The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-11-22
PARIS VICTIM KNOWN HERE.
MRS. ELLEN GORE WAS ~ NEW
YORK LAST SUMNER.
Had Separated From Her Husband VINO
IL . Canadian SurveyOr-Then She
Went to Paris 10 study Music-No Light
on Her Death In Russians Rooms
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0ARIs, Nov. 2l.-A pilot ographer Of the
name a. Gch,chel says he knew Mrs Ellen
Gore, the woman who was shot dead in the
rooms Of the Russian. Rydzenski, here on
Wednesday. He declares that she was
born in San Francisco and went TO Mexico,
where she grew up and was married. After
ward she obtained a divorce and moved
Chicago.
Mrs. Gore came to Paris with letters Of
Recommendation and Introduction to NJ.
Toledo, the manager Of the Aeolian house
here. NJ. Toledo advised Mrs. Gore to
take lessons from Moszkovski. who speaks
highly OF her musical attainments
Mrs. Cores mail came to the Aeolian
house, where she was constant visitor
She attended the recitals and concerts
given twice week
The last one she attended was on Tues
day of this week. Yesterday Mrs Gore
had al appointment to meet NJ. Toledo. Jr.,
and accompany him to a matinee. When
she did not arrive on time, young Toledo
sent a messenger to her landady to ask
about her. The landlady replied: "She
is not here: she is dead and the body has
been taken to the morgue."
The employees of the Aeolan company
speak in high terms Of Mrs. Cores grace,
beauty and genial disposition. They scout
tho idea that such a bright and happy
young woman committed suicide.
The letters from a lawyer found in Mrs.
Cores rooms refer entirely to business
matters, chiefly in regard to the sale Of
property in Mexico.
Cd al "a - -
baritone Lassale. who has a high opinion
Of him and is convinced OF his innocence
Lassalle speaks in the highest terms Of
his pupil. He says the Imperial theatrical
authorities of st. Petersburg sent Rydzen-
Xxi to him to test his voice and find out if
he wac really capable Of filling great roles
Lassalle says he worked Rydzenski hard for
three months and then sent him back TO
st. Petersburg. where he sang successfully
in Rubinstein's Demon" He returned
TO Paris three weeks ago under a subven-
ton from mthe Russian Government to con-
tinue his studies. and was actually studying
Tschakowsky's opera. -Eugen Oneguine."
Lassalle says he never spoke Of Mrs. Gore,
but about two weeks ago he introduced
Lassalle TO woman resembling the printed
descriptions Of her. She asked NJ Las
sale for permission to study his method
and remained throughout that lesson
She promised to return. but he never saw
her again.
Rydzenski asked Lasselle TO find law
yer for him. Lassalle has invited Maltre
Vonoven, the judicial editor of the Figaro
to undertake Rydzenski's defence.
The maid who took care Of Rydzenski's
apartments says that on the day of the
tragedy she took telegram 10 the POST
Office for her employer. saying he vas
indisposed. Mrs. Gore called shortly after
ward.
Rydzensk says his landlady was mis-
taken in thinking he said Mrs. Gore had
committed suicide. Police Inspector Ian
del says the landlady misunderstood Ryd-
zenski, who speals imperfect French
The singers friends declare that he would
not lie guilty Of committing murder.
The Magistrate has appointed an ex.
pert to investigate the story told
by Rydzenski The expert is to ascer-
tain whether the revolver could have
been discharged by being knocked of the
table in the manner described by Rydzcn-
ski, and If NO whether the bullet could have
gone in the direction indicated.
Judge Ganneval, who is investigating the
tragedy. has received visits from sew.
eral important Russians. including Basile
Schleicht ing he G ,uncillor Of st ate at ached
to the institutions of the Empress. Col.
Meaux ST. Marc. the household officer of
President Loubet also called
There are numerous rumors ahoat in
regard to the relat ions of NJ Rydzenski
and Mrs Gore. in some Of which the womar's
reputation is impugned. 1t is apparent
that these are mere canards The friends
of Mrs Gore, however. are astonishcd TO
learn that her body was found in Rydzenski's
rooms.
VIcTosIA, b. C., Nov. 2I-Ten years
ago Ellen Gore was a leader in both musical
and social circles here. Her husband
Thomas Gore. was noted for his exploring
tours into the wilds Of the Canadian North
west. and he was president Of the Pro-
vincial Land surveyors Association.
1t was on a professional visit to Lower
California that the young Canadian be-
came acquainted with the singer, he. too,
being a vocalist of considerable ability
They we're married at Los Angeles, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Gore returned here
Discord was sown in the household by the
chance remark Of the director of Emma
Abbott's company. then touring he West
and the public rather than to the family
circle Her ambition was fired, and, being
met with an equal determination upon
her husbands part not to lo-e his wife. even
for arts sake, she finally went to San Fran
cisco, where a divorce was obtained upon
technical charge Of cruelty and nom
support.
Mrs. Gore lived saveral weeks last sum-
mer in the boarding house kept by Mrs
White at 1i2 Madison avenue. II was said
there last night that several years ago
she met and married Thomas 3, Gore. an
English surveyor, in California. and
later went 10 the City OF Mexico |
She left him. il was said, 10 come
here to establish residence and
begin proceedings for divorce. but was
later induced to return to Lin. They sep
arated again, however. and she came 10
New York aud lived al Mrs Whites.
He also came here and lived in house
on the upper Wes, Side and studied at the |
American School Of Opera at 2i5 West
Forty-second street. Mrs. Gore also
studied music. hut after staying here sew
cral weeks, went to Paris.
At the Offices of the Aeolan Company in |
this city IL was said yesterday that nothing
was known Of Mrs, Gore.