The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-17


the city from building the Henry-street
bridge is one of tho matters that will
claim the attention of the Council to-
morrow night.
The committee having charge of the
erection of the bridges held meeting
in City Solicitor Miller's Office Friday
afternoon at o'clock. There were
present Messrs. Mcconnell, Sheehan and
Skinker, Of the bridge committee, At
torney Miller and Messrs. Penn and
Bibb, who represented the Front street
people.
The matter was very thoroughly dis
cussed, and Mr.. Miller said he would
look into the case very carefully and
give the Council his written opinion
Monday night. Mr.. Miller further
stated that when tho money was voted
for tho erection of these bridges it was
generally understood that they were to
be erected at Henry, Randolph and
Park streets.
In connection with this controversy
tho question has been raised as to tho
exact wording of the ordinance which
authorized the construction of the
bridges, whether Henry, Randolph
and Park streets were specified, or
whether the appropriation was simply
made for three overhead bridges. TIE
LINES this morning presents to its read
crs the portion OF the ordinance adopted
by the Council January ID, which refers
directly to the bridges:
"Whereas it is deemed eXpcdient to
raise Tho nj tbirttr Il
dollars for the purpose of constructing
approaches to overhead bridges over
| railroad tracks, within the city limits"
From the above it will be seen that
no particular streets were named, but
plans and specifications were proposed
and laid before the Council for bridges
at these three streets before the vote
was taken.
The idea that an injunction was
issued is erroneous. No Injunction has
yet been granted. nor is it likely that
Judge Robertson will grant one without
first notifying the City Council and
giving both sides a chance to be heard.
a wrong idea also prevails in regard
to tho approaches to this Henry street
bridge There will be ample approaches
to Front street on Henry street, from
both Salon avenue and Railroad ave-
| nue.. Under the bridge on the south
side the approach will be nearly 10
feet in height. On the north side not
less than 13 feet. Since the bridge is
to be but 20 feet in width and Henry
street is so feet wide, it is evident that
there will he no difficulty in providing
ample approaches on either side of the
bridge along Henry street for the largest
drays.
The matter OF public improvements
will, of course, claim largo share of
the attention of the Council, and the
committees on streets, sewers and pub
lie property are pected to make their
reports.
Tho proposition of the West Sewerage
Company, submitted at Tuesday nights
| meeting and referred to the sewer.
street and finance committees, is not
likely to be considered, as these com
miGtoes Will require more time, and as
the immense amount of business now in
the hands of the Council will necessi-
tate frequent meetings.
Solicitor Miller will make a report as
to whether the city can drain it's sewage
into Roanoke river and comply strictly
with the laws of tho State.
"A TIMES reporter had an interview
with James Mcconnell, chairman of the
street committee, last night, in regard
to the work of paving the streets. Mr..
Mcdonnell said that nothing could be
done until after the sewer pipes were all
laid. Jefferson street will be paved from
Railroad avenue to Campbell street and
bids will be asked for 10000 yards of
asphalt That much has been deter
mined on.
MORE WORK AT THE SHOPS.