The Tragedy of a Seattle Musician

Louis Morris, a musician, attempted to end his life yesterday afternoon at a lodging house on Washington street because he had quarreled with Mattie Shelby, a variety actress. Morris came to Seattle with Mattie Shelby, a fine-looking blonde, about three weeks ago. She went to work in the Standard theater and Morris failed to find employment. Last Tuesday night, Morris became angry with her because she went into the People's theater before he did. The quarrel ensued. The climax was reached when he struck at her and the theater management put him out. Yesterday afternoon, he went to the room where Miss Shelby was and said, 'I am going to end it all.' He then produced a bottle of poison and took a large dose. Miss Shelby rushed out and told a lady, who notified Dr. J.S. McGuire. The doctor examined him and found his general circulation was very poor. Restoratives were applied, and after working on him for several hours, the doctor pronounced his life out of danger. In his pocket were found two notes, one to Charles Frank, telling how life was worth nothing without Mattie. Morris comes of a good family in Los Angeles and is a fine musician. He has attempted his life once in Spokane and once in Portland.