Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-11-26

we may mention such as Sheet AS
phalt," by American Asphaltum 4
Rubber Co., of Chicago; "0iled Re-
inforced Cement Macadam,' by Il,
VI, Chadbourne Co., of San Francis
co. and "Bitulithl5," by Warren Con-
struction Co., of Boston. Careful
study of conditions and prices will
guide in the selection of the right
kind.
or great Importance to the appear
ance of the new city, as well as for
sanitary protection for its people, is
the care Of the surface or storm
water Before Sixth street plans are
completed a thorough investigation
of the topography to, and along Fifth
and Seventh streets, should be made.
This work should not be left to the
engineer alone, Those interested in
the property affected, street commit
tee. citizens committee and every
body else should go over the field
with him and become familiar with
the conditions, for their ideas and
suggestions will be helpful. Grades
should be established In all directions
from such an expensive Improvement
as contemplated, so that the drain
age plan may be carried out without
a break, as far as future improve
ments may be extended.
Street Lines,
Up to the present time, there has
been kept but little record OF the
original surveys for street and prop
erty lines, and the result is that
private improvements, such as beau
tlful hedges, expensive shrubs and
trees, are far into the street lines,
and the further the error Is carried
the greater It will become, and the
more difficult and damaging to rec
tify. Monuments should be proper
ly set at the street intersections and
from these the property lines for
further building may be easily and
economically located and carried on
indefinitely, without the chance of
costly error.
Sewerage.
The sewer system OF the town Is
far ahead OF other improvements.
Natural conditions are perfect for
the laying out OF model three-line
system, II taken In time. Thousands
OF dollars In taxes and assessments
may be eliminated If the plan Is
properly mapped out and followed
At the present time there Is about
four thousand feet OF sewer latera
lines in the town. OF which there Il
no available record. Surveys have
been made, no doubt, and work per
formed in accordance with plans, bu
the lack OF facilities for official re
cords In the engineering department
has allowed these important record
to become lost or destroyed. Hence
at this time, when II Is necessary L
extend these lines, or connect new
work Herewith, II is rendered i'm
POSSIBLE to do the same with any de
gree OF intelligence, except at an un
necessary expense, which is yer,
liable TO be evaded, and the worl
rendered only a temporary makeshif
at the best.
In connection with these works
the city council should be provides
with a detail map OF the city, fron
which may be seen at glance, tn
correct location OF all street line
and grades, sewer mains and lateral
with connections, location OF waite
pipes, fire hydrants, etc. Such re-
cords and information ns this woul'
have saved more than their cost with
IN tho last two years, and the sayin
in years to come is incalculable.
Crushed Rock.
The crusher plant. which has bee
inspected and passed upon by thos
who are in position TO Judge sue
construction. as the best plant Of II
size In the state The supply G
rock Is lnexhaustible, and the qua
ny lH OF the best for street bulldin
and repairs. This plant should b
kept running at all favorable sea
sons. until the main thoroughfare
leading In 10 the city are properl
drained, graded and surfaced The
with the business streets paved q