The San Francisco call., 1904-10-12

In the life Of handsome young Ma
tel " Lawrence. Who committed sui
eide yesterday by taking carbolic acid,
there must have been some great sor-
row Of which the world knew moth
iag-or is il likely TO learn Her body
rests upon a slab al the morgue and
the police are bafied in their efforts
TO find cause for the girls desperate
act.
The tragedy occurred at 1905 Powell
street Life was not yet extinct when
the body was found. but the vitality
was not there and death followed soon
after a call had been made for a ply
sicisn.
About four weeks ago Miss Law
renee, who was about 19 years of age,
applied for a room at the house con-
Quoted by Miss Adams at 1905 Powell
street She was dressed modestly and
neatly and gave evidence Of being a
young woman Of education and refine
ment. A room was assigned to her for
which she paid the customary charge.
Her personal beauty and gracious
manner attracted the attention of Miss
Ella Lefevre, who occupied an ad-
Joining room. The young ladies be-
came very friendly and Miss Lefevre
ascertained that her newly found
friend was without employment. Miss
Lefevre is employed as a clerk at the
curio store conducted by c. c. Lord
st 307 Kearny street. She spoke to
her employer about Miss Lawrence
and got a position for her as sales
lady.
PLEASED CUSTOMERS.
Miss Lawrence was adept at her
work and many Of the customers COM
mented upon her charming manner.
But her fellow employees, particularly
Miss Lefevre, noticed that this gayety
appeared forced. There was a certain
air Of reserve about the girl and she
was most melancholy at periods To
her friend she spoke but little of her
life, but made reference to the suicide
OF her father in Seattle some time
previous. She had no male acquaint-
ances. When her days labor was over
she went Immediately to her lodgings.
Yesterday morning the young wom-
an reported for duty as usual and
went out for luncheon at noon. An
hour and a half elapsed and the girl
did not return to the store. Miss Le-
fevre becoming alarmed telephoned TO
the Powell street house. The landlady
called Miss Lawrence TO the telephone
without holding any conversation.
Miss Adams went 10 the door Of the
room occupied by Miss Lawrence and
was startled on hearing groans within
the chamber. Upon opening the door
with a passkey she found the girl
lying on the bed il a semi-conscious
condition.
Or. El0enmuller was summoned and
detecting the odor OF carbolic acid IN
2 glass and noticing he burns on the
unfortunate girls moth he admins
tered the usual antidpte for carbolic
acid poisoning.
NOTE TO FRIEND.
The following note vas found ad-
dressed to Miss Lefevrt. who subse-
Quently brought it TO the morgue:
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Oct Ia 100.
Dear Ella. Hope you viii f0ryive me for do
ing this rash act but, Ella, yOl lcnov, 7 -
troubles. Can't bear them any lonrer -
ways love you and hope you Wi be- 900
little girl May God bless you When -,
read this note will be gone 10 ret You ,si,s
everything that belongs 20 me ant keen ther1
50 Eood-by forever. MABEL
Don't Worry over me
The Coroner's Office was noi6ed and
Deputy Mccormack and Detective Fd
Gibson made an investigation II is
understood that the dead girl vas for
merly employed by Levi Strauss e, co
and has a stepbrother residing n this
city She was particularly Attractive
Nothing has been ascertained O. her
sntecedents by the police or mrgue
officials.