The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-04-03

jose Fire Department, and a doZ0n more
whose names were not learned, together with
Chief Crowley, Captain Lees, Tim McCar-
thy. Peter Quinlan and the pioneers Of this
city, talked of the dead man, each having
some "Reminiscences TO relate of his bravery,
his devotion 20 duty or his generosity.
When the doors were finally closed to the
public the societies in line were admitted
to the rooms, passing the casket in double
he, the visiting societies of firemen from
Oak and, San Rafael, ETC., being given pref
ereuce.
Then the doors were again closed and
only opened to admit Rev. Father Larkin
of st. Mary's Cathedral accompanied by
Two altar boys carrying the uIns of holy
wafer. Both the priest and his attendants
wore the full robes of their holy offices. and
as they took their place at the head of the
coffin hush fell over the people, and even
the noise and murmur from the thousands
outside who were crowded around the build
Ing ceased. AS the priest took his place the
lld OF the plain black cloth-cOvered casket
was placed in position. just before it was
lowered Acting Chief Sullivan. Maurice
Schmitt, Colonel Stevenson and few 9TH
ers stepped forward and took last look at
the face of the dead Chief before 1t was
forever hidden from view.
Then the wreath OF immOrtelles from the
Police Department and the two tiny bou-
quets of viOlets and forgetmenots from
near and dear friends, the Chiefs hat, COW
arranged on tie coffin-lid around the heavy
silver plate bearing the inscription: David
ScanneI. Chief Engineer Of the San Fran
cisco Fire Department. Born January 81
1920. Died March 80 1893"
The great cross of ivy leaves. over the
top of which white dove was perched as
If in the act OF taking flight, was moved to
the head of the casket and the priest began
the services.
In a low but distinct voice Father Larkin
4 Alan hi @Ta 30 j.
the RESPONSES, and many persons In the
room following the service. The coffin was
sprHkled with holy water once. twice, and,
closing his pTayer-bOok, the reverend father
paused moment and then said:
'My friends: Al over the world this
Sunday is looked upon as day of unusual
Joy, but 10 every one in San Francisco 1t is
to greater or LEGS extent a day of grief and
sOrTOw-grtef that may not be as sharp and
painful as IN some cases, but sorrow that
Is deeply felt. For We lay TO rest to-day a
man for whom there has been felt almost
universal affection, respect and esteem
wsll-known man who has been a man Of
character and a leader. The thousands that
thrOng your sidewalks to-day testify to the
esteem in which the rublic held him.
For forty years he has been a public SER
vantin one capacity or another. always faith
full TO his duty wherever placed. Ills devotion
TO duty was his most distinguishing chaTac-
teristic, and no man living can be found, or
70 man VINO ever lived and knew Dave
Scaunell. was ever known to say auGht
against his integrity, his manhood. 1t is
this that entities a man to the respect of his
fellow men and wins from them the Well
done, good and faithful servant The words
of his commanding officers during the Next
can " ar; his record in that war that speaks
louder than words; the thousands who can
testify to his devotion 10 duty as Sheriff of
this county, and the thousands OF others
who worked with him in the Fire Depart
ment mp 10 a few days ago, all bear outwhat
! have said OF him. 1t is right that the
people should appreciate the worth of Dave
Scannell, and his efforts to benefit the puO-
lie. His career is one worthy of imitation,
for there is not the shadow or faint of cor
rupton attached TO his work as a public
man for over forty years"
Briefly the speaker went on to show how
the public failed TO appreciate the work of
hremen, the herolsm ii requires 10 do heir
whole duty and the sacrifices they have to
make.
ut is no wonder" he continued. when