Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-10-03

time they do not want to harm the Rail-
road Company. This being so. why not
meet in a spirit Of fairness? The queS-
tion can be solved, il both sides would
act together"
Mr.. King-Iou have a City Engineer
here, who Is, ! take il, in every way
competent, and We would like very
much to have the ground gone over by
those who have studied itand are famil-
lar with II. Then We could take IL up
from our standpoint and study IL. We
an not take mp and enter upon an elab-
crate scheme at this something
which would cost large sum OF money
but we will do what is fair. Let the
city act first. and then We can take Il
up in turn. | cannot but think def
nite proposition IN the part OF the city
would be best. | have found. from eX.
perience that joint arrangement does
not often work well: such a course is
apt to cause friction right at the start.
Mr.. Brandfass-I understand that the
B. ~ q. is willing To act II a good route
can be found?
Mr.. King That has been the object
for good many years.
Mr.. BrandfaSS-The city would like
that understanding. or course. II the
Railroad Company is not willing TO make
change, it would hardly be worth
while 10 go on. But If We knew the
Company would meet us In a proper
spirit, the city would be encouraged.
Mr. President, as Mr.. Kings objections
to the resolution seems to be- well found
ed, | will amend il by including the
City Engineer in the committee, and
strike out the provision for q joint meet
ing.
Mr.. Tracy seconded the motion, after
his suggestion that the Chairman be-
added to the meeting had been con
Cured In, and the rcSolu ion was
adopted.
Mr.. Faris then said that all agreed
that the tracks were big annoyance,
but to show il, he called for the read
ing Of protest from the pastor. elders
and deacons Of the First Evangelical
Lutheran Church lie added that
this thing had got into such shape
The protest against the operation Of
the road SO as to disturb services in the
church was then read, il being set
forth. among other things. that the
church had membership Of over 300
and over 500 in the Sunday school. and
that the church was built before the
track was put down ON the street.
II g o 10.
ances. and Mr.. King has probably
heard that sort OF thing before. But
there are other grievances. and think
the proposition ought TO come from the
Railroad Company. II they show a dis
position TO take the tracks of the
street, If another route is found, all
right; if not, what Is the use OF going
on? That's the way | feel about IT.
We ought TO have some assurance that
they will meet with us.
Chairman Farrell then announced the
Subcommittee To be McsSrs. Brandfass,
Arkle, Tracy and Farrell, and then the
Committee adjourned.
After the meeting was over Vice Pres
ident King talked at considerable length,
informally, with members of the Com
mittee and others, and the whole tenor
of his remarks was favorable TO some
thing being done. II is understood that
the City Engineer and the sub-commlt-
tee are 10 have free access 10 AL sur
yeyS, plans. etc, now In the possession
of the Il. e o., and that the Railroad
Company will, in other respects, give
the city all the assistance possible in or
der to facilitate matters.
The subcommittee will bee called to
meet at an early day.