The New York herald., 1872-12-13
F O r 9 E r Y.
A Cuban Charged with Committing
a Crime in Canada.
L II ID B Y A L A ID ".
The Bank of British North America
Robbed Of $25O,O00.
DEFECTIVE DOM GS.

A. s. souvalle alias George p. Smith, was ar.
rested yesterday morning by Detectives Farley
and Simington. charged with having committed
forgery on the Bank OF British North America OF
Montreal Souvalle, IL appears, had been en-
ployed at the bank as cashier, and enjoyed for
a long time the confidence of the directors. About
SIX weeks ago he suddenly disappeared from Mon
trcal, and the authorities at the bank, fearing
that something must be wrong, turned their
attention to an examination OF the cashiers
affairs. 1t was discovered, as they allcge.
that forgery for S250,000 had been committed
and the committa of the offence was laid TO Sou
vale. What evidence they possess OF this fact OF
course cannot be ascertained here; but that they
have some grounds for the charge seems likely,
from the positive way it Is made. The directors OF
the bank, upon stumbling on this ugly revelation,
at once telegraphed to their solicitor IN this city
ex-Judge Barrett, OF 20 Nassau street-and to the
branch Of the bank in New York. II was supposed
Souvale would make an effort to get on here, and
they wan ted to have
THE POLICE PUT on GUARD
for him. Judge Barrett placed the in the hands
OF Captain Irving, who detailed Detectives Farley
and Simngton to work the matter up. For several
days the detectives watched every vessel that came
to this port either from the other side OF the Attain
tic or going in that direction. No trace OF the
the officers had only written description Of
Souvalle, and upon this they were compelled to
rely for the Identification or him. few days
ago pictures Of him were sent from Montreal TO
Captain Irving, who handed them to the detectives.
For long time Scuvale was supposed to have
gone to Cuba, but information received. ~ Detec-
tive Farley proved that no one resembling the
cashier had obtained passport to the Island or
landed there in possession OF such a document
Tie idea that he had gone to visit the Queen OF the
Antilles was started by q rumor in Montreal
that wealthy and beautiful French lady, who
had once been a resident OF Havana, had
also disappeared Souvalle was known to have
been very attentive to this rich widow for q long
time before he ran away, and the people in the
bank arrived at the conclusion, very naturally that
both went of together. As there Is generally a
lady in every important case OF this kind reported
to Captain Irving, he directed the detectives to
cease searching for Souvac and turn their atten-
tion to the widow. Her name was ascertained
directed ali their, efforts to locating her. Some
four or five days ago they saw lady
on Broadway answering to the description OF the
one they were looking for In every particular but
the color OF the hair. They followed the one found,
covering she was the real one. The people IN
had made mi take about the color S OF
movements OF this interesting parsonage, Detec-
tive Farley taking. up the vigil when Detective
theatre the officers were there with her, and one
was always certain to accompany her to the hotel,
| UNCONSCIOUS OF THE HONOR.
Souvallc kept very shady and never once pre-.
movements OF the lady the officers were satisfied
Souvalle was in the background somewhere, and
all that was required to find him was pasnee
possess to an eminent degree and it was
wen rewarded yesterday by the the presence n
ley reported every, day to Captain Irving the
various incidents OF each twenty -four hours, and
enabled the captain to lay out the plans for each
day. and it also served the good purpose OF keep
Farley was on duty in the office OF the hotel where
the widow was living yesterday when Souvalle
entered. the oficer recognized him at once p put
ex-cashier asked to see Nine. -, and sent
up his card as Mr.: George p smith In
sage Mr.. Smith could walk up stairs and Madame
| would be very delighted to see him. Detective
Farley gave the interesting Smith just about time
to get into Madame's apartment when he followed
and, without waiting to knock at the door, walked
| into the room. lie Said:--
''sOuvALLE, OLD FELLOW"
The ex-chashier turned quickly and stammered
him and asked the detective in indignant tones why
he had dared TO go into her apartments unan-
nounced. Detective Farley explained very po-
| litey:-
to request this gentleman to favor me with pri-
vate interview at a very magnificent building we
.'Ah Monsieur III police2 Certainly. am
Frencewoman, and thoroughly understand the
beauties OF your admirable profession. But, Mr..
Smith-good graciousl-what can you want with
hmr'
"In good time, Madame, we will explain that.
Are you ready, sir?"
twill go too, sir, II can be agreeable to your
said Madame.
.No, thank you,, answers the onlcer, "you have
given us trouble enough already"
Mr.. Souvalle was taken to Police Headquarters;
from there to pay visit TO the authorities or the
bank In Wal street, and last evening he started
for Montreal, accompanied by Detective Farley.
Souvale. though nervous and excited pretended to
think nothing OF the charge He at asserted his
willingness to 60 back to Montreal, saying :-'rhey
can do nothing to me. only failed in business"
The lovely widow was lett at the hotel evidently
In great distress; but II Is probable by this time
she il also on the road to Montreal The excashier
belongs 10 an old and highly respectable French
family. resident in Cuba for o great many years.
His great-grand ather went to that island from st.
| Domingo at the time Of the French revolution ard
for many years the SOuvalles were among the most
wealthy oi the merchants OF Cuba. At the time
OF the great sugar and coffee excitement In $50 and
al the souvai.e family lost all their wealth and
have since been In very Strengthened circumstan-
ces since then portions OF the family have lived
in France, Canada and south America. Albert, the
one now charged with forgery. II tall, attractive
young man. lie dresses very showily, parts his
lair in the centre and puts on other distinguishing
features Of a swell.