The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-02-07


OF hartley Campbell, cousin to the play
wright, are in the city today looking for
information as to his whereabouts, dead or
alive. He has been missing FROM Pittsburgh
since February, 1914 The friends recently
learned that the Pittsburgh DispGich contain
ed an account Of the finding OF man in the
river at this point ut that time 1t was stated
that on the body was found receipts from
VIM. Wilson, and as Mr.. Campbell had on
his person receipts from Mr.. Wilson, the
friends concluded that the body might be
that OF Campbell, but they so far have failed
to find any records In the hands OF the Cor.
oner or Probate Judge.
MARTINS PERRY.
Dr. West is still improving in health.
Rev. Mr.. Wier isat Warnock'S this week.
The high water put out the fires in the coke
ovens ut the Buckeye Glass Works.
The high water overlooked portion OF the
Laugblin mill, rendering brief stop neces-
Sary.
CIV. Thorngate has disposed Of his stave
factory at Freeport, and has returned here
to reside He will be a welcome visitor 10
Martins Ferry business cirles.
The old pot arch at the Buckeye Glass
Works has been torn out TO admit OF build
ing the new walls. 1t is cold work for the
bricklayers, but they are progressing fairly.
J.C. Gray, Esq, 10 whose efforts largely
Capts. Long and lngebrignt are indebted for
their recent victory before the National
Board OF Supervisors, has been confined TO
bis residence by illness since his return from
Washington
The pike election was very SHINY attended
at all the polls. Some OF the rural voters are
| OF the opinion that the rate Is not suti 2ient
| to authorize the sale OF the bonds, but the
best authorities think otherwise. The pro.
position carried by more than two.thirds
Of the votes polled-ll9 for, SO against.
The case OF Wood vs. Mitchell, er rel, in
cheouary was on trial in the Mayors Office
Yesterday morning. Judges Lash and Hiram
Frazier on the bench. Judgment was given
against Wood. 1t is understood that mo.
ton for new trial Is to be made, the venue
changed to Bridgeport, and e1-Mayor Rob
inson made party in the case.
A couple OF youths from New Cumberland,
W. Va, while at the depot yesterday alter
noon, became obsreperous 10 such an ex-
tent that Mr.. Dilworth had to send for the
police. They gave their names as Marsey
Cullen and Matthew Mcdowell. After
hearing they were lined s. aud costs, respec-
tiyely-the total footing up SIS 80 in good,
and they took ths first train for home.
srEuBENvtLLE.
Report places two more names upon the
list of candidates for Mayor. Certainly the
newspaper prOprietors will not object TO an
nouncinG dozen more alta V per head
Word was received yesterday to the effect
that J. L. Parkinson, young attorney OF
this city. was lying at the point OF death at
the residence OF his father near York, this
county.
The Turner'S OF this city gave masquerade
ball at their hall on Third street, Monday
night. 1t was grand success, and pro-
nounced by those present. the most eni Oyable
occasion OF the season.
Monday night three tramps were arrested
on suspicion Of having robbed the store Of
Sharpe & Mccullough, on North Fourth
street, Saturday night. They gave the names
Of W. Doyle, Pat McNemme and Jack :.
They attempted TO dispose OF the stolen
goods and were detected.
The Chlldren's Home will be located by
the Commissioners this week and board OF
three directors appointed, one from the city
and two from the country. II is quite prob
able that site will be selected near Toronto,
on the C. & p. road. 1t has been suggested.
make convenient and desirable location for
the institution, prov d d itcould be purchas-
ed at a reasonable figure.
Much dissatisfaction having been expressed
by citizens concerning the new sixty'tiye-
thousand.dollar opera house, together with
fears for Its safety, Council last night took
action by appointing W. H. Mooney COM
mittee 10 secure the services OF an expert at
q cost not TO exceed two hundred dollars, TO
examine the structure critically and make
report. Two members, MesSrs. Beatty and
Andregg, were added 10 the building com.
mittee. 1t IL claimed the structure falls
short OF contract requirements In heating
apparatus, brick work, window glass and
other respects.
RELLAIRE.
The gas works were not interfered with
this tine.
John Watt lost about ten dollars from his
till yesterday BY some sneak thief
The rolling mill was forced To quit work
yesterday, as the tiy.wheel pit was under
water.
Rev. A. ". Butts is getting better, but the
meetings at the N. L. church each night are
discontinued.
Miss Beazle Is teaching temporarily for
Miss Williams, on Gravel Hill. Miss vii.
liams is on the sick list
Indian Run Is harhoring the shanty boats,
and on account oft newly formed ice they
may have 10 remain there.
Miss Clara Kent left yesterday, after long
stay with her sister, Mrs. D. J. Murray, for
her home at Providence, K. |.
Some damage was done to the new well OF
the water works, by the heavy ice knocking
offthe top OF the uncompleted wall.
The Belmont glass company yesterday got
summers supply oil. very good ice by send.
ing skill out among the floating cakes ard
selecting the best
A great many logs, some Of them excellent
ones, were landed here yesterday. Bringing
them IN Is hard work, buL even II the logs be
reclaimed, It Is profitable.
The water rose so high around the wheels
and into the engine room Of the power.housc
OF the water works that pumping had to be
stopped yesterday. The supply in the reIer-
voir had 10 be relied on altogether
The narrow gauge express train yesterday
did not get In til afternoon-two hours late, |
on account Of the high water. Even then It |
could not get across Pinch run bridge, below |
town, but the boat met 1t there and brought
up the passengers, mails, etc.
The new bridge over the creek Is all right, |
but the approaches 10 It were so much under
water as TO render It OF no use. Pedestrians |
all took TO the railroad bridge or to skis.
Comparatively few families were forced TO
move out, and somc that did move need not
have done so. One foot additional would
have increased the damage very much, as
number OF warehouses Just escaped.
The Katie Slockdale yesterday evening left
her place at the Pittsburgh Coal Works, be.
low town, crossed 10 the Virginia shore and
cot up under the bridge by hard work.
Crowds were out to see her, and with smoke
stacks laid close back and pulling hard
10 keep her place she presented u fine sight.
Her heavy load made It difficult to stem the
current 10 the ice, but the mid.channel spans
OF the bridge were all she could pass. She
put of part OF her passengers and freight at
The wharlboat Some OF those bound for the
Opera House TO hear Emma Abbot got aboard
the boat here.
WELtsBURG,