Los Angeles herald., 1892-12-19
MR.. REEVES ATTACKED.
A STATEMENT THAT HE LEFT AT
LANrA BETWEEN TWO DAYS.
Tho well-Known Artist Makes an In
dignaht Denial = The Associated
Press Dispatch which Has
Raised the SenAAtion

The following Associated Press dis
patch was sent from Atlanta, Georgia,
to the New York Times and was repub-
lshed here by the World:
ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 3.-The liveliest
sort of sensation in social and musical
circles has been created in Atlanta by
the unceremonious departure of two
ladies OF the name Of Cavanaugh, who
have been occupying fiat in the Balti-
more block. They we're introduced here
by baritone singer named Harry
Reeves, who came to Atlanta last Febru-
ary. Reeves at once introduced himself
to the musicians and musical elemen ts
ia the city as an English gentleman.
He made many pretensions, claiming to
be the nephew OF the famous London
baritone singer, Sims Reeves.
lie dressed with exceptional taste and
elegance and by affabls conversation
soon established himself on good terms
with all with whom be became ae-
quainted. With him were two ladies,
the elder of whom was middle-aged
woman. He introduced her as his sister,
Mrs. Cavanaugh, and the younger, quite
a pretty blonde, with sad but interesting
face, as his niece, Miss Mamie Cavanaugh.
The trio soon became we'll known in
musical circles and obtained entrance
into select social circles. They are peo-
pie of pleasant address, and succeeded
in contracting bills with all classes of
people. Reeves became member of the
choir of the Church OF the immaculate
Conception, where his good looks and
fine voice were much admired.
About four weeks ago Reeves sud-
denly left the city, leaving behind nu-
merous creditors. He had been living
extravsgantly, and his unpaid bills
amounted to considerable sum. Great
sympathy was expressed for his sister
and her daughter. Reeves went to New
York.
To toe astonishment of all parties,
Mrs. and Miss Cavanaugh also departed
last night without notifying their land
land, leaving many unpaid bills behind.
There rs no trace OF their whereabouts,
1t has been ascertained that Reeves, who
came here from Norfolk, left an unpless-
ant record there. The society people
who entertained the trio here are much
chsgrined.
The Harry E. Reeves referred to has
been in this city about four weeks. He
sang at Unity church On Sunday the
10Th instant, and on last Monday even
ing delivered lecture in the church on
vocal culture and musical training. Mr..
Reeves called at the HERALD Office yes
terday with the following written state
ment, in reply to the above dispatch,
which had been generally printed
throughout the country:
''The article originated from person
beneath my notice, and who ia in debt
to me for lessons, but who, having in
terest in the preee of Atlanta, was sue
cessful in having it published. Not this
alone, but people in that same city owe
me today over $400, which I cannot col
lect; and, too, have Judgment in my
favor against two people there for large
sum, and which they beat me out OF by
homestead law, which they had Sc
cured number oil years ago, and SO de-
frauded other people. Now, all my in
debtedness ie less than 500, which l
promised that would attend to as sooD
as it was possible to collect moneys due
me. Aside from this, the son of eouth-
eIn general owed me money which he
did not pay me. Music books and sheet
music. when taken from me By certain
pupils, were not paid for.
81 am open to engagement here as
musical director, which has been my
position before the public, and if this
city or ite churches are such angelic
creatures, or the city so very pure
throughout that it has not room for
gentleman of my endowmeuts, then I
am quite independent Of the whole af-
fair.
~ refer yourselfand the public to Rev.
DR.. Taylor and to MIR. Herriott of the
First Presbyterian church, and to its
popular pastor, who have seen my Gre
dentials to date"
Mr.. Reeves has letters vouching for
his integrity, as we'll as ability, from un-
questionable sources, and it seems that
he has acted in his business affairs with
franknees and the right intentions.
Mrs. Csvanaugh, Mr.. Reevea's sister,
who is here, denies that she has en-
deavored to make any loan. She has
had some business transactions in re-
gard to leasing hotel, but ali the de-
tails, che aseerts, have been based on
strictly business principles.
Mr.. Reeves invites the closest scru-
tiny into his record, and stands ready,
ne says, to furnish convincing proof of
the falsenees OF the aspersions which
have been cast on his character. He
has come here intending to make this
place his home, and deuounCes the
dispatch in question as cruel attempt
to injure him.
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