The Violent Kidnapping at Lake Union

A most exciting affair occurred near Lake Union yesterday afternoon, the occasion of which was the attempt of Captain W. R. Seymore to take forcibly from the custody of his wife their only child. It seems that Captain Seymore and his wife have not lived happily together for several years, and a separation took place some time ago. Mrs. Seymore had lived since then with her father, J. D. Selleck, in the eastern portion of the county. Mr. Selleck and family, including Mrs. Seymore, removed to Seattle within the past few days, and occupied a house near Lake Union. Mrs. Seymore had, during the separation, retained the custody of her only child, a boy between two or three years of age, and the father yesterday afternoon, accompanied by a friend, drove out to Selleck's house, and taking the child in his arms started off. The screams of the mother attracted Mr. Selleck's attention, and he rushed out to prevent the abduction, but was warned off by a revolver in the hands of Seymore, who fired one shot, probably into the air. It is stated that he also made an attempt to shoot Mrs. Seymore, but the revolver snapped. However that may be, he hurried away with the child, and is said to have started for Victoria in a boat specially chartered for the purpose. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and every effort made to prevent his departure, but he seems to have both escaped and retained possession of the child.