Chief, Providence, R. I. G. A. STEERE, " Macon, Ga. L. M. JONES, " Springfield, Mass. A. P. LESHURE, " New Albany, Ind. C. T. MATTHEWS, " New Orleans, La. THOS. O'CONNOR, Committee. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTS CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT. Through introduction of Dr. O. C. DeWolf, Commission of Health, to Chief Swenie, of Fire Dept., the following report was the result with the men of 1st Battalion with the extra heavy fleece wear: JOHN REDELL, Chief of 1st Battalion, C. F. D. Fire Department of the City of Chicago,} CHICAGO, ILL., Feb. 17, 1886. } J. JAROS, Esq.: Sir:--Having become interested in the results from wearing your underwear by myself and my men, I am pleased to state their own experience, which is satisfactory in _every particular_, as to protection against the cold and changeable temperature; raising the general condition of the body, and maintaining an even temperature under all the trying conditions; does _raise their efficiency_. Personally, I can corroborate the good effect from wear, through the most trying conditions. Very respectfully, JOHN REDELL. * * * * * FROM CHICAGO FIREMEN--CAPTAINS OF COMPANIES. This document, signed by Captains of different companies, was made for the purpose described, in the interest of the Officers and Firemen of those and other companies. CHICAGO, June 10, 1888. JAROS HYGIENIC UNDERWEAR CO. Gentlemen:--After thorough application of your Hygienic Underwear for a time sufficiently long to testify to its superiority for firemen during climatic changes in winter, we are satisfied of its filling all claims you make. We are desirous of further adoption, and respectfully beg you to make such arrangements as will gain for us your next season's contract price. Thanking you for your endeavors in our interest we have the honor to be Yours respectfully, ROBERT PALMER, Captain Engine No. 1. CORNELIUS MANNING, " " " 6. JOHN HENNESSY, " " " 13. E. C. ANDERSON, " " " 17. JOHN FITZGERALD, " " " 19. MICHAEL R. DRISCOLL, " " " 32. MICHAEL EHRET, " " " 42. NICHOLAS WEINAND, " " " 14. JAMES HEANEY, " " " 5. JOHN LYNCH, " " " 18. DAVID J. MAHONEY, " " " 29. HENRY GREENHOFF, " " " 11. JOHN COOK, Captain Hook and Ladder No. 2. ISIDORE P. SMITH, " " " " " 9. PATRICK DOYLE, " " " " " 5. F. J. RIESS, " " " " " 3. Etc., Etc., Etc. * * * * * REPORT OF FIRE MARSHAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1888. In the report of Chief Swenie on the health of Department, the following is stated: