The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-31
OFFICIAL.
Proceedings of the Board OF Fire
COmmis siOners.
Office Board of Fire Commissioners.

commissioners.
Office Board of Fire Commissioners.
st. Paul, July %, 1896.
A regular meeting of the Board Of Fire
Commissioners was held July 20, 1896, at 4
o'clock p. m.
Present, Commissioners Mitsch, Clark, Vice
President Prendergast. Absent Commission
ers Warner Freeman.
The minutes of the proceeding meeting were
read and approved.
communication was received from the
City Clerk, notifying the board of resolution
of common council approved July IT, 1896,
authorizing the Board to insure fire engine
property at corner Eighth and Minnesota
Streets to the extent of $40 000 the cost to be
paid from the fire department fund. On mo-
ton laid over until next meeting of board
A communication was received from Otis
& Godfrey in regard to claim of B. Dickson
against the board. On motion referred to
committee on claims and Chief Engineer to re-
port at next meeting of board.
communication was received from Mrs.
w. w. Dashill Arlington, N. j.. asking aid
for Cuban sympathizers. On motion laid on
table
petition from a number of citizens to
Alderman John Larson. to have fire alarm
boX placed at the corner of Cortland and Cook
streets, was read and motion laid over.
The committee on horses reported the pur-
chase of two horses for use in the depart
ment. Accepted and ordered placed on file.
The committee on buildings reported that
chimney on No. 2 Engine House had been re-
paired. Accepted and ordered placed on file.
the Water Board had agreed to put in all
hydrants, recommended to be placed in the vi
cinity of the Bohn Mfg Co.'s plant and one
more Accepted and ordered placed on fle
The Chief Engineer reported as follows:
Appoint ment.
July LIST I appointed Theodore Klein and
assigned him to Engine Company No. II as
third pipeman, vice f. F. Young, discharged.
Promotions.
T have nronontad narDio C,,II;,or sno,,, +l,trl
to second truckman Of Hook and Ladder No.
3, vice Young, discharged; also P. Flemming
from fourth truckman to third truckman of
same company, vice Sullivan promoted.
Bursted Hose
One o. section of Hercules hose placed In
service August, 1890.
One o. section of Chicago hose placed in
service December, 1885.
One a. section of Lion brand placed in
service May, 1893.
I have had three sections repaired and
One o. section of Mineralized hose, placed
! in service November, 1893; same condemned
Recommendation
| would recommend that the following horses
be condemned: Horses Nos L. &c. 40 S.
| ST. 1O8, as they are unfit for service in the
department. For detailed statement of the
causes l respectfully refer you to the report
| Of the Veterinary Surgeon.
The report Of the Chief Engineer was ac-
| cepLeQ ana OrQeTeQ placed on HE.
On motion of Commissioner Clark the Sec
rotary instructed to ask permission of
| the Common Council to sell six condemned
| horses and to replace them by purchasing
| six horses.
| On motion of Commissioner Mitsch the
! Chief Engineer was instructed to remove the
| fire alarm box now on the corner of Valley
| and Jackson streets, to the corner Of Viola
The reports of the Superintendent of Fire
Alarm, Veterinary Surgeon and Secretary
were received, accepted and ordered placed
on file.
The following bills were allowed and re-
ferred to the Committee on Claims to be
| sent to the City Comptroller if found to be
correct: American Fire Engine company,
$500; Charles Brown, $3.50; ]. w. and T..
| Bell. $40 Board of Water Commissioners,
$153.5O; Farwell. Ozmun. Kirke & Co., Spills;
Finch, Van Slyck, Young & Co., $3.50; William
Lumber company, $500; Matthias Heck $1420;
Hennessey & Cox, $129.94; ]. c. Johnson,
| $47.14; Knauft Grain and Produce company,
$21.79; c. G. Lewis Coal company $206 As
Minnesota Engine Works company, $40; Maen-
der Bros, $79.21 John Martin Lumber COM
pany, 1914; P. McQuillan, Sc; N. W.
Engineering company; $40; Noyes Bros,
John Pfster, $3.50; A. Poirler, Sc; Police
| Tel. and Signal company, $36; Powers Dry
Goods Co., $7.2O;'S F. Pollock, $40; Standard
and Storage Co., S. st. Paul Foundry Co.,
! $780, ST. Croix Lumber Co., $3.50; Taylor &
| Hough, $11.10; Twin City Varnish Co., $57.7
Wemott, Howard & Co. (agents), $3.50; Water
GUS Engine Works Co., s157.80: total 81, us. rs.
| Ayes-Commissioners Mitsch, Clark, Vive
| President Prendergast.
Nays-0.
The pay roll of the department for July,
| 1885, amounting to 13,S10.32, was allowed,
and referred to the City Comptroller.
! Ayes-Commissioners Mitsch Clark, Vice
| President Prendergast.
| Nays-0.
On motion Of Commissioner Mitsch the diff
ferent committees were instructed to report
estimate of the repairs and supplies
needed in their departments for the year
| 1897.
/ Adjourned.
]. C. PRENDERGAST
Vice President.
| ALFRED 6 HALL. Secretarr