Will Present A New Ordinance

Ann Arbor, Feb. 24, 1902

Editor Times:

I noticed in your Saturday morning Times that you had an article on grade separation, and that you stated that I was strongly opposed to it. I simply wish to state that such is not the fact, and that I am heartily in favor of grade separation providing we can have it in such a way so as not to throw a large portion of the expense upon the city.

The plan Mr. Ashley proposes is not grade separation. He simply proposes to elevate his main track and leave the switch, or side tracks, at grade. He also proposes to close up Felch and Charles streets, which the people in that vicinity are very much against, and would also have the city to pay the damages to property owners. 

The ordinance committee and engineer went over the ground a few days ago as directed by the grade separation committee, and are now working on an ordinance which will protect the interests of the city, and will undoubtedly be presented by the council at its next meeting.

Yours, GEO. H. FISCHER