The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-15
CHRlsTIANCY'S DI'
vORCED WEE DIES a MANIAC.
Victim or insomnia aud Cbiorai-Her Visit
70 Friends In Brooklyn Under Her Maiden
Name-insanity Discovered By an oen-
iist-Disappearauce Return. and Death.

<arue-gusanity Discovered By an Ocu-
iist-Disappearancc Return, and Death
New York special says: Death early
This Thursday morning relieved the Ill
vorced wife OF ex-United States Senator
(,bristiancy OF all the troubles which fol-
lowed her short but brilliant married life.
Aftcr her comparatively aged husband OBJ
tanned a divorce from her the young wiie
naturally became a prey TO melanchoIa,
oulte as much from the change in her cir
cumslances as from the loss OF social stand
inc. from which she suffered.
There were however, friends OF her SIN
ole DAYS who did not turn their backs upon
her. but who still maintained their regard
for the woman they believed TO have been
wronged. Among her schoomates was a
married lady who lives at No. 35 Schermer-
horn street. Brooklyn.
HER ARRIVAL IN BROOKLYN.
This old acquaintance invited Mrs. Chris
tiancy to visit her, and about eight weeks
ago, in response to that invitation, the dl-
yorced wife OF the ex-senator arrived In
Brooklyn TO stay for time with her friends
in that city. Her arrival was unfortunate
as 10 time. for when she presented herself
at her old schoolmate's residence there was
not an apartment vacant in the house SUIT
able for her occupancy.
II was agreed between the two ladies that
Mrs. Christlancy should be known by her
maiden name, Miss Lizzie Lugenbeel, and
this having been decided upon room was
hired for her at No. 81 Schermerhorn
street, house occupied by Mrs. DR.. Du-
pie, n lady physician with large practice.
The visitor was TO sleep in the house OF the
Doctor. but 10 spend her days and eve
nings and take her meals with her friend.
Mrs. Christiancy had not been under the
roof OF Mrs. DR.. Dupie many days before it
became evident that she was avlctim to the
habit OF taking choral. Herfriend was not
aware of this. but the doctor soon discoy-
cred the symptom OF addiction to the use OF
this anTsthetic. Mrs. Christiancy suffered
dreadfuily from insomnia, and at times
from nausea.
The evidences Of the chloral habit be-
came stronger and stronger, until marked
evidences OF insanity developed them
selves. DR.. Dupie was not called upon to
treat her LOGGER professionally, but in
friendly association with her she discover
ed that she was not single woman, and
finally that she was the divorced wife OF
ex-senator Christiancy.
SIGNS OF INSANITY.
About three weeks ago the unfortunate
woman began TO suffer severely with her
eyes. so much so indeed that the room that
she occupied had to be darkened. y well
known BROOKLYN Oculist was called in.
who, after a careful examination OF the pa
tient. pronounced il as his opinion that she
L.. fitna afafinf, tltat
the pain given TO her by the sunlight was one
OF the most marked evidences that her brain
had given away. This doctor also discov-
cred that the lady he had been called upon
to treat vas Mrs. Christiancy. The patient
sent for Mrs. DR.. Dupie when she found
that her identity was discovered by the
physician.
"Tm a prosecuted woman" she SAID.
- For Gods sake, don't turn me out OF
this house." Mrs. Chrisiiancy was in a
state Of great excitement, and seemed TO
be unable to control herself. Mrs. DR..
Dupie's assurance that she could remain
beneath her roof quoted her for a time.
Last Monday morning Mrs. Chrstiancy
left her room clad only in her night-dr,ss.
and reaching the door OF DR.. Dupie's
sleeping apartment knocked for admission.
~ am beng hunted down." the poor
woman cried in agony. Wont you pro-
tect me?"
."You are safe here" the doctor replied.
g Would you not like to see your pa
rents 7"
IL would, indeed the excited lady an
swered. - think will write Tor them to
come on
TIE UNFORTUNATE wOMAN's DEATH.
It was not till Wednesday. however, that
Mr.. and Mrs. Lugenbecl were summoned,
and then by telegraph. from Mrs. Chris
tiancy's friends. They arrived from wash
ington yesterday. They came too late,
however, TO see their daughter. who died
a raving lunatic at an early hour yesterday
1t was learned tonight that Mrs. Chris
tiancy first became very violent on Tues
day, when Mrs. Dupie WAS called by her
servant to quiet her. She did Is she was
Only a few minutes after this
visit il was discovered that Mrs. Chris
tiancy had left the house, and she was not
seen again by any OF the household until
Wednesday night, when she came to the
DOCTORS house in Il carriage. She was then
in a very excited state and could scarcely
talk cOhercntiy. With some difficulty,
she stated that she had been in this
city with friends. but subsequently
she cOntradIcted herSel! so fatty that
her story is not believed. DR.. Dupie
gave her a sedatiye and summoned
other medical aid. When they arrived
Mrs. Christiancy was unconscious. an
empty chloral bottle was upon the mantel-
piece in her room, and it was at first sup
posed that she had committed suicide by
swallowing its contents, but the doctors
soon became convinced that she was dying
from mental disease and physical prostra-
ton. The doctors did all in their power
for the patient, but death ended her suffer-
ings. The remains will be embaimed and
sent to Washington for interment.