The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-27
Adolph Kuemmel Charged With
Embezzlement From st. Louis
Brewing Association.
HYDE PARK DEPOT CASHIER.
Father-in-Law Persuades Accused
Man to Surrender to Police,
Who Say Prisoner Ad-
y mits Taking $500.

After remaining barricaded in his home
for more than three hours yesterday after.
/ noon. Adolph Kuemmel of No. 2s6s Henri
eta street. cashier and bookkeeper fol-
the st. Louis Brewing Association at its
Hyde Park depot, No. 500 South Sixth
street. gave himself up to the authorities.
who had been endeavoring to serve a war
rant. He is charged with embezzlng $500.
Detective Kiely stated last night that
Kuemniel admitted that his accounts were
short. and that he had appropriated some Of
the firms funds.
His friends endeavored to secure bonds-
man last night. but did not succeed. His
wife, who seems to be more indignant than
sorry over his arrest, made personal
plea to Judge Moore Of the Court of Grim
inai Correction. asking that he permit her
husband to go home under guard of a
4 Duty. The request was refused. His wife
~ that a bondsman will be found this
morning.
Kuemmel is said to be a model husband
and of good habits. His wife is regarded
~ a handsome woman. and it is said that
It was his ambition to give her every adj
vantage in society that caused his trouble.
Before the warrant was ISSUED yesterday
Detectives Schenk and Kiely were sent to
the Kuemmel home to watch Kuemmel UNI
til the warrant was brought to them.
REFUSED TO OPEN THE DOOR.
After the arrival OF the warrant the de-
tectives repeatedly rang the bell and
knocked at the door, but received no re-
Spouse. As they did not like to force their
way in, they decided to wait for develop
ments.
aid. entered the house a short time be-
fare the warrant was served and endeav-
dke6 to persuade Kuemmel to surrender to
the authorities. and told him that there was
no chance Of escape.
kuemmei was willing TO DO this but his
wife objected. II e said that she forced
william @. IAtherbury of No. 2s44 La
fayette avenue: Mrs. Kuemmers father. was
od y time 70 sy up Tbs
after they had been trying for three hours
to serve the warrant
The occupants Of the house were notified
minute IL vas arranged that the arrest
ne I.so a n!cioSt Mr. and Mr.. Kuemn,el
came out Of the front door. of their home
and walked to where the detectives we're
standing. They were taken to the -Four
make a statement.
An ofl1cial OF the brewing company made
the following statement last night:
Kuemmel has been working for us since
October: 1907 as cashier and bookkeeper at
the Hyde Park Depot, No 500 South Sixth
street AZ lar as KNOW, ne was a man
Of good habits He was a steady worker.
LAST Monday We found that there was a
nhortage In the accounts, and we. began an
)yestiEation. We found that there was at
vast N.5OO missing. and have reasons to
believe that when the books are thoroughly
examined the amount will reach 5000
mel has taken more than 5000. the amount
Of his bond. The bond is issued by the
Fidelity and Deposit Company OF Baltimore
As soon as We found the shortage we
notified their representatives in this city.
WAS AT WORK TUESDAY
Tuesday morning Kuemmel was at work
About o'clock he put on his coat and hat
and stated that he would be back soon. He
did not return.
After he left We notified the Fidelity and
Deposit Company. and we decided to ask
for warrant The company is represented
IN this city by c. J. McLaren. who has Of
noes In the Security building
>. Inc warrant was secured this afternoon.
sentfng the Fidelity and Deposit Company,
and by three Representatives Of the brew.
kNThis morning. before the warrant was
Ezed one Of our officials was called I'm nv
Spnone and asked to come to No. 24l La
when he arrived there he was asked II
there was any way for Kuemmel to get
out OF his trouble He told them he co,Iid
probably get out OF II, II he would raise
enough money to cover his bond
IA Thsy endeavored t. raise the money, 1t is
women were there, and they pleaded with
him to keep Kuemmel from being arrested
Kuemmel did not take part in this CONVEX
satfon. but his wife did,