Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-16

had q Professional interest IN tno VAR
Gus ferns OF insanity, says the Chicago
Record. he bad read up on the subject,
ana, although he had searched only in
books. he had an idea that he could tell
BY examining brain whether the de-
ceased had been responsible for his acts
The long words which are juggled by
EXPERTS on the witness stand be had
fully mastered and be knew the theo-
rsticsl distinction between ''melanchO-
liz" and "klept0manis.
The visit to Dunning would give him
an opportunity 10 study the actual
symptoms OF insanity. A county com
missioner with whom be had lately be-
come acquainted invited him TO accom-
pany some officials who were to make a
business call at the institution. he &C
eepted readily.
Arriving at the hospital, be asked
more questions than all the other visi-
tors put together Upon having a case
explained 10 him he would say, "H'm,
suicidal intentions, etc" or "Ah, yes;
understand; incipient paresis." The
Aepers couldn't contradict him. The
beDers had one class into which they
BIZ all the inmates. They spoke OF
hem as "nutty."
Benson was 8 tribe disappointed. He
" haggard men and women mOping
log the walls, mumbling 20 them
Is or glRgling ia feeble good nature
little company of awed visitors,
did not see big men who beat
iron doors with their bare hands
tossed keepers into the air while
& overpOWered.
here was no particular pleasure In
hveTsing With B.. trembling, pink
rppsd man attired 10 the cheap hospi-
al garb and with dark circles around
is eyes, VINO had SITS, 600 in the First
stIonal Bank and wanted TO be re-
ased right away ia order 70 keep n
gagsment with Queen Victoria.
Benson had the students natural cur
lily to see some 'goOd cases"
4 should Ike TO visit the violent
rds," he said to the assistant warden.
Icy had strolled away from the rest
Of lhe party.
You have already seen many in
maths who are violent at times, re-
pliea the assistant warden.
II know, but want to see the pad
Med bells and get look at some OF the
InolsE ones that have to be tied down"
"Wel, now, let me see. don't be-
leve we're having any trouble with
hoy OF them to-day, but n there are
Rny contrary ones you will find them in
hat ward right over there. Shall we
10 imp" .
Certainly. / want to see every
ching"
VERY well, I'll take you in, but re-
Qember one thing. Don't pay any at
Aptlon IL one Of them comes up and
- .,.GtIsu as II 20 sJrike you.
him aud don't be scared.
cyr opened the door for them,
- they stepped in the Stwecty or
bro inmates scattered dOwnHhe corri-
ybr tunnel and looked at them with
hat sudden and curious interest which
voue always encounters in 0aCe where
men are locked up and coopAd together.
The opening OF the door, and the en-
trance Of visitor bring q moment of
novelty and enssrtainment into their
Apmdrum existence.
'HellPBeub," said the assistant
e~5b.
Benson saw leaning against the wall,
near the first barred window, man OF
prodiglOus build. He was several
Inches more than six feet tall, with
broad shoulders, bulging chest and q
stumpy, muscular neck. His heavy face
was impassive until the assistant war
den spoke, and then 1t relaxed into q
stupid smile.
Benson studied him.
"Reub" returned the steadiast gaze.
Benson smiled in a friendly way.
"Reub" chuckled and made peculiar
gestures, as If tickling some imaginary
person.
! Benson winked and with that "Reub"
Snghed aloud and made a rush at him.
- assistant warden was at the
nd OF the room. The keeper
b opened the door was not look
luckily the door was still open
ran aud "Reub" ran after him.
enson dashed through the door,
pursued, he heard the keeper
"StoD, Reub," The only an
was a yelp from the maniac.
son ran as one whose life was st
he was guided only by his
7. IS be sped along The hallway
ard the heavy footballs OF the crazy
\. who seened.to be CALLING at every
and who, as be ran, kept up a
rse, rurgliag which sometimes rose
r shrek OF demOnical laughter.
Dielpi helpw Rasped Benson. a. be
View bis whole weight against a door
Which suddeuly appeared before him.
BE clutched the knob with both hands
and wrenchei 10 hercelY.
Thank heavenl 10 few open. he
dove half way across the room.
Bang lie bad upset tvuewr ting
machine. lie staggered and recovered
himself Just az the heavy frame OF his
pursuer co.lided With the door behind.
a woman screamed
Benson swung himself around the
end Oh a desk railing and ran b.indlY
toward a door which promised open air.
The maniac cleared the fallen table
and typewriter with one bound. He
screamed With exultation.
Benson could already feel those big,
knOtty hands az his throat. IL he gave
up 81 would be over 10 a moment An
aroused maniac Is like wild beast hun
cry FOR blood.
These and hundred other thoughts
flashed through his mind as be bolted
madly ahead. The door was aiar. He
sprung through 1t. slammed it behind
him and tore along ctnder pathway.
All this had happened within a very
few secondsi Benson mad no plan Of
escape. He was simply spurred on by
frenZE pd as be reached the
cln6 be heard the click OF
that crazy "Reub"
a feet behind him.
a straight up 20 door