Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931, September 21, 1923, Image 1

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Grants Pats — Gateway to the Oregon Caves
GRANTS PAWN, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON
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MERCHANT MARINE PLAN
IS PREPARED BY BOARD
LARGEST FAIR
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TRAFFIC HELD
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Washington, Sept. 21.—(A, ♦
♦ P. I—A new plan for the opera­ ♦
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tion of the government mer­
chant fleet, to take the pluce
of thut declared lllegnl by the
attorney general haa already
laten evolved by the shipping
board.
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I IHIN IN CALIFORNIA BREAK
MANY
RIBUONN
TAKEN ON
OI T ANEW AND DO MORE
CANADA'S WHEAT CROP
GUERNSEY CATTLE AND
DAMAGE
TOTAIJ6 RNIIJII 1,000 HU.
BERKSHIRE HOGS
WOMEN OF PREHISTORIC
TIMES ALSO WORE THEM
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Ranta Barbara, Cal., Sept.
4 21 —(A. P.)—Hairpins of bone,
4 studded wilh tiny crystal*, are
4 among more than 2,500 pre­
4 historic objects so far unearth­
4 ed ori the site of the former
4 Ambassador hotel here, accord­
♦ ing to George GJ Heye, founder
4 and director of the Museum of
4 the American
Indian (Heye
4 Foundation) of Now York City,
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4 tinder whom the work Is being
4 carried on.
Mr. Heye declares
"show
4 the ornate hairpins
4 that the prehistoric won.an had
4 much the same traits as her
4 modern sister.”
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"From what we have discov­
4 ered thus far,” said Heye, "it is
4 safe to assume that tne tribes
4 who left these remains were
4 the most Hklllful workers in
4 stone and shells within
the
4 boundaries of what is now the
4 United Statea. Many of the
4 relics are unlike any
others
4 ever discovered on the Ameri­
4 can continent.”
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Aicording to Heye, lite mound
4 from which this wealth of pre­
4 historic material
was taken
4 once was the rendezvous of nu­
4 merous tribes. The Indian name
4 ter the place ' was Sacyton,
4 which means “the meeting of
4 the trails.
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CROSSING ACCIDENTS REDUCED
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Spokane, Sept. 21.— (A. P.) ♦
—Twenty-seven suspects were ♦
questioned today by the officers
s<-> king the slayers of Frank
McAintiff, of Great Falls, and
Ralph Anderson, of Minneapo-
lis, on a train at Harrington,
Wash., last night.
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♦ COMMUNICATION ALLEGES THAT
HEARINGS OF ARGUEI.I j O
CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS
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STATION WRONG
SHOW INCREASE IN CHICAGO
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COOLIDGE AND CABINET MEET
PORT ORFORD TRIP POSTPONED
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SUSPECTS QUESTIONED
ABOUT TRAIN MURDER
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Ottawa, Ont., Hept. 21.—(A. P )
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—Canada's 1923 wheat crop will to-
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I tai 382,516,000 bushels, according
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' to an official forecast by the doinin-
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bureau
of
statistics,
bused
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Boaril
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Forentry
Ntnrfn
Frollo
Mount <H'«< Itami, al llllt Gets He.
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ports from crop correspondents
ami One Arresi Already Miele
unti lairueRl Number of Prize».
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throughout
the
Dominion.
The
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More
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Come
Race« Yesterday Were Good
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age yield nn acre of wheat will be
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i 16% bushels, compured with 15%
( bushels, the average ter tho lust ten
San Francisco, Sept. 21.— (A. P.)
River Banks Farms Is high point
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years.
Central California fires broke out
winner In the stock exhibits nt the
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unew last night. A thousand feet of
Josephine county fair, and In the
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| Southern Pacific snow sh‘-ds near
judging Thursday and today car­
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1 Summit werp destroyed. Overland
ried away six grand rhumplonshlp
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| traffic was held up today,
Fire
ribbons and 16 first prizes in tne
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trains extinguished tlio blaze, Marin
Guernsey class und six grand cham­
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pionship ribbons, 10 first and one Safety Campaign Makes lUg lleduc- und Honomu fires flared up but Were
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controlled.
timi in Reportable Casuali le»
third prizes with their Berkshire
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hogs. A totsl of $382.50 goes to
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Sacramento, Sept. 21.— (A. P.)—
River Banks Farms in prize money
Grade crossing casualties report­
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ter their showing In cattle and hogs. able to the interstate commerce com­ Working on the theory that at leaat
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While many more entries were mission on the Southern Pacific u part of the recent destructive fires
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made this year thun last, competi­ lines were reduced 12.6 per cent per were the result of Incendiarism, the
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tion was not heavy, the larger exhi­ 1,000.UU0 locomotive miles during ’ state board of forestry has started an
bitors largely deaulng up the awards the first half of 1923, as compared | Investigation to fix the responsibll- PORTLAND TO ENTERTAIN
STATE TEACHERS DEC. 27-20
in their particular classes. A totul with 1922, It was announced today. | ity. One arrest was made, and oth-
in a few days.
This reduction In casualties, it was I era are expected
of 81,561.50 was awarded in prize
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Portland, Ore., Sept. 21.— (A. P.)
money ter cattle and hogs alone, pointed out, is the more significant
—Portland is to entertain the state
$1,256 going to owners of prize win­ due to an increase during the year of
AIDS CHINA'S POSTOUTCEN teachers association in annual con­
ning cattle and $285.80 to exhibitors about 27 per cent In the number of
vention December 27-29, according
registered automobiles und trucks
of hogs.
Shanghai. Sept. 21.— (A. P.) — to announcement of the executive
Mount Crest Ranch, of Hill, Cal . and a large Increase in the number
pulled down the second largest share of non-resident automobiles touring Disturbed conditions In vurious parts committee which recently decided
of China uro reflected in the coun- upon the dates. President E. B.
of the prize money, taking 6 ribbon« the Pacific coast.
and 13 first prizes, totalling $265
Southern Pacific reports show that try’s postofflco report for 1922, Bryan, of Ohio University, will be
for their display. The list of win­ on June 30, 1922. registered automo­ which records general decreases in one of the speakers at the conven-
ners in cattle included Carold J. biles and trucks In the six states tra­ the quantity of postal matter han- tion. Reports will be received by
Parker, 3. E. Daniils. Lona and versed by its lines totaled 939,287 died. The financial returns ter the investigating committees on citizen­
Garner. Maple Hill Jersey Farm and while on the same date this year the year show a revenue of Mex. $17,- ship training in public schools the ex­
Fred H. Grant, all of Grunts Pass, total was 1.110.178, or an increase 100,719.33. Working expenses were| tent and methods of moral instruc­
Mex. $13,256.358.37.
tion, the placement bureau for teach­
and the Rogue ltlver Valley Cnnul of 260,691 or 27.7 per cent.
Huge gains in all phases of the ac­ ers and a study of the elementary
Co., of Central Point, with other win­
Records of the state motor vehicle
ners of lesser amount*. The wln- department show that on August 1 tivities of the postoffice will be re­ and high •.-hool curriculum of the
ners are ns follows:
of this year there were 60,000 non­ corded this year since all foreign , state.
River Banks Farms. Grants Paas, resident automobiles in California postal agencies closed on December'
6 grand champion ribbons, 14 first alone, a substantial Increase over 31 last and the burden of the work ! Cavemen Have ( oncwsion—
The Cavemen's concession at the
prlies, a total of $280 in the Guern­ the number last year. While attest-111^«'' <H‘I 1» shitted to the Chinese
sey classes.
county fair is proving to be one of
Ing the growing popularity of Call-' postoffice,
the most popular on the grounds. It
Mount Crest Ranch, Hilt, Cal., 6 fornla in tourist travel, this never- j
Is located on the center aisle of the
grand champion ribbons, 13 first theless effects proportional increase'
exhibit building in close proximity
prizes, a total of $265 in the Here­ In accident potentiality.
to the dance floor. The Cavemen
ford classes.
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Agriculturnl Situation Taken l'p But feel that this concession Is worthy of
Carold J. Parker, Grants Pass. 5
No Plan Is Evolved
A. E. Lavin, Hilt. Cal.. 1 first
the patronage of local people as
grand champion ribbons, 8 first and
funds derived from it will be used
1 second prizes, $175, in the Ayr­ prize for best fat steer.
Washington. Sept. 21.— (A. P.)— in advertising southern Oregon.
F. F. Webster. Grants Paas. 1 sec­
shire classes.
ond
and
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third
in
the
Jersey
classes.
The
agricultural situation was be­
J. E. Daniils, Grants Pass, 1 grand
M. C. Boynton, Grants Puja, 1 fore the cabinet again today with
champion riblion, 6 first and 1 third
President Coolidge and his advisers
prizes, $135. in the milking short­ second prise in Guernseys.
K. M. C. Neill, Grants P urs , 1 seeking a remedy for the condition
horn classes.
described to the executive as one of Rains oil Const Make Trip Impossible
Rogue River Valley Canal Co., third prise in Jerseys.
River Banks Farms and August great gravity In the far western
At Present Time
Central Point, 5 grund champion rib­
Several possible means of
bon*. 6 first and 3 second prizes. Thies, of Murphy were the largest i states.
On account of a rainstorm prevail­
$130. in the milking shorthorn winners in the hog competition. preventing a recurrence of a similar
River Banks Farms took 6 grand situation have been suggested, but ing this week along the South Ore­
classes.
Long and Garner, 3 grand cham­ champion ribbons, 10 first and 1 as yet no specific remedies ter the gon coast, the Port Orford Commer­
pion ribbons, 3 first, 1 second and 1 third prizes ter Berkshire*, which existing conditions have been decided cial club has postponed the meeting
upon. The department of agricul­ to be held there to launch the cam­
third prizes, a total of $68 In the totaled to $102.50 in prize money.
August Thies took 3 grand cham­ ture experts are making a survey paign for a paved highway from Mer­
Jersey classes.
Maple Hilt Jersey Farm. Grants pion ribbons. 6 first and 1 third but report that it is not yet com­ lin and the improvement of the har­
bor at Port Orford to Saturday. Sep­
Pass. 2 first and 1 second prizes, $65 prizes in Duroc Jerseys, for which pleted.
he gets $65.50. Other prize winners
tember 29.
in the Jersey classes.
DR.
ALEX
HRDLICKA
Port Orford has extended a gen­
Fred H. Grant, Rd. 2 Grants Pass. are:
Ernest Webb, Central Point. 4
eral invitation to the people of Coos.
3 grund champion ribbons, 2 first, 1
Curry,
Jackson. Josephine and
second and 1 third prizes, $65, In grand champion ribbons, 4 first and
1 second prizes In Poland-Chinas.
Klamath counties to be present on
tho Jersey classes.
Wallace Whitsett. Selma, 2 grand
September 29th. at which time
Roy Lathrop, Grants Pass, 2
harbor will be inspected and an
grand champion ribbons and 1 first champion ribbons, 2 first and 1 sec-
ganization termed to promote
prize in the Ayrshire*.
(Continued on page Two.)
improvement of the harbor and
construction of a paved high
from Klamath Falls to Port Orford.
Arrangements have been made to
have the "Frogner.” a 9300-ton Nor­
wegian steamer, which is loading
3.000,000 feet of Oregon cedar ter
Jupanese and Oriental points, remain
over. It will I m open to visitor*,
Rome, Sept. 21.—(A. P.)—The force In the United States. Tn 1922,
during the gathering at Port Orford.
Italian tourist trndo has resumed ItH however, tho emigrant remittances
Chambers of Commerce in Ash­
pre-war status. Before the war the equalled their pre-war figure, which
land. Marshfield, Medford and Klaift-
tourists flocking Into Italy from all was about the same as that of the
ath Falls are taking a keen interest
parts of Europe added 500,000,000 tourist expenditures. .
iu the September 29th meeting, and
The falling-off'of revenue from the
lire, or $100,000,000 at the exchange
are each endeavoring to send a
rate of those days, to th wealth of emigrant source has stirred the vnr-
strong delegation, who will partici­
Italy. In 1922 tourists from all over lous commercial organizations to
pate in the formation at Port Orford
the world brought 2.000,000,000 lire look ter the missing income in nn
of an organization to promote the
to Italy which, calculated at the pres­ extension of the tourist business. At
harbor mid highway improvement
ent rate of exchange, would give present tourists go over tho beaten
nbout the same sum, $100,000,000. paths outlined by the travel com­
Coupled with remittances received panies. But that is not all of Italy,
BASEBALL SCORES
While
from Italian emigrants, mainly in say tho Italian promoters,
America, this tourist revenue used to they point to Home, Naples, Sicily,
Dr. Alex Hrdlicka of the department
be sufficient to balsnce Italy's ad­ Florence, Venice and the Italian of anthropology of the National mu
American
verse trade balance. The emigrant Alps as being very worthy of tourist ■sum at Washington Io directing an Detroit
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rmittencee, especially during the patronage, they insist that regions of expedition to etudy prehistoric ro­ Boston
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present year, show a considerable tho Abrusl, the Puglie and Romagna maine In England, the Island of Jer
National
eey,
France,
Belg'um,
Germany,
falling off, probably owing to the re­ are also to be considered as posses­ Czechoslovakia and Croatia.
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New York
stricted immigration system now in sing great tourist attractions.
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Pittsburgh ............ —
$1,541.50 GIVEN AS PREMIUMS
whom : numrer
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. IHÎM.
SENATOR UNDERWOOD IS NO
LONGER FAVORABLE TO THE
ORGANIZATION
Chicago, Sept. 21.—(A. P.)—Des­
pite the stringent immigration re-
I strictions of the last few years, ap­
plications for naturalization here
have increased to more than 30 daily.
Tent iinony Shows That No Corn- Deputy Clerk Thomas V. 8*11 has an­ I Congratulate Assembly and Council
for Settlement of Greek-Italian
plaints Had Been Previously
nounced.
Crisi»—Italy Gives l’p Corfu
Been Made of Readings
“Where formerly Immigrants re­
mained unnaturalized for years after
arrival in this country, they now take
Chicago, Sept. 21.—(A. P.)—Sen­
San Diego, Cal., Sept. 21.— (A. out their papers as soon as they are
P.)—A telegram, alleging the re­ eligible," Mr. Sell declared. "The ator Underwood, Alabama's candi­
ceipt on August 23 of a radio com­ reason ter this is that manufactur­ date for the democratic presidential
pass bearing from Point Arguello ers and other employers of immi­ nomination, is quoted by the Chi­
"which would have.put us ashore on grant labor are becoming increaslng- cago Tribune as saying that he no
San Miguel Island if we had follow­ i Iv insistent that their employes be longer is a strong advocate of the
ed them,” was read today before the American citizens, or at least that league of nations. He said his views
naval cour' investigating the wreck I they shall have taken out first pa­ were changed as a result of the trip
abroad, where he saw the league at
of the seven destroyers on Point Hon­ pers.”
work. The failure of the league to
do September 8. The telegram was
function in the Italian-Greek dispute
signed "J. R. Stapler,” but counsel
had much to do with changing his
for Captain Edward H. Watson, chief
mind, he said.
of the destroyer squadron, who pro­
duced It during the cross examina­
tion, Lieutenant Commander John Army of laborers Used to Put
M. Ashley, superintendent of com­
Geneva. Sept. 21.—(A. P.) —
Stream in Old Channel
munications in the Eleventh naval
Switzerland carried the voice of con­
district, said he "did not know the
Tsinanu. China, Sept. 21.—(A. P.) ciliation into the assembly of the
signer nor the ship he commanded.” —The Yellow River, which plowed a i league of nations which reconvened
Ashley testified that no com­ new channel through miles of thick­ today when ex-President Motto con­
plaints were ever made to him that ly populated territory in Shantung, gratulated the council and the as­
bearings sent by the Point Arguello when it broke its banks two years sembly and the conference of ambas­
station were inaccurate. He said the ago, has been restored to its original sadors on the settlement of the
station enjoys the highest reputation course, through American enterprise Greeco-Italian crisis. He declared
for accuracy among navigators. He backed by good Chinese teamwork. the league had accomplished great
admitted one of the masts had drop­ It is estimated that a quarter of a things but could not achieve all that
ped at noon and that no inspection million Chinese have reoccupied the is hoped for until the league beciunes
was made to make sure that the land from which they were driven universal.
accuracy of the compass had not by the flood. They are rebuilding
been affected.
their villages and in many places,
London, Sept. 21.—(A. P.)—Italy
late crops have been planted.
began the evacuation of Corfu today.
More than 23,000 workmen were
employed by the Americans (Asia
Football Proprietors Accoscii of I Development Company) who under­
Nhoofing by Car! Mooring
took the work of building a diver­
sion dam and digging the necessary
Aberdeen. Wash.. Sept. 21.— (A. channel to re-divert the treacherous Visitors From Newberg Are Being
P.)—Carl V. Mooring, federal pro­ stream, in the course of which they
Shown Surrounding Country
hibition agent, is near death as the had to combat a huge flow of ice in
result of being shot ldst night in a February when the enterprise was
As guests of the Cavemen and the
Cosmopolis pool hall. Elmer Todd just getting under way, and the city of Grants Pass, the Berrian quar­
and Gimpy Smith, the proprietors, customary high water during May tet. of Newberg, has arrived here
are under arrest, accused by Moor­ and June. During the spring flood, for the duration of the fair. The
ing of doing the shooting.
camp, machines and supplies were Berrians sent their official represen­
barely saved from destruction by tatives here at the invitation of the
continuous effort night and day.
Cavemen, in order that the commu­
The American contractors were nities might get a little better ac­
Explosion in Bureau of Standards ably assisted by the Y. M. C. A.. quainted. The quartet is com­
which cooperated in organization of posed of C. H. Phillips. R. P. Gill,
laboratory Is Fatal
sanitation squads and provided sports F. D. Frost and H. Craw, who are
Washington, Sept. 21.— (A. P.) — and amusements for the army of accompanied by their wives. They
The death early today of James Ken- workmen. In seven months, with will siug this afternoon at tho fair
dig. one «of the bureau of standards an average of 10.000 laborers, only grounds to entertain the crowds
experts. Injured in the laboratory three deaths occurred, according to there. They will remain in the city
explosion yesterday, brought the an official report. The International until Sunday, when they expect to
number of killed to tour. Five oth­ Famine Relief Committee supplied start back to their homes.
ers, severely injured, are in the hos­ $360,000 of the total cost of the
Last night the Berrians were the
pitals here. Experts had just com­ work, approximately $1,500,000, th^ guests of "Dad” Dunlop at the Ri-
pleted experiments which were ex­ remainder having been supplied voli theatre at a theatre party and
pected to save 500,000,000 gallons through the efforts of Governor today the visitors were being shown
Hsiung, of Shantungs
of gasoline year by prevention
the surrounding country and city,
They were taken to the Savage
evaporation.
Rapids irrigation dam this morning
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Stores Closed Today—
by members of the Cavemen's organ­
JEAN PALEOLOGL'E
The clothing and dry goods stores ization. This afternoon they were
in-the city were closed from 1:30 the guests of the Josephine county
this afternoon until after the races. fair board. Further plans for the en­
This made it possible for the em­ tertainment of the visitors ter Sat­
ployes to attend the races at the fair. urday are being worked out.
SWISS SAYS MUCH IS DONE
SIGNER OF MESSAGE UNKNOWN
YELLOW RIVER IS RESTORED
PROHIBITION AGENT IS SHOT
BERRIAN QUARTET IN CITY
FOUR DIE FROM INJURIES
Pontypridd, Wales. Sept. 21.—(I. coal without depreciating of heating
N. S.)—By low temperature carboni­ properties.
sation of small coal Professor S. Roy
The fuel was subjected to severe
Illingworth, of the South .Wales tests under boilers against the best
School of Mines, has evolved a I Welsh coal and proved successful.
smokeless fuel declared to be more The tests also showed an almost en­
effective than anthracite, but with­ tire absence of ash.
out the disadvantages of anthracite.
The new fuel has a higher calor­
It is claimed for the new fuel that ific value than ordinary coal. The
it will save London ratepayers at small rial of which so mnch is being
least $25,000,000 per years by the wasted now can be converted to uni­
abolition of the smoke fiend.
versal use in suitable, sizes for do­
The professor declares that by sub­ mestic use.
jecting all small coal to a certain
Fears of combustion are banished
process all the volatile matter is ex­ and the weather resisting qualities
tracted, and whereas previously a will enable the fuel to be stored tor
Prince Jean Paleologue of Rumania, 1,000 degree Fahrenheit temperature practically an unlimited porlod with­
the last direct deecendant of Conetan­ was required, the low temperature out deterioration In value as is the
tine XII, last of the Byzantine sm- carbonization of 600 degrees is suf­ case with ordinary coal. A fully-
perors, hae taken out hie final nat-
ficient.
equipped experimental station Is to
urxlization papers, and become a full-
The new discovery, whilst dispen­ bo erected at Pontypridd to demon­
fledged citizen of the United Stats*.
sing with smoke, also conserves the strate the scheme.
He it an artist.