The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-06
BESSEMiR HEARS
 FRANCHISE TALK Council DeferS Action in Grant
 ing Them 60 AFTER CHECK BROKERS License of $500 Is Put on Them. Board of Trade Hears Interest. ing Discussion of the Bank
 Situation.
10 AFTER CHECK BROKERS

Bessemer, November 6.--(Special 1.-The city council met this evening in regular session. The following members were present: Mayor Rush, Aldermen Lewis, Winters, Grimes, Thomas, Batson and Edmundston.
 The question that has been discussed so much on the streets for the past day or two regarding the franchise to be granted the Alabama Terminal company, on be- half of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, to construct its tracks along Second avenue, between Nineteenth and Eighteenth streets, came up for discussion, but no satisfactory agreement could be reached. Alderman Lewis suggested that the company be granted franchise to run along Nine teenth street to Third avenue and thence on to Twentieth street. After leaving Twentieth street it could come along First avenue and get into the car shed, which will front on Second avenue, by coming up First alley from Nineteenth street.
 There were several other suggestions as to the proper way for the line to run, but no agreement was reached in either case. Alderman Winters finally stated that he did not think either of the ideas advanced feasible ones, and he moved that the mat ter be referred to the street and light committee. which was done.
 Lee Brady and Thomas T. Huey were on hand to represent the Alabama Termi- nal company together with Mir. Berry, the land agent. MT J. NJ. Dewberry, on behalf of the Tldewater Development company, stated to the council that while he did not like to be in the position of appearing that he was making suggestions 10 the members as to how they should act stllI he stated that his company had been granted a franchise along Second avenue, and the work was now going along at a rapid rate. He said that he did not believe that it would be good idea for two separate and distinct com panies to run along the same street, as it would be the cause of endless trouble, both as to the operation of the cars and the general service.
 He submitted a report from the Tide water Development company, in which It was shown that the Tidewater company had been taken over by the Birmingham and Gulf Construction and Navigation company, and that a great deal of prop erty had been bought and was being i'm proved and that the company expected to give the city of Bessemer good service and quick service. He stated that the lines that would be constructed would reach some of the richest sections of the county, and he felt sure that this city would be greatly benefited by it's incom- ing.
 In replying to MT. Dewberry's remarks, MT. Brady stated that it was the inten- ton of the Alabama Terminal company, as far as possible, to avoid anything that would tend to bring about unpleas- ant relations with any one, and for that reason the franchise that was being asked for by tho Terminal company was asked for on Second avenue, and that they only asked for one track, whereas the Tidewater company would have two tracks. He said that if a franchise had been asked for on First avenue and granted. it would mean that the business of the two lines on First avenue would be more congested than it would be if the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company were allowed to go along Second avenue.
 The report of the committee will be submitted at the next meeting of coun- cil and will be awaited with interest.
 The treasurer's statement for the month of October was read and received as in- formation.
 The report of the chief of police for the month of October was read and received as information.
 The report of the city detectives for the month of October was read and re- ceived as information.
 The Robinson Amusement company was granted permission to hold carnival in this city.
 Tonight was the night to hear petitions and complaints from the different prop erty owners regarding the assessment for the sidewalks, but none were on hand.
 The report of the city physician for the month was read and received as in- formation. He suggested several .---nGs that would be for the good of the city. He said that in his opinion every place within the fire limits should be provided with a covered garbage can, as he be- lieved the health of the city demanded that such action be taken.
 The sanitary officer will be instructed to look into this matter and see that the different places in the city take the proper steps to have these cans provided.
 ne report of the milk inspector was read. He stated that he had investigated several cases. and about all he could find was water. He said the milk was not very good. He proposes to make a full investigation of this matter and will submit his report at the next meeting
 An ordinance was read and passed that Second avenue from Fifteenth street to Seventeenth street be curbed
 The election of Rev. Father OBrien as a member of the board of trustees of the Carnegie library was confirmed Father O'Brien was elected some time ago. but through some oversight his election was never confirmed.
 A motion was made and carried that any vacancy that should occur on the library board from now on should be filled by the board of trustees.
 An ordinance was read and adopted that Clarandon avenue should be chert- ed at certain points.
 The committee appointed to look into water rates asked for further time in 0 vT-1-@-