Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-31
GASHES HIS THROAT.
William J'.BTyant Attenptsto End
His Earthly Existence
He USES A SHARP RAZOR.
Makes a Dangerous Mound, But Will
Probably Recover.
HIS wIFE's HAND BADLY CUT.
She Attempts to Take the Weapon
from Him and Her Flesh f. Pain-
fully Lacerated-No Cause Assfsned
for the Act.
for the Act.

William J. Bryant. aged about rs yearA
and a machinlst by trade, Attempted 20
commit suicide last evening by cutting
his throat With a razor. and would a.
most certainly have succeeded had IL net
been for the self-sacrIhcing and heroic
Interference OF his wlfe.
Tho cause OF Mr.. Bryants desperate as
sault upon his own life is a mystery. The
noble and equally desperate effort nado
by bis wife to save him from his at OF
madness is a glowing example of tho
bravery hnd devotion Of woman
Bryant received prompt medical at
tention. and at a late hour last night was
resting very well.
HE USED HIS RAZOR.
Mr. Bryant lives at 1907 west Marshall
street. 'and IT wns in his chamber there
that about 6;$ O'Clock ne tried TO end
his existence by cutting his throat. His
wife, IL seems, was not In the room at
the time-or at least, was not looking
In the direction where her husband was
standng-until he had once used the
razor. a groan and the slight cry OF pain
giveH involuntarlly by Bryant as the
keen edge OF the blade sank into tho
flesh Of tho neck attracted the wlfe's
attention, and turning instantly, she saw
ana understood. Another moment ana
she had bravely and fearlessly sprung to
his side and was wrestling. with him
with the whole strength Of her beIns for
the possession of tho weapon OF death.
She succeeded at last, and she seized the
aand which held the flashing steel. and
by niaryellously quick and strong moye-
snent, hurled the razor across the room.
tOthers came TO her assistance now. and
the victim Of his own hand was saved
from the execution Of his rash purpose
MIS-. Bryants right hand and arm were
laid open in several places. and both
hands and her dress were dyed In her
own and her husbands blood.
DIR. WINFREE COMES.
Bryant was laid on a sofa and Or. j. NJ,
Winiree, the well-known physician to the
Richmond fredericksburg ana Potomac
railroad was hastily called IN DR.. WIN
free arrived promptly. and found that
his patti mt was seriously injured.
The right sios OF the neck and throat
was cut deeply, the jugular artery barely
escaping the blade. The garrdtic artery.
the next largest IN the neck, was partly
severed, and a smaller artery entirely
parted. which Dr. Winfree succeeded in
tying up. The physician took six stitches
In this wound, dressed it also. ana then
turned his attention 10 the less serious
cut iu lryants right hand. This was a
slight one across the palm.
Then DR.. Winfree dressed thc wounds
Of Mrs. Bryant. which are not at all
serious.
DID NOT TELL WHY
Bryant did not tell why he wanted 20
destroy his Bfe. and those who know him
best cannot understand IT, he IL a son OF
the late james T. Bryant. for many years
master mechanic OK the Richmond. Fredo-
ricksburg ana Potomac shops. and held
in highest esteem by the railroad COM
pany. Mr. Bryant himself served his ap-
premiership under his father. and has
been employed at the shops ever SINCE.
Persons AZ the shops who knew him well
said last night that he was very popular
among the employees. and always thought
10 be Of a bright and happy disposition.
Dr. Winiree appreciates the seriousness
Of Bryant wounds, but is induced 20 be-
lieve he viii get we'll