The record-union., 1891-09-30

over the city. The pressure coming from
that quarter at forty pounds. where the
pipes are small, would give the best of
service
Mr.. Abbott had no doubt that the $780,
600 in bonds necessary to put in perma-
nent plant-should the tests prove salts
factory-could be readily disposed of.
The present condition of the city debt, he
said, was most gratifying, and within
five years Sacramento would be compare
lively out of debt-at least, she would be
fr6er from debt than any city of her size
on the coast. Hence there would be no
difficulty in floating the Sl50,000 worth of
per cent. bonds at par.
One man had told the speaker that he
would take $4,000 worth of bonds for
such new works. He had no doubt
whatever about the sale of the bonds and
the money being Immediately realized.
John Blair said he had been travelling
for several months both in this country
and in Europe, and had examined the
water supply system of many cities. He
found that those of the United States
were the better. In Elgin, H., they
have fine stand-pipe and splendid sys-
tenn of filtration. The filters are re-
versible, and can be cleansed in few
minutes. A description of the system
was read by the Secretary from printed
report.
Mr. Blair spoke also of the system in
use in PrairievilIe, Mimi, which was
similar to that in Elgin, and was per-
feet success.
Chairman Booth said he had been
using the well water east Of the city for
several years, and regarded it as very
fine. 1t contained no Objectionable
minerals, and was quite soft. 1t was ex-
cellent for cooking purposes.
& hhptf -a1 ,of ho I,-a+a1. oh
tanned in the gravel region east Of the
city is better that that obtained from
wells nearer the river.
Mr.. WeinstOck realized the fact that
something should be done to give Us a
sufficient supply of good water. Some
risk would have to be taken in regard to
the quantity to be obtained east of the
city. No one can answer the question
until test is made. But all experiments
tend to show that the supply would be
sufficient.
As TO the matter of raising the money
this could only be done by the raising of
the assGSsment-rO as the city cannot
borrow on more than 10 per cent. of the
assessed valuation Of property. The only
other way was for private citizens to give
their individual notes therefor If there
really was a way by which the city could
issue bonds, he would like TO have Mr..
Abbott explain, as he had given the sub
ject much thought.
Mr.. Abbott replied that this was a
question he could not promptly solve,
but it probably could be done. AS to the
supply, it would cost but 5000 10 thor
ougnly demonstrate whether or not there
is plenty of water there.
Mr.. Coleman, referring to Mr.. AbbOtt'S
suggestion that the street Improvement
! Company might use its money for the
purpose of testing the question Of water
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had been considered, and something
might be done about it. He referred to
| interviews with prominent engineers,
who claim that the supply OF water to be
obtained east Of the city would be mex
hauStible, and that the quality would be
| 1irst-ciass. The Street Improvement Com
pany might be willing to use its capital
to test the proposed water supply. For
/ himself, he favored such action, and il it
were desired he would bring the matter
! before the stockholders Of the company.
Mr.. Plat said that on his firms place,
| east of the city, there are three great
/ pumps running. Even when operating
! night and day they have never been able
to even lower the water in the wells The
water had been analyZed and found to be
pure, sweet and soft, and free from min
erals. He knew Of no better water.
i Afjer some further remarks Mr.. Abbott
| said that about all that could be done at
| the present meeting would be to have a
committee appointed to confer with the
Improvement Company and ascertain If
| it would be willing to use its capital to
make the necessary tests. When this
question should be determined, the mat
ter Of raising the necessary funds to erect
! a permanent plant could be considered.
| He moved that a committee Of five be ap-
! pointed for the purpose named.
! The motion was carried, and the Chair
appointed the following-namcd gentle
men: a. Abbott, II. Weinstock, p L.
Platt, Captain Roberts and Charles Me
| Creary.
Mr.. McCIatchy thought inasmuch as
! the supply to be had east OF the city
might not prove sufficient, the present
river system could be improved by d
more perfect system Of mains and filter
/ ing.
! Mr.. Woodson contended that filtration
would not remove disease germs, and a
! discussion ensued on the subject, III
! which Drs. Laine and c. b. Nichols were
/ induced to express their views.
! The meeting then adjourned to the call
I of the Chair.