A BOGUS' MILLIONAIRE,

Tuapeka Times, Volume XXV, Issue 4254, 3 July 1895, Page 4

A BOGUS' MILLIONAIRE,

There has "been tome Bensation in Elgin caused by the oudden appearance and disappearance of a pseudo millionaire. A young man of many airs arrived a short time ago from Jamaica with the avowed object, in the first place, of tracing the details of hia an cestors. He visited hie grandfather's grave near the ruins of the ancient cathedra], and, concluding that the surroundings were not befitting the rank of his successors ordered an enclosure to be erected at the cost of £50. During his stay in private lodgings the report of his superabundant wealth assisted him in getting introduced to the best society of the place, and luncheons and dinners were, it is said, liberally given in his honor. Preparations for giving a return party were set on foot, and accouats with several tradesmen were incurred. Rich as he was said to be he made an effort — which was successful — to get a situation in a local paper. He confided to the editor that bis recently deceased father had left him a large estate, but, owing to the " crash " in thesugarplanting business, legal quibbles had to be settled, and he had come away disgusted. Without much ado he purchased a horse for £200 from a noted breeder in the district and offered a cheque in payment. This was refused, but he signed a contract purchasing the horse and was to return for a trap next day to have a drive, bis own vehicle not having arrived from Aberdeen. He then ordered harness, to be mounted in silver, and to bear his family crest. It is said that the millionaire got a loan of a topcoat and £30 from some of his dear friends ; but this is given with thp. reserve that the money may be returned when be gets possession of his estate. It is stated, however, that he paid his landlady £10. This payment was made before he started for Aberdeen in company with a local cabinetmaker to buy a suitable trap, which now lies at the City Stables, Elgin, awaiting its owner. * The stranger's disappearance was precipitate. While about to leave for Elgin, the millionaire suddenly missed some luggage and went in search of it. The train moved off ere he returned, and the cabinetmaker had to go alone. During the time that the millionaire was in Aberdeen, he despatched telegrams to his relatives ; but it is alleged that when the cabinetmaker arrived in Elgin, he discovered that his partner in business had forwarded £2 to Aberdeen in answer to a telegram asking for £5. Nothing more has been seen or heard of the millionaire, and invited guests to the party, as well as others, are awaiting with interest the return of the hero to Elgin.