The morning call., 1893-10-26
UNDER A CLOUD.
Henley and MacSherry
Separate.
A REPUTATION LAID LOW.
Pathetic Letter From the Lawyer
Whose Career in This City
Has Been Ruined.

The partnership between Barclay Hen
ley and Howard Macsh erry in the practice
of law, at 101 Sansome street, was dis
solved yesterday by mutual consent. the
iunIor partner retiring. Mr.. MacSherry
returned late on Tuesday evening from
Los Angeles, where he had gone on a
business trip for the firm. During his alb
senCe a morning newspaper published
statements concerning his misapproprla-
ton of moneys which be had collected for
the firm. and of having given checks in
payment of personal debts, which upon
presentation proved to be worthless. He
was further accused of leading a riotous
life and sQuandering money on wine and
women.
Mr.. MacSherry went to the Office as usual
yesterday morning, and it is evident soon
reached an understanding with his part
ner. With CALL reporter Mr. Henley
declined at first TO hold communication,
but reeonsidering the matter he entered
his partners private room and after a
delay of several minutes reappearea, say
ing;
publication, but if you wish L authorize
THE CALL to print this"
He presented the following:
at is given out by Mr.. Henley that the
matters of dispute between himself and
Mr.. MacSherry are in process of adjust
ment The sum of money involved has
been grossly exaggerated and will be sat-
isfactorily arranged"
"Will the partnership between you and
Mr.. MacSherry be continued" asked the
reporter.
Mr.. Henley answered promptly and de-
cisvely, NO" and added, in eXplana-
tion: "The feeling engendered over this
thing makes continuance of the partner
ship inadvisable."
In response to the reporters card Mr..
MacSherry emerged from bis private office
and came into the reception-room. He was
unmstakably in great mental distress and
could not entirely restrain an exhibition OF
strong emotion.
II have decided to make no public state
ment." he said in answer TO request II
feel completely undone."
A paroxysm Of spain shot over his face
and he turned his head. II he had con-
tinued speaking he would certainly have
broken down.
Later the following letter was received
by The CALL:
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. %. 1893.
Editor of The CalL-SIR: About TWO wears
l came TO this city with sufficient money to pay
my way and with an ambition 10 identify my
self with this State. During my residence here
have endeavored TO conduct myself as an
honorable gentleman. Have not sought pre-
ferme1t in any direction. / have responded
cheerfully TO any public call upon me- Avoided
politics, stood in no one's way and lived a
private liie as pure as any man in this commu-
nlIy. My friends all know thar my tastes are
simple aad my habits good. Notwithstanding
Tbs L hnd upon my return from Los Angeles
yesterday hat L am posted as ! libertiHe a
gambler and one addicted to all vices without a
redeemlng quality. Not content with this l am
charged with involving my firm and not paying
my Obligations. The harm has been done me,
therefore anything say now is quite useless.
l desire, however, as an act of justice to my
family and some friends TO deny most en-
phatIcally all OF these charges ANY differences
between Mr.. Henley and myself have been
settled. In common with few others / have
b. en- unable 10 collect money TO pay few
small ObligatI ons but those who held them
never complained. l was once told that there
was such thing in California as flair play"
am far away from old friends and quite alone
in a comparatively new country and being
bounded 10 death. / wonder if l can get
flair play"? HOWARD MACSHERRY.
Mr.. Henley left last night for Los An
geles 10 attend to the business which occa-
stoned his partners visit. Friends of Mr..
MacSherry think he will not remain here.
He is so perturbed over the matter that he
has no plans for the present