The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-08-17

Nothing was heard of Cross report
I'LL Dams probation ended. The three
months had just elapsed, and Dan had
been formally appointed fourth class
fireman at $500 year. No knight,
winner of the golden spurs, ever felt
greater elation than was Dams when,
for the first time he put on the brand
new uniform with the shiny buttons
and the Maltese cross he had so COW
eted when youngSter. He cut his
breakfast short to go over and show
himself to Mile. When she had duly
admired his appearance he went across
the street, proudly conscious of sthe
stare of the people.
Burton. who had the desk watch,
grinned as he entered. my, amt we
grand" he called out, then lodged the
parcel Dan SHE'D at his head. Bet
your coat is too tight for you," he con-
unued, seing that Dan had no more
ammunition.
It's not too tight to keep me from
punching your head" retorted Dan
good humoredly, and as he went up
the stairs Burton shouted after him.
The Cap'n wants to see you, Dan.
He's in his ROOM
Sit down, Dam said Cochrane.
I've just had a letter from uptown
(headquarters.) Chief Cross recon-
mended that you be transferred to a
truck company because we need good
ladder men. Cross supposed that you
would be assigned to No. 4, where he
makes his headquarters, but 1 am in
sIructed to order you to report to-mor-
row morning at o'clock at No. 6. 1t
looks as If Chief Corbyn had his eye
on you. Six is the crack house. l am
sorry to have you go. We will all be
sorry, but 1t is a great boost and you
Deserve 1t. Remember, lad, we are all
your friends here and will watch your
advancement"
No had been built but a few
months and was one of the finest fire.
structures in the country. Located in
the heart of the business section, it
was built what is known as a double
company In addition to the truck
mere was water-tower and double
force of men. 1t was also the station
OF Gore one of the deputy sheriffs who
RANK between the battalion chief and
The full chief.
Gore was one of the old-timers, and
MS thorough knowledge of the busi-
ness made him favorite with Corbyn
VINO sent him the best men. To be
promoted to the house was mark of
L.ierlt and until Dan received his as
sIshment the lowest man was a second
siaue fireman who had gained special
served
The lower floor of the house was of
ne the walls white glazed brick, and
sne ceiling stamped metal. Above were
IONS of the two Captains and the
equity, in addition to the large dormi-
|fy Even the men had needle baths
o nu all modern improvements 1t was
ne OF the few houses lighted by cleo
ulci.y, and when the ball on the tele-
Idph dropped it turned the lights full
"" IN IN the dormitory.
;, When Dan reported to Capt. Franks
ea se next morning that veteran regard
,s ~ MN curiously, but with evident sat-
~ 80 you're the young fellow who got
On the roll of honor before you were
"a lily ., on the payroll, are your" he ask
co.. Wen you keep it up. That's the
~ Oh men we want" and taking him
~ u! the door, he turned him over to one
Do ian was put on the "one-swing" list
I'M which meant that he took the
on r'l three hours. and visited home but
NJ, day. He missed the home
lssats sadly, but this Arrangement at
tn enabled him to take dinner with
ho,,-' olhs, and generally there was an
80 20 spare afterward. To Dan this
he ss the sweetest of the day as
bis IN the familiar front room with
parents and Mile