The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-01-18

best manner. In fact the condition OF
this sewer was so excellent in view
of the almost insurmountable obstacles
under which It was built that I con-
graduated both the contractor and en-
gineer and mentioned 1t particularly in
my report to the Board Of Bond Trus-
tees.
Since my arrival in Pensacola
few days ago have learned that the
City Engineer has reported making an
examination of this sewer from Gov
eminent street to Chase street and
declares that the joints are badly
flown, in a great many places the &C.
ment is almost entirely missing, that
the pipe is badly cracked in num-
Der of places, and in a number OF
others it was pulled apart leaving a
space of from one to one and one
half inches between the pieces.
also understand that this report is
based upon openings made in the
sewer at four points.
In answer to this report 1 beg to
say that since January LIST Mr.. Rom
mel has opened this sewer between
Chase and Intendencia streets in
twelve different places taken at ran
dom, and has uncovered 43 joints. OF
these he found one joint where the
cement had been broken off the top
and side of JOINT which appeared to
have been done by piece of sheath
ing being driven down on top Of the
pipe after it was laid, and covered
over as he found the sheathing in
place on top of the pipe. At another
opening little piece of cement had
been knocked from the top Of the pipe
and a small crack was In the top OF
the pipe extending to the bell, about
one foot in length. At another open
ing he found the same condition at
one joint, and with these three ex-
ceptions all the 43 joints were in first
class condition and no settlement in
the pipe was apparent. I personally
saw three Of these openings, and in
each the pipe was as good as human
hands could make it.
If the City Engineer is sufficiently
convinced of the poor condition OF
this sewer to warrant him in taking
the step, 1 would suggest that the
contract under which Mr.. Storrie built
this system Of sewers provides that
MI. Storrie shall keep the system in
satisfactory repair for one year after
its acceptance, and If such repairs are
made necessary by reason of poor ma
terials or workmanship, the City has
ample authority under such contract
to notify Mr.. Storrfe to make all such
repairs as are found necessary, and
If he fails to do SO, after notice, the
City can proceed to make such re-
pairs and collect the cost from Mr..
Sterrie or his bondsmen, but l would
only advise that such repairs as are
necessary be properly located and de-
ffnitely described, Mr.. Storrie could not
be held liable for taking out and re-
laying several squares of sewer when
only very few joints were found de-
fective.
In conclusion l beg to advise you
that so far as my knowledge goes the
condition of the DeVilliers street sew
er when l approved it on May 21st,
1909, was substantially in accordance
with the terms of the contract.
l submit herewith a profile Of the
DeVilliers street and Ninth avenue
outlets taken at different periods OF
construction by Mr.. Rommel. with the
aid of a diver.
l also submit a copy of the divers
affidavit concerning the condition of
the DeVilliers street outlet.
All respectfully submitted by
T. CHALkLEY HATTON,
Consulting Engineer.
DIVERS AFFIDAVIT.
Pensacola, Fla, May 18th, 1909.
1, the undersigned, hereby declare
that l have gone over the 20-inch iron
sewer outlet lying upon the bottom OF