Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-07-27

waterworks into Orange. Voters had
not been consulted. Cost would be al
together too much. City has right to
bond for only $200.000. We are al
ready within $4,000 of tnat limit, and
now they call for $55 This is not
enough. The cost will be $4,000.
These brooks are rapidly drying up.
He mentioned several absurdites and
his speech was warmly applauded
Mr.. Bassett was opposed to any fur
ther such hasty action as had been taken
in the past. He then proceeded to give
a vivid description of the various small
streams in Orange. Told how they
were III his boyhood and how now many
were dry and the others shrunk 25
per cent. He was in favor of extending
the lines only to the junction Of the
Orange and Washington brooks, Lat
ter no more dangerous to health than
| the former, which was a surface sew er
for hundreds of acres OF rich farming
land.
Mr.. Bolster favored going only to the
junction of the two brooks. Mr.. Swa-
sey spoke briefly. Council would un-
doubtedly 60 ahead in spite OF wish of
voters unless restrained by an injunc-
ton. City at present has most costly
water system and less water of any city
of which he knows. He quoted Warren
Nye of East Barre as stating that the
Orange brook would not more than fill
a two-inch pipe in Il dry season. Coun-
Gil had ought to have consulted tax
payers before going ahead. Thought
Gordon should explain his position.
Gordon would not speak unless he
had all the time he wanted. DR.. Nichols
spoke briefly, telling experts opinions
was in favor of Orange brook. lmpor-
tant question. Must have more water.
Orange brook analysed WE'LL East
Barre hardly fit for use. Had advised
pumping Washington brook before
turning that supply on. S. d. Allen
asked him several questions about Peck
Pond and the doctor admitted it was
bad. Should not really advise its use
in drinking fountain in the park.
Mr., Boyce was opposed to going into
Orange. Spoke at some length and
was warmly applauded. Mr.. Bradford
spoke in confirmation of MIR. Bassett's 5
remarks. r.. S. Currier wanted the
Mayor to explain just what he wanted,
and what it would cost. Gordon called
for an extension of the time limit. Chair
asked how long Il time he wanted and
he answered that it would take a long
time TO explain. 1t was moved by
Stephen Forsyth that he have all the
time ne wanted Mr.. Boyco thought
fifteen minutes enough. Mr.. Allen
wanted the same privilege Gordon had.
Mr.. Callaghan wanted the matter ex-
planned
c. S. Currier moved to reconsider the
vote fixing time limit on the speaker.
Mr.. Hersey moved that the main ques-
ton be considered. Mr.. Bruce offered
an amendment and lively time ensued
Motions and counter motions and amend
ments were numerous. The motion to
indefinitely postpone action on the tirs1
article was finally put and carried by
good majority.
Article two which was to see if the
city would issue b, nds, was the mex
business. Mr.. Boyce hoped that ever.
article would be voted down. Callag
han moved to indefinitely postpone
Several others offered suggestions
Mavor Gordon wanted time to explain
Mr. Bolster moved that he have hal
an hour to explain. Someone moved t
adjourn and the motion was put. Messr
= Barclay, Robbins, Allen, Anderson
= Boyce and Callaghan were appointe
tellers.
After squabbling for few moment
: a vote by the raising of hands wa
agreed upon. The result was II
in favor of adjourning and and .
: opposed, and the meeting was de
e clared adjourned at about ten O'Clock
u Excited groups were gathered in tn
Q hall and on the sidewalk for an hot
Z later. discussing the situation.