The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-01-16
AIN OPEN LETTER ISSUED LABOR UNF
By MAYOR OF THE CITY IS CREA
In Connection with the Rattle
Brain Conduct of Thorn
as Reynolds.
ATTACKS
And Hands Out Some Hot
Shots at Man He Prop
epIy Fired.

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To the citizens of Clarksburg:
My attention has been called to a
series OF articles published in the
cIarksburg Exponent, and as said
newspaper has in the past been fair
to me as mayor OF Clarksburg, | feel
II should answer some OF the in
famous lies emanatpg from the
diseased, "rummy' brain Of the late
instructor OF the fire department.
The only communication have
from him in writing is one letter
dated November %. 1912, now on
file in the city clerks office, in which,
after making several recommends
lions for the good Of the IRE depart
ment, he closes said letter in the
following words: I'm conclusion.
however, / desire to thank, His
Honor. the Mayor. the fire commit
tee, members of council. police de-
partment, ETC., for their hearty CO.
operation displayed and sincerely,
trust that the same will continue.
Yours respectfully.
(singned.
"THoS. REYNOLDS.
! Acting Chief of Fire Department. I"
The first intimation had of
trouble, was a bill on January 2,
1913, for Sr;411y21 worth of sup
plies for the department. followed
by another of $500, ordered by Mr..
Reynolds from the Fabric Fire Hose
Company. of New York, of which
Mr.. Reynolds was formerly agent.
On the morning OF January 3,
!19lS. Mr. Reynolds office boy"
one Mike Gill, who had eecn pro-
NOTED by Mr.. Reynolds to cap
taiacy in the department, so he
could shirk his duty as regular
fireman and enjoy privileges not al
lowed the other men, came to my
Office with the following letter:
Mr.. III. L. Brooks,
Chief of Police,
Clarksburg, w. Va.
Dear Chief:
"By virtue of authority vested in
me, Phave this day issued orders in
writing, for the closing OF the fol-
lowing theaters in the city: Star.
Victoria, odeon and Biiou. ! will.
thank you to see that these theaters
are not open to the public until such
times as they have complied with
my requests and instructions, with
reference to caring for the public
safety, from a possible loss of life
from a fire stand point.
yours respectfully,
THOMAS REYNOLDS.
"Chief Of Fire Department. .,
Chief Brooks Immediately cca-
suited with me in regard to the mat
ter, and l advised, him that the Of
ficers of the city did not have au-
Ithorlty to close the theaters, and to
avoid possible damage suits against
the city, for loss sustained on ac-
count, Of closing. j sent for Mr..
Reynolds, and informed him that
he did not have authority for issu-
ing such an order and signing him
self "chief of Fire Department.
CHAPTER 81 OF the Acts of 1911, Of
West Virginia, establishing the Of
flee of fire marshal OF the state, pro
yides how repairs and changes may
be made in all buildings, after rea-
sonable notice from the state
fire marshaps department. Mr.. Kin
delberger deputy fire marshall
makes regular visits to ciarksburg
and has made suggestions in regard
to changing certain buildings in the
city. and he will no doubt have
the same carried into effect.
wish to Offer an apology to the
citizens Of Clarksburg for this fletteS
in reply to brain storm" and abuse
OF Mr.. Reynolds, for am not
schooled in the workings Of the
Beckers OF New York or the
Language Of the under world"
To any citizen desiring further IN
formation concerning the above, 1t
will be cheerfully furnished at the old
stand where have been doing bust
mess for the last four years,
have furnished copies Of the
above letter to the Exponent and
Telegram.
Very respectfully,
NRANIK R. MOORE,
Mayor of the city Of Clarksburg.