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Show A Pretty Plan Frustrated. Jack Wiggins, who was to bo executed exe-cuted to-morrow for the raurder of Dutch John, but in which case a stay has been granted by the supreme court until next January, has succeeded suc-ceeded admirably in tightening the BCrews on himself. A low days ago it was discovered that Wiggins' shackles had been mysteriously cut, which led to his being watched m re closely. The jailor baa been in the habit of permitting the cunviei's friends to give him nict nacks and sweetmeats, and among other article.-; Df the kind a couple of cans of fruit were recently handed in to him. Yesterday an investigation developed Lhe fact that the supposed fruit cans tvhich were nicety sealed and Uncled contained two pistols aud a quantity f ammunition. The weapons had been taten to pieces and packed in cotton, aud could readily be put together to-gether for use. Wiggins' shackles were also again cut, showing that he intended to make an effort to escape, and take desperate chances in order to get away. It is probable that he will be sad aud lonesome during the remainder of hia sojourn in jail. |