The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-06-29

Trouble on the Fireboat Owing
to IN Odions Comparison.
scoacH,sso or The smoQuALM,e


1svsssagssiag Charges.
The 6rs department has new trouble
on its hands. A monkey. pilot and
stoker combined 10 form one element of
disturbances: the Waterous engine valves
Are said 70 Be Of poor rubber, and delay
In Capt. keIieher getting his pants on is
SAID 70 have resulted ia the freboat get
ting scorched. The last offense will be
investigated today. bu; the other two
Formed topics Of discussion st the meeting
last night.
On Chief Hunt's report An investigation
vas ordered into the suspension Of Con-
nelly. stoker on the frsboat. By Capt.
AcAlisp for the uss Of abusive language
70 his superior okYlcer. Connolly was put
on the stand and was asked by the mayor
II he Was guilty or not. He replied that
he would leave that TO the judgment of
the board. He related that there WAS
monkey on the freboat and McAilep said
It was like Conneliy's countrymen. He
didnt quite understand IL and McAliep
repeated IL. whereupon Connolly called Nc
Alsep foul name. Commissioner Foster
asked II NcAliep did not say the monkey
reminded him Of an Irish comedian.
Connolly said he did not. The stoker said
he considered il IN insult 70 himself and
his countrymen. Previous 10 this their
intercourse had been strictly confined to
Official business. Questioning brought
out the fact that Connolly did not over
hear the remark, bus felt certain that
something had been said about him, and
be made inquiries. He went down TO Nc
Aiiep, who admitted il, and then Gen.
nelly made tho remark objected to. and
added that II Is was repeated he should
take another way to answer IL.
Commissioner Jones thought McAllep
unwise TO make such remark. II it Was
joke he could have said 20 and no offense
would have been given.
Mayor Ronald agreed with him. He
thought subordinate should be treated
like . gentleman. but that Was no excuse
for using vile language. II suggest that
the matter bs settled by killing the mon
key" he added.
Commissioner Jones said II . captain
acted like what he was called he saw no
objection to his being told 20. He moved
to reinstase Connolly, bus TO deduct his
pay for the meantime, - . penalty for
using bad Language.
Commissioners Masel moved that Capt
McAilep be fined three days pay.
Both motions prevailed, and on Jones'
motion it was ordered that the monkey b
entirely suspended.
The monkey viii be running for chief
next year. them" said Mayor Ronald.
II would like to know how that remark
applies" remarked Chief Hunt. Laugh.
ter
The old question OF divided response
biiity on the fireboat them came up. The
mayor thought Kellehsr ought to be in
charge Of the boat except when in motion.
and then McAllsp should take charge Of
her.
Chief Hunt saia NcAllsp considered that
he was responsible for tho appearance Of
the boat ~ captain. The local board Of
inspectors had . certain amount Of con.
troll.
The subject was dropped without any
decision.
The commissioners also considered the
subject Of = fire engine station at Jackson
and Market. 1t Was elected that the lot
on which the present building stands was
sold To the city for 81. the chief considera-
ton being that it vas to be used for the
purpose Of keeping . regular fire engine,
and the mayor said there was considerable
dissatisfaction in the neighborhood over
the delay on the part Of the city in keep
ing tho terms. a. the chemical Is not re.
garded as meeting the necessity.
An offer Of Fred Everett to exchange
lots S and 9. block 81. Yes.er's addition,
for the lot ON Jackson and 81 500 cash, was
referred to the board Of aldermen.
Chief Hunt reported that Chemical
Engine Company No. 8 had been dis
banded and Engine Company No. 8 had
been formed. With r. A. Miller - cap
tain and Wallace ~ Lieutenant His
course Was approved.
The chief also reported that the rubber
OF one Of the valves OF the Waterous en-
CINE was Of poor quality and had given
out New rubber has been put in, but
there 10 still . defect, and tho Waterous
Company had been notified.
What did you buy tho thing for ?"
asked the mayor.
I'VE didn't" replied Commissioner
Foster: 1t Was the board Of public
works"
Chief Hunt reported that the fircboa,
had been scorehed at the mill fire on the
96th instant l. seemed TO have been due
10 Keilcher's delay in ordering the pumps
started.
II move that Kelleher don't take 80 long
TO put his pants on next time" remarked
the mayor.
ltwas resolved that a committee of in
vcs.igasion be appointed. and the chair
named the entire board to act.
The committee appointed to investigate
George Melse made favorable report and
his appointment was confirmed. The
resignation of II. Griffith was accented.
James H. Wallace and r. q. Johnson
asked for three months leave of absence.
Chief Hun, hoped the board would le.
as many men as possible have leave Of alb
sence in turn in order to so TO the Worlds
fair, az he believed IL would be for the
good Of the department. Lesve was
granted.
Mayor Ronald said the dry dock COM
pany had offered 20 put the hFeboa, on the
gridlron so as 10 put in a new blade 10 the
propeller for $50. II that we're no. done
the boat would have 10 be beacned a; IVES,
Seattle.
Commissioner Foster said the DEPART
ment had no money available.
The board then adjourned until TODAY
the members will NEE; on the SHoaualsaie
az O'Clock 10 investigate the scorchine Of
,he tiseeoss.
GRAND COURT A. O. r. A,