BACK FROM THE ASYLUM.
Return to Independence of Man Who
Attempted to Burn Church.
W. H. Patterson, who has been confined in the insane asylum at St. Joseph reappeared yesterday in Independence. Patterson some years ago attempted to burn the Hedrickite church on Temple street. He claimed that he was acting for the Lord in throwing down monuments erected on his Holy ground. Patterson was arrested after firing the church, and sent to St. Joseph for treatment. He was let out and again returned to Independence, where he gave a warning to Mayor Prewitt that he was back again and would have to carry out his message from the Lord and burn down the church. The mayor telephoned for the police and Patterson was again taken back to the asylum.
