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The Washington times., 1920-10-31

The term volt (v) owes its name
TO Alessandro Volta, inventor OF the
electric battery. Volta was born at
Como. Italy. February IS, HAS, in a
house where the Volta family had
lived for more than 500 years. From
. backward child. he became a pre-
cocious youth. He crammed into a
few years a life OF daring and
adventure, but always employed his
mind In searching out Natures
truths. His fame as a writer and
explorer reached all over TIP known
world.
In London. Berlin and Paris he
was given all the honors the worlds
great men received. The frat Con-
sui founded the Volta prize, which
was once conferred on Alexander
Graham Bell, inventor OF the tele-
phone. Bonaparte gave Volta a
sword and made him a senator of
Lombardy. 1t Is told OF Bonaparte
that he once visited the National
Institute and found there a laurel
wreath on bronze tablet, on
which were the words. "Au Grand
Voltaire." The emperor erased the
last three letters, thus making II
read ITO the Great Volta"
Volta really had nothing more to do
with what is now called a volt than
dozens of other men OF science. Volta
found out a lot OF things electricity
could do. but this was long before
The Washington times., 1920-10-31
study the latest methods OF telephone

study the latest methods OF telephone
manufacture. They arrived in Chi
cago late in September and have just
reported to the works of the Western
Electric Company at Hawthorne.
where they will begin a training
course which will last two years.
After they have completed their
course they will return to China and
assume executive positions in the de-
velopment OF the telephone system Of
their native land. The young ORR
entails are KEN Ching King, Shing
Mer Lee, Chang Tsan Hung, and Feng
The Washington times., 1920-10-31
If Home Equipped With Modern Electrical Appliances

chine. stove. half a dozen drawers
sidebosrd with dishes. and q wash
tub-not 10 mention . score of ac-
csssories-it can all be collapsed and
packed away In a box measuring 50
by 40 by IS inches.
This can be carried convenien>l ~
and downstairs and through any door
OF ordinary width. During transport
tation the contents OF the box ride
without damage. as each article. large
or small. has its special place.
The Washington times., 1920-10-31
Another Vacuum Cleaner Job.

Vacuum cleaners will MI pillow
castings with feathers. This kink was
discovered by a husband who one day
found his wife flling with feathers
both a pillow-casing and the work
room. The husband took an embroid-
cry ring, placed 1t over the open end
OF the casing, attached the casing to
the back OF the cleanser. and when
the cleanser was set in operation
over the feathers. II sucked them into
the casing.
The Washington times., 1920-10-31
SET OF FURNITURE FITS
INTO COLLAPSIBLE CASE

Moving day" viii lose It's terrors
when the householder provides him
self with a set OF furniture invented
recently by q young Frenchman.
Though the set comprises a double
bed. three chairs. table. sewing ma
The Washington times., 1920-10-31
Times Starts Course
J On Home Education
In Electrical Terms

On the assumption that electrical terms little understood 6y
require Of the
household which The Times will
explanation incoming Of the
words: Volt, ohm Wdt,
The Washington times., 1920-10-31
CHINA SENDS STUDENTS
TO U. 5. PHON FACTORIES

The Chinese Government College ~
Posts and Telegraphs has sent four
Chinese students to this country to
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-14
''GetS-It''
Painless
Corn
Remover

rhia Germ Remover Il ouarartsea
THROW nMaN tNMt dangerous Va 4or ard
NtlHtUf liHn waste NaMF time Simply
Treating thar pes ferrous aching corn
ftat rIa 81 BE- wtth 't1efsslt Remove lf'
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-14

Ctrrity and these where accompanied
rs cool hracinK weather. have Undue
"a q larger distribution of weaaonabls
goods. quotabiy wearing apparel Evil
dcnces ~ Improvement are not very
broad or ycrT dcon and immediate
needs seem to govern most buying
tuc result bciuE that the usual sumo
mur lbs HwdstrrotH tfuae ~ E glance
column docs not show much change
sf striking character Briefly sum
inatiNed wholesale and iohbinE trade
- slow 90 fair retail pit 60 slow. and
manufacturer and Industry show
farsher slowing. with either an ims
oroaae 81 unemployment or an extern
ton ~ short umo in going operations.
Tho selling connections inaugurated
rs arrv wholesalers aud iobbers s9ms
wecfs ugo. and which this wcok arc
featured 80 an Increasing number ~
markets. have met with 4 moderate
degree ~ success. Weekly clcarings
S. 4aN SOC 600
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-14

term of four years
John A. Donald. New York. demo
crat term ~ three years
Chester H. Rowoil California. re-
publican. term ~ two years.
Guy y Goff. Wisconsin republican.
term ~ one scar
Charles suffer Missouri lppuhu
can, term ~ enc year
An are recess appointments and
subject - approval by tho senate
which meets next month Since the
majority of the board are democrats
and are appointed Tor the long terms
some doubt was expressed today a.
congregational circles whether the re-
pibUean ma iority in tho senate would
confirm tbo nominations IL was re-
Eardcd as possible that the senate
would fail t1 act Oh the appointments
during che short session ending on
next March z, thus paving The way for
The appointment - an entirely new
board after the inauguration - Pres
idout Harding should the senate fail
60 act tie board now appointed would
cease 90 exist with The ending Of ths
present congress-
Immediate organization - the new
board o. looked for It win elect e
Vicc-chairnan and other officials and
take up number 90 plans prepared
hy the present hoard for carrying out
she merchant marine policy as laid
down in the merchant marine act.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-14
ART EXHIBIT WILL
BE HELD SHORTLY
Joseph o. Locksy Sehoei Plans Feur
Day Program az Army. Navy club.

All lovers OF fine art are booking for
ward with pleasure 20 the Eison ART
exhibit which Is 20 be held November
IL IS. ~ aud go az tho Army ana
Navy club. under tho auspices % Jo-
Feph y Jockey school This collection
~ reproductions ~ MASTERPIECES win
Re received Tuesday. The committee
on hanging viii take charge % the
pictures and arrange them Tor the ex-
hihition.
The public g cordially invited 10
make a thorough study - this coilec-
zion. Guide books viii 80 furnished
to make the study more Interesting
and 70 aid en- giving q better under.
standing ~ me reproductions. the
public viii be given the opportunity
90 purchase any Of the pictures exhlb-
tied through fho JOS. n. Jockey school
Those who wish 20 make a study of
the exhibit mas visit the hall ia the
forenoon. The afternoon and evening
81 each day viii he made enjoyable by
special programs. Through the literary
eocial and musical clubs q the town
these programs have been 50 arranged
that they viii furnish entertainment
and amusement to all Influential cit-
lzens have been invited 20 give romin
iscenses and d speak on school prob
lens. Many az the best entertainers
81 local reputation viii also be heard
ON these programs. III addition 20 the
programs several feasur' navo been
added which xiil promote the success
81 the exhibition.
The committee on decorations have
very successfully worked out an artis-
tie plan of decoration. Ii is a part
q the school work q inculcate love
= good pictures In the children
through whatever means it has at SIS
disposal The wholesome and refining
influence &C pictures ~ he right sort
IN the school wall Is now recognized
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-14
POINT TO THE HOME

Made with nutternalIk.
Ter Sale II AZ Stores.
REEDS BAKERY
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-14
LEAGUES PREPARE
PEACE DETAILS
Minors viii pa Asksd 10 Gene Under
Reorganization Plan.

Chicaro. Now. t8~~@tcpa 20 place
every professional league IN the couu-
try under the direction OF Federal
Judge * 81 lands who yesterday
Vas appointed q ons-man commission
90 act A. sole arbitrator ~ major
league disputes were taken today.
prcaident John ffeydier. q the Ma
tionnl ieanuo and other club owners
conferred with a group ~ the highest
officials On minor leagues over tie
proposed reorganization ~ control ~
professional baHehail and after listen
ING - the ma tor ienguerH' explanation
~ the plans tho minor officials In
formed Judge Lands that they APP
proved 20 bis selection ard favored
coming under his direction.
II TIE delegation which called on tho
judge were Mike sexton. 81 Rock ~
laud. president - the National Assoc
citation - Minor Leagues. John Fur-
reil ffa SECRETARY George n. Mainsa
president 81 the Michigan Ontario
league. n W pickerson. president Of
the Central league. w. w. Walsh.
president - the South Atlantic
league. and Walter Morris. president
of the West Texas league
Tho support ~ these men Tor the
decentralization plan virtually assures
ita acceptance hy the minor leagues.
81 Is believed IS baseball men,
Judge tundts rrnat scvorai hours
today conforms with the minor
luaguBfu and reading conNratulatofV
messages he was particularly De-
lNhted with several from fans. sny
ing that BE- wanted thc approval &c
the men iu she bleaehers more than
that ~ the maRnntes
Tho National LEAGUE TODAY Hppoint.
80 0mrv Hermann. ~ Cincinnati
narneN QreSfaaa. af pittBburw ana
charles rhhctts 81 brooklyn. ita com
mittee 81 arrange officially with the
minor iraguef Tor them 60 come under
Judge Lanaia' control m the minors
approve tH, reorganization plans
ncw national sNrrrment and ruler
e0xrfnlnn thg game wan 81 drawn Hp
81 loinf mainr and mluor mpcUng
eahcr - New York or chicago in pee
acfahaF
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-14

Remember - If you
miss this opportunity Of
getting one of these
mattresses for only
1895. you have no one
~ blame but yourself.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-14
BENSON HEADS NEW
SHIPPING BOARD
President Finally Completes List Of
Recess Appointments.

Washington. Noy 13-The seven
members 50 The now shipping board
created S. the merchant marine ac'
finally have been appointed ~ FreA-
ldput Wilson. they are
Rear Admiral william s. Benson
Georgia. democrat. term % seven
oora. and reappointed chairman.
Tha other six members are
EredeFicc Thompson. Alabama
democrat torn ~ five wears.
Jaseuh =. Teal Oregon. democrat.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-14
AUTO RACE DRIVER
Is BADLY INJURED

Macon. Ca. Nov s-Ken Coed
son. driving a racing ear here at the
closing day OF the Georgia state Fair.
turned double sonersault in his ma
thine this afternoon when an axle
save way Goodson ieapgd from the
machine as il turned over tho second
time lie was picked ~ unconscious
and was carried 81 s hospital Doc
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-14

as ore Of The most valuahN means OF
securing this end. The funds for pun-
chasing such pictures. as swell a. an
opportunity to make q selection from
d very large number. f. secured hy
means 81 the exhibitions. The larger
tAe attendance. the greater number 81
pictures that can be occurred fer she
schools.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-14

Simply auNiF twu - three drnrs 81 this
fMNNFfte Carn frfmmdF and our pain frnfn
THAT corn reaerR forever Then ~ tive
- three HaFs. Sc tte corn has not drUupsd
Wlf lmhe hWla with Wumr Fingers ara ND II
meNrr euteYed such Instant datinhfftti
fMitHt from corn misery. Nou never uwaI
anfthtuA ~ neFfect az 'Gefa.Hf H
never fails
Cegnsii" costs hut =. ~ a. any a.,,g
Fa MunFN hanh RuaFmmtesd Affa ~
u tRWEance a Co. chiraa,s
solo tH Fnnsarala ana recon n1eadad AZ
fae wWFidm best corn rmrsnHv - ~.
Crystal Pharmacy
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1920-11-14
IMMEDIATE NEEDS
GOVERN BUYING

nradstrseta Says Retail Trade Is
SLOW 20 Fair.
NtW Nurh. Nov d. Bra latrc0ts
tomorrow win aafs
Price readiuslueuts are goiaE for
ward with II auYth.na. rather more
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-10
FOR SALE.

1000 Block. Gilpin Ave.--Eight rooms.
bath, porch. terrace. room for two garages
with entrance from small street In rear.
Possession June 25. Lot has depth OF 100
feet. Going to sell Make an cner.
600 Block. North Broome St.-Ten rooms.
hot water heat, porch. bath. Fitted for
ana rtu,ents.
oS,n Block, Carter St.--Six rooms. bath.
porch, heater, gas and electric. 342co.
$40 Block Clayton st. Near Mn th--New
modern home. seven rooms. bath. porcn.
hot air heat. gas and electric. Opposite kod-
ney strct reservoir. Make offer. Going TO
sen.
s:7 North Clayton St.--Eight rooms.
bath. porch, heater. Possession to be ar
RANGED.
loo Block. North Clayton st.--scven
rooms. bath. porch. hot water neat. gas
and electric, fireplace. Subject to $25oo hrst
mortgage with small second mortgage.
crlleut property. seven rooms. bath, porch,
heater. gas. Possession.
$40 block, Madison St.--Scven rooms.
bath. Good Investment
1900 Block, Oak St.--Scven rooms. bath,
porch, heat. gas and electric.
S2o-Sl 1885 South Conneu Sti--Ffve
rooms. gas. porch. Small properties. good
The above list Is only few of the prop
critics we have In oil sections Of the city.
Call, write or phone and ono of our rep
resentativcs will call on you.
JOHN J. MONAGHAN
ss2 Orange Street (Next to Postofice,.
Real Estate. Phone 44s7. Fire Insurance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-10
Real Estate For Sale

Real Estate For Sale
oNRoDNEY STREET NEAR DELAWARE AVENUE.
hot ss sss ms sss % s. as s % 10 % & ' @ ha gs,si a
BLOCK ON WEST STREET
air ssss'.d I5s s % f G sss Il rooms baths p hot
elo JEFFERSON STREET.
air heat, cemoned cellar
. s s19GE 1sns On ..n MoSa2n ss .s s1sE sa Al. heat
cellar, Possession % june IS s@'' '''''
brick 81 aa. TnsT II ssynsTa 1ssns sss sTsTET s no. al. heat gas M
o fss s noE ass. q ,s: WE ls l1 s a. air
722 WEST NINTH STREET.
trio ho ssso % fosss sssns june 2s ss BATH ''''''0 '' gas
r.,y brick S.v. 80, WEST ,ss ST g srBIEr g h, sir heat, msns
o..y brick sr.ss [as BROOM 2 s s heat porch
cellar gas and electric Possession June 25.
heater Ss1 Se5d Ps, % .'ha n Slso dwelling rooms BATH porch 'p
rr.ov h. vou 2s,5 MARKET ARK STREET steam, b.. .m.nte
cellar and electric iios Possession June 2
22ss PINE STREET. ....s
go with this house, Possession June 2s
eo7eaoeso EAST SIXTH STREET ATB LORD STREET ITO BE
6o has 500 has go has and 6o9 Lord street mas
s44 SPRUCE STREET.
- Twooy brick dwelling bath Lot i6x75 Possession
so days
1345 VANDEVER AVENUE.
Twotory brick dwelling porch heat cemnted
cellar gas and electric Lot I6xS5
dwelling cemnd
cellar, Possession
STREET.
Iooyy dwelling hot heat
stationary washstand, hardwood floors.
WALNUT STREET
rwoetory brick dwelling BATH Possession June %
o8i LOMBARD STREET
dwelling bath, cemnd
cellar, and electric Lot 1sxss Possession 30 days
FRED B. CUSHMAN
ESTATE. INSURANCE MORTGAGES. RENTS COLLECTED.
2ll WEST SEVENTH STREET.
PHONES S65 AND
OFFICE OPEN Ev EVENING UNTIL O'CLOCK
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-10
Beautiful Homes in
the Suburbs is One
of Our Specialties

ppcIess Possc5u
arranged
c tiled bath fireplace hot heat laundry snoscd porc
excellent condition Possession 30 days
BRAcK-Exs rooms electric, trees plenty
Of flowers beautiful hbbery hedge Lot f22o feet Pink a copi
ASHLEY Twotory frame dwelling electric bath laundry tpt hot
motif
lar, garage Lot, 75xl25 feet. Possession June %
GORDON HEIGHTs-E plan house. best location this
overlooking tho beautiful Delaware Hardwood floors and finch
bedrooms bath
flowers hrubb poultry house fruit and berries the pink d ondt
acre ground Possession 30 days.
BELLEMooR- rooms bath electric rs heater lot 5ozo feet
Excellent condition Price right
STANTONEghroom
poultry house Possession 30 days $1,000
sCRAYsToN HEIGHTs-sev room house ~ acres band stable ouv
house Plenty Of fruit and berries Possession arranged $500
AND MANY OTHERS TOO NUMEROUS TO LIST.
100 WEST TwENTY-FOURTH porches
nice lawn A bargain Possession June %
EIGHTH sTREET-six store rss ss,
Possession arranged
sTREET-Tlrcestor electric heat or
Possession June %.
HAVE SOME BEAUTIFUL HOMES IN THE BOULEVARD SECTION
AT ATTRACTIVE PRICES
J. w. HAMILTON
Square and ParmA Agent"
7o5 MADISON STREET PHONE z3fsw
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-10

FOR SALE--I0-room house. bath, beat and
gas. front aud back porch, large back yard.
Excellent location for roomers. First-class
condition. Rents for $50 per month. Pos
session at once. Apply II. Nerger, Ala Snip
ley street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-10

FOR SALE--At Nine etAeoeh and Washing
ton eight-room houya. modern convent,
,nces Hardwood finish For Information
rsll 1924 or write g. g. West. 8lO West
Thirty-hrst street.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-06
DEPARTMENT HEADS
ON ALASKAN BODY

An interdepartment committee
to act as a clearing house for all
Alaskan activities has been ap-
pointed at the suggestion of Presi-
dent Wilson to Secretary Of the In
terror Payne. was announced Sat
urday.
The committee, which will take
UP its work Immediately. consists
of eight members representing the
War, P6stofiice. Navy. Interior. Ag-
riculture, and Commerce depart
ments. the Shipping Board and the
Federal Power Commission. Thomas
Riggs, jr., governor of Alaska, is a
member ex-of1cio.
The function of the new commit
tee. according to the Presidents
letter to Secretary, Payne. is ito CO.
ordinate and bring together facts
and suggestions touching matters
Affecting Alaska, and to make rec
concentrations for definite action to
the department charged with the
particular function, to the end that
duplication may be prevented and
efficiency secured"
The Washington herald., 1920-12-06
CAR COLLISION
INJURIES TWO
Both Women Refuse Hos
pital Treatment; Two Boys
And Woman Hit by Autos.

Two passengers on Capital
Traction car were slightly injured
Saturday when two cars collided at
First and b streets southeast. They
were: Mrs. Martha Robrecht, 60
years old, 40 Carroll street south
east, and Mrs. Harriet Nutting. 124
East Capitol street. Both refused
hospital treatment.
william Myers, s years old, 72l
Twelfth street northeast, was struck
by an automobile operated by Carl
Flemmer, 70l Maryland avenue
northeast. near Twelfth street and
Maryland avenue northeast. yester-
day. The boy was taken to Casualty
Hospital suffering from slight
bruises.
While turning from Eighth street
into G street southeast yesterday
an automobile. operated by Joseph
p. Warner, oil Twelfth street south
east, collided with Mary +. Cant
colored, of 20 f street southeast
The woman was taken to Freedmen S
Hospital suffering from slight in
juries.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-06
WISH TEACHERS
CLASSED APART
N. E. A. Secretary Wants
Them Put in Professional
Grade in Redistribution.

Protests against putting school
teachers in the District in the same
class with other government en-
ployes in reclassification legislation
was lodged Saturday with Repre-.
sentative Frederick r. Lehlbach, OF
New Jersey, chairman of the House
Committee on Reform in the Civil
Service, in a letter written by J. W
Crabtree. secretary of the executive
committee of the National Education
Association.
such a plan would work to the
disadvantage of the schools in the
District and to the cause of educa-
ton generally" said Crabtree. THE
association insists that teaching is a
profession and that teachers should
be rated according to professional
standards, which take into accoun,
the teachers attitude toward hel
work, her love for children, her in
terest in their intellectual and moral
development, her personal ideals and
standards, and those elements OF
character which constitute a strong
inspiring personality.
ITO place teachers under the same
classification as other government
workers would tend to disregard
these professional Standards" he
said, which have been built up In
the teaching profession through tlfs
years, and which contribute mosl
highly to the welfare of the children
in the public schools"
The Washington herald., 1920-12-06

HITY the poor old Nineteenth
Hamendment!
! Now that the ballot has been
cast by the female hand, women are
Interpreting the latest growth on
the Constitution to permit the
transporting of femininity around
a golf course in that bit of apparel
more or less sacred to men-a pair
of pa-trousers!
The craze has hit the women
golfers of the District stiff broad
side. Forty women of the Chevy
Chase. Bannockburn Kirk side and
Washington golf and country clubs
have formed "knickerbocker"
club. To be eligible to compete in
the strictly knickerbocker matches
member must slip into a pair of
knickers. Theyz<the suits - are
made of English tweed and heather
toned jersey.
From the mems point of view it's
sensible. of course, but not quite as
inspiring as one-piece bathing
suit. In fact, II rather takes the
kick out of a mixed foursome. The
women think the idea smart
tricky, and decidedly mannish-oh.
my, yes!
The Knickerbocker Club will ar
range a special match for enknick-
cred members, to be held shortly.
Mrs. r. E. Carlton, Calverton Apart
ments, who first introduced the
The Washington herald., 1920-12-06
Rupture Kills
1000 Annually

Seven thousand persons each year are laid
away-the burial certificate being marked
Rupture" why7 Because the unfortunats
ones had neglected themselves or had been
merely taking care Of the sign (swelling) Of
the ar1iction and paying no attention to the
cause What are you doing? Are you neg
lecting yourself By wearing q truss, appli-
ance, or whatever name you choose to call
IL? At best, the truss is only a makeshift-
a false prop against a eollapsing wall-and
cannot be expected to act more than a
mere mechauical support. The binding pres
sure retards blood circulation, thus robbing
the weakened muscles Of that which they
need most-nourishment.
But science has found q way, and every
truss suserer in the land is invited to make
a FREE test right in the privacy Of their
own home. The PLAPA0 method Is unques-
tionably the most scientific, logical and sue
eessful seff-treatment for rupture the world
has ever known
The PL.APA0 PAD when adherine closely
to the body cannot possibly slip or shift ont
Of place. therefore, cannot ehafe or pinch.
Soft as velvet-easy to apply-ineIpensive.
To be used whilst you work and whilst you
sleep. No straps. buckles or springs at
tached.
Learn how to close the hernisl opening as
nature intended the rupture CAN'T come
down. Send your name today to PLAPAO
CO.. Block 24S. st. Louis. Mo-, for FREE
trial PlapGe and the information necessary.
AaN
The Washington herald., 1920-12-06

novel attire. is secretary of the club.
So popular is the idea. says Mrs.
Carlton, that the clubs membership
is increasing daily. The "active"
membership is coming-o out into the
sunlight OF the links as fast as the
tailor can deliver the "knicks"