Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-12
LYNDES VICTIMS
OF A SWINDLER
Former Rock Island Resident
and Wife Mulcted Out of
500 in Chicago.
NOTE FROM OLD FRIEND
Fake Telegram Used and Money Is
Advanced to Supposed Ac-
quaintance.

/ Samuel Adams Lynde, former Rock
Islander and now general counsel for
company, and his wife. prominent in
/ Chicago society, are mourning the loss
Of $50 and at the same time are con-
graduating themselves that their loss
is not greater.
For Mr.. and Mrs. Lynde were made
the victims two weeks ago of a clever
confidence game worked 10 perfection
by plausible miId-mannered and well
dressed stranger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynde had been plan
ming a trip east. On their trip they
were expected to visit the W. w Au-
gurs at the Augur home in Greenwich,
Conn. A few days before the date set
for the departure of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lynde a telegram was received from
Mr. Augur. It was purely personal in
its tone
Dispatch From Mrs. Augur."
The day following the receipt of this
telegram, Mrs. Lynde received a dis
patch that bore Mrs. Augurs name at
the end. The message was to the eff
feet that ''Mr. Davis" a warn personal
friend of the Augurs. would be in Chi
cago within a few days on his way east
from San Francisco.
Il have given him a letter to you,
and will appreciate any attention that
you may be able to show him., said
the message.
The next evening. while the Lyndes
were giving a dinner party at their
home, 1904 Richie court, a young man
rang the door bell. gave the name of
Davis" and asked to see Mrs. Lynde
Il am Mr.. Davis" the stranger said
as he extended his hand in greeting
to Mrs. Lynde
q am delighted to make your ac-
quaintance. Mr.. Davis" said Mrs.
Lynde. We have been expecting you.
We got the telegram from our mutual
friends, the Augurs."
"Mr. Davis Son" Arrives.
The stranger smiled.
Il am not, however. the Mr. Davis
that you were expecting. l am his
son"
Then ! am pleased to meet the son
of Mr.. Davis" said Mrs. Lynde cor
daily.
Unfortunately, father has been de
tanned on his way east continued the
stranger. his smile growing more and
more winning. His manner and ap-
pearance were that of a gentleman.
Father will not be in the city for
q hours. But he desired me to call
upon you, knowing that Mrs. Augur
had informed you of his arrival. l am
to meet him here. in fact, my wife and
baby are in the city now"
will you not come in and join our
little dinner party?" asked Mrs. Lynde.
Young Man Expected Drafts.
Unfortunately | cannot. / am sor-
ry." replied the stranger. Then he
asked:
Has any mail come for either faith
er or MYSELF"
There was no mail. The young man
and seemed embarrassed.
That places me in an unfortunate /
he said. The delay of .
father has upset all of my plans. I /
was expecting drafts when | reached
the city"
Then the stranger looked Mrs. Lynde
in the eye.
Il must confess to you, Mrs. Lynde, (.
that l am practically without money Il
am an entire stranger in the city,
and do not know what | shall do until
ather comes
Mrs. Lynde's Heart Touched.
Mrs. Lynde is sometimes known as
Lady BOuntiful." Her heart was
ouched by the appeal of the stranger.
She murmured something. went into I
he dining room and whispered some
hing in the ear of Mr.. Lynde. who :
vas sitting at the head of the table.
Mr.. Lynde CALAMITY thrust his hand
n his pocket. drew out roll of bills,
ounted off $50 and gave it to his wife.
Il don't know how TO thank YOU"
aid the stranger. as he took the mon
Y. Il will call tomorrow with father
nd will reimburse you"
Don't mention it," said Mrs. Lynde
Father" or son" never material )
zed. {