The record-union., 1898-12-10

double (or sanitary system. and that 1t
was giving the best of satisfaction.
Among these cities We're Denver and
Omaha.
L. L. Lewis thought the chamber
should decide to let the matter go on
by improving the present system, as
the double system could be put In at
little additional cost.
V. s. McClatchy was of the opinion
that before taking any action it should
be first definitely settled whether or not
the city can continue TO dump its sew
age into the river, as otherwise money
might be uselessly expended.
After some further discussion Mayor
Land moved that the plan proposed by
the City Trustees be adopted.
Some debate followed, during which
Secretary j. o. Coleman explained in
detail the verbal statements made by
Engineer Grunsky on his visit here.
The latter regarded the City Trustees
plan as complete, and for that reason
he believed the city should proceed on
that basis.
Mr.. McClatchy said ne did not under
stand that the City Trustees had adopt
ed any plan, and, in view of the posi-
Dlllty of the city being enjoined from
using the river, the matter should be
further investigated before action is
taken.
President Lindley replied that the
City Trustees had formally adopted the
Mullany plan, with some slight modid-
cations.
Mr.. Erlewine's motion was then car
ried
AMENDING BYLAWS.
L. L. Lewis offered an amendment
to the bylaws. in pursuance of pre-
vious notice, providing that the dues
be 81 per month, payable quarterly in
advance, and that the So membership
on admission fee be dispensed with
The amendment was adopted without
dissent
PURE WATER SUPPLY.
President Lindley made a verbal re-
port on what had been done by the
Committee on Water Supply for the
city. He rehearsed the history of the
present movement, and told of the ex-
perimental wells that had been sunk
The we'll on the Saunders (now Kel-
logo place was bored $50 feet deep,
and with horse power (two engines) a
ten-inch stream was thrown; that one
Well would supply an Eastern city of
the size of Sacramento (about 100000
gallons per day., but Sacramento uses
more water than any other community,
or minimum of 100000 gallons per
day, and from that. up to 100000.
Another well had just reached 153
feet, where an abundance of water
bearing sand was struck and a large
supply obtained. This we'll will be
pushed deeper however The commit
tee had been delayed somewhat in it's
operations from lack of funds, but will
commence pumping from the new we'll
on Monday, and will run the pump day
and night for a week. If the results
are at all satisfactory, the city itself
can we'll AFFORD to take the matter in
hand and make a thorough test.
If good supply of water can be
found in such a dry season as this has
been, there can be no fear Of short
age of water in average years.
On motion of Mr.. McClatchy, the re-
port of the committee was accepted,
and a vote Of thanks extended the
members for the efficient maner in
which they had performed their duties.
On the suggestion Of Secretary j. Q.
Coleman, it was decided that the cham
Der tender reception to Governor
elect Henry T. Gage before he assumes
his duties as Chief Executive of the
State.
HIGH SCHOOL PLANS.
President Lindley called attention to
the fact that plans for High School
had been adopted by the City Trustees,
and that the building is expected to
cost $4,000. 1t had been understood
that the cost would not exceed $50, 900,
and an increased cost might work the
defeat of the proposition at the polls.
Mr. Lindley suggested that commit
tee be appointed to investigate the mat
ter, and that the chamber should with
hold any action in the matter until
such committee should report
The committee named was T. B. Hall,
L. Tozer, T. L. Enwright, G.. B. Katzen-
stein and A. Meister.
The chamber then adjourned.