Lynch brings attention to the issue of the Union Pacific Railroad developing an independent water source. They had a well in the shop yard, but the only vested water right they had was in Well No. 1 near the Las Vegas Springs. The railroad needed a permanent solution.
Note: Le Brétan is a hotel and restaurant in Paris; this inauguration dinner occurred in London during the "Exposition Française de Londres" at Earl's Court Menu insert: Wine lists Restaurant: Earl's Court Exhibition Centre Location: London, England