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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-10-29
....LOCALS....

Tuesday, November Sth, 1904,
will be held the national election
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-10-29
There are many kinds Of Coal

There are many kinds Of Coal
The experiences of the past should
make you wise enough to get the
best while it is on hand in bOunti-
full supply. Bad Coal lets cold
into home and office when the real
severe weather comes. Then fol
low bad colds, quinine, and bad
temper. Avoid these by getting
the Best Coal from Max Levy.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-10-29
Nereaux's House.

l have recently purchased the
Hawkins House and have had it
completely overhauled, renovated,
repaired and refurnished. It is
now open to transient trade as
we'll as regular boarders. Acco.
mOdatiOns are first class.
At West st. Peter st.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-10-29

Money the the ! next Ds s' %ee It
ng of thi Board of Directors OF
The lbclfa Building Association,
which wi be held at the Office of
the Assj eiation on next Wednes
day evening, at 1880 o'clock.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-10-29

We regret exceedingly to hear
q the serious illness of Mr.. Val
|etie Lemaire and hope that he
mi soon recover his usual good
health.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-10-29

gga1EzTSxE.2.E.s IaSElcTr.T..T.
b ANY NEWSPAPER or MAGAZINE,
q Published anywhere, Can be had thro 2
"a MILLARDS News Depot. D
81 Y,
q ,x9yy SpsZyx2C NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1904-10-29
IA s KING GgF MONEY,

lizzie DAILY and her excellent
company will present Vacation at
the Opera House here on Nov. 3rd
tor one performance
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
PROPOSALS.

DEPARTMENT Of the Interior. Office OF In
dian Affairs Washington. d. c.. July 13.
1904.-Notice is hereby given that bids for
the purchase Of Unbiased segregated coal and
asphalt lands and unleased segregated coal
and asphalt deposits will be opened by the
Commissioner OF Indian Affairs at his office.
in Washington. at dates follows: For the
purchase OF tracts within the McAlester Dis
trict (No. -. at o'clock p. m. eastern
in the Wilburton-Stigler District (No. p, at
. o'clock p m. eastern time) Monday. De-
teau District CNO. -. at o'clock p. m
eastern time), Monday, February 6, 1905;
for tracts in the McCurtain-Massey District
CNo. A. at o'clock p. m. eastern time)
high-Ardmore District CNo. 81. at ? o'clock
p. m. eastern tinel. Monday June 5, 1905;
segregated asphalt lands), at o'clock D. m.
eastern time), Monday August T. 1908.
Circulars descriptive Of the lands and deposits
to be sold and copies of the regulations OF
June II 1904, governing the sale of the un-
leased SEGREGATED coal and asphalt lands and
Unbiased segregated coal and asphalt depos-
it's may be obtained upon application to this
Office or the United States Indian Agent,
Union Agency, Muskogee Indian Territory
Bids must be on the prescribed form, which
will be found in the regulations. A certified
check or draft for twenty per cent OF the
amount OF the bid must accompany the bid.
T-1e lands will be sold for cash and success
ful bidders will be required to deposit with
the Commissioner of Indian Affairs the full
amount Of their respective bids within fifteen
DAYS after receipt by them of notice Of the
acceptance Of the same. II a successful bid
der fails to comply with the terms OF his bid
within the time specified the check deposited
by him as evidence OF good faith will be
forfeited to the use Of the Choctaw and
Chickasaw nations The right TO reject any
or an bids is reserved. Deeds Of conveyance
will contain a clause subject. however, TO
existing rights of way for railroads" A. c.
TONNER, Acting Commissioner. Depart
ment OF the Interior Washington. ID. c..
July 13, 1904. Approved. THOMAS RYAN,
Acting Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19

NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids win
be received until O'Clock p m, Monday,
September 12. 1904, by the Board OF Con-
troll of the Territory OF Arizona, at the
office of said board in the city OF Phoenix.
Arizona for the sale Of ten bonds OF the
denomination OF one thousand dollars each.
numbered IL to 20. inclusive, bearing date
OF January 1. 1904. due and payable Jan
uary l. 1854 bearing interest at the rate OF
per cent (5Go) per annum, optional after
twenty-five years issued by the Territory
of Arizona, in accordance with the pro-
visions OF Act No. T3 Of the Twenty-second
Legislative Assembly OF said Territory. and
which act has been approved by the Con-
xress of the United States. Said bonds be-
ing the second issue or the loan authorized
nv said act. Interest said bonds will
be paid semi-annually on the first day OF
January and July of each year, and both
principal and interest payable in gold coin
OF the United States at the office OF the
treasurer of said Territory. certified
check Of a responsible bank for per cent
OF the amount bid. payable to the order OF
e e Kirkland Territorial Treasurer, and
q copy Of this advertisement must accom-
pany each bid. Failure Of bidder to make
payment in full upon allotment and tender
OF bonds will be considered a cancellation
of the bid and the forfeiture OF the check
accompanying the same. The board reserves
the right to reject any and all bids. Bids
must be sealed and addressed to the Board
of Control. Phoenix. Arizona. and marked
Proposals for purchase of Insane Asylum
Bonds" GEORGE E. TRUMAN. Secretary.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
SAN EArEo REAL ESTATE.


IOMITA PARK-On line OF san MateO electrlo
cars; 45 minutes from 9th and Market: sewer
and water pipes to each lot: electric lights.
etc: 5O-fCot lots from S320 to 500; terms.
SO down and SO month; get OF at ''Lomita
Park and investigate; maps sent appli-
cation.
SELBY. RODGERS & CO..
Tel Main 6I5 JIG California st.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19

ALAMEDA HOMES
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.
Two new Broom and 6-room cottages:
terms easy Call at A. r. DENKE'S. 400
Webster st. Alameda.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19

FOR sale-A home in Alameda at a great bar
gain; nice cottage OF rooms. bath and
foored basement: brick foundation cement
walks street and sidewalk improved; near
school street cars and 5. F. local; lot 6Ox0Os
price $3.50; terms $500 cash. balance $50 per
month.
MERRITT & WOLCOTT,
$50 Broadway. Oakland
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19

x READY, 634 and 636 Clay st
Phone Main 5S4S.
leading Employment and Labor Agents.
We speak the German, French, Italian.
scandinavian, Greek. Spanish, Slavonian and
Danish languages
1903 we Gave 1904 We Hope to
O0,0o0 Men Work Increase 90, 600.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
MATTREssEs AND PILLOWS.


TO order renovated disinfected (forrnaldehyde
process); excellent carpet cleaning. HOPKE
BROS. 1432-34 Howard ST.. phone South 216
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
rxPEwR1rEzs AND SUPPLIES.

Smith Premier. $25; other typewriters at
higher and lower prices: rentals 50 so. The
3D. HAND typewriters sold rented repaired.
Webster Typewriting Inspec. Co., sos Market
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-19
HELp wANrEp-FEMALE.

HOTEL. cook country .................s7O $40
Cook for small boarding g-house --.----.. .S51
4 cooks. city ...-...........--..-.S3 $50 and sd
Cook for Woodland. see lady here 81
= second girls - -
Cock Tor small sanitarium, country .... 20
Nurse FOR tWo children ........--....... 800
Housework, San Rafael ...-.--.......... sou
> mattresses for country, fare paid. 80
Mattresses for city ----.-----.-----... 80
Cook fo- ATar,eda Observation-Disclosures $50
cooks for country ------------- so ana 80
Housekeeper. three men ....----...-.- .Szo
And girls for all kinds OF housework-.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-05

John u. Gehl. the youog man sho, -
Constahl" Mccoy Monday night. died ut
'l' county ho'pi;sI Tuesday at.erncon
ut i:lj. Coroner Morgan held an in
quest ou the remains this morning and
a thorough Investigation vas made OF
the unfortunate affair. The cYidenc.
taken at tho inquest did no, vary in any
important p%articulat from the count
published yesterday.
At'er hearing all the evidence and
fully consider ny the circurnst1uce, the
jury rendered III" following verde, 81.
0n"ra'iDa C'ous;ahlo Mrt'oy from all
blame IN the matter:
we 'l' j1ry summoned by Coroner
Morgan do fed tlia' ibs deceased. John
II. Gshl, came Ia his death on the md
day Of iugust. 1905. from the effect Of
n gun shot wouud at tue hands Of Con.
Mccoy in tho discharge ~ his
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-05
, s.n.ken on, and disrerarjedr

ba stricken out and disregarjsdt
Third Can the Court take Judicial
kuo Wedge OF the fact that employment
In mills for the reduction ot ores Is
unhealthy anil consequently exclude the
testimony and ignore the admission OF
fact mentioned!
Fourth. In how far - the Court
bound to conclude tina: an pInym ent in
sch On LIS il unhealthy be .aCse the
legislature has enacted that tie hours
Of labor the rein shall be linited:
Fifth. IL admitted that employment
in some mills for the reduction % ores
Il unhealthy for a part or all Of the
work men and that Legislature may re-
strict the hours OF labor Of those who
may be injured. does it follow that the
act will he effective as to all quartz
mills and 10 all persons 'orkiug in them
or should tie Court take evidence and
determine Is every case whether the
employment Is unhealty or dangerous?
II Will be RENE inferred that II the
case OF State 20. Boyce, accused OF the
same otfenca, Judge Talbot and Fitz-
gerald held the Law curstitusioral, and
Judge Be!xnap dissented and the coc-
victiou was affirmed. NJ. Chartz then
asked Mr. Boyce The privilege Of taxing
The Ease up 10 the Supreme Court OF the
United State but it via refused. This
forced the arrest ot another person, and
Mr.. kair vas arrested. Testimony was
introduced showing hat his occupation
was not unhealthy, and in the Supreme
Court further testimony was introduced
showing that the work in the wet crush
ing quartz mills and cyanide plant Is not
unhealthy and 20: dangerous. IL Royce
case no testimony vas introduced OF
any kind. From the questions submitted
by the Court above quoted, It will be
seen that the Judges a=s not yet settled
on the coustit utiouality OF the act, elthe.
with reference 10 individual employ meut
or Glass OF employ mert.-Carson Novs.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-05

The following write up of Nevada by
a correspondent Of the Napanee Beaver.
Ou,ario, Canada. contains a bit OF intor-
nation about the State that makes one
wonder what brand Of sheep dip the
writer drank in his journey through Ne
yada:
During the insane rush over the
plains toward the California sold ie!ds
in lsi9 and 1850, It Is saId that 4rCO
gold seekers perished OF thirst trying to
cross the dreary country. First their
oxen and horses gave cut, then he hu-
ma beings, fading ru water N the
vide waste came to their death IN the
same horrible way in these Nevada
plains. Some indications OF hte show
themselves a you near the California
border, and the Humboldt and Truckee
rivers reach into he pa-ched lands, and
as you go on sheep in corralS or II
charge Of shepherds and collie dogs are
seen from the train. At Wadsworth
Struggling Indians o' solemn aspect, Of
the Piute trbe-once muTlerous Eel.
loxs-appear at the station with various
schemes on foot to draw money from
the passengers to buy whIskey with.
At Reno, where the real ranch com
try begins, a wealthy rarcher has built
an asylum tor insane shepherds or
ranchmer. The ranches are necessarily
OF great extent, and the stations OF the
individual shepherds are so far apart
tha! men rarely see any OF their fellow
beings from one years end to the Other.
This dreadful isolation Is apt 10 tel
after a while on the minds Of these sim
pie heroes; and it 4 a common thing
for those who take their supplies 10
their stations to ind them insane from
loneliness. and to.discoyer them wander
ing about bleating ike sheep. With no
ous to talk to, hearing nothing but the
calls OF the animals they attend, the
poor creatures in their dementia lose
their own language and become in their
mind and expression Ike the beasts OK
the field they have been accustomed to
Cd their companions. Those Who have
visited the asylum say it is a pitiable
sight to see the inmates in this con
ditlon and to hear tbsm initiating the
beating OF the sheep they had in charge
Oft more or less arinal-like, according
to the stage Of their madnoss or theil
coI~valescelce.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-05
More Crimr at Derby.

Tie dead body Of "A man vas found in
tie river near Derby Tuesday morning.
The body had been in the water but a
short time and Was yet warm when
found Tie skull vas fractured 4. the
hack OF the head, and without doubt the
man had been murdered and hia body
calt into the stream.
Several mysterious murders have
been comitted in the vicinity u Derby
recently. and It is time the officers we're
thoroughly in ~vestigatlng Abe matter. Ii
ia the belief 81 come that a desperate
gang Of thieves md cutthroats infests
that vicinity, and when a man has work.
eel Tor the company lon; enough To- &C.
cumulatc a considerable Amount OF
money and cashes his check they way
10y and rob and sometimes murder him
concsalmg the body as hest they can.
II il not at all improbable thar th, re
arc many dead bodies OF MUIR ierP,i men
in that vicinity that have no, yet been
fOund.-Wadswor,h Dispatch.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-05
Married Ten Times.

An application blank fled by an CID
var veteran with the Pension Depart
nent at Washington. this week brought
- light the fact that he had been mar
ned ten time, that one OF his wives L.
dead, eight are divorced. and be Is now
living with the last one. The case Is one
OK the stEaIgest that has came TO the
rotice 81 the Pension Office. The vet
eran OF the val and ten matrimonial
ventures Is named Peter West. In the
blacks set apart Tor that purpose. West
has written the names OF hls wives,
where he was married and the time o.
his divorces. The names OF several
Nevada towns appear on the list and for
tina. reason it is published herewith IL
full:
Eliza Hubbard, married in Waterloo
Iowa, and divorced the re in 1858.
Bertha Miers, married December -,
1865. IN Independent -, Iowa. divorced
in W4Terly in 1873.
Emma Dixon, married IN Sacramento.
Cal, October II, 1915; divorced in Iowa
City in 1879.
Elizabeth Bray, married July 1. lsTG
in Wmnemucca, Nevada; divorced on
December -, ISL at the same place.
Frances WestialI, married August 20
1888, Rye Patch Nevada, divorced June
10, 1855 at Winnenucca, Nevada.
Mary PendIetou married November
81. 1856, Oakland Cal, divorced De
crubcr 10, 1880, Reno Nevada.
Lucy f, Johnson, married Dscembei
30, $500, Reno. New, divorced on Feb
ruary l3, P~endieton, Oregon.
Melinda F.. Hanley, married July
1907, at Pendleton, Oregon, died May /
1893, at same place.
Laura f. Burget. married August 20
1893, a: Pendletop, Oregon, divorce,
April 1, 1890
Pauline Miller. married October -
1899, at Pendletou,. Oregon.
West is a native OF Prussia, So year
OK age, a lawyer and farmer by occupa
ton, and vas . years Of age when b,
married his first wife.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-05
May he Victim Of ThuS,.

e. A. Andrews. a Lorseman trom Ge-
hos, who cane to Reno in company with
L, D.. fIslls, 90 the I'D OF this month,
has disappeared and he had in the neigh
borhood Of $1,000 on his person whau
last seen. 1t is thought by friends that
he has met with foul play.
The missing man arrived II Reno
early IN July with several head OF
horses which he and his partner dis
posed Of At good prices. They then con.
tIinued to make the Iron bridge Stables
in Reno their headquarters, and re
NAMED in Reno spending their money
and enjoying life Andrews was very
free with his coin and was always FOL-
lowed by a crowd OF tough looking
characters.
Last Friday afternoon a telegram was
sent to Andrews by Attorney Chartz
asking him 10 come to Carson. The
messenger boys made every effort 10
lind Andrews but we're unable to do so.
The last seen Of Andrews was Friday
morning. Tie officers have made a
thorough Investigation OF the affair but
have been unable to find NJ trace OF
the missing map. The friends Of An.
dFevs think lie has been fouIly dealt
with.-Journal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-05
The EiEht-hour Lau.

In the case OF State W. Peter Kair
convicted in Lyon county OF having
violated the Eight.hour Law. So called.
the Court has asked counsel further
argument md authorities on the follow.
ing questions, and has set September
l2'h Tor the hearing:
First. Can the Statute under which
petitioner wae convicted be sustained
ma constitutional other wise than M a
health regulation within the police
powers Of the State?
Second. II it can only DO sustained
on the erouad that IT ia such health reg.
ula,iop, is the Court bound by the
ada iss ion " fact in the record that the
employment followed by petitioner ia
not unhealthy, and il so should the tes
taken on the hearing subject to
the objeenon OF the Attorney General
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-05
Quite Touch I'd.

\ pretty girl abou, to cross the sire ct
IN Reno the other evening stepped back
hurriedly ou. 81 the way Of A big wagon
Just in time to throw herself plump
against the manly boom % a rosy faced
old gentleman, who promptly threw a
protecting arm around her and gIared at
TIE driver in proper melod'amatic pos,.
The girl turned around to see who was
holding her and finding that IT was An
old mar looked relieved and grateful
The wagon meantime had come To a
stop hut The old gentleman continued 10
glare. The girl sguirmed a little and al
last said: THANK you very much. the
danger is over now" TIE old man
seemed 10 wake from a dream. lie re.
leased the girl and stammererI in en-
barrassmen. BLESS my soul! be.
lieye il is and I really be- your pariop.-
Then he gathered bis wits a little and
added: But after all my dear I am
old enough to be your father. even IL
I'm not good booking CnpnIh!" And
tie dcmure maiden ras entirely molli
fed.
a few minutes afser be Missed his
pocket book containing eighty dollars
II Is said that the girl Was seen getting
on the west bound train and sp the IN
cideut closed. Rero is IN lcCd getting
TO be d metropolitan tow .-Cnrsnp An.
peal.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-05

duty and We also exoperatc the cou-
stable from all blame.
CHAs VI. llAws
l.. y. SHERWOOD
+. 5. GCTRIDGE
NYEoS PIxLEY
). L. SHIRLEY
II. VI. REED.
The mother and sister Of the deceased
live At Fulda. Minnesota, and they were
rotitei last evening OF Gehi's death and
asked FOR Instructors in reg ard Ia his
burial. Up to uoon TO-DAY no reply had
been received ami the remains were
buried this afternoon at tie count,'se1 II
perse.
Last night a man TAo gave his name
rs John Thorne anu whose hide was full
of whi>key called NJ th,= office and Of
Tered 10 tell a story about Gehl il b.
vas paid Tor II. VIE. informed .hH
not A nickel would ~ : veg him be VOL
unteer-i 10 tell a little Sai n upon in
v~estigatIon was touud 10 ce flI~e in
every particular.
While the killing OF The man
Is seenly regretted o. Con-
stable Mccoy, It was done N the strict
line Of his duties. \. felony had teeu
cUmmltted in uIs presence AMI tie mar
who committed It bai been Ordered 10
IL TOW up his hands anu submit to ar -
Instead OF ObeyIny ..= !"nlrrani. he
seeas safety in Hight and refuses 10 halt
when rUuu AnieI. Five snots Ire i--,:
al him, uei:her OF winch taxes effect,
but these tIil 10 sap hIcl. Tie sixth
u fired anu he l. norJlLt. wounded and
dies the ueIt DAY. This should serve a.
a warurns :" the crimialily inclined in
this community. Il -Eoutt ,each the u
that il caught IL lLe commission ol i
cric1e 70 submit to arrest peacefully or
take The conseQu=nces-
The l~SOzszSDEST Is pleased :Lat pub
lie sentiment Is soiiGly behind Constable
Mccoy. While all soo1 citizens lie
plore the Necessity that compelled him
to Kill a uan. hey commend his faith
t~Ilnsss as an officer and uphold him in
this case.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-05
Reduced Rates.

Reduced round trip rates from Elko
70 St. Louis and Chicago OF l. Uunt Of
Worlds Fair and Louisiana Purchase
Exposition a. Louis. No. Tickets
viii De q sale a; EIko, Nevada, a toI.
lows:
May Ilth, i2th. I3th.
June lst, Pad. 18th, I6;h. ~. 23d 2s;h.
July Ist. 2nd, T:b. Sth. 18th, II:h.
August Sth. 9th. 10Th. 18TH, 18th.
September 9th. 9Th, 9Th. SIh.
October 3rj, ith. 9Th, 9th.
E!ko 10 ST. Louis AID return SJi,@O.
Elko 10 Chicago and return, VIA. -.
Louis $3.50.
Elso to Chic;..o aai return, iirec,
Sol 30
Tickets read through Ogden ID both
directions. Going trip Ia uu
day OF sale and 70 be completed within
ten days the reirou. The retur trip 10
Ire completed within nIuety days from
date OF sale. Stop.over- granted both
directions within ticket limit
Cal lon Southern Pacific Co. aSrrts
10. further information.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-05

jim Butler hal \ procession u his
y at Touopah Wednesday. He had
all the Indians frou s~urrorniug towns
brought in nnd. heading the crowd OF
buct:a. squass aud children. marched
through The priclpal streets oi the town.
lie then male u speech and vas followed
by two spell b ulcr5 from The Indian
tribe, who pronounced jim a he 80 good
fellow. and Butler brought the an ar 10
a close 10y loading the rcd men torn
with abont a ton Of provisions and send
ing them home. Tho procession mai.
almost as big a hit "a the one held Tues.
day.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-05
WARNING!

All Hunting, Shooting or
Fishing is hereby forbidden
on our ranches at South
Fork. Any and all persons
trespassing will be prosecut-
ed to the full extent Of the
law.
Reinhart Co.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-05

The various COUNTY Central Comm.
tees NJ the Democratic and silver part
respectively TIll separately JlIl prTr'
elections 81 the People Tor the pu'To%
eic,t'ng sljl delegate, - each oi sd 4
.sr':0rS
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-05

INV 'H-I, J.TE >, To.
II ! --gGllriv sI!I=! meeting NJ =.
L~m'--a;tc a0I Silver Party S,l,- CntE.
CaTm.;tee' h-!l It Reno A5,.l =. 81.
>'.L committees having frs: met se7aa,-
- then I..@.l, iu- the -Lt.u-l..gr 4 N.
h-i'g7 taken - the respective ta!s (,
vas a-L--et thai.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-05
CALI FOR ~CoNyESrIu,


Democratic aud SiI.-r Part, -t,t-
Irat Committee.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-10-05
HAD DIAMONDS TO SELL.
Made His Sales and Then Had Mon
ey to Bura.

Made His Sales and Then Had Nom
ey to burn.
Huntington, w. Va, Oct. 4.-After
working secretly for a period of six
months Chief of Police Davis of this
city unearthed tonight diamonds val
ued at $500 stolen from Mrs. Theo-
'dore A. Piatt at New Orleans during
Mardi Gras last March. The diamonds
were taken from the Piatt home while
the family were attending the Mardi
Gras festivities. simultaneously, Wal
ter Piatt, nephew of the owner of the
diamonds, disappeared.
Chief Davis tonight secured part of
the stolen jewels and arrested Walter
Piatt to await the arrival of his aunt
from New Orleans. Young Piatt rep
resented himself as son of a wealthy
diamond broker in South Africa and
said that he brought a number of
stones over to this country and had
them mounted and was willing to dis
pose of them at a bargain, as he was
somewhat embarrassed financially.
Several society leaders, whose names
the police withhold, purchased the
stones at a bargain.
The arrest of young Piatt has caus-
ed sensation in society circles here,
where the young man spent money
lavishly during his stay