The tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1890-1890, 1890-02-01

acres, including the part of the city al
ready built up, and would be sufficient
for a population of 10000 inhabitants.
This section is part of a natural drainage
area of about $500 acres, all of which
could be drained by one trunk sewer;
but this would require a W of about
AZ feet in diameter, at an expenditure of
not less than $50, OOO. Therefore, l think
it advisable to divide up the area and
build twin sewers, one on Third street, as
already mentioned, and the other on Sixth
street. By so doing, the construction of
the last named can be postponed until
that portion of the city is built up, there
by reducing the first expenditure consid-
erably.
When the main sewer on Third street
is built from the river to the south line of
the townsite, it will require about 10
miles of lateral sewers to drain this dis
trict, at a cost of about $1,000 per mile.
AS the city is laid out uniformly. with
alleys through every block, l have found
it economical to locate the sewers in the
alleys, instead of the avenues as by so
doing the length of the house drains will
be reduced and a less depth of the lateral
sewers is required. A profile of the sew-
er on Third street and Il map showing the
drainage area and ~laterals tributary to
this main, accompany this report. Re-
specially submitted,
q. N. MILLER,
Consulting Engineer.
Considerable discussion followed on
the financial aspects of the question. Mr..
Miller explained on Il map the route of
the proposed main sewer and also pre-.
sented a profile showing the gradual
slope of the sewer to the river. He also
spoke of the means by which the cost of
sewerage was betrayed in various cities.
On motion of Alderman Clinton, it was
decided to accept the plan submitted by
Mr.. Miller and to advertise for bids
for building the sewer from the
river to the alley south of First venue
South.
Mr.. Paris Gibson was present and spoke
approvingly of the subject in general.
City Attorney Leslie explained the law
relative to the construction Of sewers and
the raising of funds therefor.
Ex.Alderman Wegner also made some
timely observations on the sewerage ques-
ton.
The following bills were audited and
ordered paid: E. Canary, $31.25; Muir
ply, Maclay s. Co., $685.; G. H. Good
rich, lumber and coal, $267.34.
The mayor was authorized to appoint
n city scavenger without salary.
The Morrow gas franchise came up and
caused some lively discussion.
Alderman Webster proposed that the
company provide the city regularly free
nT aharrn with roc onna1 tn A n0l nUrl1n
power. The gas to be supplied at such
times and places as may be designated.
He said that as certain provisions had
been imposed on other home companies
he thought it only fair that this enter
prise should make some return for the
privileges accorded it.
DR.. Crutcher, who received permission
to address the council, disapproved of
any such provisions. He said that such
stipulations were picayunish and tended
to discourage investments. 1t was in
PRODUCING eastern ways in this western
country. He would do his best to kill
the enterprise If any such terms were i'm
posed.
Alderman Hickory said that he agreed
with Mr.. Webster, that we ought do moth
ing that would retard the growth of the
town.
Alderman johnson said that "applica-
lions for franchises are coming in like a
hail-stolm. There must be some great
scheming."
Alderman Webster then withdrew his
amendment and the ordinance was
passed.
Alderman Germ then caused much
surprise by proposing that the Great
Falls Electric Light company be relieved
from supplying lights equal to 1000
candle power which its charter required.
Alderman ClintoL.'s committee on or
dinances gave the matter a few minutes
consideration and reported favorably.
The proposal then went over for action
at the next meeting.