Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-13
THE OLD CEMETERY.

| THE OLD CEMETERY.
Fourth, the Mayor expressed the
hope that some one may be able to
suggest a plan by which there can be
a change made in the Sixteenth street
graveyard. It's present condition is a
public scandal" He recommended
that the city furnish a plot of ground
/ in the Peninsular cemetery of suffi-
cient size to receive the bodies yet re-
naming, except in case of objection by
! lot owners. He was of the opinion
/ that three-foulths Of the lot owners
will agree to the change, and the place
can be made a public square at little
expense to the city.
The Mayor called attention to the
crying need of breathing spot in the
city for the benefit of those who are
unable to visit the private parks. He
advocated the improvement Of Wheel
! ing Hill, by terracing and planting
| trees on all that part of the city's prop
/ erty. He recalled the time when the
! top of Wheeling Hill was a natural
park, and expressed the opinion that 1t
could be restored to its natural beauty
with little expense. He favored the
extension ofEoff and Chapline streets,
not for streets purposes, but to make
an easy grade to the top Of the hill.
Arbor Day should be celebrated this
: spring by all the school children plant
! ing trees on Wheeling Hill.
The Mayor asked that the different
recommendations be referred to appro-
pirate committees. Both branches
complied with his request.
THE BRIDGE QUESTION.
When the communication was read
in the Second Branch, Mr.. Hamilton
called the attention of the members to
the fact that the Mayor had overlook
/ ed a matter of vital Importance to resi-
dents of the Garden Spot, the question
of free bridge connecting the Island
with the city proper. He expressed
the hope that the subject might be en-
bodied in an addenda to the Mayors
message. This comment caused an au-
dible smile to pass over the house.
The First Branch concurred in all
the business adopted in the Second,
except the resolution providing for
statements from the Gas and Water
Boards. The Second Branch appoint
ed a conference committee, consisting
of Waterhouse, Hamilton and Max
well. The First Branch appointed
Farrell. Richards and Davidson. The
conference committee failed to agree.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Usselton,
providing for the establishment of
grade on that part of High street re-
Gently opened, was adopted.
A resolution by Mr. Tappan, author
izing the Committee on Police to pur-
chase from the general fund, metal
ceilings and linoleum for the offices of
the Chief of Police. Adopted.
A resolution. offered by Mr.. Robin
son. and adopted by the First Branch,
instructing the Committees on Fire
Department. Health, Markets, Police,
Scales. Real Estate, Cemeteries, the
Board of Public Works. and Commit
tees on Streets, Alleys and Grades,
Water Commissioners and Committee
on Water Works. Gas Trustees and
Committee on Lights, Ito have their
several estimates prepared and report
ed at the next regular melting Of Coun-
ell according to an ordinanc entitled
An ordinance to keep the disburse-
ments of the city of Wheeling within
the limits of its revenues Second
Branch concurred.
Mr.. Waterhouse offered a resolution
nroyiding for an itemized account of
the receipts and expenditures by the
Gas and Water Boards during the
wear 1898. Adopted by Second Brach.