Semi=weekly graphic., 1898-03-05
MAJOR WOODRUFF IN MEMPHIS
He Tells the Story of His Daughters Misfortune-she Suffered All For Him-May Yet Be Cured
 of Her Malady.
Commercial AppeaD

said Maj. W. E Woodruff in the office ofGhief Richards yesterday morning "In that prescription she found . panacea for the ills of the moment. When our financial troubles came her reason was shaken and she suffered aeutely. Her naturally sensitive nature could no long CT endure the anguish of men, tai worry over misfortune, and she sought relief. Remembering that sureease of pain followed taking liquor duing her previous illness, she sought relief from mental distress by resorting to the same prescription. Out of this grew the weakness that has made her life unhappy. She was my counsellor and companion through all my troubles; she suffered with me, and if she could she would have suffered for me; she was my kind, loving and beloved child, and the blow falls heavily"
 The aged father of Miss Woodruff was toe deeply moved to say mo2 until a few moments had elapsed. at the expiration of which he thanked Chief Richards for his kindness and sympathy and expressed lis grati- tude to Miss Annie Parham, the de partment clerk, for her interference f., To woman from being locked up in Il cell.
 Maj. Woodruff. @ years old, once the strong and successful leader of men, now bowed down with the weight of adversities which fell upon shoulders already bent with increas- ing years and misfortune, came to Memphis yesterday morning on an early train from Little Rock to do what he could to provide comfort for the unfortunate daughter whose reason has been blighted by misfor- tune The old gentleman proceeded straightway to the station-house. There he was told his daughter had been sent to the County Asylum for the Poor and Insane, and with heavy heart he next took his weary way to that institution. Dr. Raiues prepared Miss Woodruff for the meet ing before he permitted father and daughter to see one another. Miss Woodruff was ushered into the re- ception room, where herfathersto0d waiting to receive her. When the cid gentleman lookd up and saw his daughter on the threshold heeXtend- ed his arms with glad cry. His aged features were illuminated with tender affection, and he moved for ward eagerly. The young woman threw herself into the old man's arms, and for many moments neith- CT spoke. Both were deeply moved. Miss Woodruff shed womanIy tears and manifested womaniy hysteria. Father and daughter were permitted to converse uninterruptedly until they finally invited Dr. Raines to join in heconversation. There were no upbraidings, no approaches; noth- ing save expressions of affection be- tween father and daughter, until the conversation driited into commoner places, when the young woman beg ged that she be not sent back to tle Arkansas State Insane Asylum. She expressed her preference to remain in the Shelby county asylum, and offer ed to act in any capacity, no matter fhew menial, if Or. Raines would con sent to allow her to remain.ll
 Maj. Woodruff left the asylum at late hour to asceftaia- whether he could secure treatment of tneeYoung woman at an institution for tie treatment of the liquor habit.
 Major Woodruff is deaf, and in con versing uses a rubber ear tube with an audiphQne plate at one end.
 A dramatic scene was enacted be- fore Major Woodruff left the asylum. His daughter fell on her knees and with tears streaming from her eyes, begged that he give Ter one more chance.
 Mai Woodruff was informed that there might be hope for curing the young woman if she would do al she could to abstain iron. liquor and take a treatment for the cure of he liquor habit. Miss Woodruff has promised if she c1n secure admission to one of these institutions to try to summon her scattered will power to lend aid to the treatment for the expelliug from her system her inor- dinate craving for liquor.
 "Her brain is all right" said q physician who is an expert on lnsan- ity; "or rather, would be if not af- fected by liquor. She has continued indulgence in her craving for alcohol until the effects of what she has drunk has practically destroyed the inhibitory power of the brain ane
 thereby destroyed self coutrol.'