The morning call., 1891-02-14

at the residence of Mandlebaum's mother.
On applying later at police headquarters
the following information was given out:
THE POLICE VERSION.
When CAPTAIN Lees learned that the
Monowai was returning to port lie commu-
nicated with young Mandlebaum's credit
orS and relatives. He inquired If they de-
sired to cause the arrest OF the returning
man and the answer was n decided no,
with the additional information that they
did not desire TO prosecute.
The police are of the opinion that there
are at present no grounds upon which Man
dlebaum could be prosecuted, even II his
creditors desired to do so.
AMONG THE VICTIMS.
The office of F. Mandlebaum & Sons,
Suffer street, still remains closed and If the
room contained any occupants yesterday
afternoon they paid no attention to demands
for admittance.
The books of the firm have beeu removed
to the offices of the London, Paris and
American Bank, next door, in the custody
of which institution they will probably re-
main pending the result of the thorough in
vestigation into the affairs of the suspended
house, which will be commenced tomorrow.
Neither Fiesco nor Raoul Mandlebaum Wis
lied the Office yesterday, the former, since
his arrival from the East, having been too
much concerned with the personal aspect OF
his brothers trouble and disgrace to attend
to business matters. 49,
AThe general impression is that the firm Will
shortly resume business unless unexpected
revelations greatly increase the amount OF
its Indebtedness.
FRIENDLY TO THE BROTHER
The creditors are said to be DESTROYS OF
assisting Fiesco Mandlebaum to recover
from the result of his brothers mlsdeeds,
and VIII probably grant reasonable extern
SlOns. The elder brother bears an excellent
reputation, and has many friends who aver
hat ipf of s'-PplnT him through IL
is not known exactly what amount of conf
dence he repOSed in the gay Spendthrlft who
was lis junior partner, but II Is freely stated
that Raoul had no authority 10 sign checks
or notes for the firm. IniS precautionary
measure probably accounts for the fact that
Dick" does not appear to have embezzled
much OF the firms money, beyond perhaps
some of the regular COLLECTIONS from country
customers. His inability TO draw funds
from the bank. or 10 negotiate paper, may
have had the effect of greatly decreasing the
possible amount Of the firms Indebtedness.
FLYING RUMoRs.
1t was reported on the street during the
day that the absc0nder owed many personal
debts, and that his tailor, halter, iurniSher
and, in fact, all whom lie patronized, had
very god reasons tn mourn his downfall.
Henry Mayer, merchant tailor, 100 Suffer
| amount of $500 or 500. When interviewed
| upon this subject. Mr.. Mayer denied that
RaOul Mandlebaum owed him dollar,
stating that he had made no clothes for that
gentleman for six years. He added that he
only wished he WAS creditor for $1,000, as he
was satisfied every claim would be liqui.
dated in full. The fOrce of Mr.. Mayors de
NAL was dulled, however, by his subsequent
| remark. that even If man who was dowI
! did eve ME money, would deny the fact.
PERSONAL DEBTS.
Acquaintance of the dethroned Raoul
| undlsnlflsd fashion, say that his entire
| wardrobe, which was an extensive one, wa;
! supplied and maintained by Mr.. Mayer, who
| had furnished all his apparel for the pas
! three years. As ''Dashing Dick was sin.
| gulariy averse 10 paying bills when they
| could be avoided, aud as his credit was Ie-
| ported to be excellent, he had no difficulty
in pOstponing settlement of his accounts.
He owes kearny- merchant for the
| last three hats lie purchased, and sundry
| 1urnlShers who were responsible Tor RaouPs
| lrrepIoachable Scarfs and gloves have
marked him down their debtor for consider.
able amounts. He always carried large sums
Of money, but this was principally dis
Oursed for vine, cigars, cards and satisfy
Ing the demands OF his dearest lady friend.
WINES WARDROBE.
This damsel was always gorgeously array
ed, but II Is said that she acquired many of
her lovers habits, and was also accustomed
TO Ignore her creditors. Dre5smakerS, MILL
ners, glOvers, and a score of others are in
curing who VIII settle the lady'S bills, now
that Raoul has suspended payment.
One unfortunate miiliBer visited the office
of the frm several times yesterday. and
sought FiescO Mandiebaum upon his
return TO demand money for debt con-
tracted by the fair Winnie. 1t is said the
personal creditors Of Raoul have been in
formed that their debts will be fully dis
charged by his relatives, bnt no information
could be obtained as to their intentions Ie-
garding the unpaid bills of his mistress.
ON RECORD.
On Monday last six deeds were filed in the
Recorders office which, in the light OF events
ara Intimately connected with RaoufS es.
| capade. Three of them show that his
mother, Louisa Mandlebaum, conveyed
three pieces OF real estate TO her son Fiesco
IN June, 1888, who. in turn. by deeds, dated
January 30, 1891, conveys the same de-
scrbed property TO Eugene Meyer. No as
signmeut or petition in insolvency has been
filed, and no suit by creditors has been be-