Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-07-19
THIRD LEG TO
WATER SYSTEM
Water Board Take Steps to
Drive 28 More Wells at
Runyon Plant.
INCREASE. CITY SUPPLY
Will Tap Land South Of Pond
Heretofore Unused. Bids
Next Meeting.
CITY SUPPLY

A third leg will be added to the
well system of the city's water
works at Runyon, thereby increas-
ing the supply of water about
third. according to action taken at
an adjourned meeting of the Board
OF Water Commissioners last night.
Two legs are now in use and it is
now proposed to tap land on the
south side of the pond heretofore
unused. The new leg will be COM
prised OF twenty-eight wells to be in
stalled by the city with its new
Well-driving apparatus. according to
present plans. Preparations were
made for securing additional we'll
driving apparatus, for receiving bids
for an auto truck, and several other
subjects were taken up for consid-
Grafton at the meeting last night.
To Advertise for Bids.
In connection with enlargement
OF the water works, It was stated
work on gravel-screen wells now in
construction would cease as soon as
the number contracted for had been
completed. A motion was passed,
instructing the engineer to prepare
plans and specifications and to ad-
vertise for material for wells for the
proposed new leg. These will prob
ably be presented at the next meet
ing Of the board.
A well-driving machine furnished
by the Keystone Drlller Company Is
now in use at the works. Several
parts not serviceable for under
ground conditions existing at Run
yon will be returned to the makers
and substituted with other parts
needed, according to arrangements
made last night.
"Deep Run" Water Is O. X.
The board received a statement of
analysis of water in the deep run"
section OF Runyon from e. E. Dan
iels, chief Of the department of wat
er and sewers of the State Board of
Health. He pronounced the water
fit for consumption, but not as good
as well water and recommended the
use of we'll water In preference to
that If obtainabla His report and
communication were received and
placed on file.
Infringe on Screen Rights.
George B. Kissner, a well driver
from South Jersey, complained to
the board through counsel, that the
city had infringed on his right to
manufacture a certain kind eF well
screen, which he claimed he had
patented. Mr.. Kissner engaged
Harry R. Cooper, an attorney at law
Of New York city, who had a COM
munication before the board last
night, stating Mr.. Kissner's rights
had been infringed on, and that he
would allow the continuance of the
work If royalty of fifty cents a
foot was paid, or he would furnish
the screens at SO foot.
The commissioners stated they
were now using a spiral wound
screen and DOUBTED they had in
fringed on Mr.. Kissner's rights.
Commissioner Sibley said he was
we'll satisfied there was no infringe
ment, as such screens as the city
was making could be found in most
any hardware store. He advised
and motion was accordingly pass
ed to have the clerk communicate
and learn more specific information
On Mr.. Kissner's claims.
Resolutions were passed provid
ing for issuance of two notes for
$4,000 each in anticipation Of
quarterly water rents, following q
conference with City Treasurer Sea-
man. The board has a balance of
about $1,100 on hand and antici-
pates about $4,000 will be collect
ed from water consumers at the end
of the quarter.
Main In Paterson Street.
1t was decided to lay a proper
size main In Paterson street between
State street and Madison avenue.
nv ~ 90 ~
from the council, requesting a six
shortly be paved. A motion was
passed to comply with the request.
Will Buy Motor Truck.
Superintendent Crowell was in
structed to advertise for motor
truck for use in the water depart
ment. The board desires a speedy
machine with pneumatic tires, that
may be used for passenger as well
as trucking service. The purchase
of such a machine was recommend
ed by the superintendent. Other
supplies on his requisition sheet
were ordered purchased.
An application from the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company for a six
inch tap for supplying water to en-
gines at the State street terminal of
the railroad, was referred to the
superintendent with power.
An application for two or three
inch tap for a line to the residence
of DR.. William E. Ramsay in High
street, was granted.
In the absence OF W. Guy Weav-
er, superintendent Crowell acted in
the capacity of clerk last night.
Fatal Wreck in peuusyIyanfa