Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-14

j. barton Miller.
Deputy Marshal Jesse Roberts. accom-
panied by Detectives Hewlett and Pratt.
and William Earl Ambrose, receiver of the
First Cooperative Building Association.
and Attorney Easby-Smith. Mr.. AM
brose's counsel, entered the home Of J.
Barton Miller. 1925 Both street, about 2
O clock this afternoon, with a warrant
for Mr.. Milier's arrest.
Mr.. Miller is the deposed secretary
treasurer of the First Cooperative Build
ing Association of Georgetown. The war
rant was obtained yesterday by Receiver
Ambrose.
The deputy marshal and those with him
were met at the door by Mrs. Miller and
admitted after a little protest. Mr.. Miller
was found in bed in his room on the sec
ond floor in an apparently unconscious
condition.
The serving of the warrant was delayed
while the family physician. DIR. George
Wood, was summoned to examine Mr..
Miller. 1t Is the intention of the authori-
ties to remove him, If his condition will
permit to a hospital where he can be
watched more easily by the police.
Charges Violation Of Code.
The warrant charges Mr.. Miller with
violation of section $40 of the District code.
which makes it a criminal offense for any
one to destroy papers affecting the rights
Of citizens or of a public nature.
The decision to attempt to serve the
| warrant this afternoon was reached after
Receiver Ambrose had made another I'M
successful attempt to get an answer TO MS
question concerning the whereabouts OF
the missing books Of the building associa-
| ton from Attorney Henry E. Davis. coun-
sci for Mr. Miller.
The last demand for the books was
made yesterday. and Mr. Miller was
given until noon today to reply 1t Is un-
derstood that Attorney Davis merely
stated to Mr.. Ambrose what he said here
| tofore-namely, that there are no books
to be had.
Court Issues a Rule
Justice Wright today issued rule on
]. Barton Miller to show cause next
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock why he
should not be adjudged in contempt Of
court for failing to- turn over to Receiver
Ambrose the books and papers of the
association.
The action was taken on petition of the
receiver who declares he made demand
on Miller for the delivery of the books
| and accounts of the association. but had
| been answered by Attorney Davis that
he is unable to deliver the books and rec
ords of the association.
| Attorney r. b. Behrend, for the Connec-
llCut RE Company. late tnlS AFTERNOON
sought an attachment against the Miller
Shoemaker Real Estate Company, cor
poration of which ]. Barton Miller Is pres
ident The pie company charges that the
defendant company has collected in rents
from property placed by the pie company
with Mliler's company the sum of $252, no
part Of which has been paid to the prop
erty owners. The attachment. it is stated.
will be laid on the company's office furni-
ture.
Warrant for Embezzlement.
George N Young. a retail ice dealer re-
siding in Georgetown. accompanied by
Attorney Samuel B. Cussack, called at the
ONCE of Assistant United States Attorney
Ralph Given in the Police Court building
this afternoon and asked for a warrant
for the arrest of ]. Barton Miller on
charge of embezzlement. Mr.. Given heard
Mr YounG's statement and shortly there
after directed that the warrant be issued.
According to Young he visited Miller
March a, 1908, and negotiated for the
purchase OF a house at 1914 Volta place,
| for 1915. He claims Miller said he
would buy the house If Young gave him
$500
Young says he gave Miller the $500
with the understanding that the pur-
| chase would be contaminated In ten
Il the end of that time Young told
star reporter this afternoon he called on
| Miller who announced that the property
vas I'm litigation and asked for thirty
days' extension of the time In order TO
close the deal. Young explains he agreed.
and at the end of the thirty days says
Miller stated to him that he had not got
ten the legal difficulties adjusted and that
it would take longer to secure possession
Of the property.
Since that time, he alleges. he has called
on Miller repeatedly, but receives very little
sa tisfaction. He also states that he has
since made inquiries and has been In
formed that Miller did not attempt to buy
the property.
Warrant Is Served.
The warrant charging Mr.. Miller with
violation of section $40 Of the District
code was served late this afternoon. A
search warrant, also sworn out by Re-
ceiyer Ambrose, in the hope of recovering
40. 900 in bonds alleged to be held by the
building association, and various books
and papers was also served. A thorough
search of the premises was made. but
nothing answering the description OF the
articles in question was found.
The rule issued by the court this morn
ing directing Mr. Miller to show cause
why he should not be adiudged In con-
tempt of court for not producing TIN books
of the builcdng association was also
served.
remain at his home until o'clock this
evening, watched by detectives. At that
hour, It Is said. he will either be removed
to a hospital or the seventh precinct
station. His physician. DR.. Wood, win
be allowed to accompany him.