The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-27

economical
methods calculated to obtain best results and
OF friction and pressure. To be able 10 ac-
count for and remedy the ever occurring un-
looked-for conditions. He must be able 10 de-
tect the weak points in his circulating sys-
TEN, and so construct as TO remedy the de-
fects- He must know something or the CHAR
acter OF the water he furnishes. its action
upon the metals and the human system he
must have knowledge TO detect and avert
destruction in his system by electrolysls. He
must keep himself informed as 10 nitration,
and the best methods adapted to his partcu-
lar location. He must be posted az 10 rates,
rules and regulations OF other cities and the
progress that is being made 81 a general
way. He must meet with tact. patience, self
control, courtesy and firmnesS those Who
think water should DE free as air, unmindful
however, of the cost OF obtaining and deliv-
ering 1t, and whose ideas OF property rights
in water are very vague, and persons WHO
others. and. therefore. should not be subject
to uniform rules and established rates. /
know Of no better preparation 10 meet these
together and relate experiences and exchange
ideas.
There is one feature of these meetings
to which Il wish to call yoEr attention, and
that is the social side There should be ac-
quaintances and friendships formed that will
be Pleasure through life. To do this re-
Guires that each must show himself friendly.
There is nothing more valuable and sweeter
In life than true friendship.
In conclusion, urge upon you all to take
part in this meeting. and during the year,
Go your utmost TO promote the interest of the
association The presence OF members here
from the Fast and the West, from the North
that this is the American Water Works As
ISOLATION. Let US ho?e that the next an
nual meeting will include representative
ing the past year two members have
crossed the river of death. Among this num-
Der Der is the president Of the ASSOCIATION, Major
October ], 1895. Men sacrifice their lives
for fame. fortune and renogn. and often
OF others. Major Richards sacrificed his life
TO furnish the citizens of Atlanta with
bright and sparkling water Year after year
faucets and fountains He and his associates
resolved to use their utmost efforts to pro-
cure better supply. After many vexatious
days the city decided to make the improve
men;. and authorized a loan Of $4,000. The
work was begun at once and completed only
little while before Major Richards, worn
and weary. lay down 10 his long sleep. Ten
nyson, in writing beautifully of the brook
says, Men may come and men may GO but
| L., 60 on J, forever And SO we may say. Of
ever. Let Us hope that he will be held in
grateful remembrance by the people Of At
or Sc or 9R p 5Rr
be broken al the fountain"
Col: Il; III r.; GardSer: spp,erintendent of the
memorial en- the death Of President Rich
ards. who, he said, was unable to under
stand the duty of resting. The memorial
ed to forward g copy to the family of the
deceased president. 1t was announced that
four members Of the association died during
| the last year.
Secretary Mine read a long list of applca-
| tons for membership in the association.
| After Some discussion the rules were sus-
| pended and the secretary was instructed to
cast the vote of the association admitting
| the applicants to membership. Those from
| Indiana who were admitted to membership
| o. b. Smith, engineer water works, Frank
! fort, Ind: j. b. Marvin, secretary and SUI
psrintendent water works, Frankfort Ind;
apolis: j. y. Hurry, State Board of Health.
Indianapolis: j. w. Ewing. secretary and
treasurer Water and Lighting Company.
| Princeton, Ind.
| L. w. Case superintendent and secretary
of the water WORKS at Detroit, Mich, read
and paper Ser on the subject Of Wsr Works
SIS the same as any other commodity of life
| and costs money according to its consump.
| vail. whether the cost is paid by the who.t
| people, according TO their taxable property
or by the individual. in proportion TO the
system which would prevent waste was one
| under which the cost would fall upon the
consumer. Mr.. Case said: ITO the extern
| that the water supply is a protection K
| property and conduces TO public enjoyment
| II should be paid for by the public. and L
the Where wn IS used fo
domestic or business purposes ii should b,
paid for by the consumer, who should beal
| the cost OF waste. Mr.. Case estimated tina
| g per cent of the whole water supply wa
| lost in transit for the suppression of fire
| and other public purposes. and he though
| that one-fourth of the money required [,
| operate plants should be included in a gen
| eral tax levy.
| Erastus c. Smith. professor OF chemistry
| of Belo:t College, Beloit. was on the pro
| gramIne for paper yesterday, but OWN
| to his absence the consideration of his sub
| ject was postponed until to-day. Mr.. Case
4 discussed
| members of the association.
Following further discussions of Mr.. Case
paper at the opening of the afternoon ses
sion. DR.. Albert r. Leeds read an interest
ing paper.