Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-04-19
BELLAIRE.
A Floater FOund-Taken by Sur
Observation-Disclosures.

The finding of the body of an un-
known man on the other side of the
river, Saturday forenoon, had the effect
OF lining the Benwood wharf for several
hours afterwards with excited people.
The body was found in the river below
the landing at the Riverside furnace,
and had the appearance OF having been
in the water considerable time.
The following is description OF the
body: About five feet seven inches in
height, black hair, high forehead, an old
scar on the right temple, cross was
picked in India ink on the left arm.
He wore lead ring on the left hand
second finger; his dress consisted OF two
shirts, one gingham, the other cash.
mere, pair OF blue jeans pants, brown
mixed hose and pair OF brOgans. Two
keys attached to the separate ends OF n
string and a common stone pipe were
found in the pockets. There was moth
ing by which the deceased could be
identified. Squire McJilton summoned
the following jury, who rendered YER
diet in accordance with the facts: The
Jurors were Alonzo Lacy, Charles Will
bert, Charles Williams, Jacob
Burr, Chas. Define, Edward Al
len, William Deegan, Henry, Remholf,
Benjamin Turner, Edwin Snodgrass,
Lawrence Nolan, aud James COnnosay.
The railroad boys captured the resi-
dence of Chief Clerk Blgelow, OF the b.
K q. Offices here, last night, and pre-
sented him with beautifully ornament
ed silver ice pitcher and goblet. The
pitcher has the inscription, presented
10 John BigelOw by his railroad friends. "
Mr.. Bigelow was so thoroughly taken
bv surprise that when the boys uncer-
moniously called upon him, he was up
stairs "toasting his toes 10y the crate
fire, coat off and quietly reading the
news. We cannot express the feelings
of the boys better than to present, in
substance, the brief speech OF Mr.. j. X.
Purnell, on behalf Of the donors
MR. BIGEIow-A number OF your rail-
road friends, many OF whom have long
been associated with you in the many
varied aud perpleXng duties OF your
office, recognizing in you those many
good qualities of head and heart that go
To make up the perfect gentleman, and
which excellent qualities have ever
shone forth in all your intercourse with
them, rendering their duties pleasant
and agreeable; have conceived the
idea of presenting you with some
slight testimonial of that high
esteem and regard they have ever
entertained for YOU. They have Sc
lected this beaH Ice pitcher and COB
let, which | now, on their behalf, have
the pleasure of asking you to accept.
Its intrinsic value is but trltlng when
compared with the sentiments oi the
true friendship it CONVEYS.
Friendship is no plant vi hasty growth.
Though planted in esteem's deep fixed soil;
The gradual culture Of kind Intercourse,
Must bring II To perfection"
And such, my dear sir, is the nature
Of the friendship this testimonial con-
vevs, and which we trust will until the
pale horse and his rider shall sum
mons us hence 10 the undiscovered
country.
MIR. Biglow accepted the present, and
returned thanks in neat and approprl-
stespeech.
Mrs. David Mellott died Thursday OF
Bright's disease, and Was buried IN
Pleasant Hill Cemetery at five o'clock
Friday.
Nine car loads Of cattle are in our
stock pens on the way TO England, and
twenty more car loads are. expected to-
day.
The Glee Club will meet at the resi-
dence OF George Muth's, on Belmont
street. tomorrow evening.
A most enjoyable party was held at
the residence OF Jackson Meyers. Bel
mont street the other evening.
Efforts are being made to organize an
other hook and ladder company. Z. ID
BOwser is leading the matter.
The Democrats Of the Second ward
failed TO nominate q candidate for City
Council Saturday night.
The REGISTER telephone office was re-
moved 10 the office Of the LSdder last
saturday, where We will be pleased to
communicate with our friends.
Chambers & ReasOner will open wide
the doors OF their new drug store this
morning, and they invite oor citizens to
patrouiIe them. We wish them abun-
dant success. DIR. Reasoner will not re-
move his dental rooms from his resi-
dence.
VIM. Clark and wife lett this morning
for two weeks visit to friends in Wis
coDsin.
A son of Wm. Thompson, OF Pinch
Run, drank a lot Of I've, thinking Il was
bitters. IL is feared that 1t may result
fatally. DIR. MuhlemSn was called in.
The Democratic young men OF our
city met at Zilch's Hall Saturday night
and affected permanent organization
by exciting the following named officers;
Frank Hindman, President; Marion
Hoffman, Vice President; Luke lAlinr
Recording Secretary; Lee A. Williams
Corresponding Secretary, and William
Fisher, Treasurer. After appointing the
necessary committees, the club adjourn
ed to meet at the same place next En-
day evening.