Smyrna times., 1904-10-19
IMPROVEMENTS To- LIGHT
PLANT WILL Be POSTPONED
REPAIRS MADE To BOILER THOUGHT TO
BE SUFFICIENT FOR THE PRESENT
Council May 10 Time Take 10 the Subject of
Having Boiler Reconstructed and Made of
Charcoal lrOu-Meeting of Council.

When President S. J. Reynolds
called the regular semi monthly ses-
sion OF the Town Council to order last
Friday evening every member was
present and short but interesting
session was held 1t was expe cted
that considerable discussion would be
given to the improvements contem-
plated at the electric light station. for
which the Legislature had already
granted the town the right to borrow
$4,000, but this subject was given only
few passing remarks. Chairman
Grleves reported that the Berry
Boiler had been repaired by the
Robert Wetherill Co., and was now in
good working condition. He read the
inspection report of the Delaware
Casualty Company setting forth that
there was no serious damage and that
the boiler would stand a pressure of
10 pounds to the square inch. ShouId
the Town have more trouble with the
boiler the Casualty Company advised
the substitution of new ring on the
inner shell and a change made in tn.
teed-water so that other water couId
be used in place of the town wafer
The latter is what causes the corrosion
and all the damage. In connection
with this report, Mr.. Stockly said he
had written to the Robert Wetberill
Company and received a special an
swer from them regarding the Berry
boiler. While there is no immediata
Gauss for alarm, Mr.. Stockly learned
that the town could save considerable
money If change became necessary.
Instead of being put to the expense
OF purchasing new horizontal char.
coal iron tubular boiler, the Robert
Wetherill Co., manufacturers of the
Berry boiler, could make a new six
foot top and cylinder of charcoal iron
complete for an approximate cost of
$4OO or $500, and outside of the addi-
tlonal horsepower which the town
would gain in a new boiler and which
does not seem absolutely necessary at
this time, the reconstructed Berry
boiler would give just as efficient SER
vice. However, nothing will be done
for the present or until the Berry
boiler springs another leak. But
when improvements are made it is
thought that Mr.. Stockly's report will
be considered carefully and at the
same time the advisability of purchas.
ing a new COX dynamo.
Chairman Grieves of the Light and |
Water Committee reported that pumps
the water works were in excellent |
condition, and that the work had been
done satisfactory by George W. Tay-
Tor. This week he hopes to get at
work on the pole line when all poles
showing signs of weakness and decay
would be substituted by new ones.
chairman Robinson was called on for
report of the streets and pavements
md reported progress. In the dis
'usslon several properties were named
hat needed attention, but no steps
we're taken toward sending them no.
ices. Especial attention was called
o the condition of pavements from
william FAIRIES Hardware store on
outh side of Commerce street down to
he -Four Corners. The Council NAV
end out more notices at the next
Meeting. Following bills were read and
flowed; Joseph R. Cummins, for kill.
ng and burying 9 dogs, So. rs; Smyrna
)all, printing and advertising, SO. rs:
smyrna Transportation and Mfg. Co. I
las; David J. Rose, work. 80 As:
George W. Taylor, for repairs at s
light and Water station, .$267. rs; To- /
al, $28S.16. s