New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 18, 1916, Page 9

NEW, BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1916. Water Depart Busiest Year in Its History ment Reporis Big Undertaking in Burlington Includes Tunnel to Whig- ville Reservoir—City Engineer Gives Compre- hensive Account o report of the commissioners as compiled P. J. Eagan, which will be submit- ted to the common council tomorrow night, has been issued. The report contains a wealth of well gathered in- formation and gives a comprehensive account of this important city depart- ment. Besides the report of the com- missioners the document contains sup- reports by City Engineer who now has charge of The annual water by Clerk H. The department’s engineering work, a Hall, financial statement with numerous tabulations and a report of water an- alysis by Davenport & Keeler, the department chemis They report that the supply has been in excellent condition throughout the year, Commissioners’ Report. _The reports of the commissioners ahd the city engineer in part follow: Shuttle Meadow. The water in the reservoir reached its lowest point, 20 feet, 6 inches, No- vember 1, 1915, and commenced run- ning over the spillway April 1, 1916. The principal work done here this year was the rebuilding of about 800 feet of paving on the Panther Swamp canal, the putting in of new indicator posts on all the valves below the dam and cutting down all the chestnut FEET AREN'T ACHING OR TIRED NOW o | i “Tiz» tender, puffed-up, burning, calloused feet ¢+ and corns. Use for People who are forced to stand on their feet all day know what sore, tender, sweaty, burning feet mean. They use “Tiz,'"* and “Tiz"” cures their feet right up. It keeps feet in per- fect condition. ‘“‘Tiz” is the only rem- edy in the world that draws out all the poisonous exudations which puff wp the feet and cause tender, sore, tired, aching feet. It instantly stops the pain in corns, callouses and bunions. It's simply glorious. Ah! now comfortable your feet feel after | | 1,700 f Burlington Job. trees on the water shed afflicted with the blight. Roaring Brook. In addition amount to usual the dam, increasing the capacity the Wolcott reservoir fifty million gal- lons. Whigville Reservoir. This reservoir has been practically full during the whole season. It is the source from which we supply the High Service reservoir and West Main street, bevond Corbin avenue. The usual amount was spent on repairs to highway and cleaning of underbrush around reservoir. High Service Reservoir. With a view of building a regulator in the form of an overflow tank to control the supply, and keep the water at a constant level, 1,600 feet of 16- inch pipe was laid in Wooster street. It is planned to complete this work the coming season, Tunnel Practical. About a year ago upon the recom- mendation of the Board of Water Commissioners the common council made an appropriation to make a sur- vey to determine the feasibility of a tunnel to conduct the water from Burlington brook to Whigville res- ervolr, and we are pleased to state that while we are not at present un- able to give exact figures, enough progress has been made to show the entire project of a tunnel is practicai and can be donme at a great saving to the city over and above the cost of the proposed pipe line doing tho same work. It will also concentrate and greatly simplify the whole Bur- lington system. The city of New Britain owns over acres of land in Burlington, which has been purchased to protect the purity of the water supply. Surveys of this land have been greatly hampered by the excessive wet season and heavy snows. A Bu Year. The past vear was the busiest of any since the establishment of the Over three miles of 6, 8 and 16-inch pipe was laid in twenty-fi different streets. In connection with % using “Ti You'll never limp or draw up your face in pain. Your shoes won’'t tighten and hurt your feet. Get a 25-cent box of “Tiz” now Hrom any druggist. Just think! a whole year's foot comfort for only 25 cents. LAMSON -HUBBARD r%a/s ~Caps BESTIN | | AMERICA | “+SoLp By None Better On Tap at Taps in this Vicinity: as one glass will conclusively prove: Ask for your ale or lager by the name— FISCHER — Our Special Brew is a special Brewery Bottled product that's ALL quality. On Saie bi. your dealer or The Hubert Fischer Brewery HARTFORD, CONN. (318) n ON TAP AT LOUTIS W. I<ODT HOTE, MANN SCHMARR, this work 29 additional hydrants were placed, as well as renewal of sev- eral of an old type. Sixty-two valves were placed at all intersecting streets. The coming year is expected to near- ly equal the past year’s record. Receipts Increase. The receipts for water rent were $4,210.77 more than previous year, caused entirely by increase in factory consumption, owing to longer work- ing hours. In fact the business and domestic consumption was Jess by 3,801,300 cubic feet than preceding vears, while the factory increase in consumption was 5,442,000 cubic fect more than in 1914. The receipts di- vided are for factories §52,178.02, business and domestic $80,205.15. There were 950 houses in the June quarter who paid a minimum rate, $2.50, amounting to $2,375.00, which under schedule rate amounted to $5,- 531.00. In the December quarter 839 houses paid $2,097.50 under schedule rate would pay $4,938.25. Indebtedness All bills contracted for payment during fiscal year have been paid, with the exception of one bill for re- MOTHER GRAY'S SWEET POWDERS | FOR CHILDREN, A om.xnmueumFuverl.hnen, Constipation, =k che, Hfomach Troubles, 'r"umxg Disorders, and Destroy Wormu. They Break up Colds in 24 hours. At all Draggists, 3tcts. rl Sample mailed FREK. Addross, l!on 't m:oa » OLMSTED, Le Roy, N.Y. any substitul L BELOIN, KEEVERS & CO., RYX=. W. J. WTBY. of clearing and cleaning a two foot flash hoard was placed on the spillway of of Indoor Life Makes Fat Oil of Korein to Keep Weight Down, or to Reduce Supecr- fluous Fat. People who are confined within doors and who are deprived of fresh, invigorating air and exercise must tuke precaution to guard against over-stoutness, as fat acquired by in- door life is unhealthy and a danger to the vital organs of the body. Lack of exercise in the fresh air is said to weaken the oxygen carrying power of the blood, so that it is unable to pro- duce strong muscles and vitality and the formation of unsightly and un- healthy fat is the result. If you are 15 or 20 pounds above Try ! on your reserve strength and are con- stantly lowering your vitality by carrying this excess burden. Any persons who are satisfied in their own mind that they are too stout are ad- vised to go to the Clark and Brainerd Co, or any other good druggist and get a box of oil of korein capsules, and take one after each mean and one just before retiring at night. Even' a few days treatment has been reported to show a noticeable reduction in weight, improved diges- tion and a return of the old energy; footsteps become lighter and the skin less flabby in appearance as super- fluous fat disappears. Ofl of korein is inexpensive, cannot injure, and helps the digestion. Any person who wants to reduce 15 or 20 pcunds is advised to give this treat- ment a trial, — e pairs on highway ($142.63) which is held for investigation. Consumption. Consumption from December 191% to December 1915 was: factories 88,- 271,700 cubic feet, business and do- mestic use 76,788,600 cubic feet, total 165,060,300 cubic feet, reduced to gallons 1,237,952,250, divided by 365 days, shows a daily consumption of 3,391,600 gallons, estimated popula- tion 52,000, per capita consumption 67 gallons daily Consumption pre- vious year: factories, 82,829,700 cu- bic feet, business and domestic use 80,589,900 cubic feet. The increase in factory consump- tion of 5,442,000 cubic feet helped to offset decrease in business and do- mestic consumption of 3,801,300. which is about the same quantity of of motor rate, which proves waste and excessive use are being controlled or in other words the per capita consumption the first yea was 76 gallons, while last year it was 67 gallons. City Engineer’s Report. City Engineer W. H. Hall who now has charge of the work submits the following report: “I have the honor of submitting for your consideration, the first report of the work done by the city engineering department on the extension of the water system, for the year ending March 31, 1916. Organization. A force of four, men, consisting of an assistant engireer, and two rodmen, began instrumentman with the necessary equipment, the preliminary system in Burlington, the early part of April, 1915. The above force has carried on this preliminary work un- der the supervision of the city en- gineer and working from a field office located in Burlington Center. The work has been somewhat hampered by the heavy rains during the summer and the excessive depth of snow dur- ing the winter. Purpose of the “’ork. The purpose of this preliminary work was to obtain the necessary in- formation, maps and plans, for the fu- ture development of the city’s water supply in Burlington. A large amount of land has been purchased in upper Burlington for a proposed dam and reservoir and the necessary survey: have been made both for a pipe line and a tunnel, to find the most feasible map of getting the water from this new supply to he Whigville reservoir from which point there is a pipe to the city. Watershed Surveyed. Searches were made-in the Town Clerk’s office and the descriptions of the property, purchased on both water sheds by the city, were obtained. These deeds, however in no case, gave distances, bounds or directions and wherever possible the boundaries were traced throughout with former and adjacent owners. During the latter part of the fall and the winter about 710 acres of the property on the Bur- lington Brook water shed have been surveyed and mapped, with distances and directions of each parcel of land being shown, drawn to a scale of 200 feet to the inch. The balance of the city property on the upper watershed, consisting of three parcels of land and approximately 65 acres have not as Vet been surveyed on account of some dispute in the correct line, but as soon as this matter is settled, the necessary surveys will be made and plotted on the property map. Surveys for a complete topographic map of the entire Burlington Brook watershed were commenced and a stadia line, 23 miles long, run to the western limit of the shed near Johnny Cake Mountain. The points already taken have been mapped to the scale of 200 feet to the inch. Surveys were made on the Whigville watershed, in order to estimate the amount of water that could be stored on this shed at a point about 1% mile west of the present reservoir. Stadia circuits 3 1-4 miles long were run be- tween the present reservoir and the Milford street school house. The notes from these circuits have been reduced The above information was obtained to find out the feasibility of constructing the proposed dam and ervoir at a point about 1 mile west of the present Whigville Dam. This matter will be reported together with an estimate of cost just as soon l as the necessary information is ob- tained on the tunnel route. The city's property on the Whigville normal weight you are daily drawing | decrease as in 1914 from the first year | thaz | water department | work for the extension of the water | and plotted to a scale of 100 feet to | | the inch. watershed, amounting to about 1,000 acres, was included in the searches at the town clerk’s office, and prepara- tions have been made for making the | surveys. Proposcd Tunnel. A proposed line 4,700 feet in length was staked out and an attempt made to locate the surface of the rock along this line, by means of a wash drill outfit. Information was obtained to show that there was rock at least 3,500 feet out of the total 4,700 feet. On account of the nature of the ma- terial encountered in the balance of the distance on the north end of the proposed line, it was decided that it was useless to try to find the surface of the rock on account of the large number of boulders and the wash | boring outfit was given up. On December 9, 1915 a contract was signed with the C. L. Grant com- pany, Inc., of Hartford, Conn., for drilling the required number of holes at the north end of the tunnel line, to find the surface of the rock, A well drill machine was set up and | the progress of the work to date is as | follows: | At station 2 plus 50 (from the rorth end of the proposed tunnel) a hole was driven to the tunnel grade or a depth of 95.4 feet, the material cncountered was sand, gravel and boulders to a depth of 72 feet, hard- pan in the next 9 feet and the balance was sand, gravel and boul- ders. No rock, except boulders, was struck in this hole. The location of the second hole is at station 7 plus 65 feet (from the north end of the proposed tunnel.) At the present time the _contractor is working on this hole, with the follow- ing results so far: The first 14 feet, =and, gravel and boulders were en- countered, from this point to a point 55 feet further below solid rock was encountered. At the present time the contractor is drilling in Tock ap- rroximately 69 feet below the sur- face of the ground, the grade of the tunnel at this station js 108 feet Lelow the surface of the ground, and it is natural to expect that solid rock will be encountered the balance of the cistance to the tunnel grade. Water under pressure was struck in an cpen joint in the rock, 50 feet below | the surface of the ground. It is planned to have the contrac- ton finish the driving of the second | hole, through the rock to the tunnel | grade and then move the machine to | about station 4 and drive one mor ]1010 there, right down to tthe tunnel grade at that station. High Service Control. In September 1915, levels were run from the overflow pipe at the High | bank of the at the end of Wooster cervice reservoir to the west canal, street, and thence to the spillway of ; Shuttle Meadow reservoir. A small topographic map was prepared, | showing the proposed site for a stand pipe on the canal bank. The above gives a synopsis of the work accomplished during the past vear by th cengineering department. | T would recommend that the prop- | erty surveys on the Whigville water- | ched be completed at once and also that permanent posts be placed to mark the lines between the city's property and adjacent property on the upper Burlington watershed. As soon as the horing has been completed, under contract with C. L. Grant company, another and more ! complete report will be made to your Loard, giving detailed estimates of cost and the most feasible method of getting the water from Burlington brook to the Whigville reservoir, and further recommendations made at that time. Chemists’ Report. We hand you herewith a summary | of the analyses which we have made of the city water supply during the | past year. As will be seen from the | following table, the supply has bheen | in excellent condition throughout the | year. The color has averaged three on the Cobalt platinum scale. There | have been no odors noticed with the exception of one analy: The tur- bidity has averaged three, and the sediment slight., ! The average of the weekly bac- teriological samples is 65 bacteria per cubic centimeter. There has been no fermentation in dextrose broth or positive test for bacilli coli in any of the samples. The tables showing the chemical snalyses forms a part of this report. ELECT OFFICERS., TTALIANS The following officers have been clected by the Victor Emanuel 111, society, Star of Italy, Order of the Sons of Italy: President, Gregorio; vice president, F. corresponding secretary, G. Capitano; financial secretary, F. Bosco: treas- urer, M. Papoleo. Installation will be held at the meeting next month, a degrec team from New Haven being in charge of the work. The society i planning a banquet to be held at the Hotel Beloin, PROVEN SWANP-ROOT AIDS WEAK KIDNEYS | and blad- distress a run- | The symptoms of kl(hm_\ der troubles are often ver ing and leave the system down condition. The kidne) seem | to suffer most, as almost every victim complains of lame back and urinary troubles which should not be neglect- ed, as these danger signals often lead to dangerous kidney troubles. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root which soon heals and strengthens the kid- neys a splendid kidney, liver and bladder remedy, and, being an herbal compound, has a gentle healing effect on the kidneys, which is almost im- mediately noticed in most cases by those who use it. A trial will convince anyone who | may be in need of it. Better zet bottle from your nearest drug store, and start treatment at once. However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents | to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton NX. Y., for a sample bottle. When 1writ- ing be sure and mention the New Britain Herald. in | Masons Hold Memorial | chairs wer CHILD GETS SICK, CROSS, FEVERISH IF CONSTIPATED Look at tongue! Then give fruit lax- ative for stomach, liver, bowel “California rap of Figs” can’t harm children and they love it. I | | | Mother! Your child is; naturally. cross and peev See if tongue is coated; this is a sure sign the little stomach, liver and bowels need a | cleansing at once. When listless, pale, feverish, full of cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't cat, sleep or act naturally, has stom- ach-ache, diarrhoea, remember, a gentle liver and bowel cleasing should always be the first treatment given Nothing equals “California S Tigs” for children’s ills; | | | tea- spoonful, and in a few hours all the | foul waste, sour bile and fermenting ' food which is clogged in the bowels s out of the system, and you a well and playful child again. All children love this harmless, de- | licious “‘fruit laxative,” and it never fails to effect a good “inside” cleans- | ing. Directions for babi children of all ages and grown-ups are plainly on the bottle. | Keep it handy in your home. A little ! given today saves a sick child tomor- rom, but get the genuine. Ask your | druggist for a 50-cent hottle of “Cal- ifornia Syrup of Figs” then see that it is made by the “California Fig | Syrup company.” PAST MASTERS ON VISIT TO HARMONY Service for | the Late Wilfred R. Sparks— i‘ Masonic Address. Past Mast night was observed at the meeting of Harmony lodge, A. I, and A. M, last evening with a banquet at o'clock, a historical ad- dre: and a memorial service, con- cluding with the working of the n.aster maso degree. The past n ag follows: Worthy Master—Charles P. Wain- wright. Senior Warden—Chas. A, Schmidt. Junior Warden—George W. Klett, Senior Deacon—George W. Ward. Junior Deacon—Burton D. Good- win. Senfor Steward—Christian Bodmer. | Junior Steward—Loren D. Penfield. Secretary——William J. Rawlings, Treasurer— George H. Boyer. Chaplain—C. L. Pierce, Marshall—William H. Crowell, The master mason degree was con- BUTTER MOHICAN CREAMERY FRESH MADE pound S &S C s 2 Ibs 27C LARD SWIFT'S PREMICM OLEO. 1b 25c¢c PURE FANCY 1 CHE Shoulder Roast Beef T 20¢ BONELESS 18c ROAST ... LEAN SLIC BACON ....v00004 | could get around and after able to get around the | | edy | quickly, | The Riker Pharmacy | gists liEA =T, ters who occupied the | 9 TO 11 A. M.—_HOUR SALE—3 TO 5 P. M. EXPERIENCE OF A KURSE IN USING RHEUMA Had Been Unable to Lie Down o Take a Long Breath Because Rheumatism—Three Doses l-:mubled Her to do Her Work. “Plainville, Conn., March 4, 1916— Your reme: was purchased by me at the Riker Pharmacy, New Britain, Conn., Feb. 29th, 1916. At that time I was unable to move or take a long breath without excruciating pain; tne sore condition of the vertebrae and muscles made it impossible to lie down. I took the required dose of Rheuma upon going to bed, expecting to sit up all night, but by two o'clock was relieved so it was possible for me to lie down. After taking the second dose the following night, was so I taking the third dose was house, make bread, get the meals, etc. “For ten years previous to four | years ago my vocation was that of a | nurse, but for the past four years my | health would not permit of my fol- lowing it. “Words are inadequate to express my appreciation of your valuable rem- and of the relief obtained so Anyone wishing to write me is at liberty to do so, and I will gladly | give them all the information sired.””—Mrs. Mary Wadsworth, Nurse. 127 Broad street. If you are a sufferer from any form of rheumatism, gout, lumbago or neuritis, you should try Rheuma. and all drug- it ‘and guarantee satis- our money back. sell faction or ferred on one candidate, M. H. John- son. During . the evening a ‘memorial service was held for the late Wilfred 1. Sparks, when it was brought out that Mr. Sparks’ death marks first break in the line of past mas- | ters of Harmony lodge since 187s. | William J. Rawlings, a close friend of the late Mr. Sparks, delivered an cloquent eulog: An interesting feature of the even- ing was a historical address on Free Masonry | Julius Webber, who i member of Sand Bar lodge, A. of London, England. Webber is a student of Masonry and is at present in this country in con- nrection with the sale of historical works dealing with this mystic crder. GIVEN SURPRISE SHOWER. Miss Harriett Schofield of Pleasant ctreet was given a surprise miscel- Janeous shower at her home last cvening by about forty of her former associates at the American Paper | Goods factory. She was presented | with a number of beautiful gifts, in- ! cluding china, cut glass, linen and silverware. Miss Schofield will be- come the bride of Edward F. Augus- {us of Bristol on Thursday evening. STECHER CANCELS MATCH. 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A campaigi | considerable vigor was o mad | the interest of Charles Hughe| New York, who, however, had fo den the use of his name on the cial ballot. Nebraska has two candidates foi vice presidency, Governor John ead, democrat, and foi { United States Senator Elmer J. | kett, republican. William' G. ¥ ster of Illinois was also a candi | on the republican ticket There was much interest in the contest for the republican nomina was between John L. Kennedy, fo congressman, and Chester H rich, former governor of the statd A feature of the campa way injection of the liquor question in althoug was prima by constitutional submitted for various campaigners. amendment n at the Democrats Opposed in Louisia | New Orleans, April 18.—Louk voters were balloting today for and parish officials and members | both branches of the legislature. ad | the first time in many years | cratic candidates for state offices tive opposition Ruffin G, Plea nd Fernand Mouton for governol lieutenant governor, respectively, John M. | ocrats, are opposed by ker and Edwin S. Broussard, pro sive-independent democrat nomi candidates for the lej districts are oppose| progressivel Democratic ture in many either republica ns or Dover, Del., April 18.—The d cratic state convention met herd | day to select six delegates to the | tional convention of the party ani alternates. An effort will be mad fore the state convention adjours was said, to amend the rules so make it possible for the conve to elect the Delaware member of national committee instead of lea this to the national delegation it gets to the national convenl United States Senator Willard S bury is a candidate for re-electi national committeeman. Préscription fo Eczem?@? - the standard skin remedy llq’:nrdl\i'ne'de:;‘um-uy—-muant relief from itq soap the mildest of cleansers — theskinalwayscieanand healti EGGS STRICTLY FRESH CONNECTIOUT dozen =2 &S C MEADOWBROOK CHEESE PURE APPLE BUTTER MOHIC. Butter N PEANUT 2 Ibs 25¢ S | - 21C SMALL SUGAR HAMS .. BONELE! HAMS Sound Red 1qu 196 Onions . (S):'::;Zunklst l 7 c Avoidet s T e L Fancy Grape Fruit ....7 for English Walnut Meats, ..1-2 Ib Crisp Native Celery .stalk 25¢ 19¢ 9¢ 33 15-1b pk Potatoes 2 1bs Carrots 1 qt Onions FOR