FAGE TWO UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 1950 Original Onventer's Models Will Be Sold At Gimbels Garrison, N.Y., May 17—(U.P.)Workmen burrowed into packing crates in a warehouse today, looking for the original models of Bell's telephone, McCormick's reaper, Otis' elevator, and other famous inventions. The crates hold all but 4,000 of the estimated 155,000 inventor's models submitted for patents between 1820 and 1890. Big things are in miniature, but they all "work." And they'll all go on sale in Gimbel's New York department store starting June 4, with price tags ranging from $1 to $100 or higher. After Sir Henry's death, the still unopened crates were sold for storage charges to a group including O. Rundel Cilbert, New York auctioneer. Gimbel's will sell them on consignment from this group. One of the first unpacked was a barrel-shaped object with protrudances fashioned in handsomely polished inlaid wood and complete with engraved silver plate reading: "R. J. Gatling's imp'd battery gun." The patent bureau's date card is missing, but if that's Gatling's first machine gun it should read 1861. In 1925 the entire collection was sold at auction to the late Sir Henry Welleome, who planned to build a museum to show them off. But the stock market crash halted the plans. The collection represents almost every major invention—and thousands of gadgets that didn't pan out—produced in the United States in the 70-year period. In 1890, the harassed patent office stopped asking for "working models." The present owners don't know which of the most important inventions were reclaimed by the inventors before the patent office sale. All the patent holders had been invited to pick up their models, but only 4,000 did. There's a possibility, therefore, that the unpackers may stumble upon models of Howe's own sewing-machine. Merganthaler's linetype, the first typewriter, the first lawman, the electroscope, the first Sperry gyroscope compass, the original paper collar or the original safety pin. As far as the telephone is concerned, it may turn up. A "patent model" is on display in the Smithsonian institution, but it was not known here whether that is the actual model or a copy of it. Already unwrapped are a group of wierd and wonderful contraptions. A double steamship paddle wheel in shiny brass, patented in 1863, is in perfect whirling condition and highly decorative. A little oil should get a collapsible spiral staircase back in working order. One B. F. Card patented it in 1879 with the idea it could be set up outside a window for a fire-escape. Latin America Jobs Open To Engineers Civil engineering positions are now open with the Inter-American Geodetic survey in Latin America. The company is interested in graduating civil engineers. Employees will remain civilians but will work with the civil service department of the army. Formal civil service examinations are not re- The I.A.G.S. is a corps of engineers agency under the intelligence division, U.S. army headquarters for Latin America. Engineering students who are interested may contact G.W. Bradshaw, chairman of the civil engineering department, for complete information and application blanks. State Taxes Must Be Cut, Says Arn In fairness to the public, state taxes will have to be lowered, Ed Arn. Republican candidate for governor told the local Republican party at a dinner sponsored by the K.U. Arn for Governor club Tuesday. In outlining his platform, Arn declared that he will insist on economy and efficiency in government spending, and stated his opposition to mounting governmental controls. He said that the public is entitled to help from the state in law enforcement, schools, aid to the aged mentally ill, handicapped, highways, and protection of minority groups. He added that he would allow no "chiseling" in the welfare benefits program. In Spain, which is about twice as large as Oregon, 5,000 rod-and-line fishermen live by catching trout and salmon for market. Trout and salmon streams abound, notes the National Geographic Society, but netting is forbidden. University Daily Kansan Mail subscription: $3 a semester, $4.50 a year, (in Lawrence哎哎 $1.00 a semester postage). Published in Lawrence, Kans., every afternoon during the University year except Saturdays and Sundays. Unexpired mail may be mailed to Entered as second class mutter Sept. 17, 1910, at the Post Office at Lawrence, Kans., under act of March 3, 1879. Hillview Golf Club 1 Mile South on Hiway No. 59 Phone 752N3 Official Bulletin Veterans' requisition books for equipment and supplies will not be honored after May 20. "Emil and the Detective," German language film, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. today. 15 Fraser. Free. May 17, 1950 International club, 7:30 p.m. today. Potter lake pavilion. Dance and refreshments. In case of rain meet in Strong hall rotunda. Jay Jane, 5 p.m. today, Pinco room, Union. Wear uniforms. Mathematics club picnic, 5 p.m. Thursday. Potter lake. Election of officers. Students and faculty who wish to attend sign up by noon Thursday. 205 Strong. A. I.Ch.E. 7 p.m. tonight, 426 Lindley. Election of officers, L. T. Kiefer, Dicalitie Div. of Great Lakes Carbon Corp.b. "Use of F filter Aids." Canterbury club Communion, 7 a.m. Thursday, Trinity church. I. S.A. Executive council, 7:30 to night, 226 Strong. German club, 5 p.m. Thursday, 402 Fraser. Last meeting of semester. N. S.A., 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 37 Strong. Delta Sigma Pi election of officers, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, West end of ballroom, Union. Christian Science Organization regular meeting, 7.30 p.m. Thursday Danforth chapel. Business meeting and election of officers following regular meeting. Society of American Military Engineers election of officers, 1 p.m. Saturday, Military Science. New members welcome. Last meeting of semester; all members required to attend. Dairy Queen A Perfect Snack When You're Hungry LINDLEY'S KANSAS CLEANERS 12 East Eighth Quality Cleaning at Reasonable Prices Men's Suits, Cleaned and Pressed . . . 75c Ladies' Plain Dresses, Cl. and Pressed . . 79c CASH AND CARRY ONLY Why Be 'Cash Out' When You Can 'Cash In' With KANSAN Classifieds?