Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-06-27


keeper Of the Hotel Lutz, on the corner OF c
and 10th streets. and informed that he was
afraid there was something wrong ia the third
story CT his house; that German man amt his
wife. occupants Of a room, had not been seen or
heard from for several days. The officer noti-
he'd Sergeant Clayton OF the circumstance, and
both proceeded to the hotel and assembled the
stalIS TO the third story, where they were met
BY Mary Albers, who occupies a room adjoining
the one described, and who informed the OF
tcers that about half-past II o'clock to-day she
heard an unusual noise in the next room as il
some one had fallen, and tIied the door ter ad-
mission, and finding IL locked she took tick
aLd PICKED away piece OF paper when had
been pushed in the keyhoe, aud saw the face Of
TIE woman and blood on the door b. the bed
side.
ATERRIBLE SPECTACLE.
The officers, on hearing the story, burst in
the door, ard found strange scene before
then-Juiius Ente and his wife, Julia Ende,
both lying Oh a bed bleeding, and apparently
neaTy lifeless- on one SIDE OF the bed was IA
ccal-iod about half full CT blood aud on the
other a washbasn about half flied, and from
the position II appeared that tie blood from the
man had been flowing into the coal nod anu that
OF the woman iu the w3.ShGOwl. On exaniina-
ton life found not 70 be quite extinct. and
cniCer Duvali started at once for the Office Of
Dr. Tree, who, IN company with DTS. MCBlaiT
and Marin, yisteG the place at once, and found
both the maa and woman with a cash in the
lett am near the elbow, and in the right ankle
Of the man was a cat simil Ar TO that Oh the arm,
and blood was flowing freely from. each one OF
there wounds, the veins having been severed.
On the lett ankle OF tie woman Was a cut 4
inches long, quite deep. ON stand beside the
bed was foG2d two empty one ounce vi4!s
labelled "laIdanUm,' from the drug store OF
Christiana q Bro, Pennsylvania avenue; also,
IN eraser, and penkuife covered with blood,
which they lad used IN attempting 10 sever
the arteries IL their arms. AL the appliances
generally used in such cases we're brought TO
bear at once, and by two O'Clock they were suf-
fciently restored to converse and without hest
tation. Both of them stated that becoming tired
Of life they had concluded to kill themselves;
that adverse circumstances had brought them
TO great poverty, and Julius, who is 4 printer by
trade, and member Of the Washington Typo
graphical Union Nc. i01, had recently been dis
charged from the Office of the German paper
printed on Sth street, aud finding themselves
almost destitute ne had
DETERMINED TO COMMIT SUICIDE.
Their first attempt was with the lautanum,
which they procured, and both took it at the
same time. This was on Yesterday morning,
but the quantity being so large, IN both cases /:
produced vomiting. and consequently the at
tempt failed. After the effects OF the laudanum
had passed away, they then procured the knife
and eraser, and both at the same time made the
gashes on their arms and feet a. describe
10 appears from Ende statement that which
he informed his wife OF his intention to commit
suicide, she expressed the determination of
taking her own life at the same tine. lie saws
be tIied TO persuade her not t. 10 So, but she
insisted, saying she would die with him.
REASONS FOB TIE BASH ACT.
Julius Is about ~ wears and his wife IS wears
OF age. On the table were found two letters.
both sealed and addressed 10 the president
of the Washington Veteran BUndes',
German organization OK this city, ana
they state that the letters, which are
written in German contain the particulars OF
their troubles and intentions. These letters
viii be opened this evening, and NAV throw
more light ON the matter. Lieut.. SkippOn Oh
tanned from Governor Cooke permit 10 take
them both to Providence hospital, where proper
attendance may restore them 10 life and health
again.
THE APPEARANCE OF THE ROOM
the unfortunate he
idea of extreme restitution. A small stove
stands IL the fire place, and upon ii are a
small iron teakettle, frying-pan and tin
cover. Beside it are pieces of pine boards, evil
IDENTIFY their only fuel. The Windows are with
out curtains Of any kind, and in one corner is a
small wash tub, in which IL champagne basket
filed with empty tins and segar boxes. On
a small deal table near the window
are several bundles Of papers, on the
top one being caro- OF admission TO Columbia
Typographical [ mon Of this city Among them
is also a commission rs first lieutenant of the
5sth New York volunteers, given by Governor
HOratio Seymour Oh the 18th Of October,
two empty walls which contained the Iaud-
anUm above referred to, the ink eraser
and jack-knife with the email blade Open.
To the LETT of this table, and between the win
dOws, Is & small rickety book case containing a
few woTL1- eaten books ana pamphlets, most of
hem IN the German language. IN another
n "A table near the foot OF the bed stand a
VI pail, Kerosene lamp, ard several other
hCu. id articles. The fiGOr j. bare, and near
the b,i there Is large bood-stained spot.
caused by the leaking of the coal scuttle, w.:jeh
he neld until overcome with weakness. The
unfortunates lay III bed, covered With sheet
and couBteTpane-bolh OF them with
a CHASTITY PALLoR ON TFEIR FACE~.
and moving about restlessly, but not a groau or
complaint escaping them. The woman head
was tightly bOaEd with white cloth, and she
seemed too weak to talk; lie readily answered
al questions, but expressed no regret at LIS rash
attempt 60 end his existence. 4 small, cal
black kitten lay doing on the foot OF the bed,
aud occasionally lifted its head laziiy a. II in
quirIEg Why a.! the ccImOtion. Ende ami his
vile have h"-L =. tiis country fOI about twenty
tWO yeaCs. and have resided ~ the "IfCtel LutI"
or about eight months.
FATHxE GAvAzzI's IEcTrPr Last Nrsvr
The Rev. Father GayszZi, who lectlr,d At Ian
coin Hall last evening on "Italy, Civil and Re
hgious," Is man of striking appearance, rather
above the medium height, and stoutiy built.
Has head is covered with long, curly. ir0n-gray
hair, and he has gray and shaggy eyebrows, and
a bTonZCd face. full Of humorous expression
He speaks English Dramatically, but with IA
Guiding Secretary DelanO, Gen, -. .. Howard,
and Rev. DR.. Sundsrlarl was present Gen.
Q. o Howard sad that at the rec uest OF Father
GavRzzi the meeting Wculd be opened with re-
ruT5T OF Jesus Name After the HYMN hal
been sung by the entire audience, The Rev DIR
SUNDERLAND Offered - feryelI and eloquent
PRAYER Gen How ard then in a few aupronri-
ing. who received with much applause.
Father Gavazzi eloquently sketehed the history
OF Italy. dwelling espec ally on the growth Of
PrOtestaT tism in that country. He was partIc-
ularly severe on the Pope, and in this conuac-
ton said: 'itaiy has been compared 20 "a Young
bride; but she appears like "a sweet pie-a slice
for almost every European principality. and the
largest slice Tor the Pope, who Las the largest
appetite Applause But by putting the fin
ger in the PIE they have " is-ed 1.-THE fngeUre-
mains in the pie laughter subsequently
the lecturer said: When Rome Is sendin 2 70
you legions OF priests and friars. send 20 Rome
the word of God, and in saving Rome from pa
pacy you save America. XII the spider in
home, and though his legs may have kind o.
ccnvulsive movement elsewhere they viii DO no
harm" Applause and laughter He ap-
peaied for aid in chrisuanizng Italy, and con-
ciudec his discourse with a beHedictiOn. When
lie closed the audience broke forth into applause
lasting for several minutes.
The SECOND REGATTA OF the season was
sailed yesterday, upon the challenge of the Ger
tTC9e, and was participated in by the yachts
Spray, Gertrude, and Fannie Bel. 4 ine
breeze was blowing from the south, which gave
promise OF an exciting race. The Gertrude
was the fav0rite before the start. she being in
charge OF an expert In sailing. The Spray and
Bell were sailed by their owners. MIR. Geo. w.
Maggie, who had been chosen Judge, started the
at q m m all