A Desperate Hour at Front and Main

Yesterday afternoon, Officer Turner found a man lying on the sidewalk at the corner of Front and Main streets, suffering, apparently, great physical pain. On being asked by the officer what ailed him, the person said he had taken strychnine with suicidal intent. Not being able to walk, the officer called a passing hack and, placing the man in it, ordered the driver to go with all haste to the city jail. This was done, but so active was the poison that by the time the police station was reached, the young man was in convulsions. He was assisted from the vehicle and taken into the large cell, and Dr. Glass was hastily summoned. A powerful emetic was administered, which soon emptied the would-be suicide's stomach. An antidote for the poison was then given to him, and the effect of the fatal drug was neutralized as far as possible. He soon grew much easier, and early last evening was able to walk about without assistance. He gave his name to Capt. Kelly as Marion Moore, and says he lives in Lewis County, W.T. Moore informed the officer and physician that he has a brother and sister residing in that county, as well as a brother and sister living in California. When asked his reason for attempting to destroy himself, Moore was reticent, but when pressed, he said he had been sick for some time, was without means, and had grown weary of the burden of life. A bottle labeled 'strychnine' was found in his possession. He appears to be about 21 years of age and is rather prepossessing in appearance.