The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-05
LOVE AND MURDER.
a BlissfuI Romance with Tragic and
Bloody Ending.

A BlissfuI Romance with Tragic and
Bloody Ending.
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PARIS. oct. "A drama of love and
murder has Just been enacted at Gambet-
ta's favorite autumn villa, Du Ray, where
il will be remembered that statesman re-
cpiycd the bullet wound in his hand which
eventually resulted in his death. \ pistol
plays a not altogether unimportant part in
this crime. The story begins some time
ago. when handsome Russian boy of nine
teen. named Peter \ladimir0ll. was travel
ng in France. In his wanderngs he met
remarkably beautiful widow, Mad
anne Carmine Freycinet, who, with
her two Young children, were also tray-
cling for pleasure. He was very much
struck with her, and early asked for an in
PRODUCTION. As soon rs they became ac-
quaintcd be devoted himself to her. ana
SOUGHT her company at ali times. She, too.
was very much struck with him, and will
ingly accepted his homage. They walked
together. rode together, dincd together, and
spent the long summer days wandering IN
the woods together. while the children were
left 10 the care of a nurse. Eventually peO-
ple bc.au talking of the handsome Russian
boy ana the beautiful widow, 50.
far tine sake of appearances, she de-
cidod tO leave the town. \ ladimirOh was
ucouSolable. lie consented To- her depart
ure alone. on one c0udluOn-that he should
meet her in two days i'm the town 10 which
she was going. She accordingly went. ana
YOUNG \admii0A whose parents are flch
and who was fairly well supplied with
money. Immediately began 10 pay marked
attention % Young lady who had lnst
arrived. These sci the gO,sip5 talking IN
the opposite direction, and the widow was
| believed 10y Them 10 have been oIiy ohe
| episode i'm the life OF AN ssionable and
romantic youth. Next night he brOu ,ht ic
the new damsCl % telegram, which bad
u,t arrived and which was signed
by great friend, informing him that his
parents urgently required bis presence.
The widow hai announced she WAS goine TO
Paris. 80 no Jspcicn entered hoI mind that
he was -O.n,- tp Madame Freycinct. But he
iid go 10 her. though not tO Paris, and even
tually he persuaded her TO live win him
until he could obtain the consent Cf his
parent. o. their marriage. Their lie was
rs bli-,lul as such a dream Of romance al
WAYS is al first. In accordance WITH hiH
promise, he wrote 10 his father asking him
10 aerce to his marriage with his beloved
mistress. but the answer he received was
an unconditional negative. Then he wrote
20 his mother tO interccde with his father.
and she 700 refused. Nladimiron became
desperate: he swOre he would get the per-
mission Of bis parents or die. He wrote %
them 10 that eject. He declared he would
commit suicide if they did not releni; nay,
more he gave them a certain day on when
fOdcride his fate. OF course his letter had the
desired effect. l. brought an immediate an
-Wcr from his tcrrOrstricken mother, IN
which she impl0rcd him for the love Of
Heaven not to dream Of so desperate an act.
a ld not only gave the desired information but
ncloscd check for round little sum for
purchase of little presents fer his inamorata.
A. soon as her,ceiNcd the letter he rushed
To her iOynly. and suggested incy should
at once leave for Paris for holiday. She
readily agreed. and SO they came here last
week and went in for round OF pleasure.
Madame Freycnet has mary friends IN
Paris, and 80 the couple invited them
TO little dinners, which were all given
at the most expensive cafes, ana
served iu the most exquisite manner. They
had these friends ID 90 10 the theatre, ana
they gave most delightful little suppers
afterwards. Niadimiron seemed to live IN
a rarer atmosphere. His cheeks were
flushed. his ewes spagkled. his action was
nervous, and his cOn' crsatiOn WAS brilliant
Madame frcycinet was more cnamorod Oi
her handsome boy than ever. She sang h;s
praises 20 her friends. and she caressed
him openly and made "a great show OF her
devotion. Everything was happy ana
bright in their society. But last night
some Of their friends thought Nlad-
imirOf's manner strange. Inc couple
decided this morning that they would 90 10
Vile d'Ayray for Il Time, and accordingly
they started, and having arrived, engaged
a room ut the hotel. They then went for
walk. and on their return they ordered IA
sumptnous deicuner. All during the meal
Nladimroh seemed strangely excited. lie
was restless and talked almost Wildly.
Then he would be quiet and almost sad Tor
few minutes. and then burst out into
zeal Of laughter without any reason. |
Madame Freycinet grew alarmed, ana
asked if he WAS not well IL
Gained her fears and assured he was All
right. and for time ne became quiet again. |
Then he showed her q little revolver be had !
bought. and asked her il she did not think !
il pretty. She begged him 10 put II away. |
ana eventually hc gave il 10 her. When the |
meal was over they went 10 their room.
Fyervthing was perfectly quiet there, and |
the servants who passed the door did not 1
hear any noise or quarrcling. I'm about "a
quarter of an hour pistol shot rang |
through the stiffness OF the house
and the servants started OF T. !
the door ON which Nladimr0n had his room
they saw him standing in the doorway with |
the revolver in his hand. lie had wild |
manner and appeared dazed. lie threw
the pistol AT the servants feet, eXclaiming; |
II have killed my mistress. Run for a con-
stalle: arrest ne" The revolver was i'm
mediaiely put out Of his reach, and he was
kept under strict watch till The gendarme
arrived and he was duly arrested. Then
he hsd become cllmer in his man.
ner. aad expressed great regret FOR
hi. crime. lml he added, as his
o,cs flashed again: II could not resist
il. sudden Impulse came over me and a
voice scemcd 60 whisper in my ear: 'hill
her. Nm her, / fought against 1t. Then It
shouted: .Kill beer, hili her. now, now take
,hc revolver flom hel aud do it, coaldu't
hclp myself. / made her give me the
weapon. Then / said: 'Carmine, must
Kin YOU. Heaven says so; die ] hfed ana
She ZEN. My poor CGrmine Ny beautiful
beloved is dead, ana have killed her,"
ON entering the room in which the deco
was done Madame Frey ycinet was found
living on the floor with little wound IN
her breast. The bullet had undoubtedly
har aud death must