Alexander v. Brewerton Coal Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice Barry

delivered the opinion of the court.

Appellant operates a coal mine in the outskirts of West Frankfort immediately west of Taft Street. That street is 20 feet wide and, near the mine, is crossed by five railroad tracks. At times appellant sets railroad cars at the tipple by means of a steel cable which winds on a drum and crosses the street, twice, at different places. The drum is operated by steam from the engine boilers and-is controlled by a man in charge who operates a lever. The cable is only in the street when a car is to be moved. .

On December 15, 1927,…