Council Proceedings: October 15, 1906

OFFICE OF Fort Worth. City Water Works

Chas. G. Harrold, Chairman Water Committee H. L. Calhoun, Act. Superintendent

FORT WORTH, Texas _________190___

No. 4.

These two wells when measured on August 8th,06, gave a total of 460.5I2 gallons , practically the same as the latter test.

During the test of August 8th, I906, we ran both compressors and could only get I25 pounds of air pressure on the main air line while pumping the six wells, Pohle system.

During test Sept. 27th, 06. we ran the two compressors and pumped the nine wells and carried I30# pressure on main line.

If there is any further data you would like I shall be very glad to furnish same.

Respectfully submitted.

HL Calhoun Act. Superintendent.

STATE OF TEXAS ( )KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF TARRANT )

That whereas Thomas Butler has made a proposition to the city of Fort Worth which is in words and figures substantially as attached hereto, and which said proposition is made a part of this contract, and

Whereas the figures referred to in the said proposition of the said Butler as having been made by H.L. Calhoun are hereto attached and are also made a part of this contract, and

Whereas it is the desire of the city of Fort Worth that the device of the said Butler for the increase of the water supply and the decrease of air pressure should be installed in those wells of the city of Fort Worth at their upper plant known as Wells No. 1, 2, 3 and 4 upon the guaranties and conditions in the proposition of the said Butler made a part hereof,

Now therefore, for and in consideration of the installation of the said device in the said wells in the manner and detail as the same are installed in Wells No. 5 and 6 of said upper plant, the city of Fort Worth accepts the said proposition and agrees to furnish the material and labor necessary for the same as set forth in the said proposition, and upon the completion of the guaranties and conditions to pay therefor the amount in the said proposition specified.

It is provided, however, that the work shall be done strictly in accordance with the proposition made, and until the conditions of the proposition made are in every respect fulfilled, nothing shall be due the said Butler, but it is distinctly understood and agreed that as a condition of this contract the tests shall be made every ten days for sixty days in order that results intended and offered to be accomplished may be determined and in order that it may be definitely ascertained whether or not the flow of water has been increased the amount specified with the decrease specified in the air pressure.

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It is further distinctly understood and agreed that these tests must show the requisite amount of increase in flowage with the requisite amount of decrease in air pressure without diminution of hte flowage in any of the wells of the city of Fort Worth in the territory in which this device is being installed.

Witness the hand of the said Thomas Butler and also of the City of Fort Worth, signed by its Mayor and attested by the seall of its City Secretary, this _________ day of ____________ 1906.

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Attest:

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FtWorth Texas, August 13th,1906

Hon. C. G. Harrold, Chairman Water Works committe, FtWorth, Texas.

Dear Sir:-

Referring to our conversation of a few days ago relative to the City wells at their upper plant, and the installation of my device for their betterment, beg leave to submit the following proposition:-

On Wells Nos. 1, 2, 3, & 4, I will guarantee to reduce the air pressure 25% and at the same time increase the flow of water 25%: the figures as shown in test made by Mr. Calhoun on the 11th, inst to govern.

It will be necessary to have 300' 8" pipe for wells Nos. 2 & 4 in order to obtain the best results.

It is understood that the City is to furnish labor and material necessary for the installation of device the same as was done with wells Nos. 5 & 6.

Within ten days after the installation of device in said wells, test shall be made and if the guaranteed results are obtained then the City is to pay me the sume of One Hundred & Fifty ($150.00) Dollars for each and every device installed. in each well to be $150.00

If at the expiration of ten days the results are not obtained, and you do not feel satisfied with same, then the City is to remove and discontinue the use of same without further expense.

I would also like aproposition to install my device in the other four wells, and in this connection, there is no question of a doubt, that with my device properly installed in the ten wells, the power you have at present will be all that will be required to pump them all # to the satisfaction of all concerned. Yours truly,

Thos Butler

1-12'-12"

1000.00 Build wooded G.T. 1.800 12.50 " " F builtaw young

5-6- against 3-4 90% more water 100% less air

5-6 against 1-2 104% less air 60% more water