The herald., 1896-06-18
FULL PAID Department.
ImportantMove by the Fire
Commissioners
The Preliminary STEPS TAKEN
Toward a Reorganization on a
Metropolitan Basis
DATA is TO BE FURNISHED
To the Board as to the Increased Cost at
the Next Meeting
Meeting Of the Principals Of the Various
Public Schools
Final Arrangements for the Closing Of the
Schools on the 76th lnst.-The Chill
dren's Home Society Petitions
AlA-Street Cleaning
DATA IS TO BE FURNISHED
To the Board as to the Increased Cost at
the Next Meeting
Meeting Of the Principals Of the Various
Public Schools
Final Arrangements for the Closing Of the
Schools on the 76th lnst.-The Chill
dren's Home Society Petitions
for Aid-Street Cleaning

The fire commissioners met with rea-
sonable promptitude yesterday, the
mayor and Messrs. Vetter and Grider
being on hand at 10 O'clock and shortly
thereafter the mill began to grind. AS an
excuse for Mr.. Kuhrts' absence, Mr..
Grider stated that the fish were biting
pretty freely at Santa Monica, which
being the case 1.-The lone fisherman OF
the board could hardly be expected to
put in an appearance. Mr. Bolts came
in during the reading of the minutes.
Chief Moore reported in the matter Of
the hay market on San Pedro street.
near Seventh that the same as it is now
conducted is not in violation of the fire
ordinance. He also presented plat
showing the hay market and the sur
roundings.
At this point Mr. Kuhrts came in.
stating as he took his seat that the fish
were not biting, and as he had not got
single bite during the morning he had
concluded to suspend operations for the
day.
Mr. Bohrman, who had presented q
protest against the hay market. ap-
peared before the board and stated his
objections He thought so much hay
storedin the place was standing men,
ace to the property in the vicinity.
Mr.. Mcguire, of Mcguire & Stout, ar
gued that the hay market was public
convenience, and that at no time was
there enough hay stored at the place to
cause any damage There were enough
men always about the place to handle
any ordinary fire, and at night there
were three permanent watchmen.
communication was read from q
number Of business men and residents
in the vicinity stating that they had no
objection to the hay market as it was
at present conducted. A petition was
also presented from the hay haulers
asking that the market be not molested.
After some general talk, the chief was
instructed to see that the ordinance was
enforced, and the matter was filed.
The chief reported that J. p. Jacobs
had promised to make a payment on
the amount due Mr.. Williams. Commits
sioner Vetter thought the matter should
be cleared up, as the money had been
due for something over a year. Commits
sioner Kuhrts moved that Jacobs be
instructed to at once commence making
monthly payments and to keep it up un-
til the debt is liquidated, the time limit
being placed at August 1st. The amount
is only $24. The chief reported that
Jacobs was not a satisfactory fireman
any way. Mr. Kuhrts motion prevailed.
The chief reported that all fire hy-
drants are being inspected and the water
company instructed to make repairs
where necessary. The chief also re-
<nI %I,o< c.. r., i
allow engine company No. s to remain
in its present quarters until July 9Th.
The chief presented a list of the va
cations of the firemen, which list was
filed
A communication was read from the
city clerk stating that the matter Of
the condition of Temple and adjoining
streets, from Bunker Hill avenue
west. and also as to the condition of the
oil district, reported to the council by
Mr.. Moss, had been referred to the COM
missioners. The chief was instructed
to make an investigation and report
The request of the council that the COM
missioners place combination chem
ical hose wagon on Belmont avenue, in
place of a chemical company, and also
be requested to arrange for two horse
hose cart instead of one-horse cart
for engine company No. Z, was also re-
ferred to the chief.
A communication was read from the
Fourth of July committee, asking the
commission to reconsider it's action in
refusing to allow the engines to turn
out and take part in the parade. The
board declined to recede from it's action,
and the secretary was instructed to so
notify the committee, giving it's reasons
for the same.
The report of the electrician was pre-
sented and filed:
The application of F. F. Stetson & Co.
n nj Ia In, lon, md ta1
boiler and engine on lots and 6, block A,
city lands, located on North Walnut
street, East Los Angeles, was referred
to the chief.
A. ]. Reithmuller presented PROPOSE
tion to erect an engine and hook and
ladder house on lots 34S and $780, South
Hill street. Filed
The usual acquisitions were presented
and approved.
Commissioner Vetter called up the
matter of securing temporary quarters
for engine company No. 8, and inquired
of the chief what steps had been taken
Chief Moore stated that he had made no
definite plans, though he had seen a
number of people on the subject Com
missioner Vetter thought the matter
should be attended to promptly, and the
hoard should be kept fully posted as to
what was going on. He thought the
business should be transacted in a, busi-
no boys play
Commissioner Vetter also wanted to
see the plans of the proposed new per-
manent house, and they were submitted
by the chief and briefly explained.
Commissioner Vetter also moved that
the chief be instructed to gather data
and submit the same to the commission
ers showing the additional cost Of put
ting the entire department on a paid
oasis, with the advantages to be derived
from the same; also. giving the scale
OF wages paid In other cities of the same
size and commercial Importance as Los
Angeles.
Chief Moore stated that sentiment
was practically unanimous in favor of
full paid department, and Mr.. Vetter's
motion passed without dissenting vote.
Chief Moore reported that some of the
nre apparatus needed overhauling, and
on motion OF Commissioner Kuhrts he
was instructed to have the several en-
gineers present written report Of the