The evening world. Newspaper, December 8, 1921, Page 9

| I ENGINEERS ASSHL US. TEtHScHOLS AS RUDIMENTARY 98 to 99 Per Cent of ‘Gradu- ates Lack Fundamentals, Convention Told. Ninety-eight to ninety-nine per cent. of graduates in electri- ‘eal engineering from American inatitutions do not understand in a thorough fashion fundamentals of the subject.” “Accompl gineers dnd research laboratorians have either received all their edu- cation or pursued post-gra courses at European unie “There is no first-class engi- ed theoretical en- neering achool to be found in Americ. “There seems to be a tendency to organize certa' factory organizat quantity production.’ These statements, made at the an- * ual convention of the American So- clety of Mechanical Engineers to-day, apparently sum up what the practical engineers schools in this country. Christic of Johns Hopkins; C. F. Pratt of the General Electrie Com- pany, Schenectady; Dean F. L. Bishop of the University of Pittsburgh, and think of the Prof Silk Sizes 14, 16 and Tomorrow Velvets, Poiret Twills, embroidery, technical AG. OPPENHEIM, CLLINS & C Individual Models from Regular Stock Canton and Jacquard Crepes, beading, Misses’ Dress Dept. 3rd Floor. THE the society had been awarded to Hjalmar G. Carison of Worcester, Mass, Dean Dexter S. Kimball of the College of Egineering, Cornell Uni- versity, was clected President of the society, succeeding Edwin 8, Carman of Cleveland. Carison, according to the offielal statement, won the prize for “his Im- vention making possible the produe- tlon of 30,000,000 drawn steel-booster casings, used principally as a ccm- Prof. Comfort A. Adams of Harvard ore some of the names linked with the opinions. Sessions of the convention to-day Were devo'ed to forums on engineer- ing education in observance of “Education Week,” proclaimed by President Harding. The existence of “quantity production,” Prof. Christie sald, left no room for character building. This condition he ascribed to the ever increasing enrollment and the overworked and underpald In-|Denent of 73 mm. high exploaive Struction staffs, shells, and also extensively in gue ehells and bombs as an ald to victory “The new national policy on cn- gineering education,” ho said, quirea greater financial support for the colleges. Greater emphasis must be given in instruction during the four-year undergraduate period to fundamental courses, leaving special in the World ¥ ' Dr. tra tivilis, President of the | Worcester Polytechnic Institute, War- cester, deciured the War Department was at it wits’ end when Carlson solved the problem, and that the In- professional training to graduate|Vention “relieved the Capa of schools and adequate pravisipn mado |@ pos seandal in the tea . thel ‘ at both by {ture of wiumunition for the other side rat Hels HADES MADE YS OE) oe wares . any We have ever bad. Government agencies, by private en- | ay. y. Ordanance Deparuneat, dowment and hy the Industries, | Dr Hol “wuld, had characterized |Mcholarships should ve provided by | Carlson's invention us ot the very 3) ¥ atric: 6 | greatest importance in enab! the State, by industries or by the | BriMlc’ Uibootities to secure ade- profession which will enable eligible undergraduates from al? colleges to continue their work in the graduate schools.” Mr. Pratt deplored the too early specialization iw technical studies at collegey and insisted upon a greater emphasis upon the cultural subjects. For the first time members of the quate artiilery ammunition for the American Expeditionary Forces. George I. Rockwood of Worcester, received the certificate of award for Carlson, whe is, said to be seriously 1. Mr. Rockwood lwuded Carlson as one of the Nation's great inven- tors Other officers elected were: esidenis, Col. Edward 4.) of Dayton, Robert Sibley of | neisco, and Louis Milwaukee; Mana society's etudent branches attended, | Wood F. Jeter, Hartford, 59 institutions aad more than 3,000 sidge, Philadelphia, Liv: t ‘Tulsa, Okla.; Walter S. Fin-| lay, w York, Treasurer, William H. Wiley. New York; Secretary, Cal-| vin W. Rice, New York. | represented, students being How the American forces overseas were supplied with 30,000,000 high ex- plosive shells by wartime Inventions of an immigrant workman was re- vealed yesterday afternoon at a meet- The society set In motion two tm-| portant movements, one looking to} world engineering unity and the} other to remedy what the enginsers | ican § ~|declare are deplorable conditions tn) Ing of the Amorican Society of Me- | ihe United States Patent Office, men- chanical Engineers with the an-|{f.2 "American industry and ‘inven- nouncement that the gold medal of | tion. On Special Sale—Friday 34th Street—New York 225 Misses’ and Cloth Dresses 18 Years, Also suitaole for Small Women to 36 Bust Actual Values to 45.00 — 18.00 Tricotines and in approved styles, cleverly trimmed with braid, buttons and monkey fur. MADISON For at quoted. B. Altman & Cn. Thirty-fourth Street ‘MEN’S HIGH SHOES There are many styles and makes in the assortment, including Balta models; consequently there is a wide choice of selection at the remarkably low price All sizes may be obtained, but not in every model AVENUE « FIFTH ‘AVENUE, NEW YORK Thirty-fifth Street to-morrow (Friday) the clearance price of (Sixth Floor) beep NO CHARGE BY WIFE IN KRAFT DIVORCE Correction of Error Is‘ Here Pub- lished in Fairness to All Concerned. The announcement was made in The Evening World yesterday that will » Kraft of Bronxville had beer: granted an interlocutory degree of divorce fram his wife, Louse F. Kraft. Asa matter of fairness to all concerned The Evening World wishes to correct an error with reference to the divorce proceedings which ap- peared In The Evening World of Sept. 28. A report sent out on that date by & nows association to several New Yor’ City newspapers told of the ap- pointment of former Surrogate Will- am A. Sawyer of White Pliins as referee to tike testimony tn the case, and stated that Mr. Kraft in his oom- pluint alleged misconduct on the part repre EVENING WORLD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 86, 19 of his wife, on various dates and at various places. The report further stated that in reply to these charges, and in her own defense, Mrs, Kraft claimed that ap one of the dates covered by her husband's complaint, she had been at the Hotel Cumber- land in New York with Mra, Violey Folger. By a typographical error of one letter, The Evening World in publish- ing the news ggsociation report of Sept £3 made it appear that MB. and not MRS. Kraft wag reported as being at the Hotel Cumberland with Mrs. Folger on the date in question. The fact is that Mr, Kraft was never with Mrs. Folger at the Hotel Cumberland, or at any other place, Mra Folger ts an actress well known in theatrical ciralea and was a@ friend of Mrs. Kraft. There was nothing im the legal proceedings that In any way reflected upon her reputation, or that linked her name with ot Mr. Kraft No counter ohary were made by Mra. Kraft against her hus- band The Kraft family has been promi- nent in Weatchester County for three generations. frederick William Kraft, grandfather of William D. Kraft founded {ne tanning business ip Bronsvill which now kno the F. W. Kraft Sons Company. Frederick William Kraft leaving a wite d William F, tam D. K a part owner in the tanning compan: ———— ARE TOWELS COMMON IF. THEY ARE LINEN? Pennerivania Innkeeper Indignant Over Law: HARRISBURGH, Pec. %.—A strange Interpretation of the Stato law prohibit ing the use of the “common towel” tn publia places has been received by Btate health oMotals from a hotel pro- prietor In a amall town, & formal nor Beaver ’ Japanese Fox Black Lynx Skunk 5 Hudson Seal Silk Sweaters Fox, in brown, taupe or Wool Sweaters. Brushed Wool Sweaters Fibre Sweaters. ‘ ; B. Altman & On. MADISON AVENUE» FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK Thirty-fourth Street Practical Gift Suggestions Chiffon Velvet Hand Bags (with cord handles) lined with colored silk and fitted with inside frame compartment and mirror specially priced for Friday at $2.75 (Department on First Floor) Fur Neckpieces specially priced black . Japanese Marten . . . . . 6 . . . . . ‘ . . . . e ° . Australian Opossum . - ° (Department on Third Floor) Woren’s and Misses’ . Seasonable Sweaters are moderately priced in the regular stock $3.85, 4.75, - 8.75, 7.85, 27.50, Girls’ Sweaters, Scarfs and Tam o’Shanters may also be obtained at very attractive prices (Department on Third Floor) 37.50 upward Thirty-fifth Street $32.00 - 22.50 - 18.50 - 28.00 - 32.00 - 16.50 + 28.00 - 28.00 5,00 upward 12.75 upward 12.00 upward tice was served on him that he must ntinue use of a “common towel.” he replied that Victrola Week WuRUIZER (December Sth-10th) Genuine * in Peri 1 ‘To-morrow will be the third WEEK celebration. We invite of GENUINE to choose ment for delivery Christmas Eve. Special Period Models featured this week exclusively at Wurlitzer's, at $95.00 to 8150.00. mahogany, is $125.00. Terms as Low as OPEN EVENINGS If unable to call, mail this coupon to-day, Wurlitzer—120 W. 42d St. Without obligation on my part, kindl; id ther information regarding your Special Console Victrola offer. Name... Address. TheRudolphWurlitzerCo. 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