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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-04-12
TN A GAME OF CRAPS.
Charles Harris Convicted of
Shooting William Franklin.
ABSTRACT coMPANYs TAXES.
IL Sues to Enjoin Sale of Its Books for
Failure to Pay Assessment-Bunko
Men to Be Sentenced.

Charles Harris, alias Harrison, the negro
who shot William Franklin last January
in row over game of craps at Newcastle,
was yesterday convicted by a jury in
Judge Humcs' court sof assault with a
deadly weapon. The story brought out by
the evidence showed that Henry Lyons
was running the crap game st which
Franklin was playing. The two became
involved in dispute over Is cents. LYONS
showed revolver in Franklin's face, and
the latter ran out of the house. Aiming
himself with Colts revolver he returned.
As he came up to the table Lyons clinched
with him and the two prevented each
other from using their pistols. While
they were struggling Harris, who was a
friend of Lyons, shot Franklin, first in the
arm and then in the back These wounds
kept him in the hospital for several weeks.
and for time he was very near death.
The jury was out with the case but
twenty minutes before bringing in a YER
dict for conviction. Harris attorney gave
notice of a motion for new trial.
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HE HAD JUMPED HIS BAIL.
Chinese Torturer of Rat to Be Triet
as Smaggler.

Chinese Torturer of Rat to Be Tried
as y Smaggler.
All Lung. the Chinaman who was ar
rested Sunday for crucifying a rat and
then torturing it by punching out its eyes
with sharp stick, was put under 5000
bonds by United States Commissioner
Emery for trial in the United States court
upon charge of concealing and facili-
tating the transportation of smuggled
opium.
The Chinaman was arrested ten days
ago by Officer Sam Corbett upon a charge
of smuggling opium. He gave bail, but
forfeited his bail by not appearing in
court. 1t was afterward learned
that tive-teal can of opium,
which was found on him at the
time of his arrest, did not bear the govern
ment stamp, and another warrant was i'm
mediately sworn out by the customs de-
partment. He kept himself under cover,
however, and would probably have never
been caught had he not practiced such cru
city on an unfortunate rat that complaint
was made to officer Lurry, who imme-
diately arrested him. When he arrived at
police headquarters he was identified as
the man wanted on another charge. 1t is
understood that he is worth $4,000.
Today he will be given a trial before
Judge Rivers upon a charge of cruelty to
animals. The cruciied rat Will be pro-
duced in court as evidence.
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THE BLOTTER,
SUPERIOR counT-LIcMTEsRERa J

SUPERIOR CoURT-LiCHTESRERd, J.
Jsmes 5. hurry vs. Jennie Murry-Plantiffs
notion for default granted: order signed.
Booth & haufori Abstract Company VS. Byron
Phelps, treasurer King county, ct sL-Restrain-
Ing order granted; returnabls April L.
Adelia Begness A. y, Beguess-plaintif's
motion for default granted; order signed
A. Gottstein ", Seattle Lumber and CONNER
clsi oompauy-Hearng on settlement of state
nent OF tacts continued TO April Is
Albert Bryan VS.. Eugene D. Sfnith-Judgmeut
by default in sum of S2S4lo. costs and disburse-
ments.
missed atplaintfTs costs
=. D. Ball VS.. Huron Lumber Company ct al
Trial in progress.
Seattle, Lake shore Eastern Railway Com
rany vs.. the City of Ballard-Hearing passed to
April %
mic Mil Company ct al-Plaintf's motion for
order directing receiver TO pay certain premiums
OF insurance policies granted.
SUPERIOR couRr-ossoRN, ].
Floyd II. Clark ct al. VS. The Crown Point
causolitated Mining Company-sa!s OF property
confirmed.
King & Knobel VS. The okanogsn Live Stock
md Dressed Beef Company-Complaint and an
sser amended so as 10 make +. A. Hill, re-
eeiveT, party defendant
WoOdey & Co. VS.. J. IL. Woosery-Continued
10 May
SUPERIOR couRr-HUNEs,
State OF Washington VS. H. Raushmsn and
N. Ries-Antion ia arrest OF Judgment denied.
State of Washington We Charles Hsrris-As-
ssu!t with deadly weapon; verdict OF convle-
ton.
PROBATE pKPAgTMESr-IcRrEsBE ].
Estate Of joel Mtller-Finsl account filed:
tHe Of settlement fixed tor May 20; petition for
alslFibus3on; order TO show cause; setlor May N
Estate Of Edgar d. Thompson-Decres settling
Estate of John Richard Ham-Petition for
testaFs OF administration; hearing set Tor
&SS4 -
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Firemen Show Their Regard Practically
Dancing and rry-Makipg.

Firemen Show Their Regard Practically
Dancing and Merry-Making.
The members of the fire department
gave ball at headquarters last evening,
the occasion of which was the presenta-
ton of valuable gold watch to Chief
Gardner Kellogg. After the first figure
Assistant Chief George MARROW called for
order, and then in a. short speech asked
Chief Kellogg to accept the present as a
mark of respect, confidence and good will
from his men. The chief was completely
surprised and simply replied:
accept the gift in the fullest appreciation of
the motives prompting it.
Many of those present then gathered
about and admired the sparkling time
piece The design is beautiful and the en-
craving very neat. On the front case is
the monogram G. K, and on the back the
head of horse, surmounted by spark
ling diamond. On the inner case is the
inscription:
Presented to Chief Gardner Kellogg from
members of the Seattle Fire Department, April
IL, is92
Dancing was continued until about mid
night. Fully $50 persons were present.
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PLACES AS TEACHERS.
Questions Which Aspirants Are Ex
pected to Answer.

Questions Which Aspirants Arc Ex-
pected to Answer.
Blanks have been prepared to be filled
out by those applying for places as teach
ers in the public schools. The applicant,
who must be in good health and unmar-
ried, is required to state her age, height,
weight, years of experience. place and
kind of work, where educated, what
branches she can teach, and references.
She is also required to furnish photo
graph of herself. Blanks somewhat SINH
lar are sent to be filed out by the people to
whom she refers. The special questions
asked are:
What is her personal appearance?
Has she place for everything, and does she
keep everything in its place?
Is she strong physically?
Is she strong mentally?
Is her moral character above reproach?
In skill in teaching how would you rank her,
poor, good or remarkably successful?
In governing ability how would you rank her ?
For what grade of work is she best fitted?
How long have you known her?
The sixth grade teachers meeting was
held yesterday, and the seventh grade will
come today.
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employees required between May and October,
together with an estimate Of all amounts to be
needed monthly Tor the purposes of the depart
ments; passed.
An ordinance appropriating the following
sums: Street fund, s6lai2; Farm street, sl71.4s
Brook, sI96; Mary, &5!1.45; Fourth and Har-
risou, s7la.11; Market, S71371; Chestnut s23s 10;
Third, d. 7s; Fifth and Republican, sl,ol3;
finance committee.
Resolution for painting Queen Anne chemical
engine house; passed.
The following petitions and communica-
tions were received:
From the board of health, protesting against
the abolishing OF any officers OF the board tire
Office of market inspector Is one of the most i'm
portant of the department.; referred to health
committee.
From the Tomen's Home Society, asking that
the water system be extended to the house and
water be supplied free until the institution is
self-supporting; referred to water committee.
From Rainier Power & Railway Company for
establishment of grade on Lincoln ard Greene
at several points, and at Ninth and Pike streets;
referred to street committee.
From Owen City Assembly, K of l., protest
ing against the imposition OF poll tax as unjust
and impracticable; referred with other process
of the same character to judiciary committee
By l. C. Lyman and others, recommending
seow "as q lifelong Democrat" referred to
sewer committee. The 8ynum Club recon-
mended J. A. Coleman; the petition was ordered
to lie on the table.
From Queen City Assembly, K. OF L., asking
for inquiry into the method OF conducting in
teiiigenee Offices, and recommending that the
city establish an employment Office as in Gin
cinnati. Cleveland and other cities; referred to
license COMMITTEES.
From Queen City Assembly, z. Of L., COM
planning that contractors on street work often
pay employees at long intervals, and asking that
it be required that they pay weekly and that
eight hours constitute days work; license
committee.
From Knights of Labor, requesting inquiry
into practicablity of purchasing electric light
plant to be paid for out of sc40,U0 bond issue
for general purposes; street light committee.
Fer change of name of streets in Pontius addi-
ton: First to John, Second to Thomas, Third
to Harrison, Fourth to Republican, Fifth to
Mercer; street improvement committee
From j. G. Kenyon reciting the circumstances
as to the sidewalk on Front, near Madison, and
asking for the remo!al of the sidewalk and the
strengthening of the bulkhead for the street so
that he may resume building. Mr. Donworth
related what had taken place before the board
OF public works. Attorney Gearin appeared for
Mr.. Kenyon and urged his clients interests. He
expressed Willingness to sign the contract
drawn up by the corporation counsel except
that he should not waive his claim for damages
for widening Front street. Referred to street
committee who will report on Thursday.
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The remains of W. d. Kruse, who died
in the X Y. 2. lodging house Saturday
night from an overdose of morphine, are
at Bonney & Stewards awaiting orders
from friends or relatives concerning burial
or shipment. 1t was learned yesterday
that he worked at one time for Rohlfs Il
Schroeder, cabinetmakers at No. go Com
mercial street. Although there was no
money among Kruse's possessions, Coroner
Horton is of the opinion that he owned or
had claim to quarter section of land. This
belief arises from the fact that two of the
papers found in his pocketbook contained
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CRIMINAL COURT NEWS.

An Appeal From Judge Rivers Finding
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.
d. B. Baker took an appeal yesterday
from Judge Rivers municipal court to
the superior court to have a find of $72 re-
versed. Baker ran an employment agency
and contracted with Domingo Dangelo to
furnish him thirty-eight Italians for day
laborers. Dangelo secured the men and
then Baker failed to provide for them. and
was fined under a city ordinance covering
the case.
T. W. Crowell applied to the superior
court for writ of habeas corpus, claiming
that he was illegally deprived of his lib
erty by being confined in the city jail. He
was found guilty by Judge Rivers on April
of being disorderly person. Judge
Humes issued writ, making it returnable
at 30 O'Clock TODAY.
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CARSON IN SUSPENSE.
Aldermen Still Silent as to His
Confirmation.
H. E. HOLMES ON POLICE BOARD,
NO City Poll Tax This Year-Board of
works Ordinance Passed--A Jani-
tor Ballotted For.

There was considerable interest in the
proceedings of both houses Of the city
council last night.
Mayor Ronald sent in a communication
70 the house of delegates nominating Fl.
l.. Holmes, of the Second ward, as Re-
publican member of the police commits
sion. 1t was referred to committee on po-
lice, who reported favorably after mo-
ment's conference. and the house con-
hrmed the appointment.
The meeting of the board of aldermen
was attended by President Sweeney. Al
dermen Miller, Cram, earle. Ingram and
Daulton. The lobby was packed to the
doors, among those present being J. NJ.
Carson, Junius Rochester, ]. Y. Terry Fl. r.
Shields, Percy Rochester and s. r. Ellicott.
They sat there for two hours, pa
tiently waiting for the debate on Car
sons appointment, but only one word was
said. In the midst of the call for commit
tee reports the president asked in his rou-
tine voice: "Has the special committee
any report to maker" to which Alderman
Miller replied no." and the appointment
OF comptroller was passed over for the
night. None but those familiar with the
proceedings knew that Miller's monosyl-
Liable reply implied so much.
The two houses will meet on Thursday
night, and after transacting routine bust
ness will renew the conference on the sal
airy ordinance.
The aldermen declared by their vote
that there shall be no road poll tax for the
city this year.
A joint session was held for the pur-
pose of approving the assessment rolls for
Willard, Division and other streets, but
Corporation Counsel Donworth stated that
owing to the adoption of the amendments
to the city charter with reference to street
improvements, since the improvements in
question were advertised, he thought it
would be necessary to advertise again. An
adjournment was taken for four weeks in
order that all provisions may be observed.
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TWO ROBBERS BOUND OVER.
Ioughs Who Assaulted John Kearney
in Reception Saloon.

in Reception Saloon.
A. A. Kelley and James Ellsworth, the
sailors who were arrested Saturday morn
Ing by Officer Philbrick upon charge of
rolling John Kearney in the Reception
saloon, were bound over for trial in the
superior court last evening after hearing
before Justice Won TobeI. Their bonds
were fixed at 81 600 each. The complain
ing witness was also placed under bonds
10 insure his appearance at the trial, and
ne put up cash bail of 500 and was re-
leased from custody.
Both of the defendants are very tough
looking and the police doubt their claim
to being sailors. George q. Cole. a con-
tractor, testified to being in the Reception
saloon Saturday morning. He saw Els
worth flourish watch and chain, saying:
III bet me watch and chain against IS
that can lick any man in the housed"
Just at this time Kearney, who is a ma
rine engineer, came into the saloon, and,
giancing around, remarked:
Il reckon I'm in pretty tough crowd"
This made Ellsworth angry and he i'm
mediately challenged Kearney to fight.
The latter objected and finally talked Els
worth out of fighting. Then Ellsworth,
Kelley and a third man went into a rear
room in the saloon and called Kearney.
The latter hesitated moment and then
followed. The door was closed. For few
seconds there were sounds of desperate
struggle, then the three men came out and
left the saloon. A minute later Kearney
came staggering out; blood was streaming
down his face and he shouted:
Arrest them; they robbed mer'
The two men ran into Officer Philbrick's
arms, but the third man got away. Kear-
ney claims that about 81 in money was
taken from him; but. fortunately, an
envelope in his vest pocket, which con-
. tanned two notes for $500 each and a check
for 500. was not found by his assailants.
Ellsworth denied taking the money and
excused the assault on Kearney by saying
that he was drunk. Kelley did not take
the stand at all.
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New Suits Filed.

The following suits were begun in the
superior court yesterday:
Booth & Hanford Abstract Company Vs. Byron
Phelps. treasurer of King county-Suit to en-
join collection of taxes
Italian-Swiss Agricultural Colony VS.. n.
George & Co.-Suit to recover $l45. . due for
goods sold and delivered.
James II. Bishop & Co. VS.. f. Z. Keeley-Suit
70 recover sg49S due for goods sold and deliv-
cred
The Washington shoe Manufacturing Com
pany VS.. D. W. Johnston--Suit 10 recover ss2i75
for goods sold and delivered.
Chapsri & Sweuson VS.. CASTOR Morquis-Suit
20 recover SO due for goods sold and delivered
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ROBBED IN THE DOVE DIVE.
A Aaborer's Costly Election Spree-Ths
Accusad Tl,ia-a. R.4-a


Accused Thieves Betrayed.
d. Hamilton, who has been EMPLOYED at
the Dove dance house, on King street. as a
pianist. and A. Boyd, aged 20 years, the
Inquire caller at the same house, were ar
rested last evening by Officer Glasscock
upon charge of grand larceny. They
were locked up in Jail, and will be given a
hearing before a justice of the peace today,
The larceny is alleged to have been COM
mltted on the morning of March 9. After
the polls closed on March G. Marion,
iaborer, started to paint the town
red, and about 8 O'Clock > the fol-
lowing morning found himself in the Dove
saloon. He went to the dance room
IN the rear of the saloon, and there met
negress named Willie Jackson, and she
induced him to go into an ante room and
''set up" the wine. While there he went
to sleep. and before he sobered up some
one stole his SIS watch and $40 gold chain.
Marion was ashamed of himself for the
disgraceful manner in which he spent the
night, and never reported the loss to the
police, but the story leaked out few days
ago.
Last Thursday a negress went to Officer
Glasscock and stated that Hamilton, the
pianist. had done her an injury, and she
wanted to get even with him. She then
related that Hamilton, aided by Boyd,
had stolen q watch and chain from
drunken man the morning after election,
but she could not remember his name.
Yesterday afternoon laborer passing the
Dove saloon attracted the attention of the
colored woman, who hunted up Officer
Glasscock and exclaimed excitedly:
There's the mani He's just turning
the cornerl"
The officer, catching her meaning, soon
overlook Marion. The latter then admit
ted that he had been robbed. The officer,
with the aid of the negress, succeeded in
locating the stolen watch and chain in
Whitechapel pawnshop, and they will
probably be produced in court today.
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TO STOP THE SALE.
Abstract Company Seeks to Enjoin the
Collection of Tax Assessed.

Abstract Company Seeks to Enjoin the
Collection of Tax Assessed.
The Booth g. Hanford Abstract Com
pany brought action yesterday in the su-
perior court against the county treasurer
to enjoin the sale of their abstracting
books for failure to pay taxes on them.
The complaint filed in the case alleges
that the company's manuscript books,
which have no intrinsic or salable value,
were assessed at valuation OF 81, 500 and a
tax of 1878. On March 80, on their re-
fusal to pay the tax, the treasurer had
their books seized and advertised them to
be sold at public sale on April IL.
They ask that the sale be enjoined and
that upon final hearing the tax be declared
illegal and the injunction be made per-
petual. Judge Lichtenberg issued a tenn
porary restraining order and set the case
for hearing on April is.
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PILES CAN BE CIRED.

Richard Bennett, westfeld, y. V, writes:
"For thirty-two years l suffered from piles'
both internal aud external. with an lhs,F AZ,
tendant sgou!es, and ike many others suffered
from hemoFrhoids. All those thtrty-two years l
had To cramp myself TO pay doctors ana dfHg-
gtsts for stuff that doing me ltIie or no
good Finally WAS urged by one who ha1 had
the same complaint. but had been cure! py
hRANDRETHs Pills, TO try his cure. ara SO.
aud began 10 improve, and Tor the past tWo
terrible allnept"
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On complaint of Charles Becker Justice
Won Tobel issued a warrant yesterday for
the arrest of August Fisher upon charge
of using language tending to provoke an
assault Becker claimed that Fisher re-
ferred to him as 'low Dutch sauer kraut
fend." Last evening Fisher learned that
o warrant was out for his arrest and he APP
peared before Justice Won Tobel and
wanted his trial. He was fined IS and
costs, amounting in all to $50. and he i'm
mediately took an appeal to the superior
court.
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BOARD OF WORKS.
A Session Devoted Mainly to Subjects
of Sewerage.


The regular meeting of the board of
public works yesterday was devoted
mainly to discussion of sewer construction.
A letter was received by City Engineer
Gardner from Benezette Williams APPROX
ing of the formers suggestions as to a
change in the proposed south tunnel to
avoid the insecure earth on the South
Fourteenth street hill. He also approves
of enlarging the tunnel and doing away
with the overflow sewer.
The result of the discussion was the
drafting of a letter to the city council en-
bodying the views expressed and repeating
the suggestion of the board that policy
as to house sewerage should be adopted.
Petition for water pipe on Kearney
street and Poplar street was referred to
superin tendent of water works.
Complaint of a clogged drain at Willow
and Valley streets was referred to street
commissioner.
Several other petitions were referred for
report.
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Applicants Must Be on Hand at
O'clock Next THURSDAY.

O'clock Next Thursday.
The civil service examinations which
take place Thursday, April IA, will be held
in the night school rooms in the Seattle
block, corner of Yesler avenue and South
Second streets.
G. B. Hoyt will represent the commits
sion and have charge of the examinations.
Applicants are required to be present at
O'Clock in the morning, when the exam
liner will open the package containing the
questions. The time allowed to answer all
questions is nine hours, or from O'Clock
in the morning until 6 in the evening.
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IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT.
A Coal Thief Sent to Jaii-street-walk
ers Sentenced to Ten Days in jail.

ers Sentenced to Zen Days in jail.
Frederick Williams, arrested Sunday
evening while wandering about the streets
in suspicious manner, was sent to jail for
ten DAYS by Judge Rivers yesterday upon
charge of vagrancy.
George Daniels, the inveterate petty lar
cenist. was fined 500 and sentenced to
twenty days imprisonment for stealing a
pair of shoes from II. McMillus.
A laborer named William Cunningham,
who was caught in the act OF stealing a
sack of coal from a car at the Oregon I'M
provement Company's bunkers. was lined
$50 and sent to Jail for twenty days.
Matsushina Take, japanese woman,
and May Smith, better known as Marion
Raymond were each sentenced to ten days
imprisonment upon charge OF being
street-walkers
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Cro.s-Libel in premier-Fri.t.d Case.

E. W. Spencer, the owner of the steamer
Premier. filed cross-libel yesterday in the
United States court in the suit brought by
Adolph Fristad to libel the Premier to re-
cover damages done the ship Fristad by a
collision on February 1. Spencer alleges
that the collision was the fault of the Fris-
tad and that the Premier sustained in
juries that cost s.. 200 to repair. He also
lost 1880 in wages which was paid to the
crew while the steamer was undergoing re-
pairs. He asked that the Fristad, which
is now lying at Port Blakeley be seized.
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Judge Rumes' New Jury.

The return of the regular venire of a
petit jury in Judge Humes' court for the
new term showed the following jurors:
II. G. Thornton. M. B. Maddocks, Thomas
Rhodes, A. II. Wilkes, Charles Otto, J. b.
Vickering, C. J. Thalman, L. L. Scott, f.
n. Lyons. Henry Auernheimer, T. G..
Marum, Robert Meyers. w. w. Davis,
James Sloan, William Maxwell. +. N.
Lyons and Frank Nagel were excused from
duty by the court.