Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-07-16
ST. GAINESVILLE, OHIO.
That New RailrOad-Court Notes
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Personal MentiOn-The Prima-

TO invest $4,000 in line of railroad 10
connect our village with the Cleveland,
Tuscarawas Valley and Wheeling road.
Quite a spirited controversy has arisen
now as TO what kind OF road this branch
shall be-some wanting TO make II Il
standard gauge and others preferring a
narrow gauge. Both parties are circuIa-
ting petitions asking His Honor, Judge
Okev, to appoint trustees who are Ia
vorable to their particular kind OF road.
The advocates of the standard gauge are
in the majority up 10 the present time,
and are confident OF their abil-
itv to carry the day ii the Court
is disposed to respect the will OF the
majority of our people. On the other
hand the friends of the narrow gauge
claim that their petition contains the
largest number OF prominent and in
fluential citizens. To aman up tree, or
the disinterested observer, this kllken-
nv cat fight is not only useless but ex-
tremely silly, but it does appear to me
that We must have one eternal and ever
lasting wrangle and jangle about some
thing, and while We are quarrellng about
the gauge OF three mile railroad TO be
built next year, other subjects are get
ting rest. Ii st. Clairsville has one
besetting sin, it is that which have
lust named. There is no scandal atioat
lust now, therefore this gauge controv-
ersy is fruitful theme for the busy.
bodies that form such n large share OF
our population. The advocates OF the
narrow gauge are now offering 10 COM
promise and make three rail track so
that both standard gauge and narrow
gauge cars can be run over the road;
but the standard gauge men are not dis
posed to accede to the proposition.
They feel that they have the majority OF
the voters and majority OF taxable pro-
perty on their side, and therefore
they are bound to win. But
| venture the prediction that the mar
row gauge people will win the fight in
the end, and that they will control the
new road and make it part OF our
present narrow gauge line. After list.
cning to the great variety OF plans and
suggestions offered by individuals
many OF whom don't pay a cent OF tax
es and will therefore contribute nothing
towards the success OF the enterprise)
one is forced to the conclusion that a
majority of these individuals don t know
exactly what they do want. When the
question is finally settled, one way or
the other, there will be good many
kickers who will swear with Bill
Campbell, that the whole thing is -
outrage upon the community. a num-
Der OF very plausible arguments are adj
vanced by both parties, but my advice
is TO 90 slow and consider well before
YOU act. 1t will be time enough TO be-
come excited and kick up. a rumpus
after the weather gets cooler. Let us
have peace now, especially while the
mercury remains up in the nineties.
The Common Pleas Court adjourned
sine die on last Saturday. Before adj
iournment Judge Okey sentenced two
prisoners to the penitentiary. John
Foster, for falsely impersonatlng his
brother, got two years, and VIM. Humes,
for assault with intent to kill, got three
wears. These prisoners were taken to
the State prison at Columbus, on Tues
day, by the sheriff and an assistant.
The jury failed to agree in the case OF
Casper PAUL, who recently shot Police
man Mccormick in Bellaire. The de-
tense attempted to show that PAUL was
insane. The jury stood six for acquit-
ting the prisoner and six for his conyic.
ton. This will probably be the end OF
the case. Paul was released on bail.
His attorney, j. i. Smith, became his
surety.
Sam Johnson, a correspondent and
assistant editor of the Cincinnati En-
qiirer, was here on last Saturday, taking
political observations.
Miss Mary Tallman, daughterof Peter
Tallman, one OF our prominent attor-
news, died on last Wednesday evening
OF consumption, with which she had
suffered for the past six months. Miss
Tallman was one OF our most estlmable
ladies'. The funeral took place on FRI
day afternoon.
Chalmers McKelvey, Of Morrstown,
died on Saturday night. Mr., Mckelvey
was a son of Robert Mckelvey, one OF
the leading citizens OF that section
Chal. was one of our brightest and most
promising Young men, and an active
Democratic politician. He died with
consumption.
Mr.. Levi White, of Colerain township,
died on Monday night at the residence
of his father, John White. His death
was the result OF an injury to one OF ms
legs, which he received some two or
three years ago. Deceased was about
80 years of age.
William Finney, another estlmable
young man, died on last Saturday at
the residence Of his father, james Fin
ney, on the National road, three miles
east of st. Clairsville. He was about
twenty years OF age. The funeral on
Monday was very largely attended. The
remains were buried in the Union Gem
etcry, near this place.
Walter Cowen and wife, OF Washing
ton, ID. c., are spending the heated
term in town. Walter is son Of Judge
Cowen. He is a clerk in the pension
department at Washington.
Prot. J. L. HINT, brother Of the editor
of the Chronicle, is visiting the latter at
his r, sidence ia this place. The profess
sor is accompanied by his family. Prof
Hunt is a teacher in the city Of New
York. He is also a preacher of the Dis
ciples persuasion, and delivered an ex-
cellent sermon in the NJ. +. Church here
on last Sabbath
We noticed W. II. Arnold, editor Of
the Cadiz SsHtiGd, and Mr.. Cessna, an
attorney OF Cadiz, on our streets one
day last week.
Jerry Stonebraker, Of this place, is
seriously considering the ACCESSIBILITY OF
becoming IN independent peoples can
didate for Representative in the next
Legislature. But We fear that Jerry
has put his foot in it," as 1t were.
He signed the standard gauge petition
and the narrow gauge party threaten to
slaughter him if he becomes a candidate.
Better beware OF all entangling
alliances, Jerry, if you aspire for office.
Col. Glen Steele, Of Lancaster. o., a
brOther-in-law OF Gen. Thomas Ewing,
was in town few days ago. Mr.. Steele
formerly resided in this place.
The Republican primary meeting
here on last Saturday was not largely
attended, and not much interest was
manifested by the truly loil." The
following delegates were chosen: To
the County Convention, W. ;. Kennon,
C.. ". Carroll, George JepsOn, Isaac I.
Craft, &. II. Arick, Dr. Vim. Estep.
Senatorial Convention, DR.. Henry West.