The Cairo bulletin., 1909-06-27
From Engineer Washington.
Nj. ]. :. Aisthorpe,
Pres. First Bank and Trust Co,
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Pres First Bank and Trust Co.
Cairo. I'll,
Dear Sir: Replying to yours OF the
12th. we have 12,000 square yards OF
brick paving, and 1900 square yards
of Bithuhthic and whenever any new
having is done Bithulithic is selected.
when the first Bithulthic was laid,
there was a bitter protest by the prop
erty owners in favor OF brick, bu'
there has been two contracts for Blth'
uilthic let since. and the properly
owners favored Bithulithic in prefer
ence to brick, which shows conelus'
ivaIv they favor the Bithulithic
Now in regard to my opinion of the
two materials. the oldest BithulitElc
navament we have has only been
down about four years and is in goo
condition. This is laid upon Broad
way where the traffic is very heavy
So / see no reason why the Bithu!lth'
IT, viii not last as we'll as brick; pro-
vfded YOU will not let horses AMI
wagons stand on it for hours at time
during hot weather, for II this Is per
mitted while the material IS III
nIiable condition from the heat, they
will soon make ruts in it. which II no.
too large will iron out from traft'c
and disappear in hot weather: but /
do not think the standing OF horses
and vehicles for a long time in one
Mace should be permitted on streets
Of this kind, as the same conditions
would develop in an asphalt street.
# the Bitulithic is properly laid on
six inch foundation OF concrete |
see no reason why it will not last as
long as brick. There is no question
as TO merits of the two paving ma
,tarials in favor of bitulithic in point
of beauty and the pleasantness OF the
drives. The Bitulithic is free of noise
and easier on horses, and for resi-
Ideuca streets, on which | understand
Won intend trying it, | would not hes
itate 10 use it in preference to brick,
and | think the property owners will
be better pleased There may be
some kickers al first. but they VIII
soon be convinced OF the superiority
of the Bitulithic over brick as
driveway, and will afterwards thank
YOU for forcing it on them over their
protest Such was the case here when
we first tried it.
If | can be of further service to
YOU | will be glad to do So
Yours very truly,
l.. A, WASHINGTON,
City Engineer,
Cashier Utterback.
Paducah, June y, 90.
Mr. John S. Aisthorpe
Pres. First Bank and Trust Co,
Cairo Ills.
Dear Sir: I beg TO acknowledge re
GENT of your facor OF June 18th, an
in regard TO the Bithulithic streets
that Paducah has. | will say, they are
more than satisfactory, and in my
Judgment they are the best streets p.
have ever seen. We have had some
Of this work down for five years aud
there is practically no wear upon II.
It is noiseless, and is preferable to
brick at double the price.
This work was done by the South
ern Bthulithic CO., of Nashville,
Tenn, care LIST National Bank Build
ng. Our business with these parties
was very satisfactory. a1d We believe
YOUR city would make no mistake in
+ selecting this company to build your
streets
We are going to have a meeting IF
the First Congressional Group OF the
Kentucky bankers next Monday, the
18th. | would be very glad if yod
could attend.
With best wishes and trusting | may
have the pleasure of seeing you in
( Padncah soon, am
Respectfully,
JAS. G. UTTERBACK.
Cashier