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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11
To Enlarge Baking Plant.

Plans have been completed Tor an
addition to the plant of the Holmes
Baking Company. The new building
is to be 15x1i0 feet, four stories and
basement 1t is to he of modern fire
proof construction and equipped with
the latest development of modern
baking machinery. When the addition
is completed. the company announces.
the plant will be the largest retail
baking concern under one roof in the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11
APARTMENT HOUSE SOLD.
West Virginia Man Buys Electrical
ly Heated Structure.

Sale of the seven-story apartment
property at the northwest corner Of
18th and | streets northwest was an
nounced by c. w. Simpson Company,
Inc, today
The building is thoroughly modern
and is one of the few apartment prop
critics in Washington heated and oper-
ated entirely by electricity.
The consideration was given as $685.
900. the buyer being ]. r. Conway OF
Fairmont. W. Va. The building rents
for $4,000.
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PLANS ARE PREPARED
FOR ENLARG|NG SAVOY
Seating Capacity of 14th Street
Theater to Be Increased by
Five Hundred.

Plans have been prepared by b. Stan
ley simmons, architect. for charging
the savoy Theater on 18th street be
tween Columbia road and Irving street
northwest
Thirty feet is to added to the width
of the building. by providing fifteen
foot additions on either side. The arChl-
lecture of the front is to be changed
and the seating capacity Will he in
creased from 1000 to about $500.
The new front is to have q marquise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11

over the entrance. The base is to be
of stone and the upper walls of red
rough texture brick with terra Gotta
pilasters.
\ large gallery is to be provided ana
also a series of mezZanlne boxes. Inc
plans also call for larger stase.
II is understood the work is to start
some time in May. The building is the
property of the Savoy Theater COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11

not yet been recorded. the name of the
purchaser is being withheld. The prop
erty was sold for William J. Hart,
trustee.
The Morton is a four-story building
containing twenty EIGHT suites of
rooms. 1t produces an annual rental of
approximately $500. it is stated The
building is one of a group erected sew
eral years ago by Harry Wardman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11
MORTON CHANGES HANDS
Four-Story Apartment at 1882 r
Street NV. Figures in Cash
Transaction.

The Morton apartment, at 1882 r
street northwest. has been sold to an
out town investor for a cash con-
sideration Of about $4,000, according
to an announcement made today. The
sale was negotiated by b. II. Howard
of the Office of James J. hampton &
Co.
As the deed conveying ownership has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11
TOTAL OF $4,000
IN DOWNTOWN SALES
Properties at 11O6 G. Street and 513
18th Street Northwest Figure
in Transactions.

Sales of properties in the vicinity
of 18th and + streets northwest, valued
at about S132, ono. were reported today
by Gardiner e Dent, Inc.
The more important of the two in
wolves property at 1106 G street north
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11
Brief Decisions.

from Judge.
Some speakers seem to think that it is
a marathon-and that the man with the
best wind wins.
Remember the example of our fore
fathers; they not only sang Yankee
Doodle Doc but they also Yankee
Doodle Did.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11

ported to have figured in the transact
ton at a valuation of about $4,000.
Mr.. Heilprin gave as part payment a
three-story apartment at 1888 4th
street northwest, containing six suites
of rooms.
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HOME FOR DR.. SCHNEIDER
Hollow-Tile Residence for Assistant
Librarian of the Catho-
lie University.

Iais have been prepared for an at
tracttve residence OF the Spanish style OF
architecture. 70 be erected on the north
side OF Gus street between 18th and 18th
streets northeast, Brooklaud, for Dr.
Joseph Schneider, assistant librarian Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11
GOOD LAWNS THE RESULT
OF ATTENTION, NOT SEED
Ground Must Be Properly Prepared and
Cared For to Produce Velvety Sod-Se-
lection of Species an Important Item.


easily produced of
soevident in
".
of
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11
Ideal Grass Described.

The characteristics of an ideal lawn
is one with a creeping permanent stem
and adapted to the greatest variety of
soils. The grass should stand cutting
well and be of close enough texture
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11

Our English cousins did not produce
their remarkable lawns in one. or even
in ten years. The old manors are
handed down from generation to gen.
Grafton and the grounds are contlnu-
ally kept up" by trained gardeners,
Neither are they concerned with the
excessive and brilliant summer sun
shine, the prolonged dry spells or the
extreme cold of our northern cllmate.
The seeds used are mostly perennial
rye and many self-seeding annual
grasses These are not fitted to our
conditions nor do they survive here.
Yet we can enjoy grass plots here that
approach in color and texture the best
Of the foreign lawns If we build our
lawns to meet the climatic conditions
and use seed suitable to our needs.
Patching Old Lawns.
Most frequently there is an old lawn
whose appearance is becoming ragged
and which the owner wishes to reno
vate. If this is, as in most cases. due
to a faulty lawn foundation. the grass
being entirely dead I'm large patches.
there is nothing to be done as it stands.
Sprnk1ing fresh seed on a soil too poor
to grow the old grass will result IN
losing much patience and time. III the
lawn has gone so far as to present an
appearance of anything but lawn 1t
must be entirely remade. Plow or
spade it and treat it just as new area
being prepared for seeding.
If the poor appearance is only the
result of neglect. then proper cutting,
rolling anu fertilizing, followed by con-
tinued care. will rejuvenate the sod
If very weedy these may be pulled out
and after light scratching of the SOIL
with a sharp rake, new seed-about
one pound for every 800 square feet
should be scattered over the surface.
The Permanent Crop.
The lawn really is the permanent
crop of the garden. Shrubbery beds
and flower areas can be and are re-
made from season to season. but the
lawn, once made. may only be recon-
at a large expense and labor.
1t pays then to make the lawn founda-
ton the very best we know how-to
make our lawn once for all time.
The soil being the medium for the
grass roots. must have first attention.
Its proper preparation counts infinitely
more to a good lawn than the seeding
itself For the fine sandy class it is
essential that something is done to in
crease it's water-holding power. This
is accomplished by removing the sur
face soil to a depth of ten inches, put
ting in a layer of clay loan for sub
soil and then replacing the material
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11

Albert G. Blackiston. seventy-one
years. former Baltimore policeman.
died from cancer. He was native of
HaVre de Grace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-11

removed. Manure, bone meal, lime and
green manure should be added both In
making the lawn and later as a top
dressing to improve its texture.
Sandy Loan Good.
The sandy loan soils make very good
lawns when well supplied with organic
matter. Manures and leaf mold should
De added freely in constructing the
lawn The presence of clay or sandy
clay subsoil is most to be desired and
should be Incorporated If not naturally
present. Bone phosphate should be
used in preparing the soil. 1t makes a
good top dressing later
When large area of ground is con-
cerned 1t is of great advantage to bring
the soil into good filth the year before
the lawn making. BY putting the plot
INTO corn or potatoes. the weeds will
De well thinned and the handling of the
SOIL prove quite beneficial.
On the small city lot the soil usually
IS turned by spading and this should
be done to the depth of at least ten
inches to foot. The soil to this depth
should be made rich and put into con-
dftion for the development of the plant
roots. At this time the grading should
be carried out. Some care is needed to
provide surface drainage from the house
and to keep the lawn free from de-
pressions where water will collect dur
ing the spring rains. The soil may
easily be moved and scattered while
rough, and all the leveling should be
attended to al this time.
Remove All Debris.
All old building debris found in the
soil should be removed. Bricks, shin
giles, f1attened tins, etc, are quite fire.
quently met with in disturbing the sur
face of the city property. Unless these
are removed bodily they will later
cause bare spots to appear in the sod
by interfering with the upward move
ment of soil moisture-the grass dy-
ing out directly above the obstruction.
The surface soil should be raked and
reraked until all hard Jumps are brok-
en- and seeded of fine. even texture
prepared. In our latitude early spring
as soon as the ground warns up and
is workable--is the most generally ac-
cepted time for sowing lawn seed The
exact date varies from year to year, but
the work should be done as early as IA
vorable conditions are present. An
early seeding allows the young grass
to become we'll rooted and so able to
Withstand the summer drought About
the last week in August and the first
week of September is also an excellent
time for grass seeding, especially if
the lawn be given light coat of thor
oughly decomposed stable manure to
act as a mulch and prevent the evap-
GRAFTON of moisture. Seed sown at this
period generally terminates we'll and
the grass becomes vigorous enough
during the open fall weather to with
stand the winters cold. AS rule it is
in excellent condition the following
spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
Order Your Weather

From London Answers
 How would you like to order your own weather, just as you order Sun days joint? There Is a possibility that scientists may achieve this.
 Professor Sumerton of the Austral- ian Scientific Research association is busy with experiments which may revolutionize our meteorological ar engagements. He contends that his system will --secure or prevent rain and sun. as Is necessary for the coun- try's good.
 The atmosphere about our earth is loaded with minute particles of dust which when condensed with moisture too microscopic to be attracted to earth alone. fall to the ground in the shape of rain.
 Atmospheric electricity is said to re- sist rainfall. The air immediately above us is not charged with cleo tric-y. Our earth is charged negative ly with electricity. At cloud level the air Is charged positively with cleo tricity, and the dust particles there become likewise charged.
 During atmospheric disturbances the equilibrium Is upset and the negative electricity of the earth passes through
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
METHODIST

Woodlawn Methodist Sunday school s45 a. n |. A. Christian superin- tendsnt. Preaching II R. m. and 7;so ?. m. by the pastor. Rev. Robert Echols Morning subject. The Holy Spirit" evening subject, The Gospel of Work" Good music
 First Methodist Church-sixth ave nus and Nineteenth street. The pas tor, Dr. George R. stuart. win preach at II a. m. and 7:45 ?. m. Subject of morning sermon. The Man and His Dollar" subject of evening sermon, last sermon of Che series on "oppor- tunity.' Sunday school at s:sO a. m, Frank Domin1ck. superintendent; Se- nior Epworth league at s:sO p. m. Intern edlate Epworth league p. m Sunday school workers lunch and con ference Wednesday, 80 D m.
 Fairfield Methodist Church-Regula Sunday services at Il B m. and D. m The pastor Herbert Otto Cham bers, will preach at both services Sunday school at 9:30 Sunday morn ing. W. D. Millar. Jr superintendent. Brotherhood class. s. F. Young, teach CT. Fpworth League 6:i5 Sunday even ing. Prayer meeting every Wednes- day p. m.
 Mt. Vernon Methodist-No. 2400 Thirty fourth avenue F. M Glenn. pastor. Sunday school 9;45 a. m. w. E Dickson, superintendent Preaching by pastor II a. m. and 7:30 D. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 730 D. m.
 North Highlands Methodist-Sunday school, s:4s a. m. Hon. E. N Hamiu. su- perintendent; preaching at Il a. m. and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

Tiso ?. m. Subject Of morning sermon. "The Llfeg!ving River" Dr. J. w, John son will preach at evening hour. The music Is excellent and those who worship hore are never disappointed In the sing rg. Harry Lyon, director; W. A. Thomas, organist
 Eleventh Avenue Methodist-The Rev. L. Fletcher Parrish, pastor, will occupy the pulpit at the Eleventh Avenue Meth odist church, corner of Eleventh ave nue and Twelfth street south. Sermon subject for II B. n The Secret of the Christians vlctory.' and at 7:so p. m. "A True Motto for a Life Battle" Mrs. L. II. Dent. choir director. has prepared special music for each service. The Sun day school meets at s:3o a. m, H. T. Brownell. superintendent Wesley Broth srhood Bible class for men meets at 10 a. m, Sam Perry and Clark Williams, teachers. Senior Epworth league meets at 6:45 p. m, J. A. Bradford, president. Loop cars going either way pass the door of the church. A special invitation ex- tended to visitors and strangers.
 Walker Memorial Methodist-Sunday school at s:30 W. D. Stead, superintend- ent. Brotherhood class meets in Brother hood auditorium, 9:45. Men are cordially welcomed to this class Preaching at Il and again at 7:30 o'clock Subjects, Morn ng John the Baptist and the King dem of Heaven;" evening, The Peril of Inactivity" A. NJ Freeman. pastor
 Highlands Methodist Church-Sunday school 9;9o, J. NJ. Dryer. superintendent. Sermon at II a. m. by the pastor, Rev. P. B. Wells. Subject, The Man In Middle Life" Preaching again by the pastor at 7:45. Subject "A Glimpse Into Eternity Special music at each serv- ice by one of the best choirs in the city. All are cordially invited. Do not fail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

Lords Supper will bN observed at tha morning serVieei s,So a. ni., Bible sohoels e'S0 ?. in, E, I, ?, U,; Wednesday 1;4s D. ni, prayer meetings Friday ?. n.. workers meeting.
 First Baptist Chureh--Corner of sixth avenue and Twenty-seeond street, north, Dr. A, J. Dickinson, pastor. Sunday sohool sso a. m, B, C, Cox, Euperin- tendent At the II o'clock service the mus sleol numbers will be The Wedding of the Rose" by Leon Jessel and "Angelus' by c, Bohm. At the evening service the following numbers will be rendered by the orchestra: Norma" by v. Bollinil Garden of Love-" by Ascher- Mahl, and the Russian Hymn. pr, Dickinson will preach
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

The present indications are that diamonds will increase in value almost daily from now on. Why not place your sur plus money in merchandise that declares a bigger dividend than money In the bank?-to say nothing of the pleasure of wearing a stone denoting prosperity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
PRESBYTERIAN

First Cumberland Preeby yterian-Serv- ices at the First Cumberland Presby- terian church, Norwood. Twelfth avenue and Twenty seventh street The pastor, Rev. T1pton l.. Wood will preach Il a. m. and 7:30 D. m. Sunday school 9;30 a. m. {; H. M. Stiles. superintendent. Christian Endeavor, 6:s0, Miss Harris, leader,
 First Presbyterian. corner of Fourth avenue and Twenty-first street. Dr. John s. Foster, the pastor, will occupy the pull pit at Il a. m. and 7:45 p. m.. taking as his morning topic, Keeping Ones s Heart" and as his evening subject, God Still Talking to Men" Sunday school meets at 930 a. m. Service of praise and Bible study Wednesday 7:45 p. m.
 South Highlands Presbyterian Church. Sunday, December 10, 1916. A. s. Johnson, D. D.. pastor. Services: Il a. m. and 7;3o D. m. Subjects of sermons: Morning, 'Laborers Together With God" Even ing: The Fighting Saint" Sabbath school and Bible classes, s:So a. m. Prayer service Wednesday, 7:30 p. m.
 Fountain Heights Methodist Church Sunday school at 930 o'clock, Forney w.. Brandon, superintendent. The Brother hood class meets at the same hour and all men are invited. The pastor, l.. c. Sturdivant, will preach at both morning and evening services. Subject of the morning sermon, "The Fatherhood of Christ and the Brotherhood of Man. :" Evening services at 7:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Second Church of Christ, Scientist-Au- ditorium Chamber of Commerce. William T. Giles, first reader. Services Sunday at Il a. m. and D. III. Subject, God the Preserver of Man Sunday school al 9:30 a. m. Wednesday evening testimo- uial meeting at o'clock. Reading room and free loan library, 206-7 Chamber oi Commerce. Open daily from 10 to f. ex- cept Sunday.
 First Church of Christ Scientist-South Twenty first street and Eleventh avenue. John Sparrow, first reader Services Sunday at Il a. m. and p. m. Subject, God the Preserver of Man" Sunday school at 9:30. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at p. m. Reading rooms, Ill American Trust building. Open week days from 10 a. 2l. to D. m., except Thursdays, from 10 a. m to 4 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

ductor, taking the form of captive bal looms fitted with teel points and aid ca by certain other electrical devices. IS the weather implements suggested when sunshine is needed the method would rquire reversing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
CHRISTIAN

First Christian Church-Dr. 2. T. swee- ney of the First Christian church, an- nounces two significant subjects for sunday In the morning at Il he will preach on What To Do With Mysteries In the Bible." and in the evening at 7:45 he will preach on Does Death End All?' The congregations of this churc hare Ine congregations of this church are discuss some of the great problems which has an interest for every man. Sunday school at S:45 F. B. Pennington, superin- tendent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10

Imidair to meet the positive electricity, consequently bringing down the dust with It's load of moisture
 Professor Summerton proposes that tE> negative electricity should be sent ur whenever we require rain. A con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
UNITARIAN

The First Unitarian Church-Dr Thomas P. Byrnes, minister. Sunday services at Il and 7:45 o'clock. Mir Byrnes will occupy the pulpit both morn ing and evening. Sermon subjects as fol lows: Morning. Natural. Supernatural and Spiritual Religion" Evening, Let Us Have a Real American Church anc Religion" The congregation meets in the Pilgrim Congregational church, 725 Nine teenth street north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
BAPTIST

Southside Baptist Church-Rev. Preston Blake, D.D., pastor. Preaching services at Il a. m. and 7:6 p. m. The pastor will preach at both services. his subject for the morning sermon being Jesus and His Critics" and that for the evening, Jesus and His Night Visitor The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
TODAY'S TOPICS AT THE CHURCHES

to attend one or both of these services Wednesday night prayer service Rt 1i6
 West W oodlawn Methodist Chureh-pr J. w Johnson. the presiding elder, VIII preach at Il o'clock and the pastor VIII preach at T;30. Evening subject, "The Golden Rule In Business" Sunday school meets at s;6; the brotherhood class at s:sO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
Shocked the Guest

Shocked the Guests From the Boston Transcript. Tommy-Ma, gimme another biscuit Mother (sternly)-If- fommy-lf the company don't want to hog them all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
EPISCOPAL

St Andrews-Corner Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street. Early celebration of holy communion at 7:So a. m Sunday school at s:3o a. m. Adult Bible class in the church at s:45 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon at Il o'clock. Evening prayer, confirmation and sermon by Right Rev. Charles M. Beckwith, bishop of Alabama at 7:SO o'clock. All are cordially invited to attend these services. Rev. Wilmer s. Poyner, rector
 Bishop Beckwith will visit St. Mark $ church Sunday morning, December 10 at Il o'clock. The bishop will preach and confirm class Special music Is being prepared by the choir for that occasion. The public is cordially Invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-12-10
ALTRURIAN

Altrurian Churoh-Dr L. A. Fesly, pas- tor. The following services will be held at the church. 411-12-1S Farley building Sunday school 10 a. m. Services Ii &. m. Subject. The Lords Prayer" Services 7;4e p. m. Subject, 'Righteousness.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-11-17
COMMISSARY CLERK
 DIED WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Little Rock, Nov. IA. E. Burn side, comissary clerk of the state con- vict farm at Cummings, died at Cum mings Wednesday night, after an ill., ness of only one day. The remains were taken to Camden, where the fun eral was held at p. m. Thursday. Gov. and Mrs. Hays, Ohmer Burn sides and Miss Burnsides, Commls- sioner T. J. Raney and Capt. J. T. Burkett attended the funeral The ie- ceased was IS years old, and his home was at Camden He was the father of Dinner Burnside, member of the Board of Control, an uncle of Miss Burnsides, stenographer in tha gover- nor's office, and a relative 1f Mrs. Hays.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-11-17
HAPPENINGS AT STATE HOUSE

Little Rock, Nov. 17.-The Arkan- sas Public Utilities Company of He Der Springs, has been incorporated with capital stock of S2o,000 The officers are A. R. Amos, president; H.. R. Case, vice president; Guy A. Wal lis, secretary-treasurer
 The Aultman X Taylor Machinery Co. of Mansfield, O., has entered the state. and will have it's office for Ar kansas at Stuttgart The company has assets amounting to $3,75l, ,629I2, and will employ $lO,0OO in the state
 The Union Seed and Fertilizer Co. has filed a statement with the secre- tary of state naming W. 4. McCol- loch as state agent, vice J. R. Whit horne, resigned.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-11-17
SANTA CLAUS LETTERS!

As usual, The News will be the medium through which our little peo- pie may communicate with "Dear Old Santa Claus" We will begin the pub lication of these letters on the first of December Get busy and write your letter at once. Mail it to "The Pres colt Daily News.," Santa Claus, and We will get it. Be sure and state ex- actly what you want and you will uo doubt get it.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-11-17
TOTAL VOTE MAY GO
 TO NEARLY l7O,OOO
Practically Complete Returns Show Amendment No. 14, the Good Roads Measure, Has Been Defeated.

With the official vote received from Fl counties and complete, but unoffi- cial returns from two more, it became certain yesterday that Amendment No. IA, the good roads measure, had lost. It was also evident that the total vote will be between 165,0O0 and 10000.
 In the governors race, with seven counties missing, 159,S62 votes had been accounted for. The seven coun- ties not included are: Calhoun, How ard, Jackson, Perry, Prairie, Stone and Woodruff. They have a normal vote of more than 10000. On this basis it would require more than 85,- 900 votes to adopt Amendment No. It. In the counties in which the vote on acts and amendments was available the measure received 79,638. This did not include Jackson and Woodruff counties, where the vote will he can vassed today, and did not include the official returns from Perry, Stone and Prairie counties, although the vote from these was complete.
 These counties gave for Act No. 1, the primary law, 91,341, and for Amendment No. 12, the school amend ment, 105, 5,421. Amendment No 13 received 67,091 and Act No. ?, 55,S77.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-11-17
GOOD CROPS AND GOOD
 PRICES ATTRACT ATTENTION

Little Rock, Nov. l7.-Commission- CT John II. Page says, Good crops in Arkansas this year and good prices generally for what the farmer raises has attracted special attention to the state, as indicated by the large num- Der of inquiries that are being re ceived here from all over Arkansas. Persons who have farm lands to sell are requested to write direct to those who are making inquiries. The indi- cations are that there is to be a very large immigration into the state"