Reminiscences of the old fire laddies and volunteer fire departments of New York and Brooklyn. . none ata fire. The men under hiscommand cheerfully obeyedthe instructions of their fore-man, and in every mannerpossible aided him by theirunited exertions in renderingHose 17 a model Ling was at one time aprominent candidate for as-sistant engineer, and had hedisplayed the slightest interestin the matter, would havebeen unquestionably was loath, however, to re-linquish the command of acompany he had by dint of hard work succeeded in making almostperfect as a fast-running mac
Reminiscences of the old fire laddies and volunteer fire departments of New York and Brooklyn. . none ata fire. The men under hiscommand cheerfully obeyedthe instructions of their fore-man, and in every mannerpossible aided him by theirunited exertions in renderingHose 17 a model Ling was at one time aprominent candidate for as-sistant engineer, and had hedisplayed the slightest interestin the matter, would havebeen unquestionably was loath, however, to re-linquish the command of acompany he had by dint of hard work succeeded in making almostperfect as a fast-running machine. His men, too, preferred to havehim remain with them, as they had learned to respect him for hismany sterling qualities both of heart and mind. The outbreak ofthe Civil War caused him to sever his connection with the hosecompany, and he enlisted under McLeod Murphy as a member ofthe engineer corps. Upon receiving his discharge from the army, he at once returnedto New York, in which city he was born in 1835. Mr. Ling has,in consequence of his straightforward dealings with his fellow-men,. Short Biographies. 575 made a host of friends. The latter claim that the excellent charac-ter he has established both as a fireman and soldier justly entitleshim to honor and distinction. Silas D. Benson is a well-known member of the ProduceExchange, and as such is both influential and popular. He is anold-time fire laddie, with a splendid reputation for bravery andindustry. He joined Hose Company 36 in 1858. It was he whofirst gave the alarm to Engine 40 on the occasion of the extensiveand fatal fire in Elm Street. The members of the hose to which hewas attached claim that no better fireman ever donned a red shirt:They furthermore refer with pride to the enviable position in lifeattained by their former comrade through his indomitable persever-ance. Mr. Benson was at one time employed as an accountant, andultimately became engaged in the flour business in South Street,where he is now prom
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