Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-10
TIRE COMPANY MEETINGS.
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,oor nlace last night, Mr.. Richard L. Carne,
let Vice President, in the chair and Mr.. +.
T. Entwisle acting IS Secretary. The at
tendance was large. After the election OF
new member the following resolutions were
offered and unanimously adopted, VIZ:
Resolved, That the explanation OF the re-
cent order of the Mayor given by MN Ia
his letter of the 8th instant, addressed TO
the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department,
ia satisfactory to the members OF TINS COM
pany, whose only desire is-and has oeen-
to uphold the laws of the Commonwealth
and the ordinances of the city, anu tne'r
own rights under them.
ResoIred, That this company will sustain
the Chief Engineer in his efforts to MAIN
tain discipline and proper order in the de-
partment. ,...,
A recess was then taken to consult with
the Columbia S. F. E. Co. by telephone, the
result being the acceptance Of an invitation
TO a Joint meeting by that company.
COLUMBIA 5. F. e. COMPANY.
A special meeting of the Columbia Steam
Fire Engine Company was held last night
over forty members being in attendance
President VIM A. Smoot, in the chair, and
John H. Strder, secretary. The President
stated that the meeting had been called at
the request of the Chief Engineer in order
that he might explain the official order
issued by the Mayor and published in the
Alexandra GAZETTE, on the I'd instant.
The Chief Engineer, by request, then read
the order referred to and gave an explana-
ton of the same He stated that the order
had been shown him before it's publication,
and that he had suggested certain altera-
tons. which were made, and by his request
the following sentence was added Il do
not intend by this that the officers shall, in
any way. interfere with the management OF
the fire. but confine their action entirely to
the suppression of disorderly conduct IN and
about the fire grounds" He called atten-
ton to the second order Of the Mayor, pub
lshed on the Sth instant, which, he said, ex-
planned itself. After assuring the members
that he would protect them on the lire
grounds, he retired The company then,
by unanimous vote, accepted the explana-
ton made by the Chief Engineer as salts
factory. An invitation being received from
the Hydraulion company requesting joint
meeting, the following was adopted:
Resolved, That this company, having been
informed of the courtesy extended to them
by the Hydraulon s. F. E. Company in
deferring action on the explanation of the
Chief Engineer till meeting of this COM
nsny was held, we extend our thanks for
the same, and that the company adjourn to
the meeting room of the Hydraulion COM
PAW and notify them of this company's
action in the matter.
JOINT MEETING.
A little after S o'clock, the President aud
members of the Columbia s. +. b. Company
entered the hall of the Hydraulion and
were received by the members of that COM
pany standing, their officers taking seats
with those Of the Hydraulion. At the re-
quest of the President of the Columbia,
Hy-lr ,lip,
presided, and the action of both companies
having been stated, the joint meeting unan-
imoueay endorsed by rising vote, the res
olutons of the Hydraulon given above,
and requested the Chief Engineer to call
meeting of the Fire Department of the city
provided for in the State law, with view
to having regular meetings of that body IN
the future. Vice President Carne, on the
part of his company, then expressed his
qualification at seeing the companies to
gether and expressed wish that their
union might be the beginning of perma-
nent friendship to which President Smoot
cordially replied, inviting the HydrauIion
to visit the Columbia on the opening OF
their new hall. The meeting of the two
companies was very large one, seventy
FIVE men, probably, being present, and the
utmost harmony and good feeling prevailed
POLICE REpoRT-Last night was clear
and cool with two dodgers at the station
house. The Mayor this morning disposed
Of the following cases:
Della Loudon, for lettering about the
corner of Fairfax and Princess streets, was
sent to the work house Tor 30 days
A saloon keeper, charged with abusive
language, had his case postponed till to-
morrow.
The Chief Of Police this mcr4lng received
telegram from Major Dye, of Washing
ton, saying that Buckley Hayes, of this city,
was killed in Philadelphia yesterday, and
asking what disposition should be made of
the body. Capt. Webster telegraphed back
that Hayes is not known In this city, and
has no relatives living here.
THE DEMOCRATIC CITY COMMITTEE met
last night, and after transacting some rou-
tine business, appointed committee to
solicit subscriptions on Saturday and Mon
day next for the purpose of defraying the
legitimate expenses of the coming election.
This committee and the executive commit
tee of the Working club will meet tonight
to perfect their plans for making thorough
canvass of the city and for conducting the
election.
KILLED BY A RAM.-Mr. William Bell,
while sailing sheep on the farm of Sheriff
George Tansill, of Prince William county,
near Occoquan few days ago, was attack
ed and so badly injured by ram that he
died from the effects of his injuries. When
assistance came to Mr.. Bell he was uncon-
scious aud was lying seventy-fve yards from
where he was first attacked, having been
butted that distance BY the Infatuated ram.
FRosT.-After a week or more of almost
AL 70 t11~1 d.,
cool and pleasant weather, and it was truly
grateful relief to the people. From Fair
fax and other adjacent counties in the State
and from Prince Georges county. Md. heavy
frost last night is reported. Rain is still
very much needed in the city and in the
country.
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