Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-12
our Lewis County Letter.
WESTON. june 8th. 1886.

We are now enjoying most de-
lightful weather, just warm enough
to make every kind Of vegetation
spring forward with rapid growth,
and balmy breezes give renewed Wig
or of body to many confined, by rea-
son of mind trouble. The unfortu-
nate inmates of this hospital are
blessed in its healthful location and
pleasant surroundings. 1t is so en-
vironed and surrounded by hills,
with deep, close valleys, that even
with only moderate air, from what
ever point Of the compass it may
come, reaches us and greatly moder-
ates the heat of q very warm day,
and the inside Of the structure is so
arranged that heat is rarely expert
enced within the walls.
There is nothing Of an unusual or
startling character with which to en-
terrain or interest your readers.
Everything moves along in the even
tenor of each day. Many of the in
mates, both male and female, are en-
joying life here without thought
Of home or friends, even if so much
as lucid thought passes through
their minds; others again are con-
slant in thought of home and make
frequent efforts to escape. 1t re.
quires the attention of persons in
charge Of them to be constantly on
the alert. Several weeks ago,
young man came from the lawn into
the ward under my charge, and pass
ing through, was missed by the at
tendant. l, with others, made dill
gent search for him without effect.
Late in the evening, as an attendant
was passing a dark passage stairway,
he was discovered behind large
trunk, concealing himself, as he
thought, securely, for the purpose of
escaping at night. He was returned
to his ward, and has since been very
docile and quiet. Another walking
out in company Of comrades, drop
ped out of the crowd and was not
missed until they reached the yard
gate. Messengers were Immediately
sent out to search for him but failed
in finding him. It is supposed he
has reached his home in Monongalia
county. He has ran off several times
before, and his friends have given
bond for him and kept him with
them until a return Uncomfortable
insanity, they have brought him
back. He is not dangerous, even at
his worst stage, and no uneasiness is
felt by reason of his escape.
Last evening, whilst upon hall du.
ty, much excitement was shown by
a patient, which attracted me to
different ward. The rawlings. and
violence of his language was ex-
treme. / called to him, he answered
by saying, 81 have my business to
attend to, and you must not disturb
me-" Another near remarked, "Well,
what Id fool; his business is on
ly to swear; l think he had better
pray. Another remarked, "You
stop and give me chance; / want
to sing" Thus it goes-one loud
and noisy in one way, land another in
different manner, whilst many
around do not seem to notice the
violence of noise or vnlgarity of
language.
DIR. Bland, since his attendance at
the convention in Lexington, Ky, of
Superintendent Of Asylums, has
been visiting various institutions
throughout the west, and is expect
ed to return to-day.
The work of grading the front
lawn is progressing slowly, and when
complete win add greatly to the
beauty Of the grounds, but may re-
suit in destroying much of the com
fort of the place by removing shade
trees now in the grove, at least for
time, until replaced by future
growth.
Since my last letter there has been
two deaths, one male and one fe- |
male both of whom were inferred |
IN Asylum cemetery. Two disehar- !
ges on bond, one male and one fe-
male. Two admitted, one male from l
Taylor county, and one female from
Lewis county. Number under treat |
ment, CIT. All patients from Ber-
kelley, Jefferson and Morgan eoun-
lies are in fair physical health, and /
many indicating full recovery Of |
mental powers. Pr
The Jones and Small revival has /
begun at INDIANAPOLIS