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It was then stipulated by counsel that the proposed tariff be suspended to and including July 3 1, to permit the Commission time to consider the case carefully. Corrections of errors in transcript of hearings were made as stipulated on July 13, 1951, and filed with the Commission July 19, 1951• A further stipulation by counsel granted the Commission until September 1 , 1951 for rendering its decision# The Las Vegas Land and Water Company was organized by the Los Angeles and Salt L*ke Railroad Company to serve the town of Las Vegas, and its additions as necessitated from time to time by the requirements of the community. The spring water supply of the Las Vegas Land and Water Company was originally used beneficially in the irrigation of land acquired by the Railroad Company in 1903. This was the only major use made of the water at that time# The original old town, then known as McWilliams town, secured its water from wells and from Las Vegas Creek until Clark*s Las Vegas Town-site was subdivided in early 1905. From that time until 1909 water was furnished by the Railroad Company. In November, 1909, the Las Vegas Land and Water Company applied for and received from the County Commis­sioners a twenty-five year franchise to lay mains and furnish water to Clark's Las Vegas Townsite. The water used was gravity water from the spring. The pipe lines that were put in at that time were small and as a result did not permit sufficient pressure for fire protection. "For a long time, on account of the liberal use of water that was permitted in the town by the Railroad and the Las Vegas Land and Water Company with a view of building up the town, providing for trees and lawns, etc.