Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-24

friction aud loss of effectiveness. as the one
in charge is uncertain about his instructions
being carried out, and has no redress.
g. The parties whom the waterworks
committee propose to appoint to the posi-
lions named above may be competent, yet
their names do not appear as de-
signer or constructor in the Ameri-
can Waterworks Manual in the waterworks
ofice, which is accepted everywhere as
containing the names of all superiutend-
entS, contractors or engineers of reputa-
ton, and as l am not informed from any
other source 1 deem reliable of the
abilities Of these parties, cannot yield my
assent to their appointment to positions
where I may be held to an extent
at least responsible for their action.
T. As l understand it, two distribution
systems were shown from two locations
the main discharge from one more
than double the size of that
from the other. So great q dis
crepancy am unable to &C
and I would be liable to receive with dis
trust opinions on other matters which
might be more intricate and involved.
I attach herewith letter of recent date
to the mayor and waterworks committee.
Very respectfully, a: Fl; kerr,
FORT WORTH, Texas. Feb. u, ISgB.
hOuS. j. Z. SLllbQ- NJ AyOT. I1Q NrtO. L. Ntlst
Cha irnan WaIerwOrks Committee, City.
GENTLEMEN-The time being close at
hand for commencement of work on the
Waterw orks contract, l would respect
fully draw your attention to the ne
cessity of employing an expert
hydraulican as consulting engineer
to be appointed as soon as possible to ad-
wise and prepare the plans for systematic
carrying on of the work. The incomplete
plans which should be perfected by
the consulting engineer are the
standpipe, system of distribution,
pump house, pumping station, location
with reference to make wells, position of ar
tesian wells, general connections, etc. No
pipe should be laid in the ground until the
distribution system is perfected by an eX-
pert in hydraulic construction and no
change should be made or allowed in
such distribution thereafter except by
the aforesaid hydraulic expert as the
efficiency of a system is materially effected
by the proper arrangement of the sizes and
location of mains and sub-mains forming
the system of distribution. Very respect
fully, H. II. KERR, City Engineer.
A petition of citizens on Main and Hous-
ton streets to the effect that they
did not object to hacks stand
Ing in front of their places of business.
and asking that the said ordinance forbid
ding it be amended or repealed was read and
turned over TO the city attorney.
Citizens in the Seventh ward petitioned
the council to open one or more streets
across the railroad tracks that run through
that ward, they being fenced up thus
rendering it impossible to cross the track
without much walking. The question
was discussed considerably, and
it was finally resolved that
the city attorney proceed with suits to open
Rosedale and Magnolia streets
The ordinance constituting nine hours a
legal days work for any and all
persons in the employ Of
the city, except city officers, fire
men, and the waterworks department was
read. The rules were suspended and the
ordinance adopted.
The Orphans home petitioned. fora build
ing for school purposes. Referred TO school
committee.
Alderman Martin introduced the follow
ing resolution: Resolved, that the city
treasurer shall hereafter forward to Blair
& Co., New York, all moneys wherewith
to pay interest as same falls due on the
bonds issued by the city Adopted
Resolved, that Blair s. Co., agents of the
city, be authorized 10 give notice calling in
for redemption the $4,000 waterworks
bonds which are now subject to redemption
at their par value and accrued interest. and
to arrange with the Farmers loan and trust
company for cancelling of mortgage secur-
ing same when said bonds shall have been
Adopted.
Alderman Noodle introduced resolution
relative to some of the specials in the
waterworks contract; also that the
site should remain on the old
grounds. The resolution was lost. The
council then adjourned.