The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-07-01
WATER FLOWS ON.
Board Of Finance Approves
the New Specif-
cations.
NO DIssENTIENT VOTE
Allan McDermott Said to Be
Against Them, But the
Mayor Likely to Sign.
NO D%ISSENTIENT VOTE


The specifications for a new supply of
water are now UP to Mayor Hoos. The
Finance Board met yesterday afternoon
and contrary TO expectations voted unani-
mously for the resolution of the Street
and Water Board to advertise the new
specifications.
Just when bids will be received is not
known, but it is supposed that the Street
and Water Board, at its next meeting,
will fix a date. Propositions will be cali
ed for in the latter part Of August or be-
ginning of September, SO that it will be
possible to make a contract before the
latter part of October
The specifications are satisfactory to
all the officials who have to pass upon
a contract. Mayor Hoos was at first
inclined to interpose some objections. AS
told in this paper yesterday, the new
| specifications call for a plant of two
mains. one capable of delivering a sup
ply of at least 5O,00o,0 1000 gallons a day and
the second o,00OO 900 gallons a day Mayor
| Hoos was at first inclined to demand a
plant capable OF delivering 70,G00,000 gal
| Ions a day. To dc that he considered
| that two pipes carrying 10000, 600 and 80
900. coo gallons respectively would meet all
| requirements. The Mayor las since
| changed his position, having been informs
| ed that pipes Of AZ, ooo,o oo gallons capacity
are unusual.
All objections which Commissioner
Simpson and Ringle entertained a been
! removed since Corporation Counsel Nc
Dermott inserted a clause in the specifsa-
tons, making it mandatory for the ctn-
tractors to whom an award is made, e
| amply protect and guard against the pos
| sibility Of contamination of the source Of
| supply. not only while the plant remains
in his custody, but after the city shall
/ have acquired ownership by the right Of
| purchase. Commissioner Simpson ana
| Ringle entertained the same views GriG-
inaily as did Mayor Hoos regarding the
| acquisitions of a plant of two pipes cap
| able of delivering SO, 100000 gallons a a
| They were at first inclined to believe thai
| insisting upon such a plant would entail
upon the city ulNleceSsary expense. From
| competent engineers they have Learned
that water pipes kept in constant use be
friction reduced the maximum quantity
any pipe is capable of delivering:
They are now convinced that the cal
for two pipes Of so and so million gallons
respectively. is a wise move, and it vii
=, place the city ina position to procure ~
assured supply of 100000 gallons at al
times.
Mayor Hoos has consulted with tht
Street and Water n Finance Commits
aioners and has. it is said, expressed {
willingness to approve the specifications
Allan l.. McDermott has made many Wis
it's to the Mayors office within the las
tWenty-four hours. and on each occasion
it has been reported, has e~ndeavored K
induce His Honor to withhold his ap
prevail. Mayor Hoos has show no dis
position to listen to this advice.
City Hall was full OF rumors his morn
ing of reported combinations of forTna
bidders. No credence is placed in the re
uort. the Street and Water Commissioner
believing that they will be able To make
contract. this time. satisfactory in its Ell
tirety to all the officials and propert.
| owners.