The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-14
BROWN WILL co To
NEW YORK TODAY
Will Announce Tidewater
Extensions Upon Return
INSPECTION TRIP MADE
Officials Look Over Work Now Under
Way-Service to East Like Will
Not Begin Tomorrow--Await
Arrival of New Cars

G. l. Brown general manager of the
Tidewater, will leave this morning for
New York and upon his return 10 days
hence an announcement will be made by
that company as to the West End and
Bessemer extensions of that company.
The people of West End have appealed
to Mr. Brown and other Tidewater Off
cials to build line from the fair grounds
over to West End and into Birming-
ham. Mr., Brown. Mr.. Ross and other
OFFICIALS have been looking over the line
and are impressed with the possibilities
of the extensions.
Mr.. Brown said yesterday that when
he returned from the east he would per-
haps make an announcement definitely
In reference to the extension to Besse-
mer through West End and also other
lines that are to be constructed by the
Tidewater. He said that at this moment
the officials had not determined the ques-
tions finally and that thorough engi-
neering investigation would have to be
made before anything final could be de-
termined.
1--WE are seriously considering the pro-
posals of the West End citizens said
Mr.. Brown yesterday. However, there
are many details and questions to be
looked into which will require some days.
| intend leaving for the east tomorrow.
Upon my return perhaps these two ex-
tensions and others will be decided final
ly. We are very much interested in the
proposed extension to Bessemer and will
give the idea thorough thought Neces-
sariiy we will have TO get property righu
in Birmingham before we can definitely
decide upon what extensions are to be
made. 1t would not be right to bring the
people to Birmingham and then be un-
able to serve them adequately with ter
minal facilities. This company applied
for a franchise over some streets here
which was afterwards given the Kelley
line. That will necessitate this company
looking over another route, which Is be-
ing done now as rapidly as possible The
chances are that we will have tnese
matters threshed out soon.
II believe this company will construc,
a line to Bessemer over the south route
However, the Avenue + franchise, given
10 the htlts tOiilpdlSs oNDPH~N
ginning work Immediately in that con-
nection We have a trunk line here and
must of necessity make provisions Tor
feeding that line.'
The citizens of West End. who Initiated
the movement for more car iaciiities IN
that section, have been confeiTins Win
Tidewater officials for several days past.
The entire length of the line was looked
over blythe officials and the citizens OF
West End The Tidewater officials as
sured the citizens that every considera-
tjon would be given their plans and that
an answer would be made as soon as
possible. 1t is possible that the line VIII
be constructed within the next rev
months or at least started.
The activities of the Tidcwater now are
rather extensive on an inspection trip
Yesterday were all the officials OF the hne
and some contractors and engineers VIM
are figuring on some work Tor the COM
pany. Between Corey and besseher ,he
work has progressed below the former
point and il rapidly nearing Bessemer.
That line Is the north line TO Bessemer
while the other proposed route Is the
south line. Both will be needed, it i
said.
In connection with the Tidewater work
1t WAS announced yesterday that the
service to East Lake would not ne start
ed tomorrow as first announced. The
company feels that 1t would be unwise
to start operations until sufficient equip
ment Is on hand TO handle the service.
Az It Is now. the company has 10 ears
here which are in service 10 Ensley. They
have Is additional cars ordered, costing
oyer $4,000 The latter order has been
shipped or some of them have, and II
Is the delay of the rolling stock WHICH
is causing the postponement OF the EaAt
Lake service. Mr.. Brown said yester,
day he hoped the cars would be here
soon, as they were expected daily Fol-
lowing their arrival service viii be started
at once. The track and everything Is
In shape.
The entire construction TO East Lake
Is completed. Service TO that point is
eagerly anticipated by the citizens OF
the territory nearest The Tidewatef rails.