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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-27
MRS. KEEVAN IN COURT.
She IL Made the Defendant in q Divorce
Shit.

Mrs. Della Keevan, who was brought into
public notice several months ago by the kidnap-
Ing Of her adopted daughter Mamie, by the
girls mother, Mrs. Mckay, OF Tacoma, was be-
fore Judge Lichtenberg yesterday as the defend
ant In u divorce case brought by her
husband, John Keevan. He charges that
the wife has treated him with
great cruelty and refused to perform the duties
imposed upon her by her position. He asked
for division of the property, which is said to
amount TO about $4,000. Mrs. Keevan filed q
eross-complaint in which she charged her hus-
band with idleness and drunkenness, and
claimed that all the property was her own sepa-
rate property.
Yesterday afternoon was occupied In hearing
the evidence of the plaintiffs witnesses. Kee-
van himself had some very hard things to say
Oh the stand of his wife regarding her faithful
ness and general conduct He had several wit
nesses TO testify TO his own good character.
The hearing will be continued this morning.
From the facts brought out on this trial and
by previous occurrences it would seem that
Mamie, Mrs. Keevan's adopted daughter, Is to q
considerable extent the cause OF the trouble be-
tween husband and wife. 1t Is charged that
Keyan is afraid that Mamie will come in for the
property, aud that he melted Mrs. Mckay to the
Kidnapping In habeas corpus proceedings
which were afterward brought the custody of
tie girl was awarded to Mrs. keevau-
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appearing, verdict Of not guilty BY Instructions

a al verdict of not guilty by instructions
~ DIeklngham d Hecht vs.. Annie Gottstein-
W p.ainun motion order of default entered
osats OF Washington VS.. Joseph W. Tapping
guilty. f' F - "
Sate OF Washington vs.. George Melse-As-
s saiIt with deadly weapon; plea of guilty; SEN
fenced to pay fno of $3.50
state Of Washington vs. Frank w, Tain sdge-
guilty. e' "a -''
oletfor plaintiffs for $3.50
=; Antilles VS.. John P. Miller-Jury trial
waved; finding for plaintiff in sum of $5o25
PROBATE DEPARrNEST-LIcHrENBE J.
Estate OF Andrew Johnson-Bond of admins
lasor nled; order approving same
Estate OF Else Nelson--InVentory; fled
Guardianship and estate OF James Tinto and
Thomas K. Tinto, naturalization for letters of
guardianship; hearing set for October 80.
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THE RUG AUCTION.
Some OF the Gems OF the Collection
W Ill be Offered To-day.

There was a fair attendance yesterday At the
Cost kyau rug sale under The Nendome hotel
on Front street, between Union anu University.
Owing 10 the bad weather 1t was decided TO
postpone until today the auction OF most OF the
inner rues, though number of cheaper articles
were disposed Of The sales TODAY. at II =. IN.
and n n, Will include some Of the gems OF
the collectiun-rare specimens Of Oriental art
The rooms suu present very attractive appear
ance, with the rich hanCtngs OF gorgeous tapes
tries ami rugs. anu the exhibition is woctA more
thsu passing attention.
Nj Costikyau said last night: 1--WE hope now
20 put up some rugs as fine SIS any ever of
fered N the United states. We have brought
them hero ana We wish 10 sell them here so We
shall dispose OF them at anything Ike reason
Abe mice"
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street; it was referred to the street light COM
mittee Mr.. Hall called attention to the fact
that this was one of the streets supposed to be
lighted by the Seattle Consolidated Street Rail-
way Company.
Mr.. Miller introduced an ordinance to provide
for the payment in cash of the salaries OF police
men, fremen and day laborers. The warrants
shall not be sold for less than 50 per cent Of
their face value. 1t was referred to the finance
committee,
Adjourned until Monday night
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THE CITY COUNCIL.
Another Attempt to Solve the
Grade Problem.
PEDoLERS FIND A CHAMPION.
Necessity for Slight Increase in the
Police Force-A Great Mass OF
Routine Business.

The city council met in joint assembly last
night for the purpose OF approving the assess
ment roll for street grading on Alton from Jack
son 10 Main street, and as no objection was
offered it was approved
Inc offer of the Consolidated Street Electric
railroad OF 81 and deed to triangle at Albert and
howell for the franchise of one block on Pike
street was accepted.
ne assembly then adjourned until Monday
NIGHT
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Criminal Court News.

In the criminal department. OF the superior
court yesterday George Melse pleaded guilty of
assault with deadly weapon upon Joseph W.
lloyd on April "a Judge Humes sentenced him
u pay fine of $50
The case of Mrs. Marie Jensen, charged with
assault with deadly weapon, was called, but
Attorney Thomas Mullen, the prosecuting wit
ness, failed to appear. In accordance with the
Instructions of the court the jury returned a
verdict OF not guilty.
Frank W. Talmadge, charged with maliciously
killing female dog, was tried and acquitted.
ExPoiiceman Joseph W. Tapping was ar
rsigned on charge OF assault with deadly
weapon and pleaded not guilty 4.
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"a Turkish Bath

Friday and Saturday nights "A Turkish Bath
will hold the boards at the Seattle opera house.
This play is divided into a dip, a sweat and a
plunge, and is fun of snap shots at popular
lads. Marie Heath viii be the star, and she is
surrounded by good company OF comedians.
The scenery and special effects will be unusu-
ally fine The whole play IS full OF fine singing,
dancing, wit and humor, aud will give great
pleasure 20 all who hear 1t.
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One Night of the MinstreIs.

Thursday night Goodyear, Glitch Schill-
ing's Ministries Will appear at the Seattle opera-
house. Everything will be new. There will
even be some new jokes on the old maid aud
mother-in-Iaw. The first part will be the most
magnificently costumed affair ever seen in
modern minstrelsy. The special people en-
gagged are known all over the country and the
performance Will be excellent in all respects
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Meals for VARIETY Performers.

John Cort, proprietor of the Standard theater,
was the defendant yesterday In a suit
before Judge Humes, which was brought
b. Nelson Il Dyars The plaintiffs are the pro.
prietors OF an eating-house and claim that at
The request of Corr they furnished meals to the
members OF the Henry Burlesque Company and
other troupes which played at the standard.
The jury returned verdict for $3.50, the full
amount snrI
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On November and {. the Swedish play "Yon
Youson'' Will be given at the Seattle opera
house with Gus Heege aud Annie Lewis as the
stars. This play is much better than "ole
Olson" which. when seen here last year, took
the town by storm. Manager Hanna is now
making arrangements for special effects and
promises an Interesting perlormance.
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Irrrx Rixnrca Suit.

Judge LchtenberE Yesterday awarded the
Plaintiff decree OF divorce in the case 81 Esther
Ferry vs.. Ahram Perry. In dong so he criticised
ne plaintiff rather sharply, and gave as his
CHEF reason for granting the divorce that the
couple were not attyd 10 live together The
tAtntlf y as not awarded arv alimouy
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The palatial steamer Victorian has been
placed in regular service on the Sea;tle-NictoT d
route leaving seattle at . p. IN. daily except
SATURDAY A c. MARTIN.
". H. HURLRURr, General Agent
A. u. /. \.
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For Picking Hons.

Nathaniel lewis, minor, brought suit yester-
Cav by l. 3. kuIckerhocker. his guardian ai
hea, against Edward r Richmond. The plain
uG claims there is S2tj due him for working on
hiehmond'a ranch and FOR picking hops for him.
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Sealed Verdict Brought In.

The hearing Of the action in conversion
brought by Mcconnell < Harrington against
David kaufman. which has been before Judge
osborn for four days, came to an end about o
oe.oek last evening The case was given 20 the
Dict
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-10-27

The attention @! manufacturers and dealers In
lumber = caleb 10 advertisement % city IN su-
other column for bids on half million feet
Of nmber required Tor piaDkIug Lake tDtoa
boulevard. bosr1 90 pubic works.
l. " d. HoLBkooK, Secretary.
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order your coal from the Seattle Transfer
Company Telephone A. OF 80.
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HOUSE VACANT?

For Rent ads. inserted in the POST
lAlELIIGENCER are read each day
by thousands. Largest circulation.
Best results.
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Order your coal from the Seattle Transfer
Company. Telephone Al or 359.
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S,Ale % Washington v. Marie Jeuseu-Assault
"''A deadly weapon prosecuting witness not
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-28
DUMPING In DOLLARS.
Taxpayers Rushing to the Treasur.
er's Office to Pay Taxes.
FIGURES FROM THE ASSESSORS.
Senator Finn Wants Home Support for
His Curative Act.
OTHER WAYS TO EAIsE THE MONEY

City officials were busy all day yesterday
figuring on finances. The Treasurer and
assessors were attending to the receipt of the
March installment of taxes, while the other
officials, who are not in the clutch of the
grip, were looking ahead to the relief of the
city from the street assessment muddle.
An army of anxious taxpayers infested
the Treasurer's Office as soon as the doors
were opened in the morning, and the hosts
were pouring in all day, and up until late at
night. Money seemed plentiful, and
Treasurer Denniston surveyed the scene
cheerfully as he figured up that at the rate
of progress they were then making every
citizen who so desired could pay his taxes in
time to obtain the per cent discount.
Every mail brought in hundreds of requests
for statements, and large clerical force was
busily engaged in preparing and mailing
them.
The City Assessors turned over the last of
the SO tax books to the Treasurer before II
A. NJ, and were then kept busy attending to
the taxpayers who wanted TO see how they
had been assessed or who desired exonera-
tions.
The Tax Levy for 1891.
The March installment of the tax levy for
the year 1891 is, by wards. as follows:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-28
CHARGES OF BRIBERY MADE.

Armstrong Bro.,& Co. Claimed to Be Max
ing Desperate Attempts to Break Their
strike-A Suggestion on Air Ships-Labor
Notes.
The most interesting feature in the cork
workers strike yesterday was an alleged at
tempt on the part of the firm to get their old
employees to make break. Prom
inent strikers say that all sorts OF
offers have been made to certain
of their members In order to get them to go
to work. Some who have only been en-
ployed for a short time are said to have been
offered positions as foremen in departments,
and girls who are regarded as leaders claim
to have been offered nearly double pay.
Mr.. G. D.. Armstrong said yesterday the
roll of hands has been increased to 80, and
he is hopeful that break in the strikers
will occur bv Monday, and that all the old
employees will be back at work. On the other
hand, Master Workman Evans, of D. A. 3,
X. of L., who is debating the policy and
action of the men, said last night: II can
prove that there were not over 100 men at
work to-day, and of that number just 16
were our people. The firm is trying every
possible means to intimidate the employees
and make them think they will lose their
places entirely if they do not return to
work. fortunately for our people
the business is of such character
that only those who are acquainted with it
can keep the works in operation. The green
hands that have been at work since the
strike have their hands all chopped up and
cannot stand it much longer"
Secretary Speidel, who has been with the
firm for 13 years, said last night: 'The most
of our best workmen have been with that
firm for from 10 to 90 wears and can assure
you it will not be long until they will be
glad to take us back. could tell you OF
one customer who is worth 100000 a year
to the firm, ana whose orders cannot be filled
satisfactorily by the hands now at work, vino
will soon 90 elsewhere if we do not go back
to work. The firm knows this and is
making every effort to get us back before
this occurs. You can depend upon it, there
will be no break"
The strikers will meet at the Grand Cen
tral Rink to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-28
AN EVICTION IN ALLEGHENY.
Mrs. Nagen and Her Children Turned Out in
Yesterdays Storm.

Mrs. Nagen and Her Children Turned Out in
Yesterdays Storm.
Mrs. Nagen, of 72 First street, Allegheny,
with her three children, two of whom were
very sick, were dodgers in the Allegheny
ockup last night as objects Of charity. The
story told by Mrs. Nagen is very sad one.
The woman states that she has been living
at 72 First street for some time, and her hus-
band being out of work she became in ar
rears four weeks for Der rent. Some days
ago suit was entered against her before
Alderman McNulty and she was given
notice to vacate the premises, but her
two children became sick and she
was also ill, so that she could
not go to look for house nor move. On
Thursday night she visited the office of
Dr. Phillips to get some medicine for her
children and while there she tainted from
exhaustion and worry. DIR. Phillips gave
the woman note in which he stated that
she and her children were ill and could not
be moved. When the constable appeared
at fhe house yesterday she presented this
note, but the constable refused to pay any
attention to it unless it was sworn to.
Mrs. Nagen then visited the physicians
Office but he was away and would not return
until the evening, and the constable refused
to wait and set them out in the street when
the severe storm of yesterday afternoon was
raging. Mrs. Nagen also says her husband
secured work lately and she promised to
pay up all back rent if only given time.
The children are aged 2, 6 and years. and
the two youngest are very ill. The case
will be investigated.
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,tal 81, 41O, ia IS sl57 s24 IS 81, SIS 525 "a

The special taxes assessed and included in
the totals are as follows: East Birmingham,
Twenty-ffth ward, S3,1 14S Is; TwentY-sixth
ward, S2,792 70; Mt Washington, Thirty
second ward, $3.50 3s; Borough of Temper
anceville, Thirty-sixth ward. 1856 3s.
AS the above table shows only the March
installment, or one.half the tax assessment,
the total amount of taxes levied in the city
is S3, 151 1850 4S.
Will Abandon the Curative Act.
Senator Finn returned from Harrisburg
yesterday and announced that he had strong
doubts as to the passage of the legislation
which is expected to cure defects in the de-
funct street act, so that the city can collect
the assessments for work already done.
1.-THE strong opposition from the Pittsburg
press" said the Senator, "has handi-
capped us seriously. We expected
to encounter more or less opposi-
tion from some of the country members,
and when they are sustained by our own
people there is but little credit or reason In
carrying on the fight. I do not see that
there is anything for me to do but let the
bills go by default. They are now at the
foot of the calendar. and as only six weeks
of the session remain they can only be
passed on the plea of necessity. There are
only two questions involved-does the city
want to collect from the property owners
benefited, 81, 900, 600 for which she is liable?
and does she want a street law for the future
by which improvements will be made on
petition of the majority of property in inter-
est, and made in conformity with the de-
cision OF the Supreme Court?"
'There is no doubt in nv mind," said
Controller Morrow, "that the curative act is
constitutional. We have decision of the
Supreme Court which covers just such
case. But if the act should prove uncon-
stitutional it would not take long to test it,
and the city would be no worse off than be-
fore, while il it does stand the city will be
from 81, 500, 900 to 50, 900, 600 better of"
''If the curative act is not passed and it
is decided to raise the amount needed to pay
for these Improvements by direct taxation
in one year, it will add 8 to 10 mills to the
assessment" said Mayor Gourley. "How-
ever, we could meet this demand on the
City Treasury by an issue Of bonds, as we
are now away inside the limit of indebted
ness fixed by the Constitution"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-28
SMALL SCRAPS OF LOCAL NEWS

JOSEPH HURvEY, Assistant Station Master
at the Union depot. is deploring the loss of his
brother Harvey, who died yesterday morning
of consumption at his parents house at Will
kinsburg. He went West some time ago, but
returned recently with no prospect Of recovery.
A. B. LINN, of 81 Sandusky street, Allegheny,
while in Smart's drug store. at the corner of
Lacock street, last night was suddenly siezed
with violent attack of the cramps and had to
be removed to his home in the patrol wagon.
CAPTAIN WILLIAM STEWART of the Third
police district, who has been confined to his
home for the past week with an attack of the
grip. was reported worse at the Eighteenth
ward station last evening.
NOTICE has been sent out by Secretary Nc
vey, of the Fidelity Title and Trust Company,
that no more money will be paid to the Law
renee Bank creditors for the next 20 days.
JOHN A. RILEY, who is subject to epileptic
fits, was overcome at the Southside market
house yesterday afternoon and had to be sent
to the Southside Hospital.
NOTHING has yet been heard of John
Condray, who disappeared from lower Allie
gheny last week. 1t is supposed he was
drowned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-28
INDIGNANT CITIZENS.

Only Thirty-Two Attend the Allegheny
Meeting-want All the River Bottom
Raised Above High water-Commodore
Kountz Calls Down the Chairman.
Only 80 people and small quantity of
indignation were present at the citizens
meeting in the First ward schoolhouse last
night. James Crawford occupied the chair,
but all the rulings came from bench which
was decorated on one end with a pencil
sharpener and on the other by Commodore
Kountz. Mr.. Crawford opened with the
statement that the whole bottom should be
raised at least ten feet. He said what was
necessary to escape the annual foods was to
straighten and dredge the river, prevent en-
croachments and then bring up both the
streets and the property. It was a matter
that interested the whole city, he believed,
because the foul odors that rise from these
watersoaked bottoms spread all over the
hills.
Austin Clark, the secretary, proposed
scheme whereby the matter could be ac-
complished. He said the city could issue
bonds to run 20 years that would lIquidate
the debt if she would contract it. He COM
pared the locality with that of California
avenue property that had been doubled in
price since the city opened street out that
way. The city ought to do as much for the
First ward, and then the property would in
crease in value. Councilman Neeb was
called on and asked for his views. He
thought the best mode of procedure was to
get up petition. have it signed and send it
to Councils. praying for the relief desired.
The matter could then be referred to a COM
mittee, VINO would secure the legal advice
necessary to accomplish the desired end.
Mr.. Crawford suggested taking down
Monument Hill for the filling required and
then branched off in dissertation as to the
folly of City Councils in giving away the
river front to the Pittsburg and Western
Railroad, which he alleged had put 81, ,000,-
900 in the pocket of man that he could
name. Commodore Kountz called the
Chairman to order because he had suggested
a motion that those favoring raise of grade
should vote on it and Mr.. Crawford was not
speaking on that motion. The motion was
then put and several of those present voted
against it. The Chairman, however, an
nounced it carried.
The committee having the drafting Of a
petition in hand was then instructed to
meet next Tuesday night to agree on the
demands to be embodied in it and the meet
ing adjourned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-28
PAPERS IN TWO SUITS
That Couldn't BE Filed Yesterday Because
1t Was Good FRIDAY.

That Couldn't BE Filed Yesterday Because
1t Was Good Friday.
Good Friday came in time to stop Attor-
neY A. H. Moeser from filing the praecipes
in two damage suits in Common Pleas No.
2 yesterday, but the papers were all made
out and will get into the Prothono-
tary's Office to-day. One is on be-
half of Louis Thielig versus John
Cahill and Kate Flaccus. Thielig says
that on the Sth inst he was arrested at
Union station by Officer Moran at the in
stigation of defendants on a charge of riot
and firing a revolver on the oath of Febru-
ary. Plaintiff SAYS the arrest was unwar-
ranted, and that on hearing before Judge
MeKenna be was discharged. Thielig
asserts that the object of the arrest was to
prevent him from taking trip TO Europe
for his health. He asks So, 900 damages.
The other case Mr.. Moeses had in charge
was that of Charles G. Krull VS. the Citi-
zens' Traction Company. Plaintiff says that
on April 10, $780, he was riding on the hind
platform of one of the company's cars, and
a stop was made suddenlv and he was
thrown so violently against the railing OF
the platform that he was not only badly
bruised, but ruptured and permane rtly in
jured. Kull asks S25, 900 damages.