advant met shortly after his
arrival here. She was working In down
town establishment and living in small
room. Advani to all appearances. fell In
love with her--at least. they were engaged
Her quarters were not suitable TO his&ex-
pensive tastes. SO he had her move to more
paatia rooms in prominent block a
week ago. As soon as his money came he
was TO take her 10 India. where, after his
father had become reconciled. they would
live happily.
On Tuesday last he borrowed from her
gold ring and $50 i'm cash. the latter ev-
pay her 800 the next day. That Is the
last time she ever saw him, and yester-
day she found out. that the rent for her
rooms had not been paid
And so the story might go on and tell
incidents OF similar character, involving
many in prominent business circles. 1t Is
not at all improbable that the man who
foolishly parted with his $500 will make an
effort TO apprehend him.
A travelling man arriving from Tacoma
yesterday says he saw the prince at the
with money, and impaired the information
that he had Just cashed a check for sleo
Not knowing his career. the travelling
man spent a portion of the evening with
him, and left thinking he was a royal good
fellow.
His baggage and some personal property
are now at his late hotel. where they will
remain as security for a months board
and many dollars advanced.
Inquiry at the banks reveals the fact
that at no time did he have any funds on
deposit, and consequently all outstanding
checks are worthless.
Operating In Olympia.
The prince" has been heard from In
Olympia. whence the following dispatch
was received last night:
OLYMPIA. Nov. "a. A. Advani. the
sHa .aA trzSf "a HF "a sta.x- Ind
known as the Hindoo prince" arrived In
Olympia Friday evening. He was no, here
long before he proceeded 10 husiness.
though he was not very successful About
half an hour after he arrived In town ne
rushed into one of the banks and tried 10
give the cashier the hurry" for 80. His
s;ery was that he had lost his pocke,boak
containing money and drafts and he was
temporarily embarrassed. would the hank
honor the personal check Of A. A. Advari7
In making this request he wen. into his
history as set out at various times In the
Post-Intelilgencer seemingly unaware OF
the circulation Of the paper In this city.
From an incident that occurred on the
streets Of this city just before the down
pear thas the prince had gotten himself
into trouble - serious nature While he
was being questioned by the Post-in ELL
gencer correspondent a gentleman STEPPED
up and asked II that were A A Advani
On being assured that Il was the stranger
said he would like TO see him privately
Later II was discovered that the stranger
was A. n. Calder. travelling passenger
agent % the Canadian Pacific
Mr., Calder stated that A5vsri one 6ay
this week had procured % the Canadian
Pacific a. Victoria hrst-class ticket 10
New South Wales. TIE price Of The ticket
was SsS.t and AGvant had given for II
bogus draft Then going 70 Seattle he had
for ieweiry. Later II IS thought
ne nawus,f this .eweiry IN the lower ena
Of Seattle and squandere3 the money. Mr.