Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-04

OF the eighteen fires which lave been re.
sponded to the flames have been confined
to the buildings in which they originated,
except in the case of the one at South
Butte. at which we had no water, and the
Raymond fire, which was due to the dis
tance from the plug, the nearest one being
nearly 1900 feet away, and the consequent
delay resulting in the loss OF two adjoining
buildings. In connection with this let me
state that I think it would be a good plan.
for the Council to accept the proposition OF
the Silver Bow Water Company for a
franchise with this provision: That they
be compelled to lay twelve-inch mains, to
furnish water for fire purposes free OF
charge; to place fire plugs at such places as
may be designated by the Fire Marshal
and Fire Committee.
There has been some talk in regard to a
paid department.. It is a proposition l
would like to see agitated and accepted,
though at the present time I do not think
department, with full equipments, etc., for
fighting the red-tongued monster, but would
suggest the members be paid for their time
while engaged at the fire.
The Council have, I believe, in course OF
erection, a sixty-foot tower for dryinghose;
a stable in the real of the engine house,
and caused the city horses to be kept there
for service; and that the front rooms of the
City Hall be given over to the firemen to
sleep in; and a sliding pole to be placed for
the rapid descent OF the men; for all OF
which we are greatly indebted to the Coun-
Gil and the u~ntiring energy of Chief O'Brier,
of the Department.
In regard to the fire plugs, I would most
respectfully recommend the putting in OF
twelve new plugs, one on each of the follow
ing corners: Park street and Arizona;
Broadway and Wyoming; Main and Mer-
curry: Park and Academy; Quartz and
Washington; Broadway and Washington;
Galena and Washington; Wyoming and
lena; Alaska and Granite, and that the one
at the corner of Montana and Silver be
made useful by putting in the regular main
instead of the two-inch pipe that feeds it.
The above placing OF plugs is rendered
necessary in order to prevent the loss of
time which is unavoidably lost in making |
long stretches of hose. as we have to do,
as in the cases of the Raymond, and the
fire on the corner of Galena and Wyoming |
streets. In each case it took 1000 to
1900 feet of hose. The ordinance in re-
building of frame houses within the ire
limits, should be we'll looked after.
The property of the Brigade is in very
good condition, but owing TO the long and
hard usage of the hose it is liable to give
out at any critical moment, and I would
recommend that we purchase 1000 feet of
linen or cotton hose. |
In conclusion I take pleasure in stating
that the Brigade and Department have
worked shoulder to shoulder as true fire.
men only should, clearly demonstrating
that they all possess that spirit of friendly
rivalry, emanating from men of generous
character, nobility of purpose, and genuine
manhood, from whom naught but crafty.
ing results are ever expected, and always
produced. Respectfully submitted,
F. B. THoMEs, Chief Engineer.
February 1, 1888.
The election of officers for the ensuing
year resulted as follows: Chief, F. B.
Themes; Assistant Chief, David Meiklejohn;
Secretary, CT Schatzlein; Treasurer, Geo.
c.. Fitschen; Trustees, o. K. Lewes, Max
Charles Bausman, H. McMurphy.
Geo. II. Casey; Foreman, Will Schatzlein.
Cart No. 1; Foreman, Chas. Bausman,
Cart No 2; Foreman, H. McMurphy, Cart