The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-14

Mayor Molr made his first official
visit to several of the companies OF
the fire department yesterday, accom-
panied by Chief Walker, william Tan
nler clerk to the chief Building In
spector Jackson, Simon Thomas,
Thomas Melvin and John j. Schneider,
members of the fire department COM
mittee of select council. +. w. Zizel-
man. William ]. Smith, John Nageli
and G.. Il. Wenzel of the same commit
tee of the common council. He made
tour through the quarters of the Nay
Aug Central and Phoenix companies of
the central city, between 0 and II
o'clock. Later the William Connell,
Neptune and Century companies were
visited. The latter company's quar-
ters and it's disadvantages were given
| attention.
Several months ago excluding In
spector Nelson condemned the Cen
tury quarters In the Kelly building on
Pittston avenue The company then
made it's home in the Hartman build
ing nearby. A large storcroom was
repainted and partitioned into three
| rooms. The horses and apparatus are
kept in the stable in the rear When
| is compelled to run a half block, unlock
two doors, bring his team from the
basement, one horse at time The
exit from the barn is particularly dan
gerous. and great care must at all
times be made in driving out.
TO CHANGE BUILDING.
Mrs. Hartman, who~owrs the build
| iG Vril1 70 oI hn
| meeting and sleeping rooms and par
lor so as to have the horses and wagon
there and fix the floor above for the
purposes the first floor is now used,
| providing $25 a month is added to the
rent. which would make the rental
$50 a month.
Mavor Moir and the members of the
fire department committees of council
are heartily in favor of the plan above
given, and will use every effort to
have councils act on the matter at
| once.
Select Councilman Melvin, who evi-
denced much interest in the inspec-
tion yesterday is much opposed to the
manner in which the permanent men
drive to a fire. When fire matters are
next discussed in his body of the city
Legislature he will call attention to the
matter.
Mr.. Melvin is strongly of the opinion
that the drivers are too careless in
responding to an alarm. The mad
dened rate of speed they make is en-
tirely uncalled for. he thinks. 1t does
much damage to the wagons and
horses, and necessitates an outlay OF
much money for new horses, repairs
and the purchase of new wagons.
WEST SIDE COMPANIES.
The Franklins, Hook and Ladder
Eagles and Columbias headquarters
were also visited. At the first named
house the needed repairs were dis.
cussed. Two additional stalls are nee.
essary, the changing of staircase and
feed room and a new steamer is need.
ed. Two horses for the hose wagor
are needed. 1t is essential that the
space in front of the building be paved
while the work is being done on Hyde
Park avenue. The mayor, chief ant
councilmen were pleased with the con
dition of everything at the FRANKLIN
house.
At Columbia headquarters a new
furnace is needed, the barn should bt
remodelled and partition on the sec
ond floor removed. More hose is alsC
needed for the chemical engine. Tn,
party was well pleased with the way
the horses worked and the Columbia!
undoubtedly have one of the fC ties
teams in the city.
The Eagles headquarters need paint
ing, both inside and outside, and {
new floor is one of the repairs sug
gested. At the Hooks house a new
floor is needed, the beds want repair
ing and the barn floor is in bad shape
, | Other lesser improvements are needed
In North Scranton things were founC
in fairly good shape at the EXcelsio
and Cumberland houses but the com
, | mittee was almost a unit in sentimen
! as to the necessity of changing tn
, location of either the Liberty or Mia
, CARA company and putting the polio
q | station i'm the rooms now occupied b,
f the company it is decided to change
THE GENERAL PHlNNEY.
1t was found that the General Phin
p ney company is in need Of a new en-
gne and some small repairs. A
Petersburg it was found that the Re
lief company is in good shape in al
most every respect.
, The impression of the inspecting par
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