Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-09-12
Strange Exhibition in Newark bu-
ripd German ResurreCts HimseH.

A German gentleman, advanced ID
years named Franz Vesier. st Present
resident of Newark. recently obtained
patent for a safety coffin, deslnged so as
to provide a way OF escape 10 those VINO
might be buried during suspended snima-
ton, as is supposed msy on occasions
happen, particularly during the prevalence
of epidemics. This invention consists oil
a coffin constructed similar TO those now
in use, except that iii little higher TO
allow of the free movement Of the body;
| the ton lid is movable from the head 10
breast in case OF inierment is lett oPen,
with spring attached for closing the
same: under the head is receptacle Tor
refreshments and res,oratives. The most
impor,an, part Of the invention Is box
two feet square, resembling very much q
ohimney, with cover and ornamental
framework on the top. This box is Of
suficien, length TO extend from the head
Of the coffin to about one foot above
ground. The cover is fastened down by
a catch on the inside, and cannot be unias'
tened from the outside. Just below the
cover is bell similar 10 those used on
street railway cars, with cord appended,
which. upon being pulled, sounds an
alarm, and at the same time spring
,hrows the coverfrom the "chimney-
Then, if the person OIL the inside have
sufficient strength, he or she can take hold
of rope suspended from near the top OF
the chimney box, and, with the assistance
Of elects nailed to the sides, ascend TO the
outer world; or otherwise the individual
can res, al ease, MUNICH his lunch, drink
the wine, and ring the bell for the sexton
10 come and assist him out.
Monday afternoon Mr.. Vester gave an
exhibition Of the working Of this invention
by being buried, and, after more than an
hours intorment, resurrecting himself.
The exhibition took place at Balre's
Brewery Garden, on Springfield avenue,
Newark, and although fifty cents admis-
sion was charged, some six hundred peo-
ple were assembled TO witness the novel
exhibition.
Abou, 8 P. NJ. the grave-diggers exca-
waited hole six feet deep; black coffin
with silver trimmings was placed upon
two supporters over it. A circle was made
with rope, around which assembled an
excited crowd Of men, women and Chill
drcn, while every reeiop and elevated
position was occupied by spectators,
When everything was prepared, Mr..
Franz Vesler camo forward and took his
position in the coffin, the lid Of which
was placed over him, OF which time be
was greeted with many an anxious and
joCular "gooG-by."
The coffin was lowered 10 the bottom
Of the grave. Meanwhile the band play
ed drge, and tho crowd made comments
and drank lager, which was handed
around by the several walters. The
"chimney box" wac then sci down over
the coffin, over which some wreaihs OF
flowers had been sHewn. The grave
diggcrs set to work with will, and IN
fifteen minutes Mr.. Vestor was efectusl-
~ buried, with al least four feet Of earth
between him and daylight. The burial
was TO have taken place al two o'clock
P. NJ, but did moi come off until an hour
later. After the lapse OF an hour and
quarter, gentleman stated that Mr., Yes
ter was 10 remain down below for two
hours, but lha, some OF the spectators
wero anxious 10 return home, and conse.
quen,ly, if agreeable, Mr.. Ves'er would
appear at once or remain the specified
time. All present bOing satisfied eng
nal was given, and 9 minute after Nh
voster, unaidod, stepped out Of his living
grave. with no more Percep'ibIo exhaus'
ton than would have been caused by
walking two or three blocks under the
hot sun. His exit waslrecelyed with
great enthusiasm and applause, and hun
droda rushed TO embrace and congratulate
Mr.. Yester upon the success OF this most
novel invention.
MEssRs. BLBLocK IL Co., 453 Broom
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