PUBLIC MUST BE PROTECTED.
Picture Shows Inspected to Bet-
ter Safeguard Patrons.
In a report to the fire and water board yesterday, Edward Trickett, fire marshal, stated that he had made an inspection of over forty moving picture shows, and that he had to caution the management of thirty-two of them to better protect their patrons from danger of fire.
The marshal says that the ordinances for the regulation of moving picture shows are lax, and he recommends more stringent laws.
He says that the operating machines should be encased in iron booths, and that all operators should undergo an examination as to their efficiency and general knowledge of electrical devices.
Such a precaution, he adds, would be advantageous both to the patrons and owners of the show.
