Well No. 1 had just been completed and Bracken advised Clark that they would need to keep an eye on the flow from the Big Spring to see if the new well had an effect on the water flow.

Discussion of the necessity of someone patrolling the Las Vegas Springs for security.

Following complaints from the ice plant about low water pressure, Bracken discovered a leak in the pipeline and a partially blocked intake at the springs.

Clark suggests that if the horse patrol was to continue, the company should buy their own horse to save money. Additionally, the long time between patrols would still afford many opportunities for a saboteur or striker to damage the water facilities.