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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11
PRESIDE SCIENCE

THE AIR AS A HAUNT OF LIFE
 In five different ways, five differ ent kinds of animals have more or less completely solved the problem of flight: insects developed chitinous wings, birds feathery wings, bats man mechanical wings. The fln-wing plan has been successful only to the extent that, when threatened by sharks, flying fish can rise out of the water and make their escape; they have never been able to rise into higher haunt than that wherein fishes originated. sDue to better wings, however, insects. birds and bats have been able to exchange old habitats for new ones. What man will do with his mechanical wings is problematical, though 1t looks as if he were beginning to conquer the air.
 If you examine the wing of a but terfly under a miscrscope you will see it Is composed of overlapping scales. Feathers are also glorified scales, so scales must have been the primordial materials out of which the best wings were evolved. The de- scendants of the flying reptiles that developed feathery wings found them wonderfully advantageous. for they enabled them to rise from the aIr LAC dppTOdCn OI bird-eaters, fly long distances for food and water. feast upon the choice fruits of the tallest trees, locate their nests beyond the reach of providers, and because of these advantages birds have not only held their own but have multiplied and prospered amazingly. There are now more States-two to the acre in wooded regions, and one to the acre in arid regions.
 All told, there are only about 5000 known species of backboned animals, but there are six times that many kinds of insects; so insects have also been successful.
 Some birds and some insects soar gliding swiftly through the air as if on motionless wings. With wings as motionless as the planes of a mono plane, an albatross follows a ship, rising and descending without a flap; but, if you look closely through binoculars. you will see that the feathers of the tail are in rapid and an albatross can make circles round a 30-knot ship without Tapping It's wings.
 Gatke calculated the speed of cer- tain kinds of migratory birds to be 108 miles per hour. Dr. Thienemann liberated number of storkS, in Hol- land, with rings on their legs, and two of the rings were later returned from Bastouland. South Africa. show ing that the storks had migrated about 5000 miles. Birds seldom go higher than 5000 feet from the sur face, thought astronomers have sight ed them at a height of 10000 feet. No bird spends it's life continuously in air: all have to descend to the ground, or to the surface of the sea, to rest their wings.
 The only lifelong denizens of the air are bacteria. To innumerable spe- cies of bacteria. the air is what the oceans are to fishes-a home habitat. But the species with which bacteriol- ogists are most familiar forsake the air for water at every favorable op- portunity. Pasteur, to prove the pres ence of bacteria in air. took three samples of pure water, sealed one in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11
Bride And Visitor Honorees At Lovely
 Tea

Mrs Russell Weir, a recent bride, and Mrs. Eli Pigman, visitor fron, Columbus, Ohio, were complimented yesterday afternoon, when Mrs. T. S. Neville and Mrs. Joseph P. Weir en- tertained with a tea in their honor.
 The colors of pink and white were carried out in the decorations of the home as we'll as the refreshments. Pink rores and white narcissus were used effectively through the rooms. In the dining room a silver basket of these flowers centered the table and pink tapers in silver holders cast a soft glow over the scene.
 Mrs. Neville greeted her guests wearing black velvet brocaded gown. Mrs. Joseph Weir wore a becoming blue beaded chiffon. Mrs. Russell Weir was charming in a rainbow col ored chiffon. and Mrs. Pigman was attractive wearing . blue beaded georgette.
 Assisting the honorses in receiv- ing were Mrs. A. B. Burger, Mrs. Ira Watson. Mrs. Emory Morris, Mrs. Frank White. Mrs. James Monroe, Mrs. Fred Wheelock. Mrs. Edmond Dryer. Mrs. Henry Taylor. Mrs. J. J. Shannon, Mrs. J. L. Yancey, Mrs. James Hill. Mrs. Michael Hoke. Miss Lucille Morgan. Miss Leola Shannon, Miss Erin Morris, Mrs. John May nor, Mrs. Elizabeth Gafford, Mrs. Kenneth Harwood.
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named their young son, Griffith Ruth erford Harsh III.
 Mrs. Asa Rountree has returned from visit to her mother, Mrs. A. s. Van DeGraaf in Tuscaloosa.
 Mrs. Tom Davis of Tuscaloosa is visiting her sister, Mrs. Joe Saks.
 Miss Leila Harris has returned to her home in Tuscaloosa, after visit to MT. and Mrs. Sterling Wood in this city.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ed sauls have re- turned from a visit to Mrs: sauls' parents, MT. and Mrs. L. M. Tisdale, in Montgomery.
 Mrs. J. Millsbauer of New York is the guest of Mrs. Leonard Vert sheimer.
 Miss Margaret Hundley has returned to St. Genevive of the Pines at Ash vile, N. C., after spending the holi- days in this city.
 Mir. and Mrs. Anthnoyi Howells and little daughter, Barbara, have taken an apartment at 1927 Eleventh Ave- nue, south.
 Mir and Mrs. Kennedy P1unkett (Mamie Morrow) have returned from their wedding trip.
 MT. J. R. Mcwane is spending some time at the Wentworth Inn at Ash yille N C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11
RANDOM NOTES

Miss Ellen Ashby Payne after spending the Christmas Holidays at home with her parents, MT. and Mrs. T. A. Payne, in Graymont, has re- turned to Marion to resume her studies at the Judson.
 Mrs. Nora Armstrong of Demoplis Ala, returned to her home Wednes- day after a two weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs. Miles A. Copeland and her son, Hunter Armstrong.
 Miss Ludie Armstrong has been visiting her brother. Hunter Arm strong, and her sister, Mrs. Miles A. Copeland, for two weeks. She left Wednesday for, her home in Demop- oils, Ala.
 Miss Mary S. Clayton has resumed her studies at the. Florence Normal after spending the holiday season with her parents, pr. and Mrs. Clay ton of Axis.
 Miss Audrey Ware, who has been spending the holidays with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. Jafe Ware of Clay, has returned to Florence Nor nal, where she Is student.
 MT. and Mrs. Dan Moore Jr. (Eva Currie), announce the arrival of son whom they have named Dan III.
 pr. and Mrs. G. M. Lathem have from Gulfport.
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 MT. and Mrs. Malcom Dabney an nounce the birth of a little daugh- ter, January 6. Mr. Dabney and daugh- ter are at the Baptist hospital.
 Mir. and Mrs. G. R. Harsh, Jr. have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11
Yancey Chapter Con,- plin,ents Mrs. Me-
 Doweu At Luncheon

Yancey chapter, U, D. C., enter. tained with lovely luncheon at the Country club yesterday, compliments ing Mrs Charles MoDoweiI of Eufau- la, the state president of f'the U. D. C.. who is their guest for several days. ~
 The table was. attractive with an arrangement of. red roses and white narcissus, the chapter coiors, around which were seated Mrs. Clark Will Hans, Mrs. Loui Dent. Mrs. N. W, Mangum, Mrs. S. l.. Ledbetter, Mrs. Chappeil Cory, Mrs. H. w. Bostwick. Mrs. c. J. Sharp, Mrs. W. c. Shackle4. ford, Mrs. Alex Cecil, Mrs. James Hicks, Mrs. J. E. Frazier, Mrs. Horace Hall, Mrs. Doro Royal, Miss Sara Phelan. Mrs. Allen Durham, Mrs. Franklin. Mrs. D. F. Talley. Mrs. T. L. Hobert, Mrs. J. R. Estes. Mrs. II. w. Barnes. Mrs. c. c. Heit, Mrs. Courtney Shropshire. Mrs. George Webb. a,-,.-r.f -sT
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large basket with the lovely cookies she had baked and getting upon the Howloon's back they went through the woods.
 Finally they came to a large build ing and over the door was a sign which read. "Ths h pic sieoteW-iita which read, This is the police sta tion."
 Raggedy Ann knocked on the door and a nice policeman said Come ;n!"
 Have you seen a Goblin and Rag gedy Andy and little Weekly and the Snitznoodle and the Gingerbread Man and the nice candy covered Cookie people?" Raggedy Ann asked.
 "Oh, yes"' the nice policeman re- piled. T locked them all up. They were wrestling"
 we would like for yoy, to let them go" Raggedy Ann said, as she
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11
SOCIAL CALENDAR

The Junior Music Study club will meet at the Cable hall Saturday at 1:30 o'clock. A very interesting program has been arranged on Modern German Music" Members and visitors are cordially invitea.
 Avondale chapter, United Daugh- ters of the Confederaoy. will meet Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. E. A. Mohns, 4514 Avenue As, south.
 The Edgewood club will meet Fri day afternoon at o'clock at the Axis club with Mrs. H. H. She'll as hostess.
 Tho Council of Jewish Women will hold their luncheon Wednesday, January Is. at o'clock on the meg zanine floor of the Tutwiler, in honor York city. For reservation call Main s452 or Main 8s66.
 The Switchman's union and Auxi- liary will hold a public meeting and installation of officers at Fraternal hall Saturday night, January 12 at 7:3o o'clock.
 The Fenelon club will meet with Mrs. B. s. Jennings. 1727 Twenty first street, south, Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Please note change of hostess.
 Mrs. Thomas J. Hill of Tuscaloosa will be among the out-of-town peo- pie coming next week for the Rachmaninoff concert. She will be the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. E. J. McCrossin.
 The Junior Council of Jewish Women will have their regular monthly meeting Sunday. January 13, in the vestry room of Temple Emanu- Fl at 3 p. m.
 Lewellyn Johns chapter, No. 17l, of the Eastern Star, will hold their reg ular meeting Friday evening at s o'clock, West End hall.
 The Birmingham chapter of the Montevallo Olumni and Students as- sooiation will have their regular monthly luncheon Saturday at o'clock at the Business and Profess sional Women's club rooms. All Montevallo graduates and those that have attended the school for nine months or more are expected to at tend. Plans will be made for the Valentine tea.
 II0Tldu CluU VIII m0ot Wlth ndTBs Js T. McPherson, instead of Mrs. Stiven- der, Friday afternoon.
 The Study Circle will meet with Mrs. Dyer F. Talley at 2:s0 o'clock Friday afternoon. 1920 Twelfth Court, Fountain Heights.
 The West End division of the Juvenile Music Study club will meet with Mrs. H. D. Laoy on Pearson avenue at D. m.. Saturday after noon. This will be an important meeting as the election of officials will take place. All members are asked to attend.
 The New Era Study club will meet with Mrs. Alfred Shook Friday at 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11

gave the nice policeman six candy covered cookies. The nice police man wiped his eyes. for 1t was the first time anyone had ever given him anything. Always before he had had to take thirgs from banana peddlers and peanut stands. So. when he had finished eating the cookies and Rag gedy Ann had wiped his eyes, the nice policeman gave Raggedy Ann the key so that she could unlock the door and let every one of her friends out.
 My! They were happy at this. Even Hookie. the Goblin, was glad to get out of prison, Raggedy Ann gave ev- cry one six cookies. even the Goblin; and five cookies to the nice police man. Then, they all kissed him goodbye and went happily back through the woods to Mrs. Cookies house
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11
FILM FABLES
By DON ALLEN

Once Upon a Time there was an Idea that, According to its own way of Reasoning. was like Licker-It thought It had Improved with Age
 Although it was Still Prancins Around. the Idea had been Fit Can- didate for the Old Ideas, Home along about the Time Noah took out his Sailing Papers and Checked off his Livestock Cargo. :.
 Every Once in Awhile the Ides would be given a Gland Treatment by some Overzealous Writer and would Blossom Forth Like Unto Morning Glory in the Summer Sun. And in Each New Garb the Old Idea would be Hailed by the Reading and Play Going Public as Something Grand and Something Absolutely New Under the Sun.
 For Centuries and Centuries tho Original Idea Stuck Around, Even az Fly Paper Sticketh to a Fur1ined Coat, and Absolutely Defied Time and Tradition by Refusing to Die when it's Time Came.
 And then, right in the Heyday Of it's life. the Idea was Cast Aside and no matter how hard It tried, It Just Couldn't Break In to Short Story, Best Seller or Play.
 And just as It was about to De. spair and had asked the Lowest Quotation on Cyanide by the Car. load Lot, It fell into the Mind of ( Scenario Writer.
 And From Last Reports, the Old Idea has Signed a New Contract with Life and is Swirling Gaily Along al the Central Theme in 93 and 44-10d per cent of the Bigger and Better Movies. f
 Moral: Ideas are pardoxical-tht Older they Are the Better they Are.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11
JANUARY BIRTHDAY

The carnation. which is the Janu- ary flower. lends itself nicely to decorative purposes, and with it's va riety in color there is quite choice in the decorative color scheme for the birthday party.
 For the table have clusters of car- nations in five slender vases. Have high vase in center of table, a lower one midway between this and the low vases near each end of the table. Connect the five roses with smilax fastened at top of vase. It would be pretty to have three shades of pink carnations, having the cen ter cluster dark and the end ones of the lightest hue, with the medi- um shade between the two.
 Have two cakes and place one each side of center vase. If the carna- tions are of paper, holders of crepe rope/or paper-covered cardboard can be fashioned. In that case the birth day cake can occupy the center of the table. Cut the center out of the cake and insert the center vase in the opening. Set candies along out CT edge of cake. =,
 The garnet is the birthstone for January. The stone and flower of the month could be effectively com bined. The vases could be of garnet glass or paper. Serving cups of gar net paper with attached carnations would be decorative.
 Shades can be made of garnet pa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11

per and appl;qued with carnations cut out of the decorative crepe pa- per. Carnation cut-outs can be used to advantage and whether white or pink carnations are chosen they will harmonize well with the garnet.
 Garnet glassware is so popular and there is such a strong revival of the garnet in the present day vogue of jewelry. that the gift question should be readily solved. Garnet hoop ear rings, brooches in old fashioned ser-. tings, pendants in the old time heavy raised star design and necklaces ga- lore are all plentiful in anticipation of the spring demand for garnets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11
MT. And Mrs. Nesbitt Entertain For
 Miss Redin

MT. and Mrs. William Duncan Nes- bitt, who are noted for lovely social affairs were hosts last evening, vixen they entertained number of guests complimenting Miss Mahdah Roden Redin, debutante of tho winter. who has been extensively entertain cd during her visit to her aunt, Mrs. A. J. Bowron, with whom she is spending the wnter.
 MT. and Mrs. Nesbitt entertained at 8 buffet supper at their beauti- full home and later box party at the Lyric.
 The table in the dining room of the Nesbitt home on this occasion cover of lace was used. with central ornament, which was unusually at- tractive, being composed of a large basket of pink roses, narcissus ana ferns. Enjoying this beautiful af- fair were: Misses Redin, Katherine Massey, Virginia Raul, Vonceil Oden, Virginia Jemison, Dorothy Bowron, Mitylene McDavid, Marion Bissell, Messrs William McWane, Ed Strad- ley, William Badham, William Rush. ton, Robert Goodall, John Haskell, Sam Earle Greene, Robert wilker- son and MT. and Mrs. A. J. Bowron.
 A milling cutter invented in Ger many does it's work with a smooth, sliding movement with file-like teeth arranged in spirals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11

and pink and brown icing. "They will all be hungry when they return!" she said
 But when all the work had been finished and still her friends did not como back. Raggedy Ann said, Some thing must have happened to all of them!"
 Maybe Rookie, the Goblin. cap- tured every last one of them!" the Howloon said.
 "Oh! I do not believe sol" Rag gedy Ann replied, You see, if the Goblin had captured them, they would all be in the house here, for that IS where the Goblin was when we went away. 'aaNe, sir." Raggedy Ann con- tinued, they have all gone away somewhere and the Goblin must have escaped when our friends left" Then, let us follow and sec where they have gone to-" the Howloon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11
MRS. WEINSTEIN ENTERTAINs FOR MRS. MILLSBAUER.

Mrs. J. Millsbauer of New York City, who has been the inspiration of 8 number of interesting affairs during her visit to Mrs. Leonard wertsheimer, will be honoree at the second of a series of bridge lunch cons Saturday afterHoon, when Mrs. Abe. Weinstein will entertain for her at her home. This is the second luncheon to be given for her by Mrs. Weinstein, the other having been given last Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11
Mrs. McDoweu Com plirnented At Beau
 fiful Tea

Mrs. Charles McDowell of Eufaula state president of the U. D. C., and If wife of the lieutenant govehnor Of the state, who is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Clark Williams, and is the guest of the Yancey chapter, U. b. c, during her stay in this city. was ( the inspiration of a lovely tea given At the home of Mrs. Williams on ! 1Aberdeen Road Wednesday after 4noon.
 Preceding the tea Mrs. Williams . and Mrs. Dent were hostesses to the members of the Yancey chapter, U. given by Mrs. Mcdowell, telling of the recent general U. D. c. convention in Washington. Mrs. E. L. Huey, a past president. gave brief talk. Mrs. Chappell Cory, also past state president, was present.
 Mrs. w. M. Fonville sang several selections beautifully. as did Mrs.
 The Williams homo was decorated in spring flowers. The drawing room was lovely with narcissus and roses. Here Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Dent greeted the guests. Standing with them were Mrs. Mcdowell. Mrs. s. l.. Ledbetter, Mrs. W. C. Shackle- ford. Mrs. N. W. Mangum, Mrs. E. L. Huey. Mrs. Chappell Cory.
 RoCoiVlnB the guests Tn tne nall were Mrs. Allen Durham, Mrs. Frank Miller, Mrs. H. H. Cobb. Mrs. Alex Cecil. Mrs. J. E.. Frazier. Mrs. W. M. Fonville.
 The table in the dining room was centered with a beautiful basket of red carnations and white narcissus, here Mrs. T. L. Hobert and Mrs. B. c. Kidd presided over the silver cof- fee urns. They were assisted by Mrs. Ralph Smallman. Miss Selina Perry, Miss Mary Byron Frazier, Miss Au- gusta Williams, Miss Elizabeth Crabb. Miss Florence Samson, Miss Nell Williams.
 Little Genevins Williams, in a brown velvet dress, and Mary Jemi- son Cobb, in a pink one. received the cards at the door.
 Mrs. Williams was attractive in a black velvet dress. trimmed in rhine- stones. Mrs. Dent was charming in q peach coiored. beaded chiffon. Mrs. AcDowell wore . becoming black velvet, with . corsage of pink roses and valley lilies.
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an airtight bottle and it remained pure; the second bottle was corked with wool cotton which admitted the air but filtered out the bacteria, and it also remained pure; but the third sample. being left exposed to the air, became saturated with bacteria.
 Beyond the line of perpetual snow, which is only a few miles above our heads, life in protoplasmic bodies cannot exist. The oceans of ether are utterly lifeless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11
MRS. wERTSHEYNER GIVES 0AF- = ETERIA LUNCHEON.

ture of an unique hospitality given Tuesday afternoon at the Hillcrest Country club. Mrs. Leonard Vert shetmer was hostess and entertained d in honor of her house guest, Mrs. J. Millsbauer of New York. After the delightful luncheon the guests played several games of bridge. 75 guests enjoyed this hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11
MRS. GOLDsTEIN TO ENTERTAIN FOR FRIDAY COUPLE.

MT. H.. Goldstein will receive Sun day evening from 8 until 12 at his home. 1916 Phelan street. in honor of Mir. and Mrs. Louis Cohen, who :, have recently returned from their honeymoon.
 MT. Goldstein will be assisted in receiving by Mrs. H. Berlin and Mrs. L. D. Price. No cards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11

To keep workers warm in extreme cold underwear has been patented in electric current from any available source of supply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11

English experiments in the electric propulsion of canal boats by the suited in increased speed and econ omy of power.t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11

Weighing but seven ounces, a col- lar that keeps the head of a person learning to swim above water and also keeps his hair dry has been in- vented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11
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. Goblin can bel" Raggedy Ann said as she and the How loon walked into Mrs. Cookies house.
 T he Go bl 1 n. while Mrs. Cookie and the others had b e e n a " a y h a d taken possession or the house.
 And even that had not sotisfied Hookie, the Goblin.
 No. sir!
 W h at do you think. He had even nibbled all the candy off from the cookie chairs.
 "I think Goblins are ill-mannered creatures." the How loon said. T am very, very glad that I am a Hoowloon instead of a Goblin, even If 1 am made of rub- berw
 Dear me. yes!" Raggedy Ann said, "I am very glad that you are, tool"
 Raggedy Ann ana the Howloon cleaned Mrs. Cookies house and Raggedy Ann nade a lot of white candy icing. so that the Howloon could paint the Cookie chairs again as. good as new.
 Then, R a 6 g c dy Ann baked a lot of nice cookies and cov- cred them with white
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A huge machine has been invented for punching holes in timber that i'd to be treated with preservatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-11
Childrer's

Sizes l to 2. Beautiful velour coats in the new tailored and fur-trimmed styles. Formerly sold to s10.00.
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QUICK PUNISHMENT DUE

THE public has been much absorbed
= in reading the proceedings in Chi
cago pertaining to the Leopold-Loeb
hearing.
AS the case has proceeded the guilt
of the parties who confessed the kid
mapping and murder of the Franks
boy seems all the more firmly estao-
lished. There seems no doubt that
the accused are guilty not alone of
deliberate and wilful murder but of
the heinous crime of kidnapping as
we'll.
There was no provocation to the
Staying of the child and the only mo-
tive back of his seizure was to obtain
ransom funds. Either offense is in
and of itself sufficient proof that the
perpetrators thereof are desperadoes
of the first magnitude, yet there is a
plea a-plenty for leniency in punish
ment
Seldom if ever has such brazen
crime been committed and only oc-
casionally has there been the effort
to spare the offenders from the pre-
scribed penalty. Meanwhile the pub
lie looks on discouraged and suspic-
ious.
Crimes such as Leopold and Loeb
admit can not be dealt with too
quickly nor too severely. If hanging
by the neck was ever justified, and
most Of us believe such is the case,
there is certainly no other disposition
to be made of these two human per-
verts. The dual turn of their vicious
ambitions make their case an excep-
tional occasion for summary punish
ment