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" PAGE, TWELVE oC A ll a a ----,r <a srst\eftftitili I I ek re = "Raison Says "In a Night White Civilization Could Be Wiped Cut" (By Shaw Desmond) Thomas Alvan Edison made to me what may yet prove to be the most historic and terrible prediction that has ever been uttered by the lips of a human being. It having come to my knowledge that in the latest ex- periments upon a development of Lewisite, the world's most deadly poison gas, both the Germans and the Japanese had made extraordin- ary progress, I asked Mr. Edison the following series of questions: (1) Hed he or any other inventor discovered any effective counter to the aeroplane? (2) Was it a fact that anything from twenty-five to fifty modern merchant vessels, bacaus® there will be little else for it to ajftack, What it is urgent for Ameri to do at once is not to wait for Khe outbréak of the next war, but t¢) experiment now for preventive devices by mer- chant submarines again{.t the subma- rine so as to have plenity of time to prepare." Again he repeated with a certain warning in his voice: 'Now not to-morrow or next year, is the time to go ahead with these," planes loaded with the new p i gas would be able without effective interference to fly over London or New York (3) Whether, if this were pos- sible, the dropping of the new ga# could kill by suffocation some mil- lions of people without gas mask or other preventive being able to stop i? - eC -- Edison, in his matter of fact way which always carries conviction, an- swered these questions seriatim, but with a kind of deadly certainty which left no room for doubt. "Neither I nor anybody else so far as I know has discovered any coun- ter to the aeroplane, even in its pre- sent stage. There is mothing to prevent a flotilla of planes flying tomorrow over London and spraying New York's millions with a gas which can suffocate those millions within a comparatively short time. Twenty to fifty planes should be quite suficient for such work." "I have been told that practically every man, woman and child in Lon- don, for example, could be suffo- cated to death by such a gas within twelve hours. Is that possible? Is it true?" Edison smiled quietly. "It is not true," he said. *It could be done in the space of three hours!" That means that the next war will no longer be the affair of millions locked in a death struggle over a period of years, but just an affair of twenty-four hours, in which time those millions will have ceased to exist, It is to this that modern war is coming. In a word, it may quite conceivably mean that the white civilization which has taken the cen- turies to build will be poisoned in a night. No other conclusion is pos- sible. Being anxious to get his views up- on what has been regarded by so many scientists as another force which will probably, by reason of its terrible possibilities, make war impossible--atomic energy--I asked Mr. Edison whether there was any prospect, now that Professor Ruth- erford had split the atom, of un- leashing such energy Atomic Energy Possible Terror "But so. far as atomic energy is concerned there is nothing in sight just now." Mr. Edison paused a moment, and then added thought- fully "Although to-morrow there might be something. ° Some dis- similar but collateral problem might open up this field by accident. Very often it happens that a dis- covery is made whilst working upon quite another problem." "Asuming that one day this ato- mic energy is freed, could it be pro- jected in the next great world war across the Atlantic to destroy build- ings, say, in New York, Berlin or London? This is asked, as eminent scientists have stated that there is enough atomic energy in half a glass EERE News of Nearby Places L 2 ; om MYRTLE { Mr. Chevrolet car, Mrs. Wm, Tarves is at ter's home Jin Lindsay for the hs Mrs. A, H, Kippen, of Stratford, visiting with Mrs. Park, \ Mr. Devli purchased t residence in Myrtle, now 'occupied by Mr, Idick son, and will take possession inj the spring. \ Mr. O'Boyle's wood sale on day was ver succesful, bri about a hu ed dollars per acre. Some of the Myrtle people purahas- ed a good supply so should the 'coal supply fail us altogether, we kinow where we shall visit frequently Wur- ing the winter in order to get thaw- ed out, The Stirling Bank is about to, be moved to the site of the old bladck- smith shop on the triangle near jthe C.P.R. tracks, which was recently used as a garhge. This will bg a great improvement, as the Bg nk, as it stands, blocks the view firom the north and makes the crossing very unsafe, The residence of Mrs, Wales), to the north of us, was destroyed hy fire together with all the contpnts, on Thursday morning. The cau of the fire was a defective chimney, .and ) tur the fire had developed so far before discovered, that the occupants had to get out in a hurry and were un- able to save anything. COLUMBUS ' ~ The telephone here was out of com- mission on Sunday last, ag a result of some person leaving the road with their car near the village and broke off two poles on Saturday night. Mrs. Martin, of Port Perry, is spending a few days with Mrs. D. Me- Cullough, Mrs. Hedden, of Toronto, ing her son, Fred Hedden. Mrs. W. L. Ellins is visiting her sister. Mrs. Beckel, who is very ill, in Oshawa. Quite a number from here attend- ed the chicken pie supper at Raglan last week and reported an excellent good time. Rev. J. R. Fraser attended the Presbyterian Synod last week, in To- ronto which was held in the interest of church union. is visit- Tatimer has purchasqil a her debugh- eck. is of Prince Albert, has rth Dea Com Ach ot Te oh BE 2 N :, OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, 'OCTOBER 19, 1922 The friends of Mrs. Wales at Prospect, in this community wish to extend their sympathy in her great loss by fire last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. Robson and daughter, of Toronto, spent the week- end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, W. L, Ellins, We are glad to report Mr. Alex Mc- Kenzie, who has been very ill, has somewhat improved. We hope for his speedy recovery, KEDRON The October meeting of the Ladies' Aid was held at the home of Mrs, F, W, Lee. The afternoon was spent in quilting and other business, a very enjoyable time being spent, Mr, and Mrs. A. R, Scott, of Bowman- ville, were up for the occasion, Mr. and Mrs. McAddie and Miss Hislop, Oshawa, visited at Mr, W, Hepburn's, Mrs. E. Cole is spending afew days with her daughter, Mrs, F. W. Lee. Mr. and Mrs. M. A, James, Mr. and Mrs, N, 8. B, James, Bowman- ville, and Mrs. J. A. Phillips and Master John, New York visited at Mr. R, J. Luke's, Mr. and Mrs, H, F, Werry and Wil- ma visited with his brother, Mr. 8. E, Werry, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crossman spent a few days in Teronto, Mrs. George Scott underwent a serious operation at the Oshawa General Hospital last week. The operation is considered successful and she is reported to be progressing favorably, Mr. W.. Hepburn and sons, Roy and Arthur, and Mr. Clarence Vice motored to Lindsay on Friday. Mr. and Mrs, Phillips and family, | and Miss Hazel Van Dyke, Toronto, | motored down to Mr. Van Dykes, | Sunday, | Mr. and Mrs. R. Ormiston and chilren were Sunday visitors at Mr. J. Mountjoy's, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Conlin and family visited at Mr, 8, J. Conlin's, Sunday. The annual missionary service will be held next Sunday, Oct. 22nd, when a special offering will be asked for on hehalf of the General Missionary Fund, NORTH OSHAWA Mrs. Stanley Moffatt is spending a few days with her brother and par- ents at Burketon, Miss Dorothy Lee we are glad to report, is able to be around after her illness. Miss Isabell Goodell spent Sun- day with Miss Hilda Barrett, Miss Mabel Crowell spent Sunday with Miss Katie Lindsay. The Wiener roast was a great sue- cess on Thursday evening, Every- body had a fine time, Remember, girls, the Willing Workers' class meet at the Sunday School on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock sharp. Every girl is request- ed to be present. Mr. Beckell of the South Oshawa Methodist Church gave an excellent address on Sunday evening. He is a very able speaker and we hope to hear him again in the near future. Mr. Gillcrest will take the services next Sunday evening October 22nd. Let there be a good attendance. Mr. Thos. Solomon, Jr., is improv- ing his dwelling by putting a new ad- dition to it. and Mrs. Jas Luke. Little Jack Garrow, who went through on operation for his tonsils, is doing nicely, ' Mr, Norman Lownie has returnad home from the west and is looking fine, We welcome the Cunningham fam- ily in our neighborhood. Mr, and Mrs, Thos, Scott and Billie spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Huggins, Courtice. Deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs, Tattersall. Her brother, Mr. Wilfrid Hoy, died recently in the Oshawa General Hospital after an illness of a couple of months, The funeral took place at Kendal 'on Monday, - ; Mr, and Mrs, Thos, Solomon, Jr. and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Ted Glover, Sr, Miss Mary and Jim Lownie were in Orono recently, The attendance was very good at Sunday School on Sunday. There is still room for more and a hearty invitation is given to all There were 85 on Sunday. Let there be 185 next Sunday, i ZION Don't forget the chicken pie sup- per on November 1st at the church. A good program has heen arranged for by Oshawa and home talent. Anyone having flowers or raw fruit (apples) to bring, the ladies will he most grateful, J. W. Balson and Jessie and Effa attended Woodbrigt Fair on Satur- day last; also Mr. and Mrs, All Ayre. Mr. Ayre exhibited sheep. Mrs. Thomas Stainton is visiting at her son's, A, T, Stainton, All are sorry here to hear of Mr, Reese Johns, of Bowmanville, being sent to Weston sanitarium for his health, A little while ago they lived here. All hope for a recovery soon. Threshing is about done around here for this year. THORNTON'S CORNERS Apple picking is the occupation for the farmers these days and many | report a light crop especially win- | ter varieties. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Elliott and little son from Cobourg, visited over Sunday at Mr, J, Elliott's, Miss Jean Calder, of Toronto, visited over the week-end with Mr. | The Young People's Club will | hold a meeting in the 8. S. Nov. 5 | There will be a debate *Resolved | that Canada is a better place to live | in than United States." ' Mr. P. Lofthouse has purchased | a new Chevrolet touring car | Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, of | Toronto, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. I. Huggins, | A month's work yet for the thresh- ing machine... An abundant crop of grain is reported. Mrs. R. Langmaid, of Sarnia spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. | W. Gerrard. We eagerly await a statement from Henry that he will send a peace ship to Constantinople to get the Turks out of the Dardanelles by | Christmas.-- Portland Orgonian. The horny-handed railroad toilers of China have just won a notable! victory. - They struck for an in-| crease of 10 cents a week and the rapacious corporations were compel- | led to knuckle down and grant it. | --Kansas City Journal. Elo sib A 80 5 aN « of water to raise the British navy to the top of the highest mountain in the world." "There would be nothing impos- sible in such a comjecture, once the secret has been discovered. It could be turned into electricity and pro- jected to any part of the world from any other part. Neither the Atlantic nor anything else would in- terpose an obstacle. The force in such energy is gigantic and illimit- able. "War will never be made impos- sible until men are convinced by de- finite demonstration that it is im- possible. Germany in particular must be shown that any dreams she may entertain of revenge and of 'whipping France' cannot materialize that the world even now has such weapons that the dream of a new Teutonic world-power can never be revived--that mankind has passed the stage of the goose-step and the sword. War has already been made an affair of chemicals--and no lon- ger picturesque display. The in- stant that it cam be demonstrated to the German brain that with the new inventions Germany can get as good as she gives, she will see the futility of war and revenge." Not a man who is behind the scenes but believes that the pact to scrap the overwater ships is not worth the paper on which it is writ- ten. Every European diplomat nows in his heart of hearts that the mext war will be a chemical war decided only by poison gas and the lane. "I believe that airships of the Zeppelin type will be used in the next war--but the type will prob- ably be 'rigid' These air balloons, despite so many opinions to the con- trary, still have a show. "I do mot think the submarines wil play any part except against bh bor i am + 47 authority, once said of the cocos bean--*It is a kind of vegetable egg which contains all that is needed to build are mere i up a living body."" Tea and coffee i cocoa is an actual food in itself. Business men should remember that. Cocoa, made the FRY way, from the world's choicest beans, is pure, extremely soluble and of most delicious flavour. Nearly two hundred years' knowledge of the cocoa business stands back of FRY'S. Of course, remember "Nothing will do but FRY'S" More Prize Money For Safety Essays; Children's Contest Members of the Ontario Safety League from all over Ontario have subscribed to a special fund for cash prizes for drawings from the pupils of the schools throughout the Prov- ince, The League is pleased to ad- vise being able to add One Hundred Dollars more, for prizes, than was given last year, making a total of Three Hundred and Twenty Dollars. Folowing are the conditions of the contest: (1) The drawings submitted must deal with one of the following subjects-- (a) Accidents, (b) Fires, (¢) Accident Prevention or (d) Fire Prevention. (2) The drawing must be the work of the pupil submitting it and may be in pencil, ink or paint, -- (3) Each drawing must bear on the back (a) name of the pupil, (b) street address including town or city, (¢) name of school attended by pup- il, (d) age of pupil, (4) The judges will consist of a committee from the Ontario Coll- ege of Art with Mr. G. A, Reid, R, C.A.,, as Chairman. The decision of the judges shall be final. (6) The prizes are divided Into two classes according to the age of the pupil, viz. Class A--12 years and under; Class B--13 years and over, (6) There are one hundred and fifteen prizes in each class, totalling One Hundred and Sixty Dollars, di- vided as folows: First $20; Second $10; Third Fourth, Fifth $5 each; Sixth to Tenth $2 each, and Eleventh to one hundred and fifth $1 each, (7) The contest will close on 156th November, 1922 and prizes will be forwarded to the principals All Grocers Recommend UXURA TEA | "The Tea That Satisfies" In Sealed Packages Only of the Schools on the 15th Decem- ber, for distribution to the winners. (8) Address all communications to, Safety Drawing Contest, Ontario Safety League, 189 Church Street, Toronto, sels to approach and take on their cargo. To overcome this ditficulty the old method--a very costly one, was to dredge a channel and build a special harbor; but nowadays, a the tanker cannot come to the oil, the oil is taken to the tanker. Enor CATS AS OFFICE HOLDERS, The Admiralty and the War Office in London have each three cats which are regularly attached to the official staff, and for. whom provi sion for maintenance is duly made in the Estimates. A famous "Mou- ser' in Whitehall is Black Sam, in the Home Office, Jim, who has prowled at the Admiralty for nine- teen years, holds the record for seni- ority and service, As a matter of fact, besides these official cats there mous pipe lines, some of them six miles in length and from 8 in. to 10 in, in diameter, are laid out from the shore. A buoy is attached to the far end, and when an oil ship arrives she hauls up the pipe and fixes it to her tank Then she sig pals to the shore that she is ready. Pumping begins at once, and soon she is full. She then up the end of the pipe, throws it overboard, and steams away. The "Human Fly" burglar 19 years of age who has flourished on account of his ability to most any building, tured and sentenced to Michigan State prison confessed to five burglaries are a number of unofficial *tabbies", who hide in the cellars during the week and cap only be seen in their glory on Sundays, seule 1! has been cap 15 ye The prisoner TANKING BY PIPE LINE, Some of the largest oilfields awe hy the situated near-shores where the water | skylight route. NEW REED FU This store will be open all day Wed- nesday, com- mencing Wed. Oct. 25th. RNITURE Open all day Wednes - day, Oct. 25th. COME IN Settee and Two Chairs As per cut above, in a splendid quality upholstering, spring seats and splendid fum- ed finish. Special Saturday Value, Three Pieces $70.00 Large Reed Chesterfield Covered in best quality English tapestry, frosted-fumed finish. Reg. $115.00. Sale Price $85.00 Chaise Lounge and Two Easy Chairs In Ivory finish and upholstered seats. This is a fine set. Regular $150.00. Two Large Cosy Chairs Chesterfield. Regular prices, $35.00 each. Week- To match above end Special $25.00 Each Week-end Price $112.00 One Fumed Reading Chaise Lounge Marshall spring tapestry cushions. Regular $50.00. A Pair of Fumed Finish Reed : Chairs Nicely upholstered, Value is unequalled anywhere. $35.00 For The Pair Sale Price $38.00 Just Received-- Sixteen Slid- ing Couches Chintz or denim felt mattresses. camp size. A Splendid Pair of Fumed Finish Easy Armchairs Rocker or Armchair $12.75 Each Very neat. Special. $12.50 Each Price Reduciions for the Week-end. See them. LUKE An Odd Settee Old Ivory finish, for less than half Regular $90.00. $35.00 BROS. REAL VALUE IS OUR MOTTO 63 KING ST. EAST