The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-31

worth OF gas a month. When hot
water is drawn on, the infiux Of. sold
water raises the flame until the water
Is heated, after which IT again drops
Ito a spark. known as pilot light.
The objection 10 this type Of heater
Is that 1t generally proves more ex-
lpensive than Is expected and expert
ments looking toward a minimum exc
pense are continually in progress.
Ventilation Is another problem In
household engineering. Windows
must be arranged to give the best
possible air circulation. In large
houses fresh air may be forced into
the rooms from ventilators in the
ceiling OF wall. Cooled air supplied
in this way will lower the temper
Iature in summer. This is beginning
to be considered as important for the
lall-year-round home as proper heat
| ing in the winter. The amount Of
air to be supplied to each room isI
determined by Its size, the purposeI
for which it is to be used a1d the
number Of persons likely to occupy
1t. The enactment OF city ordinances
Regulating these matters, such asl
were passed last year In Cleveland. Isl
endorsed by the domestic engineer be-
cause they give authority to his rec
concentrations. They apply to large
buildings of many kinds, but are
most important for those used for
dwelling purposes such as apartment
houses,
The modern kitchen, as much as
the bathroom, demonstrates the tri-
umph OF the domestic engineer. He
should plan 1t from Its beginning.
Floor, ceiling and walls should be
under his supervision. Tiles, con-
crete, wood stone and cement are the
materials most used. The advantage
of steel ceilings will not be overlook
led, since properly treated steel is inn
lpervious to the steam and moisture
from cooking In many kitchens
Electricity, gas and coal are all pro-
lvided for cooking purposes. The
most economical fixtures for. using
lthese mediums can best be supplied
by the man who has made a study of
Them A considerable amount OF the
kitchen equipment should be ftation-
larry. The built-in refrigerator re-
Iquires scientific care in its arrange
ment for drainage and ventilation,
l1f stationary fireless cooker is prop
.lerly constructed, it is convenience;
'Iif not, 1t may be disease breeder.
u The kitchen sink is now seceiving
!, the attention 1t deserves. Its plumib-
fling must be absolutely perfect The
llbest type of sink is one solid piece
lof porcelain covered iron. The man
.Iwho puts it in now understands that
hit should be higher than the ordinary
liable. Domestic science, teachers
Iclaim that the height of the sink
'Ishould be suited to the woman who
4 uses It. Since this is not known in
y advance, the latest sink can be; raised
,lor lowered to suit the Individual. The
Idea originated with q western plumb
.|er. 1t IS SO simple that women who
,lhave bent with aching backs over a
] sinls six inches too low for them will
wonder why It was not thought Of
sIyears ago.
! Disposing of the garbage IS Coming
: Ito be looked upon as a kitchen duty
Small garbage incinerators in air
tight spaces. Just outside OF the kitch-
: en- door have been placed in q large
number of new houses this year
: They are also being added to thous-
! lands of old ones. Such IN arrange
: ment does away with the unsanitary
! and unsightly garbage collector. Its
| SANITARY advantage is indisputable.