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five years.
Mortality.
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TABLE IX.
Total Number of Deaths under Five Years, and Five Years and over, for Six Years, with Percentages to the Total Mortality.
YEARS.
Total Deaths exclusive of Still-births.
Five Years |Under Five and over. Years.
PERCENTAGES.
Five Years and over.
Under Five Years.
1890
336
244
92
72.62
27.38
1889
309
223
86
72.17
27.83
1888
330
248
82
75.15
24.85
1887
310
218
92
70.32
29.68
1886
251
179
72
71.32
28.68
1885
256
199
57
77.74
22.26
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TABLE X. Total Deaths each Quarter of the last Six Years, with the Aggregate and Average Numbers.
1890.
1889.
1888.
1887.
1886.
1885.
Number.
Percentage.
Number.
Percentage.
Number.
Percentage.
Number.
Percentage.
Number.
Percentage.
Number.
Percentage.
Aggregate.
Average.
First Quarter .
103
29.10
86
26.62
94
27.32
70
21.81
63
22.91
75
27.37
491
25.97
Second Quarter .
73
20.62
74
22.91
76
22.09
85
26.48
64
23.28
73
26.64
445
23.53
Third Quarter
98
27.68
0
25.08
95
27.62
86
26.79
85
30.90
73
26.64
518
27.39
Fourth Quarter . .
80
22.60
82
25.39
79
22 97
80
24.92
63
22.91
53
19.35
437
23.11
Total,
354
323
344
321
275
274
1,891
315
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TABLE XI. - Statement of cases of Diphtheria, Scarlet, Fever, Typhoid Fever, and Cholera Infantum by Months in each Ward.
DIPHTHERIA.
SCARLET FEVER.
MONTHS.
Ward One.
Ward Two.
Ward Three.
Ward Four.
Ward Five.
Ward Six.
Ward Seven.
Total.
Ward One.
Ward Two.
Ward Three.
Ward Four.
Ward Five.
Ward Six.
Ward Seven.
Total.
January .
6
1
4
3
2
1
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17
2
.
:
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February
3
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March .
4
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10
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10
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April .
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6
1
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May . .
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June .
3
1
July . .
1
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August .
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1
September
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October .
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1
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November
1
10
1
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4
1
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December
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1
1
3
1
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2
3
Total
24
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4
6
3
4
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55
12
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4
28
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TABLE XI. - Concluded.
TYPHOID FEVER.
CHOLERA INFANTUM.
MONTHS.
Ward One.
Ward Two.
Ward Three.
Ward Four.
Ward Five.
Ward Six.
Ward Seven.
Total.
Ward One.
Ward Two.
Ward Three.
Ward Four.
Ward Five.
Ward Six.
Ward Seven.
Total.
January .
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1
1
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February
March
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July .
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3
3
3
2
1
10
September
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November
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December
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Total .
10
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2
2
4
14
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April .
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TABLE XII .- Cases of Diphtheria, Scarlet Fever and Typhoid Fever reported during the last Six Years by Months.
TYPHOID FEVER.
DIPHTHERIA.
SCARLET FEVER.
MONTHS.
1890 .*
1889 .*
1888.
1887.
1886.
1885.
1890.
1889.
1888.
1887.
1886.
1885.
1890.
1889.
1888.
1887.
1886.
1885.
January
17
25
2
5
4
9
1
13
3
5
14
1
1
N:
February
5
13
2
1
1
2
2
15
3
13
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1
. .
7
15
2
2
4
3
2
3
9
9
5
13
March .
10
11
15
5
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
6
3
11
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7
5
1
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1
4
3
August .
1
7
4
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6
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.
6
7
6
3
5
9
5
15
4
8
1
October
4
12
4
3
5
5
5
1
3
7
5
19
4
1
1
3
1
2
4
December
Total .
55
136
42
27
19
19
28
52
69
108
53
102
34
42
49
20
23
28
412
298
Aggregate . ·
33
69
Average
50
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2
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5
9
15
10
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June
3
2
5
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1
4
2
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5
6
3
16
13
6
10
September
14
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6
3
4
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25
6
4
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8
3
2
2
November
3
8
3
2
1
11
11
18
4
18
2
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4
May
4
7
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6
3
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3
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121
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April
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July .
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*Including Membranous Croup.
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
AND THE
FIRE AND POLICE TELEGRAPH
OF THE
CITY OF NEWTON,
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1890.
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BERTY AND UNION.
30 FOUNDED 1630
71873
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688A
NONANTUM. ORPORATED ATOY
NEWTON UPPER FALLS : FANNING PRINTING CO. 1891.
MAYOR : HON. HEMAN M. BURR.
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Alderman GEORGE PETTEE, Chairman.
Residence, Oak Street, Newton Upper Falls.
Alderman LAWRENCE BOND.
Residence, Elm Street,
West Newton.
Councilman GEORGE F. RICHARDSON.
Residence, Newton Centre.
Councilman LOUIS A. HALL.
Residence, 60 Elmwood Street, Newton.
Councilman E. J. S. ESTERBROOK.
Residence, 171 Boyd Street, . Newton.
Meetings last of each month.
REPORT
OF THE
CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
HEADQUARTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL, WEST NEWTON, MASS., December 31, 1890.
To the Honorable, the Mayor and the City Council of Newton:
GENTLEMEN : - In accordance with the requirements of the ordinance governing this department, I have the honor herewith to submit my twelfth annual report, and the six- teenth of the present organization.
Fires, Losses, and Insurance.
The calls for the department have been less
than the average, numbering 54
Loss on buildings and contents, $44,291 00
Insurance paid on same,
42,000 00
2,291 00 Loss over insurance, on insured and uninsured, The largest single loss of the year was the residence of Mrs. F. M. Johnson, Ham- mond street, amounting on building and contents to . 25,000 00
With an insurance of
36,000 00
Assessed value of real and personal property requiring the protection of this depart- ment, 37,000,000 00
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Manual Force.
This force remains the same as 1889, except the adding of two members to the permanent employes, one as relief engineer and one as driver No. 6 Hose, constituted as follows :
PERMANENT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYES OF THE UNIFORMED
FORCE.
One Chief of Department and Superintendent of Elec- tric Lines.
One Assistant Chief in charge of fire and police tele- graph.
One telegraph line and battery man.
Three engineers of engines.
Two drivers of steam fire engines.
One driver of chemical engine.
One driver of truck.
Six drivers of reels.
One relief engineer.
CALL FORCE.
Eight foremen.
Eight assistant foremen.
Thirty-eight hose and truckmen.
A total of seventy-one officers, employes and members.
Apparatus
In service consists of -
Three steam fire engines (one answering special calls.) One No. 4 Champion chemical engine. One truck.
Seven reels.
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There is also in the service of the department the fol- lowing rolling stock :
One Chief's wagon, one sleigh.
One Assistant Chief's wagon, one sleigh. One spare wagon. Five exercise wagons. Six sleighs (heavy.)
No large outlay has been made during the year. The most important item requiring attention is the change of the present heavy one horse reels for hose wagons. A new Abbott Downing wagon was purchased for the Chief of Department, replacing one of the same pattern after ten year's service.
Hose Inventory.
COTTON.
LOCATION.
RUBBER.
Total Feet.
Good.
Poor.
Engine One .
500
550
850
1,900
Engine Three
1,500
50
1,550
Hose Two
1,500
50
1,550
Hose Four
1,350
200
50
1,600
Hose Five .
.
700
700
Hose Six
. .
. .
750
750
Hose Seven
600
500
50
1,150
Total
5,450
1,250
2,500
9,200
.
One thousand feet of " White Anchor " rubber hose was purchased, making a total of twenty-five hundred feet of this exceptionally good hose now in service. Companies 2, 3, 4 and 7 also, are provided with fifty feet sections of "White Anchor " for engine and hydrant connections, while compa-
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nies 1, 5 and 6 have complete reels of this hose. No requisition for additional hose will be necessary for 1891, except some unusual emergency occurs.
Horses.
Eighteen horses are owned and used by the department. New horses were purchased by the committee as follows :
One pair : No. 1 Engine. One pair: Chemical A.
One horse : No. 3 Engine.
One horse : Chief dept.
These changes being necessitated for obvious reasons, which together with their present condition, and accompany- ing suggestions, you will find in the report of the department veterinarian herewith annexed.
Stations.
Necessary repairs will be needed at most of the stations, those requiring the largest outlay being the No. 2 and No. 1 Truck stations. For details of the change suggested at No. 2 station, see recommendations.
At No. 1 truck station, the unsightly storage sheds and steam roller, with other odds and ends, should be removed to some less conspicuous location ; additional windows for sunlight and ventilation in the apparatus room being an imperative necessity.
The new double station, nearly completed, at the junc- tion of Boylston and Elliot streets at the Highlands, is an exceptionally fine structure, and a model station for this rapidly growing section of the city. Ample room is provided for a truck and chemical engine.
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Hydrants.
Service in this department has continued satisfactory. I would suggest that the use of hydrants, for purposes other than for fire, be restricted to the minimum, and that, only on permits issued from the water department, and their condition carefully noted after use. Otherwise, there will be a liability to trouble in case of fire. Additional hydrants are needed as follows :
Shaw, between Lander and Winthrop streets.
Clyde and Walnut streets. Washington, between Perkins and Prospect streets. Watertown and Bridge streets.
Highland and Valentine streets.
Watertown and West streets.
Hillside ave., between Chestnut and Mt. Vernon streets. Watertown, between Adams and Nevada streets.
Forest and Alpine streets.
Centre street, opposite national bank.
Washington and Eddy streets.
Church, between Centre and Eldridge streets.
Eddy, between Washington and Watertown streets. Centre, between Ward street and Clinton place.
Margin and Chestnut streets.
Centre and Rice streets.
Lexington and Orris streets.
Centre, between Pelham and Beacon streets. Auburn street and Woodland avenue.
Centre and Cypress streets. Auburn, between Melrose and Woodbine streets. Willow and Lyman streets. Maple street and Berkeley place. Elliot, between Oak and Chestnut streets.
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Recommendations.
With the growth of the city, the importance and best interests of the service would seem to require that the head of department should be in immediate touch with the same at all times, and the fact that the present quarters are incon- veniently located, leads me to recommend as follows :
That the No. 2 station be enlarged to the full width of the present lot. The first floor of the new extension to be occupied by Chemical A, and the chief's team, with necessary stalls in rear.
Upon second floor, ample accommodations would be provided for headquarters, and much needed sleeping facilities. With this arrangement, much needed room in the old section will be provided for the placing of No. 2 Engine in regular service.
With an average increase of 200 buildings per year to our fire risks, and with no increase in apparatus since 1874, together with the knowledge that fires in some of the dis- tricts, would require every available piece of our present equipment, I deem it my duty to urge the adoption of the above changes.
Too much reliance must not be placed upon the antici- pated "high service." With the size of the mains limited to six and eight inches, experience in the past has demonstrated that under unusual demands, the pressure could not be maintained to the maximum. Note the Eliot and St. Ber- nard church fires. At all fires of an exceptional character everywhere, the main reliance has proved to be the steam fire engine.
To retain the services of competent employes, and to induce good men to enter the service, the compensation must be made more nearly equitable with that paid the police and street departments, whose term of duty requires but nine or twelve hours for the day's service, compared with the twenty-
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four hours in fire department service, twenty-one hours of which, while not especially laborious, are sufficiently exacting to suit the most unreasonable demands for long hours. As the compensation of permanent employes was reduced in 1876, for reason which do not now exist, it would seem but justice to recommend their restoration to that formerly paid.
I would recommend the purchase of a third size Amos- keag engine to replace the present old and worn out No. 1 Engine, which apparatus has been a constant tax for repairs. Its term of service commenced Oct. 19, 1868, continuing to date. Expensive repairs will soon be a necessity and true economy will be the purchase of a new engine.
Past and present experience both demonstrate that a gradual increase of the permanent employes is for the best interests of the city.
The completion of the new double station at the High- lands will necessitate new apparatus, for which I would recommend a No. 4 Champion chemical engine, (same pattern as engine now in service,)the transfer of No. 1 Truck to this station, and the purchase of a third size aerial truck at No. 1 station.
Acknowledgements.
My acknowledgements are tendered His Honor Heman M. Burr for his uniform courtesy and support. To the chairman and Joint Standing Committee on Fire Depart- ment for their interest and cooperation in the maintenance of the present standard of the service. To Assistant Chief, Walter B. Randlett, for the exceptional ability and fidelity displayed in the performance of duty. To officers and mem- bers of the force I am especially indebted for the excellent discipline maintained, and the effective service rendered in a district considered one of the largest in the State. To the several Heads of Departments and their subordinates I am indebted for the courtesies of the year.
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Appropriation and Expenditures.
Appropriation,
$31,205 00
Expenditures, 31,811 50
Itemized as follows:
Salaries, permanent and call force, $19,961 11
Hay and grain 2,652 00
Fire alarm and telephone maintenance, includ-
ing five fire alarm stations and erecting the same, . 1,609 22
Purchase and exchange horses, (6)
1,282 00
Coal and wood,
1,016 68
Hose, .
793 76
Gas and water rates,
695 69
Shoeing,
430 00
Extra horses, 368 84
Repairs apparatus and new wagon, (Chief) 445 16
Vacations and Fourth of July detail, 433 60
Veterinarian, salary of, and medicine, 244 40
Incidentals, as per book of Auditor,
1,729 04
Fire Alarm Telegraph.
This department has maintained its record for perfect reliability throughout the year. The present four circuit repeater, after a continuous service of seventeen years, shows marked signs of wear and responsibility ; this, together with the large extensions of the system, will require a new and larger instrument to properly and safely perform the work.
That the general management of this department by Assistant Chief Randlett has been exceptional, is recorded in the fact, that no part of the system has been injured this year by contact with high pressure currents. That all of the circuits passed through the heavy wind storms of the year without a break, together with the worst electrical storm, on
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July 31st, ever witnessed in this vicinity, during which two alarms were correctly sent out, is the class of service best appreciated by those having the care and responsibility of fire alarm telegraphs. 140 miles of over head wire, placed upon 1,050 poles, connect fire alarm headquarters with 84 signal stations, 8 fire stations, and 9 tower bells.
By order of the City Council the following additions have been made :
One bell striker at Nonantum.
Six signal stations and two private stations. 46. Maple and Central streets. 62. Walnut and Duncklee streets.
116. Centre and Franklin streets.
242. Crafts street and Planing Mill.
245. California and Faxon streets.
541. Cottage Hospital.
The following private stations have been connected at expense of occupants :
311. Newton and Waltham Electric Railway station.
614. Gamewell fire alarm works.
A large amount of work has been done in extending and reconstruction of lines the past year.
No. 4 circuit should be re-wired, if nothing else is done. No. 1 circuit should be replaced on Centre street from Clark to Walnut street. Additional signal stations should be placed at-
Pearl street school building. Waverly avenue and Durant street. Centre and Ward streets.
Crystal street and Norwood avenue.
Station street and White's block. Lincoln and Bowdoin streets. Hartford and Erie streets. Lincoln street and Meredith avenue.
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Elliot and Chestnut streets.
Beacon and Woodward streets.
Grove and Hancock streets. Central street and Woodland avenue. Auburn street and railroad bridge.
River and Cherry streets. Highland and Chestnut streets.
Prince and Temple streets.
The following locations have been granted and stations will be erected during 1891 : Station street, Thompsonville. Otis and Murray streets. River and Lexington streets. Cherry and Derby streets.
Telephone Department.
This service, especially over the Fire Department cir- cuit. is not altogether satisfactory. and from a combination of circumstances not easily overcome. The circuit is excep- tionally long, with a large number of connections and instruments, together with the induction from the electric railway and belt line lamp circuits, rendering its service during stated hours practically useless. Metallic circuits present serious objections, and its improvement would seem to depend upon future developments.
Police Signal Service.
In accordance with instructions from the Executive Department, the supervision of the erection and the mainte- nance of the Gamewell police signal service has been performed by Assistant Chief Randlett. The system con- sists of forty miles of overhead wire placed upon the fire alarm poles, connecting twenty signal stations with police headquarters. For the details of its service you are respect- fully referred to the report of the City Marshal.
ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT FOR STREETS AND RAILWAYS.
The Newton and Watertown Gas and Electric Light and Power Co., under a three year's contract, furnish 80 arc, and 450 incandescent lamps for street lighting. Their lines have received careful attention throughout the year. No accidents or fires have been attributed to this service. The power station of the company is located at Watertown.
Electric Railway.
The Newton and Waltham Electric Railway went into operation in September 1890, and at present operates four miles of track within the city limits, by the " overhead trolley system." Their wires receive daily attention, and have been maintained in good condition. When the change of location in River street is decided, guard wires should be placed in position from Washington street to the Waltham line. The guard wires should be divided into sections, prop- erly insulated, rather than continuous circuits as at present arranged. The power station of this company is located at Waltham.
REPORT OF DEPARTMENT VETERINARIAN.
Henry L. Bixby, Chief of Department :
Sir .- I have again to tender my report as to the condi- tion of the horses of the department, as to their present condition and general health during the year.
The health of the animals during the past year has been fully up to the average, and considering the changes made during that time better than the average. I would suggest that it would perhaps be conducive to greater efficiency and promptness of some of the teams, if a change could be made. The off horse of the pair on Steamer 1 is not to my mind one that can always be depended on for prompt and proper service. While, perhaps, with age and experience this tendency may be overcome, still at the same time, perhaps a change would be advisable. The horse on Hose 4 has been long in service, and is a good, faithful horse, but at the same time requires more attention from the veterinarian with regard to his feet and shoeing than all the others of the department. He is, of course, in more or less discomfort when exercised, and much more when in service, but not being a quitter always gets there. I would therefore call your attention to this case, and, while a change is not absolutely imperative, yet I think it might be made without detriment to the department.
There has been one death during the year, and that coming to the Dick horse on Chemical A, while going to a fire. Cause rupture of the walls of the heart.
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The usual number of visits have been made, with more or less extra ones.
I have to acknowledge again the courtesy received from yourself and all members of the department, and also from the committee of the city government in the performance of my duties.
Very truly yours, MADISON BUNKER, Department Veterinarian.
STATEMENT OF DETAILS OF FIRES AND ALARMS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1890.
Jan. 14. Station 44. 2.33 p. M. Auburndale avenue. One-story frame hennery, 20x20, owned by Geo. L. Barker. Loss, $50. Not insured. Cause, set by childred. Appara- tus called: Engines 1, A ; Hose 2, 4, 5, 6 and Truck 1. Chief and Assistant Chief.
Jan. 22. Station 52. 1.46 p. M. Beacon street. Grass land. Cause, careless burning rubbish. Apparatus called : Engines 3, A : Ilose 6, 7 and Truck 1. Chief and Assistant Chief.
Jan. 24. Station 61. 12.35 A. M. Chestnut and Winter streets. False alarm. Caused by excess of alcoholic heat in key holder. Apparatus called : Engines 3, A; Hose 6, 7 and Truck 1. Chief and Assistant Chief.
Jan. 29. Station 65. 12.20 P. M. Erie avenue. Three- story frame dwelling, 28x30, occupied by Jos. Homer. Loss, $100. Insured. Cause, children playing with matches. Apparatus called : Engines 3, A ; Hose 4, 6, 7 and Truck 1. Chief and Assistant Chief.
Feb. 24. Station 4. 2.01 A. M. Lexington and Wal- cott streets. Two-story frame dwelling, 28x40, owned by Geo. F. Pond, occupied by G. Fred Pond. Loss, $2,625. Insured. Cause, supposed defective furnace. Apparatus
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called : Engine A ; Hose 2, 4, 5, 6 and Truck 1. Chief and Assistant Chief.
Feb. 28. Verbal. 9.30 A. M. Beacon street and Grant avenue. One-story frame oil shed, 12x15, owned and occu- pied by Boston Water Works. Loss, $50. Cause, careless use of matches. Apparatus called: Engine 3. Assistant Chief.
March 26. Station 73. 6.57 A. M. Second, station 81. 7.20 A. M. Hammond and Ward streets. Three-story frame dwelling, 40x80, owned by E. R. Knapp, occupied by Mrs. F. M. Johnson. Loss, $26,600. Insured. Cause, defective gas connection. Apparatus called; Engines 1, 3, A ; Hose 2, 4, 6, 7 and Truck 1. Chief and Assistant Chief.
March 26. Verbal. 4.55 P. M. Summer street. Grass land. Cause, set by children. Apparatus called: Hose 3.
March 30. Station 27. 10.58 P. M. Greenwood ave- nue. Two-story frame dwelling, 30x50, owned and occupied by H. H. Tilton. Loss, $590. Insured. Cause, defective furnace. Apparatus called: Engines 1, A; Hose 2, 4, 5 and Truck 1. Chief and Assistant Chief.
April 3. Station 27. 12.12 p. M. Forest avenue. Grass and fences. Loss, $15. Cause, careless burning of lawn. Apparatus called: Engines 1, A; Hose 2, 4, 5 and Truck 1.
April 5. Station 65. 12.14 p. M. Boylston street. Grassland. Cause, locomotive sparks. Apparatus called : Engines 3, A: Hose 4, 6, 7 and Truck 1. Chief and Assistant Chief.
April 5. Station 28. 9.15 p. M. Second 9.18 P. M. Crafts and California streets. Two-story frame stable, 60x 80, owned and occupied by W. C. Parker. Loss, $6,500. Insured. Cause, overheated stove. Apparatus called: En-
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gines 1, 3, A : Hose 2, 4, 5, 6 and Truck 1. Chief and Assistant Chief.
April 16. Station 712. 12.41 p. M. Morton street. Cord wood. Cause, careless burning grass land. Apparatus called : Engines 3, A ; Hose 4, 7 and Truck 1. Chief and Assistant Chief.
April 16. Verbal. 1.50 P. M. Station street. One- story frame hennery, 12x16, owned by Edward Hickey. Loss, $50. Cause, careless burning of grass. Apparatus called : Hose 3.
April 30. Station 42. 12.27 P. M. Vesta avenue. Underbrush. Alarm unnecessary. Appparatus called ; En- gine A ; Hose 2, 4, 5, 6 and Truck 1. Chief and Assistant Chief.
April 30. Station 74. 1.54 P. M. Beacon and Crystal streets. One-story frame, 8x10, owned by C. S. Davis. Loss, $25. Cause, hot ashes. Apparatus called : Engines 3, A; Hose 4, 7 and Truck 1. Chief and Assistant Chief.
May 3. Verbal. 4.15 P. M. Seaverns street. Grass land. Cause, set by children. Apparatus called : No. 5 Hose. Capt. Washburn.
May 30. Station 76. 11.39 A. M. Paul street. One- story frame coal pocket, 30x60, occupied by George W. Warren. Loss, $15. Insured. Cause, locomotive sparks. Apperatus called ; Engines 3, A : Hose 4, 7 and Truck 1. Assistant Chief.
June 6. Station 54. 5.20 P. M. Beacon street. Two- story frame dwelling, 25x28, occupied by Jno. Kenny. Cause, children and matches. Apparatus called : Engines 3, A ; Hose 2, 5, 6 and Truck 1. Chief.
June 10. Station 34. 4.28 A. M. Cherry street. One- story frame hennery; one two-story frame stable, owned
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