Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1889-08-15
THE rlREmRN,s CONVENTION.

THE FlREMRN's CONVENTION.
Close OF the Session Yesterday-Omeers
Observation-Disclosures OF the Doings-The
False Alarm and E4ush OF tho Steam
ers-Notes OF the Banquet-The tx
hibition Given In tho Afternoon.
HARTFORD, Aug. 1.-THE business meets
ing Of the Connecticut State Firemen' asso-
citation was held at Unity hall this morning
instead of in the afternoon as first intended.
This change was made on account of the
storm 30 that, weather permitting, the
exhibition could be given this afternoon.
Chief John 8. Jones of wsstport, delegate
to the last national convention of FIRE en-
gineers held in Minneapolis q year ago,
gave an interesting report of the transac-
tions there. Other papers were read and
reports submitted. Chief Osborne of South
ington, read valuable paper ON the pre-
ing of fire risks.
Nicholas Staub made a suggestion about
the drawing of benefit money by injured
plans had been arranged 80 that when fire.
man was injured while in the discharge of
duty, which injury prevented him from do
ing duty, the benefit money to which he was
entitled could, and would be paid to him be-
fore his complete recovery, If 1t was necess-
ary, and the said fireman In need of the
money.
Fire Commissioner Stannard, of New Ha-
ven, was called upon to make a speech. He
expressed his thanks briefly for the honor,
in appropriate words.
Among the applications for help from the
association were seven from this city and the
sum of $266 was appropriated. Chief
Daniels of Willimantic was chosen as dele-
gate to the next national convention of fire
engineers. The officers elected for the epei-
neering ensuing year were: President, Isaac
B. Hyatt, Meriden; vice presidents, Nicholas
Staub, New Milford, Henry J. Eaton, Hart
ford, ]. E. Spaulding, Winsted, F. E. Prov
lit, Norwalk, Joseph B. Carrier, Norwich,
Charles N. Daniels, Willimantic, John Wag-
ner, Rockville, Frederick w. Wiley, Middle
town, Albert O. Hendrick, New Haven, SEQ
rotary, John 8. Jones, Westport; treasurer,
Samuel G. SnagR, Waterbury.
Secretary John 8. Jones, the delegate of
the Connecticut State Firemen's association
ISOLATION of Fire Engineers held at Minneap.
oils during the week beginning August IA,
1888, presented his report. Chief Jones
graphically described his trip to the western
city and the entertainment he received with
others there.
On motion of Chief Hendrick of New Ha.
ven the following telegram was sent to the
State Firemen's association now in session at
Raleigh, North Carolina:
The Connecticut State Firemen's association. in
convention assembled, send fratsrnal greetings to
their brethren in North Carolina trusting that the
Of the Latter may be of great benefit to the
Chief Hendrick read letters of regret from
various gentlemen.
At the banquet last night at the United
States hotel over $50 dined. After dinner
Mayor Root presided and called upon the
speakers. President Hyatt, for the associa-
ton, returned thanks for the magnificent
banquet served to the Hartford FIRE depart
ment. Mayor Crandall of Norwich, respond
ed for his city.
Insurance Commissioner Fyler spoke
briefly and was glad to welcome those who
care for our homes and fresides.
Chief Daniels of the Willimantic Ere de-
partment, said he was only doing his duty in
returning thanks for the generous welcome
extended.
Patrick McGovern president of the board
of Aldermen, said If there was any depart
ment of the city government in which the
people Of Hartford may justly feel proud, it
Nicholas Staub of Milford, was glad Con-
necticut was pioneer state in providing by
annual appropriations, for the widows and
orphans Of 6remen.
President George L. Chase of the Hartford
Fire Insurance company, referring to the re-
cent fire at Spokane Falls, said the chief en-
gineer, at the time, had gone off fishing, but
1t was fishing excursion that cost Hartford
$3.50, 900. But he was proud Of those who
fight our battles for us. He would 20 on,
but he saw by the looks of Chief Eston's
eyes that he would soon turn the water on
and so he would stop. Mr.. Chase's remarks
were very well received.
Chief Meyer, of the Danbury fire depart
ment, said he hoped this fishing excursion of
his would not prove so disastrous to Danbury
as the one at Spokane Falls had, but the
Ares there were coming nearer and nearer to
their homes and lives.
Further remarks were made by John P.
HARRISON, president of the City Gas Light
company, Chief Wiley of the Middletown
fire department, Chief Carrier of the Nor
witch fire department, Elk Representative
Beach of Forestville, President Gill of the
common council board, Superintendent Dav-
idson of the Consolidated road, Fire Com
HARRISON. The hard but good natured
hits made by the latter were loudly ap-
plauded.
Edward ]. Smith, president of the board
of fire commissioners, was detained at Man
tic from attending the banquet by q severe
illness.
Shortly before 10 O'Clock the banquet broke
up and just as the Center church bell ceased
striking the hour of midnight an alarm of
fire sounded from box SO. The new propeller
came tearing out of Front street and In ninety
seconds had reached Main street, the scene Of
the supposed FIRE. No. 4 propeller was not
far behind, but, of course, there was nothing
for them to do. 1t was false alarm, given
for the benefit of the bsnquetters. The ex-
hibition was witnessed by large crowd of
people. Cheers were given each apparatus
as it arrived at Main and Pearl streets.
The committee of arrangements for the
banquet was as follows: Chief Henry J..
Eaton, Assistant Chiefs Louis Krng Edwin
H. Williams, Hamlet P. Barber, Captains
Samuel G. Krug, Eldorus A. Bassett, Robert
Marchant, John w. Campbell, Charles Tar
box, David j. Jordan.