Evening star., 1916-01-09
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Ten horses were purchased for the
fire department last week. Chief Wag-
ner and DR.. Charles Barnwell Robin
son, the departments veterinarian,
made the purchases in Baltimore. the
price pad for each horse being s31e.5O,
the former contract price.
And I'm afraid the price will 20
much higher" Chief Wagner remarked.
"A great many horses are being shipped
to foreign countries for war purposes,
and the supply of good animals in this
country will naturally become limited"
The general health of the horses in
the department last year was good,
according to the report of the veteri-
marian. although there was the usual
amount of sickness and injuries in
Cured.
1t is expected that the department
will be uniformed about January IS.
Most of the uniforms have been re-
ceived here from the contractor, and
as soon as the bureau of standa rds
reports upon the quality of the goods
and alterations are made to guarantee
fit they will be distributed.
"1t is one of the prettiest uniforms
I've seem commented Chief Clerk
Watson, "and the men undoubtedly will
present a fine appearance"
The regular furlough sea son of the
department begins April ] and ends
December 10. Special leaves of alb
sence are granted after January 1,
however. the law making such pro-
vision, and a few members already
have taken a day or two off.
Chief Wagner, Fire Marshal Nichol-
son and other officials of the depart
Tent are pleased with the fire record
for the Christmas holiday season.
There was not big fire in any
business place" remarked one of the
officials. only one Christmas tree fire,
and there was no loss of life
Deputy Chief Andrew J. Sullivan.
one of the oldest men in the service,
was one of the few members of the de-
partment who was able to spend the
holiday season at home
But it was not the usual merry
Christmas idea that prompted the holi-
pa rtment, and the chief would have
felt better had he been on duty He
had 9 sprained ankle. and had to re-
ma in indoors.
Operators at fire alarm headquarters
last week were given a breathing spell
after a strenuous night the eve of the
new year
I'VE had six false alarms of fire to
occupy our time that night" remarked
one of the operators. People seemed
to think the running of the fire horses
was par, of the celebration. little
the trouble the violators of
law caused.
Arthur James. one of the operators at
last week found it neces-
sary to take "A day off in order to fully
enjoy a rabbit feast. He received a
number of bunnies from a country
friend.
Capt. .. w. Hopkins of No. 81 en-
sine company was one OF the few mem
bers of the department on the sick list
last week. lie got sick before Christ
mas. and the departments surgeon or
iered him home. The captain proba bly,
will be able to return to duty in the
near future.
Private J. W. Holmes of No / engine
COMPANY. who was taken sick the day
before THANKSGIVING day, has recovered
and returned to duty.
No. > engine company the past year
to FIVE calls received from
Rosslyn. Va. and vicinity. and prob
ably saved much property from de-
struction.
A year ago a Virginia Santa Claus
visited the tiremen. but he was una BILE
to find the company's quarters the past
Christmas.
Capt. II. C. Corder and members of
No engine company hope the new
year will bring them a new home. The
present nome OF the company is an old
structure that is said to be unfit for
human habitation. 1t is probable Com
missioner Brownlow will make an ef-
fort to remedy matters this year.
Lieut.. r. A. Galpin of No. II engine
was off duty last week on ac-
count of sickness.
Private {. d. Stevens of No. - en-
sine company passed the probationary
period and was given a permanent ap-
continent that was made effective Jan |
nary ]. He celebrated his good fortune |
1t the companys quarters with an |
oyster roast, at which ''inlaid' bis i
,uit were served.
And the boys started the new year
right" remarked one of the older mem |
Ders of the company.
Members of No. engine company. |
asst years banner company of the de- |
1a rtment. had an enjoyable time during |
he holiday season. Neighbors sent |
hem cakes, ice cream and cigars. and |
members of the company were able to |
furnish their own music.
Lieut.. B. w. Weaver of No. engine |
company was on the sick list last week. !
Capt. w. A. Clark and Private E. c. |
.Ioyer of No. 81 engine company last |
week were off duty on account of sick
less.
Members of No. 81 engine company |
participated in an oyster roast and |
in their quarters during
he Christmas holidays.
Lieut. f. L. Moffett and Sergts. +. H.
Samuel and Cornelius Sullivan of No.
- engine company were on the sick
ist the past week.
Private Fl. II. Carr of No. % engine |
company last week was transferred to
he police department. the change be- /
ne in the nature of promotion.
Capt W. J. Seitz of No. % engine
.brihnah nv is maxim extensive pre- pdras