The evening Republican., 1902-07-02
WITH THE
COMMISSIONERS

GIEk NOlllIAioolOAOAo OHS SNSSNe' = =
committee reported having awarded
the contract for a pavilion in Rock
ford Park to S. J. Newman for S72S.
1t was also reported that the con-
tract had been awarded to A. S.
Reed g. Brother Company to erect a
stone wall at Eden Park. that c3m-
pany beng the lowest bidder
President Candy reported that
one pine tree would have to be re-
moved from Eden Park In order te
make room for the wall. He hated 10
see the tree removed and destroyed
if there was any way to save it. 1t
appeared to be the opinion OF the
engineer and others who had viewed
the site ot the proposed wall that
the tree would have to be removed
1t was decided to make another ex
animation to as certain il the tree
eau be saved.
There was some discussion over
bill from the street ard sewer de-
partment for the use OF the steam
roller of that department. The
charge was at the rate Of one dollar
an hour, and some Of the member:
thought the charge was excessive
1t was stated, however, that the
stree and sewer department figured
that 1t cost that much to maintain
the roller. Il was stated that the
principal trouble was that the park
commission could not always hire The
roller when most needed.
Another bill which was explained
was one Tor pair Of shoes. Engi'
| neer Leison explained that the shoes
were on the style OF base ball shoes,
and we're fitted with spikes so thai
the man who mows the grass on
steep park banks could keep h''
footing. The bill was paidafler Presi
dent Candy had jocularly asked II
the shoes would fit any park emp!oye'
Engineer Leison said he had only
tried them ou ono man, but they be-
longed TO the park commission.
Mr.. Gawthrop asked what was
being done with Riddle avenue, and
Engineer Leison reported that il
was being placed in proper condition
as rapidlyas possible. Itwas decided
to consult with the street and sewel
department to see il some arran &C.
mcnt could not be made for inlets tt
carry OF drainage at Lincoln and
Wawaset streets.
Park Engineer Leison reported
that a total of 4211 people used the
swimming pool In June. of whom
| 2954 were men and boys, and l25I
women and girls. There were 292
paid admissions.
AT the meeting Of the Water
Commission the balance in bank was
reported to be $1O5, ll6.45.
Meters were ordered to be applied
on several properties and after thu
fret of the year the properties will
be charged for water at meter rates
A Communication was received
from tho Park Commissioners re
questng that some understanding
concerning the new sewer in the
park be had before work Is com
menced. The department. replied
that the work would be done IL {
manner to suit the Park Commission
as already agreed.
1t was decided to meter all apart
ment houses Or houses where rooms
are rented to different families. A
list OF the houses will be prepared
This was considered fair, as the
owners would then pay for the water
used only.
The weekly pay roll Of $l,053.4.
was ordered paid.
New pipes were ordered on Jack
son street from Second to Fourth,
Third from Harrison to Franklin ant
few other small sections.
The chief engineer was directed
to order 100 tons Of .eight.inch pipe
from r, D. Wood \ Company, They
being the lvwest bidders.
1t was decided to paint the iror
railing about Rodney street reservoir
The railing has not been paintet
since 1895. The fence at Ma rke
street bridge was also ordered paint
ed.
Registrar Grohe was allowed tc
purchase case to hold records.
1t was reported that scales for met
rapidly in the boilers at tile pun p
ing station and investigation will b.
made to ascertain the cause. Chile
Engineer Bond thought this nigh
be due to the sand from the filte
beds getting into the boilers. 1t wa.
decided to send a sample Of the scale
to DR.. Theodore Il. Wolf, the state
chemist, 10 find out what it contains
and suggest some remedy to prevent