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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-29
Results Were Disputed

Giant powder was the explosive
used and General Dyrenforth claims
that the experiments We're altoget1-
er successful. He said that rain
began falling in some instances
within twelve seconds after the
initial explosion, and that the con-
cussion from explosions exert a
marked and practical effect upon
this atmospheric conditions in pro-
ably by disturbing the upper cur
rents"
Experts disagreed, however, and
there ensued a long controversy as
to whether any actual rein making
resulted. Prof. A. IT. Hazca argued
that there was no evidence whatever
that any rainfall had been pro-
duced by the explosions, while D..
w. x. Curtis. who was with the
Dyrenforth party, agreed substan-
tfalIJ with Prot. Hazen and asserted
that rain fell before the experiments
were actually begun. Whatever the
facts may have been no serious ef'
forts were made to follow mp on the
Texas experiments. although the
theory OF the beneiicient effects II
aerial explosions was not entirely
abandoned. Observation made dur
| ing the World War, when the most
| tremendous quantities Of explosives
were used were said to show that
there was no appreciate. effect on
rainfall.
But now we have an entirely new
idea. CLOUDS consist OF drops nf
water too small to fall at appreciablo
rate" explains Pror Bancroft, who
is professor Of physical chemistry
at Cornell University. Drops are
kept from coalescing either by beins
charged electrically and therefore
repelling each other or by being
covered with a film OF condensed air
acting like a gelatin capsule. Spray
ing with positively charged sand
will cause negatively charged drops
to coalesce and VIII also remove
the Hlm OF air 10 some extent. Tas
| large drops fall and carry down
with them many or the finer DROPS
Experiments at RcCook Field show
thai with eighty pounds of san
| charged nominally TO t5,00p volts a
cloud covering two square miles
can be disslpated in less tiian ten
minutes.
I The sand vas sesItefed thro1gh
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-29

Spring fever makes you feel like
a doughnut hole without a dough-
nut. s
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-29

Hope the Egyptian craze lasts.
The Egyptians were forbidden to
eat onions or garlic.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-29

L. S. ships shoe polish to Africa.
Bet they use it for cold cream.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-29

A couple of Scotch couples danced
Fl hours each. Youth must have
it's Highland fling.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-29
RAINMAKING BY AIRPLANE.
TOLD OF BY HASKIN
Daily Letter by Frederic j. Haskin

WASHINGTON, March 29-Next
TO perpetual motion, rainmaking has
been perhaps the most sought after
invention and now 1t is claimed that
it has been discovered. Briefly
stated, the idea consists in sprayi lg
clouds with fine sand that has been
electrically charged causing the ine
particles of moisture to combine and
be precipitated in the form OF rain
or snow. The spraying is done
from an alrplane above the clouds.
For almost year and half
experinentsFhave been carried on at
McC ook Field. near Dayton, Ohio, by
Prof. Wilder D. Bancroft and DIR. L.
Francis Warren with the coopera-
| ton of the Army Air Service, and
| the results have been so successful
that the scientists now feel justi-
fed in taking the public into their
confidence. They are not certain
that they can produce rainfall
wherever and whenever it is needed
so that their method might be said
to be wholly practical, but they do
claim to be able to dissipate fogs
and to have created artificial rain
| fall.
Tho problem of bringing rain
| from the clouds in a season of
| terest and importance to mankind
| in all ages. Lack of rain has resulted
! In crop failures and fanines sine
time immemorial and has caused
loss of millions of lives. Civilized
peoples have prayed for rain, while
savages have practiced all sorts OF
rites to pTopitiate the rain making
gods and have even offered up
human sacrifices with this object IN
view.
AS long ago as 1884 a. PennsyIva-
nian, James T. Espey, proposed the
! building of enormous fires in the re-
gions where rain was needed,
| having been observed that rainfall
| frequently followed forest fires, but
! this idea was deemed impracticable
| in this country and in Australia
| where it was also suggested.
| Again, it has long been q popular
! belief that great battles in which
| there was heavy artillery fire inva-
riably brought about rainfall, and
| this gave rise to the idea that ex-
plosions similar to those of artillery
might cause rain when il. was need
! ed. In 1891 Congress actually made
an appropriation for a series of ex-
periments along this line which was
| conducted in Texas by General Dy-
renforth tor the Department of Ag-
| riculture.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-29

the acton of the airplane propeller
a. a he -sht of about 500 lie 1t above
the clouds, the plane travelling a.
n speed of 100 miles an hour. Some
Of the eAl eriments were followed ~
snow fiu:i es over the flying fed
and a l:s;i,, rainfall over the adjacent
regions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-29

Washington prints a booklet on
keeping worms out of the garden.
Why not turn in few flying fish
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-29

Three Detroit men were poisoned
by eating hot dogs, so we suggest
that hot dogs went mad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-29

Look at crouch and you won't
blame him for being grouchy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-29

The average man expects his wife
TO have more sense than she showed
by marrying him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
Martial Law Planned
 For Another County

OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 26.-(By Associated Press. )-Rigid martial law will be invoked in another coun- ty in Oklahoma tomorrow, Gov. J. c. Walton announced tonight.
 The name of the county was not made public but the executive said a delegation, headed by the mayor ot one of it's cities, had called upon him with request for military protec- tion."
 Governor Walton declined to elabo- rate further on the announcement. Three contradictions Tulsa and Creek-now are under a decree of absolute military rule, although troops never have occupied Creek county.
 Charging that the Ku Klux' Klan dominates one-third of the counties in Oklahoma and has a big influence in many others, Governor Walton declared
 Martial law over the state will continue until this legislative bunch gets off my back and we can get into those counties to straighten out the klan officers and klan courts so that every citizen, regardless of race, creed or color may enjoy the rights to which they are entitled under the constitution"
 Attorney General George F. Short, who perforce will assume the task
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
Rift In Walton
 Party Is Threatened

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. Sept. 26 A rift between Adjt-G Gen. Baird Markham. in control of military forces here, and Gov. Jack" Wal ton. appeared late Wednesday. when under Markham's orders. Col. Will liam s. Key appeared at the Skirvia hotel and ordered out all of Wal tons secret service" men"
 The act came after Mai. Joe Camp bell, supervisor of police in the capi- tol since martial law was declared ordered the arrest of Campbell Rus sell, politician, a bitter foe of the chief executive, No cltsi l-es were flied against Russell and he was or pdered held for military board
 General Markham ordered Russell immediate release when he learned of his arrest, and gave orders to Colonel Key to remove all Walton's secret service" agents from the skirvin hotel, headquarters of the legislators.
 A short time before this was done, legislators upon returning to their headquarters, declared they had found some of Walton's spies there and had ordered them out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
ADMINISTRATION OF LIQUOR LAW PLAYED
Eugene c. BrOkmeyer Addresses
 Druggists At Confab

BOSTON. Sept. 2b.-Ihe aoinltlis- tration of the federal prohibition law was attacked by Eugene C. Brok- meyer of Washington, D. C., general attorney of the National Association of Retail Druggists, in an address before the association today.
 In the course of his remarks he said it had been intimated that the Anti Saloon league had promised to swing the Ohio delegation for the non1ination for President Coolidge with the understanding that he would permit an appointee of the league to administer the prohibition law. He expressed the belief that Prohibition Commissioner Haynes doesn't understand what the Eight eenth amendment means
 "The retail druggists today, he said. "are in the lamentable position of requesting and demanding protec- ton as law-abiding citizens who arr serving the public. sure that a large majority or people in this country are In Ia nf law enforcement But how ma have stopped to think or ilna
 inst what the prohibition law Judging by the way the present D hibitfon commissioner has enforced g -6r rather has not enforced 1t in the mast vear-I am constrained to be- lihye that he doesn't understand what the Eighteenth amendment Is.
 "The commi ssionerN has been en = forcing what many people are pleased to term fanatical prohibl- ton 1 predict the commissioner with sincerity and with honesty, with being well meaning and backed py the tremendous sentiment Tn the United States, but the people, llke him, seem to overlook the Iact ati urt9 there are limitations In the c0nstl-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27

constantly guarded by these secret service men since the beginning of the governors fright on the fSu Klux Klan.
 Ten members of the senate met late in tha day in a hotel and after a long conference issued 8 state ment that the upper house would make no attempt to assemble itself until the legality of the representa- tives' action today had been passed upon by the courts.
 While only ten of the A members of the senate were present at the meeting" Senator Joseph c. Looney of Wewoka said. i've have canvassed the sentiment of the entire body and 1t Is our decision that the proper course is to follow the law"
 "The members of the senate are extremely desirous at this time that no provocativ action be taken to en- danger lives, and with that end in view We will refrain from any at tempt to assemble, notwithstanding our rights in the matter"a
 Senator Wash Hudson of Tulsa, was another known to have met with the upper house members, but other participants in the conference were not namd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
OSCAR WELLS CHOSEN
 OFFICIAL BY BANKERS
Resolutions Adopted By Delegates
 To Association Meet

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Sept. 2s.- The election of officers. hearing of addresses and adoption of resolutions occupied today's sessions of the American Bankers association con- vention.
 "Walter H. Head of Omaha. Ne braska, was elected president; Will liam l.. Knox, New York, first vice president; oscar Wells, Birmingham, second vice president.
 ."Tke orderly transition from boom conditions to those of tempered but sustained prosperity" was declared the outstanding achievement in the field of American business and fi- nance in 1923, in a resolution adopted. The strong position of banks was emphasized among the most favorable factors in the present situation; the continued agitation for so-called standardization of indus tries was declared a menace to na- tional welfare and it was pointed out that the number of public employees of taxation"
 Business, it was assterted in the resolutions is confronted with the handicap of excessive labor costs Of production; settlement of the anthra cite suspension again demonstrated the publc's relative helplessness with the powerful monopoly of or. e&nized labor in this country" and suggestions were made as to changes in. the federal reserve sys- tenn.
 Interest in tomorrow's session is centered in the forum to be held when the subject of "the federal re- serve system-its merits and de- fleets" is to be debated. Among those scheduled to speak are Craig B. Hazelwcod of Chicago, and George Fl. Bell. Nashville, Ark.
 In view of the recommendations or the economic policy commission made public yesterday that six amend ments to the federal reserve act be made by Congress, it is expected that the debate tomorrow will center on these points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
MCCLELLAN AND
 s. ". PATERSON IN LAW PARTNERSHIP
Offices To Be Maintained In Birmingham And At
 Florence
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD o,Ae.n,,a.rw AIo Eanf 0G

Justice Thomas c. Mcclellan, who rendered his resignation as mem- Der of the supreme court of Alabama to Governor Brandon Tuesday, will become senior member of the law firm of Mcclellan and Frierson' which has been organized and which will have offices at Birmingham ana Florence. This announcement was made by Judge Mcclellan today.
 Judge Mcclellan will be associated with Samuel W. Frierson of Florence, a prominent attorney of the north Alabama bar. Judge Mcclellan Will live at Birminghm and will direct the affairs of the Birmingham office, while Mir. Frierson will continue to make his home at Florence and will direct the Florence office.
 ~ The new firm will open offices Oc- tober 1 in the American Trust build ing at Birmingham. On that day Judge Mcclellan will cease to be 8 mtVnber of the supreme court after service of r years and will be suc- ceeded by Virgil Bouldin of Seotts- boro, whose appointment was an nounced by Governor Brandon N the time Judge Mcclellan rendered his resi- ignation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
ROAD SYSTEM ABLE TO MAINTAIN SELF, CLAIM
Clinchfield Lines Sought By Big
 Railroads

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-Tn behalf of the Seaboard Air Line which is opposing the attempt of the Louis vile and Nashville and the Atlantic Coast Line to acquire by lease con trol of the Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio system, testimony was given to- day before the interstate commerce commission to show that the Clinch- field system was able financially and materially to operate successfully alone.
 J. J. Campion, traffic manager of the Clinchfield agreed with sugges- tions of the counsel that his rail road was built in most modern fashion to handle the heavy volume of traffic in large units and that reconstruction and rebuilding of it's line was not necessary on an extend ed scale.
 J. M. Barr. a former president of the Seaboard, declared the Clinch- field was advantageously located and indicated the road should either be operated independently or kept as a joint facility for serving all connec- ting railroads on all equal basis. He added that there was no necessity for the Louisville and Nashville to control the Clinchfield as a means of marketing Kentucky coal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
ONE DEAD, TWO HURT
 IN A RAID ON STILL
Six Negroes Arrested In Cleanup
 At Texarkana

TEXARKANA, Ark. Sept 26.- cott Ark, was killed, and Sheriff John D. Parker of Nevada county, and Steel Mcclellan of Prescott. posse member were seriously wounddu to- day at Lackland Springs, a negro community, near Prescott. during a raid on an illicit still, according to information received here, the posse was being led to the still by negro informant and was within 100 yards of the alleged large cache when those supposedly in charge of 1t opened fire on the raiders. Six ne- groes, one wounded were reported to have been arrested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
PERMIT IS GIVEN FOR GREENVILLE
 ELECTRIC LINE
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sions of transmission lines. the pub lie service commission said:
 q. When. a reasonable necessity to meet a convenience of the public is shown this is sufficient to bring application for certificate of convent ence and necessity within the Jrris- diction of the commission, but this alone. under the Alabama statutes, is not enough to determine whether the certificates should issue.
 "2 Under Alabama public utility act of 1920 the commission is vested with large discretionary powers in determining when d ceruhcate or convenience and necessity should ls- sue to authorize the construction or a new utility plant or extension of an existing system not in the usual course of business. The legislature plainly intended that the commission should give due consideration ana weight to all' material relevant iacts, effecting the general public as well as the utility, in passing upon such question.
 Must Re No Undue Burden.
 "3. Whether the application is for authority to construct new plant to make an extension ot an eAlstlhs system not in the usual course or business, the burden is upon the ap- plicant to show there is a reasonable guaranty of sufficient business to warrant to the public successful operation of a permanent utlilty eh- tarnrise and in the case of an ex- tension of an existing system, that the allowance thereof will not cast an undue burden upon present or >.lture customers of the utility.
 4. The fact that the utility must kaar the burden of risk of unfavor- ssAie results that may follow the in- vestment in either a new plant or an extension of an existing system does not exempt the commission from re- spon sibility of exercising its best judgment as to whether the authori- zatfon of the investment is justified and as to whether the rights, welfare nd interest of the general public will be advanced"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
HONOR DEAD PRESIDENT
American Red Cross Pauses In Con-
 VentiOn A Moment

WASHINGTON Sept. 26-The American Red Coss, in annual con vention here, paused today for a moment of silence in memory Of Warren c. Harding, late head of the organization. and then adopted a resolution declaring humane work had lost a great leader, loyal friend and an ardent supporter and estimable value"
 Afterwards the delegates trans acted 8 great deal of routine busi- ness, including the selection oi Washington as the next convention city, and the nomination of officers Late in the afternoon they were re- ceived Informally by Mrs. Coolidge in the east room of the White House..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
GE ERNANY |S STILL r AGING BIG ISSUE, STRESEMANN SAYS
Real Equalization Or Open Breach With France Yet
 To Be Threshed Out
BULLETIN

PARIS, Sept. 26-Martial law has been proclaimed in Bavaria, accord ing to late advices from Berlin and former Premier Won Kahr has been appointed general commissioner of state.
 Dr. Yon Kahr has issued procla- nation that he will take action against all acts of hostility in the country and against any resistance to his orders by every means at his dis posal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
SUES HALLWAY UNION

A. J. May of Birmingham today filed suit in the Montgomery circuit court Against the Order of Railway Conductors of America. contending that he was expelled from the order and that this expulsion caused him and his family to lose the benefits of a S3,0O0 insurance policy. Mir. May claims damages to the amount Of s50,000.
 The plaintiff contended that he was expelled without sufficient cause October 6. 1922, and that at the end of one year the benefit of the insurance policy which had been car- ried several years was lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
r,rrH cRENsHAw TRIAL SET

For the filth time Jake CfenshaWt negro. was transferred to Greenville from the Montgomery county jail to- day for the purpose of standing trial on a charge of murdering Mrs. Eos ter Gafford. Two times juries inn posed the death penalty and two times the supreme court reversed the decision and returned the case to Butler county for anothr trial. The last two trials resulted in the dis agreement of the juries.
 After each trial Crenshaw has been brought to the Montgomery jail for safe keeping Circumstantial evil dence has convicted Crensh&w. He disappeared shortly after Mrs. Gaf- ford was killed and was arrested aV Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
STRIKE PROTECTION
Accommodations For 50 Dock work
 CTS Afforded On Ship

NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 26.-Accom- modations for 800 dock workers on the refitted former passenger ship Minnesota, which will be anchored in the Mississippi river off the naval station at Algers, it was announced q today by the New orleans Steamship association. This arrangement was adopted to assure protection 10 ueorl,ers who have taken the places or striking longshoremen, screwmen and marine transport men who yes terday were joined by cotton loaders and teamsters.
 Peace reigned along the water front today, according to police re- forts. but several workers were at. tackled and beaten late yesterday ana last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
LEG SORES

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
RENOVATION NEAR END

SOFIA. Sept. 26.-(By Associated Press.)-A semi-official statement is sued today says the revolutionary movement in Bulgaria can be consid- cred s approaching it's end. The in- surgents are deserting their leaders and surrendering in parties, saying they were inveigled into the move ment against their wills, the state nent adds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
LAST MINUTE
 NEWS BRIEFS
 OFF THE WIRE
CONCEDES nEMnCRAr1n uIN

SPOKANE, Wash, Sent. 26,-State Senator Charles E. Myers. repubIican n candidate for congress from the Fifth district. late Wednesday con ceded the election of Judge Sam B. Hill, his democratic rival, to the of- flee.
 Complete returns from all but 75 precincts gave Judge Hill a lead of os5 votes over Myers, a majority which cannot help but carry him into oftloe, 1t was agreed The vote tally as compiled this evening stood lS,072 for Hill and 17,4S9 for Myers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
SEPTEMBER 30 IS DEADLINE

GALVESTON, Texas. Sept. 26.-A walkout of all longshoremen and cot ton screwmen. members of the Inter- national Longshoremen's associa ton, will take place from Texas to Florida unless an agreementNis reached by midnight, Sunday, September 30 on new contracts to supplant the old one which expires at that time, Frank J. Mellina, secretary and treasurer of the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast district of the association, declared tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
BAD CHECKS CHARGED
Man Held Alleged To Have Passed Worthless Paper in Birmingham

Worthless Paper Tn Birmingham
 MEMPHIS, Sept. 26.-Maynard Will Hams, arrested at the home of his father here at the request of the Decatur, ILL, police, has admitted, according to police announcement, that he passed checks said to be worthless in Chicago, St. Louis, Bir- mingham, Atlanta. Helena, Ark, and Louisville and Paducah, Ky. Will Hams is said to be wanted in Deca- tur on a charge of forgery.
 Incidental to Williams arrest it was learned, the police said that he married a young woman in Evans vile about 18 months ago under the name of ". R. Hays, with whom he lived here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
GREECE TO PAY CASH DEMAND OF ITALIANS
Ambassadors Decide Negligence In
 Finding Murderers Reason

PARIS, Sept. 26.--Greece will pay the 50,000, 900 lire indemnity demand ed by Premier Mussolini for the Janina murders.
 The council of ambassadors arrived at this decision Wednesday after study of the report of the investigat- ing commission, which visited AL bania.
 The money, which had already been deposited by Greece pending the councils decisions, will be handed over to Italy.
 The decision was made on the grounds that Greece had been negli- gent in seeking the siayers
 The Italian ambassador announces that the evacuation of Corfu will be completed Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
RIGHTS ARE CURTAuED

BERLIN. Sept. 26.-(By Associated Press)-A presidential decree has been issued curtailing a number of constitutional rights In Germany and conferring executive power in the minister of defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-27
,,xpoxv sEFN AT NICHT

rainbow in all its beauty and grandeur was observed here las' night in the western sky. The moon was shining briughtly in the eas! and a cloud like black pall stratcbed across the west and the how reached from the northwest to the southwest, and all it's colors dis tincfly visible.