The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-07-18

made, in fact the roof has been unsatls-
factory since the completion OF the mouse,
which eventually means at the expiration
is for three more years. that the Com
mission will be obliged TO re-fool Inc
house.
Master Mechanic. we visited the w. S.
Mott Manufacturing Co., to note Tue
progress they were making in the building
Of the engine recently purchased we
set up and was in readiness to be placed
in the paint shop. In inspecting the WORK,
we Were pleased to note that the wo 9il
manship, materials used and the settlng
up We're of a very high order, and are
inclined to believe that the engine Will
meet with our requirements in all re-
spects
On behalf of the Commission I assume
the privilege of extending to Chief jack
son. his assistants, officers and men, our
appreciation for the services rendered to
them in the highest terms for the enviable
position they have secured as the pre-
eminent fire department of the West
which has been made possible. only
through their strict compliance with the
rules and regulations, and the ever per-
sonal interest manifested toward the
qualities being paramount in securing the
position they have acquired among the
fire departments of this country, and for
which our people are Justly prone to eXtOl.
REUBEN WARNER JR.
President.
Following are recommendations for your
consideration:
First-The purchase of three new en-
gines, which are to replace like num-
Der of old engines in the. Department
This would entail an expenditure of $40
600 to $12,0 00 taking into consideration
the old engines in trade. This would
come under the head of permanent i'm
provement which would Be covered by
the issuance of city bonds
Sapnnd-TTn ren13cp the Chemical No z
located in West ST. Paul. with new
combination hose wagon. The present
equipment is not proper one Tor this
district.
Third-The lighting of Supply Hose
Company's No. house with gas. The
mains on this street have recently been
laid, the connections, ETC., can be done
at a nominal cost.
Fourth-The extension of Engine House
No. 13, located at ST Anthony Park. This
would also come under the head OF perma-
nent imprOven entS.
Fifth-To secure the services of DR..
Harry Richie as official physician Of the
Department at nominal salary. This
recommendation is urged for the general
good of the service,
On motion of Commissioner Brace.
President Warmers report of his annual
inspection was accepted and placed on
file; that we concur in his report relative
to the condition of the department and the
efficiency of the officers and men; that we
extend to President Warner our sincere
cessful and efficient work as President, as
shown by the present condition of the de-
partment, and that the recommendations
of the President be adopted, except as to
item fifth, which will be taken up as
unfinished business. The above recon-
mendations as adopted were ordered pre-
scented to the Conference Committee in
case the $1,000 900 bond issue is passed by
the Council.
The following bills, duly approved, were
presented for allowance:
Brings & CO, ST. So; Craig Oil Co,
Sc 40; Globe Co., SIS. 40; Holmes, Mac
Gaughey Co., $40. 80; Lamb Lumber Co..
$56416; Mitsch Wagon Co., $3.50; Me
lady & Casey. SO cents; Minnesota Har
vester Co., $685.; N W. Copper and
Brass Works, 80; Poppler; John, s225;
Robinson-Cary Co. $2.72; St. Paul Gas
Light, Co., $38. 40; Tierney & Co, $341. So;
Western Union Tel Co., $1.00; total
$1,062.S6; and the department pay roll for
the month of July. amounting to SIS
OS1 go, on motion allowed and referred to
the Comptroller by vote Of:
observation-disclosures Brace, Clarkin
Schweizer and Mr.. President.
Nays-0 alE
Adjourned. GSs
REUBEN WARNER JR.,
President.
VIM. o'GoRMAN, III
Secretary.