The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-20

absolutely f1reproof would necessitate
h reconstruction OF much of the
building which is now intact. and
would cast at least $S5 900, he said
The work, he added, could be com.
pleted by September ]. 1914. the be.
ginning OF the next school year.
Mr.. Mckee stated that he thought
IL unnecessary to make the building
fireproof. saying that he is becoming
a stronger advocate of the %sprinkline
system every day. He said that In
conversation with two or three OF
the heaviest taxpayers in the counts,
they had told him TO favor a fire
proof building. but insist on a sprink.
Ter system being installed in the High
school, and also all other schools OF
the city"
Wants Addition Built.
i am also in favor OF extending the
present building" Mr.. Mckee con-
tinued. w should build an addi-
ton TO the north end. extending the
building TO the alley. thereby increas-
ing the capacity of the auditorium
room" Mr.. Mckee said that by do
ing this. room would be provided for
holding commandments and other
High school events in the building.
This suggestion met with the favor OF
other members. and plans for this ad-
dition are TO be included in the plans
for the reconstruction OF the building.
Mr.. Mckee moved that the build
ings and grounds committee be auth
orized TO employ Mr.. Faris to prepare
plans and specifications for the
work. There was some objection.
members wanting IL open for compe-
tition. Commissioner Steinbicker and
others insisted that an architect n
selected last night. in order that no
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considerable discussion and Commits
sioner Hare moved as an amendment
to Mr.. McKee's motion that plans and
specifications be asked for making
the building fireproof. and also for
the erection OF the addition and max
ing the present structure as nearly
nreproof as possible. The motion
mitted at a special meeting q be held
Thursday evening. April 9. and also
provided that the architect whose
plans are accepted be given n COM
mission. Will for the second best
plans 800 be paid. and for the third
best. $50.
DR.. Wilson then presented a resoIu-
ton 10 the effect that IL g. the sense
OF the board OF education that In re-
constructing the building only abso-
lutcly fireprnof material be consider
ed. The resolution was defeated by
tho vote Of 5 10 3. Dr. Wilson de-
manded "A roll call. and himself. Dr
Armbrecht and Commissioner Hare
we're the only ones supporting o. Dr.
Wilson stated that his object was 10
nave the citizens express their views
In the matter.
Routire Matters.
The following responded TO roll call.
Commissioner Gollner. Harp. ihlon-
field, Mckee. Miller. Riester. Rogers.
Seabright. ~Steinbicker. Konnon. VIII
q and President Reed. Commission.
ers Armbrecht and Cummins arrived
later.
The minutes Of the February meet.
ing we're read and approved.
Secretary Roy B. BAYLOR and r. &
settle, Of the National Fairgrounds
and Recreation association Of Amer
lea. appeared before the board In be-
half 81 the Wheeling Fairgrounds a..
sociatlon with special reference 10 the
campaign Tor q Fund Of $4,000. 4
letter was ura| from the association.
asking permission 20 take r. voluntary
contribution from The FrhuOl children.
Mr. Mckee moved that the PLAY.
grounds association Boz granted priv
llree of sending q committee to each
school 10 receive frO-vIU Cl~ufrIhutfUur
and that the principal OF each school
D. Instructed 10 announce the fact
in each room The motion carried
unanimously.
The committee on accounts reported
bills approved amounting To- SZ.gf1ff
md recommended them for pavmpuf.
some objection was offered TO tho bin
~ the state tax commissioner for the
audi o. the boards books which is
partially completed u wse voted 90
hold the BIN until the audit g. com.
pleted
Tho buildings and grounds commit
tee recommended for payment bills