The Gazette has a larger subscription list than any other paper published in St. Joseph. DOCTOR HARDY, OFFICE: Fella St., bet. Third and Fourth, Over Carney Bros. Clothing Store. RESIDENCE: Seventeenth and Folia Streets. Office hours, 8 to 11 and 2 to 0 F, at. 8T. JOSEPH, MO. July 3 THE ABSENTEES. The Oouncil Fails to Wake up a Quorum. Glimpse at the Water Works Beport. The meeting of the City Fathers called last evening, for the purpose of hearing the report of the Water Works Committee, failed to arouse quorum, and, therefore, didn't session. While the Marshal out hunting the absentees, the GAZETTE repprter got a glimpse at the body of the report that is to be submitted, and got away with its skeleton, or at least, the backbone of the subject. The report opens with copy of the Water Works Act passed at the last session of the Legislature, and also the Supplementary Act in relation thereto. The report then states that two formal bids have been presented to the committee, one from the National Water Works Company and the other from the Holly Manufacturing Company, both based upon water supply to be reached by wells. The report then gives a list of cities depending upon wells for water supply, viz: Kalama200, Indianapolis, Columbus, Dayton and others; and gives the opinion of engineers and experienced persons, which are considered decisive, that this city can depend upon its water bearing stratum for complete and exhaustless supply. chemical analysis of the water of the Missouri, river has been made, which resulted unexceptionally good, viewed from every point in which water is * desired for domestic or manufacturing purposes. The report then enumerates a number of brewrys and the K. C., St. Joe: & C. B. railroad which have for years used this water, all of whom are loud in the praise of its excellence. The report approves the Holly water works, of Lockport, New York, proposition, which is on the direct pressure system, and the lowest bid ref ,ceived. This company agrees to build the water works according to the plans and specifications on file for the sum of one hundred and eighty-five thousand dollars in cash, and turn them complete and in working order over to the city. The plan contemplates eighteen miles of pipes and mains, of suitable size for supply, laid in trenches five feet below the established grade, or five. feet below the general, surface. It comprises one hundred and fifty double discharge fire hydrants, located at corners of streets capable of throwing efficient stream through thousand or fifteen hundred feet of hose ; the whole to be furnished with the necessary supply of stop valves to allow repairs and extension of pipes. They also contemplate brick building 60x40 feet, divided with a boiler room 22x38 feet inside, hard finished, 24. feet high with tin roof. The smoke stack to be of brick, double walls, nine feet square at base and 75 feet high, with cast iron top; also a small brick stone lined reser voir near engine house, to contain 500,000 gallons of water for fire purposes. It includes à well, sunk in the water bearing stratum of drift gravel anderlying the city and river bed, by means of wrought iron tubes ten feet in diameter and forty feet deep, or to bed rock at bottom, provided with small holes for the distance of twenty-one feet, or through the water bearing stratum. The entire work, with the machinery to be done in the beat manner and of the best material. The Holly Company guarantees the works to deliver 2,000,000 gallons of water per twenty- hours for domestic supply, under pressure sufficient to reach the most elevated part of the city, and for fire services to force six: one inch streams at a time to a height of 100 feet through one section of hose tached to different hydrants; or to throw two streams at once from any two hydrants on the most elevated, or in the most dietant, parts of the city to the same height quadruple set of machinery consisting of four steam cylinders, and four direct double acting piston pumps of approved pattern, so arranged that the engines shall take steam at eight equal points in one revolution; and the pumps arranged to make the same mimber of discharges The engines are to work as high or low pressure engines, and as simple or compound engines at the will of the engineer. There will be two horizontal boilers five feet diameter and sixteen feet long, each haying fifty-three flues three and three-fourths. inches in diameter, together with all necessary appliances, such AB stop cocks, valves, gages, &c. The main pipes are to be subject to a presaure of 300 pounds to the square inch at the place of manufacture, and to pressure of seventy-five pounds after being laid in the ground, and all leaks or breaks to be repaired by the Holly Company and at its expense. The Company agree to have the works completed on the principal business streets within six months from date of contract, and wholy, complete within ten monthe from auch date. The report then provides for the time and manner of accepting the work and that the city may, at its option, take advantage of the market value of the pipe, material, etc. The committee then enters into a specific discussiono f the advantages to accrue to the city from the construction of the water works, and the pressing necessity for their immediate construction. It refers to the fact that but a short time intervenes before the right to construct will pass from the charge of the city into the control of a private corporation, and urges immediate and decisive action in the premises. The report is accompanied by an ordinance and a plan of the city, show. what sections are to be reached direct by the mains. The ordinance provides for at least eighteen miles of pipes the average size of which our Reporter | learned from the clarersation of the memhers, will not be far from eight inches, while many of the principal streets of Chicago are supplied, by six inch pipes. These, howerer, have been found to be inadequate and are being replaced with larger The hydrants have been located by the ordinance principally on the street corners, and the main line of pipes are extended sweat, north and south, either to, OF almost to, the city limits, thereby providing for supply water for fire purposes at least every district and ward of St. Joseph. The report bears upon its every evidence of careful preparation, and utmost consideration of the subject from the standpoint of the committee. The conclusions and deductions made by have evidently been arrived at after matare deliberation, and whatever may be the subsequent fate of the document, it la worthy the most earnest consideration of our people. As a public paper, it is very lengthy, and if published complete, with its accompanying documenta, it would take almost a full page of the DAILY GAZETTE. The Council meets in regular session on Thursday evening, and unless President, Mr. Schramm, calls another special meeting in the meantime, the report of the Committee will then be made, and, if adopted, the ordinance will be put upon its passage on its first reading. The Act of the Legislature providing for these water works, also provides, that within fifteen days after the passage of this ordinance by the Council, the question should be submitted to the people for their verdict at the polls: Therefore but a few weeks at most will intervene before the election and our citizens will do well to keep the matter in mind and vote understandingly. I the Holly Company, build these works the buildings, engines, etc., will probably be erected at or near the corner of Third and Messanie streets, as from that point the supply can be made immediate to the business part of the city without the employment of a long and useless run of mains through unoceupied territory, CITY ITEMS. CITY ITEMS. Firra street, at the intersection of Sylvania, requires the immediate attention of Mr. Street Commissioner. CAN not a stop be put to throwing papers and rubbish in the streets and alleys. G. B. STEWART, our coal-tar man, was down yesterday, with 'a severe attack of cholera morbus. M. D. MORGAN and lady, returned to the city day before yesterday, and wil remain permanently. M. D. says he pre fers St. Joseph, as a place of residence, to any city in which he has been. Welcome home old friend. JOHN MULVIHILL's bill boards are" covered with huge circus posters from top to toe. Another draw on the niekel market. THE Gas Company, owing to the construction of the sewer on Charles street, will take up the "main" running from Third to Fourth streets, and are now laying service pipe in lieu thereof. We yesterday saw. an old hen with brood of thirteen chicks pursuing a grasshopper unto death. Such should, be the fate of all laggards. YESTERDAY WAS a very pleasant day; the mercury at one o'clock noting in the shade eighty-two degrees. Tus new depot of the K. C. road rapidly nearing completion. The floor on the west side is about all laid; three very handsome Fairbank scales of four ton espacity oceupy this floor, and fourth one will be placed on the opposite side to-day. Every effort is put forth for an early completion, and to judge from present indications this will be one of the best arranged depots in the West. A CLEAN towel, keen razor, and the politest of attention are the inducements offered at the barber shop of Fred. Reisenmy on south Eight street. WASHOUTS on Fourth street, between Francis and Jule are being filled and the street made passable. Nothing but keadamizing will hold on that grade. A LAND LIZZARD was captured on Francis street yesterday, by a young gentleman, with the aid of an umbrella. CRAIG, MOTTER & Co., are moving to the building just south of the State Savings Bank, and will be ready for business on the 10th inst. THE tracks of the Hannibal road, damaged by the recent heavy rains, are again in repair with all trains running on regular time. TEs freight business at the various depots holds out remarkably well. THE building formerly occupied by George W. Marlow is being over-hauled, and will be occupied during the week by Vegely and Kneer. yesterday saw Maslow's old Elephant leaning against a brick wall on the north side of market square looking fearfully down in the mouthi Take him in George. THE city's jug contains twenty-eight males and two females. Selah! Times are getting better. A FELLOW at the Postoffice, Saturday, did some immense howling because "hoodlum" la Atchison") •told him that the city compelled the Postmaster to close up on that day. THE old Smithsonian is undergoing. much needed repairs. OwiNG to a large increase in business our cracker factories are obliged to run day and night. This certainly speaks well for St. Joseph. THE young men that have labored 80 arduously at Patee Park to carry out the programme of last night and, the occasions previous, deserve much praise. Metropolitan is open every night, and is very pleasant place of resort. The actors are all good, and there will be a full bill. Go early to secure seats. Tan sad intelligence comes to us from Mr. I. M. Byrne, that an adopted son Mr. Nicholas Fords was drowned in the Platte, at Rochester, on the evening of the 5th, about 7 o'clock. It appears that the little fellow was playing on the bank of the river, and by some means fell in, and before assistance could be rendered, he lost his life as above stated. Up to 7 o'clock of yesterday, his body had not been recovered. D. PHIPP'S, one of the most reliable merchant tailors of the city, and who for a long time occupied a stand on Third street near Francis, has removed to number 426 Francis street, second door west of Fifth. Mr. Phipps extends cordial invitation to all his old customers to call at his new place of business, and as an inducement to those who have not favored him heretofore, he promises complete fits with full assortment of imported clothe, cassimeres and vestings, made up to order in the latest styles. THE FIRE WARDENS. Proceedings of the Meeting Last Nights The Board assembled last night in the City Register's office, persuant to call chief. Present, Mesars. McKinnis, Schramm, Wood and Chief MeN utt. The minutes of the last meeting were then read and approved. The following bills were then read and allowed: Joseph Strous. H. J. Seip, - Dr. A. Herting Citizen's Gas H. M. Garlish. V. & E. O. V. & E. The New York Rubber Company submitted communication in regard to payment for sample lot of hose sent the city one year since, amounting to $140. On motion of Mr. Schramm, the City Register was requested to write again and state the fact that the hose mentioned was a free gift to the city by the Company's agent. Mr. Schramm, from Committee heater for water in engine boiler, asked further time, which was granted. Mr. Alex Hemphill, the present owner of Martin's fire alarm, was present and was asked the cost of putting up twelve boxes and from fifteen to eighteen miles wire. Mr. Ellis stated for Mr. Hemphill that the total cost would be about $2,200, and if a dozen alarms were given at once they could he taken, because this alarm threw out the numbers in carded figures and did not strike them on a gong as in the American: Could not give the cost without knoxing the distance, would however, that the alarm and boxes could put up for 82,000. The matter was then postponed to the next meeting of the Board for the purpose of determining the number of miles of wire required and the distance to be run over; also whether the honse be tops erected could for be used, or if poles the purpose of runthe rite. call or he Board then adjourned, subject chief No cle of dress requires as much attention y The Warwick collar is the one you should wear. last large | to meeting nomination A. the said for the L. in his last do of the of of and the manof the 8388888 ed for for He on to of to be the St. as to
