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EXPOSITION TO
SHOW SECRET
WAR DEVICES

WASHINGTON, May 10.-(By Asso-
ciated Press strange devices used
II, "a war and how American ingen-
ulty is turning some of them to peace
line Uses will be part OF an educa-
tional exposition of the Interior De-
partment that will be held in Wash
ington for two weeks, beginning May
10. The exposition, however, will not
be confined to these exhibits, but it is
planned to include a display of the
departments ramifcations into the
life, safety and progress of the coun-
try resulting from the hap-hazard ad-
dition of bureaus from time to time
The various exhibits will make the
exposition of national scope.
How number of the bureaus of the
non military department did their bit
in the war will be shown by the dis
plays revealing the development of a
machine to detect the presence of the
enemy and spoil his plans, the recov-
cry of hidden mineral treasures need
ed to forge war engines, and the i'm
provement of super-poisons. Along
with these achievements, the exposi-
ton will disclose inventions of private
American citizens, some of which were
regarded of such Importance that the
issuance of patents was withheld I'M
der the ban of secrecy until the sign
ing of the armistice
Lincoln an Inveutcr.
The patent Office, a bureau of the
department, also will exhibit histor-
ical models of epoch making American
Inventions and from it's webbed
recesses as secret as. the grave, will
| resurrect certain foibles or fancies of
famous men. Abraham Lincoln, for
instance, designed a continuance to
facilitate the passage of vessels over
shallow waters, and his invention will
be shown at the exposition.
During the war, the bureau of
mines, another wing of the depart
ment, devoted almost it's entire atten-
ton to war problems. The geophone
listening device invented by the
French to discover enemy tunneling
and turned over to America for further
development, will be a part of the
| bureaus display. This device is to
be used in locating entombed miners
and further development in the max
ing is a proposed international code
of rappings to enable entombed mer
to talk through the solid earth. The
gas masks, the making of shrapne
shells and the methods of American
oil drillers, which kept continuous
stream of liquid fuel flowing into the
war zone, will be shown by working
models.
Mapping By Plane.
The geological survey already is us
ing the airplane in making topo-
graphic maps, and this new method
will be illustrated at the exposition
Models also will show undeveloped re
gions Investigated by biologists, topo
graphers and engineers and the same
regions after they have completed
their work and shown the natual re.
sources and the possible development
of the territory.
How America has shown its graft
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-11
SAVE YOUR SHOES,

AllsA's Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder to be
shaken into the shoes, not only stops the pain
sweating, callous, tired, aching, tender feet,
blisters and sore spots, but Aliens Foot=Ease
rests the feet, keeps them cool and comfortable
all the time saving the constant wear on shoes
caused by nervousness of the feet, Shoes and
stockings wear twice as long when you walk in
comfort. Try Aliens Foot=Ease to-day.
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SUNDAY, MAY IL, 1919.
NOTICE

All parties having claims against the
estate OF Mrs. c P. Sans, deceased,
are requested to present same to me
for payment.
RICHARD F. SANS, Executor,
Atlanta, Ca Hit.
Evening journal., 1919-11-18
PHILA. TO BAR
SMOKING AUTOS
Ordinance introduced in
Council to Fine Drivers
Who Cause Nuisance
HEALTH OFFICERS SAY
FUMES ARE INJURIOUS

PHILADELPHIA. Nov is.-Nhile the
work OF educating ihos whose lot il
is TO dodge motor cars is progressing
rapidly. active efforts are also belns
made to correct the faults Of auiomo-
bile owners and drivers.
~Jay walking" or "hick walking Is
disappearing.
And it Is proposed 90 send into re-
tirement with the walker not only the
reckless driver, but The owner or driver
who passes through the streets with q
smoking automobile.
Dr. Edward B. Gleason president OF
lhe Common Council HAS introduced an
ordinance under which drivers Of smok-
ing automobiles can be arrested and
nned.
The ordinance would make 10 unlaw-
ful for any automobile driver to per-
mit the escape OF excessive or unneces-
suy smoke or gas in The city OF Phil
3delphla and provides a fine FOR the Of
lenders.
The ordinance as introduced contains
two sections. which read as follows:
section f-The Select and Common
Councils Of the city of Philadelphia do
Evening journal., 1919-11-18

ordain that from and after The 6th day
Of November. 1919. It shall be unlawful
Tor any automobile driver to permit the
escape OF excessive and unnecessary
smoke and gas in The city Of phiAdel-
phia.
section 2-That any person violat-
ing this ordinance shall be deemed
guilty OF a breach OF this ordinance
and shall be subject 20 a fine Of s25
lhat said fine shah be levied and col
Iected as like fines are now levied and
collected by law. and that any police
officer is authorized 60 arrest The
owner. driver or person in charge Of
any automobile for a violation OF This
ordinance
Tie Department Of Public Health
and Charities Is greatly In favor OF the
passage OF The ordinance. DR.. Wilmer
Krusen, director Of the department, said
That he considered 10 q very necessary
act
There has been far too much smok-
ing ~ automobiles permitted" said DR.
Krusen "apd from every point Of view
50 should be stopped Immediately
First. it Is injurious 20 the health, and
second 70 is a waste Of gas and OIL for
10 Is caused by carelessness and can
be easily stopped
Or. A. A. Cairns. chief medical in
spe0ior Of the Bureau Of Health. also
said the ordinance should be acted on
by Councils at the earliest opportunity.
without question this matter should
be taken up Immediately" said DR.
Cairns. "The smoking Of automobiles is
entirely without season, for 70 can
easily be prevented by The exercise OF
a little care on the part Of the owners
and drivers, II Is a nuisance That ef-
fects the whole public, and especially
those who drive cars themselves and
Evening journal., 1919-11-18

often get behind a smoking ear
The fumes from the car are injur-
ious TO the health. easily affecting the
nose. eyes and throat An ordinance is
certainly needed which viii make the
owners more careful and appreciatlve
Of the welfare of the public as a whole
in this matter"
All citizens are asked to report TO the
Evening journal., 1919-11-18

police the numbers OF reckless. drivers.
That request Is made by James Robin
son. superintendent OF police.
The police could then keep a record
Of these numbers and IL would be a
help in the case OF the arrest OF a man
TO see how many times he had been
noticed by citizens when speeding or
violating crossing rules.
Evening journal., 1919-11-18
How's your stock of Blankets?

downy blankets will mighty
nights blankets
pockeboo and there
a certain satisfaction about buying your bedding
exactly
all woonot mixture mixed blank
of
aghere exaggeration for that the Megary
bedding is made under rigid sanitary Grey
with pink and blue and border full size $780, $780,
$3.50 and $780,
Grey blankets full with pink blue
S05
pending on the of wool 8,
Plaid bankecOtOn pink blue black and full size
blanket value $500 Something the twOone blanket
that be used for bed pink blue,
grey and check $780, $3.50 $3.50.
anated white cotton comforts covered in saeen skalns
$780, $780, S775 $875 real lambs WOOL
mostly
are priced $11y00 $780, $4,000 and $500.
Baby comforts, filed, S2!75 $3.50.
Baby comforts, lambs wool, $500 and $500.
Warm robes plaid grey mixtures
$780, $780, $3.50 $210O.
Evening journal., 1919-11-18

with quite heavy tick finished
is $4,000. 1000 floss and another excellent value
other of felt
ranging $70O $6500 up
notice odd sizes peculiarly shaped the various
Evening journal., 1919-11-18
And on a Foster Spring This
SiIk-Fioss Mattress

you'll know sleeping comfort These
purchase made months and they would be
sideraby higher if bought today.
Big comfy beds-thy with vench boxing taped
Evening journal., 1919-11-18
Demonstration OF
Columbia Yarns
Continues

The demonstration of these
most popular yarns held the past
ew weeks has met with such
hearty response that we have ar
anged for the demonstrators to
remain with us a little longer, and
We are particularly fortunate in
having received Just at this time
some OF the shades in the sweater
yarns that have been so scarce.
Many have taken advantage Of
the
Evening journal., 1919-11-18

seams, with clasp end, hand-fnished and covered
in very highzgrade striped tan ticking They
are filled with prime Java floss, the mattress fill
ing par excellence. The floss is SOFT light, and
fuffy-water-pro and therefore nOn-absorbent
and cannot become musty. few moments in the
sunlight restores Immediately its life and fluff
ness. This floss is cured by a special exclusive
process and these mattresses are 1000 pure Java
floss and are guaranteed to comply with the
sanitary bedding laws of any state.
We cannot obtain more of these mat
tresses to sell at this price so you must -
get yours now. They are $4,000 for the xEEffffrr. xEffffrr.
full size. Smaller sizes r proportion.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1919-10-30
TWO PROFESSIONS OPEN.

well, Mr.. Pedagogue. does my boy
show any special aptitude for work p
asked the proud father.
Il think so, Mr.. Bronson" answered
the schoolmaster. 81 am not certain
as yet whether John will make a
sculptor or a baseball player. He is
unerring in his aim with paper wads.
but tile condition Of his desk top con.
vinces me that he can carve with con-
siderable facility."-Phlladelphia In
4uirer.
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BANQUO TRIED FOR COMPLIC
ITY IN MURDER OF DUNCAN
KING OF SCOTLAND

The eleventh grade court conven-
ed in the Auditorium on the after
noon of Thursday, October %, for
the trial of Banquo, who was charg-
ed with completely in the murder of
Duncan, King of Scotland.
The court was made up of the fol-
lowing: Carl Coley, judge; William
Head, solicitor; George Guthrie and
Allison Ormond, attorneys of the
State; Willie A. Williams, William
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was rendered and Banquo given his

was rendered and Banquo given his
freedom.
The evidence was strong on both
sides and delivered well, which
shows that much time and labor was
expended by these young officers OF
the law.
The, entire High School were spec
tators of this most interesting scene
and there were also fcw visitors
The entire proceeding was great
success and thoroughly enjoyed by
all.
William D. Lide, Junior.
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SCHOOL NEWS.
b Continued From Page 10.

The speakers on the affirmative
We're Joe Hayward and C. Y. Coley
The negative was argued by Olin
Smith and VIM Head. The debates
were planned on both sides. The
judges, who were William Lide
Jack Ellerbe and Chas. McCollom, dc
cided unanimously in favor of the
affirmative. The debate took up all
the time and the society adjourned
after short speech by Mr.. Bell.
VIM. G. Head.
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Hope and Robert Sheperd, attorneys
for the defense. Merritt Head was
! sheriff and Jack Ellerbe was the
defendant, Banguo. The jury was
composed of Charlie McCollum,
foreman, and the following eleven
students of the tenth grade: William
Lide, Katie Mcdonald, Frank Cope
land, Roy Cable, John William Gore,
Ledbetter Mckenzie, Agnes Head,
Grace McRae, Mary Leak Scales,
Sudie Jenkins, and Mike Ellerbe.
After Judge Coley delivered his
opening speech and gave the rules,
the jury was sworn in, and the first
case taken up was the State VS..
Glenn Garrett for illegally peddling
ice cream cones on the girls side of
the campus.
! Since there was sickness in Mr..
CARROTS family, his case was con-
tinued.
The next to come before the court
was, The State VS.. Harry Fowlkes
for hanging on the fence at recess.
But, owing to the illness of leading
attorney of Mr.. Fowlkes, this case
was also continued.
, The next to receive the attention
of the court was,
The State VS.. Roy Cable, for taking
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ale sold his house for $1,000 more
than he paid for it."
"That so? Did he buy anotherT' a
ayes"
snake any money on the dealt"
"When he figured up what he had to
pay for the new house and the ex.
pense of moving he found that he had
made just $2.S5."
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THE FAN,

I'm going to
move into the
city next sum-
mer.
Into the city?
I should think
the s u m m e r
would be just
the time when
you'd want to
be in the coun-
try.
What! And
miss all the ball
games? Not on
your life.
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Practical Advice.

Scan you, as an old, experienced
public man, tell me, as young man
just starting, just how to preserve a
high degree Of integrity before the pub
nc?"
. "Sure thing. Always demand cash
and don't be fool enough to take
checks"
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'Did you mail my letter."
SIN sorry" replied the absent
minded husband. Il forgot all about
It," IL
We'll, don't take it to heart. The
post Office would probably have done
thc4same thing"
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A Nondeseript Gift.

"Cholly, did you pick out this pres
emit for me yourselfT'
"No, I got venessa Flubdub to help
me select It."
"Ah, that explains matters. That
girl hates me-"
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ConuiNu for New WorIds.

$50 yon think mechanical ingenuity
has nearly reached its limit"
NO" replied the man who thinks O
great deal without getting much re-
suit. tBut we've conquered the land
with wheeled vehicles, the sea with
boats and the sky with airplanes.
What puzzles me is where we are 60.
ing next"
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the name of julius Caesar in vain.
But since Mr.. Cable was injured,
as the result of an automobile acct
dent, his case was likewise contin-
ued. The fourth case for considera-
ton was, The State VS.. Banbuo for
completely in the murder of Duncan,
King of Scotland.
AS the lawyers and witnesses were
present this case was Immediately
taken up.
The witnesses on the side of the
State were: Misses Louise Diggs, as
Lady McBeth; Miss Mamie West, as
McDuff; Miss Caroline Covington, as
Malcolm; Miss Josephine Edwards,
as Donaldbain.
On the defense were: Miss Lula
Taylor, a nobleman of Scotland;
Miss Florence Covington, as Angus;
Miss Viola Covington, attendant at
the castle of McBeth; Miss Pat Ed
wards, Fleance, son of Banquo, Miss
Mamie Mcdonald.
The prisoner pied not guilty. The
witnesses then took their oaths and
delivered their testimonies. The at
,torneys then made their pleas, and
the case was left in the hands of the
jury who retired and made their
decision. The verdict, not guilty,
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Candid About Ii,

He-If I was rich, darling, would
you love me more than you do?
She-WelI 1 might not love you any
more, but should look forward to our
wedding day with great deal more
impotence than do at present.
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wise Ml!Ile. Z

WiIlie-Pa, buy me a7pair Of roller
skates.@ A
Pa-But, Willie, you need shoes
worse than you need roller skates.
Willie-I know, but when l have
my roller skates on the people can't
see the holes in my shoes.
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Solved.

Wife-How do the unemployed live.
John?
Husband-How? Why, most OF
them on incomes from their fathers
or grandfathers' estate-a few on al.
lowances from rich wives.
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Probably on All Four Tires.

Caughlin-When Cheapleigh bought
that bargain car with the poor tires
he invited all the neighbors for a
long celebration trip.
Laughlin-Yes-the had a regular
blowout.-Cartoons Magazines.
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A FatefuI Series.

II started out to have q little run
over in my new motor"
swell, what happened?"
II ran up against the speed laws,
a motor cop ran me down and then
ran me in."
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Gert's Mishap.

Mayme-What has Cert been doing
lately?
Myrt-She bought some face lotion
that was guaranteed to give her new
skin.
Mayme-Well?
Myrt-The stuff made the logical
start and took all the old one off
first.
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TRYING Voices.

Stage Aspirant-Is there voice
trial today, please3 a.
Stage Doorkeeper (fed up3--No,
miss, it was held yesterday. And all
the defendants was found guilty Of
singing like foghorns. -P assing Show.
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Does So.

"This actress says women should be
pretty and men should be stalwart,
even If artificial means be used"
"Well?"
"Looks like a strong boost for lip
rouge and padded shoulders"
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GETTING II STRAIGHT.

"This is an article about trapshoot-
ers, worthy and enthusiastic class.
There is a saying, once trapshooter
always traDshoot. And tell the COM
positor something"
"What?"
"There's good cigar in it for him If
he doesn't get 1t crap shooter"
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Apprehensiye.

She-I tell you, the time is coming
when men will no more dictate to
women.
He-Good heavens! Are the ste
nographers going to strike?
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The Saving Members Luck.

SHE'S the saving member Of the
family"
'"That so. Getting richT
"No. I wouldn't say that. You see
as soon as he gets little saved up
some thriftless member of the family
hears of. it and Immediately borrows
1t from him."
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His ADVANTAGE.

"a magistrate hasa great advantage
over other married saen.H
"What is it2s
when his wife starts out to give
him a piece of her mind he can bind
hersoyer to keep the piece" Il
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Their Status.

Friend-Are you the author Of that
picture.
I. Photoplaywright- Well, lam Of the
scenario; but the director Is authotl
Of the ain. Film Fun.
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Nav Run for Vice President.

May Run for Vice President.
Bacon-I understand he is lost to The
world.
Egbert-Yes; he married promi-
nent suffrage leader and is always men
toned as her husband.
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Curiosity.

He passed from this little old sphere,
And these are the questions that ring:
His fellows said, What did he leave?"
The angels said, what did he bring?"
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un to patA

Hewitt--We don't hear much nova.
days about the steam roller" in poll
tics.
Jewett-No; suppose they have
tanks now.
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"Pa. when a man doubles his fists
has he four handsr"
"Why, no, my son; though the action
is generally forehanded One."
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Difficult Object.

WILTSHIRE you going to marry Miss
Tootsie2
Gillis--I really can't say. She Is
my objective and her mother is mS OBJ
lection Judge.
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Question of Personal Privilege.
"Do you think profane language
should be permitted on the stage?"
Certainly" answered the gruff old
stage manager; ''but only during re-
hearsals."
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IN NO HURRY ABOUT IT.

Judge-Priscner, it Is your right
to ehallenge the jurymen you objeot
to-
Prisoner--All right, your honor:
I'll reserve the right until after they
make their decision.
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A clue.

"One Of the men at the opposite
table seems to have great animal
spirits"
"Do you mean the one with the
horseradish?"
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The Trouble.

ISIS this son Of yours you are hav.
ing trouble with, adolescent~
my, no. siri He's just little Queoa
In the head"
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JUST so.

Neighbors Are, Too. "
IT am saddest when I sing" l.
And her voice rings far and high.
81 am saddest when I sing"
$50 are wet" the neighbors cry.
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The Bore.

Tho bore, although by few admired,
4 Is none the less a happy elf.
He talks till everyone Is tired
And so he is never tired himself.
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Weak stun.

Photoplay Producer What's your
opinion of our latest white slave
drama?
Chairman (of board Of censorship
It's more to be pitied than censored.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-06-11

the United States increased between
1900 and 1910.
OF the total number Of births re
ported, 1,2S0.2SS, or 24.5 per 1000,
were of white infants and 1854, or
25.S per 1000. were of negro infants.
The death rates for the two elements
of the population were 1871 and d.
per 1000, respectively.
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GALA WEEK FOR PENN
BEGINS ON FRIDAY
Graduation and Kindred Cere-
monies Inundate Glasses
of 1919
WAR LENDS NEW TOUCH

Commencement week at the Univer
fand end with the graduation exercises
at the Metropolitan Opera House,
Thursday, June 10.
The week promises to be one of the
NEST memorable in the history Of the
institution.
Tomorrow, between and 10 p. m,
the members of the graduating classes
of the college. Wharton and Towne
Scientific Schools. will be entertained
by the college Alumni Society, after
which the classes will go to the Merton
Cricket Club for an informal dance.
Saturday the junior class and its
guests will attend the campus and later
join the annual alumni day parade at
2:30 on Franklin Field, after which the
new and old graduates will witness the
baseball game with Cornell.
Before the game the alumni will
meet by classes in the various dormi
tory and fraternity houses. organize
and join the general parade. which this
year promises to be unique in many re-
many alumni in the great war. Special
efforts are being made by the classes
that this year will celebrate their tenth
twentieth, twenty fifth. thirtieth
fortieth and fftieth anniversaries.
Most of the classes after the game
will hold their annual reunions in loca
hotels and restaurants.
The graduation sermons will be de-
livered Sunday, June 10, at old st
Peters. Third and Pine streets, by the
Rev. DIR. Edward NJ. Jefferys. Th'
trustees and officers of the universit!
will assemble in the parish building, 81!
Lombard street. at 1910 a. M, ant
proceed to the church in body. Th'
provost, vice provost and deans of thu
faculties will wear academic dress. Th'
students will occupy the auditorium.
Monday evening the college. Wharton
and Towne Scientific School seniors vii
hold their last annual dinner of under
graduates at the Bellevue Stratford.