The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-04-01
DEATH TO ANARCHY.
France Passes a Law to Send
Dynamiters to the GullOtine.
RAvAcHoL AS BAD AS DEFINING.
The Burning Of MandaIsy-Dahomeya
Threaten French Settlement
Durham Miners Still Out

PARIS, March 3l-The Senate has APP
proved the bill imposing the death penalty
on persons convicted Of using dynamite
unlawfully.
Ravachol, the anarchist leader, was to-
day subjected to rigorous examination
as to his past life. the investiga-
ton lasting five hours. The result
showed him a greater william than
was supposed. He confessed to the
murder of an old hermit at Notre Dame de
Graca, but denied the murder of an old
man servant at Varilles in 1885 and his
former wife in 1888. His denial, however.
is not very strong, and many discrepancies
appeared in his replies. The police believe
they will yet discover evidence that he
killed both. Some time ago an old man was
killed with an AK. Ravachol was ques-
toned with regard TO this crime. His
answer was very weak. He admitted that
he was a graveyard ghoul, and told of a
number of graves he had robbed. When
the police searched his lodgings they
found, among other evidences OF
criminal operations, set Of
counterfeiters' tools. When questioned
regarding the possession of these
unlawful belongings he coolly acknowl-
edged that he belonged to gang of coun-
terteiters, but persistently refus d to make
any admission that would lead to the de-
lection of his confederates. 1t is
acknowledged on all sides that the
police had good reason to believe
that Ravachol would make a desperate
resistance against arrest. and those who
condemned them for not arresting him
some days ago now admit that the police
were right in not attempting to effect the
capture until they made sure that there
was no chance of his escape.
Anarchist prisoners assert that Ravachol
was concerned in the recent murder and
robbery. realizing 5000 francs; also that
he assisted in stealing dynamit2 from
Sersey.
The Echo states that Ravachol admitted
that he was the author of the Boulevard
st. German explosion. The chief detec-
tive asserts that Chaumartin, an accom-
plice of Ravachol. now under arrest, be-
trayed his leader and told the police that
Ravachol intended to blow up the house of
Bulot, one of tho prosecuting counsel in
the recent anarchist trials. Bulot's
residence is 80 Rue Clichy, where
there was a destructive explosion on
Sunday morning. Ravachol lived at St.
miles southeast of Paris He was seen
going to Paris on Sunday morning. carry
ing a small portmanteau. Ravachol is
watched in prison night and day by three
detectives. He is the illegitimate son of
German parents, born in France.
The government looks upon the arrest Of
Ravachol as of the greatest Importance,
not only because he was already con-
demned to death for murder, but because
it believes that 1t will put an end to the
dynamite outrages. No doubt is enter
tanned that he is a most dangerous GRIM
inal. His incarceration has removed a
great source of trouble and un-
easiness. The government intends
to reward every one in any. way
connected with making the arrest. Recent
raids upon the lodgings of anarchists have
had the effect of somewhat frightening
them, and as a rule those who are still at
liberty no longer make loud threats in pub
lie of the damage and destruction they in
tend to cause. 1t is believed that several
who expected raids threw into the Seine
river large quantities of stolen dynamite
and internal machines. The authorities
have hired divers, and the bottom of the
river will be thoroughly searched for ex-
plosives.
The police have discovered dynamite
store near Paris. All the explosives IN the
place were seized and the proprietor ar
rested.
The police have arrested Anarchist De-
launay on the charge of stealing dyna-
mite. His description TALES with that of
the man seen in the vicinity of 50 Rue
Clichy on Sunday morning after the ex-
piosion.
Preparations are being made by the la
borers for labor demonstration on May
day. which falls on Sunday The COM
Tnittee has decided that large prelimi-
nary meeting will be held next week to
which all workingmen's parties will be in
vited.
II is reported late tonight that Gustav
Matthew, most dangerous accomplice of
Ravachol, has been arrested and promises
TO reveal everything tomorrow. Ravaehol
carried the bomb used in the Boulevard St.
German and placed it in position.