The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-13
OFFICIAL.


Proceedings Board of Fire Commits
siOners
Office Board of Fire Commissioners. =
st. Paul, August IL 1896.
A regular meeting of the Board of Fire
commissioners was held August II, 1896. at
Commissioners Mitsch, Clark,
Prendergast, President Freeman. Absent
Commissioner Warner.
communication from the City Clerk
laid over from the last meeting of the Board
was read notifying the Board of resolution
of Common Council, approved July II, 1896,
authorizing the Board to insure the fire en-
CINE property at the corner of Eighth and
Minnesota streets, to the extent Of $4,000
the cost to be paid from the fire department
fund On motion of Commissioner Clark,
the Secretary was instructed to send COM
munication to the Council to the effect
that the Board had no funds to procure
such insurance, and requesting that the
same be paid out Of the general fund Of the
city.
A communication was received from David
A. McGinnis, Vice President Minnesota State
Agricultural Society, requesting that one
engine company be stationed at the State
Fair grounds during the coming fair. Ac-
cepted and referred to the Chief Engineer
to confer with Mr.. McGinnis and report at
next meeting of Board.
communication was received from John
Espy, Chairman Amusement Committee G..
A. R., with reference to parade of the fire
department to be had Sept. 8, and asking
the Board to give programme OF the pa
rade. On motion OF Commissioner Clark, it
was decided to have parade Of the depart
ment on that day, as requested, and the mat
ter referred to the President Of the
Board and Chief Engineer to confer with
Mr.. Espy to time and particulars.
A communication received from Harry
Franklin, Secretary st. Paul Trade and Labor
Assembly asking the Board to have the fire
department take part in the labor parade on
first Monday in September. On motion Of
Commissioner Prendergast, 1t was decided
to have a detail from the department
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was referred to Chief Engineer as to ar
rangements.
The Chief Engineer reported as follows:
Bursted Hose.
Hercules Brand
One section placed in service July, 80. Re-
paired.
One section placed in service August, go.
Condemned.
Chicago Brand
One section placed in service October 80.
Condemned.
Akron Brand
One section placed in service July, '94. This
section has been returned to the factory to
A summary Of fires for month ending July
81 was contained in the report showing total
number feaaarms 49,; OF the buildings af-
stone and brick. Total insurance, $1S5, 350.0 90.
Total loss.o s23, 629.S2. Insurance over less,
s161, 720.1S.
The report of the Chief Engineer was ac-
cepted and ordered placed file.
On motion of Commissioner Prendergast
the Secretary was instructed to advertise for
proposals for furnishing the department with
1000 bushels of oats and rs tons Of hay for
immediate delivery bids to be opened at next
regular meeting Of Board.
On motion OF Commissioner Clark the Chief
Engineer was authorized to expend $35 for
decorations in honor Of the @. A. r. encamp-
ment and the Secretary was instructed to
notify the committee Of the G.. A. R. that the
department had beds to accommodate thirty
men and would accommodate $50 more Ii
cots were furnished in the various engine
houses of the department, which would be
placed at the disposal of any visiting regular
or volunteer firemen.
The reports of the Superintendent OF Fire
Alarm, Master Mechanic, 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 cor
rect:
Charles Friend & Son, s16.05; Farwell, Or
mum. Kirk & Co., $o.e7; August Hammer.
$3.50; John Jaeger, $3.50; jameson, Hev
ener & Co., s627.21; C.. G.. Lewis Coal Co.,
500. 49,: G. Matheis, $40; Northwest Engineer
ing Co., 1890; A. Pcirier, $500; Ryan Drug
Co., s11397; J. H. Schurmeier Wagon
CO., $500; Standard Oil Co., s24. So; Waterous
Engine Works Co., 4.50. Total, ss5S.60.
Ayes-Commissioners Mitsch, Clark, Prem
dergast, Mr.. President
Nays-0.
On motion of Commissioner Clark the Sec
rotary was Instructed to approve the bill for
the department share Of cost of gas saving
regulator for month of July.
GEORGE W. FREEMAN. President.
ALFRED s. HALL, Secretary.
Aug y.