Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-08-17

accounting may entitle him. Therefore he
brings into court his certificate OF stock, and
company, or otherwise disposed of as the court
may direct, to the end that he may be abso-
lutely rid Of the complainant. He offers to &C
count for all the money he has received from
the company, and to bring it into court if re-
quired to do SO.
A MILLION DOLLARS STOLEN.
Two Boston Corporations Robbed by
Their Treasurer.
MAKES A FLYING VISIT TO HIS ELEGANT HOME
AT THE HIGHLANDS, AND THEN DISAPPEARS.
A telegram to the New York Sun from Boston
last night says: Just before the close of busi-
ness this afternoon the announcement was
made on State street and by circulars to the
newspapers that VIM. Gray, jr., treasurer OF
the Atlantic and Indian Orchard Mills corpo-
rations, was defaulter to an enormous
amount. Following close, as it did. upon che
news of two heavy entertainments, the report
caused great excitement and q sharp break in
the stock market. It was severe blow at local
credit, and the stringent money market be.
came sitter than ever. The official announce
ment of the crime by the directors of the vic
timized corporation was made in the gentlest
way. They begged to inform all concerned
ton of their funds by their treasurer, William
Gray, jr., they demanded his resignation, which
was rendered" 1t was afterward reported on
the street that Gray had abScOnded, aud that
his Stealings we're more than a million dollars.
No authentic facts could be obtained before the
market closed, when prices were weak and
demoraliZed.
Gray was deposed from the treasurership Of
both corporations several days ago, and Will
OF the Atlantic mills and Edmund Dwight of
the Indian Orchard mills. The assets of the two
corporations amount TO more than $4 900, 900,
and it is not believed the solvency of either is
impaired by Gray's operations The capital of
the Atlantic mills is $1.OOO,OOO. and its assets,
according to the last annual statement. exceed
$4,000, 600. The capital of the Indian Orchard
mills is 100000, with assets nearly three
times that sum. Mr.. Gray has been treasurer
of the former for ten years and Of the latter
corporation for eight years. He has occupied a
foremost position in business and social circles.
He has lived magnificenily, and he was re-
garded as very wealthy. He owns the fine cut
of the Dorchester yacht club several years.
Mr.. Gray is fifty years old, and has a wife and
A reporter who visited Mr.. Gray's house at the
Highlands this evening found the place shad-
owed by a detective, who had in his pocket
of half million dollars from the Atlantic Cot
ton mills. It was learned at the house that no
one knew where Mr.. Gray was. Mrs. Gray had
for. The only member of the family at home
was MIR. Cunningham, brother-in-law Of Mr..
Gray, who said that Gray, on landing this
morning from his yacht, drove home in a car
riage, remained only few moments. and start
ed for the railroad station. He told his son he
M sa. tS
country. The cause OF his downfall, he says, is
doubtless speculation in real estate and stocks.
tional bank, as also is Samuel &. Smelling, the
defaulting treasurer of the Lowell Bleachery
corporation. It is said the two men were in-
terested in some enterprises in common. Sneli-
ing's shortage now figures up to $SOO,OOO. Mr..
Gray was park commissioner OF the city for
several years.
Unveiltng the De Ka1b Statue.
CEREMONIES AT ANNAPOLIS YEsTERDAY-AN
ADDRESS BY SECRETARY BAYARD.
The unveiling Of the statue of the German
revolutionary soldier, Baron De kalo, was wit
messed by large crowd yesterday, at Annapo-
lis Md. The ceremonies opened with u parade,
In which part was taken by the United States
naval officers, cadets and Marines all the state
militia, Knights OF Pythias, German societies
and other organizations. The unveiling was
according to the solemn ritual Of the Masonic
Maryiand. Thomas ]. Shryock, grand marshal,
with Beauseant Commandery, Knights Tenn
plar, as the guard of honor. The veil was with
was fired from the naval academy. Secretary
of State Bayard, who was accompanied by the
Turkish minister, received the statue from
crowd by Gov. Lloyd and made an
eloquent speech. A poem written by Pro-
fessor John H. Hewitt, of Baltimore, was
read, after which there was singing by the Ger
man societies OF Baltimore, and music by the
Marine band, and the exercises closed with the
reading, by Col j. Thomas Scharf, of an Grafton
ON the life and services of De Kalb. The statue
represents the German soldier in continental
uniform, with sword upheld, and is a magnifi-
cent bronze work, measuring nine feet in height,
mounted on a granite pedestal thirteen Ieet
high. 1t is erected on u knoll at the south end
OF the state house grounds and faces due south.
Political Notes.
The bolt of the independent democrats
against Congressman Lowry In the twelfth
Indiana district has taken form in the nomi-
nation of Henry G. Stanley, an ex-state senator,
who Is q pronounced democrat aud civil service
refOrmer. The convention which nominated
for his
leges of his Office to personal ends. This move
ment makes 1t probable that the republican
At q meeting Of the New York county de-
mocracy executive committee of the four
teenth assembly district last night, the resig-
was accepted, and Frank E. Lowe was chosen
The Tennessee republicans having nomi-
mated Alfred Taylor iOr governor and the DEM
Ocrats having nominated his brother, Robert
L. Taylor, 1t Is suggested that the prohibition
ists nominate the ather Of the opposing sandi-
Robert II. Yardley, Of DoyiestOwn, has been
nominated for Congress by the republicans OF
Ex-Postmaster General James declines the
prohibition nomination tor mayor of New York
city.
will meet Thursday.
The democratic state convention meets at
Dover to day. There is q big fight I'm progress.
It is thought that exICongressmen Biggs win be
the nominee tor governor. His friends claim
for him 90 votes. Y takes 81 TO nominate.
A letter of Hon. Geo. D. Wise Is published
to-day, announcing his declination to be = cam
didste for reelection 70 Congress from the
Richmond, Va, district. Too long neglected
private affairs is the reason given Tor the
action.
All the Vermont republican county conven-
tions have noninated Edmunds men for state
senstors the Grand Isle convention Of Satur-
day completing the list Brandon, the arst
town TO elect representative, elected an Ed
munds man ON Saturday night
THE B. 4 o. FREIGHT TRoUBLEz.-The Penn
sylyania Railroad company, through Its con-
trolling interest IA the Delaware and Raritan
canal, has Increased the freights, and thus cut
of the b. and Q. company from handling its
freight by boat between New YORK and Locust
Point. Vhe jersey Central directors yesterday
held meeting and considered the proposed
agreement with the b and O. and Heading
railroads, and referred the matter 20 the law.
yers 70 have the agreement put In shape.