Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-12

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The Register has been convinced for
some time that the transportation
problem between Wheeling and its stall
wart n~eighbors on the west side of the
Ohio river was in process OF solution
by very prominent engineers and capt.
talists, who were determined that I'M
reasonable charges for conveying pas
sengeres between points on either side
of the river should cease. Some days
ago we gave to the public an exclusive
outline OF what was in process of devel-
opment. and his morning We are able
to assure our citizens and the citizens
OF Martins Ferry and Bridgeport. that
there is no longer a shadow of a doubt
of a fve-eent fare for all across the
river from the very heart of the cities
named. This will be welcome news not
only to the merchants and all classes OF
business men In all the cities mention
ed. but particularly to the toilers In the
great mills and factories on either side.
Twentieth century methods and twen-
tieth century fares are to prevail in our
inter-urban communications n traf-
fc. Twentieth century cars will be
provided to convey passengers swiftly.
safely and comfortably, and at reason
able prices, between these cities. There
is glad ~prophesy. too. In 1t for certain
outside Ohio towns that have suffered
greatly because of lack of cheap and
rapid communication between them and
the cities by the river. There Is also a
possibility, even a strong probability,
mat not only the people OF these out
side towns but the produce OF their
splendid gardens as well, shall find a
swift and inexpensive route by which
they may reach the waiting markets
of these river cities.
The Registers representative dream
ed-call 1t a dream, at least-that he
saw the citizens of st. Clairsville, the
county seat of fertile Belmont county,
and those OF Cadiz, the center of gov
ernment of Harrison county, boarding
the ~up-to-date cars of a new electric
railway; bearing with them, possibly
in the same train, the products OF their
gardens, and then being borne swiftly
and safely over a road with all mod
ern equipments, to their point Of destin-
alton. be 1t Martins Ferry, Bridgeport
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at fair prices, and their purchases hav-
ing been made OF the merchants In
these cities, a swift return journey ter
, inmates quickly at their homes-even
at their very doors. Nc more rides over
rough roads in nerve-racking stage
lines, to get to the trade marts; no
more roundabout routes by team and
train for the produce OF their gar
dens. Is 1t not a pleasant prospect Tor
you, gentlemen Of Cadiz and st. Glars
vile. 81 the Register mans dream but
come true? Listen TO a few cold, posi-
tive. thoroughly ~substantiated facts, OF
the truth OF which there is not the
slightest doubt.
The Ohio Rapid Transit Company
positively has a franchise through the
city of Martins Ferry connecting 1t
with the Colerain pike. 1t has, posi-
lively, a second franchise along the
Martins Ferry and Colerain pike to
Colerain. 1t has. equally posi-
lively. a third franchise from
Colerain down to Barton, which lis
situated at the foot Of the st. Clairsville
hill; and last, but by no means least
since it is the key OF the entire sit
uation-the Ohio Rapid Transit Com
pany has a long-term contract with the
Wheeling Bridge and Terminal Com
pany. giving to 1t the right to run Its
cars on a separate track across the
Terminal bridge into North Wheeling.
The Ohio Rapid Transit Company
(get that name well fixed in your mind,
for it is the messenger that will bring
your deliverance) furthermore, has a
franchise now pending before the Mar
tins Ferry Council which will give to
1t a large share OF tne Wneelins-lo-
Martins Ferry and Martins Ferry-to-
Wheeling business from and to north
ern Martins Ferry.
The plan OF this new and progressive
company is entirely feasible n thor
oughly practical. 1t also guarantees
to the people a popular fve-cent fare
for all between the two cities.
The Register is in exclusive posses
sion of positive knowledge of the above
facts, and the deductions 1t has drawn
therefrom are entirely justified by the
conditions and probabilities as well as
by further information OF which it Is
in possession.
The equipment OF the new road will
be irst-class and strictly u%p-to-date In
every respect. The cars will be OF the
! new double-truck pattern, the product
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