The Kenilworth Advertiser. — 1898-09-17 (Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England)

PAINFUL CASE.  John Taylor, a draughtsman, lately residing at 10, Melville-road, Coventry, committed suicide at Douglas, in the Isle of Man, Dn Sunday or Monday last. He wee on a visit to Douglas, and left his lodgings on Sunday morning. He did not return that day, and some uneasiness was felt at his absence. On Monday afternoon two sons of the Rev. Canon Savage, walking along the shore about two miles north of Douglas, observed the body of a man lying in a cave. An examination was made, and it was found that the man's throat was gashed, with a wound about five inches long on one side, and a smaller wound on the other side, and the left wrist was cut through to the bone. The body was quite stiff, and in a curled position. A razor was found in close proximity, and was identified as belonging to the deceased. The place where he was found was most difficult of access. The deceased had stuck his umbrella upright in the shingle, and placed his hat on the top. The body was removed in a boat to the mortuary, and was there identified.  Inquiries made in Coventry show that the deceased, who was 49 years of age, came from America to Coventry about seven months ago, and entered the serxice of Herbert and Co., Limited, engineers, under a three years' engagement. He had formerly lived in America for twenty years. A week after he went to live in Mslville-road his son, a lad five years of age, died suddenly, and the deceased was greatly affected, and seemed not to be able to overget the shook. He suffered from insomnia and loss of memory. and complained of pains in the head, which were so acute that he more than once expressed the fear that they ivould lead to madness. Owing to the stoke of kis health he decided to obtain a relines from his engagement and return to America, and with this object his goods were packed and sent to Liverpool to be shipped across. Acting under medical advice Taylor decided to take a short holiday in the Isle of Man, and last Friday week he left Coventry with his wife and daughter for Douglas. They spent a week together, and he seemed to benefit somewhat by the change. Last Friday he sent his wife and daughter back to Coventry, but prolonged his own visit by a few days. On Monday afternoon his wife received a letter from him, in which he stated that he intended to commit suicide. He added some remarks on the state of his affairs, and gave her instructions how to proceed after his death, at the same time asking forgiveness for what he was about to do, and declaring that he could stand it no longer. Mrs. Taylor, who was terribly distressed, communicated with the Coventry polioe,hnt they were,of course, unable to help hes in any effectual way; and an hour or two afterwards she received a telegram from the authorities at Douglas stating that the dead body of her hnsbandhad been found, and that he had committed suicide. Mrs. Taylor eft at once for the Isle of Man to attend the uquest.  OLABILMS B 41 PILLS are isananted to sure in either sex, all acquired or constitutional Discharges from the Urinary Owns, Gravel and huts in the beet, Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30= In boxes 4s. ed. eenh, of all Jberniste and MeMike Vendors throughout the World, or meat tor Mxty stamps by the waken, The Linot iu Midland Doane ii Drug Company Lincoln