Wichita eagle., 1889-07-26
YET A MYSTERY.

80 far nothing Strlklngly new has devel-
oped in the Brown mystery. This may not
give complete satisfaction to the public
wishing to find out more of the mystery
but it is the fact, and so it goes Wait
until the patient RECEIVERS is the program.
None other seems likely to be follow ed
with complete satisfaction or anv beneii-
cial results
The PATIENTS appearance yesterday was
most encouraging to his friends. He had
made marked changes for the better, phys
ically. While this is true, it would lie a
mistake to think him as strong as Suili-
van or even kilrain. He can walk
and that is about the leading exercise
to be able for. His mind has
also improved, possibly not as rapidly
as physically. There is an improvement
however, and yesterday he recognized his
friends, calling many of them by name.
BE aroused about7 O'Clock in the morning
and seemed much brighter than ever and
anxious for something to eat. Chatted
feebly with those in attendance, being
Captain Hotchkins and Charles Griffin.
They were relieved early in the day by
Mr.. George c. Strong, who remained with
him during the day.
DR.. Oldham called twice during the day
and was much pleased with the improve
ments. He seemed to think the chances
for recovery mentally and physically,
greatly increased.
When questioned about his sur
rounding during the last six
months he seems at loss although SEEM
ingly more fully realizing what is wanted
then ever before. He remarked yesterday
that he remembers trying to get home,
how far back he remembers he could not
say. But simply remembers trying to get
home some time. On reaching home he
says he thought he was at home, but not
certain of it until he saw his wife He
was sure it was her when she came to the
door, and was asked by her why he did not
call her by name, to which he replied, Il
could not speak it \ moment later he
did not know what happened, and he was
compelled to take the chances on being
recognized.
The county authorities insisted on
photograph being taken and
the privilege was chrerfuily granted
Rogers went TO the Brown residence pre-
pared for the work. Brown once again
put on the old suit of clothes, probably the
last time he will appear in it. The under
shirt, coat, pants. shoes and hat were ad-
justed about as he appeared on reaching
home He stood up while the negative
was taken, and TO be sure of a good one
the work was repeated several times.
There is quite demand for the photo
graphs among his friends and many others
who have become interested in the matter.
1t will be two or three days before Rogers
can have any of the work completed. The
object is to send the photographs in every
direction to county and city authorities,
hoping be will be recognized by some
one some where and some idea can be
gained where be came from. AS soon as
they are completed this plan will be
worked as rapidly as possible
There was less theory talked yesterday
than usual. There was a strong desire TO
find out facts Theories had become old;
it was something else badly wanted
There was. however, some time spent on
theories. The one that placed him in the
hands Of assailants and held for some rea-
son seemed to prevail. Some, however,
who had gone on the theory that every
man is rascal, We're holding to the rascal
theories. With the leaders of this theory
it was also observed there was one cause
and possibly two. No one could assign
any reason for Brown having absented
himself-none had appeared but it must
be that way 1t was admitted that there
were bad men in the world who would
deal with human flesh and happiness C
cording to the most charitable theories Tor
Brown.
Last night Mr. w Z. Wetmore attended
the patient and at midnight he was re
ported resting quite well.