The record-union., 1893-06-27
The FIRE COMMISSIONERS.
Business Transacted at the Regular
Monthly Meeting Last Night.
The Department to Parade on the
Fourth-Resolution of Respect
to Extraman Viskar.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Fire Commissioners was held last night
at the residence of David Ahern, on z
| street. between Thirteenth and Four
teenth.
After the reading of the minutes of the
last meeting and the allowance of the
payroll for the month, amounting to
Sl,95O. the monthly reports of the various
companies We're received and placed on
file.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The special committee appointed to
draft resolutions ofrespect to the memory
of }. II. Niskar reported as follows:
RESOLUTIONS of respect to the memory of j.
II. Niskar, late extraman of Engine Company
No. l, Sacramento Paid Fire Department.
WHEREAS, Through the intervention ofa Di-
vinei Providence, one OF our number has
been forever removed from our midst, and
whereas, we have always recognized in him
a faithful friend, a kind and loving husband
and tather, and brave and intelligent fire
man; and whereas, it is desired to give lasting
testimony TO his worth, now, therefore, be it
Hesotred That in the death OF j. H. Ntskar,
late eXtraman of Engine Company No. /,
the sacramento Paid Fire Department has
| lost brave, intelligent and conscientious
Inember, ever ready 10 respond TO the call of
duty, the city good and law abiding citizen,
and his family loving father
heSOtteO, IndI 10 MS family we extend our
heartfelt sympathy in this their time OF be-
reavement, and bespeak Tor them the watch
lul care and guidance of Him VINO directs all
destlnies.
ReSoiced, That as a further mark of respect.
these resolutions in full be spread on The
minutes OF the Board OF Fire Commissioners
ana a copy furnished the family of deceased.
TELEGRAPH POLES.
Bids to supply poles for the use of the
department for its fire alarm system were
7 fDhh NV frTn Il.
ards & Knox, but inaSmuch as the bids
did not specify clearly as to description
and quality IL was decided to reject both
bids.
Chief Guthrie was then instructed to
draw up specifications as to the descriD-
t!on OF poles required and other stipula-
tons and advertise for bids again
Chief Guthrie reported in regard to re-
pairs needed at No. rs engine-house for
the storage of hay, and suggested it would
De advisable to repair the present storage
rather than to rent building for the pur-
pose. lie was instructed to investigate
and ascertain the expense necessary.
The Chief reported the new engine
house IN course OF construction for No.
o's engine to be progressing satisfactorily
ana IN accordance with the contract.
WILL PARTICIPATE.
Chief Guthrie also addressed the board
IN regard to the department taking part
in the Fourth of July parade. He OBJ
Jected to the department turning ont in a
body as fires might occur and the depart-
inent not be in readiness. He wanted 10
assist IN the proper celebration Of the day,
but did not think the fire department and
appliances should be used for that pur-
pose.
Commissioner Morrison insisted, how
ever, that it had always been customary
Tor the department to turn out in the
procession on the Fourth of July, and he
thought at such time it should be sub-
servant to the general sentiment of The
citizens. lie therefore motioned that the
department turn out under the direction
OF Chief Guthrie, and it was so ordered.
BILLS ALLOWED.
The following bills were audited and
allowed: Capital Gas Company, $40 50:
Sunset Telephone Company, 81; Phoenix
Mill Company, ST 10; Newburg IL Co..
s. 80; Sacramento Mills, ST 05; Frank
Wickwire, S6; }. c. Boyd, s. 50; r. w.
Parker, $50; Root, Nelson u Co., 70 cents;
Charles Hull, 81; Woodson Bros, 81 so;
A. ). Hopkins Company, s.; w. L. Y.
Schenck, 81, ,065; Pacific Electric Works,
Sl2; Thomas McAtfery, $50; +. Kolliker,
s. 20; l.. l.. Lewis d Co., 80 cents; Whit
tier, Fuller II Co., 81; Van Voorhies Il
Co., - 90; Southern Pacific Company, 81;
Schaw, Ingram, hatcher u Co., 81 IS; ).
Roth, 81 80; p. W. Sheehan, So 80; Ii. A.
Guthrie, 50 70; A. Mendi, Sl3: 0. p.
Washburn, 81 20; 0. d. Baker, 50 80;
Brown Bros, IS 25; James Harrison. S4;
Jacob Griesel. - 5O Spencer Bros, 81 20;
A. Dunbar, S4; Capital Box Factory, Is
cents; r. Watkins, 81 G5; W. L. Helck, 80
cents; Friend e Terry, 81 20; L. p. Figr,
! 30 cents; Mrs. s. Heinrich, s.; Washburn
Il Moen Company, S. 70; Silas Carle,
Sl,5O0; John Lodge, s.; Wietzel u Son, s.;
George Surgeson, s.; j. NJ. Nelson, s.;
a. 5. Lauder, 81 20; d. Ahern, 50; r. J.
Murray, 81 81; NJ. McElany, s.. Total,
| s., 500 54.
After the discussion of a number Of
minor matters the board adjourned.