Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-31

before Christmas, it is stated, and their
sudden departure suggested an investi-
cation which yesterday resulted In the
swearing out of the warrants. Joseph
E johnson Of Warsaw, n. c., general
counsel for the stock brokerage firm,
swore out the warrants.
There probably will be an additional
shortage" counsel told q Star reporter
this morning. but just how large it will
be / cannot tell 1t will not be very
much, however but the books are in
such bad shape that 1t may be several
days before the exact amount is known
cation suggested that the additional
shortage will amount to between 81, u0C
and $4,000. Mr.. Johnson and j. W.
Daniel, the latter now In charge Of the
local brokerage Offices, this morning
stated they felt certain that the alleged
embezzlers did not go away together.
'On the contrary suggested Mr.
Daniel. I'VE are certain they went in op-
pOsite directions.
Both Were Well Known.
Miss Malone is said to be about fifty
years old, while the age of Harrison is
given as thirty years. Both were well
known In financial circles and their sud
den disappearance, it is stated, surprised
and shocked a host OF friends. Miss Ma
lone had been connected with other local
financial institutions, 1t is stated, and
Harrison was equally we'll known In
banking circles. having formerly been
employed as paying teller at the Ameri-
can National Bank.
1t is charged that the 400 shares OF
stock were obtained from the New York
office of the firm with the understanding
that purchaser for them had been OBJ
| tanned Fictitious names were used, 1t is
stated, and Harrison borrowed $4,000
from local bank on the 800 shares he
| held, while the 100 shares alleged to have
| been held by Miss Malone were used as
security for loan of $4,000.
The local banks that advanced the
money on the stocks were relieved OF
| financial responsibility, 1t is stated. when
the stocks were redeemed and sold to a
New York firm of brokers with an Office
| In this city. That firm. 1t Is stated, may
have to stand the loss, although it is re-
garded as probable that part OF the sum
charged will later be made good by the
defendants or their relatives. 1t is said
that the delay in procuring the warrants
resulted from efforts made to have rela-
tves Of the accused make good the al
legged shortage.
Mother Willing to Sacrifice.
mo specific offer to make good was
made to u.s." said Attorney Johnson to-
day. Such matter was discussed, how
ever, and heard that Harrison's mother
was willing TO sacrifice her property for
his sake, but we do not want her to sac
rifice it,
Edward E. Clark of the New York
Office of the firm came to this CITY and
started an investigation of the FIRMS ae-
counts, and F. Carter Pope and Renia.
, min Carter, local counsel for the arm
| instituted suit against the couple for
| 5000. later amending the declaration
and making 1t $4,000. 1t is probable
that the bill will again be amended to
show a larger claim.
r. b. Dickey mas been retained to
| look after the interests of Harrison
and, il is stated, he may look after
the interests Of Miss Malone having
:, known both defendants in a business
| way. Mrs. Harrison. anxious about her
| husbands welfare and unable to be-
liev. he had been guilty OF wrong.
/, doing, had advertisements inserted in
local papers asking that he return
| One advertisement read: IS. B. H
+, Advise immediate return; reach me
| some way. preferably by phone r. b
D." The other read: as. r. H.-PIease
| return: forgive all absolutely. Com.
municate with me. Sue"
Wife Has No Word.
| So far as the police have been able te
ascertain Harrison has not communicates
| with his wife, and nothing definite ha.
| been learned as to his probable where.