The daily sentinel., 1906-07-12

Gets More Time.
The ordinance providing an amend
ment to section ten, ordinance one
hundred twenty-five granting an ex-
tension of time to George Smith, the
electric railroad promoter, was given
its last reading. Mayor Pro Tenn o.
Boyle stated that the matter was open
for discussion. Mr.. Smith stated that
he was most desirous that the coun-
ell giant him an extension of time to
begin work and have in,operation two
miles of the electric street railway.
He stated that he was making prog
ress in the matter, that he had as
surances that the parties interested
in the proposition were ready to do
their part If the extension of time
was made. He asserted that he had
worked faithfully and was certain
that he would soon have work on
the road under way.
\ Mr.. A. C. Probut, of Molina. one of
the members of the Plateau Valley
/ Chamber of Commerce then address
ed the council. In opening the speak
er stated that he wished TO correct
a false report given publicity by the
other daily paper to the effect that
the Plateau Valley delegation was in
town for the purpose of opposing the
granting of the extension of time to
Mr.. Smith. He declared that such
was not. or had not been their in
tentions. The delegation had come
to support Mr.. Smith and had been as
sured by Mr.. Smith that he would do
all in his power to build the road Mr..
Probut stated that the people of the
Plateau valley were anxious, very
anxious, to have the electric railway
built and built into that section. That
section wants to get into closer touc
with Grand Junction. The people of
that valley are determined to have
railroad into the valley whether IL
comes from Grand Junction or from
DeBeque. I'VE believe Mr.. Smith is
sincere in his efforts and realizing
much work he has done toward MAX
ing the surveys and interesting cap
ital to stand by him, we believe that
he should be granted an extension" F."
If by December LIST Mr.. Smith has
not made satisfactory progress and
has not the construction under way
then we of the Plateau valley will
have proposition to make
Assuring Mr.. Smith and the coun-
ell that the Plateau valley people
would give Mr.. Smith every assist
ance possible and impressing the
falsity of the report that the Cham
ber of Commerce was opposing Mr.
'simith MIR. Probut concluded his
earnest and convincing address.
After a few remarks by Mr.. Smith
Carl Walker, another member of the
Plateau valley delegation, seconded
Mr.. Probut's remarks and in humor-
Gus manner dealt with the idea that
had gotten out to the effect that the
plateau valley was knocking Mr..
Smiths scheme. He stated that the
people up his way heard not long ago
that capitalists were ready to build
the road but that Smith demanded
oil per cent of the stock in the com
pany in payment for his franchise and
surveys. this of course put us out
for a time but later we found that
this report was false" He expressed
satisfaction with the progress Smith
had made.
Tho vote on sfie ordinance was then
called and the ordinance passed with |
out dissenting vote. By its provis-
ions Smith is granted an extension
of time to start the construction
work and have two miles of track in
operation by December 81 or forfeit
his bond of $4,000.
Thanks the Visitors.
At this point Alderman Lutes in
behalf of the council expressed ap-
probation of the presence of the
Plateau valley gentlemen. thanked
them for their remarke and invited
them to visit the council frequently.
George Smith then thanked the
council for granting him the extern
sion of time he desired and President
O'Boyle good naturedly remarked.
Show your appreciation Mr.. Smith |
by putting in the road"
Mountain Water Ordinance.
The ordinance authorizing the city
of Grand Junction to improve, repair
and extend the water works system Il
and plant now owned and in opera
ton in this city so as to acquire
mountain water to be taken from
some mountain locality near or ad- II
jacent to the city and to contract
an Indebtedness on behalf of said II
city by the issuance of its bonds in
the sum of 100000 for such pur-
poses and to submit such approval
and authorization to the voters of the L
city who are taxpayers under the law
was then called up. given its second
reading and put to the council for
final action.
Ordinance is Passed.
Alderman Norris moved that the
ordinance be adopted. Without dis
cussion a vote was taken and the
ordinance was passed without a dis
senting vote.
The clerk was then instructed to
publish the ordinance as required by
law and issue at the proper time the
call for the election.
Coles Declares IL Illegal.
Al fhfe nofnt Cif,, Attor,o,r Do1o.