The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-09

variably measured separately in boxes
of proper relative dimensions before
mixing.
The specifications provide for such
thorough tamping as will fill all voids.
This, the contractor claims, can be
done with full 12-inch layer of concrete
and one tamping.
The inspector holds that the deposit
of material for concrete must be in two
6-inch layers, each separately tamped,
or double tamping.'
THE specifications further provide
that the three quarters of finishing ma
terial shall be smoothly laid on.
The contractor claims that ordinary
float finish complies with requirements.
THE inspector claims that smooth
finish means trowel polish.
Sand acceptable for the body of the
structure was pronounced by the in
spector unsuitable for finish, because
of certain minor defects in the finish
due to infrequent foreign substances
that could not be washed out Of the
sand
This complete deadlock Of opinion
stopped all work, pending an adjust
ment of the different interpretations of
the specifications. l deemed an arbl-
tration, or the opinion of experienced
concrete men advisable to relieve the
friction, pronounce upon the character
of the material and to fix upon some
mode for continuing the work in ac-
cordance with plans and specifications
and without further. Wrangling or de-
lay
"A. Teichert, for whose integrity and
skill in such work, Captain Hall of our
board will vouch, and James Touhey,
Superintendent of Streets of Sacra-
mento, We're selected by myself to in
vestigate the work, examine the ma
terial, interpret the specifications and
determine an equitable solution of the
different views held by contractor and
inspector. They held:
'First-That the tamping, though bet
ter done in 6-inch layers, would answer
requirements if done in one layer Of
foot.
"Second-That smooth finish means
float finish and not the trowel polish
being eXacted by the inspector
'Third-That the sand and cement
We're excellent in quality.
"Fourth-That the blotches, though
detrimental to appearance, were unim
portant, common in concrete work and
not injurious to any determinate ex
tent.
Finally-That the inspectors ruling
would etnail the extra expense of two
tampers the trowel polish man, and one
man and team for hauling the finishing
sand desired by the inspector.
Il have accepted the conditions i'm
posed until such time as the Commits
sioner or Auditing Board may order
discontinuance, in preference to revers
ing the decision of my inspector. The
extra cost will be between 5000 and
$1,000. Your opinion is requested
Samuel Montgomery of Woodland,
who holds the contract for furnishing
brush fascines for filling in between the
rows of piles at the Newtown Shoals jet
ties, complained, through Commissioner
Lealle, that, owing to delays in begin
ming work on the jetties, he had been
put to considerable extra expense, and
requested that at least $1,000 be al
lowed him for work performed.
Commissioner Leake explained that
Contractor Montgomery has now 1000
cords of fascines on the river bank near
Knights Landing, and that owing to
delays in driving the piles at Newtown
Shoals he was obliged to have them in
sured. He pays his men every week
and has been at a great expense.
Chairman Corcoran said the delay of
the work at the shoals was occasioned
by the diIatoTy tactics of the War De-
partment in authorizing the State au-
thorities to proceed with the work
Engineer Nurse said the contract
specified that the brush work should be
paid for when in place in the jetties.
Mr.. Patterson moved that the request
of Contractor Montgomery be not
granted.
Engineer Nurse explained that the
contractor for the pile work (Henry of
Stockholm had been notified to go to
work inside of twenty days, and that he
had not done so for sixty days, during
which time Montgomery had been put
ting up money for his part of the con-
tract, and had had no chance to place
in position the fascines he had pro-
vided
Mr.. Corcoran said the failure of
Henry to drive the piles as ordered re-
suited from the action of the War De-
pdINHlSHI III CONSUMING SO Hlucn time
| in authorizing the work to proceed on
the lines recommended. Henry had con-
tracted for piles, but was obliged to
| cancel the contract, and subsequently
enter into another, which it took time
to FILL
Commissioner Leake explained that
Montgomery did not claim that, under
his contract, he was entitled to the
| money, but merely requested it as
matter of equity.
Tatterson's motion refusing to allow
an estimate was carried.
1t was decided to give the Commits
sioner of Public Works authority to
incur small debts for the purpose Of
rectifying any faults in the original
plans for the Eikhorn easement and
for that purpose motion by Patterson
| that that official be allowed to expend
not to exceed S499 for the purpose, was
carried by a unanimous vote
After approving bills for salaries, the
meeting adjourned
Children's Day Home.
| Children's Day Home Board meet
ing was well attended yesterday. All
| the August bills were maid and tbankc