Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-11-20

OH Ul6 pOIIuUU0U WdU6f WHICH was kuOWu w
exist in the upper strata Of rock through
which the we'll hole was drilled was perfect.
In order to determine this we sent samples
OF the water taken at the oeginnlng ana a. emu s
analysis and from him we received the fol-
Parts per 100000
Total residue Al 100
Mineral 1881
Volatile residue. 20
CnlOrlne..-- 30 80
NitrateS. w
This water is undoubtedly free from sew
erage contamination. The mineral solids are
not too high to make the water desirable for
domestic USE"
AS soon as the pumps are in successful OPP
GRAFTON and considerable quantity of water
has been drawn from the well announcer COM
furnished our county newspapers for general
information.
Your committee had for months been in
correspondence with the various manufact-
urerS of deep well pumps and we had come 20
the conclusion that the most dependable
pump that could be obtained for the purpose
Of this institution was a DOwnie single acting
deep well pump and as soon as we found the
we'll to be a success we ordered a pump OF
this make from the manufacturers and the
pump is now in transit to Lancaster. Inc
price of this pump head is the sum of $4,000.
Freight estimated at $40
On completion of the well we found the
water level to be 252 feet from surface. ana
higher, would require pressure on the deep
we'll pump of $50 pounds per square inch. we
regarded this as too severe strain on the
rods Of the Downie pump, and involving too
great risk of a break down. perhaps in time
of fire. when most needed. We therefore de-
termined to relieve this heavy strain by en-
CINE. and accordingly constructed surface
reservoir of 20,0OO gallons, into which the
water drawn by the lower pump is discharg-
ed, and then elated by the second force pump
%rsy l1nxy o0l1 ipn xrhi nj m ~ H.
ployed to give additional direct pressure in
case of fire, thus reinforcing the tank supply.
This pump is now in process of construction
and will be delivered in short time
The pumps will both be run by 10 horse
power gasoline engine which has been pur-
chased and is now upon the ground. The
cost of this engine was the sum Of $40 w
We have also purchased and now have
on hand ready to install the following
4 laundry machinery from the Troy s.,,
Laundry Co.: one double geared
brass cylinder washer at a cost off,. BIS 90
One solid curb Extractor at cost Of 155 81
One improved sectional dry ROOM
complete aua cost Of $3.50 w
Sulting many propositions from other makers
we concluded that this machinery was the
very best on the market and that the prices
paid were reasonable.
Soon after the adjournment of the board
last November it became evident to your
committee that some steps must be taken at
once to secure supply of water for the in
stitution until the new waterwurks should be
completed. For weeks the wind had been so
slight that it would not operate the pumps
that were built to be operated by wind mills
and sufficient supply of water could not be
obtained by hand pumping.
In order to insure a sufficient supply OF
water for o. binary purposes and also to pro-
vide Some fire protection We purchased and
had installed 4-hOrSe power gasoline engine
and with it sufficient wafer has been pumped
to fill the tower tank and also to supply the
wooden tanks so that all their tanks have
been kept full of water. the water in the
tower tank being kept for fire protection on
ly. The cost of this engine waS....----.- $500 20
exclusive of the reight......-.---.......$ IL 30
and when it is no longer needed as a pump
ing engine good use Gamble made of it upon
the farm.
and to provide necessary extension to the
laundry a one story brick building 22X54 has
been built and is now approaching com.
pletion The building. with the exception Of
a course of veneering brick and little
lumber is built from the WI ockage OF the old
court house, the stone necessary for founda-
tions having been quarrled from the farm.
The roof is fiat and COveerd With the best
gravel roofing similar to the roof upon the
addition to the asylum.
The contract for putting in necessary heat
ing apparatus for it and the laundry and
the making of proper connections from the
steam heater to the dry room has been let to
Zeigler Bros at cost Of. ........--..$2 48, 80
All Of this machinery will be in operation
by early winter. An extra frost protection
for the standpipe is now being constructed at
a cost off,. -. ......-.-- .S147. so
The question o5 lighting the county build
ings is one which your committee has given
a most thorough consideration. involving
personal visitation and examination Of sew
eral acetylene and electric plants. Careful
estimate of the original cost of electric and
acetylene plants as we'll as the continuous
cost of the maintenance of the same has
been made, and without going into full eX-
PLANTATION of the question we are convinced
that the acetylene system as perfected by
recent improvements is entirely preferable
to electric lighting as it will cost about one
third as much for the plant and less that for
continuous service.
Space will not allow your committee to go
into detailed statement covering all the
points at issue. Calcium carbide from whlch
acetylene gas is generated is now 0btalnaDle
in open market in any quantity, ana is grad
ually becoming cheaper. While we have no de-
sire to into specie details we may say. that
one pound of carbide costing three and one
half cents will maintain a 25 candle power
light for ten hours. Your committee has
been in correspondence with several 1nst1tu-
lions using generators which supply from
100 to LOCO 25 candle Eower lights. and in ev-
cry instance the endorsement or acetylene
has been clear and unequivocal in ITS favor
The power house which we have erected
has reserved space amply sufilient for an
acetylene genertOr OF capacity supply all Inc
wants o5 our asylum and home. 1t having
been intimated that the State Board OF Con-
troll was or is opposed to acetylene. A letter
was addressed to President Lyon from whose
reply we make the following extract. THE
board has made no rule. against the use or
acetyline gas in public institutions and is
not opposed to it's use. Il certainly has some
very excellent qualities The objection to
it's use seems to be entertained only by those
who are not informed in regard to it.
Your committee finds that it has paid and
contracted debts for work and machinery
somewhat in excess of the appropriation and
The overdraft due snd becoming due is
$500 co. which is in excess of the amount ap-
propriated.
Your committee respectfully asks for an
appropriation of 81 10000 to cover this deficit
and the cost of lighting plant. Feeling
confident that the result to be attained there
by will fully justify the expenditure and
finish the improvements which will make
our institution second to none in Wisconsin
in all practical matters Of convenlences,
economy and health.
Respectfully submitted.
ED. M. LOWRY,