The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram

IMPROVED WATER SERVICE ASSURED

Extension of a Main Will Give the North End Better Protection.

Business of small importance was transacted by the board of works this morning. The mayor was absent. The city agreed to pay for one water main on an extension of a main from Tenth and North I streets to Eighth and North I streets. This will close up a "dead end" existing on the North Eighth street line, and will, by reason of the better water service given, lower the insurance rates on the Rumely Co. plant about fifteen per cent. The water works company, represented by Howard Dill, then agreed to close up a short gap in the water mains from Tenth and North J to Eleventh and North J. This will make complete circulation of the water in the mains in the north section of the city and stop all "dead ends." In addition, the new water plug to be taken by the city will give added protection to the Watt and Keeler factory and lower the insurance rates on that plant considerably. The plant is now protected by only one water plug.

Ditches, bumps, holes, and trenches also came up for consideration. The board of works agreed, representing the city, to pick up and repair Richmond avenue and North Third street, damaged by the water company's trench holes, for the sum of $175. This will release the company from all further obligation in the upkeep of these two streets, except when more trenches are dug. The gas company will now be approached and asked to repair the holes they have left in the city streets.

A sewer on Main between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets, which is partly stopped by roots, will be cleaned out and a man hole inserted before the sidewalks are cemented.

Signs at the Glen were also discussed. A Dayton company offered to place a large sign on the arch at the Main street entrance at the Glen, to contain the illuminated letters, "Glen Miller Park." in the center over the main driveway, and over one footpath the word "Richmond," and over the other "Indiana." The letters are to be of large size, and will be illuminated by 200 electric lights. Exclusive of a transformer and the lights, the sign will cost $235, but with the central-sign to contain the words "The Glen," the cost of the sign would be only $195. The matter was taken under advisement.

City attorney Gardner was instructed to draw up a lease for five years for the light plant office. The rental is $55 per month. Supt. Johnson was given power to have a walk constructed at the back of the office leading to the alley. The inside of the office will be papered and painted soon.