The morning call., 1894-03-03
WIELAND DUCATS.
An Inquiry as to Their
Disappearance.
Albert Desired to Put His Affairs in
Order Before Fortnight's Trip
TO Alaska.

Charles S. Wieland is having more and
more trouble in explaining what has be-
come of his once fine property. and an
equal amount of trouble is being expert
enced by Attorney Pilsbury in extracting
the required information from Charles and
his more provident brnlhers.
The trouble is on trial before Judge Sea-
well on an action brought by Wells, Fargo
d Co. against the Clinton Consolidated
Gold Mining Company, of which Charles
S. Wieand is a director. 1t was charged
in the complaint that Charles S. WIeIand
was possessed of ample means to satisfy
Judgment such as was obtained against
him in this case and that he had willfullv
transferred large amount of properly to
his brother, "Bob"'WIeland. on a nominal
consideration. with the sole aim and intent
Of defrauding his creditors.
Charles S. Wieland went through a
severe examination at the hands of Attor-
ney Pillsbury, representing Wells, Fargo
e. Co.. the judgment creditors, some weeks
| ago. II was known that he had delivered
| up some $4,000 worth of bonds to his at
tornty. S. NJ. Shortridge. Asked what
debts Mr.. Shortridge had PAID for b III
| Weland said he did not know. Asked to
whom he looked for spending money
Charles Wieland said that he occasionally
went 10 MIR. Shortridge and said. 'Colonel.
| let me have S." and the colo Ell Obliged
| him. But Wien asked whether he con.
sidered this transfer of coin as a gift or
loan young Charles Wieland was fain to
say that he had not given that matter a
| thought.
Robert Wieland was also examined at
that time upon his financial relations with
his young brother, but no con fusion was
arrived at. Yes erday another brother,
Albert G. Wieland. was questioned upon
| the same subject. He said that on one
| occasion his brother Charles had trans
ferred some horses to him to satisfy dep.
did you at that time know that Charles
| S. Wieland was in financial trouble?"
asked Mr.. PIlsbury.
"Nn, sir; did not know"
"Y on thought you were merely receiv-
| ing security for the money he owed you?"
Yes"
Resuming, the witness stated that his
sole object in receiving transfer of his
| broiher's property was in order that he
might put Ills own affairs in ORDER He
was at that time preparing to take a sea
voyage to Alaska.
"How long were you absent on your sea
trip?"
Twelve days"
The witness said that his brother Charles
had also transferred to him yacht. He
and his brother owned the yacht between
| them, bu be wanted his brothers share so
| that he might fit the yacht out for trip to
| Southern California. A one-half interest
| in the vessel was worth $1,000 The reason
he bought out his brother before going 10
Alaska was that he wished to use the
yacht immediately upon his return. For
the same reason he bought out his broth
er's half interest in a steam launch, worth
about $1,000. He held the other half inter-
est himself.
Robert Wieland did not at first remem-
Der having any more of Charles property
transferred to him, but " hen reminded by
| counsel he Temem bered gaining possession
of several buggies and horses, which were
kept in a livery stable. Some real estate
also changed hands. In addition. he re-
ceived some bonds. but no promissory
notes. to his recollection.
~ our brother must have owed you con-
siderable money!" suggested Mr.. Pills
bury.
Yes; several thousand dollars. guess"
"But you knew nothing of Charles S.
VIE and being in any serious difficulties ?"
''No; no hing
Charles S. Wieland himself occupied the
stand during the remainder of the after
noon, but the information he gave did not
unravel the mystery. Eventually the fur
Their hearing of the matter went over until
Friday next.