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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-01-10
LEONI'S SHORT TERM.
SLAYER of George Richards Gets
Eighteen Months.
PLEA FOR NEW TRIAL DENIED
BargIars Smith and Tiffany Sentenced
to Five Years Eaeh-New Suits
FIled-The Blotter.

Ma;.i Leoni, wao killed George Richards April
g. I6o1. on Mercer island, in a quarrel over
come logs that hey were collecting. was sen.
fenced 10 eighteen months in the peniteutiary
ty Judge Huues yesterday.
The nrisone: was charged with murder In the
f-s. degree. and alter y trial of three DAYS du.
ration the Jury brought in a verdict OF man
slaughter. motion for a Few trial was made
AID the hearing was set for yesterday
Yesterday Judge Humes denied the motion
and gave Leoai the comparatively light sen.
tencs OF eighteen monthsL It is possible that a
new TRIAL would have been granted had it not
been for the fact that the prisoner having
pleaded seli-defense and shown circumstances
under which jury might well have acquitted
hin, been foolish enough 70 testify that his gun
went OF aecidently ana killed Richards.
Judge Humes was evidently not in a yer-
clement mood yesterday, a. he sentenced the
two burglars, smith and Tiffany, to five years
each at hard labor. Smith pleaded not guilty,
aad the gossip OF the court is TO the effect
that he Is an oid-timer and has been familiar
With tie wrong side of the prison bars On sew
ers! occasions prior to his last offense. They
even go so lar IS 10 intimate that his plea OF
rot guilty was intended to impose upon the
eieneacy OF the court and also avoid the proba-
baitF o. proof OF former convictions. Be this
q 1t may. he gained nothing by his plea, as
Judge Humes deemed five years the Just reward
Tor bis ATTRACTION OF the law.
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"wHAT Is GODLISEsSf u
DR.. Alison Answers the Question at tho
Special Meeting.


A large and attentive congregation Gathered
last night at the First Presbyterian church at
the first meeting of the second week of the
series being held there. Every nignt so for the
number has been larger than the night previous
and last night the main floor was almost filed
The large chorus choir and soloists are mater
tally adding TO the impressivcness of the SER
vices This part OF the service will be contiu-
ued from night TO night
Dr.. Alison preached last night from the text
found in l. Timothy * S-"For bodily exercise
protitath little, but goodness is profitable unto
all things, having promise of the life tha. now
Is and of that which is TO come" The true ed
ucation, said DIR. Alison, is the culture of tho
whole mantle body, mind and heart We
should not ignore the physical nor neglect the
mental The inspired writer does nos mean
that But compared to the profit In godIi-
ness, IN the culture of the spiritual man. the
body is indeed OF minor importance. Joining
church, he said, was not godliness. II Is not a
rigid adherence to any sect or creed. lie re.
joIced that sectariansm in a bad sense is a
thing of history and that all the churches of
evangelical Professionalism are working for one
ent-the salvation OF sinners.
Godlness, he continued. is not an oste1 tatious
display OF ones piety. The more OF Christ there
is in man, the more that Will be con-
sciOus of his own weakness and unwors Illness
Goodness Is not turning over a new leaf ana
leaving off certain bad habits-thougn certainly
the tad habits should he left off In arswer TO
his own query. 'W hat, then, is God.fnvss?' % he
said il is Godiike-ness. It is TO be- filed with
the spirit of Christ: To know God IN rich. per
sonal experience; to have your heart full OF
love to God. To be cody you must De born
egain-born into Christ Goodness man! fesl Is
Itself in sincere desire 10 obey God rather than
our own pleasure
AZ the close OF the regular service prayer
meeting was held for Il few moments Services
will be- held at the same place tonight at 1:41
DR. Alison will preach. ana the usual sorg sery-
ice will be given. short prayer meeting in the
basement at 7:So VIII pFsceds the meeting up
ktAirs.
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THE lsl.OTTER,


sufEEioE CoURT-PRoBATE DEPARTMEsr-LAya-
LEY.J.
Estate OF Robert Albin--Petition for probate
OF foreign will: hearing set for January 90
Estate OF Henry T. Observation-Disclosures for
aryao ' ''A'
INTERIOR ooCRr - CRIMINAL DEPARTMENT
HUMEs. ].
State VS.. Edward Smith-Defendant pleads not
guilty.
State vs. Malta I.aoni-Sew trial denied. do.
iendant sentenced for eighteen months
State vs. NJ. sweeney and Fred Seephus-De.
'eHasnts afraigned; given till today TO plead.
STATE vs. James Murphy and George Smith
descendant Murphy pleads not guilty; defendant
smlth pleads guilty. sentenced 10 five years
STATE vs. James NJ. Iiifany-Senteneed for five
State vs. John and Ada Howsrd-Case stricken
on motion u prosecution.
H. l. Gerow CT al vs.. l. II. Griffith ct al
transferred from Judge Osborn--flaintift.' mo-
non 10 dismiss against all defendants but /. IT,
aflihih granted; motion Tor judgment on plead
iags granted.
SUPERIOR coCRr-CIviL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Wiley. Scot; & Bostwick vs. The City OF Seat
costs
S. h. Frost et al vs. Berkel I.rson-nefauI.
am Judgment Of s52L@i aud costs.
. Boston Bank IS, seattle Terminal & Elevator
company Judgment for amount of promissory
noGe.
Washington National bank of Tacoma VS. Sc
attic National Bank-Motion for plaintiff 70 pro
Gace documents: signed.
II. \. tferow e. al " H. /. tyrffirhs-Trana
ferred Il Juiee ffuTnes-
slgyari NJ, Ain,!en admitted TO citizenship
John Armstrong V. Puget Sound Fire CLAY
tompauy-Nerd CT fer defendant
HE MINI Loan aud Trust Company vs.
Thar .es /. stipulation aud order: signed!
SUPERIOR CcuRr-EQCITY DKPAKTMKNr-LAsG-
LEY,
Certificate Of election OF ]. ". Langley read
and fled
Columbia & Puget sound Railroad Counpsrv
vs. August Nehihorn ct sl.-Consiuued 20 JaDn-
AIRY %
toln IT, Common ct sl-Motiou granted. tae-aa
ent Judgment ordered 70 be prepared
. "sst cast improvement Conn any rs Charles
sanders ct at.-iaken under aav!.croeut
frank +. brackett VS.. Ella Brackett-DafauIt
against defendant; signed
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reaching the superior court This case showed
very clearly the working of the laws of this state
IN citation to arson. Assistant Prosecuting At
toFney A. G. Mcbride a few DAYS ago said that i,
was Impossible TO convict q person OF arson III
be burned his own house while there were
sooos IN It On the other hand If the same per-
son should burn his house while it was ernptv
ne Could De convicted of arson, This shows
that Ii RadfoH had been caught he would have
escaped conviction of arson and couls have
oeen TAKEN only On the charges OF grave robbery
ana attempting to defraud the insurance com.
panies. 49,
aae murder Of William Mason at Cedar
a'untain February q by an assassin, who fred
siifuugn window as Mason was sitting down
70 supper, was marked by the strocitv o. the
- anu the quick work OF Sheriff Woolery.
tharies Sordstrorn, who ia now under sentence
y. oeaih ior the crime, was captured the next
.as Oh the railroad track near Gilman. The evil
uehee against him was purely circumstantisl,
out TIE links fitted 80 closely that the Jury rem
0efea verdict OF murder in the first degree
us case 10 now before the supreme cour, on an
appeal NorGEtron Is a peculiar man He has
never admitted any connection with the crime
ana III his prison life secludes himself from
Others and seldom speaks
The cave-in in the Lake Union tunnel took
place in the same month, and Daniel Mclean a
miner, was killed. Four or five other men es-
capped as If by a miracle
During the year Gilman, Franklin and New
castle furnished Several cases, as did Kent AS
a rule the ARRAYS at these places were the out.
come of drunken rows. Seattle upheld her rem
utatIon Tor suicides and made a great step for
ward N the use OF shooting irons
One achievement of the year reflects great
credit on Sheriff Woole-y and Deputy Jack Nc
Donald The case referred to was the killing of
george Richards, on Mercer island. by Malta
Leoni, who is now serving eighteen months
Tor mansiaughter. 1t was nearly six weeks
after the killing that the body was taken from
the iake The sheriff went TO work on the case
ana had Joe Puccia, an accomplice after the
'ae'. IN Jail before twenty-four hours had
eispsed. Within twelve hours more he had
confessed. The capture of the principal in the
case was attended with difficulty owing to the
long time he had had to get on. of the country.
lie was finally captured in British Columbia by
SacA AcDonaid, alter long search, il which he
had gone far from congenial conpanions
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Cummings' Successor Comes From the
House of DELEGATES.

House of Delegates.
play ball'' with public Offices is the order
between the board OF aldermen and the house Of
delegates. The aldermen insisted upon one of
their number being appointed 10 the board of
public works, notwithstanding the protest of
tie delegates who advocated Calllgan. As the
board hal the confirming power, they had the
''puil, aul tie delegates were compelled Ia
succuIh. Bat yesterday the delegates had
the1g Inr n.y., and the newly-elected commits
sioue-, Vote. ned Cochran and they put in
Delegate Timothy Ryan as street commissioner
When the board net yesterday Van Brocklin
although chairman, soon found himself in mi
nority. After The disposition of some routine
business the following letter read from
Lawrence Cummings street commissioner:
The request of u majority OF your body asking
for my resignation as street commissions all i
superintendent OF sewers has been received. in
reply thcreto would say have never sought any
position under your body. but when appointed
deemed II my duty as q resident and taxpayer
to accept the Office when called on. Under Ar
sicie VIII, section 4. subdivision IL, of the city
charter, you are empowered at any time to re-
move subordinate officer. Therefore con-
slider your request Tor my resignation uuneces-
eary. Thanking you for the many courteses ex-
tended me b. your body, etc
Cochran az once moved that the resignation of
Cummings b accepted: Wolfe seconded. Sec
rotary Heifuer duly remarked that NJ Cum
mings had not rendered any resignation
'"ell. To bring the matte: TO an end, move
that the Office OF street commissioner be declared
vacant" said " ollie.
The motion was carried and immediately
thereafter Wolfe nominated Timothy Ryan. W b 0
was declared elected. IL was surprise, but tina
episode quickly over.
Mr. Cummings also flied his report for the
month OF December, showing that the amount
expended OF ST was s., 1t6. -. ana on streets
SI,4ol2A
Superintendent Wilson fled q new bond as
.uperl nteudsnt of water works for $1,000 with
John Collins and W v. Holmes as security
petition Tor six-iach water main on Pearl
street, between Main aud Cullen streets, was ia
vora5Iy reported upon by Superintendent. VIII
SOD and forwarded TO the city council with thu
endorsement Of the board. The cost Is estimated
TO lie about SEQ
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CUBIC AIR ORDINANCE.
rigid Examination OF Lodging Houses
to Be Made by Health Onicers.

The board of health yesterday inaugursted an
important movement. This was the inspection
OF houses which are in violation of city ordi-
nance No. s2i. 10 prevent the overcrowding of
sleeping apartments in lodging and tenement
houses and other buildings
This ordinance was approved May -, 1887,
ana provided fine of not over $50 aud impris-
onment of not over fifteen days for using, con-
Quoting or keeping lodging house, tenement
mouse, hotel or any other kind of house con.ai u
Ing sleeping apartments which contain less
than SD cubic feet OF air or space for each per
son over Il years of age lodging or sleeping
therein.
Section OF the ordinance also visits the same
punishment as above provided upon any person
over IA years of age who shall voluntarily oc-
cupy or use any apartment not conforming to
the above provisions IS 10 cubic space The
health officer and the police are charged with
the duty OF making examinations of houses
overcrowded against the provisions as above
ana OF making arrests. The intention of the
health board is to proceed by examining build
ings and notifying offenders. II offenses are
persisted in, arrests will follow and test cases
be made.
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fioLk>I DEATHS OF THE YEAR.
coroner Horton. Report Recalls some
remarkable Grimes and Captures.

''toher horizons Report Recalls Some
remarkable Grimes aud Captures.
1i!''hE ne YeAr l>91 Coroner Horton had laS
Eases as ass.hst IL tae year previous TAKEN
a. sAo'e, the year surpasses any other in ina
h'siofs OF Seattle CT King county for rrsgIc
Ssh'hs laAisg the year ~ month"; December
SANS Gtst II Importance. IL this month nc-
.~.seS Two tragedies. one following close upon
VIC otaeF and involving persons that gave them
additional interest The first Of these was rha
aas"ef q Thomas Henderson Boygt, PROPRIETOR
q ne Ao~z1sc G.r9y aos by his alleged wife
N1s4.a Saaa-ia lnt@s. who l. ~ present II ;ne
willy lais awaiting s preliminary hearing
~ tnS31ehEs connected With this case sre vet
'.ssA II sAe minds % tue people aui we're stu
s.e 'A'A OF The town when the famous Maulton.
''eFt murder ant suicide tragedy carce
A. Il sensation attended ~ a mystery tie Gel
e@s'ea k@1jnf case. growing out q a scheme
- 4esFaui tie lie Insurance cont sGiss out Of
fA.V-s' cs;set more wIdes Pgesi Is. and taea-
sAs.ag thsa any other. Tia tine taken IN clear
t1ls ~ he case together with the 3svei optlents
@ss q Ca. sept iatercss nj sever point and
N@S0 'le Eruta became known many were N
s'tAei fe Is aelteye l. The confess. o1l % Ill-
VIZ hosisa4ca, no = Gow serving oE2e vea- fa-
ss4ss-FoetaTy. iavo.vs<: sGea - coI3.h.o.4!et
PSF t2sI sto5 could scarccy credit Il That
feFsou Or PERSONS might burn house for tas,
Insurance U.s. not much %; surprise. b4I inst
HaEaa2 ceilings woali Eake a curpss osi. o. =
eEHeyAVa, Keep +: "a : heayard turee weeks aud
.e'SA BIN : - -aase a. the owner ut ina
1slse asaa~est. - q hard statement = accsts.
A-ssFsTs t-@ CONFESS z embodied a. these
F1t4-s ai4.l vtaeEs re atiug TO the sc11.le
si-tTsPF H.1 ~ vas II be 'iouraed dead aT.i
- $40 insurance 81 his Life collected aud d.
Wed Mrs.. Rs:lo:t. who was irnp1ies Nv
- Se-iAss2-c4. eS~alal tie .as. leE case lsY.r
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"The Irish Heiress.n

Dion Boucicaults refined comedy drama,
''Ihe Irish Heiress." was presented to a very
appreciative and well-pleased audience at Cor
dray's last night The intelligent and cultured
theater-goer was especially pleased with the
production. because of the iife-Iike and rational
character of the humor and situations The
members OF the company are to be compli-
mented on the fine concerted acting through.
OUT There was not a single hitch in the per-
Torrance and every impersonator showed easy
familiarity with his or her lines and business
The scenic adiuncts were in artistic accord with
the requirements and formed a noteworthy
feature OF the presentation. SO far as the por-
traysl OF Irish character in the piece is con-
csrned, there was evident misconception on
the part of several. Sir William Daventrv is
not quite so crude a character as represen ted by
Mr.. Thomas Quinn. who sometimes made that
gentleman appear as yoeman from Kerry,
with very pronounced brogue The same
defect was noticeable in the portrayal
of Norah by Miss Alice Shepard. Irish ladies
and gentlemen are not SO unacquainted with
fashionable ortheopy as to make themselves the
observed OF all observers when they express
their thoughts in words. Leaving out of con-
sideratlon the fault mentioned both these
characters were fairly enacted. Mr. Frank E.
~Iamison lacked the polish and elegance OF the
English Earl Stanmorc. The viliainy of the
man was pictured accurately enough, but tho
personnel of the man lacking. Mr. Bert
Coote made a taking Maj Fuss, and rendered
his lines with becoming gusto and point, but
his facial makeup would be sufficient to stamp
him AZ anything but a military man. His forid
complexion was good. but his long hair and
dimfnutive Oxfords. never to speak of his being
minus mustsche, were enough to preclude
ham from ever sitting at an officers mess table
Mr.. Gerald Hertslets the Romeo of the pieca
Percy Ardent-seemed more at home with his
surroundings than any of his co-actors Hs
played the par. admirably and with the excep-
ton of an inclination to make the character too
nervous and incoherent al certain times, made q
decided hit. As Supple, the attorney MI j. A.
Num- was happily cast. He simulated the
gravity and cunning of the legal adviser with
fine art. Mr.. Milton Lipman was AN accom-
p!ished French valet Lenoir, his dialect and
demeauor being well studied. Lady Dayentry
well depicted by Miss Julie Kingsley
whose costumes, as well as those of Miss Alice
Shepard, were much admired. Mrs. Comfort,
lay Mss Ethel Hertslett, and Euston, by Mr.
Z. II. Felt were fairly sustained.
y most entertaining programme was rendered
in the auditorium. Zaz4lle and Miranda. the
daring 9rIai artists, performed several skilliul
and marvellous acts that iairly brought down
the house There was not dull act In the en-
tire bill and the management may expect a
crowded hall throughout the week.
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THE COUNTY CoMMIss1oNsRs.
Fred Gasch Reelected Chairman =
Warning to Contumaceou Gus Ex- 0 factals ..

Warning to Contumaceous Ex- . fficials.
The board of county commissioners raet yes.
terday, with Commissioners Gasch, Wooding
and Rutherford in attendance. On ballot
Gasch was elected chairman for the ensuing
two years
The county auditor was directed to notify all
excounty officers attempting TO hold the offices
in which they have been serving after the expi-
ration of the term just closed, that they do the
same at their own risk, and that the beard will
refuse to audit or pay any claims for services
rendered or claimed to be rendered in such Of
fees by such ex-county officers. or by any en-
ploye or employer, under or claiming te be I'M
der them from and after January 8, 1898.
The following bonds were approved: James
II. Woolery. sheriff, $4,000: J. +. Miller. prose-
cutting attorney. 5000; Byron Phelps, county
treasurer. 100000; Thomas Gordon, county
clerk, $4,000.
The newly elected justices of the peace took
hold yesterday and opened their new offices in
the Seattle National bank building. The suites
of both Justices William Caldwell and Burt J.
Humphrey are on the fifth floor, and sre airy
and weli-lighted apartments. Mr.. Ca1dwelrs
suite comprises rooms 503. 50i and sos. The last
two have been thrown into one by the removal
OF the partition, making large apartment, d.
vided by railing into two parts, the larger OF
which is for the justice himself, his clerk and
constable and the witness stand. Justice Cald-
well succeeds ex-Justice Hancock Neagis. Terry
King and Ed kriete, constable and clerk, re-
spectiyely, of Justice Neag.e. remain in the
same capacity with Justice Caldwell The JUS
tice started into business very strongly. issuing
three warrants on criminal charges and receiv
ing three complaints in civil suits.
Justice Humphreys suite is made up of
rooms 50e, 5o7 and sos The last two have been
thrown into one large room by the removing of
the partition. A railing now takes the place Of
the latter, the north half OF the room being the
place of sitting OF the court, of the clerk and
constable and witness stand, as in the case Of
Justice Caldwelvs apartments. Justice Hum
phrey, Constable John Van Horne and Clerk J.
+. Pike constitute the full complement. of the
court, and all were on hand yesterday. Justice
Humphrey succeeds to the records and business
OF ex-Justice Edward Won Tobel. Mr.. Hum
phreys election to this Office has involved the
dissolution OF the law firm of Lewis & Hum
phrey. The haoitues of this court VIII miss
Constable Charles Robinson, the popular and
veteran constable, aid Clerk Emanuel Horse
man, so long the efficient standbys OF Justice
Won TobeI.
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The Oratorio OF the ssMessjah.

The Tacoma Chora! Society had a meeting last
evening. and great enthusiasm prevailed over
the expected entertainment in Seattle. Ninety.
three out Of ninesy-five present agreed to go,
thus guaranteeing fine chorus. They will be
accompanied by from 100 to 20o lovers of music
The seating capacity OF Plymouth church will
undoubtedly be tested to the utmost. and tho
lovers OF good music in our city should turn out
in force. Tacoma has reserved 80 of the 75-cent
seats, scattered all over the house. The two
cities thus can :ra,ernally mngle while listening
to this grand oratorio. Reserved seats can now
De secured at the book store of J. Fl. Calvert &
Co., ZIG Front street
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CITIZENS PARK CoMMITTEE
Sub Committees Appointed to Secure
Donations for Boulevard

TIE citizens committee on public parks held
q meeting al the Office OF Eshe!mau & Llswsllyn
Yesterday afternoon, q full attendance being
present. The committee regretted the fact that
citizens did not attend the meetings and learn
for themselves Just what IS proposed by the
committee. The meetings are al open 10 tls
puu!ic and hereafter tie committee viii giFs
fu.I notice when ana where hey are 10 BE- held.
the PARK AID boulevard question lis.
c2Issed Iii several OF It's aspects sud sab-conl~
.nittecs made reports concerning their iavestI-
cations The committee assessed each ol lis
mem oers s. Ter the purpose Of paying rrellnin-
sry expenses.
i sub-corD tciitae consisting of E F. Whittier,
Thao y Halez ana ". IL. Llegeilyn Was AT
pointed 10 secure donations OF land from prop
x-sy ow Ee1s a.oag the saoss OF Lac Washing
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ton Tor the purpose OF making a boulevard to
be not less than seveuty-hve feet wide. and ex-
tending from BaiIey's point on the south, to the
north line OF McGiIvra's property OF Union
bay. and TO follow the shore line as closely as
possible.
G. II. Randall. Daniel Jones and W. .. Wood
were constituted q committee to solicit dona-
tions for boulevards and parks in and adjacent
to the city. A committee was formed by the
appointment of q. R. Neisz, F. O. Graves and T.
r. Fleming to make inquiries concerning park
lands.
vi;ed by Theo n. Haller to view the shore of
Lake Washington from his steam launcn.
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ANU SEMENTS.
The Boucicault Enrarement.

Az the Seattle theaser on Thursday evening
VIII begin the special engagement of Aubrey
boucicault, supported by Miss Victory Bateman
ana s'rong company. in a repertoire of plays
including Lady of Lyons" 'Drearn Faces"
"fhe Dowager," 'Sweethearts," and new
comedy never before pu, on the stage, WANTED"
he opening play will be Lady of Lyons"
Popular prices will prevail during this engage
meut
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MECHANICS MILL LEASED.
Fort Madison Vessels to Carry Its Pro-
duct Away.

G. A. Meigs, manager of the Port Madison
Mil and Lumber Company has leased the saw
mill Of the Mechanics Mill and Lumber Com
pany here and con:emplates starting i, UP very
soon. The vessels belonging 10 the Port Mati-
son company Will be brought over and make
Seattle their headquarters hereafter
The Mechanics mill hiss been closed down
ever since The burning of the company's sash
and locr factory. over q year ago