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Show THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, SUNDAY. MORNING, FEBRUARY 27, 1921. Spring Gems Parachute Invention forUe hi War Held Practicable for Peace-tim- e BE SURE TO SEE THEM Fljing Pomps, Oxfords ' Detailed plane of 4j invention, "The Aerial Life Preserver," calculated to for the aviator the aame service ia caee of airplane wreck that the ordinary ' life belt doea for the . voyager at eea. have been worked out by IP. 35. Steffy, constructing engineer, 13 K etreet, fialt Lake. The Inventor raid yesterday that i in 191$ he eubmltted hie Idea and hie drawings to the United Btatee war dp- partment, receiving eome unofficial ap- proval of government aviation officials, but before definite action wee taken, rlgnlng of the armistice brought negotia tlone to a standstill. " Mr, fiteffr holds that if the idea war practicable for army aviators In time of warfare, it should be of oven greater vahie in time of peace, when neediest sea ttflce of any human Ufa Is naturally ra-guided with greater aversion than during periods of conflict when death Is largely , taken an a matter ef ooorsa ":lt was in the latter cart of 1917, the , time when the United States was losing no many prospective aviators In training on the Texes fields, that I began to study thw problem of devising some epparatua light in weight, not cumberoome. easily and almost instantly adtusted, alwavs ready for use, yet net Interfering with the work and movements of the aviator. per-for- m and t Shoes , , The styleful quality kinds that those of refined taste appreciate . ' 2- - Prices always what they should he. ' . "f believe that the flying hat parachute or aerial life preeerver that I have designed, will safely end promptly meet requirement, Vv Idea ha received ' every the commendation of war department of-- 4 fictala It was while I was In ths government service at Portland, Ore., that through the efforts of Senator Chamber bln of that stata and Senator King of Utah, that my drawings of the device were presented to ths government. In e short time came the srmlstloe and ths , was-tim-e need for such a ilfs preserver t ceased. But it would seem that with ths Inareasing uss of the serial (constantly mall plane and the frequency with which eome pilot or mechanician of of life loan t Is , reported the aerial life preserver might be of great value to ths government." Mr. Steffy splalnd that his Invention contemplated an envelope of old silk or in shape and about linen umbrella-Uk- s twelve by sixteen feet In else - to carry -- aafeiy a man weighing ISO pounds. Reasonable increase ia dimension will cere for men of greater else. , As .wHl be noted iby a study of the ds-- v .sign reproduction, guy lines connect ths of the envelops at Intervals and these j edge in turn are fhstened to bands around the , limbs and body of the aviator. Three cords extend to each wrist three to each the knees, ankle, two to each two to each forearm and two to the belt around the waist teg-abo- . ' OUR DRUG STORE IS AT ST 111 114 SOUTH MAIN ST. War Department Approves. Weight IsLlsht. -- Upper flour shews psrschuta Ilfs preserver extended In mid-ai- r, sustaining body of aviator by cords attached ts bends encircling wrists, forearms, ankles, thighs and chest. Standing figure shews position of parachute folded and attached to body of aviator. of hls ordlnary work in. and around ths plana. Should the airplane become disabled In the course of flight, making It necessary for ths aviator to land safely, the Inventor declares that a single motion will unfasten ths belt and tha allot may, by the mere spreading out of his arms and tegs and throwing himself face downward, open the parachlte, which will automatic-al- l yflU with air and begin a descent that will quickly be checked to slow speed. Ability to control tbs dlrartlon of tha fall from other than the directly vertical. Is also claimed by the Inventor, who caya that the operation of the preserver, by the movement of an arm or leg, may to some extent govern the course of the downward movement. , Mr. 8 toffy said that be bad not yet made a working model of his invention, but that he had gons into ths question In detail with numerous aviators, aeronauts and balloonists, ail of whom pronounced the plan practicable and scientifically sound. He believes that tf either the government or privets individuals would give the plan a trial, its great value in protecting aviators from death or serious injury could bo easily demonstrated. Pioneer Daughters Will Entertain floor of ths stats eapltol. "All officers ol the society will be there to meet the lawmakers and assist ths custodians In making It a time of pleasure and Instruction with the pioneers and their assem. bled relka Vice Presidents Elizabeth R. Wright and Zina Y. Card, officers of the Central oamp. visited ths Ogden camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers in their annual encampment Friday. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers met on Thursday ia regular -- Session, Vies Presidents Elizabeth R. Wright and tna Y. Card presiding in the absence of President Hayward. Many enthusiastic workers were present Dr. Andrew Neff ef the history department of the University of .Utah gave an address on tbs Beginnings of Civic Affairs in ths Stats of Utah and the West" . Kent Cobb gave vocal selections, "Mother's Reverie" and "8mllln' Through. Mist Eugenia Gordon rendered a violin solo. Mias Mildred Bird was accompanist Mrs. Lucy A. Clark read an original poem, Tribute to Aunt Zina IA Young. The matter of business was How can ws preserve ths White House home of President Brigham Young?" Mrs. Wright Mr. Card and Mrs. Horns reportedad what suphad been done that far, and ask port of the society and public ia general Tim entire weight of the lift preserver la estimated, not exceed sixteen pounds for ths aviator of average else, it Legislators folds up In knapsack shape and fits aungiy against the back, being held la place by FINED FOR THEFT. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers will the bait around the waist end the cords of Cy Jaegers, indicted on a charge attached. It will then, says Mr. Btoffjr, entertain ths stats officials and tha state f cigars from a parosl-posIn no wise Interfere with the aviator legislature tomorrow afternoon from 4 to stealing a boxwhile In the employ of the o'clock In their relic hall on the first package freedom of movement In the performance will it ecanse Boy Scouts Guests of Taylor Motor Company Salt Lake poet office eight months ago, t eras fined $60 yesterday by United States District Judge Tillman D. Johnson on a lea of guilty. Ths cases ef Ed Tilt and Yesterday at the American theater 1000 5 ohn Ray Bennett, accused of violation of Boy Scouts of Salt Lake and vicinity one of the most thrilling picture the federal prohibition amendment, were vi continued. shows ever ehown on the screen. Something New" was the title, she the exploits of a bandit gang chased and finally outwitted by the lover ia an automobile was ths Slotting gist of the story. Leaping over seemingly Impassable roads, paths, trails, creeks and rooky on a petition for a temporary crevices, the endurance end power of toe Hearing of tha daring restraining order to prevent the public machine, as well as ths skill utilities commission of Utah from Inter- drlvsr, brought ahlvers of delight and of from rounds the with intrastate rates fixed by the youngsters, fering applause interstate commerce commission will be who hugged their seats and gave vent to held March t In ths United States dis- their excitement trict court. The picture was shown for three days, The petition was filed by A. R. Bald- and admission was free. win, received for ths Denver A Rio Grande railroad, and the Balt Lake A Lot SILVER SPOONS FOUND. Angeles, ths Oregon Short Lins, ths Twenty-fou- r silver spoons with G. R. Southern Pacific and ths Western Pacific railroads The public utilities com- L." marked on them were found at the mission and the attorney general of Utah Keeloy Candy company store, U South Main street, yesterday. It is believed are named defendants. by the police that someone who stole tor fear of the Inthere them left them AK AMENDMENT SUPPORT. itiate engraved on the elhrerwar leading Telegrams were sent yesethrday by the to their detection. The spoons were hintCommercial club to Senators Reed Smoot to ths police. and W, H. King and Congressmen J. H. ed over Mays and M, H. Welling urging support ASSAY FIRM MEMBER ILL of an amendment to the army expropriaCharles Cain Crlsmon of tbs assaying tion bill Introduced by Senator Norris of Nebraska Tha amendment provides for and chemical firm of CCtemon A Nichols is confined to his home, M East First turning over army tractors and North atreaLsuffarlng from splwUmenln equipment to state highway Salt Lake Invited to Send j Delegates to Convention FAREWELL PARTY TO BE TENDERED Railroad Rate Injunction Hearing Set for March 3 ' far-wa- Twenty-fourt- h amusement hall next Thursday evening, March S. who will Thoa the participate of Inenterprogram tainment are Ernest Peterson, Oustave ii." the Elgin Rosa Lilly Hill, Shipp, John Longdon, Arthur Peck, WU Item Gurtslde and Ada Powell. Liebelt, I b Mayor C. Clarence Nssten ha heed asked by the American Academy of Pot lltlcal and Social Boienco to appoint three annual condelegate to th twenty-fift- h vention of the organisation, which will be held In Philadelphia, Pa., May I and 14. that h The mayor said yesterday would be glad to name th representative, -, provided he te given th name of per-sons Interested who are ia a position t attend th gathering. Th general topic of thi mooting Wllf be "The Place of th United btatee in a World Organisation for th Maintenance! of peace." The six seeslon of the cone ference will be devoted to some important , f phase ol th question. John H. Zenger, who te to leave soon on a mission for ths L. D. S. church to 1s to Swltserland, ll bo accorded a testimonial at the ward - v JL D. S. MISSIONARY ed y road-bulldl- gltls. Mrs. Miss x, x. 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