The copper era and Morenci leader., 1913-08-22


 = to prove this matter all a mis- ' F take. The sooner the better. { < Max R. Mitchell |
 Max R. Mitchell, for almost two years Wells-Fargo Agent at this place, is in jail at Seattle, Washington, charged with embezzlement of the specific amount of S1,000 from Wells Fargo & Co.,, on June 14th. Accord ing to Steve Roemer, expert account ant for Wells-Fargo, who arrived here last week to check up the accounts of the departed Agent, the total alleg- ed dedication will amount to S2,000 or more.
 After an audit of accounts, acting upon instructions from the Superin- tendent of Wells-Fargo & Co.,, MT. Roemer, on Tuesday, swore out a war rant for the arrest of Max Mitchell. on the charge of embezzlement, and the warrant is now in the hands of Sheriff Patty who expects to leave for Phoenix to secure requiSition papers this morning.
 Mitchell was arrested in Seattle on Wednesday After his arrest the Chief of Police wired here for a copy of the warrant and complaint which was forwarded from the office of
 
 day advices was received here by MT. Roemer to the effect that Mitchell would resist extradition but a tele- gram received by the Copper Era from MT. Mitchell states that he is anxious to return to Clifton and prove that mistake has been made. M &
 Mitchell resigned his position here several weeks ago and announced that he would make his future home in fha of ic f0 reside. There was no secret connect ed with his departure or his destina- tion Accompanied by his wife he bought tickets to Seattle at Lordsburg and was on a visit to his wife's rela- tives there when. the Chief of Police of Seattle placed him under arrest. Mitchell was agent for Wells-Fargo & Co.,, here for almost two years, com ing here from Tucson where he had same company. During his residence lhere he made many friends by his courteous treatment of the public. He was man of good habits and was at his office every day. During his tenure of office here his accounts were frequently checked and every thing found in good shape. Mitchell left here in July about the middle of the month According to special ac-
  verted to his own use, and failed to account for the same, the sum of s1,- g00.00 on June IA. On that date his rec UrdS show that he purchased from the First National Bark of Clifton a draft on New York fo-' S1 ,0OO which he claims he transmitted to the Treasurer of the Company giving himself credit on the books for this amount setting forth the number of the draft According kr,H HTr- -D0a Inh dT.of issued by the First National Bank of this city neither was any such sum sof money received by the Treasurer of Wells Fargo. Upon this specific charge the warrant was issued and MT. Roemer says there are other de falcations which will bring the sum of shortage above the $2,000 mark.
 LR the event that Mitchell is willing .to return, as indicated in the telegram ito the Copper Era, Sheriff Patty will proceed direct to Seattle where the Chief of Police will deliver the prison CT to the Sheriff of this county and Sheriff Patty should be back in Cliff ton with Mitchell the latter part of next week His trial will probably occur at the October term of court.
 It is reported that the father of MT. Mitchell, Tony Luce, of Seattle, is a wealthy liquor dealer of that city and it was thought for a time by WeIls-Fargo officials that the father in-law would square up matters un- til Mitchell could be given chance to vindicate himself but judging from telegrams received Mitchell is in jail in Seattle awaiting the arrival of the Sheriff from this county.
 Later Developments.
 On Thursday afternoons train there arrived in Clifton and registered at the Clifton Hotel, MT. and Mrs. w. c. Mitchell, of Denver, Colo. MT. Mitchell i sa brother of MIR. Mitchell, who it is alleged is short in his ac- counts here with the Wells Fargo Co. Upon his arrival here MT. Mitchell first learned of the charges against his brother and immediately sought au interview with MT. Roemer who has been here making the investigation. At the conclusion of the interview MT. Mitchell and his wife offered to make the good the alleged shortage, pending a thorough investigation, provided the criminal proceedings in- stituted would be dropped. It is un- derstood that Mrs. Mitchell came for ward with the offer to provide the funds saying that she would do so on account of the feelings of the mother
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