New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-01
THE AQUEDUCT HEARING.
MORE TINE DEMANDED.
FURTHER ARGUMENTS To BE LISTENED TO FROM
DAY TO DAY.

DAY TO DAY.
The Aouednct Commission Yesterday continued
Its hearing IN the case OF those nteIestea IN ,hs
fhe Muscoot dam. o. h. Potter said that he had
only Just learned that the plans of the Quaker
Bridge dam and reservoir had been agreed on 10y
the commission. He supposed that the spechca-
tons of the cost aud time would be given more in
detailed. Those who agreed with him were desrous
that this knowledge should be communicated 10
them. They wished to understand the matter
fully If the hearing was closed on Wednesday
the opponents of the Quaker Bridge dam and reser-
tor would have no time IN which TO present their
objections. IL was question ot great magnitude
and one that materially affected the interests OF
the city. The matter should be carefully con-
sldcrcd before the work was entered upon. II 1t
turned out failure there would be regret that the
matter had not been more carefully weighed, and II
IL proved 10 be success nothing wonld be lost by
due consideration. Two or three weeks would not
be too much time TO devote II.
Mayor Elson-Two three wccks Is good deal OF
time to lose what do YOU propose to 90 mon who can
understandingly describe the difficulties attendant on e
construction Of the proposed work II it can be demon
Siratcd that this work will cost many times more thah
The estimates already prepared aud take man! uues
longer than the period named Tor Ne h u d he
best not 20 adopt the proposed plan n A.. no hoo
The Mayor-The plans and srccincatons nave oeCn
have 10 the hearings although publicity mas oeeh
{ Mr. Pottcr-wnliam II. Webb and Robert /. Darragh
have been kept away by bad health and my public duties
The Mayor-IIave you any objection TO the aQucduct
Mr. Potter-I have not, except that think II would
diameter instead Of fourteen feet as proposed
Commissioner spencer-The Muscoot dam Is part OF
NJ. Pottcr-I understand that Is part ofthe Quaker
dam rroicct and the adoption OF carries the other
with r. / favor the construction Of the Sodom dam:
This could be done AT cost OF only Sl,20o,ooO ana
The Mayor-Will one week from Wednesday do
Mr.. Potter Il propose TO examine the two RenWlcks
and two engineers from ont of the city ~, T..
Chief Engineer Church-rerhapS II would ne wei 70
have the experts provided by MI Potter eG W cos mig
quietly. Much valuable time would thus be saved -,
this ' The work proposed one of vast magnitude; 1t
affects myself taxpayer ana VII aneGt my cIuG URN
on for nine months These plans have been ready since
February. We want TO get along and accomplish some
thing.
William H. Webb thought the time was too short.
In his opinion the hearing should last at least three
weeks Commissioner Baldwin asked II MI. webb
had any facts or figures, to submit. Mr.. MebD re-
piled that he had not. The plans and specification
shown not sufficiently explicit.
Mayor Edison (warmlyl-TMs Commission has now
been at work nearly year 1t has enplo ed the hest
engineering talent to be found Part of the delay has
bearings to De given Now after employing this talent
and according reasonable time for n5sns to be heard
strcton If are TO be further delayed want the re-
sponsihity placed where 1t oelong1on me cizes ana
weeks further delay there will be any change of
Mr. Webb As n citizen am willing TO bear my share
Of responsibility for the delay believe the building OF
Mayor Edison Ito Mr. Pottcr-I you will give the Com
Won propose 10 call we will give them every facility
examine the plans and will accept with pleasure any
Mr. Potter-I propose to call the d|@ henwGks w
Darrgh who are practical builders and who can csti-
mate the cost OF structure ana me me u MI prop
tccs the builders before beginning building Arehi-
the cost of what they plan.
ALBION p Man said that he appeared as the
trustee of six large estates lie looked on the pro
posed Quaker Bridge dam with great apprehension.
The city debt would probably be increased $50,
100000. No one could tell what IT would cost.
judging by the past expcrence OF the f tS Win Win
would be trcbed or quadrupled, and the time of
its construction also.
n 6t nsIa suggestion has been 6teTed Wy come
now and ask for further delay The newspapers are
continually asking why We DO mol 20 Oh ana 10 'ouc-
Mr. Mantle responsibility rests Kith those who ask
for DELAY think the Commission should have all the
light that could he thrown on the subject, -, . g..
b,agns water 70 the city unless great pro
ViGed ia which TO store II during seasons OF dr3Hth;
been nsnformed the cost Of the proposed dam and
reservoir The dam ana reservoir and land 10 Dc ac-
ouirsd will cost t0 exceed S1,OOuOOO.
= Mr.. Mau-Engucer- differ in their estimates,
mn, M T1c i no S SI.. on T to tnste the cost
! have talked with many practical men aud they all
Mr.. Church-Nothing L. more simple. ,,,,
Mr.. PJtcr-Nou do not have 20 pay the bills ana are
Therefore particular about expense - taxpayers
Would he II MI Cnurch's pccurilry stake greater
C"mmissionct Ba.dwia Mr. Church honest en-
gueer and good citizen and De- entitled 10 ms views,
Whether De owned 50 or T5oon.uou.
MIR. Potter ,coutnuingl-No dam has ever been built
g., foundation of which wa, 700 egl oco" ne sufih'c
Engineer ScW'ou-Iuc large foundation of the dam at
Ji,crpnnl j. IA feet below the surface.
Mr.. Pptter-IAe famous Ilo.rcu- dam In spain was
lu The solid rock, while THIS one proposed would hc
on fouudltoutof b1lier and Loose qui'k>dnd, water
soaked. and the boriues have shown no clay.
Ne,-r- Church and Newton declared that The lor-
ings had shown nearly all clay.
Af,r a discussion participated IN 10y the Mayor,
Commissioner Baldwin aud Spencer. Mr.. Potter
ex-Iudgo Anoux. Mir Man and others, II was
finally agreed 90 20 ou with tie hearing to-day and
continue i from dav % dav, with the understanding
that no time be wasted.