Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-20

moments later. said he noticed the man
particularly because at that early hour
few passengers besides labOrers gong 10
work at u distance rode from TINS s'atloh'
THEIR LAST FAREWELL.
Two trains passed and still he stood
there softly whistling,' sad barton. 1
vas lust on the verge OF ASKING Whetc ne
wanted to 90 when saw INN glance hast-
IN nj the third-story window Just across
the railing. The window opened quickly,
a woman's head appeared, and saw that
thcv were talking 10 each other sudden
~ The window closed and the man turned
hastily. looked upward and murmured
something. thought PRAYER. A second
sster be pulled n pistol from his pocket,
and. before I could possibly reach nm,
raised If to his temple and fired. He tel
ON the platform against the railing. l
rushed up 10 him, raised his head. ana saw
that he was dead | called the station
apent, who went down stairs and brought
Policeman Reilly back with him. he
latter rang for an ambulance and took the
body 10 the Eldridse-Street police sta
ton
Meantime. in the third-story ballroom
over the Germania Cafe Emile ROSsi,
scarcely past her girlhood, had almost
simultaneously with the man on the plat
form shot herself through the heart. she
was pretty actress, engaged for the season
with the Amberg company. Inc Oody OF
the girl lay across the bed III a grace
full attitude. Everything about the
little room indicated she had care
fully arranged for her death; The
handsome night-dress in which she was
robed. with a spray Of hehOtrope drawn
through the buttOn-hOle the arrangement
of several photographs of herseIi-two
taken at Falk's studio, where her sweet
heart was employed. and one taken by ID.
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mans vanity even in death. A large cab-
net picture Of Lillian Russell and photo
graphs of Miss Ross's girl friends were
artisticallv arranged about the room. On
the little deal-table was jewcl-bOx con-
taininc i've rings and brooch. Two were
diamonds, the other an opal, and two OF
pearls vislting-card addressed 10 l.. y;
W. with mo love for mother inscribed
on the back, and the following letter were
also found:
HER FAREWELL LETTER.
SEPTEMBER 17.-'Evening u o'clock.
To Ny Dear Aun'. Mary hnoon:
Once more pardon. do not desire 70
die anywhere else but with you. hoch
would not permit II. told Koch every
thing. He did everything 10 fasclnate me.
Next month he was going 10 have large
fortune for me. Nothing could prevent
me- as Gustav has loved me too much TO
be separated from me one moment, and l
do not want TO die with him. so he has gone
before. Peace TO his grave and pure, f-de
soul.
| select this early morning hN-f so that
/ may be carried away before Gustav Will
arrive. / won't disturb tho quiet OF the
night. Forgive me, dear. good aunt, that
i did II in your house: but, see, did not
want TO end In such misery. Now | am at
last among people who love me. Since |
have entered your house / have worn a
mask. You know you have upbralded me
for showing "a lack of confidence. MY re-
tiring disposition has always been my worst
enemy.
| have been dead 10 the world already
and IN Germany II was that they broke my
heart. and everything helped IT along,
some with their love and Others with their
hate. NV mother does not love me any
more since she has known my strength OF
character. She believes that my stubborn
character will always keep me down III tho
world. What Vt was my alm TO her was OF
no account. She longed for brilliant life
for me.
| never cared much for earthly vanltles
and spurned the Judgment of the world.
The world appeared to me too bad 10 I'VE
in since nv mother wrote that she never
warted TO see me again. do not hesl-
tate TO carry out my intention OF putting
an end TO this useless struggle. | actually
anticipate this final rest and everlasting
peace. 1 will eventually find the peace
which I never enjoyed IN this world the
peace which my sick heart and overworked
brain has ever sought for.
HER MOTHERS UPBRAIDINGs.
Twas not made for this life. / was too
weak. However may feel, mamma may
not have felt all that she said. She often
accused me of showing bad temper, but
when she hears of my death her old love
will return. But then II is too late. But
in nv eyes there is no excuse and no retrl-
button. She ought never to have done II,
even though gave her ever so good cause.
We fought and quarrelled before. and
although we made it up the shadow be-
tween us renamed. I iciH not IRE IN N,s
,rorh. The love that once existed between
nv mother and myself can be so easily
wasted. What few things | leave that
are not required TO bury me leave to
Lottie and Martha. do not know what
il will cost in this land TO bury me.
just as lie | intend 10 remain, nothing
shall touch me. No one shall touch me
except to bid me good-by. No lnycstiga
ton. No inquest. No knife. In death al
least | expect peace. In these last fe"
DAYS 1 have suffered more than any one car
imagine. physically aud mentally. AnG
now, one great favor ! have to ask, and
hope this Will be granted-l want TO be
cremated as early as tomorrow. In my
jewel-case 1, will perhaps put some memo,
Tanda IL there was ANYTHING that could
touch my heart il was the kindness OF my
aunt. For your hospitality and affection
thank you with my whole heart and soul
and hope you NAV be rewarded Adleu
my dear girls. Lolita, remember our last
conversation; and You. Martha don't for
get me- BE good and pure. and keep youl
~ loo
duties. What advice can | give you that
you have not heard from my lips hundreds
of times!
Will sleep never, never 10 wake again
How steady my hand Is III writing, anC
how great my self-possessiOn. Every pam
is over. Farewell. dear aunt, forever. and
once more | thank YOU aud beg for YOU
forgiveness. GOod-by. Lottie and Martha
j wish you all the very best fortune, anC
kiss YOU all. IMiIs.
Let me be as you find me. also the letter.
that NAV be sent 70 me, and some letter.
in my trunk should be burned. Forgiv'
me for the mask ! wore and yet how goos
II Is that you have known how suffered
hope you may be rewarded for the gool
you have done. Farewell. Do not investi
gate. Ad.au. beloved aunt adieu, lotti'
and Martha. No flowers. because dlC
not sleep IN a bed Of roses in this world.
THE CAUSE or THE TRAGEDY.
Koch was O crayon artist. He was TWEEN
ty-six years old and came to this countr.
seven years ago from Vienna. where h'
belonged TO very good family. lie ha'
been employed at falk's for the last nv
years Three years ago be was divorced
from bis wife. who married again soon az,
ter Ho Is said 10 have been man o.
somewhst similar disposition to the actress
lie was morbidly sensitive and sentimen
tai. He lived at 232 cast Twelfth street.
He was a favorite with the people VIII
kept the boarding house. They were yer,
much affected as they looked at him lyinl
on the toor in the s,a,ion-house with tn,
great ugly cash IN his temple. He dressed
with great care. Cuts, collar, and all his
linen were spotlessly white. He had
good figure and strong and prominen
German features. Two plain gold ring
were taken from his fingers, and two visit.
ing-cards. with his sweetheart's nam,
thereon. containing the following wordl
were found Ia the inside pocket of hi
vest:
Nv Beloved Hail. cannot write am