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Evening star., 1934-06-09

The National Capital began its pro-
gram of late afternoon thunderstorms
early this year, and seems to be bent
on many repeat performances.
Meteorological conditions see to 1t
that most of these storms break just
as the bulk Of the city's working popu-
lation, including the Government per-
sonnel, leaves Office for home.
such a flutter Of white skirts, was
never seen, as every one makes dash
for public or private transportation.
Most of these storms come about as
the result of heat accumulation dur
ing the forenoon.
Those who are interested in such
matters-and this means thousands of
just ordinary citizens, not merely the
Weather Bureau staff-are able to tell
by 8 o'clock in the morning whether
there is likely to be a thundershoWer
in the middle or late afternoon.
Perhaps there Is no scientific divi-
sion of the day into morning, after
noon, evening, but for many persons
the afternoon, as such, extends from
noon until o'clock.
Evening is from 6 pm. on to mid
night. Yet men and women from GER
tain sections of the United States re-
gard afternoon" and evening" as
thoroughly interchangeable terms.
With them. o'clock is as much
evening as pm.
Now all this is very confusing to
those who have been taught since in
fancy to regard evening" as strictly
from o'clock onward.
The confusion is much the same as
that attending a much older matter,
the week, especially its first day. We
are taught that Sunday is the first
day in the week, and surely all the
calendars so show it, but when a man
goes down to work on Monday he GER
tainly feels that the new week begins
then. To him, Monday is the first day
of the week. with Sunday finishing
off the round of seven days.
Then there is that older matter still,
of the shape of the earth. Everybody
knows it is round. but a surprisingly
large number of persons still manage
to feel in the very back of their heads,
that maybe it is fiat. after all!
X -
II you see "bullheads" in the sky
in the morning, you can be pretty sure
that a thunderstorm will break in the
afternoon.
"Bullhead" Is popular name. in
some sections of the country, especially
New England, for small roundish
patches of clouds which float Ian
guidly through the sky on hot morn
ing.
Usually there is a projection or two,
probably resembling horns to the
imaginative, which gave them their
name
Usually there are a number of these,
floating languidly over town.
An old sailor stopped us on the street
the other morning and pointed them
out to us.
Sure enough, that afternoon the
city had not one. but three thunder
storms Hence we are inclined to put
credence in the "bullhead."
Robins calling for rain" are an
other good sign.
This is a quick. rather irritating,
chirping which these birds often keep
up for hours
Once a householder has mastered
this sound. he is forever free from
consulting the barometer, for the robin
redbreast does a better job.
Wind blowing the leaves OF trees so
that they show the undersides is often
reliable sign of rain. This is par
ticularly true of NAPLES.
Evening star., 1934-06-09
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

We are afraid that the popular i'm
preston that cat washing its ears
Is a sign of rain is what the vernac-
ular calls the "hooey."
Well-kept cats always wash their
ears. as part of their daily routine,
especially after eating salmon.
The best way to forecast q rain is
to garden, then one will come in time
to have a sense of when such
phenomenon is about due.
Only in one year, that Of the big
drought, was this method at loss.
During that intensely dry Summer
every sign went awry.
Mornings would be sultry, the sky
would become overcast, there might
even be some small thunder and some
pale lightning-but there was no pre-
cipitation. Not that Summer.
Many a man. if he is quite honest
with himself, will confess Ito himself)
bit of old-fashioned fear in the face
of thunder and lightning.
my wife is afraid in a thunder
Storm says the great average man,
loftily, but our hero is a mite afraid
himself.
He feels the primitive power OF
nature, the wrath of the gods, soar
ing there on wings Of wind, mighty
flashes darting out with incredible
speed from lowering blackness, huge
rumbles of thunder setting up waves
of conclusion, rattling windows, even
houses.
He knows-for imagination is knowl-
edge, too-that the same power could
as easily shatter town as tree
Why this does not more often hap
pen he does not know, for surely the
power is there, and something Of the
glory, too. How fortunate those per-
sons are who genuinely suffer no
qualm of rear whatsoever in the face
of terrific thunder, binding lightning.
but who are able to enjoy the spec
tacle as the more timid do theatrical
performance. secure in the belief that
no possible harm is going to come to
them.
One might as well look at storm
this way, for by no possible wink
OF the eye or magic signs can he do
a thing about it. one way or the other.
There are a few common sense pre-
cautions one may take. such as keep
ing away from trees, and not stand
ing in draughts, such as in an open
doorway Scientists tell us that light
ming strikes for the highest point in
sight, therefore a man walking across
fiat open space is in quite as much
danger as under tree. In one situa-
ton he. himself is the highest point,
and in the latter the tree, but he
might suffer in either. And then
again he might not.
It probably is best not to handle an
electrical apparatus during a storm,
especially telephone or electric iron.
1t is thought wise to close doors
and windows, on the theory that
draught of wind offers an inviting
path for the possible flow of electrical
energy.
One of the most soothing influences
to those afraid of electrical storms is
a favorite old easy chair.
The calm comfort Of such a chair
is at its best. in such moments. espe-
cially if it is near the center of
room, not by a window.
The mental influence Is what Is
needed, and this an old chair possesses
through many fine satisfying minute
of use in the past. Let those who in
wardly are troubled by storms have
recourse to that favorite chair, and
receive there the comfort of the usual
1t is really much better, and much
more dignified, than a featherbed.
Evening star., 1934-06-09

Statesmen may be cheered by the
Presidents assurance that when the
Congress re-convenes a program will
be placed before them that is well
worth waiting for. In the meantime
they may as we'll do as much reading
as possible on sociology, political econ
omy and the financial relativities.
Evening star., 1934-06-09
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

A. The Washington Real Estate
Board says that there has been a
decided reduction in rentals amount
ing to at least is per cent in apart
ment houses in Washington, D. c.,
from January, 1928, to July, 1888.
@. Who discovered heavy water?-
E. P. B.
A. Heavy water was discovered by
DR.. Harold c. Urey. professor of
chemistry in Columbia University,
New York City. DR.. Urey first dis
November, 1881. The original method
of concentrating heavy water was by
evaporation, but subsequently DR.. E.
w. Washburn Of the National Bureau
of Standards developed new method
by means of electrolysis. Practically
all the heavy water extracted today
is obtained by this method.
O. How many counties and cities
are there in the United States?-H. S.
A. According to the 1880 census
there were 3,072 counties and parishes
in the United States. There were
3,165 cities and towns of $500 popu-
lation and over. 3,087 incorporated
places from $500 to 1000; 10,346
under 900; grand total, 13,433.
O. Why is Washington's birthday
celebrated on February % when he
was born on February 11?-M. S.
A. After the revision of the Julian
calendar under Pope Gregory, in the
sixteenth century. many of the ma
tions did not accept the change i'm
mediately. Among these was Great
Britain. In 1852 Great Britain with
her colonies accepted the change.
The difference in time by this date
amounted to IL days. George Wash
ington was born February IL, accord
ing to the old style, and the date was
changed in the family records to
February % to conform to the new
style.
O. What were the most popular
songs of 1881. F.
A. According to DR.. Sigmund
Spaeth, the five most popular songs
of 1888 we're The Last Round Up"
In the Valley of the Moon" Lazy
| Bones Stormy Weather" and
Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf"
@. What nationality is FL Brendel,
the movie actor?-P. F.
A FL Brendel is a German-Ameri-
can, born March 25, 1898, in Phila-
delphia, Pa.
@. When homes are opened to the
public, for example during a garden
pilgrimage, how is silver protected?-
T. T.
A. In some homes valuable pieces
OF silver are wired together and dis
played on a table or buffet. This
year, perhaps more than in others.
Silverware has also been displayed
under cellophane.
O. How many diplomatic repre-
sentatives of the Holy See are in for
eign countrieS?-W. c. C.
A. At the end of 1888 there were
diplomatic representatives in 81
countries. Thirty-five nations were
represented at the Holy See.
@ How many mounted policemen
are there in New York City?-A. W.
A. The force consists Of 800
mounted policemen, with two acting
captains at its head.
O. What is H. B. Warmers full
name?-R. T. w.
A. The initials in the actors name
stand for Henry Byron.
@. What is the date of the Maine
election?-R. J. E
A. The State election in Maine is
held on the second Monday in Sep
tenber- The presidential election in
Maine is held at the same time as the
| elections in all the States.
Evening star., 1934-06-09

N. R. A. has been of great value in
indicating the popular readiness to
give support to competent and con-
scientious leadership. Devotion has
required no coercion and relaxation
of discipline is more easily effected
when it is demonstrated that nobody
is afraid of the big blue bird.
Evening star., 1934-06-09
July 4 AnproacheS.

The Congressman will homeward go
And struggle to be gay
While telling things we ought to know
Of independence day.
Our glory won in combat fair
Becomes more glorious still,
And no one will get anywhere
Debunking Bunker Hill.
Evening star., 1934-06-09

A plot to put poison in canned goods
in order to make it easier to kill off
the United States population has been
reported in all seriousness. Another
picturesque idea would be to provide
high-power equipment that would ac-
complish wholesale electrocution by
telephone or radio. Where the pub
lie imagination demands nothing but
thrills there is no way to stop it.
Evening star., 1934-06-09

Americans occasionally win large
sums in European sweepstakes. The
winnings are infinitesimal compared to
the money that has gone the other
way across the Atlantic.
Evening star., 1934-06-09

Scientists expect to find a way to
extract gold from sea water. Nature
will fall under immediate censure if
the ocean fails to yield silver in
proper proportion.
Evening star., 1934-06-09

There is neither code nor college to
impress the fact that propagandism
is the most overpaid and least useful
of all professions.
Evening star., 1934-06-09

The G.. o. P. is in accord with the
policies of the administration to the
extent of being known most frequent
ly by its initials
Evening star., 1934-06-09

Rumors of Nazi propaganda films
shipped into this country will suggest
harder work than ever for Will Hays
in eradicating improprieties.
Evening star., 1934-06-09

1t is stated that Chairman Fletcher
was sponsored by the late Boise Pen
rose. The statement is at least an
assurance that he knows his politics.
Evening star., 1934-06-09
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Evening star., 1934-06-09
SaIesmanship.

"Why did that caller keep saying
he was speaking confidentially," in
quired Senator Sorghum.
He was trying to impress you, "
answered the secretary.
With WHAT"
"The idea that his remarks might
in some way be important enough to
be repeated"
Jud Tunkins says knowledge is val
liable, but many a college education
turns out to be frozen asset.
Evening star., 1934-06-09
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Evening star., 1934-06-09
Cheer Leading.

do you enjoy participating in
politics."
Very much" answered Miss
Cayenne.
But you seldom make speeches"
mo. You can be more influential
just now helping to manage the ap-
plause"
your brains are like shop" said
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown. "You
cannot be sure of providing the public
with what it wants. You can only
offer what you happen to have on
hand"
Evening star., 1934-06-09
Propaganda.


Propaganda, spirit of audacity,
Sometimes showing cruel perspicacity,
Often it will prove a bit unhandy,
AS it did with poor old Propa -Gandhi.
Evolution will quite soon be stop
ping it
If with fallacies we keep on prop
ping it.
Truth arises, even more whole
hearted,
When improper propaganda's started.
eff you has done anything to brag
about" said Uncle Eben. don't try
to take full charge of de conversa-
ton. Remember, dar's a lot O. folks
dat feel de same way about deir-
selves"
Evening star., 1934-06-09

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Evening star., 1934-06-09

4NCWSpdPC1 OOlIP0Iy
Business once:
11th st. and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York ONCE: 40 East 42nd St.
Chicago once: Lake Michigan building.
European once: IA Regent ST.. London
England
Evening star., 1934-06-09

@. What is H. B. Warmers full
name?-R. T. w.
A. The initials in the actors name
stand for Henry Byron.
Evening star., 1934-06-09

@. What Is the date of the Maine
election?-R. J. E
A. The State election in Maine is
held on the second Monday in Sep
ternber- The presidential election in
Maine is held at the same time as the
elections in all the States.
Evening star., 1934-06-09

@. How many mounted policemen
are there in New York City?-A. w.
A. The force consists Of 800
mounted policemen, with two acting
captains at its head.
Evening star., 1934-06-09

jr., Ph.D. New York: The Mac
milan Co.
With a few academic years (for
beginning), when he was an instruc-
tor in business subjects, Mr.. Brown
went into active business administra-
ton and has spent most of his time
in the management of investment
funds. In this book he lays down
some investment rules for insurance
companies, banks, trust companies and
individuals. All rules fail, apparently,
in depression, but that is probably
not a good reason for throwing away
all caution, any more than financial
losses are a reason for the abandon
ment of thrift. Mr.. Brown discusses
the objectives of investment, types of
investment suitable for different kinds
of funds, when legals cease to be
legals" for trust funds, differences be-
tween British and American invest
ment methods, the relative investment
merits of bonds, preferred and common
Evening star., 1934-06-09

O. How many diplomatic repre-
sentatives of the Holy See are in for
eign countries?-W. c. C.
A. At the end of 1888 there were
diplomatic representatives in 81
countries. Thirty-five nations were
represented at the Holy See.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
Thanksgiving Proclamation

Governor wilbur Thanksgiving av calls everybody observe tht holiday pointing it "A day of joyful remem especially another milestone history Connectcut This celebrates its SO0tt birthday ext year. The proclamation is follows:
 Indian closes and the last harvester brings only the bright berries in the hiccts and the ruddy trails o btteseet oyer our gray stone aside tasks acknowledge from our hearts the many mercies of Providence.
 appoint Thursday, the ninth day of Public Thanksgiving, be observed in gOodFellOwshp according cherished from the time that the first the clearngs of these hills and This joyful renembranCe, another milestone O Connecticut When gather again to blessing in bOuntiful fruits of prime fruits the spir is fitting give thanks also for the long past of sate
 u praise famous men
 fathers that begat
 "Leaders the people by their cOupsels.
 aTnere be of that have left a behind them
 "That praises might be reported
 "Ands there be which have memorial,
 "Who are perished though they had never been
 But mercul men
 "Whose righteous deeds have not been forgotten.
 "And so, praisng all known and the unknown the have shared in those wise and noble the pride of this Commonwealth, let establish the work of their hands, and higher mans immortal dream Liberty, Justice, Peace"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
JOHNSON WILLIS FILED IN COURT
Wife of Late Supt of | Water Was Bequeathed
 Life Interest

Mrs Harriett A. Johnson, wife of Edward w. Johnson, former super intendent of water, is given the life use and principal of her husbands estate, according to the provisions of MT Johnson's will, admitted to probate today by Judge Dennis J.. Slavin.
 The Citizens & Manufacturers National Bank is named executor and trustee under the will. Tke es- tate is to be held in trust by the trustee for Mrs Johnson and in ad- dition to the income from the estate, the will provides she be giv- en the principal in case of emerg- ency. At her death the will says the estate is to be given to MT Johnson's grandsons, Thomas and H. Judson Beardsley, sons of At- torney Harry J. Beardsley, former judge of the common pleas court.
 MT Johnson died Nov g, 1884. The will was drawn April 4, 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
Pick-Up Attributed
 To Housing Program ]: Effective Recently
Decided Improvement Noted at BeardsIey & WoIcott l: and Scovill Plants Increase Not Sensational; !: House Furnishing Manufacturers Optimistic

IA mild boom in business, which it is believed is directly traceable to the government housing pro-- gram recently announced at Wash ington, is being experienced in Wa tktbury factories. While the in- crease is business has not been sensational in most instances, sev- eral factory officials today express ed the opinion that manufactures of merchandise which might be Included in the category of house furnishings would benefit to a large extent by the program and that a definite increase might be looked for withing the next few months, provided that government plans are definitely authorized.
 IRumors prevalent during the past few days that several manu- lecturers of household fixtures were for the first time since the depression set in, putting up stock in. apreciable quantities were found to be not altogether without foun- dalton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

Officials questioned, however, said that while it was true that business in the household fixture line had shown an increase there was no way of checking up on the source and that it might be only seasonal.
 B. & w. Plant Improves
 At the Beardsley & Walcott plant in Waterville, which has shown the most decided improvement of the entire group, company officials re- ported an increase in employment of approximately 130 per cent over the figures for August, when the pick up in business began. Since early August new workers have been taken on at the plant and there has been an increase in the working schedule from four to five days per week. It was said, how- ever, that no more help was to be taken on at present.
 Government orders had been re- ceived at the factory, but were largely from the midwest and were for federal camps.
 The Scovill Mfg Co.,, reported a slight increase in business of the household fixture type, and said that stock was being manufactured but not in greater quantities than usual. It is the campany's policy, it was said, to carry stock of this kind at all times. Many of the or- ders received were from building contractors, but the fact was em- phasized that there was no method of checking on the source of the business.
 P. & w. ReDOrfs
 At the Plume and Atwood com- pany the president, Ralph L. French said that business was sat isfactory but that no more help was being hired and that the amount of household fixture stock being manufactured was no great CT than usual. He expressed the belief that the improvement in business was the regular seasonal increase.
 There has been no change to speak of in business in general, in- cluding< the household fixture line at the Chase companies, it was learned. Their fixture business is relatively small.
 For the past several months gov ernment surveys have been made in this vicinity, and in many cities in the state architects have been em- ployed in drawing up plans for houses which may be constructed at a small cost. This is believed to be the preliminary step in a housing program sponsored by the government in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20
ASSAILANT FINED
 IN POLICE COURT
Accused of Attacking Old= CT Man When Refused
 Loan of s

Found guilty of assault and breach of the peace by Judge Ed ward Mascolo in police court this morning, Thomas Zabit, 35, of 159 Charles street, was fined $25 and costs and given 30 days in jail. A bond of $500 was set when Attor- ney A. Henry Weisman announced that he would take an appeal to the court of common pleas.
 Zabit was found guilty of as- saulting an older man, Joseph Jakubaitis, in the Brooklyn section last week, when the other refused to heed his demand for five dollars The two had been out together that night, the alleged assault taking place on the way home.
 Payment of $5 won a nolle fol Samuel Wilenchik, 23, of 26 East. wood avenue, charged with viola. ton of the rules of the road.
 A months continuance on a breach of the peace charge was given Anthony Chaponis, 23,. of South Main street.
 Continuances of a week on mo- tor vehicle law violation charges were given Agnes Gilfone, "A, of '9S7 Bank street, and Francis O. Reilly, 23, of 30 Sylvan avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-20

flee and later became associated with the American Brass company He was transferred from this city to the Torrington branch of the company. For several years MT Miller held the position of city engineer of Torrington after which he became affiliated with the Tor rington branch of the American Brass company where he held the position of construction superin- tendent up to the time of his death. He was a member of the Masons and the American Society of Civil Engineers.
 MT Miller is survived by his par ents of this city: his wife, Mrs Fritsa Hansen Miller; four sons Richard, Willard, Robert and Ron- aid, all of Toronto; three brothers Irving c. of Milwaukee, Frank F., of Kent, and Raymond H. Miller of this city and two sisters, Mrs A. Jacksoon Brundage of Storrs and Mrs Clifford w. Northrop of this city.
 Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at o'clock al the Mill Plain Union chapel, Rev Joseph Todd officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. BOWLING Mrs Elizabeth Bowling, widow of Edward F Bowling, Jr., died last evening al her home 235 Cooke street aftei an illness of three weeks. She was born in this city, the daughter o1 the late Mary Ann Hogan and John Mccormick. Mrs Bowling possessed a likeable disposition and sterling character which had won for her a place of high esteem in the hearts of her many friends and acquaintances. Her husband, a prominent business man of the city, died several months ago.
 Mrs Bowling is survived by two daughters, Marjorie and Ruth Bowling; one sister Mary Loretta Mccormick and an aunt, Mrs Fred erick S. Stevens.
 The funeral will be held on Thursday morning at S:30 o'clock from the home to St Thomas Church, where a solemn mass oi requiem will be celebrated at 9:0C o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.