Deaths Of Lonely Men In
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Tahiti
From Our Own Correspondent.
Papeete, June 1.
TWO tragic deaths—both of men living lonely, solitary lives—have occurred at Tahiti.
One, a Dane, had lived long in the islands and was much respected. He be came ill with influenza; shut himself within his house, refusing all offered assistance, saying he could look after himself; and died without anyone being aware of his passing. His body lay in his lonely house for several days before enquiries were made.
The other was a recent arrival—said to be an Austrian. On May 13, he pur chased a bird-gun on the plea that he wished to do some hunting in the moun tains. At 3 a.m. the following morning he used it to take his own life. He had ample funds and no cause is known for his act.