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4 CLAM BILLIONS o Press, | ., October 1S—France loses | ennually billlons of francs because of the antiquated and unbusinesslike administrative metl to which the ! government clings, according to the | report of a com; on economics Ford Too Useful te Waste On Presidenc I'USIEY_B_II_NGLINfilWizard Thinks Electricity Soon Will ‘Reduce Work Day But Doubts Benefit to People. THE KEVEN | , Says Edison| to Four Hours, | e empla He was surround- STAR, WASHINGT high-power transmission lines, doing more quickly and efliciently the work now performed by the fuel after long { haulage and many handlings. Trans- portation costs and the various other charges now connected with getting fuel energy to the consumer would be obviated, he said. hy, I have been advocating this for forty vears,” he sald. Heo added that he recently had dis- cussed the problem with a group of Nova Scotla power men. He declared that Secretary Hoover's proposed su- per-power system was feasible. He added that “whatever Hoover says is all right,” and characterized him as a “level-headed man.” Mr. Edison was animated in his dis- cussion of the development of elec- trica] devices for the reduction of the daily hours in which the world's work thus “W. Henry Ford in taking over an old {rlll mill on the Rouge river, in Mich- gan. “He installed turbines,” Mr. Bdison sald, “and developed so much cheap power that farmers served from the plant cut their work down to six hours. Quit Farms for Factories. Manufacturing plants in the dis- trict so increased In capacity that women left the.farms In the dull seasons and earned $6 a day in the factories.” Electrical transmission, the coup- ling of power stations and the de- velopment of electric rallways were the most important developments In the power fleld, Mr. Edison declared. Asked if electric railways could be N;' DsiCs 'I;HURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1923, Unwise Squirrel Has68GolfBalls Cached for Food | By the Associated Press. MONTREAL, October 18.—Mre. Archie McLean of Lachine, playing the Sennéville golf course today, noticed a squirrel carrying a-golf ball to its nest. She followed and found sixty-eight balls, which she replaced_with nuts. P —— Worth-While Painting-- When you apply paint to a surface, you expect 1t to give appearance and protection. If you are careful to specify “Murco” Liquid Paint By tha Assiciated Press, NEW YORK, October 18.—Thomas , clectrical wizard, in one of nterviews he ever grant- aper men, speaks of the presi- possibilities of his friend, Ford, and declares it would good man’ if the nation sent White House. on expressed the ufacturer v established by & ber of larger is_done. swspaper men, who “It can be done, ge of questions, oxtended s0 as to largely replace steam operated roads, he answered: “That_depends on Wall street.” The radio, he belleved, has been the greatest modern factor In causing young people to think. It has wid- group of (The Lifelong Paint) <-you will be sure of getting 1009, paint value, which includes both appearance and almost unbelievable protection. “Murco” isn't just paint—it’s a scientifically combined Paint that stays where it is put—indefinitely. 100% pure Lead, Linseed Oil, Turpentine and Japan Dryer. All Quantities—All Colors E. J. Murphy Co. 710 12th St. N.W. and soon, although 1 don’t know how soon,” he . “But | T am not so sure that it will be a good | thing. It will create much leisure, Fs|and it ali depends on what people will a|do with their idle Lour “How will they use th the youni In the m of the at thi; | ened the range of knowledge, sald, and will continue to do so. Musical and other radio entertain- ment features, in his opinion, sooner or later, will be eliminated from programs, which will be confined | more to speeches and market qum.a-| from the in n he 11 device to its ultimate ac- | economy. speech in a revision ado the first dozen type- ." he said, laughing. “and it o0 convince the them and then | o1l them.” s, he said, Franhlin Sq. Hotel 14th and K —foin the scores of ha A rather than plendid thing course, for St to employ opinion s 1t will be r the older people, ey will know how added leisure hours. got to have work to keep tions. He characterized the enter- talnment program as fads which T s = would not live, largely because of |prediction made recently by Charles|; y at the mi the difficulties of perfect transmis-| | P. Steinmetz, inventor, connected with throughout th sion. neral Electric Comp: 1 B | e —————————————————————————— 1 | ity eventually reduce | the working day t tion as a pri parliament. vate citizen, and then turned to the Paul Aubriot, partment of t D I N Menu .50 g ] Selections by “he Franklin Sq. Orchestra every eveaing. 6-Course the pro- ident of rt there the con- of dealing with stitution.” The presiden much commen pressed that the v ave a bad effect, particularly on the | young. The intervie fair,, held nist party | peared as g shout of | eon given he | Company o t t th an’ impromptu af- r'Mr. Edison t of honor officials of York, Main 5280 rai tho torship” while those of t right indorse the presi 2dison was reminis- EARLY all forms of sore throat are due to germ infection. Prompt relief therefore cannot be obtained without the use of a powerful germicide. Although more powerful in the presence of saliva than pure Carbolic Acid, Zonite can be freely used as a gargle or throat spray, at sufficient strength to destroy all disease germs with ‘which it comes in contact. OF EXQUISITE BEAUTY It is an accepted fact that this salon offers unlimited selec- tion — the feature to be im- pressed, however, is price moderation—we invite your inspection. : Boudoir Lamps Table Lamps Vase Lamps Torcheres Floor Lamps Bridge Lamps Wall Lamps Real MUSIC VALUES WE'LL STAKE OUR REPUTATION FOR RE- LIABILITY THAT THESE MUSIC VALUES CAN'T BE BEAT. Our Player-Piano Club A GENUINE AEOLIAN PIANOLA Manufactured by the Aeolian Co., of New York, the largest and best known makers of Player-Pianos in the world. The trade mark, “Pianola,” which is 5745 owned and_ used exclustvely by the Aeolian Co, is known all over the world. It has taken years to build the reputa- tion they have. The superiority which put the Aeolian Company’s Player- Piano and Duo Art Reproducing Piano above all other instruments of the kind in ability to render music is definitive, tangible and easily appreciated. They are inventions effected by years of study and are fully protected by many patents. Many advantages are offered in our Player-Piano Club this year. Immediate delivery, if desired, by paying $25 cash, balance in 30 monthly payments. The promptness with which Zonite relieves most throat affections has been a revelation to tens of thea- sands of users of this new form of antiseptic. Lonite ATAVATRRRBED DN NNNNS i In botries 50c and $1.00 ANANABANAN AL ~ Sold For A Great Friday Sale of All-Wool 1510 Coats & Dresses [ DULINsMARTNG>. 1215-17 F Street and 1214 to 1218 G Street Hours—8:45 to 5:30 Positively the Greatest Piano Value in the U. S. Our Brand New Upright Piano for 389 Terms: $25 Cash, Balance in 30 Monthly Payments | | | a great saving sale for Friday’s thrifty shoppers. The coats are in good style, in Peking blue, with large bell sleeve, button trimmings and full or half Tined. The dresses are of all-wool tricotine, 1 pretty cmbroidery work in front or on pancls. Navy blue only. Assorted sizes in both ““DinnerIs Now Being Served’’ Carries a Real Meaning on These Two New York Trains Yd.-Wide French or Storm ALL-WOOL SERGE, 89 Sale of New Sample $5 Trimmed Hats Esmond 66x80 Two-in-One BLANKETS, $ Perfect quality ket pretty best’ two-tane colors, wit ders. This is an extra low this number, FORR T WHZEN the stewards announce “Dinner is now being served in thedining car’’ on Baltimore & Ohio Trains No. 524 and No. 9 between Washington and New York, passen~ gers may expect toenjoy a meal that is both satisfying and inexpensive. Choice foods ed by capable chefs, served in an appetizing man- ner by courteous waiters, make for the complete enjoyment of the meal. while the menu offers a selec~ tion of the season's dishes at prices that will pleasantly surprise the traveler. The Colonial dining cars, **‘Martha Washington' and “Mount Vernon'' are a regular part of these two trains. Finished in Colonial de~ sign throughout, they suggest the hospitable atmosphere of Colonial times, while new ideas in lighting effects give a pleasing modern touch. We would like you to try this service on your next trip. City Ticket Office—13th and F Streets, N. W. Travel Bureau, 323 Homer Building. Main 556 The Line of the Capitol Limited s ney bor- price on Lyons, Panse or Silk Velvets, in rich, glowing Fall colors, : éfi & ‘g. g : g gi‘ Marquisette Sash CURTAINS, 39¢ ade of a fine whit uality venally sold @ ect {7 several styles; to hang. ZE BB RS OBUBUE Extra Size Flannel Bloomers & Skirts, 59¢ Women's Light or Gray Stripe Outing Bloomers and Skirts, well made, foll cut Karments, at an exceptionally low price. Infants’ Flannel GERTRUDES, 59c¢ Infants’ well made, neatly overstitched Wiite " Flanvel " Goréruges.” ty s good weight cloth; button on shoulder, in sorted sizes. Women’s Gingham HOUSE DRESSES, $1.98 A good mssortment of styles, In f Friday Shoe Remnants! PUMP; OXFORDS $ W every quality that will appeal to 0.J. DeMoll & Co. Baby Grand A magnificent instrument made lovers of good music. A Baby Grand 595 A at a reasonable price. 3 under our own name., It possesses Terms: $25 Cash, Balance in 30 Monthly Payments. Interior of Cotonial Dining Car \ Martha Washington™ R T T A T R T TR JRA. TRAIN No. 524. -. Baltmore (C: Sale Friday and Saturday of Trade-in Pianos, Player- Pianos and Talking Machines PLAYER-PIANOS, including Weber Pianolas, Autopianos, Behning, $ 32 5 ,Wheelock Pianolas, &c...... vesecreereesersscetestrnatacannaen UPRIGHT PIANOS, including Steinway, Knabe, Kimball, Gabler, Bald- win, Miller, &. On sale up from . $l 00 TALKING MACHINES, including all the standard makes. Although we have a number of the smaller machines we have traded in which we are selling at from $15.00 to $25.00, they are not included here, as those in the lot are large cabinet $ 50 styles with places for records, &c. Most of them priced at......... SR R “SPECIALISTS IN PIANOLAS AND REPRODUCING PIANOS"™ O J DemMOLL Special remnant accumulation of women Pumps and Lace Oxfords, cullings “from ~regular $i. $5.00 and $6.00 models. od range of sizes up to 6; high and low heels. Patents, pat- ents with suede trim, and other tan and black effects. Friday special. Plaid Crib BLANKETS, 35¢ Blue or pink block pat terns, size 30x40 Inches; over. titclied borders. Regularly o aciecks or plain chambray; uniform styles; black, stri blue. Al ‘sizes. L S Lace and Embroidery MAID APRONS, 29c aluinty wite (Lawn Maid's o Sewing rons, made with self ruffle or I embroldery edges. All fresh, = ‘and lean. Lv. New York (Penna. Sta.).... . Philadelphia...... . . Baltimore (Mt. Royal). . Baltimore (Camden) Yard Wide PERCALE, 14¢ Fino count quality, n ‘ripes: small floral or check pattern; grounds. L mv “m" m Remnant Diaper BIRDEYE, 13¢ Regalar