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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05
"The Trial of Christ"

A stereopticon exhibition and lecture will
be given at the Madison street NJ. Il.
church tonight by Mr.. James g. Givens, of
this city. The stereopticon views will con-
sist of reproductions of over fifty famous
paintings relating to the life and times of
Christ. They will be used to illustrate his
lecture on '"The Trial Of Christ From a
Lawyers Standpoint" This lecture will be
an Introduction TO years study of the
life of Christ which will be taken mp by
Sunday schools of the United States next
month. Mr. Givens has given his lecture
and exhibition large number of times and
has always delighted his audiences The
views are all from paintings by the great
masters and represent pictures of world
wide fame. Among them will be number
by Dore and the famous picture Christ
Before Plate" by Munkacsy
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05
MAY WIDEN MADISON STREET.
Northern Pacific Plans Contemplate
Increasing II to 100 Feet.

Contrary to the expectations OF several
city officials the application of the North
ern Pacific for the vacation of Madison.
Spring and Seneca streets and Western
avenue was not made last night at the
meeting of the city council. The papers
are still In the hands OF the local repre-
sentatives of the railroad company. Maps
are being prepared showing the location
and extent Of the proposed improvements.
and their relation to local shipping and
commercial interests so that city officials
and all interested may obtain for them
selves an idea of the proposed terminals.
One feature of the plans of the Northern
Pacific for terminals on its water front
property, which has heretofore been over
looked, Is the proposed widening of Madi-
son street from Post street to Railroad ave-
nue. The street at present Is sixty-six feet
wide. The Northern Pacific proposes to
give the city a strip of land thirty-four feet
wide by $50 feet In length on the north side
Of Madison street from Post street as wild
ene,i to the railroad tracks This will make
a street 100 feet wide, affording wide
thoroughfare from the business section to
the water front and the passenger depot
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05
A SECRETARY CHOSEN.
Nonpartisan Good Government Club
Prepares for Work.

Judge George Bright, formerly OF Cincin-
natl. but now a resident Of this city, has
been elected secretary of the organization
headed by r. s. Lippy, w. III. Lewis ard
r.. c. Strudwick and which hopes to bring
about what is termed bv them good gov
eminent" in the city of Seattle.
The organization IS nonpartisan and no
official name or title has been adopted.
The published intention Of the organization
Is to inaugurate a campaign. on reform
lines, principally directed against the sa-
looms and gambling houses
Mr.. Bright has bad some experience IN
political affairs In Cincinnati. He has been
directed to open an office and establish
working headquarters for the organization.
This, however. has not yet been done.
In circular sent out some weeks ago,
signed by the finance committee OF the
organization, an appeal for funds was made.
1t was stated that a considerable amount
was needed for the work Of the organiza-
ton. Subscriptions are coming into the
finance committee. but the amount received
to date has not been large enough to war;
rant the organization in beginning an active
campaign.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05
ETHEL TwICHELL DIVORCED.
Her Husband Said Either She or H
Must Leave Home,

Ethel NJ. r. Twichcli, bride OF only
eight months. was granted a divorce yes
terday by Judge Jacobs from Floyd It.
Twlchell, a young man who Is well known
In Seattle.
Mrs. Twichells maiden name was Ethel
NJ. Rayburn. On the stand she testified
that she married Twichell at Skagway,
Alaska, April 25 1899 After they came to
Seattle they lived with Mr. Twichells par
ents. Her husband took dislike to her
and would not speak for long periods. He
told her he did not care for her. Novem-
Der 10 he said that either she or he would
have to leave the house. She decided that
she might as well go, and did so.
The divorce was granted, and in the de-
cree 1t is stipulated that Mrs Twichell
shall receive $40 month alinony for q
considerable period
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05
END OF ARMORY TROUBLE.
Court Appoints Committee to Select
n TruAtce.

The contending forces in the. Arnory
middle came to an agreement In Judge
Moore's court yesterday afternoon, after
arguments had been made. Col Pierce's
transactions are recognized, and the court
will settle how much he Is to receive for
services. Judge Moore appointed Capt.
Crane of Company G, and Lieut. Case. OF
Company d. to confer with Frank a. Bell,
who represents the Armory Association, as
to the selection OF a trustee.
Capt. Crane says that Pierce agreed to
the selection of another trustee when he
saw he had no chance OF winning. Pierce
says he Is satisfied to have another trus-
tee appointed. as long as the other side
admitted his right to make contracts and
receive rents.
subpoena in. this case may get him into
trouble. He went to St. Paul, leaving an
affidavit. Judge Moore has issued bench
warrant for him, and may bring him up for
contempt when he comes back.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05
CHAIN GANG AT WORK.
City Prisoners Earning Their Board
and Lodging.

were put to work yesterday under the
chain gang system, and during the rain
that fell most of the day they put in their
time cleaning up the city Jail yard and pill
has recently purchased. George Sheehaf
and Hiram Caswell have been appointed
20 superintend the work of the prisoners.
Yesterday afternoon eleven men We're
before Judge Cam on charges of vagrancy.
and the court fined each of them 1880.
which they will have to work out at the
rate of 50 per day.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05
GEORGE NJ. Holloway InsoIvept.

County Clerk George NJ. Holloway yes
terday filed in the Federal court petition
for voluntary bankruptcy under the provis-
ions of the national bankruptcy act. Hc
wishes to be absolved from debts aggregate
ing about $500 which he says he is unable
to pay. He claims to have no property or
assets Of any kind exempt from execution.
The principal creditors he names are w.
Davis & Son. of San Francisco, who have
a judgment against him for 5000.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05
REAL ESTATE Law CONSTRUED.


The claim of the Sackman heirs to I'm
interest In valuable Seattle property was
knocked out yesterday by Judge Moore,
who decided that an express trust in real
estate cannot be created by paroi In this
state.
The case came up through a suit insti-
tuted by the Sackman heirs against A. NJ.
Brookes, of the Boston National bank, and
others, for a partition of property which
Brookcs bid In on q Judgment against the
Sackman- Phillips Investment Company.
AT the time OF the purchase the heirs no.
titled Brookes that they still retained an
interest In the properly, on alleged con-
veyance in trust to the investment COM
pany.
The court found that the heirs conveyed
the property by a. deed absolute and with
consideration, and that an express trust
cannot be created under the statute Of
Elizabeth known as the statute OF frauds.
An express trust In real estate could be
created by parol, provided 1t was afterward
evidenced by a deed. The case was decided
on demurrer interposed by Brookes.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05
New Jurors for Criminal Court.

The following jurors will serve in the
criminal department Of the superior court
August Soeteway. John Lockridge, George
l.. Burns, Joseph Haley, John Wehn, VI.
J. Calligan, G. w. Webster w. w. Peril
go. II. p. Keys r. T. Hawley, Rufus
Corey, William Markle, r. G. Portway,
Joseph Mitchell. M. H. Gormley, Michael
Kelly d. N. Kilbourne.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05
THE cANNERr SCHEME.
Chamber of Commerce Committee
working to Secure New Industry.

A special committee Of the Chamber Of
Commerce appointed to solicit funds for
the establishment Of a fruit and vegetable
cannery In Seattle will meet at the cham
her tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock to
consider ways and means for the UNDER
taking. The committee includes e. F.
Blaine, L. s. Miller and D. Is. Ward.
The capital stock required for the new
industry is said to be between $4,000 and
$4,000. 1t is understood that 5000 was
osition.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05
hut TWO HORSES DIE.


Capt w. w. Robinson. jr., assistant
United States quartermaster, has received
a telegram from Capt Byron her master.
announcing the safe arrival at Honolulu of
from Seattle for the Philippines.
But two of the cavalry horses died en-
route, though Capt. Byron stated that far
greater loss of stock would have resulted
owing to rough weather but for his having
taken the precaution to lash the animals
up in swings.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05
w. H. HEAToN A BENEDICT.
Ex-County Commissioners WEEDS Miss
Margaret Mckenzie, of Issauuah.

w. II. Heaton and Miss Margaret Nc
Kenzie, both of Issaquah, were married in
the parlors of the Diller hotel In
this city on the afternoon of Thanksgiving
day. Superior Judge Orange Jacobs per-
formed the ceremony, which was witnessed
by Scion T. " --liams and w. c. Potts,
friends of the bride and bridegroom.
Mr. Heaton, the bridegroom, is we'll
known In this city, where he formerly
practiced law. Later he was elected county
commissioner on the fusion ticket and
served one term. Upon its expiration he
removed his residence to his farm across
Lake Washington. where he has since re-
sfdp1
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05
Relief society Meeting.

A meeting of the Ladies' Relief Society
will take place at o'clock this afternoon
at Elks' hall, in the Colman block. This is
the annual meeting of the society, and,
some important matters are to be dis
cussed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05

one takes the civil business, one equity
cases and the other criminal cases. When
the present judges were elected Judge Ben
son took the civil, Judge Moore the equity
and Judge Jacobs the criminal department.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05
SAYS HES 4 REPUBLICAN.
Watson 0. Squire Turns His Back
Upon the Fusionists.
NOT 4 CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE.

Former state Representative I'm the
U. 3. senate piscusse, Politics.
Has No Desire t. .::x With the
Fusion Party Again-IIis INTEREST,"
ing Career i'm Politics I'm state
of washington-His Experience.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05

EYEGLASSES at half price to returned
Washington volunteers. Miss Wilzinski
Graduate Optician. liz Cherry.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05

EXCELLENT lunches served daily from
u to o'clock. Cafe Halbe. SO Second.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05
TAX ROLLS ARE rxTnsDED.


WhittIeeey ON Ttme.
The 1899 tax rolls, consisting OF twenty
Ave huge volumes were turned oyer 20
County Treasurer Whittlesey. Yesterday BY
Auditor Evenson. fully extended and ready
for the first payments. which arc due early
in February.
The law provides that the books must be
placed in the hands OF the treasurer on
the first Monday In December. As the city
did not certify Its statement on tho tax
question until December IS. the work was
necessarily done In record-broaking time.
-. A. Knapp was actively in charge OF the
extending. He had fourteen assistants.
The grand total tax OF King county for
1899. including Seattle Is $1,1S7. 697.73. as
compared with y975, 036.s7 for 1898 The fol-
lowing figures show the tax statements Of
Seattle and King county separately and
also combined:
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05

It. S. Lippy, the rich Klondiker, has pur-
chased from w. d. Hopkins lot s, block
800. and one-third Of lot Z, in the same
block, for $4,000. This is tide land prop
erty.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-05

CutICuRA RESOLvENT Is 30 pure, sweet
and wholesome that all ages may take It with
pleasure and benefit. Its mission fs to cool
and cleanse the blood In eczema and other
torturing, dishguring hufnofs, rashcs, and
Soar cleanse the surface Of crusts and scales,
and gentle anointings with CurIcuRA oint-
ment soothe and heal itching, burning skin.
Sold throughout the world. PORTER DEro AxD CHRM.
Cohr, Sole props. Bopn, Az About pabv's stn free.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-24
THE REAPER CLAIMS A
PIONEER ARCHITECT
WILLIAM PATTON DIES AT HIS
HOME IN ALAMEDA.

ALAMEDA, May 23-William Patton,
one of the pioneer architects of the Pa
cifc Coast, who designed a portion Of
San Francisco's new City Hall, died this
morning at his home 1858 Central avenue
Alameda. He had been i'll for a number
of months, suffering from cancer of the
throat, and his death had been expected
daily. Deceased was a native of Sunder-
land, England aged rs years. When boy
he entered an architects office and served
his apprenticeship. When news of the
gold discoveries in California reached the
old country he was among the first to
start for the new Ell Dorado. He came
around the Horn in the same vessel with
Thomas Blythe, and the two were fast
friends up to the time of the latter
death.
After passing several years in the mines
Mr.. Patton returned to San Francisco
and opened an architects office on Wash
ington street, where he followed his pro
feSSion with great success and anna ssed
a fortune, part of which, however, was
lost in late years by Improbable specu-
latiOn. Mr.. Patton married in San Fran
cisco. About twenty years ago he built
his home at 2253 Central avenue and took
up his residence in Alameda
Many of San Francisco's early land
marks were designed by Mr.. Patton.
Some of them have since been torn down
while others are still standing monuI
mentS TO the architects skill. Among
the San Francisco buildings designed by
him are the Sutter-street Synagogue, the
Safe Deposit building, Donahue block.
Mission and Fremont streets; the old
Starr King church, since replaced by the
new structure; the old Chronicle. building.
Bush and Kearny streets, and the Alca-
Ear building. He was supervising archi-
tect of the new City Hall, and designer
of the northwest and northeast wings, the
City Prison and the Hall of Records
Many of the finest buildings in Alameda
were also designed by him.
Mrs. Patton died about fourteen years
Patton, survive the father Deceased iI was was
a member of the Society of California
Pioneers. The funeral services will be
held under the auspices of the society
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-24
READY TO PARADE.
Men of the Naval Militia Will Come
20 the CITY on Decoration Dav.

The Santa Cruz. division of the Naval
Militia will take part in the parade on
Decoration day. There will be at least
fifty men who will come up on a special
train and with the two divisions from this
city and the men from the engineer divi-
sion they will help TO make the biggest
turnout the Naval Militia has so far put
upon the street. There will be a battery
of artillery from the divisions from this
city-four guns and over a hundred men
and ofticers-and several sections of in
fantry.
1t was as artillery the Naval Militia first
offered itself to the Government at the
outbreak of the war, and the battery
which will turn out on Decoration day
will be the formation that was offered at
that time. Each of the four guns will
be manned by twenty-four men, three
petty officers and a commissioned officer,
and altogether they will make a formfd-
able formation. The guns are the latest
Hotchkiss one-pounders and good at a
range of $500 yards.
The detachment will be under the COM
mand of Captain L. H. Turner and Lieu
tenant Commander T. A. Nerney.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-24

mer wife of the senior partner of the old
dry goods firm of Kennedy & McShane.
Mr.. McShane was found dead at Berkeley
two wears ago in his room with gas es-
Gaping from a jet. While suicide was
limited at, verdict of accidental death
was returned by jury. Less than year
ried Langford and went to live at Eu-
reka. After two months of married life
they separated. Mrs. Langford brought
suit for divorce on the ground OF cruelty,
and Iangford sued her for the recovery
Of 5000, Used to pay off the mortgage on
Mrs. Langfords property. Mrs; LangfoTd
filed a cross complaint for $4,000. The dl-
vorce and other suits have not yet been
decided, but Mrs Langford's petition for
an allowance has been denied, as she IS
possessed of more property than her nus
band. 1t was in connection with these
suits that Wooliey gave the testimony
which led to his arrest.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-24
FAIR CASE DELAYED.
Supreme Court Ordered the Appeals
ReSubmitted.

After all the litigation as to the two
wills of James G. Fair, there is yet an
other delay. Yesterday the Supreme
Court made the following order:
Charles L. Fair VS.. James S. Agnus
ct al.
In the above entitled appeals, one
of the Justices of this court not hav-
ing heard the arguments and there
fore being disqualified to participate in
the decisions thereof, and it being
deemed important that all the JUS
tees should participate it is ordered
that the submission of said appeals be
set aside and that they be resubmitted
to the full court. AS the briefs on
these appeals are very elaborate and
as several of the oral arguments made
at the hearing have been printed and
are on file, counsel for the several
parties may stipulate If they so desire
to Immediately resubmit the cases on
the briefs and printed arguments now
on file; otherwise they will be placed
for argument on the next July calen-
dar.
The order is lucid on it's face and re-
fers to the fact that Justice Van Dyke
who succeeded Justice Van Fleet, did not
officially hear the argument in the APP
peals. Hence their resubmission. There
is little doubt in the minds of attorneys
but that counsel will agree to stipulate
for the resubmission on the briefs on
file
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-24
STRUCK BY A LOCAL.
His Pegleg Caught and Aged Edward
Walker Fell in Front of the
LOGON olive

OAKLAND, May 29.-Edward Walker,
aged 70 years and an inmate Of the San
Francisco Almshouse, was struck by the
new broadgauge local at the narrow
gauge mole this afternoon and may die
from his injuries.
Walkers left leg consists of stump
fixed in peg strapped to his thigh In
some manner this peg became fastened
between the boards near the track and
Walker fell in front Of the locomotive.
At the Receiving Hospital he was treat
ed by DR.. Stratton for a fractured left
bruises about the head. Though he seemed
to be conscious all the while his chances
for recovery are considered meager owing
to his advanced age. Walker stated in
whispers that he had intended walking to
Santa Clara.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-24
New Grand jury Panel.

OAKLAND. May 23.-The following new
Grand Jury panel was drawn to-day to
appear before Judge Hall next FRIDAY
morning:
/. E. Osgood. w. F. Pierce, Charles Le-
yer, c. r. Root, w. H. H. Hamilton. os-
valid Lubbock. William Roberts. Patrick
E. Dalton, George Meinecke. George W.
Dornin, j. ]. farmer. Bronson Bangle,
L. G Morehouse Henry B; SCHNEIDER, Z.
w. Damon, John S. Derley, Dewitt =:
GaskiIl. w W. Whitman, Ernest
Schween, H. D. Irwin, James Moft1tt; Asa
l. White, ]. l. Barker, NJ. l.. Broadway,
r. S. Farrelly, Franklin Bangs, James q.
Vanderpeer, J. L. Scotchler K. X. Strow-
bridge =. Wilbert.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-24
SLAPPED Madame's Face.

Nine. Ayeesha Bentenye of Little
Egypt's troupe, performing at a theater
on Market street, swore to a complaint
in Judge Grahan.'s court yesterday for
the arrest of Ed Holman, proprietor of
the theater, on the charge of battery.
Madame asserts that Sunday she and Lit
tie Egypt had a dispute and Holman came
upon the scene. He accused the madame
of being jealous of Little Egypt and
slapped her face real hard. Homan was
arrested and released on cash bail
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-24
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

At meeting of the Chamber of Com
nerce yesterday afternoon Congressman
Julius Kahn was selected to represent
the Chamber of Commerce at the Trans
Mississippi Congress- He was instructed
to request the Endorsement by the con-
gress of the HannaPayne shipping bill,
now before Congress.
The committee on foreign relations and
commerce reported indorsing the plan of
the Ho Vow Company for an international
trading company between this country
and China
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-24
Union Men Strike.

Organized labor is having trouble with
the firm of Campbell & Pettis, contractors
for the brick work on the new training
school being erected on Goat Island.
Walking Delegate Saunders ascertained
that the eight-hour law was being VIC
lated and caused warrants TO be issued
for the arrests of the offenders The la
Dor unions reported the violation to La
Dor Commissioner Fitzgerald, who went
to the island and found that skilled labor
had been dispensed with and non-unon
labor employed instead. On the strength
of the troubles all of the union men at
work on the job went out on a strike yes
ferdaV
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-24
An Appeal for Funds.

The committee of the Native Sons Of
the Golden West of the California volu-
teer medal fund has through John T.
Creamy, the chairman, and Frank B.
Ryan, the secretary, issued an appeal to
the subordinate parlors Of the order to
lend their assistance in raising the money
required, namely. between $4,000 and SIS
coo, to procure the medals that are to be
donated to the California volunteers upon
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-24
SAN FRANCISCO CALL.

BUSINESS OFFICE of the San Francisco
Cali, corner Of Market and Third streets, open
until u o clock every night in the year.
BRANCH OFFICES-527 Montgomery street,
corner Clay; open until $40 o'clock.
2S7 Hayes street. open until $3.50 o'clock
621 McAlIister street; open until $3.50 CLOCK
615 Larkin street; open until $3.50 O'CLOCK
1871 Mission street; open until 10 o'clock
2261 Market street. corner Sixteenth; open
until o'clock
106 Eleventh street: open until o'clock
252s Mission street; open until o'clock
NV. corner of Twenty second and Kentucky
streets; open until 9 o'clock
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-05-24
Slashed With a Razor.

Lizzie Smith, a colored woman living at
203 Post street was taken to the Receiv-
ing Hospital yesterday morning to have
a long deep wound in each arm stitched
and dressed. She and two colored men
had been drinking all night in house on
Bush and Dupont streets, when a row
started and one of the men drew a razor
and attempted TO cut LizZie's thoat. She
threw up her arms to protect her throat.
When asked for the name Of the razor
wieIder she said that she would not tell
and would die game. She was sent home.