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March 30, alarm from Box 46 at 1.39 p.M., for fire in a barn off High street owned and occupied by Mr. Martin ; loss $2,500 ; not insured ; cause, incendiary ; all out 3.27. April 3, alarm at 1.09 P.M., from Box 23 for fire in the dwelling on Main street owned and occupied by George W. Wales; cause, spark from chimney fire fell on roof ; damage $15 or $20; insured ; all out 1.48 P.M.
March 25, Chief Wales was called to fire in woodland near Catholic Cemetery on North street.
April 17, alarm at 12.46 A.M., from Box 23 for fire in unoccupied dwelling on Moulton street owned by Gus- tavus Thayer ; damage small ; incendiary ; all out 1.55 A.M. April 20, alarm at 11.45 A.M., from Box 46 for fire in woodland near dwelling of Henry Shultz on Canton street ; incendiary ; all out 12.03 P.M.
April 19, fire in woodland between Allen and Pleasant street ; Engineer Croak sent call men to put it out.
April 22, alarm at 11.50 P.M., from Box 31 for fire in un- occupied dwelling on Cottage street owned by the heirs of S. Augusta Wales; damage $800 or $900; insured ; incendiary ; all out 1.50 A.M.
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April 23, Chief Wales called to fire in woodland between South and South Main street, owned by John V. Beal. April 28, alarm at 2.04 P.M., from Box 46 for fire in wood- land near the Ferguson piggery buildings on Canton street ; this fire appeared to have been set on High street near the Kinnerman residence and burned through to Old street ; all out 5.06 P.M.
April 29, alarm at 12.50 P.M., from Box 26 for fire in dwell- ing on South Main street near Avon line owned and occupied by Mrs. John Neilson ; house and barn destroyed, the total loss being about $3,500 ; insured. A high wind prevailed at the time, which carried burning brands of fire to woodland to the east of the burning building, and soon a brisk fire was burning which the strong wind forced through the fields and woods toward the north across · Centre street, and finally caused an alarm from Box 27 South street, at 3.38 P.M. The final all out was pulled at 5.08 P.M.
May 3, alarm at 10 P.M., from Box 42 for fire on the out- side and rear of the barn on Main street owned by Seth Mann, 2d; a bucket of water only used. Incendiary ; all out 10.10 P.M.
May 8, Engineer Blanche on a still alarm called to a chimney fire in dwelling of J. Mahoney, Warren street.
May 9, alarm at 8.17 P.M. from Box 34 for fire in woodland between Liberty and Oak streets, near piggery buildings of Mr. Rowe ; all out signal 8.40 P.M.
May 14, at 8.30 P.M., Engineers Wales and Croak were noti- fied by telegram from Canton that a fire was burning in Randolph near the Canton line. They went to the places indicated and put it out.
June 6, on a still alarm a small fire was put out by Officer Donahue in a small unoccupied stable on Short street owned by heirs of N. F. Goldsmith.
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June 13, lightning caused a slight blaze in stable on Liberty street owned and occupied by W. L. Pulson.
June 15, alarm from Box 34 at 12.58 A.M., which was pulled by some one of very poor judgment, for a fire in South Braintree : all out signal 1.33 A.M.
July 11, on a telephone call Chief Wales, at 9 P.M., with a few men was called to a slight fire in an unoccupied build- ing at the granite quarry on Centre street ; incendiary.
August 31, alarm at 9.39 P.M., from Box 34 for a fire in the unoccupied schoolhouse on North street. The building was damaged about $200 ; all out 10.56 P.M.
November 6, alarm at 9.12 p.M., from Box 56 for a fire in dwelling on Grove street owned by Andrew Hayes and oc- cupied by James D. Kent. Cause, defective chimney ; insured ; damage about $60 ; all out 9.50 p.M.
November 8, alarm at 9.33 A.M., from Box 45 for slight fire in chimney in dwelling on North Main street owned by heirs of Aaron Prescott and occupied by W. M. Howard and C. F. Bean ; all out 9.40 A.M.
EXPENSES.
Paid Fifty-two men $12 each . $624 00
Fifty-two men 952} hours at 50 cts. 476 25
Fifty-two men 1383 hours at 25 cts. 34 63
Woodland fires
107 02
Board of Engineers, fire service
38 87
Engineer of steamer
40 00
Fireman of steamer
30 00
A. J. Gove, hauling apparatus 1 year to May, 1902 .
400 00
A. J. Gove, expressing, teams, etc. .
16 57
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Paid J. E. Blanche, hauling chemical engine 1 year to May, 1902 ·
$128 00
J. E. Blanche, care of chemical engine 1 year 58 50 · James Riley, hauling Hose 2 1 year to May, 1902 78 00
F. J. Donahue, steward, etc., 1 year to Jan. 1903 92 52
W. M. Howard, steward, etc., 1 year to May, 1902 75 75 ·
R. J. McAuliffe, steward, etc., 1 year to May, 1902 11 50
W. O'Halloran, steward, etc., May, 1901, to Jan. 1903 · ·
23 25
B. F. Hayden, coal 13 75
J. T. Leahy, insurance on ladder truck 3 years ·
22 56
Mitchell Valve & Co., labor on alarm
4 60
W. E. Decrow, fire alarm supplies, 1} years to May, 1902 ·
88 36
J. White Belcher, insurance 3 years on
house, steamer and hose wagon .
20 69
Hartford Inspection and Insurance Co., in- surance on steamers 1 and 2 30 00
R. J. McAuliffe, supplies 4 35
A. W. Alden, care of room for engineers . 5 50
C. Doughty, steam for alarm whistle
50 00
H. L. Averill, care of alarm 1 year to Nc- vember, 1902 100 00
D. B. White, coal .
62 75
C. Mischler, painting whistle house 5 77
W. B. Spear, use of pung, winter of 1901- 1902 · ·
.
5 00
James Fardy, labor and material 27 70
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· Paid M. E. Leahy & Co., wood $3 75
Henry Campbell, painting 39 rubber coats, 13 65
C. D. Hill, supplies 2 40
Heirs of Ellen Grady, rent of land
10 00
Charles Ware, repairs of buckets, etc. ·
3 00
James Riley, rent of land 15 00
F. T. Lord, supplies
1 25
C. Fred Lyons, supplies 4 01
C. Callahan & Co., 2 dozen rubber coats 84 00
C. Callahan & Co., supplies 9 67
$2,822 62
Appropriation
. $2,300 00
Balance overdrawn
522 62
As will be seen by report of expenses for the year, the amount overdrawn is $500 and upwards ; the most or a very large per cent of this amount was on account of extra fire service during the year from May 1, 1901, to May 1, 1902, which includes the 50 and 25 cent service ; also woodland fires, the amount for which is $650,- the appropriation was $350, there being upwards of $300 extra being expended for this purpose, which of course has added to other items in connection therewith.
The reckless or wilful pulling of alarms is, in a measure, responsible for a portion of this extra expense. There were some outstanding bills which have been paid during the past year, which, owing to a disagreement between the interested parties, were not presented the year previous.
APPARATUS AND HOSE.
The apparatus and hose is at present in pretty good con- dition. In March, 1902, we sold steamer No. 2, which was located in the north part of the town, to parties in Provi-
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dence, R. I., for $900 and turned over check for same to the Town Treasurer. In the month of September last we tested the hose of the department, the result of which was that about 300 feet was condemned, and about 1,000 feet was sent to Boston to be repaired ; some to be relined, some to have couplings reset, etc. When this hose was returned it was nearly as good as new. This was done in the interest of economy, as it would have been but a short time ere it would have been beyond repair.
The tires of wheels on steamer and hose wagon have been reset the past season. The steamer has been run and ap- peared to be in good working condition. At present the fire equipment consists of one steamer, one ladder truck, one hose wagon, one hose reel (horse), one small reel (hand), and one chemical engine, and about 2,500 feet of hose.
HOUSES.
The engine houses will need some attention the coming year, especially the window sashes, which need putty and paint. Some minor repairs other than that are needed.
FIRE ALARM.
There is not much to be said perhaps on this subject in addition to what has been said in previous reports to your honorable board, as the alarm system seems to have fulfilled all that was claimed for it to a certain extent in simplifying the work of the Fire Department. The one thing most import- tant above all others is the strict adherence to the rule as to how to pull an alarm. Be sure there is a fire before pulling alarm. When an alarm has been pulled, all persons, young or old, should keep away from alarm boxes until the arrival of fireman ; there will then be someone to decide whether or not a second alarm should be pulled. There have been sev- eral cases where alarms have been pulled where the parties
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pulling the alarm apparently lost, for the moment, their rea- son and good judgment; two such cases were for fires in South Braintree and several in town fires; most surely no good reason exists or can be given for such action. There has not been a single instance since the alarm system has been in use where a second alarm was needed. Our alarm whistle is no doubt heard by nearly every person in town day or night, so that there need not be any fear but what the firemen will respond promptly. Therefore be patient and give them a chance. We are aware that minutes seem hours when you see a building burning and are waiting for appara- tus and men to come ; we would therefore call upon all per- sons to be more careful in the future in pulling alarms for a fire.
It has been said by some that the reason for pulling a second alarm (so called) was they did not hear the first one after having pulled down the hook as directed.
If on account of high wind or for any other cause you do not hear the whistle, stand close to the box and listen; if you hear the ringing of the little gong bell in the box, the alarm is working all right, the whistle is doing its work, and the gong in stable is sounding the alarm for the horses; if you do not hear the gong in the box, you will get no alarm on the whistle ; then send messenger to nearest engine house or the stable.
As the board of engineers and superintendent of alarm are the only persons having keys to boxes, no other persons can sound an all signal, as the inner or second door to the box must be opened to do it.
The fact that this report will, when printed, be placed in the home of every family in town, it would seem that all persons would have about all the information required in this matter of operation of the alarm system.
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ESTIMATE OF EXPENSE FOR THE YEAR 1903.
Miscellaneous expenses
$1,100 00
Pay of 48 men, $12 each
576 00
Pay of 48 men, hour service
275 00
Fires in woodland .
100 00
Fire alarm
175 00
Engineer of steamer .
20 00
Fireman of steamer
.
15 00
.
.
$2,261 00
CHAS. A. WALES,
J. E. BLANCHE,
D. J. BRENNAN,
JAS. W. FARRELL, W. A. CROAK,
Engineers.
SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
WATER COMMISSIONERS
OF THE
TOWN OF RANDOLPH
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1902.
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REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS.
To the Citizens of Randolph;
The Water Commissioners respectfully submit their seven- teenth annual report for the year ending December 31, 1902.
The condition of the pumping station will appear from the report of the engineer, Edward J. T. Dexter, and the state of the sinking fund and outstanding bonds will appear from the report of the Treasurer, Joseph T. Leahy.
We have dispensed with the services of a superintendent the past year and think it unnecessary to pay the amount required for one, as the receipts are growing less and all ex- penses must be kept down. The pumping station is still in charge of E. J. T. Dexter and is in first-class order. The water, according to the report of the State Board of Health, remains as good as in the past. The standpipe and mains are in good condition, and we have had but very few leaks the past year. The hydrants at the present time are in need of a coat of paint and should be painted the coming year. The use of hydrants for other than fire purposes should be discontinued; and standpipes for street watering should be erected by the town. We still believe in the use of meters, but as we have to purchase them with the water receipts we cannot supply the demand. The works have already over one thousand dollars worth of meters in use which have been bought with the water receipts.
Orders were drawn on the Treasurer amounting to
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$9,568.17, not including the amount appropriated for sink- ing fund, as follows :
On account of : Joint maintenance · $1,880 85
Randolph construction 337 68
Randolph maintenance 7,201 84
Holbrook bills paid 147 80
$9,568 17
EXPENDITURES.
JOINT WORKS MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT. Paid by Randolph.
Paid E. J. T. Dexter, salary . $736 00
E. J. T. Dexter, cash paid ·
3 35
John Hill, repairing 75 .
Town of Randolph, labor ·
7 50
R. E. O'Brien, supplies
3 15
George M. Johnson, labor
2 00
New York, New Haven & Hart- ford R.R. Co., freight . .
10 74
Lyons Express
11 78
Richard F. Forrest, labor
357 40
F. H. Langley, labor and material,
12 36
C. Fred Lyons, supplies 8 96
Patrick Meaney, labor ·
1 75
F. W. Hayden, supplies . 1 13
C. E. Lyons, labor and material, 6 50
James Barry, labor . 1 75
James Fardy, labor and supplies, · 26 60
A. J. Gove, expressing 2 93
Augustus Thurwood, supplies . 3 80
William H. Dean, labor . ·
4 00
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Paid D. J. Nyhan, supplies $5 59
Revere Rubber Co., supplies 9 35
Walworth Mfg. Co., supplies . 15 76
Wollaston Foundry Co., supplies, 15 44
Electric Gas Light Co., supplies,
1 92
D. B. White, coal .
487 65
John Dunn, labor .
43 88
William Mahady, labor
50
Randolph Clothing Co., supplies,
5 00
Eagle Oil & Supply Co., supplies,
1 50
William Johnson, labor . 4 00
Thomas Harty, labor
7 88
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co., telephone,
40 12
Belios Upton Co., supplies
5 00
Charles Nichols, expressing and
teams 16 40
C. D. Hill, supplies
15 91
Edwin M. Mann, wood
2 50
$1,880 85
Paid by Holbrook.
Paid Walworth Mfg. Co., supplies . $43 63
D. B. White, coal . · 1,056 52
C. H. McCarter, teams and labor,
24 20
E. J. T. Dexter, part of salary,
364 00
Eagle Oil & Supply Co., supplies, 8 25
G. T. Wilde, supplies
7 42
E. E. White, repairing house at station 92 41
Sumner Goodwin Co., supplies, 5 00
Hartford Boiler Insurance Co., 100 00
Frank Long, rubber boots 4 50
1,705 93
Total paid on joint account
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$3,586 78
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One-half to be paid by each town . $1,793 39
Paid by Holbrook, sundry bills as above . $1,705 93
Balance joint account refunded
87 46
$1,793 39
HOLBROOK BILLS.
Paid by Randolph :
Richard F. Forrest, labor . $83 30
A. J. Gove, teams 3 00
Charles Nichols, teams
61 50
Refunded by Holbrook, $147 80
$147 80
RANDOLPH CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT, SERVICE PIPE.
Paid Brockton Water Works, pipe . $41 77
Avon Water Works, pipe
42 12
Morton Holbrook, labor .
53 14
John Harris, labor .
6 00
Robert Hamilton, labor
20 38
Michael Crowley, labor
75
Michael Halpin, labor
9 63
Richard Forrest
4 00
James E. Neary, labor
29 13
E. J. Meighan, labor
4 75
F. W. Hayden, supplies
1 10
Charles H. Nichols, teams
35 00
John Dunn, labor .
14 88
Michael Stanton, labor
17 63
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Paid Oriental Powder Mills, supplies
$10 90
John B. Walsh, labor 3 75
William Gill, labor
1 00
Thomas Duff, labor .
5 00
William Dore, labor
7 75
William Johnson, labor
9 00
R. F. Forrest, labor
20 00
$337 68
RANDOLPH MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT.
Paid interest on water loan
$5,520 00
Daniel H. Huxford 77 00
R. E. O'Brien, labor and material
4 80
Richard F. Forrest, labor-
173 80
Sumner Goodwin Co., supplies
354 59
Lyons Express
14 65
F. H. Langley, labor and supplies
4 63
C. Fred Lyons, supplies
.
2 24
Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Co.
10 00
National Exchange Bank
20
Arthur W. Alden, care of room
.
6 00
James O'Brien, labor
1 38
A. J. Gove, teams and expressing 17 05
Joseph T. Leahy, cash paid
18 50
M. W. Baker, stamped envelopes
6 82
National Meter Co.
193 50
N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co., freight
90
William Mahady, labor
3 50
Brockton Water Works, pipe
100 59
John Dunn
14 63
Thompson Meter Co., repairing 1 50 .
Hersey Meter Co., repairing .
.
1 04
.
·
.
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Paid George Thayer, labor
$1 00
John T. Hand, labor
50
Charles H. Nichols, teams and expressing
51 45
National Exchange Bank
10
William Johnson, labor
12 25
James Fardy, labor and supplies
2 65
C. D. Hill, supplies
3 42
F. W. Hayden, supplies
2 30
Holbrook Water Works, supplies
22 28
Avon Water Works, supplies .
7 53
Thomas Harty, labor
1 00
Edward Meighan, labor
2 00
Eben Holbrook, labor
8 50
Morton Holbrook, labor 39 88
John V. Beal, professional services . 10 00
Town of Randolph, heating and lighting 35 30
C. A. Wales, salary two months
100 00
Chapman Valve Mfg. Co.
19 36
D. B. White, services
125 00
James F. Sullivan, services .
150 00
James B. McDonald, on account
80 00
$7,201 84
RECEIPTS FOR WATER.
Cash for water rates fixed
$5,494 59
meter rates
1,561 68
service pipe
337 16
sale of old junk
75
sale of dynamite
2 40
use of pump
3 00
Cash received from Holbrook, balance joint acct.,
87 46
Cash received from Holbrook for bills paid 147 80
$7,634 84
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Cash paid Treasurer . $7,634 84
The Commissioners recommend appropriations for the en- suing year as follows :
For contributions to the sinking fund . $2,500 00
For water hydrants and public use 2,000 00
JAMES F. SULLIVAN, DANIEL B. WHITE, JAMES B. McDONALD, Water Commissioners.
To the Water Commissioners of Randolph :
Gentlemen, - I submit to you my fifteenth annual report, for the year ending December 31, 1902, and at the close of the year find everything in very good condition, and am in hopes to get through the coming year without any extra ex- pense outside of that which a plant of this size must have for its yearly maintenance.
No. 2 engine has been thoroughly overhauled this winter, and, with the exception of a new set of valves in the pumps, is in fine condition.
No. 1 engine is in no special need of any repairs at pres- ent, although may have to have a new set of valves in pumps before the end of the year, but I am in hopes to make them go through the next year.
The boilers are in about the same condition as last year ; the old one is still fairly good, nothing new having developed the past year.
The shores at the south and west of the pond have been cleaned up, and the growth of rushes removed out of the pond at this end, the first time for several years ; this should be done every year, as it could be done much better and
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cheaper, and not only presents a decidedly better appear- ance, but prevents the deposit of a lot of dead vegetation at the head of the pond, where it was found to be more than a foot deep and covering quite an area.
Following is the usual table :
DATE.
Water pumped. gallons.
Daily average, gallons,
Coal burned, pounds.
Daily average.
January :
6,198,507
199,984
48,181
1,554
February
7,821,311
279,332
53,494
1,911
March
6,794,955
219, 182
47,797
1,542
April
5,190,759
173,025
41,519
1,384
May
8,150, 191
262,909
53,644
1,859
June
9,763.472
325.449
60,264
2,009
July
8,618,348
278,011
58,625
1,891
August
9,391,032
302,933
61,513
1,984
September
8,231,804
277,727
55,939
1,865
October
6,785,377
218,833
51,416
1,659
November
5,874,085
199, 136
44,818
1,493
December
5,968,368
189,302
47,579
1,535
Totals
88.788,209
243,256
624,789 13,895
1,712
Increase on last year, · 6,904,702
Largest day's pumping, July 14th, 594,783 gallons.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD J. T. DEXTER, Engineer.
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Com- pany made the following report of the condition of our steam boiler, inspected on the fourteenth day of January, 1903, by Inspector W. H. Preston :
H. T. Boiler No. 1.
Internally .- The surfaces are in good condition and free from any scale or deposit. The laps and flanges are intact,
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and all braces are sound and in place. The openings are clear, and fusible-plug in good condition.
Externally .- No indications of fractures or blisters were noted on plates, or heads. Seams and tube ends show no signs of leaks. Boiler appliances are in good working order. Brickwork of settings is in good condition, excepting a loose lining wall at rear fire chamber.
Yours respectfully,
C. E. ROBERTS,
Boston, Mass., January 16, 1903. Manager.
The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Com- pany made the following report of the condition of our steam boiler, inspected on the nineteenth day of December, 1902, by Inspectors Tetlow and Roope :
H. T. Boiler No. 2.
Internally .- The shellplates and heads are practically clean. There is a soft thin incrustation on the tubes which is harmless in its present condition. They show light gen- eral deterioration from corrosion and service, but nothing serious was noted in their present condition. The laps and flanges are intact. The openings to outside connections were clear. The braces are sound and taut, and the fusible-plug is in good condition.
Externally .- There are two old fractures at the first patch which remain in the same condition as at last inspection. Sould they commence to leak or extend any further into the plate, this company should be notified at once. The patch on second sheet is in good condition. There are some small blisters on first and second fire sheets, which is nothing seri- ous in their present condition. Seams and tube ends are tight and show no signs of distress. The safety-valve and
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other appliances are in good working order. The pressure gauge is correct. Owing to the general condition of this boiler from deterioration by corrosion, service and blisters, and as the large patch is single riveted, we would advise that you take into consideration the matter of putting in a new boiler in the near future.
Yours respectfully,
C. E. ROBERTS,
Boston, Mass., December 23, 1902. Manager.
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
The following regulations, until further notice, shall be considered a part of the contract with every person who uses water :
1. All applications for the use of water must be made at the office of the Water Commissioners, and state fully the purposes for which it is intended to be used. Water will not be introduced into any building or premises except on the written application of the owner thereof, or by a duly authorized agent. The property will in all cases be held responsible for the water rates.
- 2. All persons taking water must keep their water pipes and fixtures in good repair and protected from the frost at their own expense. They will be held liable for all damages resulting from their failure to do so. They shall prevent all unnecessary waste, and water shall not be left running to prevent freezing. The Water Commissioners or their agent may, from time to time, ascertain the quantity of water used, the manner of its use, and whether there is any unnecessary waste. They and their agents shall have free access to the premises supplied, to examine the apparatus, and if any fix- tures are found not to be in good order, they shall direct
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them repaired, and if not repaired within two days the water shall be shut off and not let on again until such repairs are made, and the sum of two dollars paid for shutting off and turning on the water.
3. The occupant of any premises, when unnecessary waste of water occurs, shall be liable to a fine of two dollars for the first offence, and four dollars for the second offence during the same year, and shall be notified thereof in writing; and if such waste is not prevented and the fine aforesaid paid within two days from the time when the said notice is given, the water shall be shut off from the premises, and shall not be again let on for the same occupant until the waste be stopped and the fine paid, together with an additional sum of two dollars for shutting off and letting on the water; and in case of a third or subsequent offence the water shall be shut off, and shall not again be let on except by a vote of the Water Commissioners and the payment of such fine, not exceeding ten dollars, as the Water Commissioners may im- pose.
4. Any person supplied with water shall not allow another to take water from their fixtures without the written permis- sion of the Water Commissioners. If any tenant, having no fixtures, has any use of such fixtures, full rates will be charged for such use by each tenant.
5. All parties using water in stables, for horses or other animals, will be charged schedule rates for the same, whether it be carried by hand or through hose.
6. All. persons using water for building purposes are re- quired to obtain a permit from the Water Commissioners before taking water from any faucet or fixture connected with the water works, and all water takers are warned not to let any party take water from their premises until they show a permit from the Water Commissioners. Any person furnishing water in violation of this section will be subject
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to a fine of not less than five nor more than twenty dollars, and if the same when levied is not paid within three days from the time when the notice thereof is given, the water will be shut off from the premises, and will not be let on again until such fine is paid.
7. All fixtures and water closets and urinals must be of a' kind and quality approved by the Water Commissioners.
8. No person shall in any case be allowed to open any fire hydrants except by a written permit from the Water Com- missioners ; but the Engineers of the Fire Department shall in all cases have control of hydrants at fires and for practice.
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