Insane Mrs. Schug Attacks Her Son

Mother made insane by father's untimely death, deed was committed in Detroit Tuesday. In a fit of insanity, Mrs. MOses Schug, formerly of this county, now of Detroit, attacked her son, Howard, Tuesday with a pitcher, and his life is now despaired of. This most pathetic and heart rendering deed is the climax in a sad history of the Schug family that dates only a few months back. Some time ago, Moses Schug, a wealthy and prominent resident of this county, while on a visit to relatives in the East, met with an accident which caused his death. While crossing a railroad track, he was struck by the engine, and died within a few hours. Upon learning of the news, Mrs. Schug's mind became unbalanced, although not of so serious a nature as to require her removal to an asylum. She and her son HOward finally removed to Detroit, where the latter obtained employment. They resided at 98 Louis Ave. Tuesday morning, hile Howard was asleep, his mother, who had become violently insane, crept up to his bedside, and with a water pitcher, which she held in her hand, dealt him a terrific blow over the head, breaking the pitcher and with the broken parts still in her hands, she proceeded to mangle still further the head of the boy, who became unconscious at the first blow. Being discovered in her insane work, the mother was removed to Dearborn retreat, the un fortunate son being taken to St. Mary's hospital. Howard Schug is about 23 years old, and very capable and promising young man. He graduated from the high school here last year with honors, being considered one of the best students, besides being popular with his classmates. The awful condition which has befallen him will strike pain to the hearts of all in this community who know and regard him highly. The following telegram shows the condition of the victim. "Detroit, Mich, Jun 22 - Howard Schug's condition is very precarious, his wounds are considered fatal, and little hope is entertained for his recovery. He is raving and very difficult to control. - St. Mary's Hospital.