Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-08-05
MEETING OF FIREMEN.
OPENING OF THE ANNu AL STATE
CONVENTION.

Delegates Present From All Over the
State-weIcOmed to Waterbury BY
Mayor Observation-Disclosures and
Finances OF the Association.
The seventh annual convention of the
Connecticut State Firemen's association,
which opened here to-day, brought to
every city and town of Importance in
the state. Most of che delegates ar
rived on the early morning trains, al
though few were here last night. The
visitors are being provided for at the
Scovill house, and the local fire laddies
are rendering the committees valuable
assistance in entertaining the guests.
The entire forenoon was spent by the
executive committee at the Scovill
house in examining the credentials of
delegates and issuing badges. The
badges are of red silk fastened with a
gilt pin representing a trumpet and
shield, with the coat of arms of the state.
The credentials of 159 delegates were
found 10 be correct.
Mayor BaldwIn's Address.
At 1880 o'clock this afternoon the con-
vention proper was opened in jacques
opera house. An address of welcome
was made by Mayor Baldwin, who in-
vited the delegates to make themselves
at home in Waterbury and enjoy them
selves to their hearts content. The adj
dress was delivered in a manner peculiar
to Mayor Baldwin and at its finish he
was roundly applauded.
In his address Mayor Baldwin
rendered to the visitors the freedom of
the city, saying: Just what that
means is this. If you cannot find some
thing you want, ask the chief and if he
can't give it, come to me. l want you
to see this department on its own
grounds" The mayor referred to an invi-
tation received from the president of the
Watch company for the delegates to
visit the factory, and said he hoped the
delegates would avail themselves of the
invitation not only to see the pretty girls
but to see the finest factory in New
England.
President Hyatt responded to Mayor
Baldwin thanking him in behalf of the
delegates, for his kind welcome.
These committees were appointed by
President Hyatt
Credentials-M Maurice Meyers, Dam
bury E. j. Claffey, Hartford James
Cowing, Meriden.
Resoluticns-Thomas ID. Bradstreet,
Thomaston c. N. Daniels, WiIlimantic !;
Howard Arms, Bristol.
Auditing-F. A. Guild, Middletown !;
CA. Chimney, Norwalk; J.F. Cochran,
Norwich.
Exhibits. A. Osborne, Southington;
S. &. Snagg, Waterbury; Il. ID. Brad
street, ThomastOn.
After this the reports of officers were
made as follows:
President Hyatt's Report.
President Hyatt read lengthy re
port in which he congratulated the dele.
gates upon the harmony which has
always characterized the meetings of the
association, and upon its continued pros
perity. He complimented the secretary
and treasurer for faithful discharge of
their duties and recommended that the
salary of the former be increased from
$3.50 to $500 year. He referred f, elingly
to the death during the year of three
firemen, caused by exposure while on
duty, and recommended that an hour
be named during the convention at
which time a Just tribute might be
paid to the honored dead, and that a
representative from the department Ia
which each belonged be requested to
speak. The various causes for which
benefits were paid were as follows:
Broken limbs 2, broken ribs 1, sprained
ankle 4, conclusion of brain /, fractured
limbs 2, burns 5, overheated 2, injury to
eye l, to hand o, foot 5, leg 5, arm 4,
thigh 3, back 2, stomach 2, chest l, kid
neys l. In conclusion Chief Hyatt ad-
monished all to perform manfully the
duties imposed upon them and to main
tain without a blemish the good name
of the association.
Secretary Jones' Report.
The report of Secretary John S. Jones
of WeStport was complete and accu-
rate, containing the minutes of six meet
ings held during the year by the execu-
tive committee, a financial statement,
deaths during the year, benefits paid to
members, and other information of
special interest TO members of the as
ISOLATION. During the year Secretary
Jones received on account of the as
ISOLATION:
Membership fees and dues, $435. 90
Advertisements in Proceedings, $500
Cash on hand at last report, 1900
Total, $544. 90
Paid Treasurer Snagg, 267, 90
Balance on hand, $277.OO
The following deaths were reported
during the year:
Thomas Black, assistant foreman of
Engine Co, No B. of New Britain, died
August %, 1899, aged 80 years.
Alfred Miller, "a member of Hockanum
Steamer Co, No I. of Rockville, died
september ~, 1889, aged 81 years.
Elijah s. Downes, u charter member
and for twenty years treasurer of Compo
Engine Co, No 2, of Westport, died DC
tober 81, 1889, aged 81 years.
George s. Tonne, engineer of Waure-
maug Engine Co, No /, of Norwich,
died beside the engine, while answering
an alarm, Thursday, October 81, 1889,
aged 90 years.
Ludgig Upstrom, member of Hub
bard Hose, Co, No ?, of Middletown, died
Sunday November 10, 1889, from injuries
received at fire on the morning of Oc-
tober 3, 1889, aged 90 years.
John III. King, member of Black
stone Hose Co, No l, of Norwich, died
November 6, 1889.
Charles F. Raymond, a member of
Gulf Stream Engine Co, of New Canaan,
died November 10, 1889.
James Driscoll, member of Pioneer
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