The record-union., 1896-03-18
the Chamber of Commerce this 18th day
of March, 1896.
JOSEPH STEFFENS, President.

the Chamber of Commerce this 18th day
of March, 1896.
JOSEPH STEFFENS, President.
George B. Katzenstein, Secretary.
Mr.. Coleman said that the committee
felt that the Newberry plan was
adapted to large, welI-appointed sys-
tenn for large city, and, without pass
ing on its merits, they thought that,
considering the present state of the
c1ty's finances and for other reasons,
the plan recommended was the best,
and the system could oe extended af-
terward.
Tozer said that he wished to correct
an evident misapprehension of Mr..
Coleman's. 1t was not contemplated to
put in an entirely new system, but TO
utilize the present system as far as
possible. The only experiment was the
forcing of the sewage from Sixth street
to the river, and this has been criticised.
The plan, however, was carefully ex-
amined by a committee, along with the
plans presented by others, and was
unanimously recommended to the
board.
Mr.. Coleman did not think the pres
ent sewers could be used in connection
with the Newberry system.
Leonard called Mckay to the chair,
and said that he had never thought
from the beginning that an entire new
system was projected. He thought
that all that was contemplated at pres
ent was an outlet that would relieve the
city of its sewage. He did not think
the proposed outlet system would inter
fcv-o mi ~
further than his proposed pumping
plant. The flushing system would be
only an experiment which the city
must make.
Devine thought that the recommended
ticn of the chamber was in accordance
with the wishes of the peopIe and snould
be adopted.
w. d. LaWton thought that the Ney8-
berry system was as nearly a perfect
system for a fiat city as could be
planned. While the matter was being
considered, he himself had examined
into the subject closely. Mr.. Newber-
rvs plan was indorsed by Mr.. David
son, who is well known to be one of the
most eminent engineers in the world
in this line It was to locate the plant
at Sixth street in order TO make neces-
sary less average lift for the whole
year, and it made a difference of about
four and one-half feet.
He believed that the outlet into the
river should be constructed upon ap-
proved principles and according to the
best system, and whaCever is con-
structed now should be so that it can
be connected with the present system
and extended further in the future.
City Surveyor Mullenney said that as
at present proposed it would not inter
fere materially with the Newberry sys-
tenn, and could easily be made to ef
fectively connect with it,
President Steffens of the Chamber of
Commerce said that the resolutions had
been sent to the board with the under
standing that the proposed plan would
be perfect work and could be rendered
effective in connection with the pro-
posed sewerage system, and also be-
cause it would render the city independ-
ent in regard to it's access to the loca-
ton.
Tozer said that his opposition to the
plan simply arose from the fact that it
had not been submitted to any compe-
tent engineer for his approval. If Mr.
Newberry, or any other of the engineers
who had examined into the matter, APP
proves this location he should not OBJ
ject to it.
Thomas Hague favored the location as
the best for the city now and in the fu-
ture.
Kent said that he had come here to-
night with his mind made up in favor
of the resolutions proposed by the
chamber He had examined into the
question and thought the cost would not
be over $4,000 for The pumping plant.
Devine moved that the board adopt
the resolution and it was done. Tozer
voting no.
Mayor Hubbard said he had the opin
ion of the Corporation Counsel on the
matter of buying the piece of land need
ed for the pump, which would cost So
800. The city has suit on hand now
with relation to the river front in that
neighborhood and below it, If the suit
goes against it, it will cost many thou
sands of dollars for 1t to acquire title to
the streets and water front 1t would
be well to be careful about establishing
a precedent, but he did not know but
that it would be better to buy the land
than to stand another winters flooding
like the last. He did not think there
was money enough in Sacramento to
build the Newberry system.
Kent favored buying the land at the
ammonia pond, as he was opposed to
placing the sump within 100 feet of the
levee on account of its insecurity. There
is much quicksand down there, and
there is danger the river might come in.
Mr.. Hague thought that the ammonia
pond would be a very dear investment
for the city. The plant should be close
to the river, and the concrete work for
the sump should be strongly con
structed.
Superintendent of Streets Croly said
that to buy the ammonia pond and the
right of way for the pipe to the river
front would cost within 81 200 as much
as to buy on the river front, and beside
there would be 600 feet of pipe more to
buy.
The Chamber Comedies.