The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-21

Sutcade characterization AHempt. With
IN the last few days we have Been calle,
upon to record three different attempts {,
commit suicide by three women. all O
whom were inmates of houses of prostitu
ton. One of these attempts was success
ful, resulting in the death of one of the vic.
Tins, Carrie Edwards
Last night another effort was made by
one OF these unfortunate beings to put an
end to her existence, and but for the timely
arrival of medical assistance, she. too.
would have followed.
Hattie Moore, the subject of this notice.
Is about twenty-three years old and is a ma,
tive OF Fluvama county. What her real
name is we are not aware. Before she
came to Richmond she was seduced. She
has been resident of this city about three
years. Three months ago she made a Y isit
OF a few weeks to New York, and returned to
this city where she has resided since. The
cause of her conduct yesterday is in itself
trifilng, and shows the desperation of wo-
men who lead such lives. She, like most
women of her character, is connected with
ayoung man whom she claims as her lover.
Yesterday. he visited her, and on leaving
the room took from her album his phofo-
graph which she missed short time after
his departure. 80 : e ''''N'
On ascertaining this, she proceeded to the
drug store Of A. w. Nblting. where she
obtained a vial of laudanllin. which she
swallowed few moments after leaving the
store. A short time afterwards she met a
policeman, and requested him to take her
to her sisters, who is married woman re-
siding on Twenty-frst street. Instead of
dong so, she was taken to the house of |
Mrs. David, No. 1917 Main street. where |
she, short time before, had rented room. |
Mrs. David keeps restaurant at her place.
and denies that she is engaged in any dis
graceful business. She has several small
children, and son grown, who is spoken
u as worthy and industrious Young man.
DIR. Riddle was Immediately called in.
Who administered the necessary remedies
hereby saving her life. 1t was found ne,
cssary to use such rough treatment with
er, to prevent her from going to sleep.
hat this morning she complained more Of
ne bruises she received than the effects of
he laudanu1n. We are not disposed to saw
lore with reference to the occurrence Of
1ese tragedies than we have said about the
ases which preceded this one. We regret
lelr occurrence, on account of the effects
kelly to be produced in our midst, as well
on account of these frail creatures, who.
INK as we may, are still human. and en-
tied to our sympathies.
In connection with them, we are promised ,
series of letters, from lady Of intelligence | I,
I'd high responsibility, who will urge upon
II sex the necessity and Importance Of max ,
8 an effort to build, in this city. house of !
fuge for fellow-women. Great GOOD has q
zen accomplished by them elsewhere. and E
rtainly the field in Richmond Is large
lough to establish house Of this char
ter. ss'e~ is1' ]
We shall be glad to see any effort of this r
rt made, particularly when it originates {
ith the women, who, in spite Of a' their Y
ersion to such crimes. have still left sniff o .
INT of that beautiful attribute-Charitv- +
go forward in the good work. y