The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-01-10

Succi tase vi ootnnullUhllsIus
A very curious and remarkable case OF
somnambulism, says tho st. Louis Globe.
DcmOcrat-tho heroineof tho adventure
being well known in society circlcs-has
Just come to light, though it occurred
several weeks siuce.
The facts are thcse-but let the young
gentleman who furnishes the information
tell the story in his own way. Mr..
Booths statements nre supposed to be
reliable. In answer to n question, he
says:
L am tho operator lefton witch after
the regular business Of the night is over.
From two in the morning until seven l
anI gen rally alone. I have no objec.
tions to relating tho particulars of tho
strange affair that lately happened in
my presence. There Gun be no impro.
priety in my doing so, as I shall not di.
vulgo the name of the young lady, hay
ing given solemn promise to that effect.
1t WAS in this way
Abont month ago, warm and
very brilliant moonlight morning, DO.
tween two and three o'clock, was sit.
ting in one OF tho windows to get little
fresh air, preparatory to setting down to
writing, which wonld keep me- busy m.
til relieved by the morning men. II
was exceedingly quiet, not IN instrument
working nor any sound without. There
came faint knock ut the door, which
somewhat startled me, for il is very rarc
to receive n call-indeed, l do not re.
member OF ever before seeing IN out.
side party since have been in this pc.
sition. The door was partially open. !
said, Come in. To my great surprise,
there entered ono OF the lovclieSt OF be.
ings. She WINS richly dressed, rs if for
M afternoon promenade. l was so taken
nback, it WIS moment before I offered
her seat. She politely declined to be
seated, saying TINT she was pressed for
time-that she had called 10 collect my
subscription in aid of - society, l
glanced ut the little book she offered me,
then Mt the young lady, who met my
glze with M mir Of exceeding sweetness
and intelligence.
"Thcre WIS no sign of insanity in that
face Il Ind not thought of somnambu-
lism), and l could not account for the
proceeding. Iaaid: Miss, there is some
mistake; l do not sec my name on the
list. She replied: Then it must DO in
the other book; and have left it at
home. 1t is five dollars monthly, be.
lieve; you can hand it to me, and ! will
give you credit for the same in the pro-
per place. My tim0 is so much occu.
pied in this work l do not know when
oln call again
"She appeared so earnest, so iDgenu.
GUS in her remarks I felt there must be
dclusion somewhere. Fit or she or l
was dazed. l looked at my surroundings
to make sure OF myself. All seemed
right. There were tho implements of
my profession the clock recorded 2:45
A. NJ. Thoro was but one conclusion
my visitor was evidently temporarily de-
ragged. On such al errand at that hour
OF the morning! What could bo the 3d.
luton Of this mysterious behavior l
was becoming really alarmed. / turned
to her again and said: l an very sorry
to Inconvenience you, but l have not
tho money with me- Very well; l
will call again. Good evening, sir.
As the lady was IT firing, her hand
accidentally came in contact with one OF
thu instruments Immediately connected
with tho bnttery, l,y which she received
IL severe electric shock. Instantly there
was change in her manner-such n
change! l will never forget it. She
screamed: where an 1 I Where ain | /!
What place is thisl Who arc you 2
ualf fainting, but conscious, and treinb.
ling with fear, she sunk into chnir
Quickly rs possible I brought her n
glass Of water, Mt the same time surfing
her that sho was i'll place of safety,
that there wns nothing to fear.
L" In few moments she became calm,
and seemed perfectly free from alarm,
yet extremely anxious to ba conveyed to
her home. One remark she made-'1
luvO been walking in my sleep again
let Inc into the secret Of tho nfinir. After
giving mo directions as to the pluco OF
her residence, l left her alone till / could
6nA n carriagcor obtain other assistance.
Fortunately I met tho policeman who
patrols the Olive street beat. This officer
CAME with Ine. As she seemed satisfied
to he placed under his protection, bid
my charming visitor good-morning
and returned to my duties.
Having her address, I naturally
called tho very next day to inquire Il
she reached home in safety. Imet with
cordial reception. Herself and all the
members Of her family were pfofuse in
thinks. | learned that, escorted by the
policeman, she arrived home about 8 80.
Her departure Ind not become known.
Her entry WIS nike unLeard. Only at
breakfast did tho family hear Of her
strange adventure.