He Wanted To Be Saved From The Anatomical Vat

HE WANTED TO BE SAVED FROM THE ANATOMICAL VAT

Edgar Warren Wrote a Pathetic Letter to Attorney John Lawrence and Then Committed Suicide By Taking Poison

Edgar Warren, one of the best known horsemen of southern Michigan, committed suicide some time during Wednesday by taking carbolic acid in his rooms over Kenny & Quinlan's plumbing shop.

He had informed his landlady that he intended going to Strawberry lake, but it was noticed yesterday that his doors were locked and the keys were on the inside. As nobody had seen him leave his rooms, suspicion became aroused and at 5 o'clock officer Fred Gillen broke into the rear door and the truth was soon learned. Warren was lying dead upon his bed. On the table was a bottle partially emptied and it was labelled "Carbolic acid." An open note was also lying on the table, it was neither dated nor signed. It read as follows:

"This pain and suffering is more than I can bear. To those who have befriended and assisted me in my troubles I return them many thanks; if they could imagine one-half of what I have suffered for the past few years they would forgive me."

There was also a sealed letter addressed to John F. Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence had befriended Ed Warren in many ways and during many years and he naturally looked to the attorney to perform the last service for him for which he could be called. The letter was very pathetic and showed that the suicide evidently feared that, being without an estate, his body might be sent to the anatomical laboratory of the University. The letter read as follows:

"My dear friend John--I cannot endure my troubles any longer. I wish to thank you for the many favors you have shown me. I think you would not blame me if you could know what my suffering has been. I hope you may feel like not letting them put me in the vat. Good-bye, John; may God bless you and yours."

Mr. Warren had been ailing for some time, and, knowing that the future had nothing bright for him, he became despondent.

The deceased was well known in this city and county among hunters, fisherman and horsemen. For many years he was one of the best known fishermen of Strawberry lake. He was the son of William Warren and born in Plattsburg, N. Y., in 1834. He received an academic education, and in 1850 went to California, where he obtained a situation as clerk on the steamer John Macklin, the second steamer that has ever plied between Sacramento and San Francisco. He was also a clerk on the Gold Hunter. In 1864 he settled in Franklin county, N. Y., and during the rebellion he was a bookkeeper in Washington, D. C. He resided some time in Ypsilanti, where he dealt extensively in horses and cattle. In 1876 he was appointed turnkey of the Washtenaw county jail. He retained the position until 1881.

While in California he became impressed with the idea of settling in Mexico. He went to Sonora, Mexico, where he located upon some valuable land. He was driven from this by bandits and was kept away from his property. He asked United States to take up his case against Mexico and presented a claim of $100,000 against that government about eight years ago. Attorney Lawrence succeeded in getting $1,000 for him from Mexico in settlement. He was also considered one of the best conditioners of horses in this section of the country. An inquest will be held on Friday.