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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02
Weather Lore
By H. ADDINGToN BRUCE

TT is an interesting service that Dr. W. J.
 Humphreys has rendered in his book, "Weather Proverbs and Paradoxes." It is a practical service, too, for those whose occupations make .short-range local weather forecasts of importance to them. Writing as an expert meteorologist-Dr Humphreys is connected with the United States weather bureau-he has subjected to scientific scrutiny the most of proverbial sayings relating to the weather, and indi- cates the ones in which confidence may justly be placed. Also he states why con- fidence may be placed in them.
 Thus he includes among trustworthy sky sign proverbs such familiar jingles as:
 "Sky red in the morning
 Is sailors sure warning;
 Sky red at night
 Is the sailors delight"
 If the sun set in gray
 The next will be rainy day
 Evening red and morning gray
 Help the traveller on his way;
 Evening gray and morning red Bring down rain upon his head"
 These, and similar sayings quoted by Dr. Humphreys, have a sound scientific basis in the atmospheric conditions that produce the varying color effects. He notes, for ex- ample:
 "A red morning sky means several things quite different from those implied by a gray one, viz:
 That the atmosphere is rather humid, else the clear sky would have short wave length color, such as yellow or green.
 ''That, as the sky is not gray, there are no dew or water droplets on the dust partl- cles of the lower air.
 '"That, therefore, this dust has been pro- tected from excessive loss of heat by radia- tion and, from this in turn, that the upper air contains much moisture, the condition that holds radiation losses down to a min mum.
 "That is, red morning sky implies that the whoM atmosphere, up to considerable elevations, is humid, and rain, therefore, probable later in the day" On similar conditions dryness or hu- midity of the upper air. plus other condi- tions detailed by Dr. Humphreys. depends the soundness of other weather proverbs he endorses. As:
 "When the grass is dry at morning light Look for rain before the night" "When the dew is on the grass Rain will never come to pass" "When the stars begin to huddle The earth will soon become puddle" Except as regards the thin, wispy, cirrus clouds, the highest of all, concerning which proverbial lore with reason declares: "Mackerel scales and mares tails Make lofty ships carry low sails"
 "Trace in the sky the painters brush,
 The winds around you soon will rush"
 Scientific endorsement, again, is given by Dr. Humphreys in other well-known wind proverbs:
 When the smoke goes west,
 Guide weather is past; When the smoke goes east Guide weather comes neist." 'The wind in the west
 Suits every one best" "A veering wind, fair weather; A backing wind, foul weather"
 In every instance the scientific data val idating the accepted proverbs are given. The temptation to re-state them here is strong But space limitations forbid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02
A Case of Concerted Action.

Chancellor Marx upon his return to Berlin is heckled in the Reichstag so that the ses- sion had to be suspended. Herriot, of France, has the same experience. In both instances it was communist tactics that obstructed dis cussion of the agreements entered in at Lon don. KNtsch is the Berlin obstructionist leader and Cachin the one in Paris. The two reds attended conference in a Rhine scity to discuss the London agreement recently, and likely were instructed by Moscow to op- pose the acceptance of the plans in their respective parliaments. Of course, both are internationalists in the sense that they really have no fatherland. but consider ''the world their parish" in which to SOW the seeds of revolt. For they do not aim at a sublime unification of all peoples into one great Flu ropean entity. They are preparing for a pitt less armed struggle of classes in which there is no quarter, especially not for the "bour- geois traitors and yellow socialists" of the Marx and Herriot type.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

bad, after all, to be Prince. At least, he does not feel the necessity of going out of his way to be either unduly fa- miliar sor hopelessly snobbish, even though sthe most excitable flappers be disappointed to discover that he is a human being.
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The FOuULer

Wilfrid Gibson in The London Bookman) A wild bird filled the morning air With dewy-hearted song; I took it in golden snare
 Of meshes close and strong. But where is now the song heard? For all my cunning art. who would house a singing bird Have caged a broken heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02
WaslAil Effort

Little Bobby was told that if he prayed hard he might get little sister. So, one night, after he had prayed for some time, he added: - dear Lord, if you have baby almost finished, don't wait to put in her tonsils, as they have to be taken out anyway."-Norah Sterling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02
How He Gets By

The bullfrog has the biggest pull Of any pollywog,
 With swank and bunc he fills lem full; The tadpoles stand agog, The bullfrog sure is nineteenths bull And one-tenth only-frog.
 70. l.. Edson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

The article entitled, "Can Public Man Serve Two Masters?" which was pub lished in last Sundays Age-Herald, on the editorial page, should have been cred tied to The Florence Daily News. The credit line was inadvertently omitted in the makeup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02
Reigning Monarch

Madge: What broke up the nah jong game at the Newpops?"
 Marjorie Their kid mistook the tiles for his building blocks and they wouldn't let us take them away from him."-James J. O'Connell.
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It is said that the American people consume $50, 100000 pickles year. They probably consume millions of pounds of sweets to neutlalize the effects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

LUCKY SENATE WASN'T THE DOCS
 The doctors, after thorough examination, found that President Coolidge has very good constitution and no amendments were proposed Columbus Dispatch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02
EFFECT OF TRAVEL

A Parisian clothes designer observes that American visitors have larger feet than for merly, due no doubt to the well-known broad enils tendency of trayel.-Detroit News.
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One of the New England states boasts of a hen that scratches in the garden without disturbing the vegetables. It may readily be imagined that the neigh borhood where that chicken operates is comparatively peaceable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

Statistics show that the taking of hu- man life in automobile accidents results, in large measure, from taking chances.
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LOOKs THAT WAY

An alienist seems to determine the sanity or insanity of patient by whether the state or the defense retains him first.-New York Evening World <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

Political Revolt Brewing in North west. Which is contrary to the eigh- teenth amendment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

It is said that Ma Ferguson, who was nominated for Governor cf Texas, will not tell her age. Still,, she is not accused of being an immature candidate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02
RAD LINERS BOB's BEST BET

And, as a general thing, as soon as men gets bad case of dyspepsia he convinces him self that LaFollette's his man for president Dallas News
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

IT the choice were left to me, whetser to nave free press or 8 free government, would choose free press.-Thomas Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02
Annatizing

Motorist: "Six hot frankfurter sandwiches with sauerkraut, please
 Roadside Vender (to assistant) Litter O six pups with the beddin' '."-P. H. Carey.
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Teiephone tprivate branch exchange connect. ins all departments). Main 1900.
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EXCLUSIVE MEMBER OF NORTH AMERI- CAN NEWSPAPER ALLIANCE IN ALABAMA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PREss-Ths As- eooiated Press Is exclusively entitled to the use TOT publication or all news dispatches credited to II, or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published therein. All rights or republication Of special dispatches are also reserved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02


 Matrimony
 Love is a strong drink which intoxicates one person and sobers another.
 Matrimony may either be break into hap piness, or a brake on happiness.
 Love is a dance, and all must, in secret or openly, caper to its tunes.
 A woman who marries a second time mere ly illustrates the well-known fact that some people just can't say "No;" while a man who marries a second time illustrates the well-known saying that it's difficult for some people to let well enough alone.
 Whatever may be said against matrimony, there's one good thing that can be said for it It keeps ones mind pretty well occupied. -Zelta Matthews.
 But Before?
 Nancy: Y suppose you were all excited when Fred proposed, weren't you, dear?" Peggy: Heavens, no! was perfectly calm by that time."-William T. Near.
 Fugitives From Justice CRACKED Jack brought his sweetheart some oceans He had at his disposal; But when he asked, Art fond of nutsT She cried, My third proposal!" Edwin s. Chamberlin.
 SUBMARINE FRIGHTFULNESS The crab scares all the fish because He has a pair of wicked claws, And though he thinks his tricks are cute, He's nothing but shellfish brute. Otto Freund. Seems funny" unused the old railroad conductor, that the only children that ride on my train are all under F years of age.' Bob of Our Heart
 Clerk (jOcularly) How many ice cream sodas can you eat?"
 Robbie: How many have you got?"- Peter Dowd.
 "Yep," reminisced "Pa" Woods as he sat idly sucking his pipe. Mine and mas a romance in two scenes. I seen her and she seen me-" (CopyriEht. 1924. Reproduction fOrbiddsnl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

The principal food of Earthians in the American section is believed to be the frank furter and roll in the summer. In the winter the inhabitants enjoy a thick duck soup with Vienna bread.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

Love is a strong drink which intoxicate one person and sobers another.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

NEWS BuREAUs-washinxton, 800 Davidson 5undins; State Capital Montgomery Journal Building; Tennessee Valley. Decatur Daily 5unding; Tuscaloosa. News Building; Jasper NouL in Eagle Building; Anniston, Star Build. ns' Gedsden. Journal Building; Muscle Shoals Trt-Citiea Daily Building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

That the inhabitants of Earth have fam fly life is thought likely by scientists. Epicac the noted astronomer who has been devotinl his life to observations of the United States during the past decade, says this family life consists of three divisions. They are thi Wife, the Husband and the Correspondent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02
THE ACE-HER AID
FREDERICK ]. THOMPSON. .. :. PRESIDENT

nssrsd st nninsham Ala. post offics ss sscond-cas mafer. sct of Csnsrsa March ., 1873.
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by carrier. where carrier delivery Is main- tsined: 2ee per week. S5c per month.
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But Before?

Nancy: Y suppose you were all excited when Fred proposed, weren't you, dear?"
 Peggy: Heavens, no! was perfectly calm by that me."-William T. Near.
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Reflections of . Woman on Love and
 Matrim0ny
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Bob of Our Heart

Clerk (jocularly): How many ice cream sodaS can you eat?'
 Robbie: "HOw many have you got?'- Peter Dowd.
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Seems funny" unused the old railroad conductor, 'that the only children that ride on my train are all under F years of age"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

Love is a dance, and all must, in secret or openly, caper to its tunes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

Matrimony may either be break into hap piness, or a brake on happiness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

SUBSCRIPTION RATES-By ,nan payable ia eavance, in United States and Canada; Daily and sunday. one year. $500; six months. $4oO; Enree months. $22S; one month. s5c Daily only: one year, $s.so: six months. S325: three months. $l7s; one month, 75c. Sunday only Ons year. $26o; six months Sl.50; three months 5sc: one uonthh. 2sG.
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Fugitivea From JustIco
SUBMARINE FRIGHTFULNEss

The crab scares all the fish because He has a pair of wicked claws, And though he thinks his tricks are cute, He's nothing but a shellfish brute.
 Otto Freund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

Good Roads Reduce Jealouses.--Good roads are serving to break down the petty spirit of jealousy that has formerly existed between towns and sections. Generally, the closer we get to our neighbors the more we realize that they have the same ideals and ambitions as we ourselves cultivate.-DeKalb County Her. ald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-02

Will Visitors Recognize It?--They are go- ing to forbid the use of court square as parking place for cotton wagons. Wonder what Montgomery will look like with this old custom gone? Will visitors recognize the town without the hundreds of wagons lined up near the fountainf Afraid not-Greenyille Advocate.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-22
UNFOLDING DAVIS
Head Of ,ntI.saloOu aeue say. Ap- pointmcnt Was Given to the Best Man Available.

Columbus. Ohio. Feb. 22.-Arthur J. Dasis' election 10 the superintend- ency Of the New York Anti-saloon league to succeed William T. Ander- son. was made without fear of. or fs- vor 10 anyone, because he was the Lest man available for the post.
 This. in effect, was inc answer to- day or Iier. Pufley 4. Baker, national superiutendent Of the Anti-S Saloon league. in reply 10 Holiin C. EEerhart. who rsigned Wednesday as the editor of the New York edition of the Amer ican Issue. after charging that e1ee- ton of Dasis was "a thiumphy for the forces in sympathy Hith Ander- pn."
 tDatis was appointed On his merits and record and the Anderson matter lad nothing to do with fhe partieu- lar selection Rev. Baker. Whu is ill and confined 10 q hospital Here. de- ciare1.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-22
SOLE FRIEND IS DOG
sister iconihc, social >rIa ice Worker nf Past a3 icar~. Has But One pai Her Faithful Dog.

Paris Feb 29. Sister I.eonide. thc rnn who for 52 uninterrupted years has been in service attending 10 the uncds both physical and moral of tho Unfortunate women confined in the prison Of saint l.azare. was recently decorated with the Legion Of Honor.
 This is great surprise to me" the Sister said upon receiving the drcura- ton, 'l have not a friend in the world who might have proposed my namc."
 Those who have come in daily con. tat with Sister leonidr say she has afaF one intimate friend a dog. Deep if pFrndrd by the ingratitudc Of man. lsiHj--m this particular case that or omca-sho has devoted nll the trcas- g.ts ut friendship held in her chari. f ht heart tu q sad looking mongrel Uf fhe foN variety named Riquet. It is lie nuly animal allowed within thr combines Of the sombre prison.
 Tho dog pages Sister Leonitlc when her presence is desired in any part or the prison. In the sisters waiting room q bell rings once when an. member Of the star is wanted at the piiire. The one ring denotes that any sister will do. Tor Sister toonide the hrll rings twice.
 That bell might clang all day long in single rings. but tho dog pays no attention to if. When he Is drowsing he won't even open an eye. But lrt tbe bell ring twice and the dog. awake or asleep. immr Iiatrly answers uith joyous barks. should Sister Leonide be absent he al once starts out to locate her and escort her to the office.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-22

nie W. Goodrich of the school Of nurs- ing. and Dean Wilbur L.. Cross and President James Rowland Angel.
 This noon luncheon was served in the Yale dining hall for the visitors and speakers addressing the gather ing were Henry T.. Allen. chairman of the Yale News; Harold r. Woodcock, manager Of the Yale university ath- letic association. John ]. Lincoln. chairman of the Sheffield student council and Robert D. French. assist ant professor of English. \ Yale film of tbc "Chronicies of America" series was shown at l.ampson Lyceum dur ing the afternoon.
 Graduates Of the Vale school Of medicine attended the fourth annua. meeting Of the alumni Of this iHstitu- ton and listened 10 addresses by President Angeli and otlsrs.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-22
GIRL BORN AFTER
 TRAIN HITS AUTO
Parents Hurled 50 feet--lllant
 Is UniDlured

White Plains. N, Y, Feb. -- -- A baby girl born immediately alter it's mother had beeu thrown from an auto which crashed with q Harlem milk train at NJ. kisco early y@stcr- day morning. is alive and well al the Northern Wcstch,5ter hospital, Mt. hjsro.
 Mrs Nathan tIm1n. the mother, Of Eatl,.cy av,urr. Mt Eisco. is also in lh~ hospital suffering from 2 dislo- c3.tgd right elbow. hut otherwise nUrc tH. worse for hrr experience.
 Al t:&e o'clock yesterday morning. Mir l.Imar. an automobile dealer, p.ae"d his wifi in a small sedan and st#rted for 'ho hospital. His view of tltc tracks was pbstructcd by build inss us he 1w'!ns into l.eNi' gton af,- rgc, about 60 feet from tho railroad crossing The ear had gone about two lengths and was picking up speed hen Eiman heard the train. H." ahmed on the brakes but the car allddcd on the icy pavement. th, rear wheels landing against one ot 'hc cars,
 The action Of Clayton Woo~y a veteran engineer oJ the Harlem sys- tenn in bringing the train 10 sud den stop saved the iiscs Of mother. father and bahy, When th~ engineer heard the crash he put on brakes, and the sudden stopping ot tho train thrcw the automobile away from in, tracks. Eman and his wife were thrown 50 feet, th" demolished ear crashing into the sid> of building 2H feet away. An ltalian awak"uel H} th" sound Of the crash rushed out Of his hom" to lind the baby lying by th" side of tho mother He wrapped the infant up in his coat and ran To the hospital. block ard 4 half away. f'ttrolwun Edward Mccall and Frank iia'lett of the Nit kisco police tool; Mrs. Emuu 10 inc hospital Her first thought waS for her baby. When told if was alive sh, lapsrd into un- eonseiousncss. F.lmaH. except for minor bruises. was not injured
New Britain herald., 1924-02-22
AMERICAN DIVORCES IN
 FRANCE ARE UPHELD
According tn Records of International AcrHautic Federation [. .. Air
 men Ar. Class of World

Paris. Feb. 22.-Jnited States niers hold $ of tho 49 air records ratified by the International .AcrOnautic fcd- etatioH in its recent meeting at Paris. France has eight. Great Britain four and Italy one. Tn a short time, when the federation has decided to place the records of performances accom- rlishsd hv refueing in flight iu a sep afate category from the others, the taIted States wiIi possess lE of the : air records iu eyisttHc".
 rerch aviation eXr''ts find soiao" iu the opinion that individual records du Hot proee collect Fc superiority.
 'aeeord achievement in aviation is iaet4fs. q sign Of tho superiority Of P certain type Of machine. but not a taooE that q rouatry ii general leads fn that iu .~ writes the Auto. ta. largest publication dealing with sports l. France. "Becauge tIe United States I4assazs -hr.o or four planes capable
New Britain herald., 1924-02-22
POSTAL HEN MEET
Both P1-tma.tcrS and Postal Em- pluyp~ Holding >cS-iOu=-Iset. Mr. ~ut,Iifr at West HaNen Meeting

Neu Hasan. Feb. g.-UBscTvancC sC Washingtor's birthday in this city today included the gathering CT ta-o organizations of postal employcs. the fiystmasters of the state meeting here IS guests of Postmaster Chatlcs W. Y.ireiy this forenoon and attending the annual luuchsou satcr. and the posta carriers attending their annual con yertion w.ith sheriT Thomas l.. Eeiitv and Congressman P. E. O'sulIiyan as fhe speakers.
 THe tnned National Association of Post once Clerks held tlieir annual state convcntiou at Bridgeport while the American FeJeration Of Post or ice clerks gathered at Hartford for the state convention. Rural carriers uIfl hold their annual c0ntention to-
New Britain herald., 1924-02-22

Of doing better than goo kilometers an hour. 1t does not follow that they have four hundred machines that can trave, at 2gg. France las. However. vei1 organized nation like tine Unit sd states would require rcry Iiftlc time Co build machines of tn stari- sfd type of that u-ith Hhich hieuten- ant <. J. Williams IcN st i2" kilo- meters. Tha United States conij wresL the supremacy Of fine air rom any otb.r nation once it 4najs up is miitd to do so. but for the times Jging. dc spite records snI all. France leads IF aviation"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-22
Drnt Clr.n Gum

Berne. Sutherland. Feb. 22.--Susie here's bad news
 All US "stenogs' are liable Q De huntin' other jobs. For a guy Otef here has invented d typewriter tsai writes straight from dictation. And it speIis right. too. they say.
 But after all. it's jusf 2 irachine, and not a pretty rouge8 -iip girl. SO maybe. we'll still be sara.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-22
COME BACK TO YALE
large NumIpers of Vale Graduates Re- turn To Uni,crsits For short visit TosIag.
To-day

New Haven. Feb. 2@.-Iaie sradu- ates in large numbers returned 10 the inivcrsity today to visit cIassrooms and laboratories and take part in eX- .rtiges incident t0 the obserrance Of the 1ifa annual alumni day. \ few of the visitors were present al the cbaptl .xercises which were the open ing eeent on the program. An assem- i5age 0f the alumni at sprague hall tIgjs forenoon listened 10 addresses by Pr0f. t.fauncey E. Tinker. Dean An-
New Britain herald., 1924-02-22

'rhe Knights of Washington con- tinued the obsefs ance Of their 18th auniverssrr st West Haven. Celebra- ton or Holy Communion Hith an ad- dress by Ilev. samuel Sutcliife Of New Britain. was the opening event on the days program which ends tonight with a banquet al which Governor Templeton. Bishop Chauncey E. Brew ster and others are expected 10 speak.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1924-02-05
Police Caucus on
S hoe Strikers
BrOcktOn Trial


BROCKTON, Mass. - The police
department has had a special meet
ing called by City Marshal Chase to
consider the 1877 cases of members
Of the Brockton District Shoe Work
ers Union who were arrested during
the strike last summer.
These cases are to come up at the
February term of the superior court.
The police officers discussed ways and
means of handling the cases and tes-
timony each officer was to give.
One hundred and forty-three Of
the defendants are charged with mis-
demeanors, the other "a with dis
turbanee. Much ill-feeling was
aroused among the workers oe this
vicinity by the mass arrests, which
were the outcome of drive against
the strike made by the authorities in
cooperation with the shoe manufac-
turers.
John J. Geogan, attorney for the
union, has not yet announced what
procedure the defense will fo!ow.