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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08
JOHN KING TERRlFlES RESI-.
DENTS OF DETROIT
HAUNTS LOCAL CEMETERY.
Imaeines Burying Ground Contains
Big Lake-knows Officers Are
After Him and Fears Re-
turn to Asylum.

Detroit, Mich.-Afraid Of their lives,
fearful of leaving their homes, the
children in the vicinity of Mt. Elliott
and Monroe avenues have not played
in the streets for several nights.
Older persons, too, remain On front
porches and do not wander far from
the open doorway, through which they
may flee at moments notice.
John King, a man with a wrecked
mind, is the cause Of the commotion
that exists in that vicinity, and al
though hunted by officers, he has elud-
ed them and a complete reign of ter
ror exists around that corner of Mt.
Elliott cemetery.
King Is a powerful young fellow
of about 25 years. After his mind
gave way he was taken to the Dear.
born retreat, but about month ago
returned to his home in this city.
For several weeks there was no in
dication OF anything wrong with the
young man. But, suddenly, he began
to develop fondness for the solitude
of the cemetery, especially at night,
and forsaking his bed at home, he
climbed the big trees among the head
stones and slept on the limbs after
the primitive fashion.
King had the idea that the GENE.
terry contained a great lake and that
on its shores was the ideal camping
place. And at night, to avoid the
heat, he would steal away to his tree
bed.
Neighbors who knew OF the occur
renee notified the police at the Elm
wood station. Several men were de-
tailed to effect the capture Of the
young man, and nightly they have
patroled the vicinity, three or four Of
them frequently being seen in that
portion where the demented man was
supposed to be.
Often King would leave the seclu-
sion of his haunts in the cemetery and
walk with quick, jerky stride along
the walks adjacent TO the cemetery.
One night, when ar officer accosted
him, King, it is said, wheeled and
struck the officer a violent blow, fell
ing him to the ground, and, turning,
ran north.
The demented man is also alleged
to have grabbed young man by the
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08
Snake in SEWING Machine.

Mahoney City, Pa.-When Mrs. ia
COP zimmerman. of Burnside. opened
the top OF her sewing machine a rat
tiesnake three feet long. glidsd out
onto the floor The woman leaped'
BACK seized stove poker and dealt
the reptile a telling blow. The snake
retreated into a corner, where Mrs.
zimmerman attacked It. AS the rep
tile coiled to strike her she struck il.
and broke its back. More blows end
ed It's lie. II had nine rattles How
the snake got into the sewing machine
IS mystery. though It Is believed
mat some joker placed II there TO
scare whoever might open the r,A,
ceiga.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08
LUNATIC SLEEPS
in LOFTY TREES.

throat and was trying 10 throttle him
when others approached and fright
ened him so he desisted. Another
small boy, who was of too inquisitiye
disposition for King, was assaulted
and knocl-e ed down.
King realizes that he is being
sought by the officers and will be
placed in confinement again if caught.
He is shrewd enough to avoid anyone
who looks like an officer or one of
his friends. He shuns his former
friends as though afraid they would
do him violence, and if they approach
him will take to his heels.
The officers are maintaining still
hunt for King.
In the meantime, while King nieht-
ly seeks his leafy couch and the OIL
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08
Schoolteacher Shoots Mad Dog

Minneapolis, Minn.-Dean J. F.
Downey, of the state university sum
mer school, gave his class in pedagogy
lesson not in the regular course OF
study when by example !: taught its
members how to dispose Il mad dog
when it PUSHES into the schoolroom.
Inc dean had before him in his class
room an interesting group of prospec.
tive "schoolma'ams' when q dog.
snarling, swapping and f,othing at the
mouth, ran in through the doorway.
The young women with one accord
climbed upon the seats and desks.
Dean Downey fortunately had a re-
volver and he speedily shot the mad.
dened animal
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08

fearless and who courted adventure,
this grewSome work of body snatch
Ing had its destinations. 1t was IL
legal, and the best brains OF the police
force of the country We're busy trying
to stop It, which added another in
centiye to this man. Ii was con
test of mind and pluck, as he looked
upon It., And SO. while still a student,
he organized small gang of men who
supplied cadaverS TO colleges even as
far west as Michigan
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08

GERS patrol the vicinity and stand
guard over the place where they sup
pose he is, the residents do not ven
ture away from home, the children do
not demand the freedom of the streets
and at night the doors and windows
are securely locked against possible
attack.
Mt. Elliott avenue is enjoying a real
reign of terror and prayers at night
include the wish that the officers viii
succeed in capturing the man who is
making life unbearable in that vicin-
ity.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08
davers, grave robblng ceased in Syre
cuse.
Family Of Ghouls.

Family Of Ghouls.
At about this time the country was
startled by the weird story which fol-
lowed the crrest Of the McNamee fam.
lily. Some three miles from the city
there had lived for five years the ia.
Their, two sons and daughter. But
little was known of them, although the
neighbors frequently speculated on
their means of earning a livelihood.
One night farmer named Goodrich
was returning to his home late from a
visit to a distant relative, when he
met in the dark road a team. The
road was narrow, so that in passing
he was able to see the occupants OF
the other vehicle. He recognized
them as the old man McNamee and
his daughter He was somewhat sur.
prlsed to notice that the girl was
dressed in mans clothes, but still
more surprised to see that muffled
figure sat between them. He stopped
and asked few commonplace ques.
lioHS, W WHICH, uc icCclNcu ouiiy iC'
plies. At this point McNamee's horse
started, and as he did SO threw the
hat from the head of the third figure.
Goodrich nearly fell from his wagon
as he recognized the set features OF
young Wilbur HILL who had been
buried few days before.
Goodrich, pale from fright, hurried
home and reused the neighbors. They
opened the grave, which had but late
ly been filled. and found it empty. A
search Of the house OF the McNamees
revealed spades, ropes and all the
other paraphernalia of grave robbing.
Further investigation of the grave
yard showed that many other bodies
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08

Boston One need not have the
wealth of the late Russell Sage in or
der to purchase a ghoul-proof casket
for the same thing, or at least one
equally burglarproof, can he secured
here for from 800 to 5000. They are
not In great demand hereabouts, for
the same dangers do not exist as for
merry, or exist at all. save for men OF
such prominence as this late eccen-
trio millionaire, said a member of a
prominent firm in speaking Of this
type OF sarcophagus:
Il cannot see how any such sum as
that mentioned in the newspapers
could possibly be paid for a steel cas-
ket. They can be secured for little
over 800, and even IL made TO order
could not be brought above cost OF
81 600 They are of simple construc'
tion. consisting only OF steel case
which locks from within with spring
locks. The ordinary kind cannot be
opened without the use of q steel
chsel, and then the heads Of the bolts
would have to be cut away.
They are an absolute protection
for such as possess the fear Of body.
snatchers, but they are not used very
much here In the east Now that the
medical schools are we'll supplied, un-
der the law, there is little Incentive
for this type Of criminal to operate.
In the south and west. however, they
are in quite common use.
DO you ever have request for n
casket which shall be- provided with
safeguards against burial alive was
asked
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08

was Sineay and 1.-THE 10 degree
There was not an ounce OF IA, on his
body. and his muscles were masni6.
Gently developed His neck was IN
usually long. and surrounded by a
head that was remarkable. His fore.
head was high AMI Intelligent, his
eyes deep set and sparkling black. A
naustache Of metallic hlackness ap-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08

sick neighbor when he came for the
elderberry wine.
Investigation showed that the rats
had got into the vat only the night
before, and that the whole colony was
drunk when Mrs. Sibley went into the
cellar.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08
No More Burials Alive.

No. Under our present methods
burial alive Is an impossibility. To be
sure there are some eccentric indi.
,iduals who make odd requests, but In
my long experience | have never come
across one. This steel casket is as
pressed wishes"
\ member Of the local branch OF the
company, from whom 1t was reported
the So 900 caSket was bought, also
agreed that 1t would be impossible TO
expcud this amount OF money ON The
steel iuclosuro, Re said,
Our prices range from 500 10 per,
hlps $500, and should such thing be
made so order, OF heavier steel and
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08

were missing. and some OF these were
later discovered at Ann Arbor Medical
school. The McNamees We're arrested
and imprisoned after a speedy trial.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08

with special arrangements, II might be
brought up to over $1,000. but scarce
~ more | have heard nothing 10 the
effect that Mr. Sage's sAcorhasus
was bought Of our firm. but II ii was 1t
Is scarcely probable thar any such
ayicr as this MAS paid FOR II"
dave YOU in Ordinary use especial
ar xrSements like electric bells or
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08
Skilled in Use Of Weapons.

A glimpse OF his living rooms IN
Warren street, Syracuse, was a reve-
lation of the tastes of the man. The
walls were hung with foils and reg
ular armory of weapons. An expert
fencer and dead shot, he led an ex-
Istence that drew him away from all
but very few intimate friends.
His skill with the revolver was
noteworthy. AS an illustration of
this. an acquaintance of his said:
Il never knew surer marksman;
he was absolute lightning. On one
occasion he and | were in the old
medical college one night, and had to
go downstairs into the cellar, where
the cadavers were kept in huge bar
rels of brine. / went ahead, carrying
a candle, while Hervey followed me-
He had a cigarette in his right hand
and package in his left. When half
way down the stairs, in the inky black
ness, heard noise in one of the coal
bins. Almost before ! had time to
catch the CLEAN from pair of yell
lowish eyes, and to realize it was a
proving cat, heard the report Of a
revolver. / jumped and when l re-
covered myself looked around, to see
this man kicking aside the dead body
of the cat. He was laughing at my
fright"
TO man of this morbid nature and
one who moreover, was absolutely
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08

other means of safeguarding against
burial allve?"
"No; although, of course, such
things could be made. to supply a
whim. The steel casket Is common
enough. especially in countries where
there is great deal Of rain, or In
remote regions where the grave can
not be watched"
II as big a sum as $22 900 was &C.
tually expended on the burial arrange.
ments of Mr.. Sage, 1t must have been
In other directions than for the mere
Enclosure. Local undertakers doubt 1t,
and maintain 1t Is absurd.
Grave Robberies Common.
Although the danger from grave
robblng never became so acute in
Massachusetts as elsewhere, up to
within 25 years the crime was OF com,
mon occurrence here. But in New
York series of startling exposures
revealed the fact that there was a
well organized body of men engaged
in the work of supplying medical
schools with the necessary cadavers
for dissection. Until 1883, when the
so.caled anatomy bill was passed In
that state, there was but this one way
In which bodies could be secured. The
prices paid for them We're high, and
In consequence group of men about
Syracuse Medical college and the Buf.
falo Medical college did n thriving
business as ''resurectionists." OF
them all, no one was more famous
han DR. Hervey w. Kendall, who at
last was mysteriously murdered,
In more ways than one DR., Kendall
was a remarkable man. His tempe,
ament was such that he seemed TO de.
light in things that Mortified other
men. He was a student at the medi-
cal college, where he was known as a
man who was not brilliant student
but as one who could do things better
than most men when he made up his
mind to do SO. To look at the man
was to see that he VAS out of the
common One who knew him We'll de
scribed him as follows:
IF Hervey had lived in the days OF
/ pirates he would have been a rival tc
/ Capt Kidd In the first place h
| looked the part. Nine ont of ten men
( would turn 10 set a look at him or
( the street Almost six feet tall, hc
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1906-09-08

peared blacker than II really was. by
reason OF his waxy complexion. which
was almost corpse-like in its yellowish
whiteness. This mustache, which was
long and flowing, gave him an air of
ferocity which was really startling. He
wore in winter a long ulster that
came almost to his heels"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21

Dursns he civil War Rock Island
w.s called into unexpected service. At
he very outbreak Of hosiiliiies the
l.,and suggested itself as a suitable
place 10 care FOR The prisoners Of war.
and extensive barracks were construct
"A with a hospital. oficers' quarters
ana other necessary buildings. over
eoooo confederate prisoners were con
nned there.
Horace was indeed wise when be
counscie.a 10 prepare for war In times
AZ peace. but that advice Was dlsre-
rnniea. and when. In is9s. war was
declared with spain. Il found Us UNI
pre.,ared. but the Rock Island Arsenal
promptly responded to the call. The
force Of workmen was increased from
TOO TO nearly s.ooo. and the necessary
articles were poured out In IKE pro
,,orsion. Even then u was ia days
before the soldiers could be mao.
ready for action.
uaa spain been In a position TO take
advantage Of the delay. our victory
might have been less decisive.
Il il not the object OF the arsenal
10 encourage war. but 20 prepare for
/, when Il becomes Inevitable; In The
words Of washington: To be pre-
nared for war II the most enectual
means Of preserving peace.-Four'
Track News.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21

Every day through the spring ana
summer and autumn, and almost every
dav in winter. boat leaves one OF the
ra,t River piers bound for the deep
sea ashlug banks. Every passenger
an hoard il Of that true democracy
,he democracy OF the rod and reel.
No, death itself Is more OF common
loxeIer than the fishing rod. and who
crosses the gang plank Of this fishing
steamboat leaves class distinction be-
hind.
The professional man fleeing pusi-
meas for day. the clerk with holi-
dav on his hands. the mechanic thrown
into ldlencss by strike, the Invalid
Who ands the city irksome and longs
ror snlff OF The sea. old men. young
hoys and all ages and stages OF man
t,nd between, may be seen In tho
stream of people that dribbles along
,hs nler while the sun IL yet lodging
hah,nd the brooklyn housetops. The
nan who would 90 deep sea fishing
nust be up betlmes, for II Is good
three hours run TO the fishing banks
--Four-Track News.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21


farm. and all the neixhbors bors had
caught the fever and suppose /
caught IL from them. was only q
years old. but boys in those days seem
to me 10 have been much older and
larger than their years.
There were no railroads and the
trip would have se be made by wagon.
A large number OF outfits were start
Ing from ST. Louis. and four OF us boys
came here. II was far different city
In those days. l can tell you. from
what II is now.
Outfits were starting for the West
every day and / Joined one Of them.
Il Was strenuous trip and We had
many an experience. lie Indians
were cutting up high links ana we al
most had 10 fight our way across. In
one Of the Indian fights one Of my
companions who had started ON the
iiip with me. was injured and died a
few days later We buried him on
the plains. poor fellow. and searching
for his grave now would be like look
ing for a needle In a haystaek.
California was reached after
months Of hard work. and then the
search for gold began. We were part
ly successful. but after a few months
Of prospecting and hard work ! made
Up my mind that could make my for.
tune sooner by going into business. !
had made some money and with il l
started a supply store near one OF the
big camps. A few weeks convinced
me that l had adopted the better
course.
Justice ia those days WAS rapid
aud such a thing as a small TECHNICAL
~ bringing about = stay and a ne~
trial was not 10 be thought Of. As IL
always the case. a bad element was
attracted BY the gold feids and this
eiemsnt lived BY roeoing the more In
dustr4ous workers. Robbery was pun
ishsble BY death. and the guilty man
vas generally discovered and paid tbs
penalty.
4 remember one incident that was
somexh hat amusing aud yet rather
,,rues0me. A worthless chap by the
name OF Killings. located near our
camp. lie had a pretty wife and two
children, but be was a brute pure ADD
simple. lie never did a BIZ Of work
and yet he seemed 70 have money
enough 10 buy whisky. and then after
getting drunk he would beat his wife
A contnisfee Of the reliable citizens OF
the camp took his case IN hand ons
nlxhf and decided that Il would be bet
Der n Killings was out Of the way. He
had been suspected Of several Jobs nnt
vas scon brought before the COMMITTEES
charged with The crime. lila trial wal
shorr and be was sentenced 10 b
hanged.
lust before the sentence Was 10 b
carried into effect one Of the commit
tee spoke about The wife and Aske<
how abe wa 10 get along without som'
supoort Another man said that th'
eais Thing 10 DO WAS 20 set her an
oshsr husband. Well. billings wa
hanged and The camp was rid OF bs'
man. Two days later Mrs Billing
vas married 70 = thrifty miner ~h'
had always had a liking for her. ans
everything was AZ good a. could be.
Those things al happened man.
r.ars ago. said Mr.. Wainwright u
ronelasion. but they do not seem 3
~ 30 Ear back 70 st Louis Re
public.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21
ONE or THE '4sgRs.
ola yellow Tell. Of the Cola seek
errs Trials.

ola yellow Tells of the Cold Seek
errs Trials.
lanes A. Wainwright. OF Oakland,
Cal one Of the original forty miners.
who fought their way to California
during the great gold rush. was In ST.
ra,,la for short time last week. Mr..
wainwright. who ia nearly 10 years
IA came here from Philadelphia.
,vncre he had been visiting grand
.on ue was met here by nephew,
rant blair. OF Chicago. and the two
a,ncd at the Planters and later de-
nerted together for oaklnnd.
AR. wainwright Is active and able
- ,rsxel alone. lie made the trip
srom oakland to philadelphia alone
ana returned as far as St Louis
where his nephew met him. The TWO
viii anish the journey together.
Mr.. wainwright grew reminiscent
last night when he was seen In inc
lobby OF the Planters.
~ can tell you" he said. IT IL far
a,rercnt travelling these days than II
was tlfty.six years ago. That Is Ions
tlme ago and am probably one OF
the few original forty-niners who mas
not crossed the great divide. was
living in Ohio when the gold rush came
On. I was working on my fathers
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21
ssArr or OHIO. CRY or 1oLxbo.
Lucka COUNTY.

STATE or 9n us: c ss5, 2, rorsDo' =.
yr1rr j. cnrrxr nakss oath that be Il
senior partner Of the 1rm OF y. J. cHEHxy \
CO. doing business IN the Gig OF Toledo, Coun-
pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case Of cAT3xxH that cannot b
cured By the use Of HALLS cAIAkKH Crkx.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn 70 before me and subscribed In my
presence this slh day Of Deeemner, A. D., 15e5-
A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public
Halls cktsrrh Cure Il taken internally, and
scss directly on the bloc1 End mucous surfaces
Of he system send for testimonials. free
r. J. CHKSKY q CO., Toledo, o.
Eoid by Druggists, 73e-
Halls Family Pills are the beat
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21

Al Thornham in Norfolk. England
The schoolmaster has taught the VII
lage lads the art OF hand wrought
IRON work TO such purpose that this
small place promises TO recover lost
industry for England. Skilled London
artists now send their designs 70
Thornham for execution rather thar
abroad.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21

Soon after began taking Doan's Kid
ney Pills / passed several gravel
stones. / got well and the trouble has
not returned. Ny back is good and
strong and my general health better"
Sold by all dealers. 80 cents box.
Foster. Milburn Co. Buffalo. i. y
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21

He-I wonder why Miss Howelss al
WAYS has to be coaxed before she
will singg
she-oh. as a matter Of self protec-
lion. imagine.
He-Self protecuona
she-Yea; by waiting TO be coaxeo'
she always manages to shift the blame.
Chicago Daily News.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21
penmark's kIngs for ss4 years have

Denmark kings for 5s4 years have
all been named Christian or Frederick.
II is the law OF Denmark that Christ
ian must be succeeded by Frederick
and Frederick by Christian To attain
this, every Danish prince, no matter
what other names he may receive. al
ways has Christian and Frederick
among them.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21

In the United States are s5o.ooo
acres OF peanut land and lao.Voo pea
nnsters. Three hundred million pounds
Of peanuts. worth sii.ooo.ooo. are pro
ducod here every year
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21

Mr.. skates-Did hat pianist play
well at the concert hall last nightE
Miss Prates-f don't know. A WON
an that sat right back Of me had been
10 New York and knew all about Aiiee
Roosevelt's trosseau--Detroit Free
Press.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21

~Harry. did you not hear your
mother calling your
"Course l did"
sThen why don't you so to herT
"shc's nervous. II l should go too
quick she'd drop dead" and Harry
went ON with his playing as II nothing
disturbed his mind.--Albany, n. y,
Journal.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21

Asssyer and Chemist, sLeadvilIe, Colo.
speclmen prices. Gold, silver. lead, 81 gold,
silver 75c gold, 5Dc;. zinc or copper, H. Cyan
ide tests Mailing envelopes ana full price
Ilst Sent on applicailon Control and umpire
Eork solicited References; Carbonate Ma
ffouaI rauk
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21

AS a result OF the crusade strated
sotne time ago by the women Of Echo.
gambling in that place is completely
closed
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21

The authorities have ordered re
leased from Warsaw. Russia. prison
all petty political offenders. and the
obligation OF martial law In Russian
poland is expected next week
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21

Ethel-You better be careful how
YOU kiss me. Jack. Father just SAID
he was going upstairs 30 read bit
Jack-Oh. he is good for six hours.
He is going TO read the presidents
message.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21

and how 70 cure
them. Mrs. w g.
Davis. OF Groesbeck.
Texas. says: Back
aches hurt me so !
could hardly stand.
Spells Of dizziness
and sick headache
were frequent and
the action Of the kid.
neys was irregular,
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-06-21

You can fatten dear. sweet sister
into a saint on an amount OF religious
angel food that wouldn't suffice to
keep a full grown man from swearing