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sc r> IN VALLEY OF 10,000 SMOKES ) \ r New Book Reveals Marvels of Great Volcanic Area in Alaska , TRACT IS TO BE A NATIONAL PARK f •en though they the National The publica ary findings of six expeditions m Kalina; Thousand K WASHINGTON. Jan. 15.—How much volcanoes mean Tn the lives t nil human beings, have never been within sight or hearing of one. is told in a new vol ♦ lime just issued by Geographic Society, tion is the tirât complete au ^ of the ' * sent to the region of M and the Valley of To Smokes in Alaska. ** The hook. The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes." was written by Dr. Robert F. Grigs« of the society g and contains a great fund of" new in formation in this little Within recent has he capture popular imagination adds a fascinating t. chapter to the wonder story modern exploration and study. A tremendous volcanic upheaval that could blow from the top of a mountain forty th and rock dug out 'anamn to build large contain all the buildings the size of New York, js worth studying. Su«h a tarlysm occurred when the top of *. Mount Katmai was blown off in an eruption in 1912. Climatic effects! . .. .. » clrc ng the world resulted from the , , . , ... .. explosion, and the volume deals with • .. . ,, . f i ho,.e phenomena a. well n* iHom » ; the great seething, steaming valle> *. from which tt derive it* title. developed of 1.. Id years the romance of *cie gun t und this hook nonce. r >f scient ifi* times the great amount of 1 of the Isthmus of hole the canal, leaving a enough f In lift' ■n cities Alice . In addition it describes the in Wonderland phenomena in the wake of the eruption—a temporary g.gantlc river that mi is d along the I..p of a n<i»o. .tr-ams that »hift-.t thoir coiirso«. ash showr» that formod »roat thermal blankets to preserve deep snowdrifts and a flood that had a million times the de structive power of the Johnstown dam burst. An amusing instance of the ca ful checking up by Dr. Griggs, who tell« how a skep tical chemist, after learning of the proposed nam« for ihe valley, out methodically to count the <•«*! nmns of hissing steam for fear the name was an exaggeration, turned to ramp to report soberly that the name had really been in error—the name, he said, should if facts is related He re January 15th 1923 January 15th GREA T 1923 Discount Sale RANGES of CAS Begins January 15th For a Limited Time Only This Is the Time Of All Times to Get Your New Gas Range Té w. •tU < ! 13 i \ m r • • « • )/> ZjJ. In 1922, hundreds of old gas ranges, which had been wasting fuel, were replaced with those which are doing the work most effi ciently. Every Range Included in This Sale REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GET YOURS RIGHT NOW You save 10% of the purchase price. You can make easy payments with your gas bill. You can have 11 months lo pay the balance. You get connections without additional cost. You get an automatic ramre lighter free. « Select Yours Early Our Representative will call on you at any time Phone 6390 . Ji '4 I \ I »y 827 MARKET STREET L "You Can Do It Better With Gas' ti CHILDREN IN NEAR EAST LIVE ON ROOTS lev. William Uhaunrey Km f the New d the romtreca The hurdt. I». I).. a leader I Kant Relief,'addres lion of St. John's r. K. Church at »'clock service. yewlerdny the II morning. Dr. Em hardrr' who ha» Just re turned after »pending several month» In the Near Hast, where he made a thorough investigation of condi lions, said that where there were thriving town« and eitle« a year ago I nothing remain» because of the rav , ages and massacre» of the Turks. who hate the Christian. A year ago ! theye were 110,000 homeless chil dren yet to ! »*• rescued from «tarvu »ion and death. Many of th«*»e mites live entirely on the root» of the prairie gras» Today this number [has increased until there are more than 200.000. Next Sunday oVlo Near w ** gan . , 5 et not a single member of the . n • severa parlies was lost. Reports , , , . brought back «o Impressed the rrp J d( . nt of mi.ed s.a.e. that h * a, ^ v '»T as a national reservation, some da\ become a park like nothing else ! I afternoon •k under the auspice» of the East Relief, an organ recital ill he g ven on the magnificent or f St. John's church by the or ganist. George Henry Day. he assisted by Master Pierce Marvel. 12 year old boy soprano soloist. The recital is free to the public. at 4 le Will The present da.ice frock is made of taffeta, and require» a fuller sil houette. have been the Valley of a Million Smokes. The volume is nor a dry technical ono. for thrill« of personal adven tures fill the pages. The explorer author relates in matter of fact fashion how members of the par ties walked over acres where a s . step would have plunged them to a parboiled death In the seething cal rith the ever present fear that a chance gust wind might snuff nut their Jives with f the valley. •Irons 0 f ; mong gas that was more deadly, if odorous than those which thev advanced. some r on earth for Its amazing wonders. The author of iho apoloffizinff for hin nrtmjt , , ha , ho , , !rillKf . r who horaldod Iho ,, on ,.- s marvels. mi»ht be set down a Mun. hausen until future »oner hook, afterlfil f stiperla like use Yellow .1 1 rn • allons should vindicate him. 11 * adds: "Many times also have I been thankful for the tools which mod ern invention has placed in our hand«. With kodaks and half tones j and motion pictures lo record our •eries, our advantage over the old time explorer, who could sup plement his accounts with nothii\g be*ter than sketches, was enormom Many of jtr. Griggs' marvelous : photographs are reproduced in the volume. ' A Little Talk on Thrift By S. W. STRAUS. President of the American Society for Thrift Within the ) 4 st few week« cnnsM ha* been given to •e fure plan, mud- public It in noteil entitle attention various by luudne.* that many of these plan» have their ba»«*» the bestowal nth th« profit* nein». » f reward» f the in keeping company making the distribution. Herein lies a very important n »pect of lnhu»trlal effort, and it hear» a close relatlonahlp« to thrift. More and more we are learning the ml the difference between charily earned reward. The his loyalty, fndthful service telligent effort. factor« in the prosperity of the oom t ploye through nd in , are d -«■ h employ ...H ie " '«me. Mr. Morris was introduced in be half of the Delaware Safety foun »c ret ary of ■t employing him. Therefore, hi»* of the di • no pany employing mm, jnnnu • rewards should *s nearly as possible. iros ju.le consistent with good businc ment, be in keeping with the •hich he has helped create. per.ty Success, through mutuality of effort. corresponding mu •m are constructive, «hoiild bring a tutility of reward. Such The e; procei led dbllar. so to speak.Ineans LOOK BEFORE CROSSING STREET Addressing a pulflic meeting yes terday afternoon in the Queen The ware f the Liberty Mutual Insurance Gompany said at least one-half of the children atre under the auspices of the Dela Safety Council. Frank Morris, of the engineering department killed by automobiles saved by simply looking before lid have crossing the street. n has a fine record f accidents," he said, 'hut there i« still much room for improvement." "Local industries." he continued. "Wtlmingi in its small number safeguard .ne great work t It is necessary for their employes. to think safety, not working, hut all the *>>' oh K. Stem. the Manufacturer**' Association. i her Following the led niollon picture reels, vividly de d accident» in fac a ni piding fir**s exhibition shown. A tories of new sprinkler» in action was hibitet v *• r e ex n the »erwn. Harry W. Chairs has point°d by R hert Stet.»er as a clerk in his office. Mr. 4 'hairs w* Street ami Sewer some time, then with the real e* täte department *»f the Wilming ton Trust Company, and more re rent I y was employed a.« an extra clerk by Recorder Flinn. CIl MBS (iKTS I'l.KItksllll*. been •order of Deeds A1 - «P vi:h the mooted Department for 1 new wealth. But thi> donated dollar tip viewed only from the ciand ri point ..f charity. It is Important in our Indu.irlal •rvtce he regarded by life that good the employe in the light of perpetual thrift. The longer «•njoyablc Thrift is progressive, one practice» it the m . and the more satisfying it bee its benefit«. a I f effort produce the along these impelled n con falthfulness r ghtfullv rewarded, same reactions. It i» l n es that the individual. by honest enthusiasm, attgl slant ly increasing degree of efficiency and usefuin \ most sueful type of thrift Is com plete co-operation between ployer and employe. The more rm r ' | ly they attain the relationship of co orkers. with a mutuality <»f ronfl ent husiasm and re ler will be »he suc of their relation deuce, loyally ward, the grei lessful outcome | ship. THINK WELL OF NUTRITION PROGRAM Miss Ka'hryn Woods, of the I ni» verslty of Delaware chairman of the Delaware State Nutrition Program, reports that school nuthorili other Slates are showing much l terest in the nutrition program be ing carried out here. F.xtracls of several letters received lately read of as follows; from Texas "We understand that have united Program. An official writes T'niverslty; Delà wa & Sta 1 e would much appreciate any infor mation regarding your plan that you ageneb Nutrition We can give ,us." A Michigan organixation "It has come t writes. our nonce that a s movement *« developing in vigor Delaware to combat the under-nour Ishment problem. This movement is a thoroughly good one It would be a matter of considerable satis faction to us if you would keep us posted as to developments." Such reports show that the people are becoming aroused. There is still much to he done. The com mittee will not he satisfied until everyone is thinking about Its mal nutrition problem and Is willing to do what they can to help. Expel impurities with Dr KING'S PILLS —for constipation i '".i i 1 1 =3 ■ - I Today's Radio Program (Turn* of MO Meter*) station \\ II*. Ulitlailelplila 3 8 o to 4.30 p. in.—Presenting In concert. Kthel Ridge, soprano; L.»r etta Kerk. p anief ; Harry Ki*ter. reader and Harold Simond*. hari _ tone m.—children'» f. 30 ti 7.00 own Half Hour. Htorfea b> Uouidn Gertrude. " Minion W I I Philadelphia p. in—Hong» by Travis. accompanied by Mufrio. progra After the Ball"; "Tber% I» Only One Way to do." 4.45 p. m —Recital by Ijnira Do lores Hpintig. pianist. Program— • iroll Ing." Blue." "Toot. Toot. Tootsie." 5 p m —Song» hv Mil» 4 30 *aulin« A V "What ll.ippeus Pnree"; "<biy "Ghlcago." in the M en Travis. V our Program— "Ta. Ta." Ticklin' Jock." "I'm Sailing \wav In {ho Morning " * * S! "P r ti». I \i "Parailc* of the Spin Wooden Sol diers. ' "When Hearts Ar» V Rose of ih. Rio Grand*- ' • F.ill ing." mg." 7.30 p. mane* I The f a Great rndertaking." by son. consulting he design of skv Practical Ro ui T Kennai d Th.. engineer scraper». in i - 4 'oncer» by P he Knights the direction »f Golm dm» Rand under • f Pauf »'llfford. Station W4X. Newark 4 »»5 P. M.—Fashions. 5.3 0 P. mimical progra Hires; M.— Resume of sports; me; special fea Ing prices on stocks, bonds, grain, coffee and sugar. cb nd In-i K «« P. M.—Business i dustrial 4 'ondlilons in the t'nited State«. 7.<»« p. m. 8.30 p. 91 •'» p. m.—"I —Stories. .—Concert. Henry." In Mr bis 9.30 p. 9.55 p. m weather forecast. «I p. rn.—Concert (•ili-biirgli Station |KDK\) \1 olini:lioiis> (5410 l|p»ti>) 7.30 P. M —Bedtime story for the i.—Concert. Arlington lime signals 1 « Chest colds -broken! Inflamed membranes, congestion, oppressive pain Apply Sloans to chest and throat It scatters congestion -your cold is gone: 7/U a SC y Sloans Liniment -kills painI j * A b For rheumatism, bruises, strains, chest colds S V/IU«AlWCTOK!S LCATtMS STORB OHWARTZ • BROS-IO; 610-ai2 A1ARKBT SX V-/ Purchasing Orders Accepted We Solicit Charge Accounts t *-1 » t Super Specials for Tuesday Shoppers I n & Special Values in Bedding Tomahawk Sheets $JJ9 » ir ! <A '4 , cr * in t_^> . i «4 -r A a f • i / •* : -Vi 81X90 SIZE SIX 90 SIZE Marie of good, heavy muslin, free from dressing, with deep hems. Ex ceptional values at $1.19. 9 y n € 4 * T •» • > , •* \ 4 M / New Summer Cottons At Clearance Prices New Spring Tissue Ginghams 59c yd. Nashua Wool nap Blankets A good. soft, fluffy blanket of he» \ y weight cotton in largo double bed sire with fleecy woolnap finish: in white with pink »nd bin# borders. $3.50 Wool-Filled Blankets $8.75 Good warm blanket« nf so per cent wool in full bed eizf*. 1*1» in white with pink and blue border». Beautiful silk stripe Tissue Ginghams for spring and sum pecially priced to stimulate early buying. Choice Heavy Cotton Blankets These »re of exception«)!? heavy weight, full bed »i/e and come in black plaid« and plain white with pink and blue border»; «ilk binding. $6.25 mer frocks, s of every imaginable color in good-looking check patterns, 32 inches wide. Wool-Filled Comfortables $6.25 New Satin Foulards 50c yd. T.ustrous finish, nift-ccri/ed Fou lards of exceptional quality in a splendid assortment of figured and dotted patterns in light or dark shades suitable for waists, dresses, etc. 1(1 yds. Velvet Finish L,ongcloth SI.65 Fine even woven quality for lingerie, children's dresses, etc.; 36 inches 40-in. Nicefield Voiles 39c yd. New arrivals for spring in an ad Sheer, even woven qual Pure lamb's-wool filled eomlnrtahle», covered with a good quality merremed »ateen on both aides; with plain color bordera. Warm Comfortables The«« ar« filled with »»nitary white cotton and h»\« »ilkalin« coverings; figured all over or with •olid color liorder». $4.50 va nee sale, ify for dresses, waists, etc., in pink, on-hid. tan. grey, orange, navy, black and while. old rose, green, jade, Cotton-Filled Comfortables The**e have covering» of good quality figured terial »nd will pro\e very satisfactory in wear »nd warmth. $3.50 wide. Crochet Bed Spreads S2.95 Dimity Bed Spreads $1.95—$2.19—$2.4S • Indian Head Linen 25c yd. Genuine quality: name stamped on selvedge, forms and fancy work of all kinds. Ideal for nurse*' tmi Full 36 inches wide. children* 7 45—Report of th** Stork Exchange. \Vi bimincyx conditb National Board. 8 — Publia N>w York kly survey of l»r**purH.| by the Conference ImliiMiriai health "The Humorou* Side «f Baseball." by Uharle» Doyle baseball writer the Pitlnburgh Gaxette-Timea. 8.30—Concert by KUKA Little nu rain a talk. • f Symphony Orchestra Victor Baudek. director. Philadelphia station (WOO) \Vana maker'« fia*« Il (loo Meter«) I • M « ; : 4.45 nil orgai and trumpets. 7.30—-Evening roncert Kearney School Orchestra C. Podoly. director: Martha w iger, soprano; Walter ,1. tenor; Lucy Kilpatrick, aor* |l > : "Headway** . •Who'll Take My Place" "Shadow Lane" Kearney Hell Tenor—*C«rita" Hong ) . by the < Joseph Had Smith, pan .... Bennett . . Fagiolo . . . Gilbert d Orchestra • Spanish Love Win me Mr. Smith. "March Tecklers" Arr . by J. C. Podoly "Tomorrow Morning," Young and Squires "Leave Me With a Smile" Kaehler rny School Orchestra Soprano—"Homing" . .Del Rlego Is Miss Had wiser Tenor—"Bleep Baby, Sleep" t Yodel i Ha n<lb> Mr. Smith Orchestra— a "Tunes Familiar" Arranged by J f*. Podoly b "Don't Bring Me Pogles ". Ruse Soprano—"ByMhe Waters of Minne tonka" . . Lieurance Miss H idwiger Tenor—"Silver Moon" tYode') En rues» Mr. Smith. Inntl organ 9 on Clarence Bawd "Overture. Oberon" "Prixe Song" . "Idebesiod"'. "Minuet" . "Evening Song" .... -.ilnrche Slay" ... . Tachniknwsky MUl. Mr sole. . Weber . Wagner . Wtner ... Beethoven . . . Schumann at the 1 m provin t t ion* on familiar tune*. 9.55—United Hiuihi Ob nor va lory tim« »iitn.il, lo tr.' United State» weatherfore- I Nav-il real. UF.IMRs UXTIIITAIN TO Ml. HT. Brandywine Korea!. No. 20. Tall ! Cedars of I*ebanon. will hold a re- ; ception for new member» in the f the Hotel dll Pont lo Following the receiving of iiinkleal entertain- ' hmente ••ting will nturt at ■ |*a die»' Night" will ! ball room »night. New member», i nient will be fil ed The T 30 o'clock. be observed by the member» at the Hotel UiiPoiit on Monday e\ February 5. and refr« dng. MRS. R K \M\I.L IH \D. The funeral of Mrs. Rose K Mh'iII, who died on Saturday, will •ake ji a.-e from her la'e rsidence, 7!t» Franklin We»lne«dny morning requiem uiasj dial Interment will be In CMthedral j i *e met cry.. « Mrs McCall contracted a severe | •ks ugo. Tbl» devel- I blch caused ! a* tive me •gh •el. at 9 o'clock on th solemn I in St Peter's «'.ithe cold a lew oped into pneumonia her death. She was ji her of Hie ('acholic i erica, she* is ' >aiighters of surviied by two j »ns and one daughter. John J. and I Joseph A. Mc» all. Met'all and Miss Mar> Camden Man'sAmazmg Message to Rheumatics Aflrr SuflVring Inlrn-r A»ony for Man, Yrara—Hr Want* to Tell Ollier*. «I » o writ# and t«U •n«J*rlul » »»ifat* ax<*» e lu« d«»».» for ion I iuflrl#<l llao toft m l> thu*r «ho ha*# Il k no«, un» I iiad a • ft»* «harp |-a I i-waiil i."- ».--i Usd » ■ gs» •>«* and •l*"* - m- *ta I all kind« of tolil lo fakr. **lii*h onl* Irff !.( no» l^n.l m* km-*« I Up I •u»u*l* »■» J ou >* ha ■f m. rlbla ill »I and. At til f«*n»i| sill» •V. I I» all .|«M I" tr.ej .|u. P . « go* up fn> uurk in » paper, I ihmigtit «<•!» rtiy i t>*> kage uf I itmphorolr ' -• • •"» r ri»h. my »•II I .hall Cam «i« I «ul* red, It feela , IIoIh-m W. T«ea.ta!e. I N. .1 ai*.| hai aliolher « hatM-e I « Ullld •laughter I ik. « ' Itl* *Ul|M i«r after .1 to get ► ihmole, I ■*art 4ffer iioit.g I«*, lint happ* and ti )ata of t amphurule | lM«-k to work look é «hanie «" ne*er furget the d Uter all fhe Îfî» H>gh .**».. Ce i twb Al of •n ^ 5 ) Substituts« Dr. COX, Dentist 1212 M ARK I T ST. i-:\rriii on i:\TR\tTio\ I'-Ing Oxygen Gas or Needle t »refill »licnlloii given lo branche«« of dentistry. No charge for examination. Rhone «H99 all IjuI* Attendant 01*1 \ I Vf NIN4.S LUC .STRIKE ^sciqarctte/ Its toasted 1 S — . HILLTOP BLLND 25c lb. Coffee 25c lb. RICHARDSON'S, 838 King St. r ml * Dunns; last year this Society made new Mortgage Invetl ments on properties in New Castle County OVER $1,000.000.00 A DEPOSIT IN THIS SOCIETY HELPS BOTH DEPOSITOR AND THE COMMUNITY 4% Interest Paid On All Deposits \p prove* I Money nt Vanin riiM Mortgasni WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY S. E. Cor. 9th & Market Sts.