Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09


George Wise. Pan Stalnaker,
i. ". Peterson, Guy Wagner,
John Frew, a. W. Mason,
j. n. Vance, J. L.. Clator,
p. II. Moore, Henry Soneborn.
Jas. Cummins. John A. Topping.
w. w. Ers'kine. George Balru,
John S. Naylor, James c. Devine.
J. c. Rawlins, Saml Harper,
DR.. r. w. HaZlett. ii. 5. oanus.
Prof. T. H. Crago, l.. T. Sands
Harry w. Mcclure, Frank G. Caldwell,
Philip Eckhart w. j. Wilkinson,
ii. z. McGregor, DR. S. L. JeDsOn
Robt. Hazlett, Jr. Col j. A. Miller,
II. w. FranZhein, Fred. Behrens, Jr.,
Alfred PAUL. f. c. H. Schwertfe-
j. II. Devore, ser.
THE CUNNELLSVILLE ROAD.
The first matter taken up for con-
stderation was the proposed Wheeling
and Conellsville railroad. The matter
was brought to the attention Of the
Chamber by Mr.. George Wise, and the
discussion was carried on at some
length by Messrs. j. n. Vance, Of the
Riverside Iron Works, and John A.
Topping, of the Aetna-Standard Iron
Works. Mr.. Vance mentioned his cor
respondence with heavy shippers, and
referred to the opening Of new coal
fields west Of Connellsville, for which
the proposed road would provide a
means Of transportation by way of
this city. The former estimate of the
cost of building the road which was
10000 600, was made when steel rails
were $40 a ton. That price has since
been reduced to SIS a ton, which
would mean corresponding decrease
in the outlay necessary for the con-
struction of the road. Mr. F. J.
Hearne had estimated the cost of the
road to be about $500, coo, and had
pointed out the advantage Wheeling
will secure on coke.
Mr. Topping supplemented the re-
marks of Mr.. Vance, speaking in the
same vein. Further on in the dis
cussion the fact developed that the
projectors of the enterprise on the
occasion of visits to Wheeling had not
asked for contributions here, but had
merely sought contracts from heavy
shippers for a period of years. Mr..
Vance moved that the chair appoint
a committee Of three to take entire
charge of the matter. The committee
will be named hereafter.
SOCIETY OF ARMY OF w. VA.
Capt. C. J. Rawlings, Prof. F. H.
Crago, and others, appeared for the
purpose of bringing to the attention
of the Chamber the advisability of TAX
ing action relative to the annual meet
ing of the Society of the Army of West
Virginia, which will hold its next
meeting in Wheeling. The date has
not yet been definitely decided upon,
but the meeting will be held between
the 18th and 25th of September.
1t will be remembered that through
the activity and earnest work Of local
representatives, Wheeling was chosen
over several other cities for this re-
union, and at a previous meeting OF
the Chamber the matter was up for
consideration. A motion was adopted
to appoint committee of seventeen TO
represent the Chamber of Commerce
in arrangements for the meeting, and
for the reception and entertainment OF
the visitors.
Secretary Hazlett also called atten-
ton of the Chamber to the meeting OF
the Ohio River Improvement Associa-
10 hn al n nItN
in October. Wheeling was chosen at
the last meeting which was held in
Evansville, Ind. The President was
empowered, by motion, to appoint
committee of five to make arrange
ments for the meeting. The commit
tee will be named within few days.
THE B. & o. DEPOT.
The last matter brought to the at
tention of the Chamber was the pro-
posed B. & 0. passenger depot, Mr..
Cummins suggested that the matter be
taken up in order to get expressions OF
opinion from members of the body
A motion was made and unanimous
ment of a committee of three to con-
suit with B. & O. officials and get from
them some positive statement as to
their intentions with reference to a
new depot at Wheeling. The Presi-
dent was made member Of the COM
mittee, and he appointed Frank G.
Caldwell and ]. D. Culbertson.
The following resolution, offered by
Mr.. Cummins, was adopted:
THAT the long and anxious delay
Of the B. & o. R. r. Co. to furnish ade-
ouate depot accommodation for the
city of Wheeling has affected the com
merce and is proving detrimental not
only to this city, but to the travelling
public: and we urge upon the officials
of the B. G. O. R. R. Co. the necessity
Of giving this matter their prompt at
tention.'
Adjourned.