Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-07-13
A GOOD MAN GONE.
Death of Cornelius Sullivan, ex-Chief OF
the Fire Department.

the Fire Department.
The tolling of the fire bells in this city at
10 A. NJ yesterday announced the death OF
Cornelius Sullivan, who breathed his last
at the residence of his aunt, in Grass Valley,
at $50 A. NJ. Con" as he was familiarly
called, was Sacramento boy, having lived
in this city nearly all his life. While yet a
youth he went into the Eureka Carriage
Shops, owned by H. n. Bernard, and
served his apprenticeship at the trade OF
blacksmithing, which vocation he followed
for many years-working for three years
for the California Carriage Manufacturing
Company, on Eighth and K streets. He
was an exemplary young man, of frugal
and temperate habits, and saved his earn
ings until he could count the results by
thousands.
While yet a mere lad he united with the
volunteer fire department, and was ever
considered one OF its best members. He
was always on time, never absent from his
post, and always cool under the most try
ing ordeals, modest and unassuming in his
manners. always attending 10 his own
affairs, never meddling with those of others,
he commanded the respect of all, and
everyone, even 10 the street urchin, was his
friend. No one in want ever appealed to
Con- for relief but it was granted. lie
was generous, whole-souled, public spirited,
and friend that could be relied upon in
sunshine or adversely.
When the Paid Fire Department was or
ganized, some years ago. he Joined in the
capacity OF an eXtraman. His superior
ability as fireman won him rapid promo
ton, and he served in the capacity Of AS
sistant Engineer under Chiefs Hunt, Burn
ham and Lee. When Chief Lee died,
Sullivan was elected to fill the unexpired
term, ana served the city in the capacity OF
Chief Engineer for the period of eight
years with marked ability and most faith
fully. He had the entire confidence of the
community and the Board of Under writers,
and ever commanded the utmost respect OF
the members of the Department, whom he
always had under the best of discipline.
Some five years ago in subduing a big fire
in the old Orleans Hotel-a fire which for a
time threatened to destroy large portion of
the city-he became overheated, caught
a severe cold, which settled upon his lungs.
and continued until consumption was de-
veloped, ultimately causing his death He
was 40 wears of age, and native of Ire
land. His aged mother, who resides at
San Francisco, was with him during the
last few days of his illness. The remains
VIII arrive hoAl ulasS NalIeS AT o'oO a. d.
to-day. Upon arrival they will be imme-
diately taken to Red Mems Hall, corner
Sixth and X streets, where they can be
viewed by friends and the public until G
A. NJ. tomorrow, when they will be taken
TO San Francisco for interment in family
plot.
The deceased was a member of the Order
of the Knights of Pythias and Of the Imp
Order of Red Men.
In private letter, written by Mr.. Sulli-
van under date of the Sd inst. to friend
in this city, he said: at is four monthg
since left home and have not improved
any. 1t seems l am growing weaker all
the time. 1 often think of my old friends
and long to be with them once more; and
at my old home to hear the large bell toll.
| ing and The alarm sounding. They seem
| like dream to me when l am away"