The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-06-01
Nation Wide Search Begun
 For Collector
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((G1ASll1feSsl SrOGA 1e2&t OA4&t ments, until he had reached an amount equal to the amount which he lad abstractad from the large checks
 The motive for this method was. no doubt, to avoid, or delay detection: In March of each year. liens are put upon property for all taxes uhpa1o for ono year preceding
 A lien upon the property of Rem iz-ston C, NJ. c, or Bridgeport Brass would have attracted immediate at tention. It would have brought early detection. On the other hand, II from time to time, it should be as- certained that a lien had been placed upon a smaller and less conspicuous property, the matter might pass as an error ,and there was a probability that such liens might go undeteecteo for 0 long time,
 Didn't Destroy Stubs.
 The method by which it was dis covered that these smaller payments had been treated in this way has not been disclosed. It is said. however, that the facts were obtained rom the stubs which showed the payments, and which Smith had not had fore sight to destroy
 What was the situation in Smiths affairs which created a sudden de- mand for a large sum of money? IL probably was not a gradual loss by shrinkage of investments.
 There may have been a sudden plunge into Wall Street, with shrink age of values Of the loss of a large sum deposited to protect the mar gin
 The reason will doubtless remain a matter of speculation until Smith is discovered and tells why he wanted the money.
 Efforts RedoubIed
 Following the issuance of war rant yesterday by Prosecuting Attor- ney D. Earle GarIick- for the arrest oh iT1cr with the ernbezzlement of funds from the city treasury mounting to over SS5,000 police today redouDled thelr efforts to locate him.
 Circulars bearing a minute descr1p- ticn of Smith and giving other infor- nation concerning certain character isticS that the missing man might be unidentified by bv were sent out this A special squad of policemen were detailed to this work, and it is e5i- mated that over ten thousand of these. circulars will be in the malls and speeding, toward their ultimate deSt1- natson before the sun sets this even ing.
 Police Cooperating.
 A special police dragnet has also been obtained by Supt- of Police Pat rick J. Flanagan in cities where it is believed or has been rumored that Smith might be- Police departments in other cities are cooperating with the local pO11C6 O&pdILI1SIlIt dnNl IL 4S believed that Smiths period of liberty will be short-lived-
 The search which has been con ducted for the past week for Smith as a missing person has now been supplanted by a search for him as a fugitive from justice, and orders have been issued to all police departments throughout the world to arrest him On sight and hold him for the 1ocai department
 The warrant which was issued for his arrest, is now in the hands of Captain of Detectives John H. Re gan, who. with SnPerintendent Of sonaI1y taken charge of the search for the missing ex-tax collector. will direct all actions of their subord1nates throughout New England in the search for the missing man.
 According to information given out at police headquarters this morning attempt to locate the missing man and all clues will foe followed. until they have either led to the man for whom the search is being conducted. or have been proved false
 Who asked for the warrant for the arrest of Smith could not be learned definitely this morning. It is known, however. that there has been some should, due to their position have asked for it. The Times is able to announce tonight though. from the best of authority. that John A Cor neil. Jr.. acting as city attorney. yes terday asked that the warrant be issued.
 MT. Cornell was called by a repre- sentative Of the Times today and asked if he had requested the prose- cutor to issue the warrant. He stated that he did not care to make any stat ement concerning the case at all. to the press. that the matter was now in the hands of the police, and he did aok wish to be quoted further.
 A further investigation of the case fs now being made s1y all parties con- eerned and Information of vital fn-s terest is expected to be unearthed bel fors the case has gone much fur
 Question Raf7Ies
 A question that still baffles 1nvextf- gators of the case is why Smith should be an honest man for nine snafars and six Honfhz.< that be was