The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-24
All Express Gratitude
for the Recogni-
ton.
INSPIRES HIGHER DUTY
Foreman and LieutenantS
Voice Sentiments of Men
in Praising the Plan.

The plan OF The Times to award an
nualla' medals FOR conspicuous bravery
and efficiency OF the members Of the
Police and Fire Departments is meet
ing with enth lsiastic approval by the
men and officers Of both departments
a reporter t0r The Times last night
made the rounds of the fire and station
houses. and everywhere found genuine
appreciation. here are few express
sions from those in charge of the va
rions subdivisions:
Views of Firemen.
Said Foreman Edward O'Conner. of
No ] Engine Company: why. it's
great scheme. and viii do wonders to
encourage the men
Assistant Foreman MeLahe, of No. ,
Engine Company: Il am heartily in
favor Of The Times plan"
Foreman Charles b. Proctor. of No 3
Engine Company: Few people realize
how discOuraging il is sometimes for
nremen Ia the purely residential section.
where there are few openings for the
display OF special ability al big fires.
and the move of The Times in giving
a medal To the man who distinguishes
himself ~ strict attention TO business In
his limited field Viii receive the thAnks
Foreman August L. Grimm. Of No.
Engine Company: a fine thing You
can bank that il will be highly ap-l
preciated by ali in the Fire Depart
ment. 70, We could have stood some
such extra honors long ago The Times
deserves credit and thanks for its gen
crosby.
Foreman Kramer. OF No Engine
Company, was OF for the day, but AS
sistant Foreman Davidson was in
charge, and said. 1T looks TO me IKE
a good thing, and I think It is all right /
Foreman william +. Lanahan. OF No /
s Engine Company 1T is time some pa
per should take an interest in the de- /
partment and encourage the men. 1 !
think il viii have the effect of putting 4
a br1ce in the men all around. and The /
Times deserves credit for its public /
spirit"
The Fireman's Friend.
Foreman Patrick J. HOLMAN. of No. II
Engine Company: Now that The Times I
has made q start on such grand move 4
ment : suppose others viii fall into line /
The New York department has dozen 4
medals tc work for. and we need that 4
Ia this cry. The Times has always 4
been the hreman's friend. and should 4
receive the thanks of the entire depart
ment in Washington.
Forem@i Charles r. Kuhns, Of No. 4
Engine Company: 1T looks good TO me.
and certainly can't 90 any harm.
Assistant EorCma r. NJ. smith, OF No
Engine Company. Il would ike 10
.hinS the scheme over before j express
q an opinion. but there does not seem
10 be AIRY objection 10 giving a man
f4saf farsaIr rtarsr
Foreman Charles f Schrean. Of No.
10 Engine Company; What particularly
strikes me On the scheme is that a
nance is given % the men in the out
wing districts. No other paper ever i
OOk thai much interest in the firemen y
before. and they appreciate its efforts
now
Foreman Peter R Davis, Of No. II En-
siE- Company; The idea Of a second
medal 70, efficiency In the outlying dis
ricss j. great. as the men there natu-
ally DO not have as many opportunities
or brilliant rescues. BY Offering two
medals everybody has "a chance. and the
boys viii be encouraged 20 make good
moving under all circumstance"
Sign Of Appreciation.
Foreman Howard W Wri3ht. of No.
z Engine Company: "Flremen give long
hours Of service for comparatively small
pay. and any signs Of appreciation on
the part Of the public, such as is dis
played IN The proposition by The Times. /
must encourage them and stimulate
them 70 even further exertions
Foreman John ". Smith. Of No. Il
Engine Company 4 have known for
many months The Times was the best
friend &C the hremen, and the onfer of
today has put this Well-known friend
ship IN "a highly appreciated substantial
FORM The medal idea Is all right and
viii be gladly received by the men"
Assistant Foreman John Covington. OF
No IS Engine Company: 1T was
shrewd suggestion TO give all the men
N the force a chance and let us fellows
)ut here 81 the woods have a look-in
IS well - the men who have the best
ehance 10 do star work downtown.
Foreman James E Hooper Of Tack
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