The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05

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station and efforts were made 10 secure
bail. Justice Crutchhcld and Common
wealth's Attorney Richardson were sent
for. and both gentlemen responded, but.
I'm view OF the fact that the charge of
felony had been made against Mr.. craw-
ford. and it being impossible to get the
Commonwealth witnesses together, the
Justice could do nothing ia the premises.
but allow the case TO remain as II was
until this morning. when preliminary
hearing will be had in the Police Court.
Mr.. Crawford at late hour had made
no arrangements with counsel, and To-
ltely declined to say anything. save that
H. would take but few minutes 10
straightcn out the matter in the Police
Court
4 Times reporter called upon Mrs.
Poyronnett but she declined TO say any
thing until the matter came up in court.
The charge and subsequent arrest seems
TO have arisen through certain trans
actions OF Mr. Crawford AS executor of
the estate OF Mrs. Peyronnetts husband.
lie had charge OF the affairs of the es-
tate and in 1891. Mr.. Crawford was given
the sum OF $500 TO invest for Mrs. Pey-
ronnett.
The money was placed on ccrTain real
which there was "a first and second mort
gage The first mortgage was for yl.vG.
and the property Was sold 10 a sir. Mere
dith. who gave "A second mortgage OF
$500
RECENT DISSATISFACTION.
Owing 10 the unwllingness OF the prin-
cipals TO talk on the subject. the details
of this transaction could not De learned.
hut 1t is known that Mrs. Peyronnett.
who has been doing business with MIR.
Crawford for number of Years, tas
recently shown some dissatisfaction, and
has taken some of her business from his
hands.
The business relations between Mr..
Crawford and Mrs. Peyronnett have been
I'm the nature of a personal matter. the
hrln Of George l.. Crawford * Co, of
which Mr. William 3. Pizzini is the ju-
Nor partner. having nothing to do with
Il. and IN consequence the firm Is not
held RESPONSIBLE for what results from
this relation.
Mr.. Crawford has conducted the real
estate business in this city for many
years, and has always won the respect
and trust of his fellow citizens. He has
a large family. and the blow will fall
heavily upon them. If IL il shown that
he Is guilty of the alleged misdppropria-
tion.
Some OF his friends. who were seen
last night, put implicit coniidense In him.
and declare that he Will show that no.
thing is wrong in any OF his transac-
tiOns.
Mr.. PIZZINI TALKS.
Atr. William l.. Pizzini the junior meri-
of the firm of George +. Crawford & CO.,
was seen at mis- residence on PARK ave-
nue. last night by Times representative
who conveyed him the first information
Of the arrest If MIR. Crawford. Mr..
pizziih was very much surprised 20 learn
OF the unfortunate position OF his part
ner and does nor for moment doubt
Mr.. Crawfords ability 10 cxOnerate him.
self from any criminal charge.
when given copy OF the charges pre-
ferred agans. his partner, Nj. Pizzini
could throw 10 light upon the question,
as the business matters OF Mrs. Peyron-
net were Us q personal Tature with Mr.
Crawford and the alleged embezzlement
occurred in 1850 or lsJl about four years
prior 10 Mr.. Piszinrs connection with the
firm of Georg, T. Crawford <. Co.
A,E. CRAWFORD THE EXECUTOR.
Mr. pizzinl informc.: tho representative
OF The Times that Mr.. Crawford was the
executor of afr. Lucien r. Peyronnett.
40 uied ayytt seven y,a ars ago q whom
tho lady charging him with embezzlc-
lnert Is the WIDOW and that he (CPizzinD
presumed that the arrtst Is the outcome
Of Mr.. Cr.vtord's sxecusorship. but
could not say definitely az he was not
familiar with any OF the business mat
ters of Mrs. Peyronnett and Mr.. Crawford
as tney nad all been mad before his on
trance into the firm.
MP. CRAWFORD TALKS.
Later last night Mr.. Crawford con-
sented 10 talk and when seen oy q
Times reporter. said he could say very
little. but that ne realized that II was
a spite case, concccted by certain par
ties against him. one OF whom 's MI.
Fleming Meredith. OF Richmond. 70 "hom
he oweu money. and who held jnag-
ment against him.
Mr.. Crawford did not think Mrs. Pey-