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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
Church Notices.

First Baptist church, Rev wylie II.
smith pastor: Preaching at 1920 a. NJ.
subject: Thanksgiving Sermon Sunday
school at 11.45 A M; congregation will
Join i'll the union service at the Old South
Congregational chapel at p M
st. Matthews church, Rev. w f. Liv-
ingston rector Sunday next before Adj
yenp Morning service at 1890 O'Clock
Sunday school at 11.45 A. NJ
First Universalist church. Rev. J. w.
steele pastor Preaching at 1890 A. Nj.
subject: THE World Growing Better
Sunday school at 11,45 A. M. Congrega-
ton will unite in the union Home Mis-
sionary service at the Old South church
at p. NJ
Old South Congregational church. Rev.
Fred Weston Stanley pastor: Preaching
at 1920 A. NJ. subject: THE unacceptable
Past" Sunday school at 11.45 A. M;
z. NJ, union service.
Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. II. L.
Nichols pastor: 1890. public worship
with sermon by the pastor; HIS Sunday
school: g. Junior Epworth League; I.
union Home Mission service at Old South
Congregational church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
THE "NoRMAL TIMES"
In Boston & Maine Schedules Claimed
To Be Unusually Long.

Boston, Nov. 22.-An examination of
normal time" schedules on the Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad was made, to-
day, by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, which is investigating COM
plants of New England freight ship
pers. Shippers have attempted to
show that the normal times" are I'm
usually long.
Samuel E. Miller, inspector of trans
portation for the Boston & Maine. testi-
fled that he compiled the loading and
routing rules. "On carload shipments. "
said Mr.. Miller, Il reckoned "a hours for
delays at junction points with foreign
roads for switching and classifying, aud
II hours average delay for EACH interior
breakup yard. / reckoned TO miles an
hour running time for cars in transi,
in through trains and six miles an hour
ON local or way trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
THE PACIFIC FLEET
Return to States from a Long Service
In Foreign Waters.

San Diego. Cal, Nov. 22,-Back from
long service in China and Central
America, the armored cruisers of the
Pacific feet dropped anchor, today, in
San Diego bay. They are the Califor-
MIA, flagship of Rear Admiral w H.
H. Switzerland; Maryland and Col
orado.
THE newspapers of the United
States have been full of accounts of
our expedition in Nicaragua and there
is little | can add regarding the march
to Granada stated Admiral South
erland. Il will say, however, that the
conduct of officers and men was ex-
cellent.
Il believe there has been scarcely
an instance in the history of the navy
of so many men being Stationed for
so long time in the tropics with so
good record for health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

fore the youngsters reach a marketable
age He is anxious to interest the gov
eminent in the supply of terrapin to the
extent that they protect them as they
do other fish and game, ana that they
maintain hatcheries where young terra
pin are grown and turned out in large
numbers to restock bays and rivers.
Ten thousand terrapin year could
easily be turned out from one farm and
in five years an entire new crop would
be ready to delight the palate.
A miniature hatchery in one corner of
the room gave unmistakable signs of
life Sure enough a baby pin was Just
coming to the surface.
Il brought 100 eggs with me, buried
them in the sand and will have new ad-
ditions to the family until l reach
home, ehuckled the keeper. THAT will
be something worth while to take home
to Dan. must tell you about Dan.
'Dan is my pointer watchdog, and u
better assistant never lived. I put him
in the farm sheds where thousands OF
dollars worth of terrapin are kept, and
no one dare enter once the door Is
closed for the night. / wouldn't venture
in myself because Dan wouldn't allow
it for second He's crazy about them
and he won't stand for anybody annoy
ing them Danny is great terrapin
tender. all right
The expense of dishes which have
terrapin as their foundation is eonsid-
cradle because of the limited supply In
the South the women like cream stew,
because of its delicacy. Terrapin,
French STYLE is prepared with brown
gravy and is too highly seasoned for
the average palate 1t will always hold
position of Importance on every menu
because it is unexcelled in flavor,
couldn't help being fascinated by
the CLEAN of a blue white diamond in
the b elk OF a tiny gold terrapn that
glistened in the fold OF Mr.. Barbee's
scarfpin. 1t was the exact likeness of
the day-old fellow who wriggled so mer-
rily on the velvet carpet where the ter
rapin farmer had placed him on his
diamond back.
!. He'd make the iolliest kind of a little
net. said Mr. Barbee, as I left him TO
the tender mereies of the government
and his troupe of trained tefrapin.-
Janet Barry in N Y Telegram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
Church Notices.

Universalist church, Rev. John Evans
minister: 1890. worship ana sermon
subject of sermon, Our National Ad-
vance and Expansion" 11.45, Sunday
school.
First Baptist church, Rev. Robert S
Pinkham pastor: Service at 1880 A. NJ.
with sermon by Rev. L. Fl. Clarke: Sun
day school at Has: Christian EndeavoI
meeting at 5.45; the usual service at
p NJ.
Winter Street Free Baptist church, Mel
Vile G. Miner pastor: Morning worship
at 1890 with sermon by the pastor
the choir; Bible school at IL M; Juniors
at p. M; C. E. Society at 6.l5 p. NJ.
evening meeting at 4: midweek prayer
meeting Wednesday at 80 Z. NJ
Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. T. r
Lusk pastor: Preaching. morning and
evening; special music a feature; Sunday
school at noon; Epworth League at
2. M.
First Church of Christ, Scientist: Ser
xiee at Iofs; subject Oh iessonase ti,,e
80 p. NJ. Wednesday.
Randolph NJ f. church. Rev. Douglas
II. Corley pastor: 1870 A. NJ, Nome
Missionary Sunday with sermon by the
Is to Be Done with Him." anthem by
the choir: Il. 45 A. NJ. Sunday school and
adult Bible class p. M, worship with
sermon by the pastor; subject The
Christ church Sunday next before Ad.
yenU Holy communion tmenl, 7.30i
morning prayer, sermon, 1890; sunday
school at u: evening prayer, address, l.
The subject of Bible talk at the evening
service will be '"rhe Beginning of Christ's
Work in Galilee'
/ st. Andrews church. Pittston tsunday
next before Advent: Sunday school al
O'Clock; service with sermon at 3.
First Congregational church, Rev
Langdon Quimby, d. D.. pastor: Morn
ing worship AT 1890 with SERMON by the
pastor: Sunday school at 1l.45s evening
service at O'Clock Wednesday evening
prayer service at 80; subject: w ay.
side Mereies;" Bible study class at
o. clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
"INsUReENT" PATRONS
Lose One Point and Gain Two on Elk
Committees Report.

Spokane. Wash, Nov. 22.-The In
sargent" faction in the Nationa
Grange. Friday, last its fight against
the financial report of the executive
committee. without even having d
chance to bring it to a vote.
The report of the auditing commit
tee approving the executive committee
report was adopted. The insurgents,
however. obtained two victories when
the executive committee was ordered
in future to prefix exact dates to all
items and When it was determined that
at future meetings the executive eom-
mittee report will be acted upon di-
rectly instead of through the addit-
ing committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

4..lno !. .esSt.3. IT. - st-.a.y-cd
ct.aeoa. isl.si,y t. aes-s a., pet from -
Wa;cr street TO the newly renovated
store room. - t3r .i.eoff5 block, 13o
Water street, and will Open the new
stand, Saturday morning. The Nerl
store has long been a place for the
reception of news for the Kennebec
Journal and the same privileges will
be extended the patrons at the new
place right at the foot of Central
street Miss Christine Hayes is the
head clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

The conference of the Woman
Auxiliary of the Board of Foreign Mis-
sions held at Christ church Parish
house was very enthusiastic. Rev. r.
W. Plant presided and presented the
speakersof the evening, Mrs. A. b. Og-
den. The object of the conference was
to give fuller information regarding
the Womans Auxiliary of the Mission
sion Board. Refreshments were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

.Notice has been posted by supt'
Charles johnson of the Bangor Rall-
way aud Electric Co, at the car
barn. in regard to that increase for the
motormen and conductors. 1t reads
thai the board of directors have voted
to raise the pay of the men so that the
scale would be: Employees OF two
years service. 20 IL cents per hour;
second two years, q 1-2'cents per hour.
After four years service, % IL cents
per hour. This means an increase OF
two cents an hour for each class. Those
objected by the raise are 81 employees,
Of whom Sc are naoternen and 45 con
ductors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
Newcomb Stevenson.

Samuel Lambert Neweomb and
Pearl Helen Stevenson. both of Gar
diner, were united in marriage, at II
A. NJ, Friday, by Rev. L. II. Clarke
in West Gardiner. The groom is a COM
mercial traveller and the son of w.
b. Newcomb,s Spring street. The bride
is a native of Woodstock, n. b. Both
young people are very popular in this
city and have a host of we'll wishers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
CRONk,S BREAD.

"Cronk's Celebrated Milk Bread has
been tried and not found wanting
Made from the best flour that can be
bought, together with whole milk
Which is strictly used, this bread has
the reputation of being not only a pure
product but very nutritious one
Every loaf wrapped with paraffine
paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
Protestant Churches to Unite in Ser.
yineS

All the Protestant churches will
unite in a Home Missionary service,
at o'clock, Sunday evening, at the
Old South Congregational church. The
pastors of the several churches will
each take some part and the music
ON the occasion will be by the mem
bers of the various choirs in the city
churches. Mrs. F. r. Goodwin will be
the Organist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
THE chill IN A ROOM

Is forgotten when an Toll heater is
brought into play The Perfection
Oil Heaters" in wide variety are dis
played at Amesbury & Wakefield's
Store and are finding their way into
many homes--people are buying them.
Prices $3.50, $500, $3.50 and $500. In
spection of these heaters rs invited.
Every home should have one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
n. H. S. VS.. Cony, Saturday.

Much interest is being shown in
the coming Cony- Hallowell football
game, Saturday. The boys are hop
ing for a big crowd To cheer them to
victory Following is the probable
lineup; Cottle, lie; Erbb 1t; Grey.
lg; Leonard, {; Lord, rg.. Hobbs,
TT; Rollins re; Harvey. qb; Niles,
lib: Carey, RIB; and Paine, fb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
IT PAYS TO PAY

Cash-and traders at ID. c. Skillins'
Store are taking advantage of it.
With every cash purchase OF, meats,
groceries, setc,, "a sregistered Check is
given the customer Which 'fsa good fof.
discount of 5 1-3 per ceht. on every
dollars worth of 1nerehitnsiise pur-
chased here. MANY people save the
checks and when they have enough
get one of the valuable premiums dis
PLAYED here. -. ea4 ttan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

HAVE A CARE.

When your doctor gives you a pre-
scription. for some member of the fam
lily or yourself have a care" Bring
it to the drug store where registered
pharmacist will compound it and
where the best quality of drugs. will be
used. Whites City Drug Store is a
thoroughly reliable establishment with
a large prescription business. G. X.
White, the proprietor. is a registered
pharmacist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
THE HOUSEWIVES

Helper ON wash day is "Cote's Magic
Water" You wouldn't believe that it
is wonder worker until you've used
it once. 1t is not injurious to tho
clothes, and directions are plainly
printed on every bottle. Every week
sees more people using Magic Wa
ter" Grocers all over this vicinity
sell it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

Read and act promptly for it is the
day of all days to look for real money
saving values at Weber & Hewett's
branch store Think of it, extra low
prices for seeded, also seedless raisins,
currents. citron, new dates. figs, boiled
cider, oranges, srape fruit, candies
rolled oats NJ rQuad as. etc. Who
ever $500 the E:.e2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

The associated Charities request all
parties wishing to donate second hand
clothing for the relief of the needy of
our city, to leave the same with Mrs.
Helen Dudley Maple street, Mrs.
Hattie Bowie. North street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

About 80 young people from the Con-
gregational church We're entertained
Thursday evening. by DR.. and Mrs
Quimby at their camp in Pittston. Sup
per was served and a pleasant evening
passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

Miss Ida Kirby was pleasantly sur
prised by the clerks at Bell Bros. al
the home OF Mrs. May Goodrich
Pleasant street. Miss Kirby was the re-
cipient of a set of beautiful solid gold
cuff links. bountiful collation. was
served and an enjoyable evening pass
a1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
Mrs. LIeweIlyn Huntinqton.

Mrs. Nettie Huntington, wife OF
Llewellyn Huntington, passed away al
4 o'clock, Friday afternoon, aged s.
years She was the daughter of Oliver
and Ann (Erskin) Dennison and was
born in Lynn, Mass. She was married
81 years ago, and since early child
hood had resided in GARNER. The hus-
band, a daughter, Mrs. Jennie Hamlin
a son Ray, and a sister, Mrs. Hattie
Sprague, survive. Funeral, at 2 p. NJ
Monday, from her late residence, 81
Cobbossee avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

All members of the Sons of Veterans
ana Auxiliary wishing to attend the
Garfield Auxiliary inspection at Wa
tervilie are requested to take the {
o'clock car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

Miss Esmer Ellis of Cooper's Mills,
who has been the guest of Mrs. Walter
Swift and Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Cur
tbs. Highland avenue, went to Angus
ia, Friday. to visit Mr.. and Mrs. II.
ID. Cooper. MURRAY street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
TheOakIand
Sc. Cigar Sc.
q NO SUPERIOR, FEW EQUAL
Geo. 3. Morse Co, Mfg, Gardiner, Ma
UTILITY kIT-25c.

For emergency needs, for the home,
travelling or the office, those utility
tkitsi at4 Beane's Drug Store are a
great big trade for the money. The
contents of these kits contain appro-
pirate articles for first aid" needs
and proposition that should be in
every home. Better get one today
you'll be glad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

Rev. Robert $. Pinkham is taking a
short vacation in Boston, after the
close of a very successful year as pas
tor of the First Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

aggregation on the local Muster field.
Saturday afternoon. Everything was
enthusiasm. All were urged to be
level headed in their movements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

The funeral of the late Carlo Cali
zia, who died at P. NJ, Thursday,
will be held at p. NJ, Sunday, at his
late residence, IS winthrop street. Rev.
H. L. Nichols will oficiate. Interment
in Hallowell cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

Judge W. ID. Spaulding has pur-
chased fine new auto of the 1918
model and is rapidly learning the
ways of running it in this good
weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
On the Eve of Football.

a great rally was held at the High
school. Friday night in anticipation
of the victory the home eleven is
counting on clearing from the Cony
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

The aldermen, Friday, committed
Grace L. Richardson, Robinson street,
to the State Hospital for the Insane,
at Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
GARDINER.
William c. keene CeIe-
brates 91st Birthday.
|. |. NeWCQmb and Pearl H.
Stevenson Married, Friday.
Gardiner 6; C. S. & l. 0..Common.
wealth 20; Hazard 1.

William c. Keene. Friday, celebrat-
ed the 91st anniversary of his birth AL
though no formal gathering was held.
Mr. Keene was remembered by many
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

Old South choir will meet at 7.30 P.
NJ, Saturday. for rehearsal in the
vestry. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

Mrs. A. S. Cole of West Gardiner
mother of DR. F. Nj. Cole, is reported TO
be very low at her home in West Gar
diner. Hz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

The friends of Harry E. Clements
will be glad to hear of his recovery
from his recent illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
Fire in che Home

A lighted match dropped
carelessly in the home may
cost the lives of your whole
family.
Don't let their deaths be due
to your dereliction.
DON'T DROP MATCHES
CARELESSLY.
But BE PREPARED IN
CASE YOU DO. Have a
PYRENE. extinguisher handy
in your home. 1t will extin-
guish any incipient fire WITH
OUT INJURY TO FURNISH
INGS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

Rev. L. H. Clarke will speak, at 2
p. NJ. Sunday, at Bachelors Tavern,
Litehfeld
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

L. F. Doran of Providence, r. l., was
the guest, Friday, of Ray H. Chad
bourne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

c. G. Brown. has purchased a new
auto. 1913 model.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

A class of four candidates will be
admitted at the regular meeting of
Eureka Rebekah Lodge. Tuesday eve
ming. A banquet will be served, from
$50 to S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

Arthur Lanther of Dover has been
visiting friends in town,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

Barker ]. Page of Portland was
calling on friends in the city, Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

George Moody of Richmond was in
the city, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

When a supposed case of bronchial
trouble, with which William Tremblay
was thought to be afflicted. failed to
respond to the usual treatment, ply
sicians at a Pittsfela Mass, hospital
took an Xray photograph and dis
covered collar button lodged in
Tremhlay's lung. He swallowed the
button 16 years ago. and supposed
that il. had gone into his stomach
giving the matter no further thought
Because of the peculiar position which
1T occupies it is believed that it will
be impossible to remove the obstruc-
ton by means of a surgical operation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
Gardiner 6; c. S. & [. o

Gardiner defeated theseG, 80 8 l.. polo
team in the four league series by score
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

A storage tank is being built at the
Otis mill at Livermore Falls for the
surplus pulp that has formerly been
run into sheets, necessitating great
amount of work that will now be done
away with The tank will be ON a
concrete foundation and built of steel
1t will be so feet in diameter and so
feet in height. and will be one of the
largest in the country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

Mrs. Freeman Patten went to Bath,
Friday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

The Russian aviatress, Ljuba
Galantschikow, Friday, at Johannis-
thai, Germany, made a record for al
titude for women by reaching a height
of about 1900 feet. She used "a mono
|plane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

q had magnificent duck in the Maine
woods said Portland man. "But
YOU shot no game. commented a
friend. II Know but r got out with mS
life," was the reply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23
commonwealth 20; Hazard 1,

The. Commonwealth five defeated the
r. p. Hazard team at basketball, Friday
evening, by score of 20 to 1. Neal
was the star of the evening.
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Shimmlc, c ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Z, IkooeI "
Jones, re- ................'....,. TX, Morrili
Stevens liz .................. lg, Mcdonald
Field goals-Dowling ?, Neal 5. j. Nc
Donald 2, Morrill, /. Goal from foul
Scott Referee. Wiley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

OF Gardiner. who, Nov %. Celebrated
His 9lst Birthday.
gifts. In the afternoon he was on
Water street and received many con-
CALCULATIONS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-11-23

Universalist church, Rev. John Evans
minister: 1920. worship and sermon;
subject of sermon, "Our National Adj
vance and Expansion" 11.45, Sunday
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-02-27
Vivid Summary Of Weekly
Fire Loss Shows AppdII.
ing Conditions
People Have Become In.
ured to Danger Through
Feeling Of Security
BY Associated Press.

MADISON, Feb. 27.-"Our fire loss.
es by fire are an average of three
theaters, three public halls, twelve
churches, ten school houses, two hos
pitfalls, two asylums, two colleges, six
apartment houses, twenty-six hotels,
three department stores, two jails,
40 flat houses, and 1000 dwellings
every week Of the year."
This vivid summary of fire waste in
the United States comes from F. w.
Fitzpatrick Of Washington, D. c., Sec
retary Of the national builders and
inspectors association, in Fire
Alarm" published today. More start
ling still is his statement that there
are barely ten buildings in the Unit
ed States fully and completely fire.
proof.
During a normal years time," he
says, I'VE expend nearly 100000, 900
in fire departments, water and such
projection. We pay insurance COM
panies $195,000.000 in premiums to
pay us back $95,000,O 900 in protected
losses. In brief our fire losses cost
us $600,000,000. With feeling Of
fancied security, people have become
Injured to their danger in inflammable
buildings" he continues, "and display
a grievance against those who try to
make them TRIBE less prodigally with
lives and limbs. As it is, 1,400 peo-
pie were burned or killed in fires last
year, $500 seriously injured, while
day after day $4,000 persons narrow
ly escaped from fires"
In conclusion the writer says: '1n
larger cities our chances are just
about one in six hundred we will be
burned out in a years time, and one
never knows when his turn is to be-
IL may be- yours this very night"