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Show J. 31. IlranuTs Iloinjr. The clcik at the White house wxs aproaehed yesterday by a bdy w lio gave her name as Sirs. J. SI. Hrandt, of American Fork. She said that the was looking for her husband, J. SI. Hrandt, who left her some time ago, ami who lias since sent her the following Ullen White House, Salt Uike Cm, August 9, 1SW. Sarah: When you receive Ui's you will be a widow. I went down to try and make friend with you Sast night, but did not succeed, so I think the best thing I can do Is to set you free. Tell Sirs. N that death lays her debt. Now, Sarah, I will haunt you if you mistreat my children. Sly blankets are up City Creek Canjon. Vou had Utter get them, as they will come in good for the children. Sly dear wife, I forgive you all of your bad teinir, for I do not think you could help It. Write to father and tell him H hat became of his son, and what he proiesed to leave-to leave-to cie to let in' children have. Sta Cod bins ou all. Sly father's address Is "John Hrandt, Jr., superintendent super-intendent O. A C Riilroad. I'ort- bnd, Oregon." From jour hu-baud lulife. J. M. HKAMrr. White Hock, Salt Laki. Cit. Sarah- There Is ouc thing more-guard more-guard Iourk-; if you don't ou will see the day that she will make ou trouble-. Tell Morris and Hazel that iea Hill bo near the m through life, if not In body In plrit, and may you neve r see me I u our dreams 1 my pra er, as the Slonnons say. Sarah, I do not kuow how to give you up, liut mu"L There Is no ue of looking forme', for I am gone-. Kiss Ihei hildren for me. 1 remain yours. J. SI. Hka.Mii. Hrandt evidently thought that someone would lielieve that he had e-ommitted suicide, and that he would be ruouriicdasan unfortunate deceaseil, while in reality he would be oil in some other ait ot the country, liaviug desettetl his wile and children. Hut his truk is too tran;arent. His way of making his wifeanidow is to depart ami leave her to bear alone the liunleii of supiurtiiig the family, ami hi" effert to make her believe that he lad inmniitted su'Lide liecausa of domestic trouble is esulelilltible ill the extreme-. |
