The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-10-26

Tomorrow may write finis to the vex-
ed question with which the city dads
have struggled for many months. Yet,
it may be that the end is not, and that
the entire works will be opened again
for another period of investigation
and discussion.
Two engineers are dominant factors
in the situation. One is Earl D. Jack
son, consulting engineer in the employ
of the city. The other is M. B. Beat
tie, engineer for the Northwestern
Electric Equipment Company of St.
Paul.
Mr.. Beattie has submitted to the
council proposition to install a COM
plete power plant, a White Way of 46
poles, to remove the pole line from
Main street and build a new pole line
in alleys, for cost of $4,000.
Mr.. Beattie made his proposition to
the council last Friday night in writ
ing. He gave the council until Oct
% to accept or reject. The council
men liked the proposition made by Mr.
Beattie, which would keep the munich
pal improvement within the $4,000
available, but did not like to be crush
ed"
They met again Saturday afternoon
with Mr.. Beattie They informed the
engineer that they could not take a
snap judgment on his proposition, but
must first consult the city's engineer.
Mr.. Beattie agreed. Accordingly, tbs
council will meet tomorrow with En-
gineers Jackson and Beattie and
thresh the proposition out in detail.
1t is possible that two or more oil en-
gineers may appear and make propo-
sitions. Mr.. Beattie's proposal to the
city in generalities is as follows:
General Agreement
The company proposes to furnish
material and labor, erect and con-
struct complete lighting plant ailo
accessories as specified, to gether with
White Way of 46 posts, the remov-
al of the city pole line from First to
Fifth streets as specified and shown
in specifications and plans.
The work comprised in this propos-
al and contemplated under the com
pany's specifications covers a plant
for the generation of electric energy,
complete in all essential details, ready
to deliver current at the points specl-
fed where connection will be made tc
the distributing system already own
ed by the city, with the use of steam
as a source of power.
The company is contemplating thl
employment of, and will agree to use
all local labor and materials; pro-
ducts and accessories as far as posi-
BILE throughout the work.
The company agree to have the
complete installation in operation by
May 1, 1917, subject to delays occas-
Toned by acts of God, strikes, fires, OF
other reasons beyond the company's
control.
Building
A brick building is proposed on the
site between the Northern Pacific
railroad tracks and the Mill facing
Main street; or, at the site owned by
the city at the foot of Pine street
facing First street. The structure
will be one-story 67x40 with coal sheo
addition.
This building shall house all the O.
the machinery and equipment neces-
sary for the complete generation Of
$500 volt, 3 phase, 60 cycle alternat-
ing current by use of steam. Quality
of material and workmanship is guar
anteed. The company will provide all
material and labor and at the compile
ton of its contract shall leave the
premises neat and orderly.
Materials.
The brick used throughout shall bc
of the best quality hard burned brick
of the highest grade manufactured by
Pangburn Bros, Sank Centre. Walls
and partitions shall be laid in lime
and cement mortar. The external fin
ish will be laid in mortar to correspond
with the color of the brick used.
All concrete work in foundations,
floors, ETC., shall be prepared with 2
1875 mixture or better as the neces-
sity indicates. Concrete shall be pour
ed wet and thoroughly forced into po-
sition and given ample time for set
ting. Main floors will DE a 5-inch
concrete bed laid on thoroughly lamp
ed filling with top dressing Of cement
travelled smooth.
The company will furnish suitable
coping on all brick walls above the
roof. The engine room will be fur
nished with smooth finished coat Of
paint applied directly on the brick
work. Lumber, window frames, door
frames, castings, sashes and hardware
will be selected from local stocks IS
far as specifications will permit. All
metal work will be of high grade of