The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-10-26


ing. but on account OF the lateness
In the arrival OF the mayor who had
been out OF town and because OF 9TH
er engagements later in the evening.
only a short session was held and not
a great many matters OF importance
were discussed and acted upon.
Probably the most important ac-
ton taken b. council was that In ref
erence to the installation of electric
power to run the pumps at the wa
ter station In the city. II was decided
that IL was best to install electricity
provided IL could be secured and
found to operate the pumps ss.tisfac-
torily at less cost than the present
pumps were operated at. Mr.. Moses
and Mr.. Hartman had gone over the
matter thoroughly during Mr.. Hart
mans recent visit TO Sumter with the
members Of council and proposition
was submitted by the Sumter Light
ins Company for which they would
agree to furnish the electric power to
run the pumps for one year on trial,
with agreement for Ave year con-
tract provided they were found to
work satisfactorily with electricity
The proposition Of the electric CON-
pany was agreed to by council with
q few exceptions. Council stated that
they were ready and willing to take
the electric power service provided 1t
would be cheaper and as effective as
the steam pumps. Mr.. Jennings stat
ed that there should be no minimum
amount In the one year service with
the company and that the rate should
be cut down from two to one and
'three-quarter cents per kilov att.
Other minor changes were agr eed up
on by Mr. Moses and council. As to
these two changes Mr.. Moses said that
he would take them up with Mr.
Hartman. the president Of the COM
pany. He thought that he minimum
amount could be dropped by the
company. but he warned council that
the company could not agree to fur
nish electricity at one and three
quarter cents per kilowatt. as this
was heaper even than water power
conn tnies furnished Il at. The max
imuI costs Of the electric mower was
Fixed at s2.500. the estimated cost OF
operating the pumping station at the
present time. Mr.. Moses stated that
the city would be liable to damages
TO the motor and electric pumps
and other electrical apparatus at the
station should council decide to install
the electric power. but he stated that
the cost OF upkeep would be very
slight.
A claim from Miss Brunson which
had been sent to the former council,
asking damages for injuries received
In fall caused by a water meter. was
disallowed.
A letter from Mr.. Edward L. Rieha.
secretary Of the Sumter Gas Company.
was read. He asked for an extension
OF thirty days time In which 10 COM
plete the gas plant and have IL In op-
Grafton. This request was granted as
II was decided that Mr.. Rieha and his
associates Wcfr- acting in good faith
and woold have the gas plant in op-
cretien ln "a short time.
4 reQles, fur fire hydrant on
harAcr street sar the gas plant was
read. but no action was taken.
The matter OF leasing their present
quarters to the First National Bank
for ten years after the expiration Of
their present lease was discussed. but
was postponed for action until the
meeting Wednesday evening.
request from DR.. j. X. Nanzetta
that he be given license for one day
was refused. he being required to take
out his license for a week as requir-
ed by the ordinance
letter from parties living In Shi-
Ion asking for expenses incurred by
them In attending a criminal case In
the recorders court was received, ac-
tion being postponed until further in
formation was obtained.
number Of bills were gone over
and ordered paid.
Mr.. Rowland reported that he had
checked up the clerk and treasurer's
report and found same correct.
The matter Of driving out bawdy
women from the city was dIscussed