The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-10-05
TO IMPROVE
WATER WORKS.
VIII Pump Direct From the Station to
Town.
WAS DECIDED UPON LAST NIGHT
The Change VIII Relieve the Reservoir at
Fowier's Run and Afford an oppor-
tunity 20 Inspect It without
Interfering with the
Service.

"A special meeting of the Borough Council
was held last evening and was attended by
Councilman Mcclure, Lally, Coakley, Ma
gsrgle, BOehm, Shoemaker, Straughn, James.
Neiswenter, Englert, Gable, Brennan and
Hand. Mr.. Mcclure presided, as the presi-
dent was not at hand when the meeting
: opened.
The object Of the meeting was twofold to
consider a proposed improvement in the
water plant and ascertain whether tho Shen-
andoah Beef Company was usurping any
part Of Bowers street in building an exten-
sion to It's market.
Mr. Gable, chairman Of the water COM
mittee, stated that consideration had been
given to the proposed pipe connection on the
mountain whereby the water could be
pumped direct from the Brandonville reser-
voir into town. Mr.. Gable said the project
was matter Of 500 feet of pipe, three valves
and self-acting valve, and that the prob
able cost would be about $3.50. The COM
mittee believed that if the water was
pumped direct the borough would have verv
near to a "a hours supply. 1t would be
necessary, it was also stated to make some
connection of that kind in order to get the
reservoir at Fowler's Run empty for an in
spection and keep up the water supply while
the inspection is being made. The committee
added recommendation that 1O-lnch pine
weighing 6S5 pound to a length of 12 feet
and to stand pressure of "a pounds be used.
The pipe can be purchased for $17 per ton.
All the recommendations of the committee
were adopted and the work will proceed as
rapidly as possible to escape the winter
weather. The committee is given discretion
to use cast or wrought iron pipe. As soon as
the connection is made the reservoir at
FOwler's run will be drained and Council will
be invited to inspect it.. Some of the Coun-
cilmen are of the opinion that the reservoir
leaks and causes great waste of water. The
| direct connection will be made on the level
of the mountain north of the reservoir The
pressure which will result from direct con-
nectlon Of the pipes will be relieved by a self
acting valve. The change does not mean
an abandonment of the FoWlers' Run
reservoir.
The meat market question was then taken
up. Chairman Mcclure recalled to the
memory of Council that few weeks ago the
Shenandoah Beef Company appeared before
Council and asked permission to extend its
meat market four feet on Bowers street and
Council refused to grant the request He
said the company had since taken the privi-
| logo WIbnOuU COuncllS 8 consent.
Mr.. Niswenter stated that the company
was proceeding on lines furnished by Bor-
ough Surveyor Gregory and was only using
ground that it controlled.
Mr.. James moved that the street committee,
in conjunction with the Chief Burgess, get
the measurements of Bowers street and
notify the Shenandoah Beef Company that
it will not be permitted to trespass on the
street.
Mr.. Gable added an amendment empower
ing the Burgess and Solicitor to take out an
injunction if the company should usurp any
part of the street.
During the discussion Solicitor Pomeroy
was called upon for an opinion and he said it
would be necessary first to have the exact
measurements, but under the general princi-
pies of the law no one has any right to en-
croach upon the public street. It is permitted
to put out steps and you can build, to GER
tain extent, area ways, but you cannot put
out bay window, because a mans property
runs only to the edge of his house line. Con-
tinuing his remarks Mr.. POmeroy said the
candy and fruit stands adjoining corner
properties are illegal structures. He also
said that there was no necessity for asking
an injunction from the court in the Shenan-
dOah Beef Company's case. If anybody
builds on the public street all the Chief
Burgess needs to do is to tear the structure
down.
Upon the conclusion of Mr.. Pomeroy's re-
marks Mr.. Gables amendment was defeated
and Mr.. James motion carried.
A motion by Mr.. James that the Chief
Burgess be instructed to order all parties to
vacate the streets was not seconded, it being
stated that a motion to that effect was al
ready on the minutes
Mr.. CoakleY complained of the obstruction
Of pavements by merchandise and barrels of
refuse and added that he was told the Chief
Burgess had notified party to close up his
place of business last Sunday and wanted to
know from the official if it was correct.
The Burgess started a reply as follows
They don't respect the Sabbath at all any
more. The Jews are beginning to keep their
business places open in full bloom"-
Mr.. Gable interrupted the Burgess by a
point of order and stated that the Council
chamber is not the place to discriminate
against any nationality, or creed that the
Chief Burgess knows the ordinance and law
and should confne himself TO them.
Messrs. James and Lally contended that
the Burgess should be allowed to defend him
self and Chairman McGuile said the Burgess
could proceed by leaving out references to
any particular creed, or nationality.
The Burgess re-opened his statement and
said he did go to the parties, but yesterday they
told him he could do nothing; that they had
spoken to one Of the Councilmen and he had
told them the Burgess had no right to order
them to close their place, and they intended
to keep their place open as usual.
Mr. Coakley again took the floor and said
the Burgess went to the place last Sunday
evening, at O'Clock, and, he understood,
told the party that if he didn't close up on
Sunday he would have to get OFF the
street. Now, said Mr.. Coakley. there
must be something at the back Of this IfI
he does it to all am perfectly satisfied"
At this point objections arose from several
quarters TO the effect that Council had moth !
ing to do with the matter and a motion to
adjourn was promptly carried.