Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-05-10
MRS. DECKER'S SUICIDE.


additional, Particulars of the Sad Afatr-
Reasons for the Deed.
Since the facts as to Mrs. Decker's sui
eide given yesterday were forwarded it was
learned that the deceased had taken the
precaution after swallowing the deadly
potion-the bottle which had contained
the poison being found in a room---to
bind blue silk handkerchief tightly across
her mouth. She left an open note on the
commode in the room, explaining that she
had committed the rash deed because she
found life uncomfortable without her husband.
whom she alleged had deserted her, but
whose name or whereabouts she carefully
avoided stating. The note further ex-
planned that she had taken strychnine and
morphine to accomplish her fell purpose.
and requested that she be buried
in her clothes in which she
died; and also gave directions
for the disposition of her watch, chain.
two finger rings and pair of bracelets
of small value left on a bureau in the room,
A large envelope evidently containing
document which might go towards clear
ing away the mystery, was found in the
room addressed to Henry Magnussen, 80
Fifth street, north.
Coroner Fairbairn having gone to Wash
ington. and Deputy Coroner Hill being in
the country, the case was placed in charge
of physician Springer, who went to the ho-
tel, took possession of the sealed package
referred to, had it delivered to Magnussen,
and took charge of the remains, which are
now in Warmers undertaking rooms
awaiting an autopsy and coroner's in
quest.
At Magnussen's house it was learned
that the unfortunate woman boarded there
two weeks. She was twenty two years old,
and bride of only three or four months.
Her husband, who had formerly served as
clerk in various clothing stores in Mime
apolis, had gone to Winnipeg in the hope
of earning an advanced salary, and better
provide for his wife. Since his departure
nothing had been heard from him, and she
became disconsolate, absolutely refusing
to be cheered by her friends, and often
gave expression to the belief that he was
dead. While brooding over her grief she
had on two or three occasions threatened
her life, To Peter Howe at 3OS Fifth
street she said that unless she heard from
the absentee soon, she would go to join
him in heaven. She left Magnussen's house
at 6 o'clock Monday afternoon. In the
package addressed to Magnussen were
sealed letters addressed TO G. B. Bralen,
322 Nicollet avenue, Mrs. J. P. johnson.
Thornshalla Station, Sweden, sister of de-
ceased; to Mr.. Konsulennan Drecker, faith
er of her husband, and the following ad-
dressed to Magnussen:
DEAR FRIEND:-I beg your pardon for
writing to you, and 1 thank you
for all the kindness you have
bestowed on me. The jewelry
that is found on me, please keep for the
money due you. My love for my husband
is so great it nearly overcomes me. wish
l was bad, so I would soon reach him.
Take no trouble with my corpse The two
rings, the little one with the red stone and
my husbands photo. wish to have buried
with me. Ny last prayer is to send the
letter that contains the news of my death
to my mother. l throw myself into the
hands of God. l hope he will forgive me,
and that 1 shall soon reach my
husband. God bless you.
Yours, AMELIA DECKER.
On the opposite side, written evidently
in hurry and with pencil, was the fol-
lowing:
DEAR FRIEND: am afraid that the act
am about to do will be discovered. I
will soon take dose of strychnine and
morphine, and go to the world of spirits,
and there will meet my loving husband. 1
can't live without him. Should he live and
you ever meet him, tell him he has my for
giveness, and that all the sufferings of
death will be nothing to that have already
endured. One last farewell and your for
giveness. AMELIA DECKER.