The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-10-17
IMpRoyEMENrs GOING on,

improvements nave ueeu RoluS ou III all
sections OF the building. Bath room floors
have been covered with substances imper-
vious to water, and otherwise improved.
The dining halls were supplied with all the
needed conveniences, and carefully and
tastefully arranged. The patent spring
beds were marvel. They looked even
tempting enough to invite repose to the
eyes OF millionaire country editor. In
fact, everything pertaining to tho cleanli-
ness and comfort OF the States insane
was apparently in unexceptional order.
The gas supply is the source OF much an
noyanCe, the present machinery being very
ineffective, the light weak and flickerlnS,
and the ceiling smoke bespattered in many
places. However, a new building, to con-
tain the latest and best methods OF manu-
featuring gas, is under contract, and as
soon as completed the supply Is expected
to give perfect satisfaction.
From the main building then to the cult
nary department the party proceeded,
where everything in the food line is pre-
pared by steam. can give no idea OF the
yastness and perfection Of this needed part
Of the Hospital as 1t would take week to
thoroughly study and describe the ma
chinery and process of preparing the viands
for disbursement among the patients.
The laundry attached to the Asylum Is
another marvel to any visitor. The steam
washing and wringing and hot air drying
apparatus Is enough to drive an average
John Chinamsn crazy with envy could he
behold how completely and quickly the
-, n nb{ - art olaa ~ uau an6 fnrifaa tho hno.
dreds Of filthy garments daily consigned to
Its boiling embrace.
The general machinery Of the Asylum Is
Of the latest improved and most modern
pattern. It has cost the State. a large
sum Of money, but will soon pay for itself
by its great laboring.saying results.
Altogether the general appearance Of
the grounds and buildings evidence the
fact that whatever lack OF harmony or
violation ofrules may exist, the general
duties OF the attendants are carefully OBJ
served and performed. In this DR.. Bland
and his employees but do their duty for
which they are passably well paid, and in
the language Of Judge Edmiston regard.
ing former administration, they deserve
no 'fulsome eplogies" for the discharge Of
their duty.
PERSONNEL OF TIE BOARD.
Judge Edmiston, OF Weston, the Presi-
dent and Oldest member, who has been all
ing for years,is rather q. medium sized man,
spare, intellectual face, and when he makes
up his mind to say "No," says 1t with an
emphasis that shows he will stick to It.
]. Il. Clifton, Of Weston, about the next
in age, is rather large man, has good,
solid business ability, says but little in dis
cussion, but that TO the point, aud is the
warm friend Of newspaper men, even II
they do show up little inconsistency on
the part OF the Board.
W. G. Bennett, Of Weston, Is rather me-
dium in size, straight black hair and mus.
tache, we'll shaped head, good debator, aud
goes to the bottom Of a question without
any ioolishness. The above three gentle
men comprise the executive committee ol
the Board.
Col. Monroe, Of Hampshire, Is a portly
latherly looking old gentleman, kind heart
ed, but takes stand and sticks as firm as 1
Col. Martin, OF Preston, good sized man
slowest, most methodical, and careful de
batter in the Board, and never allows him
self to get excited.
Col. Hassler, oil Jackson, robust, looks Q
Il be never saw a sick day in his life, 3 l