Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-28
A METROPOLITAN CITY.
FULTON CELEBRATES THE INTRODUCTION OF
ANEW WATER SUPPLY
With a Test, Followed BY Banquet at Wheeling
Park-Now She Wants Electric
Lights.

Fulton has water. The little town has
had water before but never in such aound-
ant quantity, and so easily to be procured.
Heretofore the supply has been secured
from that time-honored institution, the
town-pump. Now the crystal % fluid from
the Ohio courses through the pipes In the
streets of the city, and caters to the multi
tudinous wants Of the people. Not because
the water will enter into competition with
the amber fluid which is dispensed over the
counters in a number Of business houses IN
that city, did the population turn out en-
masse Yesterday, but because the lntroonc-
ton of water under strong pressure means
MANY conveniences heretofore unknown IN
the community, a saving of time and LABOR,
and saving of insurance premiums.
1t was but natural that the little town
should assume metropolitan airs, aud that
such an important event in It's history
should be properly celebrated, The town
Council issued invitations 10 all the county
and municipal departments, ex-clty ON
Gals. and representatives of the press, and
there was quorum of all bodies present
when special motor pulled out from the
station az four O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
There were one hundred and nifty proml-
nent citizens in the party. Inc opera
House band was in the first coach and rem
dered spirited selections en- route.
At Fulton there was test, under the
direction of Chief Frank Healy and the
Fulton ire department. Several sections
of nose were attached 70 plugs at the west
end OF Main street and in front oil Stein
81 OF nr IA.
the stream shot up into the air distance
of fully l25 feet The stream was sent
ten feet over the top OF the pole IN front OF
Stems, a relic OF the last Presidential
campaign. The pressure was said to vary
from 90 TO 1l0 pounds. Later, hose was
attached TO the plug at SchenK's estao-
lishment. The test was in every way sat
isfactory. The band played at intervals,
and served to enliven the occasion.
The new condition Of affairs is especially
gratifying TO the Council aud fire depart
ment OF the town. The latter is volun-
teer organization with the following ON
Gers: President, Henry Stein; Secretary,
John Roth; Treasurer, Henry Roth; Chlei
Marshal, John korn; noZzleman, Conrad
Stein. Five hundred feet Of new hose
have been ordered for the department, and
but for an unavoidable delay would nave
been used yesterday In the test.
The Fulton water supply is from the new
reservoir, upon which repairs nave Just
been completed. The asphalting OF the
bottom Of the new reservoir was done oy
Messrs. T.. W. Duuaway aud ID. j. McMll-
Ian, Of this city, representing George l..
Peabody, of Pittsburg. One hundred and
niuety-eight tons OF the best Neuchatel
rock asphalt was used, one hundred tons
in one side OF the reservoir and nine
OIL nd
work has occupied something over
month. giving employment to a consider
aole number Of men. The asphalt has as
us basis the best Trinidad bitumen, and
is laid down in a sheet three-quarters OF
an inch in thickness, directly upon the OLD
concrete bottom of the reservoir, when
formerly leaked water like sieve. The
asphaltis absolutely imperyious to water,
and about the sides, where IL joins the
rock walls. bitumen has been laid on plen-
tifully, making a water-tighG Joint be-
tween floor and walls. The WORK
has been done with the great
est care. bv experts and there is an abso
! lutte assurance that no more leaks will oc.
regsJ' not bfIUh "tfe~ Uottoif fails out of the
hill itself. Competent Judges who have ex-
amined the work, and watched its pro-
gress, pronounce 1t very fine job. The
north half of the reservoir, which was
first completed, has been filed with water
for some time, and shows no signs of leak
age, and the south half. which is yet 10 be
filed Is expected TO show a like perfect
record.
At five o'clock. the guests again boarded
the special train, and stopped at the Park.
Here all formed IN line, and marched by
twos to the enclosure, headed by Mayors
Caldwell and Hamm, and the Opera House
band. An hour was spent in bowling, aud
the other diversions provided at the Park.
Then Albert Schenk, VINO made an excel
lent master OF ceremonies, announced that
supper was ready.
The guests marched to the new restau-
raunt under the Casino, where splendid
spread awaited them. The menu was
pleasantly discussed, Mayor Hamm, Of
Fulton, first extending a cordial welcome,
on behalf OF the Council Of that town.
When the inner man had been satisfied TO
safety, there were calls for Mayor Cald-
we'll. His Honor responded with an excel
lent address. He spoke Of the two cities
being brought into closer union, and ex-
pressed the hope that the day was not far
distant when Fulton would be knocking at
the doors TO be admitted as part of greater
Wheeling Wheeling wanted ninth ward,
and Fulton should supply that want. He
spoke Of the manifold advantages OF the
new water supply to the people Of Fulton,
and commended them for their enterprise
and public spirit.
Mayor Hamm was called upon. Refer
ring to a remark by Mayor Caldwell, he
said Fulton now felt its Importance, and
was willing 10 take in Wheeling. Without
Wheelings assistance IL would not be pos
IDLE TO say that Fulton has a water sup
ply unequalled by any municipality Of its
size ia the country Therefore he was
duly grateful to the city of Wheeling
Mr.. Henry Jones, of the Water Board.
felt some pride in the part be took 10 secur-
ing water supply for Fulton. He spoke
briefly of the way in which this was accom-
plished, and of the mutual benefits 10 De
derived by botn communities.
ExMayor Michael Stein reviewed the
improvements which have been made in
Fulton during the forty-four years he has
made that city his home, and stated that
the Council would not stop in its onward
march until the streets were made brilliant
with electric lights.
All the addresses were brief but pointed,
and were received with generous applause.
This brought the affair 10 a close, but
many Of the guests and the band remained ]
until the last motor came in from the
Park