Morning journal and courier., 1882-03-27
Price Four Cents.
Out With the Fire Patrol.

From the New York stsr.l
 Ting ting-gee up-turn out" and the little jigger began beating out its message and making confusion out Of what had been silence 8 minute before Ont came the horses from their stalls which flew open as if by magic on the first stroke of the gong Down came pouring stream of drowsy men, running as if their lives depended on their efforts. Click, click went the snaps fastening reins and bit. Up jumped the duver on his seat pulling the reins and bringing down the harness, and into the wagon leaped the men, donning ready helmets and coats | ''Sixty-fve :" said the house watch at the | last stroke, and instant afterward out | rolled the wagon with changing bell, just as the signal began coming in on the big gong from Firemen's Hall. The reporter had managed te climb into the wagon, but was | the last man to get on. so astounded was he at the sudden hustle and movement The horses almost flew up Murray street toward | Broadway It seemed like travelling in 8 railroad train. Lamps and signs whirled by and as the patrol turned sharply into Broad way the Chambers street engine and hook and ladder companies could be heard nearing the thoroughfare. Gee up," shouted the driver, with cut of the whip, and before | the reporter had time almost to breathe the | wagon was in front of large building on Broadway near Park Place from which | smoke and fire was pouring. Each of the | Elu6 men ID the wagon Sc1ZeI a cover and l started for the closed doors. An engine and 1 hook and ladder truck arrived g moment afterward.
 Half dozen tTuckmen, with axes. came running up to the closed door and few minutes suficed to make an opening In rushed the fire patrol with their covers, and at the same time an engine company dragged hose up stairs. ''Cover up lively. bows" said Captain Hull, but the patrol need<d no bidding, and in ten minutes all the covers were snugly tucked over the contents of the store. which contained stationery and other goods of Q perishable nature In response to second alarm the other patrol wagon. with it's contingent of men, came runbling up to the door with a reinforcement of tar paulins.
 These were also spread over the goods. the men working like Salamanders in the stiHing smoke and paying little or no attention to the progress the fremen above and below were making with the fire It had mounted to the upper stories from the basement through an elevator shaft, and half dozen powerful engines were pumping water on 1t at the rate of 500 gallons a minute. Soon water began to make its appearance where the .Stdr man was watching the labors Of the fire patrol. It first came down in drops then in torrents and half drowning the men en- gagged in the work of property saving But everything on the floor was then protected Every minutes work before the water was thrown on the fire meant Q tho1- sand dollars saved to the insurance com panies and the result Of their labor for the fifteen minutes was amply sufficient to pay the expenses of the patrol for 3 month. After the fire had been quenched and the firemen had withdrawn their apparatus, Q section of the patrol remained, sweeping out the water from the building protecting goods and otherwise caring for the premises When the patrol withdrew they left one of al.z so, d. they rattled of in their truok the reporter bade them good morning." amply satisfied with his nights experience, and in an exceed ingly damp suit of clothing.
 Church Fairs.
 Those who have ''enjoyed" the various de- lights of church fair will appreciate the par ticular attention of certain young ladies to bashful youth. The story is told by the Brooklyn Eagle.
 It was at church fair, and he had come there at the special request of his cousin, who was at the head of the flower table. He opened the door bashfully and stood, hat in hand, looking at the brilliant scene before him, when a young lady rushed up, and grabbing him by the arm, said
 ''Oh. you must, you will take 8 chance in our cake. Come right over here. This way"
 Blushing to the roots of his hair, he staua-
  pleasure of knowing" -- -
 '.Oh, that's all right, s said the young lady. You'll know me better before you leave. I'm one of the managers, you understand Come. the cake will be all taken if you don't hurry" and she almost dragged him over to one of the middle tables. There now, ,onIy fifty cents slice, and you may get a real gold ring. You had better take three or four slices It will increase your chances, you know"
 ''You're very good, he stammered. But I'm not fond of cake-that Is, haven't any use for the ring-I-"
 ''Ah, that will be ever so nice" said the young lady flor now if you get the ring you can give it back, and we'll put it in another cake "
 "Ye-e-s," said the young man, with a sick ly smile. ''To be sure, but"
 ''Oh, there isn't any but about il, 7" said the young lady, smiling sweetly, "Yon know you promised :'
 '.Promised?"
 "weI TO, not exactly that. but you will take just one slice ?' and she looked her whole soul into his eyes.
 "Well, I suppose"
 ''To be sure There is your cake" and she slipped a great slice into his delicately gloved hand as he handed her Q dollar bill
 ''Oh, that is too nice," added the young lady, as she plastered another piece of cake on top of the enc she had just giver him. II knew you would take at least two chances" and his dollar bill disappeared across the table, and then she called to a companion: ''Oh, Miss Larkins. here Is gentleman who wishes to have his fortune old"
 ''Oh, does he Send him right over" an swered Miss Larkins-
 'I beg your pardon, but I'm afraid you are mistaken. l don't remember saying any thing about"
 ..0h. but you will, " said the first young lady, tugging at the youths arm. Its for the good of the cause and you won't re- fuse' and once more the beautiful eyes looked soulfully into his. Here we are. Now, take envelope. Open it There, you are going to be married in year Isn't that jolly. Seyenty-fiye cents, please" This time the youth was careful to hand out the exact change.
 ''Oh, I should like to have my fortune told. May 70 said the first young lady.
 ''Of course you may, my dear, said Miss Larkins, handing out one of her envelopes. 'Oh, dear, you are going to be married this year. too. Seventv-fye cents more, rlease," and the poor youth came down with another - dollar note No cha ge here, you know added Miss Larkins, putting the greenbaek in her pocket
 ooh, come. let's try our weight" sail the first young lady, once more tagging at the bashful youths coat sleeve, and before he knew where he was he found himself stand ing on the platform of the scales. '-One hundred and thirty-two," " said the young lady. ''Oh, how 1 should like to be great heavy man like you" and she jumped on the scales like a bird. "Ona hundred and eighteen. Well, that is light One dollar, please"
 'what ?" said the youth, 'one dollar Isn't that pretty steep! I mean, I-"
 ''Oh, but you know, said the young lady, ''it is for charits." and another dollar was added to the treasury of the fair
 'I think I'll have to go. I have an en- gagement at"
 ''Oh, but first you must buy me a bouquet for taking you all around" said the young lady. Right over here, and they were soon in front of the flower table. Here is just what want" and the young lady picked up a basket of roses and violets. Seven dollars, please"
 ''Oh, Jack, is that you 2" cried the poor youths "cousinn from behind the flower counter, and buying flowers for Miss Giggle, too. Oh, shall be terribly jealous unless you buy me basket, too, and she picked up an elaborate affair. Twelve dollars, please, Jack, and the youth put down the nfoney, looking terribly confused, much as though he didn't know whether to make a bolt for