Semi-weekly herald., 1909-11-25

lhe mdyor rcpoiteu tit receipt Vi
the field notes and maps of the res
ervoir sites at the head of the Flo
rIda. corrected to conform with the re.
survey made by w. H. Douglass las,
summer, from the land office. He ad.
vised the council to take up the mat.
ter with the government as soon as
possible so that the amendment be put
through at this coming session of con
gress as Mr.. Douglass suggested.
The Water Question.
Mayor Goodman then mentioned that
the purpose OF the meeting was to
consider the report OF the committee
on the city pipe line. He recognized
the committee. who were all present
beside Alderman Smith. Cummins
and Nelson, Messrs. Jackson and Sloan
Of the board OF trade, and Messrs. Nc
Lellan and Perry from the Boosters
club made up the personel of the
committee) Harry Jackson, for the
two citizens organizations, presented
their joint report, which was as fol.
lows.
Citizens Committee Report.
The committee appointed by the
board OF trade. and the Boosters club
submit the following report with ref.
erence to the condition of the present
pipe line.
Your committee finds the condition
of the pipe line between the two res
ervoirs TO be in very good shape. A
number of openings were made to test
the condition of the pipe. and in every
instance the pipe was found to be per.
feet. The only recommendation that
we would suggest, with reference to
this particular line, would be that ex-
ira bands be placed along this line
where pressure is the heaviest, and
from bands not now in use.
From the second reservoir to point
between station 1870 and 44O we find
the condition of this line is also very
good. A number of openings having
been made over this section. while
The line at this point is not running
full, the covering is deep enough over
the pipe to give II ample protection
In connection with this would recon-
mend that all parts of the line not
having sufficient protection, by being
covered properly same should have
attention, as the different portions OF
the line show where protection of this
kind is afforded the line is in much
better condition, than the line that is
not covered so well
We find on section 43O, for short
distance where pipe is on grade, and
the covering very light, that the pipe
at this point is in bad condition, and
would recommend that this section be
relaid with 1S-inch tile. as called for
by the profile.
On section 450 we find the box that
ferosses a ravine at this point is in
very poor condition, and should have
attention without delay. The supports
under this box should be replaced with
heavier timbers. As the box now
stands the flume is holding up the
box. Would suggest that this condi.
tion be reversed.
Section 420, east of mile post s
would recommend that this section be
more heavily banded. We find the con.
dition of the pipe at this point to be
good
From section 410 to section $50 we
find condition OF pipe to be good. same
having been examined in q number of
places.
At sections $50 and $50 we f1nd wood.
Ell boxes placed at short angles which
do not seem to prove adequate for the
service required. AS these short turns
cut off the flow, and make good
lodging place for any debris that may
accumulate, we would recommend that
these boxes be dispensed with and
the line at these points Strengthened
The section known las Shale hill
would recommend that the present
pipe which is in fair condition be made
water tight by the application OF more
bands. or that the line at this point
be replaced with tile. From our OBJ.
servations we find that II pipe Is kept
from leaking that all danger OF the
hillside slipping will be eliminated
This, in the opinion OF your committee
should have attention. and we desire
to include this recommendation for all
hillsides along the line
Pipe at section 80 we find in good
condition
From section 800 to section 355
would recommend that more bands
be used. p'pe being in good condition
About section 255 we find section
of pipe where tile is on the ground
ready to be laid. Would recommend
that this section be replaced.
Section 220. or Cortais canon, should
be banded more heavily. At this point
we find the pipe very lightly covered
and would recommend that same be
covered more heavily.
From section 220 to 11O We find tn,