Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-06-11
An EXCITING SCENE.

CltlZeH, anu giant III SIZE anu stIeHStH
has for some time been eccentric in his
behavior In Pennsylvania, where he
had railroad contract, few months
ago; his actions were such as to alarm
the good people of Waynesboro, and
induce them to believe that be was a
dangerous lunatic; and an order was
passed by the Court of Franklin coun
ty consigning him to an asylum. He
escaped arrest, however, by returning
to this place-his wonderful feats OF
strength, for which he is noted, having
inspired officers and citizens alike with
wholesome fear; which prevented
them from putting themselves within
reach of his powerful arm. He conduct
ed himself very well Eere, until last
week, when on several occasions he de
filed the law and its officers; and altho'
a warrant was issued for his arrest, the
manifest danger OF the undertaking,
together with the solicitations Of friends
who hoped to be able to get him under
control by peaceful means, induced the
police to overlook his conduct. On
Friday night, however, he literally took
possession Of the town. During tie
whole night he kept up au uproar in
the streets, broke lamps, smashed win
dows, etc, and at daylight repaired to
the market house, where he amused the
large crowd Ly his antics. He wore
neither hat nor shoes, and had scarcely
enough clothing on his person to hide
his nakedness. Except the natural
scandal Of such proceedings, lie was
harmless for while, but at last lie
grew more violent, aud began to chase
the crowds of idlers who surrounded
him. Everybody agreed that he ought
to be captured but no one moved in the
matter until Gen. J. II. Williams ap-
peared on the scene. He determined
to attempt the capture, and laid his
plans and disposed his forces like a
skiltul general. Preparing himself
with rope, and accompanied by Dir.
Sam. Larue, and a powerful colored
man named Jacob Smith. he awaited
the approach of the enraged giant, who
was chasing the crowd in every direc-
ton. Coming up with Tom Newlan
he struck him down with blow like
tilt hammer. Just then the colored
man Smith, threw his arms around him
with powerful grip, and Newlan re-
covering, struck Fenton behind the ear
with a stone which brought tie giant
to the ground, when he was securely
tied, then placed in wagon and car
ried to Jail, where he was ironed and
chained to the floor. This was not &C
complished, however, without a desper-
ate struggle, for az soon as lis arms
were freed from the rope he seized Mr..
Larue by the throat, forced him to the
floor and threw himself upon him.
Our worthy Treasurer thought his
time had come, as IL surely would, had
rot Mr.. Kurlz, the jailor, taken fenton
by the throat and choked him until he
was forced to release his hold on Mr..
Larue.
Thus ended the capture Of the des-
perate mad man, and the people breath
ed freely once more. But on Sunday
morning the excitement was renewed
by an attempt of the prisoner to escape.
He possessed himself of short bar Of
iron which formed part Of the fastening
of the door of his cell, but which, not
being securely attached, he was able by
his immense strength to break off.
Armed with this bar lie broke the ring
in the floor to which he was fastened,
and was making further efforts TO es-
cape when detected by the jailor. a
crowd quickly collected and he was Sc
cured without much trouble, aud Is not
likely to get loose again. But some
excitable person caused fire bell to be
tapped with view, it is said, OF getting
an engine to drown the prisoner into
subsection. The whole department
quickly responded TO the call, and the
churches were almost entirely emptied
at the first sound OF the bell, pouring
forth their audienced to swell the
crowd which had already assembled.
The prisoner, we learn, is daily grow
ing calmer, aud it is to be hoped will
soon be restored. 1t is not believed
that he is incurable, aud steps have
been taken for his removal to the asy-
lum at Stanton.
Mr.. Feulon some years ago was a
prosperous merchant in this city, but
quit that business and became a con-
tractor on public works. lie was jo-
vial, good natured and kind hearted
man, aud was very popular among his
acquaintance. lie has the sympathy
Of the entire community in his mislor-
tune. which it is believed is caused by
business reverses and domestic troubles.
-UmcheSfer Times.