farm S " e Steere t into the IDUL IU ULg1 ED APlRIL 1 I Ut PRESS- [NG AT INVITED TO WORK. ;AL too Large ke it right 17 Parl Ypsilanti _+ Statement Regarding Water Situatioi is Given Out By Local Officials BELIEVE STEEE FARM SUPPLY IS ADEQUATE FOR ANN ARBOR Many Prominent Sanitary Engineers Commend Project; Should Be Started at Once Whether Steere farm water will be pumped into Ann Arbor for city use, will be decided by voters on April 1. If the voters want the new water sys- tem,, a bond issue of $200,000 will be provided. The following statement was issued by the officials of the city yesterday afternoon: To the Citizens of Ann Arbor: '.In accordance with recent action of the common counicl, the voters of Ann Arbor will be called upon April 1, to vote on what is probably the most important issue with which they have been confronted for a long time, namely: a bond issue of $200,000 for the "purpose of bringing into the city; the so-called Steere farm water. In- dividually, and as your representa- tives, having studied the whole matter of water supply carefully, we feel that we should make a few simple state- ments in order to. avoid misunder- standings and to dlear up a few mat- ters. Good water is one of the most important assets of any municipal- ity. We all realize that the present situation is intolerable, and that our citizens are being put to a great deal of embarrassment, inconvenience, and great danger thereby, and that the reputation of Ann Arbor is suffering seriously on this account. We be- lieve that the Steere farm water, should be utilized at the earliest pos- sible moment, and recommend that the voters approve this bond issue at the poles. Explain Situation .To clarify the situation we will state as follows: 1. Supply. We believe the Steere farm supply to be adequate for the city. We are led to this belief from the advice of such distinguished eng- ineers as Professor Leverett, one of the foremost authorities on ground water supplies in the country; Profes- sors Hoad and Decker, sanitary eng- ineers; Professors Riggs and John- ston, engineers of experience in this field; all of whom, in a spirit of mun- icipal patriotism without compensa- tion or expectation thereof, have giv- en generously of their time and ener- gy in studying the problem; and our former city engineer, Manley Osgood. Major Hoad Commends Project In a telegram just received from Major W. C. Hoad, now engaged in sanitary engineering for the war de- partment, he says; "To the Water Committee of the City Council: In response to request for statement regarding Steere farm water supply, firmly believe this supply should be utilized to utmost. Suggest present development for approximately four million gallons daily. From testimon: presented in court c'ase believe this amount can be obtained from wells suitably located across general trend of ground water movement. In view of present excessive cost of cast, iron pipe suggest use of Michigan steel banded wood pipe for pumping main., Wood pipe has shorter life than cast iron pipe but under present market conditions will more than pay for it- self in saving before replacement be- comes necessary. Equally .desirable to meter all water consumers soon as practicable whether river water is fil- -tered or Steere farm supply is devel- oped. Under present war conditionst pure water can be obtained much more quickly by Steere farm developmentt than by filteration.! W. C. HOAD, . Maj. Sanitary Corps, N. A."] 2. Construction. If this bond is-! sue carries it is the intention of the' city council to complete the work at the earliest possible date. The ques- tion of using cast iron pipe or wood1 pipe will be determined after esti-t mates as to cost and endurance-have! been carefully investigated, and the E advice of the most competent water-I city the use of river water will be discontinued except in cases of great emergency such as long continued fires; and all sections of the city will receive the same quality of water. 4. Litigation. The question of liti- gation has been substantially answer- ed by the supreme court in its decis- ion that Ann Arbor has a perfect right to a reasonable use of the water. The question of payment for damages which the city may do has been ans- wered fairly, and the city should be willing to pay reasonably for any damages which it may do. However, experience in past suits which were pushed hard against the city, in which only nominal damages were awarded, indicates the attitude of the courts in this respect, and affords good evidence that the city has little or nothing to fear in this direction. 5. Meters. The subject of meters will be carefully investigated. Their installation would undoubtedly great- ly cut down overhead expense, as well as the consumption of water, re- gardless of the source of supply. 6. Labor Conditions. The 'fact that the amount of construction work in Ann Arbor will be greatly curtailed this season on account of war condi- tions makes it a particularly fitting time to undertake this work, since a large portion of the appropriation will be spent locally for labor, and will !give employment to many of Ann Ar- bor's citizens. We trust that thiseexplanation will make the matter clear to any citizens who are in doubt about some of these .ll .or'l Calkins FUR VARSITY + 1 1 07 5 r Q A WHOLESOME SEASON. T ou Drinks fr our Sanitary Founts WE WOL points. Respectfully, Sey Dishes American TO TALK WITH YOU TER E o Phone 1244-M g the first few Your E Ord( SAMPLES ale' ag the vital necessity for e French are tilling every foot of ground. The crops last year were not incon- Two American lads, Penn- State college boys belonging ciety of Friends Reconstruc- go from village to village aerican farm machinery, and tractors, helping on the ERNST M. WURSTER, Mayor R. E. Reichert, president of council Sam Ieusel, alderman First Ward M. B. Sudgen, alderman First Ward 0. R. Mayer, alderman Second Ward John Huss, alderman Second Ward William L. Henderson, alderman Third Ward Sam C. Andres, alderman Third Ward Crs. T. Donnelly, alderman Fourth Ward J. W. Markey, alderman Fourth Ward 0. E. Hauser, alderman Fifth Ward C. C. Freeman, alderman Sixth Ward John MacGregor, alderman Sixth WVard ' George Lutz, alderman Seventh Ward Charles A. Sink, alderman Seventh /wad George J. Mann, water commission- er. Wirt Cornwell, water commissioner John Lindenscamitt, water commis- sioner George S. Vandawarker, manager water department Reginald Spokes, superintendent of water department Ross Granger, city treasurer Frank B. DeVine, city attorney Isaac G. Reynolds, city clerk. Herbert Crippen, city assessor The Literary Critic Says A HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE- By Fiske Kimball and G. H. Ed- gell, New York. Harper and Broth- ers, 1918, "A History of Architecture," by Mr. Fiske Kimball of the faculty of Arch- itecture of the University of Michigan, and Mr. George H. Edgeil of Harvard university, has just been rublished in an attractive form by the Harpers in New York. The authors tiave ap- plied to their subject the modern con- cept of historical writings, in sharp contrast with the traditional methods of writing Architectural History for the purpose of sustaining a thesis in favor of some style as supreme, or of certain periods as culminating epochs of development. The preface directs attention to the fact that "the modern historian, like Chesterton's modern poet, gives to his subjects not halters and halos, but voices." This method of attack is not only' m're scientific but also more judiciious. Many of the dogmatic appraisals of aes- thetic writers represent a personal at- titude and "for the beginner and gen- eral reader they are often confusing. They place him at an unfair disad- vantage and tend to warp his judg- GROUP PHOTOGRAI Unsurpassed Accommodations p "There can never be enough scarves to keep these poor people warm," Dr. Davis' letter concludes, "and we long for cigarettes. Fortunately they like - cheap ones best. If you send any to us address them 'American Fund for the French Wounded,' Alcazar d'Ete,, Paris, and mark in ole corner, 'Dr. Clara Davis Unit,' as then there will h3 be no duty to pay." BUILD CONCRETE BRIDGES IN HIGHWAY LABORATORY of a Concrete bridges are not usually is, built indoors, but that is just what is in being done in the basement of the] n. highway laboratory which 'occupies at the old power house. The floor of re- s- inforced concrete is now being poured o- on the bridge, which is full size in ng every way. When the concrete has ce become sufficiently hardener, a mon- rs ster electric crushing jack, mounted n- above it will exert its tons of force ry in 'an effort to break the backbone of ly the bridge. The force necessary to he cause a failure of the structure will as be recorded and a new item in experi- menital data concerning concrete will I Fountain of You Corner State and Liberty DELIGHTFULRA ER FRATERNITIES ment." While "discussions of aesthe- tic principles and statements of thi' consensus of critical opinion may pro- perly find" expression, statements "of purely personal judgments and theor- ies," are out of place in a text-book. The result of maintaining. such an attitude toaards the mass of mater- ial has here been a sympthetic study fo the development of building, with a sincere endeavor to discover the im- pelling motives and influences which led to various manifestations. The authors have freed themselves from the influence of the traditional con- ception which was ever seeking to find "the analogy between the historic styles and the growth and inevitable decay df organic life." This volume avoids also in anoth- er respect the traditional attitude, which has viewed architecture as terminating in some period of the more or less remote past. It treats architecture as a living art. In fact, about a hundred pages a e devoted to a close study of mrode, buildings; in- cluding a chapter dealing with the development of architecture in Am- erica, illustrated by such recent ex- amples as the Woolworth building in New York. Arrange for Your PHONE 948-W .E Your 516 E. Chi ean Michig I The book is profusely illustrated, with well chosen full page plates and a large number of small but clear - cuts. Many modern restorations of ruined buildings are included, show- ing both plans and elevations. 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