The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-02
APPOINTMENTS AT LAST
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next business. The names of the candi- dates were read by the clerk They were Assistant Chief Perkins, who re- ceived mark of 9S 5-12 per cent. in the civil service examination, and Captain J. G, Gladwin, who received S4 5-12. The vote was by roll call and Commissioner Ames in voting for MT. Perkins said that he thought that man should re- oeive the appointment because of his present rank and standing and the way he has conducted the office of fire mar shal, in which capacity he has been act ing since the late Chief Hubbard was taken sick.
 Commissioner Hendrick also voted Tor MT. Perkins, and said that if he was jumped, as he probably would be ac- cording to the deal on hand, it would be serious thing for the efficiency of the department and a Encouragement to an officer of the department in doing his duty. He also referred to MT. Per kins' high stand in the civil service ex- animation. The other three commits sioners, however voted for Captain Gladwin and he was appointed.
 The election of a captain was next in order. The candidates were Lieutenant George s. Woodruff, who received 94 SIP per cent. on civil service examination, and Lieutenant Joseph D. Condren, who received S5. Lieutenant Condren was appointed, the vote standing to 2,
 Commissioner Kegelmeyer then caus- ed surprise to the two commissioners not in the deal by moving that cap tain for Truck No. be appointed. Con- missioner Hendrick asked why another captain was needed and Commissioner Cunningham said that a captain instead of a lieutenant was needed for Truck 2. Commissioner Ames objected, saying that a lieutenant should be able to take care of the apparatus at a fire, and there would then be no chance of any clashes which might occur between two captains at the same house. MT. Kegel- meyers motion was carried, however, and Lieutenant Woodruff was appoint ed. receiving the votes of all the com missioners except Commissioner Hen drick, who said that he was not pre- pared to vote.
 The election of lieutenant was next. The candidates were George s. Bar rows who received 94 2-12 on civil ser- vice examination, and John B. James, who received S9. MT James was elect ed by a vote of 8 to 9
 The next and last appointment was that of a hoseman. The candidates were Thomas Brennan, who received S4 on civil service examination, and M. w. Lutz, who received 72 both of these men being on the substitute list. MT. Lutz was elected by the same old vote of to 2. While the roll call for this last vote was in progress Commissioner ;oc I recommended MT. Brennan for the ap- pointment because he was a lineman, and lineman is now much needed in the department. Acting Superintend- ent Fancher was present and verified this statement.
 After the appointment of MT. Lutz, Commissioner Cunningham suggested that the chief be instructed to put MT. Brennan on duty as lineman in place of member of the department who is now under suspension for one year, and it was so voted.
 The following three men were then appointed to the substitute list: Martin J. Munze, J. J. McKiernan and M. S. Carroll
 It was then voted that all the appoint ments with the exception of that of the su- perintenient should take e44ect at midnight last night and that the superintendent's ap- pointment should take effect from Septem- Der 1st last, since which time he has been acting superintendent During the voting for a superintendent Fire Marshal Fancher retired from the room. He was later in formed of his appointment, and in accepting 1t said:
 q thank you for the honor which you have rendered me, but since the death of mentioned as his possible successor 1t has been a question in my mind whether l ought to accept the position or not.
 Ut is a position of very great responsbli- ty, and the charter charges the superntend- ent with it's efficiency and he must be re- sponsbie for the execution of all Jaws and the rules and regulations of the department t.
 Tn order that the department may be made second to none, the superintendent should have the unanimous support of the board of fire commissioners and have onceIs and men to assist him who will work in harmony and in whom he has confidence. Appointments and promotions should be made on merit only
 ''lt will be my aim to deal justly with nll men under me, expecting each man to do his full duty under penalty of charges for neglect, and with the expectation that the board will assist me at all times.
 If can feel confident that my wishes in this respect will be considered, I will accept the position rendered, and endeavor to conduc. the affairs of the department so that your honorable board and the citizens at large will be proud of the Department of Fire Service."
 C0m1n1SSlOnPF CUn0l0SHhU OHefeQ q res olution providing that MT. Foote, who has been detailed from No 9s house as acting clerk of the department for the past twelve weeks, be paid S103 32,-that being the diff ference between his pay as a hoseman in the department and the regular pay of q clerk of the board. In offering the reso- lution he said that as Mr. Foote had since August 2d performed the duties of clerk of the board faithfully and efficiently and to the satisfaction of ali. he deemed 1t no more than right that Mir. Foote should re- ceive the pay which would have been given to a clerk had one been elected twelve weeks ago.
 Early in the meeting an opinion was read from the corporation counsel in response to question as to the authority of the fire board to grant fire service outside the old twelve wards. The corporation counsel, In his opinion, says that the board has no such power and that he doubts if the court of common council has such power.
 Acting Chief Fancher reported that there would be a deficiency of S9S0 in the funds of the department this year. The matter was referred to the chief with power to go before the board of finance in relation to the matter
 A communication from the board of edu- cation asking that arrangements be made for striking the fire bell as notice that there would be no night school rainy nights was referred to the superintendent of fire alarm telegraph with power.
 Alter making the appointments the board went into executive session on motion of Commissioner Kegelmeyer. Messrs. Veil