New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
THE ARION DEFALCAT1ON.
AN INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE FINDS
THE CHARGES AGAINST GAUSS TRUE.
DEpOsED FROM THE FINANCIAL sEcRETARYsrTIP-
NOT ALLOWED TO REsTGN-A PROPOSITION

DEIOSED FROM The FINANCIAL SECRETARfSfilP-
NOT ALLOWED TO REs1GN-A PROPOSITION
TO EXPEL HIM PUT OVER.
The Arion Society held important meeting
last evening at their clubhouse. at Park-ave. and
Ffty-ninth-st. The annual election Of officers was
down to take place last night. but that was not
what drew unusually large number OF the MEM
bers to the house The really important piece or
business the consideration of the case Of the
financial secretary, Edward Gauss. who was ac-
cused OF a defalcaton Of the societys funds TO the
extent of several thousand dollars. 1t was expected
that some Of CAUSES friends would make an at
tempt to re-eect him. and so vindicate him before
the society. But no such thing happened. On the
contrary.
Alex p. Mende. the chairman OF the committee APP
pointed by President Katzenmeyer two weeks ago
10 investigate the charges against Gauss, reported
that the committee had accomplished the task set be-
fore ii. The facts showed that the charges against
MIR Gauss true, the exact amount Of his defal-
cation being 50 0S675 The committee however. recon-
mended that no criminal proceedings be taken against
the defaulter. Instead Of this they recommended
that CAUSES life insurance policy of $1,000 be made
over TO the society," and that second mortgage be
taken his business for the rest OF the amount he
had taken until such time az he could be able to re-
pay the amount due 10 the society. Mr.. Mende said
that he had talked this plan over with Gauss and
that he had given his consent 20 IT, After some dis
cusson the report OF the committee adopted.
Then the meeting endeavored TO decide whether
Gauss should be allowed TO resign or whether he
should be expelled from the society. His resig-
nation was already In the hands OF President Kat
zenmeyer The members Of the society were d.
vded this point. and the discussion Of the
matter extremely vigorous. It was finally
voted to lay the matter on the table until the next
meeting. August Gerhard. clerk In the German
Savings Bank was elected financial secretary In
place OF Gauss 1t takes three-quarters majority
to expel member and the indications tina;
Gauss will be allowed to resign.
The election Of treasurer also caused much
element. Constantn Lucius has held that place
for the last year. and some OF the members in
sisted that had he exercised proper care. the de-
falcation Of Gauss would never have been possible.
The friends Of Lucius stood by him vaantly. how
ever. and he was indicated by reelection with
large majority
Herr Lorenz who came from Europe last week
was introduced to the society as the new musical
director. The election of officers for the coming
year resulted follows: President Richard Wei
nacht: vice presidents. Edward Bonnche Bernhard
kaempncrt recording secretary, Carl Schiettin-
ger; corresponding secretary, Julius p Werner:
treasurer, COnstantin Lucius financial secretary,
August Gebhard; trustees for three years, Max
Ans. George Ehret. Richard Katzenmayer c. VI.
Nom Baur; trustees for two years, Franz Leinhos;
trustee for one year. Frank Won Briese; Singing
Committee. Jacob Gcrmann, William Lohr Rudolpl
J. Mayer Henry ". Netting.