Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02

the sweet and remained in harness. But
of late TO merit this. and will say that l
can accept the badge only as a token OF
friendship and good will
Commissioner Macfarland's Praise.
Commissioner mcfarland Iauded the
fire department and its chief. declaring
that the local department stands second
To none in the United States
And saying that" he added, means
in the world.
The Commissioner praised Chief Wag-
ner for the excellent work he had per-
formed during his thirty years of service.
md said his example should stimulate
the younger members of the department
and cause them 10 aim at So high a
mcritcd all the promotions that had been
given him. and he proud Of the
honor that had been paid him by the sub
Stantal people of the city
Referring to department needs. he SAID
we need the high-pressure fire-protec-
ton service. We need more time for the
men at home We want many improve
ments in other directions. We cannot
stand still. and we want to so forward
instead of backward. But whatever new
facilities we may secure must after
all depend chiefly upon the intelligence.
fidelity and courage of the officers and
men, of whom this community is justly
proud
Commissioner Vests Hearty Tribute
commissi; ner West paid a hearty
tribute to Chief Wagner. declaring that
it was with much pleasure that he had
joined in the act which made him chief
of the fire department. and he was glad
To say that the chief is "A man who un-
derstands how 10 treat his men. Ii is
because of their fair and just trea rnent
that they are loyal and brave. He re-
garded the work of firemen the nobest
calling. striving to save human life and
prevent the destruction of property
1t is the noblest service "A man can
render. he declared.
Chief Wagner had received his pro-
motions because he merited them, he as
serted. Never will promotions be made
in the department. he stated, except
through honest recognition of zeal and
merit. and he knew the chief would not
ask otherwise. Commissioner West
thanked the members of the command
for their splendid service and said he
knew in the future the people OF the
District of Columbia would not call upon
them in vain.
DR.. William Tindall. Ernest Bursdorf
w. +. Guide. Capt. p. j. Hollohan OF II
engine company. Lieut.. Sutton, Battalion
CHER Proctor and Capt. Eglcff of No.
engine company made short speeches.
Members of No. IA company who pro-
vided the entertainment are P. J. Hollo-
han, captain; Ernest Howard. lieutenant:
Ernest Raum engineer; F. J. Nesline.
assistant engineer: George Kennon, driv-
er: T. H. Green. assistant driver; f. d.
Gibbs. c. A. Wells, 0. r. Monkey, J. NJ.
Offutt. F. J. Phipps, j. J. Gates, /. W.
Luskey and o. L. Rose.
The Chiefs New Gold Badge
The badge presented to Chief Wagner is
Of solid gold. and of handsome design.
Across the front in artistic scrolls are
he words. Chief District of Column
ola and r. D.. These words surround
design or chiefs megaphones. which are
regarded as the insignia of his Office At
the top of the badge is sunburst, with
the American eagle in the center.
On the back of the badge is this in
scription.
Presented to
FRANK J. WAGNER.
Chief Engineer. District "f Columbia Fire
Department.
by His Friends of Washington, u. a..
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