The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-09-12
WOMAN IN BLACK
IS MRS. WILLIAMS Il IN
Mystery Of the Reservoir Park
attLast Cleared
Up.
WAITING RETURN OF HUSBAND
WAITING RETURN OF HUSBAND
He Was Soldier in the Philippines
and Wrote He Was Coming
Home.

Visitors OF late at the Reservoir Lake
man OF medium build, always in black
and heavily yelled who would set for
hours at time gazing steadfastly into
the rippling water below. AS she SEEM
ed to know no one and not to be Known
by any one. she in time became known
az The Woman in Black" No one
was ever seen to speak to her and many
were the rumors advanced as to why
she would sit for hours at a time in
deep thought. ermindful of the gay
throng which passed her way.
A we'll known Richmond man has taken
a deep Interest In the mystery which
seems to k!rroud this pariculy case,
and has from time to time endeavored
some plan whereby he might solve the
mystery. only to be baffled at every at
tempt On Sunday last the mysterious
Lady in Black" was heard to call at
the post-oillce for mail and by chance
her name was lcarned-using this as
means of further lnves tigat lon the "Wo-
man In Black" was found as usual In
secluded spot at the Reservoir Lake,
With bold and determined mind the
man addressed her by her name. At
the sound of her name she quickly turn
ed away with a look of fear but on
being presented with a card and being
assured Of his Intentions she spoke in
low tone of voice which indicated
sorrow and pain and politely inquired
of his business. Briefly telling her Of
the Eumors advanced concerning her.
she replied with sad smile: u bother
no one. why should they worry about
me 2" On being told that he was as
deeply interested In the mystery as the
rest she replied II have nothing to
tell you; no one must know. 1t does
not concern any one" Shut won't you
tell me something of your past" uuer-
led the man. why do you care for
MY story? Why do You think l have
past?" was hor rejoinder. But as
I am only here for Il short WHILE" she
began, II will briefly tell you why I am
80 sad and pass my time alone with
Nnture,i land Mrs Marian Williams
eyes filed with tears. my name. as you
Seam to know Is Marian Williams, but
hrst tell me how you learnt my namc?'
Waiting for Husband to Return.
On bang told she replied, you would
maks' 'tood detective, Just three years
ago l was young and happy. with nc
thought Of sorrow or care; my homo
was In the little Southern city of Mar
ion. Alabama, AT the mere mention
OF her home her eyes again filled with tear!
and with n depressed look she con
tlnued: "My father was employed II:
manager for large wholesale house II
that city. but sickness took him from
US and my mother and we had to fal
upon our own resources az q means o
livelihood. Just six months afterwards
my mother succumbed to a severe attach
Of appendicitis succeeded In obtain
Ing employment as bookkeeper and stem
ographer with the concern where III,
father was formerly employed. Durin
this, time I was introduced to a frien
OF Rhy IN Their. In just six months W
We're married and were happy, Az tim
wore on ne became restless and joine
the United States Army, was assigne
TO the hospital corp and was sent
the Philippines. At first l would recciN
letters at short intervals: mt last or
came telling me nc would arrive In tn
States In short while and again
vas happy. From that time on hay
never heard from him" Then sudder
~ stopping |sho Inquired II ] woul
like 10 SEQ his picture, On answorin
In the affirmative she dived Into a larg
purse which laid beside her on tn
bench she produced the picture of
noble looking soldier, who seemed TO !
scarcely over twenty.
ut has been nearly a year since
heard from him last and stlll | hope
hear from him again. Tell me- 81
inquired. don't you think he Will tul
up YETI" on being answered In the a
frmatiye, which seemed 70 allny h
fear she stopped talking and no amou
of persuasion would induce her TO 81
anything else in regards TO her stor
ntnlking aassl elf me"-G w,tanan
on being asked her street address g
replied, ~ have told YOU enough, y