The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-16

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HAT7z-7 r vet the T.I p fsr
from duh The variety of entertainment
was unusual, and many circles were in
cluded in the festivities. 1t is a very note
worthy fact that some years ago, and not
many either, cities in the vicinity Of Seattle
were far in advance of this city in social deyei-
opment. Within the past year the city has
taken immense strides in this direction, and To-
day the social status of the city will compare
very favorably with that of san Francisco, Port-
land or Tacoma In the matter OF ylsltors
from abroad, Seattle has had the
advantage of other Northwest cities
which probably accounts, in some measure, for
the superiority Of the home entertainments.
There Is every prospect that Tor some time 10
come music will be intelligently cultivated IN
the high social circles of the city. Already
plans are being laid on an eisoorate scale Tor
many fine musicales,s and tie talent coming
into tire city is of a very high order. The Ladies'
Musical club will be operated on basis that
will make it stronger than ever before, and peo-
pie are taking genuine interest III everything
that pertains 10 higher musical appreciation.
Among the pleasant affairs OF the week were
Mrs Isaac Dobson's reception Oh Monday after
ternoon, an affair attended and enjoyed by
many, and Mrs Hayden McIellan's luncheon
Tor her daughters friends. given On Wednesday
Der attended the Rainier hotel hop. On Thurs
day Mrs. Everett Smith gave luncheon. On
Friday three very charming affairs were
given - Mrs. sutcIfe Bakers drive
whist party, Mrs. Boone's luncheon and
Mrs. McMicken's tea. In addition 10
this rather extensive round, there were several
church pienics, excursions, two very nice boat
ing parties. riding party, and other affairs
equally interesting to small circles. This week
will be quite brilliant in many respects. Mrs.
Thomas Burke on Tuesday evening gives her
Japanese moonlight festival The entertain
ment will be given in the afternoon and even
ing. and both the ladies and gentlemen invited
have been quite interested in having appropri-
ate costumes prepared. On Wednesday Mrs.
John r. Kinnear win hold reception at her
mansion, and will be assisted by a number of
well-known leaders. Mrs. C. NJ. sheafe will give
lawn fete in Queen Anne town on Monday and
Mrs. Joseph Gregory will also receive ct her
home. The Burke party will be given at 'sThe
Laurels," where large dancing platform has
been erected, and efforts have been made to
make ii the most unique event of the season.
Mr.. Gibbon Broug hit to Justice.
Mr. John Gibbon on Friday evening was
placed in q most serious predicament. young
lady who felt that she had been aggrieved by
him, brought suit against him for breach of
promise. The trial brought out some queer evil
apecuiiar abb, while several eloquent orators
were discovered whose forensic power had re-
manned an unknown quantity before. The make
up of the court was as follows: Judge, NJ
Daniel Kelleher, in other words a second Daniel
arisen 70 judgment Mr. Frank A. Bell was the
sheriff, and he performed the duties of that try
ing Office with due consideration for the feel-
ings of the defendant, whose personal liberty
might have been in jeopardy. Mr.. W. II. VIII
son was clerk of the court, and kept the
records 50 that they would prove a model
10 the succeeding generations. The jurors
were Nj. w. O. Came, foreman, and Mrs. A. p.
Hill, MrA Wilmington, Miss De Wolfe, Miss
Josephine De Wolfe and Mr.. Theodore " Hal
Ter. There was considerable difficulty in Sc
curing the jury. All had read the newspapers
and were In some degree fairly well posted on
current affairs, qualifications fatal 70 the aspr-
atoms of jurors in general. Mr. w. A. MeDon-
aid appeared for the fair plaintiff, and Mr.. WIN.
Meek ehampioned the defendants cause There
was considerable sharp legal diminishing done
before the parties had framed their issues, but
anally the cause was brought down to an alle-
CATION and denial, and justice started to han
die her popular scales. young lady was a wit
ness for the plaintiff, and while the counsel for
ner friend gently drew out the necessary evil
1ence, the defendants counsel did not spare her
and probed the matter to the bottom.
Mr.. Howard Joslyn was the defend
ants witness, and did what he conscien-
Iiously could TO aid defendant to establish
amuch desired alibi. But evidence was moth
ing. Neither counsel cared much for facts
Each sought to sway the jury with DemostheniC
lnvective. Mr.. Mcdonald had been for a wees
practicing his speech in the billy wood with
pebbles in his mouth, while Mr. Meek had de
pleted his bank account in purchasing books or
Dratory for some time past. After the evidence
was all ia, Mr. Mcdonald commenced his argu
nent. He paid high tribute to Sergeant Buz
luz, and said that the only difference between
Pickwicks prosecutor and himself was that tho
former represented fascinating widow, while
ae took up the cudgel in behalf OF a youns
maiden whose wrongs would surely arouse the
.hiyalry of any man. With master skin, point
by point, he touched upon the evidence and
gradually wove a chain around the hapess de
.endant that made him tremble in his seat
Once the latter was about to turn from the court
soom, so nervous had he become under the fire
and sarcasm of his opponent. but the strong arm
d the sheriff prevented his summary departure
md he fell back in his chat. with look of deer
despair upon his pale countenance Mr. Ne
Donald closed his mastery effort By pointinc
his finger at the defendant and in {
Foice of thunder exclaiming look memb ers
Of the luryi Gaze upon the defendant ana
ask yourselves whether or not he appears Il
be the innocent creature which his counsel viii
doubtless paint him. No; he has the mark OF
Cain upon his brow, he has brought misery
Eadness and despair TO my client: he has disre
sarded our laws, and ii is Tor you 10 say whether
or not he shall go forth from this courtroom e
continue such offenses and feel that he is aboy,
ana beyond the law" The jury was SO edited
BY the speech that they left their seats crowded
around the orator and presented him with has
ketS aud bouquets of flowers Several member,
81 the jury we're so indignant at the defendant
that motion came very near prevailing which
would have cut short any speech whatsoeye,
from defendants counsel. This was somew hai
81 an innovation upon established precedent
and the sheriff lost many OF his gray and vener
able hairs IN getting proper decorum into court
Finally, Mr.. Meek was allowed to speak, but
ruth TO tell, he was received eoldly; but thai
did not worry him. He began by paying high
compliment 10 the average American Jury and
spoke especially in favor of the one
that sat before him. He knew thst
sympathy went out always 10 the gent
Ter sex. and il was right that il shoulc
be so, that II would be far from his desire tbs
desire OF southern gentleman. to do augh-
that would wound a lady, bat that Justice
should be no respeeter Of persons and that hi.
client should not be condemned simply because
be was man snd went out considerably In
society. He spoke eloQuentiy of M Gibbon' !.
able social record, and said that a decision
against his client would have a far-reachins
affect on the conduct OF young men, that II
would scare them of and reduce all young men
a the level Of the commonplace. At that point
81 the argument the counsel paused and seiyinc
favorable Opportunity passed around to the
.ogrt aud jury fne box OF French candy Thi,
sas very Sly move, aud though plaintiff,
counsel objected he was oyeTruled and the
sweets were much enjoyed. Mr. Meek was wis.
enough 20 observe the favorable inpressio;,
created and said little more. Each LAWYER asked