Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-09-08
ANDERsoN's ESCAPE
From the Cincinnati jail to Be Investi-
Rated-Mrs. Anderson's story.

From the Cincinnati jail to Be Investi-
gated-Mrs. Anderson's story.
CINCINNATI, September THE En-
q,tirer to-day says: The interview with
Mrs. Anderson, the wife of the burglar,
published In Yesterdays Enquirer, was
read with general interest.
1t was a very dramatic story, told In
the woman's own language, and bore on
its face every evidence Of its truthful
ness.
There is undoubtedly much sympathy
for the woman in her troubles, outside
of the question as to her husbands
guilt and the punishment he deserves.
The fidelity with which she has stood
by the burglar and the sufferings which
she has borne on his account, are in
themselves sufficient TO turn the tide OF
public sentiment in her favor.
Then her five little ones, the youngest
babe in arms, aroused the sympathy OF
all the women who have given any at
tention to the case.
Mrs. Anderson's story of how she has
been shaken down" by everyone who
could offer an excuse for robbing her
was another factor in changing public
opinion and creating demand that
everyone in the shameful conspiracy
should be exposed and punished. There
is no doubt but that Mrs. Anderson can
make startling revelations that will In
volve we'll known persons hitherto I'M
suspected in connection with the scan
dalous affair. These persons have notl-
fed her of their influence and their
ability to send her to the penitentlary
In case she opens her mouth.
The attempt TO brighten the woman
into silence miscarried, as she Is made
of sterner stuff than the conspirators
thought 1t shows, however, the spirit
of desperation that has taken posses
sion OF them, and that they will scruple
at nothing to protect themselves from
prosecution.
The woman merely STIMULATES that her
husband shall be shown leniency, and
in return she will put the proper au-
thorities in possession of all the details
of the jail delivery, together with cor
roborative evidence which will insure
the conviction of every one involved in
the scandalous plot.
Much of the story of Anderson's es-
cape is already an open secret In certain
circles, and prominent names are band
led about in a most careless way. 1t is
still less of a secret that these same per-
sons are eXerting every influence In
reach to stop any disclosures. Relatives
have beSieged and threatened quarters
from which danger might be apprehend-
ed Even promises have been held out
TO the Andersons that the prosecution
of the burglar will be weak, and his SEN
tence in case of conviction merely nomi-
mai. These assurances, of course, were
made without authority, and only to
close the mouths OF the couple until
they are beyond the power Of doing
harm.
1t is understood that the only indict-
ment against Anderson is for shooting
with intent to kill. This is based on
his returning the fire of the officers VINO
began shooting at him as soon as they
entered his house. The Indictment is
considered weak.
A large number Of articles were
found at the house, many OF which were
thought to have been stolen. Some Of
them were subsequently identified by
the owners. OF course there was no
direct proof of burglary, and the only
charge which could be made against
Anderson was for having stolen prop
erUy in his possession. What action
the Grand Jury took in this regard Is
unknown, though it is understood that
they merely passed them over.
Judre RuchWalter will arrive home
this morning. 1t is understood that
Anderson's case will be the first called,
and that the burglar will be arraigned
in court Wednesday. 1t is possible that
there will be some startling develop
mentS then.
1t is hardly necessary to say that the
activity Of Sheriff Helm in probing the
matter to the bottom meets with public
approval, and that it is the general de-
mand that every assistance be given
him In bringing the conspirators to
justice.