The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-12-19
jEFFR|ES LOST HIS JOB
Z One Fireman Dropped and One
Is Fined
cOLORED FIRE COMPANY
A Written Proposition Is Made to the
City
The Board Of Fire Commissioners Refers the
Matter to the Chief-Fred Nessier's
Debt to His Colleagues

The board of fire commissioners yester
day dismissed from the fire department
driver Edward Jeffries of hose wagon No.
2, and fined driver Fred Willoughby of the
hook and ladder of the same company in
the sum of $50. Both men were accused
of having on December 14th got drunk.
Jeffries was also accused of generally
gross disorderly conduct. He had been on
the carpet before. In place of Drive r
Jeffries, Frank Levy of Park hose was ele-
waited step. He was in direct line of pro-
motion. On motion of Commissioner Vet.
ter, it was directed by the board that all
fines imposed be hereafter paid in full on
the first succeeding pay day after such inn
position and not in periodical doses, as has
beer the case in the past.
The following was read:
To the Honorable Board of Fire Commits
sioners and the Chief Engineer Of the
Los Angeles Fire Department:
In consideration of recommendation
made to your honorable body by the city
council relating to arranging an engine
company to be composed OF colored men,
and after reading your communication in
reply to the same i'll "a called meeting. as
sembled for the purpose of considering the
Advisability OF acting upon the alb 1ve mem
toned communication, after due consider
alton resolved and proceeded to organize
q volunteer fire company to be composed
of men of the Afro-American race. good
citizens of the United States and quail fed
voters and taxpayers OF Los Angeles city.
Tbs undersigned were duly appointed and
instructed to have an Interview with tue
commissioners and chief on the subject,
for the purpose of obtaining more detin-
lite understanding in regard to the matter.
We therefore petition your honorable body
and ask for the following information:
"What consideration may volunteer
company expect at your hands in order
that they may receive the proper drill to
become fully qualified and equipped fire.
men. We acknowledge that the city has
just cause to be proud of its present fire
department. We too hope to be of value
to the city and render satisfactory service.
nell, w. F. woodward, as committee. 1t
was referred 10 the chief for investigation.
Mr.. Thorpe proposed to lease to the city
land for an engine house site on Bnena
Vista street, between Ord and Alpine
streets, for five, ten or 10 years at a
age running through to New High street
for $50 month. His proposition was
filed.
An application from r. Brown for the
position in the department made vacant by
the death of Sam Haskins was received
and hled, as was also the application of G..
j. Musser for appointment as callman.
Frank Leiva presented to the board
statement of money due him from Fred
Nessler, a member of the fire department,
the amount in question being 1874. The
matter was referred to the chief for inves-
tigation.
The chief reported to the board that the
new engine house erected by j. w. Hem
bricks on First street and Boyle avenue is
finished and ready for occupancy. He was
instructed to accept it and take poss ession
January l.
IN the mater OF repairs 20 the ooller OF
pairs completed and ready for inspection
and acceptance. 1t was ordered by the
board that Engineers Meyers and Rohrer,
Boiler Inspector Walter and Chief Moore
inspect the engine and accept it if satsfac-
tory,