Article on the death of Heinrich Luhde

     Heinrich Luhde, a well-known cellist and clarinetist in larger American cities, has ended his life by drowning a few days ago. He had come to the United States with the well-known Germania orchestra 15 years ago and soon became a member of the finest orchestras here. He was also much liked by his colleagues for his gentle and good-hearted nature. About two years ago he fell ill with a condition that made it impossible for him to read music in the gas light. His illness was diagnosed as incurable by the best doctors. Refusing to accept financial help, he announced he would live off his savings until they were gone and then kill himself. People did not take the last remark seriously until his corpse was found in the river by Hoboken. Luhde was unmarried and 40 years old