Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-12-04


 ing of an alley by Mir. I, J. Moore on South Main street was brought up it being left over from the last meeting, or until Mir. Moore could be properly notified. Mr. Moore was |'present with Judge ". D. Jones, his counsel. The matter was pre- sented by Judge Jones in a complete manner. He went back in early years when the property nailed up, was purchased and the changes it was subjected to in the years fol. lowing. City Attorney Rein berger presented the city's side of the case. He said that the way the petitioners bad presented the matter to him, it was somewhat different from tbe way Mr. Jones had presented them He said that the only way to proper ly settle the matter is to have writ : ten testimony from residents ln the vicinity testifying as to how long the alley had been kept open or closed. If kr. Moore can prove that the alley had been coz trolled by him for seven years, he cap retain poses sion of it and continue the closed gates. The matter will be settled at the next meeting of the council.
 A similar numerously signed ps tition was presen ted at this meeting asking the council to open 8th ave. between Tennessee and Texas streets, the petitioners claiming that they will save one blocks walk if it is done, Alderman Boyoe stated that that very same matter had frequently been presented to the council, which had little or DO juris- dietion over the property. as it be- longed to a private individual. On motion, however, the matter was re- ferred to the committee on public works.
 Two warrants of June and Sep tember, 1891, were presented by A. Brewster, who asked that time war rants be issued for them. Boyce moved that they be referred to the finance committee and Veil moved that, being out of date, they be dis allowed. The latter received no sec ond and the scrip was referred to the finance committee, MT. Wei sticking to his proposition voting "no." ssn Alderman Boyce presented lettsI which was received from President $. Nj. Taylor of the Pine Bluff schoo board, in which be, on behdHkof the local board, advocated the Erection of an elevated bridge. to sbe built across the Cotton Belt tracks in thu East End. He asked that a commit. tee from the council and one from the school board jointly consult with tbe Cotton Belt officials and they would probably assistin the erection Of bridge. He stated that an esti- mate for a wooden bridge had been made and that it would cost $677 The bridge is wanted for the safety of the school children, who have t. pass daily over the tracks en route to and from school, which is very dangerous.
 Alderman Wollerman said tha the elevated bridge was badly need. ed and it's erection should be urged by the council. He suggested that { committee be appointed to. consul with the school board and if possi 1 ble secure the elevated structure Mayor Alexander appointed Messrs Veil, Wilkins and Boyce as the com mittee.
 The matter of the railroads run hing through this city and disre arding the s1,91 Ii,nit V t5 brought up and it developed that there wal much complaint being made ab0u the trains going through the city al an unusual fast speed. Notice wIl be giveE the roads, officials ant probably arrests will result. Int aldermen are determined to stop tbii dangerous practice. More flagmeI will also be demanded at certain crossings.
 A complaint was made about som, wet bagging on lot in the east end 1t is supposed to have passed