Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-11-14
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I. OF FRANCHISE
Council Grants Electric Railway q
Days to Begin Construction.

The city council in regular session
last night granted a 90-day extension
for the franchise Of the Lewiston and
Southeastern Electric Railway COM
pany; reached compromise with
Contractor Madgwick for repairs on
the Adams building; discussed the
advisability Of extending larger water
mains through University addition.
cleared up a few minor matters and
adjourned at a late hour for another
session Friday night.
g. w. Thompson appeared before
the council in behalf OF the electric
railway company. explaining his re-
quests for an extension Of time for
thwait 4 Co.. who have agreed to build
the railroad as soon a. rights of way.
franchises and terminals had been re-
cured. would not have time 10 begin
the work in earnest between now ana
December 6. the date the present franz
chise for Lewiston expires.
Mr.. Thompson stated that rights OF
way. terminals and sufficient sub
scriptions had been secured a. far a.
Grangeville. westlake and Nesperce.
and that few details which he has to
straighten up will be completed by
the latter part Of the week. when he
will leave for San Francisco to assure
Mr.. Cowperthwait that all arrange
ments have been completed.
Will Build Road, Anyway.
II this San Francisco company fails
to fulnll the terms Of the contract
within the specified time, Mr.. Thomp-
son assured the council the railway
would be completed. he vaving ar
ranged with eastern capitalists to take
up the work at once, II the Cowper-
thwait company fails to make good.
1.-THE road will be built, assure you
that" remarked Mr.. Thompson.
| A few minor alterations were asked
for In the ordinance granting the fran
chise. and on motion of Councilman
Erb. Mr.. Thompson was granted an ex-
tension Of 80 days from December in
which to begin the work Of construct
ing the railway. The ordinance grant,
4 ing the Electric Railway company a
lease on the Snake river water front
for dock privileges was also modified to
meet the requirements of the fran
chise.
| Compromise the Adams Gaze.
Attorney /. N. Smith and Contractor
Madgwick appeared before the coun-
Lott 80 h. %
Adams block, explaining that it was
their intention to use steel beams for
supports throughout the building and
that the front would be enclosed with
steel, iron and brick. The work is
also to be inspected by the city engi-
sion was asked to continue with the
repairs. work on which has been in
terrupted by the arrest of the work.
men at the instance of the city author
tiles for violating the provisions Of
the fire and building ordinances.
! AS forecasted by the Interstate
News last Friday. this decision on be-
half of the builders met with the ia
vor of the council. and the matter is
now settled as far as the repairs on
the Adams block is concerned How
ever, test case will be made on the
fire limit ordinance, which point is now
being argued before District Judge
Steele by Attorney Smith on behalf of
the owners of the Adams block and
City Attorney Cox. Mayor Heitfeld ex-
pressed willingness that the ordi-
nance be tested in the court, Attorney
Smith declaring that all his clients
wanted was valid ordinance behind
them.
The question of extending water
mains through the streets of University
addition brought out diverse views on
the subject of enlarging the water
system of the city when the amount
In the water fund was already $4,000
shy Of the $4,000 interest payment
which is due on the bonds December Is.
! Councilman Erb declared he couldn't
agree with the. mayor of Chicago con-
corning the good qualities Of munich
pal ownership Of public utilities. Mayor
Heitfeld was Of different opinion,
saying that while city ownership of
the Lewiston water system might not
be paying investment just now for
the city. It had proven a boon to the
individuals. The city OF Lewiston COW
ers more area in proportion 70 popu-
lation than any other city in the north
west or the whole United States. said
he, and for this reason the-expense Of
putting in complete system 10 very
heavy. 49, AZ. 3ets -ststfl.
Will Extend Water Aaains,
j Councilman Mercy moved that the