The Saint Paul globe., 1905-02-23
Reports


The committee to whom was referred
the securing of rapid transit for fire ap-
paratus between the Twin Cities reported
they had conference with like commit
tee at Minneapolis. Ii was agreed that
arrangements should be made for trolley
cars and loading stations in both cities
from which prompt ard rapid transit
would be furnished. The Chief Engineers
of Minneapolis and St Paul were directed
to ascertain from the street railway Of
ficialS the cost Of carrying out this plan.
The Chief Engineer reported the ap-
pointment of Peter A Eiden. vice VIM.
HalleT. resigned; the transfer OF Geo II.
Allen from driver of hose on Engine No. 3
to driver of Chemical No. I; Louis BOIL
on Engine No. 3.
Concurred in.
On Jan. 10. while working al fire at
corner of University avenue and Rice
street a street car ran over and de-
stroyed a section of hose.
Referred to the Committee on Claims
The request of the Chief Engineer for
new scales was referred 10 the Commit
tee on Buildings and the Chief. The pur-
chase of 400 feet chemical hose asked for
by the Chief was, on motion. ordered
purchased.
The Superintendent of Fire Alarm re-
ported he had wired Engine Houses No.
3 and IA for electric light. He also rec
commended that five old style boxes be eX-
changed for new improved ones. also ask
ing that wood work i'm the fire alarm Of
flee be vanished (Referred to the Com
mittee on Buildings) The exchange OF
old fire alarm boxes was on motion re-
ferTed TO the Committee on Fire Alarm
TO investigate and report.
The reports of the Assistant Electrical
Inspector Veterinary Surgeon and the
Secretary were read and ordered filed.
A request was received from the opera
tors In the Fire Alarm Department asking
for an increase in salary. On motion it
was referred TO the Committee of the
Whole.
The report of the Master Mechanic. re-
lating to work of engines at recent fires,
was taken UP and considered. On motion
the report was referred to the following
committee TO investigate and report:
Commissioners Clarkin, Kelly and War
mended by the Master Mechanic was re-
ferred 10 the Committee on Machinery.
The numbering and locating of the three
new engines ordered was referred to the
Committee on Machinery and the Chief
Engineer.
Vice President Schweizer submitted
report calling attention to the case OF
Thomas Foley, StOker on Engine Co. No.
?. who had been granted a leave of abb
sence of 80 days without pay for the pur-
pose of securing a government appoint
meMt which had been offered him. Foley
applied for a 80 days leave in order to as
certain whether he would like his new
position or not: IL not he wished to be in
a position TO take back his former place
when such leave of absence is granted il
shall be with no pay, and the President
was authorized 10 prepare rule TO that
effect The report also called the atten-
tion of the Board to the many fires the
department had to contend with during
the recent cold weather. and commend
ed the good work done Some or the en-
gines did not work satisfactorily, and he
requested the Chief and Master Mechanic
TO make q detailed report thereon. The
report was accepted and placed on file
The annual report of the Board was re-
ferred to Commissioners Clarkin, Kelly
and Schweizer. At previous meeting
Commissioner Freeman called attention to
the number OF fires occurring during the
recent cold weather caused by defective
flues or careless placing Of StovepipeS in
buildings. and especially in residences. A
closer inspection should be made of the
resident district He also stated that a
large dance and music hall in the city
mad neglected to install a fire alarm box.
On motion the Secretary was directed to
notify the Building Inspector of these
matters. and ask that the building code
be complied with. The following bills were
presented for allowance: American Elec-
tric Company, Sl23 90; Blood, T l.; &
Co. S48.15 Brings & Co., 81. 269 60;
Brooks Bros. 81 SO: Behnke * CO.. $50. 90;
Burke. NJ. H., 81 so; Craig OIL Co. $S- 65:
Ozrnun. Kirk & Co. SlOSO; Harmon Dow
Co, SIS. 90; N w Copper and Brass Co,
81 90: Mitsch < Heck Wagon Co. $l23 20;
MCGUIRE. ]. F.. & Co. 50 cents; Noyes Sgyy
liam. $1,000; Rayner, A c., So. a; (;
Robinson & Cary Co. 81 43; st. Paul
Gas Light Co. $l40.l2; St Paul Rub
ber Co. $65 90; st. Paul Machine
Works. 75 cents; Union Mfg. Co. S11 80;
Vulcan Boiler Works. $12 .60 Twin City
Varnish Co. $S5 90; Western Union Tel
Co, 81 90: total. $l.SS4.10. and the de-
partment pay roll for the month OF Feb
rtiarys amounting to $16o92 10. On mo-
ton allowed and referred to the Comp
troFler by the following vote:
observation-disclosures Clarkin, Kelly,
Schweizer and President WarneT-4-
Nays-0.
Adjourned to meet at cali Of the Presi-
dent
President.
Secretary.