Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-09
was voted to make the fire uniform more
specific and to add to it the regulation

was voted to make the fire uniform more
specific and to add to it the regulation
metropolitan overcoat.
It was voted to secure supply Of pro-
per kindling wood for the several steam
ers, after decision of the best quality
for the purpose.
1t was voted to place the new steamer in
No. house as the most central location IN
the city, and to place the old No. or Min
nehaha steamer in West st. Paul. Con-
siderable discussion was had as to whether
the Minnehaha should take its old name
over the river with the number altered to
No. 6, or whether the new steamer, which
it was decided upon to call No. 2should be
christened "Minnehaha." In fhis discus
sion it was shown that the "Minnehaha"
steamer, as we'll as the ''Hope" took their
names from old hand engines first used in
the st. Paul fire department, and that the
Minnehaha steamer was the second
steamer purchased by the city and
had been in use by the department
for fourteen years. One of the
commissioners had no choice in the matter
and left it to the other two, one being in
favor of letting old No. go over the
bridge without change Of name, and the
other desiring to have the new steamer
christened 'Minneheha No. O., A half
dollar was tossed up to settle the question
and the eagle being uppermost, the new
No. 2 will take the name of ''Minnehaha,"
and the old No. will be known as simple
No. 6.
The matter of tho leaking roof of engine
house No. 8 was referred to tho building
committee, it being understood that all
the engine houses would be put in general
repair next spring, but would De patched
up as to their defects this fall.
It was voted that steamer No. 5 be retired
from the service for week to undergo
repairs, and a chemical engine be used as a
substitute in i s place for that period.
The matter of having new sleighs built
for the chief engineer and assistants, was
referred to the committee on horses and
wagons, to report at the next meeting as
cost. etc.
The committee on clothing, bedding,
ETC., were instructed to purchase thirty
| new rubber coats for the department to
supply those worn out at a cost of $4.25
each.
Bills were received and allowed for 500
| feet of new Eureka fire hose, and 1000
| feet of two and one-half inch three ply
| house, New York test, and other house
amounting in all to $4,000.
The resolution of Mr.. Parker that ap-
plicants for positions on the fire force
| should furnish physicians certificate of
soundness and health, was laid over until
the next meeting.
| The matter OF buying second hand
| wagon for $44 for the assistant chief to
l Iol, 49, ~ 1aiI
the next meeting.
A two wheel hose carriage repaired by
Mr.. McAfee at cost of $50 was ordereG
to be repainted, and the advisability Of
expanding as little as possible on the two
wheel carts in view of the four wheels ulti-
rnately taking their place entirely was
decided upon.
| Chief Black denounced the holding OF
| political primaries in the several engine
| houses as detrimental to the interests OF
| the fire department. Mr.. President made
a statement that this matter came uI
| before the board last year and unat ever,
| commissioner denounced the practice anc
voted that the council be asked to provide
other places, but nothing had been
done about it. The nearness of the
election would prevent this being
remedied this fall, and all the commits
siouers felt the necessity Of it with Chief
Black. On vote the matter was referred tx
the president to lay before the council
after the November election.
Chief Jenkins of the fire alarm tele-
graph was called upon, who complained
that a hindrance in procuring poles was
putting him back somewhat in the work Of
its extension, which were everything il
hand could be accomplished in two
months. He advocated the procurement
of wire and other material necessary a.
once, and more especially urged that ths
commissioners should decide upon whether
they would have six OR eight foot "re
peater' and give the order for it, which il
would, as the manufacturer, who was pre-
sent, stated that it would tak'
three months to build ant
deliver. The difference in cost be
tween six-foot and eight-foot repeater
was shown to be $500, and in view of thu
increasing population and area of the city
be advised as matter of economy that thu
larger repeater" which also was to be or
dered in Minneapolis, be taken.
A discussion being had, it was decided
that by saving at some other points the
purchase of the larger instrument coult
be made and come within the amount ap
propriated for the fire alarm telegraph ad
dition and Improvements. 1t was voted
on motion that the committee on ma
chinery be instructed to order the eight
foot repeater and purchase all the neces
sary wire and appertinances for ;he wori
| forthwith.
On motion of Mr. Parkar, adjourned.