New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-16
CAUGHT on THE UPPER LAKES.

CAUGHT ON THE UPPER LAKES.
j. d w, Seligman, bankers, at No. 9f Broadway
on September received an anonymous letter from
Peekskiu, informing them that young man who
was believed TO be one of their clerks was staying
at Lake Mohegan, about five miles from that place
under the assumed name of Stetson and
that he had with him young woman who passed
as his wife. The couple, it was said was living in a
manner which caused considerable comment among
the visitors at the place. and il was intimated that
an investigation would probably reveal the fact that
the iirm had been made the victim of a robbery the
proceeds of which were being thus spent
FROM inquiries made by the firm it became evil
dent that the young man at Lake Mohegan was
Maurice G. Stettheimer, who held the position of
coupon clerk in their banking Office and was on his
vacation An investigation of hrs books showed
that he had been guly of grave irregularities and
the matter placed in the hands Of Private Detec-
tlves Mooney and Boland of No. 132 Broadway for
investigation. This on Saturday a week ago
Detectives sent to Peekskll that evening and.
on arriving there next day they discovered that
Stettheimer, who was known there as stetson. had
left the place with his female companion on the
early morning train. He gave ont that
spend a week and that at the expiration
OF that time they would return 20 Pc kskill. That
afternoon the detectives returned to New York and
reported TO their principal. A detective was sent
the same evening TO Niagara Falls and another one
to Peekskil, the latter being instructed 10 Keen a
close watch on the baggage which Stettheimer had
Stetthemer and his companion were al that
time at the Grand Union Hotel in this city and that
later in the day they took a train on the New-York
Central Railroad for Detroit. Detective Boland.
who found this ont started in pursuit of the
Gou @ Ua me thai next fbd STaR on was
t5acd h5acnange g Hotel and registered themselves
they embarked on the steamer City of Cleveland
of the Lake Superior Navigation Company, for
Saut ST. Marie. The detective was Obliged 10 wais
"a fba
On that day the steamer India of the same company
at every stopp ng place for the le but without
success, un ii Saut ST. Marie was reached There ID
was found that they had registered at the Cbipnes
House under the name of Stevenson.
The steamer India was bound for Duluth. and on
the day she sailed from saqlt st; Marie Detective
Boland discovered the couple on board They had
taken passage on the steamer, and thew were per
mtted TO proceed unmoleSted, Boland being
before arriving at Marquette, Stettheimer
made his first appearance on deck the lake having
other passengers having been confined to his cabin
| by seasiclness. Mr.. Boland took the opportunity
5nsiness Tbe fngitve haiG ana told hum his
did not attempt to deny his identity He said that
| he had no idea that he was pursued, but thought
| When told that he was charged with embezzling
| money from his employers, be freely admitted his
| 10 New-lor< without waiting for the formal
tiles of legal proceedings. The youns
greatly attached to Stettheimer. She Was over
come when she heard of his arrest but agreed with
HIM that 1t was better ne should return 10 New
York without delay. When Marquette Was reached
the entire party went ashore and Monday last
took the train for NewGork, by the way of Chicago
On the trip to New-York Stettheimer made a de-
tailed confession 10 the detective of his guilt He
i5 sad IN, that & although & he was only twentysx years
in him, but he had betrayed it, and had
sn% smSeHAlSS Sd uBPwp'd B,g o.f Of .soOS0 Of III.
$1,000, which was in the hands of his broker ON
margins. His losses had occurred through specula-
tlons in stocks. Before he had used any of tho
firms money he had expended his own limited
means. One day friend of his, knowing that he was
speculating, asked him to protect" certain stocks
which would ultimately pay handsomely. although
at that time they were quoted lower almost every
day.. This friend promised to provide against any
possible loss that might be incurred, and on this
mans representation the clerk took s., 500 of the
FIRMS money This was bis tirst wrong step The
stocks fell in value steadily. but be en-.
deavored TO make the money good
deeper ENHANCEMENT and finally he resolved TO run
away. He added that he aware that he had
been guilty OF gross ngratitude in betraying the
confidence of his employers and he would be con-
tent to receive such punishment they felt he de-
served. lie claimed to be deeply sorry for lie
young girl whom he had dragged down with him.
lie had intended TO marry her.
nected iii tins city. She is seventeen years old ia
prepossessng IN appearance and by all her actions
showed that she was deeply attached 20 Stett-
Street Police Station, where a careful watch was
kept over her, she having threatened TO commit
suicide.
The case of ste theimer was laid before the Grand
jury as soon as the embezzlenent discovered,
and an indictment was found against him. lie was
arraigned yesterday morning before Judge Cowing
in Part of the Court of General Ses ions and was
committed to the Tombs without bail TO await
trial. Stettheimer is about five feet five
inches in height, is well proportioned and has ap-
peared as an amateur athlete taking part IN many
short distance races. His complexion is dark The
young man has slight mustaehe, and his features
are OF a marked Hebrew cast. IL is his custom 70
wear eye glasses.
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