The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-02
COMMUNICATIONS.

From the City Clerk, transmitting copy
Of resolution passed by the Common
placed at the corner of Stewart avenue
and Bay street. On motion of Commits
s1oner Ciarkm the purchase of fire alarm
box was ordered, and the Superintendent
of Fire Alarm instructed to place box as
requested.
From Secretary E. w. Randall, Min
nesota State Agricultural Society, asking
for fire protection at State Fair grounds
for one week. commencing Sept. l. On
motion referred to the Chief Engineer,
with power to act.
From Board of Water Commissioners,
notifying that water mains would be laid
on Fillmore avenue, from Wabasha street
to Hyde, and on West Fairfield. from
South Wabasha to Belle, providing the
Common Council should pass the neces-
sary resolution authorizing the laying of
same. Also that water main would be
laid on Chicago avenue, from South Wa
basha to Hyde, and ON Water street, from
South Wabasha to Hyde, when the proper
petitions from owners of property abut-
ting on these streets have been received.
Accepted and placed on file.
From Mr.. D. D. Smith, calling attention
to statements that the department de-
layed in responding to an alarm of fire
on Lincoln avenue August 9Th, and that
fire, and asking that the matter be in
vestigated. Commissioners Schweizer,
who was requested to make an investiga-
ton of these charges presented the testi-
finds that the complaints were not justi-
fled. On motion the report was accepted
and adopted A copy of the same was
ordered forwarded to Mr.. D. D. Smith.
The Committee on Horses reported the
purchase of two horses at a net cost of
$4,000. Accepted and adopted. e
The special committee to whom was
referred the bids for $500 bushels of oats
with power to act), report that they
awarded the contract to MesSrs. Tierney
& Co., at 39A cents per bushel. Accepts
ed and adopted.
The special committee to whom was re-
ferred the purchasing of oats on the open
market, pending the letting of the con-
tract for a larger quantity, report that
bushels each, on six different dates, in
each instance bids being received from at
least five firms. In each case award was
made to the lowest bidder Accepted and
The Chief Engineer reported the APP
pointment of Louis Kantrinich, assigned
as truckman on Hook and Ladder Com
pany No. Z, vice George McNellis, resign
ed.
The two supply wagons contracted for
with Mitsch Wagon Company received
and placed in service.
No. Engine has been repaired and re-
painted. 1t is now in first-class condi-
ton.
There were forty-nine alarms of fire
on contents, $6,063.99; total loss, $10,-
$780, total insurance $129, 1875; insur-
ance over loss, $118,2S2.13.
The Superintendent of Fire Alarm re-
ported his system in good working order.
He recommended the purchase of relay
and two sets of coils Same was ordered.
t The Superintendent was instructed to
report the number and location of poles,
for which he asked permission from the
Common Council, for the use Of telephone
and other companies.
The Master Mechanic reported all ap-
paratus in good condition. He asked for
the purchase of set of hind wheels for
No. 3 engine. Referred to Committee or
Machinery, with power to act.
The reports of Assistant Electrical In
spector, Veterinary Surgeon and the Sec
rotary were presented, read and ordered
filed.
The matter of putting in facilities for
and s. Hook and Ladder No. a, Chemicals
Nos. and 6, was referred to the Commit
tee on Buildings, to investigate and re-
port
the blank form used in fire alarm Office
for reporting fires be changed. Referred
to Commissioner SchWeizer and Superln-
tendent of Fire Alarm.
The Secretary was directed to send
communication to Board of Public Works
asking that red globes be put on lamps
nearest to the fire alarm boxes.
President Warner and Commissioner
Freeman were appointed committee to
consult with Mr.. Ambrose Tighe relative
TO securing a recommendation from the
Charter Commission for submission of an
sIendment to the city charter for an
increased appropriation for the Fire De-
partment
The opinion of the Corporation Attor-
ney relating to purchase Of ordinary sup
plies without acquisitions passed by the
Common Council was on motion referred
to the Comptroller for written statement
as to whether he would audit bills passed
by the board without acquisitions at
tached.
The following bills approved by the
Committee on Claims were presented:
Frs Engn ee ca s9 sSS A@ez a
norman, $135 O0 Board of Water Com
missioners, $125.S7; Bergman D., $500,
Brings & Co., $146.72; Cornpianter Oil Co.,
$475; Craig Oil Co., 1918; Edison Electric
Light Co. s2l.33; Farwell. Ozmun, Kirk
Griggs Bros, $500; Holmes MacCaughey
Co, $i12S4; Matthias, W. E., Co., $40. 20:
Martin, Arthur, 1928; Mitsch Wagon Co.,
S6s5.S0; New York Tea Co., $4,000; Mich
OILS. Dean & Gregg, s12.39; Noyes Bros. &
$500; Phster,. John, $50; Robinson
Cary Co.. $500; Roberts Goss Co., $780,
ST. Paul Gas Light Co., $22.O7; Standard
Oil Co., $3.75: Stewart A. F., 81 90; The
Globe Co, $S5.o7; Tibbs, Hutching & Co.
$25.23: viscosity Oil Co, $33.O5; West
ern Union Tel. Co., $1.00; Valley Iron
pay roll Of the department for the month nth.
of August, amounting to S14,90864 on
motion allowed and referred to the Comp
troller by the following vote:
observation-disclosures Brace, Clarkiu
Freeman, Schweizer and Mr. President.
REUBEN WARMER, yR.,
VIM O,GORMAN '.oe'i'' x