Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-02
Rules Of Discipline.


Captains are also required to maintain
the proper discipline Of the men under
their command and keep up the maxi
mum strength of their companies so
far as possible; they shall politely es-
cort visitors through their houses, al
lowing no loafing therein and prohibit
ing children from entering any build
ing. yard or ground used for the de-
partment unless accompanied by their
parents or guardians. Captains are also
required to abstain from abusive or
immoderate language In giving orders
or conversing with their subordinates.
Engineers. according to article VII, are
required to carry enough fuel In the fuel
box Of an engine to supply the engine for
at least one hours work, keep the engine
clean and in perfect order at all times, re-
move the wheels and grease the axles
after every third run, and shall instruct
the men under them in the proper work.
ing OF the engine
In the way Of preventing outbreaks Of
fires In theateys, halls and other places Of
public assembly and in apartment houses.
hotels and such establishments. many
exacting duties are laid upon the fire
He shall see." says one Of the rules
regarding his duties. that all theaters,
halls and other places OF public assembly.
and all hotels. apartment houses. mercsn-
tile establishments. ETC.. are visited as
often as may be practicable with the force
at his command. and that all portions Of
such buildings are kept free from infiam-
mable materials. He shall also see that
suitable openings are provided in cellars
for the free ingress and egress of firemen
in the performance Of their duties, and
that the necessary fire protection Is pro-
vided for the occupants OF such build
ings.
Visit Theaters Weekly.
"He shall visit once q week, and II ,rac-
ticabie twice a week. all theaters in the
District Of Columbia" says another regu-
lation, for the purpose OF seeing that the
regulations governing fire protection In
such buildings are being strictly complied
with. He shall also visit from time to
time, as may be practicable. all halls and
places of amusement or public assembly
for the purpose of seeing that the regula-
tons relating to fire protection in such
buildings are being strictly compiled with
The results Of his inspections shall be
promptly reported to the chief engineer.
'On Monday of each week during the
theatrical season. and at any other time
that may be necessary" 1t is further
provided. The shall visit each theater In
the District of Columbia and carefully
examine the scenery to be used In any
performance to be given during the week
in order to see that the same has been
properly treated with a flre-resisting So
luton, and shall see that no such scenery
Is allowed to be used or to be placed In
any dangerous position in any theater un-
less and until it has been properly treated
During such visits the fire marshal shall
see that all regulations relating to protec-
ton from fire in such buildings are
strictly complied with
article 10, relating to duties OF the sur
geons Of the department. shall RESPOND
to alarms Of fire as follows: On a secont
alarm the fire surgeon In whose distric
\ a. - Il. n
alarms from third to fifth, the two sur
geons who reside nearest to the fire shall
respond: on all alarms over fifth alarm
all the surgeons will respond. Immediate