Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1880-09-10
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Mass Meeting
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m the 9Th instant for the purpose of
adopting some plan of action as re.
CARDS free ferries across Snake and
Clearwater rivers;
Mr.. G.. G. Dunncll was elected chair
inan and c. l.. Monteith secretary.
Mr.. A. Danas being called upon for an
expression, stated that it was high
time that something was done in the
matter of free ferries, and to secure
that end he would move that O COM
nittoe of twelve be appointed to ex-
anime into the matter and repoAat
the next meeting the best course to
pursue There was no second to
said motion. Mr.. II. Grostein having
been called upon for IN expression,
said he would move that committee
Of three be appointed to ascertain what
amount Of funds could be raised by |
subscription for the purchase of the
present. ferries or constructing and op
peratng new ones.
Mr.. John Brearley concurrcd with
Mr.. Grostein, and thought that there
should be no delay. Mr.. A. McGrcsor
was decidedly in favor Of something
being done, he favorahly entertained
the Grostein motion. but thought the
proper wa to raise funds was by tax
alton and would in due time make -
motion embracing that idea
Mr.. j. Alexander favored the pur
chase of the ferries or construction Of
new ones, which cvcrplan was thought
bust Dir. NJ. a. Kelly was under the
impression that the city had not sutii-
cient authority to carry out the plans
proposed, hence considered that the de-
sired end could bereachcd only through
legislat on, aud advocated the making
: Of this subject an issue at our next
9 election, and elect men to the legisla-
4 ture who would favor the proposed en-
, terprise. Mr.. j.. III. Evans thought
that il the matter was made an issue
at our next cleo ion, the whole north
Q ern portion of the county would OPP
Il pose it, thought that there were better
i. plans which could be adopted and reach
/. the desired end sooner than by legisla-
ton. Mr.. A. Leland being called for
2 in reply set forth his views in mos
e forcihlc manner, embracing points re-
a peatedly made in the TELLER Ho al
,s SO referred to proposed projects on the
) part of the 0. r.. 4 II. Co., and
thought that tho time had come for
Z Lewiston to wake up and act forth
4 with; delay was dangerous. Immedi
3 ate action being necessary. DIR. I. S
Ne Billings favored immediate action, bu
!. considered direct taxation the proper
= plan to adopt; at the propcrtime would
~ move that a committee of three be ap
Of pointed to ascertain what our lega
RI rights and privileges are and act &C
h. cordingly. Mr.. G. B. Reynolds bein!
/, called for, made an eloquent plea in be
~ half Of the city Of Lewiston. God hat
"a given us all the natural advantages W
a could ask for. 1t vas for us to stretcl
10 forth our hands and pluck the frui
- which is now almost too ripe. Wax
= up to action; lot there be no delay
Us Strike while the iron is hot, and
H. grand future is ours as city.
rt Mr. j. w. Poe was Of the opinio
th that our city council had authority I
II levy a tax for the purpose in questio
- aud favored direct taxation.
81 Mr.. j. M. Howe favored taxatio
10 to the full extent of the law relating
of the same, he was one Of the opinio
Of that the Incense granted, the prescr
proprietors of the ferries by the coul
. ty commissioners cannot be held Us a
el- exclusive privilege, under existing I
IN s. statutes. Question being called TO
Mr. Grostein's motion was put to
* vote and carricd without opposition
8, Committee appointed by the hous
- viz: Messrs r. Grostein, G. 9. Bul
he nell and A. Damas
to Mr.. T. 8. Billings moved that the,
De- be n committee of three appointe
n to ascertain what our legal rights al
privileges are as regards ths matt,
70 under consideration and act in come
OF ton with Mr.. Grostein's committe
ho The motion being seconded was pr
rk and carried Committee: Messrs,
M. s. Billings, j. II. Evans, j. Brearie
!, Mr. A. McGregor moved tn
=. a committee Of three be appoints
OF to circulate a petition among the ia
TO payers for the signatures of such
ms are in favor of tax being levied f
ho the purpose under consideration. NJ
~ McGregor's motion was laid on the I
al BILE on motion Of Mr.. J. M. Howe
Ia be called up ut our next meeting Il
IRE 18th inst, at O'Clock p. N.
lat The committee appointed were j
4; structed to report at our next meetin
% Messrs Manning, Kress Vincei
on Monkey and others, address d 4
he meeting and all favored the object