The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-14
THE FIREMEN'S PARADE.
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The day opened by q business meet ing in the theater at 9:3O a. III. The most important business taken up was the resolution to pay the death benefit of S55O to the widow and orphans Of Captain J. 0. Brainard, of Meriden, who was killed, while off duty last Feb ruary. by horse while giving it eZer- else
 President Gotsell, of ThOmaston, op- posed the motion to award the benefit on the ground that it was contrary to the constitution, which allows no ben eft except where injuries are received namely. fighting fires.
 On the minority side the leader was ex-President Pitt. of Middletown. He strongly favored paying the benefit money. The executive committee had presented majority report against the resolution.
 A discussion of the case followed and lasted several minutes. During this discussion Delegate Dunegan, of Hart ford, arose and said that he was tired of the pickering. To put an end to it all he offered to write out a check for the amount, as he believed it ought to be paid His offer was applauded and shortly afterward the question was put. One ballot by exclamation was all that was necessary and the money was or dered to be paid to Mrs Brainard. As soon as this case was disposed of Captain P. F. Redmond, of steamer No. 7. New Haven, brought up the ques- tion of Wilbur A. Peck's right to twen- ty-two days benefit on account of an accident while testing an engine. MT. Peck is the engineer of steamer No. 3, of this city, who had his clothes torn from his body and was severely injured by being hit by stream of water from a burst hose
 Another discussion followed the mo- tion to pay MT Peck the money. It was terminated by motion to lay the matter before the executive committee, upon the withdrawal of Captain Red mond's motion. Tn executive session after the meeting the executive com mittee discussed the case for half an hour and adjourned to settle the matter at it's next meeting.
 The committee on resolutions tender ed its report containing resolutions thanking Warden D. A. Kimberly, Chief Sohn. of the West Haven fire de- partment, and the members of the de- partment for their cordial welcome and entertainment: also Rev. A. J. Gam mack President Gotsell and others. The committee which presented this re- port was composed of Howard l.. Stan ton, George s. Pitt and Thomas R. O'Connor. Their report was adopted by the assembly.
 The question of the place of the next convention was settled in favor of Branford. It will be held there in Au- gust 1903, on dates to be fixed by the executive committee.
 At about 10 o'clock the convention adjourned Immediately after the ses- sion the delegates prepared for the big street parade. The lines formed on Main street and around the town hall. It was nearly noon when the parade started. <t
 Tn the aftefn6on Beach street was the center of interest, it being there where the principal events of the day took place, Following is the list of entries and results:
 Hose race-Flrst prize, loving cup valued at $15, won by Samuel Fitch Hose company, of Rockville time 53 seconds; the Hotchkiss Hose company, of Derby, and Burnside Hose company, No 3, of Hartford, tied for the second prize. picture valued at $5, time 61 seconds; Tunxis Hose company, of UnionviIle, third, time 6SA seconds.
 Hook and ladder race-First prize, loving cup valued at $15; second prize, clock valued at $5. First prize won by R. N, Bassett Hose company. of Derby, in 45A seconds; Dayton Hook and Lad der company, second, in 46M seconds.
 10O-yard dash-First prize, silver cup valued at $15; second prize, silver cup valued at s. First, James L. Hanley, of R. N. Bassett Hook and Ladder com pany. of Derby: second Henry Tucker, of Dayton Hook and Ladder company, New Haven annex.
 440-yard dash--First prize, clock val ued at $5; second prize, silver cup val ued at sS. First, Henry Tucker, of
  second, James L. Hanley, of R. N. Bas- sett Hose company, of Derby.
 Sack race-First prize, briar pipe val ued at $2; second prize, cigar holder valued at $1.50. First. William Powers, of J. D, Dayton company; second, Will liam Pierce, of same company. Wheelbarrow race-First prize, silver cup valued at $5; second prize, briar pipe valued at $1.5O. This event was carried by the winners of the preceding event and in the same order. While the multitude was witnessing these events darkness came creeping on and it was found necessary to call off the potato race and the swimming race.
 The Rockville boys certainly cut 8 dashing figure in the hose carriage race They were all lank and tall and as elastic as rubber or tempered steel At the report of the pistol they came running down the line like a lightning streak. Near the finish it was noticed that one of the leaders, George Hill, showed signs of weakening. He was pale, but his teeth were Clinched, he eV- I idently being determined to stick it out at all hazards. The pace was too swift for him. however, for after the hose had been broken and water obtained he keeled over into dead faint, but came to shortly after being famed vigorously hv two nf his comrades The men1har