The morning call., 1892-03-06
CAPTURED THE RED BUGGY.
D0ugherty Succeeds 1.-THE Bear"
as q District Engineer.
Parsons Politely surrenders His Seat Il
Frank g. Edwards-The Watsr.Tower
and Chemical Engines.

Most harmonious was the meeting Of tho
Board of Fire Commissioners yesterday
afternoon. For the first time in many
months not a dissenting voice was heard,
and during an hours session all the routine
business had been disposed Of Frank G.
Edwards had been accorded Commissioner
Parsons seat and John Dougherty, Demo-
cratic politician and saloon-keeper, had
been appointed District Engineer to sue
coed John Mccarthy, who was removed
on a charge of accepting presents from
builders.
When the minutes of three previous meet
iugs had been read, Attorney Garrett Nc
Enerny presented certified copies of the
decisions OF the Supreme and Superior
courts ousting Parsons and reseating Ed
wards.
MIR. Parsons said few remarks from him
would be in order. For a month past he
had known of the writ of mandate. and
since then he had exercised no functions as
a Commissioner. "During the past year
and half" said he. .'that have been asso-
ciated with this commission and the officers
OF the department, have formed some very
pleasant associations. / am not ashamed of
my course here and would take the same
action again. / wish to extend thanks for
the courtesies received. Mr.. Edwards
knows / had no desire to usurp the func-
tons that were rightfully his. | take pleas
ure. therefore, in giving up my seat to
him."
THANKS TO PARSONS.
Chairman Schmitt said he had been re-
quested by the executive officers to thank
the retiring Commissioner for his courtesies
to them.
Then Parsons last act before retiring
was TO move that all the proceedings relat-
lNfv 10 4l.A Dr. In nd
upon the minutes This matter being so
peaceably disposed of Parsons retired,
shaking hands with every one.
The resignation OF Thomas Nannery. an
extraman Of Engine Company 9, charged
with neglect of duty, was accepted.
At the request of the board Attorney Nc
Enern presented the draft of new munic-
ipal ordinance intended to settle the ques-
ton of the legality of the appointment of
the employees of the water-tower aud the
three chemical engine companies.
1t was decided to send the ordinance and
communication asking its passage TO the
Board of Supervisors.
Lorenzo Henry, foreman of Engine Com
pany 8, was granted $50 relief for injuries
sustained while on duty.
Commissioner Martin asked that the va
cancy created by the removal of District
Engineer John Mccarthy be filed without
further delay. He nominated John Dough-
erty, who was styled by him "a capable fire.
man."
ONE OF THE BOYS
Edwards seconded the nomination, and
said that Dougheriy was zone of the boys
who ran with my old hosecart on Sixth
street"
Being called upon for his opinion Chief
Scannel said he would cheerfully indorse
the nomination.
Yes" shouted Edwards. ''he's q fireman
from the back bone"
Commissioner Brown nominated James
Riley. foreman of Engine Company 3.
The nominations being put to vote. Com
missioners Schmitt, Martin, Edwards and
Ames stood Tor Dougherty and Brown for
Riley.
Martin explained his vote. He said that
while Dougherty was in the State Senate he
had worked hard for his father For this
reason he voted for Dougherty because he
did not desire to be considered an migrate.
Good boy. Martini said Schmitt, as he
declared Dougherty elected a District En-
gineer Of the San Francisco Fire Depart
ment.
AT the request o, the Chief, Dougherty
was assigned to District 8 and District En-
gineer Welsh to District 5.
1t will be remembered that Dougherty was
appointed foreman of Engine Company a
week ago. This was done in order to carry
out the programme of the Kelly CrimminS
iunta in making him eligible to ride in the
red buggy and don the uniform OF blue and
brass.
Supreme Court had decided the suit of the
city aud county against W. Il. Bradbury.
This meant that the Fire Department was
entitled 10 the use OF the big lot on Pine
street, between Van Ness avenue and Polk.
The Chief was directed to dspnssess Brad
bury of the lot and the board adjourned.