The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-07-01
THERE was a meeting between Al

exander A. Robertson, paying
teller. and John E. Dooly, cashier,
Of Wells, Fargo & Co.'S bank last even
ing. 1t was at the K9utsford hotel,
where Robertson is comfortably quar-
tered, in company with Detective
George A. Sheets.
1880, having been informed of Rob-
ertsons whereabouts Mr.. DOoly took
the elevator and reached the room on
the fourth floor.
How are you, 'Rob?" were the first
words of the cashier as the two met
in the room. I'm glad to see you
How are you, Mr.. Dooly?" replied
Robertson.
They seated themselves and Mr..
Dolly continued:
Il want to have a talk with you"
III be pleased 10 see you and talk
with you tomorrow" said Robertson,
but tonight I do not think I'm in con-
dition 10 say much
This ended the conversation, so far
as the pressing subject was concerned,
and after some unimportant talk, Mr..
DOOly left the hotel
Robertson was taken to the Knuts-
ford Sunday night by Detective Sheets,
and ne spent all of yesterday there in
the latter's company. Councilman Da-
Wis was present a good part of the
day He conveyed messages and made
himself useful to his friend in all ways.
Robertson in Good Spirits.
Robertson was in fine spirits last
night At IL o'clock he told Detective
Sheets that he had not felt better in a
year. He had been relieved of a bur-
den, the secret his mind had been car
rying Added to this relief were the
cir, Of fTio he
knowledge that only sympathy existed
for him among those who know him
best.
During the evening he was visited by
Attorney Joseph Lippman, but the case
was not fully discussed. as Robertson
was still in rather a nervous condi-
ton.
From what he has told his friends
already, it is firmly believed by them
that Robertson will be able to extri-
cate himself from his unfortunate sur
roUndings. II is practically certain.
however. that the shortage will be be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000. as near as
Robertson can judge, although Cashier
Dooly insists that the figure Will be
nearer $4,000.
The many friends of the paying
teller are elated over the prospect of
his indication. There have been no
warrant is out and Robertson is not
under arrest. The county attorneys
Office is waiting for the bank officials to
determine the amount of the shortage
and prefer a charge against the teller.
Most likely it viii be several days be-
fore any definite action is taken by
them
Change in His Condition.
The change in Robertson's mental
condition since he was discovered Sun
day noon has been complete. During
the hours he spent with Detective
Sheets in the attic of the Ferris home
Sunday his demeanor was, COMPARE
lively, that of a wild man. He trem-
Died in every fiber of his body His
night at the Knutsford was peaceful
and he awoke yesterday morning
greatly refreshed. Still he manifested
MS nervousness by pacing the floor,
and when the morning papers were
given 10 him he could read only two or
three lines at time, pausing to walk
up and down the room. Not until last
night did he seem to be the Rob"
known to his friends. The last word
given out was to the effect that after
another nights rest he would be in
normal condition.
An inspector of the Wells Fargo
company is on his way 70 Salt Lake
from San Francisco No checking on
Robertson's accounts was done yester-
day. as it was the end of the month
and the force in the bank was barely
able to get out the monthly state
ments
Chief of Police Paul last night said.
he wanted it distinctly understood that
Robertson was not under arrest The
chlef was in the council chamber at
the time. and, indicating Robertson's
vacant seat, said the teller. might as
well be there as anywhere else, so far
as the police department was con-
cerned.
No Charge Against Him.
There is no charge against Robert
son." said Chief Paul He is a free
man. There is no object in keeping
hlra under cover, save that of allowing
him 10 recover from the severe strain
he has been under, and the effects of
his night out in the cold and wet. He
Is kept in privacy by his friends simply
to regain his strength"
Chief Paul does not believe the short
age is as great as it has been put
There are persistent rumors that it
will be over 100000. but that figure is
looked upon as an exaggeration.
Assistant County Attorney Loot
Dourow. when asked if steps had been
DS lhS 0uIAhOAAtiSS, IepileO.
As soon as those at the bank settle
upon the fact that there is a shortage.
whoever is responsible for it will be
prosecuted. We will be compelled TO
prosecute the person who is shown by
the Investigation to be guilty. Thus
IaI Inere has been no warrant issued.
dnu no complaint made. Nobody has
'sHed us TO apprehertd, arrest OF prose
tp uoe any person in connection with
,It case. Until that is done we viii not
Mr.. Dolly is Silent.
Cashier Dooly sharply declined again
YeSI,e.roay to make any statement for
puoIio o. concerning the internal af-
fairs of the hank When asked - tarl