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Butler Baptists to Meet

Greenvile. August -(Speeial.)-Ths Butler County Baptist association VIII have its annual meeting on August 1S-2o at Mount Olive West This association is enc of the banner associations of the state, and one of the largest attendances is expected to be at this meeting.
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Rain Causes Draw

Indiapalis. August 1O.-Baltimores Fun in the first of the sixth inning of today's game did not count as down., pour of rain halted the contest before the inning was finished. The game ended in a 1 to 1 tie. Score: R. H. b. Baltimore .......... 100 00--1 2 1 Indianapolis .U00 01--l l
 Batteries: Bailey and Jacklitsch; Mose1ey and Rariden. Called in sixth, rain.
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FEDERAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Brownies Win Out

St. Louis. August 10.-St. Louis won out in the ninth inning today, defeating Pittsburg, ' to 6. Score. R. IL E.. St. Louis ....... SOP 001 001-7 16 ? Pittsburg III 021 000-6 F
 Batteries; Keupper and simon; Wal ker and Berry.
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STANDING
Davis Pitches Faultless Ball

Talladega, August l0.-( Special )--The Indians defeated Gadsden here today by the excellent pitching of Davis. who Is considered by many the best pitcher in the league. He did not give up single hit, only one man reached first on an err TOT by Garrett in the eighth inning, and struck out 10 men. Garrett for Talladega hit one of the longest balls of the season over left field fence. Score:
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GEORGIA-ALABAMA LEAGUE

unable to score. Selma tied the score in the seventh, and put the winning runs across in the ninth. Opelika had several chances to score having men on second and third with no outs, but were unable to produce the necessary bingle.
 Blackwells running catch of E. Cowan s fly back of second base featured Score
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SOUTH ATLANTIC

At Albany: Albany Columbus. rain. At Macon: Macon Jacksonville. called end fourth. rain, tie 1-1.
 At Columbia: Savannah B. Colum- bia 2.
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Selma Club Rallies

Opelika. August i0.-(Specal.) )--Selma won today's game. 6 to {. Opelika took the lead in the second Inning, putting four runs across the plate, but after that were
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Allen Pitches Shutout Bau

Brooklyn, August l0-Brooklyn beat Chicago today, 6 to O. Allen pitched shut out ball, holding the visitors to four scat tered hits, and giving only one pass Brooklyn knocked Lavender out of the box in the third inning, punching six hits with three Chicago errors. Score:
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
STANDING
Athletics Make Clean Sweep

Cleveland, August 10-Philadelphia made clean sweep of the series here winning today, to l. Only two hits were made off Steen in eight innings but an error and sleep fielding allowed the Athletics to score two runs. Steen ave way to pinch hitter in the eighth and the Athletics scored three times off Blandig. Bush was hit hard, bu, superb fielding killed numerous base hits. Score: R. H. b Cleveland 900 900 010-1 Philadelphia ....o00 100 103-5. l
 Batteries: Steen. Banding and O'Neill Bush and Schang.
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Farmer. Two-base hits Burke. Brooks. Sacrifice hit, Farmer Struck out, Davis 6, Brooks lo Base on balls Davis {. Brooks b. Stolen bases. Williams, Vas terlings Thomas. Double play. Fry to Sheppard Schwartz 10 Newell Wild pitches. Brooks, Davis. Hit by pitcher, Steele, Williams, Overton, Mastering. Umpire, Davern. Time. :iS
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Bison Overcome K.C.

Kansas City, August 10-Three pitch CTS were unable to stop Buffalo's hit ting today and Kansas City was beaten 2 to 8. Score: R. H. E.. Buffalo ... 001 03s 0O0-7 16 l Kansas City ..0S0 900 000-3 10
 Batteries: Moran and Allen Packard, Adams, Harris and Enzenroth, Brown.
 Cbioa Oo- Rrao1x1vp vain
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Three-base hits Long, Tisdale. Stolen bases, Ragsdae Abbott Bases on balls, Whitney 4. Hit by pitched ball. Rags dale, McLin 2. Struck out, Killings worth 1, Whitney {.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
STANDING
Pirates Strong in Sixth

Philadelphia, August 1O- Pittsburg won today's game here. to ?, by mixing four hits with three errors by Philadelphia in tne siN'h inning. Score: R. H. E. Pittsburg ............... 100 003 000-4 10 Philadelphia ... 900 o10 1oo-2 9 2
 Batteries: Harmon and Gibson; Tincup and Killifer, Burns
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Browns Beat Caldwell

St. Louis. August 10.-St. Louis pounded Caldwell hard in the fifth in- ming today and won from New York to 1. Score: R. H. b New York ....000 100 000--1 6 St. Louis 900 040 00*-4 10
 Batteries: Caldwell and Sweeney Weilman and Agnew. Empires, Hide brand and Dineen.
 Others games postponed; rain.
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BOSTON BRAVES TAKE SECOND PLACE IN NATIONAL--ATH- LETICS AND GIANTS HAVE COMFORTABLE LEAD
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING
Results Yesterday All games postponed-rain.
Games Today

Birmingham at Montgomery Mobile at New Orleans. Atlanta at Memphis.
 Chattanooga at Nashville.
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Game Postponed

LaGrange. August 10. Special )--A double header between Latirange. and Rome was postponed on account of rain
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Port of Halifax Closed

Chicago Brooklyn, rain.
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Others games postponed; rain.
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CTEPPING from the ranks of the
 faster amateur organizations of A< the Birmingham district into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-11

Garrison out, failed touch first base
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
TAKING A FAMILY
BACK TO THE SOIL
Being the Experiences Of Gov
eminent Clerk Who Sets Out
to Lower the High Cost Of
Living.

The little girl who wanted to eat her
cake and have 1t, too. wasn't up against
any sadder proposition than is the city
enjoyable, but signs for the comforts and
conveniences of town. I'm not complain
ing or getting cold feet" mind you, but
there's no use being willfully blind to
the thorn the rose conceals. haven t
in the least lost interest in my agricul-
tural experiment. and nothing would in
duce me to have little Margery and the
boys in the city these scorching June
days. But I can't help. when l come in
hot and dirty from the garden. thinking
of the porcelain bathtub in our Washing
ton fat and the hot and cold water to
be had by the turning of a faucet.
When your heart Is thrilled and your
eye dimmed by the melody of The Old
Oaken Bucket just let fond recollection
of the scenes of your childhood embrace
also the fact that You carried water from
that selfsame well. heated it on the kitch-
en- range, and took your bath in laun-
dry tub.
Jane says she doesn't mind the lack of
gas. that she really prefers a wood fire
and her homemade f1reless cooker. We
| would like to have electric lights. but oil
lamps. though the filling and cleaning OF
them is a disagreeabe task. answer every
reasonable requirement. 1t would save
| time and conduce to our satisfaction ii
we were half a block instead of two miles
| from the station in his own leisurely
| fashion and without discomfort on my
part, so there is no just ground for CON-
plant on that score.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
MOVIE HALLS IN PARIS
SHOW LARGE RECEIPTS
Number Steadily Increasing and
They Are Becoming Formidable
Rival of the Theaters.
German Emperor Manifests Great In
terest in Swiss Army and It's
Citizen Soldiery.
Foreign Correspondence of The Star.

Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.
PARIS. June 19.-The statistics of the
receipts of all the places of amusement
in Paris in 1913 show the formidable riv-
airy of the kinematograph halls to be
steadily increasing. The total receipts
exceeded those of the preceding year by
more than S6OO.GO0. almost all of which is
to the credit of the ''kinemas'
The orthodox theaters. exclusive Of the
state subventioned stage. which lost
about $500 600 compared with 1912. showed
an increase of more than 100000. but
this was almost entirely covered by the
two new theaters of the Champs Elysees.
one of which has since gone bankrupt.
The moving picture houses took nearly
81 500, O00-slightly more than the music
lost about $200,OU0 in last year compared
with the previous one. The circuses box
ing palaces. skating Kinks and dancing
saloons increased their total by nearly
half this sum owine largely to the tango
mania and to wrestling and boxing tour
naments and matches. The most remark
able signs of the times are the figures for
the subventioned theaters compared to
the arenas where physical culture in some
shape or other was in vogue. The Com
edie Franchise showed decrease of about
100000. more or less; the Odeon, of S25,
coo; the Opera. $4,000, and the Opera
Comique $50 500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27

dishwater. goes into them. The chickens
get fresh water three times day this
hot weather, but before their fountains
are filled the boys go around with a pail.
collect the stale water and dump ii into
barrel. The rains of the past few days
have made the question of water for the
garden less acute, but there are no as
surances that July and August will not
see dry spells. when few barrels of
water would ne the salvation of my gar
den. When that hard shower came up
THURSDAY evening had every tub. dish
pan and pail l could lay hands on under
the caves of the house and barn. but even
at that | almost wept at the sight of
tons of water going to waste.
II ! should buy Sunny Knoll. or any
other farm. about my first Improvement
would be some method of catching and
storing water, for use in the garden dur
ing periods when rain refuses to fall.
had been figuring on some scheme of
pumping water from the creek hut whe,,
I sat Thursday evening and watched
great goas of water running off down
the hill il occurred TO me that all ! need
ed was storage capacity.
With the nanN uses now made of con-
crete it ought to be possible to catch
enough water in the winter and spring 10
irrigate a fgarden all summer ! know
long time il becomes stale and sour
Whether such water would be injurious
instead of beneficial to crops is ques-
ton upon which I'd have to get expert
advice. I'll get the advice before | build
my tank. but | am thoroughly convinced
that even with the abundant annual rain
fall of this part of the country any irri-
cation system not too costly for con
struction and maintenance would pay big
dividends on the Investment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
Wedding Out the Unfit.

From the Boston Transcript.
stand up, Julius Caesar. Didn't you
have fits?'
Yes, your honor"
Weren't you bald?"
II was, your honor"
"A dyspeptic?"
81 was"
"Didn't you write your commentaries
for political effect?"
II did. your honor"
Thereby proving yourself without
character Below normal weight?
Il was, your honor"
Then step over there with Napo-
leon, Alexander. Hannibal, Newton,
Charlemagne Kant. Pope, William Pitt
and William OF Orange"
Whats the matter with them, your
honor%
Matter enough. They are all de-
fectives. They've failed to pass our
tests"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
The Soft Collar Again.
From the New York Tribune.


Two groups of critics disapprove of our
clarion call for soft collars The one
asks us where are our eyes, and asserts
that soft collars are all round about u.s.
The other protests that starch was, is
and always must be one of the brightest
stars In virtues crown, and that no
body ever has or ever will dream of
wearing limp collar when engaged in
the really serious concerns of life.
There are plenty of soft collars upon
our horizon, as a matter of fact, well
within eyeshot. We have observed them
carefully, with profit and conviction It
is upon these special instances that we
based our humanitarian campaign
against starch. But these examples do
not affect our understanding that the
soft collar is still far from an establish
ed fact. 1t is supermen like young
poets. cartoonists and column conductors
who at present wear such neckwear.
And they wear it. as we get the idea,
not from any sense of pleasure or COM
fort. but as part of their uniform, just
as statesmen wear silk hats and angels
wear wings. If soft collars were the
most harassing equipment a man could
put on these great men would feel
obliged to wear them. We suspect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
WANT BIG DELEGATION
T0ATTEND CONVENTION
Washington to Be Represented at
Realty Congress in
Pittsburgh.
John L. Weaver and John P. Story,
Jr., to Address Huge
Gathering.

A meeting of the real estate brokers OF
Washington is to be called in the next
few days for the purpose of getting a
large delegation of local real estate men
to attend the seventh annual convention
of National Real Estate Boards, to be
held in Pittsburgh. July s to II. Already
ten Washington brokers have signified
their intention of attending the conven-
ton. and President John l.. Weaver and
Secretary Herbert T. Shannon of the
Real Estate Brokers' Association believe
the delegation from the National Capital
will be twice that size when the start
for Pittsburgh is made.
Those who are planning to take In
the convention in addition to Mr.. Weaver
and Mr.. Shannon are George Y. Worth
ington H. l.. Rust ]. Leo kolb. John
/. Story, jr.: William A. Hill, n. L.
Sansbury. William H. Saunders and
Harry A. Boss.
President Weaver of the local exchange
is to read a paper on 1.-The Capital CITY
before the convention. The paper will
be an explanation of the affairs of the
District of Columbia, and an appeal to
the real estate men of the country to do
everything in their power to aid in all
movements for the betterment Of the Ma
tional Capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
A Bug for Every Plant.

For every useful thing that grows there
seems to be some bug or insect whose
sole aim in life is to devoar it My
cucumbers and cantaloupes had no
more than put out their third leaves
until the striped beetle descended upon
them. and it's an everyday battle
to determine whether ] am growing them
for my own benefit or for the benefit OF
the bugs. Cut worms cleaned off a lot
of my lima beans The Colorado potato
beetle, which came across the continent
from the Rocky mountains. where no.
tatoeS didn't grow AT all now refuses
to dine on anything but the tops of
"spuds.'' and he certainly has an enor-
nous appetite for a gentleman of his
size. Even before my potatoes came
through the ground the bugs were Loaf
ing along the rows waiting for the first
leaves to appear. Some sort of a boring
worm has killed off a good deal of my
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
Awarded Club Contract,

S. A. Gaskins & Son, builders and con-
tractors, have been awarded a contract
to erect a clubhouse for the Columbus
Country Club, which has recently acquir-
ed about thirty acres of land in Alexan-
dria county, Va. Wilson & Prize, archi-
tests. have prepared plans for the build
ing. which is to be of tapestry brick
colonial design. and will include dance
hall. library. dining room, spacious
porches, grill. committee room, card, as
sembly and billiard rooms, modern
plumbing, showers, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
Balks at Washtub Baths.

But bathing in galvanized iron laun-
dry tub. to use a slangy but highly eN-
pressive phrase. gets my goat. am by
no means a colossus in dimensions. but
when taking a bath l feel like Jumbo in
a teacup. 1t is possible, of course. for a
person to get himself clean with very
small amount of water in very small
vessel, but such thing as bathing for
joy of the bath is only memory at
Sunny Knoll.
If l owned the place we'd have running
water and a bathtub if l had to go sock
less and turn my collars until the i'm
provement was paid for. but can't bring
myself to believe l would be justified in
spending that much money on a rented
house There is in sight. however, a ray
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
Interest in Swiss Army.

The kaiser since his visit to the Swiss
maneuvers two years ago has shown
by several small acts. as well as in con-
versation with foreign officers the great
interest he takes in the Swiss army and
its citizen soIdiery.
He holds the opinion. it seems, that the
present somewhat dark uniform worn by
the Swiss Alpine troops makes them too
conspicuous against a background of
snow, and he has. therefore. just for
warded. through his minister at Berne,
100 square yards of a specially made gray
blue cloth to the federal government.
The gift has been accepted by the
Swiss authorities with thanks, and the
cloth is now being converted into uni
forms of an Alpine company as an ex-
pertinent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27

ture If there is going to be a full
crop. Weeds are growing, too: but IL
doesn't seem to make much difference
to them whether il rains not. They
flourish in even the driest weather.
The worst weed pest | have in my gar
den is wild morning glories. AS long
as there is in the ground piece of live
root an inch long il viii send up new
shoots. Cut them all uown with hoe
at night, and it seems next morning
there are just many ever.
Those old Egyptians who were driven
to desperation by the plague of locusts
ought 70 buck up against some of the
insects with which the farmer of to-
DAY has to contend. Why. We have a
moth which is supposed to have been
an Immigrant from that same Egypt
that can make locust seem innocu-
Gus as a Bryan cocktail when IL comes
10 GeStructiveness. The Egyptian moth.
or some of his near relatives is play
ing havoc with our apple trees. blight
ing entire branches which two weeks
ago were loaded with fruit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
To Remodel Building.

A contract to remodel the residential
property at 1905 H street northwest. be-
longing to D. ]. kaufman, SO as to make
it suitable for store and apartment pur-
poses. has been awarded r. T. Witty
& Co. builders. Plans for the work
have been prepared RE B. Pyle.
architect.
The fir lie building is to be
arranged -. & as store. Apartments
are to be provided on the second and
third floors one-story addition Is 70
be built in the rear of the building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
ATLANTIC CITY AND NEW YORK.
ERICSSON LINE STEAMERS
ATTRACTIVE WATER ROJITE FROM

BALTIMORE TO PHILADELPHIA
Through the Chesapeake and Delaware canal
to PHILADELPHIA" Stopping at the great
fishing ground. Betterton, also Chester. Pa.
Ry to Baltimore. thence Ericsson line to Phila
Steamers sail daily except Sunday pm. Fast
day boats daily and Sundays am. Tickets to
Philadelphia sale at B. and o. and W.. B., A.
E Ry. ticket oices: also c. SPLIEDT. Ticket
Agent 1895 St NV, for New York. Atlantic
City. Cape May, Asbury Park. Ocean Grove. Long
Branch. Albany. Troy. points north. Meals. 75c.
Write for guide. CLARENCE SHRVER, G. P. A.,
Light and Pratt SITS. Baltimore. Nd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
Still in Evidence.

From the Yonkers Statesman.
Church-They say horses have all been
banished from the street railroads in
Berlin.
Gotham-Yes, but you'll still find 'em
on the menus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
Common Case.

From the Louisville Courier Journal.
He promised to return my lock of
hair If we broke off the engagement
Now he says he can't find it
We'll. these alleged hair restorers often
fail to make good"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
Current History.

From the Louisville Courier journal.
Dad. who was Vatican
Hes the Teller that invented these
new hats. Why don't you read the news
papers and keep posted on current hap
penings?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
Invents Invisible Aeroplane.

An engineer. named knobel living at
Minister. has invented a more or less
invisible aeroplane, which is considered
in military circles to be of considerable
value for war purposes.
Instead of having the ordinary cloth
fabric or other visible material, used
for the wings. this particular aeroplane
is constructed of a transparent variety
of celluloid, which is likewise stated
to be fireproof. The wings let the light
through SO that at a height of 5000 feet
it Is almost Impossible to detect the
aeroplane at all. The machine is also
fitted with silent motor. A further
advantage is that the aviator has an
unobstructed view in all directions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
France Faces Crisis.

Signs are not wanting that France
is facing a financial crisis. NJ. Almond,
reporter of the senate finance commit
tee, indicates in a report that the coun-
try must take steps to insure receipts
amounting to about S120.000.000 within
the next two months-or face bank
ruptcy.
He suggests several means of avoid
ing disaster One is a great national
loan and another is a general tax on
capital and income, which, without in
quisitorial methods. should yield about
100000 A third is further indirect
taxation on the manufacturers, dealers
and consumers of absinthe and all al
coholic beverages. This last is esti-
mated to yield about $40.000,000.
NJ. Almonds views were the chief
subjects of discussion in political cir
cles. 1t is generally believed that they
will to a large extent be accepted by
the new chamber of deputies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
To Address Convention.

Mr.. Story has been selected to repre-
sent the Washington Real Estate Brok-
ers' Association in 'city-boosting' con-
test, which will be one of the many in
teresting features of the convention. A
speaker from every association or ex-
change represented at the convention will
be given five minutes to address the con-
venton on the merits of his particular
city.
The broker delivering the most forceful
argument in behalf of his city will be
presented with a silver cup donated by
the Chicago Real Estate Exchange, to
be the property of his associa ton for a
period of one year until the next annual
meeting is held The talks of the real es-
tate brokers also are to he judged from
an oratorical standpoint. Mr.. Story Is a
forceful speaker, Is thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with facts and figures concerning
Washington and the local realty men be-
lieve he has a good chance to-win the
coveted cup.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-27
Many Surprises Planned.

The Pittsburgh Real Estate Board has
arranged to suspend all semblance of
business after July / until the close of
the convention and promises many sur
prises for its army of guests Probably
the most spectacular will be moonlight
boat ride along the Monongahela and AL
leeheny rivers. which offers one of the
most impressive sights in the world. For
a distance of not less than twenty miles
around the city these rivers are 1anked
on both banks by steel and iron mills
that belch forth columns of fire by night,
supplemented by the ultra-spectacular
Bessemer converters with their sys-
tematic pryotechnic display not unlike gi-
gantic skyrockets.
An opportunity will be afforded the
visiting real estate men to study the
realty problems that have been con-
fronted and met in the industrial ex-
pansion of Pittsburgh over territory
covering radius of forty miles. in spite
of hills and the physical difficulties over
come by the very essential element of
transportation.