Date: 1890
Their report stated "that there was no foundation for the unfavorable reports which had been circulated," that, "in their judg ment there was an abundant supply to keep our steamers in full operation during the existence of any fire."  The report goes on to say, '-this opinion is based upon the fol lowing facts: that the two reservoirs which are in use, ex cluding the new Totowa reservoir, contain ten million gal lons ol water, while the pumping facilities are such that the supply in reservoirs can be replenished at the rate of six millions per twenty-four hours;" that "the six steam fire engines, when on fire duty, would be supplied for nearly three days steady pumping without any water being  PA PERSON, IL I US PR A PED.