The Saint Paul globe., 1904-07-29
REPORTS


The Committee on Horses reported the
purchase of two horses from r. j. Dickey
co. for the sum of s475 90.
Adopted.
The report of the Chief Engineer was
read and adopted. The recommendation to
condemn horses No. 110 and 90 was on
motion referred to the Committee on
Horses with power to. act. Fifty-three
nres M were reported for the month of June.
Total loss. $35,115.5S; insurance, $780,
SCI co.
The reports of Superintendent of Fire
Alarm, Master Mechanic, Assistant Elec-
the Secretary presented, read and ordered
filed.
The Committee on Claims were re-
ppsh for ose c e
stroyed by one of their cars on Rice
street.
Ga motion the Secretary was directed
to advertise for one thousand feet of 212-
inch steam fire engine hose. White An
chor or Maltese Cross brand, bids to be
submitted at meeting to be held on Aug.
IL inst
The ordinance relating to the operation
of street cars of the st. Paul City Rail
way Company was taken up and read,
and on motion 1t was adopted and Or
torney with request that it be transmitted
to the Common Council and recommended
for passage.
Reuben Warner Jr, President of the
Board, submitted the following:
To the Honorable Board of Fire Commits
sioners of the City of ST. Paul
Sirs: On July 18th, 10th and 18th re.
spectively made my annual inspection of
the Department. In the tour of the De-
partment / had the pleasure and aid of
Commissioner Kelly.
1 was most gratified to observe that the
Companies as a whole presented an ap-
pearance that displayed the magnificent
personnel of the Department that we and
our people are always justified in COM
6iY,Cr tnfi nra oil
the neatness in which they are held can
not but be praised by the most critical OBJ
server
The apparatus shows excellent care. be-
ing constantly under the watchful influ-
ence of our Machinery Committee, which
through their manifest interest have made
possible the serviceable condition of many
pieces that have passed the service limit.
The stock throughout the department
never appeared in a more excellent con-
dition. The newly acquired horses for
the new Seagrave Truck are animals that
are credit to the Department, and illus
trate the judgment displayed by that
Committee in their selections
The buildings throughout the Depart
ment are in as good repair as consistent
with the allowance set apart for the use
of the Committee in charge and taking
into consideration the small amount al
lowed for the past three years for the use
of this Committee. l deem. at this time,
that it is paramount in making up the ap-
portionment for the next fiscal year, that
all repairs and additions, to the end of
placing all houses in a state of preserva-
tion for years to come.
1t was most fortunate that l had the
honor OF Mr. Kelly's aid, Chairman of the
Building Committee. as he is now thor
oughly in touch with the requirements
and can aid the Board materially by his
counsel in advising such expenditures
that are of necessity. have prepared
and appended list of necessary re-
pairs and additions that the Department
is in dire need of. and recommend that as
far as funds will permit, to take them up
in order of necessity. prosecuting the work
until it is accomplished. which will obvi-
ate extensive repairs for number of
years
The Fire Alarm Service is in perfect
condition, and owing to it's location, one
which requires constant attention, it
cannot be gainsaid but-that this Depart
ment should be held in the highest es-
TEEN.
To the officers and men I extend our
appreciation for the meritorious services
rendered the past year. Through OBJ
servation and personal acquai intance / can
without reservation. voice the sentiments
of the Board and the City in commencing
them for their ever watchfulness over the
great interest of our City being always
subservient and ready to the call of duty
exemplifying that spirit that can only
bear the best results upon which de-
pends the efficiency of the great Fire De-
partments of this country.
REUBEN WARNER Jr,
President.