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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-31


sCHooLB6Y in West New
"a York, N. J., writes me that
"A they are going to have q
class debate In the high school
on the possibility of learning more
about the planet Mars ''by per-
sonal visit and by coEnmunica-
ton, II there are intelligent human
beings on it." Az he Ia TO main
tain the affirmative, he would
like to get hold Of some good
arguments on that side. The
subject was no doubt suggested
by the approaching opposition OF
Mars which next summer Will
bring that wonderful planet
nearer the earth than it has been
in many yearB-in fact, within
less than 5000, 900 miles.
It IL really . great sight when
two big world-ahipa like the earth
and Mars come bobbing and glar-'
ing so near one another In the
ocean Of space. The red gleam
OF Mars In the midnight sky next
August will startle the eye like
q fire-balloon. and few people
who see 1t, win fail to wonder
whether there II anybody out
there. knowing more than we
do ana trying to communicate
with US on the earth-too stupid
to understand theml
My schoolboy friend must make
q strong appeal to the imagina-
ton Of his hearers and judges in
the debate, though that 10 not
to say that there are no facts
and plausible reasons which he
can draw upon.
How Signals Can Be Sent.
AS to q personal visit" he can
at least prove the possibility OF
getting away from the earth by
the aid Of some such device as
Jules Verne's giant hollow pro-
jectile or Prof. Goddard's re-
peating rocket. II you can travel
seven. miles q second you can es'
cape from the control of terres.
trial gravity. whether you reach
Mars or get lost In space.
Concerning Communication"
there IL q more plausible case.
Communication already exists,
since Mars sends light to the
earth and the earth to Mars.
Light signaling between distant
points on the earth IN an age-old
practice. We know. too, that light
passes uninterrupted through
open space, 90 that no funda-
mental obstacle exists, to prevent
signaling to Mars. Il would only
be necessary to make the signal
bright enough to be perceived
36.000,00O miles away. BY flashes,
suitably timed, q sense of intelli.
gent purpose controlling the sig.
nails could be conveyed. even to
those who, Knowing nothing OF
our languages, could not read"
the signals. Let both sides once
become aware that signals of
some kind were being sent and a
way would be found to get a
meaning out Of them.
Unfortunately the position Of
the earth when Mars Is I'm opposi.
cannot see It. From our side,
then, the light signals would have
to be sent some time before or
after the opposition, when our
planet would be visible In the
evening or morning sky OF Mars.
But, Just at the time OF opposi-
ton would be the very best mo-
ment for the Martians to flash
their signals to us, because then
Mars II not only nearest. but Ia
visible In the middle OF the dark.
est part Of the night. Sending
-.
until the earth got out OF line
with the sun to see our reply.
With powerful telescopes we
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-31

can see Mars, In opposition. az II
it were only, say, 10000 miles
away. Then light bright enough
to be seen 100 miles away on the
earth would be visible from Mars
II 1t were made 10000 times
brighter. But they could signal,
also, by making permanent and
conspicuous geometrical markings
on their planet. A perfect circle
on Mars, 150 miles in diameter,
viewed when Mars is 100000
miles away, with telescope mag
nifying about 1900 diameterS,
would appear about one-quarter
the size Of the full moon as seen
with the naked eye.
Radio communication would
seem to be much easier than
either Of the plans just men
toned. But we don't know, for
certain, whether the radio waves
can pass outside the earth's at
mosphere although personally
think they can. And then we
have the problem Of creating
waves Of sufficient energy to
spread across millions of miles of
space and yet retain the strength
needed for signals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-31
SAP AND SALT
By BERT MOSEI

~ ADA1ASA ANA00E1G-~-"-
When anyone overrates you.
thank him, Of course--but loan
him no money.
All "sure things" viii bear a
second investigation.
Giving consideration to the
opinion of others is the begin.
ing of wisdom: also the end.
When Emotion has the gloves
on Reason loses the fight.
A man who knows nothing does
less damage than one who knows
lot Of things that are not 90.
Hez Heck says: when bad
luck 10 lynn around loose, folks
already supplied are always In the
vicinity to git more"
copyright. 1e2t. Premier Syndicate,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-31

Inelr SANITY but also expected deter
mine their compatibility For instance the young lady
revealed an appreciation for cub art In her psycho the
young man was searched for similar symphonic II the young
man had submerged for Socialism the young lady had
TO De at least onef Of percent Bohevk in order to
quary as his mate ell bets off, The record does
not reveal whether they permitted to differ on brands
OF motor cars golf stockings breakfast food and tooth PASTE
but doubtless the test covered all such contingencies Then
having decided that their minds fitted like the separate bits
OF Japanese puzzle they married And maybe they
live happily ever after. Or maybe they won't
No. m not casting rdcule upon psychological tests as
prelude to marriage They may do much good and they
can 40 any harm for lovers being lovers, they'll marry
each other forbidden to do SO by test in the world
Nopsychologcal will break marriage But neither
will it make marriage FOR COMPATIBILITY DOESN'T
ARISE FROM SIMILARITY OF TASTES OR ATTRI-
Copyright by XII
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-31
GARRETT P. SERVISS ADVISES
BOYS ON MARS DEBATE
By GARRETT P. sERVISS.
Iase Can Be Made Out for Possibility
Communicating With Planet.

MIR and Writer ON Scientific Topics Of Popular Interest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-31
WORDS FROM THE LIPS OF WISE MEN

C(ELF-LOVE is mote in every mans eve 4
~ No person is unpopular as the person who is
generally right
Order the sancty Of the mind the health of the body
the peace Of the city, the security Of the State
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-31
By ELSIE ROBINSON
coPyrighs. 1924, b. star Company

BUTES, TT ARISES FROM A DETERMINE
TON TO AGREE WHETHER YOUR
TASTES AND ATTRIBUTES MATCH OR
NOT. :
If you're going to hang around waiting for
happiness until the other fellow thinks as
you do you re outta luck and had better get
divorce before you buy the wedding ring.
For you may both like grand opera, etchings,
Chinese rugs, horn specs, artichokes, Shaw
and Protestant religion and still make
Hades Of your married life. On the other
your intellectual interests and yet create a
Paradise. It all depends on your individual
selfishness or unselfishness.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-31

The best recipe for long life to forget ones age
sense Of humor is one way to heaven
Work is impossible If one is not prepared for work
platitude is great truth slightly shOpwOrn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-31

(Copyright, 1874 BY King Features Syndicate Ino)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-03-31
LISTEN, WORLD!
~ A ND so they were married and lived
"A happily ever after"- In some

"a happily ever after"-- In some
such careless way did the old love
stories end. Not so in 1924. No such sloppy
work for us. This is the day Of the Psyche.
logical Test. If Romeo test matches Juliet's
they may be married If not, he must seek
another bride. That's the" latest edict Of
Those Who Know. And here you've lived
twenty-three years with John Henry and
never even knew he had psychology to test 1
Jokingf No, I'm not joking. Didn't Won
read about it the other dayH The papers
were full Of it. The First Psychological Mar
rage has just come to pass. Each one of the
young people underwent mental examine
ton before marriage. This examination not
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-24

Of the greatness of July Clearance Sale but they have
day since the Sale first began has full people
such values been given They have from several
lnhg ack and bring their friends, which they did.
Wednesday and Thursday and In order to make this Clean
nat we will be entirely cleaned out of Summer Merchandise
to Don't forget just four days. Our stocks
worth that have been sold There will be sold these
blight and early Monday morning each day. because
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-24
SOC RATINE IN SOLIDS
25c SOFT FINISH BLEACHING

Bleaching and Cambria This opportunity
you lay in large supply of this during the To-
last four days of Sale ~
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-24
IMPORTED GINGHAMs

This Imported Dress Ginghams has been selling
for 75c. 1t is pretty lot of patterns and col
ors. For the last four days -
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-24
Charge Customers

ID bought during these last four days of Sale will
yae in September Our books will close Saturday night
our August business. Buy and save, because you will
r 8in is presented
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-24
SOC FLOCK DOT VoILEs

big assortment of these from which you may find
color to be absolutely cleared during the last four
days of our Clearance Sale at Observation-Disclosures
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-24
Be Sure and
Buy! Save!
ANOTHER ITEM OF INTEREST

Here is the final wind-up price on $3.50 Fanette
Crepe, $3.50 Imported Heather Ratine, $1.25 and
$3.50 Crepes, SIPS Novelty Crepes, $1.OO Nah
Jong Crepe and $1.95 Sport Ratine, all at one
price these last for days
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-24
Every Dress In
the House
.1-2Price

Dresses of all descriptions. Wash Dress, Silk
Dresses, Sport Dresses, Party Dresses, House
Dresses, Children's Dresses. Every dress that we
have will be priced at just half the original
price for these last four days of our Clearance.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-24
19c SEA ISLAND

Further reductions made this 9c Sea Sheeting
SO inches wide. 1t will be sold during the last 4
four days of our Sale for
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-24
$500 DeBEvoIsE BRAssIEREs

$500 DeBevoise Boyishform and Model Bra
sieres in either front or back fasten, to sell du
ing the last four days of our 10
Clearance Sale Observation-Disclosures. 81
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-24
SOC SUN BoNNETs

A clearance of SO Sun Bonnets made of percal
a big assortment of colors. They have been sci
regular for SOC, the last four days %
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-24
$3.50 COSTUME SLIPS
BATH TOWELS

These heavy Bath Towels have been selling for
25c, they are 22x44, and is an extra ~
nice one. Clearance Sale price - 4 OC
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-24
$1.OO BOYS CovERALLS

81 90 little Boys Coveralls in khaki trimmed '
fast color red and blue with short sleeves. tt
will sell the last co
four days for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS W.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-24
$3.50 GIRLS TEDDIES

81 so Girls Nainsook and Pajama Check Teddi'
the sizes are from 6 to IA years. The quantity
limited, so you will have to be there 90
early to get them at ---------------- OON
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-24
1926 HAND MADE RoMPERs

You couldn't make nicer ones than these little
rompers in white that are made by hand and
e ciss,s ssss s ss5s for ss.''- S1.05
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1924-07-24
MISSES "a LENGTH soX

81 90 Misses ga length Sox in tan, white and ron
per blue to sell for complete clearance or
these last four days for ------------ OON
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-25
Pressing and Repairing

Who looks after your clothes keeps
them in shape? Fahey-B rockman does it If you
buy here. We gladly press and repair free OF
charge any garment we sell at any time dur
ing the life of the garment. A small matter,
but it is only one of the many small matters
which makes F-B service unique.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-25
1924 Models
See our great display of overcoats and you'll &c

See our great display of overcoats and you'll get
meaning clear Compare these wonderful 1924 models with
every other fine display in town. Scrutnze material and
workmanship with Come up stairs and handle these
big comfortable paid-back fellows and you'll snuggle into
one of them as sure shooting just state the
price, Because we know that these superb overcoats
incompatible values When say that customers
$40 on garments of such outstanding quality they promptly
tell us that we are saving them Uery much orethat they've
been around the stores and they know.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-25

1t will pay you well to reflect on that
headline. Repeat it word for word and master
what it says. "A $40 Saving Guaranteed"
That isn't cut price, but an act ual saving
which the Fahey-Brockman System of Mer-
chandising makes possible ga saving which
we guarantee to pass on to our GU stomers on
the neW suits and overcoats they want, any
and every day in the year.
Do not confound this Guaranteed Saving with
prevailing prices The prce-cutter to get rid of
Acknowledged merchandise nouD That
exactly why he pulls SALE It's the ancient method of Clean
ing house" in the clothing business BUTTS rough joke
the customer Because shopworn garment In las years
style isn't a bargain at any price.
The Fahey- Brockman Clothing Service works
on different basis Experts who have examined books
earnestly believe that enjoy the fastest ofany
strictly retail clothing in the United States That
proftsoq listeners in two ways effects bgsaving to
begin will And keeps stocks always fresh and neuU
the last word in style Which is highly important and worth
money to you
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-25
Supreme Values

y-Brockman's startling values are building up
of the greatest clothing services for and young
men, in America This service has literally swept the North
west because lucky wise enough to adopt
For We have always banked the intelligence of the
Buying Public We believe in rocbottom prices the year
Incompatible values to everybody That's why the
men and young of the Northwest gave us an enormous
Increase during 1923 Wewere delivering supreme values
They knew this and increased army of satisfied
toner's by 10000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
GATHER SCHOOL FACTS

TROY, Ala, April 2S.--A bureau of information soon will be organized with trained experts in charge who will gath CT and disseminate information regard- ing educational affairs in the state to the people of Alabama, according to Dr. E. H. Shackleford, president of the Troy State Normal school, and also head of the Alabama Educational asso- citation.
 A resolution to that, effect was adopt ed at the annual meetingaof the associa- tiOn early in April. An executive com mittee was chosen for this purpose, with Dr. Shackleford ss chairman. and composed of F. L. Grove. Mobile; B. P. Murphy, Gadsden; O., c. Carmichael, Selma Janet 0. Simpson, Florence c. Q. MOseley, Dothan, and J. s. Me- Cants, Montgomery.
 This committee, together with J. NJ. Burnett, Tuscaloosa, first vice presi- dent of the A. .E. A. Alice Boyd; Mon teyallo, second vice president; R. V. Angood, Birmingham, third vice presi- dent, and H. G. Bowling, secretary, met recently and discussed plans for the bu- feau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
OAK CITY TO PAUSE
 .M HONOR WAR DEAD
All Agencies to Join In EIabO-
 rate Services
Tuscaloosa Bureaul

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, April B. Memorial Day will be observed in Tus- caloosa Tuesday more elaborat ately than ill previous years. The public school children will be given a holiday and will march in the parade headed by the uni versity band. The exercises will be under the auspices of the Farley W. Moody post of the American Legion and the Rhodes chapter, II. DIG. The R. o. T. O.. units at the University of Alabama, 'teteraffS Of aifE Rafs,, Boy Scouts, all patriotic organiza tions and various civic bodies will be in the line of march to the cemetery, where c. c. Werner will deliver the memorial ora tion., A military squad will fire a sa- lute over the graves of the heroes. Four machine guns andla cannon will assist in the rifles salutes.
 .Dr. Stakely To Speak-Dr. Charles A. Stakely, pastor of the First Baptist church of Montgomery, will deliver the baccalaureate sermon May 25 at Mor- gan hall at the University of Alabama. The commencement program is in course of preparation and will be given out when completed.
 To Retain Warden-Game Warden l.. K. Williams of Tuscaloosa county will be detained and his duties will be extended to Fayette and Pickens coun- ties. This announcement was received here from Commissioner I. T. Quinn. GiddiOn Martin Buried-The body of Giddion Martin, 72, years of age, who died at his home in Montgomery, was brought to Tuscaloosa for interment Sunday. N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
PLAN MAY PAGEANT
4.OOO Students To Take Part In Cele- ..s- ..5a E. hR,akiOFl

MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 23.T- preparations rapidly are rounding into shape for the presentation of bistori- cal May day pageant here May. 1, in which 1, ,4O0O school children will take part.
 The event is to be held in Cramton bowl, it has been decided. School aIl- thorities are confident that the pa- geant will be one of the largest of it's kind ever held in the state.
 The pageant will represent various periods in American history, introduced by fanficul prelude. One of the out standing parts of the event will be that portraying the colonial period, when the graceful and courtly minuet of that day is danced.
 The history of Alabama will be pre- scented by various tabieaux, showing all periods fom the sway of the French flag from 1899 to .1763, down to the flag from 1899 to 1763, down to the present day period under the American flag, and concluding with the singing of The song. Alabama"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
SHOALS FURNACE
 MAY START UP
Sheffield Hears of Plans to Blow In Another
 Stack
lMuscls .ShoaIs lglIEeaul

SHEFFIELD, Ala, AnFii 28.-It is reported on the streets of Sheffield that the Hattie furnace of she Sloss-Shef- field company here will be put into operation about May Ls The reports could not be confirmed but it is be- lieved there is foundation for it. The Hattie furnace has been out of blast for some time. It's reopening of work would add considerably to- the pay roll, as it employees large fuIhber of work men when it blasts. M
 To Erect Building R. " Butler of Sheffield has been honopsd through ap- pointment as a member of the Phar- macy Headquarters building committee. This appointment comes from the American Pharmaceutical association, which organization is now engaged in raising fund of $1 ,000, GOO to erect, equip and maintain a headquarters building for the American pharmacy.
 Negro Educator Honored-Another honor has come to Prof. D. T.. Mathews, principal of the Sheffield negro schools. He has been informed by President R. 0. Collard of Selma university, negro institution. fostered by sthe negro Bap- lists of Alabama, that it will confer on him the degree of master of arts on May 2. ss"''
 TUSCUMBIA, Ala, April 28.I Blanche Barnett of the Colbert County High school won first prize in the state clothing contest held lin Montgomery Friday and Saturday,!
 $1.00O Pledged-The Character builders class of the First Methodist Sunday school of Tuscmmbia pledged S1,000 on the new Methodist church building to be erected at an early date.
 Festival Planned-The Parent-Teach- CT association of Tuscdmbia is per- fecting plans for a May Day festival.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29

farming methods will be discussed. Mir. ference at Sheffield;- May 23. Repre- sentatives are expected at the Twin City conference from Madison Lime stone, Cullman and other neighboring counties.
 Try Tear Gas--Twin-City officials here tried out some tear bombs Monday with the result that tears were brought to their eyes: The tear gas was used in grenade form by number of po- lice officers. It required about five minutes for those treated with the gas to recover. Tear gas is used for sub duing unruly prisoners and although none such have beeHfoand in the Twin Cities, officials thought they would be ready for an emergency.
 Wires Removed <The wiring as placed by the Alabama Power company at q very little cost in it's effort to cooper ate with merchants in Pride and Ap- pearance week" is now being removed from Second avenue, Albany The wires as placed made that avenue very bril- liant at night.
 To Entertain Att0fneys-The follow ing committee has been named by the Morgan County Bar Association to make all arrangements for the entertainment of members of the state bar association here Thursday morning when many are expected to stop off in the Twin Cities for about three hours on their way to the state convention of the bar association to open in Sheffield, May l. Judge John c. Eyster, T. c. Almon and A. II Harris. The commit tee will meet the Louisville and Nash vile train at s o'clock Thursday morn- ing and entertain all members of the bar association who come this way un- til the II :25 Southern train leaves the Union depot for Sheffield.
 Dr. Hershey Speaks-The First Presbyterian church congregation here heard Dr. R. G. Hershey, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Woodlawn at two Services Sunday.
 Carnivals Presented-Under sigma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-29
HONOR
 ALBANY BANKER
Bowles to Represent Za- mora Temple In High
 Council
Tennessee Valley Bureau)

ALBANY-DECATUR, Ala, April 2S. The many friends are congratluating Thomas A. Bowles, cashier of the Gen. tral National bank, here on his ap- pointment to represent Zamora temple of Birmingham in the Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North America Mir. Bowles is to serve on the commis- sion of nomination of honorary mem bers. There are 19 committees now sent up by the Imperial Council The committee on which MT. Bowles serves is No. 10. He is one of about 100 committeeman out of a membership of 300, 900 nobl"x of the Mystic Shrine in North America. He is at present. treasurer of DeMolay Commandery here, an office he has held since 1918.
 He is prominent also in other fra ternal orders. He first became Ma son at Hazard, Ky. the year he ob- tained his majority and when he came ta the Twin Cities some years ago was admitted to the local Blue lodge No. 491. He united with the DeMolay Commandery in 1913 with Zamora temple in 1908.
 Editors To Meet-Editors of the Tennessee Valley and others interested in farming are called to meet here May 22, by President F. G. Stevens of the Alabama Press association when