of sewers for which, from time to time, bids are asked or contracts given. The contractors are required by the specifications to assume all responsibility of construction, to furnish all classes of ma terial of proper grade and workmanship, and to restore all streets in perfect condition with the same character of pavement existing upon the street at the time of the commencement of the construction of the sewer, and to keep the work in repair for a period of six months from the presentation of the certificate of the final completion of the work. Respectfully submitted. JOHN F. FAIRCHILD Engineer CATSKILL Eastern paving brick company. ALBANY, July 31, 1900 Hon. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Governor of the State of New York, Albany, N. Y.: Dear Sir-I have the honor to transmit herewith the report of a committee of this Board, together with the testimony taken in connection with the nuisance caused by the Eastern paving brick company at Catskill, N. Y. Very respectfully Secretary REPORT Hon. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Governor of the State of New York: Sir-In pursuance of instructions received from you for a further investigation of the nuisances complained of in connection with the Eastern paving brick company of Catskill, we beg to report as follows: At a meeting of the State Board of Health held in the city of New York on the 10th day of July, 1900, the undersigned were appointed a committee to visit Catskill for the purpose of making the investigation ordered by you. The committee met in Catskill, July 18, 1900, all parties interested in the hearing having been duly notified. The testimony taken at the hearing is hereby annexed and forms a part of this report. It was shown in the behalf of the company that since the issuance of your first order, the company submitted the plans recommended by this Board for a single stack, with which the several |