The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-27
AT HIN WITH A WHIP.
Sensitive Woman Angry at a
Fancied Insult.
A SENSATION At GEORGETOWN.
Mrs. Mcintyre Resenfs q Greeting BY
Mr.. Bishop, and Afterwards
Tries TO Cowhide Him.
A SENSATION At GEORGETOWN.

Georgetown. that little community To-
Gated south Of the city and which was
named In honor OF ex-coroner George
horton. has sensation. in which a md
c4e-aged woman. little more than middle
aged man and whip play the principal
parts. In short, Mrs. Mary Mcintyre. be-
ing impressed with the idea that John
b1shop had srsuited her, proceeded to
aVengs her wounded honor by whipping
MIN on the head. She made a splendid
effort and vas so dramatic both In action
and the manner IN which she used the
English language. that she challenged ad-
miration. yet. after all. failed to mar the
beauty OF Bishops face. His somewhat
antedated derby hat was slightly dented
but II Is stu good for several Puget sound
showers.
The whole affair aid not last more than
TWO minutes, but during that time things
were exciting. especially IA the way of q
debate after Mr.. Bishop had disarmed
MS assaiiant and assured her IN the most
decided manner that she must be labor
ing under a Authorization IL she thought
no ever intended 10 insult her by word,
look or action.
Mrs. Mcintyre Is a married. woman and
she claims Seattle for her home. She has
husband and three children. Mr.. McIn-
tyre is out OF work. but Mrs. Mcintyre has
been employed at the residence OF Fore
man Miller, OF the Claussen-Sweeney
brewery, Of the Seattle Brewing and Malt
Ing Company. The house is about two
blocks from the store OF George Street,
and on the street along which the Grant
street electric cars run. In the same neigh
borhood, but some distance away, lives
Bishop bricklayer by trade. He Is a
white haired man OF good countenance,
and has resided in the community for sew
eral years. In going TO and from the CEN
trail part OF the town. Bishop and Mrs. Nc
f~sx al he E9chN
says that he has been N the habit of meet
ing Mrs. Mcintyre frequently and In a
casual manner exchanged good day.
greetings.
Friday afternoon about 4 o'clock, or as
IL would appear from Mrs. McIntyre's
story, bordering on dusk. the two met.
Bishop says Mrs. Mcintyre smiled. and he
in a casual manner said he would like 10
make her acquaintance.
You have made a mistake" replied
Mrs Mcintyre. as she passed on home
ward.
Bishop thought no more of the matter,
but on Saturday evening about 4 o'clock
he was In George Streets store with three
or four other men. when Mrs. Mcintyre
entered the store. and before the inmates
had any presentiment OF what was about
TO happen raised on high a whip. which
she had In her hand. brought It down with
a resound,ng whack on Bishops hat. Bish-
o1 turned around IN afnaZemsNt 10 ma out
the meaning for this sudden attack and as
he took IN the situation made a grab for
the weapon that Mrs. Mcintyre was bring
ing down on his head and shoulders with
all her might
What are you trying to whip ms for?''
called out Bishop.
you have lnsulted me-" yelled Mrs. Nc
Intyre as she made a frantic effort to
give him another vhack on the head.
IT have not insulted you" cried Bishop.
as he wrested the whip from the hands
OF the thoroughly excited woman and
threw II out into the street.
Eyes you have" reforted Mrs. Mcintyre
and her dark eyes flashed fire.
you are mistaken. child" retorted B!sh-
op. who kept his temper In spite Of the tenn
pest.
Don't you call me a Child" came from
Mrs McIntyre's lips, as she drew herself
up 20 her full height and looked OF Bishop
with anything but a friendly eve.
We'll n insultei you. what ala say p
inquired Bishop. who was now seeking In
formation himself
'fyou said you wanted TO get better &C
quainted' with me- retorted Mrs. Mc1n-
tyre.
''That is true" replied Bishop. '-ou. II
YOU think I meant any Insult you ars
greatly mistaken"
"You showed me- money, too said Mrs
MCINTYRE, "and have been around
enough 20 know what that means"
81 dld not show you money" retortsd
Bishop
Yes you dld. Won wretch" came from
Mrs. NcIn,yre's lips.
That IS a He" replied Bishop. II didn't
have any money 70 show YOU
Then Mrs Mcintyre reiterated her state
r1snt and as she went out into the street
and picked up her whip. intimated that she
would Ike to put Bishop IN a crippled con-
dltion for a short time and - she had a
strong husband she would refer the mat
ter 70 him Despite Bishops declarations
that Mrs. Mcintyre had imagined an insult
she went home, very wra.hy toward the
white haired man.
A Intelligence reporter called At
Mfller's house yesterday afternoon - see
Mrs Mcintyre, but was Informed that she
was in Seattle. Miller. however. said that
Mrs Mcintyre was returning home about
dusk. when. according 10 her story. she
was accoSteH ~ Bishop. who said be want
FL 20 get better acquainted With her and
showed her handful Of silver.
pfshon tola The reporter u was true he
said ne would Ike to make Mrs. McTntyrs's
acquaintance. hut he never showed her
money. and II fact had none 20 show. He
continued. Mrs. Mcintyre Is entirely mis-
taken when she imsgines that ANYTHING I
said was intended as an insult. I am not
IN The habit Or insulting women. and I
.hi-k NY reputation in this community
q ,rn GOOD fr~ peoDle 20 think frat woui1
Al such a thing When talked wfth her
o. was IN front OF Julius Horizons house
and IN broad daylight. That would Re
nice thing wouldn't ~. - shake money IN
her rscer OR. no. sire iruagines that ehs
has been insalted My conscience Is clear.
anyway"
Rishop does not show Tire marks OF Mrs.
McYntwre's whip.