Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-24

vent us from being heard on the floor oil
Council, and afterwards boosted of 1t; al
IeGinm, however, ut the time that 1t was
owing to the lateneSS of the hour and cX-
IRENE heat that he was induced to make
his objection. inconsistencies to say the
least, bat showing his perfect willingness
TO prostitute his position to serve his per-
sonal malice, and his torgettulncSs
of his responsibilities and his
duties as public servant
in his sudden and most remarkable anxiety
TO reach his little bed" Much rs early
habits are commendable, there are few
persons holding public Office who are not
willing to set aside their scruples i'll the
performance OF their duties, partIcu-
iarly where question of the greatest i'm
pOrtance is before them, interesting not
only one or two, but every interest IN the
city.
1t was not q question of putting dollars
in the pockets of Mr., Brockunier or my
self. We were not there rs personal repre-
sentativcs, but rs meElbers of corporations,
the one to bring and offer that great boon,
gas" to the public through COM
peting line; the other, us users
of the gas" whose welfare, we'll
doing and prosperity 90 hand i'll hand
with every interest of the city, employing
hundreds of labOring people, whose hap
pineSs and welfare are part Of our own.
We were not, and are not, alone in this
representiOn, but have behind us, and with
us, every material interest of our little
community; people all of us, who take
pride in our work. our town, and our pe0-
pie, and Who are unwilling to have the
personal spite of u few, bar our way to the
front, in the severe strife and competition
of the world.
So far as | know, and | believe 1t Il fact
not to he gainsaycd, there has been no et-
fort, desire or demand for "unlim-
tied pressure" but the simple PROPOSE
ton that the matter should be left open
for future action and decision, the ncceSSl-
ties of the occasion in the meantime being
fully developed; this and nothing more was
asked in petition signed by Mr.. Brock
umicr and myself, not alone hut by some
of our best, most respected and most con-
sentative citizens.
1t is well known fact that considerable
outlay Is required in preparing for the use
Of the gas. Pipes and fittings are put in po-
stion at no small cost furnaces are radically
changed, the whole requiring time to
change and timctO rechanGc. Let all this
money DC spent and what avail is it with
out the gaS? Hundreds of wOrkmcn are
thrown idle for the time being, the mills,
factories and workshops are idle, and the
entire industries OF the community temper
arily paralyacd.
If we are to have gus we must have it in
sufficient volume, and it would he but the
part OF wisdom To first find out what that
volume is, then lcgislatc it.
very seriously question whether it has
been demonstrated that twenty pounds is
sufficient ,clSc why are fifty or sixty pounds
carried ut certain localities? In none Of
the correspondence that | now rccOllcct of
has any mention been made of pressure,
except il he in certain mills 1T Pittsburgh,
and none on pipe lines save one the largest
yet known; il this information has been SD
thoroughly sought after, why are we not
told Of the prcsSurcS i'll lines similar to our
own
II twenty pounds are sufficient, do not
believe any one desires more, but if not
sufficient, and il be by ordinance mot
to exceed twenty pounds what are our
manufacturers To do with their works fit
cd for natural gaSand none To operate with?
Wait for such obStruCtionists Us Mr.. Cald
we'll to remove the prohibition?
so Iar rs money in my packet or that OF
Mr.. Rrockunier may he concerned, if any
there hc II is not there from any effort or
aid from Mr. Caldwell, or through any
questionable means, nor do we thrive on or
at the expense of Il community, but are de-
pendent on our own efforts, and if we find
it necessary in defense of our business, our
works and our people, To appear before
Council, it is not 70 Mr.. Caldwell We would
appeal and ho plays Il poor part when he
attempts to gag lis, when we have the
temcrty To assert our rights.
must question the gentleman asScr
| ton that he has no adverse interest If
he hasn't, his actions have been most I'M
| fortunate, for they contradict his aSsur
anccS, and his efforts to divert attention
from himself to others fall far short of the
purpose and leave him still in most I'M
cnyiable and equivocal position.
The gentleman is misint0rmcd about my
having threatened" him with political
extinction Such threats would be en-
tircy useless since he is rs politically eX-
tinct, as Il man can well be.
In conclusion, it is not question of Mr..
Films ''sinS of omission or commission
in Pittsburg, whether he has this or that
opinion. or of Mr.. BrOckunier's or my own
personal profit, and the fling is only in
!. !, 90 h.r II
with Others, came here TO contribute to
and aid our community and should not be
insulted for his trouble, when he appears
among us to ask a fair, buSineSs-likc prop
Usitiun that CONCERTS our community quite
as much rs himself. Mr.. BrOckunier and
myself are citizens who have a right to ask
fair hearing and demand decent treat
ment at the hands of Council. 1t has
never been refused any one be-
! tore, and there isn't another
member on the floor who however
bitter his prejudice, would be so unmanly
and unmannerly as to refuse us. The
question is simply does this community
want 10 strangls our city and our business
interests at the instigatiOn and for the graf
! itiCatiOn of certain parties who are serving
other interests than they should, and who
TO crafty personal malice. and private
ends. 60 to any length. Both gas com
panys are interested in this question, and
it will be proven in the end that extreme
! low pressure will suit neither Of them, and
the public must suffer the greatest incOn-
venience and loss, if the malice of a few is
to prevail. 1t is therefore the duty of the
public TO let members Of Council know
that they are not there to legislate for the
qualification of private malice and personal
ends, even when they occupy the suspicious
and equivOcal position of paid attorneys,
or through the mistake of their friends.
Respectfully,
y. +. WHITAKER
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