The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-19
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New England.

BosroN, Sept. 10.-It Is now known be.
yond any doubt that Nelson A. Morkill.
ex-business manager OF the Globe theater.
once interested In the firm Of Mcintosh d
Co. and former confidential man for John
Stetson, is q defaulter to the amount Of
many thousands OF dollars.
When Morkill's sudden disappearance
became known, there were MANY OF his
financial transactions just before which
aroused suspicious. Two checks, which
Morkill obtained from Mr.. Stetson, were
the first cause to suspect that there had
been defalcation. When the'large certi.
fed check was traced, and twas found
that It had been used for the purpose It
was obtained for, Mr. Stetsou was inclined
to think that Morkill had used little OF
the funds In his possession TO tide himself
over temporary embarrassment through
stock speculation.
or the many men whom Mr.. Stetson
has been closely and intimately connected
with in the conduct OF his many enter
prises, none have enjoyed his confidence
more thoroughly than Morkill. The latter,
in his whole manner. temperament and
disposition seemed To make up the nature
of a man suitable to work in harmony
with Mr.. Stetson's disposition. Mr. Stet-
son recognized this before Morkill had
been with him year.
This standing of Morkill's became 80
apparent that many well known men
about town patronixed him and sought
his acquaintance His list OF friends he.
came lengthy. and 1t was then noticed
that Morkill spent more time about GER
tain hotels, and his life and
Habits Were Not a. STEADY.
It Is claimed that Morkill's first dis
satisfaction over his dealings with Mr..
Stetson came when the frm Of Mcintosh
e. Co. was established. 1t Is known that
Morkill had stated to some of his friends
that he thought himself entitled to as
much salary and interest In the new firm
as Mr.. Mcintosh.
The new found intimate friends of Mork-
I'll gained such an influence over him that
he was finally persuaded to take a ven-
ture In stocks. and It Is now known that
the continually changing markets drew
him in further than he really intended to
go.
Soon after his flight there was evidence
enough discovered to show that Morkill
was defaulter to some extent
An investigation was Instituted, and IL
brought to the surface anything but a
pleasant state Of affairs. The rumor IL
that the discoveries made showed that
Morkill had been making systematic
use OF money to further his stock specula-
tions. He got In deeper and deeper, and
just before Mr.. McIntosh's return from
Europe. he
Made One Hold Stroke and skipped.
That both Mr.. Stetson and Mr.. McIn-
tosh are very bitter against Morkill Is evil
dent. The intention has been from the
start to keep the whole truth from the
public, but II Is gradually leaking out.
The amount Of the defalcation is not
given, but II amounts TO nice sum.
Efforts to secure the ar rest OF Morkill
were put on foot over three weeks ago.
From different sources he was traced to
Canada, and his capture was determined
upon.
About 10 days ago Inspector Burke Of
Chief Inspector Coulter's staff was sent
off to follow up clue. The inspector re-
turned last week, having failed In his
mission. Both he and his superiors re-
fuse to talk or give any informc ion about
the matter.
The newspaper talk about Morkill be-
ing In South America was set afloat for
reasons which are now apparent. The
best information places Morkill in Can.
ada, in the neighborbood Of his old home.
This part of the country is so sparsely
settled that a fugitive, having the inh alb
itants friendly, could almost bury him
self safely from sight.
Those who knew Morkill well express
the deepest regret for him, as it Is said
that he was honest and good-hearted. but
became a victim to bad friends aud ad-
viserA That he. will be arrested. II his
whereabouts become known, is assured by
the action already talen.