Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-19

ANGLES. and a fill would have 10 be made
along the bank of the creek, making
vide thoroughfare, which would strike
the pike at Hoffman's. Such an arcnea
tunnel, with roadway so or 90 feet
wide and sidewalks feet wide, could
be constructed for $4,000 or 500, 1000.
The other proposed routes have greater
length, and are out OF sight in the mat
ter Of cost. 1t was wonder tnat the
hill was not tunneled originally instead
of building the heavy retaining wall at
a much greater cost.
Mr.. Dalzell followed Mr.. Peterson.
He stated that he had conversation
with Mr.. d. NJ. Carey, OF Paige, carey
& Co., in regard TO the price OF such
work. He secured from him an esti-
mate for tunnel proper, 10 feet nign,
with a footpath feet in width, and a
95 foot roadway, to be timbered
throughout. Such tunnel would cost
Sl0O foot. Mr.. Peterson stated tnat
the figures might be reduced somewhat
by altering the dimensions or the tun-
mel. The back river bridge Is but III
feet 3 inches high, and It's generally
admitted heightOf l3 feet Is ample ior
any highway bridge.
There appeared to be no division In
sentiment as to the advantage OF tun-
mel. the gentlemen all being heartily In
favor of it. Mr.. Dubois suggested that
the most important matter was the dis
cussion OF plans for raising funds TO
carry on the work.
Mr.. Stein-''This tunnel project was
and | circulated petition, securing nu-
merous signers. A survey was made at
that time for cut, and Afterwards ior
a tunnel. 1t was estimated that the
tunnel would cost $4,000 and the cut
$50, 900, and l remember that con-
tractor proposed to do the job Tor So
600. provided he got all the coal and
other material. My idea Is to circulate
n subscription list and secure all the
money we can In that way, then go TO
the county or city and ask them TO pay
the rest"
MIR. Bell thought that in considering
who should pay the expenses, III snouiu
be considered who are the benefciaries'
The city derives all her supplies along
this great highway, and is in measure
county. II the city can secure
her supplies with better facliities
and possibly less expense, 1t Will be
greatly benefited Another matter
should be considered, the city Is glut-
ted, and becoming overcrowded. Citi-
zens are discussing plans for relieving
the situation, and even talk OF removing
Wheeling hill, which would cost more
than removing Wheeling itself. The
proposed tunnel would furnish remedy
for the evil, and that very speedily. The
city lines could be extended, and the
contiguous territory would be occupied
very rapidly, while the increase In taxes
would, in a short time, deiray the ex-
penses OF the job. He thought the cost
should be bourne by the city. The coun-
W .5as very geneFvassy sussisvoa shs csty
in enterprises from which IL derives no
direct benefit, and the city should re-
ciprocate in this matter, where the
county receives at least a moiety OF the
good.
Mr.. Woods said that all agreed upon
the necessity and advantages OF the
work, but the principal question was
how TO raise the money. He thought
the most feasible plan would be for the
county to submit the matter to vote
and issue bonds.
Mr.. Ewing said that one year ago he
had heard OF contractor who said he
could do the work for 100000, but he
was always skeptical about the sum,
but II it could be done for two or three
times that amout 1t would be money
well spent.
The discussion continued for some
time, wnen Mr.. Bell moved committee
OF five be appointed to meet
with the Board OF Commissioners
and the City Council. The motion
prevailed, and the following gentlemen
were appointed: Louis Steenrod. Walk
er Peterson, Walter Bell, Marshall
Stein, Andrew Patterson. Mr.. Peter
son suggested that another committee
be appointed to circulate a petition
throughout the county, so that the COM
mittee could go before the Board with
facts and figures, survey OF the pro-
posed route, and list OF the most lnfiu-
entail citizens OF the county. This pro-
voked quite a discussion, which was
finally ended by the appointment OF
Mr.. Stein to superintend the distribu-
tion and circulation OF such petitions.
Arrangement were made for meetings
TO be held throughout the county, at the
earliest possible date, and the following
committees were appointed: Fulton.
Chas. Hoffman and Christ. Hoffman;
Elm Grove, Andrew Patterson and Will
Patterson; Clinton, w. NJ. Hutchinson;
Iaa hn
Ing then adjourned.