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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04
GERMANS RETAIN
 BITTER BANGOR
Chancellor, von Bernstorff And Ambassador Criticize
 Wilson

BERLIN, Feb. 3.--"In view of the open grave, I Z must decline to express an opinion regarding ex-President Will. son, which could not be but critical, ' declared Chancellor Marx when asked to comment on the ex-president's death
 Marx declared that in this statement he spoke for both President Ebert and Foreign Minister Stresemann.
 Count Heinrich von Bernstorff,. Ger. man ambassador to Washington in the stormy days immediately preceding the entry of the United States into the World war, saw Wilson as an Mealist hampered by slowness and lack : of knowledge of European conditions.
 "He could have been the savior of the world," von Bernstorff said when told of the ex-President'sa death, Out since he lacked the diplomatic weapons he was defeated by fntrigues of the old, imperialistic politics, which today still prevail, M
 "Mr. Wilson was an idealist with the best of intentions, which, however, were damaged through the slowness of his decisions and through lack of knowl- edge of European conditions, von Bernstorff concluded.
 Another viewpoint on the ex-President was given by Count Westarp, ultra pan German Reichstag deputy, who fep- resents the spirit of the old imperialistic class here.
 -"Only. with reluctance, in view of the death of Mir. Wilson, do I give judg- ment," Count Westarp said. From the beginning he was. determined that Ger. many should not win against superior force, and he gaye,, under hypocritical pretexts and after three years heroic battle by. the. Germans, the final fatal stroke against us." fl.t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04
MODERN JUSTICE
 METED TO ESKIMOS
Two Murderers Hanged 500 Miles From Wireless Station

WINNIPEG, Man., Feb. 3.-Re- lentless justice, personified by royal Canadian mounted police, reached into the arctic wastes of Herschell Island Friday and brought death by hanging to two Eskimo murderers.
 Far from railroads, 500 miles from the nearest wireless station, police sergeant was scheduled to direct the execution of the two men who had killed Corporal Doak of the R. c. M. P. and Otto Binder, a Hudson bay company factor.
 No official word of the arrival of the scene of the executions of Sergeant Thorne, who was placed in charge, has ever been received at headquarters of the police here. None is expected. Thorhe was sent out to see that the murderers paid the penalty the law fixed. Police are confident he full filled his mission of retribution in the frozen north.
 Two years have elapsed since the murders were committed. Last year the Canadian government sent judge, court officilas, and a defense attor- ney into the arctic to show the Eski- mos how white mans justice worked.
 Rebellious at first, and threatening to prevent the carrying out of any sentence which might be imposed, the Eskimos were finally persuaded that justice be done. The two murderers were accorded a formal trial, convict ed, and duly sentenced, under the mid night sun.
 A new lock recently patented, is claimed by the inventor to be proof aganist both .'jimmying" or tampering either inside or outside the door.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04
FRANZ HALS CANVAS PAYS $25O,OOO FOR
Restaurant Owner Obtains The Laughing Mandolin Player

CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-The painting, "The Laughing Mandolin Player" by Franz Halls, valued at $250,000, has been purchased by John R. Thompson, chain restaurant owner, from Sir Jo- senh Duveen of New York.
 Mir. Thompson recently spent approx imately a half million dollars for five early Italian pictures that once hung in the William Solomon galleries, and these, with the Franz Halls, he says, are to be the basis of an extensive pri- vate collection. The Halls was for merly a part of the A. Veil-Picard col lection in Paris and since 1767 has passed through the collections of Count Bonde of Stockholm, Jules Porges of Paris, and the late Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04
EXPRESS MUTUAL
 DESIRE FOR PEACE
Poincare And MacD Donald Are
 Anxious For Safety

LONDON, Feb. 3.--Expressions of mutual desire to work together in es- tablisbing peace in Europe were ex- changed by Premier Mcdonald of Eng land and Premier Poincare of France in recent letters. E3 The letters, made public Sunday, put at rest reports that the English labor party would carry out an anti French policy. sl
 In letter to Poincare on January 26. Macdonald pointed out that Eng land and France had made great sacri- fees in the common cause of war, and expressed regret that there were so many points still unsettled between, the two nations.
 Il assure you that it will be my daily endeavor to help settle them to our mutu4 benefit" Macdonald wrote.
 The British premier declared that he recognized the divergencies of public opinion and national interests in Eng land and France, but said that by strenuous good will it would be possi- 'ble to settle the, conflicts and devise policies of cooperation enabling Eng land and France. to advance together and establish peace and security in Europe" Poincare, replying on January 2S, said he was confident that the leaders could effect Anglo French, cooperation, which he said was essential to the tranquility of the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04
Bessenaer Society
Interest inIecfnre

The members of the Culture club are interested ill the announcement that Prof. P. P. Burns of Howard college will address the club Thursday after noon at the home of Mrs. J. A. Snider. Mrs. George Waller will be associate hostess and large attendance is being planned for. Professor Burns will talk on The Drama" the membership study topic.
 To Present Play
 Circle No. of the Woman's Mis- sionary society of the First Methodist church will present home talent play at the high school auditorium Thurs day evening. The play is entitled, Bread Upon the Waters" and will be presented under the direction of Mrs. J. A. Bowen. A number of young peo- pie will take part and the advance sale of tickets has been large.
 Bessemer Raises Funds
 The United Daughters of the Confed- eracy have been making a canvass of the city to raise funds for the chair of Journalism at Washington and Lee uni versity. The chair will be memorial to Gen. R. E. Lee and the quota for Bessemer has been placed at $1O00. A large number of subscriptions have been secured.
 Results of the campaign will be re- ported at the next meeting, to be held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles S. Bentley, with Mrs. T. T. Huey and Mrs. w. w. Hollingsworth as associate hostesses
 Collect Centenary Funds
 A large committee from the First Methodist church made canvass among the membership Sunday after noon to close the accounts of the mem. bers on the centenary fund.-
 Personals
 Mrs. Duggar, of Tuscaloosa. is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. B. P. liar. ris.
 Robert Berry, Gene Herman, A. P Phillips and Miss Heishmanly of Kan. sas City are the guests of Mir. and Mrs F. U. Harris.
 Mrs. L. B. Massingil and daughter Carolyn, have returned from a visit with relatives at Talbotton, Ga.
 Mir and Mrs. J. T. Winter announce the birth of daughter.
 The common emu next to the ostrich is the largest of living birds.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04

any other responsible governmnets, with view to releasing this great flow of new :energy-whieh believe will inev- itably result-to broadly productive and
 beneficial purposes. It is my opinion
 that we are on the verge of scientific discoveries of startlging and far-reach- ing significance, and fervently hope
 that political and economic leaders will
 realize their social importance. For it is a literal truth that science can en- erich, tranform and beautify life for man
 on this planet.' ~ r@sah s ;.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04
SETS UP NEW GOVERNMENT

SAN SALVADOR, Republic of San Salvador, Feb. 2-(By Associated Press. )-Advices from Honduras re- port that General Carias, one of the three unsuccessful aspirants for the presidency of Honduras, has proclaimed a new government at Elparaiso. It is reported also that General Gregorio Ferrera, an adherent of Policarpo Bo- nilla, another presidential candidate, has taken up arms at La Esperanzal City. s.a
 The adyices say that the Honduran Congress has been dissolved and that.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04

President Gutierrez, having assumed the power of government, probably will form a new cabinet composed of neu. tral elements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04
That cough that is
 breaking your rest :.

wastingyourstrenlgth 90 that in the norn- ingyoufeelmo than when you went to bed-get rid of it before it causes you 2 more serious trouble.
 For more than 6f- ty years. thousands offamlies have kept Dr. King's New Dis covery in the medi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04

cine closet to break up coughs. It
 does this naturally. quickly. by stimulating themucous membranes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04

to throw of the se- cretions thatareclog- gingthem. Harmless ly, and without any Nbad after effects. it stops the violent throat and lung spasmsand gives the irritation a chance to heal. It has an agreeable taste. All druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04

The common emu next to the ostrich is the largest of living birds.
 PeacScks belong to the pheasant fam fly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04

First fountain pen was offered for sale in 1S4S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04

Tree-peony is a native of Janan and Californio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04


 These rays give us the optic prop critics of any clements under consid- eration. That is, we can plot the or bits of the atoms in a molecule, as we plot the orbits of the planets around the earth. In fact, a molecule is a little solar system, with atoms revolv- ing around central nucleus, compar- able to the sun. The infra-red rays, which record the slower vibrations the ultraviolet recording the higher made it possible for me not only to find individual orbits, but the orbits result ing from combination. It was then possible to observe certain orbital uni formities, and to predict definitely the results which would come from certain combinations of elements. While the sub ject is difficult to explain in popu- lar discussion, it may be stated that from then on, it led to mathematical computations, which made possible "a formulation of catalytie processes, ap- ,plicable to the whole field sSf chemical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-04

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Evening star., 1924-05-19
Street Improvements.

The Senate subcommittee in charge
made a tour Of streets Ito survey per-
sonaIly the need for certain proposed
street improvements" It is believed
that the verdict of the committee will
find many streets guilty Of being too
rough, and will find that many streets
built on both sides with houses whose
owners pay the regular District tax
and are ready to pay the special street
tax have no paving. 1t is believed that
the findings of the committee ought to
be reflected in appropriations for
street improvements. Washington has
grown faster than it's streets, and lack
of congressional authorization for
street building has in some ways re-
tarded the city's growth. In sections
of the District, roads, mud in wet
weather and dust in dry weather, lead
between rows of good brick houses.
Many of the main ways of the Capital
are behind the times. Traffic has
grown, and the upkeep of many streets
has been by patchwork. A street be-
comes worn and rough and holes ap-
pear. A new pavement may be indi-
Gated, but the best that we have been
able to do in many cases is to clean
out the hole and fill it with cement or
other road-makng material. Here and
there yard or so Of the worst part
of a broken street is cut away and a
patch of new pavement is laid. Soon
it becomes necessary to put a patch
on another part Of the street, and the
result is that some of our highways
are a series of patches. There are
also, highways which have passed the
patching stage. Much Of the Capitals
street paving is in poor condition, and
the department Of streets and the
Commissioners have made the proper
recommendations to Congress.
Evening star., 1924-05-19
Who's A-Fibbing?

Franklin D. Roosevelt, preconven-
ton manager for Gov. Alfred E.
Smith, issuing his first official state
securing the presidential nomination,
takes a wallop at the claims of the
managers Of the rival candidates as
to the voting strength of their respec-
tive men. He points out that a rough
adding of the figures of these claims
would show that the convention will
be composed of 2,67S delegates instead
of 1,09S, as the roster of the states
shows
He adds that if he should give the
votes certain for Gov. Smith the total
would increase an already unwieldy
gathering beyond the limits of Madi-
son Square Garden" and this he is
reluctant to do. Then Mr.. Roosevelt
sets out to arouse curiosity by stating
that he has private assurances, the
details of which he is not at liberty
to reveal; that Gov. Smith will sur
prise his rivals when the convention
gets through with the favorite-son bal
lots and starts in to voting for candi-
dates in earnest.
He asserts that Gov. Smiths
strength rests on the support which
he will obtain in uninstructed delega-
tons. For awhile some of them will
vote for candidates whom they know
have no chance of being nominated.
Mr.. Roosevelt claims to have knowl-
edge that Gov. Smith Will fail heir to
a portion of this vote when the dis
tribution sets in which VIII surprise
the rivals.
That same claim is being made by
the McAdoo and other managers.
is spoofing US in these
claims Who is doing it?
Evening star., 1924-05-19
How Big Are Hailstones?
Question Here Answered.

How big arc haflstones? This is
just a sample Of the sort Of questions
that pour in daily to almost every de-
partment or bureau Of the govern
ment-
Who could answer this question?
Why, the weather bureau. After care
full research it finds that hailstones
larger than a mans fist and Weighing
more than a pound have several times
been reported on responsible author
ity.
During a hai1storm in Natal on April
II, 1874, stones fell that weighed a
pound and a half, and passed through
a corrugated iron roof as if it had
been made Of paper.
Hailstones fourteen inches in cir
cumference fell in New South Wales
in February, 1847. AT Cazorlas Spain,
on June Is, 1929, houses were crushed
under blocks Of ice, some of which are
said to have weighed four and q half
pounds. In. October, 1914, hailstorIn
at Cette, France, wrecked houses and
sank vessels. g.
Authentic. reports, which have been
collected by the weather bureau, of
the finding of hailstones much larger
than those above mentioned, undoubt-
edly refer, the bureau says, to masses
Of ice resulting from the coa1escence,
after falling, of q number of smaIler
hai1stones lying closely packed to-
gether on the ground
Evening star., 1924-05-19
THE SLAVE OF CUSTOM
BY JOHN CARLYLE.

At about fifteen minutes after z
In the evening on any battleship Of
the United States fleet the bugle
sounds "Hammocks-" Bluejackets by
the scores and hundreds come piling
into the great areas below decks to
draw their hammocks for the night.
That is to say. they do in theory.
AS a matter Of fact most of the
crew prefer to sleep with their bed
ding on the floor or on the decks
above or on cots. A few sleep in
hammocks and those who do don't
draw them when the bugle sounds.
But they go through all the motions
at the same time each evening-for
it has always been DONE"
Eight bells, indicating the time of
day. sounds loud and clear across
the ship. The clock Is near the,
captains cabin. No doubt he can
hear it But an orderly Immediately
approaches, salutes the captain and
informs him that the clock has struck
8 bells. Make it So" replies the
captain.
Now, of course il is so without
the captains making it so. And the
captain knew il all the time. But
custom is the hardest of masters and
his slavery is not easy to escape.
Because John Paul Jones and Nelson
of Trafalgar and Admiral Farrafut
did thus and So it is done thus and
so today. Apparently this is reason
enough.
Every night a guard Of British
soldiers marches to an unused and
rather unimportant building in Lon
don and goes on watch. The occa-
sion for guarding this spot long since
passed-but it has always been done
And there you are.
Communities and individuals are
the slaves of custom. We are all in
some degree the thoughtless victims
or routine. Inspect your habits some
day and see how many things you
are doing just because you have
always done them. See how MANY
things you are doing in just this
particular way because you have
always done them in Just that par
ticular way.
The mere reason of custom is not
reason enough. Your habits should
justify themselves by their proved
utility, their demonstrated contrftu-
tion to your welfare. Check off the
things you are doing just because
sons or get rid of them Don't be
afraid to substitute new habits. new
customs, new methods when the test
or time has proved the old ones
outworn-
Copyright 1se4)
Evening star., 1924-05-19

secret service being kept at duties
for which it was designed" AS the
Brooklyn Eagle sees it: He was not
out of place in an organization that
alternately employed and prosecuted
CASTOR b. Means. He revels in in
trigue and melodrama If he didn't
talk so much he would be a model
agent to direct the secret activities
of a Machiavellian government. Such
man should never hold office and di-
rect the secret service of republic" "
X + 4 \
The Buffalo News contends Mr..
Burns lent a flavor of old Russia to
the office of the bureau of investiga-
tion," and Gin that post, Attorney
General Harlan F. Stone must have
regarded him as an anachronism. Z"
The Des Moines Tribune also notes
his was the Russian notion of ma
ional secret service, a national po-
lice organized for political uses and
acting as agents provocateurs.' but
fortunately there is something in this
theory that shocks the American no.
tion of fairness and justice, so Burns
had to 60" To which the Providence
Tribune adds 'his going will cause
ITO Te8Etl, IuOItONef, Ills eau
activities in frightening the country
through his red scares will go down
in American political history as the
hysterical reaction of the country to
the war, with Burns name always
connected herewith" and now that
he is out, "it is hoped that the re-
mainder of the discredited Depart
ment of Justice will follow" Burns
activities ~in the conspiracy with
the secretary of the Republican ma
tional committee to get Wheeler
were Infamous and it was high time
for him to CO." according to the New
York Evening World which con-
cludes "the departure Of Daugherty
and Burns, however, does not finish
the job of cleaning the Department
of Justice of the men engaged in
these outrageous proceedings, and
it is to be hoped Attorney General
Stone will clean house from garret
to basement and use liberal supply
of disinfectant~
Evening star., 1924-05-19
Poor Losers.

Yesterdays demonstration Of hos
tility toward the American Olympic
rugby team in Paris should not cause
this country toward France. There
was nothing political about it. The
American team, for some reason which
passes understanding, has not been
popular since arrival in Paris. Some
individual actions may have caused
this antagonism. On the playing field,
however, the team representing the
United States played a clean, square
game, scrupulously avoiding any un-
sportsmanlike actions. Notwithstand-
ing their correct behavior, the crowd
manifested a hostile sentiment, and at
the conclusion, when the French team
had been vanquished by a decisive
score, and the American flag was
hoisted in token of the result, a dem
onstration of antagonism occurred
that gave the greatest offense to all
Americans present and caused deep
chagrin to many French people.
Apologies were rendered later, but the
affair left wounds.
1t has been said that the French
are not good sportsmen, that they are
hard losers and cannot stand defeat.
This is not an admirable trait in mat
ters of friendly competition. One of
the prime essentials of sport is ability
to take non-success calmly, however
great the disappointment. Clean play
ing is the first requirement. In this
respect there is no ground for com
plant in the present instance. But
the ability to lose gracefully is evil
IDENTIFY not characteristic of the French
multitude.
Partisanship on the playing field
manifests itself in this country by
tremendous cheering for favorites. but
rarely, if ever, by demonstrations of
hostility to rivals. Perhaps this un-
pleasant incident at Paris may teach
wholesome lesson to France.
Evening star., 1924-05-19
School Pupils Work
Inspected by Citizens

To the Editor Of The Star.
The report of the meeting of the
Citizens Association Of Park View
Tuesday evening was like 'tHamlet"
with Hamlet left out as it failed en-
tirely to mention the real purpose of the
evening, which was the inspection of
the annual exhibit of the work of
the pupils, which had been prepared
by them under the painstaking direc-
tion of their teachers.
Long before the hour Of the open
ing of the meeting, the invited guests
filed the schoolhouse, as more than
1000 people visited the exhibit, which
was displayed in every room and in
all Of the corridors.
From the kindergarten to the
eighth grade were creditable speed
mems of the work of the scholars
: The little tots in the kindergarten
had laid out a plan of the city, form
ing the notable buildings with blocks,
and each successive grade showed
work that could be highly commended.
The domestic science room exhibit
ed attractive posters with well or
dered menus decorated in colorS
The post Office room had many boxes
and letters showing the proper
method for mailing.
The entire building, from the base
ment to the upper floor, was a bower
of cut flowers and blooming plants
Miss Farley and her stair Of COM
petent teachers have reason to be
congratulated upon the results OF the
work exhibited
ALICE B. WILLIAMS