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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13
MAYOR GREGORY EXPLAINS
Hopes Sometime to Pay All His Debts
in Full
Behind the Business II Q Love Affair and
the Shadow Of the Woman Who
Was Sc0rned

SACRAMENTO. May 12.-Ex-Mayor
Eugene J. Gregory, who was arrested
this afternoon for the alleged embeZ-
element of $4,000 from Mrs. Bruce b. Lee.
seemed to be greatly surprised when the
warrant was served on him. In an in
terview he said:
"You may say that all my creditors.
including Mrs. Lee, will be paid in full
in time. This is my personal ambition
and / feel certain that 1 will be able to
accomplish my purpose in the near fu-
ture.
my relations with Mrs. Lee," he said,
were purely of a business nature. The
money which she loaned was loaned to
the firm of Gregory Brothers company.
and Mrs. Bruce Lee received the firms
note to cover it. We hold all of the re-
ceipts for interest paid to her from time
to time Her account was filed in the
insolvency matter and is a matter of
record in our books.
Il cannot understand Mrs. Lees rea-
son for bringing action against me un-
less it is in spirit of persecution.
Although this money was loaned to
the firm direct in consideration of her
condition l have offered to make it a
personal matter and offered to assume
the debt myself, paying 1t back to her
in monthly installments of sufficient
amount to keep her comfortably until
1 can raise the entire amount.
She has not accepted my offer and I
do not know of anything further that
can do in the premises"
Mr.. Gregory was released on bail in
the sum of $4,000. 1t is said that upon
trial Mrs Lee will show letters written
to her by Eugene Gregory, showing that
there was a love affair between them,
that even went so far as an understand
ing that they were some day to be mar
ried. and that by these letters and other
evidence she will endeavor to show
her reasons for placing faith in the man
she loved. She will then take the stand
1t is stated and make the assertion that
she was compelled to make before she
obtained her warrant, that the loan
was made upon Mr.. Gregorys represen-
tation that the firm of Gregory Bros.
was solvent.
The story which Mrs. Lee tells is that
the $4,000 was loaned in three INSTALL
ments. The first loan was for $4,000, the
second for $2000 and the last, which was
made just prior to the failure of the Gre
gorys and Gregory's departure for the
east was for $1,000
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13
FROM HONOLULU
Waterworks Scheme - Volcanoes StlI1
Threatening -Jspan Steamers


Threatenlng-Jspan Steamers
HONOLULU, May 6, per steamer
China, via San Francisco, May H.
Charles Webb Howard. the president of
the Spring Valley Water works of San
Francisco, Is now in this city. A we'll
defined rumor has it that he came here
for the purpose of making an offer for
the purchase of the water works in this
city, now controlled by the government.
1t is understood that his offer will be
presented to the legislature, but favor
able result Is doubtful, as the water
works Is an important source of revenue
for this government. Some years ago
Claus Spreckles tried to obtain control
of it, but was unsuccessful.
The custom house authorities de-
stroyed some SAC, 900 worth Of opium on
the third instant. The drug was cap
tured during the past year and included
a large lot found on the schooner Henri
eta, afterwards condemned by this gov
ernment.
The brig Lurline, owned in San Fran
cisco, has been libeled for carrying q
man named Van Camp to San Francisco
contrary to law. Van Camp owed con-
siderable in this country. His passport
was stopped but he managed to board
the vessel and was carried to San Fran
cisco.
Information from Hawaii is to the ef-
feet that the fires in the crater Of Mo-
kuawoowoo have subsided. The crater
of Kilauea shows signs of activity and
may break out at an early day.
A number Of Yokohama merchants
will put on line of steamers between
Japan and Honolulu. The first steamer
to arrive is the Zambesi. now known as
the YOyo Maru,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13
A Communication was received from

A communication was received from
Mrs. G.. A. Hoett, offering for the or
phanage five acres of land in Gilroy,
$4,000 in money or its equivalent, free
medical attendance for two years, free
water, live stock, trees, shrubs and
many articles to beautify the place.
The grand secretary's report showed
that the order was in most fiourishing
condition. with 209 lodges, 15,043 MEM
bers-a net gain for the year oS eleven
lodges and 1926 members
The main hall was cleared for the
evening, when the degree team of Fair
Oaks lodge, No. a. Alameda, conferred
the initiatory degree in the amplified
form. The hall was brilliantly illum-
mated and handsomely decorated with
streamers and garands.
After the ritualistic work had been
completed, an open meeting was held.
Grand President Fannie Benjamin pre-
sided, and an excellent literary program.
participated in by Grand Master Cos
pey. Past Grand President Ruby j.
Reese of Santa Cruz, Judge H. A. Nell
son of Oakland, Judge Charles N. Fox,
Mrs. Helen NJ. Carpenter of Ukiah and
Grand Secretary Mary A. Donoho, was
presented.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13
A Millionaire Harrled

SAN RAFAEL, May 12.-At noon to-
day Walter Scott Hobart, the young
mining millionaire and noted horseman,
was married to Miss Hannah Williams.
daughter of Pay DireCcar Williams, u.
S. N. and niece of Major General ]. w.
Forsyth, U. S. A., commanding the
department of California. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rt. Rev.
Bishop William F. Nichols in the cot
tage occupied by the brides grandpar
ents. Miss Ella Hobart and Miss Ju-
liette Williams were maids of honor to
the bride. H. N. Stetson was best man.
After the wedding breakfast the guests
came to the city on a special train and
Mr. and rms. Hobart went to the groom's
cottage at Burlingame to spend the
honeymoon.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13
CUBAN NOTES
Fii;busters' Execution Postponed WeyIt
Has Not Reer Disn1,sred

LONDON. May 13-The Madrid cores
pondent of the Standard says: On Mon
day Spain and the United States arrived at
an amicable understanding and the Com
petitor prisoners will be allowed a fresh
trial before the ordinary court under the
existing treaties between Spain and the
United States.
LONDON. May 12.--Under secretary of
state for foreign affairs Curzon. in the
house of commons today. said one OF the
men captured on the American filibuster-
ing schnner, Competitor. was named Will
liam Hilby (probably the man referred
to in the Havana dispatches as Gildea'p
was born under the British flag, but had
lost British nationality by becoming
naturalized citizen of the United States.
Mr.. Curzon also said that the British
charge d affaires at Madrid had beenhn-
formed by the Spanish government that
the sentences of death imposed on the men
captured with the American filibustering
schooner Competitor, have been suspend
ed. In conclusion. Mr.. Curzon said that the
government must wait for further infor-
nation from Havana before deciding
whether or not to make representations
to Spain regarding Hilby.
HAVANA. May 12.--There Is no founda-
tion for the rumor that Captain General
Wevler has been dismissed.
The naval authorities have formed an
ordinary court martial for the trial of
Charles Bennett and William Leveritt. the
Americans said to have formed part of
the Competitor expedition.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13
ORIENTAL ADVICES
The Plague Has Been Checked-Corean RsiI
road Project

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1.-THE
steamer China arrived today from
Yokohama and Hongkong and was per-
mitted to dock Immediately by the
quarantine officers. Oriental advices
state that the plague has apparently
been checked. no unusual number of
fatalities being reported.
A number of the Coreans are still in
revolt. The rebels have formed them
selves into four bands, each several
hundred strong. They have had sew
eral engagements with the government
troops. Although the number killed is
reported to be small, the rebels seem to
have had the worst of the encounters.
From Seoul comes the statement that
the Corean government is about to
make q contract with an American syn
dicate for the construction of a railroad
from Ninsen to Seoul. The American
builders are to operate the road for ar
teen years, and at the end of this period
the government may take the line upon
payment of the cost of construction.
Japanese political influence in Corea is
said to have passed to Russia, and
Americans and Chinese to have can
tured all the Corean commerce,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13
TwENTY-F1FTH YEAR. NO. e15.

primal allegiance to the states as de-
lusion, confess that the embarrassment
OF the army officers born in the seced-
Ing states was cruel.
The war very soon assumed the ap-
parent aspect Of a struggle between rival
governments supported by substantially
the whole population of the opposing
section of the union.
If some officers Of the army erred
even to a criminal extent, 1t must not
be forgotten that their homes were
threatened with invasion and they only
shared the fortunes of those they loved.
Mr. President, we stand in the pres
ence of this appropriate monument of a
hero; we do all that we can to perpetu-
ate his fame, conscious that as the GEN.
turies recede his great name will be less
and less known and less frequently
mentioned"
A. war salute was fired as the statue
was unveiled. Seven hundred invited
friends were present, including many
relatives Of the generaN
The statue stands in the heart of the
business district of Washington. 1t Is
the work of Henry ]. Elliott; its total
height is 33 feet 6 inches. The propor-
tions Of the rider are such that IL stand
Ing erect he would measure 10 feet in
height.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13
VALUABLE RIGHTS
Which the Company Did Not Know II
Owned

SHANGHAI. May 1c.-J. Smith, the
agent of the Russian Steam Navigation
company at Che Foo, and also agent for
various American missions, has secured
the foreshore at Che Foo, belonging to
Ferguson & Co., agents for steamships
and the New York Life Insurance COM
pany. Other firms objected, but Russia
interviewed and the Chinese acceded to
the request of the Russian vice consul
NEW YORK, May 12.--In the absence
Of President J. J. Mccall the officials of
the New York Life Insurance company
We're unable to give information in re-
gard to the foreshore or disputed terri
tory which the Russians have secured
at Che Foo. None of the officials had
any knowledge of the company's having
any interest in property in that partic-
ular place,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13
IN THE HOUSE
Spirited Debate In Contested Election Cases.
Work Laid Out


WASHINGTON. May 12.-The house
today entered upon the contested cleo
tion case of Rinaker VS.. Downing from
the Sixth Illinois district. The debate
was very spirited. Mr.. Moody, Repub-
lican of Massachusetts Joined with the
Democratic majority in asking the
adoption of a resolution for an official
recount of the ballots in dispute. Mr..
Cook, Republican, of Illinois, and Mr..
Leonard, Republican, Of Pennsylvania.
spoke for the contestant today, and Mr..
Bartlett, Democrat. of Georgia, and Mr..
Moody for the contestee. The vote prob
ably will be taken tomorrow.
Before the case was brought up Mr..
Wheeler, Democrat, of Alabama was
taken to task for abusing the privileges
of printing in the Record, and some ex-
tensive interpretations in recent speech
Of his were eXpunged from the perman-
ent Record by vote of rs to 144.
Mr.. Evans. Republican, of Kentucky,
in obedience to the instructions of the
ways and means committee, gave notice
that he would call up the free alcohol
bill at the first opportunity. The special
order for the consideration of private
pension bills was postponed until
Thursday.
AT p. m. the house adjourned.
IN COMMITTEE
WASHINGTON. May 12.-The house
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce today ordered a favorable re-
port on the Mahon Nicaragua canal bill
as amended by the subcommittee.
Those who reported in favor of re-
porting the bill were Messrs. Sherman
of New York, Wagner of Pennsylvania.
Doolittle of Washington, Joy of Mis-
souri,, Noonan of Texas, Bennett of New
York and Stewart of New Jersey, all Re-
publicans. Those who voted against il
were Messrs. Hepburn of Iowa, Republi
can: Corliss, Republican, of Michigan:
Patterson, Democrat, of Tennessee. and
Bartlett. Democrat. of New York. The
bill as ordered reported today is the
Mahon bill amended in several particu-
lars. The canal is to be constructed
according to the plans of the engineer
department of the army and under it's
supervision.
At meeting of the senate committee
on finance today Chairman Morrill, ap-
pointed as a subcommittee TO inves-
tigate the bond sales under the PETER
resolution Senators Harris, Vest and
Walthall, Democrats, and Senator Platt.
Republican. and Senator Jones (Ne-
vada), Populist.
The finance committee of the senate
reported favorably the house fflledcheese
bill with amendments reducing the an
nual revenue tax on manufactures from
$500 to $240 and on wholesale dealers
from $3.50 to 5000.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13

SAN FRANCISCO, May 12-The grand
lodge of Odd Fellows and of the daugh-
tiers of Rebekah met here today with 700
delegates belonging to the orders. The
grand lodge degree was conferred upon
275 Odd Fellows. During the past year
the assets Of the Odd Fellows in the
state have increased $4,000. The sum
of $278,0O0 has been paid out Of the relief
fund.
The contributions toward the orphan
brings that fund up to s2100, though only
recently started
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13

CHICAGO. May 12.-All the elevators in
the Armour system have been declared ir-
regular by the directors of the board of
trade. The directors acted today after
they heard charges of unmercantile con-
duct preferred against Armour 4 Co. by
various members Of the board. This con-
duct consisted of the issuing of large
number of warehouse receipts about May
owners to handle their wheat short of the
ten days usually accorded IN such cases.
By this action, it is alleged, Armour q Co.
In this wheat when 1t was thrown on the
market and at the same time they retained
1t in the elevators.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13
INDIANS RIGHTS
The Navajos Object to an Invasion Of Gold
Hunters

DENVER. May ia special to the
News from Santa Fe, N. M, says: Word
from the Navajo country is to the effect
that Black Horse and powerful ele-
ment of the Navajo tribe are opposing
the invasion of the Carriso mountain
gold fields by the syndicate lately or
ganized by J. B. p. VOORHEES, a nephew
of Senator voorhees,, and others, and
that trouble is likely to ensue if they un-
dertake to mine in that region. A COM
pany of United States troops have been
ordered to the vicinity of Pennington
and all citizens entering the Navajo res
ervation are required to show passports
from the agent, under penalty of arrest
and confiscation of their effects.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13

SAN FRANCISCO, May 12-The attempt
lawyer of prominence, to be released from
the state asylum for the insane at High
lands. has failed. The court at San Ber-
nardino declined to annul his commit
ment to the asylum, and today when his
attorney, Fernando Florentino Gallard0.
applied to the supreme court, that tribunal
planation than that contained in the
words writ denied" The order was signed
by Justices Harrison, Henshaw. McFar-
land and Garoutte.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13

DETROIT, Mich. May 12.-The attitude
of the striking carpenters was declared tn.
day in the report of the executive council.
which was unanimously approved. It de.
for. overwork, to take effect immediately.
and provides that no man return 10 work
until at least two-thirds of the contrac
tors have signed the agreement.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13

SAN FRANCISCO. May i2.-The San
directors today let a contract for seven
new locomotives. Four Of them are to be
for freight and three for passenger service.
August 18th next, or about the date that
the line will be completed into Fresno.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1896-05-13
"OUR STEVE" WINS HISPOINT
By Securing the Appointment Of an Ia.
prejudiced Board
Senator Frye's "Great" Speech Failed to Pro
duced the Desired Effect
Provision for the Peoples iarbor Remains n
the Discriminatory Wharf VIII Be
Protected II the Com mission
So Decides
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
WASHINGTON, May 12.-White has
won. San Pedro gets $685., 900, available
at once. Provisions for making plans
to get twenty-five feet for inner harbor.
and question for deep water harbor is
referred to commission to be appointed
by the president. 1t was a great VIC
tory after hard fight.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-22
GOOD SELECTIONS.
Birmingham Deutcher Turn Verein
Names officers for the Ensuing Year
Grand Maque Ball Promised

Sunday evening, in the Turn hall, the
Birmingham Deutcher Turn Verein Sc
lected officers for the ensuing year. The
selections were good ones and as follows:
e. Lesser, president.
D. S. Bandman, vice-president. l.,
F. Furrer secretary.
C. IT. Rainbow treasurer
G.. Ehrman, financial secretary.
Charles Momm, first instructor.
/. Schweinebraten, second Instructor.
F. Schwend, master of properties.
B. Oettekng, E. Lowinsohn and w.
Reckling, directors.
E. Lesser and Charles Momm, repre-
sentatives to the National Association
of Turn Vereins
Prof. B. Oetteking, conductor of maen-
nerchor.
In view of the fact that Birmingham
is to be we'll represented at the National
Turn Verein meeting in st. Louis next
May, the local society decided to offer
three valuable prizes to members making
the best showing in athletics. The prizes
will be as follows:
First gold medal; second, silver medal;
third, $40 in gold.
The Turn Verein is in fine condition
financially and in membership, and has
large and commodious quarters. The
gymnasium is complete, and will vie with
any in the south.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-22
A HOAX EXPLODED.
sassinated Very Much Alive and
Walking Around.

The State Herald is informed by the
editor of the Coosa Advocate, printed at
Goodwater, Ala, that the report of the
assassination of John Thornton, editor Of
the Clay County Advance, printed at
Ashland, Ala, is unfounded and without
truth.
The gentleman has this reliable inform
alton from at least a dozen people, who
have seen and conversed with Mr.. Thorn
ton since the date of the reported assassi-
nation.
What the object of the party was who
sent out the report is not known, and tho
matter has an air about it which is, to
say the least of it, unsavory. Why Mr..
Thornton has allowed the rumor to go
uncorrected is not known and cannot be
surmised but the fact is certain he was
very much alive on Sunday morning last.
The gentleman giving the information
had in his possession a correspondence
from Ashland with virtually the same re-
port as that printed in the State Herald.
He said he would endeavor to ferret out
the ma tier.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-22
5000 boys wanted to get into
EOOO of O11r Rows Suits. If

: 5000 boys wanted to get into
5000 of our. Boys Suits. If
your boys look shabby it's your
fault not ours; we are doing
our level best to please you
and the boys. Bring the lads
to Louis Saks and fix them up
for the holidays. Our prices
will please you. We have sold
more Boy'sSuits this year than
ever before and the people
know why they come to Louis
Saks. The pony tickets go
with every purchase of 81,
free. No telling, you may be
the pony winner. Come and
bring the boys. During this
month our store will remain
open until 8 p. IN.
LOUIS SAKS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-22
OFFICERS ELECTED.

I. o. B. B. Lodge No. S6S, Names Off
GERS For the Ensuing Year.
Birmingham Lodge No. 96S, I. o, B. B.,
held meeting Sunday morning in their
hall in the Commercial club building and
elected officers for the ensuing year, as
follows:
Morris Berk president.
Gus Rotholz, vice-presldent.
S. Kaufman, treasurer.
e. Gusfeld, secretary.
M. D. Friedman, warden.
Sam Friedman, guardian.
H. Lowenthal, David Levy and Fl.
Beck, trustees.
The lodge is in good financial condi-
ton, and has a large and enthusiastic
membership.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-22
Registers Sale.

Jefferson County Savings Bank ct al, conn
plainant, VS.. The Red Mountain Mining
Company ct. al, defendant-Chancery
Court:
BY Virtue of decree rendered on the 5th
of June 1896, of the chancery court at Bir-
mingham, Jefferson county, Alabama, in
said cause | shall proceed to sell to the high
est and best bidder for cash at public auc-
ton at the door of the court house of Jeffer-
son county Alabama, in the city of Bir-
mingham, within the legal hours of sale, on
Monday, the 18th day of January, A. D.,
1897, the following described real estate, to-
wit:
Certain real estate situated in jefferson
county. state of Alabama, to-wit; The west
half of the southwest quarter of section
twenty-five (22), the east half Of the north
east quarter of section twenty-eght (2S), the
west half of the northwest quarter of Sec
ton twenty-seven CD, less fifteen acres in
the southeast corner of the southwest quar-
ter of the northwest quarter of section
twntyseven CD, and all of said lands being
in township sixteen Q6) of range one ID
west, in Jefferson county, Alabama, to sat
isfy said decree.
CHARLES A. Sem, Register.
dec22-3W
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-22
DEATH IN A NINE.

News reached the city yesterday of the
killing of Mr.. John Kimbrough, in Davis
mine, about four miles north of the
city. Deceased was employed in coup
ling cars at the bottom, and it was his
duty to attach them to long chain with
which they were drawn to the surface.
By some means the chain broke with q
load of cars the latter rushing rapidly
to the bottom, striking deceased and
mangling him in such a manner as to
cause death. Deceased hailed from
Blount county.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-12-22
STUART ROBSON.

AS Matthew Ponderbury, the much be-
ruled husband, in the comedy, Mrs.
Ponderburys Past" Stuart Robson, that
star of comedians has added another
characterization to the long Its of quaint
and droll personages with which the
ater-goers are wont to associate his
name Hardly lover of legitimate come
dy but knows him in the character OF
"Bertie, the Lamb" and it is said his
Matthew Ponderbury is as humorous, al
though so entirely different, as was that
other luckless but ever lucky parsonage.
Mr. Robson has for support Madame
Jaunescheck in the role of Mrs. Ponder
bury. This great tragedienne is SO well
known to the theater-going public that
her name is sufficient introduction. On
Monday evening, December %, at the
opera house, will be witnesses this sterl-
ing comedy, supplemented by one act
farce entitled "Mr. Gilman's Wedding"
Birmingham will have a chance to see
a novelty in the amusement line on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings, De-
cember % and "a, when Flagg's Female
Minstrels and Burlesque company will
hold the boards at the opera house.
This splendid company is headed by
England's queen of burlesQue, Dorothy
Clayton, and will introduce some of the
latest and finest specalties of this count
ry and Europe. John H. Rapier, the
wonderful dancer, Charles Queen, eccen-
trio comedian, and Fox and Summers,
the well known comedy sketch artists
will also be seen in this thoroughly up
to-date performance, grand ballet and
an Amazon march with twenty beauti-
full ladies will be one of the features, to-
gether with sparkling music, fine scene
ry and handsome costumes.