The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-04-19
WATER COMPANY
QUESTION
AIRED
Mayor Bliss and Chairman In
graham Discuss Matter
at Length.

4SA6eAg ana dl llmeS animated, ana
eliminated in the adoption of a
resolution offered by Mayor Bliss to-
nave water pressure test within
the next thirty days. The resolu-
ton provides that the tests shall be
made on outlying mains
The question was brought up by
Chairman Ingraham of the board
who resigned the chair temporarily
and took the floor. He stated that
he had read a statement in The Jour
nal from Mayor Bliss anent the pres
sure test matter Mr.. Ingraham stat
ed that he was opposed to a test at
the time mentioned in the mayors
statement, and at the place selected
Tor the tests, as he knew dead ends
were there. Mr. Ingraham stated
that he did not desire to appear as
opposing water pressure tests but
that he thought that every one
should be treated fair and square in
the matter. the water company, the
city and citizens. He gave other mi
nor reasons for opposing a test when
first mentioned by the mayor. Chair
nan Ingraham said that he did not
believe the chief executive possessed
thought that authority was vested
in the board.
The mayor stated that he believed
that he possessed the authority he
had assumed. He would not argue
the point. He said that the Pensa-
cola Water Company had other weak
points, besides the Baylen wharf. He
wanted people to get what they paid
for. and wanted the water company
to show what pressure was being
furnished. FavOrs tests and thinks
board derelict in duty if tests are
not ordered. The Pensacola Water
Company, the mayor said must give
the people what they are paying
their money for. He did not desire
to take advantage of the company
but would insist upon a compliance
with the franchise the company has
He thought that a leo pound pres
sure would be sufficient.
Mr. Ingraham stated that he was
willing to make tests where continu-
Gus circuits existed, but not at dead
ends.
Mr.. Oliver stated that if the board
knew that the company was not liv-
ing up to the contract, it was the
duty of the board to inform the coun-
Gil
But do we know it." asked Mr..
Ingram.
There is a way to find out" re-
piled Mr.. oliver, "by making tests" "
Other matters were considered by
the board.
Chairman Ingraham presided with
Mayor Bliss, Messrs. White, Nc
Gaughey and Oliver present
On motion the minutes of the pre-
viOus meeting were adopted as re-
corded.
The report Of Fire Chief Bicker
for March showed alarms, total
loss S1,925; insurance 81 ,250; average
water pressure 79 pounds.
Chief Of Police Schad made a
verbal report concerning the meeting
Of the National Police Chiefs at Hot
Springs which he attended. His re-
port was in line with what he stated
in The Journal yesterday. Chief
Schad remarked: THAT We Of Pensa-
cola are behind the times where
z,olica work is concerned" He re-
ferred to the finger print ana Bertil-
ION SNSl6uS, anu dpPAOfCu NhCAh'
In answers to an inquiry from Mr..
McGaughey in reference to salaries
paid in other cities, Chief Schad said
that in nearly all cities the eight
hour system is in vogue. The tele-
phone system is another great feat
IRE in other cities. The chief stated
that little Rock Ark, was about
thu only city that compared in sys-
tenn with Pensacola, in twelve hour
watches. Montgomery. Nashville.
birmingham. New Orleans and other
cities paid police Oficfrs better
salaries than Pensacola.
During the course of his report
Chief Scnad touched upon the street
car fender question. He said that
the consensus of opinion amOngt
the chiefs was in favor of air brakes
ON street cars instead of tenders.
claiming air brakes to be safer in all
respects than the fender. Chief
Schad sai.Y thst in cities where the.
slightest suspicion that prisoners
would try to escape that balls and
chains were placed on them.
Mr.. Oliver for the committee re-
ported that the new hook and ladder
seemed to be all that the speciflca-
tons called for and reported that
the committee had received the APP
paratus. The report of the commit
tee was received and adopted.
Mr.. McGaughey reported that he
believes that the city council would
recommend the amount needed for
repairs to the patrol wagon and two
hose wagons.
Mr.. Oliver reported that pair of
horses for the new hook and ladder
had been purchased for $500. He
recommended that in future an ap-
propriation be made TO send a person
to a horse market purchase horses
The animals reported purchased we're
reported sound. Received ana action
OF committee apDroved.
Fire Chief Bicker stated that the
department. is in need Of four more
horses. Chairman Ingraham ruled
that the committee on horses had
plenary power in the premises.
The resignation of B. H. Eaton as
member of the police department
was accented. r.. Hogeboom and c