A MODERN DIOGONES.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1084, 9 March 1883, Page 3

A MODERN DIOGONES.

The Paria ,pul»fiflJjßiTO jusfc unearthed a man of a most extraordinary type. A few days ago, in tiro course of certain invKstiRations regarding an odious criminal offence, tin police found that an old in ui calling himself Leblond was implicated in it, upon whom with some trouble they succeeded in laying their hands. hi < miserable dress, and generally wretched appearance induced the belief that hevas a homeless vagabond. The police were, however, much puzzled by the tact that 1 ■ was in possession of important-looking keys. Ha'viug extracted from Lohlond hi.i address, M. Mace, the chief of police, accompanied him to the house indicated. To M. Mace’s astonishment lie found that this was one of the largest mansions in the Champa Elyses. In reply to inquiries, Lahlond stated that it had belonged to his family for over a century, and that he himself had lived there without any servant, male or female, for the past 15 years, his explanation being, that he was a misanthrope, On entering the house.arid op uiug the shutters, M Mace found it full of the most costly furniture, with a collection of old pictures, clocks, and other objects of ait, In the principal bedroom was an antique rosewood bedstead, the bed of which was covered with hooks and engravings. Upon the ii or was a mattrc'3 with dirty linen, the nightly resting place of this modern Diogones. Everything was covered, with dust and dirt. On proceeding into another pa r t of-the mansion, M. 'Mace found a small theatre, with scenery and costumes. M. Leblond states hiniseifto bo entitled to a revenue of £400(1 a year. Ho is to bo subjected by tha authorities to an examination in lunacy. Whether Leblond is his name remains to be seen.