Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-27
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Frustrated at the MoundsyllIs
Penitsntiary.
A CoIored Prisoner From Wheeling Tries to
Escape-A Newspaper Project That
viii Raise a Breeze-Mounds-
vile Notes.

One OF the convicts, q colored man
named Woods, from Wheeling, gave the
guards at the Moundsyille Penitentiary q
hunt on Sunday. He succeeded in hiding
Under the floor Of one of the shops and
was not discovered until thorough search
had been made. He played the same game
some months ago but hid il the loft Of one
Of the shops. 1t may be fun for him, but
it is hard on the guards when they have to
raDsack every nook and corner about the
yard and buildings. While convict may
occasionally succeed in eluding the vigi-
lance of the guards for q short while,
still their chances for escaping are next to
impossible. Since Superintendent West
has had charge of the prison there have
been no raids or escapes, and but little II
any trouble in governing the convicts. At
the outset of his administration he adopted
a humane policy toward the inmates,
and contrary to the expectations OF mum
Der, his policy has succeeded most admlra-
bly,. The discipline is excellent, and eve
rything goes on with clock work regularity.
1t can tfuthfully be said that the institu-
ton is in lOurishing condition, and most
completely managed.
POLITICAL TURMOIL.
J. E. Hart, formerly editor OF the Wetzel
Messenger, was in town yesterday. We
have it from good authority that in the
near future Bro. Hart will begin the publ
cation Of Republican paper in this place.
A number OF the leading Republicans had
g meeting yesterday and agreed to subscribe
literally 10 the enterprise. In other words
they will furnish the money and Bro.
Hart the brains to run the paper. 1t is
III L. Il. 81, e aguroh nm,
the Reporter, which claims TO be
the official organ" and which
has in the past done yeoman ser
vice for the party. 1t also indicates that
the Republicans Of the county are alive to
the situation they occupy, and have de-
termined on a vigorous campaign in 1884.
Politics in Marshall are in something OF a
chaotic condition. The Republican camp
is in a turmoil, and it will take much hard
work for them TO present the same front
as in times past. The indiscretion OF
party leaders, Encouragement Of county
officers, and many other things unneces-
sary to enumerate have brought about
a state of affairs that can't help
hut rtsult TO their serious disadvantage.
They have seen the handwriting on the
wall-"The Republican party must co."
and, like Catsline on the field Of Fassulae,
they are marshalling their forces to do bat
Tie 10 uedln,
GENERAL TOWN NOTES.
Mrs. Thomas Fleming is visiting her
daughter at Cranberry Summit.
Several cases of plain drunk were before
the Mayor on last Saturday.
Marshall Ney AMI Columbus Whiting
ham, of Allegheny, Pa, are visiting rela-
tives in this city. They will leave in few
days for Mexico, where they expect to go
into business
DR.. 7. r. Rogers, the druggist has re.
ceived permit from the State Board of
Medical Examiners, to practice his pro-
fession.
The new coal company has ordered
seventy-fve coal cars. The engines, ma
chinery and everything necessary to
thoroughly equip and furnish the works is
on the way. Three main entries are being
opened. and the work in and about the
mine is being pushed forward with vigor.
1t is expected to give employment to at
least fifty or seventy-fye miners. AS
prominent citizen remarked the other day:
1T is a regular bonaza to the stock
holders" and we think it will eventually
result as such.
Mrs. McMssters has moved to the old
Bier property. She will keep boarders.
A. Weidebush now lights the street
lamps At Sl.25 per day.