Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-13

Thompson and his associates, on account OF
acts or omissions of the said Charles +.
THOMPSON and his associates then the said
Charles +. Thompson and his associates VIII
pay such judgment with all costs, ana hold
the city harmless therefrom.
Z. All electrical wires, electrical hxtures,
and other electrical appliances shall be ln-
stalled and maintained IN manner satlslac-
tory 10 the CITY Engineer or City Electrician.
s. The said Charles F. Thompson and his
associates shall have PLACED and kept IN the
power station "A telephone andwheneyer 1t SHAH
become necessary 10 have the current cut on
the wires OF said Charlie T. Thompson ana
his associates during the progress Oi nre,
said Charles f. Thompson and his associates
shall, Immediately, upon the receipt
of a message from the CHIEF OF the
Fire Department, have the said current cut
off and allow il so to remain until notined Dy
the said official that the said current may De
again turned on. -,
Should the said Charles +. Thompson and
his associates fail, at any time, to obey. I'M
mediately any such message whenever given;
they shall be liable TO a fine OF one hundred
dollars for such failure.
9. The privileges hereby granted are also
given upon the following conditions:
~ That said Charles L. Thompson
and his associates will, within SIX
, months from the date Of approval by the
Mayor of the city Of Alexandria OF the tnai
ordinance granting the privileges herein con-
tanned. in manner satisfactory to the City
Engineer. begin to construct the work hereby
authorized, and fully complete the same with
in twelve months after the approval OF the
said ordinance. 80.
(2) That said Charles F. Thompson and his
associates will continue to the satisfaction OF
the City Engineer to push to completion such
work until the said Charles +. Thompson and
his associates shall be ready TO furnish ade-,
quate electric power for the generation OF
| light and power, or to furnish adequate
electric light and power. ~,
| (3) That the said Charles +. Thompson
and his associates shall, before commenc-
ing work under the provisions of this or
| dinance, execute bond with security
| to be approved by majority Of the hnance
committee of the City Council Of Alexandra
| for the sum of $4,000, conditioned for the
faithful construction and putting into opera
J ton within the time prescribed, and for the
I proper maintenance of the plant and works
necessary to secure efficiency of public service
and TO protect the city from damages arising
from suits or otherwise for which said Charles
+. Thompson aud his associates are respon'
sible.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in force
and effect thirty days from its passage. pro-
vided the Charles F. Thompson and his as
sOciates shall, within said thirty days, furnish
a bond, to be approved by a majority OF th'
Finance Committee Of the City Council of Al
exandria, in the penalty Of ten thousand dol
lars. conditioned for the faithful construction
and putting into operation, within the dat
prescribed, and for the proper maintenance
Of the plant and works necessary TO secure
efficiency Of public service, and to protect thu
| = u.tsfa or ~ har
wise, for which the said Charles +. Thompson
and his associates are responsible.
AN ORDINANCE authorizing and instruct
ing the Mayor Of the City of Alexandria Z
execute a contract on behalf OF the CIT,
Council of Alexandria with Charles
Thompson and his associates in reference {
furnishing light and power by electricity II
this city.
Be it ordained by the City Council Of Alex
andria, That the Mayor Of this City be and b
is hereby authorized and instructed to execu.
a contract with Charles L. Thompson and ri
associates, which said contract shall provide
that the said Charles +. Thompson and hi
associates in consideration OF the bid made by
them for the electric lighting franchise II
this CITY, shall furnish to the City Council o
Alexandria for. a term Of thirty years, com
menclng within twelve months from Angus
/, 1904, at least eighty mine toy) arc lghts,
more if the City should desire them, at an
time, of equal candle power to those now II
use fifteen hundred candle power), whici
lights shall be used all night and every nigh
for the purpose Of lighting the streets OF tn
City Of Alexandria, at the price Of seventy
four dollars and eight cents (S74.0S) per ligh
ner annum for a term Of ten (l0l years, ant
AZ the saune rate for the balance Of the term o
thirty (s0I years If said rate is satisfactory 3
both the CITY Council Of Alexandria and tn
aid Charles F. Thompson and his associates
nj at the end Of the said term Of ten no
wears either party is dissatisfied with tn
rate that party shall have the right, ol
thirtv 13O) days' notice to theiother party, I
+ have srbitrators appointed for the purpose 0
fring the rate, one Of which arbitFators is :
he anpointed by the said City Council Q
| AIsrandria. one by the said Charles +
! Tbomnson and his associates. and the third :
, he APPOINTED by the two thus selected in tn
event of their inability to agree; both partie
to be bound by the arbitration above set fort
. for the term Of five (5) years; and at the en-
OF each five l5) years until the end Of tn
, aforesaid term Of thirty 1907 years eithe
! party shall have the right to have such arb
iration. Said contract shall further proyid