The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-30

bringing about desired introductlons, tnat
I did not think much of his women. lie
seemed annoyed, for, thinking me ricn'
he kent his eve on me as good one 10
bleed.
lone day his agent, acting as intermedl-
ary between the theatre and rich men
about town. Wall street brokers ana pa
irons of gambling houses. said to me:
Don't imagine that our actresses are the
only beauties at our command Ii you
really want 10 meet a stunning woman
of refinement and society connection /
can accommodate you So he Introduces
me to Mrs Susette. fine looking lacy
and charming. companionable manners
We became attached from the start ana
sailed for Europe on the St LOUIS, on
July Is. 1901 In Paris we planned trip
around the world. and sailed from &C.
noa in October Of that year This lady
believed me the genuine Drayton, ana
on a promise Of marriage consented 10
make the tour.
AS Mrs. 'Drayton' she was valuable
ally in all my plans, though innocent OF
nv identity. Her fine presence and pleas
ing personality won powerful friends.
part
was our meeting at Port Said with John
Ridgeway, Governor of Ceylon, and Tom
Walker. millionaire Scotchman OF the
island. As was travelling with retinue
of servants. fine dogs and every evidence
OF wealth. we were royalty welcomed
everywhere.
When Millionaire Walker suggested
that / buy his horses at Calcutta and
race them during the Viceroy meet L
concurred and gave him my / o. o. for
5000 rupees. promising to stop over at
Calcutta and do the races. I carried
strong letters from the governor and Mr..
Walker. and going to that city as an
owner of horses, and bearing the name
of Drayton, had things my own way
4 was put up at the clubs, invited TO
the swell functions and enabled to bet
in any amount on credit. This 1 did to
the extent Of more than 100000 rupees
about sec o0O-which amount, by the way,
/ still owe the Calcutta bookies. For
once ] had an even break
NV departure from Calcutta was due
TO the fact that 1 did not want to ex-
pose my hand. for I had deposited bogus
drafts to the amount of $4,000 and told
the bookmakers that it would cover my
losses AS there is no law to collect gam
bling debts, 1 could not be held for the
offense
1--WE made a triumphal tour through
India stopping at the noted places. and
finally reached Japan. Arriving at To-
kio I presented to Minister Buck my
credentials-which I had carefully man
ufactured-to the effect that I was en-
powered to act as a member Of the firm
of Drayton, Endicott & Co, bogus firm
of course. The scheme worked to a charm.
i was placed on strong footing at the
embassy. received courtesies. special priv
ileges at state functions, such as the
cherry blossom fetes at the temple city
of Kioto and at the lawn party Of the
Mikado, also a number of dinners.
&" Mrs. Drayton' impressed people and
was of great service to me in matters of
society etiquette, which, with our abund-
ant means, gave US standing, and / don't
think our identity was ever questioned.
we stopped five weeks in the Philippines.
where l promoted several schemes. 1
bought a bunkrr pt bus line in Australia
for Philippine service and established
'Iikshaw company.
In Siam l was entertained by the
King on presenting credentials which I
had manufactured and plastered with
ribbons ard great seals. I informed His
Majesty that 1 wanted him TO build an
American railroad in Siam. At the con-
clusion Of a royal banquet of many
courses, with especial attentions show
cred on the King by Mrs. Drayton,'
received a valuable railroad concession
through the famous teakwood country.
The line was to be thirty-six miles long
and the concession good for ninety-nine
years. I have II yet, and hut for the
Pinkertons l might have made fortune
out of the railroad.
IN India We we're entertained by the
Niceroy. Lord Curzon, and his wife. in
vited to a state banquet, and al the races
we sat in the royal box. l posed simply
as J. Cunningham Drayton and expressed
my disapproval of the real Mr.. DraytOn' s
marriage, and at times criticised him
severely. This made an impression and
established my standing beyond question
! had previously met Mrs. Arthur Paget
and won her good graces, which enabled
me to meet many great people. Thus it
was that l reached the Vlceroy and his
charming Chicago wife,
Such are some Of the adventures of
this thrifty young graduate of the mer-
camille post trading schools of the In
dian Territory country. strange fea-
ture OF his career is that in the face Of
ninety-seven newspapers exposing his
identity last July. with Pinkerton circu-
lars sent broadcast with his photograph.
he was enabled to marry two wealthy
and prominent women in Texas-a widow
OF FL Paso who gave him 10000 out
right, he SAYS. and another lady. of Hous-
ton. Each was worth $4,000
With the $4,000 from his bride he re-
deemed Mrs. "Drayton's'' diamonds from
pawnbrokers in London. The Aexas po-
lice did not discover his identity In these
marriages until It was too late. Both
victims were granted quick divorces 70
protect their property from the alleged
Drayton. The Fl Paso lazy was granted
divorce in three hours. and the Hous-
ton lady in two days.
PERHAPS nothing has PLAYED more
curious part in the young mans opera
lions that a certain French bulldog OF
1t he says; 4 bought the dog in Paris
Of the Chen de Luxe Kennels, for SO
francs. Il proved 2 most valuable aid 70
me in giving a speedy acquaintance with
prominent people whom / wished to know
especially women. Any one seeing :
dos like my French bun would natural,
admire IL II opened the way 10 further