The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-28
Arthur L. Campbell Arrested on
Charge of Grand Larceny.
SAID TO BE SHORT LARGE sum.
Americas bonding and Surety Com
pany, of baltimore, institutes
Criminal Proceedings Against Its
Former Agent I'm This city-Nego-
fsations for Settlement Now Pend
fng-campbeII Released on Bail.

Arthur I. Campbell. manager and at
forney Of the local branch OF the Amerl-
can Bonding a. Trust Company OF Balu-
more. was arrested yesterday AZ noon py
q deputy sheriff, on charge OF grand
larceny. The warrant was sworn out ny
an agent of the company and charges the
conversion of $500 OF its funds.
Mr. Campbell had been in Tacoma for
eeveral DAYS. and did not return until
Yesterday As soon as his presence IN the
city was known he was taken into GUS
tody on tho warrant. which was signed
by Dare "a Macbeth, superintendent OF
agencies for the company. Mr.. Campoeli
fmmediately went in company with Depu-
~ Sheriff Pauley 10 Justice Austin's Of
Acc HIS bail was fixed by the Justice at
~ 40. which amount was promptly FUR
nished by Rafael Sartori and J. II. Hag-
gcrty.
J. r. Messick, general agent for the
company now In the city, was seen at
his rooms at the Butler last evening. He
was busiiy engaged In checking UP the
accounts of the Seattle branch. with the
assistance OF Mr. Macbeth and a clerk
from the Baltimore Office. He stated that
no had reached the city about seven weeks
ago. and had at once relieved MrS Camp
bell OF the management Of the local Of
fee.
He said he had Immediately taken
charge OF the books and affairs OF the
Office, and that the latter had since been
carried on under his direction. He stated
emphaticaIiy that Mr. CampfGirs connec-
ton with the company had ceased and
that Wing q Guion were now in charge OF
the local agency.
Mr. Macbeth, who swore out the war;
rant for Mr.. Campbelfs arrest, stated that
tho books had not been fully checked
ever, butthat n large shortage was known
10 exist, and that further examination
OF tho books would perhaps disclose adj
ditional errors
books said MFR. Macbeth. "and as you
sec. we are now checking up and endeav-
ortnG TO gain some idea OF the condition
of affairs In this office We will make a
thorough inspection OF the books for the
entire period OF Mr.. csmpbells connec-
ton with the company.
MFR. Campbell. / am told denies know
ing what the charge against him is. 1
think this ia certainly incorrect. as he
must understand that a shortage exists"
10 was further stated by Mr. Macbeth
that Mr.. Campbell had expressed a will
tngness 10 do all In hts power TO correct
any shortage should one be shown 10
exist. There seems to be some question.
however, a. TO whether he Is financially
able to fulhll his promise in this particu-
lar
The company officials stated that rrevi.
Gus to opening this Office about two years
ago. a thorough Investigation was made
into Mr.. campbeil's standing. capabilities
ana previous record. and that he was
deemed entirely satisfactory as an agent.
The bonding and trust companies are
said TO follow no stated rule In the mat
ter OF bonding agents, and as ia some
times done. Mr.. Campheli had, II IL said.
special agreement with the company in
this particular. not being under any bond
TO them as far as could be learned last
evening.
A long conference was held between Mr..
Maclscfh. Mr.. Messick and Mr. Camp
bell last evening at the Butler hotel. After
tho closo OF the session all seemed OF the
belief that settlement was possible. IL
is understood that no further stems will
b" taken In the criminal case until the
present negotiations are either completed
or declared Off
When seen after tho conference. Mr.
Campbell declared that a settlement was
possible. lie refused. however, 10 make
any detailed statement for publication.
except that he was somewhat surprised
by the placing OF tho criminal charge
against him lilo said that no damand
had been made ON him for tho payment
% any alleged shortage and he did not
Know exactly what would DO done in the
matter but that settlement was hoped
for.
No specific demands, he said had been
made either upon him or the men aaso
eiated with him In tho conduct Of ma
business. and further conference with
me company officials would be necessary
e@tere no would care 20 make any state.
ment for the newspapers