Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-13
wHEEIrrG REGISTER. THURSDAY, DECEMBER %, 1900
that three years ago they wanted to


cent fare for the round rip.
Joseph Mahood stated that there
was diversity of opinion as to the
nature of the ordinance 1t provided
for scent fare from Wheeling to the
proposed connection at Dugan's place,
east of the Wheeling steel plant, and
10-cent fare from this point to Wheel
ing. This would take the tracks off
the principal streets, and a bridge
would be built at the head Of Seventh
street, so that passengers could more
easily reach the line. He added that
no mention had been made of scent
fare, and it was this that those attend
ing the meeting were hopeful of being
granted.
Resolutions protesting against the
removal of the tracks from the thor
oughfares and the connection of the
tracks east of the B. & o. road accord
ing to the injunction proceedings,
read by Mr.. Greenwood. They were
greeted with applause and cheers, and
motion to receive the committees re-
port followed and was promptly sec
onded.
Mr.. Greenwood then made few re-
marks, characterizing the contemplated
action as a perfidious one. He stated
that he had not the desire TO charge the
Councilmen. with money considerations,
but that it appeared strange to him that
they were likely to grant the ordinance.
They are sworn to protect our inter
ests," he continued, and why was a
member absent at the last meeting
when the matter came up. One gentle
man has said to me you're whipped.
Why don't you give up the fight? You
haven't the money to continue it."
believe if we stand together we will
win out. 1t is a case that affects vast
property interests of the people"
Mr.. Manhood suggested that Council
be instructed to propose to the COM
pany that if a change is to be made at
all that the tracks be taken out of. the
town altogether and laid along the
hill side all the way from Forty eighth
street to the southern limits. He made
motion to this effect, which prevailed.
The citizens committee was instruct
ed to confer with the Council commit
tee on ordinances and Mr.. J. J. Hollo-
way, representative for the COM
pany, who were then waiting in the
Mayors office, and the meeting ad-
journed.
At the conference after the reading
of the ordinance, Mr.. Mahood asked
why the Wheeling Railway Company
was asking for the change instead Of
the Wheeling Traction Company, which
he understood now controlled all the
lines of Wheeling and vicinity, Mr..
Holloway explained that the Wheeling
and the Moundsville lines were at pres
ent operating separately, with prac-
tically the same stockholders but diff
ferent officers.
Mr.. Mahood asked what the fare
would be from the southern limits Of
the city to Wheeling, saying that he
understood that in case Of the change
an additional five cent fare would be
required of passengers from the lower
ward to Wheeling, while the North End
citizens could ride almost the same dis
lance for one fare.
Mr.. Holloway stated that this was
true THE car company, however,
aims to accommodate the greatest
number of people. 1t is unfortunate
that we have to pass over these dan
gerous crossings at Schad's place, near
the old Dugan property. We are taking
additional risk owing to the fact that
traffic over the B. q 0. road has very
considerably increased since the rail-
way line was started. We do not think
there is anyone who will object to
climbing the stairs of the proposed
bridge for passengers to reach the
road on the heights. Mr.. Holloway
maintained that it would not be det-
rimental to the business interests, but
rather beneficial He also showed that
they were anxious to adjust the diff
Guilty to the satisfaction of both
sides.
Mr.. Greenwood thought the contro-
versy was entirely between the citi-
zens and council and according to
instructions read the citizens resolu-
lions. Other proceedings of the mass
meeting were reported by Mr.. Mahood,
and the matter was then considered
by the council committee.
Mr.. Stewart moved that they recon-
mend to council the rejection of the
ordinance. and a prompt second fol-
lowed. A ballot was .aken and the
motion preailed, Messrs. Stewart,
| Schramm and Gately voting for it, ana
| Messrs. Miner and Keffer, against it.
The ordinance was presented to the