Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1886-07-22
WATER ON THE HILL,

We have heard much said, and said
much ourself, about the great prospec i've
advantages to Lewiston in having
water upon the plateau south of town
in sufficient quantities, not only to ir-
rigate gardens and for domestic purposes
for such as should build residences there,
but to furnish ample water tor the ex-
tinguishment Of fires 10 any part Of the
city. All have concurred in the opinion
that no more prudent investment could
be made against fires than to have large
cisteru constructed upon the hill south
of town with suitable pipes leading to fire
plugs in different parts Of the city, and
that this cistern be kept full at all times
The only drawback to the accomplish
ment Of this object has been to find the
man or men who has faith enough in the
growth or prosperity of the city to induce
them to invest their money in the enter
prise and abide the result. 1t would be
folly to attempt to induce the city author
itics to do this work at public expense.
Those in authority would be slow tc agree
to any plan to accomplish the object. 1t
would seem the better plan for the city
to grant the privilege to some party or
parties to provide water for fire purposes
and all street purposes, at a stipulated
rate per year or mouth, for the use Of
the city, and have the privilege and b.
protected in the use of it, Of selling waite,
to individuals and families, under prope,
rules and regulations. such as would BE-
available to all upon reasonable terms
We think that the population and indus.
try Of the city are amply sufficient at the
present time to justify an investment of
that kind, and our faith 10 the permanent
growth Of the city is such that had We
the means to invest would not for one mo
ment hesitate, if the city authori,ie.
would encourage and protect us in SO do
ing. We are in!or ned that
GENTLEMAN OF MEANS,
who is now in this city, and has bao
time aud opportunity to look over the
situation and prospects Of the town, i.
disps sed to consider the project favorably
OF supplying the entire town with good
wholesome water, suitable for drinking
and culinary purposes, and all purposes
Tor preventing fires, cleansing and wet,ins
streets, and that he will furnish this wa
ter at reasonably low rates, 50 low tina,
nearly every family who may reside in
town need not be without the water need.
cd. Mr.. Benz. Booth who has recently
come among us, and is favorably im
pressed with the natural advantages of
Lewiston, is disposed to consider the pro.
ject Of supplying the town with water
and is ready to discuss the matter with
citizens We hope and trust our citizens
will not be backward in coming forward
and comforting with him on the subject.
Tho question Of water on the hill is one
long mooted, but as yet no man of means
has yet ventured to make move towards
its accomplishment. IF Mr.. Booth now
makes safe proposition to tho citizens
Of this place to furnish us with good
water in ample quantity, we think no
man should cavil and be suspicion. Of
his good intentions or his ability to fulfill
whatever he may promise in relation to
the enterprise. He has been conversant
with enterprises Of this kind in other
places, and VIC have no doubt that he
will be able to bring to bear upon the en-.
enterprise, should he undertake ;.,reouisite
engineering, skill and experience, and use
the necessary means to make the enter.
prise success and source of health,
wealth and prosperity to the citizens of
Lewiston, and become himself amply re.
munerated for his investment Of time
and money. In considering this ques.
ton We trust no niggardly and narrow
policy on the part Of the city or the ci,i.
Gems will enter into their deliberations
We have been too mu b inclined to abide
At our ease and le public Improvement
OF our city aud 10 healthy and prosperous
condition 50 at too slow pace.