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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-07
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 Weather Proverbs and
 Their Justification
 If N rainy summer such as we have 0 had in this part of the country, people read the official weather report every day with unusual interest. If Uncle Sam's forecaster does not al- ways hit the truth, he hits it pretty well as a rule. The misses are now the exception.
 Meteorology as an applied science is still in it's infancy, as Birmingham's weather man, E. c. Horton, tells us, but W. J. Humphreys, Ph. D., pro- lessor of meteorological physics, United States weather bureau, is one of the foremost men in his profession, and is doing work of inestimable value to commerce and agriculture.
 Time was when the goosebone prophet was our sole guide in inter- preting the signs of the sky. Many were the quaint rhymes he made in foretelling the seasons and predict in his crude way what sort of weather might be expected on the morrow.
 With the government observer the forecasts are far from guess work, but with the advance of meteorology the time will come when the weather forecaster will be next to ipfallible./
 In the meantime the government has published in pamphlet form Dr. Humphreys entertaining and instruc- tive folklore article entitled, "Some Weather Proverbs and Their Justifi- cation" He begins by quoting from King Alfred:
 "So it falls that all men are With fine. weather happier far"
 This thousand -year-old observation, says Dr. Humphreys, by England's wise ruler recognizes the fact that fine weather induces good tempers and, therefore, amply justifies the proverb that shrewdly bids one "Do business with men when the wind is in the northwest"
 Regarding husbandry, Dr. Humph- reys says naturally everyone asks: What of the coming season?" And especially is this an important ques- ton for the farmer, for correct an swer to it would tell him what crops to plant and where; whether upon hill or lowland, in light or heavy soil, and how best to cultivate them-vital points, every one, for his success. But whatever we may hope ultimately to accomplish, seasonable forecasting to- day is beyond the pale of scientific Imeteorology, though proverb meteor ology is full of it. However, a few of the seasonable proverbs that deal with results rather than types of weather are rationally founded Among them are:
 Frost year
 Fruit year."
 1 ~ "Year of snow
 Fruit will grow"
 Or in still another form
 "A year of snow, year of plenty"
 That these and similar statements commonly are true is evident, it is remarked, from the fact that a more or less continuous covering of snow, incident to cold winter, not only de- Hays the blossoming of fruit trees till after the probable season of killing |frosts, but also prevents that alter mate thawing and freezing, so ruin ous to wheat and other winter grains. 1 Many proverbs are based on weather conditions in January, thus
 January warm, the Lord have Mercy"
 \ If you see grass in January,
 Lock your granary.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-07
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
NOTHING MORE.

NOTHING MORE. Flicker, flicker on the screen, Film exploited movie queen Though we know your every feature, You're an unsubstantial creature. Strange how movie fans are glad, O, Just to worship you--a shadow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-07
SEA FEVER

SEA FEVER By John Masefield. I must go down to the sea again, to the
 lonely sea and sky. And all I ask is tall ship and star
 to steer her by; And the wheels kick and the winds
 song and the white sails shaking. And the gray mist on the seas face,
 and gray dawn breaking. I must go down to the sea again for
 the call of the running tide Is wild call and a clear call that
 may not be denied: And all ask is windy day with the
 white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown
 spume and the sea gulls crying. I must go down to the sea again, to the
 vagrant gypsy life, To the ~gulfs way and the whales way
 where the wind is like a whetted
 knife;
 And all I ask is a merry yarn from a
 laughing fellow rover And quiet sleep and sweet dream
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-07


 Cincinnati Enquirer: We are inform ed from Washington that the President is taking renewed interest in the mat ter of prevailing high food prices. Bet Mrs. Wilson has been out trying to buy a tomato
 Baltimore American: If there is no law on the statute books to reach the robbers, make such law and be quick about it.
 Chicago Tribune: Why are the conn nents on food profitess bitter? Food profiteers are no worse than the looters in the wake of a riot, or the sharks that follow steamer.
 Tampa Tribune: Have the restau- rant proprietors thought of adopting la rule to leave the patron 10 per cent of his bankroI''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-07
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Warnings, and portents and evils Omiuous-
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KANSAS HAS A MYSTERY DRINK

KANSAS nAS "A MI From the Kansas City Star.
 "Choctaw beer" is innocence abroad. but a regular war dance when it gets well under the belt. Such is the prowess of the new drink, it's fame having spread through Kansas from Wich- ita to the Kansas side office of Fred Robertson, United States attorney for Kansas The new drink is said to pass all tests as being nonalcoholic. But once down, it demonstrates to a prev ously sober stomach it Is not what it seems.
 M. K. Jolliffe, chief of police of the Empire Oil and Gas company. Wichita Kan, is one of the ydiscoverers. He saw, the effects of the drink and spread the alarm.
 Chemical tests see to show the b1-- craze is we'll within the law-even the most rigid of the Kansas laws Investi- gations are promised by district attor- neys. In the meantime the new drink is waxing popular, and. it seems, will continue tc 'io so, until the secret of it's success is discovered or some new law gives the right to search stomachs dnLBEfNttFergusobet sh sh hrdluuu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-08-07
POETRY CONTEST IN JAPAN

above all sincerity-those are the qualities which it is believed are in stilled by the regimen. During sum ner the pupils are taken to camps in the mountains, where also they are subjected to high forms of discipline. It is clear, of course. that such insti- tutions are not for the children of ricksha men or rice-mowers; but they are supported and approved by many of the greatest of the land, and the authors of hot a few of the beautiful verses submitted in the empeNor's s poetry contest doubtless were develop ed in such surroundings
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But there is something wrong in a civ ilization which makes it possible for such "a case to go unrewarded There should be some provision made for such mothers outside of the poorhouse Without bit terness or rancor she quietly told how after presenting her husband with the fifteenth child he looked it over and then ran away with young woman I SUD- pose if he had been summoned to give a reason for his perfidy he would have merely grinned and said. "Dat woman was too fruitful"
 Life had been for her from her youth up a matter of work and collaborating. but always with the assurance of plain food and cheap clothing; but on the de- sertion of her husband it became yer itable nightmare. The mere recital of how she gathered her brood about her and slaved until Christmas came and there was no meal in the bin, and only rags on the back: but a chance came to work some new ground on Shares. and she and her children cleared it and by the next Christmas had made living and had $25. The world will never know the heroic fight made by widows. white and black. to bring up their families.
 But the most tragic tale of all came when Uncle Sam put on the draft. It reached out into a cabin on farm Il miles from the town where her boy was to report It seems that her children had all left save him. and that she, her son and her old paralyzed mother lived together It was impossible for her to get any one to stay with her helpless mother Then came the story of how she covered her up and set out afoot uu town, where she was compelled to spend the night, I'll draw the curtain for pity's sake. Out of such a home a negro boy went to France in the service of his country. take off my hat to the mother of that boy.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
Sunday Morning Talk
The flight of the World" Is Sun

inc IiSht or tne W oFtO tS ouHHS'
 Our Lord when on earth WAS not & friend only for dark days. He could stand by the grave of Lazarus and weep with the sorrowing sisters, but he coUjd also be present at the we'd ding at Cana of Galilee. an honored and welcoming guest
 Iii oJr deep realization of the scl- enn- n,:ssicn Of our Lord to this sin f,.i wolf We are apt to forget that He came as an image and expression and embodiment of the God of love. Tie .rOIcse Christian is not ny 10 b. biddan tC feaSts where his pres ence is only a gloomy shadow. and his We may be sure that even in His holy purity this was not the impression made by Him whose compass ssions are new evers morning" There was sun shine about Him, or the mothers would not have thronged around Him with their little ones; the despised sufferers would not have looked trust fully to Him for help; the outcost sim ner would not have turned to Him for pardon.
 We seem to fancy that God made our eyes for tears, and that from some other power came their glad twinkle of nerriment or their express sion of innocent joy in the midst Of social smilese Who made the dim ples in the baby's faces Who lit the glad. loving light in its eyes as 1t begins to be aware of the tender care of it's mother? Why will we not re- member that joy is much the gift of God as sorrow, and to be as freely accepted in His presence!
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
DON'T FAIL 10 NOTE

in connection with the town cleo t1on that comes next Monday the vol CTS should consider well their resDon- s-etilty Of getting 10 the polls and casting their votes for the best inter es1s oc self and community.
 Even though there does not appear r Io De as much political activity as a1r1rE some previous contests that is ne reason te let general apathy pre- Val and neglect the duty of voters.
 The town has received the kind of attention regarding its affairs that it demands II has experienced men in ohce who have given an excellent ae- csurt of their stewardship It has received the benefit Of The keen Judc- Dent and the executive ability of those directing the towns affairs in its va ricUs departments. along with the clese attention to duties that is so greatly needed in properly handling such business
 In view Of the ma gniflcent showing made and the fact that the town has in office those who are giving it com -1enoahle and conscientious service. it heEGoves each and every voter to make it a point to get to the polls on Monday ard endorse the present ad- TInistrs ton and by so doing make sure of the continuance Of the same zeonomicsI. businesslike conduct Of rosn affairs for the ensuing two years IL Is not well enough 10 he pleased with the way the business has been handled Appreciation should be shown hy returning the officials to of ice by z greater majority than ever.
 Don't fail to vote and be sure your vste counts for continued good gov errment
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
WAR SALVAGE.

Practically all thoughts of economy are lacking when it comes to prov:d ing material and making preparations for war To only certain extent was this realized during the days of the war for although it was understood that large expenditures were being au- thoFized, the additions thereto and the actual amount expended has oni ]; come to light since the fighting stop ped.
 But added emphasis is now being given to the expenditures wnen efforts are being made to dispose oT the plants. supplies and equipment that were all acquired for the war. The placing Of these the market is meaning the realization of only small portion of the price paid for them, and some of them have been left ex- posed to the elements so long that it will be surprising if they bring any thing more than the price of junk
 Costs in many instances have run up far in excess of the original esti- mates such as the recent investiga- tions showed relative to the shell load ing plant in Delaware. the large nj trate plant in the south. the Hog Isl and and shipyard and other war plants. many Of which the builders have planned to take over al greatly reduced figures.
 How much the government is like Iy to realize from such expenditures is pretty well indicated from the. bid that has just been received for the town of Nitro, West .Vidginia. amounting to less than s6.06e. .00o when the govern ment paid practically s70.0oo. .0ao for it. Accel Lng such bid would be much ihe same as j'iEklng the town
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
TO THE EDITOR
The Junior High School.

MT. Editor: The time approaches for the citizens of Norwich to decide about the junior high school project For the benefit of many who may not understand the local situation. the fol- lowing statements will possibly be of interest. In several sections of the town schools are overcrowded. It is necessary to provide space and equip building ereAed. for instance. on the West Side would relieve the situation there and do nothing fore the other congested schools.
 The junior high school project pro- poses to bring together in one new, adequately equipped building, central ly located, all the seventh and eighth grade pupils of the town, thus freeing s rooms for the use of the lower grades in all crowded schools. The equipment for cooking manual training, sewing. commercial depart meht, printing. millinery. etc, in one building would thus serve for the use of all these upper grade children. It is impossible, with present quarters, to provide this training st each school. Even were there space. the expense would be too great to make 1t practi- cal. eighth grade pupils under one root, the same equipment serves for all, used in rotation by the classes.
 Special teachers in each study-the so-c called departmental work insure far greater advantages than are pos sbile when one teacher must handle all subjects.
 The junior high school has proven it's value in many cities. It is not a trade school. but, in connection with the study of the three Rs. each child has several weeks practice in the va ried industrial activities. These oc- equations vitalize rather than detract from the regular studies. In fact. the
 
 and it's value so apparent that ehiI- dren who normally would leave school on completion of the sixth grade, con- tinue to graduation from the eighth :.
 Through the weeks of practice in the different vacations, the children are not being trained to become seam stresses carpenters. printers, etc., but are bsiA6 givsn the bes< kind Of an
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education and the opportunity to hnd out in what direction their inclina-
 tionS and talents lie. After these experiences the child is far better able study or occupation.
 A well known educator has said :: We all agree that the American pub lie school should be good enough for the best child in the land and it won't be any too good then.
 The best school is the one that trains the minds and hands of its children and sends them out self-re- specting, self sustaining citizens. The n<kion that the slow minded be given specialized shop work and trained for the trades without regard to the training of his intellect or tastes. is stupid. Tine notiAl that the alert, quick minded child is to be trained in books and books only and so become leader in the affairs of the nation is more stupid,
 The new school believes that chiI- dren know only what they experience at first hand.
 The child who plans a job and car ries it through to the point where he personally tests it and finds that it is good, has the training that lasts
 The proposed junior high school building would include a memorial au-. ditorium and a gymnasium Norwich IS one or the lew cltles or us size that makes no provision for the physical training Of it's pupils. The proposed gymnasium would not only accom- modate the pupils and make possible for them. systematic. corrective phy- sical culture. but could also be used by the community In connection with the cooking department pupils obliged to dine away from home might be served a hot meal at cost They would have the privilege of spending the noon hour in supervised play out of doors, or. in stormy weather. In the gymnasium, library or attractive work shops.
 The proposed auditor>um needs no explanation What better memorial to our soldiers could there be than q community meeting place? And what greater need have we .as community. than such han?
 F Philander P. C1axton. L. s. commis sioner of education at Washington de- dAoe AmeFieAAimtion as the determi- nAtAen 4e~ deal to all an equal cppor-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-04
THE FIRST TEST.

The amendments TO the treaty of peace which were presented by Sena- tor Fall and acted upon at Thurs days session were among those that were expected 10 get the smallest amount of support According to the changes which he would have made. there would have been marked lessening of the activity of the United States in connection with the many smaller commissions named in the treaty He considered that this ceustry shthd have the representa- tieE given on the more important commissions but that we should not dip into the affairs of Europe to such an extent as would be required in ceEnectioa with the minar cemmis- sions. There are many who will ap- pre~e the idea that we should not be sitting in connection with the settle nent of all the troubles that may zrise abroad. and yet it is not improb- able that American interests may be involved in one way or another at such times and for that reason Amer icau representatives should be there to lock after them It is not improbable however, that the real purpose of the amendments can be accomplished oth- e-Eise by stipuiations to the effect that this country can withdraw with out prejudice from such commissions as it desires
 The defeat of the Fall amendment did not therefore come as a surprise IT showed however. that even on the points raised by the New Mexico senator opinion in congress is so di-' vided that there is sufficient opposi- rior to the adoption of the treaty as T. Is 10 prevent the necessary two thirds vote for ratification. That was
 
 the first test vote relative to the rr>aty-s acceptance.
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cd to the strike call the judge places less blame upen them than he does upon the native born agitateF, the one who is responsible as their leader and what he aid of Foster though differ ent is only what others have pointed out regarding the man and his works.
 Eight years ago at the American Federation of Labor convention in At lanta James Duncan. now first vice president, in speaking of Fosters ef- forts to be admitted as . representa- tive of American labor at the inter national conference in Budapest when Duncan was the authorized delegate Of the federation declared Foster claimed that in America the L W. ". was the only body that organized un- skilled workers; that e5 per cent. of their skilled members were also in the A. F. of L. unions; that these unions would not admit socialists and revolutionary foreigners into mem bership; that the men he represented were 100 per cent. socialists and rev olutionists who were preparing for the international strike which would strike terror into the hearts of capitalism including the American Federation of Labor"
 And in spite Of this the A. F. of L. is now giving Foster it's endorsement cIa ming that Foster has changed. Judge Burlington apparently doesn't think a leopard changes his spots.
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Of New York ct als. vs. The Sners Line Court. New London county' oct. I. isis. ORDER APPOINTING TEMroRAnY
 RECEIVER, ETC. The application of the plaintiffs in the above entitled action brought to the Superior Court to be holden at New New London. on the hrst Tuesday of NoTem per. 1919. which appiicstton IS ins % been ae pEesenseS T e d to Se tSe undeTs.Ened at his chambers in New London on the first day of October, 1919, the plaintiffs bearing by Edward M. Day. it's sttoT. ney; ,;,s and an 1s answer ,sS having heen hies q the complaint and the application for the appointment of a temporary re- isarS. s it W is ee fesne % tsst ths As siissatisas Of said application are true and that a temporary receiver should be appointed for thw .th.
 Now. therefore. it is ORDERED: CD That Robert ". Perkins of Nor temporary receiver of The shors fine Electric Railway Company.
 !5) That said appointment shall not Perk:ns shall have fled with the under sans signed a,a ssSaist s11d in preesy for ,h wtn . of Fifty Thousand Dollars (s5e. .ooo5, conditioned on the faithful perform ance of his duties under said appoint
 
 any t,rne or times hereafter be con either as temporary or pertinent re- duties such receiver, and said bond shall have been approved by the un- dersigned.
 immediately upon the taking effect of his said appointment shall proceed to take possession of all the books. pa pers, evidences of debt and property of fA n al Ia " Fttf steps within his power to secure and preserve it's assets.
 D That said receiver may, in his discretion, carry on in such manner as he may deem judicieus the business conducted by the defendant and oper- at.d ate its bp+ pfopertiies until otherCise or. month from this date. and to that end he is authorized to make such con tracts and to sell such goods and ma be necessary and proper.
 (6) It is hereby ordered that no in- ventory need be filed until the com hrmation of the temporary receiver or
 (s) That hearing upon the con hrmation of said appointment and for the appointment of two appraisers, be had before the undersigned in the su- the 17th day of October. 1sie. at s o'clock a. .nn. and that said temporary receiver give notice of his appointment interest by publishing a copy of this order in The Day of New Londen and The Norwich Bulletin twice each, and ,. by mailing si like sePy: pestsgs pre; known creditor of said corporation, at their best available addresses, all on or before the 10th day of October, 1913.
 JOEL H. REED.
 A Judge of the Superior Court.