The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-20

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at Central Park, selecting practicable the high
periodical excuses OF the Croon and by steam
engines drawing water from well, with galleries for
supply radating thererom, under the structures sup
would not only provide full supply OF water at all times
for res but each OF these reservoirs having diameter
tain gallons which added to that drawn from the
tons of consumption imperative OF enforcement
such contingency, and the structures necessary
CINE, hose and ladder houses.
fired merchandise would be very ateriay il not fully
furnished by the construction and operation OF two light
draught propeller steamers, each with capacity sup
ply stream OF water six inches in diameter which could
be projected through hose distance OF at least two thou
sand feet Whereby of fire engines OF the pres
capacity could be supplied by each of these vessels
TO operate, either in the city upon shipping either at
fire In tins or at neighboring city at anchor in the
stream added to which their engines could be applied to
Finally that the terry companies running ferryboats
from this city to Brooklyn Jersey City and Moboken
sons as would require the full Capacity Of their steam
hose Of corresponding capacity and length, whereby
not only uniang source OF supply would be attaip
able. but it would be promptly furnished ut all hours and
The average capacity OF the boilers Of these ferry
boats Is equal TO the operation Of pump eighteen inches
in diameter thirty inch stroke and discharge Of 1000
lent in OF zoo feet furnishing supply for six
streams of two inches in diameter, the cost OF nil of
benefits and the security 10 be derived therefrom.
am, respectfully, yours. &c,
D. D. CoNovER, Esq. Chairman of Committee Of Board
OF Aldermen