rh-'J til fV fWK?"W f ?l8 TR1((.?rJ W3I riUTiv 'ST-'"'' ''?v . "if' 'i l r I," f ' H t- ? '-. V Ar U I'.Ja ?.V. ' i vi r iw uu kf . I"- l I (j- r I- wOl EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER-PHIL'ABBEPHIA; TUESDAY, rAUGUST 16, 1S21' mm RAniiiM SET IN HOSPITAL V, ,r8t St6p Takon Equ'p Philadelphia General for Troating Cancer SCREENS OF LEAD ARE USED TTork on whnt H planned to be the beot-equlppml radium treatment plant In the United States was stnrted nt tlio fchlladolphla General Hospltnl yester day. Tho first move was the Installa tion of ft epcclally constructed lead-lined Mfe which will house the prerlouR mttnl. In addition great sheets of lead two and a half Inches thick are bolnc formed into screens to protect tho ex perts who will handle the metal to be usod In tho treatment of cancer and similar diseases. fklontlflc npparatiis by which the indium emanations will be drawn from the safo and deposited in minute Mlver tubes for use in treating sufferer will be included. Every precaution is being "taken to Insure the expert who will handle tho radium ngalnst burn that possibly might result In the Ions of life. Director Furbush, who is supervising tho erection of the radium plant, yester day received a telegram from Washing ton saying that the first gram of radium had arrived there and was to be tested for purity nnd weight. Another gram will complete the shipment, The $150,000. , , , "While it is possible that we could ret the first gram of radium from I Washington within a week, wo dn not want to rece'tvo it until we hove thoi npparatus completely set up," taid Dr. Furbush. "There is a vast amount of work to be done In preparing for the safo custody of this precious element. It must not only be guarded agalnct theft or loss, but alio special guards imit bo set up to prevent serious injury to persona coming anywhere near it for tho rays of radium havo a highly de structive effect upon human tissue and It Is n fact that a burglar who had tho temerity to steal Philadelphia' radium if ho could get by our safe guards misrht pay for his crime with his life. Radium Strongly Guarded 'There la considerable misapprehen sion as to what ve are going to do with tho radium at the Philadelphia General Hospital. In the first place. It will be put In a safe with n double combination lock. The safe will be In a room with n specially locked door and an outer stee! door, and tho whole ar rangement will require the presence of three men holding three different secret combinations before the radium can be reached directly. I?ut it is unlikely that the safe containing the radium will be opened oftcner than about onco a year, when observation will be made of its condition nnd activity. "A thin tube, encased in an extraor dinarily thick lead pipe, will lend up ward from the top of the safe, and this lend-encascd tube will bend und twist backward and forward through various apparatus. With this installation a most curious thing will happen, for a vacuum pump will be used to literally draw off the radium rays or emanations filling the snfe. They will he con ducted through tho lend-encabed tube and purified by various scientific at tachments nnd finally conducted into a Jong glnss tube so finely druwn that it Is almost invisible. "There will be nothing invisible about lit In the darkened room when tiio radium emanations are pumped into it, however, for they give off a ghartly green light somewhat like that of the X-ray, with which many persons are familiar. .' "Tho tube containing them will be hardly any thicker than a needle. When a sufficient supply of the emanations are stored in this thin tube it will be removed from the supply pipe nnd n plug will be inserted in its open end. "Then it will be put through a glass cutting machine which will automati cally heat tho tube, close it nnd cut it off Into qunrtcr-inch lengths. Each of these lengths will contain a tiny store of radium emanations which will he active for a long time nnd which arc the curative force that we will use on patients. "The glass fragments are put Into stiver shells or cases and nrc ready for insertion In wounds or on the surface of patients' bodies. Tho action of the rays in cancer is to destroy tho dead tissue Load Itoom for Treatment "At tho present time wo have about sixty patients suffering from cancer nt tho city's hospital. Special rooms nrc being fitted up in which tho treatment with the radium emanations will bo given. "I hnve not yet begun tho work of selecting the force of tclentlsts who will hnve tho radium work In their charge. Council passed an ordlnnnco last wenk prov ding for tho five full-time postn which wc will require. They nr n physicist, at $3000; a roentgenologist, nt SL'.'OO; an assistant physician, nt $3000. nnd n technician and laboratory glnssblower with highly technical skill, each at $U'O0. "The special lead protectors which we are installing In the radium room arc among the most unusual features for lead Is the best metal resistant to the radium rays, and n veritable armor plate nt least two nnd n hnlf inches Miick will bo set up In every place whero the workers will be exposed to the do straying light. It will be set around several desks which are being installed for the attendants, and tho metnl will be everywhere In tho room ns a pro ectlvc medium. "It sounds curious to talk about lead oyoglasi-es, but thnt is practically what this workers will use. The glasses will be made of special lead glass manufac tured for the purposo of resisting tho rays." GLAD THEY WON WHEELS Two More Successful Contestants Thank Public Ledger "My brother and I were out riding ypstprilav. and wo had the time of our lives." Catherine Williams, -12S Enst Wlldey street, wroto In acknowledging tho receipt of her Black Ifcauty bicycle, won by obtaining thirty-five subscrip tions to the Evening. .Morning nnu hull- day Pum.io Ledger. 'I want till mv friends to know how much I npprcclnto their help In winning my Black Beauty," Edward Pratt. Jr., of Audiiuun, .N. J., wrote. 14,000 Officers Enough, Borah Says Washington, Aug. 10. Recent an nouncement nf sin examination this month for 1000 commissioned nrmy nftVprs wns criticized yesterday by Sen ator Borah, Idaho, who told the Senate that 1-1,000 officers for nn urm if 1.10.000 were ample t'nles the Military Committee suggest cancella tion of the examination, ho would in troduce a resolution to that end, Senn tor Borah said. BnuDBraiiiiiiiinioxiiiitiDiuBiairiiiiiiiii'miiiii'j M It plants roses in children's cheeks Victor rnOPEIlTT SUITABLE FOR GOLF COURSE For Sale On Border of Montcomrrr To. Physical ronturvt endorrt by tupert opinion am nr-mlnnt for purpose. Desirable Section i H. H. FRITZ, 713 Walnut St. Bread Big Loaf At all our Stores Jf-is&irV&jf&Ja jCTiiiirniiftJuniTjiuinniiiiniiniriiinniiirjimainnuiiiunrainiiiiiJiuituiyiniinTU!!: WONOEML iMQAEN IN HALLAHAN'S CLEARANCE SALE of WOMEN'S SMARTEST SUKft SHOES at the one price of and, mind you, they sold for 10.00. 12.50 and 15.00. It's Real Economy to buy NOW. Many of the styles in Tan, Black and Gun Metal are suitable for Fall and Winter, -when the prices won't be so low. MEN'S and JUNIORS' highest-grade footwear included in these Sensational Reductions. RUMMAGE SALE Fine quality shoes in' WHITE and other leathers as low as. . 1.00 SILK STOCKINGS ". 65c to 2.00 MEN'S SILK HOSE 25c -L HALLAHANS 1 1 GOOD SHOES O1 921 MARKET STREET "MA'stCaeitHi Sli. 5604 Gcraantown Ays. 2736 Germtntown Ats. TO CONSIDER COST OF MEMORIAL HALL Matter Will Be Taken Up Soon at Conference of Veterans and Officials VOTERS TO PASS ON PLANS A mectlfiR N to be held shortly to consider the question of the referen dum at tho November election an to whether or not Philadelphia shall build n hall in honor of tho veterans of the World AVnr. The County Commission er, who are plnnnlng the conference, intend to invite Councilmcn, city offi cials and representatives ot soldier or ganizations, Tho most important question la just whnt form the memorial shnll take and tho amount of money to be expended. Before submitting tho question to the electorate, tho County Commissioners desire to bo in n position to say how much money will be expended If tho voters approve the project. Similar referendums will bo taken In every county in the Stato undor tho terms of the legislative act authorizing the con struction of memorial halls throughout the Commonwealth, Commissioner Holmes said the ques tion of how the project shall bo financed must be considered. The law provides that the County Commissioners may levy a tax up to two mills to raise the fundi. Such a tax hero would yield nioro than $4,000,000. As Council is tlio tax-lcwing body here it is possible thnt tho project will be financed by tho floating of n t'r. year loan, the money to be derived from PURE FRESH PAINT Believe Ae Color Cards Rendu! To help you select the proper colors and combinations, we've prepared a series of color cards covering all Kuehnle Paints. Write, telling us the kind of painting you plan, and they'll be sent you free I "Save the Surface" Kuehnle PAINT&PAINTING Vine & 17th. Sts. srn.ucE.j47 nAce77o the taxes of each year, In preference to tho assessing of increased taxes in the coming year. An appropriation of $1,800,000 is now available for tho construction of a convention hall on the Parkway near Nineteenth street, and Mr. Holmes said thnt he would confer with William Conner, attorney for the commissioners, to determine whether the two project should bo consolidated and the existing appropriation utilized. "It Is not our thought that there Bhall bo nny extravagance In con struction, but at the same t.me we feci that nothing Is too good to do honor to our Mildier boys," said Commis sioner Holmes. "Wo Intcnl to have tho veteran organizations npnrovo our plans boforehnnd. The soldiers' rep resentatives want something both useful nnd decorative, and a combination memorial hall nnd convention hall has been suggested. Wc want to have the affair In definite shape by tho tlmo tho voters decide tlio question, nnd wo do not want to levy any henvy burden on the tiucpnycrs. Wo shall get together as soon as possible to thrash out all tho questions now surrounding the affair." WOMAN A PRESS DELEGATE Newspaper Publishers' Association, tho Inland Press Association and the Asso ciated Ohio Dallies. She is a member of tho Central Division Advisory Board of tho Associated Press. Mrs. Demlnjj Appointed Delegate to International Congress Warren, O., Aug. 10. (By A. P.)1 An American woman has been chosen J to discuss tho placo of women In Jour-1 nalism nt tho World's Press Congress at i Honolulu next Uctober. Bbo In Mrs. Zell Hart Doming, manager of tho Warren Trlbuno for tweny years. Mrs. Demlng has been aDnolntcd a dclegato to tho congress by tho American I Mq sow NOW GRASS Eis?D kLS to cover up the bare spots and crowd out the fall grass Wo have Grass mixtures for every purpose, shaded lawns, terraces, seashore, golf courses, pastures, etc. The best ferti lizers for tho lawn aro Bone Meal, Poudrctte, Sheep Manure. STRAWBERRY PLANTS will glva an abundant crop next uson U set out now. Leading sorts, pot grown cataxoo mins STORE CLOSES S P. M. DATXT i r. M. sATcnnArs 518-516 MARKET ST. 1 Twoot, mauk mo-trrawtp 809-11 CHESTNUT ST. offer- this high, grade 85 note fully guaranteed BRAND JSTEW PLAYER PIANO F.O.B. FACTORY" Easy terms can be arranged by the Wurlixor Money Savlnq Piano Purchase Kian . . t&& oa( tJe ;?,w 0bViOHTIPAIARUOOl.H WUflLrTiCWCQ Yl- TwT" r iji .ill . 1 1 if " '7i' The bargain belV aringin 7 Dollars! Dollars! Down! Sale of 1058 men 's suits. $28, $38, $48 Summer weights. Fall weights, Serges. Mixtures. All Sizes. 37 were $40 75 were 45 46 were 50 21 were 55 95 were $50 138 were 55 126 were 60 89 were 65 41 were 70 47 were 75 64 were $70 91 were 75 76 were 80 112 were 85 $ 28 $38 $ 48 Alterations at Cost Ferro Came. Chestnut Street Juniper Clothiers & Outfitters Excluslvo Agent for ftogera Peet Clothes $50,000 AVAILABLE AT ONCE On a Most Equitable Plan TO USED CAR BUYERS For Six Days, AUGUST 15 TO 20 Wo will placo on salo our cntlro stock of used cars at tho most attractlvo prices over offered. Each car is marked in plain figures, and tho prico includes flro and theft insuranco for one year and 6 interest. No othor charges of any kind. Wo aro our own bankers and havo unlimited means to financo any purchaser worthy of credit. 20 PER CENT CASH PAYMENTS Balance In 12 Equal Monthly Payments LIST OF CARS INCLUDES: Lexington Models in Roadster, Coupe, Sedan, Sedanetto and Touring Types OTHER MAKES OF CARS: JORDAN 1920, 5 and 7 pass. FRANKLIN Limousine and touring. CADILLAC, 7 pass, sedan, Wcstlnghouse air springs. MARMON Chummy Roadster; wiro wheels. OLDSMODILE, 4 and 8 cylinder; 5 and 7 pass, touring and sedans. PAIGES, 5 and 7 pass, tourings; also Larchmont model. BUICKS, 5 pass., and roadster. HUDSONS, cabriolet and 7 pass, tour APPERSON Chummy, 4 pass. ings. CHANDLERS, 7 pass, tourings. CHALMERS, 7 pass, tourings; 5 pass. sedan. COLE, 7 pass, touring. STEARNS "8," 7 pass, touring. STANDARD "8," 7 pass, touring. REVERE DUSENBERG SPECIAL. Spe- dnl paint, six wiro wheels, six cord tires, original cost $5400. Many Other Makes Ranging in Price From $250 Up This Sale Will Continue From 9 A. M. to 9 P. M. Each Day Buying From Us Is a Guarantee and Assurance of Fair Dealing On Each Car a Service Guarantee of Sixty Days Will Be Given Salesmen who will b In attendance nt this inlet J. r. Ilntah K. P. Fellenc C. E. Mirlck Fr-il Wright I,. F. Hall K. N. Dutler VT. W. Hood J. r. llenneity II. F. Thompson II. T. Hlerfreuntl II. P. Baker J. MY. Adams OPEN SUNDAY 10 A. M. TO 4 P. M. Lexington Motor Company of Penna. W. A. KUSER, President LEXINGTON BUILDING, 851-53 NORTH BROAD ST. Phone, Poplar 7650 Mil' li lllillily 'I BTTZLI&Lr :-i. av- -sfctes lit" ! JJ&& --a-l 1 Ik Wc ffSSsssxmxiaH-f!m S&d&mK -M jffi iTi " mi .rr. J-fl J ljl I ' Ll i. . t -E isrf211:!?-? 1J&? KAViB jK ' V mm&3&mvrr Great Augujt Jale Oriental Rugs For the first time in several years we are able to offer you a choice from our remark able collection at prices so low that they must arouse your interest. New shipments, just arrived from Persia, form a most important and pleasing feature of this sale they are WONDERFULLY BEAUTIFUL RUGS 1220 individually selected for quality, in dis tinctive designs and mellow colorings to harmonize with richly furnished, rooms, and are at , Prices Within the Range of Every Purse ROOM SIZES 9.4 x 8.3 Anatolian Rug $150 9.4 x 7.1 Serape Rug 165 11.3 x 8.10 Serape Rug 275 1 2.1 lx 9.3 Serape Rug , 325 11.2 x 9.3 Serape Rug 385 9.1 Ox 7.8 KirmanshaRug 425 11.1 Ox 9.6 KirmanshaRug 600 1 5.7 xl 1 .6 Turkish Rug 750 12.8 x 9.10 ArakRug 775 1 6.2 xl 0.2 Persian Rug 950 1 8. 1 0x1 3.2 Kurdistan Rug ... . 950 22.8 xl 1 .7 Hamadan Rug . 1750 SMALL RUGS Mossouls, Kazaka, Cabistans, Kurd istans, Shirvuns, etc., in strikingly at tractive designs and colorings of rare Oriental beauty. $37.50 $45 $55 $65 ' iV Now Is the Time to Buy SkK"06r ; ,rs"V' '- v ICfcMM.ECo: 1 ifjjj u r" k mmr- . wv (v $- i, 3 " mkibjt-312 u i .-or. ?!.' ;l , . ,-.i 1 ', -rr.-HSi-s M-J V,-W"- A ..., lsvrf,i('"ii-'"jj
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