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New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
ENDS 35 YEARS IN
 SNETCO SERVICE
George H. Schultz Does It With
 NO.ACCident Record

The Southern New England Tele- phone Co. has presented George Il. Schultz of this city with a S5-year service pin, emblematic of continu- ous employment over that period. Commenting on his long service and his success in avoiding accidents over the span of years, the Telc- phone Bulletin for this month has the following to say:
 "ro have faithfully performed the tasks assigned to him for 35 years Is the honorable record of service held by George H. Schultz of New Britain, but to have worked all that tune without a single lost-time acci- dent is distinction which entities Mir, Schultz 10 a place In our gal lery of notables
 "Of course, there are other 35- year service men in our ranks and there are others who have records absolutely clear of lost-time acci- dents over long periods. That is to their credit. But Mir. Schultz re- gently received his 35-year service button and his remarkable no-acci- dent record was brought to attention at that time.
 "Mr. Schultz has worked in vari- ous capacities In the plant depart ment, facing the greater accident hazard of the old days, when meth ods lacked the improvements and refnements of the present. Yet George went through the years do- ing his work faithfully and careful ly and his performance serves as a splendid example for all others in our organization.
 Congratulations, George. May you wear a diamond service button and may you some day retire in good health and without an accident in your honorable record"
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

At court of probate holden at New Britain, within and for the district Of Berlin, in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, on the 10th day of September A. D, l925
 Present, Bernard r. Gaffney. Judge.
 Estate of Patrick Scanlon late of New Britain, in said district deceased.
 Upon the petition of J. M Curtin Com pauy of said New Britain representing that 1t Is a creditor and praying that let ters of administration may be granted on said estate, as per application on file more fully appears. 1t is
 Ordered-that said application he heard and determined at the probate office in New Britain, in said district, on the 2lst day of Sept. A. D. 1925, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendenry of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing this order in some newspaper pub lishcd in said New Britain. having a cir culaton in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of New Britain, in said dis trict, and return make.
 BERNARD F. GAFBNEY, Judge.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
CHRYSLER USED CAR DEPT.
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS

At court of probate holden at New Britain within and for the district of Berlin in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut. on the 14th day of September A. D. 1925.
 Present Bernard F. Gaffney, Esq. Judge.
 On motion of Harriet E. Stark of said New Britain, as dxecutrx of the last will and testament of George A. Stark late of New Britain, within said district deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the executrix and di- rects that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a newspaper pub lisehd in said New Britain, and having a circulation tn said district and by post ing copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of New Britain, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt and return make.
 Certified from Record,
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY, Judge.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
TO REAPPOINT CLERK

Torrington Sept, l6 P,-Judge F. B. HamIin, of Litchheld, who will assume his duties as judge of the Litchfeld county court of common pleas next week. announced today that he would reappoint Eugene T. O'sulliyan Of Torrington as clerk of the court MT O'Sullivan has beep clerk of the court for ten years,
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
J'EVER

co BAck k "A tha old town on ,our VACATION and stroll by the littre OLD HOUSE thst you as rhnd used ro RoMr through and sss th,, the SHUTTERS sr. closed and mss the VOICES OF laughing children that at ONE TINE were part ot ,he house and MISS the sight ot neiEhbors who . GATHERED hn the littla old porcN AND REALIZE as you view the sroils or TINE that ta have children in the HOUSE sFerr and to have people THE F"ECH will mean much to ,n and To oTuERs and then hark to Your work YoU INSERT a Classified Ad in The Herald CLASSIFIED pages saying the old Ifoutc IS FOR sale and on your next
 .=.' '0 THE OLp town Sec yuui sclr as ot oId u TUU smiling fares o' little rhildrou WNn ARE playing where you played and see THE OLD folks again m thc porch and FEEI. that those vho built 'hc home MILL RE as thankful to I'll" Herald CLASSIFIED ads a. yeu nre tor htinriug TIRE GtupT, old days la,R 'o tl. rrNscr.-I l.NEE'
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

Three million books in the library of the British museum stand on B miles of shelves. and 30 people are employed to keep them dustod, At this rate each book gets dusted but once in IS months.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

Eels frequently cross meadows 10 get from one stream 10 another. They choose the early morning when the grass Is wet with dew, or they travel during a rainfall
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
USED CAR SALE

USED GAR SALE 1924 Dodge Bros. touring. 1e2i Dodge Bros. sedan. 1923 Dodge Bros. touring. 1923 Dodge Bros, sedan. 1923 Ford sedan. 1921 Ford sedan. 1921 studebaker spse. { touring.
 TERMS ARRANGED
 THE &F, MOTOR SALES CORP. lss FL MIST. TEL In.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
SPECIAL USED CAR sALn

SPECIAL USED CAR SALE Dodge Brothers coupe, 1923. a Dodge Brothers screen deIy. 1929. Ford tudor, 1924. Nash sedan, 1924. Maxwell sedan, 1928, Ford touring, CD, 1923. Ford touring, 1929. Nash touring car, 1923. Nash coupe, 1924.
 A. c. HATKER. 5s ELM ST. PHONE zlss,
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16

CAR REDUCTIONS FOB THE NEXT TEN OATS 1923 Packard Six Sedan, pasa. 1924 Cadillac Touring, pass. 1920 Cole 8, Touring, pass. 1924 Hudson Sedan. pass. 1925 Hudson Coach. 5 pass. 1924 Hudson Coach. pass 1923 Hudson Coach. pass. 1923 Hudson speedster. 5'pasA 1925 Essex Coach. pass. 1924 Essex Coach. pass. 1923 Buick Touring, pasA 1924 Chevrolet Touring, pass. 1924 Hupmobile Sport Touring. 1921 Overland Sedan. 1921 Overland Touring. 1920 Cleveland Sport. .'
 .r
 THE HoNEYMAN AUTO SALES CO,
 13s ARCH ST.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-16
USED CAR BARGAINS


 1921 Dodge roadster. 1925 l-door Ford sedan, 1923 Tudor Ford sedan. lss4 Chevrolet sedan. 1924 Chevrolet roadster. 1928 Chevrolet roadster. 1921 Studebsker special (. 1920 Studebaker special (, 1923 Ford coupe. Several cars in good condition tt
 under $loo.
 SUPERIOR AUTO CO, iis ARCH ST. PHONE
Evening star., 1925-07-01
2S12 OLE ST

~O1- x Y Z y II
Several new apartments of |,
? and 3 rooms, dining alcove,
kitchen and bath. Dining
alcove has mahogany table,
chairs. Built-in dressing room,
Wardrobe, vanity and Murphy
bed. Some have screened-in
porches.
Rents, $50, $50, S65 and S1OO
per month.
Manager on premises.
Inspection between 9 am. and
g pm.
Evening star., 1925-07-01
THE JOHN MARSHALL,
1910 X St. NV.

New eight-story hreproof
building, completed and ready
for occupancy. Excellent down
town location, convenient to
Government departments, the
aters and large stores. Central
refrigerating plant, two eleva-
tors; efficient telephone service
attractive lobby. Several suites
specially suited for physicians or
dentists.
Two rooms, reception room,
dining room and kitchen; rent
ais from SIS to $125.
H. L. RUST COMPANY.
912 18th st. NV Main 6SSS
Evening star., 1925-07-01
THE ARGONNE,
1920 Columbia Rd,

Very desirable apartment.
Two large, bright rooms, over
looking Rock Creek Park: bath
with built-in fixtures : reception
hall. kitchen and balcony; 24-
hour service. Resident manager
on PREMISES
Evening star., 1925-07-01
THE IARGONNE.

All-year location in the resi-
Dental hub of northwest; on
high elevation, overlooking the
entire city and Rock Creek Park.
Apartments with large outside
rooms, spacious closets, built-in
bath fixtures, reception halls and
balconies; latest improvements !;
24-hour service. Moderate rent
ais. Business manager on prem
ises.
Evening star., 1925-07-01
THE SMITHFIELD
ll15 9th ST. y W

h.-wh. eiec s52 so month Excellent con
dItlon.
iil5 iitE 9th 81. 81 Nv.
Apt So' four oae1n rooms and bath W With porch:
will redecorate; s43 month Ant. No;
four rooms and bath. newly decorated; $50
ncwIy decorated. $50 month Apt. No; 12.
four rooms and bath. with porch will re-
decorate. $50 month.
732 PARK ROAD NV
Apartment of living room. kitchen. dlnlng
S2Dsv sG9s .d @ b monh of i'm
ing room dressing room with Murphy bed.
kitchen bath and dining alG&oye & SAP s1til month;
sleeping porch. s62 SO month.
c53a 37th sT. NV.
Five rooms. bath with shower. screened
III porch: all outside rooms. Single br1ck
garage If desired. Very reasonable rental.
1918 35th ST. NV
Opposite Western High School. Four
rooms and bath. screened-ln sleeping porch
Soo month
THE GLENDowER
One square from East Capitol 81. Excel
lent apartment of five rooms and bath.
h-wh. elec.. $3.50 month.
e22l 36th PLACE NV
BET, T.. 18th & 35th STs, Is, nv: w.
ing porch h.-w.h.. cleo. S37 80 month.
ESQ., l4th ST. NV.
Apartment of three rooms and bath.
II h.-wh.. elec, ianitor service: $50 month.
Central downtown. -Four rooms and bath.
h-w.h.. elec.. janitor service: $50 month.
s15 AND 6I7 E ST. NV.
-Four rooms and bath. janitor service. Re
duced rents.
Evening star., 1925-07-01
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
NEW BUILDING.

Ready for occupancy. Delightful apart
ments of two rooms. kitchen dining alcove
and bath: equipped with refrigerators and
metal cabinets: screened throughout III cop
per: metal weather-stripped. Rentals. S62 so
and S65 month.
Evening star., 1925-07-01
ROOMS AND BOARD.

1873 18th ST. NW-Beautiful front room.
with best table in the city
Evening star., 1925-07-01

I4o4 HARVARD ST NW.-Large room:
desirable for two young ladies or gentlemen !:
attractive surroundings: home cooking; !;
phOpe
Evening star., 1925-07-01
THE ROCKLEpGE

THE ROCKLEDGE.
245o goth ST NV
Overlooking Million-Dollar Bridge and
Rock Creek Park A very delightful loca-
ton. All apartments now being decorated.
One and two rooms. kitchen and bath
From $50 to $3.50 month. One month s
rent free 10 desirable tenants. Resident man
ager on premises
Evening star., 1925-07-01

I94S CALVERT ST. vicinity 18Th and co,
lumbia rd-Private home. delightfully."- cool
second floor front room. twin beds: care
fully DreDared meals
Evening star., 1925-07-01

PCS 18TH St NV Main 21oo
2s16 14th sT-sTORE AND BASE
ment s,a,s sx,;o y:,,.ss, 81 {"
1914 u 9th st. NV .-......... S:;a
l246 9th St n.w.--New store ........... -
1851 9th st.-Large store. ....-......-. 5u
SOo-2-4 10th st. NV ...-..-...- -....... So
1T st. NV .S.
TIA 18th st w
Evening star., 1925-07-01

1852 QUE-Delightfully cool single and
double rooms continuous hot water. cleo
tricity. delicious meals: individual tables.
Evening star., 1925-07-01

\ IOWA CIRCLE-Inexpensive room Tor
gentlemen: also table board for limited
Evening star., 1925-07-01

615 AND 6l7 ST. NV.
-Four rooms and bath. Ianltor service. Re
diiced rents.
Evening star., 1925-07-01

I40S NEW HAMPSHIRE dupont Circle,,- :
Spacious cool furnished bird s-eye maple,
S35 monthly up. Honey meals, So weekly.
Private phones: central Single rooms. 10.
Evening star., 1925-07-01
oloG 1o,b ST Wv

o.,, ,-t~9 iuth Sih1;;H II; y ,Tr,.- p-;ds,.
Apartments of four rooms reception hal
and bath: extra large rooms. spacious closets
redecorated $50 month.
Evening star., 1925-07-01
THE RODMAN.
C0NN AYE 4 R0nM 81

Apartment of two rooms. kitchen. recer
ton hall and bath. Second floor apartmen
500 month.
Evening star., 1925-07-01

PRIVATE refined home. Lyon Park; Va
close to cars; ami: reasonable. @3i ;.
st i
Evening star., 1925-07-01
NEW BUILDINGS.

-1I3 Both st. NV.
Next to proposed Junior high school,
and one square from Western High School.
Very attractive apartments of two rooms.
kitchen, dining alcove and bath. S55 a
month. Four rooms and bath. S62. 80 to
S67 so month.
Evening star., 1925-07-01

rooms kitchenette. bath: h.-wh. and
electricity Opposite St. Aloysus Church
One of the eoziest and most cheerful apart
roundings; one block from Government
Printing once. near Pos, Office and Union
Station Key S3l y CAPITOL
Evening star., 1925-07-01

2OG0 II ST-Unusualy attractive second
floor rooms and bath may be rented slngly
or en- suite for Summer months excellent
Evening star., 1925-07-01

So v ST. NW-Newly decorated second
floor front room; private family. Potomac
Evening star., 1925-07-01

RALEIGH MANOR, 1908 18th ST., n.w..t
YOU want cool rooms with excellent 1909
give us a trial. Special Summer rates: S4o
y
Evening star., 1925-07-01

1851 HARVARD ST NW-Large. south
roaspn.bla 81
Evening star., 1925-07-01

EXTRA LOW RENTS.
Large. modern. detached bldgs.; all out
side rooms: extra large. bright. airy: tile
baths: parouet floors.
ARGYLE. Mt. Pleasant and Park I'd:
hreproof: rooms. open fireplace. glassed
and screened porch about 10x20. only SO.
,. ". WELLINGTON same Location; 3 extra
LONSDALE. 213s California St. Just west
OF Conn l ave-: 4 rms. rec hall bath. spe-
PLAZA. Pa. ave. and Wash. Circle at
stories: fireproof: AIR. elevator service: s
rooms; bath and porch. overlooking river.
Substantial reduction TO desirable parties
for Summer
Evening star., 1925-07-01

RID between 18th and 14th-
One or two rooms: attractive home. AGams
Evening star., 1925-07-01

THE MISSISSIPPI
l436 w ST. NV.
Apartment of four rooms and bath
h-w n. elec S52 so month. Excellent con-
dltIOn
Evening star., 1925-07-01

THE HUNTINGTON
21l5 14th ST. NV.
Five rooms and bath: extra large rooms.
will be newly decorated. $50 month.
Evening star., 1925-07-01

THE MALVOLIO. 2622 Conn ave. n.w-.De-
lghtful rooms semi-private bath; excellent
Evening star., 1925-07-01

NEW BUILDING.
94J LONGFELLOW ST. NV.
Three apartments left Two rooms kitch-
en- and bath. $3.50. -Four rooms. kitchen
and bath so month
Evening star., 1925-07-01
THE WOODBINl

9th AND CATHEDRAL AVE. NV.
Apartments of four rooms and bath. so
month. Five rooms and bath. $50 month
Newly decorated. just opposite Cathedral
VI MansIons.
Evening star., 1925-07-01

36lS CONNECTICUT AVE.
Apartment of four rooms and bath: recep-
tion hall. S72 80 month. One months rent
free to desirable tenant.
Evening star., 1925-07-01

ONE r.. B. AND KITCHENETTE. SECOSD
floor 18th and Florida ave. TO desirable
party. $40. D. H. JOHNSON CO.. 941 n.
Evening star., 1925-07-01
RENT HoUsEs-FURNIsHHD.

cool AIRY HOUSE. SPACIOUS GRoUNDs
rent for Summer months. Cali Main 2!2s
1ia 15s1 s sSoLtYBTA RDSR5AS5orF s55ams 55S5P
as aa Gsanbsa M a5sS Es6 s,se y summer
. ROOMS. ALL CoNvEN1ENCEs: SPLEEN
sid es neish6orho9a 9a5 convenient to car bus;
FOR RENT FURNISHED FOR SUMNER
months; large detached house in Cleveland
Park large porches spsc5eus s5 Lawn; ma inspee asp
OWNER. GOING ABROAD; WILL ,;FS,I RENI
FoR RENT IMMEDIATELY TO REsP,99Nsl, ,9
enR Rle part Riafhs Fh,sd RF sdRse veil ysn.
timely proportoned rooms. four freplaces s
convenient closets hsrdw ood floors through
First ioer-Draxinr room. dining room,
5F 69H bass ssoG Sash f5h
Try; servants toilet. maids room. FE EuTrish- Furnish
oTien.si 3 leIu rugs. % Teiephone Potomac 1915 :.
CoMFoRTABLE; FURNISHED. 8 Rooms
ana opa large o
trees for rent on lease only SIS a month
d9en 1esDS2iisf rrsaEn sas objection Sn
EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY CHEVY
Shase Sh;ss home on Huntington iin SIS oI rooms
den. splendid shade trees. garage: rent .
months. S100 per month. Cleveland 1889,
2s41 27th, ST. NE.-wooDRIDGE--5
garage: references required: lease. -
1927 AsHMEAD PLACE. CONNECTICUT
Avenue 1.,i Bridge open between and pm
bT31 POTOMAC AVE. N.w-o-RM. BUN
galow completely furnished. $1,000.
! PETTY & PETTY.
1410 Eye st. Main 243S.
SOUTH OF SPRING ROAD BETWEEN 14th
and 10th sts. convenient to and bus
lines six rooms and tiled bath; sleeping
; and breakfast porches: open fireplace: hot
water heat. hardwood floors; open spaces
| completely and comfortably furnished: not
! a commercially furnished home. but a real
home: reference required. Address Box 90
! A, Star Office.
Evening star., 1925-07-01

THE BELMAR,
en- ma and bath. only $50 Gail Main s1s6. 2.
CORDOVA APARTMENT,
ROOMS; ;c6TKaoR, 6yRLEX iiasi sr s1a2. 90
FIVE H99FS e9kvEf ASR RAtEr 18th iai5 X ST s7loo
hN' KIT MAb1s6x AsP bHTM f75b EYE So a. '0s4s 50
fSSs SS%s tN1 mp B&AH aAHh VACANT July 1881
: ROOMS ROOMS { { Bath. h4 VACANT July $50. 80 80
L. w. GROOMES. 14l6 + ST.
NEW APARTMENTS
All Large Outside Rooms
Three Rooms and Bath
Housekeeping
Rents $50 to $3.50 Monthly
18th and X SITS.
22nd and O Sts.
23rd and \ SITS.
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
w ARDM AN
NJ. $3.50 143O X St. NV.
DOWNTOWN APARTMENT
Goth and H SITS. NV.
5 rooms and bath. sos
4 rooms and bath. ......... 50
1918 kALORAMA RID. NV.
5 rooms and bath. SIS
121 18th ST. NE, OVER
LOOKING LINCOLN PARK.
S rooms and bath. $50
7l6 l. ST. Sc.
5 rooms and bath. .S4S
4 rooms and bath. 40
ARTHUR CARR.
2O6 MILLS BLDG. NJ. 1865.
Evening star., 1925-07-01

NEW BUILDING
14th AND WEBSTER STS. NV.
Only three apartments left in this desir-
able building. -Four rooms and bath. So2 80
month. Each has very latest improvements
Evening star., 1925-07-01

TWO COY ROOMS. KITCHENETTE. PRl-
vate modern: desire quiet. refined couple.
The Roland. Apt. IL. corner Maryland ave.
Evening star., 1925-07-01

ave nw-Large cool single and double
rooms walking distance depts.: excellent
hoard transients welcome. !.
Evening star., 1925-07-01

TWO ROOMS with splendid board: two cou-
pies. preferably both employed; new nome
all convt niences: convenient to bus and car :
or Nill provide transportation: very reasoh-
alNSn Phone Clarendon 1Ol-W-l.
Evening star., 1925-07-01

I1-b NEhMUNI nv r. 1NN'--oV01s W.T.
kept rooms: excellent meals.
1885 18th NW-Beautiful rooms. hrst-
class table: summer rates.
IA ) ST NW.-Large front and SECOND
room. second floor. North 4349 3
Evening star., 1925-07-01
WANTED-.ACREAGE.

THOROUGHLY EXPERIENCED SUBURBAN
sales agent will consider connection with
suburban owners with acreage suitable tor
development. VIII finance improvements
and building Address Box 3ee-c. Star .Nice.
Evening star., 1925-07-01
APARTMENTS-FURNISHED.
.CnpfinuedO

TAKOMA PARK. PIT CEDAR AVE-
rooms. kitchenette. tiled bath. ami; ES
rage available: furnished or unfurnished.
Adams 4SS5-J.
3 BEAUTIFUL ROOMS. SECOND FLOOR
elegantly and completely furnished for
n q 3DOb
Evening star., 1925-07-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

BY COUPLE. OR 3 RMS. K. B. SLEEP
ing porch desired. NV. fur. or unfur.: res.
sonable. Address Box 44o-C. Star office. :
CNFURNISHED APARTMENT WITH TWO
rooms kitchenette and bath, on or near
East Capt. II. between 1st and Sth sts.
31H-C Star Office.
Evening star., 1925-07-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FIVE ROOMS. BATH. AMI. STEAM
heat: rent reduced. Inquire T39 9TH st.n W.
Evening star., 1925-07-01

. ROOMS. KITCHEN AND BATH. FUR
nished So so: with purchase OF furniture,
Sl75. ll16 18Th IT. NV. Apt. -
DOMINION ROOMS. KIT. BATH.
Evening star., 1925-07-01

2l5S CALIFORNIA ST. N.W.-Second Hoo
pr1~ste home. North 1O4sa.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-06

3 POUNDS CARAMELS - =
Delicious homemade chocolate (
caramels. Take home a bag :
with you tomorrow. Dollar
Day Observation-Disclosures.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-06

4 LBS. SOC CHOCOLATE -
COCOANUT FUDGE = Just q
the thing to take home to the
kiddies. Fresh made and very
delicious
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-06

SUGAR SHAKERS - Made
Of china in fancy shapes,
hand painted in dainty de-
signs. In assorted colors,
Dollar Day communicated.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-06

VALUES TO $3.50 JEW. a
ELRY-A large assortment 10 GH
choose from: beads, necklaces, VI
bracelets, vanities, pearls, bar 81
pins and others. Choice. ... IN
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-08-06

4 PTS. GRAPE JUICE-Gen- .
uine Churches grape juice in cE
1-pint bottles. Delicious for w
summer drinks. 4 bottles Dol
lar Day for. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-12
Fire Barometer of
Underwriters Shows
Types by Seasons

New York, Oct. 11-(AP)-What
type of fires to expect in selected
months can be foretold with reason
able certainty by the National Board
of Fire Underwriters.
The Board has found that the arson
curve reflects not only the ebb and
flow of prosperity, but also. with I'M
varying regularity, the closing OF the
special seasons in certain COM
modities. A precise relation between
incendiary fires and industrial sea-
sons Is known to exist.
With the approach Of the Christ
mas season, the fur manufacturing
trade concludes it's brief year. and
as the cutting and sewing machines
slow down, the number of confiagra-
tions in these shops increase In
ordinately with other months. some
important sections of the garment
trades season ends in April, and from
the middle of that month. UNDER
writer's assert, they may expect a
sudden increase in calls for nre set
Elements. Similarly with the sport
ing goods manufacturing, and other
industries whose period OF output oc-
cupy only a portion of the caienoar
year.
A trade map of the country warns
the insurance man where to expect
sectional CONGREGATIONS of unusual
frequency. This year they are sald
TO center in New England where the
textile industry is below par, put
the wave also has touched upstate
New York and in the last two years
the. finger pointed to Texas. tneh
Georgia and to Southern limos. 40
Some estimates lay as high as Az
percent of the s500.000.o 900 annual nre
loss to the gruesome hand OF the IRE
bug" His work is marked by deatn
as we'll as by destruction, Tor OF the
IS 900 people who persisted IN names
in the United states last year. many
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-10-12
died in confagrations of deliberate

died in confagrations of deliberate
origin.
In William Street, which is to in
surance what Wall street Is to fin
ance and Maiden Lane to gems. there
is issued a monthly chart for the in
formation of underwriters. 1t shows
in parallel columns, the fires which
have occurred in various trades and
the business embarrassments" not
ed in the same industries.
What fires are running now?" is
common inquiry of an insurance
agent returning from short vaca-
ton.
Clothing" or Leather goods" or
trimmings" may be the reply. Ad-
justers and investigators have been
warned to scrutinize carefully re-
ports in the trade which. for the time
being at least, is known to be under
going-a extra hazard.
Even the weather has a not In
considerable influence on commercial
fires. II summer fingers, throwing
the fall trade sales behind, the fact
is noted by the underwriters loss
committee; If the winter Is unusually
severe, a closer watch is kept on the
spring trades for straw hats and
nlmSy dress gOOQS Will De Ietdruco
on their way to market and the
weaker elements Of those trades
may be pinched.
Unassimilated aliens often are the
blazers of the arson trail. Under
writer's hold this type responsible for
many devasting CONGREGATIONS. AL
though declared to be widespread,
arson Is a difficult crime to prove
and many claims are settled that
just failed to bring criminal indfct-
ment.
Those who fight incendiarism have
little sentiment about fires. In Will
liam street they give credence to the
story that Mrs. OLeary's COW kicked
over lantern and so burned Chicago
half century ago. and that a lone
Pennsylvania crow short -circuited
two high tension wires last June and
caused a dozen or more blaZes.
These were fires of fate, accepted as
such.
More concerned, however. with the
national toll OF preventable IRE
losses. underwriters and IRE lighters
have Joined forces to see that there
are no more Mrs. oLeary's cows.