The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-24
TRUSTED TELLER
STOLE THOUSANDS
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mystery as yet, except that it is said that
q large amount OF it went in stock specu-

mystery as yet, except that II Is s<'lu ''t"t
a large amount OF it went In STOCK spscu-
lation
one story is that he lost $1,000 in one
deal hut what deal it was is not stated
LIVED LIKE a FRINGE.
The bank discovered that during the
summer Alvord visited Saratoga, where
he cut a great figure, spending money IKE
a prince He rented a cottage, kept
fine stable of horses and besides playing
the races, is said to have freQuented gam
bling houses.
If the stories are true. Alvord displayed
entirely different characteristics from
those he showed at home. In this city
he was known as d. man of very regular
habits. Among his associates he was
looked un to and on Wall Street was
known as Happy Alvord," because OF his
CHEEKY ways His home was in the suburb
Of Mount Vernon. This home is masnifl-
cent place located on Chester Hill, one OF
the most aristocratic sections OF the
suburb 1t is surrounded by luxurious
grounds and there are extensive stables.
Alvord has long been considered one OF
the bic men of the town. His family en-
tertained lavishly and gave large sums to
charity He was prominent in church
circles and his wife is considered one of
the most beautiful women in Mount Yer
non.
Invitations had been sent ont for
grand dinner at the Alvord home week
ago Tomorrow night. The day set for
the dinner messengers scurried through
out Mount Vernon recalling the invita-
tons That night the house was in dark
ness. Friends of the family were told
that Mr. .Alvord was i'll.
RUMORS OF FLIGHT.
The darkened windows since then and
the fact that no callers were admitted
led the neighbors to believe that his ILL
ness was serious. 1t was not until this
afternoon that the residents of Chester
Hill heard of his big defalcation. There
was a rumor that he left the town on the
day that the dinner invitations were can
cetled, and that he took a steamer for
South America. This could not be cor
robcrated.
Late this afternoon. Mrs. Alvord, wife
OF the missing note teller, was seen at her
Mount Vernon home. She was weeping
bitterly and would not talk of the case.
The family consisted of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
vGrd and two girls and a boy. They kept
four servants. Mrs. Alvord is said to have
told friends that owing to his position in
the bank Mr.. Alvord was able To obtain
tips which enabled him to make $4,000 to
$50 600 a year over his salary by operating
in Wall Street.
She is said to have boosted that her
husbands tips were so straight that he
never lost a cent in the Street, and always
made gain.
STRONG INSTITUTION.
The First National Bank is considered
one of the strong financial institutions of
the city. George F. Baker. lis president
is also president Of the clearinghouse.
William B. Reed is the cashier. The di-
rectors are: George F. Baker, Fisher A.
Baker. William B. Reed, Harry c. Fab
nastock, William Fahnestock. F. L. Hine,
and James a. Garland. The bank has a
capital of s5oo,coo
The First National was the first to or
sanise under the national bank act, and
President Baker and his associates have
he's, in charge for fifteen years. It was
founded by Jacob Thompson. who was
spnbiisher of the Bank Note Doctor.