The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-05-06
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sum sufficient to pave % miles OF
streets. The cost OF paving the
crossings at street intersections,
which would be borne wholly by the
city, would reduce this about one
mile.
Answers Charges.
Mr.. Watkins then took up some
charges made against him by his
political enemies. lie denied that he
had ever neglected his duty in coun-
Gil. pointing to the official records as
proof As TO the charge that he
rode on a pass on the street cars.
Mr.. Watkins made an absolute de-
MAI. declaring that his only pass
was Uncle Sans money. As TO his
vote against the labor union clause
IN the Wheeling Traction pump house
ordinance, Mr.. Watkins explained
mat the clause was such as TO com
pei the company 10 use union labor
IN all departments, which would in
clude all classes OF employees and
thus work a hardship on the com
pany and be altogether unreason-
able. Besides, il would have includ-
ed In the contract third party who
would have been under no legal OBJ
legation 10 fulfill its provisions. Mr..
watkins asked that the attack en-
titled The enemies OF the people"
be investigated, and closed with the
declaration that the Republican can
dldates from the Seventh ward had
done their duty. and that the votes
would show that the people did not
regard them as enemies.
Mr.. NayloT next called upon n.
l.. Kirk. candidate for reelection
To the Second branch Of council. Mr..
Kirk spoke briefly. referring 10 the
Tact That lac had missed only one roll
call during his term i'm council: that
he had considered every question
carefully before voting. and that II
elected he would 80 back unplcdged
10 any class or clique.
City Solicitor Addieman.
City Solicitor X. VI. Addleman was
the next speaker OF the evening. and
told of the legal aspect of the street
assessment plan. Mr. Addleman
stated that the argument that. mas
much as the improved streets had
been partly paid for by those living
on uuimprOved streets. the residents
Of these unimprOved streets we're
entitled 90 equal fayors was "a logical
one. He pointed out. however. that
under this plan some Of the streets
of the city would not be paved in
the next generation. Taking up the
statement that the residents OF un-
improved streets would be- compelled
10 bear an unequal burden. Mr. Ad-
dlemau made the strong point that
many Of the improved streets are
now either entirely worn out OF
nearly so. and that the residents OF
These thorouchfarcs will within "a
short tim" been compelled 90 pay
just as much as though they lived
on streets that have never been
paved. Mr. tddlcman declared that
fue time Co start the new system is
right now that the city is strong
financially. and that 10 She expects
fo retain her proper place she must
hIfD better streets fio also spoke b
of the increased value OF property
on paved streets ln conclusion. 7
ST. AddIcmau praised tho board 81
control and council for their fna
work during The past few years.
G ". Grels Speaks.
q. W. trcie. tHe we'll known Nlin
street merchant. was the next
speaker ST. GrriE declared the as.
.mcrf measure fo bc non partI.
5000 ono. and Chat The work done iu
tbe past on thc streets oft the city
Haf cost moro ou The Icty plan than
u would hHte cost ou Che assessment
system Every citizen. Nr GrciE
declared. H .Ire under fhc assess.
mont plan of getting what Doe pays
lur. Under tlc lDty plan hc mas
lct hIs street paved huf "a bird Boo
fHr hHal is worth two in the BUSH
The system. Mr Crcir stated. ls not
equitable if we judge from thc past.
huf start must ho made some time.
HnI there a no time better Tn1u
RIGHT NOW. when bonds may boz sold
easily and fhnfD DEL uu scarcity of
HhuI 800. Or.Ie spoke In concIu.
SION oft fHr great increase In Che value
U. property ou l paved street
Captain Otto Talks
Captain William o. otto. Of che
fIr.. vHrf Was u.1t called upon AMI
spoke strongly u favor OF the caud
irr. OFT Mr Watkins declaring that
Hsrr hfI mower been more able.
honorable. or conscientious member
of council Captain OTTO also took
occasion f1 rcfrfo fhc statement that
fhe cnmnain ie arathouc. dccIar.nr
chat Republicans are awake and Will
dn their utmost
ur W a.. Mcgru was Che next