CHAPTER XV.

SWINDLERS OF MORE MODERN TYPE.

Richard Coster--Sheridan, the American Bank Thief--Jack Canter--The Frenchman Allmayer, a typical Nineteenth Century Swindler--Paraf--The Tammany Frauds--Burton, _alias_ Count von Havard--Dr. Vivian, a bogus Millionaire Bridegroom--Mock Clergymen: Dr. Berrington: Dr. Keatinge--Harry Benson, a Prince of Swindlers: The Scotland Yard Detectives suborned: Benson's Adventures after his Release: Commits Suicide in the Tombs Prison--Max Shinburn and his Feats.....409