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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-08-09

half of 1905 was the largest In any
half year in the history of the trade.
1t is now reasonably certain that the
production of pig iron in 1906 will
exceed % million tons.
The production in Canada the first
half of 1906 amounted to 282,01O tons,
against 257,797 tons in the last half
of 1905. The production in the first
six months of 1906 was the greatest
in any half year in the history of the
dominion.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-08-09
Mothers! Mothers! MotheIs!!!
Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup

has been used for over SIXTY YEARS by MIL.
LIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN
while TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS.
1t SooTHES the CHILD, SoFTENS the GUMS
ALI.AYS all PAIN; CURES WIND COLO, ant
is the best remedy for DIARRHGA. Sold b,
Druggists in every part of the world. Be SURE
and ask for MRS. winslow's Soothing Syrup,
and take no other kind Twenty-Five cts. bottle.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-08-09
PRODUCTION OF PIG IRON
Output for First Half of the Year the
Greatest in History of Trade

Philadelphia-The American Iron &
Steel association has received from
the manufacturers complete statistics
of the production of pig iron in the
United States and Canada in the first
half of 1906. The production of pig
iron in the United States for the per-
iod named was 12,602,901 gross tons,
against 1892 tons in the last half
of 1905. The production in the first
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-08-09
IRRIGATION IN AUSTRALIA
Three Australian Provinces Make Ar
ranqements to Use Water

Sydney-The interstate agreement
between New South Wales, Victoria
and South Australia, which permits
a certain amount of water annually
to be drawn from the River Murray
for purposes of irrigation, will have
the result of making large areas of
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1906-08-09

NOTICE-$1.00 pays for seven sub
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after the November election. 25 cents
pays for single subscription until
after election. Send in your subscrip-
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coin, Neb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-29

demands an available delivery for fire pro-
lection purposes Of not less than 1900 gal
Ions per minute.
calculations indicate that about 1000
gallons per minute only are available at
14th street and Pennsylvania avenue one
of the most favorable locations for de-
livery; In other portions of the district
the deficiency in distributors of proper size
limits the quantity available to much
smaller amounts.
conditions In this district will be great
ly improved by the separate fire main sys-
tenn proposed by the water department. 1t
having been estimated that a delivery Of
Is, 600 gallons per minute would then be
available at hydrant pressures OF about 120
pounds with smaller quantities at CORE
spondingly higher pressufes Up to the
static limit OF about ITO pounds. The pro-
posed system. with certain notifications
detailed In the following recommendations
would furnish service adequate for every
purpose OF flre-fghting In q district Of this
character. This system win obyiate the
necessity for general replacement OF ex-
listing small mains throughout the longest
ed value district will enable fire engines to
be largely dispensed with. thus decreasing
fire department charges, and will facilitate
the operation of sprinkler equipments and
other pFoteetive Devices"
After what may BE- deemed . mauk thor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-29

oush, painstaking and eminentiy practical
investigation of the conditions in this city,
the committee OF twenty reported. In con-
clusion. that, taking everything into con-
sideration, the probability of general con-
fiagration originating In Washington Is
somewhat remote, and any fire should be
controlled within a single city block" They
call attention to certain features that con-
tribute to the confiagration hazard such
az poor fire and division wall construction,
lack of parapets between buildings and
faulty interior construction In many OF the
older buildings. but they admit that the
hazard 10 iessencd by the great width of
many OF the streets. open central spaces In
most Of the blocks and the infreQuency of
high winds.
In connection with the large share OF
local insurance business carried by local
companies It IL pointed out that not one
Of them has ever seriously been crippled
by IRE loss. Any change In rates in
any OF the companies on account Of the
San Francisco nreHs not believed to be IN
sight. The generally safe condition OF the
local companies Is believed to be indicated
by their condition on the financial market.
the stock Of each oneeof them being quoted
at above pa4.
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Trustees:

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II must not be taken for granted that
there Is no fly in the ointment as far as
protection from great fires in this city Is
concerned. While the board of under
writer's Endorses the statement of its COM
mittee of twenty that there Is little IL any.
danger of widespread CONGREGATIONS here,
there is, according to their view,. a neees-
sity for a separate fire main system, pro-
posed by the water department and by the
Commissioners, but SO far refused by Con-
gress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-29

S31S27O, $500, 4O3, $227, 4S1-or an aggregate.
including the three mutual companies, of
So, 050, O55
The amount of insurance carried by the
fifteen companies, in force at the close of
the last fiscal and calendar year. and rang
ing from S234, 600 in one company on the
mutual order, to S11 2S4, 900. written by the
stock company doing the largest business,
was STA, 100000,
Fire Risks Desirable.
II is thoroughly accepted by insurance
men throughout the country that the Hre
risks In Washington, taken all in all, are
of a more desirable order than in other
cities. especially those of the size of this.
This is borne out by the exposition or
losses as compared with insurance. The
average yearly fire losses since 1880 IN the
District of Columbia have been about
$500 900. The maximum of $S46S4o occur
red In 1898 and the minimum or SL345o4
in 1902 The average loss per fire has va
ried from S1s5 n 1902 to $1,000 In 1913
One insurance authority estimated tnat the
fire losses last year did not exceed a rauo
of 80 per cent, and that amount, besides
being less than could be shown by any
other city, was placed at about the aver
age yearly loss in Washington. That con-
servative body, the National Board of Fire
Underwriters in special report by Its
committee of twenty conditions in the
city of Washington, furnishes much IN
teresting data in the line of fire insurance
statistics for this city. The following table
speaks for itself:
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Committees Comment.

Says the committee of twenty:
The average pressure In the congested
value district OF forty-three pounds Is too
low for good fire protection. inasmuch as
1t Will not serve automatic sprinklers In
terror standpipes or other invaluable pro-
tective devices without the aid OF special
fire pumps. The installation OF the pro-
posed system of separate fire mains will
remedy conditions in and near the con-
gested value district. but other mercantile
and manufacturing districts In the low
service, while of less relative importance,
should have the advantages of increased
pressures. Working pressures may be
somewhat increased by O. substantial re-
duction in consumption, but the total static
pressure available IN the low service Is too
low FOR wholly satisfactory protection. The
desired higher pressures may be readily
obtained by extensions of the higher serv-
ices into low pressure districts
"Pressures in other services are In gen.
eral sufficient for a fair measure OF pro-
lection to the present class of occupancy
Congested Value District.
Speaking OF what is known as the con-
gested value district. which includes the
principal business houses and most costly
buildings. the committee OF twenty reported
az follows.
unreasonable. protection for this district
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-29
LESSONOF THEB|G FIRE
Insurance in Golden Gate City
Under Consideration.
CONDITIONS IN DISTRICT
No Local Company Seriously Involv-
ed, Directly or Indirectly.
SAFETY OF RISKS IN THIS CITY
Large CONGREGATIONS Here but Re
mote Possibility-Fire Underwrit
ers' Committee Makes Statement

Notwithstanding the excited conditions
prevailing IN and about San Francisco,
amounting almost to hysteria as far as the
disaster Of April Is. a great deal Of cool,
practical consideration has been given 70
the problems presented IN the work of re-
building the Golden Gate city. Probably no
class Of business men are more affected by
the disaster. especially the disaster by fire,
nor more concerned in the future of San
Francisco than the fire underwriters. One
OF the most gratifying developments of the
situation has been the stand taken by
nearly all prominent insurance companies,
both here and abroad, in that they will take
no advantage of technicalities In dealing
with the tremendous losses in the stricken
city. In fact. both foreign and domestic
companies have notified agents and policy
holders that settlements will be made with
the utmost promptness and on the most
liberal scale that could be asked for, no
matter what mToads may be made upon
surplus or capital of the companies in
volved.
In Washington the losses by the San
Francisco earthquake and confagration VIII
be felt but slightly. II, indeed at all. One
writing circles IN the District said to re-
porter for The Star that of the fifteen To-
cal companies none did directly any buSi-
ness worth speaking of In San Francisco.
Should there be even n slight loss that
may fall on one or more Of the companies"
said the expert, ut will be because of re-
Insurance written at the request of some
ested In underwriting risks on California
uroperty."
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A. iii. BAK Err.
Insurance Agent
and Broker
OBI 18TH Street N. w.
Phone 1890 Main.
Phone 1890 Main.
RHpRESENTING:

The Citizens Insurance Co. Of
Missouri.
The German Alliance Insurance Co.
Of New York.
The London and Lancashire In
surance Co. of Liverpool.
The Virginia State Insurance Co.
of Richmond.
I have positive assurance from the
above named companies that they
are fully able to meet all claims
ocoasioned by the San Francisco
disaster without materially affect
ing their surplus.
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Precautionary Measures.


ance department of the District is taking
every precaution 10 ascertain just how all
companies doing business in the District
stand toward this. the most destructive OF
fires ever occurring in any American city.
The department sent out Friday to each In
surance Office in the District a series OF
printed forms-in one OF them asking Tor
an accounting of tho total loss suffered by
the company in San Francisco; on another
requesting statement or the loss sustained
through any reinsurance carried for anoth-
err company. and on a third the total
amount at risk In the city by the Golden
Gate. II may not be possible, IL is thought.
for a speedy reply TO be secured regarding
the losses, because OF the difficulties Incl
dent to making estimates, but II Is 1eit
that close approximation OF the SITUATION
In the District as regards the disaster at
'Frisco will be possible when the amounts
OF risks and reinsurance are known.
Property holders in the District may we'll
be gratified with the conditions obtaining
here with regard to protection by IRE In
surance and almost the same can be said
with regard TO freedom from possibility OF
CONGREGATIONS worthy of the name. The
fifteen local companies, under the super
vision of the District insurance depart
msnt, compare most favorabiy with those
OF some OF the largest cities and strongest
financial centers in the country. Only one
OF the fifteen companies does any business
worthy OF mention outside of the District.
Twelve OF the number are stock companies,
each OF which, before being permitted 70
up CAPITAL OF 100000 The remaining three
are mutual companies.
The Official Reports.
The prosperous condition of the local
companies was we'll demonstrated by their
showing in the official reports made at the
end OF the last fiscal year. which set firth
that nearly all OF the stock compa Mes
have practically doubled their capital since
entering upon business because they show
ed a surplus as regards polfcy holders nj
more than 500. 900 each. The amounts thus
available to pay losses In each company
vary as follows: s3l2, 226, $26s, 25e, &316 ,2a6,
e2l5,5s3. $2Ss, oe8, s22a 49, $213, 20. s22s72i.
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John w. Booth.
 General Repairing.

Braxing, cast iron as we'll e other metals nishing and polishing, lawn mowers. knives, shears. sickles. lawn sheaFs shaFpened, horse machinery. Enterprise meat .chopper plases and knives reground. All the ahove waFrant- ed to cut. Saw filing in general. Umhrellas good line of samples for covers, self opening frames included. Bicycles guns. revolyesss etc, put in order. Key 6tting, lockS. tFunks. fishing rods. and many other things repaired. Bicycie tires snd sandries oa hS1d Mai osc ders receive prompt attention. Yo1 VIII 1ne me nt 5ss 5OIct,Ga of a.,dFe' Eass and arovs ses
 Rox 5N. New Milford, Conn.
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guet hair spring; our main springs are the best grade used by any watch man. ufacturer. They put sapphire olive hole balance jewels in all our move ments; the balances in our watches are much harder and more finely finish ed than those used in other watches of similar grades. Every piece of ma terial is carefully inspected and put together by the best skilled workmen money can procure. Every watch is very carefully inspected after it is put together, then thoroughly tested and timed before it is allowed to pass final inspection. J. M. Stakeholder, one of the founders of the great Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co.,, is large stOckholder in the Watch Go. His instructions are: "Never allow watch to leave the factory until you are sure it will keep time and be reliable" This rule shall always be followed out. c. E. Riddeford asks you to buy a South Bend watch, guaranteeing you perfect satisfaction.
 For refreshing glass of soda water with pure syrups call at the drug store of Albert Evitts.
 A sensible man does not want to pay more for piano than it is worth, and he wants the piano worth all he pays for it. That's why he should buy his piano of Joseph Brinton. See his adv.
 Fine confections and smokers per- quisites at CasSedy's.
 c. E. Kiddiford is headquarters for
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KOxBUK1s
ALL THE LOCAL NEWS.

MrJand .Mrs William Buckley and daughter, Gladys, returned, Tuesday, after a few days stay with friends in Danbury.
 Anson Ward is doing carpenter work for c. w. Ford. The North district school is closed for few days as the teacher, Miss Larson, is ill with the measles. Lyman P. Eastman of Woodbury was in town, Sunday. Miss Bessie Dickinson visited at Harvey Thomas, recently. The band concert and dance given by Woodbury talent was grand suc- cess and we hope they will come over again ere long.
 Everett Davenport has returned to Bridgeport, after spending week with friends in town. Miss Emma Wagner has returned, after spending few days with friends in Waterbury.
 The Center school opened, Monday, after a vacation of one week.
 Henry Smith is driving a new horse.
 Mrs George Crofut and son, Calvin, are home again, after few days stay with friends in Bridgeport.
 Austin Gillette Of Bridgewater was in town, Sunday.
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with lively doings and the audience had frequent occasion to laugh, and laugh heartily at that" Tickets on sale at F. E. SouIe's, Saturday, the 5th.
 At a meeting of the directors of the First National bank of New Milford, held May l, Seymour s. Green was elected vice president of the bank.
 MT ParcellS is rearranging the inside of his creamery. His plan is to make it possible to handle milk to better ad- vantage both to consumer and himself
 D. McMahOn, the popular tailor, has good line of shoes. guaranteed to wear and stand the storm. A line of stylish hats just received. Also some handsome winter caps. Good values in men s pantalOonS.
 Druggist w. N. Noble is offering a complete line of the famous Wallace confections.
 Watch and clock repairing promptly attended to at the store of M. w. Hill.
 If you want a good dinner for 25c go to DaytOn'S restaurant. *7
 F. E. Soule has the sole agency for New Milford for the Buck cigar.
 Peabody, the scientific dptician, will be in New Milford, Ct., at M. w. Hills jewelry store, May to 13.
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A VALUABLE RELIC.

Dr R. s. Todd has in his possession an old hat which was probably worn in Revolutionary times. It was made by Angus Nicholson of New Milford, who had shop near where St Johns church now stands. The late Col Starr told Dr Todd he remembered MT Nicholson s shop as boy. The hat came to Dr Todd through his grand father, Marvin Todd, of Bethle hem. It is very heavy affair with a great plume on top. Angus Nicholson was a saddle, harness, cap and trunk maker, SO label on the inside of the hat tells. The hat now ornaments Dr Todd's parlor.~ If he wanted to part with it he might with good taste present it to the Grand Army camp to be placed in their Memorial room with other relics. New Milford ought to have an active historical society.
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correct and satisfactory work in watcf and clock repairing.
NEW MILFORD BI-CENTENN1AL.

NEW MILFORD BL-CENTE NNIAL.
 In accordance with a notice issued in the papers, good sized meeting of ladies and gentlemen interested in a bi-centennial celebration of the settle ment of New Milford met in Mygatt's hail on Monday evening, April 30, to take action in the matter. The eel ebratiOn was enthusiastically favored by all present. After discussion as to the best plan of procedure it was de- cided to appoint large general com mittee to take up the matter and ar range plan and appoint the several committees necessary for it's execution. This general committee will be an nounced later and meeting held by 1t for organization and commencement of the work. The celebration will take place sometime during the summer of 1907 and will be ansoccasion of great est interest to all the residents of the town as we'll as to great number now living elsewhere.
 The Elmira Telegram says of Percy Q. Peck s new comedy, "The Runaway Match," that comes to the Opera House, Thursday night, May 10: "'A Runaway Match bears strong fam. lily resemblance to other Peck farceS, inasmuch as they all hinge on confused personalities, possess plenty of action and require strong company to tell the story. The three acts are filled
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ERALS.
\ sUNKNOWNS,
METHODIST CHURCH ITEMS.

The musical service at the Metho- dist church., Sunday night, brought filled the church. These musical serv- ices are to be held once a month, and are greatly enjoyed.
 RECEPTION TO REV AND MRS H. K.
 SMITH.
 A reception to Rev and Mrs H. K. Smith was held, Wednesday night, in the chapel at the Methodist church from to 9.3O. Light refreshments were served and the occasion was great ly enjoyed.
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FUND NOT LARGELY INCREASED, BUT
 ALL HAD A FINE TIME.
 The dance at Nicholas Glennon's to Green pond was attended by 34 couples. The amount realized for the fund was not large but all present had delight full time.
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BASEBALL ENTHUSIASM.

The West End baseball team of Danbury will cross bats, Saturday, with:ithe Imperial nine on Conetia park. A free bus will be run from the village to the park. The admission to the game is 25c.
 The opening game of baseball for the season took place last Saturday, the Imperials crossing bats with the Unknowns. The score was to 3 in favor of the lmperials. "Al" Powles did the honors as umpire. Two base hits were made by Stack, Woodin and Noble. The hines were made up as
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New Milford.

WESLEY M. ANTHONY.
 Wesley M. Anthony, who had been i'll for many weeks with typhoid fever and other complications, died Friday morning, after making brave battle for life. He is the only son of Ex- Postmaster and Mrs George W. An thouy and was aged 37 years, 10 months and 28 days. A wife survives him. MT Anthony had charge of his fathers laundry business, and was young man of genial qualities. The funeral was largely attended on Sunday after noon from the home of his parents on South Main street. Rev J. F. Plumb officiated. The pail bearers were Charles H. Osborne, Chester Mercy, Clifford Hatch, Myron Patchen, Charles P. Bentley and Theodore Boughton. A quartet composed of Henry Harris, Louis Richmond, Miss Bessie Brown and Mrs F. E. Soule sang three selec- tions. The burial was in the Center cemetery. Funeral Directors F. G. Bennett & Son had the arrangements in charge.
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WORTHWHILE TOPICS.

W. c. Hine took trip, recently, to Great Burlington, Mass, in search of thoroughbred stock.
 A. s. Hill has improved in health of late.
 Nelson Kinney was away from his home, last week, in search of oxen.
 At the close of the Sunday school a committee was appointed in reference to Children's day observance: Musical, G. 0. Bristol, Miss Mabel Marsh, Mrs s. D. Woods; recitations, F. E. Bald win and Rev s. D. Woods; decorative, w. 0. Hine and Walter Soule.
 A. s. Buckingham begins, this week, to enlarge the barn of Ludwig Hipp.
 Mrs A. s. Buckingham expects her sister, Mrs F. P. Braman, on Tuesday for a visit.
 Homer Buckingham will have Mrs Peck of Bridgewater, this week, as housekeeper.
 The covenant meeting of the church will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2.3O.
 A very attentive audience listened to Rev S. D. Woods, Sunday evening, his subject being eTo-morrow, from words spoken by Pharaoh.
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family has increased to eight persons, who have been graciously accommo- dated in her home. When in New town Mrs Andrews was noted for her many transformations deeds of kindness and we are not surprised now to learn she is doing so much for the unfortu- nate sufferers by the fire and earth quake.
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Ebert Burwell has moved into his new house on Wellsville avenue.
 A late word received by II. s. Mygatt from his sister, Mrs F. $. Andrews, of Oakland, Cal, states they were un1n- jured. Mrs Andrews writes she is fur nishing food for two families who are camping out in the park, while her
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-24
Headauarters al AmnrllIo.

Mr.. A. 8. Johnson. travelling sales
man for the Moline Pillow Works of
Moline, ILL.,, paid the Daily Panhandle
40 appreciated visit Monday evening.
Mr.. johnson has charge OF the sales
department for Northwest Texas and
4 part Of New Mexico, and reports
everything prosperous in the terri
tory he has fecently been over. He
will make Amarillo headquarters in
the future and thinks the city the
natural distributing point for the
Southwest. In regard to the Daily
Panhandle he expressed surprise at
the modern equipment of the plant
and spoke In terms Of praise for the
paper. He predicted great future
for the Panhandle Daily as II
viii MI long felt want, TO the
entire southwest which is now the OBJ
3aet Of all eyes. far and near.
The twice=a=week herald. (Amarillo, Tex.) 1887-1906, 1906-08-24

Of the church, had charge OF the fun
eral services The two old psoplf
we're widely kpoEn and loved In the
county and the funeral procession
which followed their bodies TO inc
grave, was one OF the largest ever
seen here.
l.. II, Bassham and his wife were
both about seventy years OF aee,
Mr.. BaSSham had one married daugh-
ter who left a few days ago after an
extended visit.
Mr.. Bassham was confederate
veteran and a Knight OF Pythias, %
was well known throughout west
Texas from San Antonio north. In
his boyhood days he was driver Of
the overland stage from San Antonio
to I'll Paso, and had fund OF mein-
ories OF the old stage.coach, Indlsn
fgtlng days. VI