The age-herald., 1897-09-10
ELECTRIC CARS ID ENSLEY The First Run Was Made Yes
 terday Afternoon. TWENTY MINUTE SCHEDULE Will Be Made Instead of Cars Every Fifty Min utes-A Large Party of Guests We're
 Entertained on Trial Run.

The Birmingham Railway and Elec- tire company yesterday afternoon open ed the Ensley line for electric service.
 Invitations had been issued to a great number of people, and a large crowd avaifed themselves of the opportunity to go on the first run ovsr the road in the trolley cars. At o'clock the hand some electric car Electra" operated by Motorman J. B. Smith and in charge of Conductor John Vineyard, came from the car sheds to Second avenue and Twentieth street. It was followed by three others electric motors and two trailers. Among some of those who boarded the cars were J. H. Stevens, T. c. Mcdonald, B. Steiner, S. Steinhardt, R. N. Wheeler. Wm. Hood, J. R. Vale, O. W. Underwood, M. V. Joseph, J. J. Altman, W. L. Woodruff James Bow ron, Walter Robertson, John w. Tom iinson, John Mcqueen, James A. Going, J. B. Stiles, ". c. Garrett, Solon Jacobs, P. c. Shook, Aldermen Gray Williams, Ashford, Wheeler, Lynaugh, Rev. Faith CT OReilly, John w. ON+ill, Job Go ing c. F. Enslen, City Attorney Lowe, os d. 00dy, ", O. SOCAlIdIle. O. '. OlIdl- ton, secreItary and treasurer of the com pany and a long list of others compris- ing representa- lives of the press.
 The run was made out the Avondale and Fountain Heights line to Wares Grove, where the cars took the Ensley line. It was an enjoyable ride, with green fields and peasant homes on each side. Residents along the way stood in l,Ctrs 1.1s the swiftly passing procession of bright new cars. Thomas is on the left going out with acres of glistening slag banks and towering furnace stacks. Then on through prosperous Pratt City, cheered and shouted to by throngs of the Pratt people. A few minutes later Ensley was reached, and after brief delay the return trip was made to Pratt City, where reception was rendered by the citizens. Refreshments were served and the following resolutions were of- fered by Jas. Salisbury and unanimous ly adopted by the citizens of Pratt:
 Whereas, we, the citizens of Pratt City recognizing the kindly interest of the Birmingham Railway and Electric company in the welfare of our city, and the efforts they always have exerted to give our people the best service possible, and
 Whereas, we desire to show them, in an humble way, our appreciation of their efforts in our behalf,
 Be it resolved, That we hereby tender Messrs. Robert Jemison, vice-president, and John B. McCleary general manager and superintendent, of the said railroad company our heartfelt thanks for their many acts of kindness shown our people.
 Be it further resolved, That we ap- preciate the gentlemanly conductors and trainmen they have had on the run from Ensley to Birmingham, who have, at all times, done all in their power, and have succeeded in making travel oyer the line a pleasant one.
 Be it further resolved, That we extend the wish, which finds an echo in the hearts of each of our citizens, that a financial cloud may never obscure the brightness of their future, and may their efforts in uniting our grand old county into one great town be rewarded by success.
 Be it further resolved, That copy of these resolutions be presented to the general manager and superintendent of the Birmingham Railway and Electric company, and a copy be furnished each publication
 J M. DONALDSON,
 W. G. POWELL, Secretary.
 Chairman.
 The comapny served cigars and iced soda water and lemonade during the ride. Not a single unpleasant incident occurred, and in every way the electric cars on the Ensley line are decided i'm provements over the steam service.
 As to speed and schedules, MT. Jemison of the company said both would be improved. The run from Bir- mngham to Ensley City will be made in 40 minutes, and cars will run every 20 minutes instead of every 50 minutes, as heretofore.
 The cars to be used on the Ensley line, and which were used yesterday af- ternoon, were overhauled and repaired at the company's shops under the di- rect supervision of Master Mechanic Harry W. English, and the electrical work was under the direction of Elec- trician Harris. They are perfect mod els of beauty and reflect credit to both gentlemen and their workmen.