The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-01-30

When the agent came, he said they had one
in the shop, but it was larger, better finished
and higher priced than the one stationed here,
and if they would let him have the use Of the
city engine it would be fairer test and they
could, in case of success, order just what they
wanted. Time rolled on, and the Patterson
agent was not here until three days after the
time appointed. He then called upon him
! (the speaker) and asked what kind OF show
they were going to have if he brought his en-
gine. He, (AIr. KridIer) said he thought
fair show. The agent said he did not think
| so, and added that he did not bring his ma
chine to compete with the City of Fremont,
but CIspp IL Jones. Mr.. Kridler told him the
agreement they had made in reference to
using the city engine and he at first said he
would not bring his under that consideration.
He (the speaker called the Council together
and they talked the matter over, which re-
suited in their decision to give Mr.. Ciily con-
tract for his machine provided that it did
better work and to the satisfaction of the COM
mittee, and they recommended it. After this
there was another Council called and consid-
cradle dissention and dissatisfaction prevailed.
Then Mr. Ciuy agreed he would contest with
the City of Fremont engine. He(the speaker)
should remark that previous to this he had
personally introduced Mr.. CiIy to the Com
mittee, and he had expressed himself perfect
ly satisfied with them, and believing them to
be men of judgment in the matter, was per-
fectly willing TO leave the test in their hands.
The trial took place-and with result they
all knew full well, the Patterson engine col
lapsed its boiler. Now rumors were in cir
culation that Mr.. Ciuy had not a fair chance.
It was claimed to give him another chance tie
next day, but be admitted he could not be
prepared so soon, and if he (the speaker) had
been rightly informed he could not have been
ready under ten days. He believed consent
was given that they might run side by side,
but this was denied. Now the Council were
blamed for foul-play, or uniairness. He did
not know where it was-of course men could
believe as they iked-but he should demur
to the adoption of the report. He believed
the town wanted two engines, and that they,
as Council, had right TO buy second en-
gine from the successful competitor. There
were many very respectable and influential
citizens bad signed the remonstrance, and
there were also many respectable and inAuen.
tial persons desirous to get some protection ON
the hill If he was called on to vote be should
feel obliged to vote for the protection of his
fellow citizens, rather than endeavor to avoid
L.,
one they were going 10 have two. There was
only one rumor with weight. and that was
disposed Of on that-well-he might say me
morbale night of the Council Now, the fact
was. there was q man hired and well paid to
take around that remonstrance, and many
names were obtained to it under very unfair
pretences. At one place, over the bridge, a
person was asked do you want an engine at
this side? He replied 10. 1t was added, the
Council are going to have two or three en-
gines and no place to put them. OF course
the remonstrance was signed. Again, it was
asserted that those who signed it would not
have the tax to pay. Now he felt it his duty
not to violate any engagement he had under
taken because another afterwards remonstrat-
ed with him. Notwithstanding the remon-
STRANGE he should certainly vote yes on a sec
ond engine from Clapp & Jones for this city.
No other member essaying to speak on the
subject, the motion to adopt the committee
report was made by Mr.. Greiner, but there
being no secopder, an amendment was made
by Mr.. Fabing, seconded by Mr. Bauman
that the subject lay over for further consider
alton at the next meeting, aud this was
carried by one vote.
After the disposal Of the above question
some matters Of minor importance, were dis
posed of. 1t was resolved that six lamps in
conspicuous localities, be allowed to burn all
night, and that the lamp now in front of the
Cooper House shall be removed to Diamond
Park corner, Buckland Avenue