The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-02-03

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from the Lockport New York; Journal
and Courier.l
Holly Water WOrks-Thelr Progress
Interesting Items.
Our citizens have noticed for the
last few days the conveyance through
our streets of successive loads of the
splendid and massive water works
machinery constructed by the Holly
Company for the city of Dayton,
Ohio. This machinery is the six
teenth set manufactured by the COM
pany. It is significant of the growing
demand for these works, that of the
sixteen sets of this kind of machinery
seven were contracted for and manu-
featured last year, and that the sggre-
gate of these contracts exceeds the
entire amount of all previous years
combined.
The city of Indianapolis, which as
the capital of Indiana, and an impor-
tant railroad centre of the West, has
grown to the size of 10000 inbabit-
ants-has managed to get along poor
" enough thus far with wells and els
terms. The Common Council recently
chartered private water works COM
pany-authorized it to construct
works and introduce water under the
Holly system. The company, on
Tuesday of last week, formally ac-
cepted the charter-perfected its or
ganization, and will at once vigorously
prosecute the enterprise. The ma
chinery required in this case embraces
steam and water powers guaranteed
to supply 100000 gallons of water
daily-is abe largest and most expen-
sive Of any yet constructed by the
Holly Company, and will for some
time largely engage the attention of
its large force of skillful artisans.
Hon. o. A. White. Mayor of Nor
walk, Ohio, was in town on Wednes-
day, and in conference with the Holly
Company with reference to introduce
ing the Holly Water Works into that
beautiful and thriving town. The
Council have ordered an election to
be held there early next month to
authorize the issue of the necessary
bonds, and the Mayors visit enabled
him to carry home plans and estimates
Of cost of supply and protection by
the Holly plan. Mr.. w. was present
at the recent grand and successful
trial of the Holly Works at Kalama-
zoo-has taken pains to give the sub
iect a careful examination-is thor
oughly satisfied Of the advantages Of
the system, and anticipates that the
voters of Norwalk will, by a large
majority, secure for themselves the
luxury of a bountiful supply Of pure
and wholesome water, while at the
same time they defend their property
from the ravages of fire.
A Water Works Company has Just
been organized In Davenport, Iowa,
and awaits the action of the Common
Council in granting a charter. The
Davenport Gazette strongly urges i'm.
mediate action. In one of several
vigorous articles on the subject, it
says: THE fact is, Davenport is be-
coming altogether too large-houses
are too closely together on the down
town streets, and upon many of those
on the bluffs, for reliance to be placed
upon cistern supplies of water in time
of fire." The same paper, in another
article. says: Now let Davenport
lead in securing Water Works, not
only for fire purposes, but for domes-
tic use. The city needs them. The
ancient plan of cisterns is played out.
A new system of Water Works is
being introduced. This system is
known as the Holly System It is a
new invention, covered by patents.
No expensive reservoirs are needed
the pressure is given wholly by ma
chinery. The Mississippi would fur
nish an everlasting supply. Daven-
port needs the Holly System. She is
abundantly able to secure it. They
do away with fire engines. They give
a supply of water for household pur-
poses, and for watering streets, lawns,
&c. They reduce insurance rates
about fifty per cent. Let our people
consider the subject"
In Kansas City, Missouri, the cues
ton of water is prominently before
its citizens. In May last, a commit
tee appointed by the Board of Trade,
visited Peoria, Illinois-inspected its
Holly Water Works-then almost
completed, and reported that the ma
chinery in its massive size and per-
feet finish give evidence at every
point, of great skill and care on the
part of the builders-the Holly Manu-
featuring Company-and fully i'm
pressing your committee with the be-
lief that the plan is not only feasible,
but a great Improvement on the old
reservoir system, and one which
we believe fully meets the wants
Of our CITY," In September,
another committee, made up of
members of the Board of Trade and
Common Council, headed by the
Mayor, made another excursion to
Peoria. The Holly Works were then
in operation. In their report the
committee state that they found the
machinery doing its work with
great ease and splendid effect" The
authorities of Peoria made an exhi-
bition ofthroWing fire streams, which
the committee say was more than
satisfactory" and they conclude by
recommending that Mr.. Holly be
invited to furnish plans and estimates
for works under his system. This
was adopted and the Mayor was d.
rected to make a proclamation calling
an election on the 1st of February
next % authorize the issue of $780,
COG / bonds, to provide the city with
water works. That our city must