The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-06-18

Two WORTHY BRfDGEPoRTERs GAINED, |
Ed. Iateliigeaeer-The citizens Of Bridge
port, approaching the great advantages
that will undoubtedly Be secured 70 them
by the 7. v. q w. X. r., and knowing
that ia location and the prospects Of is
early completion are almost entirely due
TO the indeiatigRble efforts Of Mesirs. A.
]. Bags and Ross J. Alexander, took
occasion Saturday evening 10 manifest in
\ slight degree their appreciation OF the
laboIs Of these gentlemen, by presenting
them each with u beautiful gold headed
cane, purchased Of Mr.. J. W. Grub, Of
Wheeling. The presentation was made
at HolloWAys Hall. DR.. Cook was elect
ed Chairman, and Professor Pratt, Score.
tary Of the meeting. Tie Doctor spoke
briefly. lie said such meetings were
usually held at the completion Of an en-.
terprise, but the gentlemen 10 be honored
had completed their work. lie referred
TO the incalcuable advantages to DO dc.
rived from this new line oil railway, and
predicted a golden era to our town.
Prof. Pratt offered few remarks, giving
some Of the reasons for calling the meeting.
lie said during the construction OF the
road q large force Of men would DO EN-.
ployed, who would otherwise DO out Of
work. The money they earned would be
expended at our stores, thereby increas-
ing the activity OF trade. In all such en-.
terprises some men take the lead In push.
Ing ii forward. We have those who have
la6ored Tor years to secure Us this road.
We certainly owe TO them more than our
thanks.
Warren Hollister, Esq, made the first
presentation speech, on behalf oil the citi'
zens Of Bridgeport, to Ross ]. Alexander.
We will not attempt even a synopsis Of
Of his excellent speech.
Mr.. Alexander responded in his usual
lorcible and eloquent style. He said
he was not entitled TO the honor confer
ed-both canes should be given to Mr..
Bags. Everything he had done was in
spired by him. II was his brain, energy
and zeal that had accomplished the great
work. He thought il unnecessary to speak
Of the advantages Of the road, rs they
were evident to all. lie referred
to the difficulties that had TO be over.
come in securing the right Of way, sub
scriptionS, etc., and the enemies Of the
road we're handled without gloves.
Bridgeport had been stung by the re-
proaches Of the neighboring toWns-par-
iicularly Bellaire-Rnd even now they
were doing all they could to retard the
progress OF the work, having warned
the County Commissioners not TO allow
the road to run along the line OF the Ma
tlonal Pike. Judging from Mr.. A.s re.
marks we fear the Bridgeporters will be
compelled to keep a guard on their roll
ing stock, or Bellaire will pilfer some Of
their locomotives. Mr.. Alexander then
presented Mr.. Bags his cane, saying
he was the right man in the right place.
This road had been his day dream for
more than five years, and il was to him
alone the citizens Of Bridgeport were
indebted for this great enterprise.
Mr.. Bags was taken by surprise, having
Just returned from Cleveland. He thank.
ed his fellow.citizenI for the honor con-
ferred and spoke at length concerning
the prospects Of the early completion Of
the road. lie said it would positively be
ready for the iron twelve months from
the first Of July. Mr.. B. is thoroughly
posted and his statements can be relied
upon.
The following resolution was offered
BY Mr.. HOLSTER and unanimously adopt.
ed, alter which the meeting adjourned:
ReSolred, That in the Hon. Selah Cham.
berlain, the Directors and officers OF the
C., T.V.& W. +. r. Co., we recognize gen.
tlemen OF integrity and honor, and have
the fullest confidence that they intend
building the road to the Ohio river as
rapidly as possible.
All were highly pleased with the meet.
ing and feel confident that the road will
soon be completed. JENKINS.
bridgeport, June II.