The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-06-26
STATE PRESS OPINION.

The opinion OF the majority Of the people
OF the state o; Washington 10 that the
woman Is guilty OF murder in the first
degree. and that she should pay the penalty ac-
eorcing TO the law in such cases made and pro-
vtded. Although Boyd was not OF good moral
character the woman who passes herself ~ the
wife OF the man whom she shot IN cold blood
should DO dealt with just the same as IL she had
killed q man whose character was spotless-
Sn0kvmish Tribune
The hope may be INDUCED In tina. this woman
Miss Unfusl will disappoint expectation and
disprove natural laws bv retiring to the obscur-
ity OF decent life and that she may be accom-.
panied by "that holy man OF God who sat be-
side her At her trial and walked in and out OF
court bearing her on his arm. Cities are full OF
poor unfortunates. but they never seem to
attract the attention OF such pretenders to
Righteousness until they come into no;oriety Is
criminals. Tacoma Nescs.
The nourishlng CITY Of Seattle is a subject of
pride to Washingtons people. outside OF . few
dcnizens OF Pierce county. The writer's bust
ness has taken him to Seattle four or ave times
since January last, and at each visit We have
been impressed with evidences OF its steady
growth. Substantial buildings that look strong
enough to stand for ages and vet ornate enough
to crafty ones delight In architectural grace
are going up in business quarters, and old rook-
cries are giving place TO buildings OF brick and
stone trade in retail lines II extending, while
beautiful residences OF elaborate design and
cosy cottages OF humber patterns are to be seen
under way in the residence Quartess.-N ooksock
Reporter.
Waiting this length OF time and then bringing
out the charge in the shape OF . newspaper SEN
sation looks very suspicious. TO Say the least II
these men 1.-THE removed Federal oficialel are
guilty. no one will call for their punishment
quicker than the members of the party to which
they belong. but until something more 10 pro-
dueed than the insinuations thus far cast out
the people will Be entirely justified in pro-
nouncing them innocent Tho accused, how.
ever. should demand an investigation ut once.
apd insist that the special agents produce their
evidence and thus make case against them or
let the public know that political capital has
been sought upon false reports. This matter
should not se allowed to rest in its prese nj
sha, -Tas 0ympida.
Another travss;y upon Justice will be the proba-
bic result of tho trial of Crsuls Cnfng, now IN
progress at Seattle. 30 lar not q word o, direc.
testimony has been introduced tending 70 show
her TO be a nurferess, because the stats's i'm,
po.'aai witnesses have been permitted and per.
hspa assisted by interested parties. To leave the
country. Tho Cutug 10 cndcavoring to nose A
srief.str.exen wi.e-gre.-s;ricsen because ara
WAS compelled To xii. her husband" in self.
defense. IL Is such faces as the present :r! nj
which pat q premium upoa crimes OF this
nature. stucs this creature was admitted n,
bail tn violation of all laws pertaining 10 uur.
| der in the Grst aeSree). everybody feI. she
| would never Ia convicted. Too many reonle
are interested in giving her freedom for n.
euadiolded goddess Of the scales 20 see very
| Clearly iuss wha, coarse 20 pursus in the mat
| ter Ytsfaa RspaAa.
| he presence al opium ana Chinese in the
coantEy need not be matter o. surprise: bg, &,
Should ee mstser Of surprise that the evil IN
| not greater. couple Of old tubs, capable of
s'sarn' ns perhaps six knots AZ hour, guard so
| 1l.ss OF ssssnG. head land and bsy shore line
al covered ny denss sirsoer aad utterly .mn.s
sable TO men unfamiliar With tee country. The
sm1Egasr have swiis sloors. smart iauaeaes
secret traiss--ln Tact. Underground RAILWAYS.
sad II smuggling 10 10 he stopped politics rnu,,
| lie eliminated from the service easy going o.i
esEs must be srodsd. salaries nGss be IacreaseS.
'ae 'drce must be Increased. veasels mus, ~
sarriasd and. IL tact. ;se who G revsaps .e,x.~.
/ raass % reformed There are said 20 n. . tso,,
/ sAaa miles o. mountain noaas.rv ru.-s., \.
ere saaa. al salary Of .. 600 year, aai We. We
woaGer that orinzi ana CAsnarnsu Are s,v.
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