St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-10
MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY
OF the City Fire Department.,
Which Has No Superior.

OF the City Fire Department.,
Which Has No Superior.
To say that the streets were crowded last
evening by spectators eager to witness the
parade by the gallant fire department, would
be mild expression. The great point of in
terest to the public was the scene of the
illuminations on Third street, and by 8
o'clock the whole width of the street was
packed solid with mass OF people that made
locomotion impossible.
Promptly at that hour the procession,
near headquarters at Eighth and
Minnesota, was set in motion. Leading it
was squad of mounted police, followed by
four police patrol wagons flied with officers.
Then came three carriages, in the first of
which rode Mayor Smith, Dan Moon and
President Warner, OF the board of fire CON-
missioners. In the second carriage were
Commissioners. .Prendefgast, Freeman, Mar
tanned Fire Wardens Delaney, Schil-
ler-. and Secretary O'Gorman, of the
board. Chief jackson, of the depart
ment. dressed in full uniform. followed
IN his buggy and was received with salyOS
of applause. Then came the long line of
apparatus, which extended over a mile in
length. The route published in the GLOBE
yesterday was followed until Seven corners
was reached, where the massed bands headed
the procession. To the strains of military
march. Third street was traversed, until the
scene of the Examinations came in sight.
Beneath the glare of the gas and electric
lights, the parade was seen at its
best With lamps and flares burning,
the procession moved beneath the arch
of light, amidst the thunderS of applause
from the masses of people who suIged on the
sides of the line of apparatus. Housetops
and windows were crowded, and the effect
of the spectacle was inspiring. Every inch
of metal shone like molten gold, and re-
fiected the rays of the bright lights. The
beautiful horses, who were gaily deeked i'll
ribbons, arched their heads proudly. as if in
acknowledgment of the praise bestowed op
them. The gallant body of firemen were
dressed in full uniform, each being decorated
with bouquet ofaahowers. Huge punches of
roses were placed on all the engines and truck
and added TO the general effect A feature
of the procession was the Waterous Engines
Company No. 10, and number of hose carts
and supply wagons which bore the sign.
This Apparatus Was Manufactured in st.
Paul. Chemical Company No. a, which is
composed of colored men made fine show
ing. and was loudly applauded.
Thirty minutes were occupied by the pro-
ceSSlon passing any given point on Third
street. when the Hotel Ryan was reached.
the carriages containing the mayor and
fire commissioners drew up i'll front of the
hotel. and the apparatus passed i'll review.
changing gongS in salute Fire HEADQUARTERS
were reached and the procession broke ranks
at ten minutes past 9. In twenty-eight
minutes every company had reported by tele-
phone that they had reached their houses
Not hitch or accident marred the parade
and on all sides were heard loud ex pressions
OF praise for the magnificent appearance of
the department which Chief Jackson has
raised TO a degree of excellence that can not
be surpassed in the whole world.
The South st. Paul fire department had
one of their Waterous steamers at the end of
the lrade, together with a hook and ladder
truck and hose wagon. Their three COM
panies were well represented. The officers
present were Chief Engineer Frank j.
Waterons Assistant Chief Engineer Jo-
seph p. Nolan. Foreman G. N Price,
First Assistant Foreman William H. Spear
Second Assistant Foreman j. J. Todd En-
gineer Emil Gardie. Driver Frank Phillips
drove the fine black team that called, forth
SO much applause at the close of the parade.
The corresponding secretary, NJ. j. Lienau.
and Financial Secretary John Holman had
charge of the new uniforms and badges
which were presented to the members last
evening at the Office of the Watereus Steam
Fire Engine works on Jackson street.
Among the prominent South st.
Paul fremen also present were: Peter
Wines, Gustayus LIenau, It. S. Kennedy, j.
Kennedy and Robert Brewis and Bismarck
Houghtaling. Col. Joseph Grisam had charge
of the hose wagon. and Capt. James Brooks
was in charge OF the hook and ladder truck.
Engine Company MOL, of South-St Paul,
way represented by Elmer Campbell, Theo-
dore heath. Amos Merrill land Philip LIE
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