The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-18

ceived. At present the city Of Richmond
did nothing tor hospitals, on the contrary,
every year some 200 students passed this
city to 20 elsewhere TO obtain their edu-
cation, and their interest thereby natural
~ would be diverted into other channels.
lie thought II the city would show more
interest IN such enterprises. II would GER
tainly benefit all, and the allowance OF the
free use OF water In the hospitals was
the least that might be expected.
Mr. Mouutcastle stated that sub
committee, consisting OF Messrs. May n,
Brock, and Moun'castle, had previously
been appointed TO consider this entire
question, and Oh motion OF Colonel ran
ner, it was decided to delay action on the
subject until the report OF the suD-coin-
mittee can be received.
on motion of Colonel Tanner, the pay
roll OF the department was approved ana
a number OF bills ordered to be paid.
Superintendent Boiling submitted an
application from Mr.. O.. Lawton Crutch-
field. who desired 10 have the free ana
exclusive use OF the Old Pump-liouse on
Easter Monday from . 4. VI. TO Z =. NJ,
the gates to be locked 50 as to keep all
outsiders out. Mr.. Boiling explained that
he had refused the request made TO MIN
end the Superintendent OF the Pump
Works. for the reason that the pump
houses are always left open to every
body on holidays. and that never such re-
strlctiOn as TO the closing Of the gates 10
granted
On motion OF Mr.. Lawder. the Superin-
tendent was upheld i'm his decision. and
the application rejected for the reasons
stated.
on motion Of Colonel Tanner, the SUI
perintendent was instructed 10 advertise
for the furnishing of the supplies neces-
sary for the department during the pres
ont year with the exception Of small
pipes a supply Of which has recently been
purchased with the permission of the
Council by the committee with the sur
plus of 5000 that has been saved by the
department during the past year.
Superintendent Boiling stated that Mr..
Delaney. the new Superintendent Of the
Pump Works, was present 10 submit his
report in regard 10 the condition TN which
he has found the pumps at the New
Pump-HOuse. The report which was
received and filed, sets forth IN detail that
the steam pump needs a general over
hauling. and that especially its air pumps
need new valves and springs. i'm order
that the vacuum might be made a perfect
one so as 10 secure "A sufficient working
Of this pump.
The report further states that the
watcr-power pumps az the new pump
house needed the following:
First. one new turbine on each set the
present ones being considerably worn, as
well as their castings These repairs
should be made at an early date.
Second two new plungers tor these
pumps. while the others should bee turn
ed to true surface. These plungers
have been in constant use nov Tor thir-
teen years.
Third, the main shaft also needs new
liners
The new Superintendent OF the Pump
Works has not yet been ahle 10 make
a thorough examination OF the works
AT the Old Pump-House. but he stated
10 the committee that me had seen enough
10 saw that the wheels, as well as the
entire machinery, was nearly worn ou'.
and that the water-power, poth ll HooN
and draught. was I'm bad cohdliloh-
Superintendent Boiling sta-ed That me
condition of the -lachinery. as described
hv MIR Delaney. was even worse than
D.. rad hitherto feared. II was a very
serions matter. and the great waste OF
water caused by these defects shoulu ue
checked as soon as possible.
colonei Tanner moved that Supefin-
t,,d.,t Rolling De instructed 90 pfoceei
win the repairs recommended i'm the no.
port as rapidly as funds will be a'ai
able. .t... .t..,
Arr. Trower offered as a substitute ma.
,ho matter De laid over until the heA'
meeting. and that I'm the meantime 'i.
SUPERINTENDENT be directed 10 prepare d"
estimate Of the cost OF the neeuen I-
pairs. -. o,5 ra
The substitute was agreed TO- anu ..r
committee adjourned after traisa.ll'.'
some routine business OF minor iiipo'