The evening world., 1888-05-11

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MIR. McGrade's Feet Were Asleep.
Fireman Gustave Forman, of Engine
Company 49, called out Clerk Creighton, at
tbe meeting of the Fire Commissioners on
Wednesday.
Tn obedience to the call Forman advanced
from the crowd of assembled firemen in the
rear of the room and stood by the witness
chair. while Secretary Jussen read the charges
AGAINST him, the first of which was for using
threatening and profane language to Fireman
Gleason, and the second charge for assault
ing Gleason.
After Forman had pleaded not guilty to the
first charge and guilty to the second, Gleason
was called to the stand to testify. He said,
in substance. that no was sitting in front of
the company quarters when Forman ap-
preached and, without any provocation
whatever, struck him a severe blow in the
face, threatening ut the same time to kill
him. The quarrel wns stopped by an order
from the Captain to come inside.
Gleason then went upstairs. where he was
washing his hands when Forman entered the
room and seized him by the throat, again
threatening to kill him.
The cause of the trouble was a dispute over
q dog, which Forman accused him of stealing.
Forman testified that he had returned from
dinner, bringing with him his little boy and
adog.
engine he retired to the rear of the house,
when, he claimed, Gleason sent his boy on
an GRAND and took advantage Of his absence
to steal the dog. The proof OF tins was he
said, that when his boy returned from the
errand and had missed the dog he ran hastily
down the street and encountered q police
man, who told him that he had seen Gleason
going down Fulton street with the dog
wrapped in O feed-bag.
Hearing of this, Forman obtained leave of
absence for fifteen minutes and went to Glea;
sons house, where. after an unsuccessful
search, he returned to the truck-house and
encountered Gleason rs already stated.
Several witnesses were called, but as they
could throw no light on the subject the case
was adjourned until next Wednesday, when
the policeman would be brought in to testify.
John Mccain, of Engine Company 29, was
then brought up to answer the charge of
being under the influence of liquor; Nc
Gam ami who wiSl P B"uia j P stste dor THAI aae he tst w 6Sy an n
ficted with asthma. and that on the day in
question his physician had given HIN a
hypodermic injection of morphine, which SO
Rtupefied him that LIE was unable to respond
IF you were sick, why didn't you go to
the department physician Z" inquired the
President. Mccain stammered an excuse
about - always having had a family doctor, "
but was interrupted by the President, who
declared that morphine was a standing ex-
cuse for fremen who were brought up on the
same charge, ana recommended hlCOdun W
drink less liquor and reduce his flesh.
How much did you weigh when you en-
weighed 1876 pounds" was the reply.
How much do you weigh no."
- weigh $50 pounds"
enough to be President of the Fire Depart
ment." said Mr.. Purroy. whereat there was
considerable laughter, as President Purroy
jacob Fl. Pfaff. Of the same company, was
charged with failing to report McCann's con-
dition TO- the Captain. He escaped with a
Fireman Thomas F.. C~avanagh, of Engine
Company 8, who was charged with striking
Assistant Foreman Mcnamara, created much
amusement by his graphic description of the
encounter. He had returned late from his
dinner, and was asked sarcastically by Nc
Hamara if he supposed no one else wanted to
eat that he remained away SO long. One word
brought on another, and Cavanagh struck
Mcnamara in the face.
They clIncbed and were "hugging" each
other when they were separated. after which
they adjourned to the cellar to fight it out,
where Fireman Donnelly, a few minutes
later, found them rolling on the floor, locked
in each others arms, but with Mcnamara on
top.
m~issioners lost their gravity and the hall OF
justice resounded with laughter.
1t was plainly apparent that the two fire;
men had become friends after their fight, and
OuCh "ho Va AoAS VIZ ObASi oI
j. j. ungan, of Engine Company l, was
next arraigned on two charges, one of being
absent without leave, and the other with be.
ING under the influence of liquor. His record
being greatly against him, the President said
that he would consult with the Board as to
the advisability of dismissing him from the
force.
Dugan pleaded for forgiveness, with prom.
ises Of reform, but met with no sympathy, as
he was an old offender. He will probably be
Fireman Walter o. Ostrander, of Engine
Company 30, was charged with neglect OF
duty, in not wearing his coat, while on house
watch, and for smoking a cigarette while OF
duty. His defense was that he had taken of
\ his coat in order to remove the ashes from
the cellar furnace, and that on his way Ut
1~stairs he found a cigarette on the steps, and
lit II just for q puff or two.
Did you light a cigarette without knowing
whether.any one else had had ii in their moutl
before2" asked the President.
IT was a brand,new cigarette sir; and hat
never been used"
"Oh,' said the President, wisely, and tn,
case was closed.
Fireman McGrade, of Engine Compan,
83, charged with failing to answer n call t
fire, gave as his excuse that he had fallel
0sleep, and, being awakened by the alarm
was unable to move, as, owing to the posi-
ton in which he was seated, his feet hat
gone to sleep.
1.-THE rest of your body was awake, bu
your feet were asleep, is that it ?" inquired
the President.
YES, sir" was the reply. ~ had m,
feet resting on another chair and it stopped
the circulation of the blood"
-" That will do" said the President, ant
tho trials came to an end.
Owing to the lateness of the hour decision
were reserved.
Gen, Fitz John Porter. the new Commits
sioner, was present during the trials. H,
took an active interest in them, and afte
the meeting held q long conversation witt
President Purroy.i
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