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Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18
Is SUICIDE UNSUITABLE
Certain Conditions Which Tend to Make
1t So.
COL. I~NGsRSoLLs POSITION SUPPORTED
Some weak spots In "X Rays" Argu-
mcnt Pointed Out-A Shot
at Theological
Dogmns.

SHENANDOAH, Ia, April 15.-To the
Editor Of The Bee: There is one point that
tx Rays did not touch upon In his last
long and able article. 1t is this: That In GER
tain extreme cases suicide Is justihable, nay,
the wlsest thing to do. For instance, just
last week John spangler, "a respected and
well-to-do farmer OF Montgomery county
Iowa, committed suicide by hanging. lie
had been suffering terribly for. several
months with cancer. 1t had eaten away one
side Of his face; he was unable to speak or
to take nourishment and hunger and pain
were torturing him. He ended it with a
rope. He cured himself by death.
Now will any one say that 1t was not a
wise and sensible thing to do? He knew
that before him lay days and weeks of un
utterable suffering; he knew that life under
such circumstances was not a blessing but
q curse; that he was a burden to his friends
that recovery was impossible; that death was
inevitable; why not hasten 1t? Who was
harmed? What wrong was done to him or
anyone else?
Another case was that Of a lady in Clar-
linda. She had cancer In the stomach and
was unable to take food. For thirty-nine
days she suffered more than death and died
OF pain and hunger. Did her Creator doom
her to that terrible Idtps NOuiu Tt haNN
been offended had she escaped the sufering
by using morphine? Does the Creator so de-
light in suffering that He would doom that
poor woman to hell because she would es-
cape thirty days OF torment by cancer, had
she committed suicide? The point | make Is
that suicide is often justiiable and right.
And this is the position of Colonel niger
soil. He does not encourage suicide. On the
contrary, he would make this world SO
bright and happy and cheerful that no one
would want to leave it. This is the true
remedy, for you cannot discourage suicide
by branding 1t as n crime. He who commits
the deed passes beyond the jurisdiction OF
any known court. 1t Is not a crime; 1t may
be a mistake. but poor, ignorant. deluded
mortals are always falling into mistakes. |
am forever opposed to branding the poor
victim of misfortune as a criminal, Tor
whether his misfortunes be real or fancllul.
he suffers enough, and God Himself Will not
impose more upon him. Say what you WILL
there are cases where death Is the only re-
lief, the greatest blessing, and 1t Is pre-
sumption in any one to say that q cancer IN
the hand of nature is any less a crime than
a merciful drug in the hand OF the SUFFERER
A mangled. worthless limb is cut OH IN
mercy. A mangled, useless life may be cut
off for the same reason. A. S.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18

Time apparently cannot wither the Wood
ward company, nor custom stale its infinite
variety. Not even the pious observances of
Holy week have daunted these indefatigable
people, nor on the other hand, seriously af-
fected the volume and scope Of the financial
returns which theft labors have power to
command. Their business has always been
something extraordinary, but last Thursday
night it broke all records, and a very credit
able performance Of THE Two Orphans" was
witnessed by the largest audience which ever
assembled in the Creighton theater. The
wolfsh and evidently Unsuitable appetite of
a numerous class of Omaha theater-goers
for amusement which is cheap without being
nasty, would seem to point to the possibility
of a summer season of reputable theatricals
at low prices at one of the local houses.
Whether in the case of rival attractions, both
would prosper, or whether one would blight
the other with a killing midsummer frost. it
is impossible to predict with absolute accu-
racy. Judging from the past record of the
Woodward organization, the latter event Is
regarded as more likely to take place, But
1t seems altogether probable that one such
bill of fare might prove attractive to hot
weather audiences, which, in this part of
the country, at least. will neither pay high
prices nor go to the theater at all. except
under circumstances altogether favorable.
Among rumOT6 OF other impending changes
in the local theatrical world, the news OF the
leasing Of the Kansas City Auditorium by
Paxton & Burgess has attracted considerable
importance since the deal was closed last
Tuesday. That the transaction was among
the possibilities was not altogether unknown
before the event. but to the great majority
of those interested 1t came as a surprise. The
complications which resulted in the loss to
this firm Of the Tabor Grand in Denver and
the foreclosure suit which renders the future
ownership OF the Creighton theater in this
city still somewhat problematical, have no
doubt stimulated these enterprising pur-
yeyors OF amusement to seek out a wider
and newer field for their operations; and In
gaining control of the Auditorium, they have
taken a step which their friends hope may
bring them large pecuniary reward. The
Auditorium Is one of the largest and most
luXuriously appointed places of amusement IN
to the requirements OF frst-ciass attrac-
lions. 1t Is the intention OF the new lessees
to maintain in every respect the high stand
Mr.. SlOcum. who managed the house last
move his family at once to Kansas City,
but will divide with Mr.. Paxton the time
between that city and Omaha, as was done
throughout the season in the case OF the
Tabor Grand.
DeWolf Hopper will appear at the Creigh-
ton Monday and Tuesday evenings. April 26
and %, presenting his new opera. lei Capt.
tan"
Ever since the initial production of the
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18

George A, Custer corps. No. SO, will give
a literary. followed by dancing, Thursday
evening, April 22. at the Grand Army OF
the Republic hall.
Omaha lodge No. 80, q. p. o., Elks. viii
meet at the lodge rooms Thursday at l
o'clock p. m. sharp to participate In the
transmississippi parade.
All the young women of Ivy Rebekah lodge
wishing to take part in the O. I. G. drill
are to meet at Golden Eagle hall. Fourteenth
and Dodge streets. next Thursday evening
at 8 p. m.
Mrs, j. NJ. Thurston Tent, No. /. Sons
Of Veterans. has issued invitations for a
select dancing party to be given In the
Grand Army Of the Republic hall Monday
evening, April 10.
In compliaLce with the laws OF the grand
commandery Of the state Mount Calvary
cOmmandery, knights Templar. will attend
divine services today. The church to be yi9-
tied viii be All Saints. where Rev. Thomas
j. Mackay Will preach the sermon. The serY-
ices will occur In the evening. The Knights
will meet at the asylum in full uniform at z
o'clock and march to the church in a body.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18
Midnight Funeral Services.

Is
The funeral obsequies of a knight
Kadosh were observed Wednesday night
| April IA, over the remains of the late Ma
poleon Bonaparte Apple, S2d X. C. C. IL.
The service, which was that of the Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite, was conducted
by Saint Andrews Council of Kndosh, No. /,
Of which body Mr.. Apple had been a member
since its organization.
The following members acted as officers
for tho occasion: James Gilbert, 32d, com
mander; Louis e. Wettling, 32d, first lieu
tenant commander; l.. p. Funkhouser. 32d,
second lieutenant commander; c.. l.. Talbot,
32d, orator; s. r. CriCkmore, 32d. almoner;
Rev, Luther NJ. Kuhns, 32d, recorder; Henry
Newell. 33d, treasurer; Henry Hardy, 32d,
marshal Of ceremonies; John j, Mercer, 33d,
grand marshal; Martin Durham, 32d, captain
of the guard.
The ceremony was performed at midnight,
Washington time, every detail being carried
out In a most solemn and impressive manner.
The coffin, containing the body of the dead
knight, occupied a position in the center of
the hall. which had been dTaped in black
for tho occasion. On the upper end of the
coHln lid was laid a wreath OF white roses,
the insignia of the order, together with tho
knights sword In its scabbard, A skull and
crossbones, entwined with eyergreens, were
In evidence on the somber south wall
and a large iron cross stood at the head of
the coffin.
When all lights had been eXtinguished the
knights Of Kadosh, attired IN black habit.
and each bearing a lighted taper, entered
as silently as shadows and ranged themselves
around the coffin.
At the sound OF a trumpet, the com
mander announced that the knights would
hold a judgment upon their departed
brother and the service was begun. In an
swer to the question. Doth no man accuse
the dead?" the knights knelt, answering
that God is his Judge and ours" Three
blows were then struck upon the iron cross by
the commander. who questioned. who will
be mans accuseT?' The assembled brethren
replying, "His conscience" The hammer
OF the commander struck three more blows
on the cross, followed by music and voices
or an unseen choir.
The coffin lid being removed. the com
mander approached and asked the meaning
OF the various symbols upon the remains of
the departed brother.
He was told that the laurel and vine sig
nifty that man lives for honor and enjoy
ment. The reply was that life has worthier
objects. Honors fade, and the laurel and
vine decay. hence they were removed.
Likewise the jeweled cross, indicating dig
mites and splendors OF life, for since man
came into the world poor he can carry
neither riches nor dignities out OF the world
The cords binding the feet and hands, to
show that man Is bound by circumstances
and is the slave OF habit, we're next re
moved In token that death had released the
knight from seryitude AMI the time OF
bondage was over. The bunch OF violets
was declared by the brethren to be an Of
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18
Review of the Weeks Events
For the Week Ending April II.
REIGN.
.,e6S.

CUBA-Aprl IA; Commission sent by Weyler to confer with Gomez returned. re-
refusal of latter to treat with then. April 49,. Leading Cubans in Phnadel-
pma held secret meeting to Illustrate alleged attempt to have members of Cuban jma
arrested. Arl 1: Report that Spain will begin withdrawal of 10000 troops from
Cuba IN rainy season sets in
neutrality-suspicious. IL: London dispatch from Rome saying war had
been declared between Turkey ad Greece April 49, Turkish verAon of fighting al
Baluno has 1t that 5000 Greek troopsw we're allowed to attack place and reteat cut
n, leaving 2O dead and lying on the field April IA: Turkish government formally
informed Greek government that IN further raids of hreguarsI into Turkish territory
viii bel regarded as declaration Of war on part of Greece. April 49, Greek iregulas
CAPTURE rtudes Turks losing eighty kmed amd twenty-five taken pnsoner; 400 Grek
regulars at Kranll, driven from encnne with severe loss; 90 arrests of per-
charged withc completely in recent massacres at Tokat in Armenia
OTHER LANDSCAPE IL; Japan decided to send TIVE wars ships to Hawaii. April
49, Uprising in republic of Honduras
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18

The team Of Gate City tent No. go went 10
Blair Thursday night and exemplided the
work on four candidates. A large attendance
OF the Blair tent was present. A sumptuous
banquet was served to all after the e~xerc!nes
interspersed with remarks by State Com
mander Hubbard, Sir Knights Spanord.
Bodell. Reed, VanDusen. Williams and
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18
N7nsOHS

At tho annual election of st. John COM
mandery, knights Templar, of McCook, the
following officers were elected for the ensuing
year: Charles r.. Pope, eminent commanders;
Charles w, Bronson, general.sslmO: Charles
f.. Magner, captain general; George s. Bishop,
~prelate; George Mason, senior warden;
George Johnson, junior warden; s.. Cordial.
treasurer; e.. Il. Lowman, recorder.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18

fering of love. since violets are the en-
blem of purity and affection. After the
choir had sung "Abide with Me- seven
knights approached the coffin and asked a
blessing for the brother who had passed
away. Another hymn was then rendered
by the choir, after which the knights
passed around the coffin, each in turn re-
peating, MY brother, now thou art dead
to this world, and livest in the Lord
When this rite had been observed the tapers
were all eXtinguished, save that of the
grand master, while the knights knelt in
silent prayer. The commander then deliv-
cred the blessing of the order for the de-
parted, and the knights withdrew as
silently as they had come.
N. b. Apple died Monday evening, April IL.
His death was most unexpected; his health
up to the time of his sudden illness, which
continued but ten days, had not known a
break and his friends had every reason to
anticipate for him a long and useful life.
He was born in Kulpsville. Pa, in lS49, COM
ing to this city in 1878, where he entered the
employ of T. C. Bruner, and with whom he
remained until Mr.. Bruner discontinued his
business. He then connected himself with
Steele q johnson as travelling representative,
later on with the MoEse-Coe Shoe company
in the far west and at the time of his death
was with the Paxton & Gallagher company az
travelling salesman.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18
POLITICAL.

April I: Senator Edward o Wolcott OF colorado. Ton. Charles Payne OF Massa-
chusets and exVice Presdent Adal E. Stevenson appointed as commissioners to n
Democratic Clubs issued ar address to moratcv voters April 1S: Robert A. Elmer
of Nebraska appointed Xper hoTticuturist in Agricultural department a Wash
reon. April IA: President sent to senate nominations of ame B.. Angel of MChi-
gan to be envoy exraordina to Turkey, George 1. Meklejohn of Nebraska to be
secretary of war ad to be com msaoners of District of Columbia, John b
Wish ant John w Ross. April Is: w. d Michael of Grand Island, Neb, appointed
chief Jerk in State department
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18
MUSIC.

HS hJ VA 10 ~ va bS bS bN ~ 'S
Easter has come to be an important event
In the yearly career of the musician.
Churches expect extra fine music upon
Easter Sunday, and the matter has pro-
crossed so far that often there is a friendly
competition and rivalry between churches in
the effort Of each to out-do the other and
present the finest service. All this Is good
for the musician and helps along the cause
Of good music among the people. 1t may be
that the service becomes sometimes more OF
a performance than an art Of worship, but
that Is a question for the church to settle.
II minister and congregation do not find that
their religious feelings are abraded by a
sacred concert Easter Sunday morning others
need not complain.
The musical festival at Montreal, the
program of which appeared in The Bee two
weeks ago, was a decided success in every
way excepting the one in which success was
not expected. Is it necessary TO say what
that was? Does any great musical under
taking ever pay for itself?
The orchestra was brought from Boston,
and yet the writer was told that there are
seventy musicians in Montreal. Why are
they unorgariZed? Why is it necessary to
send 81 800 to be spent for bread, meat, beer,
clothing, house rent, etc., in Boston, when
that money could be put In circulation in
Montreal just as well as not, a great local
organization kept in existence and en-
c~ourased to perfect itself until it could rank
with any in other cities? The mere fact Of
living in Boston does not make a man a
musician, nor does it give an aggregation of
such men excellence as an orchestra. Work
to do, pay for it, a competent leader, plenty
of rehearsals-these make an orchestra what
1t ought to be.
The performances were given before large
audiences, but the expenses were too great
to make the undertaking pay for itself. How
ever, the philharmonic society expects that
sort of thing and pays the difference. OF
course there are some in Montreal who say
that the people of that city are. so far as
music is concerned, barbarians: that they
have no interest in a good thing and will not
support 1t. In a way these are right; yet a
city must learn to walk before it can run
with security. The same is true of Omaha
and OF most other American cities. The
courage of the Philharmonic society is most
commendable. They do this sort of thing
every year, and have been at it for twenty
years. Their persistence is worthy of imita-
ton, and In the long run they are sure to
win. HOMER MOORE.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18
Ante Room EChOes

azl&LSl2ht12J1tdi3tt& 4 II II III II III II 9Th
The first convention of district No. /, Roya,
Highlanders, composed of delegates from al
castles organized prior to January 1, con.
vened at Douglas castle in Aurora on the
evening OF April 10, for the purpose of elect,
ing a representative to the convention of the
executive castle, which convenes on June 3
at Aurora. Douglas castle was beautifully
and artistically decorated, and at an early
hour the clansmen began to ASSEMBLE to greet
the delegates from abroad with a hearty
Highland welcome. Every train during the
day brought delegations and when the con
yention was called to order a splendid repre-
SentatiOn was present.
Illustrious Protector E. S. Randall called
the clansmen assembled to order and opened
the castle in form, after which Hon. r. w
Graybill of Aurora, in a few well chosen
words, extended to the delegates and visiting
clansmen a cordial welcome to the city and to
Douglas castle. Hon. j. r. Shrek, mayor
Of the city of Harvard, responded in behalf
OF the delegates assembled, in a very pleas
ing manner. The convention was then
called to order and proceeded to business.
Resolutions we're unanimously adopted, com
plimenting the fraternity upon its magnificent
growth and prosperity, and the present off,
GERS for their careful and efficient manage
ment Of the affairs of the order.
lllustrious Protector j. II. Shrek of Ork-
hey caslle OF harvard was elected repre-
sentative of the executive castle unanimously
and DR.. Herman II. Schultz, illustrious pro-
tector of Loch-lomond castle at Seward, al
ternate.
Speeches were made by a number of the
delegates, and the meeting was one of the
most harmonious and truly fraternal charac-
ter. After the convention adjourned, Doug
las castle ~eXemplifed the secret work of the
fraternity in an able and effective manner.
This was followed by songs and speeches from
delegates and visiting clansmen. A flash
light picture was taken OF the delegates
and the degree team, after which all ad-
journed to banquet tables, prepared for the
entertainment Of the delegates.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18
LEGISLATIVE.

April 49,: Iowa senate passed bill making 1t imnal to exhibit kaleidoscope or
other representations OF przeh fights, bull fights. etc., and providing severe penalties
for playing base ball or foot ball on Sunday; assembly at Albany, N Y, passed
Greater New York charter pill over Mayor suongs veto by voteo of 16 to 80 April 10;
Legislative investigating ommiteeh kansa developed further evidence that money
had been improperly used to influence votes of members. April AT; Iowa senate
bill defining liability of railroads to damages for injuries to employees in cases of
accident.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18

A new lodge of this order has been Grgan-
lied at Valentine with about thirty charter
members. The following officers were elected
DR.. A. Lewis. p. p: c. II, Glover, p; Adelia
-. Pettycrew. V. r.: LOWE a. Vachon, s.:
Jennie Lewis, T.; Abigail Crabb, c.; Fred
a. Vincent, |. G.; Archie Pettycrew, O. G.;
Il. A. Thorn. M; W. A. Pettycrew, o. w.
Morey and Mary j. Glover, T.; Alfred Lewis.
M. e.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18
FAvoRs ONE STANDARD OF MORALS.
An Address Delivered Before the
Omaha Woninn's Club.

EF"H FHH y NFHH'
Miss Jessie Alderman, worlds missionary
Tor the Woman's Christian Temperance
union, gave a very interesting and instructive
talk at the Woman's club rooms Thursday
afternoon. Her remarks We're along the line
Of social purity. and the rather small audience
which greeted the speaker was given an in
perience Of Miss Alderman. who has been
Identified with the work OF the Woman's
Christian Temperance union in many coun-
tries for several years.
Miss Alderman began her talk with a
reference to the life OF the women Of Iceland.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18
CONGRESSIONAL.

sENATE-Aprn 49, Confirmed nominal tons of Alfred r. Buck of Georgia to be
minister to Japan James Boyle of Ohio o be consul to Liverpool w. Z. Bell of
Ieadvie to be regdser land once at Leadvme and Nathan P Johnson of eSmet
s. D. to be agent at Sssetona gency; bills inuoducde empowering secretary of navy
to take possession of arnor phants OF the Bethlehem I'M Carnegie companies. April
Is: Confirmed nominatons of James p Angel OF Michigan to be minister to Turkey,
ID MeIkhjohn of Nebraska to be assistant secretary of war, Leopold Hahn to
be postmastera at HasIngs Nsb. ad William W. Lopkins at 0akand. Neb:
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18

The Georgia University Graduates will open
at Boyd's with a matinee today. and continue
their engagement for four nights and
Wednesday matinee. The Georgia University
Graduates cater to the lovers Of such fun as
can be derived from a good old genuine col
ored minstrel performance, and will en-
deavor to crowd as much mirth-provoking
comicality, pleasing music and novel spe-
cialty into two and one-half hours time as
their ability, after long experience, will per-
init. There are some well known and popu-
lar figures on the minstrel stage included
in their organization, among whom are AL
f. Watts, who will do his 'Go-back-there''
step and other numbers calculated to win
favor; Harry Gillian, of whom it is said. in
the diction of Chimmie Fadden, BILLY Ker-
sands amt in it wild dis n~igger;'' Frank
Cooper, prominent among buck and wing
dancers; John Pamplin, the colored gun spin
ner, juggler and equilibrist, and Allie Brown,
of slack wire fame.
The musical portion of the program will
consist OF a number of solos, numbers rem
dered by two q%uartets and choruses by the
entire company. The after-piece was writ
ten expressly for the company and has never
been seen here before. Peoples popular
prices will prevail throughout.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18

have ample time to prepare for his nights
work, for the musicians were Just complet-
ing the overture of the opera, and the tune
Modified him this time"
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18
Smith. 1t was an enjoyable affair through.

Smith. 1t was an enjoyable affair through
out.
Every member of Gate City tent No. q
wants to be present at the next review, as
there will be something of interest to every
sir knight occur during the evening.
Washington tent No. SO Of South Omahs
has awoke, and is now in the field for bust
ness. Work every review.
Sir Knight l.. M. Swegard of Scribnei
tent No. 81, one of the enthusiastic workers
of that tent. visited Gate City Thursday
He drives nine and one-half miles every
meeting night, and seldom fails to be Oh
hand.
Committees are now at work upon another
entertainment, etc, to be given in May.
If it is as successful as the last it will be
hard to find a hall large enough to accommo,
date the crowd.
State Commander Hubbard is out in the
state this week booming things.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-04-18

New experiences are always in the plans OF
Omaha lodge, No. IS. Next Tuesday night
will bring out a big crowd, as all members
of the order are cordially invited to attend
that evening, The well known male quartet
of the lodge will give several Of It's best
selections, After that an old-fashioned
spelling match will close the events of a
pleasant season in social convention OF the
brethren.