Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-18


s. P. Hamilton was Chairman, at once went
vigorously to work. After several surveys
the route was selected, and on the 14th of
February last ground was broken at the site
which had been purchased for the erection
of the buildings. The water mains were
ordered and arrived here early in March,
aud on the 14th day Of that month
the work Of laying them was commenced
under the direction of Mr.. r. r. Booz, the
turncock Of the Water Works, Mr.. Alvin
n. Miller, the superintendent, exercising
general supervision.
THE CONNECTING MAIN.
This main is two and a half miles in
length, and runs from the reservoirin Frank
lin SQUARE down Bryan street to the canal,
thence four feet under. the canal; then pass
ing through the Central Railroad cotton
warehouse, beneath the floor, under the
several railroad tracks, over Musgrove
creek through Vale Royal plantation In a
straight line to the plantation Of the Messrs.
Exley, where a slight DETECTION is made,
and then on through the plantation in a
STRAIGHT line to the works, which are located
on the bank of the river. The laying OF this
main has been perfected In the most work
manlike and thorough manner, and some
idea OF the magnitude OF the job may be
bsd when we state that the main consists of
over one thousand Joints or sections, aud In
closing these joints forty five pounds of
melted lead is required to each joint.
THE SITE OF THE WORKS.
The site OF the new works is one Of the
prettiest and most attractive on the river.
The tract purchased by the city comprises
sevepty-eIght acres, on which there is a very
beautiful grove, and several neat and COM
Portable brick houses. The surroundings
are decidedly picturesque, aud at the ex-
penditure of a few hundred dollars a splen-
did mark could be established, and it would
he an additional point of interest for srsD
gers as well as our home people to visit.
The elevation SSrF frontage OF six hun
dred feet on tx r, and commands an ex-
cellent view up ~ down. Ii the proposed
new streets and road in this direction are
onened II will be found a pleasant drive,
ana will, we have no doubt, be generally
visited.
THE BUILDINGS
are constructed Of brick with granite lin
tells. and are very neat 10 appearance.
The engine room is sixty feet square,
will be neatly plastered and has q
thanked ceiling, painted white. The brick
Foundation of the new pump is OF the most
substantial character, and foundatioss for
the old pump, and also for another should
thrs neesasfties of the city reqAire H., are
zr1anee7 for. The cellar beneath the en-
s.iaIe room In which these foundations are
bnlit ~ aaphni fant high in the clear. Ad-
itlhfnR sfhe boiler room 4OX7O feet, which
win he furnished " the same style as the
engine room. The massive tubular boilers
are of the very pest material, ana attract
general attention.
Mr.. VIM. f. Bowe, of Augusta, who had the
contract for the brick work, informs us that
there were three hundred and fifty thou
sand bricks used in the construction of the
buildipV. of which one hundred and fifteen
thousand are in the chimney or tiue. This
chimney is one hundred and one feet high,
octago- al in shape, and is surmounted BY
very handsome galvanized cornice, seven feet
high, and is quite imposing. Inc buildings
will be surrounded by a pavement
ten feet wide, on each side,
laid with Baltimore brick, and
adorned with neat border Of blue stone
curling. The manner in which Mr.. BoWe
has done the work already completed, re-
fleets credit upon him and gives entire sat
isfsctiou. The carpenter work was done by
Mr.. j. G. saltus, and the roofing, which is
Of tin, by Mr.. Chas. A. Cox.
THE NEW PUMP,
or engine is Worthington's latest improved
dupIex, and has a capacity for furnishing over
five millions gallons Of water every twenty
four hours. or about double the capacity OF
the present engine now in use. 1t was put
in position by Mr.. John Cuthoert, the rep
resentative of the Worthington's Hydraulic
Works of New York. skillful mechanic
and intelligent gentleman, who has most
fsyorablv impressed our city officials. He
has been here since the 10th of May last,
and has been industriOuslY employed with
small force on this work. He has completed
everything now, with the exception Of some
adornments 20 the engine, which is a really
beautiful piece Of machinery, and its easy
workings can be studied with interest for
hours.
TaE SOURCE OF SUPPLY.
The water is pumped direct from the river
through q well, massive frame OF heavy
timber. fifteen feet square and fourteen feet
high, which is sunk close to the bank of the
river, the front of which has been thorough
Nv dredged out to the depth of five feet be-
low low water mark. This well is provided
with fugeniously constructed doors, with
screens Go prevent the entrance OF aay
debris or refuse matter; and the suction pipe
Is introduced through the top OF the well.
There are no basins as at the present water
works, the well serving the same purpose to
a better degree. The sinking OF the well
and driving of all the piles necessary were
done by Mr.. F. Won Eberstein, who has
been very efficient In his work.
The river &C this point ia perfectly clean
aud free from all Objectionable appearance,
In marked contrast with Musgrove creek,
our present source OF supply, the appear
ance Of which Is calculated to make one
forswear water IS g beverage. That we will
low have a.finer and much better supply OF
water than we have had for years is a6so-
lutely certain.
A sKILLFUL JOB.
We have noticed the admirable manner In
which the work In the several departments
has been done, and the nicely with which
Mr.. John Cuihbert has adjusted the various
portions of the complicated and beautiful
machinery, but what will impress the visitor
very fasorablv Is the fact that this heavy
and massive engine and the mammoth
boilers have been unloaded and placed In
their proper locations without accident or
injury. This work was done by Mr.. Joseph
J. Morris, and is a monument to bis skill, ex-
cellent judgment and great care. Mr..
Morris has considerable reputation as
a tsrigger.D and IA this capacity
has successfully, and without delay or
aeaideptt moved some Of the heaviest boil
ers and machinery In the city, and always
to the satisfaction os those for whom the
work has been done. he is Sn intelligent
ana reliable gentleman, and the highest
tribute that gan be paid his skill and capa-
city is shown In the promptness and safety
With which he has 'srigged' the new water
works.
THE INAUGURATION.
The Water Works Committee having re-
ported that the connections were all COM
plete, the well 10 order, and everything In
readiness 10 commence operations and test
the new pump, It was decided to have for
NAL Inauguration of the new water works
Yesterday morning, and as intimated In the
first portion OF this article, this important
event took place, and an official visit was
designed, the Chief Of the Fire Department
and members OF the press being invited
TO join the party, which was composed OF
the Mayor, members of the Board Of Alder
men and Clerk Of Council. The party left
the Exchange at 10 O'Clock, in carriages,
and proceeded direct to the works, where
they were met by City Surveyor John B.
Howard, Z O., and the contractors, the
Superintendent Of the works, Mr.. Alvin N.
Miller, being prevented from attendance By
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