Bisbee daily review., 1910-10-13

,c bank. He could pre- eek with certainty that it would be paid without question. He therefore required Anderson to write him proposition to get S25.000 out of Pierson by forging his name and per sonating him. Lowering refuse.. to pro ceed with the matter until Anderson gave him this paper. and Anderson finally consented. The conspirators parted to meet in New York on u certain day in Septein- Der. Anderson went first in order to investigate Persons bank account with a view to determining if it would stand draft upon it such as was med. itated. Anderson wished to defer the execution of the paper Lowering re Quired till the time of drawing the money. but Lowering refused to go to New York at all without the paper in his possession. He succeeded in con vincing his pal that a proposition to perpetrate n fraud was not ip the eye of the law the same as perpetratine fraud. Indeed. there was a great diff. ference This removed AndersoAs ob jections so far as 10 induce him t6 sign the paper.
 When the day appointed came round Anderson and Lowering met in the lob by of New York hotel.
 Well" said Lowering. what do you know:'
 | T know that certain lady on whom Pierson has long been sweet is in the city. Therefore it is probable that Pierson himself is not far off. though he's not so thick with her as he was =
 You mean since you broke up the intimacy between them:"
 Well. that's about it.
 How could you. a crook. prejudice a lady against gentleman
 I've never been in a scheme lile this before belong 10 good fami. y."
 Well. never mind your family What have you found out about Pier sons bank balance?'
 He had over s70.oOO in bank yester day
 How did you find it out:''
 Pm in with one of the bookkecp CTS"
 An. You are. Well. did you get lone of the banks blank checks:'
 "Yes. Here it is.''
 He produced his pocketbook and !took out several blank checks The Ionly risk he said. .'is this-Pierson's ichecks have printed numbers on them. The teller may notice this is not mum bered"
 ''Pll fix that by calling for one of the banks checks and signing it right there before him.
 ] Good. 1 never thought of that. Then you can pay me my share, and he'll think you drew the money for a special purpose"
 The same afternoon the two men en- tered the bank where Pierson kept his account. Lowering went to the pay. ing teiier's window and said:
 Goodwin. give me a blank check I want some money
 "All right. MT Pierson.'' And he handed the bit of paper through the window.
 Lowering took it to shelf where were writing materials and wrote the check and signed 1t with as firm a hand as if he were drawing his own money.
 You're a cool one,'' said Anderson, who was trembling like leaf Lowering presented the check and asked for the money in $500 bills. The two men waited till the sum was pl, hn teIler's window.
 As they left the bank Anderson drew long breath You did that splendid Iy," he said How could you keep your nerve:"
 An honest mans nerve is never strained by his conscience, replied the other. 'I drew my own money"
 What do you mean:" asked Andsr- son. starting.
 "l am Richard Pierson. the man whom your tying tongue separated from Virginia Marklaud. You needn't shivsr: you are in no danger. have simply got you down in black and white that you are Swindler. How you ever fooled a lady of Mrs. Mark. lands good sense is q mystery to me. though I admit you are as plausi. ble rascal as l ever met. Now go ! before l kick you down these steps"
 Anderson lost no time in obeying the order. and Pierson. re-entering the bank. deposited the money he had drawn.
 I That evening he sent a card up to Virginia Markland. who was staying at one of the uptown hotels. On it was written. 'i have an explanation to make" He met tbe lady in her par Tor. but was coTdly received.
 Tt is only recently" be said. that by accident ] have discovered who poisoned you against me. I confess that 1 am astonished at your having listened to a man who should he in state prison"
 ITO whom do you refer:"
 Edward Anderson
 Mfr Anderson is a gentleman"
 If you think so read this"
 He drew the contract by which he aud Anderson were to obtain money by forgery. Then he told the story of how he acquired if.
 Tie lady admitted that without this written evidence she would not have believed that one she had long honored with her friendship could be com mon swindier She. asked forgiveness and was forgiven.