The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-16
VIOLATED HIS TRUST.
Nathaniel Greene Absconds With
a Large Sum.
The Cashier Of Farnsworth 4 Ruggle. Sails
on the Panama Steamer to Evede Jus.
tios- Over $4,000 Gone.

Nathaniel Greene, cashier for Farnsworth
& Ruggles, draymen, absconded last Satur-
day with about $4,000 of his employers
money, probably more. He escaped at the
last moment on the City of Sydney, which
sailed for Panama.
Greene had been trusted employee of the
firm he is alleged to have cheated for five
years. But only last Saturday did Mr.
Farnsworth suspect that his cashier was
Systematically robbing him. Money was
needed Saturday. and Mr. Farnsworth went
to the London and San Francisco Bank to
draw some. He was surprised to learn that
his account was oyerdrawn to the extent of
$4,000, and could hardly believe the bank
cashiers statement. Firmly believing that
there was mistake in the bank account, he
returned to his office to inform his book
keeper. He told Greene what the cashier
had said
But Greene passed the matter off lightly
with laugh. There Is certainly mis-
take" said he. 81 will make out balance
sheet at once, showing exactly how we
stand with the bank"
Shortly before noon Greene placed a bal
ance-sbeet, as he called an array of figures
of banking transactions, in his employers
hands. Ii showed an oyerdraft of $4,000.
DoUBLY ovERDRAwN.
Farnsworth hurried back to the bank, where
he was informed that after a careful ex-
animation Of the books his accounts was
found to be overdrawn $4,000 1t was
clearly shown that Greene's balance sheet
was absolutely wrong in details and totals.
Then Farnsworth suspected his cashier.
He returned in haste to his Office.
But Greene was gone.
The police were notified at once. but be-
fore anything could be done he was safe on
the steamer, which was then steering out
through the heads beyond reach Of the
officials. 1t was learned that a man
answering Greene's description exactly had
gone aboard the steamer in a great hurry
Just as she was leaving the wharf.
The defalcations may amount to more
than $4,000, but there is no doubt about
this amount having been taken
3 In conversation with reporter yesterday
Mr.. Farnsworth said he believed Greene
had been taking the money for nearly two
years. I'VE do very large business said
he, land have heavy collections coming in
every month. Some of our customers pay
in cash and others by means of checks.
Whenever checks were handed in Greene
would turn them over to the bank.
PUT THE MONEY IN HIS POCKET.
"If money was paid, Greene put it into
his pocket and our bank account was so
much short. This was carried on until
incidentally learned how much it was over
drawn"
Greene is married man and apparently
had no expensive habits He married about
eighteen months ago. and always appeared
devoted to his young wife and home. He
rarely ever went out alone at night. What
he did with the money puzzles his intimate
acquaintance. He lived at 954 Bush street,
where his wife Is Frustrated with grief over
the disgrace he has brought upon her by his
crime and deserton Of herself and his baby.
The detectives have been instructed to do
all in their power to bring Greene back to
justice. A reward will be offered for his
capture kilograms will DO sent from police
headquarters to Mexican ports, and the de-
fanlting cashier may be apprehended.
Greene was we'll connected in this city.
He had a good reputation. being always
looked upon as an honest, Industrious bust
ness man. He secured the position Of trust
which he has violated through the standing
Of his family connections.