Council Trims the Streetcar Franchise

A report from the judiciary committee of the city council in reference to the ordinance for the Olympia Light and Power Company was last night adopted. The report reads as follows:

First—That the franchise asked for on Union Street and Maple Park Avenue be not granted; that ten feet on the east side of Chestnut Street be granted for a right-of-way on said street, and that all other streets named in said ordinance over which said company does not contemplate building a street railway in the near future be eliminated therefrom.

Second—That the right to carry freight within the city limits on said street railway be not granted, with the exception that freight may be carried to terminal points outside the city limits, and that freight for said company’s use may be carried to all points on said street railway lines on cars constructed for freight purposes only.

Third—That said ordinance be further amended so that the city shall have the right to use all poles erected by said company within the city limits to maintain its fire alarm telegraph system, without compensation.

Fourth—That this ordinance be referred to the city to incorporate the above amendments and such other amendments as will properly protect the city’s interest in all matters pertaining to said franchise.

The council also ordered payment of various bills totaling $2,506.21 and referred several minor street, license and claims matters to committees.