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Show Bear river yalley he VOLUME 5 TREMONTON, Water Supply Ample UTAH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1929. EXPERTS VISIT VE DAIRYING GIVEN Says Engineer, But One-Ha- lf Committee Makes Is Wasted State Inspection Of Grounds Several matters of great moment to the city were taken up at the meeting of the citycouncil on Monday night and notwithstanding that there was only a quoroum present, were satisfactorily disposed of in a manner deemed in. the best interests of the city. Those present, besides Mayor WTalton, were: H. T. Woodward, Fred Gephart, and R. C. Harris. Eli and Dr .Luke were unavoidably absent. The first matter to engage the attention of the board was a report from A. Z, Richards, an engineer of state-wid- e reputation, and a member of the firm of Caldwell & Richards, of Salt Lake, who has installed water systems in 40 communities through out the state. At a special meeting of the board held last week he had "been engaged to make an examination of the city's water supply and its distributing system, for the purpose of rtaining the cause of the un satisfactory service of the water supply. His report was extremely valuable, in that for once and all, he disposed of the opinion generally held by water users, that the supply of water for culinary purposes, from the spring, al ready developed, was sufficient when! taxed to capacity, for a city of 3000 population, but that fully the supply, if not more was being wasted, the source of such waste being from two sources, taps in the home, and at public places and in leakage from the old wooden pipes, which were laid about twelve years ago. He said that, accompanied by Mayor Walton and the water superintendent, T. P. Meister ,he visited the springs and reservoir. At the springs he took measurements, eight different times, with the result "that he found the springs were flowing an average of 120,000 galloons of water every 24 hours. This supply, he reported, being sufficient for a city with double the population of Tremonton. These springs supply the water for domestic use and it not considered in connection with the supply for irrigating and lawn sprinkling .purposes, as the tter is drawn from the canal and a separate distributing system. this particular, he said, the city enjoyed the unique distinction of liaving the only dual system of water distribution in the state. He laid stress upon the fact that the average consumption of water, throughout the state was 50 gallons per capita, while here the supply was 100 gallons per capita. The conclusion was obvious. The water was being wasted, othewise there would be no complaints of either shortage of water or pressure. He added that if the 0 water supply from the springs sent was pipes through gallons without leakage ,the pressure would be sufficient to feed two water stream of h hydrants with a water, fifty feet high, for a continuous period of six hours. In reply to questions, he said that he did not believe that there was any , leakage, either between the springs and the reservoir a distance of 3,900 feet, or at the head, the point where the water enters the distribute ing system. He would not express Jiimself positively on this point, how ever, as he had not the time or opportunity of making a minute examination at that point. When asked for a suggestion as to a remedy for present conditions, he replied that he deemed it necessary to replace the old, wooden pipe,, with cast iron pipe. He recommendn ed pipe in preference to any other, owing to the fact that the lf inch in thickpipe would be ness, was best calculated to withstand the inroads of alkali, as well as rust and pressure. In reply to another question regarding waste of water in the homes, he gave it as his opinion that this was largely due to defective taps and advised a rigid inspection, making correction of these conditions compulsory. Strict enforcement of an ordinance covering this point, he believed, would quickly put a stop to waste of water in the homes. Going back to the matter of replacement of thewooden pipe, he said that from his experience, he found that the average life of this class of pipe was fifteen years, and where these pipes, as in the case of those used in the Tremonton system, were wrapped with light wire, the life of the wooden pipes was much shorter. This was due, he said to the breaking of the wires, permitting the springing of innumerable leaks. Regarding the cost of installation cast-iro-n of a system of pipe, he submitted the following figures, which he explained, were approximate, but which he considered would represent the maximum cost: CONTRACT MADE Garages To Be Added To New Postoff ice Win-zel- er . one-ha- lf -- if?, 120,-00- two-inc- ch cast-iro- one-ha- ch Cast-iro- n pipe, ch ............ $26,000 Labor and material, inclusive ' of excavation and laying .... Engineer and incidentals 6,800 3,300 Total ;............ $36,100 Mr. Richards went into considerable detail with regard to the method of locating leaks in the pipe but expressed the opinion that it would not be advisable to undertake the work at this time, owing to the close approach of winter weather, advising that it be left over to spring, when no interference would be encountered. In reply to a question as to whether there was a possibility of developing more water at the spring, he said that there was little question in his mind but that the present supply, in the event of jneed, could be very materially increased, by sinking another well, perhaps seven feet in depth, along and below the source of the present He made the further sugsupply. gestion, that a weir should be installed close to the present spring, which would permit accurate measurements of the water supply, during every month of the year; oftener if The installation deemed necessary. cost would be very small and the service from the weir would be invaluable. - , At the conclusion of this report, the council was treated to a pleasant surprise, when in reply to a question as! to his remuneration for his survey and report, he replied that he was pleased to submit it for the city's consideration, with the compliments of his firm. There would be no charge. David Holmgten, has announced an addition to the new postoffice building now in course of erection, by the construction of several garages in the rear of the building. Construction work on the latter is forging ahead rapidly, the brick walls To on either side having been laid nearly to the second floor. The outer brick work will give an exceptionally fine The Manti Floral and Nursery com- appearance to the building, the brick pany was awarded the contract by the used, being known as tapestry brick, city council Monday, for the- - land- so much in vogue, where buildings are scaping and general selection of being erected in the larger cities, with flowers and shrubbery, for the an eye to artistic effect. grounds surrounding the new public time of development for the plants library in the city park. The head of the company, Elmer and shrubs and the life of same. This Evershed and his assistant were pre- precaution was taken in order to not only insure early developsent at the meeting and submitted drawings of the proposed landscaping. ment but would be certain of long as well as an itemized statement of sure the planning of species which the different species of plants and life. With very few modifications and hrubbery with which it is proposed additions, the plans were acceptable to the council and the contract was to adorn the park. The council scrutinized the plan awarded, the total cost being less very carefully, particularly as to the than $100. MSRrPARK Expert Horticulturist to Set Out Shrubs Beautify Grounds AT THE ELECTION ON TUESDAY BOOST AT LAST FEEBLE-MINDE- D laks In Old Wooden Pipe Distributing System Arid Defective Taps In Homes, Held Cause Of Poor Service And Low Pressure CAUCUS NOMINEES CARRY THE DAY CO-OPERATI- HOME SITE FOR NUMBER 8. Opposition Developing At Eleventh Hour Results Arrangements Made By In Considerable But Unavailing Scratching Local Farm Bureau To Of The City Ticket Chosen At Caucus Finance Promotion At Deweyville Site A committee composed of experts, engaged by the State Commission having in hand the selection of a suitable site for the erection of the proposed new home for the came here Tuesday after inspection of the two Box Elder sites, one of which is located at the Dewey spring and which has been suggested as a suitable location for the proposed home. They took luncheon here with Dr. Odeen Luke, Mayor Walton and C. J. Dewey. committee comprised: Dr. . The George Stewart, agronomist; Dr. D. D. Jennings, soil expert and Dr. George E. Clyde, irrigation and engineering expert, air of the Utah State Agricultural College. " The work of this committee is solely to pass upon the practicability of use of the various sites offered, with respect to their suitability for the purposes desired, particularly their adaptibility for agriculture, which forms a very important factor in con nection with the selection of a suitable site for the proposed home, with the purpose in view of the making the home from the farm work of the inmates. The recommend ations of this committee have no bear ing on- - the location of the proposed building, that being entirely in the hands of Governor Dern and , the state commission appointed by the last legislature. It was expected that the governor would accompany this committee on the inspection Tuesday but he was prevented from doing so by another engagement. This is the second inspection of this site, Govern or Dern having been present on the previous occasion. Officially the committee, after in spection of the Deweyville site, gave no inkling as to what their reccom mendations would be, but from their general conversation it could be readc lly gathered that they were , very favorable impressed with the Dewey-sitThis was in view of the fact that the Dewey spring offered unlimited water for all culinary and irrigation purposes and that there is available between 600 and 800 acres of as fine a soil for agricultural purposes, as is to found in the entire state. It is believed that these conditions, as will be reported by the committee, will be a very important factor in deciding upon the location and will far outweigh hte other consideration which has been advanced, to the effect that it was desirable to locate the proposed home nearer to the center of population of the state. If this latter provison was to be made the deciding factor, it would confine the choice to a point somewhere between Ogden and Salt Lake City, as in no other location in the state would the population requirements be any more suitable than the sites offered in Box Elder county. Secretary Milton. H. Welling and Dr. Odeen Luke have been in conference wjthjjenator Thatcher of Cache county, during the week, and it is believed that the endorsement of Cache county can be depended upon for the location of the home on the Deweyville site." Weber county has already given its endorsement to this section of the valley. feeble-minde- d, self-sustaini- e. A Dairy seems certain for Tremonton in the near future ac cording to an opinion of a group of influential dairymen, who were called together Monday night, to meet with the regular session of the dairy committees of the Farm Bureau, to local Commercial club. A general survey of the milk marketing situation was given and the conclusion reached was that there is no permanent cure of the conditions but to organize. It was learned that at the present time 20,000 lbs of milk is leaving our valley to be manufactured elsewhere, besides the cream which is bought and shipped out for manufacture. That the expense of long hawls and main- tainance of cream stations is stood by the producer here; there creating a waste that is unnecessary and can be eliminated by the manufacture of the product here. The present out put of 21,000 lbs of butter per month in the local plant, represents a volume of milk equivilant to 18,660 lbs per day. Add that to the estimated amount that is going out in cream and rou have safely 40,000 lbs. produced in the valley, that couldl be counted on for a It was decided that none other than a establishment could be justified in spending any money in our valley for building a manufacturing plant as the volume would not justify it, unless all, or practically all, of the product would be central ized. The record of the past proves that farmers will not stick to any one privately owned company. Judg ing from the experience of the Weber d Central, (a successfully creamery, operating in Ogden,) the only way to hold a producer is to make him a part owner of the com He then pany that takes his milk. feels that he is getting all there is m it, having no worry as to weights, tests and price paid. The big advantage would also be in the manu facturing of a superior product, thus distributing to the producers the direct results of a premium product. Many other phases of marketing were discussed after which a vote was called in which all voted for a Co-operaitve. Details were worked out for the ex penses incidental to the immediate promotion work and the Farm Bureau has consented to advance the necessary money, to get things moving, expecting to be paid back with a small scale off when the plant is in opera tion. Contracts will be drawn up and pieliminary work started within 30 days. The committees would welcome any helpful suggestion by anyone in the formulating of this contract. They want the best contract obtainable as much depends on it and the attitude of the producers. We urge everyone to in the make himself interested venture. It is a bold step but one which will mean a greater Bear River Valley and a more contented farm " farm-own- ed farm-owne- ELECTION RETURNS For Mayor, James Walton .... For Mayor, David Holmgren For Coandimmnr4-yr- . term David Holmgren . ....... .1 70 1 . James, WaJton . Sam Schrenck ....r.. ............. ........ ........................ .... X For Councilman, r. term 64 Paul Heitz . . . ;. Thomas Waldron . 72 Odeen Luke . .51 Fred Knlitson ... ... 2 N. E. Shaw ... 2 S. B. Watland . 22 H. TV Wodward ... I T. P. Meister ... 1 R. C. Harris ... ... 3 Bill Jensen ... ... ... 1 . 2-y- ... ....... Jay Smith J. D. Harris ... 1 . For City Recorder, Lewis Brenkman For Recorder, W. E. Getz For City Treasurer, W. E. Getz ...... 2 70 3 72 With only one ticket in the field, polls. The fallacy of this argument, that selected at the caucus held in however, was made apparent by the tho Commercial club rooms on October fact that 22 votes were cast for a citiin the interest was 14, little displayed election held on Tuesday for mayor, councilmen, recorder , and treasurer. A total of 79 votes were cast d of the less than citizens qualified to vote, according tothe registration records. Notwithstanding the small vote, more or less feeling was engendered by the fact that there was only one ticket in the field, but it was not until almost the last moment that this into anything like definite opposition. The result was that there was a great deal of scratching of tickets. As this was not centralized, but scattered, it had no apreci. able effect on the ticket chosen at the caucus ,the entire ticket being elected by votes ranging from 51 to 72. By many, the small vote was accounted for by the statement that with but only one ticket in the field, there was little use in gonig to the name in the blank space provided for that purpose. The returns also showed that a considerable spirit of levity existed among the voters, ballots being cast in some instances for ineligibles, who could not have qualified. Ignorance of conditions also was apparent in the returns, there being one instance where the name was written in of a citizen, already a member of the city council with two years of his term yet to be served. As a whole, however, the city elective is comparitively well satisfied, the calibre of the incoming council, measuring up to the officials now in office. SUGAR FACTORY CITY PLANNING ,con-siderab- ly one-thir- TO DISTRIBUTE zen for councilman, who didn't know he was a canditate, until after the returns were in and it was seen that 22 voters had scratched the caucus candidate, and had written in his " " " WATER SERVICE $50,000 PAYROLL FOR CEMETERY Has Ref ined73,000 Tons City. Council Considers Sugar Beets, Valued at Installing Plant That Over Half Million Water Be Available The sugar beet season is drawing to a close, the crop, which has been a good one, being nearly harvested. It is estimated that the work in the fields and delivery to the sugar factory, will be concluded within the next ten days.Friday, November 14, is home. More will be published as plans payday at the sugar factory, when the company will pay out in wages for the materialize. past two weeks, $50,000. Leland J. Hansen. A total of 73,000 tons has been handled by the factory up to date, running at only capacity. This is an average run of 1400 tons a day, the total value of the season's STUDY of the returns in Tuesday's City election to date, being $510,000., This is run makes evident at once that the proper thing for a city the amount paid to the farmers, and A the size of Tremonton is to have more than one ticket if they could plant and harvest suffi-cein the field. for the capacity of the factory, their returns would be greater than a The first reason, perhaps, is that where only five or million dollars for distribution in possibly at the most ten percent of the qualified voters named North Bear River Valley, with an inticket the is chance a that attend the primaries there crease' in the number of employes that would voters of a not one is the qualified that majority would almost double the present payname if they would attend the primaries. roll. These figures give some idea of in competiThe second reason, we would think, is that value of the beet crop and the the tion there is more likely to be an expression of the policies sugar factory to this end of the of the candidates and when they are known people will valley. make known their preference. The crop this year, while reported Again, when only 79 voters out of a possible 275 cast as good, is in no sense exceptional in their ballot something should be done to create an interest tonnage, the sugar content of which in the value and use of ones franchise. is fixed at 16, one per cent lower than that of a year jago. Many of those who complain of the men and policies one-ha- lf EDITORIAL l pursued by them are the ones who find it too much trouble to attend the primaries and many of them on election day vote for men promiscuously. While this registers a protest it is far from being effective in spite of the fact that the names written, in most cases, are men of worth and could serve the city well. In a number of instances in the past independent tickets have sprung up after the primary and in some instances have won out on issues on which public opinion was divided. The point here we wish to stress is that in future elections in this city, it is our opinion that there should be at least two tickets in the field. Those who fail to attend the primaries in the future will have only themselves to blame if the results are not to their liking. 72 2 ... ..... nt Pioneer Daughters To Hold Election The Tioneer Daughters will hold a meeting in Brigham on Thursday, November 14th, for the purpose of electing and installing officers for the ensuring year. A full attendance is desired of all members, who will be entitled to vote. A regulation has been made that will permit the captains or lieutenants of the various- camps to cast the vote by proxy of respective members who arei unable to be present., - f "Oh Death, where is thy sting?" The city council evidently had this famous quotation in mind, when the report of Watermaster T. P. Meister, was rendered at the meeting on Monday night, showing as it did, conditions at the cemetery that were deplorable, owing to the inability of" plat owners, to secure water, with which to cultivate the growing of flowers on the graves of their loved ones, that the city of the dead might be made beautiful. There is ample water in the Malad river, within a stones throw of the cemetery;' but inaccessible, owing to the fact the river winds its way through the bottom lands on a level, considerably lower than the cemetery. The council threshed the matter over from every angle. With the city improvements now under way, and in immediate contemplation, there has been a scarcity of funds, wherewith to install a pump and cistern at the cemetery, which appears to be the only logical method of getting water to the point where it is so sadly needed. However, after considering the financial aspect of the situation, it was the concensus of opinion, that in view of the increased assessed valuations of city property, which will yield close to $1,700 additional revenue the ensuing year, there would be sufficient money in the general fund to warrant taking on this Improvement at an early date. The cost is estimated at from $1000 to $1,500, the expenditure of which would insure a supply of water adequate for all purposes, for many years to come. The Western Union Telegraph Co. has a large crew of men working between here and Malad, setting in new poles and stringing wires along the line. Several carloads of poles have arrived here during the week, all of which are creosoted. |
