Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-27
JUST WHAT WE NEED
so SAYS CAPrAIx WHITE OF Our
wATER-GAs PLANT.
He Explains the Faultiness Of the
System Here snd Disasrees with
Mr. Giasgow-Howftser Armory
Received-Broad-street Car Line.

Lower gas-works was made last evening
py the Council Committee on Light, ac-
companied by Superintendent Adams, one
OF two others. and Captain william
henry White. Of New York, an expert
builder OF water-gas. At the Lower works.
captain White gave an interesting expla-
nation OF the system Of making water
| gas.
| Inc plant was found to be in first-class
condition In every respect, and at meet
Ing OF the committee which was subse-
quently held. Captain White was request
ea to set forth his observations as to
the condition Of the water-gas plant.
| When i heard the criticism made by
MI. Glasgow as 10 your water-gas plant"
| ne began, II felt greatly surprised, know
| ing that he. like myself had been a
| competitor for the work, when this plant
was to be established. Both of us were
| unsuccessful bidders. When asked TO
| tbahe I'm me mere a few days ago. to inspect
| une gas plant did so willingly, and
maze thorough examination OF the
| WORKS on Washlngton's Birthday.
l1und the plant to be an excellent piece
vi Work, In workmanship, as well as in
| asgard to the results achieved The
charge had been made that the plant did
not have sufficient superheating capacity.
Dut III mat was so the oil would escape
| irSm S,n the holders and get into the mains.
IIhich fact, however does not exist.
! Possessing thorough knowledge of the
kas INDUSTRY. i can say that at least
| Two thirds OF the gas plants at present
III operation are fitted out with the same
| we OF our single superhcater. The
plant OF this city is very good sample
of this system.
GAS OF FINE QUALITY.
while the plant is lacking some orna-
mental features. you are giving as fine
quanty OF gas as any city is entitled
10 have; but you cannot control the gas
nxtures at the homes OF the consumers.
10 make a gas of more than twenty
Sahdle power would be a waste of money.
IN many Instances the gas-burners used
by the consumers are doing the damage.
| You have here what you need. prac-
tically modern works. which create
so3d quaiity OF gas, but the system OF dis
been In the ground for about forty years
and you are forcing a much larger guam
tity OF gas through the same small pipes
than you did when the latter We're first
| laid. In that manner you establish an
immense underground condenser and re-
Irigerator. thereby injurns the illumi-
nating power o. the gas 10 great ex-
eight feet are Illuminating power. while
the rest are carriers heaters etc In
the condensing process. which IL created
by the forcing OF large quantities Of gas
minating power suffers, and the distri-
button OF the gas, therefore. Is not In the
slightest degree adapted to modern re-
quirements
There are two things to be done by
the authorities OF this city. They should
let the gas-works alone. for they could
not improve them, but they should put
up an additional hold r in the West End
and run a larger main from the gas
works up there. II the pipes are en-
| larged no more complaints Will be heard
as to the quality OF the gas. To con-
struct an additional holder and lay the
necessary main will cost about sS,0co or
$1,000 II would also be OF advantage
if the city would furnish the gas-con-
sumers with new burners, free OF charge"
After the committee had passed vote
OF thanks to Captain White for the SER
meeting adjourned.
The New Howitxer ArmOry.
The new armory OF the Richmond
HowitZers has been completed, and was
on yesterday formally turned over 10
that battery. The transfer took place
shortly after noon In the presence OF the
Mayor, one or two members OF the Howit-
zer Association. several officers OF the
cannoneers, the CITY Engineer, and his
assistant. Mr.. II. Il. G.. Baskervili. and
OF the City Council. Promptly at l2
o'clock the committee assembled at the
Armory. which is located on the site OF
the old structure. on Eighth street be-
corted through the building by Colonel
Cutshaw, the City Engineer. and Mr..
John Z. Epps, chairman OF the Commit
tee on Grounds and Buildings.
The Armory Is three stories high, with
a sub-basement. containing engine-rooms :.
etc. 1t has a large gun-room, which
is TO have granolithic nooring. a drill
hall. and gallery. officers rooms, library.
In .txr urfft
room. etc, and is said 10 be the hand
somest armory for an Individual COM
peny In the United States. Its appoint
ments are perfect, and the Howit2ers are
filled with pride in their new home. The
City Council Appropriated $500 in I:
per cent. bonds for the construction OF
the Armory, and II will require about
$500 more TO add a few improvements
necessary to put the house In frst-class
condition for occupancy by the battery.
TRANSFERRED THE ARMORY.
After the inspection, which proved emf
nently satisfactory, Chairman Epps called
the committee TO order in the spacious
drill hall. Those on hand were Chair
Gunst. snead. King, and Grimes. Of the
committee; Colonel Cutshaw ard Mr.
Baskervill. OF the Engineering Depart
ment; Mayor Richard NJ. Taylor, Captain
Starke, and McFarlane, and Sergeant
Woodson. OF the battery. Rev. Dr. W. w.
Landrum, chaplain OF the Howitzers:
Major William II. Simons. and Mr VIII
liam l.. White, of the Howitzer Associa-
ton.
Colonel Cutshaw explained that the
building was practically completed. There
were a few trivial necessaries 10 be put
in, such as fixing a granolithic fiooring
TO the gun-room. etc. There was, ne
said. a balance on hand OF s6li to the
credit Of the armory fund. which could ne
used in putting In these needed Improve
~ -t.r. "A sr.of nh -
than the sum left after paying the con-
tractors, Messrs. w. F. Newell K Son, the
balance due them. Mr.. Blake offered
resolution asking the Council for an APP
preparation OF $500 for these purposes
which was adopted.
on motion OF Mr.. Gunst. the Engineer
was directed to make these improvements
as far as the money In hand would per-
nit
Colonel Cutshaw stated that 1t was the
proper time to transfer the Armory TO
the Howitzer Battery. and he spoke In
both feeling and complimentary terms OF
that organization. His remarks were ap-
pfopriately responded 10 by captain
Hutcheson. OF the battery. who said that
the artillerymen would ever be ready 10
prove their gratitude to the city Tor us
kindness and generosity eiI,; 70 IneIh; ,rrrod
over to the company. and, at the invita-
ton Of it's officers. the company partook
OF a splendid luncheon served IN tne
uTlll nail Dy ia. ~. Sbu'itpA' 'ie' VI -
lor was called upon for Few remarks
and had some very encouraging words 10
say to the cannoneers.
Mr.. William l.. White. father or the
resolution making the appropriation Iot
the Armory. was called upon, ana paiu
a glowing tribute to the Howitzers. In
response to calls, Chairman EppS and
Mr. Baskervill made short speeches.
The Howitzers will not move into their
new quarters for several days yet.
Broad-street Electric Line.
There was short meeting at 40
O'clock last evening Of the suD-commit-
tee from the Council Committee on Streets
TO look into the feasibility OF extending
and electrifying the Broad-street car line.
Those present were Messrs. Bloombers
(chairman), Bahen. Dlacont, and McDow-
ell, OF the subcommittee, the city EnBi-
neer, City Attorney, Mr.. Julian BryanI
Messrs Shield and Pendleton, Captaln .
Andrew Pizzini, Jr., and others. Inere
was a great deal OF Informal talk as 70
whether or not the gentlemen proposing
TO construct an electric line ana viahuc.
on Broad street were ready 10 SUBMIT
anything definite to the suo-commIttt,sy,,
Captain Pizzini had an ORDINANCE whicn,
had been prepared granting the Richmond
City Railway Company the privileges OF
extending its Broad-street line. and OF
using electricity on IL as motive power
After some talk IL was decided 10 Az
journ for thirty days, In order 10 KIve
all parties interested In the matter time
In which, to prepare something ushHi'e
and present II to the subcommittee.
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