Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-23

were short ride passengers" a car
changing its load several times between
the north end of the city and Benwood,
IS a general thing. Mr. Russell elab-
Grated this, and clearly showed the
greater burden on the Wheeling and
Elm Grove Company.
Mr.. Albert Whitaker then spoke for
the petitioners, saying they had en-
deavored to be fair, while asking that
the pike should not be encroached up
on and that there should be five-cent
fare TO Elm Grove. He then proceeded
10 answer Mr.. Russell. He said it was
not always a question Of how much Of
the nike would be left between rails,
but there were times and places when
motors passing each other would make
il dangerous for driving, and illustra-
ted this at length. Proceeding, he
said he wanted TO see the road built,
and he was convinced it would be
good thing, and he believed a majority
of the signers of the petition felt the
same way, yet they thought there
should be the fullest consideration CIV
en- the public and the utmost regard
for the original uses and purposes Of
The road. Mr.. Whitaker then took up
the points in the petition lseriatim,
and discussed and explained them at
length, making an argument particu-
larly for five-cent fare from one end
Of the line to the other. Going back
to the question of using the pike, the
sneaker said he would sell a right OF
way through his property upon a val
uation fixed by any three disinterested
people. and he thought there would be
a like spirit shown by other nearby real
estate owners, in order to keep the
road off the pike, particularly about
Pleasant Valley.
Mr.. Whitaker was followed by DR..
Tanner, who followed some of Mr..
Whitaker's arguments, and replied also
to enc or two Of Mr.. Russell's state
ments. on the question of fares, this
being followed by further statement
from Mr.. Whitaker and a brief adj
dress by Mr.. p. Kennedy, who urged
a five-cent fare to Elm Grove.
Mr.. Russell then replied briefly to
the arguments made by Mr., Whitaker
and others. and very fairly demolished
the argument that an additional five
cent fare from Wheeling Park to Elm
Grove was unfair and an imposition
on the people of the latter town. He
said the Company had figured very
closely. and had done the very best
it could, and explained the matter in
detail.
The discussion was prolonged until
nearly half-past twelve, Mr.. Whitaker
closing with words Of appreciation for
what the Elm Grove had done in the
mast. and an emphatic disclaimer Of
ANYTHING like i'll feeling, hostility or
antagonism. The discussion through
out was carried on in the best spirit
by all concerned.
The Board took a recess at 1890 to
o'clock.
The Board re-assembled at 2:S0 o'clock
with many interested citizens present and
resumed consideration Of the ordinance.
The president asked if any one desired TO
make Z further statement. and no one re-
sponding TO the invitation. he said the
question was upon the second reading OF
the ordinaue. Mr.. Hess then objected TO
the second reading. and moved 10 post
none further consideration for one week.
An effor, was made to have the session
next Friday. but Messrs. Speidel and Fritz
thought this was too short time, and af-
ter some uttIe discussion the meeting was
fixed for Thursday Of next week, July lst.
Meanwhile the ordinance is TO be printed.
and copies sent to members of the Board
ana some Of the interested citizens along
the pike.
After brief discussion Of the Elm Grove
Board walk question. which resulted in
nothing tangible. the Board adjourned.