Daily globe., 1878-10-29
WILD MAN OF THE WOODS.

WILD MAN OF THE WOODS.
a FeurTat Prodigy Captured In the Vilds
Of Tennessee and Brought to Louisville
for Echibition-Hss Body Corered Nth
Fish Scales.
Louisville Courier journal
The wild man brought to the city yester
day by DR.. o. G. Brovier, of Sparta, Ten
nessee, is truly mysterious and wonderful
creature. He will be exhibited throughout
the country by Manager Whallen, of the
Metropolitan, who is third owner in this
remarkable being, who promises to success
fully battle all scientists who desire to give a
satisfactory explanation of his unnatural ap-
pearance. Before entering into the details
of his capture, which form quite a thrilling
and interesting episode, n description of the
curiosity, which promises to excite more at
tention than Barnun's HWhat is it?n
will be given. At a distance the
general outline of his figure would indicate
that he is only an ordinary man. Close in
spection shows that his whole body is COW
cred with layer of scales, which drop off OF
regular periods, in the spring and fall, like
the skin of rattlesnake. He has heavy
growth of hair on his head and dark, red
dish beard about six inches long. His eyes
present frightful appearance, being at
least twice the size of an averaged sized eye.
Some of his toes are formed together, which
give his feet strange appearance, and his
height. when standing perfectly erect is
about six feet five inches. A nervous twitch
ing of his muscles shows a desire to escape,
and he is constantly looking in the direction
OF the door through which he entered His
entire body must be wet at intervals, and,
should this be neglected, he begins immedi-
ately to manifest great uneasiness, his flesh
becomes feverish, and his suHerings cannot
be alleyiated until the water is ap-
piled. At times he is danger
GUS, ana yesterday morning, when Mr..
Whallen attempted to place him in wagon,
in which he intended to bring him to the
theatre, it occupied some time. The strange
creature acted in the most mysterious man
ner, refusing okstinately for some time to
get into the wagon. He has quite sharp
appetite, having eaten meal yesterday
morning that would have fully satisfied at
least four men. With the exception of fish,
his meals arc all prepared in tho ordinary
way, but the fish is eaten entirely raw. DR..
Broyler says that when alone he will some
times mutter an uninteIligible jargon, which
it would be impossible for any one to under
stand, but that, in the presence of visitors
he remains perfectly silent. Yesterday
afternoon, from l to 4, private exhibition
was given, and a number of physicians
were present, among them Drs. Brady and
Gary Blackburn, who said that he
was a great curiosity. DR.. Black
burn said that his scaly condition could not
be attributed to any skin disease, but un-
doubtedly he was born in that condition. He
will be on exhibition in one of the private
rooms of the Metropolitan Theatre this
afternoon and tomorrow between the hours
of l and o'clock. Only physicians and
those specially invited will be allowed adj
mission. His exact age is not known, but
for the last eighteen years he has been run
ming wild in the Cumberland mountains in
Tennessee, near the Caney Fork and Big
Bone creek. He has been the constant ter
ror of the community, although he was never
known to attack any ono until the day of his
capture. DR.. G. G. Broylsr, of Sparta,
Tenn. says that since the surrender of the
confederate army it has been his intention
to capture this creature and exhibit him
oAAooSAouG IAC SOuhti LILO uOCCOI Says LuS
parents of the wild man are respectable citi-
zens of North Carolina named Crosiin. That
their son is unquestionably mysterious
freak of nature they do not deny, but they
could not account for his scaly skin. At the
tender age of five years, having always been
possessed with rowing disposition, he left
his home and plunged Immediately into the
mountainous region of Tennessee. Here he
lived as best he could, subsisting on the pro-
ducts of the country, such as roots and herbs
and small animals that he could capture.
When in the water he was in bis element.
He would dive down into the depth of the
inland LIS, remaining under water for a
considerable length Of time, and finally
emerge with both hands filled with small fish,
which he would devour at once in the raw
state. DR.. Breyler says that until about
eighteen months ago he had not attempted
the capture, although be had been watching
years. About the 18th of September he
started into the mountains fully determined
to succeed in The capture.
The "Wild Man of the Woods" as he was
termed by the people of the vicinity, was
unusually feet Of foot and possessed a great
deal of agility, bounding over the mountain
During the chase they kept the wild man
constantly in sight, and their plan was tc
tire him out, in which they finally sue
ceeded. 81 was pursued through the wild
mountainous country, over lakes and preci
pices, until his pursuers almost despaired ol
success. Stratagem was finally resorted to
The lariat was thrown at him without suo
cess, and then kind of net was formed
to o{l lax Il nd EJc
ran feariessly into the net, and became en-.
conquered, a struggle ensued, in which
ed. The wild man fought
with his hands, after the fashion Of bear
and bruised and scratched the doctor in g
frightful manner. At last they quieted
their unwilling victim and brought him te
Sparta. The doctor Immediately telegraphet
to Mr. Whallen, who purchased third inter.
est in the wonder, and had him brought tc
Louisville yesterday morning. The presence
of this wild man in Louisville has excited
considerable attention among the doctors
and also large crowd of curious persons
who are anxious to see the wonderful crea
ture. There will be only one public exhibi
| ton in this city, which takes place at the
Bonds Furnished.
| ST.. Louis, Oct. 2s.-An indemnifying bono
for $3.50, 900 was given to-day by Sylvester T
Smith, the new receiver OF the Kansas Pacif
railroad, who will take charge Of the road No
vember first. This bond will be filed in th
| United States court at Leavenworth tomorrow
Mr.. Smith will also give a regular receiver