Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-12-04
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FRANCHISES
WERE GIVEN
The City Council Gave Fran
chlSes for a Gas Plant and a
Street Railroad.

Granted:
To W. H. McGoldrick, franchise
for gas light, heat and power plant.
To j. V. Watkins and associates. a
franchise for street railway system.
The city council met in extra session
Saturday evening to consider a num-
her of franchise propositions before it.
Mayor Bowers presided and all the al
dermen were present.
The council chamber was crowded
beyond its capacity with citizens.
The ordinance committee reported
favorably on the gas franchise of w.
Fl. McGoldrick of San Antonio, who
asked for franchise for what is known
as the Federal gas system. The ordi-
nance was read, and covered fully the
contract to be made. 1t stipuIates
that the company is to erect in this
city gas light, heat and power plant;
grants the use of the streets, alleys,
ETC., for the work; that the contract
must be accepted in writing within
ten days from date of granting; that
work must be commenced within three
months, and the plant and system
within six months; that the
shall deposit $500 90 as for
felt money, to revert to the city in
case the contract is not kept in good
faith; that the company shall put
down two and one half miles of pipe
within the prescribed six months; that
the maximum price of gas for fuel and
heat shall be $500 per 1000 cubic feet;
for light, $3.50 per 1000 cubic feet.
Alderman Hunter moved the sus-
pension of the rules and the final pas
sage of the ordinance. Seconded by
Alderman oznent. Finally passed by
Aldermen Ozment, Hunter, Grant,
Johnson, Temple, Caldwell and Cone
yoting yes; and Alderman Manly yot-
ag no.
The ordinance cnnsr=ite5z,-cls~s,,..:,. D
ported favorably on -. s1ssAane>5S
OF j. V. watkins and as
Iociates of Corsicsns, to build in this
,ity street car system for the hand
ing of both passenger and freight
rsffic. The ordinance stipulates that
he company shall have the use of the
streets with the exception of Main
between Tennessee Avenue and Ave.
, for the laying of track, erection of
poles, etc; that in no case shall steam
Or animal power be used; that not
more than cents shall be charged for
my continuous ride within the city;
hat the streets used shall be kept in
good order; shall be taxed as usual
With no exemptions; that not less
han five miles of track shall be built;
hat contract shall be accepted within
thirty days; that 81 900 shall be de-
posted with the city when acceptance
made; that construction shall begin
within one hundred and twenty days,
md work be completed and system
operating within eighteen months;
hat cars shall be run at safe ard rea-
onsble speed; granting privilege to
rect depots, power houses, etc.
Alderman Grant moved the suspen-
ion of the rules, and that the ordi-
race be finally passed. Seconded by
Hunter, and the council passed the
ordinance by final unanimous vote
Both franchises are granted for fifty
,esrs from date of acceptance.
The large audience present was very
and the council was
heartily congratulated for the nights
work. 1t has seldom ever been re-
corded where the people were so en-
.husiastic in this city over question
Is they have been over these fran
,hises, and it is hoped the people who
ave been granted the franchises will
Tot disappoint the people, who are
heartily in sympathy with the moves
u this time.
All other franchise propositions be-
ore the ordinance committee were