The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-31
RUTLAND GLOBE FRIDAY MORNING, july 81 1871

port to him. He was notified that this
must be corrected, but no suspicion of his
integrity was aroused. Last June l was
sent on here to investigate matters as the
board OF directors began to think some
thing was wrong. / came and had long
talk with Prindle, and went away satisfied
that he was all right. lie paid me then
upward of $4,000 and promised to send
the rest due the company as soon rs he
could get settlements with his agents.
Reporter-At that time then you think
he meant to square everything
MIR. Peck-l certainly thought so, and so
reported to the board. In few DAYS we
reclved check from him for 81, 900. IL
was deposited in the bank in Chicago. sent
to New York for collection, and returned
protested. Then for the time our sus-
picons began TO be raised in earnest. /
was sent on here with apower of attorney,
authorizing me to act in the matter accord
ing to my own judgment. ! reached New
York on Monday, the goth of this month.
and had n consultation with Prindc. He
protested that everything was all right and
promised me detailed statement of his
affairs on Tuesday. | was satisfied with
that and left the Office. On Tuesday had
short talk with him in company with a
mutual friend. My friend and myself
went out for a few moments, and when
we returned Prindle had gone. That after.
noon note came to the office. saying that
he had gone to Manchester, VI, in response
TO telegram that his daughter Hattie was
very sick.
All day Wednesday | waited for him to
give me the promised statement, but he did
not appear and nothing was heard of him.
On Thursday | began to move. | issued n
circular "A ltg ON ouppte tlpir
nection with the company, and placing
them in communication with the
home Office. On Friday Il friend of his
came to me, and said he would he here that
night with some friends OF his, moneycd
men. who would make good any disciep-
ancics in his accounts. | waited for him
that night, but he did not come. On Saur-
day was Informed that he was in town
aud would sec me ut II. That afternoon a
| gentleman came and asked 10 be introduced
to me. lie said:
LUCHRED
4" have come tu you on behalf Of MIR.
! Prndle. He is friend OF mine, and am
willing to assist him if he is embarrassed.
would like a statement from you Of he con-
| dition of his business
| had a long talk with This man and
showed him by The books Just how prindlc
stood with the company. After had told
MN eVeiyl"hg' ne rose ana SAID
"Now, then, if you know of my mean,
10 get square WIN frlhulc, go amt Go it,
Then this DISTINGUISHED friend Of Manager
Prindes walked ont OF the Office, leaving
me to my reflections. Gnen it was SAlul.
day afternoon, with no judge upnn thC
bench, and | was fairly euchrcl. That
night learned that Priudle had sailed on
the City Of Chester at 5 in the afternoon
probably while | was talking with his dis
interested friend.
Reporter--Ilayc you taken any steps tc
intercept him in Europe
Mr.. Peck-None nj all. His debt Co %.
is too small, and even IT we could get him
back think the expense would be mort
than the money lie owes Us.
Repcrter-ls anybody on his track
Mr.. Peck--I believe some at his othel
creditors have detectives searching for him
but | can't talk to you about thai as il
might interfere with their plans.
DID pRINpLE LEAVE FOR grnoppq
M oro corpoctod with ,ho o,,,oo ,.,.,tt
tell ANYTHING definite nbnut ,bo lass ,O H.,
paonIc,s Co1,,,on,, re phiiodnInh;a +, -; ~,
cnrnne If NOT n eirnifcort fan, ,ho, ,,o
hodv has bonn eent from phiiaIoi"i;o =,
renresrnt ,he connonv simon p,;o1Ia," 1o
nartnre II Is bintod Nv son,a that pr;,,iI,
has NOT oono tn Enrorn ali b,,ti, L,ii,,..
WAITING In comnornI Win ,h" pn0,,Iti
Company. and that noootintions fnr ,hoi
purpose are now in progress. This. il i,
said, accounts for the failure of tbt
Peoples Company to send any representa-
tive to look out tor their business. Two