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City  Document.  —  No.    96. 


CITY    OF    BOSTON 


SECOND  ANNUAL  EEPOBT 


BOARD  OF  FIRE  COMMISSIONERS. 


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REPORT 


Office  of  the  Board  of  Fire  Commissioners, 
City  Hall,  Boston,  June,  1875. 
To  His  Honor  the  Mayor  and  the  City  Council :  — 

Gentlemen,  —  The  Board  of  Fire  Commissioners  have  the 
honor  to  submit  their  second  annual  report  of  the  condition  of 
the  department  under  their  charge,  of  the  expenditures  during 
the  year  ending  April  30th,  1875,  together  with  the  record 
of  fires  and  losses  during  the  same  period.  This  report  is 
in  reality  the  record  of  the  first  year  of  the  present  organiza- 
tion, since,  for  reasons  stated  in  the  last  report,  no  important 
changes  in  the  organization  or  method  of  management  of  the 
department  were  made  till  April,  1874.  The  appointment 
of  William  A.  Green  as  Chief  Engineer,  and  of  the  several 
Assistant  Engineers  as  permanent  officers,  marked  dis- 
tinctly the  change  from  the  old  to  the  new  system  of  manage- 
ment. 

The  reorganization  of  the  companies  of  the  department 
which  had  been  begun  when  the  last  report  was  made  has 
been  carried  on  to  the  full  extent  then  proposed,  so  that  now 
the  companies  in  the  districts  of  the  city  proper  are  all  of 
them  made  up  of  permanent  members.  It  is  proposed  to 
change  Engine  Co.  No.  22,  now  located  on  Parker  street, 
from  a  "  call "  to  a  "  permanent  company  "  as  soon  as  the  new 
house  now  building  for  the  company  on  Dartmouth  street  is 
completed  and  ready  for  occupation. 

The  value  of  any  system  must  be  judged  of  by  its  results, 
and  it  is  to  this  test  that  the  Board  desire  to  direct  your 


4  Crrr  Document.  —  No.  96. 

attention  in  reviewing  the  record  of  the  past  year.  In  the 
reorganization,  management  and  government  of  the  force  the 
Board  have  steadily  adhered  to  the  principles  laid  down  in 
the  report  of  last  year.  They  have  endeavored  to  impress 
upon  all,  both  officers  and  men,  the  importance  of  the  duties 
imposed  upon  them,  and  the  necessity  of  a  faithful  perform- 
ance of  each  one,  even  of  those  which  may  appear  trivial, 
and  they  have  held  every  man  to  a  strict  responsibility  for 
whatever  trust  may  have  been  imposed  upon  him.  The 
faithful  carrying  out  of  these  principles  has  produced  its 
natural  result  in  the  discipline  and  efficiency  of  the  force. 

The  rules  and  regulations  originally  adopted  after  careful 
consideration,  and  the  orders  issued  from  time  to  time,  have 
been  rigidly  enforced,  and  with  strict  impartiality.  .Some  of 
them  may  seem  at  first  sight  severe,  or  exacting ;  but  no  rule 
has  been  adopted  which  was  not  deemed  necessary  to  secure, 
the  end  which  the  Board  have  in  view,  —  the  perfection  of 
the  department,  —  and  hence  none  which  it  was  not  intended 
should  be  lived  up  to  fully.  The  number  of  dismissals  for 
intoxication,  neglect  of  duty  and  bad  conduct  has  not  been 
very  large,  viz.,  31 ;  though  it  is  to  be  regretted  that  it  is 
not  smaller.  In  most  of  these  cases  the  use  of  liquor 
has  been  the  primary  cause  of  trouble  ;  but  in  no  instance  has 
any  one  been  dishonorably  discharged  or  punished  in  any 
way  until  after  a  full  investigation,  when  the  accused  was 
heard  in  his  own  defence  and  such  evidence  as  he  could 
bring  was  duly  weighed.  The  Board  have  endeavored 
always  to  impress  upon  the  members  of  the  department 
that  strict  justice  should  be  done  them  in  all  cases.  The 
general  readiness  to  submit  to  any  requirement  which  is 
considered  by  the  Board  necessary  for  the  good  of  the  ser- 
vice and  the  safety  of  the  city  is  satisfactory  evidence  of  the 
reasonableness  of  the  requirements  and  of  the  intelligence 
and  good  character  of  the  men. 

In  making  appointments  the  Board  have  been  governed 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report.  5 

solely  by  the  good  character,  physical  capacity,  and  special 
fitness  for  the  duties  required  of  the  appointees. 

In  a  word,  the  Board  believe  that  the  department  as  now 
constituted  is  one  every  way  creditable  to  the  city,  and  a  force 
more  reliable  and  better  able  than  ever  before  to  give  the 
protection  to  property  which  may  justly  be  expected  from 
it. 

ORGANIZATION   OP  THE  DEPARTMENT. 

The  companies  are  divided  into  two  classes  :  — 

1st.  Permanent  Companies,  all  the  officers  and  members 
of  which  are  constantly  employed. 

2d.  Call  Companies,  a  greater  or  less  number  of  the  mem- 
bers of  which  are  called  out  by  the  public  alarm,  and  do  duty 
only  at  fires. 

1  Chief  Engineer,  permanently  employed. 
11  Assistant  Engineers,     "  " 

2  "  "  doing  duty  only  at  fires. 

PERMANENT  COMPANIES. 
ENGINE. 

1  Foreman,  permanently  employed. 

1  Assistant  Foreman,  "  " 

1  Engineman,  "  " 

1  Assistant  Engineman,        "  " 

8  Hosemen,  "  " 


HOOK   AND   LADDER. 

1  Foreman,  permanently  employed. 

1  Assistant  Foreman,  "  " 

12  Laddermen,  "  " 


City   Document.  —  No.  96. 


CHEMICAL    ENGINE. 


1  Driver,  permanently  employed. 

1  Chemical 
1  Hoseman, 


1  Chemical  Engineman 


EIRE    BOAT. 


1  Captain,  1  Mate, 

1  Engineman,  1  Assistant  Engineman, 

1  Steward,  1  Stoker, 

1  Deck  Hand. 


CALL  COMPANIES. 
ENGINE. 

1  Engineman,  permanently  employed. 

1  Assistant  Engineman,       "  " 

1  Driver  of  Engine,  "  " 

1  Foreman,  doing  duty  only  at  fires. 

7  Hosemen,  "  " 

In  companies  which  have  separate  horse  hose-carriages,, 
the  foreman  is  permanently  employed,  and  drives  the  hose- 
carriage. 

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HOOK   AND    LADDER. 

1  Driver,  permanently  employed. 

1  Foreman,  doing  duty  only  at  fires. 

1  Assistant  Foreman,  "  " 

17  Laddermen,  "  " 

At  the  present  date,  Engine  Cos.  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8, 10,  23, 
25  and  26,  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  Nos.  1,  3  and  8,  and 
Chemical  Engine  Cos.  Nos.  1  and  2,  and  the  Fire  Boat,  have 
been  reorganized  as  permanent  companies. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Keport.  7 

Engine  Co.  No.  22  will  at  once  be  reorganized  as  perma- 
nent.    The  rest  of  the  force  will  consist  of  call  companies. 

The  force,  when  completely  reorganized,  will  consist  of 
3  Commissioners ;  1  Chief  Engineer ;  1  Superintendent 
Eire  Alarms ;  13  Assistant  Engineers ;  4  Clerks ;  22  Per- 
manent Foremen ;  13  Assistant  Foremen ;  29  Steam  Engine- 
men;  5  Chemical  Enginemen;  27  Assistant  Enginemen; 
156  Permanent  Hosemen  and  Laddermen ;  361  Call  Hosemen 
and  Laddermen,  and  1  Messenger  to  Chief  Engineer,  1 
Teamster,  3  Permanent  Hostlers,  and  11  Hand  Enginemen; 
1  Captain  of  Fire  Boat ;  1  Mate  ;  1  Steward  ;  1  Engineman ; 
1  Assistant  Engineman ;  1  Stoker ;  and  1  Deck  hand ;  4 
Fire-alarm  Telegraph  Operators,  and  5  Eepairers ;  in  all, 
664  men. 

FIRE  DISTRICTS. 

The  city  has  been  divided  into  Ten  Fire  Districts  as 
follows  :  — 

District  1.  —  Comprises  all  that  part  of  Boston  known  as 
East  Boston. 

District  2.  —  All  that  part  of  Boston  formerly  known  as 
Charlestown. 

District  3.  —  All  that  part  east  of  a  line  beginning  at  the 
Charles  Biver  Drawbridge,  and  running 
through  the  centre  of  Charlestown  street, 
Haymarket  square  and  Washington  to 
Summer  streets,  and  north  of  Summer 
street  and  the  N.  Y.  and  N.  E.  E.  E. 
Passenger  Depot  to  the  Water. 

District     4.  — All  that  part  west  of  District  3,  and  north 

of  a  line  running  through  the  centre  of 

Winter   and   Park   streets,  and   west   of 

_  Beacon  to  Otter,  and  North  of  Otter  street 

to  the  water. 


8  City  Document. — No.  '96. 

District  5.  — All  that  part  south  of  Districts  3  and  4  to 
the  centre  of  Dover-street  Drawbridge, 
and  a  line  running  through  the  centre  of 
Dover,  Berkeley,  Boylston,  Arlington, 
Beacon  and  Otter  streets  to  the  water. 

District  6.  —  All  that  part  of  Boston  known  as  South 
Boston. 

District  7.  —  All  that  part  of  Boston  south  of  District  5, 
to  the  centre  of  Albany-street  Draw- 
bridge ;  thence  through  the  centre  of  Al- 
bany, Northampton  streets,  Columbus 
avenue  and  Chester  park  to  Charles  river. 

District  8.  — All  that  part  south  and  west  of  District  7, 
to  the  boundary  line  of  Ward  17  (for- 
merly West  Roxbury) ,  and  west  of  Shaw- 
mut  avenue  to  the  Brookline  boundary 
line,  and  including  all  of  Ward  19  (for- 
merly Brighton). 

District  9. — All  that  part  south  of  Districts  6  and  7,  to 
Ward  17,  and  a  line  running  through  the 
centre  of  Blue  Hill  avenue,  Columbia, 
Green,  Bowdoin,  Church  and  East  streets, 
and  east  of  District  8  to  the  water. 

District  10.  —  All  the  southerly  part  of  Boston,  south  of 
Districts  8  and  9,  including  Ward  17 
(formerly  West  Eoxbury) . 


assignment  op  districts. 

Each  district  has  been  placed  under  the  charge  of  an  As- 
sistant Engineer,  as  follows  :  — 

Assistant  Engineer  Joseph  Dunbar,  assigned  to  District  1. 

"               "         John  Bartlett,                 "              "  2. 

"               "         Wm.  H.  Cunningham,  "             "  3. 

"               "         Samuel  Abbott,  Jr.,      "             "  4. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Keport. 


9 


Assistant  Engineer  John  W.  Regan,  assigned  to  District   5. 
George  Brown,  "  "         6. 

George  C.  Fernald,       "  "         7. 

John  Colligan,  "  "         8. 

James  Munroe,  "  "         9. 

J.  Foster  Hewins,         "  "       10. 

Brown  S.  Flanders,  Inspector  and  Aid 
to  the  Chief. 


The  Assistant  Engineers,  in  charge  of  Districts  Nos.  8  and 
10  are  aided  by  Call  Engineers  in  that  part  of  their  re- 
spective districts  known  as  West  Roxbury  and  Brighton. 

The  Assistant  Engineers  of  the  several  Fire  Districts  in 
the  city  will  respond  to  alarms  out  of  their  own  districts,  as 
follows  :  — 


The  Engineer  of 
District  No.  1. 


District  No.  2. 
District  No.  3. 
District  No.  4.  - 

District  No.  5. 
District  No.  6. 

District  No.  7. 


i  To  second  alarms  in  Nos.  3  and  4. 

To  third  alarms  in  No.  5. 
■  To  second  alarms  in  Nos.  3  and  4. 

To  third  alarms  in  No.  5. 
■To  first  alarms  in  Nos.  4,  5,  and  to  East 

Boston  Ferry  for  No.  1. 
To  first  alarms  in  Nos.    2,  5,  and   that 
part  of  No.  7  west  of  Columbus  avenue. 
To  third  alarms  in  No.  7. 
-  To  first  alarms  in  Nos.  3,  4,  6  and  7. 

To  third  alarms  in  Nos.  1  and  2. 
•To  first  alarms  in  No.    6,   and  all  that 
part  of  Nos .  5  and  7  east  of  "Washing- 
ton street. 
To  third  alarms  in  Nos.  5,  7  and  9. 
To  first  alarms  in  Nos.  5,  6,  and  in  Nos. 
8  and  9  north  of  Dudley  and  Stough- 
ton  streets. 


10  City  Document.  —  No.  96. 

To  second  alarms  in  Nos.  8  and  9,  and 
parts  of  Nos.  3  and  4  south  of  State, 
Court  and  Cambridge  streets. 

To  third  alarms  in  Nos.  3,  4,  8  and  9. 
District  No.  8.  —  To  first  alarms  in  Nos.  7,  9  and  Jamaica 
Plain. 

To  second  alarms  in  No.  10. 

To  third  alarms  in  Nos.  5  and  6. 
District  No.  9.  — To  first  alarms  in  Nos.  7,  8  and  Ward  16. 

To  second  alarms  in  Nos.  6  and  10. 
District  No.  10.  —  To  first  alarms  in  Nos.  9  and  10. 

To  second  alarms  in  No.  6,  and  that  part 
of  No.  8  east  of  the  Providence  Rail- 
road. 

To  third  alarms  in  all  of  No.  8. 

No  piece  of  apparatus  belonging  to  the  department  will  be 
allowed  out  of  the  city  without  the  authority  of  the  Chief  or 
an  Assistant  Engineer. 

Engines  Nos.  4,  9,  25  and  26  are  never  to  be  sent  out  of 
the  city. 

Engine  No.  5  is  never  to  cross  the  ferry,  unless  specially 
sent  for. 

HOUSES. 

This  year,  for  the  first  time,  the  repairs  of  the  houses  of 
the  department  have  been  made  by  the  Board,  and  charged 
to  the  appropriation  of  the  Fire  Department.  They  had 
previously  been  made  by  the  Department  of  Public  Build- 
ings, and  charged  to  the  appropriation  for  that  department. 
The  work  has  this  year  largely  been  done  by  permanent 
men  of  the  department.  It  is  the  settled  policy  of  the 
Board  to  detail  men  of  the  several  permanent  companies  to 
make  all  needed  repairs,  where  it  can  be  done  without 
weakening  the  effective  force.     Almost  every  trade  is  rep- 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report.  11 

resented,  and  it  is  but  right  that  the  city  should  have  the 
benefit  of  their  skill  when  occasion  requires.  The  experi- 
ence of  the  past  year  shows  clearly  the  advantage  of  such  a 
policy,  and  it  may  well  be  that  a  considerable  saving 
will  result  to  the  city  in  consequence.  The  houses  gener- 
ally are  now  in  good  repair,  although  a  moderate  outlay  will 
be  required  during  the  coming  year  to  keep  them  in  good 
condition.  The  new  house  for  Engine  Co.  No.  3  and  Hook 
and  Ladder  Co.  No.  3,  at  the  corner  of  Harrison  avenue  and 
Bristol  street,  is  completed,  and  will  shortly  be  occupied  by 
these  companies.  The  architectural  effect  of  the  building 
is  good  and  appropriate,  and  the  internal  arrangements  are 
in  all  respects  satisfactory.  The  quarters  of  the  men  are 
planned  with  a  view  to  their  health  and  comfort ;  and  the 
stable  arrangements  are  such  as  to  insure  for  the  horses  an 
abundance  of  light  and  air,  and  to  keep  as  far  as  possible 
the  smell  of  the  stable  out  of  the  main  building. 

The  house  intended  for  Engine  Co.  No.  22  is  now  build- 
ing on  Dartmouth  street,  at  the  railroad  bridge,  and  will 
probably  be  ready  for  occupation  by  the  first  of  July. 

The  Board  have  recommended  (and  the  City  Council  have 
ordered)  that  land  be  obtained  and  three  houses  built ;  one 
in  the  vicinity  of  Eggleston  square,  one  at  West  Roxbury 
village,  and  one  near  Allston  Station,  Brighton  District,  for 
additional  fire  apparatus,  which,  in  the  judgment  of  the 
Board,  are  required  at  those  points.  It  is  expected  that 
these  will  be  built  during  the  summer,  provided  satisfactory 
locations  can  be  secured. 


APPARATUS. 

The  apparatus  of  the  department  consists  at  present  of  36 
Steam  Fire  Engines  (29  in  service,  7  in  reserve)  ;  7  Chem- 
ical Engines  (5  in  service,  2  in  reserve)  ;  15  Hose  Carriages, 


12  City  Document.  —  No.  96. 

(11  in  service,  4  in  reserve)  ;  12  Hook  and  Ladder  Carriages 
(11  in  service,  1  in  reserve)  ;  15  Coal  Wagons;  34  Pungs. 

Very  considerable  repairs  have  been  required  during  the 
year,  in  order  to  keep  in  good  and  serviceable  condition  the 
entire  apparatus,  both  that  in  service  and  that  in  reserve. 
The  boilers  of  Engines  No.  16  and  20  were  found  in  a  very 
bad  condition,  and  were  made  over.  Engine  18  proves  to  be 
in  a  similar  condition,  and  will  have  to  be  rebuilt.  With 
this  exception,  the  apparatus  is  at  present  in  good  order,  and 
will  probably  require,  during  the  ensuing  year,  only  the  usual 
amount  of  small  repairs,  unless  serious  accidents  should 
occur.  The  number  of  accidents  resulting  in  serious  injury 
to  apparatus  has  considerably  diminished,  largely  in  conse- 
quence of  more  careful  driving.  Reckless  or  too  rapid 
driving  is  strictly  forbidden.  The  important  thing  is  to  have 
the  apparatus  reach  the  fire  in  a  serviceable  condition,  and  it 
is  clearly  of  more  consequence  to  ensure  that,  than  to  run 
the  risk  of  having  an  engine  overturned,  or  otherwise  disabled, 
in  order  to  make  a  possible  gain  of  a  few  seconds.  At  the 
same  time  promptness  in  reaching  the  fire  is  impressed  upon 
all  members  of  the  department  as  their  most  important  duty. 

The  new  apparatus  bought  during  the  past  year  consists 
of  3  Chemical  Engines,  4  light  Pungs,  18  Pungs  fitted  to 
carry  a  reel  of  hose,  1  two-wheel  Hose  Carriage,  and  2 
Concord  Wagons. 

In  the  appropriation  approved  for  the  ensuing  year  the 
estimate  of  $16,000  for  new  apparatus  was  for  the  pro- 
posed purchase  of  a  Steam  Fire  Engine,  a  Hook  and  Ladder 
Truck,  two  or  more  Hose  Carriages,  and  an  additional 
Chemical  Engine.  A  portion  of  this  new  work  will  probably 
be  made  at  the  new  repair  shop. 

The  expediency  of  making  the  Steam  Fire  Engines  in  service 
"  self-propellors,"  that  is,  of  doing  away  with  horses  on  the 
engines,  has  been  considered  by  the  Board,  and  as  an  experi- 
ment, the  engine  known  as  the  "  Propellor,"  hitherto  drawn 


Fire  Commissioners'  Keport.  13 

by  horses,  has  been  run  for  six  months  as  a  Steam  Propcllor, 
by  Engine  Co.  No.  21.  The  results  have  been  very  satisfac- 
tory. There  is  no  difficulty  in  keeping  up  50  pounds  of 
steam  at  all  times,  by  means  of  the  new  coal-heaters,  at  a  very 
moderate  cost.  The  steamer  is  ready  to  start  the  instant  an 
alarm  is  received,  and  go  at  a  uniform  speed  as  rapidly  as 
may  be  desired.  The  Board  are  not  prepared  to  make  a 
change  of  so  radical  a  kind  at  present,  but  call  attention  to  it 
as  a  question  deserving  careful  consideration  in  the  purchase 
of  new  engines,  to  replace  old  ones  worn  out.  The  only 
objection  to  their  introduction  is  that  they  are  supposed  to 
frighten  horses  more  than  the  engines  drawn  by  horses. 
The  experience  of  the  past  year  does  not  show  any  acci- 
dents from  this  cause.  They  are  now  in  successful  use  in 
New  York  and  Detroit. 

The  Fire  Boat  has  on  all  occasions  calling  for  its  services 
shown  itself  a  very  useful  and  important  arm  of  the  service, 
and  justified  its  continuance  as  a  means  of  protection  of  the 
water  front.  During  the  past  winter  it  performed  an  impor- 
tant service  in  breaking  ice  from  the  channels,  and  in  keep- 
ing open  access  to  various  parts  of  the  water  front,  where,  in 
case  of  fire,  it  would  have  been  the  main  dependence. 

STEAM   HEATERS. 

During  the  past  year  ten  of  the  principal  engines  have  been 
furnished  with  steam  circulating  heaters  (coal-burning) ,  of 
such  capacity  that  steam  can  be  kept  constantly  in  the  boilers 
of  the  engines  as  they  stand  in  their  houses,  at  a  pressure  of 
upwards  of  30  lbs.  when  required.  In  practice,  however,  it 
is  found  that  there  is  no  necessity  of  maintaining  a  pressure 
of  more  than  5  lbs.,  since  the  pressure  can  be  carried  up  to 
the  working  point,  generally  before  the  engine  reaches  the 
fire,  and  uniformly  before  the  connections  are  made  to  the 
hydrant  and  the  hose  run  off,  even  when  the  fire  is  very  near 
to  the  engine  house. 


14  City  Document.  —  No.  96. 

An  incidental  advantage  is  the  benefit  to  the  boiler  of  being 
kept  at  a  uniform  temperature.  Coal -burning  heaters  were 
adopted  in  preference  to  any  form  of  gas-heaters  known  to 
the  Board,  from  their  greater  capacity,  durability  and 
economy.  Five  more  have  been  bought,  and  will  shortly 
be  set  up. 

HOSE. 

The  number  of  feet  of  hose  in  use  remains  about  the  same 
as  was  reported  a  year  ago,  viz.  :  — 

Leather  hose,  24,610  feet. 

Cotton       "  25,361    " 

Eubber     "  23,943    " 


73,914  feet. 

About  10,000  feet  of  hose  of  all  kinds  have  been  con- 
demned as  entirely  unserviceable,  and  most  of  it  sold,  and  its 
place  supplied  by  new  hose  purchased  during  the  year, 
viz.  :  — 

Cotton  hose ,  6 ,  600  feet. 

Eubber    "  3,100    " 


0,700  feet. 

As  to  quality  any  estimate  is  at  best  an  approxima- 
tion, but  the  quality  now  is  believed  to  be  somewhat  better 
than  it  was  a  year,  since,  and  the  following  relative  quanti- 
ties not  out  of  the  way  :  — 

Good,  40  per  cent.  29,565  feet. 

Fair,  40  per  cent.  29,566     " 

Not  reliable,  20  per  cent.  14,783     " 

73,914  feet. 
The  whole  amount  of  suction  hose  is  1,112  feet. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report.  15 

HORSES. 

The  department  is  at  present  well  equipped  with  horses, 
though  there  are  still  some  which  will  soon  be  replaced  by- 
fresh  ones  better  able  to  do  the  work  required  of  them. 
The  number-  now  in  service  is  126  ;  the  number  in  service 
April  30,  1874,  was  117.  During  the  year  1  has  died 
from  disease  .  and  2  have  been  killed  by  accident ;  8 
have  been  sold  or  exchanged  and  20  have  been  purchased. 
The  general  health  has  been  excellent,  and  in  the  absence 
of  any  prevalent  disease  the  good  condition  of  the  horses  is 
mainly  due  to  good  care  and  intelligent  management  on  the 
part  of  those  having  them  in  charge.  This  important  branch 
of  the  department  receives,  as  it  deserves,  constant  attention. 
The  stable  arrangements  in  some  of  the  older  houses  have 
been  improved  so  as  to  give  better  light  and  ventilation, 
points  which  have  received  special  consideration  in  the 
houses  recently  built  and  now  building. 


REPAIR  SHOPS. 

The  need  of  a  repair  shop ,  and  the  reasons  why  it  is  desir- 
able to  establish  one,  were  given  fully  in  the  last  report,  and 
need  not  be  repeated  here.  A  hose  and  harness  repair  shop 
was  started  in  September,  in  unoccupied  rooms  of  the  new 
house  of  Engine  Co.  No.  25  and  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No. 
8,  on  Washington  square.  Two  men  have  been  employed 
during  the  past  six  months,  and  have  been  assisted  by  one  or 
two  detailed  there  from  the  permanent  force  when  required. 
During  this  time  they  have  made  all  needed  repairs  of  the 
hose  and  harnesses  of  the  department,  and  in  addition  thereto 
made  a  considerable  quantity  of  new  work.  It  has  thus  far 
come  up  to  the  expectations  of  the  Board. 

The  apparatus  repair  shop  is  but  just  established,  owing  to 
the  fact  that  the  building  designed  for  it  was  not  vacated  by 
Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  3  till  April  1st. 


16  City  Document. — No.  96. 

The  necessary  alterations  have  been  made,  and  the 
machinery,  which  had  been  previously  contracted  for,  has 
been  placed  in  the  house. 

It  remains  to  be  seen  whether  this  will  also  fulfil  the  expec- 
tations of  the  Board.  The  amount  appropriated  for  equip- 
ing  and  fitting  up  the  shop  was  $9,0.00;  but  of  this  sum 
only  $6,241.45  had  been  expended  up  to  May  1st.  It  is 
probable  that  the  further  sum  of  $1,000  will  equip  it  suffi- 
ciently to  do  such  work  as  it  is  proposed  at  present  to 
undertake. 

The  following  list  of  the  principal  machines  and  tools  will 
serve  to  indicate  the  character  of  the  equipment,  and  the 
capacity  of  the  shop. 

One  15  horse  power  steam  engine,  cylinder,  9  by  21  inches, 
(Putnam  Machine  Co.) 
One  20  horse  power  upright  tubular  boiler. 

"     26-inch  by  26-inch  iron  planer,  8  ft.  table,  12  ft.  bed. 

"     24-inch  swing  engine  lathe,  10  ft.  bed. 

"    16-inch     "  "  "     9|  ft.     " 

Two  14-inch     "  "  "     6    ft.     " 

One  13-inch     "         hand  lathe,  1\  ft.     " 

««     13-inch     "  "       "        9    ft.     " 

"    No.  2  upright  drill. 

"     Sturtevant  Pressure  Blower. 
Two  blacksmith's  forges. 
One  furnace  for  heating  tires. 

Together  with  the  numerous  smaller  tools  and  appliances 
which  are  found  in  every  well  appointed  machine  shop. 

FIRE-ALARM  TELEGRAPH. 

This  indispensable  branch  of  the  Fire  Department  must,  of 
necessity,  be  kept  in  good  condition  to  insure  its  being  at  all 
times  and  under  almost  all  circumstances  perfectly  reliable  ; 
and  its  proper  care  and  management  is  justly  regarded  as  of 
the  first  importance.     The  wires,  boxes,  machines  and  other 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report.  17 

apparatus  are,  with  few  exceptions,  in  a  satisfactory  condi- 
tion. The  wires,  however,  on  the  northeast,  northwest,  and 
a  part  of  the  Roxbury  circuits,  have  been  up  a  number  of 
years,  and  are  not  in  a  condition  to  withstand  the  storms  of 
another  winter.  These  circuits  must  be  re-run,  and  the 
wire  for  this  purpose  has  already  been  purchased,  and  the 
work  will  be  done  the  coming  summer. 

A  change  has  been  made  in  the  form  of  battery,  which 
will,  it  is  believed,  secure  a  more  regular  and  steady  action, 
and,  at  the  same  time,  show  a  gain  in  the  matter  of  labor  and 
expense. 

The  Fire-Alarm  Telegraphs  of  Charlestown  and  West 
Roxbury  have  not  been  changed,  as  was  at  one  time  thought 
desirable,  but  have  been  connected  with  the  City  Hall  in 
such  manner  that  alarms  in  those  districts  are  received  at 
head-quarters. 

The  Fire-Alarm  system  of  the  city  proper  has  not  been 
extended  to  Brighton  District,  as  the  necessity  for  it  did  not, 
in  the  opinion  of  the  Board,  'seem  great  enough  to  justify 
the  large  expenditure  which  would  be  required.  The 
holders  of  the  Fire-Alarm  Patents  claim  that  the  rights 
which  the  city  has  acquired,  by  purchase  and  otherwise,  to 
use  the  patents  apply  simply  to  the  territory  comprised  in 
the  city  limits  previous  to  annexation,  and  do  not  extend  to 
the  districts  recently  annexed.  There  may  be  a  question 
whether  this  claim  is  a  valid  one  or  not,  but  assuming  that 
it  is,  the  demands  of  the  holders  of  the  patents  for  the 
privilege  of  using  them  are  so  large,  that  the  cost  of  estab- 
lishing an  efficient  fire  alarm  in  that  district  is  greater  than 
would  be  warranted  by  the  benefits  likely  to  result  from  the 
introduction.  A  telegraph  line  has,  however,  been  run  to  the 
engine  house  in  Brighton,  and  a  double  communication  with 
the  City  Hall  has  been  established. 

The  Dial  Lines,  mentioned  in  the  report  of  last  year  as  to 
be  established,  have  all  been  run,  and  telegraphic  communi- 


18  City  Docoiext. — Xo.  96. 

cation  is  constantly  had  between  the  City  Hall  and  the 
head-quarters  of  each  district  and  the  repair  shop.  They  have 
proved  essential  to  the  best  working  of  the  department.  The 
cost  of  these  Dial  Lines,  and  of  the  extension  of  wires  to 
Brighton  District,  has  been  $4,633.72. 

In  consequence  of  the  large  increase  of  false  alarms  in  the 
earlier  part  of  the  year,  the  locks  on  all  the  lire-alarm  boxes 
in  the  city  were  changed.  Keys  of  these  boxes  had  been  too 
freely  issued,  and  some  were  in  possession  of  evil-disposed 
persons  who  would  give  these  false  alarms  for  malicious  pur- 
poses. All  keys  issued  since  the  locks  were  changed  have 
been  receipted  for,  or  given  only  to  persons  supposed  to  be 
trustworthy.  It  is  expected  that  hereafter  the  number  of 
false  alarms  will  be  diminished.  Key-holders  are  especially 
urged  to  exercise  great  care  that  their  keys  do  not  fall  into 
the  hauds  of  improper  persons.  Too  great  restrictions  in 
giving  out  the  keys  would  defeat  the  very  object  of  the  lire 
alarm,  for  promptness  in  giviug  alarms  for  lire  is  of  the  very 
first  importance. 

TIKES. 

Your  attention  is  specially  called  to  the  fact  that  during 
the  year  the  city  has,  with  the  exception  of  the  fires  on  the 
night  of  December  1-ith,  been  free  from  very  large  and  dis- 
astrous fires. 

This  exemption,  so  for  as  it  applies  to  the  part  of  the 
city  rebuilt  since  the  lire  of  November,  1872,  is  due  in  part 
to  the  better  construction  of  the  buildings,  and  the  more 
complete  measures  taken  to  prevent  fires  starting ;  but  the 
Board  think  that  it  is  in  great  measure  due  to  the  prompt- 
ness of  action,  quick  comprehension  of  the  thing  to  be  done 
in  each  case,  and  skill  in  directing  operations,  shown  by  the 
officers  and  men  of  the  department.  How  true  this  is  must 
be  evident  to  all  who  have  watched  closely  the  operations  of 
the  past  year. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report.  19 

Of  course  all  fires,  if  neglected,  will  grow  to  be  conflagra- 
tions ;  but  there  are  occasionally  fires  where  the  delay  of  a 
very  few  minutes,  or  even  seconds,  results  in  wide-spread 
ruin.  More  than  a  dozen  such  fires  have  occurred  during 
the  year,  and  could  be  specially  enumerated,  which  were 
promptly  extinguished,  most  of  them,  with  comparatively 
small  loss,  but  which  had  in  them,  both  from  the  character 
of  the  buildings,  their  contents  and  surroundings,  or  the 
state  of  the  weather,  the  elements  of  a  disastrous  fire;  and, 
but  for  the  extraordinary  exertions  and  devotion  of  the 
department,  would  unquestionably  have  resulted  in  a  very 
serious  destruction  of  property.  There  could  be  no  clearer 
demonstration  of  the  value  and  importance,  especially  for 
the  closely  built  part  of  the  city,  of  a  permanently  organ- 
ized force,  i.e.,  of  men  whose  whole  time  is  devoted  to  fire- 
duty,  than  several  of  the  cases  referred  to  have  been. 

The  following  summary  of  fires,  loss,  insurance  on  the 
property,  damages,  etc.,  shows  on  the  whole  the  good 
fortune  of  the  city  during  the  year,  and  gives  gratifying 
evidence  of  the  ability  of  the  department  to  confine  fires 
within  narrow  limits. 

NUMBER    OP    ALARMS. 

May,  1873,  to  1874        .        ..         720,  including  266  Stills. 
"      1874,  to  1875         .         .         702,        "        244     " 

LOSS. 

Buildings.  Stock.  Total. 

May,  1873,  to  1874,  $1,134,835.95  $2,295,546.55  $3,430,382.50 
"  1874,  to  1875,    424,979.00    793,524.00  1,228,403.00 

INSURANCE. 
Buildings.  Stock.  Total. 

May,  1873,  to  1874,  $1,341,476.45  $2,102,274.32  $3,443,750.77 
"  1874,  to  1875,   1,758,939.00  1,918,069.00  3,677,008.00 


20  City  Document. — No.  96. 


Number  of  Telegrap 

h  Fires    .... 

405 

C<               Li                  (C 

False    .... 

29 

c<           «(             << 

Needless 

24 

Fires  extinguished  without  giving  a  public  alarm 

244 

702 

FIRES. 

Total  number  of  actual  fires   .... 

601 

Confined  to  one  building         .         .          .  571  =  95 

per  cent. 

Extended  to  others 

.  30  =  5 

BUILDINGS. 

a 

Slightly  damaged     . 

511  =  85 

per  cent. 

Considerably  " 

55  =  9 

a 

Totally  destroyed    . 

35  =  6 

a 

Of  the  35  buildings  totally  destroyed,  26  were  wooden,  9 
were  brick,  and  18  of  these  were  barns  or  stables,  and  3 
isolated  dwelling-houses. 

Of  the  55  considerably  damaged,  32  were  wooden,  23 
were  brick  or  stone. 

Great  care  has  been  taken  to  make  the  tables  of 
losses  accurate,  and  they  are  believed  to  show  a  close 
approximation  to  the  actual  loss  by  fire.  The  records 
of  previous  years  are  judged  to  be,  from  various  causes, 
incomplete,  and  probably  understate  the  real  losses.  This 
should  be  borne  in  mind  in  comparing  one  year  with 
another.  Our  means  of  obtaining  information  through  engi- 
neers permanently  employed  induces  us  to  believe  that  the 
statement  of  the  present  year  is  more  reliable  than  in 
former  years. 

It  should  also  be  remembered  that  the  city  the  past  year 
included  Charlestown,  West  Roxbury  and  Brighton,  which 
have  contributed  their  share  of  fires  and  losses.  The  loss  by 
the  fire  on  Hittinger's  Wharf  in  Charlestown,  was  $159,975.00. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport.  21 

extensive  fikes. 

The  fires  on  the  night  of  the  14th  of  December  last,  on 
Plympton  and  Wareham  streets,  and  on  Hittinger's  Wharf, 
were  the  most  serious  of  the  year,  and  were  both  large  and 
destructive.  They  have  been  made  the  subject  of  a  detailed 
investigation  by  the  Board,  in  order  to  ascertain,  if  possible, 
not  only  the  causes  of  the  first  fires,  but  how  it  happened 
that,  in  both  cases,  fires  more  destructive  than  the  first 
should  have  broken  out  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  the 
first,  when  the  former  fires  had  been  entirely  subdued,  and 
the  greater  portion  of  the  force  was  still  upon  the  ground  ; 
and,  also,  whether  any  blame  attached  to  any  one  of  the 
department  in  consequence. 

The  first  alarm  from  Box  68,  for  the  fire  on  Plympton  street, 
was  struck  at  10.55  P.M.,  and  was  followed  immediately 
by  a  second  alarm.  In  the  course  of  an  hour  this  fire  was 
got  under  control,  although  the  ruins  continued  to  burn. 
Five  hours  later  (at  3.47  A.M.)  the  fire  broke  out  in 
Wareham  street,  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  the  first  fire. 
The  alarm  from  Box  68  was  again  struck,  followed  within 
ten  minutes  by  a  second  and  third,  and  an  hour  later  by  a 
general  alarm.  Meanwhile,  at  1.20  A.M.,  the  alarm  was 
given  in  Charlestown  District,  for  a  fire  in  Thomas  Cunning- 
ham's works,  on  Water  street;  ten  minutes  later  the  alarm 
was  given  from  Box  4  to  call  assistance  from  the  city  proper. 
In  the  course  of  two  hours  this  fire  was  under  complete 
control,  but  about  4|  hours  later  (at  6  A.M.),  a  fire  broke 
out  in  the  hay-shed  on  Hittinger's  Wharf,  near  the  former 
fire,  and  first  and  second  alarms  were  given  from  Box  4,  to 
again  call  force  from  the  city.  The  fire  at  the  South  end 
was  still  raging,  and  it  was  thought  best  to  call  upon  Cam- 
bridge, Chelsea,  Somerville,  and  the  Navy  Yard,  for  aid, 
which  they  promptly  furnished.  This  succession  of  fires, 
occurring  even  under  the  most  favorable  circumstances, 
would  have  been  considered  serious,  both  from  the  character 


22  City  Document.  —  No.  96. 

and  contents  of  the  buildings  and  their  combustible  sur- 
roundings, but,  occurring  as  it  did,  on  one  of  the  most 
severe  nights  of  the  winter,  with  the  thermometer  below  zero, 
and  the  wind  blowing  a  fierce  gale,  it  taxed  to  the  utmost 
the  energies  and  capacity  of  the  department. 

PLYMPTON  AND  WAREHAM  STREET  FIRES. 

The  following  detailed  account  of  the  several  fires  may  be 
of  interest.  The  first  fire  was  discovered  a  few  minutes  be- 
fore eleven,  in  the  third  story  of  Galvin  and  Currey's  build- 
ing, on  Plympton  street,  occupied  by  S.  Parker  &  Co.  as  a 
furniture  manufactory.  The  fire  was  then  so  far  under  way 
that  a  dense  smoke  was  pouring  out  of  a  broken  pane  of  glass 
in  the  front  window.  Box  68,  corner  of  Wareham  street  and 
Harrison  avenue,  was  promptly  pulled,  and  Hook  &  Ladder 
Company  No.  3  were  warned.  They  went  at  once  with  their 
hose  carriage,  attached  to  a  hydrant  on  Dedham  street,  and 
had  a  stream  of  water  upon  the  fire  before  the  alarm  was 
struck.  At  that  time  the  flames  were  coming  out  of  all  the 
rear  windows  of  that  story.  In  thirty-five  minutes  the  walls 
fell.  The  flames  and  sparks  were  driven  to  leeward  with  such 
violence  by  the  gale  that  the  lumber-sheds  and  small  build- 
ings on  the  opposite  side  of  Plympton  street  caught  fire  at 
once  and  were  partly  burned.  Beyond  these  this  first  fire 
did  not  extend,  although  the  high  buildings  on  the  south  side 
of  Wareham  street  were  very  much  exposed  and  were  at 
times  on  fire.  By  half-past  one  o'clock,  when  the  alarm  was 
sounded  for  the  Charlestown  fire,  this  fire  was  under  com- 
plete control.  Engine  4  went  to  respond  to  the  other  alarm, 
but  there  remained  Engines  3,  7,  12,  13,  14,  15,  22,  23,  25  ; 
Hose  2,  5,  7,  9  ;  Ladders  3  and  4. 

Streams  of  water  were  kept  constantly  playing  upon  the 
ruins  and  the  half-burned  timber  from  Plympton  street  and 
from  the  rear  windows  of  some  of  the  buildings  on  Ware- 
ham street. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report.  23 

At  about  two  o'clock  Mr.  Zenas  E.  Smith  (Smith  and 
Jacobs)  locked  up  his  building  and  went  home,  having  satis- 
fied himself,  by  a  careful  personal  examination  of  it  from  top 
to  bottom,  that  there  was  at  that  time  no  fire  in  it  and  no 
danger  to  it  from  the  ruins  behind.  His  own  foreman  had 
previously  made  a  similar  examination  with  the  same  result. 
And  yet  within  two  hours  after  Mr.  Smith  went  away  satis- 
fied that  all  was  safe,  a  fire  broke  out  in  this  very  building, 
and  had  so  spread  itself  through  the  building  and  into  the 
adjacent  ones  before  it  was  discovered  that  it  was  impossible 
to  save  it  or  them.  During  these  two  hours  the  officers  and 
men  of  the  department  were  on  the  ground  with  streams  of 
water  constantly  playing.  The  thick  smoke  from  the  smoul- 
dering ruins  was  driven  against  Mr.  Smith's  building  and 
prevented  the  men  seeing  the  light  of  the  fire,  which  was 
probably  burning  slowly  inside,  and  it  was  only  from  the 
crackling  of  the  fire  which  they  heard,  that  they  were  led  to 
suspect  that  Mr.  Smith's  building  was  on  fire.  The  fire 
quickly  crossed  Wareham  street,  driven  violently  to  leeward 
as  before,  and  caught  in  J.  J.  McNutt's  new  building,  occu- 
pied for  the  manufactory  of  furniture,  which  it  was  not  long 
in  destroying. 

Sparks  in  clouds  were  carried  in  the  direction  of  Emerson's 
piano-forte  manufactor}^,  and  over  beyond  into  the  lumber 
yard  and  planing  mill  (wooden  buildings),  on  the  water  side 
of  Albany  street,  directly  opposite  the  factory.  These  lum- 
ber yards  and  buildings  were  soon  a  mass  of  flames. 

By  six  o'clock  A.M.  all  danger  of  further  spread  of  the 
fire  was  really  over,  but  the  entire  available  force  was  re- 
quired to  extinguish  the  ruins,  which  still  burned  fiercely. 

The  fact  that  the  area  burned  over  was  considerable,  and  the 
destruction  of  property  quite  large,  would  excite  no  surprise 
in  the  mind  of  any  one  who  was  present,  and  could  appreci- 
ate fully  the  very  unusual  combination  of  the  most  adverse 
conditions.     The  only  matter  of  surprise  to  the  Board  is  that 


24  City  Document. — No.  96. 

the  fire  did  not  spread  much  farther,  and  cause  very  much 
greater  loss ;  in  fact,  it  was  only  by  extraordinary  exertions 
that  its  further  spread  was  prevented.  The  saving  of  certain 
buildings,  which  were  either  adjacent  to,  or  directly  in  the 
line  of  the  fire,  reflects  the  highest  credit  upon  the  officers 
and  men  engaged,  and  is  deserving  of  special  mention  ;  nota- 
bly the  five-story  manufactory  of  Creasy  &  Noyes,  which  was 
greatly  exposed,  in  both  the  first  and  second  fires ;  the  Nov- 
elty works  of  J.  J.  McNutt,  immediately  adjoining  the  fac- 
tory burned,  and  Emerson's  piano-forte  factory,  five  stories 
high,  with  wooden  cornice  and  mansard  roof. 

CHARLESTOWN  FIRES. 

The  fire  in  Cunningham's  boiler  works  started  at  the 
eastern  end  of  the  building,  and  communicated  at  once  to 
Hittinger's  building,  immediately  adjacent.  They  must  both 
have  been  well  on  fire  before  the  alarm  was  given,  for  when 
the  department  reached  there,  one  third  of  Cunningham's 
building  was  in  flames,  and  the  fire  was  spreading  through 
the  whole  of  Hittinger's.  The  alarm  given  from  Box  4,  ten 
minutes  after  the  CharlestOwn  alarms,  brought  sufficient 
force  from  the  city  proper  to  prevent  the  fire  doing  much 
damage  to  other  buildings ;  although  it  caught  in  several 
places  on  the  salt  works,  while  sparks  driven  by  the  gale  set 
fire  to  the  rigging  of  the  ship  Reporter.  Cunningham's  and 
Hittinger's  buildings  were  almost  entirely  destroyed,  but  the 
fire  was  got  under  complete  control  in  the  course  of  two 
hours,  and  the  force  from  the  city  proper  was  sent  home. 

There  remained,  however,  all  the  hose  companies  of  the 
Charlestown  district  to  extinguish  the  smouldering  ruins,  and 
the  fire  boat  lay  in  the  dock  by  the  side  of  Hittinger's 
Wharf,  at  work  on  the  fire  in  the  rigging  of  the  ship 
Reporter. 

At  3.47  A.M.,  when  the  alarm  came  from  Box  68  again, 
the  Chief  Engineer  and  several  officers  were  on  Hittinger's 


Fi^ie  Commissioners'  Eeport.  25 

Wharf,  having  just  finished  a  careful  examination  of  all  parts 
of  the  wharf,  without  discovering  any  trace  of  fire.  They 
were  the  more  careful  in  their  examination,  as  this  wharf  was 
directly  to  leeward  of  the  first  fire,  and  there  was  reason  to 
fear  that  some  of  the  sparks,  flying  over  in  clouds,  might 
have  caught  in  the  hay-shed,  although  at  that  time  there  was 
no  evidence  of  it.  And  yet,  more  than  two  hours  after  this 
time,  this  very  hay-shed  on  Hittinger's  Wharf  was  discovered 
by  Engineer  Bartlett  to  be  completely  on  fire,  and  beyond 
the  possibility  of  saving  it.  The  sparks  and  flames  burst  out 
with  such  suddenness  and  violence  that  both  he  and  others 
at  work  on  the  wharf  were  forced  to  run  for  their  lives. 
During  all  this  time,  the  Fire  Boat  was  lying  at  Hittinger's 
Wharf,  and  the  men  were  at  that  very  moment  trying  to  get 
a  stream  along  the  side  of  the  wharf,  to  reach  the  fore  top- 
sail yard  of  the  Eeporter,  where  fire  was  still  smouldering. 
The  streams  which  had  been  playing  upon  the  ruins  of  the 
first  fire  were  at  once  turned  upon  this  new  fire,  and  alarm 
was  given  in  Charlestown,  and  first  and  second  alarms 
sounded  from  Box  4,  to  call  what  force  could  be  spared  from 
the  city  proper.  Cambridge,  Somerville,  Chelsea  and  the 
Navy  Yard  responded  promptly  to  the  call  made  on  them.  It 
was  at  once  evident  that  the  building  on  Hittinger's  Wharf 
could  not  be  saved,  and  the  force  was  directed  to  prevent 
the  fire  extending  to  the  adjacent  wharves.  In  this  they 
were  entirely  successful.  The  salt  works,  which  had  been 
saved  from  the  first  fire,  were  destroyed  with  the  other  build- 
ings on  Hittinger's  Wharf. 

CAUSES    OF    THESE    FIRES. 

The  Board,  after  careful  examination  of  all  the  evidence 
which  they  could  get,  have  been  unable  to  decide  with  cer- 
tainty as  to  the  causes  of  the  several  fires,  and  the  way  in 
which  they  were  started.  Opinions  have  been  freely  ad- 
vanced by  persons  whose  judgment  is  entitled  to  weight, 


2Q  City  Document.  —  No.  96. 

that  one  or  more  of  these  fires  were  incendiary,  and  there 
are  certainly  grounds  for  such  opinions.  There  is  reason  to 
believe  that  the  first  fire  on  Plympton  street  was  intentionally 
set,  and,  in  the  opinion  of  the  Board,  is  unaccountable  on  any 
other  theory.  At  the  same  time  the  evidence  thus  far 
obtained  is  not  such  as  to  fix  the  crime  upon  any  one.  The 
cause  of  the  fire  in  Cunningham's  works  is  unknown,  but  may 
have  been  the  spontaneous  combustion  of  waste,  saturated 
with  oil.  The  suspicions  of  incendiarism  in  the  case  of  the 
second  fires  on  Wareham  street  and  Hittinger's  Wharf  are 
suspicions  merely,  and  not  supported  by  positive  evidence. 
In  the  absence  of  such  evidence,  and,  in  fact,  of  all  evidence 
pointing  clearly  in  any  direction,  the  Board  are  forced  to 
assume  that  the  fires  in  both  instances  caught  in  some  way 
from  the  two  earlier  fires,  and  the  fact  that  in  each  case  the 
second  fire  was  directly  to  leeward  of  the  first  would  tend  to 
confirm  this  view ;  but  there  is  very  great  difficulty  in  seeing 
how  it  could  have  so  caught,  since  in  both  instances  the 
Smith  and  Jacobs  building  and  Hittinger's  hay-shed  were 
carefully  looked  over,  after  all  sparks  had  ceased  to  fly,  with- 
out discovering  the  least  trace  of  smouldering  fire.  In  the 
case  of  Smith  and  Jacobs'  building,  it  is  possible  that  a  spark 
may  have  found  its  way  into  the  "  shaving  chute,"  either 
through  the  shaving  pit  situated  outside  of  the  building,  or 
through  some  small  opening,  and  lay  smouldering  in  the  saw- 
dust for  a  long  time  before  it  broke  into  flame.  When  the 
fire  was  discovered,  this  chute  was  the  part  most  completely 
on  fire.  The  "  shaving  chutes  "  of  the  two  adjacent  build- 
ings, Smith  and  Jacobs',  and  Morton  and  Chesley's,  were 
wooden  rectangular  tubes,  running  from  the  main  floor  of  the 
two  buildings  till  they  came  together  out  through  the  wall  of 
the  building,  into  a  pit  just  outside,  where  the  shavings  from 
these  buildings  were  collected  to  be  used  as  fuel  for  the  steam 
boilers.  Whether  or  not  the  fire  started  in  this  way  cannot 
be  ascertained,  but  it  is  quite  certain  that  these  chutes,  when 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport.  27 

once  the  fire  was  started,  helped  to  spread  it  through  these 
buildings  with  great  rapidity. 

In  the  case  of  the  fire  on  Hittingers  Wharf,  the  hay-shed 
where  it  broke  out  was  some  distance  from  the  building 
burned  first,  and  separated  effectually  from  it  by  buildings 
which  were  not  burned,  so  that  if  the  fire  was  communicated 
from  the  first  building  it  must  have  been  carried  by  sparks. 
The  hay-shed  was  open  at  each  end  and  considerably  ex- 
posed, and  flying  sparks  might  easily  enough  have  set  fire  to 
the  bundles  of  hay  inside.  That  it  did  take  fire  is  no  matter 
of  surprise ;  but  that  a  spark  should  have  found  lodgment 
among  the  hay,  and  have  lain  smouldering  between  two  and 
three  hours  in  a  shed  through  which  the  wind  was  drawing 
freely,  and  with  such  force  that  it  would  naturally  have  fanned 
the  least  fire  quickly  into  flame,  and  that  such  a  smouldering 
fire  should  have  escaped  the  notice  of  the  various  persons 
who  were  searching  for  any  indications  of  fire  on  that  wharf, 
is  something  which  it  is  difficult  to  believe  ;  and  yet  that  fire 
must  have  originated  in  this  way,  or  must  have  been  set  by 
some  evil-disposed  person. 

It  does  not  appear  that  the  officers  or  men  of  the  depart- 
ment showed  any  neglect  of  duty,  or  were  at  fault  in  the 
matter ;  but,  on  the  contrary,  the  evidence  all  goes  to  show 
that  they  were  well  aware  of  the  danger  of  fire  being  car- 
ried to  other  buildings,  and  that  more  than  ordinary  precau- 
tions were  taken  in  consequence.  As  to  the  good  conduct 
and  admirable  working  of  the  department  in  preventing  the 
spread  of  the  fires  when  once  started ,  there  never  was  a  question. 

For  the  valuable  aid  furnished  by  the  Fire  Department  of 
Cambridge,  Somerville,  Chelsea,  Medford,  and  the  Navy 
Yard,  at  the  second  Charlestown  fire,  the  Board  at  the  time 
expressed  the  thanks  of  the  city,  and  the  desire  to  recipro- 
cate, should  occasion  require.  .    > 

,  DANGERS  AND  ACCIDENTS. 

The  duties  of  firemen  when  answering  alarms  are  always 


28  City  Document.  —  No.  96. 

beset  with  danger,  and  for  this  reason  the  Board  deem  it 
necessary  to  appeal  to  property  owners  to  be  careful  in  the 
construction  and  arrangement  of  buildings,  and  to  use  such 
precaution  as  is  due  to  public  servants  who  may  be  called,  at 
any  moment  of  the  clay  or  night,  to  enter  these  buildings, 
filled  with  smoke,  and  fight  against  the  spread  and  destruc- 
tion of  fire.  For  the  protection  of  the  men  under  their  con- 
trol and  care,  as  well  as  for  the  more  intelligent  direction  of 
operations  when  a  fire  breaks  out,  the  Board  make  it  incum- 
bent upon  the  Assistant  Engineers  to  acquaint  themselves 
with  the  condition  of  all  buildings  in  their  respective  dis- 
tricts. Walls,  roofs,  stairways,  hatchways,  chimneys,  doors 
and  passageways  are  things  to  be  noticed  by  them,  and  fre- 
quent reports  in  writing  are  called  for,  to  make  it  sure  that 
this  important  duty  is  not  lost  sight  of  or  neglected.  With 
the  men  the  stroke  of  the  alarm-bell  means  instant  move- 
ment, and  smoke  and  flame  issuing  from  a  building  must 
be  followed  bravely  to  its  very  source,  with  but  little  chance 
for  reflection,  and  none  for  hesitation.  It  is  plainly,  then, 
the  duty  of  the  Board  to  scrutinize  closely  beforehand,  the 
construction  and  care  of  buildings,  the  storage  of  goods  in 
buildings,  the  means  of  ingress  and  egress  to  and  from 
buildings,  and  to  protest  against  and  complain  of  neglects 
and  traps  which  wickedly,  although  not  purposely,  increase 
the  danger  of,  at  best,  a  dangerous  calling. 

Nobody  can  be  more  strongly  impressed  with  the  impor- 
tance of  promptness  in  reaching  fires,  or  the  absolute  necessity 
of  immediate  action  where  a  fire  breaks  out,  than  this  Board, 
and  it  was  with  this  conviction  that  they  issued  the  order 
forbidding  the  practice  of  furious  driving.  To  reach  a  fire 
speedily  and  safely  is  what  is  expected  of  the  drivers  of 
apparatus,  and  they  must  have  a  reasonable  regard  to  the 
safety  of  those  who  may,  be  in  the  public  streets  at  all  times 
of  alarms.  The  Board  have  no  feeling  in  common  with  those 
who  can  see  nothing  but  danger  in  rapid  movement,  and  who 


Fire  Commissioners'  Keport. 


29 


do  not  understand  why  the  right  of  way  is  given  to  the  Fire 
Department ;  but  they  forbid  heedlessness  and  enjoin  careful- 
ness, that  the  men  and  the  apparatus  may  as  speedily  as 
possible  be  taken  to  the  place  of  alarm  and  need. 

The  number  of  accidents  during  the  past  year  has  been 
comparatively  small.  No  lives  have  been  lost  at  any  fire, 
though  the  men  have  exposed  themselves  freely  when 
occasion  required.  One  accident  resulted  fatally.  Mark 
~W.  Hayes,  a  member  of  Engine  Co.  26,  fell  from  the  seat 
while  driving  the  engine  at  drill,  and  was  run  over  by  the 
engine,  and  instantly  killed.  It  is  supposed  that  he  became 
suddenly  faint  and  fell,  for  the  horses  were  going  slowly, 
and  there  was  nothing  to  have  thrown  him  from  his  seat. 
In  the  following  list  of  the  causes  of  the  casualties  to  mem- 
bers of  the  department,  all  in  the  line  of  duty,  those  cases 
only  are  included  where  the  injuries  received  were  of  a  some- 
what serious  nature,  or  resulted  in  permanent  disability  :  — 


Fell  from  seat  and  run  over  by  engine, 


Falling  slates, 
Frozen  hands, 
Falling  from  ladder, 
Fall  from  pile  of  boards 
By  apparatus, 
Cut  by  an  axe, 
Cut  by  glass, 
Scalded, 
Burned 


3 
3 

2 
1 
9 
1 
1 
1 
2 
—     23 


Total  casualties, 


24 


30  City  Document.  —  No.  96. 


DISCHARGES  FOR  CAUSE. 

The   whole   number   of  discharges   for   cause   is   31,  as 
follows  :  — 

Intoxication         .         .'        .         .         .         .         .-.16 

Absence  without  leave         ......  6 

Neglect  of  duty  .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .  4 

Conduct  prejudicial  to  good  order         ....  5 


31 

The  intemperate  use  of  liquor  in  one  form  or  another  has 
been  the  immediate  cause  in  the  majority  of  cases,  and  the 
proximate  cause  in  nearly  all  of  them.  The  Board  enjoin 
upon  all  the  members  of  the  department  an  entire  absti 
nence  from  intoxicating  liquors,  and  do  all  that  is  possible  to 
discourage  the  use  of  them.  No  pledge  is  exacted,  but  in  all 
cases  where  intoxication  is  clearly  proven,  the  member  has 
been  dismissed,  and  in  no  instance  been  readmitted  to  the 
department.  Upon  this  point  there  can  be  no  question  that 
the  good  of  the  service  demands  the  inflexible  carrying  out 
of  the  rules. 

EXPENSES  OF  THE  DEPARTMENT. 

Previous  to  the  commencement  of  the  financial  year  the 
Board  made  an  estimate  of  the  amount  which  they  thought 
would  be  necessary  to  carry  on  the  department,  and  the 
City  Council  made  an  appropriation  in  accordance  therewith. 
The  estimate  was  based  upon  the  expenses  of  the  year  just 
ending,  with  such  additions  as  the  increased  territory  and 
the  proposed  changes  in  the  organization  of  the  department 
would  make  necessary.  In  the  expenditure  of  the  money 
appropriated,  the  actual  need  of  the  department,  without 
reference  to  what  has  been  done  heretofore,  has  governed  the 
action  of  the  Board ;  and  in  closing  the  year  with  an  unex- 
pended balance  of  $112,192.21,  they  deem  it  proper  to  state, 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport.  31 

that  immediate  attention  to  the  requirements  of  the  depart- 
ment has  been  their  rule  ;  and  no  necessary  expenditure  has 
been  delayed,  to  make  a  show  of  economy,  or  put  off,  to 
eifect  favorably  the  condition  of  the  appropriation.  The 
items  for  repairs  of  apparatus  and  hose  make  nearly  one- 
half  the  saving,  but  the  apparatus  and  hose  have  been  kept 
all  the  time  in  good  order,  and  their  present  condition  will 
certainly  bear  comparison  with  any  other  period  in  the 
history  of  the  department.  No  special  appropriation  was  asked 
for,  or  made  for  the  purchase  of  new  apparatus,  but  need- 
ful additions  have  been  made  to  the  extent  of  $7,441.50,  and 
paid  for  out  of  the  amount  saved  from  the  appropriation  for 
repairs. 

The  large  increase  in  the  number  of  men  permanently  em- 
ployed over  those  employed  in  the  year  ending  May  1,  1874, 
is  shown  in  a  comparison  of  the  aggregates  of  the  pay-rolls 
for  each  year,  as  follows  :  — 

For  the  year  ending  May  1,  1875  .         .     $342,414  83 

"     "     "         "        May  1,  1674  .         .       259,635  94 


Increase '      $82,778  89 

It  will  be  readily  seen,  too,  that  the  increase  in  the 
number  of  men  permanently  employed  necessitates  an  increase 
in  expenditures  of  all  kinds,  and  yet  our  whole  expenditure 
for  the  year  is  less  than  that  of  the  preceding  year.  The 
Auditor's  report  shows  the  total  amount  paid  for  the  Fire 
Department  and  Fire-alarm  Telegraph  to  have  been 

In  the  year  ending  May  1,  1874     .         .         .     $642,732  76 
"     "     "         "       May  1,  1875     .         .         .       629,288  16 


Difference  in  favor  of  May,  1875    .         .         .       $13,444  60 

The   amount  paid  to   the   Cochituate    Water   Board   for 
water,  and  care  of  hydrants,  which  is  an  arbitrary  charge, 


32  City  Document.  —  No.  96. 

based  upon  no  actual  use  of  water,  is  included  in  both  years, 
and  was  as  follows  :  — 

In  the  year  ending  May,    1875,  — 
Water         .         .     $57,240  00 
Hydrants    .         .       37,992  00 

$95,232  00 

In   the  year  ending  May,  1874,  — 
Water         .         .     $48,855  00 
Hydrants    .  .       32,256  00 

,111  00 


Difference  in  favor  of  May,  1875        .         .       $14,12100 

The  item  of  repairs  of  houses  is  an  entirely  new  charge  to 
the  expenses  of  the  Fire  Department,  as  always  before  the 
present  year  the  work  has  been  done  under  the  direction  of 
the  Superintendent  of  Buildings,  and  charged  to  the  Public 
Buildings  department. 

At  the  commencement  of  the  present  year  the  City  Council 
transferred  this  duty  to  the  Fire  Commissioners,  with  an  ap- 
propriation of  $20,000,  of  which  only  $6,815.28  has  been 
used;  but  this  amount  is  included  in  the  $629,288.16,  the  ex- 
penses of  the  department  for  the  year.  The  fitting  up  of  a 
repair  shop  with  machinery,  and  the  tools  to  the  amount  of 
$5,526.84,  is  also  included, in  the  same  sum. 

In  another  place  in  this  report  we  give  a  full  statement  of 
all  the  expenditures  of  the  year,  but  these  remarks  we  think 
necessary  and  sufficient  to  show  how  they  compare  with  those 
under  the  old  system,  and  how  we  have  managed  the  financial 
affairs  of  the  department. 

The  Board  closed  their  last  report  by  expressing  the  hope 
that  the  result  of  the  new  organization  would  be  good  disci- 
pline and  efficiency,  a  progressive  and  improving  Fire  De- 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report.  33 

partment.  They  feel  that  they  have  advanced  somewhat  in 
this  direction,  but  aim  at  a  standard  always  beyond  any 
present  accomplishment. 

ALFRED  P.  ROCKWELL, 
DAVID  CHAMBERLAIN, 
TIMOTHY  T.  SAWYER. 

Fire  Commissioners. 


BOAKD  OF  FIEE  COMMISSIONERS. 

One  member  is  appointed  annually  in  April,  for  a  term  of 
three  years  from  the  first  Monday  in  May  following.  The 
nomination  is  made  by  the  Mayor,  subject  to  confirmation 
by  the  City  Council. 

David  Chamberlin,  for  three  years. 

Timothy  T.  Saavyer,  for  two  years. 

Alfred  P.  Rockwell,  Chairman,  for  one  year. 

Salaries,  $4,000  each. 

Frederick  W.  Smith,  Jr.,  Cleric.  Appointed  by' the  Fire 
Commissioners. 


ENGINEERS. 

CHIEF    ENGINEER. 

William  A.  Green,  8  Montgomery  place. 


ASSISTANT    ENGINEERS. 


Joseph  Dunbar,  assigned  to  District    1. 


John  Bartlett,                "               ' 

2. 

Wm.  H.  Cunningham,  "               ' 

3. 

Samuel  Abbott,  Jr.,     "               ' 

4. 

John  W.  Regan,            "               ' 

5. 

George  Brown,              "               ' 

6. 

George  C.  Fernald,      "               ' 

7. 

John  Colligan,                "               ' 

8. 

James  Munroe,              "               ' 

9. 

J.  Foster  He  wins,         "               ' 

10. 

Brown  S.  Flanders,  Inspector  a 

nd  Aid 

to  the  Chief. 

Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


35 


Call  Engineers. 

Charles  A.  Holbrook,  assigned  to  that  part  of  District 
8  located  in  Brighton. 

James  P.  Rogers,  assigned  to  that  part  of  District  10 
located  in  West  Roxbnry. 

CLERKS. 

Henry  W.  Longley, 


Chas.  R.  Classen, 


B.  F.  Underbill,  Jr. 


PAY-ROLL  OF  THE  FIRE  DEPARTMENT. 


AS    ESTABLISHED   BY   THE    BOARD. 

Chief  Engineer         ....         $3,300  per  annum. 


Supt.  of  Fire  Alarms 

. 

2,500 

Assistant  Engineers 

. 

1,600 

"             "             call, 

• 

300 

PERMANENT    FORCE. 

■ 

Foremen 

at  the  rate  of 

$1,250  per  annum 

Assistant  Foremen 

it              a 

1,100 

Enginemen 

n             a 

1,2Q0 

Assistant  Enginemen  . 

a              a 

1,100 

Hosemen 

a             a 

1,000 

Laddermen 

tt              a 

1,000 

Chemical  Enginemen  . 

a             a 

1,100 

FIRE-BOAT. 

Captain  .         .  at  the  rate  of  $1,368.75  per  annum. 

Mate  .  "  1,186  25 

Enginemen     .         .  "         "         1,368  75         " 

Assistant  Enginemen  "         "         1,186  25         " 


36 


City  Document. — No.  96. 


Steward 
Stoker 
Deck  Hands 


at  the  rate  of  1,000  00  per  annum. 
1,000  00 
1,000  00         " 


CALL    FORCE. 


Permanent  Foremen    . 

at  the  rate  of  $1 ,000 

pei 

■  annum 

Call 

t  t 

a 

300 

a 

Permanent  Driver 

a 

a 

1,000 

1 1 

Hosemen 

a 

a 

225 

1 1 

Laddermen 

a 

a 

225 

a 

WEST    ROXBURY 

DISTRICT 

. 

Permanent  Foremen    . 

at  the 

rate  of  $1,000 

per 

'  annum, 

Call 

a 

t  i 

150 

a 

Call 

a 

a 

100 

a 

Enginemen 

t  t 

i  t 

1,000 

a 

Driver 

a 

a 

720 

1 1 

Hosemen,  Engine  Co. 

it 

t  i 

100 

a 

"         Chemical  Engine     " 

a 

50 

a 

"        Hand             " 

ti 

a 

25 

a 

Laddermen 

tt 

a 

100 

a 

Permanent  Foremen 

Enginemen 

Driver 

Call  Foremen 

Hosemen 

Laddermen 


BRIGHTON    DISTRICT. 

at  the  rate  of  $1,000  per  anuum. 

"         "  1,000  " 

"         "  720  " 

"         "  100  " 

a              a  50  a 

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PUNGS. 

There  are  34  purigs  in  use  by  the  department.  33  for 
carrying  hose  and  1  for  jobbing.  15  of  these  pungs  were 
built  during  the  present  year  for  the  department,  and  1  was 
purchased  new. 

The  Engines,  Hose,  Caps,  Axes,  Ladders,  and  all  the 
other  apparatus  used  by  the  Fire  Department,  are  owned 
by  the  city,  and  are  under  the  care  and  control  of  the  Board 
of  Fire  Commissioners. 


COAL  HOUSES  AND  WAGONS. 

COAL  HOUSES. 

No.  1  is  located  on  Salem  street.  This  house  is  in  good 
repair,  and  supplies  for  the  north  and  west  sections  of  the 
city  are  taken  from  it  in  case  of  a  large  fire. 

No.  2  is  located  on  Orleans  street,  East  Boston.  From  this 
house,  in  case  of  fire,  supplies  are  taken  for  the  East  Boston 
department. 

COAL   WAGONS. 

1.  Engine  House  No.  11,  Sumner  street,  East  Boston. 

2.  Engine  House  No.  27,  Elm  street,  Charlestown  Dis- 

trict. 

3.  Coal  House  No.  1,  Salem  street. 

4.  Engine  House  No.   14,  Centre  street,  Eoxbury   Dis- 

trict. 

5.  Engine  House  No.  4,  Bulfinch  street. 

6.  Engine   No.    3,    old  house,    Washington   street,  near     l'^( 

Dover. 

7.  Engine  House  No.  23,  Northampton  street. 


44  City  Document. — No.  96. 

8.  Hook  &  Ladder  House  No.  5,  Fourth,  near  Dorchester 

street,  South  Boston. 

9.  Engine  House  No.  24,  Warren,  corner  Quincy  street, 

Roxbury  District. 

10.  Engine   House  No.    18,    Harvard    street,   Dorchester 

District. 

11.  Engine  House  No.  19,  Norfolk  street,  Dorchester  Dis- 

trict. 

12.  Engine    House    No.    20,    Walnut   street,  Dorchester 

District. 

13.  Engine  House  No.  21,  Boston  street,  Dorchester  Dis- 

trict. 

14.  Engine  House  No.  16,  Temple  Street,  Dorchester  Dis- 

trict. 

15.  Engine  House  No.    28,  Centre  street,  West  Roxbury 

District. 


FIRE  APPARATUS  AT  STATIONARY  POINTS. 

HOSE  CARRIAGES  AND  HOSE. 

There  is  apparatus  located  at  the  following  points,  for  the 
more  immediate  protection  of  the  neighborhood,  and  without 
organized  companies  :  — 

One  hose  carriage,  with  two  hundred  and  fifty  feet  of 
2-inch  leather  hose,  at  the  City  Hospital,  on  Harrison 
avenue. 

One  hose  carriage  at  the  Apparatus  Repair  Shop,  on  Har- 
rison avenue,  with  one  thousand  feet  of  hose. 

One  hose  carriage,  with  four  hundred  feet  of  2|-inch  hose, 
at  old  Hook  and  Ladder  House  No.  4,  Eustis  street,  High- 
lands. 

At  each  of  the  above  places  are  the  needful  wrenches, 
goosenecks,  and  pipes  to  be  used  with  the  hose. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report.  45 

One  hose  carriage,  with  one  thousand  feet  of  2|-inch  hose, 
at  Engine  House  No.  25,  Washington  square,  to  be  used  in 
cases  of  large  fires. 

SPARE    APPARATUS. 

Deer  Island.  One  hand  engine,  with  two  hose  carriages 
and  seven  hundred  feet  of  rubber  and  cotton  hose,  belonging 
to  the  Fire  Department,  and  stored  here,  to  be  used  by  the 
convicts  within  the  prison,  if  required. 

Steam  fire-engines,  formerly  known  as  Nos.  1,2,  7,  9,  and 
21,  one  known  as  Jamaica  Plain,  one  known  as  Mystic  No. 
1,  are  kept  as  spare  engines. 

Hose  carriages,  formerly  known  as  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  5  and  8. 

One  hand  engine,  known  as  "  Boston"  No.  8,  stored  at  the 
Repair  Shop,  also  one  known  as  Charles  River,  at  Brighton 
and  one  at  House  of  Chemical  Engine  No.  4,  Roslindale. 

FIRE-LADDERS. 

There  are  fire-ladders  kept  in  the  following  locations,  to  be 
used  only  in  cases  of  fire  in  the  immediate  vicinity,  before 
other  apparatus  can  be  brought  to  bear. 

Engine  House  on  Fourth,  near  K  street,  four  ladders. 

2  at  City  Hall,  Charlestown  District. 

2  at  Warren  School-house,  Charlestown  District. 

2  at  High  School-house,  " 

2  at  Winthrop  School-house,  " 

2  at  Prescott  School-house,  " 

2  at  Bunker  Hill  School-house,  " 

2  at  Hose  House  No.  2,  " 

2  at  Hose  House  No.  4,  " 

4  at  Chemical  4's  House,  Roslindale. 

4  at  Hand  Engine  House,  West  Roxbury. 


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City  Document. — No.  96. 


HYDRANTS. 

During  the  year  433  hydrants  have  been  established  and 
194  abandoned,  as  follows  :  — 


Established. 

Abandoned. 

Lowry. 

Boston. 

Post. 

Total. 

Lowry. 

Boston. 

Total. 

163 

100 
38 

47 
59 

6 
7 
2 
3 

7 

1 

169 
107 
40 
51 
66 

2 
1 

2 

114 

57 

13 

4 

1 

116 
58 
13 

6 
1 

407 

25 

1 

433 

5 

189 

194 

Total  number  of  hydrants  May  1,  1875  :  — 


Lowry. 

Boston. 

Post. 

Total. 

350 
121 
75 
606 
501 
138 

906 
344 
197 
86 
17 
32 
14 

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2 

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465 

272 

693 

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14 

1,791 

1,596 

3 

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FIRE    RESERVOIRS. 

Where   Water  can  be  obtained  in  case  of  Fire  within  the  City  of  Boston, 

May  1,  1875. 


No. 

Location. 

Capacity. 
(Hhds.) 

Filled  by. 

Remarks. 

1 

Auburn,  cor.  Livingston  street    .  .  . 

4-inch  pipe. 

2 

Anderson    street,    opposite    Phillips 

300  to  400 
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Bowdoin    square,   opposite  Bulfinch 

4-inch  pipe. 

6 

Brattle  street,  cor.  Brattle  square  .  . 

Iron  cover. 

7 

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Cambridge,  cor.  of  Irving  street .   .   . 

300  to  400 

Cover  in  Irving  st. 

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Cambridge,  cor.  of  Hancock  street .   . 

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Chambers,  cor.  of  Poplar  street  .   .   . 

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Causeway,  cor.  of  Merrimac  street    . 

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Chestnut,  cor.  of  Walnut  street  .  .   . 

300  to  400 

Cover    in   Walnut 

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28 

JEdinboro',  rear  Essex  street     .... 

60  to  70 

" 

«i         a 

48 


City  Document. — No.  96. 


Fire    Reservoirs.  —  ( Continued.) 


No. 

Location. 

Capacity. 

(Hhds.) 

Filled  by. 

Rehiakks- 

29 

300  to  400 

4-inch  pipe. 

Iron  cover. 

an 

if        ii 

si 

Franklin,  cor.  of  Hawley  street  .   .   . 

60  to  70 

32 

Franklin,  cor.  of  Devonshire  street . 

300  to  400 

33 

ii        ii 

34 

Federal  street,  opposite  Piper's  wharf 

300  to  400 

ii        ii 

35 

ff        ii 

36 

Hanover,  street,  opposite  No.  96  .   .  . 

300  to  400 

Cover  in  street. 

37 

Hanover,   at  the  junction  of   Salem 

ii. 

Hose. 

ii              ii 

38 

Hanover  street,  front  of  Station-house 
No.  1 . 

300  to  400 

39 

Hanover,  cor.  of  Clark  street    .... 

40 

it           it 

4-inch  pipe. 
ii 

Cover  opposite  No. 
4. 

41 

Hawkins    street,    front    of   Mayhew 

42 
43 

Hudson,  cor.  of  Kneeland  street .   .   . 

60  to  70 

Iron  cover  on  side- 
walk. 

44 

Harrison  avenue,   cor.   of  Kneeland 

60  to  70 

45 

Harrison  avenue,  cor.  of  Bennet  street 

tre. 
Iron  cover. 

46 

Harrison    avenue,    opposite     Curve 

" 

ii        ii 

47 

Harrison    avenue,    cor.     of    Asylum 

ii        .i 

48 

Harrison    avenue,    near    Hallett    & 

ii 

ii        ii 

49 

Liberty  square,  opposite  No.  1,  near 

300  to  400 

i< 

<<        « 

50 

Leverett,  opposite  Spring  street .  .  . 

" 

it 

ii        ii 

51 

Lancaster,  cor.  of  Merrimac  street  . 

ii          if 

" 

52 

Mount  Vernon    street,   rear    of   the 

ii           ii 
ii           ii 

ii 

IC 

53 

Mount  Vernon  street,  near  Louishurg 

ii             ii 

54 

ii           ii 

Cover  in  Irving  st. 

55 

ii           ii 

56 

Pearl  street,  opposite  Sturgis  street  . 

ii           ii 

If 

Iron  cover. 

57 

ii           ii 

If 

Cover  in  Carver  st. 

Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


49 


Fire    Reservoirs.  —  Continued. 


Location. 

Capacity. 
(Hhds.) 

Pilled  by. 

Remarks. 

300  to  400. 

4-inch  pipe. 

Iron  cover. 

Salem  street,  front  of  Christ  Church  . 

it             a 

" 

k        » 

Shawmut  ave.,  cor.  of  Canton  street . 

■  <                M 

, 

300  to  400 

« 

State  street,  opp.  Traveller  Building  . 

" 

CI 

Iron  cover. 

tt             Cl 

South  Market  st.,  opp.  No.  35  ...  . 

300  to  400 

tt 

Cover  opp.  No.  35. 

Sudbury  square,  opp.  No.  52    ...  . 

(t                 CI 

tt 

Cover  in  centre. 

Somerset  street,  cor.  of  Allston   .  .  . 

C(                    11 

" 

It 

300  to  400 

Cover  in  square. 

Tremont  street,  at  entrance  to  Pem- 

a           a 

ti 

" 

Tremont,  cor.  of  Park  street     .... 

300  to  400 

tl            U 

Tremont,  cor.  of  Mason  street .... 

« 

.-< 

a        n 

2-inch  pipe. 

Tremont  street,  front  of  "Winthrop 

Tremont,  cor.  of  Hollis  street .... 

60  to  70 

Cover  in  centre. 

300  to  400 

4-inch  pipe.- 

Iron  cover. 

"Washington,  cor.  of  Milk  street .  .  . 

j.           .« 

« 

e   Cover    on    side- 
<   walk,  corner  Old 
(   South  Church. 

"Washington  cor.  of  Franklin  street   . 

Cl 

Cover  in  Franklin 

Washington  street,  cor.  Avon  place  . 

300  to  400 

« 

St. 

Cover  in  Avon  pi. 

Washington  st.,  opp.  Boston  Theatre 

" 

Iron  cover. 

"Washington,  opp.  Common  street .  . 

300  to  400 

Cover  on  sidewalk. 

CI 

"Washington,  cor.  of  Kneeland  street 

Cl 

Iron  cover. 

"Washington,  cor.  of  East  Castle  street 

300  to  400 

" 

Cover  in  E.  Castle 

St. 

"Washington    street,    front    of    Old 

300  to  400 

,( 

Cover  on  sidewalk. 

50 


City  Document. — No.  96. 


Fire   Reservoirs.  —  Continued. 


No. 

90 

91 

92 
93 
94 

95 


97 


101 

102 
103 
104 
105 

106 
107 
108 
109 
110 
111 
112 
113 

114 
115 

116 


Location. 


Washington    street,   opposite   South 
May 


"Washington,  near  cor.   Union   Park 
street  


Washington,  cor.  of  Brookline  street 

Washington,  cor.^orthampton  street 

Washington  street,  opposite  Metro- 
politan place 


Warrenton.  cor.  of  Eliot  street    .  .  . 

BOUTH  BOSTON. 

Broadway,  near  Dorchester  avenue  . 

A    street,    opposite     church,     near 
Broadway 


Broadway,  opposite  136,  near  B  street 

Broadway,  opposite  Baptist  church  . 

Broadway,  opposite  Hawes   School- 
house  


Broadway,  opposite  the  gate  of  No. 
579 


B,  cor.  Fourth  street  .  . 
C  street,  opposite  Bolton 
D  street,  near  Broadway 


Broadway,  opposite   No.  483,    near 
Dorchester 


E  street,  opposite  No.  331 .... 

E,  cor.  of  Baxter  street 

Fourth,  cor.  Dorchester  avenue  . 

Fourth,  cor.  of  E  street 

Fourth,  cor.  of  Dorchester  street 
Fifth,  cor.  of  Dorchester  avenue  . 

Emerson  street 

Second,  near  Dorchester  street    . 


EAST  BOSTON. 
Cottage,  near  Sumner  street 


Central   square,  near  cor.  of  Liver- 
pool and  Porter  streets 


Chelsea,  nearly  opp.  Decatur  st. 


Capacity. 

(Ilhds.) 


300  to  400 


300  to  400 


300  to  400 


Filled  by. 


4-inch  pipe. 


Wooden  cover. 


Iron  cover. 


Cover  opposite  the 
church. 


Cover  on  sidewalk. 


Iron  cover. 


On  sidewalk,  side 
of  church. 


Iron  cover. 


Fiee  Commissioners'  Report. 
Fire  Reservoirs.  —  Continued. 


51 


Location. 


Lexington  street,  opp.  54  and  56  .  .  • 
Liverpool,  cor",  of  Maverick  street .  . 
Maverick  sq.,  opp.  Hummer's  store  . 
Meridian  St.,  opp.  the  Public  Library 
Meridian  street,  opp.  243  and  245  .  • 
Monmouth,  near  cor.  of  Marion  st.  . 


Saratoga  street — cover  24  feet,  opp. 
Nos.  27  and  29 


Sumner  street,  opp.  412  .... 
Trenton  street,  opp.  No.  86  .  . 
"Webster  street,  opp.  No.  126    . 

ROXBURY  DISTRICT. 

Albany  street,  opp.  No.  828  .  . 
Adams,  cor.  of  Dudley  street  . 
Cedar  street,  near  Lambert  avenue 
Centre,  cor.  of  Gardner  street .  . 
Dudley,  cor.  of  Kenilworth  street 
Dudley,  near  "Warren  street .  .  . 
Dudley,  cor.  of  Greenville  street 
Dudley,  cor.  of  Hamden  street    . 

Eliot  square 

Ellis,  cor.  of  Hawthorne  street    . 
Forest  street,  opp.  No.  36  ...  . 
Greenville,  cor.  of  Winthrop  street 
Hampden  street,  opp.  Norfolk  ave, 
Highland,  cor.  of  Cedar  street .  . 
Heath  street,  cor.  of  Heath  place 

King  street,  opp.  No.  15 

Mt.  Pleasant  avenue,  opposite  No 
Milmont  street,  opposite  No.  20  . 
Norfolk  street,  opposite  No.  30   . 
Oakland,  corner  of  Thornton  street 
Parker,  corner  of  Alleghany  street 
Regent,  near  St.  James  street .  .  . 


Capacity. 
(Hhds.) 


200  to  300 


300  to  400 

700 

600  to 

700 

200  to 

300 

400  to  500 
200  to  300 


Filled  by 


4-inch  pipe. 


Iron  cover. 


Cover  on  sidewalk. 


Cover  opposite. the 
fountain. 


Cover  in  square. 


52 


City  Document. — No.  96. 


Fire  Reservoirs.  —  Continued. 


No. 

149 
150 
151 
152 
153 

154 
155 
156 
157 
158 

159 
160 

161 
162 
163 
164 
165 
166 
167 


169 
170 
171 

172 

173 
174 
175 
176 
177 
178 


Location. 


Ruggles,  corner  of  Cabot  street  .  .  . 

Ruggles  street,  opp.  Lingham's  store 

Smith  street,  opposite  No.  19   ...   . 

Bwett,  corner  of  Reed  street    .... 

Shawmut  avenue,  opposite  Willow 
park 


Shawmut  avenue,  cor.  Bartlett  street 

Vernon,  corner  of  Auburn  street  .  . 

Vernon,  corner  of  Belmont  street .  . 

"Warren,  near  Washington  street    .   . 

Warren  street,  junction  of  Walnut 
avenue    ...   


Warren,  corner  of  Waverly  street    . 

Warren  street,  junction  of  Blue-hill 
avenue    


Washington,  corner  of  Eustis  street . 
Washington,  opposite  Zeigler  street . 
Washington,  junction  of  Linden  park 
Walnut  avenue,  opposite  No.  92  .  . 
Winthrop  street,  cor.  Blue-hill  avenue 
Winslow,  corner  of  Tabor  street  .  . 
Yeoman,  corner  of  Chadwick  street . 

DORCHESTER  DISTRICT. 

Adams,  corner  of  Hancock  street  .  . 

Boston,  corner  of  Cottage  street .  .  . 

Dorchester  avenue,  cor.  of  Adams  st. 

Everett,  cor.  of  Elm  street,  —  Harri- 
son  square 


Capacity. 

(Hhds.) 


Meeting-House  Hill,  opposite  Engine 
17  house    . 


Narragansett,  near  Minot  street  .  .  . 

Richmond,  near  Washington  street  . 

Sumner,  cor.  of  Stoughton  street   .  . 

Walnut  street,  opposite  Post  Office  . 

Washington,  cor.  Bowdoin  street  .  . 

Washington  et.,  opposite  Grleason's 
factory 


200  to  300 
600  to  700 
300  to  400 
400  to  500 

600  to  700 
300  to  400 
200  to  300 
800  to  900 
400  to  500 

200  to  300 
400  to  500 

600  to  700 
200  to  300 
400  to  500 
200  to  300 
400  to  500 

700 
600  to  700 
200  to  300 


FILLET)  BY. 


4-inch  pipe. 
u 

Spring. 
4-inch  pipe. 


500  to  600 

CI       it 

100  to  200 

500  to  600 

u          ct 

700  to  800 

200  to  300 

Spring. 
4-inch  pipe. 

Spring. 
4-inch  pipe. 


Spring. 

4-inch  pipe. 
Spring. 


Iron  cover. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 
Fire  Reservoirs.  —  Continued. 


53 


No. 

Location. 

Capacity. 
(Galls.) 

Filled  by. 

Remakks. 

CHARLE8TOWN  DISTRICT. 

179 

At  the  Neck,  near  Albee's  store  .  .  . 

50,000 

Spring. 

Large. 

180 

Austin  street,  near  head  of  First .  .  . 

27,000 

Rain. 

Outlets  from  street. 

181 

Austin  street,  junction  of  Lawrence  . 

28,000 

Church. 

182 

Junction  of  Bartlett  and  Green  streets 

25,000 

Rain. 

U               II               (I 

183 

Bunker  Hill  street,  between  Linden 

27,000 
27,000 

Hydrant. 
Rain. 

184 

Bunker  Hill  street,  near  gun-house    . 

i<               u               <• 

185 

Cor.  of  Bunker  Hill  and  Elm  streets  . 

28,000 

" 

a           it           ii 

186 

Cor.  of  Bunker  Hill  and  Cook  streets 

25,000 

If 

ii           ii           <i 

187 

Cor.  of  Bunker  Hill  and  Decatur  sts. 

25,000 

" 

ti           ii           ti 

188 

Bow  street,  opposite  Richmond  .  .   . 

27,000 

Epis.  Church. 

189 

Cor.  of  Bainbridge  and  Moulton  sts. . 

27,000 

Spring. 

190 

Common  street,  south-east  corner  of 

25,000 

Rain. 

it           ii           ii 

191 

City  square,  near  Bunker  Hill  Bank  . 

30,000 

ii           it           ii 

192 

Chestnut  street,  opposite  No.  44  .  .  . 

26,000 

"       . 

it           ii           it 

193 

Concord  street,  150  feet  from  Bunker 

15,000 

28,000 
25,000 
26,000 

Spring. 

* 

194 

Ferrin  street,  100  feet  from  Bunker 

195 

First  Church. 
Spring. 

196 

Junction  of  Henley  and  "Warren  sts,  . 

197 

Junction  of  Henley  and  Chelsea  sts.  . 

27,000 

" 

198 

27,000 

Houses. 

199 

High  street,  head  of  Pleasant  .... 

27,000 

Church. 

200 

Head  of  Thorndike  street,  near  Main 

10,000 

Spring. 

201 

Junction  of  Main,  Bunker  Hill  and 

60,000 
27,000 

„ 

202 

Cor.  of  Lexington  and  Tremont  sts.  . 

« 

203 

20,000 

" 

204 

Main  street,  junction  of  Austin  and 

35,000 
15,000 

205 

Main  street,  opposite  Albion  court    . 

« 

206 

Main  street,  opposite  Phipps  street   . 

25,000 

Rain. 

i(           ii           ii 

207 

Main  street,  junction  of  Mill  street .    ■ 

30,000 

u 

it           ii           ii 

208 

25,000 

Spring. 

54 


City  Document. — No.  96. 

Fire  Reservoirs.  —  Continued. 


No. 

Location. 

Capacity. 

(Galls.) 

Filled  by. 

Remarks. 

209 

Oak  street,  junction  of  Russell    .  .  . 

25,000 

Spring. 

210 

25,000 

" 

211 

26,000 

" 

212 

Cor.  of  Summer  and  Elm  streets     .  . 

25,000 

" 

213 

Union    street,  between   Washington 

25,000 
25,000 

Houses. 
Spring. 

214 

Walker  street,  junction  of  Bartlett    . 

215 

Warren  street,  near  Monument  ave. . 

25,000 

a 

216 

Cor.  of  Chelsea  and  Henley  place  .    . 

25,000 

Spring  &  well. 

List  of  Reservoirs  and  Wells  established  in  West  Boxbury  District. 


Capacity. 

No. 

Location. 

Reservoirs. 

Depth. 

(Galls.) 

217 

Hyde's  Corner,  corner  Perkins  and 

Reservoir. 

9  feet. 

18,000 

218 

Centre  street,  opposite  Mr.  Emerson's 

CI 

US  " 

23,000 

219 

Corner  of  Centre  and  Green  streets  . 

" 

16      " 

32,000 

220 

At  No.  1  Engine  House,  Centre  street 

Well. 

19      " 

221 

M 

16     " 

222 

" 

22     " 

223 

On  Eliot  street,  opposite  Mr.  Swett's 

CC 

26     " 

224 

On   Burrough   street,  opposite   Dr. 

(( 

20      " 

225 

On  Burrough  street,  corner  of  Brewer 

(1 

19     " 

226 

On  Burrough  street,  opposite  school- 

u 

22|    " 

227 
228 

IC 

15     " 

On  Chestnut  street,  opposite  William 

9      " 

16,600 

229 

On  Lamartine  street,  opposite  James 

(I 

11      " 

22,000 

230 

It 

11     " 

22,000 

231 

Corner  of  Harris  and  Seaverns  avenue 

'« 

11     " 

22,000 

232 

Corner  of  Walnut  and  School  streets 

<< 

10     " 

20,000 

Fire  Commissioners'  Report.  55 

List  of  Reservoirs  and  Wells  in  West  Roxbury  District.  —  Con. 


235 

•236 
237 
238 
239 
240 


Location. 


West   Roxbury,    near   Post    Office, 
Centre  street 

Corner  School  street  and  Shawmut 
avenue  ...  

Corner  Chestnut  street  and  Spring 
park 

Corner  Centre  and  Orchard  streets 

Corner  South  and  Poplar  streets    .   . 

Corner  Centre  and  Lagrange  streets  . 

Mt.  Vernon,  near  Centre  street   .  .  . 

Poplar  street,  Roslindale 


Reserv  oirs. 


Reservoir. 


u 

10     " 

it 

10      " 

Well. 

22     « 

Reservoir. 

10     " 

" 

10      " 

« 

14     " 

Well. 

10      " 

Depth. 


10  feet. 


Capacity. 

(Galls.) 


20,000 
25,000 
25,000 

25,000 


BRIGHTON  DISTRICT. 


241 
242 
243 


Location. 


Brighton  Centre  . 
Union  Square  .  .  . 
School-house  yard 


Capacity. 

(Hhds.) 


250 
200 
200 


Remarks. 


Self-supplied  from  pond. 
Supplied  from  Union  Hall. 
Supplied  from  school-house. 


EXPENDITURES    OF    FIRE    DEPARTMENT    FROM    MAY    1st,    1874,    TC>    APRIL    30tli,    1875. 


Salaries 

Repairing  Apparatus 

New  Apparatus 

aters    

Repairing  Bouses 

New  Hose 

Repairing  Hose 

Printing  and  Stationery 

Fin  1  for  Houses 

Fuel  for  Engine* 



Furniture,  Bedding,  etc 

Washing 

Horse       Pure! I  Ex  hange 

Hay,  Grain,  etc 

Water  for  Houses  and  Fire  Boat     .       ... 

Water  for  Hydrants 

<  (are  of  Hydrants  and  Rosen  oirs 

Harness  and  Repairing 

Horse-shoeing,  etc 

Cartage,  Express,  Horse  Hire,  Keeping,  etc, 

i  lils,  Preservatives,  etc 

Tools,  Stable  Furniture,  etc.     ....... 

Hat-,  Badges,  Buttons,  etc 

Ladders,  Rnkes,  AxeB,  etc. 

US  eti- 

Small  Supplies 

Rations  and  Supplies.  Fire  Boat 

Extra  Service 

Tools  and  Machinery.    Uepair  Shop     .  .   . 
Contingencies 


M7  .  ..7 
l,41ii  74 

2 i 


12  34 

23  52 

380  M 

145  24 

■2:,:.  60 

4  0  8  7 
1.460  45 
: 
161  19 


8i  or 

41  23 

'.'7  48 

14  2.:, 

386  59 

168  19 

317  0 


$28,492  -14 

658  ii  : 

152  95 

292  vi 
362  70 

-  "   - 

438  01 

302  58 

1.727   13 

234  40 

2,675  00 

1,305  91 

1.090  00 

57,240  00 

37,992  00 

6 

292  63 

171'  25 

147  90 

18  50 

527  61 

27.1  31 

115  .'.2 

lii4  05 
327  18 


$30,813  87 

1.7I1H  Hi] 

702  '.'! 

2ln  60 
93  5  1 

174  85 
l'i  75 
07   18 

202  34 
12 

218  'i7 

1.22 

1,1.21;   n7 


220  45 

295  1.:; 
122  85 
1 18  SS 
203  10 
291  57 
25  47 
62  03 
133  "7 
is-  55 


130,716  ''7 
3,337  90 


193  09 
181  03 
275  00 
570  30 
076  18 
015  12 
21 'J   84 

1.040  nil 
1.514  44 


155  19 
2S7  01 
124  23 
25  10 
84  01 
157  in 
02  45 
1.112  40 

170  40 

1.  '  ■ 


$30,159  I" 
964  64 
650  00 

7S0  12 
3,593  89 
[I 
106  13 
85  60 
144  00 

246  73 
251  23 

247  23 


177  48 
298  60 
71  75 
99  59 
100  38 
333  25 
6  00 
041  14 
60  65 
17.'  34 
4  00 


$30,313  97 
1,129  20 
1.800  00 

017  65 
450  35 
150  31 
103  07 
1,330  05 
36  75 
396  32 


93  65 
199  66 

78  30 

78  25 
160  78 

23  35 

797  81 

145  :., 
105  0.1 


$30,433  96 
1,798  43 


111  73 

211  81 
014  3", 
24  00 

1.U14  65 
317  95 
227  21 
150  00 

1.078  44 


389  68 

5  :',0 
113  74 
107  73 
170  06 


100  01 

105   Oil 


i  5 1  s7 
1,  97  27 


75   115 
■  86  25 

: (37  77 

01    50 
|B81   77 

1.  116  12 


January. 


80  70 
294  13 

12  25 
'.11  01 
86  26 
40  30 


25  I" 
4'.i  25 
105  nil 
58  00 
78  00 


$30,589  20 
1,152  "1 

2.117   50 

1,110  on 

4,616  19 

77  27 

189  24 

405  05 

401  20 
428  12. 
193  62 
575  00 

2,005  14 


258  12 

322  50 
150  58 
3  90 
12  00 
381  00 
28  84 
284  01 
115  27 
105  00 
87  50 
12  75 
01    27 


February. 


$31,128  84 

1,2  hi  61 
040  00 

310  23 
1,463  19 

07  Oil 

118  43 

700  67 

1,821    01 

1,658  60 

115  88 


155  76 
040  10 
90  00 
90  22 
104  70 
64  00 
195  01 
925  62 

137  14 
293  38 
56  67 
980  18 


$31,663  94 

180  00 

274  10 

1,300  00 

129  08 

230  02 

412  30 
446  98 
186  90 

274   S7 


48  "2 
349  49 
17  40 

43  27 
107  0.7 

21    HI' 

27  83 

288  1 
115  74 
5S9  33 

87  74 
2n  on 


1.182  36 

67  15 

202  18 


73  (10 
114  42 

61  50 

7''.  17 

822  81 
105  00 

177  70 

5.14U  89 

27  1   14 


18,104  SO 

7,441    50 

1,894  33 

14 
4,430  30 

7,940  00 

21,23li   'I 
1,090  00 

1,854  33 

1,153  70 
1.173   SO 

1,055  10 


INCOME.  —  FIRE    DEIWttTM  ENT. 


1  of  en -  .  .  .  . 

Returned  by  paymaster  . 

Sali  of  manure 

old  materials  .   . 


ses 


bell  . 


FIRES   AND   ALARMS 


FROM 


MAT    1ST,    1874,    TO   APEIL    30TH,    1875 


MAT. 

Friday.       Poverty  Court,  between  Cabot  and  Warwick  Sts.,  Higblands.   Two- 

lst.  and  one-half  story  wooden  tenement-house,  30  X  20. 

2.44  a.m.  Owned  by  David  Nichols. 

Box  217.  Loss  $1,009.     No  Insurance. 

Occupied  by  several  families. 
Fire  originated  near  the  chimney,  and  extended  to  the  next  building. 
Caused  by  an  overheated  stove. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  13. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  7. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  22,  23  and  24;    Hose 
No.  7;    Hook  and  Ladder  No.   4;    Extin- 
guisher Nos.  2  and  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 

Saturday.    False  alarm. 

2d.  Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  7  and  15;  Hose  Nos.  2,  9,  10 

8.52  p.m.  and  12;   Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5;   Extin- 

Box  142.  ,  guisher  No.  2 ;  Fire  Boat. 

Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Saturday.     False  alarm. 

2d.  Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2  and  15 ;   Hose  Nos.  9,  10  and 

10.01^  p.m.  12 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5 ;  Extinguisher 

Box  131.  No.  2. 

Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 
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May. 

Sunday. 

3d. 
9.35  a.m. 
Box  13. 


Coe.  Lawrence  St.  and  Seminary  Place,  Charlestown.     Three- 
story  wooden  budding  30  X  50. 
Owned  by  Mrs.  Downer. 

Occupied  by  Frank  Downer.     "  Prescott  House." 
Alarm  caused  by  smoke  beating  down  the  chimney. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  1;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3  and  4;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  1 ;   C.  F.  D. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Sunday.  West  Camden  St. 

3d.  Fire  caused  by  the  burning  of  some  old  rubbish. 
2.40  p.m.  Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  7. 

Still  alarm. 

Sunday.       No.  3i  Beacon  St.     Five-story  brick  building. 

3d.  Owned  by  Abbott  Lawrence. 

7.32  p.m.  Occupied  by  several  parties. 

Box  35.       Fire  originated  from  some  unknown  cause  in  a  closet  in  the  third 
story. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4 ;  extinguished  with  pails  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  7,  8,  10  and  25 ;  Hose  Nos.  2,  3 
and  8 ;    Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   1  and  8 ; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Sunday.  Nos.  43  and  45  Washington  Square.     Iron-front  building. 

3d.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Adams,  wool  store. 

10.45  p.m.  Fire  originated  from  some  unknown  cause  among  some  wool. 

Still  alarm.  Companies  called,  Engine  No.  25  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  8. 

Sunday.       Cor.  First  and  C  Sts.,  South  Boston.     Two-story  wooden  building 

3d.  40  X  50. 

11.00  p.m.  Owned  by  Donegan  Brothers. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Donegan  Brothers,  cooper's  shop. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Caused  by  an  overheated  furnace. 
Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  9. 

Monday.      No.  6  Washington  Court,  Highlands.     Dwelling. 

4th.  Owned  by  heirs  of  Ruth  Bates. 

4.45  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Stevenson. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  caused  by  children  playing  with  matches. 
Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  14. 


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Mat. 

Monday. 

4th. 

11.15  P.M. 

Box  17. 


Prison  Point  Bridge,  Charlestown.     One-story  wooden  building. 
Owned  by  the  Eastern  Railroad  Co. 

Loss  $150.     No  Insurance. 
Occupied  by  Eastern  Railroad  Co.,  depot. 
Eire  originated  on  the  floor. 
Caused  by  sparks  from  a  locomotive. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  1. 
Eirst  water  on  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1,  with  Hose  belonging  to 

the  Railroad  Co. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  1 ;  Hose  Nos 
and  Ladder  No.  1 ;  C 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


1,  2,  3  and  4;   Hook 
E.  D. 


Tuesday.      These  alarms  were  given  to  oall  assistance  to  a  fire  in  Hyde  Park. 


5th. 

1.54  A.M. 

Box  353. 

4.02  a.m. 

Second  alarm, 

4.07  a.m. 

Third  alarm. 


Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  16,  17,  18,  19,  20  and  21;   Hook 

■  and  Ladder  Nos.  6  and  7.  v 

First  alarm  given  by  police. 

Second  and  third  alarms  given  by  individual  members. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  4  Walker  Place.     Two-story  wooden  tenement-house. 

5th.  Owned  by  C.  A.  Richards. 

4.45  a.m.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  from  some  unknown  cause  in  the  second  story. 
Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  23. 
Engineman  Williams  in  command. 

Tuesday.      No.  8  Brook  Avenue,  Dorchester.     Wooden  dwelling. 

5th.  Owned  by  Austin  E.  Mylod. 

1.44  p.m.  Occupied  by  Austin  E.  Mylod. 

Box  315.       Fire  originated  on  the  roof. 

Caused  by  sparks  from  a  roofer's  tar-kettle. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  17,  21  and  24 ;  Hook  and  Ladder 

Nos.  4  and  7. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Tuesday.     No.  100  Merrimac  St. 

5th.  Owned  by  Smith  &  Gerrish. 

10.45  a.m.  Occupied  by  William  Hilton,  paper-box  factory. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  caused  by  a  defective  flue. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  6. 


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Mat. 

Wednesday. 
6th. 
3.34i  p.m. 
Box  25. 


No.  14  North  Anderson  St.     Three-story  brick  tenement-house. 

Owned  by  VVm.  A.  Thompson. 

Occupied  by  several  families. 
Fire  originated  in  the  wall. 
Caused  by  children  playing  with  matches. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  8,  10  and  25;  Hose  No.  3; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 

Asst.  Engineer  Abbott  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Nos.  15,  17,  19,  21,  23  and  25  Chelsea  St.,  Charlestown.     Two  and 

7th.  one-half  story  wooden  buildings. 

2.15  a.m.  No.  15,  owned  by  Mrs.  Nagle. 

Box  21.  Loss  $1,400.     Insurance  $2,000. 

Occupied  by  John  Cross,  cooper's  shop. 

Loss  $2,500.     No  Insurance. 
No.  17,  owned  by  the  Coburn  heirs. 

Loss  $5C0.     No  Insurance. 
Occupied  by  B.  L.  Neiss. 

Loss  $400.     No  Insurance. 
Nos.  19  and  21,  owned  by  the  Coburn  heirs. 

Loss  $700.     No  Insurance. 
Occupied  by  Mr.  Murphy,  livery  stable. 
Nos.  23  and  25  owned  by  B.  F.  Parker  heirs. 

Loss  $200.     Insurance  $1,600. 
Fire  originated  in  cooper  shop,  and  extended  to  stable. 
Caused  by  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  1;   Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3  and  4;   Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  1 ;  C.  F.  D. ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday.    This  alarm  was  given  to  call  assistance  to  the  fire  on  Chelsea  St., 
7th.  Charlestown. 

2.37  a.m.       Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10  and  25 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
Box  4.  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;   Chemical 

Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Friday.       Dorchester  Avenue,  South  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story  brick 
8th.  building,  150  X  70. 


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Mat. 

1.46  a.m. 
Box  125. 


Owned  by  Naylor  &  Co. 

Occupied  by  Naylor  &  Co.,  Norway  iron  works. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  7,  15  and  21 ;  Hose  Nos.  2,  9, 
10  and  12;   Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5;  Ex- 
tinguisher No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  63  Indiana  Place.     Brick  dwelling. 

8th.  Owned  by  M.  M.  Saunders. 

8.15  p.  m.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  M.  J.  Thompson. 

Still  alarm.    Eire  caused  by  the  explosion  of  gas. 

Extinguished  by  Extinguisher  No.  2. 

Saturday.     No.  55  Blue  Hill  Avenue,  Highlands.     Wooden  dwelling. 
9th.  Owned  by  N.  J.  Bean. 

8.14  a.m.  Occupied  by  N.  J.  Bean. 

Box  234.       Eire   originated  from  some  unknown  cause  in  the  cellar  among 
some  waste  paper. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,   14,  21,  23  and  24;   Hose 
No.   7;    Hook  and  Ladder.  No.   4;   Extin- 
guisher Nos.  2  and  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 

Sunday.      No.  1  Ransom  Court. 

10th.  Owned  by  Ira  J.  Litchfield. 

9.12  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Hamilton. 

Still  alarm.    Eire  originated  among  some  old  rags  from  some  unknown  cause. 
Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  6. 

Monday.      No.  519  Harrison  Avenue.     Three-story  brick  tenement,  18  X  25. 

11th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Herman. 

3.00  p.m.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Still  alarm.    Eire  originated  from  some  unknown  cause  in  2d  story. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  &  Ladder  Co.  No.  3,  with  pails  of  water. 
Foreman  Prescott  in  command. 


Monday.      No.  6  Bulfinch  St.     Six-story  brick  dwelling. 

11th.  Owned  by  John  T.  Clark. 

8.35  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Webber. 

Still  alarm.     Eire  originated  in  a  window  curtain. 

Caused  by  coming  in  contact  with  gas  jet. 
Companies  called,  Engine  No.  4  and  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Foreman  Cheswell  in  command. 


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Mat. 

Monday. 

11th. 

11.03  p.m. 

Box  17. 

Charlestown. 


Eastern  Eailroad,  Cambridge.     One-story  wooden  building. 
Owned  by  E.  E.  E.  Co. 
Occupied  by  E.  E.  E.  Co.     Switch  house. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 
Eire  originated  on  floor. 
Cause,  incendiary. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  1,  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  1 ;  C.  F.  D. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  2  Bowdoin  St.     Eour-story  brick  building. 

12th.  Owned  by  Skimmin  Heirs. 

0.36  a.m.  Occupied  by  James  Knowlton.     "  Bowdoin  House." 

Box  23.        Eire  originated  in  the  laundry  from  some  unknown  cause. 

First  companies  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   4,  6,  7,  8,  10,   25;  Hose  No.  3; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8 ;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Tuesday.      Nos.  56  and  58  Billerica  St.     Brick  building. 

12th.  Owned  by  Charles  F.  Adams  and  Eob't  Butler. 

5.30  a.m.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  caused  by  a  defective  flue. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  6. 

Tuesday.      No.  6  J  Prospect  St.     Three-story  brick  dwelling. 

12th.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Eoby. 

8.07  p.m.  Occupied  by  C.  G.  McGrath. 

Box  5.         Fire  originated  in  a  mattress. 

Caused  by  the  upsetting  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  6. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  6. 

Companies  called,  Engine   Nos.  4,  6,    7,  8,  10,  25 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8  ;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  71  Broad  St.     Six-story  brick  building,  30  X  50. 

12th.  Owned  by  B.  M.  Clark  &  Co. 

9.32  p.m.  Occupied  by  B.  M.  Clark  &  Co.     Paint  and  oil  store. 

Box  46.        No  fire  ;  alarm  caused   by  a  dense  volume  ©f  smoke  issuing  from 
chimney. 


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Mat. 

Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  15,  25;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  3,  9  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8;  Chem- 
ical Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Wednesday.     No.  56  Chester  Square.     Brick  dwelling. 
13th.  Owned  by  John  Taylor. 

3.00  p.m.  Occupied  by  John  Taylor. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  caused  by  defective  flue. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  23. 

Thursday.  Washington  St.,  Brighton. 

14th.  Owned  by  Heirs  of  Mr.  Allen. 

1.10  a.m.  Occupied  by  J.  F.  Bates. 

Still  alarm.  Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  1. 

Thursday.     McKay's  Wharf,  near  Crescent  Aye.,  Dorchester. 

14th.  Fire  originated. in  a  pile  of  cedar  posts. 

0.56  p.m.       Caused  by  boys  playing  with  matches. 

Box  313.       Companies   called,   Engine   Nos.    17,    18,   21;    Hook   and  Ladder 

No.  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 

Thursday.  Vacant  lot  on  Harrison  Aye. 
14th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Woodward. 

1.30  a.m.  Fire  caused  by  the  burning  of  a  pile  of  rubbish. 
Still  alarm.  Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  23. 

Thursday.  No.  38  Nashua  St.     Brick  tenement  house, 
14th.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

6.15  p.m.  Fire  slight. 
Still  alarm.  Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  6, 

Friday.       No.  109  Paris  St.,  E.  Boston.     Wooden  dwelling. 

15th.  Owned  by  Daniel  Murphy. 

1.57  a.m.  Occupied  by  Francis  Gallagher. 

Box  158.       Fire  originated  in  a  lounge,  from  some  unknown  cause. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2 ;  Extinguisher  No.  3. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Friday.       Waverly  St.,  Brighton.     Wooden  dwelling. 

loth.  Owned  by  John  Nolan. 

11.30  p.m.  Occupied  by  Nolan  and  Gardner. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  1. 


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Mat. 

Saturday. 

16th. 

7.35  a.m. 

Box  13. 

Charlestown. 


False  alarm. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  1 ;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4 ; 
Ladder  No.  1 ;  C.  F.  D. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Hook  and 


Saturday.  No.  119  Leverett  St.     Three-story  brick  building. 
16th.  Occupied  by  L.  L.  Jenkins,  apothecary  store. 

9.45  a.m.  Eire  caused  by  defective  flue. 
Still  alarm.  Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  6. 

Monday.      No.  39  Gouch  St.     Three-story  brick  dwelling. 

18th.  Owned  by  J.  T.  Reed. 

9.28  a.m.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Frost. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  originated  in  a  bed  in  the  attic. 
Caused  by  an  overheated  stove. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6  ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Tuesday.      Cor.  Dorrance  and  Main   Sts.,  Charlestown.     One-story  wooden 

19th.  building. 

6.55  p.m.  Owned  by  Osgood  &  Davis." 

Box  6.  Occupied  by  Osgood  &  Davis,  Iron  Foundry. 

Fire  caused  by  explosion  of  hot  iron. 
First  company  at  fire,-Hose  No.  2,  who  extinguished  the  same  with 

pails  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  1 ;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  1 ;  C.  F.  D. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 

Tuesday.     False  alarm. 

19th.  Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  i,  6,  10,  22,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos. 

8.10  p.m.  3,  5;    Chemical  Engine  No.  1;    Hook  and 

Box  63.  Ladder  Nos.  1,  3,  8 ;  Extinguisher  No.  2. 

Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Wednesday.  No.  91  Warrenton  St.     Stable. 
20th.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Steimeley. 

8.45  p.m.  Fire  originated  in  a  bale  of  hay. 

Still  alarm.  Cause  unknown. 

Extinguished  by  Extinguisher  No.  2. 

Wednesday.  No.  374  Medford  St.,  Charlestown.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling. 
20th.  Owned  by  Robert  Armstrong. 

9.35  p.m.  Occupied  by  Robert  Armstrong. 

Box  4.  No  fire  except  the  burning  out  of  a  foul  chimney. 


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Mat. 


Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  1;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  1 ;  C.  F.  D. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 

Fridait.       Cor.  Cornhill  and  Washington  St.     Three-story  brick  building. 

22d.  Owned  by  Peter  C.  Brooks. 

6.57  a.m.  Occupied  by  C.  H.  Shepard  &  Co.,  printers. 

Box  18.       Eire  originated  in  the  third  story. 

Caused  by  using  benzine  to  clean  printer's  rolls. 
Eirst  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
Eirst  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  2, 
3;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Saturday.     No.  11  Leverett  St.     Three-story  brick  building. 

23d.  Occupied  by  C.  A.  Woods,  fruit  store. 

11.00  p.m.      Eire  originated  in  the  window. 
Still  alarm.    Caused  by  a  gas-burner. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  6. 

Sunday.       No.  280  North  St.     Three-story  building. 

24th.  Unoccupied. 

1.15  p.m.       Eire  originated  in  the  cellar. 
Still  alarm.    Cause  unknown. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  8. 
Foreman  Childs  in  command. 


Monday.      No.  232  Friend  St.     One-story  wooden  building. 

25th.  Owned  by  Geo.  Roberts. 

10.28  a.m.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Box  8.         Fire  originated  in  some  sheds  connected  to  dwellings 
Caused  by  boys  setting  fire  to  them. 
First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fiie,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   4,  6,  7,  8,  10,   25 ; 
Hook    and    Ladder  Nos.    1, 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Hose  No.   3; 
8 ;    Chemical 


No.  15  Hayward  Place.     Four-story  brick  building. 
Owned  by  Ezra  Allen. 


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Tuesday. 

26th. 
3.28  a.m. 
Box  53. 


Occupied  by  Albert  E.  Foth,  restaurant. 
Fire  originated  in  the  basement. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  Company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Accidents.     Geo.  H.  Wentworth,  Assistant  Engineman   of  Engine 
Co.  No.  25,  had  his  right  foot  badly  crushed  while  going  to  the 
fire. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  15,  25,  26;  Hose 
Nos.  2,  3,  5,  9;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1, 
3,  8 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1 ;  Extinguisher 
No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.     No.  56  Russell  St.,  Charlestown.     Three-story  wooden  building. 

26th.  Owned  by  Andrew  Fox. 

9.27  p.m.  Occupied  by  Andrew  Fox. 

Box  32.        No  fire,  except  the  burning  out  of  a  foul  chimney. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  1 ;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  1 ;  C.  F.  D. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 

Tuesday.      No.  101  Cross  St.     Four-story  brick  building. 

26th.  Owned  by  Moses  Williams. 

10.11  p.m.  Occupied  by  G.  W.  Sturtevant,  furniture  factory. 

Box  17.       Fire  originated  in  the  basement  among  some  oily  rags. 
Caused  by  spontaneous  combustion. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose  Nos. 
2  and  3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Wednesday.     Head  Place,  rear  of  Evans  House.     Brick  dwelling. 
27th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Bassett. 

1.30  p.m.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  caused  by  defective  flue. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  26. 


Wednesday.  No.  127  Hanover  St.     Three-story  brick  building,  48  X  14. 
27th.  Owned  by  Prager  &  Brock. 

8.5l.  p.m.  Occupied  by  Joseph  Kantrowitz,  hats  and  caps. 

Box  17.  Fire  originated  in  the  basement. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


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Cause  unknown. 

Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose  Nos. 

2  and  3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ; 

Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Wednesday.     False  alarm. 

27th.  Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  15,  25  and  26; 

10.32  p.m.  Hose  Nos.  2,  3,  5  and  9;  Hook  and  Ladder 

Box  42.  Nos.  1,  3  and  8 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1 ; 

Extinguisher  No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Wednesday.     False  alarm. 

27th.  Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose  Nos. 

10.54  p.m.  .  2  and  3;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   1  and  8; 

Box  18.  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 

Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Wednesday. 
27th. 
11.23  p.m. 
Box  4. 


False  alarm.  t 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10  and  25 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   1  and  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday.     End  of  India  Wharf.     Bark,  "  Prince  Arthur." 
28th.  Fire  originated  in  the  store  room. 

9.31  p.m.       Caused  by  spontaneous  combustion. 
Still  alarm.    Companies  called,  Engine  No.  25  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  8. 
Foreman  Frost  in  command. 

Friday.       Milton.     Wooden  dwelling. 

29th.  Owned  by  Dennis  Murphy. 

6.33  a.m.  Occupied  by  Dennis  Murphy. 

Box  353.       Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  16,  18  and  19 ;   Hook  and  Ladder 
No.  6. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  120  North  St.     Four-story  granite  building. 

29th.  Occupied  by  F.  Clapp  &  Sons,  tin  plate  and  sheet  iron. 

12.20  p.m.      Fire  originated  in  fourth  story. 
Box  17.        Caused  by  experimenting  with  chemicals. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 


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Mat. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose  No. 
3  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8  ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  84  East  Canton  St.     Two  and  one-half  story  brick  tenement 

29th.  house. 

5.10  p.m.  Owned  by  the  Boston  Corporation  Co. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Fire  originated  in  the  ash-house. 
Caused  by  hot  ashes. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  3  with  pails  of  water. 
Asst.  Engineer  Fernald  in  command. 


recapitulation. 

Total  number  of  fires 46 

Confined  to  one  building          ..........  44 

Extended  to  other  buildings 2 

Estimated  loss  on  buildings $3,950  00 

"  "        stock 2,900  00 

Full  insurance  on  buildings 3,600  00 

"         "          "     stock 0 

Alarms  given  by  patrol  ...........  1 

"         "         "   individual  members      . 2 

"        "         "   police 12 

"         "         "   citizens         . 9 

"         "         "   District  Telegraph  Co 0 

Alarms.     Telegraph,  fires 25 

"            "            false 11 

"                          still 24 

Total 60 

Buildings  slightly  damaged 42 

"        considerably  damaged     .                   3 

"         totally  destroyed 1 


Fiee  Commissioners'  Report. 


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JUNE. 

Monday.      No.  535   Medford  St.,  Charlestown.     One-story  wooden  dwelling, 

1st.  18  X  20. 

6.58  p.m.  Owned  by  Patrick  Flannagan. 

Box  5.  Occupied  by  Patrick  Flannagan. 

Fire  originated  on  the  first  floor. 
Caused  by  overheated  stove ;  no  loss. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  1 ;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Tuesday. 

2d. 
4.10  p.m. 
Box  163. 


No.  142  Bremen  St.,  E.  Boston, 
dwelling,  18  X  25. 
Owned  by  John  Knox. 


Two  and  one-half  story  wooden 


Loss  $25.     Insurance 


Occupied  by  John  Knox. 
Fire  originated  on  the  roof. 
Caused  by  sparks  from  a  passing  locomotive. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  ITo.  11. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11 ;  Hose  No.  6 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2. 

Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Nos.  107  and  109  Haverhill  St.     Five-story  brick  building. 

2d.  Owned  by  heirs  of  Jonathan  Lane. 

11.49  p.m.  Loss  $700.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Box  4.        No.  107  occupied  by  H.  W.  Davis  &  Co.,  wines. 

No.  109  occupied  by  J.  H.  Howard,  cabinet-maker. 
Fire  originated  in  the  third  story. 
Caused  by  an  overheated  stove. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 

Companies   called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25;  Hose   No.  3; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Wednesday.  No.  9  Eaton  St.     Dwelling. 
3d.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Brinley. 

10.15  a.m.  Fire  slight,  caused  by  defective  flue. 
Still  alarm.  Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  3. 


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June. 

Wednesday. 
3d. 

0.22  p.m. 

Box  324. 


Bowdoin   St.,   near   Green,  Ward    16.     One    and  one-half  story 
wooden  building  30  X  15. 
Owned  by  N.  W.  Richards. 

Loss  $50.     No  Insurance. 
Occupied  by  Charles  A.  Bauch,  willow  ware. 

Loss  $5.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  on  the  outside  of  building,  from  the  apparatus  used 

in  whitening  willow. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  18. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Companies   called,  Engine   Nos.    17,    18,   21 ;    Hook   and  Ladder 
Nos.  6  and  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Wednesday.     City  Hall  Ave.     Five-story  stone  building 
3d.  Owned  by  W.  J.  Niles. 

7.53  p.m.  Occupied  by  several  parties  as  offices. 

Box  36.       Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 

Caused  by  a  pan  of  grease  igniting. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8, 

Hook  and  Ladder  Nos. 
gine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
1,  8 ;  Chemical  En- 


Thursday.     False  alarm. 

4th.  First  company  at  Box,  Engine  No.  26. 

9.01  p.m.       Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  15,  25,  26 ;  Hose 
Box  42.  Nos.  3,  5,  9  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  3,  8 ; 

Chemical  Engine  No.  1 ;  Extinguisher  No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Friday.       No.  34  Billerica  St.     Brick  tenement. 

5th.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

2.00  p.m.       Fire  originated  on  the  third  floor. 

Still  alarm.     Caused  by  careless  use  of  matches. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  6. 
Asst.  Foreman  Whitehead  in  command. 


Friday.  No.  93  Portland  St.     Brick  dwelling-house. 

5th.  Occupied  by  J.  Kabb. 

10.15  p.m.  Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 

Still  alarm.  Caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


71 


June. 


Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  1. 
Foreman  Bickford  in  command. 


Sunday.      No.  149  Parker  St.     Wooden  building. 

7th.  Owned  by  S.  Blackinsdale  &  Son. 

11.18  p.m.  Occupied  by  S.  Blackinsdale  &  Son,  shoddy  mills. 

Box  78.        Fire  originated  in  the  picking  room. 
Caused  by  spontaneous  combustion. 

Companies  called  Engine  Nos.  10,  13,  22,  26 ;  Hose  No.  7 ;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  4 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1 ; 
Extinguisher  Nos.  2  and  4. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Tuesday.      No.  127  Fulton  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  20  X  50. 

9th.  Owned  by  Silas  Pierce. 

8.06  p.m.  Occupied  by  Roach  &  Bradford,  furniture  store. 

Box  15.        Fire  originated  in  second  story  among  some  old  rags'. 
Caused  by  spontaneous  combustion. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8 ;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Tuesday.      Rear  163  Endicott  St.     Two-story  wooden  dwelling,  18  X  20. 

9th.  Owned  by  Dennis  F.  Flagg. 

8.40  p.m.  Occupied  by  Lovell  P.  Winch. 

Box  12.       Fire  originated  in  the  second  story. 

Caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 

Companies   called,  Engine   Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25;  Hose  No.  3; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  1  Maverick  Square,  East  Boston.     Two-story  brick  building, 

9th.  40  X  40. 

9.10  p.m.  Owned  by  Geo.  H.  Kuhn. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Henry  Carruthers  &  Co.,  gas  fitters. 

Slight  fire  caused  by  carelessness  of  workmen  leaving  bags  on  the 
furnace. 
Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  11  and  police. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


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June. 

Tuesday.      False  alarm. 

9th.  Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  17,  21  and  24;    Hose  No.  7; 

11. 2£  p.m.  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  4. 

Box  315.  Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  38  Water  St.,  Charlestown.     Three-story  wooden  building. 

13th.  Owned  by  E.  A.  Ward. 

12.30  a.m.  Loss  $1,500.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Box  21.  Occupied  by  Getchell  &  Eldridge,  box  factory. 

Loss  $5,000.     Insurance  $3,000. 
Occupied  by  Regan  &  Littleton,  furniture  factory. 

Loss  $1,000.     Insurance 
Occupied  by  Clark  &  Phillips,  sink-stand  makers. 

Loss  $1,500.     Insurance 
Fire  originated  on  the  first  floor,  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27 ;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3  and  4 ;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  9  ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Saturday.     Alarm  given  to  call  assistance  to  the  fire  in  Charlestown. 

13th.  Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8  and  25 ;    Hose  No.  3 ; 

0.42  p.m.  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;   Chemical 

Box  4.  Engine  No.  1. 

Companies  sent  to  aid  the  Charlestown  wing  of  the  department, 
Engine  Nos.  6  and  8  ;  Hose  No.  3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1 ; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Saturday.     No.  1039  Washington  St.     Four-story  brick  dwelling. 
13th.  Owned  by  John  T.  Dingley. 

6.15  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Murphy. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  slight. 

Caused  by  defective  flue. 
Alarm  given  by  citizens. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  3. 
Foreman  Hines  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  1607  Washington  St.,  Highlands.     Two-story  wooden  building 
13th.  40  X  25. 

8.07  p.m.  Owned  by  C.  H.  Richards. 

Box  214.  Loss  $15.     No  Insurance. 

Occupied  by  H.  Hill  &  Co. 

Loss  $20.     No  Insurance. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


73 


June. 


Slight  fire  in  window. 

Caught  from  gas-burner. 

Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  23  and  24;  Hose  No.  7; 

Hook    and    Ladder    No.    4 ;    Extinguisher 

Nos.  2  and  4. 


Saturday. 

13th. 

10.18k  p.m. 

Box  162. 


No. 


67  Bennington   St.,  East  Boston. 

wooden  dwelling,  20  X  30. 
Owned  by  Mrs.  N.  Potter. 


Two  and   one-half  story 


Occupied  by  Mrs.  N.  Potter. 


Loss  $65.     Insurance  $1,200. 


Loss  $45.     Insurance 


Eire  originated  in  the  basement. 

Cause  incendiary. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  5. 

Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9  and  11;.  Hose  No.  6;   Hook 

and  Ladder  No.  2 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Sunday.       No.  1281  Washington  St.     Four-story  brick  dwelling,  26  X  20. 

14th.  Owned  by  Wm.  Cumming. 

6.10  p.m.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Box  74.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  E.  K.  Brown. 

Fire  originated  among  some  rags  under  a  sink  in  bath-room. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  5. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  12,  13,  23  and  26 ;   Hose  Nos.  2 
and   5 ;   Hook   and  Ladder   No.  3 ;   Extin- 
guisher No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Monday. 

15th. 
8.17  p.m. 
Box  67. 


No.  20  Dix  Place.     Brick  dwelling. 

Occupied  by  Mrs.  Dr.  Brown. 
Fire  slight. 

Caused  by  the  ignition  of  gas  which  had  leaked  from  a  defective  gas- 
pipe. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  15,  25  and  26;   Hose 
Nos.  2,  3,  5  and  9 ;   Hook  and  Ladder  Nos. 
3  and  8 ;    Chemical  Engine  No.  1 ;   Extin- 
guisher No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

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June. 

Monday.      Sherman  St.,  Charlestown.     One-story  building,  30  X  6. 

15th.  Occupied  by  Davis  and  Osgood,  iron  foundry. 

10.00  p.m.      Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Still  alarm.    Caused  by  sparks  from  a  furnace. 

Extinguished  by  Hoseman  Chas.  L.  Kimball,  of  Hose  Go.  No.  2, 
of  Charlestown,  with  hand  hose. 

Tuesday.      Eear  No.  52  Lincoln  St.     One-story  wooden  building. 

16th.  •  Owned  by  heirs  of  J.  M.  Reed. 

2.25  a.m.  Occupied  by  J.  O'Hare,  stable. 

Box  59.       Fire  originated  in  a  pile  of  straw. 
Cause  incendiary. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  10,  15,  25  and  26;  Hose 
Nos.  2,  3,  5  and  9 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos. 
1,  3  and  8;    Chemical  Engine  No.  1;   Ex- 
tinguisher No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Tuesday.      Liverpool  St.,  East  Boston.     "Wooden  building. 

16th.  Owned  by  E.  A.  Hodge  &  Co. 

9.28  p.m.  Occupied  by  E.  A.  Hodge  &  Co.,  boiler  factory. 

Box  162.       Slight  fire  on  lower  floor. 

Caused  by  workmen  throwing  hot  ashes  near  wood-work. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  5. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9  and  11 ;  Hose  No.  6 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 

Wednesday.     Liberty  St.,  So.  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwelling, 
17th  20  X  30. 

6.04£  p.m.  Owned  by  Michael  Onley. 

Box  128.  Loss  $50.     No  Insurance. 

Occupied  by  Michael  Onley. 
Fire  originated  on  lower  floor  and  extended  to  roof. 
Caused  by  defective  flue. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  10. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  10. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   1,  2,  15,  21;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10,  12; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5  ;  Extinguisher  No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 

Friday.  Granite  St.,  So.  Boston.     Two-story  brick  building,  240  X  75. 

19th.  Owned  by  Boston  Machine  Co. 

11.37  p.m.  Loss  $1,650.     Insurance  $18,000. 

Box  121.  Occupied  by  Boston  Machine  Co.,  Iron  Foundry. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


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June. 

Fire  originated  in  lower  story  and  extended  to  roof. 
Caused  by  defective  oven,  used  for  drying  casting  cores. 
First  compant  at  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  private  watchman. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  7,  15 ;  Hose  Nos.  2,  9,  10,  12'; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5  ;  Extinguisher  No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Friday.       Cor.  Marion  and  Havre  Sts.,  East  Boston.     Wooden  dwelling. 

19th.  Owned  by  Richard  Devest. 

11.48  p.m.  Occupied  by  Richard  Devest. 

Box  163.       Caused  by  the  upsetting  of  a  kerosene  lamp  in  a  drunken  row. 
Fire  slight. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2. 
•Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 

Saturday.     False  alarm. 

20th.  Alarm  given  by  District  Telegraph  Co. 

9.40  p.m.      Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos. 
Box  41.  2,  3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8 ;  Chemical 

Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Sunday.       No.  187  North  St.     Three-story  brick  building,  20  X  40. 

21st.  Owned  by  W.  Trant. 

2.45  a.m.  Loss  $100.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  J.  Jones,  eating  saloon. 

Fire  originated  on  the  first  floor. 
Caused  by  defect  in  range. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  8. 

Asst.  Engineer  Cunningham  in  command. 


Sunday.       No.  537  Washington  St. 

21st.  Alarm  caused  by  smoke  issuing  from  store. 

1.59  p.m.       Alarm  given  by  police. 
Box  53.        No  fire. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  15,  25,  26;  Hose 
Nos.  2,  3,  5,  9;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  3, 
8 ;   Chemical  Engine  No.    1 ;   Extinguisher 
No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Regan  in  command. 


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June. 

Monday. 

22d. 
2.40  a.m. 
Box  35. 


No.  3^  Beacon  St.     Five-story  brick  building. 
Owned  by  Abbot  Lawrence. 
Occupied  by  Dr.  Lighthill,  office. 
"         "   Dr.  Jones,  office. 
"         "    Dr.  Parker,  office. 
"         "   Mrs.  Montgomery. 
"         "  Miss  Cushman. 
"         "    Mr.  McDonald. 
Fire  originated  in  second  story. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  2, 
3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Monday.      No.  3£  Beacon  St.     Five-story  brick  building. 

22d.  Rekindling  of  above  fire. 

3.32  a.m.      Companies  called,  Engine  No.  4 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Still  alarm.  Extinguished  with  pails  of  water. 

Asst.  Engineer  Abbott  in  command. 

Tuesday.     No.  183«|  Cambridge  St. 

23d.  Owned  by  Parkman  heirs. 

6.00  a.m.  Occupied  by  John  Hofedank,  bakehouse. 

Still  alarm.     Caused  by  the  upsetting  of  a  kettle  of  fat. 
Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  3. 
Driver  H.  Ely  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Norfolk  St.,  Ward  16.     Wooden  dwelling. 

23d.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Wm.  Russell. 

11.30  a.m.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Wm.  Russell. 

Still  alarm.     Caused  by  the  burning  out  of  foul  chimney. 
Extinguished  with  salt  and  water. 
Company  called,  Engine-No.  19. 

Engineman  Hebard  in  command. 

Wednesday.     No.  243  Medford  St.,  Charlestown.     Lumber  wharf. 
24th.  Owned  by  Franklin  Hopkins. 

11.58  a.m.  Occupied  by  Franklin  Hopkins. 

Box  4.        Fire  originated  in  a  pile  of  lathes. 

Caused  by  sparks  from  a  passing  locomotive. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Keport. 


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June. 


Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  1 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 

Monday.      No.  61  Hanover  St.     Five-story  stone  building. 

29th.  Owned  by  heirs  of  Wm.  Lawrence. 

7.45  a.m.  Occupied  by  Haskell  &  Allen,  print  publishers. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  H.  A.  Whitney. 

Fire  originated  in  second  story  (water-closet). 
Caused  by  the  careless  use  of  matches. 
Companies  called,  Engine  No.  4  ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Foreman  Cheswell  in  command. 

Monday.      No.  146  Condor  St.,  East  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden 

29th.  building,  80  X  21. 

8.16  a.m.  Owned  by  Wm.  F.  Homer. 

Box  172.  Loss  $10.     Insurance  $1,200. 

Occupied  by  Homer,  Lane  &  Co.,  crockery  factory. 

Loss  $90.     Insurance  $2,200. 
Fire  originated  on  the  roof. 
Caused  by  stove  funnel  running  through  the  roof. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  5. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  5. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.   6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2  ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 

Tuesday.      No.  9  New  St.,  East  Boston.     Wooden  out-building. 

30th.  Owned  by  Alden  S.  Turner. 

10.52  p.m.  Loss  $50.    No  Insurance. 

Box  156.  Occupied  by  Alden  S.  Turner. 

Fire  slight. 

Caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  11. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  a  member  of  the  department. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;   Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


recapitulation. 

Total  number  of  fires 35 

Confined  to  one  building 35 

Extended  to  other  buildings 0 


78  City  Document.  — r  No.  96.  ' 

July. 

Estimated  loss  on  buildings $4,265  00 

"           "      stock 7,660  00 

Full  insurance  on  buildings    .         .         . 35,200  00 

"             "        "   stock 7,200  00 

Alarms  given  by  patrol  ...........  0 

"           "       "   individual  members 1 

"           "       "   police 13 

"           ff       "    citizens 12 

"           "       "   District  Telegraph  Co .......         .  1 

Alarms.     Telegraph,  fires 24 

"  "         false 3 

"  still 11 

Total 38 

Buildings  slightly  damaged 33 

"        considerably  damaged     .........  2 

"        totally  destroyed 0 


JULY. 


Wednesday.   No.  5  Exeter  Place.   Four  and  one-half  story  brick  building,  30  X  41, 
1st.  with  L,  18  X  28. 

0.21  a.m.  Owned  by  J.  P.  Reed. 

Box  53.  Loss  $4,000.     Insurance  $10,000. 

Occupied  by  Barnaby  &  Walsh,  dining  saloon. 

Loss  $2,000.     Insurance  $6,000. 
Fire  originated  in  second  story  and  extended  to  the  roof. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Accidents.     Assistant  Engineer  B.  S.  Flanders   and  Wm.  Brown, 
Hoseman  of  Engine  Co.  No.  26,  were  badly  burned,  and  Assist- 
ant Foreman  Lawrence,  of  Engine   Co.   No.   26,   was   slightly 
burned,  while  in  the  discharge  of  their  duty. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos. 
2,   3,    5;   Hook  and   Ladder  Nos.   1,  3,   8; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  1 ;  Extinguisher  No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


79 


July. 

Wednesday.    Rear  42  Pitts  St.    Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwelling,  17  X  15 
1st.  Owned  by  William  Bassett. 

5.20  p.m.  Occupied  by  Abrarn  Levi. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $25.     No  Insurance 

Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1,  with  pails  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine   Nos.  4,  6;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.   1; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Asst.  Engineer  Abbott  in  command. 

Wednesday.     No.  254  Broadway,  So.  Boston. 
1st.  Owned  by  Job  Souther. 

7.55  p.m.  Occupied  by  W.  B.  Woodman,  dry  goods  store. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $525.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Fire  originated  from  gas  lights  in  the  window. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  9. 


Wednesday.   No.  4  Wells  Place.    Two  and  one-half  story  brick  dwelling,  25  X  20. 
1st.  Owned  by  Sarah  Jones. 

9.35  f.m.  Loss  $100.     Insurance  $1,000. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Sarah  Jones. 

Fire  originated  in  the  attic. 
Caused  b}T  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  citizens. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  3  with  pails  of  water. 
Foreman  F.  M.  Hines  in  command. 


Friday.        No.  631  Broadway,  junction  of  Emerson  street,  So.  Boston.     Three- 
3d.  story  wooden  building. 

0.50  a.m.  Owned  by  Greenwood  heirs. 

Box  137.  Loss  $150.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Occupied  by  James  Cole,  periodical  store  and  dwelling. 

Loss  $100.     Insurance  $200. 
Fire  originated  in  periodical  store. 
Caused  by  spontaneous  combustion. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,   Engine   Nos.   1,  2,  15 ;  Hose   Nos.   9,  10,  12 ; 
H  jok  and  Ladder  Ho.  5  ;  Extinguisher  No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


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July. 

Saturday. 

4th. 
2.52  a.m. 
Box  154. 


No  Insurance. 


No  Insurance. 


Cor.  Bremen  and  MAVERick  Sts.,  E.  Boston.      Two  and  one-half 
story  wooden  building,  58  X  48. 
Owned  by  the  City  of  Boston. 

Loss 
Occupied  by  Co.  B,  Burrill  Light  Guards. 

Loss 

Occupied  by  Co.  H,  Sheridan  Guards. 
Eire  originated  in  store-room  in  rear,  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

Eirst  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine   Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2  ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Saturday.     Porter  St.,  East  Boston. 
4th.  Bonfire. 

4.30  p.m.      Alarm  given  by  citizens. 
Still  alarm.     Company  called,  Engine  No.  9. 

Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 

Saturday.     Corner  Bremen  and  Maverick  Sts.,  E.  Boston. 

4th.  Caused  by  the  rekindling  of  ruins. 

6.50  a.m.      First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 

Box  154.       First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 

Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9  and  11;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 

Saturday.  No.  28  North  Bennett  St.    Three-story  wooden  tenement  house,  35  X  40. 

4th.  Owned  by  heirs  of  Joshua  Bennett. 

12.05  p.m.  Loss  $5.     No  Insurance. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Fire  originated  on  the  roof. 
Caused  by  fire-crackers. 
Alarm  given  by  citizens. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No  8,  with  pails  of  water. 
Foreman  Childs  in  command. 


Saturday.  Engine    Co.  No.  6   ordered  by  the  Chief  Engineer  to   report  to   the 

4th.  Fitchburg    depot,   in  consequence  of    a   despatch   received   from 

1.20  p.m.  Hudson,  Mass.,  stating  that  a  large  fire  was   raging  in   that  town 

Still  alarm.  and  might  need  assistance. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


81 


July. 

Saturday. 
4th. 
3.50  p.m. 
Box  24. 


No.  20  Lexington  St.,  Charlestown.  Two-story  wooden  building  20  X  30. 

Owned  by  Sampson  Warren. 

Loss  $75.     Insurance  $1,000. 

Occupied  by  Mr.  Browning. 
Fire  originated  on  roof  of  L. 
Caused  by  fire-crackers. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies   called,  Engine  No.  27 ;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9. 

Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Saturday.     False  alarm. 

4th.  Alarm  given  by  district  telegraph. 

11.10  p.m.     First  company  at  Box,  Engine  No.  26. 

Box  53.      Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  2, 

3,  5 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  3,  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1 ;  Extinguisher  No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Three-story  wooden  building. 

Insurance  $5,000. 
Insurance  $1,500 


Saturday.     No.  26  B  Street,  South  Boston. 

4th.  Owned  by  John  Joyce. 

11.20&  p.m.  Loss 

Box  129.  Occupied  by  Joyce.  &  Quinn,  grocery. 

Loss 

Fire  originated  from  some  unknown  cause  in  store. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire  Hose,  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  pojice. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  7,  15,  21;  Hose  Nos.  5,  9,  10,  12- 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Sunday.     Bear  76  Merrimac  St.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  tenement. 

5th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Sawyer. 

1.40  p.m.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  under  the  building. 
Caused  by  boys  playing  with  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Messrs.  Flannigan  and  Grady  of  Hook  and  Lad- 
der Co.  No.  1,  with  pails  of  water. 


82  City  Document. — No.  96. 

July. 

Sunday.       No.  14  Howard  St.     Tour-story  brick  building,  100  X  30. 
5tb.  Owned  by  Win.  Evans. 

5.00  p.m.  Loss  $1.     Insurance  $35,000. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Charles  Copeland,  confectioner. 

Tire  originated  in  the  engine  room. 
Caused   by  .throwing  a  lighted  match  in  a  wooden  spittoon  filled  with 

sawdust. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  4,  with  pails  of  water. 
Foreman  W.  T.  Cheswell  in  command. 

Monday.      No.  680  Harrison  Ave.     One-story  wooden  building,  12  X   14. 

6th.  Owned  by  S.  Walker. 

1.27  a.m.  Loss  $50.     No  Insurance. 

Box  68.       Occupied  by  L.  L.  Lilianthal,  fruit  store. 

Loss  $25.     Insurance  $600. 
Fire  originated  in  the  front  window. 
Caused  by  gas  explosion. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  3. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  3. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  12,  13,  15,  23,  26;  Hose  Nos.  2, 
5,  9 ;  Hook   and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  4.      Extin- 
guisher No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Fernald  in  command. 

Thursday.     Nos.  117,  119  Sumner  St.,  E.  Boston.  Two  and  two  and  one-half  story 
9th.  wooden  buildings. 

1.10  a.m.  Owned  by  Harvey  Crocker. 

Box  156.  Loss  $3,000.     Insurance  $1,000. 

Second  alarm.  Occupied  by  John  K.  Carleton,  cooper. 

1.24  a.m.  Occupied  by  Garret  Biley,  boat-builder. 

Tl  ird   alarm.  Loss  $100.     No  Insurance. 

1.33  a.m.  Occupied  by  J.  Piper,  shipwright. 

Loss  $500.     Insurance  $750. 
Occupied  by  Joseph  Bobbins  &  Son,  wood  and  coal. 
Occupied  by  Samuel  West,  wharfinger. 

Loss  $100.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  from  some  unknown  cause  in  the  centre  building, 

and  extended  to  other  buildings. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  6,  7,  8,  9,  10,  11,  25;  Hose  Nos. 
3,  6 ;  Hook  and  Ladder,  Nos.  1,  2,  8 ;  Fire 
Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


FlRE    COMMISSIONERS'   KEPORT. 


83 


July. 

Saturday. 

11th. 

10.44  p.m. 

Box  14. 


No.  295  North  St.     Four-story  wooden  building,  45  X  40 
Owned  by  Mrs.  Murphy. 
Occupied  by  James  Magee. 

Loss  $ 
Fire  originated  on  the  fourth  floor. 
Supposed  to  have  been  set  between  two  mattresses. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 : 
Hook    and    Ladder,  Nos.   1, 
Engine  No.l;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Cunningham  in  command. 


No  Insurance. 


Hose  No.  3; 
i ;    Chemical 


Sunday.       No.  3  Dover  Place.     Three-story  brick  dwelling,  18  X  25. 

12th.  Owned  by  Sam'l  A.  Way's  heirs. 

4.30  p.m.  Occupied  by  H.  W.  Isele. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  in  the  cellar. 
Caused  by  gas  explosion. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  3. 

Asst.  Foreman  N.  L.  Hussey  in  command. 


Sunday.      Cor.  High  and  Harteord  Sts.    Brick  and  stone  building  in  process 

12th.  of  erection. 

6.25  p.m.  Owned  by  C.  D.  Chase. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  in  the  cellar. 
Caused  by  lime  slaking. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  25. 
Foreman  G.  W.  Frost  in  command. 


Sunday.       No.  13  Allston  St.,  Charlestown.     Two-story  wooden  dwelling. 

12th.  Owned  by  John  Reice. 

7.40  p.m.  Occupied  by  John  Reice. 

Box  4.        Needless  alarm. 

Caused  by  smoke  issuing  from  chimney. 
First  company  at  building,  Engine  No.  27. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4:  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9  ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


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July. 

Sunday. 

12th. 
7.52  p.m. 
Box  63. 


No.  37  Newbury  St.     Tour-story  brick  dwelling,  20  X  60. 

Owned  by  William  Sheafe. 

Occupied  by  William  Sheafe. 
Fire  originated  in  the  cellar. 
Caused  by  gas  explosion. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  10. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  10,  22,  25,  26 ;  Hose'  Nos. 
3  and  5 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  3 ; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  1.;  Extinguisher  No.  2. 

Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Monday.      No.*  22   Fayette    St.     Three   and  one-half  story  brick   dwelling, 

13th.  19  X  32. 

10.45  a.m.  Owned  by  Henry  Riecke. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $10.     Insurance  $4,000. 

Occupied  by  Henry  Riecke. 

Loss  $15.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  in  the  attic. 
Caused  by  children  playing  with  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Extinguisher  No.  2. 


Tuesday.      No.  95  Dorchester  Avenue,  South  Boston.     Wooden  building. 

14th.  Owned  by  "  Old  Colony  Rail  Road  Co." 

12.10  p.m.  Occupied  by  A.  S.  Gill  &  Co.,  furniture  store. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  originated  in  a  pile  of  rubbish  rear  of  building. 
Caused  by  boys  setting  it  on  fire. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  with  hydrant  stream,  by  Engine  Co.  No.  15. 
Engineman  Fitzgerald  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Nos.  21  and  23  Ferry  St.     Three-story  brick  building,  25  X  60. 

14th.  Owned  by  C.  Allen  Brown. 

6.48  p.m.  Occupied  by  J.  Rollins  &  Co.,  smoke-house. 

Box  15.       Alarm  given  by  police,  who  saw  smoke  issuing  from  the  window. 
Caused  by  smoking  hams. 

NO    FIRE. 

First  company  at  building,  Engine  No.  8. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   1  and  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Cunningham  in  command. 


Fiee  Commissioners'  Keport. 


85 


July. 

Tuesday. 

14th. 

7.30  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


Sherman  St.,  Charlestown.     Two-story  wooden  building,  30  X  60. 

Owned  by  Osgood  &  Davis. 

Occupied  by  Osgood  &  Davis. 
Fire  originated  on  the  roof. 
Caused  by  sparks  from  a  furnace. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  with  hand  hose  by  Hose  Co.  No.  2. 

Foreman  Tyler  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  52  Billerica  St.     Four-story  brick  dwelling,  20  X  32. 

14th.  Owned  by  Mr.  O'Brien. 

7.54  p.m.  Loss  $15.     No  Insurance. 

Box  5.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Murphy. 

Loss  $  100.     Insurance  $800. 
Fire  originated  from  some  unknown  cause  on  third  floor. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  6. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  6. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25 ;  Hose  No.  3  ;  Hook 
and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8  ;  Chemical  Engine 
No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.    11    Melrose    St.      Two   and   one-half   story   brick   dwelling, 

14th.  20  X  30. 

8.30  p.m.  Owned  by  A.  R.  Holden. 

Still  alarm.  .  Loss  $20.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Occupied  by  J.  Ringosky. 

Loss  $20.     Insurance  $1,000. 
Fire  originated  from  some  unknown  cause  in  the  attic. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Extinguisher  Co.  No.  2. 


Wednesday.  No.  230  Shawmut  Avenue.     Three-story  brick  dwelling,  21  X  34. 
15th.  Owned  by  A.  Myerson. 

8.45  p.m.  Loss  $15.     Insurance  $6,000. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Jennie  Kimball. 

Loss  $150.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  in  the  third  story. 
Caused  by  curtain  blowing  against  gas-jet. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  3,  with  pails  of  water. 
Asst.  Engineer  Abbott  in  command. 


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July. 

Friday. 

17th. 
1.22  A.M. 
Box  53. 


Friday,, 

17th. 
11.45  p.m. 
Still  alarm. 


Sunday. 

19th. 

4.40  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


Tuesday. 

21st. 

3.07  a.m. 

Box  15. 


No.  2  Harbison  Ave.     Four-story  brick  building,  21  X  23. 
Owned  by  Mrs.  E.  H.  Straw. 

Loss  $150.     Insurance 
Occupied  by  Valentine  Harding,  saloon. 

Loss  $550.     Insurance  $3,000. 
Fire  originated  from  some  unknown  cause,  in  the  cellar  and  ex- 
tended to  first  floor. . 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.. 26. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  3,  5;  Hook   and   Ladder  Nos.    1,  3,  8 ; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1,  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

No.     1    Culvert    St.,     Highlands.     Two-story    wooden    building, 
45  X  25. 

Owned  by  Wm.  Clark. 

Occupied  by  Mr.  Brodrick,  lager  beer  saloon. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Caused  by  breaking  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  individual  member. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  13,  with  buckets  of  water. 

Foreman  Freeman  in  command. 

Bartlett's  Wharf.     One-story  wooden  building,  25  X  35. 

Owned  by  W.  H.  Nichols. 

Occupied  by  W.  H.  Nichols,  coal-shed. 
Fire  originated  among  the  coal. 
Caused  by  spontaneous  combustion. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  8. 

Asst.  Engineer  Cunningham  in  command. 

Nos.    95   and  97    Commercial   St.     Four-story  granite    building, 
25  X  90. 
Owned  by  heirs, of  Sarah  Greene. 
Occupied  by  Joseph  Nickerson,  ship  chandler. 
Fire  originated  in  second  story. 
Caused  by  rats  and  matches. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 

Extinguished  with  a  few  pails  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose  No.  3'; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8 ;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


87 


July. 

Saturday. 

21st. 
11.00  A.M. 
Still  alarm. 


Blue  Hill  Ave.,  "Ward  16.     Two  and  a  half  story  wooden  building, 
68  X  60. 

Owned  by  J.  H.  Burt  &  Co. 

Occupied  by  J.  H.  Burt  &  Co.,  carpenters'  shop. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Caused  by  shavings  taking  fire  from  stove. 
Alarm  given  by  individual  member. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  19. 


Tuesday.      Bartlett's  Wharf.     One-story  wooden  building,  25  X  25. 

21st.  Owned  by  W.  H.  Nichols. 

4.00  p.m.  Loss  $25.     Insurance 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  W.  H.  Nichols,  coal-sheds. 

Fire  originated  in  the  coal. 
Caused  by  spontaneous  combustion. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  8. 

Asst.  Engineer  Cunningham  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  762  East   Seventh  St.,  South  Boston.     One-story  brick  and 

21st.  wooden  building,  40  X  60,  with  L,  20  X20. 

8.06  p.m.  Owned  by  Cummings  &  Stone. 

Box  146.  Occupied  by  Boston  Hemp  Oakum  Co. 

Loss  $20.     No  Insurance. 
Eire  originated  in  drying  oven. 
Caused  by  overheated  oven. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  12. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  12. 
Alarm  given  by  private  watchman. 

Companies  called,  Engine   Nos.    1,  2,  15;  Hose   Nos.    9,  10,  12; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Thursday.     No.  15  Hampden  St.,  Highland  District.     Three-story  brick  building, 
23d.  30  X  50. 

5.30  a.m.  Owned  by  Boston  Lead  Co. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $20,000 

Occupied  by  Frohock  Last  Co.,  last  factory. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Caused  by  sparks  from  the  boiler. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  23,  with  hand  hose. 
Engineman  Carpenter  in  command. 


City  Document. — No.  96. 


July. 
Thursday. 
23d. 
7.45  p.m. 
Box  23. 


No.  8  Pitts  St.     Five-story  brick  building,  50  X  70. 
Owned  by  A.  A.  Brown  &  S.  P.  Langmaid. 

Loss  $200.     Insurance  $  10,000. 
Occupied  by  Boston  Star  Collar  Co.     Collar  Factory. 

Loss  $3,000.     Insurance  $32,000. 
Occupied  by  Bay  State  Inner  Sole  Co.,  inner  sole  factory. 
Occupied  by  F.  T.  Schmeiser,  picture  frame  factory. 
Fire  originated  from  some  unknown  cause  in  the  attic. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25 ;  Hose   No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,8 ;  Chemical  Engine 
No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  113£  "Washington  St.     Three-story  brick  building,  20  X  50. 

24th.  Owned  by  R.  M.  Pulsifer  &  Co. 

11.35  a.m.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $6,000. 

Box  36.  Occupied  by  V.  Bicker,  "  Passe  Partout "  maker. 

Loss  $5.     Insurance  $500, 
Fire  originated  in  the  attic. 
Caused  by  an  overheated  chimney. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  "  District  Telegraph  Co." 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  2, 
3;    Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Friday.        No.    115£   Washington    St.      Four-story    brown    stone    building, 

24th.  20  X  60. 

3.10  p.m.  Owned  by  R.  M.  Pulsifer  and  Justin  Andrews. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  J.  N.  Lindsay  &  Co.,  silver  platers. 

Fire  originated  in  the  attic. 
Caused  by  overheated  chimney. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Companies  called,  Engine  No.  4 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Assistant  Engineer  Abbott  in  command. 


Friday.  No.  45  First  St.,  So.  Boston.     Wooden  tenement  house. 

24th.  .  Owned  by  E.  S.  Tobey. 

9.30  p.m.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Still  alarm.  Fire  caused  by  children  playing  with  matches. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


89 


July. 


Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  15. 
Foreman  Cogley  in  command. 


Saturday.     Cor.  Francis  St.  and  Brookline  Ave.     Block  of  eight  two-story 
25th.  brick  dwellings  with  Mansard  roofs. 

0.14  a.m.  Owned  by  heirs  of  W.  W.  Palmer. 

Box  247.  *  Loss  $14,000.     Insurance  $20,000. 

Unoccupied. 
Fire  originated  in  third  house  and  extended  to  second  and  fourth 

houses. 
Cause  incendiary. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  1  of  Brookline. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  1  of  Brookline. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  22;  Hose  No.  7;  Hook 
and  Ladder   No.  4 ;  and  Engine  No.  1,  and 
Hand  Engine  of  Brookline. 
Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


Sunday.       Cor.  Park  and  Dorchester  Sts.,  Ward  16.     Two-story  wooden 

26th.  building,  30  X  40. 

11.20  a.m.  Owned  by  J.  T.  Harris. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  on  the  outside  of  the  huilding. 

Caused  by  throwing  a  lighted  match  from  the  window  above. 
Alarm  given  by  individual  member. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water  by  A.  E.  Nichols,  Hoseman 
of  Engine  Co.  No.  16. 


Wednesday.     No.  1  Rowe  Place.     Three  and  one-half  story  brick  building. 
29th.  Owned  by  Harriet  A.  Cushing. 

0.35  a.m.  Loss  $  150.     Insurance  $1,800. 

Box  53.  Occupied  by  Geo.  Turner,  hat  and  cap  trimming  store. 

Occupied  by  "  Avon  Club,"  Club  Room. 

Loss  $125.     Insurance  $3,000. 
Fire  originated  from  some  unknown  cause  in  third  story. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
Alarm  given  by  private  watchman. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose 
Nos.  2,  3  and  5 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1, 
3  and  8  ;  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 
7 


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City  Document.  —  No.  96. 


Jolt. 

Wednesday. 
29  th. 
4.45  a.m. 
Still  alarm. 


No.  37  North  Market  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  20  X  50. 
Owned  by  Mrs.  Dixon. 

Loss  $25.     Insurance  .$5,000. 
Occupied  by  James  Brown,  restaurant. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Caused  by  defective  boiler  and  range. 
Alarm  given  by  citizens. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  8. 
Foreman  Childs  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  41  North  Market  St.     Four- story  brick  building,  20  X  50. 

31st.  Owned  by  J.  D.  &  M.  Williams. 

1.15  p.m.  Loss  $90.     Insurance  $10,000. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Morrill  &  Onthank,  restaurant. 

Fire  originated  in  third  stoiy. 
Caused  by  a  defect  in  cooking  apparatus. 
Alarm  given  by  citizens. 

Extinguished  by  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Companies  called,  Engine  No.  4 ;   Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Asst.  Engineer  Holbrook  in  command. 

Friday.       No.  41  Oswego  St.     Four-story  brick  tenement-house,  21  X  35. 

31st.  Owned  by  Henry  Roach. 

8.00  p.m.  Loss  $5.00.     Insurance  $4,000. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Queen. 

Loss  $25.     No  Insurance. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  2,  with  buckets  of  water. 


recapitulation. 

Total  number  of  fires 44 

Confined  to  one  building         ..........  42 

Extended  to  other  buildings 2 

Estimated  loss  on  buildings $22,736  00 

"           "      "  stock 8,145  00 

Full  insurance  on  buildings  .........  145,650  00 

"             "         "  stock 59,350  00 

Alarms  given  by  patrol 3 

"           "      "   individual  members 4 

"           "      "   police 14 

"           "      "    citizens 22 

"           "      "   District  Telegraph  Co 1 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


91 


July. 

Alarms.     Telegraph,  fires 

"         false     . 
"         still      . 

Total 

Buildings  slightly  damaged    . 
"        considerably  damaged 
"        totally  destroyed    . 


20 
3 

26 

49 


40 
2 
2 


AUGUST. 

Saturday.    False  alarm. 

1st.  Alarm  given  by  some  person  unknown. 

0.40  a.m.      Box  found  open. 
Box  356.       First  company  at  Box,  Engine  No.  18. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  16,  17,  18  and  19 ;  Hook  and  Lad- 
der Nos.  6  and  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Sunday.       No.  8   Neal's   Court,   Charlestown.     Two-story  wooden   dwelling, 

2d.  20  X  30. 

2.00  a.m.  Owned  by  Wm.  "Ward. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Hastings. 

Caused  by  lamp  setting  fire  to  window-curtain. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  2  with  a  pail  of  water. 
Foreman  Tyler  in  command. 


Sunday.      No.  75  Chester  Square.     Four-story  brick  dwelling,  22  X  40. 

2d.  Owned  by  Geo.  W.  Dyer. 

2.20  p.m.  Occupied  by  Geo.  W.  Dyer. 

Box  83.       No  pire,  except  the  burning  out  of  a  foul  chimney. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  5. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  12,  13,  14,  22  and  23 ;  Hose  Nos. 
5  iftnd  7 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  4 ; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


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August. 
Monday. 

3d. 
1.28  A.M. 
Box  23. 


Nos.  16,  18  Gouch  St.     Four  story  brick  building,  25  X  50. 

Owned  by  Albert  Brown. 

Occupied  by  P.  M.  Pickart,  hotel. 
First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  6,  7,  8, 10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose  No  3. 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 

Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Monday.     No.  4  Newton  Court.     Three-story  wooden  tenement,  21  X  23. 

3d.  Owned  by  Bernard  Lennon. 

12.20  p.m.  Loss  $3.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Caused  by  clothing  taking  fire. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Company  No.  2  with  buckets  of  water. 
Senior  Hoseman  Merritt  in  command. 
Accidents.     An  old  lady,  Mrs.    Harrington,   was  burned  to  death, 
supposed  to  have  fallen  upon  the  stove,  thereby  setting  her 
clothing  on  fire. 


Monday. 

3d. 
2.47  p.m. 
Box  157. 


Bear  of  No.  78  London  St.,  E 
Owned  by  Fargus  Farrall. 


Boston.     "Wooden  shed. 


Loss  $15.     Insurance  $2,800. 


Occupied  by  Fargus  Farrall. 
Caused  by  children  playing  with  matches. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11 ;  Hose  No.  6 ;  Hook  and  Lad- 
der No.  2  and  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Nos.  650  and  652   Fourth  St.,  South   Boston.      Three  and  one-half 
4th.  story  wooden  tenement,  30  X  50. 

12.30  a.m.  Owned  by  Thos  Madden. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $25.     Insurance  $2,500. 

Occupied  by  several  families. 
Fire  originated  in  the  attic. 
Caused  by  an  overheated  stove. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  2  with  buckets  of  water, 
Engineman  Twiss  in  command. 


Fiee  Commissioners'  Report. 


93 


August. 
Tuesday. 

4th. 

6.25  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


No.  241  Washington  St. 
Owned  by  J.  Cole. 


Five-story  brick  building,  26  X  78. 


Loss 


No  Insurance. 


Occupied  by  W.  K.  Gillis,  tailor. 
Eire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Caused  by  an  overheated  furnace. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4  and  26 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 

Chiep  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Wednesday.     No.   517   Main   St.,    Charlestown.       Two-story    wooden    building, 
5th.  20  X  30. 

12.35  a.m.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Callahan. 

Box  5.  Occupied  by  Mr.  White,  saloon. 

Eire  originated  among  some  oily  rags. 
Eirst  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
Eirst  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,   Engine   No.  27 ;  Hose  Nos.   1,  2,   3,  4 ;  Hook 
and  Ladder  Company  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Wednesday.     False  alarm. 


5th. 

1.21&  A.M. 

Box  324. 


Wednesday. 
5th. 

8.28  p.m. 

Box  137. 
Second  alarm 

8.33  p.m. 
Third  alarm. 

8.45  p.m. 
Gen.  alarm. 

8.54  p.m. 


Given  by  some  person  unknown. 
Eirst  company  at  Box,  Engine  No.  17. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  17,  18,  21 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos. 
6  and  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 

Broadway  and  Fourth   Sts.,1  So.   Boston.     Two-story  brick  and 
wood  building,  225  X  250. 
Owned  by  South  Boston  Horse  Railroad  Company. 

Loss  $26,528.     Insurance  $55,500. 
Occupied  by  South  Boston  Horse  Railroad  Company  stable. 

Loss  $19,721.55.     Insurance  $90,000. 
Fire  originated  from  unknown  cause  in  harness-room  and  extended 

to  hay-loft. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  2.  •    • 

First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  2. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  6,  7,  8,  9,  10,  11,  12,  13, 
14,  15,  16,  17,  18,  19,  21,  23,  25,  26;  Hose 
Nos.  2,  3,  5,  6,  7,  9,  10,  12 ;  Hook  and  Lad- 
der Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6,  7;  Chemical  Engine 
No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


94 


City  Document.  —  No.  96. 


August. 
Wednesday. 
5th. 

8.50  p.m. 

Box  21. 
Charlestown. 

Wednesday. 
5th. 
8.58  p.m. 
Box  258. 


Friday. 

7th. 

6.45  p.m. 

Box  8. 


This  alarm  was  given  by  Assistant  Engineer  Bartlett  to  call  the  ap- 
paratus to  the  Square  on  account  of  four  alarms  having  been 
sounded  for  the  South  Boston  fire  ;  he  ordered  Engine  No.  27  and 
Hose  3  to  report  at  Engine  House  No.  8,  and  remain  there  until 
relieved  by  that  Company. 

False  alarm. 

Alarm-  given  by  a  citizen,  who  saw  the  reflection  of  the  South  Bos- 
ton fire  upon  the  windows  of  the  House  of  the  Good  Shepherd. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  20  and  24 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No. 
4 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  3. 
Eoreman  Allen  of  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  4  in  command. 


Cor.  Pitts  and  Merrimac  Sts. 
Owned  by  Jesse  Holbrook. 


Eour-story  brick  building,  60  X  32. 
Loss  $200.     Insurance  $6,000. 
L,100.     Insurance  $4,600. 


Occupied  by  H.  T.  Knight,  apothecary. 

Loss  $: 

Occupied  by  Wm.  Beal,  decorator. 
Occupied  by  M.  Wiess  &  Co.,  tailors. 
Eire  originated  from  some  unknown  cause  in  fourth  story. 
Eirst  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
Eirst  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose  No. 
3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8  ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Eriday.       Nos.  52  and  54  Dorchester  Avenue,  South  Boston.     Two  and  one 

7th.  half  story  wooden  building,  20  X  40. 

10.38  p.m.  Owned  by  South  Boston  Iron  Co.,  and  Fulton  Iron  Co. 

Box  123.  Loss  $1,000.     No  Insurance. 

Second  alarm.  Occupied  by  J.  J.  Caldwell,  hay' store. . 

10.46  p.m.  •  Loss  $800.     Insurance  $300. 

Occupied  by  Fulton  Iron  Co.,  store-house. 
Occupied  by  John  Quinn,  stable. 
Fire  originated  in  stable,  and  extended  to  other  building. 
Cause  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  15. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  15. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  10,  15  and  21;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  5,  9,  10  and  12 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3 
and  5;   Chemical  Engine  No.  2,  and  Fire 
Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


95 


August. 
Saturday. 

8th. 

7.00  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


Cor.  Chestnut  Hill  Avenue  and  Washington  St.,  Brighton. 

Owned  by  Thomas  Graham. 
Fire  originated  among  some  lime  on  the  sidewalk,  and  extended  to 

a  pile  of  lumber. 
Caused  by  lime  slaking. 

Loss  $20.     No  Insurance. 
Alarm  given  by  Foreman  Champney. 
Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  29. 
Foreman  Champney  in  command. 


Saturday.    No.  628  Broadway,  South  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden 

8th.  tenement. 

9.45  a.m.  Owned  by  Geo.  Ochs. 

Still  alarm.  Occupiedby  several  families. 

Fire  originated  in  a  pile  of  shavings. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  2  with  buckets  of  water. 


Saturday. 

8th. 
10.15  p.m. 
Still  alarm. 


Highland  Park  Avenue,  Highlands. 
Owned  by  John  W.  Robbins. 
Occupied  by  Wm.  Gallagher. 

Fire  originated  in  the  yard. 
Caused  by  the  slaking  of  lime. 
Alarm  given  by  citizens. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  14. 
Foreman  "Webber  in  command. 


Loss  $25.     No  Insurance. 


Sunday.       Nos.  121, 123  Friend  St.,  and  14  Merrimac  St.     Four-story  wooden 

9th.  building,  15  X  30. 

8.55  p.m.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Eldridge. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $10.     No  Insurance. 

Occupied  by  M.  L.  Burlingame,  dining  saloon. 
Fire  originated  in  basement. 
Caused  by  an  overheated  stove. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  1. 
Foreman  Bickford  in  command. 


Sunday.       Seaverns  Avenue,  West.Roxbury. 

9th.  dwelling,  30  X  18. 

9.15  a.m.  Owned  by  Sarah  Fallon. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Sarah  Fallon. 

Fire  originated  in  the  chimnej^. 
Caused  by  soot  taking  fire. 


One  and  one-half  story  wooden 


96  City  Document. — No.  96. 

August. 

Extinguished  by  Fireward  Belford,  with  a  pail  of  water  and  two 
quarts  of  salt. 
Company  called,  Engine  No.  28. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Fireward  Belford  in  command. 

Monday.     Rear  142  B  St.,  South  Boston. 
10th.  Owned  by  N.  H.  Blaney. 

5.40  p.  m.  Occupied  byN.  H.  Blaney. 

Still  alarm.     Eire  originated  in  some  straw  near  a  stable. 
Caused  by  children  playing  with  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  9  with  buckets  of  water. 
Driver  T.  W.  Gowen  in  command. 

Wednesday.  No.  79  Hudson  St.      Three  and  one-half  story  brick  tenement,  18  X 
12th.  33. 

7.15  a.m.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Tracey. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $20.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Eire  originated  in  kitchen. 
Caused  by  defective  flue. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  2,  with  buckets  of  water. 

Thursday.     No.  59  Wareham  St.     Two-story  brick  building,  20  X  35. 
13th.  Owned  by  Creesy  &  Noyes. 

3.13  p.m.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $25,000. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Creesy  and  Noyes,  dry  house. 

Eire  originated  in  shaving  room,  and  extended  to  main  building. 
Caused  by  steam  pipes  in  shaving  room. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  3. 
Foreman  J.  Byron  Prescott  in  command. 


Saturday.     Canal  St.,  Charlestown.     Four-story  wooden  building,  50  X  100. 

15th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Perkins. 

7.45  p.m.  Occupied  by  Kenner  &  French,  morocco-dressers. 

Box  7.         Alarm  caused  by  burning  old  leather  scraps  in  the  furnace,  with  the 
damper  shut,  filling  the  room  with  smoke. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  citizens. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27 ;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


97 


Sunday. 

16th. 
9.06  a.m. 
Box  356. 


August. 

Sunday.       No.  274   Second    St.,   So.  Boston.     Three-story,  wooden  tenement, 

16th.  40  X  25. 

7.03  a.m.  Owned  by  James  Marany. 

Box  142.  Loss  $25.     No  Insurance. 

Occupied  by  several  families. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Extinguished  by  citizens  with  buckets  of  water. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  15;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10,  12; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 

Euclid  St.,  Ward  16.     Two  and  one-half  story  unfinished  wooden 
dwelling,  43  X  20. 
Owned  by  G.  H.  Pike.      " 

Loss  $150.     Insurance  $2,000. 
Eire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  supposed  accidental. 
Eirst  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  18. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  regular  force  and  citizens,  with  pails  of  water. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  16,  17,  18,  19 ;  Hook   and  Ladder 
Nos.  6,  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 

No.  28  Beverly  St.     Eour-story  wooden  building,  20  X  40. 
Owned  by  A.  T.  English. 

Loss  $150.     No  Insurance. 
Occupied  by  J.  C  McLellan,  cabinet-maker. 

Loss  $550.     Insurance  $4,150. 
Occupied  by  Nagle  &  Co.,  cabinet-makers. 
Occupied  by  S.  H.  Derby,  cabinet-maker. 
Eire  originated  on  fourth  floor. 
Caused  by  an  overheated  stove. 
Eirst  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  ;  Hose  No.  3  ;  Hook 
and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8;  Chemical  Engine  No. 
1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Tuesday.      Long  Wharf.     Steamship  "  Norman." 

18th.  Owned  by  Whitney  &  Sampson. 

11.35  p.m.     Fire  originated  in  state-room. 
Still  alarm.    Caused  by  window-curtain  taking  fire. 
Alarm  given  by  citizens. 

Extinguished  by  crew  of  Fire  Boat,  with  pails  of  water. 
Captain  G.  A.  Scott  in  command. 


Monday. 

17th. 

7.15  p.m. 

Box  4. 


98 


City  Document.  —  No.  96. 


August. 
Wednesday. 
19  th. 

5.40  a.m. 

Box  56. 


No.  .460  Federal  St.     Five-story  brick  building,  27  X  38. 
Owned  by  heirs  of  Sani'l  A.  Way. 

Loss  $3,000.     Insurance  $5,000. 
Occupied  by  E.  Geary  &  Son,  junk-store. 

Loss  $4,000.     Insurance  $2,000. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  15. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  10,  15,  25  and  26;  Hose 
Nos.  2,  3,  5  and  9 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos. 
1,  3  and  8 ;  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2 ; 
Fire  Boat. 
Chiee  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Wednesday. 
19th. 
9.20  p.m. 
Still  alarm. 


No. 


116  London  St.,  East  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story  brick 

dwelling. 
Owned  by  Horace  Partridge. 


Occupied  by  Andrew  J.  Sanders. 


Loss 


Loss 


Insurance  $2,500. 


Insurance 


Fire  originated  in  lower  story. 

Caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene-lamp. 

Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  9. 

Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  58  Fulton  St.     Three-story  brick  building,  25  X  30. 

21st.  Owned  by  heirs  of  Mary  H.  Gilson. 

11.21  p.m.  Loss  $75.     Insurance  $4,000. 

Box  15.  Occupied  by  E.  B.  Vannever  &  Co.,  house  and  ship  plumbers. 

Fire  originated  under  the  second  floor. 
Caused  by  the  furnace. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  poliee. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose  No. 
3  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8  ;  Chemi- 
cal Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
CbIef  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


99 


August. 
Saturday. 

22d. 
12.40  a.m. 
Still  alarm. 


Chestnut  Hill  Ave.,  Brighton. 

Owned  by  Michael  Kenney. 

Occupied  by  Michael  Kenney. 

Loss  $3.00.     No  Insurance. 
Tire  originated  on  the  "Bennett"  School  premises. 
Caused  by  lime  slaking  and  setting  fire  to  a  pile  of  lumber. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  29. 

Foreman  Champnet  in  command. 


Sunday.         Nos.    418    and    420   Federal   St.      Two-story    wooden   building, 

23d.  190  X  48. 

0.29  a.m.  Owned  by  A.  D.  Calef. 

Box  48.  Loss  02,000.     Insurance  $2,200. 

Occupied  by  A.  D.  Calef,  stable  and  coal  sheds. 

Loss  $2,400.     Insurance  $12,500. 
Eire  originated  in  hay-loft  and  extended  to  coal-shed  adjoining. 
Eirst  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  7.  «  . 

Eirst  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
Alarm  given  by  private  watchman  at  Water  Works. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8, 10,  15,  25,  26  ;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  3,    5,  9  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1   and  8  ; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2 ;  Eire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Sunday.         No.  626  Harrison  Avenue.     Four-story  brick  building,  40  X  60. 

23d.  Owned  by  Edward  Gallager. 

7.25  a.m.  Loss  $5.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Thomas  Dolan,  bar-room. 

Fire  originated  behind  the  bar. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Company  No.  3. 
Foreman  J.  Byron  Prescott  in  command. 


Sunday.      Corner  of  E  and  Third  St.,  So.  Boston.     Two-story  wooden  building. 

23d.  Owned  by  Micah  Dyer. 

6.35  p.m.  Occupied  by  Hill  Bros.,  chain  factory. 

Box  126.         Fire  originated  in  a  small  quantity  of  tar. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  7, 15  ;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10, 12 ;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  5. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


100 


City  Document.  —  No.  96. 


August. 
Monday. 

24th. 

1.40  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


No.  24  Causeway  St.     Five-story  brick  building,  22  X  55. 
Owned  by  Hugh  Leonard. 
Occupied  by  B.  F.  Seaver,  eating  saloon. 

Loss  $3.     Insurance  $1,300. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Caused  by  gas-jet'setting  fire  to  paper  trimmings. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hoseman  Fogg,  of  Engine  Company  No.  6,  with 
pails  of  water. 


Monday.        First  St.,  between  B  and  C  Sts.,  So.  Boston.     Unoccupied  one- 

24th.  story  wooden  building,  100  X  80. 

6.11  p.m.  Owned  by  Seth  Adams'  heirs. 

Box  121.  Loss  $1,000.     No  Insurance. 

Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  15 ;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10,  12 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  5 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chiee  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Dorchester  Ave.,  South  Boston.     "Wooden  bridge  over  N.  Y.  and 

25th.  N.  E.  R.  R. 

8.00  a.m.       Fire  caused  by  the  bursting  of  street  gas-pipe  and  a  passing  loco- 
Still  alarm.  motive. 

Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  15. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  91  Meridian  St.,  East  Boston.     Wooden  dwelling. 

25th.  Occupied  by  James  Queenan. 

3.08  p.m.      Fire  originated  in  cellar. 
Box  158.       Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Keport. 


101 


August. 

Tuesday.      Nos.  8  and  10  Pitts  St.     Five-story  brick  building,  50  X  70. 

25th.  Owned  by  Brown  and  Langmaid. 

9.10  p.m.  Loss  $5,000.     Insurance  $30,000. 

Box  23.  Occupied  by  Boston  Star  Collar  Co. 

Second  alarm.  Occupied  by  Bay  State  Inner  Sole  Co. 

9.25  p.m.  Occupied  by  F.  F.  Schmeiser,  picture  frames. 

Loss  $17,772.64.     Insurance  $43,800. 
Fire  originated  in  second  story,  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  Foreman  Cheswell. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  22,  25,  26 ;  Hose 
Nos.  2,  3,  5 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  3, 
8  ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Accidents.     Francis  P.  Mahan,  Ladderman  of  Hook  and  Ladder  Co. 
No.  8,  had  his  foot  badly  cut  by  falling  slate,  while  on  duty. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Wednesday.     No.  1  Elmer  Place.     Two-story  wooden  dwelling,  16  X  12. 
26th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Whitney. 

4.15  p.m.  Occupied  by  J.  H.  Donnelly. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  in  the  conductor. 

Caused  by  throwing  matches  in  the  gutter  from  roof. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  8. 

Asst.  Engineer  Cunningham  in  command. 

Wednesday.     No.  19  So.  Margin  St.     Four-story  brick  dwelling,  18  X  30. 
26th.  Owned  by  Thomas  Quinn. 

10.49  p.m.  Occupied  by  John  McCarty  and  others. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  originated  on  fourth  floor. 
Cause  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  1  and  citizens  with 

pails  of  water. 
Foreman  Bickford  in  command. 


Thursday.    No.  45   Hammond   Park,   Highlands.     Three-story   brick  building, 
27th.  •      25  X  15. 

12.00  m.  Owned  by  Wm.  H.  Wallace. 

Still  alarm.  Unfinished. 

Fire  originated  in  the  yard  adjoining  the  house. 
Caused  by  carelessness. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  7. 

Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


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August. 

Thursday. 

27th. 

6.52  p.m. 

Box  123. 

Second  alarm. 

6.55  p.m. 


Nos.  13,  15  and  17  First  St.,  and  82  to  88  Dorchester  Avenue, 
South  Boston.     Two  and  three  story  wood  and  brick  buildings, 
20  X  70 ;  50  X  50 ;  50  X  20 ;  70  X  40 ;  80  X  40. 
Owned  by  John  Lally  and  Mortimer  Downey. 

Loss  $4,246.     Insurance  $10,000- 
Occupied  by  several  parties  as  dwellings,  stables,  etc. 

Loss  $3,500.     Insurance  $5,000. 
Fire  originated  in  J.  Lally's  buildings  and  extended  to  four  others. 
Cause  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  15. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  15. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  10,  15,  21,  25,  26 ;    Hose 
Nos.  2,  5,  9,  10,  12 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos. 
3,  5,  8  ;  Chemical  Engine  2 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Accidents.     Hoseman  L.  L.  La  Pierre,  of  Engine  Co.  No.  26,  while 
driving  the   hose-carriage   to   the   fire,  was  thrown   from  the 
seat   and   seriously  injured;    Patrick    Lyden,   a   citizen,  was 
burned  to  death. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Friday.       Simmons  St.,  Highlands.     Two-story  wooden  tenement  house. 

28th.  Owned  by  Frank  Gilligin. 

10.15  a.m.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

'Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  near  the  base  of  chimney. 
Caused  by  defective  construction  of  chimney. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  13. 
Foreman  Freeman  in  command. 


Friday.       Parker  St.,  Highlands.     Three-story  brick  building,  50  X  150. 
28th.  Owned  by  Sewall,  Day  &  Co. 

10.36  a.m.  Occupied  by  Sewall,  Day  &  Co.,  cordage  factory. 

Box  216.       Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 
Caused  by  friction  of  machinery. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  13. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  22,  23,  24;  Hose  No.  7; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  4 ;  Chemical  Engine 
No.  3. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Keport. 


103 


August. 
Friday. 

28th. 
11.00  A.M. 
Still  alarm. 


Vacant  lot,  between  Foundry    St.  and  Dorchester  Avenue, 

South  Boston. 
Fire  originated  among  some  hay  and  straw. 
Caused  by  boys  setting  it  on  fire. 
Alarm  given  by  citizens. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  15,  with  pails  of  water. 

Foreman  Cogley  in  command. 


Saturday.     Cor.  Centre  and  Lagrange  Sts.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden 

29th.  building,  35  X  24. 

2.55  a.m.  Owned  by  Geo.  K.  Guild. 

Box  32.  Loss  $339.     Insurance  $2,500. 

West  Roxbury.         Occupied  by  J.  J.  Blake,  grocery  store. 

Loss  $1,400.     Insurance  $2,000. 
Fire  originated  in  L  of  wood-shed,  and  extended  to  main  L  of  store. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 
Company  called,  Hand  Engine  No.  2. 
Fireward  Spear  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  115  Havre  St.,  East  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story  dwelling, 
29th.  25  X  30. 

9.25  a.m.  Owned  by  Robert  Wright. 

Box  158.  Occupied  by  Mary  Camelon  and  Howard  Mitchell. 

Fire  originated  in  lower  story. 
Caused  by  an  overheated  stove. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9  and  11:  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Monday.      No.  79  Lawrence  St.     One-story  wooden  dwelling,  10  X  15. 

31st.  Owned  by  Daniel  Donovan. 

1.30  p.m.  Occupied  by  Daniel  Donovan. 

Box  12.       Fire  originated  in  wood-shed. 
Charlestown.   Caused  by  sparks  from  chimney. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27 ;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3  and  4 ;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


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August. 
Monday. 

31st. 

8.05  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


No.  46  Silver  St.,  South  Boston.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling, 
30  X  40. 

Owned  by  Dr.  Dennis  Ferguson. 

Occupied  by  several  families. 
Fire  caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  9  with  buckets  of  water. 


recapitulation. 

Total  number  of  fires 45 

Confined  to  one  building 42 

Extended  to  other  buildings 3 

Estimated  loss  on  buildings $43,871  00 

"           "      "  stock          . 51,480  19 

Eull  insurance  on  buildings   .........  159,000  00 

"           "          stock 166,450  00 

Alarms  given  by  patrol 4 

"          "       "   individual  members     ........  4 

"          "       "   police 13 

"          "       "   citizens 34 

"          "       "   District  Telegraph  Co 0 

Alarms.     Telegraph,  fires      .         .         . 27 

"  "  false 6 

"  still       . 24 

Total 57 

Buildings,  slightly  damaged 38 

"        considerably  damaged  .........  6 

"        totally  destroyed 1 


SEPTEMBER. 

Tuesday.      Engine  Co.  No.  29  and  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  11  were  called  to 

1st.  a  fire  in  Cambridgeport. 

4.55  a.m.       Alarm  given  by  police. 


Still  alarm. 


Foreman  C.  H.  Champney  in  command. 


Fiee  Commissioners'  Keport. 


105 


September. 
Tuesday. 

1st. 
10.03  A.M. 
Box  162. 


Border  St.,  East  Boston.     Jackson's  ship-yard.     Schooner  "  Wil- 
liamine." 

Owned  by  Kilham,  Loud  &  Co. 
Fire  originated  in  cook's  galley. 
Caused  by  oil  boiling  over. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  5. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  TSTo.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2  ;  Fire  Boat. 

Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Washington  near  Green  St.     One-story  wood-shed,  6X4. 

1st.  Owned  by  J.  Kenney. 

2.12  p.m.  Occupied  by  M.  Butler. 

Box  13.        Fire  originated  among  some  shavings. 
W.  Roxbury.     Cause,  supposed  carelessness  of  children. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 
Company  called,  Engine  No.  28. 

Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Wednesday.     No.  28  Temple  St.     Four-story  brick  dwelling,  20  X  40. 
2d.  Owned  by  D.  Simonds. 

8.40  p.m.  Occupied  by  Miss  A.  M.  Simonds. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  originated  in  attic. 

Caused  by  clothing  blowing  against  gas-jet. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  N,o.  4;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  4,  with  pails  of  water. 
Asst.  Engineer  Abbott  in  command. 


Wednesday.     No.  240  Meridian  St.,  East  Boston.     Three-story  wooden  building, 
2d.  25  X  60. 

11.37  p.m.  Owned  by  Joseph  P.  Hamblin. 

Box  162.  Loss  $1,390.     Insurance  $3,700. 

Occupied  by  Davis  &  Greenwood,  dry  goods  store. 

Loss  $1,500.     Insurance  $5,500. 
Fire  originated  under  stairs  in  entry  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


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September. 
Thursday. 

3d. 
9.20  a.m. 
Box  75. 


No.  48  West  Dedham  St.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  build- 
ing, IS  X  30. 

Owned  by  Mr.  Favour. 

Occupied  by  Silas  Lovell,  dwelling. 
Fire  originated  in  a  feather-bed  in  the  attic. 
Cause  unknown. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  5. 

Extinguished  by  Hose   Company  No.    5,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies   called,  Engine  Nos.  3,    12,    13,  23;   Hose  No.  5;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  3;  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 

Asst.  Engineer  Fernald  in  command. 


Thursday.      No.  69  Charter  St.    Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwelling,  30  X  25. 
3d.  Owned  by  W.  H.  Atwood. 

12.55  p.m.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Still  alarm.       Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Company  No.  8. 


Thursday.      No.  103  Pleasant  St.     Three  and  one-half  story  brick  dwelling. 

3d.  Owned  by  Matthes'  heirs. 

7.10  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Florence. 

Still  alarm.       Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 

Cause,  lace  curtains  blowing  against  gas-jet. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen." 

Extinguished  by  Chemical  Engine  No.  2,  with  pails  of  water. 


Thursday.      False  alarm. 

3d.  Given  by  citizen,  supposing  the  Clarendon-street  Church  was  on  fire. 

7.33  p.m.         Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  12,  13,  23,  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  2  and  5 ; 

Box  73.  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  3 ;  Chemical  Engine, 

.    No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Fernald  in  command. 


Thursday.     False  alarm. 

3d.  Given  by  police,  on  account  of  smoke  from  a  brush-fire  in  Maiden 

7.40  p.m.  filling  Medford  street. 

Box  24.       Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27 ;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3  and  4 ;  Hook 
Charlestown.  and  Ladder  No.  9. 

Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


107 


September. 
Friday. 

4th. 

7.05  a.m. 

Still  alarm. 


Decatur  St.,  East  Boston.     One  and  one-half  story  wooden  building, 
25  X  40. 

Owned  by  H.  T.  Litchfield. 

Occupied  by  Frederick  Smith,  stable. 
Fire  originated  in  cellar,  in  manure-heap. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen.  , 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  9. 

Foreman  Sherman  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  46  Prince  St.     Three-story  brick  dwelling,  18  X  25. 

4th.  Owned  by  Thomas  Caswell. 

10.30  a.m.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  L.  Hargitt. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  8. 
Asst.  Foreman  Smith  in  command. 

Saturday.       Corner   Dover  St.  and  Harrison  Ave.     Three  and  one-half  story 
5th.  brick  building,  20  X  26. 

9.15  a.m.  Owned  by  P.  H.  Logan. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Seeley  &  Adamson,  piano-forte  factory. 

Fire  slight. 

Caused  by  defective  flue. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  3. 
Asst.  Foreman  Hussev  in  command. 

Saturdav.       No.  15  East  Canton  St.     Three  and  one-half  story  brick  dwelling, 

5th.  20  X  30. 

10.52  a.m.  Owned  by  C.  H.  Carruth. 

Box  74.  Occupied  by  C.  H.  Carruth. 

Needless  alarm. 

Caused  by  smoke  beating  down  the  chimney. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  12,  13,  21,  23 ;  Hose  No.  5 ;  Hook 
and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  4 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


Saturday.  Second  St.  near  K,  South  Boston.     Two-story  wooden  building,  80 

5th.  X  40. 

3.40  p.m.  Owned  by  Lemuel  H.  Dwelley. 

Box  136.  Loss  $ 2,400.     Insurance  $6,400. 

Second  alarm.  Occupied  by  George  &  Proctor,  barrel  factory. 

3.45  p.m.  Loss  $2,000.     Insurance  $12,500. 
Fire  originated  in  shaving-shoot  between  shop  and  boiler  room. 


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September. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called.  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  13,  15  and  26;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  3,  5,   9,    10  and   12;    Hook  and  Ladder 
Nos.  1,  3  and  5;    Chemical  Engine  No.  2; 
Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Monday.  No.  448  Federal  St.    Three  and  one-half  story  brick  building,  27  X  48. 
7th.  Owned  by  N.  Ward  &  Co. 

3.54  a.m.  Occupied  by  N.  Ward  &  Co.,  storehouse. 
Box  56.  Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 

Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 

First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  2,  by  members  of  Engine  No.  7. 

Alarm  given  by  private  watchman  at  O.  C.  R.  R. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  10,  15,  25  and  26 ;  Hose 

Nos.  2,  3,  5  and  9 ;   Hook  and  Ladder  Nos. 

1,  3  and  8  ;  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2  ; 

Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Monday.  No.  103  Tyler  St.     One-story  wooden  building,  40  X  70. 
7th.  Owned  by  G.  W.  &  J.  B.  Hager. 

7.55  p.m.  Occupied  by  G.  W.  &  J.  B.  Hager,  stable. 
Still  alarm.  Fike  originated  in  a  wagon  under  the  shed. 

Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  2,  with  buckets  of  water. 

Driver  John  Knights  in  command. 


Monday.      Wales  Wharf,  Federal  St.     Two-story  wooden  building,  50jX  150. 

7th.  Owned  by  Wales  heirs. 

8.32  p.m.  Loss  $1,100.     Insurance  $2,500. 

Box  59.  Occupied  by  W.  F.  Wade  &  Son,  and  othess,  hay  storage. 

Loss  $1,200.     Insurance  $3,300. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  and  extended  Jo  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  10,  25  and  26 ;    Hose 
Nos.  2,  3,  and  5 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1, 
3  and  8  ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Keport. 


109 


September. 
Tuesday. 

8th. 

11.50  a.m. 

Box  17. 

Charlestown. 


Tuesday. 

8th. 
12.30  a.m. 
Still  alarm. 


Tuesday. 

8th. 
10.5^p.m. 
Box  217. 


Wednesday. 
9th. 
2.09  p.m. 
Box  68. 


Nos.  32  to  40  Chapman  St.     Three-story  wooden  building,  75  X  40. 

Owned  by  Amos  Brown. 

Occupied  by  Brown  &  Robinson,  planing  mill. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 

Extinguished  by  workmen  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 
Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27 ;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3  and  4 ;  Hook 

and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Foreman  Delano,  of  Engine  No.  27,  in  command. 

Rear  130  Broadway,  South  Boston. 

Owned  by  H.  N.  Hatch. 

Occupied  by  H.  N.  Hatch. 
Eire  originated  in  a  wooden  barrel. 
Caused  by  hot  ashes  being  placed  therein. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  9. 

Driver  Gowen  in  command. 


No. 


Highlands.     Three-story  wooden  tenement 


11  Riverside  St. 

140  X  40. 
Owned  by  Robert  T.  Paine,  Jr. 
Occupied  by  several  families. 
Fire  originated  in  closet  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  13. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  13. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14  and  22;  Hose  Co.  No.  7; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  4 ;  Chemical  Engine 
No.  3. 
Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 

Randolph  St.     One-story  wooden  building,  16  X  40. 
Owned  by  Seth  Whittier. 

Loss  $t,00.     Insurance  $1,000. 
Occupied  by  several  parties,  stable. 

Loss  $400.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  in  stable,  and  extended  to  stable  in  rear. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  "  Dunham  "  Hose. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  7,  12,  13,  15  and  26 ;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  5  and  9;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  4; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


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September. 

Wednesday.     Bear  120  B  St.,  So.  Boston. 

9th.  Fire  originated  among  some  rubbish  and  hay  in  an  old  wagon-body. 

3.05  p.m.       Fike  set  by  boys. 
Still  alarm.     Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  9,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Driver  Gowan  in  command. 

Wednesday.     No.  Ill  Merrimac  St.     Three-story  wooden  building,  60  X  32. 
9th.  Owned  by  heirs  of  John  G.  Loring. 

11.35  p.m.  Occupied  by  James  Cameron,  blacksmith. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  J.  B.  Humphrey,  carpenter. 

Firb  originated  on  first  floor. 
Caused  by  hot  cinders  from  the  forge. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  'Engine  Co.  No.  6,  with  pails  of  water. 
Foreman  Kimball  in  command. 

Thursday.     No.  Ill  Merrimac  St.     Three-story  wooden  building,  60  X  32. 
10th.  Owned  by  heirs  of  John  G.  Loring. 

8.50  a.m.  Occupied  by  Jaaies  Cameron,  blacksmith. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Caused  by  sparks  from  forge. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Hosemen  Freeman  and  Fogg,  of  Engine  No.  .6, 
with  buckets  of  water. 


Thursday.     No.  9  Swan  St.,  So.  Boston.     Brick  tenement,  100  X  40. 

10th.  Owned  by  R.  E.  Bishop. 

10.43  a.m.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  among  some  straw  on  the  she'd. 
Caused  by  children  playing  with  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  15,  with  baskets  of  water. 


Thursday.     No.  2  Grape  Place.     Three-story  brick  dwelling,  20  X  27. 

10th.  Owned  by  J.  H.  Moulton. 

11.19  a.m.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  James  Conners. 

Box  7.         Needless  alarm. 

Caused  by  a  defective  flue  filling  the  house  with  smoke. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  8,  10,  3%,  36 ;  Hose   Nd  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  I,  § ;  Chemical  Engine 
No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


Ill 


September. 
Thursday. 

10th. 

11.42  A.M. 

Box  184. 


Border  St.,  East  Boston. 

Owned  by  Robert  E.  Jackson. 

Occupied  by  Robert  E.  Jackson,  ship-yard. 
Fire  originated  on  the  wharf. 
Caused  by  a  kettle  of  pitch  boiling  over. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  5. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine   Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.  6: 
Ladder  No.  2  ;  Fire  Boat. 

Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Hook   and 


Thursday.    No.  93  C  St.,  South  Boston.      Two  and  one-half  story  woodan  build- 
10th.  ing,  25  X  40. 

6.54  p.m.  Owned  by  Libby  heirs. 

Box  124.  Occupied  by  S.  J.  Connolly,  restaurant. 

Fire  caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Compares  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7  and  15;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10 
and  12;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Thursday.    No.  7  West  St.     Four  and  one-half  story  brick  building,  20  X  60. 
10th.  Owned  by  Codman  heirs. 

8.15  p.m.  Occupied  by  A.  Carleton  &  Co.,  and  others.  # 

Still  alarm.    Fire  originated  on  fourth  floor. 
Caused  by  gas  stove. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  25  and  26  ;  Hook  and  Lad4ar  No. 
Asst.  Engineer  Regan  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  48  Lincoln  St.     Three-story  wooden  building,  with   brick  L, 

11th.  25  X  65. 

1.53  a.m.  Owned  by  Whiting  heirs. 

Box  52.  Occupied  by  John  Gorman,  junk  store. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor  of  the  L. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7.  * 

Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose 
Nos.  2,  3  and  5  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1, 
3  and  8  ;  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


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September. 

Friday. 
11th. 

7.15  p.m. 

Box  24. 
West  Eoxbury. 


Cor.  Washington  St.    and   Metropolitan   Avenue.      Two-story 
wooden  dwelling  and  stable,  50  X  20  and  50  X  25. 
Owned  by  W.  H.  Warner. 

Loss  $3,500.     Insurance  $2,500. 
Unoccupied. 
Fire  originated  in  the  stable,  and  extended  to  house. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hand  Engine  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hand  Engine  Nos.  2  and  3. 
Alarm  given  by  citizens. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  28  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  10 ;  Hand 
Engine  Nos.  2  and  3. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.   238   Cabot    St.,  Highlands.     Three-story    wooden    tenement, 

12th.  100  X  30. 

2.00  p.m.  Owned  by  Bishop  &  Riley. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  thirty  families. 

Fire  originated  on  the  roof,  near  the  chimney. 
Caused  by  sparks  from  chimney. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  13. 
Foreman  Freeman  in  command. 

Saturday.     No.  2  Chapel  Place.     Three-story  brick  dwelling,  20  X  25. 
12th.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Smith. 

6.48  p.m.  Occupied  by  Thomas  Winn. 

Box  8.         Fire  originated  in  the  L. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Saturday.     No.  2  Chapel  Place.     Three-story  brick  dwelling,  20  X  25. 
12th.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Smith. 

8.25  p.m.  Occupied  by  Thomas  Winn. 

Still  alarm.  Fire  originated  on  roof  of  L. 
Cause,  rekindling  of  above  fire. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  1,  with  buckets  of 

water. 
Foreman  Bickford  in  command. 


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113 


Septembek. 

SUNDAY. 

13th. 

3.58  a.m. 

Box  124. 

Second  alarm. 

4.06  a.m. 


No.  150  Broadway,  South  Boston.     Three  wooden  buildings,  three 
stories  high,  and  one,  two  and  one-half  stories. 
Owned  by  Hunt  heirs ;  C.  B.  Lane ;  C.  O.  Bigelow. 

Loss  $3,642.     Insurance  $20,800. 
Occupied  by  Mrs.  Green ;  Furlong  &  Hickey ;  St.  Stephen'*  chapel. 

Loss  $1,500.     Insurance  $1,000. 
Tire  originated  in  the  bake-shop  and  extended  to  other  buildings. 
Caused  by  the  oven  in  bake-shop. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  10, 15,  21,  25,  26  ;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  5,  9,  10,  12 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  5, 
8  ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Accidents.     A  citizen,  named  Driscoll,  who  was  assisting  Engine  Co. 
No.  7,  slipped  on  the  roof  and  severely  cut  his  wrist  with  glass 
in  the  skylight. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Sunday.       Prospect  Street. 

13th.  Fire  originated  in  the  street  among  some  straw. 

11.45  a.m.      Set  on  eire  by  boys. 
Still  alarm.    Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  6. 

Asst.  Foreman  Whitehead  in  command. 


Sunday.      No.  56  C  St.,  South  Boston.     Two-story  wooden  stable. 

13th.  Owned  by  Michael  McGrath. 

2.20  p.m.  Loss  $400.     No  Insurance. 

Box  129.  Occupied  by  M.  McGrath. 

Loss  $100.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  in  the  stable,  and  extended  to  next  building. 
Cause,  children  playing  with  matches. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  15,  21 ;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10, 
12 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  5. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Monday.      Rear    135    Cabot    St.,    Highlands.     Two-story  wooden    building, 

14th.  30  X  50. 

6.55  a.m.  Owned  by  heirs  of  J.  C.  Pratt. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  M.  Anthony,  machine  shop. 

Occupied  by  C.  H.  Lincoln,  repair  shop. 


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September. 


Fire  originated  in  a  barrel. 
Caused  by  hot  ashes. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  7,  with  buckets  of  water. 


Tuesday.       No.    327   Medford    St.     Two-story   wooden   dwelling   and    stable, 

llfch*  15  X  20. 

1.45  a.m.  Owned  by  Wm.  A.  Meade. 

Box  4.  Loss  $250.     No  Insurance. 

Charlestown.  Occupied  by  Wm.  A.  Meade. 

Loss  $50.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  in  L  of  house  used  for  a  stable,  and  extended  *o 

house. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  27. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  27. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 
Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  .Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 

Ladder  No.  9. 
Accidents.     Mrs.  McCollough  was  badly  burnt. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  11  Athens  St.,  South  Boston.     Two  and  one  half-story  wooden 

15th.  dwelling,  30  X  50. 

7.00  p.m.  Owned  by  Owen  Douley. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Owen  Douley. 

Fire  originated  in  the  second  story. 
Caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  gives*  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  15,  with  buckets  of  water. 


WisMras-DAY.     Rear  48  Lincoln  St.     One-story  wooden  building.  10  X  18. 
16th.  Owned  by  Whiting  heirs. 

4.59  a.m.  Occupied  by  John  Gorman,  junk  store. 

Box  52.        Fire  originated  on  first  floor  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

Alarm  given  by  private  watchman. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 

Companies  called^  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  3,   5;  Hook   and  Ladder  Nos.    1,  3,  8 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1,  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


115 


September. 

Wednesday. 

16th 

5.50  a.m. 

Still  alarm. 


No.  396  Atlantic  Ate.     One-story  brick  and  iron  building,  10  X  15. 

Owned  by  Mr.  Storen. 

Occupied  by  Mr.  Storer,  dry-dock  covering  for  pitch-kettle. 
Eire  originated  under  the  kettle,  and  extended  to  planking  of  -wharf. 
Cause,  defective  furnace. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  25. 
Eirst  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  25. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 
Companies  called,  Engine  No.  25  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  8. 

Foremen  Frost  and  Griffin  in  command. 


Wednesday.     Mo.  39  Taber  St.,  Highlands.     Two-story  wooden  dwelling. 
16th.  Owned  by  heirs  of  Daniel  Jackson. 

9.15  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Palfrey. 

Still  alarm.      Fire  originated  in  the  basement. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  12,  with  buckets  of  water. 

Thursday.     Cor.  B  and  First  Sts.,  South  Boston.     Two- story  wooden   build- 
17th.  ing,  100  X  100. 

7.01  a.m.  Owned  by  N.  Y.  &  N.  E.  K.  E. 

Box  121.  Occupied  by  George  Miles,  boiler-maker. 

"  "J.  Kurrus,  cooper's  shop. 

Fire  originated  among  some  shavings. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7  and  15;   Hose  Nos.  9,  10 
and  12 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  5. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  8  Haymarket  Place.     Five-story  brick  building,  20  X  35. 

18th.  Owned  by  W.  M.  Blackmoor.  ' 

2.09  a.m.  Occupied  by  Healey,  Morse  &  Co.,  furniture  manufactory. 

Box  39.        Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;   Hose 
Nos.  2,  3  and  5  ;   Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1, 
3  and  8 ;  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


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September. 
Saturday. 

19th. 
3.25  p.m. 
Box  63. 


Cor.  Boylston  and  Dartmouth  Sts. 
30  X  70. 
Owned  by  M.  Litchfield. 


One-story  wooden  building, 


No  Insurance. 


Loss 
Occupied  by  "  The  Whale,"  whale-house. 

Loss  $500.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  inside. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  10,  22  and  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  3 

and  5 ;    Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1   and  3 ; 

Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 

Accidents.     A.  W.  Brown,  hoseman  of  Engine  Co.  No.  26,  lost  a 

portion  of  two  fingers,  they  being  cut  off"  while  unreeling  hose. 

Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  869  Washington  St.     Three  and  one-half  story  brick  dwelling, 
19th.  22  X  30. 

5.15  p.m.  Owned  by  Mr.  Warner. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Warner. 

Fire  originated  in  second  story. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  3. 
Foreman  Hines  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  120  Tyler  St.     Two-story  wooden  building,  16  X  36. 

19th.  Owned  by  J.  C.  Rollins. 

7.06  p.m.  Loss  $70.     No  Insurance, 

Box  57.  Occupied  by  A.  D.  Entremont,  carpenter. 

Occupied  by  Wm.  Burroughs,  blacksmith. 

Loss  $85.     Insurance  $300. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  15,  25  and  26  ;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  5  and  9  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  8 ; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Keport. 


117 


September. 
Sunday. 

20th. 

12.40  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 

Charlestown. 


Rear  25  Pearl  St.     Two-story  wooden  building,  15  X  20. 

Owned  by  Mr.  McLeahame. 

Occupied  by  Mr.  McLeahame,  cabinet-shop. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Caused  by  dropping  a  lighted  match  among  some  rags. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  27,  with  hand-hose. 

Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Sunday.       No.  169  Hanover  St.     Eour-story  wooden  building,  24  X  40. 

20th.  Owned  by  Ascher  Ratshesky. 

6.19  p.m.  Loss  §150.     No  Insurance. 

Box  17.  Occupied  by  M.  Mahoney,  saloon. 

Occupied  by  J.  Cole,  cigar  store. 
Occupied  by  Louis  Coyne,  tailor-shop. 
Occupied  by  S.  Nierstein,  upholsterer. 

Loss  $200.     Insurance  $1,800. 
Eire  originated  in  the  second  story,  and  extended  to  the  third. 
Caused  by  an  overheated  stove  setting  fire  to  a  bed. 
Eirst  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1. 
Eirst  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26;  Hose  No. 
3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8  ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  79  Prince  St.     One-story  wooden  dwelling,  12  X  15. 

22d.  Owned  by  heirs  of  G.  W.  Shattuck. 

10.30  a.m.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Still  alarm.    Eire  originated  on  first  floor  of  L. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  8. 
Asst.  Eoreman  Smith  in  command. 


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Tuesday.      North   Charles   St.     One   and  one-half   story   wooden  building, 

22d.  10  X  18. 

10.45  a.m.  Owned  by  Boston  Gas  Light  Co. 

Box  7.  Unoccupied. 

Eire  originated  on  the  roof. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Eirst  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  6. 


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September. 

First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  8,  10,  25 ;  Hose  No.  3 ;  Hook 
and   Ladder  Nos.    1,   8;  Chemical   Engine 
No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Wbdnesdat.     No.  108   Fourth   St.,  South   Boston.     Four-story  brick    dwelling, 
23d.  70  X  30. 

6.25  a.m.  Owned  by  heirs  of  Eben  Jackson. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Henry  Tighe,  variety  store. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Caused  by  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  15,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Engineman  Fitzgerald  in  command. 


Thursday.    No.   145  Charlestown  St.     Four-story  wood  and  brick  building, 
24th.  20  X  40. 

9.0G  p.m.  Owned  by  "W.  W.  Bellows. 

Box  12.  Loss  $686.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Occupied  by  Thomas  F.  O'Ne'il,  junk  store. 
Occupied  by  Philip  Malone,  tin  ware  and  stove  factory. 

Loss  $1,300.     Insurance  $3,433. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies   called,  Engine  Nos.    4,  6,  7,  8,   10,  25;  Hose   No.   3; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8 ;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday.    Rear  8  Walker  St.     Two-story  wooden  building,  20  X  30. 

24th.  Owned  by  Messrs.  Smith  &  Co. 

11.30  p.m.  Occupied  by  Messrs.  Smith  &  Co.,  stable. 

Box  7.         Fire  originated  in  hay-loft. 
Charlestown.  Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


119 


September. 

Friday. 

25th. 

10.30  p.  m. 

Box  12. 

Charlestown. 


"William  St.     Two-story  wooden  building,  40  X  110. 
Owned  by  the  Winchester  heirs. 

Loss  $500.     Insurance  $1,500. 
Occupied  by  Parsons,  Page  &  Winchester,  stable. 

Loss  $500.     Insurance  $100. 
Fire  originated  in  the  hay-loft. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,2,3,4;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Saturday.     Rear  487  Main  St.     One-story  wooden  building,  8  X  10. 
26th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Flanagan. 

8.25  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Flanagan,  stable. 

Box  5.         Fire  originated  in  a  bale  of  hay. 
Charlestown.  Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  2,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 

Saturday.     No.  30  Beach  St.     Five-story  brick  building,  100  X  150. 
26th.  Owned  by  William  Carleton. 

9.23  p.m.  Loss  $1,900.     Insurance  $20,000. 

Box  53.  Occupied  by  William  Carleton,  lamp  and  gas  fixture  factory. 

Second  alarm.  Loss  $1,365.     Insurance  $10,000. 

9.29  p.m.       Fire  originated  on  the  fourth  floor,  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
Alarms  given  by  citizens. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  22,  23,  25,  26 ;  Hose 
Nos.  2,  3,  5 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  3,  8  ; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1,  2. 
Chief.  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Saturday.     Rear  440  Main  St.     One-story  wooden  building,  8  X  10. 
26th.  Owned  by  M.  B.  Hall. 

9.25  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Mulligan,  stable. 

Box  8.        Fire  originated  in  one  corner. 
Charlestown.  Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 


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September. 


First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  2,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27 ;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9. 

Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 

Saturday.     False  alarm. 

26th.  Alarm  given  by  some  person  unknown. 

10.38  p.m.      Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  10  and  26;  Hose  Nos.  2,  3; 
Box  35.  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1 ;    Chemical  Engine 

No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Monday.      Rear  81  Portland  St.     One-story  brick  dwelling,  18  X  26. 

28th.  Owned  by  Levi  Bowles. 

1.40  p.m.  Occupied  by  T.  F.  McGann,  brass  foundry. 

Still  alarm.    Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Foreman  Bickford  in  command. 


Monday.      Clapp  St.,  Ward  16.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  100  X  25. 

28th.  Owned  by  heirs  of  Oakes  Ames. 

7.39  p.m.  Loss  $200.     No  Insurance. 

Box  312.  Unoccupied. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  21. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  21. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  17,  18,  21  and  23;  Hose  No.  10; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  4  and  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Monday.      Washington  St.     One  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwelling,  30  X  35. 

28th.  Owned  by  Wm.  McLaughlin. 

3.30  P.M.  Occupied  by  Wm.  McLaughlin. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  in  the  wood-work  around  the  chimney 
Brighton.      Caused  by  placing  wood  in  stove  to  dry. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  29. 
Foreman  Champney  in  command. 


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September. 

Tuesday.      Cor.  Norfolk  and  River  Sts.,  Ward  16.     Two  and  one-half  story 

29th.  wooden  building,  35  X  25. 

8.53  p.m.  Owned  by  beirs  of  James  Tolman. 

Box  353.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $400. 

Occupied  by  J.  B.  L.  Bartlett,  grocery  store. 
"  "   "  Good  Templars,"  Lodge  room. 

Loss  $405.     Insurance  $4,000. 
Fire  originated  under  tbe  stairway,  in  rear  room,  and  extended  to 

main  store. 
Cause,  accidental. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  19. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  19. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  16,  18,  19 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  6. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


recapitulation. 

Total  number  of  fires s 60 

Confined  to  one  building          ..........  54 

Extended  to  other  buildings    ..........  6 

Estimated  loss  on  buildings $16,138  00 

"             "         stock 11,105  00 

Full  insurance  on  buildings 61,900  00 

"         "            "  stock            .         .         .         . " 41,933  00 

Alarms  given  by  patrol 11 

"         "         "   individual  members      ........  0 

"        "         "   police • 16 

"         "         "    citizens          .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .    '  40 

"         "         "   District  Telegraph  Co 0 

Alarms.     Telegraph,  fires 36 

"             "            false 1 

"             "            needless 4 

"                          still 27 

Total 68 

Buildings  slightly  damaged 47 

"         considerably  damaged     .........  9 

"         totally  destroyed 4 


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October. 

Thursday. 

1st. 

2.10  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


OCTOBER. 

Bear  62  Pitts  St.     Three-story  wooden  building,  25  X  30. 

Owned  by  J.  A.  Ryan. 

Occupied  by  several  families. 
Fire  originated  in  the  cellar. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  1,  with  pails  of  water. 

Foreman  Bickford  in  command. 


Thursday.    No.  2  West  St.     Two-story  wooden  dwelling,  20  X  30. 
1st.  Owned  by  John  McNeal. 

2.40  p.m.  Occupied  by  John  McNeal. 

Box  6.  Loss  $25.     No  Insurance. 

Charlestown.  Fire  originated  in  a  feather-bed. 

Caused  by  children  playing  with  matches. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 
'  Alarm  given  by  police. 
Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3  and  4;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 

Thursday.     Commercial  St.,  "Ward  16.     One-story  brick  building,  75  X  25. 

1st.  Owned  by  The  Dorchester  Gas  Co. 

5.13  p.m.  Occupied  by  "  "      " 

Box  316.       Fire  originated  from  retort. 

Caused  by  the  bursting  of  the  retort. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  17. 
Alarm  given  by  boys. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  17,  18  and  21 ;  Hook  and  Ladder 
Nos.  6  and  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  18  A  St.,  South  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwell- 
3d.  ing,  18  X  25. 

1.37  p.m.  Owned  by  Bernhard  May. 

Box  123.  Loss  $200.     Insurance  $1,800. 

Occupied  by  several  families. 
Fire  originated  in  the  wood-shed. 
Caused  by  children  playing  with  matches. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  15. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7  and  15;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10 
and  12  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


123 


October. 
Saturday. 

3d. 
3.17  p.m. 
Box  136. 


No.  38  K  St.,  South  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwell- 
ing, 25  X  30. 

Owned  by  John  Murphy. 

Occupied  by  Alois  Rich. 
Eire  originated  among  some  straw. 
Caused  by  children  playing  with  matches, 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2  and  15 ;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10  and  12  ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5. 

Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  92   Broadway,  South   Boston.     Three-story  wooden  building, 
3d.  40  X  25. 

6.05  p.m.  Owned  by  Thomas  O'Hearn. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  M.  Lintinna,  fruit  store. 

Fire  originated  in  the  store. 
Caused  by  the  bursting  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  114  State  St.     Five-story  iron  and  brick  building,  70  X  50. 

3d.  Owned  by  H.  S.  Russell. 

6.25  p.m.  >  Occupied  by  Telegraph  Co. 

Box  37.        Alarm  given  by  police. 

Needless  alarm  given  for  a  light  in  the  fifth  story,  supposing  it  to 

be  a  fire. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose 
Nos.  2  and  3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and 
8 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Cunningham  in  command. 


Saturday.     Cor.  K  and  Fifth  Sts.,  South  Boston.     Three -story  brick  dwelling, 

3d.  25  X  40. 

10.15  p.m.  Owned  by  Benj.  James. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Bates. 

Fire  caused  by  gas  leakage. ' 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  2. 
Engineman  Twiss  in  command. 


124 


Crrr  Document.  —  No.  96. 


October. 
Sunday. 

4th. 
2.36  a.m. 
Box  37. 


No.  31  India  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  20  X  50. 
Owned  by  heirs  of  Mrs.  Aline. 

Loss  $300.     Insurance  $7,500. 
Occupied  by  Thayer,  Brigham  &  Co.     Commission  merchants. 
Occupied  by  C.  J.  Prince.     Oil  broker. 

Loss  $1,700.     Insurance  $2,700. 
Fire  originated  in  the  cellar  and  extended  to  third  floor. 
Caused  by  fire  dropping  down  the  flue,  setting  cotton  on  fire. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  25. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,8;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Cunningham  in  command. 


Sunday.       No.  9  Medeord  St.     Three-story  brick  dwelling,  20  X  25. 

4th.  Owned  by  Dennis  Cawley. 

5.44  p.m.  Loss  $25.     Insurance  $1,500. 

Box  12.  Occupied  by  James  McGinnis. 

Fire  originated  in  third  story. 
Caused  by  a  defective  flue. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.    4,  6,  7,  8,   10,  25 ;  Hose   No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   1,  8  ;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1. 
Asst.  Engineer  Abbott,  in  command. 


Mondat.      No.  20  Gouch  St.     Four-story  brick  hotel,  25  X  50. 

5th.  Owned  by  Albert  Brown. 

1.16  a.m.  .       Loss  $250.     Insurance  3,000. 

Box  23.  Occupied  by  Peter  Pickart. 

Loss  $100.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  in  back  room  and  roof. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose  No.  3; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   1,8;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1. 
Asst.  Engineer  Abboit  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


125 


October. 
Monday. 

5th. 

4.20  a.m. 

Still  alarm. 


No.  20  Gouch  St.     Four-story  brick  hotel,  25  X  50. 
Owned  by  Albert  Brown. 
Occupied  by  Peter  Pickart. 
Fire  originated  in  a  closet. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  4,  and  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Asst.  Engineer  Abbott,  in  command. 


Monday.      No.   92   Broadway-,  South  Boston.    -Three-story  wooden  building, 

5th.  25  X  30. 

1.05  p.m.  Owned  by  Thomas  O'Hearn. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  M.  Lintinna,  fruit  store. 

Eire  originated  on  the  first  floor. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  9,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Basto  Place,  Roslindale.     Two  and  one-half-story  wooden  dwelling, 

6th.  30  X  25. 

6.45  p.m.  Owned  by  Mr.  Cunningham. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Cunningham. 

Loss  $30.     No  Insurance. 
Eire  originated  in  a  closet  on  the  second  floor. 
Caused  by  the  bursting  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Wm.  Lewis,  of  Chemical  Engine  Co.  No.  4,  and 
citizens,  with  pails  of  water. 


Tuesday.      No.  30  Dorchester  Ave.,  South  Boston 
6th.  wooden  building,  20  X  40. 

11  p.m.  Owned  by  South  Boston  Iron  Co. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  J.  J.  Caldwell,  hay  store-house 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  15. 
Engineman  Fitzgerald  in  command. 


Two  and  one-half  story 


Wednesday.  Nos.  163  to  167  Washington  St.     Three-story  brick  building. 
7th.  Owned  by  H.  Greenough. 

6.51  p.m.  ,  Loss  $200.     Insurance  $4,000. 

Box  41.  Occupied  by  George  E.  Clayton,  tailor. 


126 

October. 


City  Document.  —  No.  96. 


Occupied  by  J.  W.  Black,  photographer. 

"         "  Howe  Bros.,  &  Co.,  fancy  goods. 
"         "  Geo.  W.  Dearing  &  Co.,  jewellers. 

Loss  $845.     Insurance  $32,200. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 

Caused  by  an  overheated  stove-pipe  resting  on  the  stairs. 
First  compant  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos. 
2   and  3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1    and  8 ; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Abbott,  in  command. 


Thursday.     No.   238    Dorchester    St.,  South   Boston.       Three-story    wooden 

8th.  building,  25  X  40. 

11.20  a.m.  Owned  by  Andrew  Spence. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Lydstone,  bread-store. 

Eire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Caused  by  children  playing  with  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  10,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Driver  Geo.  W.  Stone  in  command. 


Friday.       Weeks'   Whakf,  Sumner    St.,   East   Boston.      Two-story   wooden 

9th.  building,  100  X  40. 

1.23  a.m.  Owned  by  the  Weeks  heirs  and  D.  B.  Whitney. 

Box  182.  Loss  $2,994.     Insurance  $4,100. 

1.35  a.m.  Occupied  by  Noah  Mayo,  storage  of  fish. 

Second  alarm.  "         "  A.  G.  &  S.  H.  Widden,  painters. 

1.38  a.m.  "         "  S.  F.  Ellis,  shipwright. 

Third  alarm.  "         "P.  Flynn,  caulker. 

Loss  $5,400.     Insurance  $5,900. 
Fire  originated  in  second  story,  and  extended  to  other  buildings. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarms  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  6,  7,  8,  9,  10,  11,  25;  Hose  Nos# 
3   and  6;    Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   1,2,8; 
Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Fiee  Commissioners'  Keport. 


127 


October. 
Friday. 

9th. 

7.30  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


Rear    7  Third    St..    South  Boston.      Four-story  brick  building, 
20  X  25. 
Owned  by  Cain  &  McKenna. 


Loss 


Insurance  $2,500. 


Occupied  by  several  families.     Tenement  house. 
Fire  originated  on  fourth  floor. 
Caused  by  explosion  of  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  9,  with  buckets  of  water. 

Driver  T.  W.  Gowen  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  112  D  St.,  So.  Boston.     Two  and  one-half-story  wooden  build- 

9th.  ing,  20  X  20. 

8.34  p.m.  Owned  by  John  Haley. 

Box  127.  Occupied  by  John  Haley,  dwelling. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Caused  by  upsetting  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2  and  15 ;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10  and 
12 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  78  Phillips  St.     Two-story  wooden  building,  8  X  20. 

10th.  Owned  by  Hiram  Weldon. 

4.37  a.m.  Loss  $  100.     No  Insurance. 

Box  26.  Occupied  by  Travis  Washington,  wood  and  coal-shed. 

Loss  $100.     Insurance  $1,300. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  and  extended  to  second. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   4,  6,  8,  10  and  25 ;  Hose   No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Asst.  Engineer  Abbott  in  command. 


Sunday.       Lincoln's  "Wharf,  Commercial  St.     Two-story  wooden  building. 

11th.  Owned  by  the  Lincoln  Wharf  Co. 

2.32  a.m.  Occupied  by  Charles  Smith,  storage. 

Box  9.  Loss  $20.     No  Insurance. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 


128 

October. 


City  Document. — No.  96. 


Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  8  and  25;    Hook  and  Ladder 

NAs.  1  and  8;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1;  Eire 

Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Cunningham  in  command. 


Sunday.       No.  5  State  St.     Eive-story  freestone  building,  20  X  28. 

11th.  Owned  by  J.  W.  Freeman. 

4.28  p.m.  Loss  $150.     Insurance  $10,000. 

Box  36.  Occupied  by  Leopold  Morse,  and  others. 

Eire  originated  in  cellar,  and  extended  to  second  story. 
Cause,  defective  furnace. 
Eirst  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
•    First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose  Nos. 
2  and  3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   1  and  8 ; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Asst.  Engineer  Cunningham  in  command. 


Monday.      Otis  Wharf,  404  Atlantic  Avenue.     Two-story  wooden  building, 

12th.  100  X  200. 

5.09  a.m.  Owned  by  Wingate  &  Adams,  and  David  Snow  &  Co. 

Box  48.  Loss  $6;649.     Insurance  $8,500. 

Occupied  by  "Wingate  &  Adams,  coal,  lime  and  plaster. 
Occupied  by  David  Snow  &  Co.,  fish. 

Loss  $7,700.     Insurance  $13,200. 
Eire  originated  in  second  story  of  Wingate  &  Adams'  and  extended 

to  Snow's. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  25. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  25. 
Alarm  given  bY  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  3,  5  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  3,  8  ;  Chem- 
ical Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Cunningham  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  53  Pleasant  St.     Three-story  wooden  building,  24  X  60. 

13th.  Owned  by  the  Eldridge  heirs. 

6.57  p.m.  Loss  $10.     Insurance  $3,600. 

Box  61.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Hall,  dwelling. 

Loss  $20.     No  Insurance 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report.  129 


October. 

Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Caused  by  the  upsetting  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  22,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  5  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  8  ;  Chemical 
Engine  Nos.  1,  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Regan  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  52  Wall  St.     Four-story  brick  dwelling,  20  X  40. 

13th.  Owned  by  Kate  Cunningham. 

8.52  p.m.  Occupied  by  Daniel  Lynch. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $15.     No  Insurance. 

Fire  originated  from  some  unknown  cause,  on  fourth  floor. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  6,  with  pails  of  water. 
Asst.  Foreman  Whitehead  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.    121    Dudley    St.,    Highlands.     One-story    wooden    building; 

13th.  20  X  40. 

9.24  p.m.  Owned  by  A.  B.  Evans. 

Box  235.  Loss  $25.     Insurance  $1,225. 

Occupied  by  A.  B.  Evans,  dry  goods  store. 

Loss  $100.     Insurance  $2,575. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  12. 
,    First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  12. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine   Nos.  12,  13,  14,  23,  24 ;    Hose  No.  7 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Rear  418  Main  St.     One-story  wood-shed,  10  X  12. 

13th.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Chase. 

10.15  p.m.  ,  Loss  $20.     No  Insurance. 

Box  8.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Macomber. 

Charlestown.    Fire  originated  in  one  corner,  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27 ;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


130 


City  Document. — No.  96. 


October. 
Wednesday. 
14th. 

8.18  A.M. 

Box  127. 


No.  203  Ninth  St.,  So.   Boston.     Two   and   one-half  story  wooden 
dwelling. 
Owned  by  James  Allen. 
Occupied  by  James  Allen. 
Fire  originated  on  the  roof. 
Caused  by  sparks  from  chimney. 
Alarm  given  by  citizens. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2  and   15;   Hose  Nos.  9,_  10  and 
12 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Wednesday.     No.  59  Wareham  St.     Five-story  brick  building,  40  X  70. 
14th.  Owned  by  Creesy  &  Noyes. 

1.30  p.m.  Occupied  by  Creesy  &  Noyes,  carpenter's  shop. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  in  shaving-room. 
Caused  by  sparks  from  fire-box. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  3  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  3. 
Asst.  Engineer  Fernald  in  command. 


Wednesday.     Polk  St.     Two-story  wooden  stable,  30  X  40. 
14th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Streeter. 

9.20  p.m.  Loss  $500.     No  Insurance. 

Box  25.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Boardman  and  others. 

Charlestown.  Fire  originated  on  the  lower  floor. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  citizens. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3  and  4;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Thursday.    No.  126  Tremont  St.     Five-story  stone  building,  35  X  96. 
15th.  Owned  by  Phillips  heirs. 

2.45  a.m.  Loss  $1,252.     Insurance  $40,000. 

Box  42.  Occupied  by  G.  D.  Russell  and  others,  music  store. 

Loss  $2,800.     Insurance  $56,000. 
Fire  originated  in  the  cellar. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  22,  25  and  26 ; 
Hose  Nos.  2,  3  and  5  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos. 
1,  3  and  8 ;  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


131 


October. 
Thursday. 

15th. 

3.Q0£  a.m. 

Box  52. 


No.  48  Lincoln  St.     Wooden  building,  10  X  15. 
Owned  by  Whiting  heirs. 

Loss  $40.     Insurance  $2,500. 
Occupied  by  John  Gorman,  junk  store. 

Loss  $20.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10  and  26;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  3  and  5 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  3  ; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday.    Nos.  762   and   764  East   Seventh  St.,    South   Boston.     One-story 
15th.  wooden  building,  80  X  60. 

7.18  a.m.  Owned  by  S.  S.  Gray. 

Box  146.  Loss  $2,000.     No  Insurance. 

7.26  a.m.  Occupied  by  Thomas  H.  Dunham,  oakum  factory. 

Second  alarm.  "         "  Cummings  &  Stone,  machine  shop. 

Loss  $7,000.     Insurance  $1,500. 
Fire  originated  in  oakum  factory  and  extended  to  machine  shop. 
Caught  from  the  picking  machine. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  12. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  12. 
Alarms  given  by  citizens. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  15,  21;  Hose  Nos.  2,  5, 
9,  10,  12 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  5 ; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday.     No.  48   Yeoman  St.,  Highlands.     One  and  one-half  story  wooden 

15th.  dwelling,  20  X  30.  ^ 

12.30  p.m.  Owned  by  Mrs.  John  White. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $50.     No  Insurance. 

Occupied  by  Thomas  Fillburn  and  others. 
Fire  originated  in  closet. 
Caused  by  children  playing  with  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  7. 
Foreman  Green  in  command. 


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City  Document.  —  No.  96. 


October. 

Thursday. 

15th. 

7.40  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


First  St.,  near  B,  South  Boston.     Wooden  building 

Owned  by  Joseph  Story  &  Bros. 

Occupied  by  Joseph  Story  &  Bros.,  roofing  tar. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 
Company  called,  Hose  No.  9. 

Foreman  Byrnes  in  command. 


Friday.       Bear  of  Walker  St.     One-story  wooden  building,  10  X  15. 

16th.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Walker. 

7.40  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Mitchell,  store-house. 

Box  7,         Fire  originated  among  some  rags. 
Charlestown.  ■  Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 

Friday.        No.   13  North  Market  St.     Four-story  granite  and  brick  building, 

16th.  25  X  65. 

8.19  p.m.  Owned  by  Lawrence  estate. 

Box  16.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Occupied  by  H.  Andrews,  produce  store. 

Loss  $25.     Insurance  $500. 
Fire  originated  in  the  cellar. 
Caused  by  gas-burner  setting  fire  to  partition. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose  Nos- 
2  and  3 ;   Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Friday.       Paris  St.,  near  Porter,  East  Boston.     One-story  wooden  building, 

16th.  12  X  15. 

9.45  p.m.  Owned  by  Timothy  Dailey. 

Box  158.  Loss  $350.     Insurance  $400. 

Occupied  by  Timothy  Dailey,  stable. 
Fire  originated  in  the  stable,  and  extended  to  house. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9  and  11 ;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


133 


October. 

Saturday. 

17th. 
2.35  p.m. 
Box  353. 


Blue  Hill  Ave.,  Milton. 

This  alarm  was  given  in  response  to  a  call  for  help,  by  the  em- 
ployees of  Messrs.  Tileston  &  Hollingsworth,  who  discovered 
fire  on  the  outside  of  the  stock-room.  The  services  of  the 
department  were  not  required. 

Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1G,  18,  19;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  6. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Saturday.     Bear  of  230  Main  St.  f 

17th.  Fire  originated  in  a  pile  of  wood. 

7.45  p.m.  Owned  by  Mr.  Flanagan. 

Box  12.        Cause  unknown. 
Charlestown.  First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3  and  4;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Saturday.     Rear  52  Richmond  St.     One-story  wooden  building,  20  X  20. 

17th.  Owned  by  "St.  Mary  Church." 

10.20  p.m.  Loss  $100.     No  Insurance. 

Box  17.  Occupied  by  "  St.  Mary  Church,"  carriage-house. 

Charlestown.  Fire  originated  in  one  corner. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3  and  4;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Saturday.     Adams   St.,  "Ward   16.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  building, 

17th.  30  X  50. 

10.27  p.m.  Owned  by  Oliver  Hall,  Jr. 

Box  316.  Occupied  by  Oliver  Hall,  Jr.,  furniture  factory. 

Fire  originated  in  the- fireplace. 
Caused  by  shavings  taking  fire. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  17,  18,  21 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


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City  Document. — No.  96. 


October. 
Sunday. 
18th. 

2.17  A.M. 

Box  17. 


Nos.  115  and  117  Hanover  St.     Three-story  brick  building,  30  X  30. 
Owned  by  James  H.  Beal. 

Loss  $50.     Insurance  $5,000. 
Occupied  by  S.  M.  Spencer,  stencil  maker. 
Occupied  by  W.  &  L.  Anderson,  brokers. 
Occupied  by  Geo.  B.  Hamlin,  printer. 
Occupied  by  John  Holman  &  Co.,  furniture  and  bedding. 

Loss  $200.     Insurance  $10,000. 
Fire  originated  in  third  story. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose  No.  3; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   1  and  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Monday.      No.  108  Merrimac  St.     Five-story  brick  building,  20  X  35. 

19th.  Owned  by  J.  C.  Tucker  heirs. 

10.17  p.m.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Box  8.  Occupied  by  J.  Shamburg,  boarding-house. 

Loss  $25.     Insurance  $1,000. 
Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  6. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  6.   " 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  34  Saratoga  St.,  East  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story  brick 

20th.  building,  20  X  30. 

6.54  p.m.  Owned  by  Thomas  F.  Doherty. 

Box  184.  Occupied  by  Thomas  F.  Doherty,  dwelling. 

Fire  originated  in  a  closet. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  5. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  5. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2  ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


135 


October. 
Wednesday. 
21st. 

1.00  A.M. 

Box  316. 


Bellevue  St.,  Ward  16.     Two-story  wooden  building,  25  X  30. 
Owned  by  J.  W.  Draper. 

Loss  $700.     Insurance 
Occupied  by  J.  W.  Draper,  barn  and  carriage-house. 

Loss  $350.     No  Insurance. 
Pike  originated  on  the  ground  floor  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  17. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  17. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  17,  18,  21;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos. 
6  and  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Wednesday.     Carleton's    Wharf,   East    Boston.     Two-story  wooden    building 
21st.  25  X  40. 

2.44  a.m.  Owned  by  Harvey  Crocker. 

Box  182.  Unoccupied. 

Eire  originated  in  the  second  story. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11 ;  Hose  No.  6 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2  ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Wednesday.     Piper's  Wharf,  Federal  St.     Two-story  wooden  building,  24  X  34. 
21st.  Owned  by  Solomon  Piper  heirs. 

7.00  p.m.  Loss  $200.     No  Insurance. 

Box  48.  Occupied  by  J.  H.  Litchfield,  stable. 

Loss  $300.    No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  in  hay-loft  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
Alarm  given  by  private  watchman,  B.  W.  W. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  No.  2, 
3  and  5 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   1,  3  and 
8  ;   Chemical  Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


136 


City  Document. — No.  96. 


October. 
Wednesday. 

21st. 

7.43  p.m. 

Box  8. 


No.  96  Friend  St.     Five-story  brick  building,  60  X  65. 
Owned  by  By  am,  Carleton  &  Co. 
Occupied  by  Byarn,  Carleton  &  Co.,  match  factory. 
Fire  originated  on  fourth  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  6. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  6. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  8,  10  and  25 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.   1 ;  Chemical  Engine 
No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday.    Bear   64   Bartlett    St.,   Charlestown.     Two   and   one-half    story 
22d.  wooden  dwelling,  30  X  40. 

7.45  p.m.  Owned  by  Mr.  Baker. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Baker,  and  others.  \ 

Fire  originated  under  the  edge  of  building. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  citizens. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  27,  with  pails  of  water. 


Thursday.     Furbush  Court.     One-story  wooden  stable,  15  X  20. 
22d.  Owned  by  Mr.  Furbush. 

9.10  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Furbush. 

Box  5.         Fire  originated  in  one  corner. 
Charlestown.    Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 

Alarm  given  by  an  individual  member. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3  and  4;   Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  9  ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  29  Washington  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  25  X  25. 

23d.  Owned  by  Sohier  &  Welch. 

7.01  a.m.  Occupied  by  Smith  &  Co.,  jewelry  store. 

Box  18.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Fitzgerald,  dress-maker. 

Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 
Caused  by  an  overheated  stove. 

Extinguished  before  the  arrival  of  the  department. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26;  Hose  No. 
3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8  ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


137 


October. 
Friday. 

22d. 
9.03  a.m. 
Box  215. 


No.  1000  Tremokt  St.,  Highlands.     One  and  one-half  story  wooden 
building,  25  X  30. 
Owned  by  Mrs.  Brady  heirs. 
Occupied  by  Michael  Hayes,  shoemaker's  shop. 
Fire  originated  between  ceiling  and  roof. 
Caused  by  defective  flue.i 
First  company'  at  fire,  Hose  No.  7. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  7. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  23,  24;  Hose-No.  7;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  4 ;    Chemical  Engine  No.  3. 
Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


Friday.       Nos.  8  and  10  Wall  St.     Three  and  one-half  story  brick  dwelling, 

23d.  18  X  30. 

11.45  p.m.  Owned  by  A.  Brown  and  S.  Eice. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $50.     No  Insurance. 

Occupied  by  Mrs.  Place  and  Mrs.  Droudy. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  6,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Foreman  Kimball  in  command. 

Saturday.     Nos.  27  and  29  West  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  65  X  75. 
24th.  Owned  by  Thomas  B.  Williams. 

2.25  p.m.  Loss  $304.     Insurance  $20,000. 

Box  39.  Occupied  by  W.  H.  Halliday  &  Co.,  booksellers. 

"  "   Bliss  &  Perkins,  gas  fixtures. 

"  "   Henry  A.  Turner  &  Co.,  furniture. 

Loss  $2,008.     Insurance  $64,000. 
Fire  originated  in  basement,  and  extended  to  first  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose 
Nos.  2,  3  and  5;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1, 
3  and  8  ;  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Monday.      Cor.  Tremont  and  Boylston  Sts.     Five-story  freestone  building, 

26th.  80  X  95. 

10.49  a.m.  Owned  by  Charles  F.  Adams. 

Box  53.  Lass  $7,173.     Insurance  $80,000. 

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138  City  Document.  —  No.  96. 

October. 

Occupied  by  several  parties.     Hotel  Boylston. 

Loss  $4,939.     Insurance  $72,400. 
Fire  originated  in  cellar,  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose 
Nos.  2,  3  and  5 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1, 
3  and  8  ;  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Monday.      No.  5  Acton  St.     Two  and  one-half  story  brick  building,  18  X  30. 

26th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Adams. 

1.45  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Langiven,  boarding-house. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  in  the  kitchen. 
Caused  by  defective  flue. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  3. 
Asst.  Engineer  Fernald  in  command. 

Monday.      First  St.,  foot  of  E  St.,  South  Boston.     One-story  wooden  bufld- 

26th.  ing,  20  X  40. 

6.25  p.m.  Owned  by  Stetson  &  Pope. 

Box  142.  Occupied  by  Stetson  &  Pope,  saw-mill. 

Fire  originated  in  boiler-room. 
Cause,  accidental. 
■  Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  15;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10,  12; 
Hook  and  Ladder,  Nos.  -3,  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Monday.       Needless  alarm. 

26th.  Alarm  given  by  patrolman  George  H.  Knox,  of  Engine  Co.  No.  4,  who 

11.35  p.m.  saw  smoke  beating  down   in  Myrtle  St.,  and  thought  the  roofs 

Box  34.  of  the  buildings  were  on  fire. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  8, 10,  25  ;  Hose  No.  3 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  Nos.  1,  8  ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.  No.  8  Camden  Place.     Three-story  wooden  building,  20  X  35. 

27th.  Owned  by  Henry  Cluss. 

10.15  a.m.  Occupied  by  several  families.     Tenement-house. 

Still  alarm.  Fire  originated  on  the  third  floor. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


139 


October. 

Caused  by  the  boiling  over  of  a  pan  of  lard. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  23. 

Foreman  Le  Cain  in  command. 

Wednesday.  Eastern  R.R.  Station,  East  Boston.     Freight  car. 
28th.  Owned  by  the  E.  R.  R.  Co. 

3.00  a.m.  Occupied  by  J.  H.  Moulton,  Salem  express. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  in  the  car. 

Cause,  spontaneous  combustion. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  11. 
Engineman  Sturtevant  in  command. 

Wednesday.   East  Newton  St.     Six-story  brick  building,  200  —  75. 
28th.  Owned  by  M.  M.  Ballou. 

6.16  p.m.  Occupied  by  Crocker  &  Buck,  St.  James  Hotel. 

Box  74.        Fire  originated  in  the  chimney. 
Caused  by  the  ignition  of  soot. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine   Nos.   3,  12,  13,  23,  26 ;    Hose   No.  5 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  4 ;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Fernald  in  command. 

Thursday.     Pearl  St.  Wharf,  Atlantic  Avenue.     Two-story  wooden  building, 
29th.  45  —  50. 

8.16  p.m.  Owned  by  A.  Seamens  &  Co. 

Box  51.  ,-     Occupied  by  A.  Seamens  &  Co.,  storage  house. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  25. 
First  water  on  fire^  Engine  No.  25. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos. 
2,3;  Hook  and  Ladder,  Nos.  1,  8;  Chemical 
Engine  Nos.  1,  2;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Friday.       Ericcson   St.,   Ward   16.      Two-story  brick    and    stone    building, 

30th.  260  X  50. 

8.39  p.m.  Owned  by  S.  S.  Putnam  &  Co. 

Box  343.  •  Loss  .$300.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Occupied  by  S.  S.  Putnam  &  Co.,  nail  factory. 

Loss  $300.     Insurance  $7,500. 


140  City  Document. — No.  96. 

October. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor  and  extended  to  the  second. 
Cause,  spontaneous  combustion  among  some  oily  sawdust. 

Extinguished  with  Hand  Hose  and  Extinguishers. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  16,  17,  20 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos- 
6  and  7. 
•  Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Saturday.    No.  29  West  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  65  X  75. 

31st.  Owned  by  Thomas  B.  Williams. 

11.43  a.m.  Occupied  by  W.  H.  Halliday  &  Co.,  circulating  library. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  in  a  box  of  old  papers  in  the  basement. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  26. 
Asst.  Engineer  Regan  in  command. 


RECAPITULATION. 

Total  number  of  fires 63 

Confined  to  one  building         ..........  59 

Extended  to  other  buildings 4 

Estimated  loss  on  buildings $24,087  00 

"           "      stock 33,997  00 

Full  insurance  on  buildings 209,425  00 

"             "        "   stock .         .  271,375  00 

Alarms  given  by  patrol  ...........  8 

"           "       "    individual  members      ........  1 

"           "       "    police 27 

"           "       "    citizens 33 

M           "       "   District  Telegraph  Co 0 

Alarms.   Telegraph,  fires 48 

«                 i(         false 0 

"  "        needless          .........  2 

«                          still 19 

Total  ....'„ 69 

Buildings  slightly  damaged 54 

"        considerably  damaged 7 

"        totally  destroyed 2 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


141 


November. 


NO  VE3IBEM. 


Sunday.       North  Quincy.     Two-story  wooden  stable,  40  X  50. 

1st.  Owned  by  H.  Jenkins. 

2.30  a.m.  Occupied  by  H.  Jenkins. 

Box  342.       Alarm  given  by  police  in  response  to  a  call  of  help  from  Mr.  Jenkins. 
First  company  at  nre,Engine  No.  20. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  20. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  16,  17,  20;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos. 
6,7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Sunday.       T  Wharf.     Steamer  "  Nellie  E.  Rawson." 

1st.  Owned  by  Judson  Tarr  &  Co. 

4.10  a.m.      Eire  originated  under  furnace,  and  extended  to  engine-room. 
Box  38.        Cause  defective  furnace. 

Eirst  company  at  fire,  Eire  Boat. 
First  water  on  fire,  Eire  Boat. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos.  2, 
3 ;  Hook   and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Cunningham  in  command. 


Sunday.       No.  144  Beach  St.     Three-story  wooden  building,  30  X  40. 

1st.  Owned  by  D.  S.  Simpson. 

7.55  p.m.  Occupied  by  D.  S.  Simpson,  blacksmith  shop. 

Still  alarm.  Fire  originated  in  the  yard. 
Caused  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  7,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Foreman  Marden  in  command. 


Monday.      No.  533  Main  St.,  Charlestown.    Two-story  wooden  building,  20X30. 

2d.  Owned  by  Mr.  Phillips.   , 

4.15  p.m.  Occupied  by  James  Martin,  barber  shop. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $25.     No  Insurance, 

Caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  2,  with  buckets  of  water. 


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November. 

Tuesday. 
3d. 

2.30  a.m. 

Box  17. 
Charlestown. 


Eastern  R.  K.  Bridge.     Wooden  fence  250  feet  long. 
Owned  by  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 

Loss  $75.     No  Insurance. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Cor.  Heath  and  Bickford  Sts.,  Highlands.     Three-story  wooden 

3d.  dwelling,  IS  X  28. 

9.50  a.m.  Owned  by  John  B.  Mulrey. 

Box  254.  Loss  $400.     Insurance  $1,000. 

Occupied  by  Patrick  Dagney. 

Loss  $50.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  in  the  rear  of  second  story,  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  14. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  14. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  24 ;  Hose  No.  7 ;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  4  ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  3  ; 
Extinguisher  No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Wednesday.     No.    38   Culvert    St.,   Highlands.      Two-story   wooden    dwelling, 
4th.  20  X  40. 

2.30  p.m.  •    Owned  by  Wm.  Clark. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Fire  originated  in  closet  near  chimney. 
Cause,  defective  chimney. 

Fire  discovered  and  extinguished  by  E.  J.  Roe,  of  Engine  No.  13. 
Company  called,  Engine  No.  13. 


Wednesday.     Warren  St.,  Highlands.     Two-story  brick  stable,  100  X120. 
4th.  Owned  by  Metropolitan  R.  R.  Co. 

6.50  p.m.  Occupied  by  Metropolitan  R.  R.  Co.,  stable  and  car-house, 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  24,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Foreman  Bolton  in  command. 


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Lamartine  St.     Two-story  wooden  stable,  30  X  20. 
Owned  by  Mr.  Welch. 
Occupied  by  Mrs.  Loran. 

Loss 


November. 
Wednesday 
4th. 
8.30  p.m. 
Box  14. 

W.  Eoxbury.  Fire  originated  in  stable. 
Cause,  supposed  accidental. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  28. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  28. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,   Engine   No.    28 ;   Hook 
Chemical  Engine  No 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


No  Insurance. 


and 
4. 


Ladder  No.    10; 


Thursday.     No.   82   Portland   St.     Three  and   one-half  story  brick  building, 

5th.  20  X  22. 

10.20  p.m.  Owned  by  Mr.  Wilds. 

Box  21.  Occupied  by  Chas.  Walsh,  boarding-house. 

Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 
Caused  by  breaking  a  lamp. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1. 

Extinguished  by  L..  A.  Smith  of  Hook  and  Ladder  No.   1,  with 
buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green' in  command. 


Thursday.     Biver  St.  Ward  16.     Two-story  wooden  stable,  30  X  75. ] 
5th.  Owned  by  Thos.  Liversidge. 

10.57  p.m.  Loss  $3,500.     No  Insurance. 

Box  362.  Occupied  by  Thos.  Liversidge. 

Loss  $ 2,500.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor  and  extended  all  over  building. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  19. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  19. 
Alarm  given  by  individual  member. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  16,  18,  19  and  20;  Hook  and  Lad- 
der No.  6. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


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November. 
Friday. 

6th. 
4.39  a.m. 
Box  243. 


No  8  Linwood  Square,  Highlands.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden 
dwelling,  25  X  50. 
Owned  by  Mary  E.  Palmer. 
Occupied  by  E.  A.  Cushman. 

Loss  $500.     Insurance  $1,500. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor  over  furnace,  extended  to  roof. 
Caused  by  furnace. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  14. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  14. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  24;  Hose  No.  7;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  4 ;  Extinguisher  No.  4. 
Asst  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


Friday.       Bear  Walnut  Avenue,  Highlands.     Woodland. 

6th.  Fire  originated  among  leaves  and  dry  brush.' 

5.55  p.m.       Cause  unknown. 

Box  264.       First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  24. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  24. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   12,   13,  14  and  24;  Hose  No.   7; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  4 ;  Extinguisher  No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 

Saturday.     Cor.  B.  &  Third  Sts.,  South  Boston.     Four-story  wooden  tenement, 

7th.  25  X  40. 

2.31  p.m.  Owned  by  Edward  Hennessy. 

Box  124.  Loss  $450.     Insurance  $2,000. 

Occupied  by  several  families. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
Fire  originated  in  second  story  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  police.      '■  : 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7  and  15 ;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10 
'and  12 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  5. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Saturday.     Rear  71  Pitts  St.     Dwelling-house. 
7th.  Owned  by  John  A.  Ryan. 

6.15  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Donovan. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  originated  in  the  yard.        * 

Caused  b}r  children  setting  fire  to  a  lounge. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  1,  with  pails  of  water. 
Foreman  Bickford  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


145 


November. 
Saturday. 

7th. 
9.35  p.m. 
Box  258. 


Eear  "Washington   St.,  Brookline.     Two-story  wooden   dwelling, 
28  X  38. 
Owned  by  Michael  O'Day. 
Occupied  by  Patrick  Kirk. 
Fire  originated  in  the  attic. 
Cause,  careless  use  of  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  13,  14  and  22 ;  Hose  No.  7 ;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  4  ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  3  ; 
Extinguisher  No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


Sunday.       No.  8  Auburn  St.     Three-story  wooden  building,  20  X  25. 

8th.  Owned  by  0.  W.  Eiske. 

0.26  a.m.  Occupied  by  D.  Sands,  boarding-house. 

Box  7.        Eire  originated  in  the  attic. 

Caused  by  reading  in  bed,  and  upsetting  the  lamp. 
Eirst  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  6. 
Eirst  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  8,  10  and  25 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;   Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Sunday.       No.  5  Everett  Place,  East  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden 

8th.  dwelling,  20  X  30. 

8.01  a.m.  Owned  by  John  Eitzpatrick. 

Box  167.  Loss  $82.     Insurance  $1,800. 

Occupied  by  Thomas  Brown. 
FiRe  originated  in  house  No.  5,  and  extended  to  No  7. 
Caused  by  putting  rags  in  chimney  flue. 
Eirst  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  11. 
Eirst  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  11. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9  and  11;   Hose  No.  6;   Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Sunday.  Ellsworth  St.,  Ward  16.     Stack  of  hay;  eight  tons. 

8th.  Owned  by  James  Brady. 

6.42  p.m.  Loss  $200.     No  Insurance. 

Box  323.  Eire  originated  in  the  hay. 


146  City   Document. — No.  96. 

November. 

Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No  17. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  17. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   17,  18  and  21 ;  Hook  and  Ladder 
Nos.  6  and  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 

Monday.      No.  65  Essex  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  22  X  40. 

9th.  Owned  by  A.  Carleton. 

6.16  p.m.  Loss  $100.     Insurance  $8,000. 

Box  53.  Occupied  by  Eager,  Tower  &  Co.,  oil  cloth. 

"         "   Vaughn  &  O'Brien,  picture  frames. 

Loss  $200.     Insurance  $4,000. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos. 
2,   3,   5;    Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   1,  3,  8; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1,  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Monday.      Nos.  418  and  420  Federal  St.     Two-story  wooden  building,  48  X 

9th.  90. 

6.56  p.m.  Owned  by  A.  D.  Calef. 

Box  56.  Loss  $775.     Insurance  $1,850. 

Occupied  by  A.  D.  Calef,  stable  and  coal  sheds. 

Loss  $200.     Insurance  $4,000. 
Fire  originated  in  hay-loft  over  stable  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7,  two  streams. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,4,  6,  7,  10,   15,  22,  23,  25,  26; 
Hose   Nos.   2,   3,  5,  9 ;    Hook  and  Ladder, 
Nos.   1,  3,   8;  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1,  2; 
and  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Monday.       Chicatawbut   St.,   Ward  16.     Two-story   wooden   dwelling,  '50  X 

9th.  25. 

10.01  p.m.  Owned  by  the  Minot  heirs. 

Box  342.  Boss  $300.     No  Insurance. 

Unoccupied. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


147 


November. 

Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  to  shed. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  20. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  20. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  16,  17  and  20 ;  Hook  and  Ladder 
Nos.  6,  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 

Tuesday.      Williams  St.,  Roslindale.     Grass  fire. 

10th.  Cause  of  fire  unknown. 

6.35  p.m.       Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Still  alarm.  Extinguished  by  Chemical  Engine  Co.  No.  4. 

Fireward  Weeks  in  command. 


Wednesday.  Perkins  St.     Woodland  fire. 
11th.  Owned  by  Joseph  Nickerson. 

2.53  p.m.       Fire  originated  in  the  woods. 
Box  15.        Cause  unknown. 
W.  Roxbury.  First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  28. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  28. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies   called,   Engine   No.   28 ;    Hook 
Chemical  Engine  No. 
Fireward  Belpord  in  command. 


and   Ladder  No. 
4. 


10; 


Wednesday.  Walnut  Avenue,  Highlands.     Woods  on  fire. 
11th.  Owned  by  the  City  of  Boston. 

5.25  p.m.       Fire  originated  among  the  leaves  and  brush. 
Box  252.       Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  24. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  24. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  24;  Hose  No.  7;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  4 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Wednesday.  266  to  274  Albany  St.,  Craets' Wharf.  '   Two-story  wooden  build- 
■     11th.  ing,  100  X  48. 

6.16  p.m.  Owned  by  Henry  Crafts  &  Son. 

Box  79.  '  Loss  $1,100.     Insurance  $4,200. 

Occupied  by  H.  Crafts  &  Sons,  hay,  plaster  and  coal. 

Loss  $1,200.     Insurance  $7,000. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 


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November. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  private  watchman. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos:  1,  3,  7,  10,  12,  13,  15,  23,  25,  26; 
Hose  Nos.  2,  5,9;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos. 
3,  5,  8  ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Wednesday.  No.  65  Essex  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  22  X  40. 
Hth.  Owned  by  A.  Carleton. 

7-09  p.m.  Loss  $735.     Insurance  $8,000. 

Box  53.  Occupied  by  Eager,  Tower  &  Co.,  oil  cloth. 

"         "  Vaughn  &  O'Brien,  picture  frames. 

Loss  $1,100.     Insurance  $4,000. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  and  extended  to  No.  63. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  special  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26  ;  Hose  Nos. 
3,  5 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.l,  3,  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  Nos.  1,  2;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Wednesday.     No,  37  Billerica  St.     Three-story  brick  tenement  house,  20  X  40. 
11th.  Owned  by  J.  B.  Wheelock. 

7.35  p.m.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 

Caused  by  clothes  igniting  from  a  candle. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  6,  with  pails  of  water. 
Foreman  Kimball  in  command. 


Wednesday.  No.  15   Davenport   St.,  Highlands.     Two-story  wooden   dwelling, 
11th.  30X38. 

9.30  p.m.  Owned  by  Benjamin  Burlingame. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $500.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Occupied  by  Mrs.  O'Brien. 

Loss  $60.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  in  the  attic. 
Caused  by  upsetting  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  7  and  Extinguisher  No.  4. 
Foreman  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


149 


November. 
Thursday. 

12th. 
12.30  p.m. 
Still  alarm. 


Savin  St.,  Highlands.     Woodland. 

Fire  originated  among  the  leaves  and  brush. 

Caused  by  boys  setting  it  on  fire. 

Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  24,  with  a  hydrant  stream. 


Thursday.    Cor.  Culvert  and  Hampshire  Sts.,  Highlands.     Two-story  wooden 
12th.  building,  20  X  60. 

6.27  p.m.  Owned  by  Tremont  Iron  Foundry  Co. 

Box  217.  Loss  $250.     Insurance  $1,500. 

Occupied  by  Tremont  Iron  Foundry  Co. 

Loss  $100.     Insurance  $3,000. 
Fire  originated  in  pickle-room,  and  extended  to  pattern-room. 
Cause,  overheated  stove. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  13. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  13. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12, 13, 14,  22,  23  and  24 ;  Hose  No.  7 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  4 ;   Chemical  Engine 
No.  3 ;  Extinguisher  No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


Friday.       Junction    Third   and   Emerson   Sts.,    South    Boston. 

13th.  wooden  building,  15  X  30. 

1.15  p.m.  Owned  by  John  Biitland. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  John  Butland,  carpenter's  shop. 

Fire  originated  in  first  and  second  stories. 
Cause,  supposed  to  have  been  set  by  boys. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  1. 
Asst.  Engineman  Shaw  in  command. 


Two-story 


Friday. 

13th. 

8.50  a.m. 

Still  alarm. 


No.  30  Prince  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  18  X  30. 
Owned  by  H.  Houghton. 


Occupied  by  Mrs.  McManus. 


Loss 


Loss 


No  Insurance. 


No  Insurance. 


Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause,  children  playing  with  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  8  with  pails  of  water. 

Foreman  Childs  in  command. 


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November. 
Saturday. 

14th. 

8.30  a.m. 

Still  alarm. 


No.   238    Cabot    St.,    Highlands.     Four-story    wooden    tenement, 
100  X  30. 
Owned  by  Bishop  &  Reilly. 


Loss 

Occupied  by  thirty  families. 
Fire  originated  on  the  roof. 
Caused  by  sparks  from  chimney. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  13. 

Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


Insurance 


Saturday.     Cor.  Fourth  and  N  Sts.,  South  Boston.     Three-story  brick  building, 

14th.  GO  X  70. 

8.40  a.m.  Owned  by  Episcopal  society. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Episcopal  society  Orphan  Asylum. 

Needless  alarm,  given  by  citizen. 
No  eire  ;  flue  of  chimney  stopped,  thereby  filling   the   house  with 

smoke. 
Company  called,  Hose  No.  12. 
Driver  Tvviss  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  7  P  St.,  South  Boston.     One  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwelling, 

14th.  18  X  25. 

9.30  a.m.  Owned  by  Thos.  Donnelly. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Thos.  Donnelly. 

Alarm  given  by  citizen. 
Caused  by  the  burning  out  of  a  foul  chimney. 
Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  12. 
Driver  Twiss  in  command. 


Saturday.     Washington  St.,  West  Roxbury.     Woodland. 

14th.  Owned  by  Harvard  College. 

12.45  p.m.      Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Still  Jtla#»v  Extinguished  by  Chemical  Engine  No.  4  with  switches 

Fireward  Weeks  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  1  Oneida  St.     Four-story  brick  dwelling,  20  X  35. 
14th.  Owned  by  Dennis  A.  Flynn. 

1.31  p.m.  Occupied  by  Dennis  A.  Flynn. 

Box  65.       Fire  originated  in  the  fourth  story.  ' 
Cause  unknown. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  3. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  3,  with  buckets  of  water. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


151 


November. 


Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  15,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  5  and  9 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  8 ; 
■  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Saturday.     Rear  36  Qdtncy  St.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  40  X  90. 

14th.  Owned  by  Kelly,  Collins  &  Hall. 

4.40  p.m.  Loss  $700.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Boxes  5  and  35.         Occupied  by  Alcom,  Collins,  Murray  and  Donovan. 
Charlestown.  Loss  $350.     No  Insurance. 

Fire  originated  in  Collins'  house,  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
Eirst  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9  ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Saturday.     Foster  Place.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  25  X  30. 

14th.  Owned  by  Frank  McNeil. 

6.10  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  McCarthy. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 

Caused  by  the  upsetting  of  a  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  8,  with  pails  of  water. 
Asst.  Engineer  Cunningham  in  command. 

Saturday.     Jamaica  St.     Two-story  wooden  dwelling,  16  X  24. 
14th.  Owned  by  Edward  Kelly. 

6.30  p.m.  Occupied  by  Edward  Kelly. 

Box  23.        Needless  alarm. 
W.  Roxbury.  No  fire,  except  the  burning  out  of  a  foul  chimney. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies   called,   Engine   No.   28;   Hook  and   Ladder   No.   10: 
Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
Fireward  Belford  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  18  Hanover  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  20  X  70. 

14th.  Owned  by  C.  A.  Whitney. 

11.57  p.m.  Loss  $200.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Box  21.  Occupied  by  Nelson  Brooks,  dry  goods. 

Loss  $1,500.     Insurance  $6,000. 


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November. 

Tire  originated  on  first  floor. 

Cause,  overheated  stove. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 

First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 

Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose  No.  2; 
Hock  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8 ;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Sunday.       Rear  16  Russell  St.     Wood-pile. 

15th.  Owned  by  J.  Sadler. 

2.30  a.m.      Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Box  32.        First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  27. 
Charlestown.  Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 

Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Sunday.       Cook  &  Rymes'  Yard.     Two-story  wooden  building,  90  X  30. 

15th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Hunnewell. 

6.20  a.m.  Loss  $400.     Insurance 

■    Box  21.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Hunnewell,  wheelwright  shop. 

Charlestown.  Loss  $600.     Insurance 

Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Sunday.         False  alarm. 

15th.  Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;   Hose  No.  3 ; 

7.41  p.m.  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.    1  and  8 ;  Chemical 

Box  8.  Engine  No.  1. 

Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Sunday.  Clapp  St.,  Ward  16.     Two-story  wooden  stable,  30  X  40. 

15th.  Owned  by  George  W.  Tuxbury. 

8.00  p.m.  Loss  $S00.     No  Insurance. 

Box  319.  Unoccupied. 


FlEE    COMMISSIONERS'    KePORT. 


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November. 


Fire  originated  on  first  floor.     Building  totally  destroyed. 

Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  21. 

First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  17. 

Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  17,  18,  21,  23,  24; 

Nos.  7  and  10 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos. 

7;  Extinguisher  No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Hose 
4  and 


Monday.        No.  18  Charles  River  Ave.,  Charlestown.     Three-story  brick  build- 

16th.  ing,  40  X  60. 

8.05  a.m.  Owned  by  Mr.  Vanbories. 

Box  21.  Occupied  by  John  Carey,  saloon. 

Occupied  by  Mr.  Burns,  junk  store.' 
Needless  alarm. 
No  fire. 

Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Monday.       No.  284  Dorchester  St.,  So.  Boston.     One-story  wooden  building, 


16th. 
10.10  a.m. 
Still  alarm. 


12  X  8. 
Owned  by  J.  Glennon. 

Occupied  by  J.  Glennon,  stable. 

Fire  originated  on  the  floor. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  10. 

Driver  Stone  in  command. 


Loss  $ 
Loss  $ 


No  Insurance. 
No  Insurance,. 


Monday.      Rear  Neals'  Court.     Two-story  wooden  building,  20  X  6(X. 

16th.  Owned  by  Allen  D.  Hall. 

9.05  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Andrews,  stable. 

Box  5.         Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Charlestown.    Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 
■  Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  6.  and"  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2%  3^4; 
Hook  and;  Ladder  No.  9;  Fire  Boat, 
As  st.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 
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November. 
Monday. 

16th. 
10.15  p.m. 
Still  alarm. 


No.  16  Middlesex  St.,  Charlestown.     Two-story  wooden  building, 
60  X  20. 

Owned  by  John  Reardon. 

Occupied  by  John  Reardon. 
Fire  originated  under  the  floor. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  citizens. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.   1,  and  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  9, 
with  buckets  of  water. 

Foreman  Pope  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Oakland  St.  ,  Brighton.     One-story  stone  ice-house,  15  X  20. 

17th.  Owned  by  J.  A.  Duncklee. 

9.25  a.m.  Loss  $25.     No  Insurance. 

Still  alarm.  Unoccupied. 

Loss  $25.     No  Insurance. 

Fire  originated  by  the  outside  door. 

Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 

Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  29  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  11. 

Call  Engineer-  Holbrook  in  command. 


Tuesday.     "Needless  alarm. 

17th.  Alarm  given  by  workmen  repairing  the  wires. 

1.00  p.m.        Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 
Box  4.  Ladder  No.  9. 

Charlestown.  Ajsst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Tuesday.     Rear  of  56  Tufts  St.,  Charlestown.     Pile  of  logs. 
17th.  Owned  by  John  Frautress. 

1.30  p.m.       Cause  unknown. 
Still  alarm.     Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  4,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Foreman  lCetchell  in  command. 


Tuesday.       Ashland  St.     Woodland. 

17th.  Owned  by  H.  B.  #ar.gent. 

4.55  p.m.         First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
Box  42.  First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 

"W.  Roxbury.     Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called^  Engine  No.  28;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  10; 

Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
Fireward  Weeks  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


155 


November. 
Tuesday. 

17th. 
5  05  p.m. 
Box  21. 


No.  56  Hanover  St.     Six-story  brick  hotel,  American  House. 
Owned  by  Lewis  Rice  &  Son. 

Loss  $14,550.     Insurance  $119,750. 
Occupied  by  Lewis  Rice  &  Son  and  others. 

Loss  $12,792.     Insurance  $47,750. 
Fire  originated  on  fourth  floor,  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause,  defective  chimney. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose- No.  3; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8 ;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Forest  Hill  St.     Woodland. 

17th.  Owned  by  D.  M.  Ross. 

7.17  p.m.       Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Box  13.        Companies  called,  Engine  No.  28;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  10,  and 
W.  Roxbury.  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 

Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


Wednesday.     Court  off  of  D  St.,  West  Roxbury.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling 
18th.  45  X  20. 

4.00  a.m.  Owned  by  G.  W.  Meserve. 

Box  14.  Loss  $5,500.     Insurance  $5,000. 

W.  Roxbury.  Unoccupied. 

5. 31  a.m.        Fire  originated  in  L,  extended  to  whole  building. 
Box  263.        Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  28. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  28. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  13,  14,  24,  28;  Hose  No.  7;  Hook 
and  Ladder  Nos.  4,  10;  Chemical  Engine 
No.  3 ;  Extinguisher  No.  4. 
Firevvard  Belford  in  command. 


Thursday.     Hunneman  St.,  Roxbury. 
19th.  Needless  alarm. 

5.33  a.m.       Given  by  a  policeman,  who  saw  a  blacksmith's  fire  made  to  heat  tires. 
Box  231.       Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  12,  13,  14,  23,  24;  Hose  No.  7; 

Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  4 ;  Extinguisher 
No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


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November. 
Friday. 

20th. 
7.36  a.m. 
Box  59. 


Cor.  of  Lincoln  and  Tufts  Sts.     Four-story  brick  tenement  house. 
150  X  50. 
Owned  by  John  S.  Farlowe. 

Loss  $700.     No  Insurance. 
Occupied  by  several  families. 
Fire  originated  in  the  basement  and  extended  to  third  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  V),  25,  and  26;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  3,  5 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  3  and  8 ; 
Chemieal  Engine  Nos.  1,  2 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Saturday.     Faneuil  St.,  Brighton.     One  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwelling, 

21st.  16  X  30. 

6.30  p.m.  Owned  by  John  Berrigan. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $1,000.     No  Insurance. 

Unoccupied. 
Fire  originated  in  closet  on  the  first  floor. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  29  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  11. 
Call  Engineer  Holbrook  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  44  Bedford  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  38  X  52. 
21st.  Owned  by  Carney  heirs. 

7.53  p.m.  Loss  $100.     Insurance  $24,000. 

Box  43.  Occupied  by  Tasker  Bros.,  Brush  &  Co.,  furnishing  goods. 

Occupied  by  Bridgham  &  Co.,  woollen  goods. 

Loss  $7,111.     Insurance  $42,500. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
Alarm  given  by  police.  \ 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose 
Nos.  2,  3  and  5 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1, 
3  and  8  ;  Chemical  Engine -Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


157 


november. 
Sunday. 

22d. 

4.43  a.m. 

Box  32. 

W.  Roxbury. 


Bellevue  St.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwelling,  40  X  55. 

Owned  by  E.  W.  Smith. 

Occupied  by  E.  W.  Smith. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  under  stairway,  extended  to  second. 
Cause,  accidental. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hand  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hand  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  28  ;  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  4  and  5 ; 
Hand  Engine  No.  2 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  10. 

Fireward  Spear  in  command. 


Sunday.       Dorchester  Ave.,  Ward' 16.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwell- 

22d.  ihg,  25  X  60. 

10.20  a.m.  Owned  by  Michael  McDonald. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Michael  McDonald. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.   17,  and  Hook  and  Ladder  Co. 

No.  7. 
Foreman  Glover  in  command. 


Monday.      No.  349  Hanover  St.         Four-story  brick  building,  20  X  27. 

23d.  Owned  by  N.  N.  Nelson. 

11.21  a.m.  Loss  $500.     Insurance  $6,000. 

Box  13.  Occupied  by  N.  N.  Nelson,  clothing  store. 

Loss  $100.     Insurance  $4,000. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10 ;  Hose  No.  3 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  Nos.   1   and   8 ;    Chemical   Engine 
No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Monday.      Rear  1869  Washington  St.,   "  Hall's  Court,"  Highlands.     Two- 

23d.  story  wooden  building. 

6.35  p.m.  Owned  by  George  F.  Joyce. 

Box  239.  Loss  $125.     Insurance  $300. 

Occupied  by  Mr.  Fenn,  storage. 
"         "  F.  Ferdinand,  stable. 

Loss  $350.     No  Insurance. 


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November.  ' 


Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  to  first. 

Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  12. 

First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  12. 

Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  23  and  24;  Hose  No.  7; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  4 ;  Chemical  Engine 
No.  3  ;  Extinguisher  No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  29  Oak  St.     Three-story  brick  building,  18  X  28. 

24th.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Flynn. 

3.22  p.m.  Loss  $20.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Box  67.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Flynn,  dwelling. 

"         "  Mrs.  Bricher,  costumer. 

Loss  $150.     Insurance  $900. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause,  careless  use  of  matches. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  25,  26;   Hose  Nos.  2,  5; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  82  Water  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  50  X  45. 

24th.  Owned  by  James  Codman. 

8.11  p.m.  Occupied  by  Israel  Whitney  and  others,  offices. 

Box  46.        Needless  alarm. 

Caused  by'flashing  of  coal  in  grate,  supposed  to  be  a  fire. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8  ;  Chemical 
Engine  Nos.  1,  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Wednesday.  Dorchester  Avenue,  near    Linden    St.,   Ward    16.      One-story 
25th.  wooden  building,  60  X  25. 

8.58  A.M.  Owned  by  Benj.  Johnson. 

Box  323.  .      Loss  $50.     No  Insurance. 

Occupied  by  J.  A.  Seymour,  bakery. 

Loss  $50.     Insurance  $1,000. 
Fire  originated  around  the  oven,  and  extended  to  roof. 
Cause,  overheated  furnace. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


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November. 


First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  17. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  17. 
Alarm  given  by  individual  member. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  17,  18 ;  Hook  and  Ladder,  Nos.  6,  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Wednesday.  Needless  alarm. 

25th.  Given  by  an  operator  while  at  work  on  the  box. 

9.35  a.m.      Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  13,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos. 
Box  85.  2,  5  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  8 ;  Chemical 

Engine  Nos.  1,  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Wednesday.  River  St.,  Ward  16.     Two-story  wooden  barn,  30  X  35. 
25th.  Owned  by  Bernard  McGovern. 

10.47  p.m.  Loss  $300.     No  Insurance. 

Box  352.  Occupied  by  J.  Morrow,  storage  for  hay. 

Loss  $200.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  in  the  hay-loft,  extended  to  whole  building. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  16. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  16. 
Alarm  given  by  individual  member. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   16,  18,   19,20;  Hook  and  Ladder 

No.  6. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Thursday.    No.  23  Cherry  St.,  Highlands.     Wooden  dwelling. 
26th.      .  Occupied  by  Mr.  Donahoe. 

9.00  a.m.      Fire  caused  by  fat  boiling  over  on  the  stove. 
Still  alarm.    Accident.   Mrs.  Donahoe  was  badly  burned  and  died  from  the  ef- 
fects. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  24. 
Foreman  Bolton  in  command. 


Friday.  Lamartine  St.     Two-story  wooden  stable,  30  X  20. 

27th.  Owned  by  T.  Gunning. 

1.43  a.m.  Loss  $300.     No  Insurance. 

Box  14.  Occupied  by  T.  Gunning. 

W.  Roxbury.  Loss  $700.     Insurance  $1,000. 

1.50  a.m.  Fire  originated  in  stable. 

Box  261.  Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 


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November. 


First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  5. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  5. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   12,   13,  14,  24,   28 ;  Hose  No.   7 ; 
Hook    and  Ladder  Nos.    4,    10;    Chemical 
Engine,  No.  5  ;  Extinguisher  No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  740  Washington  St.     Four-story  brick  building  21  X  60. 
27th.  Owned  by  Amos  Lawrence  heirs. 

7.50  a.m.  Loss  $20.     Insurance  $7,000. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  John  Smith,  fish  market. 

Occupied  by  C.  E.  Hewes,  furniture  store. 

Loss  $35.     Insurance  $2,000. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  overheated  stove. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  3. 
Foreman  Hines  in  command. 


Friday.       Baker  St.     Stock  of  hay. 

27th.  Owned  by  J.  Mack. 

10.35  a.m.  Loss  $25.     No  Insurance- 

Box  32.       Fire  originated  in  the  hay. 
W.  Roxbury.   Cause,  carelessness  of  children. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hand  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hand  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  28;  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  4  and  5; 
Hand  Engine    No.   2 ;    Hook   and  Ladder 
No.  10. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Friday.       Hide  Park  Avenue.     Pile  of  hay. 

27th.  Owned  by  M.  Dolan. 

9.20  p.m.       Fire  originated  among  the  hay. 
Box  42.        Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
W.  Roxbury.  Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies    called,  Engine  No.   28 ;     Hook  and  Ladder  No. 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  4  and  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


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161 


November.  ■ 

Saturday. 

28th. 

8.30  a.m. 

Box  254. 


No, 


68    Bickford    St.,    Highlands.     Three-story    brick    dwelling, 

22  X  32. 
Owned  by  Charles  Ward. 


Occupied  by  Charles  Ward. 


Loss  $25.     Insurance  $4,000. 
Loss  $100.     No  Insurance. 


Eire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Caused  by  sparks  from  stove. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  14. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  14. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  and  24;  Hose  No.  7; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  4  ;   Chemical  Engine 
No.  3 ;  Extinguisher  No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  1  India  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  50  ^<  25. 

28th.  Owned  by  the  "  Fifty  Associates." 

9.45  p.m.  Loss  $75.     Insurance  $8,000. 

Box  37.  Occupied  by  Frank  E.  Davis,  cigars  and  tobacco. 

Loss  $100.     Insurance  $800. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose 
Nos.  2  and  3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and 
8  ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Sunday.       No.  84  Fulton  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  25  X  50. 

29th.  Owned  by  Oriel  Towle. 

2.15  a.m.  Loss  $75.     Insurance  $2,000. 

Box  15.  Occupied  by  Charles  H.  Moore,  junk  store. 

Loss  $300.     Insurance  $1,500. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  to  first. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose  No. 
3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8-;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


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November. 

Monday.       No.  371  Washington  St.     Five-story  granite  and  brick  building, 

30th.  160  X  82. 

1.25  p.m.  Owned  by  Daniel  Chamberlain. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $200.     Insurance  $40,000. 

Occupied  by  Daniel  Chamberlain,  hotel  "  Adams  House." 

Loss  $100.     Insurance  $20,000. 
Fire  originated  in  cellar,  extended  to  fourth  story. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  25  and  26  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  8. 
Foreman  Knox  in  command. 


Monday.      Cor.  Eagle  and  Glendon  Sts.,  East  Boston.     Two-story  wood  and 

30th.  corrugated-iron  building,  80  X  100. 

3.44  p.m.  Owned  by  Jewett  &  Pitcher. 

Box  173.  Loss  $50.     No  Insurance. 

Occupied  by  Jewett  &  Pitcher,  planing  mill. 
Fire  originated  in  shaving-room. 
Caused  by  sparks  from  boiler. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  5. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  6. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;   Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Monday.      No.   21   Gold   St.     Three-story   wood  and  brick   tenement-house, 

30th.  25  X  30. 

5.40  p.m.  Owned  by  John  Hayes. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $25.     Insurance  $1,500. 

Occupied  by  several  families. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Caused  by  upsetting  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Accident.     James  McCann  was  severely  burnt,  and  was  taken  to 

the  hospital  where  he  died. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  15 ;  Hose  No.  9. 
Driver  Gowen  in  command. 


recapitulation. 

Total  number  of  fires     .....' 73 

Confined  to  one  building 71 

Extended  to  other  buildings 2 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


163 


November. 

Estimated  loss  on  buildings  .         .         .         .         .         .         .                  .  $34,541  00 

"      "  stock 30,903  00 

Pull  insurance  on  buildings 263,400  00 

"            "         "  stock 150,750  00 

Alarms  given  by  patrol ...........  9 

"           "      "    individual  members     ........  4 

"           "      "   police 30 

"           "      "   citizens 39 

"           "      "   District  Telegraph  Co 0 

Alarms.     Telegraph,  fires      .         .         . 51 

"                    "         false 1 

"  "         needless       .........  6 

"                               still 26 

Total -  84 

Buildings  slightly  damaged 52 

"         considerably  damaged    .........  13 

"        totally  destroyed 8 


DECEMBER. 

Tuesday.      Rear  49  Chelsea  St.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  20  X  30. 

1st.  Owned  by  P.  O.  Riordan. 

7.02  p.m.  Occupied  by  P.  O.  Riordan. 

Box  23.       Eire  originated  in  the  chimney. 
Charlestown.  Cause,  burning  out  of  a  foul  chimney. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  37  Pitts  St.     Eour-story  brick  dwelling,  £0  X  25. 

1st.     ■  Owned  by  J.  B.  Clapp. 

7.20  p.m.  Occupied  by  Miss  Davis. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  overheated  stove. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Companies  called  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Eoreman  Cheswell  in  command. 


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December. 
Wednesday. 
2d. 

9.24  a.m. 

Box  214. 


No.  21  Clifton  'Place,  Highlands. 
50  X  25. 
Owned  by  Mr.  Allen. 
Occupied  by  John  Allison. 


Three-story  wooden  dwelling 


Loss 


No  Insurance. 


Fire  originated  in  the  second  story. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  23. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  23,  24; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  4; 
No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Mtjnroe  in  command. 


Hose  No..  7; 
Extinguisher 


Wednesday.     No.  56  Haverhill  St.,  Charlestown.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling, 


2d. 

4.55  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


30  X  30. 
Owned  by  K.  A.  White. 

Occupied  by  Mr.  Glassen. 


Loss  $25.     Insurance  $2,000. 
Loss  $35.     No  Insurance. 


Eire  originated  in  some  clothes. 
Caused  by  a  gas-light. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water  by  Hose  Co.  No.  2. 

Foreman  Tyler  in  command. 


Wednesday. 

2d. 

6.05  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


Washington  St.,  Roslindale.     Hay-stack. 
Owned  by.  Charles  Whittemore. 


Loss 


No  Insurance. 


Fire  originated  among  the  hay. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Chemical  Engine  No.  4;  Hand-Engine  No.  3. 
Fireward  Weeks  in  command. 


Wednesday.     No.  192  Portland  St.     Three-story  brick  building,  83  X  51. 
2d.  Owned  by  Peter  Brigham. 

9.34  p.m.  Unoccupied. 

Box  5.  Fire  originated  on  the  roof. 

Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  6. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


165 


December. 


Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  0,  7,  8,  10,  25 ;  Hose  No.  3 ;  Hook 
and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8  ;  Chemical  Engine  No. 
1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Friday.         Washington  St.,  Roslindale.     Two-story  wooden  stable,  60  X  40. 

4th.  Owned  by  Charles  Whittemore. 

6.00  p.m.  Loss  $2,000.     Insurance  $1,000. 

Box  24.  Occupied  by  Charles  Whittemore. 

W.  Roxbury.  Loss  $2,000.     Insurance  $1,000. 

Eire  originated  on  first  floor,  extended  to  the  whole  stable. 
Cause,  supposed  accidental. 
First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  14,  28 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  10 ; 
Chemical  Engine   Nos.  4,  5 ;  Hand  Engine 
Nos.  2,  3. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Saturday.     Moseley  Ave.,  Ward  16.     Two-story  wooden  building,  18  X  30. 
5th.  Owned  by  Chas.  W.  Wiggin. 

1.41  a.m.      Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 

Box  313.       Caused  from  a  furnace  being  built  on  the  floor  to  dry  plastering. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  17. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  10. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine   Nos.  17,21;  Hose  No.  10;  Hook   and 
Ladder  No.  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munrob  in  command. 


Saturday.     Washington  St.,  Roslindale. 

5th.  Alarm  caused  by  the  rekindling  of  the  ruins  of  Chas.  Whittemore's 

8.12  a.m.  stable. 

Box  24.         First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
W.  Roxbury.     First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  individual  member. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  14,  28 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  10 ; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  4,  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


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December. 

Saturday. 

5th. 

4.20  p.m. 

Box  3. 

Charlestown. 


No.  51  Tufts  St.     Three-story  .wooden  dwelling,  50  X  30. 

Owned  by  Otis  Bailey. 

Occupied  by  Otis  Bailey. 
Needless  alarm. 

Caused  by  smoke  beating  down  the  flue. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9  ;  Fire  Boat. 

Asst.  Engineer  Baktlett  in  command. 


Saturday.     Washington  St.,  Eoslindale. 

5th.  Caused  by  the  rekindling  of  hay  owned  by  Charles  Whittemore. 

5.00  p.m.       Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Still  alarm.  Extinguished  by  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 

Fireward  Weeks  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  17  Endicott  St.     Eour-story  brick  dwelling,  25  X  40. 
5th.  Occupied  by  J.  Schuch. 

5.45  p.m.  Loss  $20.     No  Insurance. 

Still  alarm.     Eire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  8,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Asst.  Engineer  Cunningham  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  57  Washington  St.     Two-story  wooden  dwelling,  10  X  15. 

5th.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Fosdick. 

11.40  p.m.  Loss  $25.     Insurance  $2,500. 

Box  13.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Fosdick. 

Charlestown.   Fire  originated  in  a  shed. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  27. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  6  and  27 ;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3, 

4;  Hook* and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Sunday.       No.  45  Lawrence  St.      Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  40  X  50. 

6th.      ,  Owned  by  M.  J.  Maloney. 

12.10  a.m.  Loss  $300.     Insurance  $4,200. 

Box  17.  Occupied  by  M.  J.  Maloney. 

Charlestown.  Loss  $25.     No  Insurance. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


167 


December. 


Fire  originated  in  the  shed,-  extended  to  L  of  house. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  6,  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3  and  4; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Monday.      Eear  27  Vine  St.     Two-story  wooden  stable,  18  X  15. 

7th.  Owned  by  Daniel  Scott. 

10.25  a.m.  Loss  $100.     No  Insurance. 

Box  24.  Occupied  by  Daniel  Scott. 

Charlestown.  Loss  $300.     No  Insurance. 

Fire  originated  on  lower  floor,  extended  to  hay-loft. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Tuesday.       False  alarm. 

8th.  Caused  by  the  breaking  of  the  wire. 

3.20  a.m.        Companies  called,  Engine  No.   27;   Hose  Nos.   1,  2,  4,  Hook  and 
Box  4.  Ladder  No.  9. 

Charlestown. 

Wednesday.     No.  77  Plympton  St.     Five-story  brick  building,  70  X  88. 
9th.  Owned  by  Galvin  &  Curry. 

7.40  p.m.  Occupied  by  S.  Parker  &  Co.,  cabinet-makers. 

Still  alarm.      Fire  originated  in  second  story. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  3. 
Asst.  Engineer  Fernald  in  command. 


Thursday.      Humphrey  St.,  Ward  16.     One  and  one-half  story  wooden  building, 
10th.  26  X  18. 

8.12  p.m.  Owned  by  Edward  McKackney. 

Box  319.  Loss  $200.     No  Insurance. 

Occupied  by  Edward  McKackney,  carpenter. 

Loss  $250.     No  Insurance. 


168  City  Document. — No.  96. 

December. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  and  extended  to  roof. 

Cause,  overheated  stove. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  21. 

First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  21. 

Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  17,  21,  23,  24;  Hose  No. 
7 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  4  and  7 ;  Extin- 
guisher No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  29  Minot  St. 
11th.  Needless  alarm. 

2.00  p.m.       Caused  by  smoke  issuing  from  the  building. 
Box  5.  Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25 ;   Hose  No.    3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;   Chemical 
Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Saturday.      ¥o.  88  Cabot  St.,  Highlands.    Two-story  wooden  tenement,  36  X  56. 
12th.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Gallagher. 

3.20  p.m.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Still  alarm.       FntE  originated  on  second  floor. 

Caused  by  soot  dropping  down  and  setting  wood-work  on  fire. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  7. 

Asst.  Engineer  Flanders  in  command. 


Saturday.      Corner  Bowen  and  F  Sts.,  So.  Boston.  Three-story  wooden  build. 
12th.  ing,  25  X  40. 

9.00  p.m.  Owned  by  William  Hunt. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $  150.     Insurance  $4,000. 

Occupied  by  "William  Hunt,  store  and  dwelling. 

Loss  $80.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  extended  to  third. 
Caused  by  breaking  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.   1,  and  Hook  and  Ladder  Co. 

'  No.  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


169 


December. 

Sunday.      No.  75  Middlesex  St.     Three-story  wooden  building,  16  X  40. 

13th.  Owned  by  C.  Donovan. 

6.00  a.m.  *    Loss  $200.     Insurance  $1,000. 

Box  85.  Occupied  by  James  Towhig,  store  and  dwelling. 

Loss  $135.     Insurance  $3,600. 
Tire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  3. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  13,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  5;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  8;  Chemical 
Engine  Nos.  1,  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Sunday.     No.  150  Tremont  St.     Brick  building,  60  X  130. 

13th.  Owned  by  Lawrence  heirs. 

5.45  p.m.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $14,000. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Baker  &  Hanlon,  harness-makers. 

Occupied  by  Bean  &  Goodwin,  fruit  store. 
Occupied  by  Charles  Wachendorf,  lager  beer  saloon. 

Loss  $200.     Insurance  $46,000. 
Fire  originated  in  the  cellar. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  individual  member. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  26. 
Asst.  Foreman  Lawrence  in  command. 


Monday.       Plympton,  Wareham  and  Albany  Sts.     Brick  and  wooden  build- 

14th.  ings. 

10.55  p.m.      Plympton  St.     Five-story  brick,  77  X  88. 
Box  68.  Owned  by  Galvin  &  Curry. 

Second  alarm.  Loss  $25,000.     Insurance  $20,000. 

11. 00^  p.m.  Occupied  by  Galvin  &  Curry,  machinery. 

Tuesday.  Loss  $8,000.     No  Insurance. 

v15th.  Occupied  by  Burrill  &  Dennett,  billiard  table  factory. 

Third  alarm.  Loss  $2,500.     Insurance  $3,500. 

3.47  a.m.  Occupied  by  S.  Parker,  furniture  factory. 

Fourth  alarm.  Loss  $7,000.     Insurance  $6,500. 

3.54  a.m.  Occupied  by  G.  Moulton,  stair-builder. 

Fifth  alarm.  Loss  $2,200.     Insurance  $1,500. 

4.00  a.m.  Occupied  by  Driscoll  &  Young,  planers  and  moulders. 

Sixth  alarm.  Loss  $3,000.     Insurance  $1,500. 

4.44  a.m.  Owned  by  Creesy  &  Noyes.     Brick  dry-house,  40  X  60. 

Loss  $8,000.     No  Insurance. 

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170  City  Document. — No.  96. 

December. 

Owned  by  C.  Clark.     Three-story  brick  stable,  20  X  70. 

Loss,  $400.     Insurance  $1,500. 
Wareham  St.     Five-story  brick  building,  180  X  50. 
Owned  by  Creesy  &  Noyes. 

Loss  $846.     Insurance  $15,000. 
Occupied  by  New  England  Organ  Co. 

Loss  $1,954.     Insurance  $27,000. 
Owned  by  F.  Badger.     Four-story  brick  building. 

Loss  $10,000.     Insurance  $5,000. 
Occupied  by  F.  Badger,  stair-builder. 

Loss  $27,400.     Insurance  $12,000. 
Occupied  by  J.  F.  Marston  &  Co.,  carpenters  and  builders. 

Loss  $1,900.     Insurance  $1,600. 
Owned  by  Smith  &  Jacobs.     Four-story  brick,  65  X  67. 

Loss  $27,000.     Insurance  $7,000. 
Occupied  by  J.  J.  Hill,  carpenter. 

Loss  $600.     Insurance  $1,000. 
Occupied  by  H.  Bartlett,  builder. 

Loss  $3,100.     Insurance  $1,000. 
Owned  by  Morton  &  Chesley.     Four-story  brick,  35  X  170. 

Loss  $30,000.     Insurance  $15,000. 
Occupied  by  Morton  &  Chesley,  stair-builders. 

Loss  $27,000.     Insurance  $11,500. 
Occupied  by  Chesley  Bros.,  carpenters. 

Loss  $3,100.     Insurance  $2,000. 
Occupied  byW.  Mason,  blacksmith. 

Loss  $2,000.     No  Insurance. 
Owned  by  N.  Hart.     Three-story  brick,  40  X  60. 

Loss  $27,000.     Insurance  $10,000. 
Owned  by  J.  J.  McNutt.     Five-story  brick,  60  X  140. 
Occupied  by  J.  J.  McNutt,  planing-mill. 

Loss  $60,000.     Insurance  $10,000. 
Occupied  by  Pierce,  Gilman  &  Tuttle,  table  factory. 

Loss  $40,000.     Insurance  $28,000. 
Occupied  by  Adolphus  Sherman  &  Co.,  furniture  factory. 

Loss  $16,000.     Insurance  $7,000. 
Occupied  by  Bossom  and  Borsch,  cabinet-makers. 

Loss  $25,400.     Insurance  $10,500. 
Owned  by  J.  J.  McNutt.     Three-story  brick. 

Loss  $400.     Insurance  $9,500. 
Occupied  by  T.  Chase,  door-maker. 

Loss  $3,100.     Insurance  $2,800. 
Occupied  by  E.  McCawley,  stone-cutter. 

Loss  $1,000.     No  Insurance 


Fire  Commissi  oners'  Eeport. 


171 


December. 


Albany  St.     Five-story  brick,  60  X  140. 

Owned  by  W.  P.  Emerson,  piano-forte  company. 
Occupied  by  W.  P.  Emerson,  piano-forte  factory. 

Loss  $800.     Insurance  $53,000. 
Occupied  by  D.  Reed,  lumber-dealer. 

Loss  $27,400.     Insurance  $9,600. 
Fire   originated   in   Galvin  &   Curry's   building,    and  extended  to 

several  otliers. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  3. 
Alarms  given  by  citizens. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  6,  7,  8,  9,  10,  11,  12,  13,  14, 
15,  1G,  17,  18,  19,  21,  22,  23,  24,  25,  26; 
Hose  Nos.  2,  3,  5,  6,  7,  9,  10;  Hook  and 
Ladder  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6,  7,  8 ;  Cbemical 
Engine  No.  2  ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Baker  St.     Two-story  wooden  church,  40  X  60. 

15th.  Owned  by  the  Catholic  Society. 

12.17  a.m.  Loss  $10,000.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Box  32.  Occupied  by  Catholic  Society. 

W.  Roxbury.  Fire  extended  to  whole  building. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hand  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hand  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  28;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  10;  Hand 
Engine  No.  2 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
Fireward  Spear  in  command. 


Tuesday.      35  Water  St.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  building,  40  X  70. 

loth.  Owned  by  Jacob  Hitiinger. 

1.20  a.m.  Loss  $7,500.     Insurance  $2,000. 

Box  21.  Owned  by  T.  Cunningham. 

Charlestown.  Loss  $11,600.     No  Insurance. 

1.31a.m.       Ship  "Reporter." 

Box  4.  Loss  $3,000.     Insurance  $45,000. 

Fitchburg  Railroad  Cars. 

Loss  $800.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  on  lower  floor,  and  extended  to  boiler-shop  and  ship 

"  Reporter." 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 


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December. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  8,  9  and  27 ;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2, 
3  and  4 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8  and  9 ; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  1 ;  Eire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 

Tuesday.  Needless  alarm. 

15th.  Given  by  the  Sergeant  of  Police  Station  No.  8,  who  saw  the  fire  in 
1.35  a.m.  Charlestown,  and  supposed  it  to  be  at  the  North  End. 

Box  9.  No  apparatus  responded. 

Tuesday.      Hettinger's  Wharf.     One-story  wood  and  brick,  250  X  50. 

15th.  Occupied  by  Jacob  Hittinger,  store-house. 

5.50  a.m.  Loss  $75,000.     Insurance  $52,000. 

Box  21.  Occupied  by  Warner  &  Richardson,  salt-works. 

Second  alarm.  Loss  $60,000.     Insurance  $30,000. 

6.05  a.m.  Occupied  by  Scott  &  Bridges. 

Box  9.  Loss  $2,000.     No  Insurance- 

Third  alarm.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Lawler,  dwelling. 

6.10  a.m.  [Loss  $75.     No  Insurance. 

Box  17.         Fire  originated  in  the  hay,  and  extended  to  other  buildings. 
Charlestown.      Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
6.06  a.m.         Alarm  given  by  police. 
Box  4.  Eirst  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  9. 

Second  alarm.   First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 

6.26  a.m.       Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  9,  10,  25  and  27;  Hose  Nos.  1, 
Boston.  2,  3,  4,  and  3  of  Boston ;  Hook  and  Ladder 

Nos.    1,  8  and  9;    Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1 
and  2  ;  Fire  Boat. 
The  alarm  from  Box  9  was  sounded  to  call  assistance  from  Somer- 
ville,  and  from  Box  17  to  call  assistance  from  Cambridge. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Tuesday. 

15th. 

7.21  A.M. 

Box  9. 


No.  421  Commercial  St.     Wooden  buildings. 
Owned  by  W.  H.  Grueby. 


Loss 


No  Insurance. 


Occupied  by  W.  H.  Grueby,  spar-maker. 
Fire  originated  between  the  buildings. 
Caused  by  sparks  from  the  Charlestown  fire. 
First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 
Companies  called,  Engine  No.  16;  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report.  173 

December. 

Tuesday.      No.    12  Woodward    St.,  South   Boston.     Two  and   one-half  story 

15th.  wooden  dwelling,  18  X  30. 

6.30  p.m.  Owned  by  George  Plunimer. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  George  Plunimer. 

Fire  originated  in  chimney. 
Caused  by  the  collection  of  soot. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  10. 

Thursday.     No.  90  Warrenton  St.     One-story  wooden  building,  10  X  25. 
17th.  Owned  by  Dr.  Phelps. 

5.45  p.m.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $2,000. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Fire  originated  on  the  roof. 
Caused  b}'  boys  setting  rags  and  shavings  on  fire. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Chemical  Engine  Co.  No.  2,  with  pails  of  water- 

Friday.       Lawrence   St.     Block   of  two   and   one-half  story  brick   dwellings, 

18th.  15  X  30,  each. 

9.24  a.m.  No.  14  owned  by  H.  H.  Thornton. 

Box  71.  Loss  $860.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Occupied  by  H.  H.  Thornton. 

Loss  $155.     Insurance  $1,000. 
No.  15  owned  by  M.  A.  Lyon. 

Loss  $835.     Insurance  $2,500. 
Occupied  by  M.  A.  Lyon. 

Loss  $175.     Insurance  $700. 
No.  16  owned  by  L.  E.  Legerry. 

Loss  $500.     Insurance  $2,500. 
Occupied  by  T.  Breen. 

Loss  $150.     Insurance  $500. 
No.  17  owned  by  J.  Young. 

Loss  $475.     Insurance  $2,000. 
Occupied  by  Mrs.  J.  Young. 

Loss  $195.     Insurance  $1,000. 
No.  18  owned  by  P.  A.  Gladwin. 

Loss  $500.     Insurance  $2,000. 
Occupied  by  Mrs.  Trout. 

Loss  $100.     Insurance  $200. 
No.  19  owned  by  D.  J.  McCartha. 

Loss  $150.     Insurance  $2,000. 
Occupied  by  D.  J.  McCartha, 

Loss  $50.     Insurance  $600. 
No.  20  owned  by  H.  Galway. 

Loss  $150.     Insurance  $3,500. 


174 


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December. 

Fire  originated  in  second  story  of  No.  14,  extended  to  No.  20. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 

First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  13,  22,  23,  25,  26;  Hose 
Nos.  2  and  5  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and 
8  ;  Chemical  Engine  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Friday.      Hear  321  Main  St.     One-story  wooden  building,  8X8. 

18th.  Owned  by  R.  Stickney. 

10.02  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Stearns,  hen-house. 

Box  7.         Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Charlestown.  Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  1.  , 

First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 

Friday.       Eastern  Railroad  Bridge. 

18th.  Owned  by  the  Eastern  Railroad  Co. 

10.34  p.m.  Occupied     "         "  "  " 

Box  4.         Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25 ;   Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;   Chemical 
Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  39  Buckingham  St.     Three  and  one-half  story  brick  building, 

19th.  18  X  30. 

5.17  a.m.  Owned  by  J.  P.  Moore. 

Box  87.  Loss  $200.     Insurance  $2,500. 

Occupied  by  Win,  Carle,  boarding-house. 

Loss  $75.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  in  basement-closet. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine   Nos.   3,  12,  13,  22,  23;    Hose  No.   5, 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  3 ;   Chemical  Engine 
No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Keport. 


175 


December. 

Saturday.     Rear  174  Main  St.     Wooden  fence. 

19th.  ,  Owned  by  Mr.  Edmunds. 

10.30  p.m.      Fire  slight. 
Box  12.        Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Charlestown.  First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  27. 
Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  6  and  27 ;    Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Sunday. 

20th. 
1.22  A.M. 
Box  24. 


Rear  No.  10  Blossom  St. 
Owned  by  Mr.  Jarvis» 


.Occupied  by  Margaret  Friery 


Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  20  X  25. 
Loss  $50.     No  Insurance. 
Loss  $25.     No  Insurance. 


Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 

Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 

First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 

Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  8,  10,  25 ;  Hose  No.  3 ;  Hook 
and  Ladder   Nos.   1  and  8 ;    Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Thursday.     No.  352  Dorchester  St.,  South  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story 
22d.  wooden  building,  18  X  30. 

5.15  a.m.  Owned  by  J.  Kemp. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $30.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Occupied  by  E.  Osgood,  variety  store  and  library/ 

Loss  $100.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 

Caused  by  throwing  a  lighted  cigar  into  a  box  of  sawdust. 
Alarm  given  by  .citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  10. 
Driver  Stone  in  command. 

Wednesday.     No.  118  Albany  St.     One-story  wooden  building,  70  X  45. 
23d.  Owned  by  Boston  and  Albany  Railroad  Co. 

10.42  p.m.  Occupied  by  Hill  Bros.,  storage. 

Still  alarm.       Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  2,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Driver  Knights  in  command. 


176 


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December. 

Wednesday.     No.    155   Broadway,    So.   Boston.      Three-story   wooden  building, 
23d.  40  X  25. 

.10.30  p.m.  Owned  by  J.  H.  Kyan. 

Box  124.  Loss  $350.     Insurance  $3,500. 

Occupied  by  Miss  Harvey,  dry-goods  store  and  dwelling. 

Loss  $2,000.     Insurance  $2,600. 
Fire  originated  in  the  store. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  15;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10,  12; 
trttok  and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  5. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday.     No.  145  Court  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  40  X  20. 

24th.  Owned  by  Meredith  heirs. 

1.21  a.m.  Occupied  by  Brock  &  Walsh,  cigar  store. 

Box  21.  Loss  $30.     Insurance  $1,000. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor  under  counter. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose  No.  3; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday.     No.  383  Dorchester  Ave.,  So.  Boston.     Two-story  wooden  building, 
24th.  20  X30. 

1.49  a.m.  Owned  by  Naylor  &  Co. 

Box  125.  Loss  $500.     No  Insurance. 

Occupied  by  Naylor  &  Co.,  Norway  iron  works  gas-house. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  10. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  10. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  15,  21 ;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10,  12  ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  5. 
-    Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Keport. 


177 


December. 
Thursday. 

24th. 
11.30  A.M. 
Still  alarm. 


No.  1  Conant   Place,   Highlands.     Three-story  wooden  building, 
45  X  30. 

Owned  by  heirs  of  N.  D.  Conant. 

Occupied  by  several  families. 
Fire  originated  in  bed-room  on  third  floor. 
Cause,  children  playing  with  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  14. 

Foreman  Webber  in  command. 


Thursday.    No.  245  Albany  St.     Three-story  wooden  building,  100  X  18. 
24th.  Owned  by  Gardner  Brewer  heirs. 

4.35  p.m.  Loss  $18.     Insurance  $2,000. 

Box  79.  Occupied  by  Daniel  O'Neil,  grocery  and  tenement. 

Loss  $10.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  children  playing  with  matches. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  3. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   1,  3,  7,  12,  13,  15,  23,  25  and  26; 
Hose  Nos.  2,  5  and  9 ;    Hook  and   Ladder 
Nos.  3,  5  and  8 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday.    No.  70  Lewis  St.,  East  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden 
24th.  building,  50  X  50. 

5.15  p.m.  Owned  by  George  M.  Bird. 

Box  151.  Loss  $446.     Insurance  $2,100. 

Occupied  by  George  M.  Bird,  machinist. 

Loss  $1,476.     Insurance  $9,400. 
Owned  by  G.  M.  Bird.     Two  and  one  half-story  wooden  building, 
20  X  50. 

Loss  $35.     Insurance  $1,000. 
Occupied  by  Moore  Bros.,  file-cutters. 

Loss  $600.     Insurance  $3,000. 
Fire  originated  in  rear  part  of  first  floor,  extended  to  the  second 

story  of  next  building. 
Caused  by  cinders  from  blacksmith  in  rear. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11 ;  Hose  No.  6 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


178  City  Document.  —  No.  96. 

December. 
Thursday.    No.  9  Norfolk  Place.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  18  X  40. 

24th.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Thomas. 

11.30  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Cobb. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $25.     No  Insurance. 

Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  26,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Foreman  Knox  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  3  Erin  Alley,  Border  St.,  East  Boston.     Two-story  wooden 

25th.  dwelling,  27  X  26. 

7.00  p.m.  Owned  by  Ann  McGovern. 

Box  157.  Occupied  by  Ann  McGovern. 

Loss  $30.     Insurance  $500. 
Fire  originated  on  second  story. 
Caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9  and  11 ;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2  ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  336  Washington  St.     Seven-story  brick  building. 
26th.  Owned  by  John  P.  Thorndike. 

7.39  a.m.       Needless  alarm. 

Box  53.        Caused  by  smoke  issuing  from  upper  story. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  3,  5 ;     Hook   and   Ladder  Nos.   1,    3,  8 ; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1,  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Saturday.     No.  9  Medford   Court.     Two   and  one-half  story  brick   dwelling, 

26th.  16  X  30. 

10.00  a.m.  Owned  by  Ben).  French. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $150.     Insurance  $2,500. 

Occupied  by  Mrs.  Flory. 

Loss  $250.     Insurance  $500. 
Fire  originated  in  the  attic. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished   by  Engine  Co.  No.  3,  and  Hook;  and  Ladder  Co. 

No.  3. 
Foreman  Hines  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


179 


December. 

Saturday. 

26th. 

6.30  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


Sunday. 

27th. 
1.00  A.M. 
f  Box  24. 
W.  Roxbury. 


Sunday. 

27th. 

3.35  a.m. 

Still  alarm. 


Sunday. 

27th. 
5.45  a.m. 
Box  16. 


No.  36  Lynde  St.     Five-story  brick  dwelling,  50  X  25. 

Owned  by  L.  R.  Cutter. 

Occupied  by  R.  Emery. 

Loss  $35.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 
Cause,  unknown. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 

Asst.  Engineer  Abbott  in  command. 

Roslindale  Avenue.     Hay-stack. 
Owned  by  E.  D.  Jones. 


Loss  $5( 


No  Insurance. 


Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First   company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  28,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  10 ;  Chem- 
ical Engine  No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 

No.  182  Portland  St.     Three-story  brick  building,  80  X  75. 

Owned  by  Peter  Brigham. 

Unoccupied. 
Fire  originated  among  some  shavings  and  chips  on  first  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  1. 

Foreman  Bickford  in  command. 

No.  29  North  Market  St.     Four-story  granite  and  brick  building, 
60  X  30. 
Owned  by  W.  H.  H.  Furber. 

Loss  $100.     Insurance  $3,750. 
Occupied  by  Chas.  Mason,  produce  commissioner. 

Loss  $3,100.     Insurance  $6,000. 
Fire  originated  in  basement. 
Caused  by  gas-jet. 
First  company  at  fire  Engine  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos,  4,  6,  7,  8,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  2  and 
3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;  Chemi- 
cal Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


180 


City  Document. — No.  96. 


December. 
Sunday. 

27th. 
9.48  a.m. 
Box  142. 


No.  293  Second  St.,  South  Boston.     Three-story  wooden  tenement, 
50X21. 
Owned  by  P.  Kain. 

Loss  $300.     Insurance  $2,500. 
Occupied  by  James  Manning. 

Loss  $100.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  15;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10,  12; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  5 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Sunday.       No  601  Main  St.,  Charlestown.  Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  30  X  40. 

27th.  Owned  by  Babcock  heirs. 

9.45  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Pendergast. 

Still  alarm.     Fiee  originated  on  first  floor. 

Caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  2. 
Foreman  Tyler  in  command. 

Monday.      No.  5  Ontario  St.,  South  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden 

28th.  tenement,  60  X  30. 

1.10  p.m.  Owned  by  Michael  Foley. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Fire  originated  in  the  chimney. 
Caused  by  the  burning  out  of  a  foul  chimney. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  15. 
Engineman  Fitzgerald  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Cor.  Chelsea  and  Elbow  Sts.,  East  Boston.     Three-story  wooden 

29  th.  building,  20  X  40. 

9.53  p.m.  Owned  by  George  Hargrave  &  Son. 

Box  154.  Unoccupied. 

Needless  alarm. 
Caused  by  drying  plastering. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2  ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


181 


December. 

Wednesday. 

30th. 

2.08  a.m. 

Box  7. 

Charlestown. 


No.  G5  Canal  St.     One-story  wooden  stable,  15  X  10. 
Owned  by  James  Wholley  heirs. 

Loss  $800.     Insurance  $1,600. 
Occupied  by  heirs  of  James  Wholley. 

Loss  $100.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  in  stable,  extended  to  other  buildings. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  6  and  27 ;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3  and  £  ■ 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 

Wednesday.     Draper  Court,  Ward  16. 

30th.  Fire  originated  among  some  rubbish  rear  Dr.  Jarvis's  barn. 

5.00  p.m.         Caused  by  boys  setting  it  on  fire. 
Still  alarm.       Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  17,  with  pails  of  water. 
Foreman  Alexander  Glover,  Jr.,  in  command. 

Wednesday.     No.  69  Charlestown  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  85  X  24. 
30th.  Owned  by  C.  E.  Hall  &  Co. 

6-47  p.m.  Loss  $150.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Box  12.  Occupied  by  C.  E.  Hall  &  Co.,  marble-works. 

"         "    J.  E.  Hodgkins,  machinist. 
"         "    Haley,  Morse  &  Co.,  wringer  factory. 

Loss  $150.     Insurance  $25,000. 
Fire  originated  on  third  floor,  extended  to  fourth. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1.  and  8 ;   Chemical 
Engine  No.  I. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Wednesday.     No.  148  West  Canton  St.     Three-story  brick  dwelling,  35  X  18. 
30th.  Owned  by  James  Cutter. 

8.53  p.m.  Occupied  by  James  Cutter. 

Box  81.  Fire  slight. 

Caused  by  overheated  furnace. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3, 13,  22  and  23  ;  Hose  No.  5 ;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  3  ;   Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Fernald  in  command. 


182 


City  Document. — No.  96. 


December. 
Thursday. 

31s't. 
1.27  A.M. 
Box  62. 


No.  118  Pleasant  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  22  X  44. 
Owned  by  G.  A.  P.  Dariing. 

Loss  $477.     Insurance  $8,000. 
Occupied  by  C.  M.  Guild,  Jr.,  drug  store. 
Occupied  by  John  Corcoran,  paint-shop. 

Loss  $500.     Insurance  $3,500. 
Fire  okiginated  in  the  cellar. 
Cause,  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  3,  4,  6,  7,  10,  22,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  3,   5;    Hook  and   Ladder  Nos.    1,  3,  8; 
Chemical  Engine,  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday. 
31st. 

5.45  a.m. 
Still  alarm. 


No.  165  Athens  St.,  So.  Boston.     Two-story  wooden  tenement. 
Owned  by  J.  Garagan. 
Occupied  by  Glynn  &  Martin. 


Loss  $2( 


No  Insurance. 


Fire  originated  in  basement. 
Caused  by  cover  of  Hue  falling  out. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  9,  with  buckets  of  water. 

Driver  Gowen  in  command. 

Thursday.     No.  21  Travers  St.     Two-story  wooden  tenement,  20  X  18. 

31st.  Owned  by  J.  C.  Jacobs. 

12.50  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Newton. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 

Caused  by  thawing  out  water-pipe. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  1,  with  pails  of  water. 
Foreman  Bickjford  in  command. 


recapitulation. 

Total  number  of  fires 58 

Confined  to  one  building .  51 

Extended  to  other  buildings 7 

Estimated  loss  on  buildings $171,737  00 

"  "        stock 413,355  00 

Full  insurance  on  buildings  ........        ~.     215,650  00 

"         "  "  stock 378,500  00 


Fire  Commissioners'  Keport. 


183 


December. 

Alarms  given  by  patrol 2 

"         "         "   individual  members      ........  2 

"         "         "   police 29 

"         "         "   citizens          ..........  40 

"         "         "   District  Telegraph  Co. 0 

Alarms.     Telegraph,  fires 45 

"            "            false 1 

"            "            needless           . 5 

"                          still 23 

Total 74 

Buildings  slightly  damaged 47 

"         considerably  damaged     .........  5 

"         totally  destroyed 6 


JANUARY,  1875. 

Friday.       Nos.   92   and   94   Baxter   St.,    So.   Boston.     Three-story   wooden 

1st.  dwellings,  40  X  50. 

7.05  a.m.  Owned  by  P.  Doherty  and  J.  Kohler. 

Box  127.  Loss  $1,000.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Occupied  by  Doherty,  Russell,  Kohler  and  Connelly. 

Loss  $400.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor  of  No.  92,  extended  to  roof  of  both 

buildings. 
Caused  by  thawing  out  water-pipes. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  10. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  10. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,15;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10,  12;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Friday.       Bowdoin  Square.     Five-story  hotel  —  brick  —  40X30. 

1st.  Owned  by  the  "  Skimmings  Estate." 

5.15  p.m.  Occupied  by  E.  B.  Pierce. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  on  fourth  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Companies  called,  Engine  No.  4 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 


184  City  Document. — No.  9Q. 


January 

Friday.       False  alarm,  Charlestown. 

1st.  Alarm  given  by  private  watchman  of  the  Eastern  Railroad. 

10.25  p.m.      Caused  by  a  fight  and  crying  fire. 
Box  6.         Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook  and 

Ladder  No.  9. 

Saturday.  This  alarm  was  given  in  response  to  a  call  for  help  from  Chief  Engi- 

2d.  neer  Boyd  of  Hyde  Park. 

11.48  p.m.  Alarm  given  by  police. 

Box  353.  Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  16,  18,  19  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  6. 

Sunday.       Rear  G3  and  65  Liverpool  St.,  East  Boston.     Three-story  wooden 

3d.  building,  50  X  18. 

I 
0.28  a.m.  Owned  by  John  D.  Hurly. 

Box  157.  Loss  $784.     Insurance  $1,000. 

Occupied  by  J.  D.  Hurly,  barn. 

Loss  $200.     No  Insurance. 

Fire  originated  in  second  story,  extended  to  third. 

Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 

First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 

Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies   called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook   and 

Ladder  No.  2 ;  Fire  Boat. 

Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 

Sunday.       No.  17  Winter  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  70  X  18. 

3d.  Owned  by  Dr.  Cabot. 

11.13  a.m.  Loss  $163.     Insurance  $3,500. 

Box  42.  Occupied  by  Samuel  Tilton,  millinery  store. 

Fire  originated  in  cellar. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos. 
2,   3,   5;    Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  3,  8; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Sunday.      No.  11  Columbia  St.     Five-story  brick  dwelling,  40  X  20. 

3d.  Owned  by  heirs  of  James  Bennett. 

7.24  p.m.  Loss  $350.     No  Insurance. 

Box  52.  Occupied  by  Edward  Holland. 

Loss  $100.     No  Insurance. 
FrRE  originated  on  fourth  floor,  extended  to  roof. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Keport. 


185 


January. 

Cause  unknown. 
/     First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies   called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  G,  7,  8,  10,  25;  26;  Hose  Nos. 
2,   3,  5;    Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.    1,   3,  8 ; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Tuesday.      No.  53  South  Margin  St.     Three-story  wooden  building. 

5th.  Owned  by  Mrs.,, Louis  Schnitzer. 

0.35  a.m.  Loss  $250.     Insurance  $1,500. 

Box  8.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Williams,  grocery. 

Fire  originated  on  second  story,  extended  to  first  and  third. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  6. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  6. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose  No.  3; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Wednesday.     No.  26  Travers  St.     Four-story  wooden  tenement,  28  X  25. 
6th.  Owned  by  Woodward  heirs. 

6.02  a.m.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Box  8.        Fire  originated  on  fourth  floor. 

Caused  by  a  curtain  igniting  from  a  candle. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water.     . 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  2Q.;  Hose  No.  3; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   1  and  8  -t  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Wednesday.     Linnett  St.,  West  Roxbury.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  40  X  40. 
6th.  Owned  by  John  A.  Emmons. 

6.10  p.m.  Loss  $150.     Insurance. $6,000. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  John  A.  Emmons. 

Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  to  third. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hand  Engine  Co.  No, 2,  and  citizens. 
Fireward  Spear  in  command. 
13 


186 


City  Document.  —  No.  96. 


January. 

Thursday. 

7th. 

1.41  A.M. 

Box  213. 


Bartlett  Place,  Highlands.     Two-story  wooden  building,  95  X  35. 
Owned  by  Donovan  &  McComack. 

Loss  $3,250.     Insurance  $2,500. 
Occupied  by  Donovan  &  McComack,  iron  and  brass  foundry. 

Loss  $8,000.     Insurance  $5,000. 
Fire  originated  near  the  furnace,  extended  to  the  entire  building. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  21. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  21. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12, 13, 14,  17,  21,  23,  24 ;  Hose  No.  7  ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  4,  7. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday.     Cor.  Montgomery   and    Clarendon    Streets.      One-story  brick 

7th.  building,  22  X  29. 

10.09  p.m.  Owned  by  Smith  &  Co. 

Box  71.  Occupied  by  Smith  &  Co.,  organ  factory. 

Fire  originated  in  engine-room. 
Caused  by  sparks  from  the  boiler. 
First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,   4,    7,    10,   13,  22,  23,  25,   26; 
Hose  Nos.  2,  5;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3, 
8 ;  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Saturday.     Depot  Square.     Three-story  brick  building,  60  X  40. 

9th.  Owned  by   George  Eopes. 

7.15  a.m.  Loss  $100.     Insurance  $20,000. 

Box  13.  Occupied  by  C.  A.  J.  Farrar,  "  West  Roxbury  Gazette  office." 

W.  Roxbury.  Loss  $25.     Insurance  $6,000. 

Fire  originated  in  basement. 
Cause,  accidental. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  28. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  28. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  14,  28;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  10; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


187 


January. 

Saturday. 

9th. 

9.54  a.m. 

Box  213. 


Kemble  St.,  Highlands.     One-story  wooden  building,  18  X  10. 

Owned  by  C.  E.  Marston. 

Occupied  hy  C.  E.  Marston,  fire-works  factory. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Caused  by  sparks  from  driving  nails. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,   14,  21,  23,  24;    Hose  No. 
7;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  4. 

Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  53  Cambridge  St.     Eour-story  brick  building,  30  X  20. 

9th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Osborn. 

11.10  a.m.  Occupied  by  E.  G.  Morse,  dry  and  fancy  goods  store. 

Still  alarm.     Eire  originated  in  cellar,  under  the  sidewalk. 

Caused  by  a  gas  man  trying  to  find  a  leak  in  gas-pipe  with  a  lighted 

match. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Eoreman  Cheswell  in  command. 

Saturday.       No.  28  Pitts  St.     Three-story  brick  dwelling,  40  X  20. 

9th.  Owned  by  Albert  Brown. 

11.50  a.m.  Occupied  by  G.  H.  Winslow. 

Still  alarm.        Eire  originated  in  a  closet  on  third  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  with  pails  of  water. 
Companies  called,  Engine  No.  4 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1 ;  Chemi- 
cal Engine  No.  1. 
Foreman  Cheswell  in  command. 

Saturday.       False  alarm. 

9th.  Given  by  police. 

0.01  p.m.         Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26;  Hose  No. 
Box  19.  3  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8  ;  Chemical 

Engine  No.  1. 
Chiee  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Saturday.       No.  13  Prentice  St.,  Highlands.     Two-story  wooden  building,  50  X 
9th.  30. 

2.30  p.m.  Owned  by  James  W.  Kenney. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  John  Hardman,  grocery  and  dwelling. 

Fire  originated  on  the  stove  in  kitchen. 
Caused  by  a  kettle  of  soup  getting  too  hot. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  13. 


188 


City  Document. — No.  96. 


January. 

Saturday. 

9th. 

7.30  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


No.  26  Minot  St.     Three  and  one-half  story  brick  dwelling,  33  X  18. 
Owned  by  Charles  Parker. 
Occupied  by  Mrs.  Hickey. 
Fire  originated  in  the  attic. 
Caused  by  setting  a  lamp  against  the  wall. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  6,  and  citizens,  with  pails  of 

water. 
'Acting  Asst.  Foreman  Bean  in  command. 


Sunday.         Milton.     One  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwelling,  25  X  25. 

10th.  Owned  by  H.  P.  Roberts. 

4.45  a.m.  Occupied  by  H.  P.  Roberts. 

Box  353.         Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 

Alarm  given  by  citizen  in  response  to  a  call  for  help  from  Milton. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.    16,    18  and  19]  Hook  and  Ladder 
No.  6. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Sunday. 

10th. 

6.28  a.m. 

Still  alarm. 


No.  1  Mystic  St.     Two-story  wooden  dwelling,  25  X  15. 
Owned  by  Daniel  Flannigan. 


Loss  $25.     No  Insurance. 


Occupied  by  Daniel  Flannigan. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  soot  in  chimney. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  3. 

Foreman  Prescott  in  command. 


Monday.      No.  2  Warren  Place,  Highlands.   Two-story  brick  dwelling,  36  X  30. 

11th. 
7.20  p.m. 


Still  alarm. 


Owned  by  Mrs.  F.  M.  Sabine. 
Occupied  by  Mrs.  Hamblin. 


Loss  $50.     Insurance  $4,000. 
Loss  $20.     No  Insurance. 


Fire  originated  in  the  basement. 
Cause,  defective  furnace. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  12,  with  pails  of  water. 

Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport 


189 


January. 

Tuesday. 

12th. 

7.40  a.m. 

Box  23. 

Charlestown. 


Gage's  Wharf.     Two-story  building,  100  X  20. 

Owned  by  Gage  &  Co. 

Occupied  by  Gage  &  Co. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause,  carelessness. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;  Hose  Nos. 
Ladder  No.  9. 

Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


3,  4;  Hook  and 


Tuesday.  No.    13  Waltham   St.     Three   and   one-half  story  brick   dwelling, 

12th.  28  X  22. 

10.44  a.m.  Owned  by  Phil.  Sullivan. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Phil.  Sullivan. 


Loss  $7i 
Fire  originated  in  the  attic. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  3. 

Asst.  Foreman  Smith  in  command. 


Insurance 


Tuesday.      Hampshire  St.,  Highlands.     Two-story  wooden  dwelling,  30  X  18. 

12th.  Owned  by  M.  F.  McGettrick. 

4.50  p.m.  Occupied  by  Timothy  McCarthy. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  extended  to  second. 
Caused  by  thawing  out  water-pipes. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  13. 
Foreman  Freeman  in  command. 


Thursday.    Alger  St.,  South  Boston.     One-story  wooden  building,  60  X  30. 

14th.  Owned  by  P.  B.  Lincoln. 

5.30  a.m.  Loss  $200.     Insurance  $1,400. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  R.  B.  Lincoln,  iron  foundry. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause,  overheated  furnace. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  10. 
Foreman  Greenleaf  in  command. 


190 


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January. 
Tuesday. 

14th. 
1.51  P.M. 
Box  126. 


No.  346  E  St.,  South  Boston.     Three-story  wooden  building,  40  X  20. 

Owned  by  Margaret  Finnigan. 

Occupied  by  Cornelius  Ryan  and  otbers,  grocery  and  tenement. 
Fire  originated  under  the  counter  in  the  store. 
Caused  by  child  playing  with  matches. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  7  and  15;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10  and 
12;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5. 

Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Friday.  ,    No.  129  East  Dover  St.     Three-story  brick  building,  30  X  18. 

15th.  Owned  by  Samuel  A.  Rice. 

5.09  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Bornhart,  second-hand  clothing. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  originated  on  basement  floor,  extended  to  first. 
Caused  by  plumbers  thawing  out  water-pipes. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  3. 
Foreman  Hines  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  44  Travers  St.     Three-story  wooden  building,  50  X  50. 

15th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Hoyt. 

5.10  p.m.  Occupied  by  Dee  Bros.,  furniture  establishment. 

Still  alarm.  Boss  $ 25.     Insurance  $1,000. 

Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Caused  by  the  boiling  over  of  a  kettle  of  shellac. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  1. 
Foreman  Bickford  in  command. 


Saturday.     South  St.,  Commercial  Point,  Ward  16.     Two  and  one-half  story 
16th.  wooden  dwelling,  30  X  20. 

7.27  p.m.  Owned  by  John  Preston. 

Box  341.  Occupied  by  Plunkett  &  Welch. 

Fire  originated  in  the  chimney. 
Caused  by  soot  taking  fire. 
Alarm  given  by  boys. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  16,  17,  18  and  20;  Hook  and  Ladder 
Nos.  6  and  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


191 


January. 
Sunday. 

17th. 

2.43  a.m. 

Box  5. 


No.  166  Merrimac  St.     Three  and   one-half  story  brick  building-, 
50  X  25. 
Owned  by  George  Russell. 
Occupied  by  Henry  Johnson,  liquor  saloon. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  overheated  stove. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  6. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  6. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10  and  25 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   1  and  8 ;   Chemical 
Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Abbott  in  command. 


Monday. 

18th. 
10.45  a.m. 
Still  alarm. 


No.  6  Ward  Court,  South  Boston, 
dwelling,  35  X  18. 
Owned  by  Charles  Johnston. 

Occupied  by  Charles  Johnston. 

Fire  originated  on  the  first  floor. 

Caused  by  thawing  out  water-pipes. 

Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No 
Driver  Stone  in  command. 


Two  and  one-half  story  wooden 


Loss  $50.     Insurance  $1,400. 


10. 


Monday.      No.  21  Salutation  St.      Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwelling, 

18th.  25  X  15. 

8.45  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Leggett. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  on  cellar  floor. 

Caused  by  thawing  out  water-pipes. 
Alarm  given  by  citizens. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  8,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Foreman  Childs  in  command. 


Monday.      False  alarm. 

18th.  Box  found  open. 

10.12  p.m.      Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos.  2 
Box  37.  and  3 ;    Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   1   and  8 ; 

Chemical  Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


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January. 
Tuesday. 

19th. 

7.15  A.M. 

Still  alarm. 


Tuesday. 

19th. 

6.23  p.m. 

Box  214. 

6.28  p.m. 

Second  alarm. 


No.  77  Bolton  St.,  South  Boston.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling, 
32  X  18. 


Loss  $15.     Insurance  $2,500. 
Loss  $25.     No  Insurance. 


Owned  by  Peter  Shneider. 

Occupied  by  Peter  Shneider. 
Fire  originated  in  a  bed. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  9,  with  buckets  of  water. 

Driver  Gowen  in  command. 

No.  1630  Washington  St.     Three-story  wooden  building,  30  X  30. 
Owned  by  Upham  heirs. 

Loss  $500.     Insurance  $7,500. 
Occupied  by  A.  W.  Griffith,  grocery  store. 

Loss  $350.     Insurance  $3,500. 
Fire  originated  in  the  attic. 
Caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  23. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  23. 
Alarms  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  12,  13,  14,  21,  22,  23,  24;  Hose 
Nos.  5  and  7 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and 
4  ;   Chemical  Engine  No.  3. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Freight  Yard,  Leverett  St.     Freight  car. 
Owned  by  Boston  and  Lowell  Railroad. 


Loss  $25.     No  Insurance. 


19th. 
7.27  p.m. 
Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  in  the  car. 

Caused  by  an  overheated  stove. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  6,  with  pails  of  water. 
Asst.  Foreman  Whitehead  in  command. 

Tuesday.      Nos.  48  and  50  Commercial  St.    Four-story  brick  building,  60  X  25. 

19th.  Owned  by  L.  L.  Thaxter. 

11.56  p.m.  Loss  $800.     Insurance  $10,000. 

Box  15.  Occupied  by  W.  G.  Bell  &  Co.,  salt  provisions. 

Loss  $1,719.     Insurance  $14,500. 
Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  25. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 
,      CoiMPAnies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  25,  26 ;  Hose  No.  3  ;  Hook 
and  Ladder  Nos.    1,    8;    Chemical  Engine 
No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


193 


January. 

Wednesday. 

20th. 

12.40  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


Washington  St.     Seven-story  brick  building,  123  X  54. 

Owned  by  Calvin  A.  Richards. 

Occupied  by  Messrs.  Brockaway,  "Metropolitan  Hotel. 
Eire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause,  a  defective  hearth. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  3. 

Eoreman  Hines  in  command. 


Thursday.     No.  189  Hanover  St.     Three-story  brick  building,  40  X  40. 

21st.  Owned  by  John  Miller. 

10.40  a.m.  Loss  $100.     Insurance  $4,000. 

Box  17.  Occupied  by  John  Miller,  liquor  store. 

Eire  originated  in  the  basement. 
Cause,  gas  explosion. 
Eirst  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Eirst  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  25,  26;  Hose  No.  3;  Hook 
and   Ladder   Nos.    1,    8;    Chemical   Engine 
No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Thursday.     No.  9  Fabin  St.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  30  X  20. 
21st.  Owned  by  Wm.  Cullen. 

4.20  p.m.  Occupied  by  Wm.  Cullen. 

Still  alarm.     Caused  by  the  burning  out  of  a  foul  chimney. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  5. 
Driver  Lovell  in  command. 


Eriday.       No.  130  North  St.     Eive-story  granite  building,  85  X  45. 

22d.  Owned  by  Earrar,  Follett  &  Co. 

3.03  a.m.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $30,000. 

Box  13.  Occupied  by  Earrar,  Eollett  &  Co.,  tin-plate  and  sheet  iron. 

Loss  $100.     Insurance  $90,000. 
Eire  originated  in  the  basement. 
Caused  by  thawing  out  water-pipes. 
Eirst  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Eirst  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 
Companies    called,   Engine  Nos.   4,  6,  7,  8,  25,  26 ;   Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,8;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


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January. 

Friday. 

22d. 

10.00  A.M. 

Still  alarm. 


No.   87  Paris   St.,  East  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden 
dwelling,  30  X  20. 
Owned  by  John  Leavitt. 


Loss 

Occupied  by  George  Scott. 
Fire  originated  on  lower  floor. 
Caused  by  thawing  out  water-pipes. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  9. 

Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Insurance  $1,500. 


Friday.        Snow's   Wharf,  Shaving  St.     Two-story  wooden  building,   90  X 

22d.  30. 

0.19  p.m.  Owned  by  Freeman,  Knowles  &  Co. 

Box  56.  Loss  $2,250.     Insurance  $4,000. 

Occupied  by  Freeman,  Knowles  &  Co.,  smoke-house. 

Loss  $4,900.     Insurance  $4,200. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Caused  from  oven  used  in  smoking  fish. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
Alarm  given  by  private  watchman. 

Companies  called,  Engine   Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  15,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos. 
2,3,5,9;  Hook   and   Ladder  Nos.  1,3,  8; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1,  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  94£  Utica  St.    Four-story  brick  building,  65  X  25. 
22d.  Owned  by  Wm.  Evans. 

11.37  p.m.  Loss  $250.     No  Insurance. 

Box  56.  Occupied  by  Thomas  Bond,  wood-worker. 

Occupied  by  W.  H.  Jacobs  &  Co.,  machinists. 

Occupied  by  Beal  &  Peach,  furniture. 

Occupied  by  Eichardson  &  Irvin,  sash  and  blinds. 

Loss  $1,050.   Insurance  $5,000. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  to  fourth. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  15,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  2. 
3,    5,    9;  Hook   and   Ladder   Nos.   1,  3,  8 ; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2  ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


195 


January. 

Saturday. 

23d. 

3.08  a.m. 

Box  321. 


Sagamore  St.,  Ward  16.     Two-story  wooden  dwelling,  36  X  18. 

Owned  by  Micah  Dyer. 

Loss  $100.     Insurance  $2,000. 

Occupied  by  Miss  R.  Foley  and  F.  Ordway. 

Loss  $200.     Insurance  $2,100. 
Fire  originated  in  the  attic. 
Caused,  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  17. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  17. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  17,  18,  21 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  7. 

Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Insurance  $10,000. 
Insurance  $10,000. 


Saturday.     Nos.  9  and  10  India  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  50  X  35. 

23d.  Owned  by  Mr.  Pickering. 

10.02  a.m.  Loss  $150. 

Box  37.  Occupied  bj*  C.  E.  Folsom  &  Co.,  paints,  etc. 

Loss  $300. 
Fire  originated  in  the  basement. 
Caused  by  thawing  out  water-pipes. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  25. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  25. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  2, 
3;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;  Chemi- 
cal Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Cunningham  in  command. 


Saturday.     Rear  29  Tileston  St.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwelling, 

23d.  20  X  15. 

11.05  a.m.  Owned  by  Emerson  heirs. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Lambert. 

Loss  $20.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause,  children  playing  with  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  8,  with  pails  of  water. 
Foreman  Childs  in  command. 


Saturday.  No.  31  Province  St.     Three-story  brick  building,  35  X  25. 
23d.  Owned  by  Benjamin  Thayer. 

7.36  p.m.  Occupied  by  Weston  &  Putnam,  paint  and  carpenter's  shop. 

Box  41.  Loss  $200.     No  Insurance. 


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January. 


City  Document. — No.  96. 


Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  2, 
and    3;  Hook    and   Ladder   Nos.  1  and   8; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Sunday.       No.  304  Athens  St.,  South  Boston.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling, 

24th.  30  X  20. 

9.41  a.m.  Owned  by  Ezra  Baker. 

Box  126.  Loss  $250.     Insurance  $2,500. 

Occupied  by  Joseph  Machado. 
"         "    John  Traverse. 

Loss  $50.     No  Insurance. 
Eire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   1,  2  7,  15;   Hose  Nos.  9,  10,  12; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Sunday.       No.  70  West   Cedar  St.     Four  and  one-half  story  brick  building, 

24th.  50  X  25. 

6.11  p.m.  Owned  by  J.  K.  Wiggin. 

Box  26.  Occupied  by  J.  K.  Wiggin,  boarding-house. 

Loss  $25.     Insurance  $5,000. 
Fire  originated  in  cellar. 
Cause,  carelessness. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  8,  10,  25;  Hose  No.  3;  Hook 
and   Ladder  Nos.   1  and  8 ;    Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Qreen  in  command. 


Sunday.  Cor.  Parkman  and  N.  Grove  Sts.     Two  and  one-half  story  brick 

24th.  stable. 

11.05  p.m.  Owned  by  the  Parkman  heirs. 

Box  25.  Occupied  by  Charles  Deane. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


197 


January. 

No  Fire. 

Alarm  given  by  citizen,  on  account  of  roof  falling  in ;  the  depart- 
ment assisted  in  removing  horses  and  harnesses. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  8,  10,  25;  Hose  No.  3;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  1  ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Monday.      Rear   1   Davenport   St.,   Highlands.      Two-story  brick    building, 

25th.  75  X  30. 

[2.30  p.m.  Owned  by  Joseph  Sherrer. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Occupied  by  Mary  Patterson,  dwelling. 

"         "   G.  T.  Withington  &  Co.,  stable. 
Eire  originated  on  first  floor,  extended  to  second. 
Caused  by  thawing  out  water-pipes. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  No.  7. 

Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


Monday.      No.  7  Parkman  St.     Three-story  wooden  building,  30  X  25. 

25th.  Owned  by  A.  Amerchein. 

6.00  p.m.  Occupied  by  M.  Watchler,  bakery  and  dwelling. 

Box  24.  _       Loss  $50.     Noinsurance. 

Eire  originated  on  third  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

First   company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
Extinguished  with  pails  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,   8,  10  and  25 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;   Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Monday.        Rear  of  Dorrance  St.     Two-story  wooden  building,  150  X  20. 

25th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Chipman. 

7.45  p.m.  Loss  $400.     Insurance  $12,000. 

Box  6.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Chipman,  carpet-lining  factory 

Charlestown.     Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause  accidental. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire  by  Mr.  Chipman's  men. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  27;   Hose  Nos 
and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


1,  2,  3  and  4;  Hook 


198 


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January. 

Monday. 

25th. 

9.35  p.m. 

Box  15. 

9.52  p.m. 

Second  alarm. 


Nos.  119  to  131  Fulton  St.     Tour-story  brick  building,  46  X  21. 
Owned  by  Silas  Pierce. 

Loss  $1,745.     Insurance  $8,000. 
Occupied  by  Roach,  Bradley  &  Co.,  furniture  factory. 
"         "  Seaverns  &  Co.,  storage. 
"         "  M.  Gleason,  " 

Loss  $8,485.     Insurance  $24,500. 
Fire  originated  on  third  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 

Alarm  given  by  police.  ' 

Companies  called,    Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  9,  10,  25,  26;  Hose 
Nos.  2,  3,  5  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  3,  8  ; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  1;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Tuesday.     No.  10  Melrose  St.     Tbree-story  brick  dwelling,  40  X  20. 

26th.  Owned  by  James  A.  Heyl. 

10.40  a.m.  Occupied  by  James  A.  Heyl. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 

Caused  by  thawing  out  water-pipes. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Chemical  Engine  Co.  No.  2. 
Hoseman  W.  A.  Gaylord  in  command. 

Thursday.     No.  8  Warren  Ave.    Three  and  one-half  story  brick  dwelling,  33  X  22. 


28th. 
4.40  p.m. 
Box  71. 


Owned  by  John  L.  Gardner. 


Loss  $150.     No  Insurance. 


Occupied  by  Mrs.  E.  Allison. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause,  overheated  stove. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  5. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  13,  22,  23,  25,  26;  Hose 
Nos.  2,  5;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  8; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1,  2. 

Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday.    No.  265  Washington  St.     Four-story  stone  building. 
28th.  Owned  by  heirs  of  William  Dennison. 

7.38  p  m.  Loss  $359.     Insurance  $20,000. 

Box  42.  Occupied  by  Philip  Isaac,  infants'  furnishing  goods. 

Loss  $1,500.     Insurance  $2,500. 
Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Keport. 


199 


January. 


Friday. 

29  th. 

5.27  a.m. 

Box  7. 


Friday. 

29th. 
3.15  p.m. 
Box  21. 


Saturday. 

30th. 
5.03  p.m. 
Box  318. 


First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 

First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 

Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos.  2,  3, 

5  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,3,  8  ;  Chemical 

Engine  Nos.  1,  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

No.  12  Allen  St.     Four-story  brick  dwelling,  60  X  25. 

Owned  by  Mrs.  Dennie. 

Occupied  by  Mrs.  F.  H.  Hall. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 

Caused  by  plumbers  thawing  out  water-pipes  in  water-closet. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  8,  10 ;  Hose  No.  3 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  1 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 

Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

No.  96  Court  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  40  X  30. 
Owned  by  heirs  of  II.  G.  Shaw. 

Loss  $100.     Insurance  $10,000. 
Occupied  by  McNeil  &  Wells,  silversmith. 
Occupied  by  C.  H.  Haven,  advertising  card  factory. 
Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 
Caused   by  a  man  hunting  for  a  leak  in  the  gas- pipe  with  a  lighted 

torch. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  No. 
3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8  ;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1. 

Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Humphrey  St.,  Ward  16.     One-story  wooden  stable,  20  X  15. 

Owned  by  A.  S.  Poole. 

Loss  $150.     Insurance  $4,000. 

Occupied  by  A.  S.  Poole. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Caused  by  smoking  out  rats. 
First  company'  at  fire,  Engine  No.  24. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  24. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  17,   18,  21,  24;  Hook  and  Ladder 
Nos.  4,  7, 

Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


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January. 

Saturday. 

30th. 

6.30  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


Cambridge  St.,  Brighton.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwell- 
ing, 45  X  30. 

Owned  by  Mrs.  A.  Gunsenhizer. 

Occupied  by  Mrs.  A.  Gunsenhizer. 
flRE  originated  between  kitchen  and  wash-room. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  11. 


Saturday.     No.  224  Harrison  Ave.     Four-story  brick  dwelling,  48  X  22. 
30th.  Owned  by  Charles  Hess. 

9.22  p.m.  Loss  $300.     Insurance  $7,000. 

Box  57.  Occupied  by  James  Miller. 

Loss  $263.     Insurance  $1,500. 
Fire  originated  on  fourth  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  individual  member. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,4,  7, 10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  2,  5,  9  ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.  Ill  State  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  45  X  20. 

30th.  Owned  by  John  W.  May. 

10.36  p.m.  Loss  $300.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Box  16.  Occupied  by  James  Dolliver,  restaurant. 

Loss  $540.     Insurance  $3,000. 
Fire  originated  in  basement. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  25. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  25. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  2,  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


recapitulation. 

Total  number  of  fires 61 

Confined  to  one  building 60 

Extended  to  other  buildings 1 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report, 


201 


January. 

Estimated  loss  on  buildings $14,436  00 

"           "      "  stock .         28,622  00 

Full  insurance  on  buildings 189,800  00 

"        s  "      "  stock .         .       178,200  00 

Alarms  given  by  patrol          ..........  6 

"       "   individual  members     ........  1 

"          "       "   police 31 

"          "       "    citizens  ' 28 

"          "       "   District  Telegraph  Co.                 0 

Alarms.     Telegraph,  fires 39 

"                   "          false 3 

"                  "          needless 1 

"                              still 24 

Total 67 

Buildings,  slightly  damaged 50 

"        considerably  damaged  .........  10 

"        totally  destroyed  ..........  1 


Monday. 

1st. 

8.43  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


FEBRUARY. 

No.  147  East  Dovek  St.     Three  and  one-half  story  brick  dwelling, 
35  X  20. 

Owned  by  Mr.  Teondee. 

Loss  $  10.     Insurance  $ 500. 

Occupied  by  Henry  Craw. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  3,  with  pails  of  water. 

Asst.  Engineer  Fernald  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  99  Second  St.,  South  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden. 

2d.  tenement,  30  X  25. 

9.45  a.m.  Owned  by  John  A.  Ryan. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  John  A.  Ryan. 

Fire  originated  in  the  ceiling.     No  loss. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
<■  Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  9,  with  buckets  of  water, . 
Driver  Gowen  in  command. 
14 


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February. 
Tuesday. 

2d. 
10.49  p.m. 
Box  124. 


No.  169  Broadway,  South  Boston.     Three-story  wooden  building, 
60  X  60. 
Owned  by  Kelley  &  Cole. 

Loss  $2,972.     Insurance  $20,500. 
Occupied  by  Kelley  &  Cole,  store  and  dwelling. 

Loss  $2,762.     Insurance  $21,000. 
Fire  originated  in  No.  169,  extended  to  other  buildings. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  15;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10,  12; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  5. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Minot  St.,  Ward  16.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  50  X  30. 

2d.  Owned  by  Cornelius  Dacy. 

11.48  p.m.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Box  342.  Occupied  by  Cornelius  Dacy. 

Fire  originated  in  second  story. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  20. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  16,  17,  20;     Hook  and  Ladder  Nos. 
6  and  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Wednesday.     Rear  49  Everett  St.,  East  Boston.     One-story  wooden  building, 
3d.  22  X  15. 

4.40  a.m.  Owned  by  McCallion  &  Hennessy. 

Box  153.  Loss  $300.     Insurance  $900. 

Occupied  by  McCallion  &  Hennessy,  stable. 

Loss  $1,115.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  in  loft. 
Cadse,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  11. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook   and 
Ladder  No.  2 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


203 


February. 
Wednesday. 
3d. 
6.94a.m. 
Box  156. 
Second  alarm. 
6.56  a.m. 


Kelly's  Wharf,  East  Boston.    Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  build- 
ing, 45  X  20. 
Owned  by  Daniel  D.  Kelly. 

Loss  $300.         No  Insurance. 
Occupied  by  Daniel  D.  Kelly,  storage  for  lumber. 

Loss  $2,200.     Insurance  $750. 
Fire  originated  on  second  story,  extended  to  entire  building. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  6,  8,  9,  11,  25;  Hose  Nos.  3,  6; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  2,  8;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Wednesday.     Foster's    Wharf,   Atlantis    Ave.      One-story   wooden    building, 
3d.  30  X  12. 

11.45  p.m.  Owned  by  Lovell  &  Dodge. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Lovell  &  Dodge,  store-house. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor.     No  loss. 
Caused  by  lime  slaking. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  25. 
Foreman  Frost  in  command. 

Thursday.     Cor.  Milk  and   Devonshire    Sts.     Eight-story   granite   building, 
4th.  120  X  110. 

6.59  p.m.  Owned  by  Equitable  Insurance  Co.  of  New  York. 

Box  45.  Unoccupied.     In  process  of  erection. 

Fire  originated  on  staging  outside  of  roof.     No  loss. 
Caused  by  roofer's  fire-pot. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies   called,   Engine   Nos.  4,  7,  8,  25,  26 ;  Hose   Nos.  2,  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8 ;  Chemical  En- 
gine Nos.  1,  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Friday.       National  St.,  So.  Boston.     Five-story  brick  building,  80  X  65. 

5th.  Owned  by  Carney  Hospital. 

3.15  p.m.  Occupied  by  Carney  Hospital. 

Still  alarm.     Fire  originated  in  the  basement.     No  loss. 
Caused  by  rubbish  lying  on  top  of  boiler. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  1. 
Engineman  John  Ray  in  command. 


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February. 

Thursday.     Rear   Sherman   Sq.   and   Dorrance   St.      Two   and    three-story 
4th.  wooden  building,  200  X  30. 

7.55  p.m.  Owned  by  Cliipman  &  Co. 

Box  5.  Loss  $15,000.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Second  alarm.  Occupied  by  Chipraan  &  Co.,  carpet-lining  factory. 

8.10  p.m.       Fire  originated  in  picker  room,  extended  to  main  building. 
Cliarlestown.  Caused  by  friction  of  machinery. 
Third  alarm.  First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
8.58  p.m.       First  water  on  fire  by  Mr.  Chipman's  men. 
Box  4.         Alarms  given  by  citizens. 

Boston.        Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  27 ;  Hose  Nos. 

1,  2,  3   and  4,  and  3  of  Boston ;   Hook  and 
Ladder  Nos.   1,  8  and  9;  Chemical  Engine 
No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Accident.     Thomas  L.  Whalen,  Hoseman  of  Engine  Co.  No.  8,  fell 
from  a  ladder,  and  was  slightly  hurt. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Friday.       No.   145  Charlestown   St.     Four-story  wood  and  brick  building, 

5th.  40  X  20. 

8.24  p.m.  Owned  by  W.  W.  Bellows. 

Box  12.  Loss  $75.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Occupied  by  Philip  Malone,  tin-ware  factory. 

Loss  $40.     Insurance  $2,400. 
Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 

Cause,  supposed  to  have  caught  from  fire-pot  on  bench. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  .No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose  No.  3. 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;    Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chiee  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Saturday.     Lot  opposite  Boston  Forge  Works,  East  Boston. 

6th.  Fire  originated  among  some  empty  sugar-baskets.     No  loss. 

1.45  a.m.       Caused  by  boys  setting  them  on  fire. 
Still  alarm.    Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Cos.  Nos.  9  and  11. 


Sunday.       No.    5   Newburn   Court,   Eoxbury.      Two-story  wooden   building, 

7th.  30  X  20. 

4.45  p.m.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Ellen  Minch. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $10.     Insurance  $700. 

Occupied  by  several  families.     Tenement-house. 


Fiee  Commissioners'  Report. 


205 


February. 

Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  7. 

Foreman  Green  in  command. 

Sunday.       Nos.  14  and  16  Ontario  St.,  South  Boston.     Three-story   wooden 

7th.  tenement,  60  X  50. 

7.53  p.m.  Owned  by  James  Milligan. 

Box  123.  Loss  $200.      Insurance  $3,000. 

Occupied  by  James  Milligan. 

Loss  $50.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor  of  No.  14,  extended  to  No.  16. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  15. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  10. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7  and  15;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10 
and  12 ;   Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  5 ; 
Fire  Boat. 
Accident.     Captain  F.    M.  Hines,  Foreman  of  Engine  Co.  No.  3, 
had  his  right  hand  badly  cut  by  a  piece  of  slate  falling  from  the 
roof. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Sunday.       No.  4  Sumner  Place,  East  Boston.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling, 

7th.  30  X  25. 

8.38  p.m.  Owned  by  Thomas  H.  Harper. 

Box  152.  Loss  $120.     Insurance  $2,500. 

Occupied  by  Richard  "Welch. 

Loss  $25.     Insurance  $500. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  to  third. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  11. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  11. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies   called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.   224  Ninth  St.,   So.    Boston.     Three-story  wooden  tenement, 

9th.  40  X  25. 

7.15  p.m.  Owned  by  Mrs.  McCabe. 

Box  143.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Needless  alarm. 


206  City  Document. — No.  96. 

February. 

Caused  by  meat  cooking  upon  the  stove. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  15,  21;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10,  12; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 

Wednesday.  No.  42  Hudson  St.     Eour-story  brick  dwelling,  44  X  18. 
10th.  Owned  by  heirs  of  Jeremiah  Brown. 

6.59  a.m.  Loss  $243.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Box  57.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  J.  Brown. 

Loss  $137.     Insurance  $1,000. 
Eire  originated  in  basement. 

Caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  range,  on  account  of  frozen  water- 
pipes. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  15,  25,  26;    Hose  Nos. 
2,    5,    9;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  8; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Wednesday.  Wales  St.,  Ward  16.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  40  X  30. 
10th.  Owned  by  heirs  of  N.  B.  Shurtleff. 

3.14  p.m.  Loss  $25.     Insurance  $4,500. 

Box  357.  Occupied  by  heirs  of  N.  B.  Shurtleff. 

Second  alarm.  .  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $1,000. 

3.22  p.m.      Fire  originated  around  the  chimney. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  18. 

Extinguished  without  the  aid  of  the  department. 
Alarms  given  by  citizens. 

Companies   called,  Engine  Nos.    16,  17,  18,  19,  20,  21 ;   Hook  and 
Ladder  Nos.  6  and  7. 

Wednesday.  No.    36    Dover    St.      Three   and    one-half   story  brick    building 
10th.  30  X  20. 

8.45  p.m.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Dooley. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $6,000. 

Unoccupied. 
Fire  originated  in  basement. 

Caused  by  wood-work  being  in  contact  wilh  furnace. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  3,  with  pails  of  water. 
Foreman  Hines  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


207 


February. 

Thursday.     No.  8  Church  St.     Three-story  brick  dwelling,  30  X  18. 


11th. 

3.50  a.m. 

Still  alarm. 


Owned  by  S.  W.  Winslow. 


Loss  $25.     Insurance  $3,000. 


Occupied  by  A.  Beckman. 
Eire  originated  in  basement. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished   by   Chemical  Engine  Co.  No.  2,  with  buckets  of 
water. 

Driver  Gaylord  in  command.  * 


Thursday.     No.  24  Cornhill.     Brick  building. 

11th.  Owned  by  Reynolds  heirs. 

2.10  p.m.  Loss  $10.     No  Insurance. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  J.  D.  Harris,  hardware-store. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Caused  by  an  overheated  chimney. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  with  pails  of  water. 
Companies  called,  Engine  No.  4 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Asst.  Engineer  Abbott  in  command. 


Friday.       Nos.  21  and  23  Porter  St.,  East  Boston.     Two  and  one-half  story 

12th.  wooden  dwelling,  25  X  25. 

8.37  a.m.  Owned  by  Stephen  Greeley  and  Edward  White. 

Box  162.  Occupied  by  Stephen  Greeley  and  Edward  White. 

No  fire,  except  the  burning  out  of  a  foul  chimney. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,   Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2  ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Saturday.     Cor.  D  and  Fifth  Sts.,  South  Boston.     One-story  brick  building, 

13th.  70  X  30. 

8.10  a.m.  Owned  by  E.  &  F.  King  &  Co. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  E.  &  F.  King  &  Co.,  varnish  factory. 

Fire  originated  among  some  old  bags.     No  loss. 
Cause,  sparks  from  furnace. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  9. 
Driver  Gowen  in  command. 


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February. 
Saturday. 

13th. 
7.18  p.m. 
Box  65. 


No.  18  Davis  St.     Four-story  brick  dwelling,  22  X  54. 
Owned  by  Thomas  Harrahan. 

Loss  §50.     Insurance  $5,000. 
Occupied  by  Thomas  Harrahan. 
Fire  originated  in  the  basement. 
Caused  by  thawing  out  water-pipes. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  giyen  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  15,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos.  2,  5, 
9  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  8  ;  Chemi- 
cal Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Sunday. 

14th. 
8.41  p.m. 
Box  13. 


No.  371  Hanover  St.     Five-story  brick  dwelling 
Owned  by  F.  McNeil. 


Occupied,  by  R.  Silva. 


Loss  .$50.     Insurance  $5,000. 


Loss 


No  Insurance. 


Fire  originated  in  the  fifth  story. 

Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 

First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1, 

Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies   called,  Engine   Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  25,  26 ;  Hose   No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8 ;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


No.  30  Union  St.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  30  X  20. 
Owned  by  D.  A.  Belfour. 


Loss  $10.     Insurance  $5,000. 


Monday. 

15th. 
12.03  p.m. 

Box  13.  Occupied  by  D.  A.  Belfour. 

Charlestown.   Fire  originated  in  second  story. 
Cause,  overheated  stove. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   6  and  27;  Hose  Nos 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


1,2,  3,4; 


Fire  Commissioners'  Keport. 


209 


February. 
Tuesday. 

16th. 
6.36  p.m. 
Box  53. 


Tuesday. 

16th. 

8.20  p.m. 

Still   alarm. 


Tuesday. 

16th. 

3.45  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


Wednesday. 

17th. 

0.35  a.m. 

Box  143. 


Insurance  $25,000. 
Insurance  $4,700. 


No.  9  Boylston  Hall,  Boylston  St.,     Four-story  brick  building, 
150  X  50. 
Owned  by  Boylston  Market  Association. 

Loss  $175. 
Occupied  by  Carleton  &  Co.,  printers. 

Loss  $1,731 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,   Engine  Nos.   3,  4,7,8,   10,25,26;   Hose  Nos. 
2,   3,   5;   Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   1,  3,   8; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1,  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

No.  106  Cambridge  St.     Three-story  brick  building,  40  X  18. 

Owned  by  W.  A.  Prescott. 

Occupied  by  E.  A.  Bryant,  furnishing  goods  store. 

Loss  $23.    Insurance  $3,000. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 

Caused  by  goods  coming  in  contact  with  gas-light  in  window. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  4,  and  police. 

.Foreman  Cheswell  in  command. 

Blue  Hill  Avenue,  Ward  16.  One  and  one-half  story  wooden  build- 
ing, 57  X  20. 

Owned  by  Charles  Tucker. 

Loss  $75.     No  Insurance. 

Unoccupied. 
Fire  originated  in  the  second  story. 
Caused  by  an  overheated  stove-pipe. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  19. 

Engineman  Hebard  in  command. 

Lowland  St.,  So.  Boston.     One-story  wooden  building,  30  X  20. 

Owned  by  C.  W.  Bruce. 

Loss  $35.     No  Insurance. 

Unoccupied. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  10. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  10.    • 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  15;  Hose  No.  9,  10,  12;   Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  5. 

Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


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February. 
Wednesday.  Green  St.      Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  building,  60  X  50. 
17th.  Owned  by  N.  J.  Knights. 

7.35  p.m.  Loss  $1,500.     Insurance  $6,000. 

Box  13.  Occupied  by  Thomas  Lutze,  store  and  dwelling. 

W.  Eoxbury.  Occupied  by  W.  H.  Colbert,  store  and  dwelling. 

8.18  p.m.  Occupied  by  Cook  &  Brown,  store  and  dwelling. 

Second  alarm.  Loss  $700.     Insurance  $1,600. 

Box  261.       Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  to  first  and  roof. 
Third  alarm.    Cause  unknown. 
8.24  p.m.      First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  28. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  28. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  21,  23,  24  and  28;  Hose 
No.  7;    Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  4  and  10; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  4  and  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


Wednesday. 
17th. 
8.40  p.m. 
Box  153. 


E.  R.  R.  Wharf,  East  Boston.     Brig  "  Constantine. 
Owned  by  J.  A.  Brown  and  others. 


Loss 


No  Insurance. 


Occupied  by  Captain  Ryder. 


Loss  $75.     No  Insurance. 


Fire  originated  in  the  cabin. 
Cause,  overheated  stove. 
First  company  at  fire,  Fire  Boat. 
First  water  on  fire,  Fire  Boat. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9  and  11 ;  Hose  No.  6 ;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Ddnbar  in  command. 

Friday.       No.  656  Harrison  Avenue.     Three-story  brick  building,  50  X  30. 

19th.  Owned  by  Mrs.  I.  W.  Wolcott. 

10.15  p.m.  Loss  $25.     Insurance  $18,000. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Wm.  Wolfe,  hat-factory. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  overheated  pipe. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  3. 
Foreman  Prescott  in  command. 


Friday.  Centre  St.,  Ward  16.     Two-story  wooden  dwelling,  35  X  24. 

19th.  Owned  by  John  Fitzgibbons. 

11.39  p.m.  Loss  $75.     Insurance  $1,800. 

Box  356.  Occupied  by  James  McDermott. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


211 


February. 


Fire  originated  between  floor  and  ceiling. 
Cause,  rats  supposed  to  be  gnawing  matches. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  18. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  18. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies   called,  Engine   Nos.    16,    17,  18   and   19;    Hook   and 
Ladder  Nos.  6  and  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Saturday.     Springfield  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  91  X  60. 
20th.  Owned  by  the  City  of  Boston. 

8.20  p.m.  Loss  $900.     No  Insurance. 

Box  86.  Occupied  by  the  City  of  Boston,  school-house. 

Fire  originated  in  the  basement,  extending  to  first  floor. 
Cause,  overheated  furnace. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  23. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  12,   13,  14  and  23;  Hose  No.  5; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   3  and  4;   Chemical 
Engine  No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Saturday.       No.  48  Long  Wharf.   Three-story  wood  and  slate  building,  60  X  28. 

20th.  Owned  by  Miss  Hinchman. 

9.00  a.m.  Occupied  by  Pendleton  &  Rose,  ship-chandler  store. 

Still  alarm.       Fire  originated  in  the  cellar.     No  loss. 
Cause,  gas  explosion. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  crew  of  Fire  Boat. 
Capt.  Scott  in  command. 


Monday.        No.  728  Parker  St.,  Highlands.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  45  X 

22nd.  45. 

8.45  p.m.  Owned  by  heirs  of  S.  A.  Way. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Walter  H.  French. 

Fire  originated  in  basement  near  furnace.     No  loss. 
Caused  by  placing  wood  near  the  furnace. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  13. 
Foreman  Freeman  in  command. 


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February. 
Tuesday. 

23d. 

1.40  a.m. 

Still  alarm. 


Wednesday. 

24th. 

7.35  a.m. 

Still  alarm. 


Wednesday. 

24th. 

8.04  a.m. 

Box  73. 


Wednesday. 

24th. 

3.31  p.m. 

Box  215. 


No.    342  Washington  St.     Five-story  granite  and  brick  building, 
70  X  60. 

Owned  by  A.  Wentworth. 

Occupied  by  George  E.  Wyeth,  hat  and  cap  store. 
Fire  originated  in  cellar.     No  loss. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  26. 

Foreman  Knox  in  command. 

Cor.  Broadway  and  A  St.,  So.  Boston.     Four-story  wooden  build- 
ing, 50  X  25. 

Owned  by  Goounow  heirs. 

Occupied  by  T.  O'Brien,  grocery  store  and  dwelling. 
Fire  originated  in  store,  slight  damage. 
Cause,  careless  use  of  kerosene. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  15. 

Engineman  Fitzgerald  in  command. 

No.  26  Hanson  St.     Three-story  brick  dwelling,  36  X  20. 
Owned  by  Mr.  Finigan. 

Loss  $15.     Insurance  $4,000. 
Occupied  by  M.  C.  Lord. 
Fire  originated  in  the  bath-room  under  the  floor. 
Cause,  rats  and  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   3,  12,  13  and  23;  Hose  Nos.  2  and 
5  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No  3  ;  Chemical  Engine 
No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


No.  46  Kendall  St.,  Roxbury. 
18. 
Owned  by  James  Rostines. 


Three-story  brick  dwelling,  36  X 


Loss  $75.     Insurance  $3,000. 


Occupied  by  A.  Alexander. 

Occupied  by  Mark  Signer. 

Loss  $150.     Insurance 
Fire  originated  in  a  closet  on  first  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  23. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  23. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 
Companies  called^  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  23,  24;  Hose  No.  7;  Hook 

and  Ladder  No.  4 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  3. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport. 


213 


February. 

Wednesday.  No.  85  Court  St. 


Five-story  brick  building,  100  X  35. 


24th.  Owned  by  Minot  heirs. 

3.40  p.m.  Loss  $1 50.     Insurance  $20,000. 

Box  21.  Occupied  by  "  Oriental  Tea  Co." 

Loss  $4,242.     Insurance  $45,000. 
Fire  originated  in  the  basement. 
Cause,  cooling  coffee. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26;   Hose  No.  3; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8  ;  Chemical  En- 
gine No.l. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday.     Cor.  Washington  St.  and  Chestnut  Hill  Ave.,  Brighton. 
25th.  Four-story  brick  building. 

8.40  p.m.  Owned  by  National  Bank  of  Brighton. 

Still  alarm.  Unoccupied. 

Fire  originated  in  the  cellar.     No  damage. 
Caused  by  the  slaking  of  lime. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  29. 
Asst.  Engineer  Holbrook  in  command. 


Saturday.     Nos.  217  and  219  North  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  90  X  30. 

27th.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Annie  E.  Barnes. 

3.03  a.m.  Loss  $1,200.     Insurance  $9,500. 

Box  13.  Occupied  by  Wilkins  &  Harding,  cabinet-makers. 

Occupied  by  J.  Mansfield,  sole  manufacturer. 
Occupied  by  Hallet  &  Co.  curled  hair  mattrasses. 
Occupied  by  Highland  &  Mcintosh,  storage. 
Occupied  by  George  Dooley,  tenement. 

Loss  $4,360.     Insurance  $14,100. 
Fire  originated  on  second  story,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,   6,    7,  8,   25,  26 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  8  ;   Chemical  En- 
gine No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


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February. 
Saturday. 

27th. 
0.55  p.m. 
Box  61. 


No.  86  Warrenton  St.     Three-story  wooden  tenement,  33  X  30. 

Owned  by  James  W.  Garland. 

Occupied  by  Ashton  L.  Cook. 
Tire  originated  on  first  floor.    Slight  damage. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  22,  25  and  26 ;  Hose 
Nos.  2  and  5;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and 
8  ;  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 

Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Sunday. 

28th. 
2.13  p.m. 
Box  246. 


One  and  one-half  story  wooden 


Loss  $2,500.     Insurance 


No.  386  Longwood  Ave.,  Roxbury. 
building,  40  X  35. 
Owned  by  A.  S.  Ripley. 

Occupied  by  A.  S.  Ripley. 

Loss  $3,500.     Insurance  $1,000. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  extended  to  entire  building. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  3. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  13,  14  and  22 ;  Hose  No.  7 ;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  4 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  3. 

Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


recapitulation. 

Total  number  of  fires 44 

Confined  to  one  building        ..........  43 

Extended  to  other  buildings 1 

Estimated  loss  on  buildings  .         .         .         ,         .      '  .         .        .  $26,375  00 

"           "      stock  . 21,187  00 

Full  insurance  on  buildings 162,400  00 

"            "        "   stock 93,850  00 

Alarms  given  by  patrol 2 

"           "       "   individual  members 0 

"           "       "   police ...        -  21 

"           "       "   citizens 29 

"           "       "   District  Telegraph  Co j  0 


Fire  Commissioners'  Beport. 


215 


February. 

Alarms.   Telegraph,  fires 32 

"                 "        false 0 

"                "         needless          .         .         .         ....         .         .         .  2 

"                          still ,       •    '    .  18 

Total 52 

Buildings  slightly  damaged .  36 

"        considerably  damaged 6 

"        totally  destroyed     ..........  2 


31  ARCH. 

Tuesday.       No.  34  B  St.,  So.  Boston.     Three-story  wooden  tenement,  40  X  20. 

2d.  Owned  by  W.  J.  &  G.  H.  Keefe. 

11.15  a.m.  Occupied  by  several  families. 

Box  129.         Damage  slight. 

Fire  originated  in  the  basement. 
Caused  by  an  old  mat  hung  over  the  stove  to  dry. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   1,  2,  3,  7,  15  and  21 ;  Hose  Nos.  9, 
10  and  12;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Wednesday.     No.  37  Green  St.     Five-story  wooden  building,  40  X  50. 
3d.  Owned  by  Albert  Brown. 

6.52  p.m.  Boss  $2,498.     Insurance  $7,500. 

Box  23.  Occupied  by  Sherman  &  Stanwood,  hotel. 

"         "   G.  W.  Hamlet,  cigar-store. 
"         "  Mr.  Atwell,  fruit-store. 

Loss  $920.     Insurance  $8,700. 
Fire  originated  on  third  floor,  extended  to  the  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26;  Hose  No. 
3 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8  ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Wednesday.  No.   9  Decatur  St.,   Cliarlestown.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling, 
3d.  30  X  20. 

9.40  p.m.  Owned  by  M.  Cleary. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  M.  Cleary. 


216  City  Document. — No.   96. 

March. 

Eire  originated  on  first  floor. 

Caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 

Damage  slight. 

Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  4,  with  buckets  of  water. 

Foreman  Getchell  in  command. 

Wednesday.     First  St.,   between  K  and   L,  So.   Boston.      Two-story  wooden 
3d.  building,  300  X  170,  250  X  170,  and  30  X  20. 

10.30  p.m.  Owned  by  Hodge,  Coolidge  &  Co. 

Box  136.  Loss  $22,000.     Insurance  $17,139. 

Second  alarm.  Occupied  by  Hodge,  Coolidge  &  Co.,  chemical  works. 

10.40  p.m.  Loss  $46,870.     Insurance  $33,361. 

Eire  originated  on  first  floor,  extended  to  adjoining  building. 
Cause,  explosion  of  gas. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  15  and  21;  Hose  Nos.  2, 
5,  9,  10  and  12  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and 
5  ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  2  ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Wednesday.  No.    36  Water   St.,   Charlestown.     Three-story  wooden   building, 
3d.  60  X  30. 

11.30  p.m.  Owned  by  E.  A.  Ward. 

Box  21.  Loss  $400.     Insurance  $2,000. 

Charlestown.     ,        Occupied  by  F.  O.  Kittredge,  corn-husk  stripping. 

11.31  p.m.  Occupied  by  Reagan  &  Lippincott,  furniture  factory. 

Second  alarm.  Loss  $5,700.     Insurance  $4,300. 

Box  4.         Fire  originated  on  the  first  floor,  extended  to  second  floor. 
Boston.        Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
Alarms  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  8,  10,  25,  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2, 
3/  4,  and  3  of  Boston ;   Hook  and  Ladder 
Nos.  1,  8,  9 ;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire 
Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Friday.  No.  360  Second  St.,  South  Boston. 
5th.  40  X  20. 

10.39  p.m.  Owned  by  Mr.  Miller. 

Box  142.  Occupied  by  several  families. 


Three-story  wooden  tenement, 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


217 


March. 


Damage  slight. 

Fire  originated  in  the  third  story. 

Cause,  supposed  to  have  caught  from  matches  in  clothing. 
Alarm  given  hy  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  15;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10,  12; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Two-story    wooden    building, 


Saturday.    No.    637    Main    St.,    Charlestown. 

6th.  75  X  40. 

12.25  a.m.  Owned  by  T.  A.  Shedd. 

Box  5.  Loss  $150.     Insurance  $1,000. 

Charlestown.  Occupied  by  T.  A.  Shedd,  cracker  bakery. 

0.40  a.m.  Loss  $1,275.     Insurance  $2,850. 

Second  alarm.  Eire  originated  in  water-closet  on  second  floor. 
Box  4.         Cause,  accidental. 
Boston.        First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  2. 
Alarms  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,, 
2,  3,  4  and  3  of  Boston ;  Hook  and  Ladder 
Nos.  1,  8,  9;  Chemical  Engine  No.   1;  Fire 
Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.   183  Bremen  St.,  East  Boston.     Three-story  wooden  buildin 
0th.  50  X  25. 

3.47  a.m.  Owned  by  Thomas  Kenney. 

Box  163.  Loss  $425.     Insurance  $1,300. 

Occupied  by  Thomas  Kenney,  cooper's  shop. 

Loss  $100.     Insurance  $600. 
Fire.originated  on  first  floor,  extended  to  second. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Saturday.     No,  73  Dover  St.     Three  and  one-half  story  brick  building,  30  X  20. 
6th.  Owned  by  William  Sheaf. 

2.10  p.m.  Loss  $10.     Insurance  $1,500. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  V.  Harding,  "Valentine  Club." 

Loss  $75.     Insurance  $2,000. 
15 


218  City  Document. — No.  96. 

March. 

Fire  originated  in  a  bed  in  the  third  story. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  3,  with  an  Extinguisher. 

Asst.  Foreman  Riley  in  command. 


Saturday.     Corner   K   and   Eirst   Sts.,    So.    Boston.      Eive-story  brick   and 

6th.  wood  building,  100  X  40. 

5.27  p.m.  Owned  by  George  &  Proctor. 

Box  136.  Occupied  by  George  &  Proctor,  cooper's  shop. 

Loss  small. 

Eire  originated  in  a  pile  of  hoops. 
Cause,  caught  from  the  furnace. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,   Engine   Nos.   1,  2,  15;    Hose   Nos.  9,  10,  12; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Monday.      Lamartine  St.     Two-story  wooden  building,  30  X  20. 

8th.  Owned  by  Wm.  Mathews,  Jr. 

2.05  a.m.  Loss  $1,000.     No  Insurance. 

Box  14.  Occupied  by  Wm.  Mathews,  Jr.,  barn. 

W.  Eoxbury.  Loss  $1,500.     No  Insurance. 

Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  28. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  28. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  14,  28 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  10 ; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  5. 
Call  Engineer  Rogers  in  command. 


Monday.      No.    1    Corey   Court,  Charlestown.      Two-story  wooden   dwelling, 

8th.  30  X  22. 

10.45  a.m.  Owned  by  Robert  Dowd. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $1,000. 

Occupied  by  Robert  Dowd. 
Fire  originated  in  woodwork  around  the  chimney,  extended  to  roof. 
"Cause,  defective  flue. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  4,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Foreman  Getchell  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


219 


March. 

Wednesday. 

10th. 

2.12  a.m. 

Box  74. 


No.  1266  "Washington  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  30  X  22. 
Owned  by  Daniel  Chamberlin. 
Occupied  by  Mrs.  E.  Ernes,  hotel. 
Damage  trifling. 

Fire  originated  under  the  sink  in  the  basement. 
Cause  unknown. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  5. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  3,  with  buckets:  of 
water. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  12,  13,  23;  Hose  No.  S.j  Hook 
and    Ladder  Nos.   3,   4;    Chemical  Engine 
No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday.    No.  65  Meridian  St.,  East  Boston.     Three-story  wooden  building! 
11th.  30  X  20. 

4.18  a.m.  Owned  by  Richard  B.  Dyer. 

Still  alarm.  Unoccupied. 

Damage  small. 

Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 
Caused  from  "  Salamander"  in  drying  plastering. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  9,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Friday.       No.    819    Broadway,    South    Boston.     Four-story  brick    dwelling, 

12th.  40  X  20. 

5.25  p.m.  Owned  by  Charles  H.  Baker. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Charles  H.  Baker. 

Loss  slight. 

Fire  originated  on  the  fourth  floor. 
Cause,  children  playing  with  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  12,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Driver  Twiss  in  command. 


Sunday.       Cor.    Salem  and   N.    Bennett   Sts.     Four-story   brick    building, 

14th.  90  X  75. 

5.07  p.m.  Owned  by  Boston  Seamen's  Friend  Society. 

Box  13.  Loss  $2,365.     Insurance  $40,000. 

Occupied    by  Boston    Seamen's   Friend    Society,    church    and 
sailor's  home. 

Loss. $778.     Insurance  $2,500. 


220 

Maech. 


City  Document,  —  No.  96. 


Fire  originated  on  fourth  floor,  extended  to  roof  and  tower. 

Cadse  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 

First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 

Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  25  and  26;  Hose  No.  3; 

Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;   Chemical 

Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.      No.  7  India  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  50  X  20. 

16th.  Owned  by  Merriam  and  others. 

2.58  a.m.  Loss  $375.     Insurance  $4,500. 

Box  37.  Occupied  by  Stevens,  Lang  &  Co.,  varnish  factory. 

Loss  $280.     Insurance  $13,500. 
Fire  originated  under  the  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  25. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  25  and  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  2 
and   3;    Hook  and   Ladder  Nos.    1   and  8; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Wednesday.     No.  180  Cambridge  St.     Three  and  one  half-story  brick  dwelling, 
17th.  25  X  18. 

9.30  p  m.  Owned  by  Mr.  Hood. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Doyle. 

Fire  originated  on  third  floor.     Loss  small. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  3,  with  buckets  of  water 
Driver  Ely  in  command. 


Thursday.     Cor.    Tremont  and   Clay   Sts.,  Highlands.     Three-story  wooden 
1.8th.  tenement,  42  X  22. 

0..26  p.m.  Owned  by  Mary  A.  McGowan. 

Box  245.  Loss  $250.     Insurance  $2,000. 

Occupied  by  Mr.  McGormly. 

Loss  $50.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  on  the  first  floor. 
Cause,  shavings  near  the  stove. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


221 


March. 


First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  13. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   12,   13,  14,  23,  24;  Hose  No.  7; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Munroe  in  command. 


Thursday.     Nos.  101  and  103  Friend  St.     Six-story  brick  building,  50  X  24. 
18th.  Owned  by  Alpheus  Hardy. 

0.59  p.  m.  Loss  $3,446.     Insurance  $34,500. 

Box  8.  Occupied  by  Sturtevant  &  Co.,  furniture  factory. 

Second  alarm.  "  "  Beal  &  Hooper,  "  " 

1.05  p.m.  "  "  Peters  &  Jones,  wood-workers. 

Third  alarm.  "  "  C.  E.  Meyer  &  Co.,  picture-frames. 

1.07  p.m.  Loss  $31,384.     Insurance  $134,500. 

Fire  originated  in  cellar,  extended  to  second  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  4. 
Alarms  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  9,  10,  22,  25,  26,  27 ; 
Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4,  C.  F.  D.,  and  2,  3,  5, 
10;    Hook   and    Ladder   Nos.    1,    3,    8,    9; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Friday.       Sixth  St.,  South  Boston.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  40  X  30. 

19th.  Owned  by  Fred  S.  Wright. 

5.14  p.m.  Loss  $200.     Insurance  $2,000. 

Box  145.  Unoccupied. 

Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Caused  from  stoves  used  in  drying  plastering. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  12. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  12. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  15;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10,  12;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Saturday.     Cor.  First  and  A  Sts.,  South  Boston.     Two-story  brick  building, 
20th.  60  X  40. 

1.18  p.m.  Owned  by  Downer  Kerosene  Oil  Co. 

Box  121.  Occupied  by  Downer  Kerosene  Oil  Co. 

Damage  slight. 


222  City  Document. — No.  96. 

March. 

Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  15;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10,  12; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3  and  5  ;  Eire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Sunday.       Cor.  Main  and  Lincoln  Sts.     Three-story  wooden  building,  50  X 

21st.  20. 

8.55  p.m.  Owned  by  Mr.  Stone. 

Box  7.  Occupied  by  several  parties,  carpenters,  plumbers  and  painters. 

Charlestown.  Needless  alarm. 

Caused  by  a  man  building  a  fire  in  a  washbowl  to  warm  his  hands. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  6,  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Monday.      No.  7  West  St.     Four  and  one-half  story  brick  building,  60  X  20. 

22d.  Owned  by  the  Codman  heirs. 

7.08  a.m.  Loss  $700.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Box  39.  Occupied  by  A.  Carleton  &  Co.,  dealer  in  hair. 

Occupied  by  Mais  Brothers,  wig-makers. 
Occupied  by  Misses  Harmon  &  Murphy,  ladies'  hair  work. 
Occupied  by  Miss  Dodge,  dwelling. 
Occupied  by  Miss  Linscott,  dress-maker. 
Occupied  by  Chang  Chang  Manufacturing  Co. 

Loss  $217.     Insurance  $8,000. 
Fire  originated  in  fourth  story,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  26. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,7,  8,  10,  25;  26;  Hose  Nos.  2, 
3,  5 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1,  3,  8 ;  Chemi- 
cal Engine  Nos.  1,  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.  No.  118  E.  Dover  St.     Two-story  wooden  building,  45  X  35. 

23d.  Owned  by  William  Gwynn. 

10.33  p.m.  Loss  $50.     Insurance 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  William  Gwynn,  stable. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eepoiit. 


223 


March. 


Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  3,  with  hydrant  stream  and  ex- 
tinguisher. 

Foreman  Hines  in  command. 


Wednesday.  Pynchon  St.,  Roxbury.     Three-story  wooden  building,  85  X  85. 
24th.  Owned  by  the  Metropolitan  Railroad  Co. 

9.34  p.m.  Loss  $3,500.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Box  245.  Occupied  by  the  Metropolitan  Railroad  Co.,  store-house. 

Loss  $17,500.     Insurance  $30,000. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  over  the  building. 
.  Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  14. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  Nos.  13,  14. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   12,   13,  14,   23,  24;  Hose  No.   7; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  4 ;  Chemical  Engine 
No.  3. 
Asst.  Engineer  Colmgan  in  command. 


Friday.       No.  2  Cedar  St.     Three-story  brick  dwelling,  30  X  20. 

26th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Sherburn. 

4.35  p.m.  Loss  $20.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Box  41.  Occupied  by  H.  L.  Ballou. 

Charlestown.  Fire  originated  between  tlie  ceiling  in  a  closet. 
Cause,  rats  and  matches. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  27. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  6,  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Sunday.       Rear  454  Eighth  St.,  South  Boston.     Two-story  wooden  tenement, 

28th.  30  X  20. 

7.41  a.m.  Owned  by  P.  and  J.  E.  Bowe. 

Box  131.  Loss  $1,075.     Insurance  $3,500. 

Occupied  by  several  families. 
Fire  originated  in  cellar,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  10. 


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March. 


City  Document.  —  No.  96. 


Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   1,  2,   15;   Hose  Nos.  9,  10,   12; 
Hook  and  Ladder,  Nos.  3,  5. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Sunday.       Nos.  213  and  215  Eliot  St.     Two-story  Wooden  building,  60  X  53. 

28th.  Owned  by  Catharine  Pfaff. 

9.41  p.m.  Loss  $150.     No  Insurance. 

Box  G2.  Occupied  by  E.  and  W.  Russy,  umbrella-makers. 

Occupied  by  Mrs.  Barnard,  confectioner. 

Loss  $300.     Insurance  $1,100. 
Eire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause,  gas-jet. 

Eirst  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Eirst  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  22,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  3,   5;    Hook  and  Ladder   Nos.    1,   3,  8 ; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1,  2.   ■ 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Tuesday.     No.    187   Webster    St.,  East    Boston.     Two   and    one-half   story 

30th.  wooden  dwelling,  35  X  30. 

7.59  p.  m.  Owned  by  Mrs.  E.  A.  Webster. 

Box  164.  Loss  $398.     Insurance  $2,000. 

Occupied  by  Mrs.  L.  Willey. 
"  "     C.  T.  Earnum. 

Loss  $417.     Insurance  $500. 
Eire  originated  in  bed-room,  extended  to  second  story. 
Caused  by  throwing  a  lighted  match  on  the  floor. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  11. 
Eirst  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  11. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  arid 
Ladder  No.  2  ;  Fire  Boat. 
Asst.  Engineer  Dunbar  in  command. 


Tuesday.      Needless  alarm. 

30th.  Caused   by  smoke   issuing  from   chimney   of  Wentworth's   Marble 

9.12  p.m.  Works. 

Box  12.        Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25,  26 ;  Hose  No.  3 ; 
Hook    and  Ladder  Nos.    1,   8;    Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport.  225 

March. 

recapitulation. 

Total  number  of  fires 29 

Confined  to  one  building         ..........  28 

Extended  to  otber  buildings  .         .         .         .         .         .         .         .  .  1 

Estimated  loss  on  buildings $39,062  00 

"  "      "  stock 106,588  00 

Full  insurance  on  buildings  .         .         .  .         •         .         .         .  133,439  00 

"  "         "   stock .         .  239,411  00 

Alarms  given  by  patrol ...........  4 

"           "      "    individual  members     . 0. 

"           "       "   police 19 

"           "      "    citizens 13 

"           "      "   District  Telegraph  Co.        ......         .  0 

Alarms.  Telegraph,  fires      ..........  27 

"                     "          false 0 

"                      "          needless 2 

"                                still 7 

Total "....'..  36 

Buildings  slightly  damaged 19 

"         considerably  damaged    .  8 

"        totally  destroyed 2 


APRIL. 


Friday.         No.  116  W.  Seventh  St.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwelling, 

2d.  30  X  26. 

9.53  p.m.  Owned  by  Mark  Kenney. 

Box  134.  Loss  $302.     Insurance  $500. 

Occupied  by  Mark  Kenney. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Caused  by  hanging  entry  lamp  too  near  ceiling. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  10. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2  and  15 ;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10  and 
12  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5. 

Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


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April. 
Saturday. 

3d. 

2.30  p.m. 

Box  17. 

Charlestown. 


Saturday. 

3d. 
10.40  p.m. 
Still  alarm. 


Monday. 

5th. 

9.00  p.m. 

Box  34. 

W.  Roxbury. 


Tuesday. 

6th. 

6.35  a.m. 

Still  alarm. 


Nos.  46  and  50  Lawrence  St.     Three-story  wooden  building,  200  X 
50. 
Owned  by  Amos  Brown. 

Loss  $175.     Insurance  $4,000. 
Occupied  by  Amos  Brown,  saw-mill  and  carpenter's-sbop. 

Loss  $750.     Insurance  $14,000. 
Eire  originated  in  the  dry-house,  extended  to  mill. 
Cause,  supposed  friction. 
First  company  at  fire,  Hose  No.  3. 
First  water  on  fire,  Hose  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  6  and  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3  and  4; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 

No.  119  South  St.     Two-story  wooden  building,  40  X  20. 

Owned  bjr  Pierce  heirs. 

Occupied  by  Thomas  K.  Verge,  cooper's  shop. 

Loss  $30.     Insurance  $2. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  7,  with  buckets  of  water 

Asst.  Foreman  Stoddard  in  command. 

Weld  Ave.     Two-story  wooden  dwelling,  30  X  20. 
Owned  by  Catharine  R.  Harlow. 

Loss  $500. 
Occupied  by  M.  W.  Harlow. 

Loss  $50. 
Fire  originated  in  the  attic. 
Cause,  supposed  spontaneous  combustion. 
First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  5. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  5. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  14  and  28 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No. 
10;  Chemical  Engine  Nos.  4  and  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Rogers  in  command. 

"Crawford    House,"    Brattle    St.       Six-story    stone    building, 
100  X  50. 
Owned  by  Stumcke  &  Goodwin. 
Occupied  by  Stumcke  &  Goodwin,  hotel. 
Alarm  given  by  a  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  4,  and  Chemical  Engine  No.  1, 

with  pails  of  water. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Insurance  $5,000. 
Insurance  $1,000. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


227 


April. 
Wednesday. 
7th. 

6.53  p.m. 

Box  64. 


No.  596  Washington  St.    Three-story  wooden  building,  100  X  70. 
Owned  by  Rube  &  Sheiburne. 

Loss  $450.     Insurance  $8,000. 
Occupied  by  Miss  Harrington,  milliner. 
"         "   T.  Meehan,  picture-frames. 
"         "A.  Davidson,  hair-cutter. 
"         "   Messrs.  Green  &  Co.,  painters. 

Loss  $175.     Insurance  $3,000. 
Fire  originated  on  third  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  25  and  26;  Hose  Nos.  2 
and  5 ;    Hook  and   Ladder  Nos.    3    and   8 ; 
Chemical  Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday.    No.  390  Tremont  St.     Three-story  brick  building,  50  X  50. 
8th.  Owned  by  J.  H.  Sargent. 

7.02  a.m.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $8,000. 

Still  alarm.  Occupied  by  Barham  &  French,  stove  store. 

"         "   F.  Weld  &T.  H.  Burgess,  painters. 

Loss  $50.     Insurance  $4,500. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Cause,  spontaneous  combustion. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Driver  W.  A.  Gaylord  in  command. 

Thursday.     No.  11  Fifth  St.     One  and  one-half  story  wooden  dwelling,  30  X  20. 
8th.  Owned  by  John  Gormley. 

3.20  p.m.  Occupied  by  James  O'Neil. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $10.     No  Insurance. 

Fire  originated  in  the  attic. 
Cause,  children  playing  with  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  15  and  Hose  Co.  No.  9. 
Foreman  John  F.  Scott  in  command. 


Thursday.     Heath  St.     Two-story  wooden  building,  30  X  20. 
8th.  Owned  by  Joseph  Nickerson. 

8.48  p.m.  Loss  $1,000. 

Box  258.  Occupied  by  Joseph  Nickerson,  hay  barn. 

Fire  originated  at  the  south  end  of  building. 


Insurance 


228 


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April. 


Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 

First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  14. 

First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  14. 

Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  13,  14,  22;  Hose  No.  7;  Hook  and 

Ladder   No.    4 ;     Chemical   Engine   No.    3 ; 

"Brookline  No.  1." 
Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


Thursday.    Quincy. 

8th.  Alarm  given  in  response  to  a  call  for  help. 

10.54  p.m.     Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  16,  17,  20 ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos. 
Box  342.  6  and. 7. 

Chief  Engineer  French,  of  Quincy,  in  command. 


Friday.       Nos.  7,  9,  11,   13  and  15  Paris  Court,  East  Boston.     Three-story 

9th.  wooden  tenement,  30  X  21. 

3.31  p.m.  Owned  by  John  Dorgan  and  others. 

Box  158.  Loss  $615.     Insurance  $2,400. 

Occupied  by  several  families. 
Fire  originated  in  Nos.  11  and  13,  and  extended  to  roof  of  No.  7. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  9. 
Alarm  given  by  District  Engineer. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,   11;  Hose  No.   6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Friday.      Baker  St.     One-story  wooden  .dwelling,  18  X  20. 

9th.  Owned  by  Patrick  O'Neill. 

10.10  p.m.  Loss  $500.     Insurance  $375- 

Box  32.  Unoccupied. 

W-  Roxbury.  Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 

First  company  at  fire,  "  Salamander"  No.  2. 
■  First  water  on  fire,  Cliemical  Engine  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies   called,    Engine    No.   28;    Hook  and  Ladder  No.   10; 
Chemical    Engine   No.    4;    "Salamander" 
No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Rogers  in  command. 


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April. 
Saturday. 

10th. 
1.25  p.m. 
Box  353. 


River  St.,  Mattapan.     Grass  land. 

Owned  by  Kimball  Nickerson. 
Alarm  given  by  individual  member. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  16,  18  and  19;  Hook  and  Ladder 
No.  6. 

Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Saturday.       No  15  Merchants'  Row.     Four-story  brick  building,  60  X  20. 
10th.  Owned  by  Goodnow  heirs. 

8.12  p.m.  Loss  $800.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Box  16.  Occupied  by  by  W.  F.  Goward  &  Co.,  confectioners. 

Occupied  by  G.  W.  Dean  &  Co.,  fruit-dealers. 

Loss  $4,525.     Insurance  $10,000. 
Eire  originated  on  third  floor  and  extended  to  fourth. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.'  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.   4,  6,  7,  8,  25  and  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  2 
and   3 ;    Hook   and  Ladder   Nos.  1  and   8 ; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Saturday.       No.   92  Eutaw  St.,  E.   Boston.      One  and  one-half  story  wooden 

10th.  building,  30  X  20. 

9.21  p.m.  Owned  by  Joseph  Grace. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $1,000. 

Occupied  by  Joseph  Grace,  store  and  dwelling. 

Loss  $193.     Insurance  $700. 
Fire  originated  in  the  store. 
Cause,  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  5,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Engineman  Battis  in  command. 


Sunday.         Williams  St.,  Ward  17.     Grass  fire. 

11th.  Needless  alarm. 

3.03  p.m.         Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Box  361.        Companies  called,   Engine  Nos,   17,  18  and  19 ;  Hook  and  Ladder 

Nos.  6  and  7. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


230 


City  Document. — No.  96. 


.April. 
Sunday. 

11th. 

7.20  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


No.  73  W.  Brookline  St.     Three-story  brick  dwelling,  40  X  20. 

Owned  by  William  Hook. 

Occupied  by  David  Coffin. 

Loss  $20.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 
Caused  by  gas-light  setting  window-curtain  on  fire. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  5,  with  buckets  of  water. 

Driver  Lovell  in  command. 


Sunday.         No.  1104  Washington  St.     Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  70  X  18, 

11th.  Owned  by  Dr.  Saunders. 

8.15  p.m.  Occupied  by  Mrs.  Temple  and  others. 

Still   alarm.  Loss  $10.     No  Insurance. 

Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 
Caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  3,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Foreman  Hines  in  command. 


Monday.      No.  32  Central  Wharf.     Four-story  brick  building,  54  X  22. 

12th.  Owned  by  Blanchard  estate. 

6.02  p.m.  Loss  $75.     Insurance  $5,000. 

Box  38.  Occupied  by  Emery  Bemis,  cigars  and  tobacco. 

"         "    G.  F.  Fernades,  cigars. 

Loss  $800.     Insurance  $10,000. 
Fire  originated  in  closet  on  third  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Fire  Boat. 
First  water  on  fire,  Fire  Boat. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  25  and  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  2 
and   3 ;    Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.    1    and  8 ; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Wednesday.     Nos.  16,  18  and  20  Beverly  St.    Five-story  brick  building,  50  X  30. 
14th.  Owned  by  R.  H.  Eddy. 

1.11  a.m.  Loss  $4,500.     Insurance  $6,000. 

Box  12.  Occupied  by  N.  Davis,  coffee  manufacturer. 

Second  alarm.  Loss  $36.     Insurance  $1,000. 

1.24  a.m.  Occupied  by  L.  P.  Morrison,  agent  patent  paste. 

.  «  Loss  $146.     Insurance  $1,000. 


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April. 


Occupied  by  E.  Betts,  stair-builder. 

Loss  $6,500.     Insurance  $4,000. 
Occupied  by  Burnham  &  Callahan,  wood-workers. 

Loss  $8,000.     Insurance  $6,000. 
Occupied  by  H.  T.  Rodgers  &  Co.,  picture-frames. 

Loss  $1,450.     Insurance  $1,500. 
Occupied  by  M.  Noon,  chamber  furniture. 

Loss  $1,500.     No  Insurance. 
Occupied  by  E.  F.  Buckminster,  taps  and  bungs. 

Loss  $1,500.     No  Insurance. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Caused  by  spontaneous  combustion  of  oily  rags. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10,  25  and  26 ;  Hose 
Nos.  2,  3  and  5  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1, 
3  and  8  ;  Cliemieal  Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Wednesday.  Bowdoin  Square.     Five-story  brick  building,  40  X  30. 
14th.  Owned  by  W.  P.  Keeler. 

2.56  a.m.  Loss  $345.     Insurance  $15,000. 

Box  23.  Occupied  by  B.  S.  Wright,  hotel. 

Loss  $100.     Insurance  $8,000. 
Fire  originated  on  fourth  floor,  extended  to  fifth. 
Cause,  carelessness. 

First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  6 ;  Hose  No.  5 ;  Hook  and  Ladder 
No.  3;  Chemical  Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday. 

15th. 

4.30  p.m. 

Box  156. 


No.  84   Sumner  St.,  East  Boston. 
23  X  20. 
Owned  by  James  Bartlett. 


Three-story  wooden  dwelling, 


Loss 


Insurance 


Occupied  by  James  Bartlett. 
Fire  originated  in  the  L. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
Alarm  given  by  individual  member. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  5,  9,  11;  Hose  No.  6;  Hook  and 
Ladder  No.  2 ;  Fire  Boat. 

Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


232  City  Document. —No.  96. 

April. 
Thursday.     No.  34  Merchants'  Row.     Six-story  granite  building,  60  X  40. 
15th.  Owned  by  Moses  Pond  &  Co. 

7.38  p.m.  Loss  $1,310.     Insurance  $25,000. 

Box  16.  Occupied  by  J.  E.  Farwell  &  Co.  and  others,  printers,  hardware, 

etc. 

Loss  $6,783.     Insurance  $19,500. 
Tire  originated  on  fifth  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown. 

First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos.    2, 
3;  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.    1,  8;    Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Thursday.     No.   12  Kirkland   St.     Three  and  one-half  story  brick   dwelling, 
15th.  28  X  18. 

9.27  p.m.  Owned  by  Mr.  Eaborn. 

Box  61.  Loss  $15.     Insurance  $3,000. 

Occupied  by  Jacob  Moris. 

Loss  $35.     Insurance  $1,000. 
Fire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Caused  by  the  explosion  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
First  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  2. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  7,  10,  22,  25,  26;  Hose  Nos.  2, 
5;   Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.   3,  8;   Chemical 
Engine  Nos.  1,  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 

Friday.       No.  15  Highland  Ave.     Four-story  brick  dwelling,  40  X  24. 

16th.  Owned  by  S.  G.  Cheever. 

2.58  a.m.  Loss  $350.     Insurance  $6,000. 

Box  243.  Occupied  by  Francis  L.  Macomber. 

Loss  $516.     Insurance  $1,500. 
Fire  originated  in  the  basement,  extended  to  floor  above. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  14. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  14. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  12,  13,  14,  24;  Hose  No.  7;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


233 


April. 

Friday. 

16th. 
5.50  a.m. 
Box  14. 


No.  310  Commercial  St.     Two  and  one-half  story  wooden  building, 
65  X  25. 
Owned  by  Wra.  Tower. 


Occupied  by  Wm.  Tower  &  B.  B 
joiner. 


Loss  $75.     Insurance  $3,000. 
Kent,  cooper's  shop  and  ship 

Loss  $50.  Insurance  $1,200, 


Tire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  defective  flue. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  patrol. 

Companies   called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  25,  26 ;  Hose   No.   3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  No.  1 ;  Fire  Boat. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Saturday.     No.    166  Congress   St.     Five-story  stone,  brick  and  iron  building, 

17th.  100  X  35. 

3.14  a.m.  Owned  by  Miles  Washburn. 

Box  45.  Loss  $3,488.     Insurance  $40,000. 

Occupied  by  Armstrong  &  Co.,  and  others,  lithographer. 

Loss  $31,933.     Insurance  $145,000. 
Fire  originated  on  fifth  floor,  extended  to  roof. 
Cause  unknown.  4 

First  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  7. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  25,  26 ;  Hose  Nos.  2,  3 ; 
Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  1  and  8 ;  Chemical 
Engine  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Sunday. 

18th. 

4.45  a.m. 

Still  alarm. 


No  15  Bowdoin  St.     Four-story  brick  dwelling,  50  X  30. 
Owned  by  Mr.  Snow. 


Loss 


Insurance  $6,000. 


Occupied  by  Mrs.  Barton. 
Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 
Cause,  rats  gnawing  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  4  and  Chemical  Engine  No.  1, 

with  pails  of  water. 
Foreman  Cheswell  in  command. 
16 


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April. 

Sunday.       Baker  St.     Two-story  wooden  dwelling,  36  X  24. 

18th.  Owned  by  Patrick  O'Neil. 

9.05  p.m.  Loss  $2,000.     Insurance  $2,000. 

Box  32.  Unoccupied. 

W.  Boxbury.  Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  and  extended  all  over  building. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  oitizen. 

Companies   called,   Engine   No.    28;    Hook   and  Ladder  No.    10; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  4 ;  Hand  Engine  No.  2. 
Asst.  Engineer  Colligan  in  command. 


Monday.      No.  236  North  St.     Four-story  wooden  building,  40  X  24. 

19th.  •      Owned  by  heirs  of  Edward  Dolan. 

1.30  a.m.  Loss  $50.     Insurance  $4,000. 

Box  13.  Occupied  by  Thomas  Maguiness,  liquor  saloon. 

Loss  $50.     Insurance  $400. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  4,  6,  7,  8,  25,  26  ;  Hose  No.  3  ;  Hook 
and  Ladder  Nos.    1,   8;    Chemical   Engine 
No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Wednesday.     Washington  St.     Two-story  wooden  dwelling,  24  X  18. 
21st.  Owned  by  Cornelius  Cleary. 

9.40  p.m.  Loss  $1,400.     Insurance  $1,000. 

Box  24.  Occupied  by  Cornelius  Cleary.         ' 

'W..  Boxbury.     Fire  originated  on  second  floor,  extended  all  over  building. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Companies   called,   Engine   No.   28;    Hook  and  Ladder  No.    10; 
Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bogers  in  command. 


JEriday.        Centre  St.     Grass  fire. 

23d.  Owned  by  Mrs.  Curtis. 

11.40  a.m.     Fire  caused  by  burning  up  old  rubbish. 
Box  .7.         Alarm  given  by  citizen. 
W.  Boxbury.     Companies  called,  Engine  No.  28;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  10. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bogers  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


235 


April. 
Friday. 

23d. 
7.22  p.m. 
Still  alarm. 


No.  10  James  St.     Three  and  a  half-story  brick  dwelling,  40  X  18. 

Owned  by  Mrs.  Randall. 

Occupied  by  Albert  Hutchins. 
Fire  slight. 
Caused  by  defective  flue. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hook  and  Ladder  Co.  No.  ?. 

Asst.  Engineer  Fernald  in  command. 


Saturday. 

24th. 
0.20  A.M. 
Box  126. 


Saturday. 
24th. 

7  35  A.M. 
Still  alarm. 


Saturday. 

24th. 

6.33  p.m. 

Box  13. 


Nos.  388  and  390  Broadway.    Three-story  wooden  building,  100  X  40. 
Owned  by  Gilbert  Wait. 

Loss  $350.     Insurance  015,000. 
Occupied  by  Seaman  &  Co.,  furniture. 

Loss  $600.     Insurance  $3,500. 
Fire  originated  on  first  floor,  extended  to  cellar. 
Cause  unknown. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,7,  15;  Hose  Nos.   9,  10,  12; 
Hook  and  Ladder  No.  5. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 

No.    11   Middle    St.,    So.   Boston.     Two   and    a  half-story  wooden 
dwelling,  40  X  20. 
Owned  by  James  Berry. 


Occupied  by  Berry  &  Hunkins. 


Loss  $50.     Insurance  $2,000. 
Loss  $100.     No  Insurance. 


Fire  originated  on  first  floor. 
Cause,  boys  playing  with  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  10,  with  buckets  of  water. 

Driver  Stone  in  command. 

No.  85  Richmond  St.     Four-story  brick  building,  80  X  50. 
Owned  by  Nathan  Robbins. 

Loss  $485.     Insurance  $6,000. 
Occupied  by  W.  Underwood  &  Co.,  pickle  factory. 

Loss  $491.     Insurance  $27,500. 
Fire  originated  on  fourth  floor. 

Cause,  supposed  to  have  taken  from  fire-pots  used  for  soldering. 
First  company  at  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
First  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,   Engine  Nos.   4,   6,7,8,   25,  26;    Hose  No.  3; 
Hook   and    Ladder     Nos.    1,    8;    Chemical 
Engine  No.  1. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


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April. 

Sunday. 

25th. 

7.20  p.m. 

Still  alarm. 


No.  100  Main  St.,  Charlestown.     Dwelling. 

Owned  by  Dr.  Whiting. 

Occupied  by  Dr.  Whiting. 
Fire  slight. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  3. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Driver  William  H.  Conn  in  command. 


Monday.        No.  5  Short  St.  Court.     Two-story  wooden  dwelling,  16  X  20. 

26th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Nichols. 

12.10  a.m.  Occupied  by  Mr.  Murray. 

Box  5.  Fire  slight. 

Charlestown.     Eire  originated  on  first  floor. 

Cause,  supposed  by  the  upsetting  of  a  kerosene  lamp. 
Accidents.    Mrs.  Murray  was  burned  to  death. 

Extinguished  with  buckets  of  water. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  6,  27;  Hose  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  4;  Hook 
and  Ladder  No.  9. 
Asst.  Engineer  Bartlett  in  command. 


Monday.        Canterbury  St.     Two-story  wooden  building,  30  X  45. 
26th.  Owned  by  Patrick  Meehan. 

2.45  a.m.  Loss  $1,500.     Insurance 

Box  43.  Occupied  by  Patrick  Meehan,  barn. 

W.  Roxbury.  Loss  $600.     No  Insurance. 

Eire  originated  on  first  floor,  extended  to  whole  building. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Eirst  company  at  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
First  water  on  fire,  Chemical  Engine  No.  4. 
Alarm  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  No.  28  ;  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  10 ;  Chemi- 
cal Engine  No.  4. 
Asst.  Engineer  Hewins  in  command. 


Friday.  Myrtle  St.,  W.  Roxbury.    Three-story  wooden  dwelling,  40  X  25. 

27th.  Owned  by  Mr.  Hawes. 

12.25  p.m.  Unoccupied. 

Still  alarm.       Fire  originated  on  roof  of  L. 

Caused  by  a  workman  throwing  his  coat  on  hot  solder. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  28,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Foreman  Abbott  in  command. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


237 


April. 

Tuesday.      Brookline. 

27th.  Alarm  given  by  citizen  for  a  fire  in  Brookline. 

11.46   p.m.     Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  13,  14,  22;  Hose  No.  7;  Hook  and 
Box  258.  Ladder  No.  4;  Chemical  Engine  No.  3. 

Chief  Engineer  "Waterman,  of  Brookline,  in  command. 

Wednesday.  Needless  alarm. 
28th.  Given  by  police. 

8.41  p.m.       Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  1,  2,  3,  7,  15;  Hose  Nos.  9,  10,  12; 
Box  124.  Hook  and  Ladder  Nos.  3,  5. 

Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Thursday.     Green's  Alley,  between  1st  and  2d  Sts.,  So.  Boston.     Three-story 

29th.  wooden  tenement,  30  X  20. 

9.30  a.m.  Owned  by  Coursey  heirs. 

Still  alarm.  Loss  $75.     Insurance  $1,500. 

Occupied  by  Mrs.  Hines  and  others. 

Loss  $25.     No  Insurance. 
Eire  originated  on  second  floor. 
Caused  by  children  playing  with  matches. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  15,  and  Hose  No.  9,  with  buck- 
ets of  water. 
Asst.  Engineer  Brown  in  command. 


Thursday.     No-  596  Washington  St.     Three-story  wooden  building,  80  X  90. 

29th.  Owned  by  R.  and  W.  Sherburne. 

12.10  p.m.  Occupied  by  several  parties. 

Still  alarm.    Fire  originated  on  third  floor. 
Cause,  supposed  incendiary. 
Alarm  given  by  citizen. 

Extinguished  by  Hose  Co.  No.  2,  with  buckets  of  water. 
Hoseman  Ingersoll  of  Engine  Co.  No.  7  in  command. 


Thursday.     Nos.  13,  15,  17  Bowker  St.     Eive-story  brick  building. 

29th.  Owned  by  Sam'l  D.  Hicks. 

8.04  p.m.  Loss  $3,500.     Insurance  $18,000. 

Box  21.  Occupied  by  R.  Eastman,  blacksmith. 

Second  alarm.  Loss  $50.     No  Insurance. 

8.09  p.m.  Occupied  by  Holt  &  Bugbee,  lumber-dealers. 

Loss  $225.     Insurance  $2,500. 
Occupied  by  Boston  Nickel  Co. 

Loss  $2,500.     Insurance  $8,000. 


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April. 


Occupied  by  Richardson  &  Lenhart,  musical  instruments. 

Loss  $150.     No  Insurance. 
Occupied  by  T.  D.  Bill,  machinist. 

Loss  $175.     Insurance  $1,000. 
Occupied  by  W.  H.  Hazen  &  Co. 

.     Loss  $125.     Insurance  $1,000. 
Occupied  by  Eaton  &  Ellsworth,  machinists. 

Loss  $100.     Insurance  $3,500. 
Occupied  by  Mr.  Meriill,  paper  bags. 

Loss  $2,175.     Insurance  $3,000. 
Occupied  by  J.  H.  Engdahl,  picture-frames'. 

Loss  $1,000..     Insurance  $3,000. 
Occupied  by  Codnian  &  Sburtleff,  surgical  instruments. 

Loss  $2,O#0.     Insurance  $10,000. 
Occupied  by  Mr.  McQuade,  stopple  m'f ' y. 

Loss  #720.     Insurance  $2,000. 
Occupied  by  Geo.  Docker  &  Son,  coppersmiths. 

Loss  $129.     Insurance  $800. 
Occupied  by  J.  A.  Kitcher,  hair-picker. 

Loss  $1,200.     Insurance  $1,70 
Cause  of  fire  unknown. 

Eirst  company  at  fire,  Hook  and  Ladder  No.  1. 
Eirst  water  on  fire,  Engine  No.  8. 
Alarms  given  by  police. 

Companies  called,  Engine  Nos.  3,  4,  6,  7,  8,  10, 12,  25,  26  ;  Hose  Nos. 
2,  3,   5;    Hook   and   Ladder  Nos.    1,  3,  8; 
Chemical  Engine,  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Chief  Engineer  Green  in  command. 


Eriday.  Townsend  St.,  Highlands.     Woodland. 
30th.  Owned  by  J.  French. 

10.00  a.m.  Extinguished  by  Engine  Co.  No.  24. 

Still  alarm.  Alarm  given  by  citizen. 


recapitulation. 

Total  number  of  fires 43 

Confined  to  one  building 42 

Extended  to  other  buildings 1 

Estimated  loss  on  buildings $23,781  00 

"             "         stock            .   ' .  77,582  00 

Eull  insurance  on  buildings 179,475  00 

"         "            "  stock 331,050  00 


Fire  Commissioners'  Eeport.  239 

April. 

Alarms  given  by  patrol .  3 

"         "         "   individual  members      ........  3 

u         "         "   police 16 

"         "         "    citizens          ..........  23 

"         "         "   District  Telegraph  Co 0 

Alarms.     Telegraph,  fires       ..........  31 

"                 "             false 0 

"                "            needless 2 

"                              still       .         .         .         , 15 

Total 48 


Buildings  slightly  damaged     ..........  32 

"         considerably  damaged     .........  6 

"         totally  destroyed     ..........  5 


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TABLE     No.    4. 

Showing    the    different  causes    of  Fires 
May  1st,  1874,  to  April  30th, 

Accidental 

Alarms  for  fires  out  of  town 

Boiling  over  of  oil  kettles 

"       "    "    fat         " 

"       "    "    pitch     " 

"       "    "    shellac  " 
Chimneys,  burning  out  of  foul 

' '  overheated 

Carelessness    . 
Cooling  coffee 

Chemicals,  experimenting  with 
Drying  plastering    . 
Flues,  defective 
Furnaces,  overheated 

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False 

Fire-crackers  . 
Fire-pots 
Gas,  explosion  of    . 

"   jets,  careless  use  of 
Hot  ashes 

Hot  iron,  explosion  of 
Hearths,  defective   . 
Incendiary,  supposed 
Kerosene  lamps,  explosion  of 

"  "        upsetting  of 

Lime,  slaking  of 
Matches,  playing  with 
Machinery,  friction  of 
Needless 


and  Alarms,  from 
1875:  — 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


245 


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3 

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1 

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5 

Ranges,  defective     . 

2 

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5 

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7 

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13 

246  City  Document.  —  No.  96. 


FIRE-ALABM  TELEGEAPH. 

John  F.  Kennahd,  Superintendent,  Office,  City  Hall.     He 

has  also  the  care  aud  charge  of  all  the  public  Bells  and 

Clocks. 
Operators,  Charles  A.  Stearns,  Cyrus  A.   George,  Granville 

S.  Mendell,  Charles  M.  Chaplin. 
Repairers,  George  S.  Thorn,  Adam  McAfee,  Uzziel  Putnam, 

Wm.  H.  Godfrey.     Benjamin  F.  Burchsted,  General  As- 
sistant. 

A  constant  watch  is  kept  at  the  office,  City  Hall,  night 
and  day,  by  the  operators.  Each  operator  serves  two  alter- 
nate terms,  of  three  hours  each,  as  principal,  and  the  same 
as  assistant  operator ;  so  that  twelve  hours'  service  at  the 
office,  out  of  every  twenty-four,  is  required  from  each 
operator.  No  operator  is  permitted  to  sleep  during  his 
watch,  unless  expressly  relieved  by  some  one  else,  and  by 
consent  of  the  Superintendent. 

Each  operator  is  accountable  to  the  Superintendent  for  any 
mistakes  that  may  occur  at  the  office  during  his  hours  of 
duty. 

An  accurate  account  is  kept  of  the  time  of  giving  each 
alarm,  and  of  the  station  from  which  it  originates,  and  all 
other  necessary  information. 

Alarms  are  transmitted  to  the  Central  Office,  from  the 
Signal  Stations  or  Boxes,  by  pulling  a  slide  in  the  Box.  The 
police  officers,  and  one  other  person  resident  near  each 
station,  have  keys  to  the  Boxes. 

Alarms  are  sounded  by  striking  the  number  of  the  box 
upon  the  Alarm  Bells,  and  upon  the  Gongs  in  the  Engine- 
Houses. 

Examples  :  To  announce  the  existence  of  a  fire  near  Box 
No.  41  (Old  South  Church),  the  bells  will  strike  four,  make 


Fiee  Commissionees'  Repoet.  247 

a  pause  of  a  few  seconds,  then  strike  one,  thus  :  4  —  1.  This 
will  be  repeated  at  intervals  of  about  one-half  minute. 

For  a  fire  near  Box  No.  145  (South  Boston  Point),  the 
bells  will  strike  one,  make  a  pause,  then  strike  four,  another 
pause,  then  strike  five,  thus  :   1  —  4 —  5. 

Second  Alarms  are  sounded  by  striking  ten  blows.  Third 
Alarms  are  sounded  by  striking  twelve  blows  twice,  thus  : 
12—12. 

In  cases  where  the  entire  department  are  required,  alarms 
are  sounded  by  striking  twelve  blows  three  times,  thus  :  12 

—  12  —  12. 

In  cases  where  Hook  &  Ladder  Companies  only  are  wanted, 
signal  to  be  given  by  striking  ten  blows  once,  with  the  num- 
ber of  the  Company  struck  twice,  thus  :  Hook  &  Ladder  No. 
one,  10  —  1—1.  Hook  &  Ladder  No.  four,  10  —  4  —  4. 
Hook  &  Ladder  No.  seven,  10  —  7  —  7. 

If  more  than  one  Hook  &  Ladder  Company  is  wanted,  the 
signal  will  be  given  thus  :  Hook  &  Ladder  one  and  three,  10 

—  1  —  1  —  3  —  3.     Hook  &  Ladder  two  and  four,  10  —  2 

—  2  —  4  —  4.     Hook  &  Ladder  five  and  seven,  10  —  5  —  5 

—  7  —  7. 

No  person  will  give  alarms  for  the  same  fire  (after  the  first 
alarm  has  been  given)  without  an  order  from  an  Engineer ; 
and  the  person  so  ordered  will  be  sure  to  go  to  the  same  box 
from  which  the  first  alarm  was  given,  and  report  the  same  to 
the  Chief  Engineer. 

Alarms  are  usually  given  about  half  a  minute  from  the 
time  the  Box  is  operated. 

DIRECTIONS    TO    THOSE    WHO    HOLD    SIGNAL    KEYS. 

1.  If  a  fire  is  discovered  in  your  vicinity,  go  to  the  nearest 
Box. 

,  2.    Pull  the  slide  down  once  and  let  go.     Wait  at  the  Box, 
and  direct  the  firemen  to  the  fire. 


24S  City  Document.  —  No.  96. 

3.  If  you  hear  no  reply  on  the  bells,  pull  again.     If  still 
no  reply,  go  to  the  nearest  Box. 

4.  The  police,  upon  hearing  the  bells,  will  spring  their 
rattles  and  call  the  number  of  the  station. 


CAUTIONS. 

1.  Be  sure  your  Box  is  locked  before  leaving  it. 

2.  Never  open  the  Box,  except  in  cases  of  fire. 

3.  Never  let  the  key  go  out  of  your  possession,  unless 
called  for  by  the  Superintendent. 

There  are  224  Signal  Stations,  distributed  and  located  in 
accordance  with  the  following  plan  :  — 


250 


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City  Document.  —  No.  96. 


RE  CAPITULATION . 

There  are  224  fire-alarm  boxes,  divided  as  follows,  viz. 


Boston    ........ 

72 

South  Boston  ....... 

22 

East  Boston    ....... 

24 

Roxbury          .          .          .          .          .          . 

35 

Dorchester      ....... 

30 

Charlestown    ....... 

25 

West  Roxbury         ...... 

16 

224 


TELEGRAPHIC    FIRE-ALARM. 

Magnetic  Fire- Alarm.  Apparatus,  the  whole  cost  of  which 
is  over  $90,000.  Working  Lines  of  Wire,  about  200  miles ; 
Signal  Boxes  in  use,  224;  Striking  Machines,  50;  Large 
Gongs,  55;  Small  Gongs,  40;  Tappers,  50;  Clocks  —  one 
electric  watch  clock ;  two  repeating  three  dial  clocks  for 
striking  signals ;  Magneto-Electric  Machine,  for  striking 
bells,  1 ;  Relay  Magnets,  11 ;  Ten  Pen  Register,  1 ;  Office 
Bells,  16;  Telegraph  Keys,  14;  Dial  Instruments,  16. 

Stock  and  Furniture.  —  1  switchboard  ;  1  large  galvanom- 
eter for  spare  and  local  battery  ;  11  small  do.,  for  signal 
batteries ;  2  portable  rheotropes :  1  chronometer ;  1  set 
telegraphic  apparatus  in  Superintendent's  house  ;  6  sets 
telegraphic  apparatus  in  assistant's  houses ;  750  cups, 
battery  in  use;  1,600  lbs.  sulphate  of  copper;  200  lbs. 
zinc  ;  brackets,  wire  insulators,  etc.  ;  lot  of  old  machinery 
and  old  iron,  useless  except  for  repairing  other  machinery, 
or  to  sell  as  old  material ;  office  furniture,  bedsteads,  bed- 
ding, and  sundry  other  articles. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report.  257 


BELLS. 

Faneuil  Hall,  steel,  5,816  lbs. 

Boylston  market,  corner  Washington  and  Boylston  streets, 

composition,  529  lbs. 
Boylston    School-house,    Washington,    near    Dover   street, 

composition,  818  lbs. 
Castle-street  Church,  corner  Washington  and  Castle  streets, 

composition,  1,760  lbs. 
Saratoga-street  M.  E.  Church,  East  Boston,  steel,  1,968  lbs. 
Adams    School-house,  Sumner   street,  East   Boston,  steel, 

2,995  lbs. 
Channing  School-house,  East  street,  steel,  1,363  lbs. 
Chapman  School-house,  Eutaw  street,    East  Boston,  steel, 

3,109|  lbs. 
Dean  School-house,  Wall  street,  composition,  712  lbs. 
Hose  No.  12,  South  Boston,  composition,  800  lbs. 
Princeton-street    School-house,   East  Boston,   composition, 

2,470  lbs. 
Everett    School-house.    Northampton    street,    composition, 

1,501  lbs. 
Franklin-place  School-house,  corner  Tremont  and  Franklin 

place,  B.  H.,  composition,  2,958  lbs. 
George-street  School-house,  B.  H.,  composition,  4,160  lbs. 
Lawrence    School-house,    B   street,    South    Boston,    steel, 

3,400  lbs. 
Lewis    School-house,    Dale    street,    B.    H.,    composition, 

3,104  lbs. 
Lincoln  School-house,  Broadway,  South  Boston,  composition, 

3,110  lbs. 
Quincy  School-house,  Tyler  street,  composition,  2,941  lbs. 
Rice  School-house,  Appleton  street,  composition,  3,042  lbs. 
Sharp    School-house,    Anderson,    corner   Pinckney    street, 

composition,  900  lbs. 
Smith-street  School-house,  B.  H.,  composition,  4,803  lbs. 


258  City  Document.  —  No.  96. 

Andrew  School-house,  Dorchester  street,  Washington  Village, 
steel,  2,995  lbs. 

Wells  School-house,  Blossom  street,  composition,  1,675 
lbs. 

Engine  House  No.  1,  Dorchester  street,  South  Boston,  com- 
position 2,911  lbs. 

Engine  House  No.  11,  Orleans,  corner  of  Simmer,  East 
Boston,  composition,  817  lbs. 

Engine  House  No.  12,  Warren  street,  B.  H.,  composition, 
3,509  lbs. 

Engine  House  No.  16,  Temple  street,  Dorchester,  com- 
position, 4,149  lbs. 

Engine  House  No.  17,  Meeting  House  Hill,  Dorchester, 
composition,  4,000  lbs. 

Engine  House  No.  18,  Harvard  street,  Dorchester,  com- 
position, 3,184  lbs. 

Engine  House  No.  19,  Mattapan,  Dorchester,  composition, 
2,927  lbs. 

Engine  House  No.  20,  Walnut  street,  Dorchester,  com- 
position, 3,061  lbs. 

Engine  House  No.  21,  Boston  street,  Dorchester,  com- 
position, 3,026  lbs. 

Hancock  School-house,  Parmenter  street,  composition,  4,090 
lbs. 

H.  &  L.  House,  No.  3,  corner  Harrison  avenue  and  Wareham 
street,  steel,  1,000  lbs. 

City  Hall,  Charlestown,  composition,  5,600  lbs. 

Rubber  Factory,  Charlestown,  composition,  999  lbs. 

Bunker  Hill  School-house,  Charlestown,  2,009  lbs. 

Warren  School-house,  Charlestown,  composition,  3,000  lbs. 

Winthrop  School- house,  Charlestown,  composition,  3,000 
lbs. 

Engine  House,  Centre  street,  West  Roxbury,  composition. 

Church-street  Church,  composition,  1,059  lbs. 

Tremont-street  Church,  steel,  3,324  lbs. 


Fire  Commissioners'  Report.  259 

Shawraut-avenue  Church,  composition,  1,909  lbs. 
Old  South  Church,  composition,  1,700  lbs. 
Bowcloin-square  Church,  composition,  3,882  lbs. 
Charles-street  Church,  composition,  1,883  lbs. 
Berkeley-street  Church,  composition,  2,538  lbs. 
Hollis-street  Church,  composition,  1,803  lbs. 


PUBLIC   CLOCKS. 

Old  State  House,  State  street. 

Lyncle-street  Church,  corner  Lynde  and  Cambridge  streets. 

Suffolk  County  Jail  clock,  corner  Cambridge  and  Charles 

streets. 
Ticknor  School-house,  South  Boston. 
Gaston  School-house,  South  Boston. 
Charles-street  Church. 
Tremont    M.   E.    Church,    corner   Tremont    and    Concord 

streets. 
Christ  Church,  Salem  street. 
Lincoln  School-house,  Broadway,  South  Boston. 
Phillips  Church,  Broadway,  South  Boston. 
Bigelow  School-house,  corner  Fourth  and  E  streets,  South 

Boston. 
Methodist  Church,  Winthrop  street,  B.  H. 
Odd  Fellows'  Building,  Tremont  street. 
St.  'Stephen's  Church,  corner  of  Hanover  and  Clark  streets. 
Dudley  street,  Boston  Highlands. 
Warren-street  M.  E.  Church,  Boston  Highlands. 
City  Hall,  Charlestown. 
High  School,  Charlestown. 
Bennett  School-house,  Brighton. 
Orthodox  Church,  West  Roxbury.   ' 


260 


City  Document.  —  JSfo.   96. 


SCHEDULE  OF  PROPERTY. 


Apparatus. 

36  engines,  steam  fire 
7  "        chemical  (Babcock) 
2         '<        (Gibbs  &  Gordon) 
4         "        band      . 
1  fire  boat  and  fixtures 

37  hose  carriages  (horse) 
30       "     tenders 
12  hook  &  ladder  carriages  without 
34  pangs  —  hose  and  engineers 
15  wagons  (coal)     . 
10         "       (light) 
24,610  ft.  hose  — leather 
25,361  «         cotton 
23,943           «         rubber 
1,112             "  suction 
62  pipes,  brass 
12     "        street 
59     "        leather 
4       ' '       rubber 
132  lanterns     . 
193  belts 
362  spanners 
40  extinguishers 
40  goose  necks 
46  Lowry  chucks 
44  butt-straps 
48  squillgees 

Amount  carried  forward, 


ladders 


Amount. 

,108,090  00 

17,500  00 

100  00 

1,400  00 

30,000  00 

22,200  00 

3,750  00 

16,800  00 

3,400  00 

4,100  00 

1,500  00 

24,610  00 

25,361  00 

17,000  00 

6,700  00 

620  00 

120  00 

5uu  00 

36  00 

264  00 

193  00 

90  00 

1,000  00 

240  00 

4,140  00 

44  00 

24  00 

$289,782  00 


FlEE    COMMISSIONEKS'   EEPOET. 


261 


Amount  brought  forward, 

$289,782  00 

9  extra  poles           ......            45  00 

41  extra  whiffletrees 

123  00 

48  buckets 

24  00 

24  extra  couplings   . 

48  00 

72  reducers 

216  00 

1  spray  uozzle 

3  50 

4  brake  blocks 

.      2  00 

4  enlarging  couplings 

12  00 

70  ft.  guy  chains 

50  00 

30  guy  lines 

90  00 

293  hose  " 

75  00 

40  life       " 

80  00 

2  spare  axles 

50  00 

3  engine  grates 

45  00 

25  small  ladders 

25  00 

1  shut-off  nozzle     . 

' 

15  00 

22  frost  pipes 

33  00 

5  pipe  tongs 

10  00 

12  rubber  valves 

2  40 

15  runners 

30  00 

1  relief  valve 

50  00 

23  spare  wheels 

575  00 

1  spare  grate 

15  00 

2  supply  couplings 

6  00 

1  engine  spring 

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10  00 

$291,416  90 

Horses  and  Harness. 


126  horses 
45  harnesses,  double 
28         "  '     single 


$34,650  00 
6,750  00 
2,100  00 


Amount  carried  forward, 


$43,500  00 


262 


City  Document.  —  No.  96. 


Amount  brought  forward, 
14  harnesses,  lead  . 
17  extra  collars 


5 

5 

9 

23 


harnesses 
traces 
lines 
bits 


61  halters 

7  horse  boots 
40  surcingles 
12  halter  chains 
25  pads  for  collars 

5  breast  plates 
49  sleigh-bells  (strings) 
30  %  blankets 
38  street  " 
60  stable  "  * 

2  horse  hoods 

11  halter  bridles    . 

9  lead  bars  . 
36  whips 

3  buffalo  robes 


$43,500  00 

168  00 

51  00 

30  00 

5  00 
9  00 

46  00 
61  00 
14  00 
20  00 

6  00 

7  50 
100  00 

75  00 

22  50 

114  00 

180  00 

6  00 

44  00 

45  00 
36  00 
51  00 

$44,591  00 


Furniture. 


42  tables 
551  chairs 
,   21  desks 

32  benches     . 

25  clocks 

84  looking-glasses 

53  towel-rollers 

Amount  carried  forivard, 


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210 

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64 

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125 

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420 

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27 

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$1,649  00 

Fire  Commissioners'  Report. 


263 


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$1,649  00 

135  bedsteads  (iron)        . 

675  00 

143         "          (wooden)  .... 

715  00 

45  stoves       ...... 

675  00 

36  heaters 

.       3,600  00 

21  stove-boilers 

.     -    . 

63  00 

83  bureaus     . 

1,245  00 

19  bookcases 

570  00 

750  yds.  carpets 

375  00 

2  lounges     . 

10  00 

26  lamps 

9  00 

34  step-ladders 

102  00 

528  window  shades  . 

1,584  00 

37  settees 

74  00 

$11,346  00 

Bedding. 


203  hair  mattresses 

$1,827  00 

188  husk         " 

376  00 

146  hair  pillows 

189  00 

106  feather  " 

106  00 

174  double  wool  blankets 

422  00 

84  single      "           " 

125  00 

135  white  counterpanes   . 

202  00 

135  figured         " 

135  00 

96  comforters          .          .    '      . 

96  00 

643  sheets  (cotton) 

321  00 

442  pillow-slips  (cotton) 

221  00 

$4,020  00 

264 


City  Document.  —  No.  96. 


Tools. 


32  feather  dusters 

$32  00 

36  dust  pans    .... 
40  coal  hods     . 

8  00 
20  00 

270  wrenches    (engine)     . 

185  00 

55            "           (hydrant) 
50           "           (screw) 

165  00 
100  00 

3           "           (reservoir) 

12  00 

36       ■    "           (wheel)      . 
234  cans 

18  00 
130  00 

56  axes    . 

56  00 

9  axe  helves 

1  50 

19  picks 

10  pick  helves 

19  00 
1  50 

65  coal  chisels 

32  00 

1  pinch  bar    . 
25  crowbars 

1  50 
37  50 

4  drills  . 

2  00 

3  hay  hooks 
24  hose  tower  hooks 

3  00 
12  00 

15  manure            " 

7  50 

23  rakes  .          .          .          .    - 

23  00 

2  soldering  irons 

2  00 

17  tube  brushes 

17  00 

50  horse         " 

12  00 

39  scrub         " 

10  00 

2 1  window      ' ' 

10  00 

29  paint          " 
25  stove         " 

15  00 

5  00 

39  dust           " 

19  50 

26  slicing  bars 

39  00 

41  iron  jacks    . 
16  wooden    " 

.     -    123  00 

48  00 

Amount  carried  forward, 

$1,167  00 

Fike  Commissioners'  Report. 


265 


Amount  brought  forward 
30  work  benches 
28  vises   . 

16  hammers  (chipping) 
108  files  . 
230  hose  washers 
49  curry  combs 
6  manure  forks 
60  hay  forks     . 
81  shovels 
24      i '  stove 

31  stable  brooms 

69  house 
5  hay  cutters 

14  sieves 

58  oak  buckets 

45  baskets 

70  mop  yarns  . 
68  mop  sticks  . 
27  handles 


$1,167  00 
450  00 
196  00 
16  00 
27  00 
5  00 
12  00 
3  00 
30  00 
'  81  00 
5  00 
15  00 
17  00 
50  00 
7  00 
29  00 
23  00 
14  00 
9  00 
3  00 

$2,159  00 


Miscellaneous. 

155  spittoons    . 

32  ash  kettles   . 

71  door  mats    .  ...•.< 

36  grain  chests 

Tool  "  ... 

1  platform  truck  for  moving  engine 

13  summer  gates 

20,649  ft.  rope  .         .    .     • 


$155  00 

64  00 

35  00 

180  00 

5  00 

50  00 

39  00 

600  00 

$1,128  00 


18 


266 


City  Document.  —  No.  96. 


Property  in  Store-room  of  Engine  House 
House  JVo.  7 ;  Reservoir  on  Derne  street, 
House  JVo.  29,  Brighton  District. 

1  pump  —  Hayes'  patent 

2  leather  buckets    .... 

3  pieces  suction  for  chemical  engines 
6  vitriol  pots  for  "  " 

12  bridges  for  hose  on  railroad  track 
5  portable  extinguishers 
1  reservoir  wrench 
1  steam  gauge 

1  lot  bits  and  bow  drills 

5  large  wheels 

2  small      " 

6  runners  for  steam  fire  engines 
1  ladder  hook 
1  dray  rope,  60  feet 

3  hose  jumpers 

3  pieces  suction  leather 

1  piece  copper  suction 

2  goose  necks 
2  reducers  (large)  . 

7  .    "         (small) 
2  engine  lanterns    . 
1  screw  jack  . 
1  head-light  sign     . 

31  wooden  engine  wheels 

4  buckets 
10  old  iron  runners  . 

1  large  iron  weight 

1  hay  cutter  . 

2  horse  collars 
1  pair  old  bits 

Amount  carried  forward, 


No.   4;   Hose 

and  at  Engine 

$25  00 

1  00 

50  00 

6  00 

20  00 

50  00 

3  00 

5  00 

12  00 

15  00 

,   2  00 

18  00 

1  00 

2  00 

125  00 

20  00 

15  00 

15  00 

10  00 

21  00 

2  00 

3  00 

50 

31  00 

2  00 

25  00 

1  CO 

5  00 

10  00 

s 

50 

$496  00 


FlKE    COMMISSIONEES'   EEPOET. 


267 


Amount  brought  forward, 
2  hand  lanterns 
1  tin  boiler 
1  spare  life-line 

1  bridle 
46  signs  for  horses 

2  feed  boxes  . 
25  salt  bags 
16  hub  runners 

2  axle  trees     . 

3  old  stoves    . 

4  wooden  gates 

2  pung  reels  . 
1  large  grapple  and  chai 

3  pokers 
1  rake    . 
1  bar 
3  shovels 

35  pieces  hard-pine  lumber 
150  lbs.  (about)  old  iron 

1  link  block    . 
14  telegraph  brackets  (iron) 

2  pieces  canvas 
8  stall  spouts  . 
1  hose  trough 

1  wagon  pole  . 

2  copper  boilers 

2  vise  screws 
70  empty  bottles 

1  ladder  truck  pole 

3  large  wooden  doors 
3  wooden  brackets 
1  extinguisher  wagon  and  fixtures 


$496  00 

75 

1  00 

3  00 

50 

10  00 

8  00 

1  00 

16  00 

15  00 

10  00 

5  00 

125  00 


00 
50 
00 
00 
50 


2 
2 
2 
2 
1 

10  00 

3  00 

50 

10  00 

50 

6  00 

8  00 

10  00 

10  00 

30 

2  00 

2  00 

6  00 

50 

200  00 


$970  05 


EXPENDITURES    OF    FIRE    DEPARTMENT    FROM    MAY    1st,    1874,   TO   AI'P  II,   30th,    1875. 


Salaries 

.    Apparatus 

Xcw  Apparatus  .   ,   .    .' 

Gas  Heaters 

Repairing  Houses 

New  Hose 

I  ilose  

Printing  and  Stationery _.   ■ 

Fuel  for  Houses 

Fuel  for  Engines 

Qae 

Furniture,  i '.  

Washing 

Horses.    Purchase  and  Exchange 

Bay,  Grain,  etc 

v.  ;  Houses  and  Fire  Boat 

Water  for  Hydrants 

Cave  of  Hydrants  and  Reservoirs 

Harness  and  Repairing 

-  ing,  etc 

Express,  Horse  Hire,  Keeping,  etc.  . 

Oils,  I'lV-.TV. lives,  etr 

;  ile  Furniture,  etc.     

Hats,  Badges.  Buttons,  etc 

!3ikcs,  Axes,  etc 

Reservoirs,  Hydra:  

Small  Supplies 

1  Supplies.  Fire  Boat 

Extra  Service 

Tools  and  Machinery.  Repair  Shop  .... 
Contingencies 


■7  7 
1,410  74 
nun  00 


32  34 
23  52 

253  60 

409  s7 

161    1 


118  *s 

'J. '.-J  25 

81  117 

41  25 

07  4S 

14  25 

108  19 
317  0 


$28,492  44 
656  03 
900  00 

220  38 

152  96 

292  89 

362  70 

■J  .7  86 

438  51 

302  58 

1,727  13 

234  40 

2.675  00 

1,395  91 

1,090  00 

57,240  00 

37  ."'12   00 

202  63 
170  27, 
147  90 
18  50 
527  61 
276  34 

164  65 
327  18 


$30,843  67 

1,71 1 

762  01 

- 

174  85 
19  75 

67  18 
262  3  1 

21S  07 
1,223  00 


2211  43 
1 

lis  88 

203,  10 

291  57 

25  47 

62  03 

133  "7 


f  I  1,71  97 


181  03 
275  06 
576  30 
070  18 
915  12 
219  S4 

1.514  44 


155  10 
287  01 
124  23 

25   10 

64  01 
157   1" 

02  45 

1,112  43 

235  37 

170  49 

15  96 


$30,159  10 
004  64 
650  00 

786  12 

3,503  SO 
316  OS 
106  13 
85  60 
144  00 
7 

247  23 


71  75 
99  59 
100  38 
333  25 
6  00 
641  14 

170  34 
4  00 


$30,313  97 
1,129  29 
1.800  00 

617  05 
450  35 
150  31 
193  07 
1,339  '  5 
30  75 

77  so 
1.714  41 


93  65 
199  66 

78  30 

7^  25 
160  7S 

707   si 
105  00 


1,798  43 


111  73 
231  81 
on  85 

l.oll  65 
317  95 

227   21 


5  30 
113  74 

197  73 

170    in', 

100  01 
105  00 
72  00 

7    12 


751  87 
1,567  25 


.175  05 
186  25 

61  50 

281   77 

700  00 

1,616  12 


80  7o 

204  13 
! 
90  04 
86  20 
40  30 

25  10 

- 
105  00 

5S  00 

78  on 


January. 
$30,58  1  20 

1,152  04 

2.117  50 

1,116  0" 
1,616  lo 

77  27 

530  13 
575  00 


322  5o 

12  01.1 
3S1  oil 
28  M 

415  27 

m: 

12  75 


February. 


$31,128  84 
l.'Joo  94 


510   3:; 

1,46  I  0 
65  no 
118  43 
769  07 

- 


155  70 
640  10 

90  22 

104  70 
64  00 

105  01 

740  46 

137   14 

50  67 
980   is 


180  00 

274  10 
1,300  00 

230  02 
1,069  25 


4S  02 

17  40 
153  25 

4.3  27 


288  30 
115  74 
5S9  33 


April. 

Total. 

1,182  30 

160  97 

13,538  91 

18  62 

07  15 

993  15 

325  38 

- 

- 

1,090  00 

73  09 

258  85 

114  42 

61  50 

- 

131  43 

105  00 
177  70 

274  14 


1 NCOME.  -  FIRE    DEPARTM  ENT. 

*210  00 

3  'in,,  i  0y  paymaster 12  01 

Sal.  „t'  manure 334  00 

old  materials 

horses    

bell •'"'  «4 

eng|Iie 505  00 

$1,811  36 


EXPENDITURES  OF   FIRE   ALARM  TELEGRAPH   FROM  MAY    1st,    1874,  TO  APRIL  30th,   1875. 


May. 

June. 

July. 

August. 

September. 

October. 

November. 

December. 

January. 

February. 

March. 

April. 

Total. 

$1,525  50 
58  00 
49  94 
284  29 
309  00 

$1,303  00 
299  75 
150  00 
40  00 
216  00 
21  85 
46  60 

32  57 

13  59 
34  16 

$1,246  83 

115  48 

168  00 
328  85 
46  00 

51  10 
4  00 

15  12 
2  50 
1  60 

17  21 

1,268  63 

$1,213  03 

122  70 

88  25 

4  50 

8  20 
58  13 

35  62 

38  74 

23  29 
1,170  69 

$1,246  83 

165  76 

206  92 

2  60 

41  33 

497  39 

12  85 

13  00 
49  15 

28  14 
5  00 
9  87 
9  79 

924  33 

$1,246  83 
462  25 

84  54 
228  74 

113  40 

6  00 

17  04 
12  00 

38  55 
1,839  02 

$1,213  35 
123  25 

48  00 

14  05 
6  20 

13  57 
58  60 

33  76 
289  50 

$1,246  83 
161  75 
269  34 
80  00 
319  50 
27  24 
47  50 

258  67  • 

5  72 

6  82 
8  06 

20  36 

8  88 
615  37 

71  55 

$1,213  33 
71  50 

345  00 

1  00 
50  50 
15  98 

63  14 

3  82 

37  48 

23  35 

10  00 

29  55 
1,088  97 

$1,246  83 

303  85 
156  72 
246  73 
169  25 

77  50 

32  46 
8  15 
25  00 

17  63 

44  55 
4  23 

18  49 

$1,246  83 

263  08 
45  83 

164  00 
60  74 
60  75 

18  76 
3  90 

29  07 
5  55 
9  12 

45  83 

$1,163  33 

596  91 
2S8  83 
146  70 

51  50 
56  37 
70  04 
12  00 

50  73 

8  44 

23  62 

$15,112  82 
1,175  95 
2,210  40 
1,335  83 
1,917  48 
617  13 
744  11 

103  00 

326  82 
13  00 

1,185  38 
230  39 
38  00 
91  52 
45  54 

40  88 

11  59 

Brighton  Fire  Alarm  and   connection,    establishing 

6,652  69 

$2,722  02 

$2,157  42 

$3,265  22 

$2,763  45 

$3,212  86 

$4,048  37 

$1,800  28 

$3,047  59 

$2,943  62 

$2,351  44 

$1,953  46 

$2,408  47 

$32,734  20 

BELLS   AND   CLOCKS. 


May. 

June. 

July. 

August. 

September. 

October. 

November. 

December. 

January. 

February. 

March. 

April. 

Total. 

$60  00 

$62  00 
126  91 
225  00 

$60  00 
65  62 

2  70 

$432  00 
20  16 

7  91 

$62  00 
216  67 

25  00 

$60  00 

150  00 
3  90 

$62  00 


6  50 

$35  00 
200  00 

50  00 

$62  00 

11  10 
11  50 

$62  00 

$68  50 
225  00 

50  00 

$1,075  50 
147  07 

866  67 

72  80 

152  83 

Cleaning,  Winding  and   Repairing  Clocks,  Charles- 

250  00 

2  10 

44  80 

11  50 

$74  90 

$60  00 

$413  91 

$128  32 

$460  07 

$303  67 

$213  90 

$68  50 

$335  00 

$84  60 

$62  00 

$343  50 

$2,548  37 

INCOME.  — FIRE    ALARM    TELEGRAPH. 

Salu  of  old  copper 

Pet  item  No.  106  of  'Jrin.surer'8  account' 


SHELF    No. 


BOSTON  PUBLIC  LIBRARY. 

Central  Department,  Boylston  Street. 

One  volume  allowed  at  a  time,  and  obtained  only  by 
card;  to  be  kept  14  clays  without  fine;  to  bo  renewed  only 
before  incurring  the  line;  to  be  reclaimed  by  messenger 
after  21  days,  who  will  collect  20  cents,  beside  line  of  2  cents 
a  day,  including  Sundays  and  hoJiclays;  not  to  be'lent  out 
of  the  borrower's  household,  and  not  to  be  kept  by  transfers 
more  than  one  month;  lo  be  returned  at  this  Hall. 

Borrowers  finding  this  book  mutilated  or  unwarrantably 
defaced,  are  expected  to  report  it;  and  also  any  undue  de- 
lay in  the  delivery  of  books. 

*%*No  claim  can  be  established  because  of  the  failure  of 
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