The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-12-02
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Bids were opened as follows; Gutta Percha
and Rubber Company, Baker Fabric" so
80 Cents; Paragon" 50 cents: New Sur
prise" 70 cents: Mineralized Rubber Com
pany. s5 for each fifty-foot section: Chico:
50 cents; Boston Betting Company, Knit
Jacket 20 cents: callahan Company co
50 cents: Columbia Rubber Work
Company; Akron Jacket" 50 cents; Tpen,
Brand 80 cents; e. b. Preston &c Co,
Unique" 30 cents.
Each agent was permitted to make a
talk in behalf of his particular hose. Clerk
Herrick took notes on these. and after
wards put them into shape for the board.
His report of the points made was present.
ed to the board last evening Though rather
shaky In syntax and punctuation for a man
who once edited a newspaper, 1T is believed
he had all the points. At any rate, he did
man, whose hose was bid at IS cents last
year and 80 cents this year. His report.
verbatim, is as follows;
Eureka Hose-Solid hose, won't mold
like jacket hose; it is woven solid; one ply
difference between Paragon and Eureka
The rubber is the same thickness; Is made
jacket hose three to one
Baker Fabric Hose-Solid and jacket.
goods of it's kline in existence. Each
strand passes through the whole fifty feet.
g Gan not. unrayel cotton; Manufacture all
have proved satisfactory in the depart
ment here. Our goods were put into
before that. They are used on fire boats
In the city of Cleveland; We guarantee a
strain of four hundred Have tested UP
tube in 1t. Everybody is going back to
solid goods because 1t will stand more
f fsTai snpe ! Do to not ES alei% f bnt / oe Claim Eo0 fhat af it
Is equally as good. People who use the
two say they will work side by side and
there is no difference except 10 cents a
foot in price in our favor.
Chicago Fire Hose Company-National
Jacket hose; giving lining without a seam;
water through a smooth bore than through
a corrugated bore. We furnish the best
cotton obtainable and the best rubber for
pounds pressure for a term of thirty-six
months. Shows kilograms from chiefs
at st; Louis. Fort Wayne and Toledo say
Callahan. Hose-Jacket hose; did not
think that his hose had had proper treat
hose is subjected to a chemical treatment
In order to prevent rot and mildew. Hose
is made of best cotton obtainable and of
than a woven hose. IT is all tested be-
| fore 1t is sent out of the factory. Indian
lahan hose now. We claim that these
separate layers have an advantage over
/ SOllu layers.
Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Com
Observation-Disclosures to stand three
hundred pounds and willing to test it to
that. Jacket Is woven in two different lay
ers; extra, fine grade of cotton. Thinks
hose has been tested up to six hundred
pounds.
Columbia Rubber Hose Works Co.
The strength and durability are the pc
culiar merits of this hose. Lining is made
by the Eureka Co. It's lining strength and
durability are noteworthy. There never
has been a complaint made of this hose.
The first Of this hose was made about
four years ago. Owing to its lightness I
think 1t Is hose that ought to commend
buildings.
Trenton Rubber Co.. War Camp Hdw.
Co.)-Representative knew nothing regard
ing hose. Mr.. Van Camp could not be
present.
"E. b. Preston & Co., Unique Jacket
The principal feature OF this hose is the
waxing process. Each thread is waxed.
This hose cannot absorb water like other
1t shows this. The inside Jacket Is woven
one way, the outside In the other direc-
ton. The outside Jacket holds it. The
hose will lie straight in the street WIS
it with water and let it stand and there
will never be a drop of water come
through. 1t is the only hose that has
stood the test in Cleveland. 1t has out,
three to one. This hose has never been
offered here before. We have run the
pressure up to 7s5 pounds. We would
couple our hose, if awarded the contract
best in the market. Our hose is easily
handled because 1t cannot get stiff. II
will pack better in the hose wagon than
any other hose. From what we have
we are sure that it mas given better salts.
faction than any other hose In existence