New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-06-01

These figures show tho comparative dryness OF thu
past month 10 have much exceeded that OF the same
month during any OF the preceding years, and, in con-
necton with the figures it should be remembered that
in 1869 the city narrowly escaped famine, and in 1910
saved only by drawing from the lakes At the Gro
ton Aqueduct Department unusually dry had
been expected mp to the time OF the opening OF tho
Quaker anniversaries when, usual. the windows OF
heaven opened, and the streams and reservoirs
have been filed to repetion. Not only is the city in
debted to these amabe weaherbrceders for pure aud
abundant supply OF water but the whole country shares
in the blessing and is rejoicing in the prospect of fair
crops where, only week ago, the most gloomy fore
bodngs INDUCED In The rain OF a single day Is
said TO have reduced the price Of hay In the country
several dollars tun.
In 1870, after the dry ended, and pit no
longer necessary TO draw from the lakes dams wero
built at their outlets, and their basins filed TO
higher point than when first tapped. In consequence,
the city has four large surplus reservoirs TO be used in
emergencies. Should the rains continue at intervals
seems probable 1t Will be unnecessary to use these
reserves but 1t is source OF great satisfaction not
only to the city officials, but also to the whole
community to know that IL occasion should require, tho
city with great population is provided against the
longest drouth The storage reservoir at Boyd's
Corners will not be completed in time for use this Sum-
mer although the work is advancing as rapidly as is
consistent with thoroughness. When finished this
reservoir will hold 3,00oO0oOo0 gallons, or enough 70
supply the city one month.
The city depends at present on the Tour atncla reSe
voirs, the capacity OF which Is as follows:
CrOton 100
New Reservoir in Central Park 10OoO0V0
Old Reservoir in Central LO0o0OoO
Reservoir Forty second st HVOVs
Total .........l go 10000
This used. would suffice for Is days. 10 tnis
can safely added the supply OF the four lakes
below with which connection has been made, and the
supply from which be obtained by draining, not to
exceed three feet: cr
Lal. m.hop.e So.Hsi 600 Kirk isTSsCos
Lake GlenedA. ,590,OOt 20, go
Iale Gilead Total 1913 III 900
This would suffice for about 16 days As these lakes
are now several feet above the level Of 1870, much
larger amount than that given above could DO drawn on
before reducing them to l0wwaer mark. From tDe es-
innate given above however 1t Will be seen that inc
city available Sufficient, with the regular
daily flow of the river, TO meet the demands Oh the
largest drouh. - a.,
AS has been heretofore stated In THE TRIBUNE, the
right 10 draw these lakes originally obtained
By William NJ. Tweed, when he was In charge OF the De-
parment of Public Works and for this purpose inc out
lets OF Kirk Pond Lake Gead were purchased al an
expense OOO the purchases standing IN MI Iweeas
Name being ready 1t stated, 10 turn them oner
recar for the % hen civ Twohd dictate that
these transfers should be made at before tho late
Commissioner changes his mind the subject In case
he may not have done so already.