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Evening star., 1924-06-15

That no big fire has broken out is
another bit Of good luck. II the break
had occurred last June, when heat
was intense and the population OF the
city was greatly increased by Shrine
crowds. there might have been. and
probably would have been, much dis.
tress. II 500 feet instead Of SO feet
of the conduit had blown, out" we
would probably have been faced with
a serious situation. The accident
emphasizes the need for hard and
steady work in building the second
conduit and in enlarging the capacity
of the reservoirs and filtration plant.
Evening star., 1924-06-15
By THOMAS r.. MARSHALL,
Former Vice PresiAeAt Of the United
States.

Former Vice President Sf the UniteA
Worse, even, than the present-day
disturbances of. politics, religion and
business are the disturbances in fam
lilies of America. So widespread and
serious have these become that not a
few of our great cities have estab-
lished special courts which are denomi-
mated courts of domestic relations.
Disturbances in families seem to be
growing in proportion to the de-
crease of disturbances In politics, re-
ligion and business. Political dis
turbances ere not nearly SO dangerous
as in the old days, when men quar-
relied over principles of government
rather than over. personal interests,
as now. Religious disturbances have
simmered down to controversies over
the essentials of religion. Business
is still provocative of much trouble,
due to the ambitions of men for
financial success, but nowadays dis
turbances of business are less earth
rocking than in the past.
X X X
These courts of domestic relations
seem to have been established on
the theory that they could patch UP
differences which. if allowed to con-
tinue, lead to divorce. Judges Of
these courts were to instill into quar-
reiing husbands and wives a sacred
idea of the sanctity of marriage.
They were to keep families united,
stimulate bonds of affection, cause
children to honor their fathers and
mothers, and generally to produce fe-
licity in place of strife. ] hope their
efforts have borne fruit, but am in
ciined to doubt 1t.
Such knowledge of these courts and
their methods as ] possess tend to
convince me that definite conclusions
as to the best medium of producing
domestic happiness have not been
reached. Most of the judges seem to
be wandering in wilderness OF
doubt. What they believe one mo
ment they questiIn the next. Their
views are hazy and uncertain. The
general confusion of these judges was
perhaps well expressed by one OF
them when he asked, why are all
these people at war with each other
to him because of the individuality of
each of the many cases. No solution
of domestic infelicity is conclusive.
There are those who contend that
our OlSOTCe laws are too IDA iheS
would have a federal enactment ap-
plicable to all states and of like
effect everywhere. A bill for such a
law bobs up in each Congress. One
was backed by the General Fedora
tion of Women's Clubs and similar
organizations in the last session. 1t
sought uniform marriages and
divorces. / do not wish to appear
as an opponent of anything of the
kind. but I must confess / have been
hearing of uniform divorce legisla-
tion since l was young lawyer in
the divorce court OF my county. 1
doubt if we are nearer a uniform
divorce and marriage law than we
were forty years ago. AS matter
Of fact have doubt of the efficacy of
such a law. 1t is questionable, 1t
seems to me, whether the Limitation
or enlargement of the statutory rea-
Evening star., 1924-06-15

At the Democratic convention the
La Toilette representation is likely to
be as sincerely welcomed as a group
of drama critics at the first night Of
a revue production. However, the
drama critics will have their say, and
the managers in the event Of en-
countsring expert disapproval must
go on trying to give the public what
they think it wants.
Evening star., 1924-06-15

Republican forecasters see no reason
for trying to revise Henry Fordns esti-
mate of Coolidge as a safe man. They
go so far as to assert that he will be
just as safe in November as he was
In June.
Evening star., 1924-06-15

Applause for Mr.. La Toilette by the
locomotive engineers does not imply
a reliable assurance that he will be
able to launch a political steam roller
of his own.
Evening star., 1924-06-15

A popular New York tenor received
an ovation when he sang in La
Boheme" at the Royal Opera in Unter
den Linden. Berlin is becoming more
and more cosmopolitan.
Evening star., 1924-06-15

Intimations are now offered in scien.
tifhc circles that Einstein's assertions
are not based on proveable facts. The
average citizen will be willing to let
the matter drop right here. 1t would
be a hard investigation to follow.
Evening star., 1924-06-15

To many friends of Senator Borah
the idea of expecting man of his
temperament to adjust himself to the
requirements Of vice presidency
seemed impractical at the outset.
Evening star., 1924-06-15

The Democratic convention may
ship of the G.. o. p. assemblage. but
it has no hesitation in promising more
pep,
Evening star., 1924-06-15

Women are attaining more and more
influence in politics. If the farmer
cannot compel attention, the farmer
ette may yet succeed in making her.
self heard.
Evening star., 1924-06-15

The weather bureau has been pre-
William Jennings Bryan will stand pat
on the proposition that the climate
has nothing to do with politics.
Evening star., 1924-06-15

As a program maker of international
repute, Gen. Dawes will undoubtedly
be called on to assist the G. or. with
valuable campaign plans.
Evening star., 1924-06-15

Enough men were mentioned for the
vice presidential nomination to enable
a number. of eminent party figures to
feel warmly complimented.
Evening star., 1924-06-15
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON
The Twilight Idler,

Inc IWlHsnt lQler,
Among the sports that L admire
There's one of which 1 never tire.
When weary of the busy thrill
1t is a pleasure to sit still
And contemplate the distant scene
That seems so silent and serene.
It's better than base ball or ''go'f,"
Just sitting still and looking off,
Forgetful Of your cares you pause
And watch the ways Of Natures laws.
The lightning bugs out yonder gleam.
Beyond, the stars scarce larger seem.
The universe In vast content
Moves on nor heeds my measurement.
My favorite sport-though you may
scoff-
Is sitting still and looking Off
Evening star., 1924-06-15

In a scientific discussion Of DR.. Elm.
STEMS theory most people find it as
hard to understand why it might not
be true as why it might. ,
Evening star., 1924-06-15

A tax-reduction program that will
apply directly to the District OF Co
lumbia citizens is one of the possibili-
ties of the dim future.
Evening star., 1924-06-15

Objection was raised to one or two
delegates, but it cannot be said that
they Influenced the proceedings ma
terially.
Evening star., 1924-06-15

The delegates did their best to show
Congress model of how a great body
of responsible statesmen ought to be-
have.
Evening star., 1924-06-15

Af9er every political conclave the re.
discovery is solemnly made of the we'll
recognized fact that it is impossible
to please everybody.
Evening star., 1924-06-15

France now interests herself in the
political dark horse" instead Of the
"man on horseback"
Evening star., 1924-06-15
Keeping the Pace.

Keeping the Pace.
How did you come out in the cam
paign."
I'm holding my own" answered
Senator Sorghum. My friends re-
garded me as the dark horse and I'm
still It."
Evening star., 1924-06-15

II hears q heap O. complaint" said
Uncle Eben, bout rain interferin'
VIII work, but de mos real indignation
is excited by de way it's spoilin' de
picnics."
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Careers.

why don't you 60 to Congress and
voice the needs Of the agricultural
population" ..,,,, ....- /.
'I guess" answered Farmer Corn.
tossel, ''if was a smart enough poll
tician to do that wouldn't have been
any farmer in the first place."
Evening star., 1924-06-15
Artistic CompletiOn.

All in . happy frame OF mind
The solons have dispersed.
When real harmony you'd find,
It must be well rehearsed.
Evening star., 1924-06-15
Too Wise.

Said Socrates. when left forlorn,
"I'll quaff the cup, since you insist.
II moron had been born,
I might have hired an alienist."
Evening star., 1924-06-15

Jud Tunkins says some people sim
ply can't learn. An old schoolmate,
after writing Honesty is the best
policy over and over in. his copy
book, got arrested for forgery.
Evening star., 1924-06-15
Exercise.

like to give three rousing cheers
Whenever an excuse appears, .
Since cheering, science tells US, serves
AS a relief to weary nerves.
1t bids the narrowing chest expand.
Fresh air for health we know is
grand;
1t also shows, with vocal grace,
Your heart is in the proper place.
Evening star., 1924-06-15

In singing his swan song to Con-
eress,. Representative. George n.
young of North Dakota told his asso-.
ciates frankly that he was quitting
because he could not afford to serve
LONGER at the salary congressman are
paid. After reviewing the expenses
that a member of Congress has to
meet, he said
GAS a general principle of sound
government the salary Of a congress
man should be suf1cient so that any
man of character and ability. without
regard to his .,1 means, can aspire to to
to remain in Congress" He expressed
the belief that II Congress prefers to
submit to the hardships, rather than
vote to raise their own salaries, you
are going to do an injustice to your
families and you are going to pre-
vent many men Of real worth from
coming here who otherwise might as
pire to serve IN Congress-"
Evening star., 1924-09-12
COPS AND FlREMEN
READY FOR BATTLE

Griffith Stadium should be the
scene Of a colorful diamond tilt to-
morrow when tho District Police at
tempt to dispose OF the F1remen for
tho third consecutive time in their
annual meeting. Tho match Is due
to start at 3 o'clock.
Nick Atrocl<, chief Of big league
fun makers, will be on hand to strut
his stuff before the fans. The Fire
men will aid. Nick. as they are
scheduled to put on an act or two.
approximately 10000 tickets have
been sold.
President Coolidge has been in
vited to toss out the first ball and 1t
Is expected that he will accept unless
his duties are too pressing. The Dis
trict Commi missioners and several Gov
eminent officials are due to watch
the game.
Both mines are ready for the tilt
The Firemen have engaged in a num-
Der of games in order to be primed
for their foes Finney Kelly, vet
eran sandlot finger, will be on the
firing line for the police. The Fire
men have not announced their hurl-
ing selection.
Evening star., 1924-09-12

Another fact turned up yesterday.
1t was that the ST. I ouis Americans
are out of about everything but the
necessity of building up a ball team
for 1925. 1t did look for a time as
If they had a Chinaman's chance, pro-
came along, but Cleveland put the
finishing touches on their chances by
winning yesterdays double-header.
Grffs and Yanks DO Well.
The Yanks and Washington got
along fairly we'll with the last task
they will tackle before going West
The Yankees are through with both
Washington and Boston for the sea-
son. They lost the series to Wash
ington. 13 games to 8. They won
from Boston, II to S.
The success of the Nationals against
the Yankees this year has brought
forth a wall from one fan who thinks
that when team gains seven vic
tories on a championship team as
washington has gained on New York,
as compared with the results of their
1923 series, there should be some way
in which to reward the gaining team
more than it has been rewarded. This
is assuming that Washington does
not gain the grand prize Of the
pennant.
however,, Sucn reward IS out OF
the question II base ball is played on
percentage award basis, the only
possible manner in which teams may
be recompensed for their better work
is the advantage it gives them in the
percentage column. To give them a
standing on a basis of victories alone
is not a true method of decision.
A Method That PafIed.
In the old days there was an attempt
to award championships by system
of victories. 1t was hopeless from the
start, but those who essayed to grant
titles by that method had never gone
into the percentage system, and the
old-time base ball player was full Of the
idea that there was some bomb at
tached to it which would blow him out
Of his just deserts. 1t was quite the
other way around, Of course, but it
took time to bring the players around.
Evening star., 1924-09-12

National Base Ball Federation, ex-
pected to hear from Providence to-
day as to whether that team will
agree to play all Of its games with
Mount Rainier at Providence over the
week end.
Sunday will be . red letter day in
the lives of two midget telms and
as many junior mines, all of whom
hope to cop their respective titles
In the Washington Base Ball and
Athletic Association series. The
laurels for the midget championship
will be at stake when the Southends
tackle the Meridians on the east
diamond of the Ellipse in a game
starting at ! o'clock.
Unless the Crescents score a double.
victory over the E1liotts on the south
diamond Of the Ellipse, then the ST.
Martins will bag the junior award.
Sundays twin bill will be played at
l and o'clock, respectively.
Frederickxburx Giants will play
host to the Warwicks tomorrow.
Players of the local team are to leave
at 8 o'clock in automobiles.
Alexandra Post Office of the Alex
andria Commercial League took the
iiooSoi VI Inc LiBHt auo rover co.
IN 5-to-3 engagement. Langford
played well for the winners.
Thomson Pirates and tho All-stars
batued to 4-to-4 tie yesterday.
Swift's single tied the score for the
Pirates. Scruggs of the All-Stars
clouted a double, single and a homer.
Bud Bellman Of the Mount Rainier
Juniors and Buscher of the Western
Athletic Club will be mound oppo-
nents when their teams meet Sunday
at 8 o'clock at Mount Rainier.
Evening star., 1924-09-12
MOUNT RAINIER DELAYS
JAUNT TO PROVIDENCE

agreed to postpone tomorrow's regu-
larly scheduled game at Providence
until the next week end, with the
hope of arranging details whereby
all three Of the sectional matches of
the National Base Ball Federation
can be played in the New England
city.
James F. OMalley. the Washington
representative of the National Base
Ball Federation, was practically as
sured this morning by Providence Of
ficials that Mount Rainier will be
allowed to play its three-game series
in the Rhode Island city September
20. OMalley was informed that
Providence will render a final deci-
sion on Monday.
Evening star., 1924-09-12
TEAMS IN FINAL DRIVE
NINDEPENDENTLEACJJE

ITLESEEKING mines Independent
Lyceum, Shamrocks Arlington and the Mohawkswi end their
drive for the honors second series of the loop this week
Shamrok
having should either
Sunday Arlington
advantage
All of these clubs will figure and Sunday with
scheduled
Lyceum winner the series
to the final week from Sunday.
Evening star., 1924-09-12
Flag Chances Depend Showing West Reach

and McNeely second. Then Harris
socked the sphere into the left field
bleachers and every one romped home.
: Rice followed with a smart two
bagger to left, but was stranded at
third. Goslin fouled to Bruggy be-
fore Shirley's retirement moved Sam
forward a peg, but Bluege was a soft
inf1eld out.
Marberry quickly disposed Of Dykes
and Galloway in the ninth, then the
Macks set of a few fireworks. Welch,
sent in to bat for BruEgy. doubled off
the left field stands. So did Heimach,
batting for Rommel. Hale sent an
easy bounder toward the box, but
Marberry slipped and fell before
reaching the ball and the tap became
single, tallying Heimach. Lamar,
however. ended proceedings with a
pop to Bluege.
Evening star., 1924-09-12

Shamrock tossers are due to visit
Arlington Park tomorrow for a game
with Cherrydale, while Dominican
Lyceum is scheduled 70 entertain
the Petworth Athletic Club at the
Washington Barracks. Both games
will start at $3.50 o'clock, but the
Mohawk-Maryland Athletic Club
match at Union Park will not get
under way until 5 o'clock.
Sunday the mines will be at it
again. The Shamrocks will visit the
Maryland Athletic Clubs grounds.
fetworth will invade Union Park for
a tilt with the Mohawks and Do
minican Lyceum will strive to topple
Arlington on the Virginians' dia-
mond. All Of the Sunday games will
start at o'clock.
James F. O'Malley, Official of the
Evening star., 1924-09-12
DODGERS CONTINUE RIGHT
ON HEELS OF THE. GIANTS
New York Now Worried by Team 1t Held in Con.
tempt at Start-Double Defeat by Indians
Snuffs All Browns Pennant Hopes.
BY JOHN B. FOSTER.

EW YORK. September 2For the this season,
than the Giants has
terdy afternoon while the Giants resting
the day before with
Being above 600 does not necessarily that the Bookyns
the denotes
had been given the slightest the
of
about the necessity of Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago wauopg
John McGraw
Brookyns contempt But thev don't
Evening star., 1924-09-12
CAUGHT ON THE FLY

Walter johnson will strive for his
eleventh straight victory tomorrow to
set season record in the American
League. He has been nominated by
Manager Harris to pitch the opening
game of the series with the Tigers.
Specie. who has been used only as
relief hurler by the Bucks this year,
was expected to do most Of the pitch
ing against the Pittston team in
the exhibition game here today.
In tho second inning Of yesterdays
engagement, Marberry, after grab
bing Lamar's roller, ran to the line
and tagged out the Mackman.
After singing IN the third inning
Simmons attempted to pilfer second
on the first pitch to Dykes, but was
an easy out, Ruel to Harris.
Miller and Simmons made spectac-
ular catches in the fourth round.
Bing raced from right-center to the
foul line for a one-handed grab Of
RuePs loft, while Simmons had to
back close to the stand in left-center
for Bluege's liner.
Galloway got q iuke single in the
fourth when his pop was dost by
Bluege in the sun, but became an
cosy ooQolc-pidy SlCtlIp "nen bruRRy
failed to meet the ball fairly in an
attempted hit-and-r run play. Bruggy's
rap was a high foul that Ruel caught
and Galloway, who had dashed to
second, made no effort to return to
the initial sack ahead Of Muddy's
throw.
A depression in short field nearly
caused Peck to lose the out on Dykes
in the sixth frame. AS Roger threw
to Judge he slipped in the cuppy place
and stumbled The toss was low as a
result but Joe scooped up the ball
handily.
Marberry did some nifty fielding in
the seventh after tanning Galloway
He knocked down Bruggy's terrific
drive and threw out the batter, then
leaped high for Rommers bounder
and retired the side.
When Rice was called upon to sac
rifice in the eighth it seemed that his
consecutive-game hitting streak was
ended, as another trip to the plate
for him appeared unlikely. But the
batting rally that followed gave Sam
another chance in the ninth. and he
increased his record for games in a
row with safe swats to 10 by smack
ing a double.
Both Of the Maekian pinch batters
hit against the left field stand in the
ninth. Welch's double was not quite
as long as Heimach's. however.
That victory over the Macks was
the eleventh triumph credited to Mar
berry this season and raised his pitch
ing average to 500. The defeat re-
duced RommePs average for the year
against the Bucks to 500, the game
being the third he has lost to them.
Wade Letter, Worcester outfielder
and first sacker who reported to the
Bucks yesterday for trial. probably
will be be signed today. He was out
in uniform at the last game with tho
Macks and favorably impressed Man
ager Harris with his work in batting
practice. Tho club counts upon using
Evening star., 1924-09-12
MUST IMPROVE ON WORK
IN FIRST TWO NVASIONS
Enter Series of Three Tits With Tigers Tomorrow
Just One Game Ahead of Yanks-Bucks at
Pittston, Home of Harris, Today.
BY JOHN B. KELLER.

TTSTON Pa, September 12Aer Defense this
home
tanned by the friends of their the number of
Bucky friends
coamng cenee Nationals will West for the important
Washington ball has called
the American League other
The Nationals will
Jonsonan
Yankees by their
the New Workers
10
Bucks probably better
their first the when they
in that -
Evening star., 1924-09-12

They wanted to give pennants 40
cording to the greatest number of
victories and occasionally without re-
gard to the total number of games
played. and the quarrels which resulted
were fierce and enduring.
In these days the ball player is so
accustomed to the percentage idea that
he can be led to the hitching post and
tied with one If necessary.
Copyright, 1924)
Evening star., 1924-09-12
JOCKEY TURNS BOXER.

CHICAGO, September 12.-Willie
Fronk. the jockey. won his first bout in
amateur ranks here last night. He took
tho gold medal in the 105-pound class
by decisively beating Joe Nosil in three
fast rounds.
Evening star., 1924-09-12
BIG LEAGUE STATISTICS

Yesterdays RESULTS.
Warrington, 2; Philadelphia. 4.
New York, 4-S; Boston, 3-3.
Cleveland, 12-1O; st. Louis, 7-6.
Detroit. 5; Chicago, 4 90 innfngx).
CANES TODAY GAMES TOMORROW.
Cleveland At St. Louis. Washington at Detroit.
Boston At St. Louis.
N. Y. 1T Chicago.
PhilA. At Cleveland
Evening star., 1924-09-12

With Rothery hurlinE in top form,
the St Josephs disposed Of the Har-
ris nine, 81 to 5, yesterday,
Evening star., 1924-09-12

Wade Letter. Worcester outfielder
and first sacker who reported to the
Bucks yesterday for trial. probably
will be be signed today. He was out
in uniform at the last game with the
Macks and favorably impressed Man
ager Harris with his work in batting
practice. Tho club counts upon using
the leading hitter Of the Eastern
League for pinch batting.
Evening star., 1924-09-12

That victory over the Macks was
the eleventh triumph credited to Mar
berry this season and raised his pitch
ing average to 500. The defeat re-
duced RommePs average for the year
against the Bucks to 500. the game
being the third he has lost to them.
Evening star., 1924-09-12

Miller and Simmons made spectac-
ular catches in the fourth round
Bing raced from right-center to the
foul line for a one-handed grab Of
Rueis loft, while Simmons had to
back close to the stand in left-center
for Blueges liner.
Evening star., 1924-09-12

Both OF the A1aeEkian pinch batters
hit against the left field stand in the
ninth. Welch's double was not quite
as long as Heimaoh's. however.
, 1924-11-13

given. as aforesaid. to INSTALL said
! street lights, the anne shall be in
stalled in the following manner to-
wit:
1. The said applicant shall secure
the services of the City Engineer of
the City of Rawlins to designate the
place or places along said sidewalks
and streets within the corporate
limits of the City OF Rawlins where
in the said street lights are intended
and proposed to be placed, and upon
securing the location and survey by
lthe City Engineer of the City Of
Rawlins, the said person. firm, asso-
citation or corporation may proceed at
his. her. its or their expense to in
stall the said street lights. and that
the said street lights and the install
lation thereof, shall conform to the
following:
No more than four street lights
on n side of a block between block
lines in the said City of Rawlins shall
under any circumstances be permit
ted to be installed. and the said
street lights shall be equally distant
from each other along the side of
said block. Each street light post
shall be of the following design: No.
1882 King Standard. complete with
form 8 G. f. Novalux Unit No. 100.
rippled globes. glass canopy. Mogal
series. All standards and globes to
be uniform.
All cable used In connecting each
standard street light, as aforesaid,
shall be of No. s, 5000 volt, Hazard
Parkway cable. or its equal in quail
ity; and the said cable t%renching
electrical connections complete, shall
therefor and the said. street light
standards. as aforesaid, and all its
be under the supervision of the City