The Washington times., 1910-06-08
TRACES TRANSFERS
OF LOANS BY MILLER
Government Shows BY Wit
ness That Defendant Re-
ceived the Moneys.
REVEALS THE DEALS
BETWEEN COMPANIES
Borrower Tells of Change of House
Contract BY Prisoners
Brother.

Practically all borrowers from the
First Cooperative Building Association
Of Georgetown. whose accounts were
transferred in 1907 and 1908 TO other con-
Germs. were represented by John Barton
Miller, according 20 Roger T. Mitchell,
secretary to the Perpetual Building As
ISOLATION
Mr. Mitchell took the stand today in
Mnler's trial on the charges Of en-
bezzllng more than 5000
In support Of the Governments con-
tention that the money Miller is claimed
TO have misappropriated was the result
OF a transfer of loans, Mr.. Mitchell told
the jury the details of many such trans
fers made by The First Cooperative
Building Association, through Miller as
secretary and treasurer.
The witness identified checks, passed in
the various transactions Many nego-
table papers which had been parts Of
such deals were offered in evidence.
Mr.. Mitchell declared that not only did
Miller represent the borrowers whose
loans were so transferred TO the Per
petual Company, thus relieving the
First Cooperative Company Of the deal
but that in most instances, the checks
in settlement Of the loan were made
payable TO Miller in his capacity OF
town concern.
The Governments Contention.
out Of a mass of evidence, the Gov
eminent is culling testimony here, and
there in an attempt TO prove that Mil
Ter did not apply the funds obtained
through the settlements Of loans TO the
accounts Of the association Of which he
was secretary treasurer.
All Of the morning was spent in the
examination Of Witnesses, who by their
connection with various title and rear
estate companies Of the city, kne-y Of
the transfers Of loans made by the
nrst cooperative company TO other
companies prior TO and after June OF
lyUS, when the officer believed the
Georgetown concern could live II II
were relieved of some Of the loans IL
was carrying
The indictments against Miller allege
that in countless instances such loans
were transferred 10 other companies,
and that when settlements were made
by the other companies, Miller taned
10 properly deposit the money TO the
credit Of his association
In an effort 70 prove Up the settle
ment of such loans, Harry NJ Pack
ard, secretary treasurer OF the Law
yers Title Company, who settled a
loan carried by Mrs Alice NJ EasOOn'
for approximately $1,000; harry 5
Welsh. a local real estate broker who
ARRANGED a loan for Albert T New
man of $1,000. and c. E Marsh, of the
Real Estate Title Insurance Company,
were placed on the stand
Potter's Testimony.
Following their testimony, Albert I
Potter, an employe Of the Government
Printing Office, was called
When asked If he had ever had any
business dealings with Miller or the
First Cooperative Building Association,
4 bought a house through them in
1901"
Estate what you mean by buying
a house through them2
Al borrowed an amount Of money
from them and paid them so much a
Glow long a time did the loan run?
Al was with them from 1901 10 1907.
O-What became Of the loan?
Al had It transferred 10 the Per
Q--How came you to make that
A@The First Cooperative Associa-
ton came to me and as Ied me to make
Q.-what was done in respect to the
A.IThey brought me papers to the Of
fee and I signed them That is, Mr.
NIillers brother, Donald Miller, brought
them.
Q.-What do you know Of the reasons
for the transfer
A.-NOthing at all
Q.-After that time to whom did you
make payments.
A.-Up until December made pay
ments 10 Mr.. Miller.
Q.-What did Barton Miller say IN
respect to the transfer?
Ale had nothing TO say except that
they were making these transfers.
O-Why did you continue until De-
cerI Der to make payments TO the First
Cooperative Association?
A.-Because the case had not been
settled.
Watch for a city at Randle Highlands.
-Advt