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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17
From the Department Of Public
Works.

To the Honorable the Common Council
0entlsmen - Tho Department OF
Public Works. 90 whom was referred
the resolutions. asking consideration
n the sr.s. st' sra ., sa s fGS-
permitting $500. 900 worth OF paving
10 be contracted for in any one year.
without the eonsest OF the abuttins
property owners. respectfully recon
limits stated, be paved with the ma
tsrfai named under the clause OF the
charter referred 20.
n IL estimated that the cost OF
these improvements will be M fol-
Perry street - Prom National tn
Twelfth streets. 90 feet wide, with
uedar blocks on roneret- foundation
and Berea, Medina or any other curb
stone that may be bid upon and or
Minated cost In Bsres curb. e.
,fa In Medina curb, tt.s7l,
Stanley Avenue-From Trumbuli
To Commonwealth, ~ feet wide. with
.asphsltio concrete fusing natural lake
ssphait) on concrete foundation and
Beroa, Medina or any other ourhstone
that may be bid upon and orderedI
Estimated cost In Berea turb. ga
ofp, In Medina curb, ts1se,
81 Paul Avenue-f.om Fischer "a
Berss. MedIna or any othor cprbstone
that may be bid upon and ordersdi
Estimated cost IN Berea ourb, W.
asa, In Medina curb, e7,sss.
Weedmere Avenue--From Dearborn
to FORT street, % feet vide, with ee-
dar blocks en- conarete foundation
.ra s.ys msdin (. Ok AM yo other ana curb a5
Eliminated cost IN Berss curb, ga
SIS, IN Medina curb, pT1ka,
Daiseiie sfreet---From Twelfth "a
royrtssnthr ~ fee, vide, sIih sheet
Bsfea, Medina OF any other eurhstous
thai May be bid upon and srderedi '
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17
Petitions Presented

nv AID. BARNETT.
a3s5-Of j. NJ, Henderson,. for the
cancellation OF the general city taxes
Rsfsrrsd 70 commI,tee on Taxes.
ssss-of Herman Marx 81 al. for
the paving OF public works 49,.
Referred &C Department Of Public
ny AID. VERNON
ssg7---Of Louisa Goodan. for a re-
dnctIon o. taxes for years lsis-lA-
Referred 90 COMMITTEES on Taxes
by AID. FIELD.
s3ge--Of O. ~ Miller 81 al. for
changing the name Of Dillon avenue
10 Trumbuil avenue,
Referred 90 Committee on Or
ssss-of A. l. Faher ct al. for the
opening OF Brooklyn avenue,
Rsferred TO COMMITTEES on street
RY AID. THOMPSON
f3s0---Of wagner Baking co. CT
AZ, for che paving Of Pablo ahey;
Referred 60 Department OF Pubic
ny AID. CASE
xasf--Of WIN. n. Farrand, for per-
mission 20 construct a team ap-
Weferred 20 Committee on streets
~ f3Y AID. cRANSHAw.
sss2--of p. q, Miller 81 al. for the
navinr OF vicksburg avenue eNtend-
Ing from wiidemere to Dexter ave-
Referred to Department Of Public
nv AID Dill.
f1s3--Of John campeell Tor the
vacation OF n strip OF land
Referred TO ccmmittee on street
ny AID KRoNR
l1st--Of Mngdelina Lewandowski
for the cancellation OF the gensral
cifx taxes for the year 1915.
v Rrftrred TO Committee on Taxes
ny AID. SCHULTZ
x1sS--Of Peter r. Rosseilo. Tor the
vnrnfion OF strip Of land
Referred 20 COMMITTEES on street
ssss.-of Ernest n Brown. for the
cnnr~llntion OF q personal tar.
E~ferred TO Committee on taxes
So sfEz--of w. T. Cook 81 al. for the
parinx OF Goethe street
" Referred 20 Department OK PUBIC
ssss-of Raymond E~erieh. for
Rsssrr.d to Committee on Chains
By AID. wENzEI4
lses--Of Agnes Herpich, Tor the
cancellation OF . personal tax
Referred 70 COMMITTEES on Taxes
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17

dered and directed TO advertise ave
times for proposals. for improving
ssid street In accordance with tho
accommodation contained In the
foregotng communication and said
charter aud ordinances.
Adopted as follows
Neas--Ald Allan, Barnett. RlNll Bur-
ton, crarstRw, Dill Dingsmap. Ellis.
fsCld Frstwald. ullnnan. duthard.
Jakel. koatihg, kocher. l<ronk.
Lempke. Lodge. Movie, Owen Rollo,
Rattsr. schsuafsky. schultz. sfefanow.
ski Thompson. Werner. Martell. Wen
sel Wilson and the fresident--si.
NayS-Sope.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17
From the Department Of Public
Works.

To the Heneralls the cemmes ceussliI
Gentlemen-The alleys descrtbed
tsry condition on account ef dspycs.
sipns therein holding accumulation
OF Nth and stagnant water creating
a nuisance and menacing the health
Of the public, The Board % Health,
having concurred, the Department al
Public Works, thes<fore, reoemmsnds
that the alleys mentioned be paved
s wss Tin NE %s's o,s,ns NAMED sseeH
ordinance 10 provide fpr the gradfng
ard paving and degrading and repay
a s%5 o. S'' insa - Va isf' D'''0''
,A... im sss,%ss:s !As w. as; e. ,sl
M a.:,Sy, s!'. = 2, s,ss .ssss!!sl. I.
sIsS also US. Asn4 W 1.si,ssss1la wv, WI
'hlodk, 80 n, wide, With one caursS
concrete PAVING
Aia.RY IN ". SieeS 'ttt.ssA' Msss
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17
From the Department Of Public

Works.
To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlemen--ln order 10 complete
the work I would recommend the
transfer OF siSS.0o from the surplus
In the 1914 General Road Fund TO
the credit OF account No. isS-known
a. stone Crusher Western Yarde--
for Electric Motor and Wiring.
Respectfully submitted.
GEoRoE III. FENkELl-
Commissioner.
Resolved. THAT the Controller be.
and IL hereby authorized and d.
rected To make the proper entries on
his books TO effect the transfer OF
assoc from the surplus In the 1914
Road Fund. to the credit
OF account No. is3. In the same fund
known az stone Crusher western
Yard"
Adopted as follows:
Yeas-Ald. Allan. Barnett. BleiL BUR
lon, cranshaw, Dill Dingenlan. Ellis.
frelc, Frsiwald. Gilman. 0uthard.
lsSps.. isosss. Rowe. 'v OWN. Roiio.
Rutter, sehsmsnsky. schultz. stefanow-
al Thompson. Vernon. warteil. Wen
,el Wilson and the President-si.
NAys-NCne.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17
From the Department Of public
Works.

To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlemer--I would recommend the
transfer OF $4,000 from the sub-fund
In the General Road Fund. known as
Track Scales. Western Yard. account
No. iTs. 10 the credit of account No.
iTs In the same fund, known as New
Office Building. Western Yard.
Respectfully submitted.
GEORGE II. FENKEIL.
Commi ssioner.
BY AID Burton.
Resolved. That, The Controller. be.
and r. hereby authorized and direct
ed 10 make the proper entries on his
books 10 effect the transfer OF $4,000
from account No. i7p. In the General
Road Fund. known as Moving Track
scaies--western Yard, 70 the credit
OF account No. 17e. known AZ New
Office Building--westsrn Yard.
Adopted as follows:
Yeas-Ald. Allan. Barnett, Bell. Bur.
ton. Crsnshaw. Dill, pngeman. Eliis.
Field. rrsivsid. Gilman, outhard,
lsksl, ke.tinG Koehsr. KroSk.
Rutter, schemansty. schults. Bsefanov-
set wilson and the President-3i.
Nays-None.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17
From the Department ~ Public
Works.

To the Honorah BILE the Common Council:
Gentlsmen--In order TO carry on
the work I would recommend the
transfer OF sil.eeo from the surplus
In the 1914 Public sewer Fund To the
credit OF account No. IS In the same
fund known as--Labor and Materiai
Building New Receiving BASINS
Respectfully submitted.
GEORGE IA. FENkEl4is
Commissioner.
Hy-AiA- Burton:
Resolved. That the Controffsr. Dc.
and IL hereby authorized and direct
ed TO make the proper entries on hts
books TO effect the transfer OF t1-
Je0 90 from the surplus In the iel
Public sewer fund 10 the credit OF
account No Is In the same fund
known as Labor and Material build
ing new receiving basins.
Adopted a. follows,
Yeas--Ald Allan. Barnett. Rieil- Bur-
ton, craushaw, ptlL Dingeman. Euis.
FIELD. Frelwsld. Gilman. Cuthsrd.
ien.pke. Lodge. howe, Owen. Hollo.
Rutter, schemansky SchultI. Stefanow-
SKI. Thompson. vtrnor. warte.l. Wen
rel Wilson and the President--si,
Nays-Noue.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17
From the Department Of Public
Works.


To sh: Honorssls IN. Gs%n9,n CO. Council, "
Public Works, 20 whom was referred
the petition OF & u. Hewitt. 81 al,
for the paving Of fArchmont avenue
-drand River 70 fireman, respect-
fully report, that the petitioners are
the owners of the greater number
OF foot frontage or real estate sbut-
tins the street proposed TO be I'M
proved, The Department, therefore,
recommends that the prayer OF On?
s pea sS the a 1.. s'i nss ne WITHIN
the iimits stated be paved with the
mf Isrosmo an"'1 Avsnue--yrem Grand
Hoyer 90 fireman, "A n, vida, with
ssphaitic ooncrete Natural Lake As
phaltD on eonsrets foundaticp and
bsrss, Medina 90 sny other eurbstons
which may be BID upen and ordered
rstimsIsq cost iS b.rss suro s'''-
dEORdE II, FENKELf,
Commissioner,
~ asAs sa rSs Lsrpbwsp, Ayspu.,
Aysnus 20 the N, ogth Tine Of Tire
man avenue. be, and the game "a here.
BY ordered 70 pc. Hraded and pAyed
With the material named and wlatn
slated In the foregoing commgglea,
!l9n " sSGssasnsfs I'm 1ss 1ssllasn
tssot:s X -: s2ms" 6 gIsss sn3
SsS,psasss % the city % BetfoI,, and
fusss ..sI,s " IN, "a. p,ss,,msa, o,
Public Works, be, and u hereby or
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17
COMMON
COUNCIL
foFFIcIAL)

toFFIcIAL.,
pcfroft. Tuesday, March &c. 1919
The Council wus called 10 order ~
The President. Hon sherman Litas-
4 Prssent--AId. Allan. Barnett BIeli.
csrnshaw. piii. pinssmAn Elis'
FIELD Frsiwaid. Gilman Guth-
Ard Jakcl. keating. kocher
kronk. Lempke. Lodge. Nowe.
owen. Toilo. Rutter. scheman-
any. schultz. StefanowskL Thompson.
Vernon. warten. wenzeL WILSON
and the president--3i.
There being q quorum present the
Council was declared TO be N ses-
The Journal OF the preceding sss-
sion was approved.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17
From the Department Of Public
Works.

To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlemen--This department rec
ommends that the City Treasurer be
directed TO accept from the owner
OF lot ]: North Kirby Joseph Per-
rims sub. the sum of 1850. and also
that the City Controller be directed
To draw hts warrant on the proper
fund In favor OF John Faust for ttls
Tor redemption OF tax certincntes
Nos. liz and llt on account Of error.
Respectfully submitted
GEORGE "a FENKELI.
Commissioned.
BY Aid Heating:
Resolved. That the City Treasurer.
on recommendation OF the n. p. w,
be- directed to accept from Anthony
t-Ir r-u of seA so tor rs-
usfnt walk In front OF lot II. North
Kirby avenue, Roll 33ge. and fur
ther Resolved. That the City Con-
troilor be directed TO draw his war
rant on tho proper fund In favor %
John Faust for $50 for redemption
of tar certificates Nos. rs and iit
on account OF error.
Adopted as follows:
rsas--Ald. Allan. Barnett. Risii. Bur-
ton. Cranshaw, Dill Dingeman. Ellis.
Field. Freixaid. Gilman. Guthard.
yakei. keattng Rocher, kronk.
Lsutpke. Lodge, Eowc, owen. Roiio.
Rutief. Schemansky Schultz. Stefanow-
ski Thompson. Vernon. Wartell, Wen
zeL Wilson and the Presidsnt--ii.
Nays-None.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17
From the Department Of Public
Works.

To the Honorable the Common Council:
Oentiemen--This department rec
ommends that the Board Of Assessors
be directed 10 cancel sidewalk bills
named In the resolution herewith
transmitted on account or the prop
erty having been undivided since
the walks were laid. New bills will
be transmitted 20 the City Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE II. FENKELL,
Commissioners.
ny Ala. Heating.
Resolved. That the Board Of As,
SCISSORS be directed 90 cancel side
walk bills below mentioned. the prop
erty being subdivided since the walks
were constructed and on recommen-
dalton OF the ID. y. w.
Sheet las. E. 81, Aubin. between
boulevard and Milwaukee, north
s7i;to feet OF tho west 400 feet Of
sheet it,. y. st. Aubin, between
Miiwaukee and Trombley. Q. Il IL
Sheet 81. West Woodward. between
Putnam and Kirby. south half or
Adopted az follows,
Ycas--Aid. Allan, barnett. Hiefi. Bur.
ton, Cranshaw. Dill, DinTcman. Icilis.
Fieid Frelwsld, Gilman. Guthard.
yakel, KeetthS. Kocher. kronk.
Rptter, Bcheu snsky. Schultz. Btefanow-
ski Thompson, Vernon. Warteil, Wen-
eel, Wilson and the Prosident--si.
knys--NOHt.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17

Auopted a. IVtFNNs 49,, -,
ton. CranshAw. Diil Dlngeman. Kills.
FIELD. frsiwald. Gilman. Guthard.
JskeI Heating. kocher. krork'
Lsmpke. Ledge. Move. OVER Roilo.
ski ThoFnpson. Vernon. WarteIl. Wen
Iel. Wilson and the President--sf.
Nars-None.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17
From the Department Of public
Worka

To the Honorable the Common Councils
Gentlsmen--ln order 60 carry on
the York ] wS sss a. rssem . end the
plus In the 1914 General Road Fund.
TO the several sub funds OF the same
fund. as shown In the following resc-
tuition.
GEORGE III. FENk EII.
Commissioner.
ny Aid Burton;
Resolved. That the Controller b.
and 10 hereby authorised and dit
his books TO effect the transfer OF
SO. 90 from the surplus In the
fsit-General Road Fund. TO the
credit OF the following accounts In
the same fund. as shown below:
Acct.
No.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17

, For sr.s,ien Of BUILDINGS. lsos.ooo
si.ise. 900
lie Buildinga
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17
Frsm the Controller.

Frsm The Controller.
70 the Henorsbjs the Common csunsllI
=, .B,%sAfse: sus ss2.ss.nS NH
!ss':fs!jj .e J: q: Sss.y;;:lNI:. 'S 4;
Is s'S 6Ssag = So ss ts. 'issSESsa e
s'''''''''''' ''sss'lS!s.s,...h.. .
.tsf's''fia.s5ts ,sssst.'e BUILD
NV ;ss Il as'::' " s!s.a 80, u.."
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17
COMMUNICATIONS.
From the Controller.

To the HoncrabIe the Common Council:
Gentiemen--The following reports
~ city Officers for the week endI ma
Saturday. March ~. 1915, are re-
Itpectfuily submitted:
CITY Treasures disburse-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17

r. p Currie q the lowest blduer,
average cost per % I'd. including In
specfion. etc. sass
The Department Of Public Works
has entered into contract with tho
lowest bidder tn each case and here
by asks the approval and connrma-
fion OF the saple by your honorable
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-03-17

- me Honcrshls the Common Council:
- a<csnnts are respectfully submit
~ .ss..-- :.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-07-16
Old Hickory Chips.

Daily health hints-See America first
This is the month in which the porch
sleeper makes converts.
In one thing the Mexican leaders are
unanimous and that is their distrust
Of one another.
Terrible hardship was brought upon
kalteraufSchpitter by the continued
cool weather. And just Wheu it might
have been decided whether to eat kalter
aufSchmitt from left to right or right
to left too!
"Bather'S clothes vanish" saws a
headline. Yes, some of the suits are
very hard to see.
President Wilson's policy of "regula.
ting" big business instead of making
war" on business simply because it is
large, is bearing fruit. Prosperity is
sweeping over the country, such as
has not been equaled in ten years,
Eve had the best husband in the
world that there was,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-07-16
In MemmOrium
Watching DER her day by day,
Ceased their caring never,
Little GLADYS passed awaY.

Watching Ger her day by day,
Ceased their caring never,
Little Gladys passed away,
Gone from this world forever.
1t was Saturday after noon July 3rd,
that the death Angel came down tax
away little Gladys, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. L. West of Welsh.
She died in New Orleans after a long
illness. She bore her cross patiently
to the end. Her mission on earth has
ended. Oh how she will be missed in
her home by papa, mamma and broth.
er. But cheer up dear ones, for it is
only a little while when you can meet
her, for life is short at the longest.
Little Gladys was but eleven years
of age. She was laid away in Crowley
Sunday.
Twas not in Cruelty, not in wrath
That the Reaper came that day,
Twas an Angelithat visited the earth
Taking the flower away.
A. FRIEND.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-07-16
.szEPAn3

Hon. John W. Armstrong was ont
early Saturday mOring handing out
ten cent cigars. Mr.. Armstrong had
rather large smile on his face. He an.
nounced the arrival of Miss Lenora
Armstrong who arrived at their home
in North Welsh at elven- ten Fri
day night. The young Miss Arm
strong weighs eleven pounds, Mrs.
Armstrong and the little girl are doing
fine, and Mr.. Armstrong says this
makes it even two boys and two girls.
No. 666 will cure chillS and fever.
is the most speedy remedy we know
J254
Jules Benoit came in from his home
in the country Friday night and at
tended the good roads meeting.
The management of the Welsh Mo-
ton Picture Co, has had added three
fresh coats of aluminium paint to its
screen. This adds materially to the
cleanliness of the productions.
FOR RENT-Good five room house
and barn-enquire of Mrs. E. M. GallOD
tt
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-07-16
Thirty-Six for Is Cents.

Dr.. Kings New Life Pills are now
supplied in well.corked glass bottles
containing IS sugar coated white pills.
for Csc. One pill with a glass of water
before retiring is an average dose,
Easy and pleasant to take. Effective
and positive in results. Cheap and
economical to use. Get. a bottle to,
day. take dose to-night-your con.
Stipation will be relieved in the morn.
ing. 36 for Csc at all druggists. Il
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-07-16

Hon. John Gamble, Mayor, Jennings
Mr.. c. D. AndruS, commissioner OF
Finance; Mr.. Phil Hoag, commissioner
OF Streets and Postmaster Gauther of
Jennings attended the good roads
meeting at the auditorium last Friday
night, and they all are genuine good
roads boosters of the type who make
you think the mean it. We are very
glad to have had these gentlemen with
us.
WHO Pays" in II cpl
sodes, each episode a COM
pIete 3-reel feature, be-
ginning WEDNESDAY night
July Fl.
F. K. Welsh of Prairie Hayes was in
Welsh Friday night and attended the
good roads meeting while here.
Mr.. c. Pitre, Deputy Clerk CT court,
of Jennings was a visitor to Welsh
last Friday afternoon and STAYED over
to attend the good roads meeting.
FOR SALE:-Six Rhode Island Red
CockrelS-price $2,O0-G. R. Boiling.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-07-16
Excursion to 0peIousas.

The Souther Pacific will operate, a
special train from Lake Charles to Ope.
louSaS Sunday, July 25th, arriving at
Iowa $40 a. M, Welsh 1886, Roanok 8;45.
Fare for the round trip S1.50 from
above stations. For further informa-
ton see local agent,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-07-16
''Who Pays beginning
Wednesday night July FL.

Mr.. and Mrs. S. 0. Scoggins and
daughter Freida and Mrs. VIM. Bril-
ges and daughter Mildred, drove to
Lake Charles last Friday, when Freid a
suffered the removal of her tonsilsIat
the Lake CharSles Sanitarium. The
little lady faced the unpleasant ordeal
bravely and is getting along nicely
now without any tonsils.
Hon. Jno. 7. Hood was in Lake
Charles Tuesday on business mission.
Mrs. Eloi Hebert and daughter
were in Lake Charles Tuesday visiting
Mrs Grace Norris who is in the SAM
tarlum recovering from an operation,
Mrs. Norris is reported recovering as
speedily as possible under the circum-
stances.
Mrs, E. S. Goodreau and children
were Jennings visitors last Friday.
E. S. Goodreau went to Jennings
Sunday to join his wife and children
who are visiting relatives and friends
for few days.
Miss Edith Smith returned to Welsh
Sunday from a six weeks course in
school at NachitocheS.
Mr.. E. S. Wood of Houston is here
this week looking after his farming
interests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Marshall of
CroWleymotored to Welsh Saturday to
visit at the homes of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
W. Armstrong and MIR. and Mrs. L. j..
Bowers.
Miss Adele Mazerole, of Crowley, is
visiting her friend Mrs. A. b. Hall of
this city this week.
Mr.. G. B. Woodall, of our neighboring
town of Iowa, drove over to Welsh
Tuesday with an auto load of fine lus.
ciouS watermelonS and remembering
our office number left beauty. Thanks
neighbor, we are always pleased with
such courtesies and surprises.
A message from Los Angeles, Cal.
states that Miss Helen Lewis who was
operated on for appendicitis two weeks
ago last Thursday is doing very nicely,
and has been moved from the sanitar-
ium where the operation was per-
formed, to the home of Mrs. W.R. Chap.
man. DR.. Lewis left Monday week
ago to see his daughters and business
and pleasure trip through California.
1t recently happened in Welsh that a
Is cent dog caused a $2.25 horse to run
away and break the $1,000 windows out
of $3.50 auton obile. We make n O
reference here to the boys who were
the real victims of this remarkable
phenomenon, as we only wish to show
what happens when an irresistible
force comes in contact with an immov'
able mass.
! Bring your harness and shoe repair
ing to j. R. Robichaux office on south
st. SIT
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-07-16
Board of Inquiry Report

The undersigned, constituting a
Board of Inquiry, convened at Welsh
July 9th for the purpose of determin-
ing the cause and responsibility for ac-
cldent resulting in the death of John
Singleton while crossing track on
motor cycle, when struck by train No. Z,
engine No. 900, conductor, H. Bright,
engineer, A. A. Richie.
This Board finds that train passed
Jennings and Roanoke on time and
that in appro9 ching crossing on which
unfortunate accident occurred near
Welsh, the speed of train was not in
excess of 40 to As miles per hour.
IeS tt m onY of engine crew, and
RoadmaSter A. H. Warner, who was
riding on engine with engigne crew
wa S to effect that tation
W lStle was perly
blown at station ONE MILE sign
which is located 1880 feet East of cross
ing on which deceased was struck and
that road crossing whistle was prop
erly sounded about 1900 feet east of
crossing and that engine bell was be
rung by fireman. Engineer testified
that when he first saw deceased he
was about 20 or 30 feet north OF track
riding on motor cycle toward railroad
crossing at speed of possibly 20 miles
per hour; Immediately made heavy
application of brakes, simultaneously
sounding alarm whistle. Motor cycle
rider appeared 10 engineer at time to
have crossed; engineer yelled at fire
man and asked if party crossed; fire
man answered mo-. Train was then
brought to stop.
Investigation further developed that
when deceased was approaching rail
road crossing his attention was ap-
parently directed or conferred on ma
chine he was riding, and that he did
not look to determine whether or nor
train was approaching. The Board at
tributes unfortunate accident to care
leSSneSS of deceased, as train could
have been seen approximately two
miles from a point 124 feet north of
track.
Air brakes on engine in good work
ing condition; no defects.
Road crossing in good condition, ap-
proaches being free from trees or any
Instructions that would prevent clear
view in either direction.
IT IS THE OPINION OF THIS
BOARD that the death of j. Singleton
was purely accidental and result of
carelessneSS on his part, in that he fail.
ed to look and listen for approaching
train, which if had been done, train No.
could have been seen in sufficient
time for him to protect his life. 1t is
the opinion of Board that it was i'm
possible for engineer to avoid accident
by use of air brakes or alarm whistle,
and we believe the railroad company
and it's employees should be exhorora-
ted from any blame.
]. W, KNIGHTLINGFR,
Supt.
IL nnnII