Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-15

Julia II. Meyer, his wife.
They also charge that Mr.. Meyer in
executing the two papers above men
toned was but carrying out scheme
formed some time since, as is evidenced
by the fact that Meyer has recently,
through his purchases in Philadelphia,
Baltimore, New York, and other
cities, largely increased his stock
to an amount largely in excess
Of any Of his previous purchases, thus in
creasing his stock, as the petitioners are
Informed, TO about $40, 900; that no
sooner had Meyer received the goods SO
ordered when he Immediately begun to
retail the stock far below the original
cost, thus seeking to convert the stock
into money and pocket the proceeds.
ALI. IN THE FAMILY.
That Meyer finding he was unable to
dispose OF the stock Of goods by con-
verting the same into money, even at
the reduced rates at which he was sell
ing then, and in furtherance Of this plan
executed the deed and bill of sale here
tofore mentioned, in which he preferred
in favor of Julius Meyer q Sons, which
| firm is composed OF his father and
brothers, and the petitioners charge that
if any of the $40, ,970.62 preferred is due
the said Meyer 81 Sons it is only a small
part.
GOODS SHIFTED,
They also charge that Meyer, previous
to making the deed of assignment, Sc
cretly shipped from his store large
bulk Of goods and that the security OF
preference given in the deed to Julius
Meyer a Sons was without considera-
| tion and void.
They further declare that the prefer
ence in favor Of Julia G.. Meyer, wife Of
II. II. Meyer, is a scheme to hurt his
creditors and device to secure debt
which is wholly without consideration.
LARGE STOCK.
A paper marked exhibit A" was
filed with the bill This contains a sum-
mary of the allegations in all the bills. In
this it is alleged that Mr.. Meyer has
| long been insolvent. and has contem
plated failure and this assignment as a
matter OF the future that with a view
to this failure Meyer had made large
purchases far in excess of the needs OF
his trade in New York, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, and elsewhere, the bills for
which have not yet matured.
The petitioners claim that 80 large has
been the extent Of his recent purchases
his clerks have been kept up night ald
| day receiving goods, and that those large
purchases were made, as they believe,
with view of providing fund for the pay
ment Of creditors who are preferred IN bis
| deed, whose claims amount to $40, 900
that all these preferred claims are alleged
to be due TO his immediate family-to
wit His father, wife, and brothers that
the said preferred creditors had certain
knowledge of the conduct on the part OF
II. II. Meyer. Therefore it would be
/ inequitable and unjust for them to claim
this preference so awarded by the deed
ms against other creditors, who were I'M
fairly induced to part with their goods.
INJUNCTION GRANTED AND HEARING POST
PONED.
As soon as this bill was filed counsel
for the trustee and for julius Meyer &
| Sons asked that the motion for receiver
| be fixed for this afternoon and that they
be allowed then TO file their answer to
the plaintiffs bill, which of course only
presents one side of the case.
This was resisted by counsel for the
petitioners on the ground that their
clients live long ways from here and
could not get here to-day. Judge
| Leake rather conceded with this view,
and after consultation of counsel, Judge
Leake entered a decree enjoining the
trustee or any other person from dis
posing OF the goods conveyed in the
deeds, and requiring Daniel Whitlock,
trustee, Henry II. and Julia G.. Meyer,
his wife, and Julius Meyer n Sons, to
appear in his court next Wednesday,
| the 10Th, and show cause why receiver
should not be appointed to take charge
of the property. The Sheriff was di-
rected TO take possession during the
mean time. and hold subject to the order
of the Court
An Injunction bond of $4,000 was re-
quired and was given, with the various
petitioners and MIR. Morton b. Rosen-
baum, OF this city, as sureties.
SHERIFF SHUT OUT
Armed with a copy of this decree,
| Deputy-Sheriff Macon and Messrs Cabell
and Sands went TO Mr.. Meyers store.
Mr.. Never himself was found in posses
sion and refused to allow the officer to
enter.
MIR. Macon demonstrated with Mr..
Never, told him that he had perfect
right to enter. and advised him to offer
no resistance, as the easiest way was the
best. Mr.. Meyer said he was willing to
take the consequences.
Messrs. Cabell and Sands returned to
| tell Judge Leake what had occurred.
While they were gone the trustee, Mr..
Whitlock, came up. The door was
opened to admit him, but before no
could enter the Deputy Sheriff went IN
and at once took possession.
RULE ISSUED.
Mr.. Macon made his return to the
Court, informing him OF the above facts
The Judge ordered rule to issue
against Mr.. Meyer requiring him to ap-
pear in court next Friday and show
cause, if any he can, why be should not
be imprisoned or fined or ooth 1or con-
tempt Of court in failing to respect It's
orders.
The Deputy Sheriff also seized the
personal property in Mr.. Meyers apart,
ments al the Hotel Murphy, conveyed
several days ago by Mr.. Meyer TO his
wife. Forthcoming bond was gwen ana
the goods released. Mr.. Macon SAID ne
believed these rooms were the most
Handsomely furnished in the city, GER
tainly so far as he knew, and were IKE a
glimpse OF fairyland.
PARTIES TO THE SUIT.
The snit instituted provides that as
many OF Mr.. Meyers creditors as desire
may become parties 10 Il, upon their as
snmmg their proportion OF the cos's,
Under this Arrangement unpreierfed
] creditors were fling '-stihons every lew