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current news. and still another for
educational information, etc. Also
by this means OF broadcasting no
antcnnae or aerials arc required. a
sul,anie plug connection in the light
socket is all that will he required
so mat wherever the light circuits
extend. which is nearly universal
these days. radio broadcastlnp may
be received.
Vast Possibilities.
"A single transmitter connected In
tho power lines at soma sui,ah,.
point may broadcast over a consjd-
cradle area and may be receives by
a large number Of people by CON
Meeting receivers at vnriouE poin,.
on tho line. the connections being mada
by plug. something like connecting
vacuum cleaner or an electric
toaster.
Tho transmitters and receiver.
arc OF the usual typos now employed
for radio telephony. and may BIO con-
nected to the power line by a plug,
with the added protection OF a con-
denser to keep tho largo power cur
mt from passing through the radio
apparatus.
IT IL hard to realize at this mo-
ment the vast possibilities of this
method OF broadcastine, hut judging
from tho universal interest of tho
preliminary announcement In the
press. II is "A fair guess that the
system will come into general use
very quickly"
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Electrical Capacity

The amount OF gas which n tank
Will hold depends upon its capacity.
Inc amount OF gas which is actually
pumped Into the same tank depends
upon the pressure excrtcd by the
pump and also upon tho tank capac-
ity.
The amount of electric charge
winch an electrical condenser will
store depends upon the pressure Of
the charging source and the capacity
OF the condenser. AS might be cs-
pected. this capacity depends upon
the size and construction Of the con
dcnscr
Now when an electrical condenser
is charged II Is the material between
the conducting plates tcallcd tho "di-
electricD. which stores the electrical
energy In the form OF strain pro-
duccd In the material itself The
strain is caused by the electrical
charges which are placed upon the
conducting surfaces; for example.
Upon the two ttnfoll coatings pasted
on opposite sides OF sheet OF glass
The glass rs tho dIclectric in this
case. The ability OF the d!elcctric
10 store energy must. then. be taken
into consideration in determining the
capacity OF the condenser. The thick
ness OF this dielectric is another con-
sideration.
The capacity OF any condenser de-
pends solely upon the following four
things:
ta) The urea OF the metal coating.
which In opposite Tor opposed to-
another metal coating
OBJ The ability OF tho dieIectric to
store energy.
Co Tho thickness OF tho dielcctric.
The capacity varies directly as
does the area OF metal coating and
the ability OF tho dIelectric (the
"dielectric constantly and Indirectly
as does tho thickness of dieiectric. A
denser with n thin diclectric, or
small spacing between It's plates. has
a larger capacity than one having
thicker dielectric. everything else,
OF course. being the same In both
cases.
a condenser has electrical capacity
In concentrated form. 1t IL u
Jumped" capacity. A single wiro
may have some electrical capacity
with respect to the earth or 10 an
other wire. In this case the capacity
Is said to be distributed"
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Warns Radio Fans to Stick to Aerial

illusions. When demonstrated the
application of wired wireless or line
radio. did not receive a broadcast
that had been sent out on an over
head aerial. received II from a
station which was transmitting on
the electric light mains. That is
why no outside interference was
noted. There wasn't any outside In
reference. we had the line to our
selves.
supply Different Services.
"rhe advantages of the line radio
method Of broadcastinR as contracted
with space radio broadcasting arc
many. In tho first place. the ether
channels used for space radio broad
casting are limited, and even the
few wave channels which arc avail
able for broadcastins can be moro
proftably employed for such radio
activities where space radio IS the
only or best method OF communities
ton. Also. since there is no radio
interference caused by broadcasting
on power lines. any number OF wave
channels may ne employed and there
fore multiplying the number OF sta
tons that can BIO operated on tho
same line.
ut is conceivable that in every
community we may have several
transmitting stations operating at
the same time. but each on n differ
cnt wave length. and supplying dif-
ferent services: one might be used
exclusively for music. another for
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-10
MONDAY. ArRIL 10, 1922.

THROUGH Il is too much to hope for an
early entrance OF the United States in
20 the league OF nations, supporters of
International cooperation may reasonably
entertain the expectation that the near flu
ture will be marked by modification of the
policy of aloofness. Every informed per-
son reaizes-and this includes most OF the
Republican leaders--that the worlds at
fairs would now be in far happier state
if the idealsm OF Woodrow Wilson had been
in some measure realized in Americas part
of the war settlement The significance OF
the Jefferson Day address by MIR. Cox is
this: the Democratic party has no nten-
tion of admitting the death of the princi-
pies embodied in the league of nations but
hon the contrary, will continue the fight to
&translate those ideals into a more prof.
H(table relationship between America and the
rest Of the world.
Nothing definite has ever been heard con-
fcerning Mr.. Harding's association of ma
tons" Perhaps nothing definite ever will
be heard OF that vaguely projected concep-
/ ton. But there will DO no quarrel among
Esincere believers in cooperation over a
choice of names. Whether we are to have
our part in a league or IN an association,
in something less or something greater
than both or either, there is a growing
demand in the country for abandonment of
the isolation tina, has made our place in
the world anomalous to the point OF alb
supdity.
The Democratic party logically represents
the leadership 10 which the nation will look
In the effort 10 recover lost ground, 10 re-
| trieve the plumbers OF tha recent past The
4 address of former Governor. Cox may be
taken 10 mean that the party has no thought
sof lodging or snrrcndering the obligation.
Vigorous forcing OF the issue, moreover.
may produce the salutary effect OF arousin &
$the administration to an early expression
of kindred views known TO he held by GER
tain of its leaders. including President Hard
ing himself. The spirit of the league is
not dead in America
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musical Notwithstanding which. pre-
sumably. there is no possibility OF conten-
ton on political or partisan grounds. Mr..
DENLY explains that no government policy
relating to the radio service has been
worked out; in fact, he points out, 1t is not
yet certain which government department
will exercise control over the air for radio
purposes
He has acted wisely, but his action also
points warning against delay in formulat-
Ing the government policy now lacking. The
radiophone is outgrowing its clothes, so to
speak; like other developments OF modern
life. such as the airplane and the automo-
lens along with its special benefits. No one
seems to know just where radio is lead
ing. though every one realizes that 1t Is
an agency OF stupendous possibilities and
must be given the greatest practical meas
ure OF encouragement. 1t presents ques-
lions worthy of the attention of the coun-
try's hest minds. without respect to political
affiliations. Mr.. Hoover's conference was
pn excellent starter. laying the foundation
by disclosing the vaStness and urgency Of
the problem. The administration, we may
assume. is proceeding rapidly possible
with its study of the new subject, and draw
ing freely upon the best scientific thought Of
the nation. In the meantime, Secretary
DENLY is wise to head off a demand that
was threatening to swamp the naval sta
ton and create all manner Of complications.
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az CIayton WhLtrhilI.

WASHINGTON. April s.-No w
comes warning from General
George 0. Sauier. himself. to all radio
rams TO stick to their aerial on the
roof and leave the electric light sys-
tenn alone; for the time being, at
least. Until radio broadcastiny is
transmitted on the electric light
mains serving AZ the aerial, receiving
by mat method cannot be successful.
When General Squier. chief signal
officer OF the army. announced that
he had perfected wired wireless"
or line radio" as applied to tho
radiophone. and demonstrated the
contraption. 1t looked easy. Instead
OF attaching his receiving set to an
aerial, he attached II to the electric
light on his desk and received "a per-
rect concert. Immediately, radio
fans throughout the country tried the
stunt and blow out their sets.
They had forgotten that this line
radio is a two-sided proposition
the broadcast must be transmitted
along tho lighting main IL It ia to be
received from tho lighting main.
The set requires n special plug"
S1uier said. but not special wiring.
However, even the special plug Will
not give results unless the transmit
Ting station is sending out broad
casts along the electric light mains.
But In the hysterical craze that
has taken hold of the radio art. the
amateur Jumped too quickly at con-
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Trying the Public Patience

VTH1l.E the public, in face Of its knowl-
W cage that there is a surplus supply
of coal sufficient to meet the requirements
Of industrial activity for something like
sixty days, patiently awaits some move by
the miners and operators looking to the
settlement OF their differences through the
adoption Of new wage and working con-
tract, It is not unmindful that the issues
involved are considered Of such surprising
Importance by each group that tho desire
for victory may result in proonging the
strike several months. In that event the
patience or the public will inevitably reach
the point of exhaustion. Aside from recog-
nizing its right to protection from the con-
sequences of such widespread conflict
which puts a stop to the production of
commodity essential to national life there
Is, in addition, a tremendous economic waste
Which in itself is matter Of public con-
Germ. By voluntary act, the strike has
thrown out OF employment above half a
million men, This involves loss in wages.
Mt an average Of SIS day. of $4,000, 600
daily, or approximately $4,000. 900 n
month. The loss TO the operators who will
nave TO continue their overhead costs will
run into millions. The withdrawal of these
vast sums will be depressingly reflected in
business generally
Hence. the governments present policy of
hands OFF in the coal strike cannot he main
tanned consistently to the end in case the
strike is 10 be much prolonged After some
weeks fuel famine will be reported in va
rious sections Of the country The indus
tries that go short will begin to protest
ana call upon the government for helm
with such help withheld, their productive
activities Will begin to slow down. That
VIII mean the throwing out OF employment
OF thousands of willing workers Then
'here VIII ensue deafening volume of pro-
test against the continuance OF the strike
The people generally will begin TO feel its
pinch
so. the government will have to act The
people VIII look 10 it for protection against
the increasing menace of suspended industry
III all or its forms. Precedents for goyerr,
ment Intervention will recur to mind and
action Will be demanded With the fall
elections coming on. this demand will not
go UNDECIDED by the administration. II dare
not face the elections without having er
hausted all OF its powers 10 put an end To
the strike. and where there is tho will there
is always way.
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New Vernier Rheostat

Vernier rheostat is an especially
desired device for use in securing
critical grid blasting voltage in n
radio frequency nmplIner circuit 1t
~ also or value in securing a radio
variation OF current In any circuit.
When SOFT dotecter tubes arc used
the experimenter often finds a very
close adjustment OF Hiament current
necessary. Ordinarily the customary
rheostnt II satisfactory. but when a
critical current Adjustment fs re-
CURED vernier Is desirable.
Observation of tho cut will reveal
two contractors. one sliding over Il
coned resistance In tho usual man
ner. and tho other siding over n sim
Kle turn OF resistance wire around
the insulating base clutch ar
ranEemcnt allows either OF the con-
factors TO be rotated at will by means
OF only one knob. The knob Is pushed
In to engage the clutch for rough
adjustments and pulled out for nne
adjustments. with tho knob pushed
In Clutch engaged tho vernier con-
factor does not slide over the 1ingle
turn. hut Is moved back and away
from II. Rotating the knob then only
causes tho main CONTRACTOR to slide
over the coIlcd resistance. when tho
knob Is pulled out Clutch released)
tho former CONTRACTOR Is left in its last
position and tho vernier contractor IS
brought into contact with the single
turn OF resistance wire. Rotating
the knob VIII now only rotate the
vornier CONTRACTOR to secure tho hno
adjustment necessary.
The clutch arrangement Is very
ingenious and rugged. II Is easily
operated. positive in action and does
not mako the rhcostat any lnrgcr
Than the ordinary types There will
probably be many cases where II can
be used TO very good advantage.
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Wisely Cut OF

EcRETARY DENNY has cut off a source
~ o! controversy and confusion by closing
'he naval radio service to private individ-
uaIS' pending the formulation OF definite
government policy covering this facility. II
may he taken FOR granted that the order was
precpl'ated by the intensely practical hobby
In congressional circles of broadcasting
po'''ical speeches by the naval wireless The
growing popularity OF the practice was max
ii'g embarrassment imminent for Mr. Don
ny Democratic members were intimatinp
mat this form of government aid was be
ing reserved FOR good Republicans: some
Republicans perhaps, were apprebcnsive
'cst Secretary DENLY extend special courte-
sizes TO his particular friends. And the acc
retary, IN turn. probably had begun TO won
der where and how the matter wouId end
individuals and interests outside of Con-
sr'ss shonid begin clamoring for their
rights" as American citizens.
NOW he has cut the knot by excluding
al private use except that of brot dcasting
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ShrinkaGc in Foreign Trade

y EFORE the Senate Finance Committee
- puts the finishing touches on the per-
manent tarin bill it is said To be almost
ready 10 report out, II would do well 10 give
some study 10 Department of Commerce
statistics showing the steady decline az
Americas foreign trade in the meantime
Senators on both sides OF the chamber
should do likewise for il is important thar
no hasty consideration on the floor of tho
senate be given 10 measure which in
VoiVes the very life of that trade in the fI-
ture. Particularly should Democratic SEN
ators give earnest thought TO ,hIs measure
and be fully prepared 10 challar ge every
rate which would impose an added burden
on the consumers Of The coun,rv hv 49,,
necessarily restricting The volume OF our
trade exchanges with debtor countries
According to statistics recentlv made
public by the Department or Commerce ~
balance OF trade in favor of the Unitsd
states last year was approximately $4,000. :
100000. This is sl,0O0,0Oo 900 less ,har
the balance OF 1920. and $4,000 900 Ono
less IMAM mat OF 1919. In these three yoars
the exports OF the United States exceed .d
imports by approximately $4,000 900 900
some or this has been paid In gold. soma
with bonds, some by other means OF cred,,
The Federal Reserve Board has es-im,,oa
that on January ! this year. there vrar
owed by foreign countries TO tho I-rit.a
States. on open account. close TO s2.5Oo
100000. In other words, there is s;ul
need of credit in this amount to MI, our
& Foreign trade accounts on an adjusted ba sis
Thus, the problem of holding our foreign
trade is directly before us The United
States has the money to lend. the factories
Ito make export goods raw material for
which our European debtors are clamoring.
send the chips in which to carry all these
things. But Europe must be put in position
where II can trade with us. We must ex-
tend to 1t needed credits. to be offset by
fair trade exchanges. and in the accom-
plfshment OF this purpose reasona BILE
tartff must provide the way.
This country has large surplus OF farm
products aud It's factories have a surplus
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News of Fifty Years Ago

From the Richmond Dispa tch, April TO- 1879
AT meeting Of the Council yesterday Mt
Anderson presented an ordinance repeating the
sample tax law in accordance with the recent
decision OF Judge Bond. 1t was laid on the
table
Major walker. Superintendent of Public
Printing. is busily engaged in mailing ten
copies OF the Acts Of Assembly to each OF the
members OF the Legislature.
Mrs. French, who sued the Old Dominion
Steamship Company for damages sustained
on one of its steamers has recovered the sum
Of $500 with costs the defendants agreeing
to pay that amount.
Yesterday morning Captain D. w. Bohan-
non was badly bitten in tho face by a dog
His injuries are painful but not serious. and
Will keep hi mndoors for awhile 1t is
hoped. however. that he Will be able to hll
his engagement to lecture before his Masonic
Lodge next Thursday night.
Several cars with only one horse attached
TO each were placed the city railway line
yesterday
Al II meeting of the board OF foreign mis-
sons OF the Southern Baptist Convention in
the First Baptist Church last night, Miss Ed
monia Moon. OF Aibemarle County. was APP
pointed missionary to China to labor at
Tung Chow with Rev Mr.. Crawford and Mrs
Crawford. She will leave for her field of
labor the 18th.
Married. on the itn instant: by Rev Joshua
Peterkin. ]. n. Kidd to Mis-, Ellen c. daugh-
ter or T.. w. Thompson. all OF this city
A post-ofiice has been established At Granite
Chesterfield County, with Matthew Hall as
postmaster.
A great revival meeting is in progress at
Pine Street Baptist Church Rev Or. j. l.. NJ
Curry will preach tonight and tomorrow night
II is said that Charles Sumner will refuse
10 support Grant for reelection. no matter
whether he gets the Republican nomination
not.
Snow il falling st Council Bluffs. ana has
reached depth OF nftasn inches already,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-10

capacity Of 90 per cent above domestic re-
quirements that must be taken care OF by
export trade IL this country is to resume
normal prosperity. Hence, ill-considered
action by the Senate In the enactment OF
a permanent tariff may mean death blow
AT our shrinking foreign trade.
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Probntlnn 0mccr Bcgln. Mnrk

LfNCHBCRG. VA, April Sc. D.
Hook. who. two weeks ago. was ap-
pointed proba ton officer here for the
Police and Corporation Courts. will
begin the discharge OF tho duties Of
the ONCE on Monday. He will have
an office a I the courthouse. MIR. Hook
is to go later To study the work in
Roanoke and Richmond. Or. a. y.
Huntington. colored. has been named
assistant to aid In the work among
negroes
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Needed.

81 sometimes have doubts" said ono OF tn.
elders. as they sat about counting the coIlec-
ton for the day. II sometimes have doubts
whether there is really a hell"
You needn't" said the preacher There's
got to be one
And no pointed significantly Mt tho sus-
pender buttons and cent pieces In the Offer
Ing
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TO ADOPT New BuI,d,na code

fNCHBCRG. VA, April 3.-The
CITY Council here Is expected Mon
day to adopt a building code. which
has been pending In one form or an
other for decade. The present draft.
which follows the nre underwriters
code, has met the approval of real
tors. architects and contractors and
no further opposition IL expected
when the ordinance comes up for
nnal consideration Monday.
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Echoes From Down Home

1t Is predicted that this week will see a hot
partisan debate In Congress. In other words
Congress Will be in session and engaged in
it's usual tactics.--Durham Herald
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Program for Today
ricd each morning I'm The TImea-
Dispatch.
KDKA
(East Pittsburgh)

1870 /. M-Lenten services from
the Trinity Episcopal Church. Pitts
burgh. Pa. conducted by Rev. Ma
thanicl S. Thomas. Missionary Bish-
or OF Wyoming.
r. Muscular musical program
by Gnlbraith brothers. Messengers
OF Good Cheer"
s Z. M.-Talk by prominent per-
son OF Pittsburgh.
$40 y. M.--EntcrtainInen by the
Musical Club from Washington Sem
mary, Washington, Pa
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SEEN ON THE SIDE
BY HENRY EDWARD WARNER
j. & J..

Referring to Jack and Jill,
As often have done before,
don't SEQ why their experience
Should have made such a big uproar
I've often slipped and fallen,
But did any one cry for me? :.
The nearest got was the horse laugh. friend
And that Isn't sympathy!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-10

The modern lushers idea OF heaven is q
place where bootlegEers are persona gratis
ir tho best crclcs.
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Law Minus Ethics.

Generally speaking II may he ethical as
we'll as lagnl to lock up jury for the night
but In States where the jury Is mixed, ethics
are-mixed also. Common sense would avoid
tho Issue. but some OF the wisest judges are
lacking in that little Particular.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-10

1t now seeing that Mr.. Harding set Congress
to work on the tariff early because IL
hoped to get the bill TO the White House dur
Ing his administration.
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The state of Mind.

And daughter" said Cautious Mother, ARE
you sure you love this man. perfectly sure -
We'll. Maw." said the Young One. "I'm not
fed up on certainty. but ono thing I do know
is that'as long as that red headed Edna Grab
benz is trying to get him I'm going to keen
him good and ropcd!"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-10

Mr.. Cox asserts that the ship at Washing
ton has no captain 1t really has one. nu
he is busy with little experiment In part.
navigation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-10

A facetious Texas Congressman wanted to
appropriate 80 cents TO provide for enforce
ment OF the civil service laws. They have
been made to look like that, recently.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-10

Secretary DENLY will warmly oppose the
naval bill reported to the House Saturday He
is dead against the theory that navy com
posed OF himself with General Pershing for
an army. provides sufficient defense for the
country.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-10

American efforts TO understand the Irish
mind will not he aided by the news that
Dubiintes have destroyed vast stock of
Belfast liquor.
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WIZ

tNewark, n ID
7t5-"Bucket shops" by r. d.
WyckoH.
S-Cnnccrt by the New York Mall.
Charles Isaacson. director. Solos by
Dcwo,f Hopper.
o:3o-Rcci,ai by Marc Narelle. Aus
tralian soprano
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My Bryan. In his talk against tho teaching
OF tho Darwinian theory. seems to be prepar-
ing to run for some office IT sounds like a n
announcement that nobody can mako a mon
key of him.-Ashcvile Citizen.