The Washington times., 1901-12-13
FIREMEN AND
POLICE IN LINE.
Annual Parade Reviewed by
the President.
A MOST MAGNIFICENT SPECTACLE,
Mr.. Roosevelt an Enthusiastic
Spectator of Exhibition Run CT
Engines Flags Awarded Ninth
Precinct and Twelfth Company.

President Roosevelt yesterday reviewed
the annual parade of the Police and Fire
Departments Of the city. which was gen
orally conceded to be the most successful
in the history of such events.
Trophy Flags Awarded.
The Wight trophy flag was presented to
the Ninth precinct. under the command
Of Lieutenant Daley, which the judges de-
cided had made the best showing in drill,
target practice, cleanliness of station, at
tire accoutrements. and in punctuality in
making returns to headquarters.
Simple ceremonies also attended the
presentation OF the Macfarland flag TO No.
Il engine company, as representing the
perfection OF what fire company should
be. all things being taken into consdera-
tion.
Much to the regret of Major Sylvester
and his men. he was unable to present the
medals for craftsmanship The ieweler
who had contracted to make them had
failed TO deliver them in time.
Those who will receive them are Sergt
Samuel Murphy and Privates Langley and
Bum. When the medals are completed
each man will receive a personal letter
of congratulation from the major in lieu
Of the honor OF public presentation.
The Exhibition Run.
The exhibition run of the fire engines
recalled the .amous chariot races in the
days of ancient Rome. 1t was intensely
exciting The enthusiasm and interest
which the President displayed was not
exceeded by any of the thousands Of
spectators who witnessed the magnificent
run by the Fire Department down Penn
sylvania Avenue in front OF the White
House II was the concluding event Of
the parade.
The President in his zeal stood up and
waved his shining silk hat IS with clat-
Ter and claag the hose cart, the smoking
engine. and the heavy truck dashed by at
maddening speed. Little Archibald, i'm
bued with tho strenuous spirit OF his par
ent, clappci his tiny hands with un-
bounded delight. and the great throng,
following the example OF the Executive,
waved hats, hankercbiefs, and canes.
cheered and shouted.
Crowds of Spectators.
The Avenue was lined from Fifteenth to
Seventeenth streets, with a vast multi
tude OF the admirers of the finest and
the bravest The broad street was roped
off and the changing electric cars were
stopped. The space in front OF the Treas
ury. the White House, and the State, War
and Navy building was vacant. save for
here and there a mounted officer who
rode by 10 keep the agile youngsterc
within bounds, and the crowd pressed
back upon The sidewalks
Two minutes before O'Clock Mr.. Roose-
welt. ore OF whose cardinal principles is
| punctuality, emerged from the White
1 House and, accompanied by Commissioner
II. b. F. Macfarland. started for the re-
viewing stand The President walked
| quickly across the lawn and entered tho
( stand from the rear, portion OF the iron
paiing fence having been removed to al
/ ford access TO the stand.
The President Chccrcd.
His appearance as he InoGntcd the steps
was the signal for an outburst Of applause
from the people. Those directly in front
| Of the stand caught sight OF the President
first, and gave a lusty cheer then the dem
onstration was taken UP by those farther
| along the line ard for a moment the
| echoes awokc Mr.. Roosevelt responded
| to the greeting By lifting mis- hat and
| smiling Following him were Secretary
| CorteIyou and Col. Theodore 4. Bingham
| Miss Roosevelt, accompanied by Gen
| Gillespie, tie Chief Engineer OF tht
Army; Quintin and Archibald. and several
o. their playu'a .es.
The President took his scat In a large
| comfortable leather cushioned chair, and
| Immediately she procession began tC
move The resident leaned forward ant
! looked UP tie Ayei.ae. Then he arose anl
1 remained stanG 4lg while the police dl-
vision passed ajOr Sylvester, ridinf
like a knight old upon his prancins
! charger. saluted and the President raise.
| his beaver. In solid phalanX the line o
bluecoats advanced. They presented :
1 fine appearance with their drawn batoas
shining badges and belts. stepping in tim
to the martial music OF the Marine Band
Mr.. Roosevelt Pleased.
Most admirable: most admirable, Mr.
Commissioner" said the President turn
ing 10 Commissioner Macfarland, as the
public protectors and defenders OF Law
marched by.
Again the President uncovered his heat
as the proudest platoon in the rank
marched past-tbe platoon headed b,
Lieutenant Daley, having won the prize
flag in the drill. The national emblem
was borne aloft by a sturdy policeman
! from NJ. -
Then came tho battery, tho patro
wagons. the vans and ambulances. ThcI
there was a brief interval, and down The
Avenue came the most spectacular par
Of the pageant--the Fire Department
headed by Assistant Chief Bolt.
II was a brilliant display. The polishc
engines glistcncd and CLEANED in the al
tcrnoon sun. The pranclng stceds wit
1 their coats groomed until they ahonc lik
glass pricl,ed up their ears as II to catel
the familiar sound Of tho alarm. Prou
were the fire ladies OF their showing, an
they had every reason TO be. Tho Prcsi
dent noted the splendid presentation
which tLcy made and commented upoi
II to Commissioner Mcfarland.
Look. papa: papa, look. eSclaimc
little Archibald, tugging at his father
coat sleeve. see the dog there papa.
That's the companys mascot oX