Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1890-03-21
ELECTRIC LIGHTS AUTHORIZED.


The village, at its special meeting on
Friday evening last, authorized the trus-
tees to light the streets with electricity,
the number of arc lights to be not less
than 20 and the cost per year not to ex-
ceed Sl3O0.
| The meeting was called to order by the
moderator, C. NJ. Wilds, Esq, and Clerk
II. l.. Sheldon read the warning.
A resolution was introduced by Z. F.
Chapman, that the board of trustees be
and are hereby authorized and instructed
to contract with some responsible COM
pany or individual to light the streets of
this village with arch lights for the term
of one year, with the privilege of five
years"
Judge Slade spoke at some length in
favor of the proposed lights. Their adop-
ton, he said, would benefit the town, and
the cost would not be large to any indi-
vidual; it would show to the world that
we are enterprising and would tend to
bring people here. He introduced this
resolution as a substitute for Mr.. Chap
mans
Resolved, That the trustees of the village
be and are hereby authorized and empowered
to contract with good, reliable electric
company to light the village of Middlcbury
with at least 20 arc lights OF not less than 2O00
candle e.power each, tor the term of one year
with the privilege OF three years. upon such
nights as are designated as moonless accord
ing to the custom OF electric lighting compa.
nies, for II sum not to exceed $l2OO per year,
said lights to be placed and poles to be erect
ed at such points as said trustees may desig
nate.
Mr.. Chapman accepted the substitute.
A. p. Tupper, Esq, reviewed what had
been done toward getting the lights here
and explained in detail system of light
ing streets by incandescent lights. These
could be placed 200 feet apart and 1875 of
them, of % candle-power each, could
be furnished for the same price as 30 arc
lights. The postmaster of the town OF
Ashland, n. H., where this system is ii
use, writes enthusiastically in theil
praise. The system was, he thought
worthy of investigation, and he moved
that the resolution be amended by substi
/ tuting the words "electric lights" fol
"arc lights" in the resolution. Mr.
Slade did not believe incandescent light,
were of any use for outdoor lighting
and compared them to Chinese lanterns
Mr.. Tupper said he wasn't sure they wer,
, what the village required, but he was
, willing to leave it to the trustees to de
eide. Mr.. Slade and w. II. Bliss, Esq.
, opposed the amendment of Mr.. Upper
A vote was had and MIR. Tupper's motion
was lost.
A motion t. lay Mr.. Slade's resolution
on the table was voted down.
On motion of c. W. Earl it was vote,
to amend the resolution by making tn
sum Sl300, instead of $1,000. Mr.. Beck
: with and Mr.. Buttolph thought 26 light
: could be had for Sl200.
Mr.. SHADES resolution, as amended
was adopted.
a The second article of the warning, t
d amend the bylaws relative to fire com
e panes, was laid on the table, and tn
meeting adjourned.
- PROPOSALS INVITED.
The trustees, at a special meeting Of
Tuesday evening, voted to invite propC
sails for lighting the streets by arc lights
: the number of lights to be not less thai
o 20 and the price not to exceed $1,000; bid
q to be sealed, and not to be opened befor
6 p, M. of April |; lights to be place
where the trustees direct and poles to b
of quality satisfactory to the board
. the trustees reserving the right to reiec
any or all bids.
Those familiar with the business say
will he from five to six weeks after
contract is closed before the lights ca
" be ready for use.