SIGNALS FROM THE GRAVE.

Golden Bay Argus, Volume VI, Issue 60, 22 July 1897, Page 2

SIGNALS FROM THE GRAVE.

The chances of being interred alive by mistake while in a state of catalepsy are probably oi e in ten million, but, nevertheless, says a contemporary, a man has patented a novel contrivance, the “ grave signal,” and issued a quantity of literature setting forth its good points. In an illustration it is seen penetrating a score of new-made graves, under weeping willows and cypress trees. In one scene a gentlemanly “ funeral director ” is shown setting it. Obelisks aud broken columns are in the background. The “ grave signal ” comprises a tube in addition to the alarm. The tube is fitted with air valves. Upon the slightest revival, it is contended—although no one has apparently tried it 6ft. under ground—the signal is raised and relief afforded. Tile state exhibitions work very well, it is said, but undertakers have come forward to oppose the plan. They think the fairest test would be if the inventor would submit to a bona-fide burial. The patentee admits that his invention is opposed by the undertakers, because, as he says, it is destined soon to revolutionise inhumation and check in a measure embalming.