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Evening star., 1914-08-11
Fallen Idols

When first our team began to
play, the bleachers gasped and
wondered, at feasts performed by
Jimmie Jay. who hit around four
hundred. Time after time he
smote the ball across the left field
fences, and DER the foemen cast
a pail, and chilled and dulled
their senses. All, Jimmie was our
idol then, our hope, our pride, our
hero; compared with him all
other men stacked up to less than
zero. We felt quite honored
when he smiled, i'll answer to our
greeting; upon his brow the
wreaths were piled-alas. that
fame is feeting! For Jimmie
took an awful slump, and he be-
came a vandal: he couldn't hit
the village pump if he had grab,
bed the handle. Time after time
he stood and famed, when men
were on the bases, and oh. the
things we used to hand poor Jim
mic. from our faces. You bone
head farmer. where's your eye?
Why don't YOU hit the leather?
Go, crawl into a hole and diep
we used to shout. together. His
past achievements all ignored, we
turned down thumbs and banned
him; at last the bleachers were
SO bored, the manager just
canned him. How tickle is the
human mob. Today it calls you
darling; tomorrow it will call YOU
slob. and daunt YOU with its
snarling. WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1914-08-11
CHIRCP0DIsT DELEGATES HOME
DR.. Rice Hopes to Get 1916 Conven-
tion for Capital.

DIR. +. C. Rice. who has been attend
ing a three-day convention of the Ma
tional Association of Chiropodists at
Boston. has returned TO the city
He was member of the busi-
ness committee, is chairman of the
committee on Standardization of the
practice and ethics of chiropody and
chairman of the committee to prepare
lectures to be used in public schools
on footwear for children. He was also
appointed a member of the executive
board of the national association.
The 1915 convention goes to Cincin-
natl. Ohio. DIR. Rice hopes to bring the
1916 convention to Washington
Delegates to the convention. from
Washington We're n. j. Lowe. w. w.
Georges, Joseph Wood and E c. Rice.
Evening star., 1914-08-11
CONGRESS HEIGHTS OBJECT
TO RESURFAClNG TAXES
Improvement Association Meets and
Decides to Seek Repeal Of Pro-
vision in Next Congress.

Strenuous objection was voiced by
members of the Public Improvement
Association of Congress Heights at its
meeting last night in the town hall on
Alabama avenue, southeast, to the
stimulation in the last District appro-
priation bill, whereby abutting prop
erty owners will be assessed for all
resurfacing work done to streets, and
every effort is to be made by the asso-
citation to have this stipulation elinain-
ated at the next session of Congress.
Members told of the numerous spe-
cial assessments that were now levied
upon the property owners in the Dis
impossible for man of moderate
means to own any property in the Dis
trict If these special taxes continued
to be levied.
There was much discussion regard
ing street railway facilities to the
suburb, and efforts will be made to
have the schedule improved. The prin-
cipal reason for complaint is that most
of the cars are operated on the Center
Market route, and that few go by way
of the Union station. A request also
will be made that sign be placed on
the sides of the cars indicating which
route is to be taken.
The question of permitting patrons to
transfer in Anacostia instead of at 1st
and E streets will also be requested.
In Anacostia there is waiting room.
while at 1st and E streets there Is no
shelter thereby making the former
location a more desirable one. especially
during inclement weather.
The legislative committee made re-
port covering the items which are in
cluded in the District bill for improve
ments in that suburb.
The attention of the members also
was called to the general appropriation
of S145,0OO for suburban roads and eff
forts will be made to secure portion
of this fund for the streets in Congress
Heights.
The association heard a letter read
from Capt w. T. Anderson, command
ing the eleventh police precinct. rela-
tive to the carrying of emergency cases
to the Government Hospital for the
Insane instead of to the city hospitals
thereby saving much time. Capt. An
Serson reported that all OF the men of
his command had been instructed to
cooperate with the association in
carrying out this plan.
It was reported that the addition to
the public school would be ready for
occupancy by the September term. The
grounds around the building. however,
are not in the best of shape and efforts
will be made to have them improved.
1t is desired that hedge be planted
around the grounds and a sidewalk
provided.
Evening star., 1914-08-11
SUFFERS LOSS OF EYESIGHT.
McCord Pearce Seriously Afflicted as
Result of Joy Ride.

McCord Pearce, chauffeur for Mrs. Tall
madse A. Lambert. who was seriously
injured while speeding along the Wash
ington- Baltimore boulevard on an alleged
JOY ride the night of July "A, is reported
to have lost his eyesight.
Pearce is still a patient at University
Hospital. Baltimore, where he was taken
the night of the accident. He was un-
conscious for fully forty-eight hours fol-
lowing - the smash-up, and when he
reached the hospital it was thought his
death was only question of hours.
a compound fracture of the skull caused
a pressure on the brain Surgeons We're
able TO relieve the pressure however. and
restore consciousness. and they also re-
paired damaged arteries in enc of his
legs ard took something like 1o3 stitches
in wounds which extended from his hip to
his ankle.
An injury TO the optic nerve resulted in
the loss of his sight, but surgeons have
not relaxed their efforts to restore vision.
Evening star., 1914-08-11
MANY SEEK TO ENTER NAVY.
Washingtonian Among Those Ac-
cepted at Baltimore.

Ever since there was a prospect of
war with Mexico many young men have
made application for enlistment In the
navy, and at the Baltimore recruiting
station the applicants have numbered
over fifty for each of several weeks In
the past week fifty-five persons applied
to Lieut. Virgil Baker. the officer In charge
of recruiting work in this section, for
admission to the United States Navy, but
forty-six of these were rejected for ply
sical reasons or other causes OF the
nine who were accepted and signed the
enlistment papers. one. John Henry
Herke, gave Washington as his home
the others hailing from Maryland and
Pennsylvania.
After receiving several months of pre-
liminary training at Portsmouth, Va,
the men will be sent to duty on ships in
active service.
Evening star., 1914-08-11
ORPHANS OUTING TOMORROW.
Annual Testimonial by Knights Of
Columbus to Marshall Hall.

The annual outing given by the
knights of Columbus to the orphans of
the city will take place tomorrow.
Special cars will take the little ones to
the 10 o'clock boat to Marshall Hall, and
will meet them on their return at $50
o'clock and carry them back to the
various institutions.
An elaborate athletic program has
been arranged and everything has been
done to insure a happy day for the
boys and girls. Dinner will be served
at Marshall Hall, and the picnickers will
be provided with American flags, horns
and other noisemakers
Dr. J. Rozier Biggs. in charge of the
arrangements. is assisted by c. W. Augh-
inbaugh, Mrs. George A. Howe and
the Daughters of Isabella
Evening star., 1914-08-11
EASTERN SHORE CROPS BIG.
Wheat Yields 40 Bushels to Acre on
Some Farms.

Big crops are being harvested on the
Eastern Shore, both in Maryland and
Virginia, according to reports in papers
throughout that section. Also, through
cooperation between the famers, value
of crops and value of land, are both
being increased
Wheat, in particular. is yielding well
this year. according to reports from
Easton, Md. Nearly forty bushels to the
acre is the record which has been cs-
tablished by several farmers. Potatoes,
also. are yielding well. as have also
and kale.
All in all. it would appear that this
is to be bumper year for farmers in
that vicinity, according to the reports
which are being made. it is said,
Evening star., 1914-08-11
ALLEGED INSOLVENCY.
Creditors Ask Court to Declare VIII
liam J. Giddings a BANKRUPT,

Creditors of William J. Giddings, car
pet dealer at 61S 18th street northwest.
today asked the District Supreme Court
to adjudge him bankrupt. They allege he
is insolvent and within four months has
committed an act of bankruptcy by max
ing payment on account to one of his
creditors. The payment is claimed to
have been an attempt to prefer that cred
itor.
Attorneys Lucas p Loving, Richard D.
Daniels and L. L. Hammer represent the
petitioning creditors,
Evening star., 1914-08-11
Irishmen Loyal to England.
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor OF The Star:
In reference to. an article appearing
on the first page of The Evening Star
of Monday under the caption. Sym
pathize With Germany" / wish to state
that the Irish people at home. where
the Irish count for something, will
stand shoulder to shoulder with the
English nation during the present war.
| wish further to state that the great
bulk of the Irish people here, as we'll
as at home. are in full accord with
England while this war lasts. The
only Irishmen in New York who make
any pretense of sympathizing with
Germany are the Clan-na Gael, who
have opposed everything calculated to
benefit ireland for the past ten years,
and whose object now in shouting for
Germany is to kill home rule.
EDMUND MURPHY,
Evening star., 1914-08-11
DENIES NoN-sUPPoRT CHARGE
Court Dismisses Rule Against Rev
J. W. Cobb, Colored.

Justice Stafford today dismissed a
rule issued against Rev. James w.
Cobb, colored, on suit for mainte-
nance filed by Bertha Cobb, his wife.
Through Attorney Thomas l.. Jones.
the husband denied the allegations of
the wife. He said she refused to ac-
company him to new home that he
had rented last Saturday and denied he
had ever refused to support her.
Evening star., 1914-08-11
TO BE BURIED AT OAK HILL.
Funeral Services for John T. Devine
Will Be Held Tomorrow.

Funeral services for John T. Devine.
the hotel man, who died yesterday of
heart disease at his apartments at the
Dresden. will be held tomorrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock at st. Paufs Catholic
Church Mgr. Mackin is to conduct the
services Interment will be in Oak Hill
cemetery.
The honorary pallbearers will be
Robert n. Harper, Milton L. Allies. Will
liam B. Hibbs. Townley A. Mckee,
George F. Schutt, H. A. Bergheimer,
Col. Jerome H. Joyce of Baltimore,
Barry Bulkley, Laurence Mills, E. E.
Speese and E. J. Walsh.
Mr.. Devine is survived by his wife
and two sisters.
Evening star., 1914-08-11
NO PLAY AFTER TODAY
ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
Inspection of the Work of Pupils.
Exhibit in Petworth Attracts
Special Attention.

| School Fairgrounds of the District
are open today for the last time this
season. A large number of guests, in
cluding officials of the schools, are Wis
! iting some of the grounds and inspect
| ing the work which has been done.
! One of the play spaces in which con-
siderable interest has been taken this
season is that at Petworth. This is
the first year it has been open. Nearly
| $50 pieces of work were included In the
exhibit which was displayed there last
evening.
| Many of the children had their first
lessons in crocheting. in embroidering
and in basket weaving at the play
ground and it was with great deal
/ of pride that with their teachers they
greeted their guests and showed them
around.
Articles on Exhibition.
On account of the rain the exhibit
was held in the main hall of the build
ing The work was grouped according
to the different kinds, and consisted of
embroidered pincushions, aprons. col
lars, ironholders, crocheted slippers,
baby sacques. hairpin holders. purses,
lace insertions and edging for towels,
doilies, different colored raffia baskets,
red and green reed baskets. book
shelves, tabourets, inkstands, coat
hangers, inlaid boxes, a hammock, a
chair caned on the grounds and some
very pretty summer dresses made in
the sewing class.
Floral decorations formed the back
ground.
An athletic program of races has been
planned for this evening and, as on
previous occasions, badges will be
awarded the winners. The base ball
series which has been played on the
Fairgrounds between the Petworth All
week, the Petworth Juniors being vic
torious
Some of the Guests.
| Among the guests of the exhibit last
evening were Supt. and Mrs. Thurston,
| Mrs Susie Root Rhoades. member of
the board of education; B. w. Murch.
supervisor of Fairgrounds, and Miss s
Tichenor. supervisor of industrial work
on Fairgrounds.
An exhibit of the work of the children
of the Phillips School playground was
held yesterday. This playground is under
the direction of c. c. Bannister, assisted
by Miss Martha E. Henson
Among those present were Supt. and
Mrs Ernest L. Thurston, Mrs. Susie Root
Rhodes and DIR. Charles II. Marshall.
members of the board of education; Miss
A. J. Turner, assistant director OF play
grounds. and B. w. Murch, director Of
Fairgrounds.
Evening star., 1914-08-11

MISS FLORENCE NJ. PORTER.

made by the court in general term is for
one year at salary of $500 per annum
The office of assistant probation officer
was created by the recent appropriation
act.
Miss Porter is the daughter of Capt
I. D. Porter. who has been chief pro
baton officer of the court for four years,
and has been assisting her father and is
of the Office She is graduate of Bust
ness High School. Miss Porter took the
oath of Office today and entered upon her
duties.
Evening star., 1914-08-11
You Can Get a Good
Position

If you will keep in close touch
with the Help Wanted Ads on
the classified pages of The
Star.
The position for which you
are looking may not be ad-
vertised today or tomorrow.
but eventually you will find
the kind of a place you wish.
II you desire to hurry mat
tcrs. use n Situation Wanted
Ad-the cost is small. and
your announcement will reach
the business man at his home
when he is in a receptive mood.
Evening star., 1914-08-11
Funeral Services for E. B. Sheriff..

Funeral services for Edgar b. Sher-
rill, an attorney of this city, who died
yesterday following an abdominal
operation at the George Washington
University Hospital, will be held to-
morrow at 1870 o'clock at the resi-
dence of Charles E. Hood, 1866 Harvard
street northwest. The interment will
be In Glenwood cemetery,
Evening star., 1914-08-11
Will Lecture on Adenoids.

DR.. Francis A. Foy of this city will
lecture tonight on adenoids at the
Foundry Methodist Church under the
auspices OF the Keep Wei Society
The lecture will be open to the public
Evening star., 1914-08-11
WILL AID HER FATHER.
Miss Florence M. Porter, Aged 16
Assistant Probation Officer.

Miss Florence NJ. Porter, sixteen years
old, has been appointed assistant proba-
ton officer of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia. The appointment
Evening star., 1914-08-11
Reports Theft of Jewelry.

Eugene jackson, 210s 18th street
northwest, complained to the police of
the theft of articles of jewelry valued
at $50 from his home yesterday morn
ing.
Evening star., 1914-08-11
New Bridge Necessary.

"a new bridge is needed and the neces-
sary preliminary steps should be taken.
The act approved March ., 1907, appro-
priated $4,000 for the reconstruction of
pier No. /. The work was completed,
leaving an unexpended balance of Sl4,-
667.7s. 1t is recommended that this
balance be reappropriated and made
available for the preparation of plans
and estimates for a new bridge, including
necessary borings.'
Evening star., 1914-08-11

S3.OO-Atlantic City and Return
Next Sunday. August 16. Pennsylvania
railroad Special train leaves Union sta
ton $40 am. No change of cars. A
long day at the shore.-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1914-08-11

Right mt the Doors Of Bethesds
lis Eisinger's amply stocked lumber yard
Why haul from town? Office, 2l09 eth.
Evening star., 1914-08-11

Fresh-cut, Homegrown Flowers.
Gude's Flowers last longest Always
appreciated by sick folks. 1914 F.
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1914-08-11

Good. Live Rubber soles, 41.50.
e grade. Guiffre. 9oS Pa ave. NJ 349S
Evening star., 1914-08-11
SAYS AQUEDUCT BRIDGE
IS NOT EQUAL TO NEEDS
Necessity for Wider and Stronger
Structure Suggested by
Maj. Kutz.

Once more the Aqueduct bridge
across the Potomac at Georgetown has
been officially declared inadequate for
It's requirements, and again is advo-
Gated the substitution of wider and
stronger bridge. The subject is briefly
treated in a report received by Gen.
Kingman, chief of engineers. from
Mai. Charles w. Kutz, the engineer
officer in charge of the bridge, ne
simply states conditions and points
out the necessity for better tramc
facilities, but does not CONT him-
self in the matter of site.
Extensive repairs were made to the
piers and abutments of the Aqueduct
bridge during the year, but 1t Is ad-
mitted that they are only temporary
and do not meet requirements
Fissures Filled by Diver.
The number and size of cavities and
assures found and filled with concrete
by the diver" says Maj. kutz, were
almost as great as those found and re-
paired during November, 1912. and were
more than double the amount of those
found and filled during the repairs OF
1910 and 1911. There was heavy ice
in the river from February IA to March
10 and it formed a gorge about
quarter mile above the bridge. 1t is
belived that much to the damage was
done when the gorge broke and the
ice went by the bridge.
TT has been evident for a number OF
years that the present method of repair is
unsatisfactory and that sooner or later
serious injury may occur to the old piers.
necessitating the stoppage of traffic over
the bridge. No matter how carefully the
diver may work. his inability to see the
piers under water always leaves feeling
of uncertainty as to whether all the de-
fects have been discovered. The five old
piers should either be rebuilt or the bridge
should be entirely replaced by a wider
and stronger structure adequate to ac-
commodate the increasing traffic. To re-
build the piers would render the sub
structure safe, but would not provide ad-
ditiopai facilities
Evening star., 1914-08-11

Enjoy Yourself at Chevy Chase Lake.
Observation-Disclosures .dancedemonstrations
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1914-08-11

Portable Lamps, Electric Fixtures.
Electric Webster. III 9th st. INV.
Evening star., 1914-08-11

We Cure Sick Fountain Pens. All
makes. Fountain Pen Shop. 1921 Pa ave.
Evening star., 1914-08-11
He TAKES NO CREDIT
FOR FIGHT ON newman
J. I. Heiskell in Sympathy With,
But Not Of, Home Rule
Committee.
To the Editor Of The Star:

10 Lne EOltor Of Inc star.
In a recent issue of The Star in noting
my letter to the Commissioners for the
District Of Columbia, protesting against
the resurfacing of 21st street northwest.
between New Hampshire avenue and
Massachusetts, avenue. you say Jesse L.
Heiskell, one Of the members of the
home rule committee which has led the
fight to remove Mr.. Newman from Office,
has served notice on the District heads"
etc
Now, I wish to state that I am not
member of the home rule committee and
took no part in nor am I entitled to
any of the credit in the action brought to
determine Mr.. Newman's citizenship. L
am one of those citizens who indulged in
"watchful waiting" and was of the opin-
ion that Mr.. Newman could make far
better showing than mere declaration
of his intention with regard to his resi-
dence here. l submit, however. that the
home rule committee and each and every
individual who took part in the action
against Mr.. Newman rendered signal
service to every citizen of the District
Of Columbia, and they are entitled to the
respect, support and approval for their
defense of the provision of the organic
act requiring the Commissioners for the
District of Columbia to be actual resi-
dents of the District for at least three
wears preceding their appointment.
Evening star., 1914-08-11

Money to loan at 5 and 6e5 on real estate.
Frank T. Rawlings Co. 1925 N. Y. ave-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1914-08-11
Never Bonaflde Resident.

Now that we all know that Mr.. Newman
never was a bona f1de resident of the
District of Columbia and will never be
able to wish such residence on any
court in this jurisdiction, it is unspeakabie
that he is permitted to still attempt to
administer the affairs of the District gov
ernment and draw pay in part from the
Of this community. while prose
cutting a dilatory appeal upon questions
heretofore raised and determined by our
District Court of Appeals, upon the pre-
text or plea that he owes it to the Presi-
dent Of the United States to make such
fight The President erred in appointing
Mr.. Newman. A very human act. But
neither the President. the Senate nor Mr..
Newman can override a statute which
plainly prescribes the qualifications nee
essary to an applicant or appointee to
the high office of District Commissioner.
The vital question in this whole matter
is the apparent disregard of the interest
of $50 GOO citizens having their municipal
affairs involved in legal proceedings
which must inevitably follow as a con-
sequence of this unfortunate appointment
and careless disregard of the interest OF
our entire community by the appointee
J. L. HEISkELL
Evening star., 1914-08-11
CITY ITEMS.

Don't Worry About Your Carpefss
Rugs. Send them to Conger's to bo
cleaned and stored. w. es5.
Evening star., 1914-08-11
settle the Bread Question Right

Kodaks-Eastman Goods and OtherA
Columbia Photo. Sup. Co.. 1884 n. y. ave.
Evening star., 1914-08-11

F. F. v. Lunch. zoos Pa. Ave-. IL Giving
patrons tickets Virginia Theater. that's all
Evening star., 1914-08-11

Illustration books. Schmidt. 1891 18th
Evening star., 1914-08-11
For Dlrtres. Af,er MeaI.

Use Horsfords Acid Phosphate
Recommended for the relief of nausea
sick headache or acid stomach. Try it.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1914-08-11

Phone Your Want Ad to The Star.
Main 2440.
Evening star., 1914-08-11
It's Wise Counsel that Advise. Hcurieh's

Beers for the home table. No other malt
and hop brews approach Maerzen and
Senate in quality. health value, re-
freshing snap. doz. s1.75 nager,
$3.50. Bottle rebate. soc. Tel. w. 1900.
Evening star., 1914-08-11
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTs TONIGHT.

Columbia-Columbia Players III Inc
Butterflies" sis pm.
Poli-Poli Players in THE Woman In
the Case" Sis pm.
Cosmos-vaudeville, / pm. to lo;fo
pm.
Glen Echo-Outdoor amusements
Chevy Chase L.ake-Concert dancing.
Evening star., 1914-08-11

Settle the Bread Question Right by
Ordering Schneider's MALT" Bread
Look for the Label
Your first acquaintance with perfect
bread will come with your first taste
of SCHNEIDER'S MALT" BREAD.
Order it for your table and you VIII
please and benefit the entire family.
Malt" Bread is all goodness and
wholesome nourishment. sc loaf at
grocers'. Look for the label
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-23
lynn BREAKS LOSING
STREAK WITH STRIKE

Lynn, Mass, June ga strike OF
he members of the Lynn New Eng
nd League team was threatened for
time this afternoon. The players
,cited by rumors that Manager Fla
erty was to be deposed and succeed
a. probably by Arlie Latham who
as been acting as coach for the team,
efused to don their uniforms and sent
petition to President Fraser, asking
,atham's discharge.
When President Fraser appeared
n the grounds, accompanied by Fla
Ierty,- the players followed him into
ne clubhouse and shortly afterwards
ame on the field ready to play La
nam appeared on the coaching lines
d usual
1t is understood that President
fraser agreed to comply with the
layers demands and that Flaherty
no was reported earlier in the day
j have rendered his resignation, will
.ontinue as manager:
Lynn's batting order was shaken up
i'd the team broke its losing streak
Ehich followed a long run of victories,
king fast game from Worcester
to 8. The score: