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ble that had the Star State possessed a sufficiency of hose the brick buildings onthe Strand might have been saved. The bt8e of No. 1 was loaned to Two and Three, enabling them to ‘do the service they did. It was this that enabled Number 3 to do such good service back of E. S. Wood, and after having, with the assistance of 4, 5 and 6 checked the flames, water was held jn reserve for use,if necessary.Tho Hook and Ladder Company did good services in various places, out there was a great difficiency of ladders and buckots, although all the ladders belonging to Rice Baulard, F. D. Hurrar, and the Messrs. Kings were used. The Hook Ladder Company met the same refusal that was given to Number 4, and in ono case where they were greatly needed.It is much easier to find fault than it is to work. Mady men stand around tho fire, and some of them members, who talk and find fault but do no service themselves. These are not true firemen. If property owners forbid entrance to their promises because they are insured, it will be impossible to extinguish fires.Respectfully,John Westerlage,Chief Inginecr Fire Department. COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL.
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Galveston Commercial Bulletin
Galveston, Texas, US
Sat, Feb 26, 1870
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