Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-09
FOUND AT WINNIPEG.
TIE Defaultins President or the ~. Aibsns
savings Bank CAUGHT.

The Defaulfing President or the ST. Aibans
savings Bank Cauehf.
A Winnipeg special says: About six
months ago St. Adams (yt.) savings
bank had to shut up on account Of the
crookedness Of its president, Lawrence
Brainerd, the defalcations amounting
to several hundred thousand dol
lars. Brainerd was arrested, and
the affair created great excitement
at the time, as large number
Of the poorer portion Of the commu-
nifty lost their savings. The defaulter
was subsequently released on bail, but,
breaking his bond, made his way with
his wife to Winnipeg, where he has
been in hiding. Detectives were on has
track, however, and, notwithstandi6g
the fact that his offence was not extra
ditable, they determined to get Brain
erd across the boundary line by fair
means or foul. They were successful
in their attempt.
One of the detectives arrived here
fully three months ago and gave out
that he was detective, but by his
blatant manner caused people to be-
lievs be was an impostor. This impress
sion he artfully fostered, and mean while
he formed the acquaintance of Law
renee Brainerd. and after few weeks
intimacy coniideutially Informed the
guileless ex-president that he himself
was a "crook," and had skipped
across the line. From this date the
intimacy ripened, and very soon the
two men were seen ont driving to-
gether, several pleasant excursions
taking place.
On Saturday last Brainerd. who went
under the name Of Jackson, and his de-
tective friend, went ont for a drive
across the prairie. Il e.r ostensible pur-
pose being to shoot ducks, and that was
the last seen Of the pair. AS her hus-
band did not return Mrs. Brainerd be-
came uneasy and took counsel with a
city barrister, who at once commune
Gated with the chief Of police here.
The chief, with couple Of his men,
started in pursuit Of Brainerd and the
detective. While speeding toward the
boundary line their rig was smashed by
an accident, and they were compelled
to return to the city on foot.
Determined not to give up the chase
the chief, with Mrs. Brainerd and her
lawyer, went South by train on Sunday
afternoon. crossing the boundary line at
Pembina. The chief instituted in
quiries. and learned that Brainerd and
detectives were at hotel to which the
chief and his companions went. The
missing men were found there, and
during the interview which followed
Brainerd said he had not been kid
mapped in the strict sense Of the word.
He said that when he and his companion
got we'll out on the prairie they were
met by another detective, whom he
knew, having met him in the eastern
States, and, after shaking hands, this
detective said
Mr.. Brainerd, you will have to go
along with me-"
Brainerd asked why? and warrant
or some such document was produced.
He then consented to 60 with the de-
tectiyes, but asked to be allowed to re-
turn to his wife. This request they
refused. and the three got tito the car
rage and drove to Emerson, and thence
across the boundary line 10 where they
were found. Various small towns on
the road down were not avoided in the
least, so that if Brainerd had wished
he could have called for assistance.
While the captors Of Brainerd were
talking with Chief Murray the prisoner
was given a chance to escape and re-
turn to Canadian soil, but he refused to
take it. He will be taken East to the
scene Of his misdeeds.
Brainerd's father was president of
the Vermont Central railroad. and his
brother-in-law is Ex-Governor Smith,
Of Vermont. Brainerd, the defauiter,
besides being president of the st. Al
bans Savings Bank, was one Of the
hackers Of the st. Adams Messenger,
a deacon Of the Congregational church,
and superintendent Of the Sunday
school