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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04
PuSIsnrNG wouLD-BE SUICIDES,

Now York state undertook 10 cheek q
PASSING a law innlctsng a punishment, for
an attempt al suicide. II has not been IN
force very long. but already an attempt Is
being made 20 repeal Il. This blu was
little too general IL Its terms. end several
persons she were brought under It's ban
wsrs found 60 be of unsound MIND. and that
instead of being sen, TO Jail. as the law
provided they should be detained and pro-
toctsd in an asylum.
The medical profession II almost unani-
nous IN dsnouncing tho punitive law. as
IL 10 now generally accepted that suicide
h tho result of mental arrangement. AID
that Its proper treatment n medical. ard
not juridiosl There can DO no doue; that
most attsrepts at suicide are the result OF
abnormal mental conditions, however tran
sient they may be. or due TO causes over
Which thu victim ought to have had con-
troll. There h nothing TO DO sa.aed by In
fic'ins punishment upon tho unfortunate
wrs,ch whose sorrows. faults Or habits
Lave led him or spu red him TO end his
life.
sslf-preserv asion--ths desire 70 iive-ls
the normal condition OF the human mind,
and when that instinct has become warped,
Its posse Is more to be pitied than
tiamei- We Rave Ho6xersiss Of Will In the
hegignlS Of life. ana probably should have
! one IN determining It's close bat the temp
ation Ia very great 10 those who feet that
iife has brought b1rdens too heavy for
their endurance. There IS no sign in tho
heavens. no ASSURANCE In our own con-
sciousnoss. that we owe Il az a duty to prd-
long into the yoara OF deerssituds ;hls
struggle inis Witch We have l,eeu plugged
and or, Of which We see ne hope OF emery
ing. Bgt. waetfsr o. not. prison cell Is
not the plac, for enc who Is only his own
eHcuy--if enemy he be az al-and VIII ise
self-sacrscs Involves no onsnss against
So ie,y
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04
AMUsEAIENTS.


Frederick warie is held to be great
favorite in this city. and deservedly 30.
and It was therefore a matter Of surprise
that the Seattle theater YVES not by any
means crowded last night. The piece
chosen for presentation may have some
thing to do with il. for Mr.. Warde. In
his public career as an actor and also As
= lecturer, has impressed people with
belief in him as close and careful
student OF Shakespeare. 1t may be.
therefore. that many Of his admirers are
waiting to see him in King Lear" In
which he appears this evening.
Last nights presentation was DEInery's
romantic drama entitled. "Belphegor. the
Mountebsnk.' aIr. Warde is honest in
his effort. and unlike many stars who
have visited this city. he brings with aim
a fun and capable company of actors who
share with him the merits OF the produc-
ton. Fanfarade. the mountebank's as
sistant. was last night careful and
clever piece Of Characterization. IA which
H. 3. Byers. especially in the second
act, showed the humorous mummery that
Is as a mere chord in a melody OF pathos.
In a manner that amused, yet never de-
tracted from the throbhsng action OK tbs
scene. To do this successfully was an
evidence OF the possession Of artistic feel
Ing. The difficult role OF Madeline. the
wife OF the strolling mountebank. after
she Is informed that she Is of high birth
and can have wealth and rank by desert
ing her husband. was also well filled.
Miss Fannie Gillette acting the emotional
scenes with quiet effectiveness that was
In harmony with the whole performance.
The character OF Belphegor 10 a great
one in many respects. and q Shake
spearean student and robust actor. such
as IS Mr.. Warde. Is not at his best II
takes a peculiar genius to sweep the
whole stage with a broom. to make tho
pot-au-feu and arrange the table for
breakfast. and keep people interested in
the doing of such tribes. Mr.. Warde does
not seem to possess this particular eift
In any high degree. but IN thu scenee
where there was action and declamatiod
Mr. Warde held the audience breathless
In the last scenes, where Belphegor. grief
str. cken and debarred from pursuing his
trade In public, hunted and driven from
place to place, there Mr.. Warde showed
the great power he undoubtedly possesses.
and he was several times Enthusiastically
appIauded and recalled.
The part OF Laverennss, tho william OF
the story. was well played by Charles d.
Herman. and. in fact. as before stated
tho whole company was capable people
and above the average travelling stock
COMPANIES.
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-w-.. every a~-. o- 70 hsv. . running cc-s-
vers2szo1 going on behih1 ore tASs,@r
shssid be 90 cans-rsete3 win rising tiers
tnar Il should ros 10 necessary for = per-
soz cs o-ffnary height IN order 70 see tire
stage 70 have 10 build h1-nssif a seat with
hts overcoa-, crane bis neck 20 see ever
the TOP % his zesxhbor's had. o. keep
dccxsre srcz, side 20 side in order 70 &c,
glimpse % TIE stage between two heads.
each cs shscn Is playing she same game q
1c6re zish these IN frozf CT -
Tire oily effect Of such law as ths, OF
ohis Is 70 give a manager an opportunity
70 refus. admission TO a rnoastroussy OBJ
tectionabie hat. but II would be dangerous
IL mos. Communities FOR manager 20 at
tempt to apply the iax Il the person al the
back sssoula be permitted 10 be the Judge
OF whether or not q has or other headxear
81 front q him came within the HEniss OF
$50 f.~
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

II the charity ball. TO take place at
Rankes han on Monday evening had been
organized merely as great annual social
function. no better beneficiary object could
have b@en selected than the Orphans
Home. Il has The support Of all classes and
races, and is 50 thoroughly uns.ctartan in
its character that under its banner all the
society people OF the city can gather with
out uisgivi1gs or jealousy. There Is go
ing to be large expenditure In this FIRST
annual charity ball. and II Is expected TO
be a grand affair. IL may. or may not be.
In this its first year. but Il will un6ouht-
e3lv grow to ne ore whose Importance W IL
assist IN marking social rank IN no suail
feEree
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

There are numerous productions nova
DAYS which. for some inexplicable reason
find their way upon the stage. and which
are neither farces NO comedies. They
possess the essential elements Of nei:hel
and are termed farce-oomedies. because
there Is nothing else they can be called
"A Railroad Ticket" hinges UPON the
trials and fluctuations of ticket broker
who makes up in nerve what he lacks IN
capital 1t Is full of ludicrous situations
aud funny scenes and is entertaining
throughout. The action Is quick and the
dialogue IL always bright and at times
witty. while the stage is seldom bereft Of
the presence Of n bevy OF pretty girls
whose tasteful costumes and bright faces
lend color and charm TO the whole produo-
ton
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

The prison system o. Montana IL begin
ming 10 attract much attention. II Is based
on the theory ttss reform Is not snpoesi-
bic ard fha. education 70 an important fac
tor "a ne reclamation OF criminals for \
new start In life at the expiration Of SEN
tsnce. a school for the convicts was re-
Gently opened There are five teachers.
all Of whom are convicts. the principal be-
ing a young graduate OF oxford Unfver-
sity, whose crime was the forgery OF city
warrants in Helena Classes have been
organized in all the branches taught In the
public schools. and there is. also, class
in telegrsphy. II is stated that the plan
works admirably: that instead OF being
q hindrance Of ne labor OF the institution.
II is help IN that direction
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04
PERSONAL.

Capt II. Mcintyre. OF Juneau. Is at the
Northern.
Dr. James a NcIaren, OF Everett Is
staying at the Stevens.
George a Brooke. Of the Seattle Goa!
arf Iron Company at fssauuah. is At the
Butler.
William Hole Reed. the deputy state
grain commissioner at Tacoma. was in the
city yesterday.
Acting General Freight and Passenger
Agent r. \. Alien. OF the eattle. Lake
Shore & Eastern, returned last night from
Vancouver.
H W. NcNalli, John I. Adams and
James l. Hewitt. a trio representing con-
siderable Eastern capital. are registered
a. tie Rainier-Csrara.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

A religious movement with headquarters
a, Greenwich. Conn. has just been tnau-
gurssed which promises to become rival
sBs Salvation Army. the idea having
originated a year ago with William Phil
lips Han. who = president OF a large bus!-
ness company in New York, and while not
an enthusiast. Is An earnest worker in the
cause OF religion. The new organization
IL called the American League OF the Grand
Army Of the Cross viii wear no uniform.
and VIII be known only by q button shaped
nearly like a Maltese cross. to be worn upon
all occaSions
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

II Is said that Gen. Alger has COM
pleiely given up the idea of ever being
president. and is now thinking a seat in
the cabinet would not be very bad. Thus
the general has brought his telescope near
er 10 a focus than ever before and yet
there Is more or less of a strain IN his
suuinttng
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

Fairhayeu Is maturing q plan for plant
ing shade trees along the city streets 1t
is a movement which might be initiated In
many OF the other cities on Puget sound.
The shade trees planted IN this city some
eight years ago by a committee OF enter
prlsing citizens have now become very
ornamental to those thoroughfares where
the trees have not been destroyed by the
acts OF van9ais and careless teamstsrA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

Senator Thrrston. In his address before
the Republican College League yesterday.
said It would hardly be proper for him 10
say who he thought the presidential stand
ard bearer would be. Nevertheless 1t Is
not improbable that his auditors had an
lnkling of the trend OF his thoughts.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

Brooklyn has invented a new form OF
amusement-the trolley progressive eu-
chre party. Tho new parlor cars OF the
Brooklyn Heights railroad company are
hired. and run Is made to some suburban
point, euchre being played upon the way.
At the point of destination q supper Is
served. and that is followed by q country
danca
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04
Major Handy says: THE ou,

Major Handy says: The question of
greatest moment TO the Democracy and
upon the answer to which depends the
nomination and the proportions Of It's de-
feat is whether the Chicago convention
shall declare In favor OF the free coinage
81 silver at a ratio OF IS to without refer
ence to International agreement"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

In many years there has not been so
pronounced a sentiment as there is today
IN favor of a plain platform statement of
principles on the money question. which
means what Il says and faces only one way.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

The Los Angeles Times favors U. s.
Grant. tr., as delegate from California
10 ST. Louis. What has he ever done to be
entitled TO such recognition Why no,
choose an out-and-out Californian?
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

Some people are suggesting ex-Presiien,
Harrison as the presiding officer OF the 81.
Louis convention There are four prom
inent candidates who viii probably object
strenuously. 1; is too risky.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

Admiral Beardslee says that he is going
10 make the Port Angeles people a visit
with his flagship and number OF other
large naval vessels. It Is very evident the
admiral hasn't forgotten the fish Of Clnl-
lam county
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

II Is said that ex-Consul Waller Will sail
from England tomorrow. and upon his ar
rival viii appear before a congressiona a.
committee, which will investigate his
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

The d>fea, OK the Chinese by the Jap
anese taught the former a lesson. ana they
ara beginning 10 profit by t. One step
IN advance IS CAins coming into the postal
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

Now tina; hot veather < coming OF. about
the Only determination that win tax.
f,lace in Cuba VIII he Of noxso'ls Ilttle para
sites
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

After all 8; may So down 70 the ques-
ION not as 20 whether Mr.. Cleveland wlii
take st. bat a. to whether the party will
take Mr. Cleveland
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

some people are SIN trying TO figure out
bow. according to the clock. we received
the news O, he oxsord-CauhriaKe race
some hours before Il took place.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

Searly hair ~ the delegates - St. Loaf.
Nave beer elected. ans thsSe HASN'T been q
whisper for free silver yet
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

Il - r8ruorca row that Cleveland Gays
he tsn't IN g. bu, this has bean known
by the body polite for two years or mere
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

For the last tine TIRE president hss
given his consent 20 TIRE ';~e 81 the White
House grounds for Faster egg rolling.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

l. Is gratifying 20 learn from IRE Ore
-a-Ian that a, the recent primaries no
eae VAS killed
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

one ohtectian % the greater New Yo-k
sehA=n- is that il may meas greater
Ta-anany hsE-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

~yeu hare AZ luanssnse amour: 90 hav.-
Observed the visitor al TIE Clover Meadow
farm
~Ns-zz~ sad Farmer Esstnrck '-sas
iheTs amt 4 dang I44iHx = feed IL 70 Sat
h4eye.es."
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

Doa't talk ebegst conventions ir Texas.
tax sho,s. primaries iz Cs-eEsn--
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csv...aa una.s have burned sAA; ls,t.A
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04

Gen. Palmer has Nominated Turner to
- presidency Turner o. Georgia
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THE STATE PRESS.

Cnehans Bee: Tits week ne h&d sna
of-er u fairy story 70 print II We
wanted % print a real good fairy story Ma
would rspab,lsh he claim the Porulis.a
are making gaors what al sasr are going
! to carry this year IN the elections.
Spokesman Review TIE Dayton
cofse- shl1ks & probable that
Gov Mc(srzw ard Eugene Wilson nay
form q political orrhzr2slon--wIIson for
governor and MsGraw for she senate
/. S3sne politicians who think THEY know
viii smile Ak that
Cheney Sentinel: The Democrats ard the
Popuksss have fusion ti1kei In the fed
in the Tacoma municipal contest Il u
ax-s-taeed Starter ard trade for ne spoils
q Office. ard the Intelligent ysters OF tbs
City Of Destiny viii doubtless treat the Pc
bald outfit to 4 repetition Of the desc ad-
Hni1tstered by Seattle Republicans to the
same kind q Scherers n few weeks since.
The elements in the acknowledgements
combine that desire fusion. however. seem
each Of their attempts 20 make the unholy
alliance stick.
Yakima Times: There Is more than mere
rlmor in the story OF fusion between the
Democratic and Populist parties IN Tsai-
ma county. Pops who have until recently
stood ont against fusion are said 10 be
falling into lire for combination be-
tween the two minority parties 1t begins
TO look as though the old hell-we,her and
the six adhe-eats will be all that is left
TO represent pure Populism IN this part OF
the ssgebrusa country. When the old
Poyulistie bieater gets out his crowd"
again there Will be something more than
Second warissm In Il.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

TIvoLI THEATER-The only hrst-class
Vaudeville entertainment given in tho
city. The performance will commence
with tho iaIsghable act. Irish Justice"
olio. Miss Josie King. Miss JaIia Win
chsil Pyns Sisters. Carry Winchsii.
Troxsll a Evans. Mccall A. King. the
Great Eeiborns. Welch & Boofhe Don't
fall TO see this show. Admission. i0c
and &c. Between Second and Third on
Washington street, Seattle. wash.
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say. what Aas become St coia s.rv.r,
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ne Post Issssn0s~eer Asvsey 0ssrss-
tees Gs s1~srstseys . ss~s fls PssS ssr-
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double shsf Of cay ssAev ss<sDspev S~s-
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10 ute 1ssvssfee.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-06-26

Additional reports as to the loss of life
by the recent earthquakes and the tidal
wave in the northern provinces of Japan
show that 10000 persons were drowned by
the tidal wave which accompanied the
shocks.
A tram locomotive boiler exploded in
Doucette Station, Texas, Monday, killing
seven men, including A. L. Doucette, pres
ident of the Nebraska Lumber company,
and wOunding five others. Forcing cold
water into the boiler caused the explosion.
The annual meeting of the Harvard Law
School association was held in the rooms
of the Bar Association Tuesday afternoon.
The president, James c. Carter of New
York, having declined a reelection Hon.
Joseph II. Choate of New York was elect
ed to fill the vacancy.
George II. Wyckoff, president of the
bank of New Amsterdam at New York,
died Saturday from the effect of the wound
inflicted by the crank who demanded $1,000
of him on the previous Monday. Semple,
the man who shot Mr.. Wyckoff and then
shot himself, died Wednesday.
A late despatch from Mr.. Herod, secre-
tary of the American legation at Toxic,
Japan, and the first official despatch re.
ceived at Washington, reports much
greater mortality from tidal waves than
heretofore reported. Mr.. Herod says that
reports up to date show that over 10000
people were killed. None of them Were
Americans.
The gymnasium at Phillips academy al
Andover was destroyed by fire Tuesday
morning The blaze caught in the room
of Janitor Norris, a senior, who was badly
burned. All the valuable apparatus was
destroyed, leaving but mere shell. The
loss is estimated to be about $4,000. The
building was designed by Bulfnch, and il
was originally the Third Academy Build
ing. Here Oliver Wendell Holmes spoke
his Exhibition piece" The structure
will be rebuilt, possibly into library.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-06-26
The Vermont Delegation.
The Committees on which the Members
Served.


The Vermont delegates filled the follow
ing positions in the permanent organiza-
tion of the St. Louis convention: Senator
Proctor, chairman of the delega-
ton; Mr.. Scully, honorary secretary of
the convention; Mr.. Smith, vice president;
Mr.. Prouty, committee on credentials; DR..
Holton, on resolutions; Mr.. Barber, on
rules; Mr.. Spear, on organization. Mr..
Brock was selected to inform the presiden-
tial candidate of his nomination. The
Vermont delegation voted for the gold
standard and recommended the following
resolution:
1--WE are unalterably opposed to any
scheme that will give to this country a de-
preciated or debased currency, we are
therefore opposed to the free coinage of sill
yer except by international agreement and
until so established we believe that the pres
ent monetary standard should be honorably
maintained, thus giving us a currency, ev-
cry dollar of which shall have the same
purchasing power as the gold dollar of
commerce, which is recognized by the lead
ing nations of the world with which our
commercial and financial relations are con-
Quoted"
Mark Hanna honored the Vermont dele
cation by making them the first call on
any state delegation. The only Vermont
alternates in attendance are NJ. F. Allen
and II. S. Bingham. Col. George Childs
of St. Adams was chosen the Vermont
member of the Republican national COM
mittee for another term.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-06-26

The people of Stamford are circulating
petition asking that the tracks of the
North Adams, Mass, electric railroad be
extended to that town.
Isaac Hillaker of West Swanton was
struck by train in the railroad yard at st.
Adams Wednesday and instantly killed
He had been attending the st. Johns day
celebration and wandered on to the tracks.
His body was mangled beyond recognition.
Lightning struck the Free Will Baptist
church at Enosburg Falls, Sunday, wreck
ing the steeple and demolshing part of
the building. The loss will be $1,000. A
large congregation had just left the build
ing. The storm did about $1,000 damage
at St. Adams.
J. II. Moore, a wealthy New Orleans
liveryman, has mysteriously disappeared
from Montpelier. He registered at the
Exchange hotel and said that he was to
spend several days in fishing. He was
taken to the Winooski river, and was last
seen there. 1t is thought that he may have
fallen into the river.
Robert Stitt Mattison, one of the best
known railroad men in the country, died
recently at Vallejo, Calf. He was ma
tive of Bennington. He was the first super
intendent OF the Canadian Pacific railroad,
and had held positions with several other
corporations, including that of assistant
superintendent and roadmaster of the Pan
anna railroad, and assistant superintendent
of the Mexican Central railroad.