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the use of gas lights ? Wherein is there possible danger from 

 putting fresh coal into the stove or the furnace just before 

 going to bed ? What is a wise precaution to take ? 



8. What material is used in making the heads of friction 

 matches? Explain why they ignite from friction. When 

 may their ignition be spontaneous ? For what reason other 

 than danger in their use is the manufacture and sale of 

 matches containing yellow phosphorus objectionable ? What 

 is the nature of safety matches ? 



9. What is meant by "defective wiring" which is said 

 to be the cause of so many losses by fire? Why are cigar 

 stubs thrown aside pecul- 

 iarly dangerous as sources 



of fire? 



10. Discuss the nature 

 of some one of the many 

 kinds of fire extinguishers on 

 the market. Under what 

 circumstances may these 

 be of large service ? Before 

 going to bed in a strange 

 hotel, what is a wise course 

 to take for safety in case 

 there should be a fire during 

 the night? 



11. About how much is FIQ 4 3. - A portable fire extinguisher. 



the insurance charge for 



three years on a dwelling and household goods to the 



amount sav of three thousand dollars ? Why is the cost so 



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