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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-16
Little Dave in the Upper House.
fRv the Associated Press. }

Washington d. c., Feb. 15-Tha sus-
Tense concerning the condition of Senator
Hanna had an appreciable effect on the
Senate today. There were no speeches
on any subject whatever. and more atteE
ton was given to the frequent bulletins
announcing the condition OF the Senator
than to matters of legislation. The mont
important matter considered was the resp
lvtion providing for a gratuity &c former
Queen Liliuokalani, of Hawaii, which was
lost on q tie vote.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-16
Detained by the Russians.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated Press.)
London. Feb. 13.-The owners of the
British steamer Foxtonhall. coal laden,
have been advised that the vessel has been
detained by the Russian authorities t
Port Arthur Russian soldiers have been
placed on board the vessel and her British
captain and crew have been sent to
Chefoo, whence. it is reported, that sew
eral other neutral vessels are detained at
Port Arthur.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-16
This Steamer Not Captured.

tBy the ASsOC1ated Iress.J
London Feb. IA dispatch to the
Central News from st. Petersburg says
the steamer Veronei. belonging to the
Russian volunteer fleet, which had sailed,
from Vladivostock and which was be-
l:cved 10 have been captured by the
japanese, has arrived safely at Singapore
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-16
BADLY BURNED.

Mrs Luke Grady. who lives near Seven
Springs, is in critical condition. as the
result of burns received while standing
in front OF the fireplace.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-16
Mclean Will Work i'm the Ranks.

(By the Associated Presc.l
Cincinnati, Ohio. Feb. 13.-In response
80 inquiries from Democrats of this city
whether he would take part locally or 1t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-16

Prominent orators use Pisos Cure 1t
prevents colds and helps the voice. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-16
The North Carolina Home
Insurance Company
RALEIGH, N. c. f~al
ESTABLISHED
A NORTH CAROLINA COMPANY, SOLID AND SOUND SEEKING
NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS.
LOSS BALTIMORE
CONFINES THE STATE OF NORTH CARO-


n President German American Co, New York
G. Smith American New York
A b. And Vce-President Southern Railway.
H. Battle, President and Attorney Raleigh, N c.
C. H. German American York.
r.. T. Lawyer Raleigh, N G.
JuIu Lewis, Retired Merchant, Raleigh, N. c.
President First National Bank, Wilson,
Walker Insurance Wilmington, N c.
l.. Reyods, Insurance. Atlanta Georgia
Insurance
John Gen. Agent Mutual Benefit Life ms Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-16
Torpid, Congested Liver

is primary cause of disease. One bottle OF
Drake s Palmetto Wine cures A trial bottle
free. Drake Formula Company, Chicago.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
Two Pardons by the Governor.

Upon the petition of the prom :
inent citizens of Chesterfield, an d
the recommendation of the Judge
aud solicitor, the governor has
pardoned Hugh Nicholson, SEN
fenced to three years for man
slaughter. The mans family is
now IN '!:e aims house, and he has
already elved two years of the
sentence. A pardon was also
granted Dan Brown, of Charles
ton, sentenced to two and one.
half years for grand larceny.
The action was taken on the
recommendation of the sanitary
board of Charleston and the ply :
sician as the man was nearly dead
with consumption and endangered
the health of the other prisoners.
Record.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
BRU TALLY TORTURED

A case came TO light that for
persistent and unmerciful torture
has perhaps never been equaled.
Joe Golobrick of CoIusa, Cal. ,
writes. "For 15 years l endured
insufferable pain from Rheumatism
and nothing relieved me though
tried everything known. l came
across Electric Bitters and it's the
greatest medicine on earth for that
trouble. A few bottles of 1t com.
pletely relieved and cured me-"
Just as good for Liver and Kid
ney troubles and general debility.
Only SOC. Satisfaction guaran-
teed by Crawford Bros, j. F.
Mackey & Co., and Funderburk
Pharmacy, Druggist.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
Another Victory.
Russians Driven From Fortifcs.
tions by Kuroki. .-Bombard-
ment Lasted Four Honrs.

Toxic, July %, z p. m.-Gen.
Kuroki, after severe fight, oc-
cupied Kiao Tung on July 10.
The place had been fortified by
the Russians, who defended it
stoutly. In the fighting Gen.
Kuroki's troops drove the Rus.
SLAMS from their strongly fortified
position on the Chi river which is
northwest Of Molten pass and east
OF Buping, inflicting upon the
enemy more serious losses than
they sustained themselves. The
fight began on the 18th and ended
ON the 10th. The japanese lost
424 men in killed and wounded.
The Russian losses are estimated
at 1000.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
Earle and Mobley Have an
Argument.
Earle Read Letter in Mobley's 8
Interest Written by Latter's
Cousin, u Dispensary Book
keeper.
Special TO The State.

Special TO The State.
Laurens. July 23.-Candidates
for railroad commissioner, solicitor
and congress spoke today to q
Laurens gathering of about 500
people. The only unusual Incl
dent was the introduction by Maj.
Earle of letters written by M. H.
Mobley, bookkeeper in the State
dispensary, to friend in Greens
vile in the interest of John &.
hobley, candidate for railroad
commissioner. Maj. Earle called
attention to the fact that this was
being done in face of recent orders
BY the governor to dispensary
constables and dispensary attaches
to refrain from participation in
politics.
Mr.. Mobley explained that the
author of the letter is his cousin
and he feels more like brother to
him and is very much interested
in his race for commissioner. All
of which he was very prou d
of and greatly appreciated.
The crowd showed keen interest
IL this Incident, out there WAS no
indication of approval of either
party's position in the matter.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
No False Claims

The proprietors of Foley's
Honey and Tar do not advertise
this as "sure cure for consunp-
tion." They do not claim that 1t
will cnre this dread complaint in
advanced cases, but do positively
assert that it will cure in the earl
ier stages and never fails to give
comfort and relief in the worst
cases. Foley's Honey and Tar is
without doubt the greatest throat
and lung remedy. Refuse sub.
stitutes. Sold by Funderburk
Pharmacy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
NEGRO KILLED BY 4 TRAIN.

Timmonsville, July 24.-A fast
through vegetable freight which
passed here about 8 O'Clock this
morning struck and killed q negro
man, Robert Walters, about half
q mile beyond the town limits.
The negro was sitting on the track
and is supposed to have been in a
drunken stupor. He lived about
mile and half from town and
had all of his bundles of groceries
with him which he had purchased
the evening before. He had e.i
IDENTIFY spent the night in town
spreeing and was on his way
home.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
FOR SHERIFF..

We announce the name of John P.
Hunter as a candidate for re election
to the Office OF Sheriff, subject to the
approval OF the Democratic voters in
the primary election. Mr.. Hunter
needs no introduction at our hands, as
his past record is eminently sufficient
TO convince any one that he is In every
respect we'll fitted for the Sheriff's Of
fee. A more loyal man to his friends
and country than John p. Hunter
mover lived He Is ever ready and
willing. under any circumstances, Ito
do his duty without fear or favor, and,
at the same zine, with kindness and
discretion
FRIENDS
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
NO PITY SHOWN

"For years fate was after me
continuously" writes f. A. Gull>
edge, Verbena, Ala. IL had a
terrible case of Piles causing two
tumors. When all failed Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured me-"
Equally good for Burns and all
aches and pains. Only Csc at
Crawford Bros, j. F. Msckey &
Co.. and Funderburk Pharmacy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
Georgia's First Bale.

Albany, Ga, July 22. The
first bale of Georgia's new cotton
crop was brought in today by
deal jackson, negro farmer,
VINO has marketed the first bale in
this section for several years past
The bale weighed sb1 pounds and
c'nssed as good middling. 1t was
sold for Is cents a pound.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
Happenings in The State.
AS Chronicled by the Alert Cor
respondents of The Columbia
state.
ORIGIN InCENDIARY.

Laurens, July 23.-At 4
O'Clock this morning the barn and
stable and their contents, including
4 head Of mules, of Mr.. j. Mat
Owings, a farmer of the Gray
court section, were destroyed by
fire, which is supposed to have
been of incendiary origin. No
insurance.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
Solicitor Reports
On BOokhart Case.
Coroner's Inqnest Brought Out
Facts OF the Affair and Prose-
cution Seems Certain.
The State, Gath inst.

The State, oath inst.
Yesterday evening Gov. Hey
wards office received the report of
Solicitor Hildebrand on the matter
of the alleged "lynching" at
EntawvilIe. Mr.. Hildebrsnd men,
!loDs no names, but it is plain
from his statement that he has in
formation sufficient to proceed
upon at the proper time. Once
again "lyRchers" are to be prose.
cutcd in South Carolina.
The solicitors report closes as
fol flows:
The testimony has been pub,
lished mostly in the newspapers,
to wit: The State and The News
and Courier, but of course yon
must understand that that testl-
mony does not represent one tenth
of what was said or done; and,
indeed, we did not deelre that all
the testimony should be reduced
to writing or published, because
some of the details were too hor.
rible to appear in the columns Of
any respectable newspaper. l
think it Is hardly necessary that 1
Should renearse TO you the tesli-
mony, after it's publication, as
already stated, although the testi-
mony of all tho witnesses has not
been published. 1 will say here
that | ha' g the able assistance of
Messrs. Raysor & Summers,
law firm of Orangeburg, than
whom know of no more able
counsel, and we are satisfied:
think the acting coroner is salts.
fed, and indeed | think every
citizen who heard the testimony
is satisfied as to the personnel of
the guilty parties. We think the
per petrators of this crime nun ber-
ed not exceeding six. All of the
witnesses who offered their names
we're carefully examined and
everything was done that would
shed light upon the TRANSACTION,
80 far as l could see.
The coroner's jury seemed to
be composed of lot of consclen-
tious and upright men, willing to
ascertain the truth, and were
willing ia make presentment as
to certain parties; but after advice
and consultation, 1t was decided
to leave the finding of the verdict
open until some future day, upon
testimony, for the
reason that we want no innocent
man punished and no guilty man
to escape. l will say here, that
80 far as l could ascertain, puolic
sentiment in the community re-
CARDS it as most heinous offense,
and one that certainly ought to be
met with the most condign punish.
ment. The goad people are out
spoken in their denunciation, and
| am sure they will lend my asso
ciates every possible aid in fer
reting out and bringing to justice
these culprits. Awaiting your
further instructions, am your
obedient servant, P. Il. HIDE
BRAND, Solicitor.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
"A PEPPERY TILT.

Chester, July 23. - Messrs. d.
f. Finley and L. Yancey Williams
were present at Armenia church
yesterday to take part in the sec,
ond meeting Of the county cam.
paign. These candidates for con-
gress from the Fifth district en-
Gagged in peppery tilt.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING,

Leesville, July 22.-Lightning
struck and burned the store of Mr.
Albert EargIe yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Eargle lives at Delmare, a
postofice about six miles north of
this place.
The loss will amount to about
80, 500 and he carried about 81, =
800 insurance.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
Supposed Tramp" Shot Ia
Edgefield.
Alleged to Have Insulted an Un.
protected Woman-Fired Upon
by Her Husband.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Trenton, July 24.-Yesterday
afternoon about 5 O'Clock q sup.
posed tramp was shot by Mr.. M.
W. Hudgens, who lives about six
miles south of here near Eureka.
Some time during the afternoon
possibly about 4 o'clock, man
came to Hudgens' house where
there was no one except his wife
and little children. He asked
Mrs. Hudgens where the old man
was and she replied that he was in
the orchard getting some peaches.
The man went to the orchard and, !,
not finding Hudgens there, came
back, and it is bald, called Mrs.
Hudgens a liar, and demanded
something to eat. Mrs. Hudgens
; fled with her children to a neigh
boris house about half a mile dis
tant and asked him to 90 for her
husband who Yves at Eureka.
On the way home Hudgens
borrowed a gun from a neighbor,
when he reached the house the man
was still there. Hudgens asked
what he was doing and he began
to get back in the house at the
same time, it is claimed, putting
his hand behind him as if to draw
a pistol. Hudgens fired, the load
taking effect in the strangers
right leg. As he turned Hudgens
fred again striking him In the
small part of the back. He stag
gered back further in the house
and fell.
Hudgens and one person, the
only eye witness, then took him
to Eureka and went to Trenton for
the doctor aud wired Sheriff AL
derman at Aiken to como for the
wounded man.
The man is of average size and
is shabbily dressed. He has the
appearance of being about IS
years of age. At first he told
that he was from Florida and was
going to his relatives in George
and afterwards he was going to
North Carolina. He refuses to
tell his name. He is still alive
this morning and the doctor thinks
he will pull through.
Hadgens Is respectable young
farmer, having moved here from
Lsurens last year. No one blames
him for shooting under the cir
cumstances.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27

hereby announce myself q candi,
date for the House Of Representatives
subject to the rules governing the
primary election, Being In the en-
ploy Of the Gregory-Ferguson Com
pany I will be unable to make Cans
vass Of the county, however, 1 will
endeavor to be at all the county cam.
paign meetings Very respectfully
GEO w JONES
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
FOR COUNTY SOPERINTEN
DENT OF EDUCATION.

To the Voters of Lancaster County.
With many thanks for past honors
and earnest solicitations for future
support, hereby announce myself a
candidate for re-electlon to the office
Of County Superintendent of Educa-
tion subject to the rules governing the
Democratic primary.
A. G. ROWELL.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
Two Bottles Cured Him

"l was troubled with kidney
complaint for about two years."
writes A. III. Davis, of Mt. Sterl.
ing. Ia, "but two bottles of Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure effected a per
manent cure. Sold by Funder-
burk Pharmacy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
Three Negroes to be Han ged.

Rome, Ga, July 28.-Judge
Henry today sentenced Bob South
or and Courtney Baker, both me-
groes, to be hanged August 49,.
The former killed two negr oes and
the latter his wife. Jack Rome
will be hanged hero August II.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
CAa aToRIA.
Bear. the H!as Kind You Have Always Bougta
''S's'''' q &WAzNa
Notification on August 10.

Esopus, N. T., July 23.-Judge
Parker has fixed August 10 as the
date for the ceremonies notifying
him of his nomination by the
Democratic convention as a can
didate for the Presidency.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27

Thanking the people Vt Lap caster
county for their liberal support In the
past. I hereby announce myself a
candid ate for election to the Office of
Treasurer, subject to the result OF the
Democratic primary.
w o.. CAUTHEN
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
Bronchitis for Twenty Years

Mrs. Minerva Smith, of Dam
VILE, ILL.,, writes: 81 had broncbi-
tbs for twenty years and never got
relief until / used Foley's Honey
and Tar which is sure cure S
Sold by Funderburk Pharmacy
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
EDWARD DEATON WAS CONYICTRr

EDWARD DEATON WAS CONVICTED.
Yorkville, July %. The case
Of W. Edward Deaton and Mary
Deaton, charged with having kill
ell y. Lawrence Pate son at Fort
Mil last May, was given TO the
jury about 2 o'clock this after
noon. After being out about two
hours they rem dered the following
verdict: "Edward Deaton guilty
and recommended to the mercy of
the court; Mary Deaton not gull
ty.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
FOR MAGISTRATE.

l announce myself as O candate for
the office Of Magistrate at Lancaster
y. b., subject to the result of the pri..
mary election.
w P CASKEY
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
Around New Chwang
Battles Are Raging.
Russians Lost Seven Hundred in
Saturdays Fighting Mer-
chairman Was Sunk.

New Chwang, July 24.-A
battle was fought yesterday (Sat-
urdaY) near Ia Tche Kiao, which
was attacked, is is believed with
heavy losses. The progress Of
the battle was watched by many
in New Chwang from the
roofs of houses. The day was
clear and the smoke of the guns
could oe plainly seen.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
FOR AUDITOR.

FOR AUDITOR.
To the voters Of Lancaster County.
Approaching past favors I hereby
announce myself candidate for re-
election to the office Of County Audi.
tor, subject TO the rules of the Demo-
cratic primary.
JOHN A. COOK.
hereby announce myself a candi.
date for Auditor OF Lancaster county,
and pledge myself to abide the result
Of the Democratic primary.
Respectfully.
H. H.HORTON.
announce myself candidate for
Auditor Of Lancaster County, subject
to the rules a0d requirements of the
Democratic primary.
WYLIE PORTER
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
Ginning Outfit for Sale,

20 b. p. Talbot boiler, 10 b. p.
Ames engine, 70 saw Looms gin,
Feeder and Condenser, one Boss
Press, necessary shafting, pulleys.
new betting with outfit. Very
cheap for cash. Apply to tt
L. s. Carter, Agent.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27

Having been appointed to serve out
the unexpired term of the late w. s.
l.. Porter, as Clerk of Court, I hereby
announce myself q candidate for said
office subject to tho rules governing
the Democratic primary:
J. f. GREGORY.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR .CONGRENS.

] am u candidate for Congress from
the Fifth Congressional District, sub.
ect to the result OF the Democratic
primary election.
T. Y. WILLIAMS.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27

eouio oo kiaiuly Secn.
Tien Tsin, July "a. News has
reached here that > battle is rag
ing outside of New 5hwang. The
fighting can be seen from the
housetops.
In the engagement of yesterday
the Russian losses are reported to
have been 700.
The Japanese are slowly near
ing New Chwang. Great excite>
ment prevailed in that city during
today's and yesterdays fights.
Toxic, July "a, 6p. m.-The
Russian Vladlvostok squadron has
sunk the merchantmen which it
captured of the coast of Izu prov
ince today. The name of thi.
ship and her nationality is not
known and nothing has been learn
ed OF the fate of her crew. Wit
nesSes ashore saw the merchant
man following the feet. Then
they saw her fred upon, after
which she disappeared.
Port Said, July 24.-Advices
received here say that the Russian
volunteer fleet steamer Smolensk
fired three blank shots across the
bows of the British steamer Ar
dovu, the cargo of which consists
OF coal and explosives, and the
vessel not stopping the Smolensk
sent two loaded shots at her, one
of thsm passing over her amid
ships and the other over her stern.
The Ardova was then seized
and her ceew transferred to the
Smolensk. The vessel will be
brought to Suez.
The Ardova, Capt. Smith,
sailed from New York, June Is
for Manila. She arrived at Port
Said July IL.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
FOR TREASURER.

I announce myself as q candidate
for Treasurer. and pledge myself to
abide the result Of the Democratic
primary.
JNO D TAYLOR
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
L j PERRY

We hereby announce Mr. M G.
Gardner as candidate for county Su-
PervisOr, subject to the rules Of the
Democratic primary.
MANY VOTERS
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
FOR SUPERVISOR.

With many thanks for past fayors,
and at the solicitation Of my friends,
l hereby announce myself candidate
Tor reelection to the office Of County
supervisor, subject to the rules of the
Democratic primary.
PERRY
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27

I announce myself as candidate
for the Legislature, subject to the
rules Of the Democratic primary.
j. HARRY FOSTER.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
FRIENDS
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

The MANY friends Of L. NJ. ely
BURN announce him las candidate
for Clerk Of Court. We pledge him to
abide the result Of the Democratic pri-
mary.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
o w POTTS

Iannounce myself candidate for
the House of Representatives, subject
to the rules Of the Democratic party.
j, w. HAMEL.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27
@ A- - II O xREA.
sss.,sss s..s. the k,' y:z Hay. A-ay: Bought
''S'a'''' Of &xZAt.Iex
SPECIAL NOTICEI

For Sale Subject to prior
sale and withdrawal, Fifty (5O)
Shares (or any part thereof) of
the Lancaster Cotton Mills Z per
cent Preferred stock, at 800. per
share, NET.
Henry w. Thomson,
5s Morgan Square,
Spartanburg, S. G.
July 4, 1904. I'm.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27

The Ardova, Capt. Smith,
sailed from New York, June Is
for Manila. She arrived at Port
Said July IL.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1904-07-27

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
announce myself a candidate for
reelection to the House OF Represent
atives, subject to the rules OF the
Democratic primary.
o POTTS
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-12-05
THINK IT OVER.

The cost of 100000 insurance on an
unexposed dwelling or contents, in the
Northwestern Mutual Fire Association
of Seattle, is less than &c per week.
1t would take over 800 years for the
premiums to equal the amount of the
insurance. One cannot afford to carry
their own risk even if. they only have
fire once in 300 years. A fire is just
as likely to occur today as at any other
time and the satisfaction of feeling
protected, in itself, is worth more than
the cost.