Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-07
MR.. scHLossER's BADGE.


Mr. Keppler, who had been selected to
make the presentation of the medal for
meritorous conduct, arose and addresif'd
Engineer Sch1osser. of Engine Company
No 6, and presented to him q handsome
gold badge, Mr.. Keppler paid splendid
tribute to Mr.. Schlosser's action as
member of the department at the hre at
the Jefferson Hotel, when he stood to MS
engine when the greatest danger threat
eued. His conduct had always been the
best, and had won the praise of the de-
partment The Virginia State Insurance
Company had annually given gold med
IL to the department to be presented to
the fireman who should, In the opinion
Of the board, make the best record. 1t
was pleasure to present the medal to
Mr.. Sch1osser.
+. Mr. Schlosser was almost overcome
when he undertook to reply. Tears
coursed down his cheeks. His voice was
trembling and he could hardly express
his appreciation Of the honor. He said
that he had always endeavored to do his
duty, and he was proud to know that he
had by earnest endeavor won the ap-
probation of the board. He would wear
the badge and devote his energies to re-
turning the goodwill OF the board. He
was applauded as he finished his speech
and was allowed to return to his sta
ton.
The badge is a handsome affair. It Is
about four inches long and has the fol
lowing irscription: Presented by the
Virginia State insurance Company to J.
J. schlosser for meritorious conduct IN
the Richmond Fire Department 1901.
The resignation of Cal1man Thomas W.
Bowry. of Engine Company g. offered
some months ago, was taken UP. Mr.
Bowry has been one of the most active
| men in the department. but his duties
are such that he cannot respond to the
alarms promptly. He has no gong In his
house. The resignation was made to take
effect October is. 1902.
WANT MORE MONEY.
petition was received from the MEM
bers of the department who receive $50
and $50 per month. asking that. on ac-
count, of the increase in the cost OF liv-
ing that they be allowed ss5 per month.
The board endorsed the proposition. and
it was ordered sent to the Council
This application was once before en-
dorsed by the board. and it is the pur-
pose of the men to appeal to the Coun-
Gil for the increase asked.
BUILDING INSPECTORS,
Mr.. Crenshaw presented substitute.
fixing the amount to be appropriated at
$500. per annum.
Mr.. Lecky called attention to the i'm
portence of having the business district
of the city carefully inspected. He said
that a great many of the disastrous fires
of recent years were due to the collec-
ton Of waste paper, rubbish, and trash
in garrets and cellars. He moved that
the chief of the department appoint one
member Of each company to make an
inspection of the business houses, ware
house. and factories in his district and
to report the same to the chief. who was
directed to submit the reports to the
board at Its next meeting. of the con-
1ition OF each establishment
TO WELCOME ELECTRICIANS.
On motion of Mr.. Levy. an invitation
was extended to the visiting municipal
electricians to inspect the Fire Depart
ment of the city. by the Board Of Fire
Commissioners. the time to be fixed by
the electricians. On Wednesday evening
the commissioners will receive the visit
tors a the board room OF the commits
sioners
The board decided to be present at the
new engine company on the night of the
18th, when the company is placed In
commission.
An ordinance was recommended to the
Street Committee providing that here
after cars shall stop at the near side
Of the streets intersectine the line of the
car lines, instead of stopping on the side
OF the street in the direction in which the
car is going.
The resisna ton of R. Fl. Burns of en-
CINE Company No q was accepted.
The Virginia Passenger and Power
COMPANY was given authority to equip
wagon with gong and equipnen for
Ecross-overs. the wagon to respond to all
alarms Of fire. the men In charge to wear
special badges while on duty at fires. The
commissioners will furnish the gong and
the badges.
There were present Messrs Frischkorn.
g. w. Taylor. c. F. Taylor. Jenkins.
Levy. Lecky. and Keppler. The board