The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-13

once rooms.
construction OF this building NAV not
De considered an economical move.
In fact. the cost of its upkeep may be
more than the rental of another build.
ing. But IL is a building which will
inspire patriotism. and aside from that
point OF view, this district has some
right TO recognition from the govern.
ment.
First Recognition.
Few persons" the congressman
continued. have any idea what IL
costs to run the government. Bel
iaire and vicinity have been contrib
utins TO the support of the govern
ment for years past and has never
until this building was authorized re-
ceiyed any recognition in return. The
cost OF this building amounts to but
little more than two per cent of the
amount this district expends for run
ming the government during one SEES
sion OF congress"
Congressman Francis then review
ed the movement for a federal build
ing for Bellaire. He gave great cred
n for landing the building TO former
Senator n. B. Scott. formerly of this
city. I believe the project was orr
sinated in 1897 by the late Cappel
l.. Weems. then a member of con-
gress." the speaker said. MFR. Weems
also wanted a federal building in
Steubenville. but thought be would be-
unable TO get both He went to Hon.
y. Il. Scott OF Wheeling. a former
resident Of Bellaire. who was then IN
the United States senate MIR. Scott
told him II would be possible TO get
an appropriation for one building and
an authorization for a site for the
other. Senator Scott then prepared
such a bill, and IL was passed by
unanimous vote in the senate and the
house concurred in the action OF the
senate" Mr.. Francis read a resolu-
tion adopted by the city OF Bellaire
expressing the thanks OF the citizens
OF the town to Mr.. Scott and calling
upon all persons interested to sup
port him in the agitation for a new
building.
Mr.. Francis then spoke OF the actiy-
tiles OF General Hollingsworth while
he was In congress. in behalf OF the
new building He also referred to
his own efforts in seeing that plans
and specifications OF the building
were pushed forward and that the
work was started as soon as possible
Congressman Francis closed by
congratulating the city upon its eel
ebration. Few towns can boast OF
such prosperity and progress as you
have evidenced" he said. "As a
healthy business community. Bellaire
Is one Of the best in Ohio"
General Hollinosworth Speaks.
General Hollingsworth followed
Congressman Francis. CONGRESSMAN
Francis said he would leave a part OF
the time 20 me-" the general began.
Il appreciate his kindness but II
would have been better IL he had LEFT
a part OF his speech for me to say
He said just what intended TO say.
When | received from the secre-
tary OF your club an invitation to
speak upon this occasion Il said at
the services over the government
building. The term, services, be-
lieve. Is usually meant to cover fu-
neral arrangements. Since seeing the
great business development Of this
city. ] have come 10 the conclusion
that the word Is used in the sense OF
rejoicing over the dead past OF a city
nov permanently on the road TO pros
perity and success"
The former Congressman said he
was glad 10 see Bellaire fast assuming
her place as the trade emporium of
the eastern section of the State. He
referred 10 the city's ideal location
with respect 10 the railroad lines. and
predicted that II is destined 10 be.
come a great railroad center. General
hollinEsworth spoke Of the impetus
which will be given trade upon the
completion Of the system Of locks and
lams IN the Ohio river. which will pro
vide 9-foot stage from Pittsburgh TO
Cairo throughout the year
Rgferring to the proposed Ohio
riverI.ake Erie canal. the speaker
mentioned some Of the advantages ID
would bring Bellaire The anticipa.
ton Of such a waterway for transpor.
iation surpassed anything ever
dreamed OF IN the past" he said. yet
its realization Be- a matter OF the near
future
The Awakening.
The awakening 81 the business men
10 the Citys opportunities Ia most
timely. the speaker said. and IL means
more than anything else - conRratu-
late the city on re bright outlook Its
future BE- rosy with hope. he said u
have Ions known the city In qulet
way and noted its progress. and may
say that Be citizens never had more
reason 90 feel proud than now"
General Holliursworth referred 10
HE early associations about the city
~ remember we'll he said. in 1851
when q lad Of rs. ] crossed the river
down here az the old wharf. proudly
atiired in a bright Uniform Of a aoi.
der ruing To- war This was q patrl.
otlc city then. and % b. a patriotic city
today The trouble Of those days b.
nov only a memory. and 7 thank God
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