Will Begin Work On September 1

General Manager Ashley, of the Ann Arbor Railroad, passed through here on his private car Tuesday. 'He was joined at the depot by Mayor Copeland who accompanied him as far as Milan.

The principal topic of conversation was the grade separation project.

"What decision has Mr. Ashley arrived at in the matter?" was asked the mayor.

"He says," was the reply, "that his company will be ready to 'begin work on the grade separation on the lst of 'September."

"Do you think the work will actually begin then?" was asked.

"Yes," replied the mayor. "It all now depends on how soon the electrte roads can get in line. I had a talk with. Mr. 'Hawks yesterday and from what he said I'm inclined to believe that the work will now rapidly go forward."