Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-09
Man Leaves Letter
limiting at
Suicide
Says He Intends t o Jump
from Long Beach
Pier
All Day Long Mrs. Marvin McRae
Roams Streets of Los Angeles
and Hollywood, Seeking
Her Spouse

Il have gone to Long Beach, and
there intend to drown myself by
jumping from the pier. Good Bly,"
This was the burden of a note re-
ceived by Mrs. Marvin McRae from
her husband yesterday morning. Over
come with horror at the thought and
with mind crazed, the woman hurried
to Newberry's store in Hollywood,
where her husband was employed, and
eagerly sought information Of his
whereabouts.
''Mr. McRae did not report for work
this morning." she was told, but be-
yond this the members of the firm
were unable to give her any informa-
tion
1t was at first thought that McRae
might have been short in his accounts
and that worry over this fact had
caused him to lose his mind, temporar-
lily. Upon being questioned, however,
the bookkeepers employed by the firm
stated that McRae had turned over all
money belonging to the firm before
leaving the store Saturday night.
my husband told me it was neces-
sary for him to go to Long Beach to
take an invoice of the goods in New
berry's store there" Mrs. McRae told
her husbands employers, but said
he would return early this morning
in time to be here for work. AS he
frequently went on those trips 1
thought nothing of it and expected
him back today"
She was informed that no instruc-
tions had been given her husband to
go to Long Beach,
Mrs. McRae was then advised to
communicate with the Los Angeles po-
lice without loss of time. This she re-
fused to do, saying she did not believe
her husband would take his own life.
Looks for Husband
She came to Los Angeles without de-
lay, however, and hurried to the home
of her brother-in-law, 1. C. Hubbs, pro-
prietor of a grocery at Twenty
seventh street and Hoover avenue.
There she showed the letter she had
received, and explained the reason for
her hurried visit.
When she finished her story she was
informed that a letter similar to the
one she had received had arrived at the
store addressed to Mr.. Hubbs but
few minutes before her arrival.
Little information was given in
either letter, beyond the statement that
McRae intended to end his life by
jumping from the pier.
Overcome by her feelings, Mrs Nc
Rae could no longer stand the strain
and broke down in a fit of hysterical
weeping. When she recovered her COM
posure it was decided to institute
search for the missing man.
''I know he must be out of his head
said Mrs. McRae, land only fear that
he will harm himself before he recov-
ers." -
At that moment the thought Of the
revolver she owned and which lay on
the bureau at her home occurred to her.
Eagerly she begged her brother-in-laW
to go at once to her home, get the
weapon and bring it to her, fearing her
husband might wander to the house,
gain possession of the gun and kill
himself.
Man Takes UP Search
Hubbs went to the home of the
couple in Hollywood and there found
the revolver. He then returned to Los
Angeles, but instead of going to his
home, started on quiet search for his
brother-in-law.
According to the police Hubbs re-
Gently learned that McRae had an ac-
quaintance with woman living on
Commercial street. 1t was his inten-
ton, say the officers, to seek out this
woman and gain from her any clew she
might have as to the present where
abouts and intentions of the man.
At 500 yesterday afternoon Hubbs
was seen standing near telegraph
post on Commercial street by Patrol
man Hartnagle. Something about his
appearance attracted the officers atten-
ton, and Hartnagle walked toward
him. AS he did so Hubbs placed his
hand on the post, throwing back his
coat at the same time. and the patrol
man caught the CLINT of steel in an in
side pocket. Grasping Hubbs by the
shoulder the patrolman threw open his
coat and drew forth the revolver.
Searcher Is Arrested
Despite his protestations, Hubbs was
taken to the police station, where he
told the story of the disappearance of
his brother-in-law and how he had
sought to gain trace of him. A charge,
of carrying concealed weapons was
placed against him, but he was later
released on $25 bail.
The police at Long Beach were noti-
fed by members of the local depart
ment,. but were unable to give any in
formation concerning the disappearance
of the man. A description of McRae
was given them with instructions to
hold him if found and communicate
with his wife and the local department.
When seen at his store last night Mr..
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