The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-09-23

should draw a check for $4,000 on a
certain bank IN New York where An
derson knew Pierson kept an average
balance or $4,000 he used for mar
gins on stock operations. The rascals
were to go to New York together to
perpetrate the swindle. One thug Low
ering insisted on, to which Anderson
demurred-Lovering claimed that since
he would do the forging he alone would
be guilty. Anderson could throw the
whole burden on him. Lowering also
changed his mind about the method Of
drawing the money. Resembling Pier
son so closely, he would need no iden-
LITIGATION at the bank. He could pre-
sent the check with certainty that 1t
would be paid without question. He
therefore required Anderson to write
him proposition to get $25, ZOO out of
Pierson by forging his name and per-
sonating him. Lowering refused to pro-
coed with the matter until Anderson
gave him this paper. and Anderson
finally consented.
The conspirators parted to meet in
New York on certain day in Septem.
Der. Anderson went first. In order to
Investigate Persons bank account
with view to determining If 1t would
stand draft upon 1t 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 60 to
New York at all without the paper in
his possession. He succeeded in con-
vincing his pal that proposition to
perpetrate fraud was not In the eve
OF the law the same as perpetrating
fraud. Indeed, there was a great diff
ference. This removed Anderson's Oh
jections so far as to induce him to 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"
II 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. crook, prejudice
lady against gentleman"
1--WE never been in a scheme like
this before l belong to a good fami-
ly."
We'll. never mind your family.
What have you found out about Pier
sons bank balance"
He had over $4,000 in bank yester-
day."
How did you find it out?"
I'm in with one of the bookkeep-
ers"
"Ah. You are! Well, did you get
one Of the banks blank checks?
Yes. Here it is"
He produced his pocketbook and
took out several blank checks. 1.-THE
only risk" he said. lis this-Pierson's
checks have printed numbers on them.
The teller may notice this Is not num-
bered"
banks checks and signing it right
there before him.
Good. 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 teller's window and said:
Goodwin. give me blank check.
want some money"
"All right. Mr.. Person" 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 be were drawing his own
money.
You're q 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
counted. then received 1t through the
teller's window.
AS they left the bank Anderson drew
long breath. You did that splendid
ly." he said. How could you keep
your nerve?"
IAN honest mans nerve Is never
strained by his conscience" replied the
other Il drew my own money"
What do you means" asked Ander-
son, starting.
Il am Richard Pierson. the man
whom your lying tongue separated
from Virginia MARYLAND You needn't
SILVER: 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 mystery to
me. though admit you are as plausi-
BILE rascal as ] ever met. Now go
before 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.
That evening he sent card up to
Virginia MARYLAND. who was staying