Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-05-16

crowd of men wearing Fiiley hats D. gregated in the rear of the theatre and attem pted to smash iD the door with s batterin g ram. The sesrgeartst-arms telephoned for the police and patrol wagon full of officers WAS cent.
 WAsHINGroN, May l2-Ths supreme court of the American Protective Asso- citation held an informal meeting this morning. No business was transacted except the appointment of a committee on credentials. The morning was spent by delegates lisieniag to "'rsterrsl speeches" There are about 200 dele gates from every state and territory ex- cspt three. The concensus of opinion among eastern delegates is that attempts to bring the financial question to the front will be checked.
 SACRAMENTO, Cal, May 12-Shortly before noon today warrant was issued for the arrest of Eugene J. Gregory, ex- mayor of Sacramento. The complaint was sworn to by Mrs. Bruce B. Lee, who accuses Gregory of having embedded 5000 belonging to her. Gregory IS one of the most prominent men in Cslifor- nia.
 OICINNATl, May IA special from Springfield, O., gives an interview with John w. Bookwalter, the democratic candidate for governor of Ohio in 1897 He predicts that Grover Cleveland will be nominated for the fourth tune st the Chicago convention. He eulogiZes the preeident ss the leader of tariff reform and says be IS now wanted as the leader of the war party In this country. Mr. Book walter believes the conditions in foreign affairs, especially with Great Britain and Spain, will be such, two months hence, ss to compel the democ- racy to take up Grover Cleveland ana that the war sentiment will be in bis favor in Novemb-r. He says the sdmin | istration will be beard from at the proper time on the Cuban question and also on the Venezuelan boundary and
 then it will be Cleveland's call. Mir Bookwslter also predicts free silver platform and that the tarty will thus be | kept together for a great struggle. MT. Bookwaiter Is away much of his time, but is now cultivatng his old home constituents and expects to go to , the Chicago convention as a delegate.
 MEMPHIS, Teun., Msy 12-W. J. Clarke who just returned from Puerto
 Barrioe, Guatemala, says Adrsiu Harper Dewitt, civil engineer and relative oi
 Harpers, pu blishers of New York, was lynched at Puerto Barrios several days ago for killing telegraph operator in 8 quarrel.
 SHELBY, Ia., May PA terrific rain and wind storm passed through this section last night. The roof of the three story 4 cademy of music was blown of. Part of the city buildings were des- troyed. Many small buildings were demolished.
 SAN FRANCISCO, May 12-There is talk of having sn annual celebration held in this city on the lines of the Los Angeles fiesta. E. J. Baldwin is at the head of the affair. It is proposed to hold the first one this summer.
 WASHINGTON, May 12-With imposing ceremonies the heroic equestrian statue of Major Gen'l Winfield Scott Hancock was unveiled here this afternoon before an immense gathering which included President Cleveland, vics-President Stevenson, representatives of the su- preme court, diplomatic corp. congress, army veterans and colleagues of the late general. Ths unveiling was proceeded by military demonstration.
 WASHINGTON. May l2-The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce today ordered favorable re- port on the Mahon Nicaragua canal bill ss amended by the subcommittee.
 COLUMBUS, O., May 12-During 8 storm yesterday falling tree displaced gas tank at the State School for Feeble Minded Youths. Today while men were placing the tank in position, ignition caused by lanterns resulted in badly burning Dr. G A. Doreo, superintsnd- ent; Theodore Lsntz, chief engineer; Robert Jolner, German churchmaD; William Bank and Thomas Hunt, lab orers.
 NEW YORK. May 12-Lsdy Sholto Douglas has been engaged iby Tony Pastor for his continuous performance. Lord Sholto will be his wife's business manager.
 CLEVELAND, May 12-Bishop Fowler presided at the M. E.. conference today. In the call for memorials and resolu- tions Rt. Rev. Dr. Munger presented one of great importance for erecting a commission on the constitution to con-