The Evening critic., 1884-06-16
THE CRASH OF THE MIDDLEroNs.
We're Things Conducted ON the
Square, or Was There n ewindle9

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We're Things Conducted ON the
square, or Was There n swindle?
Tho doors Of Middloton's bank were
locked this morning and notice was
posted ON the door, bearing date of June
JIG, and announcing that by order Of the
assignee, George Il. Green, the bank was
closed to enable him, without interruptions
or interference, to compile his statement Of
the condition of the firms affairs.
This statement, tho notice added, would
be completed to-day or tomorrow.
Tho notice was Endorsed and concurred In
by majority of the committee Of creditors,
whose names were attached.
Some Ugly Talk.
Two weeks have elapsed since tho sus-
pension of the bank, aud the circumstances
attending 1t are about as much In doubt as
on the day when the notice of suspension
was posted up.
Among the most startling charges brought
against the Middletons by creditors, are
those of Mrs. II. M. Hutchinson, who
claims that over 100000 entrusted to the
firm for the purchase of Government bonds
is unaccountod for, although she was re-
peatedly informed that the bonds had been
purchased. A recent transaction was turn
ing over to the firm for negotiation $50.
Geo draft. Mrs. Hutchinson was informed
that the money had been obtained and in
vested in Government bonds. but no record
OF the transaction can be found.
Admiral Howell is reported to have de-
posted $500 for tho purchase of West
Shore bonds, and to have been falsely ia.
formed that the purchase had beenmade.
MIR. Hallet Kilbourn deposited Washing.
ton Market stock with tho Middletons for
safe keeping during his absence in Chicago,
and IL is alleged that this stock was sold
and converted to the purposes of the firm.
Mr.. George w. Adams is reported to have
deposited $4,000 with tho Middlotons in
May for the purchase of Western Union
stock. No purchase Of stock is found re-
corded.
Good Causes for Pr0sccution.
A CRITIC reporter this morning asked
District Attorney Worthington If tho ale
cations, as published about the Middlotons,
did not make cases for criminal proceed
ings.
" If the facts could be produced at trial
that the papers publish, the charge of en-
bezzlement could be sustained" replied tho
District Attorney.
Has any complaint been made to you
yet?'
"Yes, there were two, but one was with
uIaWu alinoSb as soon as IL was maue, ana
there has been disposition since to With
draw the other, but l shall not consent
TO It,"
"There are some pretty serious charges
promulgated this morning."
Eyes, but not one of those parties who
have suffered as alleged has come here to
complain. If that state of facts could be
brought out at a trial 1t would make a
pretty case of embezzlement."
The cases of Mrs. Hutchineon aud OF Adj
miral Howell were alluded to.
THAT case,' said Mr.. Worthiugton, "the
one of Admiral Howell, and it is no secret,
for the papers have published it, is the one
have here. They must have known it
was coming, for the attorney of the Mid
dletons was here to SEQ me about 1t before
the complaint was made"
They anticipated it?"
Eyes. He gavo ont at the bank publicly
that he was coming, and probably they
wished to see what had been done aud came
in to inquire"
will you take any action in these other
cases."
Not unless some of tho parties precsnt
their complaint to me but we do not know
yet what further developments there
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