Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-22


the railroad. but none was discovered.
w Il. Saunders said that he was a
member OF the city council at the time
the railroad was permitted to build
the track in question. and that II was
his recollection II was done by mutual
agreement. MIR. Davis said that had
always been his understanding.
Sam d. Wilson said that as a mem.
Der OF the Commercial Club he had
helped to carry the list which every
business man save one. who was ap-
preached. had signed petition to the
city council to have the transfer
switch removed: he said they were
anxious to have II removed. he said
II made an extra crossing right in the
heart OF the city. which was danger
Gus and unnecessary. He said he and
others had felt that the railroad com
pany would take some favorable az.
ton when this petition was presented
He proposed that II the railroad com
pany wanted something its members
should say what II was so the matter
could be discussed.
Answering General Manager Waid
Mayor Harris said he felt sure the
city had meant no IN win or intention.
al wrong toward the railroad In parf-
Ing some OF the property near the
depot. Mr. waid said he would be
glad to accept such an explanation.
but he still believed his franchise was
worth something. Asked II his old
proposition to the city remained good.
he replied in the affirmative.
Mr.. wald. upon being asked to state
to the meeting just what the previous
proposition from the railroad included,
explained same as he remembered Il.
copy OF same not being at hand.
From first to last there was deep
interest manifested In the outcome OF
the meeting, and there was general
discussion OF the different phases OF
the matter by Bryan's representatives
as well as those OF the railroad. Be
fore adjournment was taken there was
a tentative proposition made by Vice
President Waid. same to be gone over
more carefully when time and oppor-
tunity present themselves, and also
TO be reduced to writing. Aldermen
Tyler Haswell and J. c. Wick were APP
pointed committee of two from the
council TO go over the matter with the
Officials, and report their findings
back to the mayor and other alder
men. along with recommendation as
to the rejection or acceptance of the
proposition.
Stated In general terms, General
Manager waid suggested that his road
would be willing to remove the switch
to which objection is raised. under
the following conditionos: That the
road be allowed to change the course
OF the transfer switch. running same
Immediately 10 the west OF and around
the freight depot. same to bear east
again after passing the freight depot.
and away from the Bryan hotel and
Main street; this to again join the
main track some distance south OF the
passenger station. Also that a piece
Of ground Immediately north OF the
passenger station. and which is about
30 by $50 feet, be decided to the road.
as well as a strip OF land thirty feet
wide, beginning on the north side OF
Caldwell street. and extending north
adjacent to the present right OF way.
for $50 or 1000 feet. same to be used
exclusively by the railroad In future.
The railway company also asks for
the privilege OF placing in a transfer
trackage between It's main line ana
the international 4 Great Northern
main line farther south than where
the connection is at present made.
Messrs. Haswell and vck will push
this matter as fast as possible, insist
ing that the railway officials reduce
their proposition to writing at the
earliest possible moment so that some
definite action may be taken there
upon. The interest seems general In
the proposition, and the two aldermen
named hope to not only take the mat
ter up with the proper officials at an
early date. but to enter into an agree
ment that will be amicable and fair to
all interested parties.