The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-10-10

objects to this ON the ground that the cost
would be problematical, as the expense OF pro-
curing the water rights held by individuals
cannot be arrived at at this time. Another OBJ
lection is the necessity of taking the water at
ter it has been used by the various manufac-
turing establishments now existing, and others
that VIII hereafter be erected ON the Presump-
Scot 1t is questionable whether the water
can be ceansed from the impurities necessari-
~ thrown into it in the shape OF chemicals
from manufactories where they are extensive
ly used. "A - - AZ = II !.
The third and last plan is by taking the wa
ter in its pure state from Sebago Lake s2sO feet
above tide water, and conveying it by means
OF conduits or pipes, distance of sixteen miles
to the reservoirs the city. This, the engi-
] neer says, though the most expensive, is by far
the most desirable plan and would furnish the
city with an abundance OF water OF the purest !
character. a 81 Ia. j8, /
His estimate Of the cost includes a brick con 4
duit 1000 feet long, thee necessary excavations
and foundations for the same, across the sum
NIT swamp, a receiving well, bulk head and
gate-house, aand s4,50O feet of 2O-inch main
which would amounting $472,OOO.
In reference to, reservoirs, the engineer says
there is noimportant difference in the eleva-
ton of Bramhall and Mnnjsy hills above tide |
water, both being about $50 feet above IT. =
Bramhall hill contains about 5O2 000square feet
which it is estimated would cost 1921 800. But \
the irregularity in shape of the soil and the
great difference in surface of elevation would
make the construction of a reservoir on tins
site more expensive than one on Munjoy hill. !
The total cost of Construction of reservoir
on this site is estimated at $4,000, and when
completed twill contain, with "a depths 20
feet, $4,000, 900 gallons. eH
In view of the additional cost of this entire
site, he proposes to reduce the site to rectan-
gular form Of 632 by 515 feet, bounded on two
sides by Promenade and Vaughan Streets In
this shape the reservoir would contain 36y0Oo,-
900 gallons, and would cost for site $16275O;
for construction $4,000; total $255,75O.
The, site on Munjoy bill contains 800
| square feet which would cost say $213, 250-less
value of houses $4O,0OO-S173,2 $50. Cost of con-
struction $4,000. Total $967 ,25o. This reser-
| voir in depth of water of 20 feet, will contain
100000 gallons. With these two reservoirs,
the city would have resource of 80,OOO,0OO
gallons. IS VsS ~ - s. =. -,
After stating what would be needed after the
construction of one or both of these reservoirs,
the Engineer gives a summary of the estimates
! of costs as follows: - M TE -
Bramhall hill, - - 1884 $50
Munjoy hill, 299950
The Engineer states the important results of
| having two reservoirs 80 - = - Z
In the distribution of pipe he estimates the
cost of 10000 feet from 16 to 4 inches, at $40,
$50; 200 hydrants $4,000; water gates $4,000;
total $25985O ss.s.a--ES
The total costs Of the works he estimates as.
| follows: Ma
Conduit and pipes and appurtenanceszS -
between Sebago Lake and reservoir, $472, 900
Reservoir on BramhalPs hill, 8475O
! Distribution of pipe in the city, with iii
hydrants, gates, &c, a4 baG s7a9 ia 259,85O
| ..s5tIe eis.Ee ~ g ,O16,6OO
Add for engineering, superintendent
and contingencies, -s-5. = 7.@1-.101 ,655
Total cost, y "a slis,a55
This estimate is based upon the use of wrought
iron pipe, lined with and laid in hydrulic cement
now extensively adopted for towns and cifies
If cast iron pipe is preferred, an additional
sum must be added, which would make the to-
tai cost 81 ,253670 & #@ y ~ y
| The reports were read, ordered to be placed
on file and sent down.
On motion of Alderman Rice the petition of
/ the Portland Water Power Company, for per-
mission to lay their pipes through the streets,
was taken from the table, read and ordered to
placed On file. ssi.a -l4ii 81 9i 80 fsylriG
The ordinance granting the Portland Water
Power Company permission to lay pipes in the
streets, and prescribing the conditions upon
which it may be done, was then taken up.
/ II ~ IL - l-L
Company had agreed that the rates for water
should never exceed one mill per gallon for
household and other purposes, and from "a to
| IL mill per gallon to manufacturers and others
| who use large quantities .. - 1cn
| Alderman Deering was opposed to passing
| the ordinance this evening. The Special Conn
mittee on Water have just reported, and he
| evening. He did not think the city was quite
| yet prepared to part with its rights. 80
Alderman Rice said the matter had been be-
| fore the City Council for two months, and it
| was time something was done. If this ordi-
| nance is passed, next autumn we shall have
| the water in our city.
Alderman Deering renewed his objection.
| There was no necessity for haste at present
| He wished to read the report of the engineer,
| and as he understood it was to be published he
| thought it better to wait ss-S
| Alderman Giddings thought it would not in
! terfere with the work to lay the matter upon
|
Alderman Bailey was in favor Of. laying the
matter upon the table until the report Of the
Special Committee and that of the Engineer
| could be printed AMI the citizens have an OBJ
portunityt to read them, and to be fully salts
| fed. ~ Il
The ordinance was laid upon the table by a
ing, Siison, bailey, Giddings T. n ss
IAN order was then passed for printing 800
copies of the report of the Water Committee,
with that Of the Engineer, for the use of the
Subsequently an order came up. passed in
the other Board, appointing sMessrs. Gould
Robinson, Burgess, Chase and Mari commit
tee, with such as the Aldermen may join, to
make still further Investigations on the subject
of supplying the city with pure water This
Board concurred and joined Aldermen Deer
ing, Bailey and Lynch. ,,1aSnta
The petition of Shepard Knapp, for permits
sion to erect a blacksmith's shop on Cross
street, was referred to Aldermen ellison, Gid /
dings and Rice, with power.
Leave to withdraw was voted upon the petit 4
ton of George Jewett ct AL lllsuida
John o. Kidder was licensed as an inn
holder. q "a .
The Committee on judicial Proceedings re-
ported that the Messrs. Curtis were willing to
settle with the city for excavating Congress
street, according to the contract, and to leave
the question of damages to three disinterested
persons Report accepted and placed on file.
Inc committee on Laying out Streets re-
ported in favor of extending Cotton street
from Fore to Commercial streets, paying Rich |
ardson Wharf Company 5000 damages. Ac-
cepted. ssg3 Il loo ii netll stf rTg sioa "a II
The Committee ON Fire Department reported
in favor of extending the fire alarm telegraph
to the Forest City Sugar Refining works. An
order for the extension of the same was tabled.
Alderman Bailey, from the committee APP
pointed to extend an invitation to Gen. Sheri-
dan, reported that they had had an interview
with the General, who had been pleased to ac-
cept the invitation, and would visit our city
during the latter part of the month. AnOrder
was then passed directing all expenses arising
from his visit to be paid ont of the contingent
fund.
The special committee, to whom was referred
the petition of VIM. Hennessey ct ais, fire.
men, for increase of pay, reported adversely to
same. Accepted. sss4
The Committee on Streets, Sidewalks and
Bridges reported il. inexpedient to place steps
at the foot OF Tying street. Also that the petit
ton OF A. ID. Brown ct ais, in relation to Re-
served street, be referred to the Committed on
Laying out new Streets. Accepted
The Committee on Drains and Sewers re-
ported, on petition of John Harrison ct ais.
and petition of John Ray ct ais the former
that the sewer in Fore street should be put in
good condition, and the latter for the extension
OF the sewer on Bracket street, that the
prayers of both should be granted. The COM
mittee also reported that the amountsl appro-
priated by the City Council for the purposes of
drains and sewers had been exhausted.
Alderman Bailey, from the committee on
celebration Of 4th of July, reported that the