The Indianapolis journal., 1896-08-27
BICYCLE QUESTION AGAIN.
BrfghtwOOd VIII Not Have Wheels ON
the Sidewalks.

The bicycle question, which has been source
of worry to the officials of the of Bright
wood for several weeks, was finally disposed of
at the regular meeting of the Board of Town
Trustees last night. The question intro
duced by the reading of a communication from
the attorney. Joseph b. Healing. Mr. Healing
said that the opinion he had given at the last
meeting of the board, in which he stated that
the State law did not prohibit the riding of bicy
oles the sidewalk was given ''on hand, and
that he had made further investigation in the
matter and desired revise that opinion. He
then quoted some decisions on the question in
which the law was shown to be effective. and
concluded BY Saying: IF the State law is ef-
fective. it seems under these decisions, then il
is immaterial whether you have ordinance or
not for no one could be prosecuted under it,
You have done ali you in the matter. and 1
suggest that you let matters remain just as they
are"
The communication ordered TO be placed
en- file and Mr.. Dolby moved a reconsideration of
Mr.. Hodson's motion, which adopted the
last meeting instructing the marshals to make
no further arrests of persons riding on the side
walks. Inc motion prevailed ana, the question
being called on the reconsideration the vote was
taken and the motion lost.
The bond Of contractor McCray for the COM
plet0n of the cement walks Sutherland street
was presented To the board for approval. but was
ordered TO be returned to McCray for compile
nature and seal. j. V. Coyner, engineer, reported
that he had Inspected the wor1 on the suther-
was not completed according TO the epecilca-
tons. and that the walks needed some repairs.
structed notify the contractor. "A. McCray, that
he must complete the work and make the neces-
sary repairs before the board would allow the
final estimate.
A petition for cement sidewalks on Depot
street, between Pendeton avenue and Putnam
street. and signed by majority OF the property
owners. was received and the engineer ordered to
prepare specifications for the work.
DR.. w. II. johnson, president OF the board was
granted permission TO place public drinking
fountain in front OF his store on station street.
he 10 furnish the fountain and connection. the
town to make sewer connections and supply the
President johnson reported that within ten days
the county treasurer would let the board have
5OO TO enable il to meet certain obligations that
due.
Contractors sindnger and Lee were granted
dleton-ayenue contract the work having been
delayed by unfavorable weather. The resigna-
ton of Deputy Marshal Albert Wilkerson was
presented TO the board and accepted
Marshal Newhouse. OF Brightwood. in speaking
bicycle law. said he glad that the matter
was at last settled. as he now knows what TO do:
He says he will enforce the law to the bcs; OF
his ability. and wants all bicycle riders to make
note of it.
The West Indianapolis Republican Club is
making extensive preparations for the opening
of the campaign in that place next Saturday
night. Hon. Frank B. Posey will speak on the
financial question. and other speakers will be
present. All of the city clubs invited TO be
present. and a rousing meeting is anticipated.
Yesterday afternoon some boys who were riding
on Belt train amused themselves by throwing
missiles at different objects along the road. One
of the fvinc missiles an old bolt passed tbroue ,,
a window in dwelling house. striking a woman
who was seated therein. The police were tele-
nhoned and they arrested William Butler Ar
drew Golden Edgar Bowers and Elmer Rose
brough suspicion of being the guilty parties.
I'd Brown was fined IS and costs in Justice
Herig's court. West Indianapolis. for shooting
craps in an alley last Sunday afternoon Brown
Is thirty-five years old and playing with
several boys ranging from thirteen 10 fifteen
years OF age -Four Of the boys fined yes
terday. but the fine suspended.