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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
Things That Make a
Dou's Life Happy

Never look gift horse in the
mouth is a maxim that applies to
horses. but with dogs the position is
reversed.
BY q dogs teeth YOU can tell
whether he Will be worth his keep.
Should he look as if he wanted dem
fist badly-that is. if his teeth are
other than white and clcan-hc is lot
the dog for YOU. He is old or he is i'll
possibly both. Again dog knows
as much of sore feet as his shoe
wearing master, and unless he Is we'll
haired between the toes-partiCularly
in the case of sporting dogs-thcrc
is sure to be trouble.
Observation-Disclosures between dog
and master are due frequently to ig-
rorance on the part of the latter in
regard to feeding and management.
Dogs usually are ovcrfcd, and while
some offences deserve chaStiScment,
many animals are spoiled through eX-
ccssivc use of the whip.
In many cases Il rating or an OC-
casional cut with a Whip-a stick
SI!Oult HtNtl bN u3'Ni W III NAVY t'''
desired result. 1t is q great mistake
to beat a puppy, as generally he is
amcndablc to persuasion. while Il
scolding is often more effective than
any amount OF chastSemcnt.
II 9 housing Of dogs is Il very i'm
pOrtant matter. Nothing could be
more futile than the old type of ken
rel, which, with its entrance at the
! front. permits both rain and wind to
| beat upon the dog. Kennels must Q
! dry, warm and airy, but not draughtY.
and they should he placed so that the
I entrance faces the south In good
! weather the suns rays should have
| full access to the kennel.
! For house dogs a suitable bed
| should be provided. Nothing could be
| better than mat or some rags,
! placed nightly in certain spot, and,
! if the animal takes distemper the
bedding should be changed as often
as possible.
Every dog pines for exercise, and It
| least ono run daily should lac the
rule. No doubt many yard dog
makes the night hideous because of
the monotony Of the existence to
which an unthinking master has con-
| signed him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26

ange, New Jersey has returned from
Belgrade where she has been visiting
Mrs. Lucy Watson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Alva Watson, and is guest at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. ". Gibbs
OF Oakland Heights.
Roy Cannon is substituting on the
RR. +. ID. Route No. 33, for a few
days.
An Annual reunion of old class
mates was held Thurs:ay at the home
of Mrs. Walter Goodwin on the Fair
field Road. y bountiful dinner was
served at noon and very pleasant
day enjoyed. Those present were:
Mrs. Willard Jones and Mrs. John
Burleigh, of Watcrville; Mrs Floyd
Blackwell of Fairfield; Mrs. Ernest
JOY Hinclley: Mrs. Edward j. En-
cry, North Fairfield; Mrs. Blanche
Jones. North Fairfield, Mrs Eugene
Covell Hinckley, Brs. Clarence Rog-
ers, Norridgewocl. Mrs. Lucy Hor-
ton, OOrange, Mass, besides the host
esS Mrs. Goodwin.
Harry Watson who is connected
with the Y. NJ. c. A. work at East
Orange, New Jersey is expected to ar
rive in town today and will be Il
guest a. the home of Mr. and Mrs. w.
W. Gibbs of Oakland Heights for a
few days before leaving for HoultOn
to join his family, who have been
passing the summer there. lie will
be accompanied by his daughter Miss
Margaret Watson who has been a
guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs for sew
cral weeks and has also visited
friends in Belgrade, the trip being
made by auto.
Funeral services for the late Al
fred II. Perrin will be held at the
residence on the Fairfield Road, this
Saturday. morning at 1870 O'Clock
Rev. Weston =. Holman of the Meth
odist church will olYiciate and inter
ment will be in Pine Grove cemetery
Watcrville
Mrs. Eugene Soulc. has returned
from several days outing with friends
at McGrath Pond.
Rev. and Mrs. f. B. McIntire and
two children of DcXtc rare guests Of
Mr.. McIntires grandmother Mrs.
Lizzie McIntire.
Miss Elizabeth POOlCr and friend
from Waterville are enjoying several
days outing at the Pooler cottage on
| Lake MeSsalonSkee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rodawig of
| Manchester. y. H.. who have been Wis
| iting Mrs. Rodawigs parents. Mr.. and
f! Mrs. John Carroll of the Belgrade road.
have gone on an automobile trip
| through the White Mountains.
Albert Mcrryfield Of Watcrvlle was
calling on his aunt. Miss Laura Huff,
| Thursday at the home of Mrs Ida
Judkins,
| Mr.. and Mrs. Dexter Decker and
| daughter Barbara of Mercer were
guests Thursday Of Mr.. Decker's sis
! ter, Mrs. Alden Savage.
Mrs. Ella Hilton and Mrs. Emma
Morrow, who have been guests of Mrs.
j. II. Stevens for a few days. have re-
turned to their home in Skowhegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Swift and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
till the greatest cause OF useless tire

still the greatest cause OF useless tire
wear
Perhaps the reason for motorists
neglect in this matter which affects
their purses so seriously is that,
While they know Of it, they cannot ap-
prcCiate how much a tire is dragged
sideways over the road by a very
slight misalignment in the wheels.
1t usually surprises the car owner
to learn. for instance, that so by
3R tire. which is out of alignment by
only or8 little inch will actually be
dragged sideways ia feet in every
mile.
Should "A 34-inch tire, out of align
mcnt one inch. be run 3.400 miles it
Will cover $500 miles of that distance
by turning over and over as it should
hut it will have literally dragged
sideways the remaining 100 miles.
The tire would have to be an cX
ception, indeed, not to be completely
worn out by this 100 miles of sheer
dragging under the weight of the car.
Considering how few car owners take
the matter seriously enough to keep
their wheels perfectly parallel, there
can lie no doubt that a large portion
of average tire expense is eaten up
by this useless wear.-Farn Life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
CLINTON

Mr. and Mrs. Roland Wiley and
daughter Frances, who have been
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
w. Wiley and with other relatives
for the past ten days. have gone to
Lewiston where they will visit Mrs.
Willeys sister. Mrs. s. l.. Andrews
and family until Sunday when they
will return to their home in Haver-
hill. Mass.
Mrs. Emily G.. Thurston who has
been visiting her son. LIMA A. Burns
and other relatives in this vicinity for
several weeks has returned to her
home in Portland
Miss Mary Pratt formerly Of this
town. who has made her home in
Fresno, Calf, for several years, has
purchased the Shaw house on Pleas
ant street which she will occupy as a
residence.
Miss Dorothy Chamberlain is pass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
OAKLAND

Services at the Methodist church
Sunday S usual. At the morning serv-
ice at 1890 o'clock the pastor Rev
Weston j. Holman. will have for his
subject Finding Ones Self" There
will be vocal solo by Miss Nora
Bartlett Greeley. Sunday school at
11.4J. Fred \. Wynan superintendent
Evening worship at $50 o'clock with
n brief service with short address by
the pastor: subject, Improbable Pes
simism." Preaching at Sidney Sunday
afternoon at 230 o'clock. All are
most cordially invited.
Services will be held at the United
Baptist church Sunday morning at
1890 o'clock, followed by Sunday
school at II o'clock under direction Of
Arthur Greeley. superintendent.
Sarah Sampson Tent. Daughters of
Veterans. will hold it's first regular
Monday evening in the Post rooms.
and full attendance is desired.
A party consisting Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George T. Benson, Miss Louise Ben
son, Mrs. Edna Dusty and Mrs. Flor
ence Given went to East Eassalboro
Thurday to attend the reunion of the
10Th Maine Regiment.
Miss Lena King has returned from
a visit with relatives in Nashua, N. H.
Miss Florence Harding Of Winslow
is a guest of Miss Myra Wells Of AL
pine street.
Miss Eleanor Sawtelle has gone to
Fairfield to visit her uncle and aunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bacon, and to at
tend the Chautauqua.
Arthur Blaisdell. who injured hhis
fingers recently while employed in the
spinning room of the American Wooden
mill. is improving and expects to re-
sumo his work soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claire Sawtelle. who
have been passing the summer vaca-
tion with relatives in town, left Fri
day morning for their home in Detroit,
Mich.
Miss Margaret Watson Of East Or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
Big Ship Heavily Insured

The greatest insurance ever writ
ten in the American market for a
single ship has been taken by the
American Marine Insurance syndi-
Gates. The syndicate. which was Gre
ated more than a year ago, to pro-
vide a market capable of carrying
$2,500,o00 risk on a Single American
vessel, announced that n members
lave accepted an insurance of $1,000
600 on the Leviathan on her trip from
New York to Newport News. The
giant liner also is insured for $500
600 While under repair at the south
ern port. Additional insurance has
been written abroad. The liability
which the syndicate has assumed
would have been impossible without
the formation Of syndicates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
Plan for GRANGE Fair

At the special meeting of Clinton
Grange held Wednesday evening, Lin
"a \. Burns was appointed general
chairman of the Grange Fair which
will be given on a date in October
to be announced. The members of
the committee are the officers of the
Willis +. knight. Mrs. Blanche Sim
onson, Mrs r. +. Lamb, Mr.. and Mrs
Harold Brown. Austin Herscy, Fred
Bielby, Miss Blanche Roundy. r. G..
True and c. Lee Stuart. a meeting
of this committee is called for Tues
day evening next, at Grange Hall
when the arrangements will be made
and the date decided. Any member
Of the Grange is welcome to attend
this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
Farewell Party

Miss Irene Ryan was Givcn 4 fare
we'll party at her home last evening,
as she is soon TO leave for Roslindale,
Mass, where She viii make her home
with her brother and wife. Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Ryan. A social evening
was enjoyed, instrumental and vocal
solos. Nictrola selections ana games
being on the program. Miss Ryan
was presented with several pieces Of
\cWbury Ivory. Refreshments were
served. Those present We're the
Misses Hazel McAuley. Merle Pulsi-
fer, Lillian Willettc, Stella Thomas.
Gladys Oakley, Gencvieve ellis. Dor
is circuit. Edna Emery. Alice McDon
aid. Lottic O'Bricn, Doris OBrien,
Catherine Wood, Blanche King,
Gladys Weston, Mary NcNeal, Mrs.
Hazel Knowles. Mary Buel, Mrs. Mar
jorin Weber, Mrs. Ida Patterson,
Miss Ifelen Ryan and Mrs. Irene
Ryan.
Ernest Mayo of Bath is at the home
Of his mother, Mrs. John Mayo Of
/ Robinson street.
! Allie Thurston Of Burnham was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
P|TTSfIELD

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph s. TIaseltine,
Harry l.. Cornforth, +. s. Knowlton.
Maitland Wentworth. l.. NJ. Fairbanks,
Allie Atwcll, c. c. Merrill. J. d. Went
worth, John Foss and D. NJ. Susi were
among the Pittsfeld people in Bangor
Thursday to attend the fair and some
of them attended the Shriners meet
n2s.
C. +. Griffin. clerk at the Berry phar-
macy. was business caller in Port
land Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Thompson left Thursday
for visit in Lewiston, and was ac-
comp"nicd Ny Mrs. Warkene of Bos-
ton.
Mrs. Lucy \. Burton, president OF
the Rebakah Assembly. left Thursday
on business trip to Kittcry.
Charles f. Newcomb and sister Miss
Hclcn Newcomh. were in Bangor
Thursday to attend tho fair.
MIR. and Mrs. Judson Nichols of
Erooklnc. Mass, arc visiting friends
in town this week. Mr.. Nichols was
former proprietor Of the Lanccy
House.
Orin $. Haskell L. $. n, who is in
Bangor with the l. $. destroycrs
which are in port there during the
fair was in town Wednesday night. re-
turning TO Bangor Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bean of Lowell,
Mass. returned to their home hurs-
day after visiting Mrs. Beams father.
Alanson Libby. and other relatives in
town.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph j. Estes and
son Frank and Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Lanphcr were in Bangor Friday at
tending the fair, making the trip in the
Estes car.
Sewcll Millctt Of Palmyra was In
hl1S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
Scientific Methods In Training Muoi
Clans


AIoGcstly but earnestly, there have
been in progress at a few educational
wears, most interesting efforts to dc
vclop a scientific method OF musical
education. The method is based
largely on psychology, and various
instruments have been devised not
only for making tests of nerve &c
actions. but also for measuring must
cal talent and Classifying it, Apart
from the psychological element, an
! instrument for visibly registering
scope. has been under development
for some 20 years. though it is only
| within the last few Years that it has
been practically applied. This instru-
nlent indicates the exact number of
vibrations per second of any tone,
tested by it, and as, of course, the
number Of vibrations of all tones are
! known, the instrument determines
+! whether the pitch is correct. 1t con-
SiSto vi At ItIlttuN bdldilCtu uIuul
that rotates horizontally, making eX-
actly one revolution per second. The
! white face of the drum is covered
with black dots arranged in rows
which, in connection with a scale en-
able the operator TO read the num-
! Der of vibrations pc second made by
! a small gas flame in front Of the
/ drum, which is caused to vibrate in
accordance with the tone of q voice
or instrument conducted to it through
a speaking tube.
| Other instruments have also been
! developed for making various tests
to determine the natural aptitude and
musical talent Of students. Many oil
these are now being practically ap-
| Piled at the public schools in Evan
. ston Among them are instruments
Tor measuring nerve reactions to dis
! cover the degree Of susceptibility tc
/ pitch Of sound. others for testing pre-
/ cislon. and still others for testing free
7 and controlled rhythm-By Henry S
! White, in Popular Mechanics Maya
zine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
Auto Show of Central
Maine Fair Will BE
Bigger Than Ever

81 'urs 70 the automohl" show Of
thc central Maine Fair. Watcryille
Awet Is. 80. 80, 81 and Sept. 1st
w learn that manufacturers have
I host of outstanding improve
i.n's in thclr cars I'm the last twelve
months
Tho show will paint vivid pic
turn of the progress which is being
made IN ~" automotIvc world. Kew
models of most ut the ears exhibited.
fresh from the factory, VIII he pre-
rentcd to tho public for the first
time Accessories invented to make
DE- displayed
Firms which have engaged space
me planning ON hig eductional
otwp1 IN az the show TO aCqulint
the public with the many new uses to
which the automobile is being put.
Persons attending the show will md
that the automobile and auto truck
gtn me- longer luxury but ncces-
s's Statistics viii prove that the
automobile industry leads all other
industries in capital invested and in
volume of business.
Dealers who ara planning on OK
l.Itiug nj the fair feel that il will
u. uro ~ their best chances TO in
ir...t NJ, public in the purchase of
,.tt AND accessories The show
wl enable automobile owners TO
COMPARE different makes and pick
eur tMo ono in which they are most
l.'.e>,,l 1t IL expected that many
s..E Will I've made.
l.He for the fur are rounding into
sa.., p.dlN. ana big exhibits are
as.fcl fu. an Of the educational de
l"a''r'r'-, according TO the Secreta-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
Prince Couldn't Sit Still Until Last

\ copy of the South China Morning
Post gives entertaining accounts of
the Prince of Wales recent visit to
Hong Kong and especially of the gay
Pavilion ball.
"The prince" it states. entered
into the proceedings with characteris-
tic spirit. Having once left the dais
he never mounted 1t again until his
departure. He moved freely among
the gay company. dancing with shy.
blushing young ladies and engaging in
conversation with all and sundry.
The prince prefers fox trots. He
dances with ease and grace and con-
verses freely whilst Waiting round"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
fairfield

Mrs, Hattie Scldcn, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. George Will
son. has returned to Portland.
Oscar Baker Of Gardiner was q
business caller in town yesterday.
bliss Carolyn Pratt Of Good VIII is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Caro-
lyn Woodm@n.
Miss Katheryn 1iuckins Of Show
hogan has been the guest of Miss
Ncrna Curtis for a few days.
Miss Faye Keene, who is employed
III Portland, is at her home for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26

BADGER GIRLS RESOLVE

Pledged to accomplish at least one
act of social service each semester,
thirteen woman students of the Uni
vcrsity OF Wisconsin have organized
u Woman's sociology club, to be called
the Alpha III Epsilon. The impetus
for the creation OF such a club-which
is encouraged by the faculty of the
sociology dcpartmcnt-came from Il
group Of senior women specializing
in sociology
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
Dent Be a Tire Murderer

l.0.H salIge man and experienced
r.'Hr-st knows that misalignment OF
-s wheels causes tires 10 side
So p.odurjng friction that rapidly
N"e out the sturdiest tires.
~ known as this fact undoubted-
J r.,al'Snmcnt for some reason
.,s Nh 80 very prevalent and is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26

ing the week at the home of her
grandmother. Mrs. t,llura Chamber
lain OF Wateryillc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26
Celebrates Seventh Birthday

4 very dainty little party was given
by Mrs. Nellie w. Gordon Wednesday
afternoon at her home on Western
avenue in honor of her guest, Miss
Edith Louise Milliken Of Augusta
daughter of FIX. Gov. and Mrs. Carl
+. Milliken. The guest of honor was
passing her seventh birthday. The
guests were Gwendolyn. Gerald, Nir-
ginia and Thelma Lincoln and Mar
tina Wheeler. They were entertain
ed with games and refreshments. The
decorations were pink. Sweet peas
We're used in profusion and the effect
was very dainty and appropriate. The
pink birthday cake adorned with
seven candles pleased the little ones
very much. Several dainty gifts
were received by tn cguest of honor
and a very happy afternoon was pass
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26

Miss Portia Willis. a Democratic
campaign speaker, gave an address in
Town Hall Friday night. She was
greeted by a good sized audience
Mrs. Dennis Donovan Of Augusta,
Mrs. Otto Larsen and Mrs. Leon O.
Tebbetts of Watervillc were in the
speaking party also
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26

Wayne McNally has returned 10
his home in Clinton after being the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nc
Clintock for several days.
Leon Gibson of Clinton was call
ing on relatives in town yesterday
Frank Leighton. who is spending
the summer at Old Orchard is in
town for a short time.
Mrs. Isabelle Parkman was in
Portland for the dow. yesterday.
Rev. J. c. Bcarce. who "'Ts' "a led
away by tho death of relative, has
returned to his home on Weston
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-26

calling on friends in town yesterday.
Miss Lydia Campbell has returned
to her home in East Corinth after
visiting friends in Benton.
Seth Libby of Portland was a bust
ness caller in town yesterday,
The second entertainment of the
Chautauqua proved as interesting as
the first. this being the haunting
airs of the Philippines, reproduced ly
the Manila quartet. Dorotio kahayao,
director OF tile quartet, who is Il
graduate from the University OF
Chicago, describes the music of his
native land as crying aloud for lib
erty and freedom. Besides Mr..
Kabayao, a talented VioliniSt, the
members We're Miss Mildren Bcllo,
a meZZo soprano singer and pianist;
Mr.. Manuel Moreno, tenor singer,
comedian and guitar player and Mr..
Maucl BeaSon, mandolin and ukClele
player. The program included both
classical and popular selections so
that the vocal and instrumental
numbers covered wide musical
field.
The Mikado" will be presented
this afternoon by Boston light opera
company. In the evening Mrs Nancy
Schoonmakcr will lecture on The
Old Trail and the New Road
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-03

from Martinsville, much improved In
health. . Mrs Clyde Watt and child
rem of Centerville, spent Monday after
noon with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Stewart Mrs. Leon Champ,
who has been i'll for the past week,
is slowly improving. Mrs. T. j.
Butler was shopping in Richmond on
Tuesday The ladies of the Martha
Washington were given a supper by
their husbands at the |. o. o. F. hall
Saturday evening, after which an in
teresting program was given. All
present enjoyed the occasion. e. Mrs,
Mary Helm, of Lafayette, has come
for an indefinite stay with her son.
and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Helm.
Valentine De Vaughn came home
Saturday night from the hospi.<t.. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Carson Ohmit of Cam
bridge City, spent Sunday with J. Z
Hurley and family. Mr.. WINNER and
family have moved into the Huffmfen
house, recently vacated by Mr.. KEEL
lum and family. George Williams.
of Oklahoma, is here visiting lrvm
Taylor and family. Mrs. George Peee
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-03
ACID IN STOMACH
SOURS THE FOOD
Says Excess of Hydrochloric
Acid Is Cause of Indigestion.

A well-known authority states that
stomach trouble and indigestion are
nearly always due to acidity-acid
stomach-and not, as most folks be-
lieve, from a lack of digestive juices.
He states that an excess of hydro
chloric acid in the stomach retards di-
gestlon and starts food fermentation,
then our meals sour like garbage in a
can, forming acrid fluids and gases
which initiate the stomach like a toy
! balloon. We then get that heavy,
/ lumpy feeling in the chest, we eruc-
tate sour food, belch gas, or have
heartburn, flatplence, water-brash, or
nausea.
! He tells us to lay aside all digestive
aids and instead, get from any phar-
macy four ounces of Jad Salts and
| take a tablespoonful in glass Of
water before breakfast while it is eff
fervescing, and furthermore, to con-
| tinue this for one week. While re-
| lief follows the first dose, it is i'm
! portant to neutralize the acidity, re-
move the gas-making mass, start the
liver, stimulate the kidneys and thus
promote a free flow of pure digestive
| juices.
! Jad Salts is inexpensive and is made
! from the acid of grapes and lemon
juice, combined with lithia and sodium
phosphate. This harmless salts is
used by thousands of people for stOm-
ach trouble with excellent results
Advertisement.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-02-03
COULD BUILD $4,000
, HOUSES WITH LOSES
SUSTAINED BY FIRES
(By Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, Feb. 81 Three hun
dred and thirty-four thousand dwell
inss at $1,000 each, sufficient to house
100000 persons, could be built with
the money lost in fires in the United
States from 1915 to 1920, according to
figures given out today by the Nation
al Board of Fire Underwriters.
The board places the national fire
loss during the five-year period at
672,722,677, based on an examina-
ton of over 100000 reports of fires.
Matches and smoking hazards are
held responsible for $90,000,000 OF
losses, according TO the report. Next
comes electricity, which caused fires
cost S86,000,000. Stoves, furnaces,
boilers and pipes caused a loss of
$63.000,000; defective chimneys and
flues, S61 100000 and exposure, "
which means communicated fires,
$233.000. 900.
As a basis of comparison, the un-
derwriters figure that the five-year
fire losses of the nation would build
$4,000 homes for the entire popula-
ton of Nevada, Wyoming and Con
necticut. They would erect 1922
school houses at 100000 each; or
would purchase 1922 grams of rad
1um, the costliest of earth's products.