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
nually medals for conspicuous bravery
and efficiency of the members OF the
Police and Fire Departments is meet
ing with enthusiastic approval by the
men and officers Of both departments.
a reporter for The Times last night
maoS the rounds of the fire and station
houses. and everywhere found genuine
appreciation. Here are a few express
sions from those in charge Of the va
rious subdivisions.
Views of Firemen.
Said Foreman Edward O'Conner. Of
No Engine Company: why. it's a
great scheme. and viii do wonders to
encourage the men"
Assistant Foreman McL-ahe. of No.
Engine Company: 81 am heartily in
favor of The Times plan
Foreman Charles B. Proctor. Of No 3
Engine Company: Few people realize
how ciscouraging it is sometimes for
nremen in the purely residential section.
where there are few openings for the
display or special ability at big fires.
and the move OF The Times IN giving
a medal TO the man who DISTINGUISHES
himself by strict attention TO bu-iness IN
his limited fed viii receive zhe thanks
"a every man in the service.
Forernan August L. Grimm Of No.
Engine Company: "A fine thing You
can bank that it viii be highly ap-
preciated by all in the Ffre Depart
ment, for we could have stood some
such extra honors long ago The Times
deserves credit and thanks for its gen
erosity."
Foreman Kramer. Of No. Engine
Company. was on FOR the day. but As
sistaDt oreman Davidson was ia
charge. and saids 1t looks to me IKE
a good thing. and think it is all right
Foreman William +. Lanahan. OF No.
Engine Company. 1t is time some pa
per should take an interest in the de-
partmest and encourage the men. /
think il viii have the effect Of putting
brace in the men all around. and The
Times deserves credit for its public
spirit"
The Fireman's Friend.
Foreman Patrick ]. HoIihan. of No. z
Engine Company. Now that The Times
has made start on such a grand move
ment l suppose others viii fall into line
The Nes York department has "a dozen
medals TO work for and we need shat
IN this city. The Times has always
been the fireman's friend. and should
receive the thanks OF the entire depart
ment in Washing ton.
Foreman Charles r. Kuhns. Of No. s
Engine Company. 1T looks good to me,
and certainly can't DO any harm
Assistant Fore man r NJ Smith, of No
EneiPe Company: Il would like 10
think the scheme over before / express
"a an orinion. but there does not seem
10 be any objection To giving a man a
medal for bravery"
Foreman Charles f. Schrean. Of No
10 Engine Company: What particularly
strikes me In the scheme il that a
chance is given 10 the men in the out
lying districts. No other paper ever
took that much interest in the firemen
before. aac they appreciate its efforts
now"
Foreman heter r. Davis. Of No Il En-
gine Company: THE idea Of a second
medal for efficiency in the outlying dis
tricts IS gre at, as the men there nata-
rally DO net have as many opportunities
for brilliant rescues. BY Offering two
me dals everybody has chance and the
boys will be encouraged 20 make a good
showing uneer all circumstances"
Sign of Appreciation.
Foreman Howard W Wright. OF No.
Z Engine Company: ''Fremen 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 TO even further exertiOns."
Foreman John ". Smith. Of No Il
Engine Company. Il have known for
many months The Times was the best
friend Of the hremen. and the offer 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 Covingt0n. OF
No Is Engine Company: 1T was
shrewd suggestion to give ali the men
on the force chance and let us fellows
out here In the woods have "A Iook-in
as well as the men who have the best
chance 10 do star work downtown
Foreman James T. Hooper Of Truck