The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-18


Bible class meeting the other
night until IL o'clock and the
next night ! was at two BAN
quets,
II don't eat much, but my
voice amt holding out"
summoned to the stage where Com.
missioner ]. Franklin Bell pinned
gold medals on their breasts. They
then received the congratulations
of Commissioners Rudolph, Chief
George s. Watson, of the fire de-
partment. Maj. Daniel Sullivan,
superintendent of police, and Dep
utty Fire Chief Andrew J.! Sullivan,
Judge Bland and Congressman
Clyde M. Kelly, all of whom occu.
pied chairs on the stage.
The presentation of medals was
70 have been made by Commissioner
James r. Oyster. with Commits.
sioners Rudolph and Bell extending
congratulations to the heroes. Criti-
cal illness Of Mrs. Oyster prevented
he attendance Of Commissioners
Oyster.
Commissioners Rudolph then intro.
duced Congressman Clyde M. Kelly
Iof Pennsylvania, who since he entered
Congress has always worked for
the interests Of the police and fire
men. Loud cheers greeted him
when he began to speak.
Congressman Kelly spoke or the
heroisnl, loyalty Of members Of the
local departments. He declared
that the people Of the National
Capital and the nation at large
should be proud Of the two depart
nlents which protect the Capital Of
the greatest nation in the world.
Should Be Models.
The Congressman said he believed
Washington's police and fire de-
partments should be made models
for the world. He said he hoped
Congress would realize the import.
ance Of improving the two depart.
ments here by additional appropria.
lions for equipment and other needs.
Washington firemen and police.
men should receive higher pay, -
Mr.. Kelly declared, ''They are more
than entitled to increased salaries
and intend to do everything with.
in my power to bring about pay
raises Tor the men.
X There is now before Congress q
bill boosting the salaries Of the
policemen and firemen. I believe
this measure Will pass. / believe
that the great Congress- Of the
United States win recognize the
] efficient service Of these men and
!vote for them a salary which Il
just"
Mr.. Kelly dwelt on the heroism Of
the men Of the two departments, &c
claring that nowhere in the United
States were there men who were
more brave, more loyal and more
efficient.
Names Third MedAIlst.
Mr.. Kelly brought his address tc
a close with the announcement Of
the name of the person to whom q
third gold medal was to be given.
"I regard it as an honor and
privilege to announce the name Of
this man and to pin on his breast
a gold medal" Mr.. Kelly declared
''This medal, provided by. The Wash
ington Times, IL presented tonigh'
as a gift Of the people Of Washing
ton, u. G. It is given to q man
who is deserving of the greatest
honors within our power to bestow
upon him.
1.-THE man / refer to has proves
his worth. He IL brave, loyal, eff
cient. 1 am proud Of him ana
know that the citizens Of Washing
ton are proud of him. Chief George
s. Watson Of the Fire Department
declares he is the greatest fire-fight'
er In the United States.
For forty.five years this man haa
been a fireman in the employ Of the
city of Washington. He entered the
service on January 81, 1879, and
since that time has been fighting
fires in the National Capital. / take
the greatest pleasure in asking An.
drew .. Sullivan, deputy chief OF
the Fire Department, to step for.
ward"
Sullivan il Surprised.
Chief Sullivan, seated near Mr..
Kelly, was one Of the most sur.
prised men in the world when his