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Evening star., 1924-04-15
HARRIS (ManaQer) 2dBase
LANDIS TO ATTEND
CUB-CARD CONTEST

ST. LOUIS, April IS. - Indications
are that a record crowd will see Chi
cago and st. Louis open the National
League season here today. Commis-
sioner K. NJ Landis will toss the first
ball to Mayor Henry Kiel
Manager Branch Hickey declares
that the Cardinals will be a danger
Gus ball club if Bill Doak returns to
his winning form and if Lester Bell
comes through as a strong player at
third base"
Manager Bill Killefer of the Cubs
declares the Chicago Cubs are in
wonderful condition" and look bet
ter than at any time since l became
manager 1 will have no alibis if
they lose"
The veteran "Spittin' Bill" Doak
will probably start on the mound for
st. Louis. with Victor Aldridge the
probable pitching nominee for the
Cubs,
The Cardinals make their debut
with a squad dotted with recruits.
while the Cubs. with the exception of
Shorty Adams, filling the gap left
by Charley Hollocher, who stead
fastly refuses to join the Killefer
clan, present a veteran squad.
Evening star., 1924-04-15
FANS GATHER EARLY
FOR TILT AT DETROIT

DETROIT, Mich, April 15.-Twenty-
five shiyering base ball fans, one of
whom was wearing a straw hat, were
in line shortly after midnight waiting
for tickets for the opening game of
the season between Detroit and Cleve-
land today. The line gradually
heightened during the night and fans
without reserved seats gathered by
the dozen after daylight.
While neither Manager Cobb nor
Manager Speaker has announced his
pitching selection for the opening
game, it is believed probable that two
left-handed hurlers will be chosen,
Shaute for Cleveland and Whitehill
for Detroit.
The season will open with Acting
Mayor Joseph A. Martin throwing the
first ball to Charles Bennett. who
caught for the Tigers with his bare
hands in 1887.
Evening star., 1924-04-15
JOHNSON : Pitcher
new POLO GROUNDS
CROWD MARK LIKELY

NEW YORK, April 15.-with fair
weather predicted and the ancient ri
valry between the New York Giants
and the Brooklyn Robins unabated,
base ball fans expect a record attend
ance at the opening of the National
League season here today. The Polo
Grounds this year will seat $4,000
persons. The greatest number of per-
sons who have attended a ball game
at the Polo Grounds is $4,000.
Neither Managers McGraw nor Rob
inson have announced their pitchers,
but it is predicted that Ryan will
start for the Giants, and either Reu-
ther or Grimes for the Robins.
Mayor Hylan will throw out the
first ball
Evening star., 1924-04-15
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Philadelphia at Washington
St. Louis at Chicago
Cleveland at Detroit
New York at Boston
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chicago at st. Louis
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
Boston at Philadelphia
Brooklyn at New York

The 1924 race, base ball leaders
say, promises to be another record
season from the standpoint of at
tendance and close finishes in both
organizations. Ban Johnson, president
of the American League, forecasts a
close race, with the world champion
Yankees as the logical choice to cap
ture the flag. President Heydler of
the National League declares the
Giants will have a desperate time
winning their fourth league pen
nant, as the other contenderS, even
Philadelphia and Brooklyn, are much
stronger than in 1928.
Six New Managers on Job.
With six new managers in the two
leagues, every club is reported to be
ready for the cry of play ball"
Three of the new managers will be
making their major league debut in
that role and each will be a playing
manager.
George Sisler. outstanding star of
the 1922 American League season, re-
turns to the game as leader of the
St. Louis Browns. after A years alb
sence, due to impaired vision. Stanley
Evening star., 1924-04-15
PIRATE-RED BATTLE
WILL BE BROADCAST

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 15.-Pre-
diction that showers might interfere
was the only disturbing factor in an
otherwise perfect setting for the
opening of the National League base
ball season in Cincinnati this after
hoon.
Both the Pirates and Reds were in
prime condition, and advance reserva-
tions indicated a record-breaking at
tendance. Contrary to the usual Gus
tom. preliminary ceremonies will be
curtailed to the minimum.
The probable batteries announced
were Morrison and Schmidt for Pitts
burgh and Donohue and HargraVe for
Cincinnati
Arrangements have been completed
by officials of station WSAI to broad
cast the game on a wave length OF
423 meters.
Evening star., 1924-04-15
EYES FOCUS ON SISLER
AS BROWNS PLAY CHISOX

CHICAGO, April Is - Manager
George Sisler of the st. Louis Browns,
returned to base ball after a years
absence because of impaired vision, is
the main attraction of today'S Amer
lean League spencer here between the
Browns and the Chicago White Sox.
Johnny Evers, who will continue
to pilot the Chicago team until
Chance assumes command, will
choose between Ted Blankenship and
Charlie Robertson for the pitching
assignment.
Shocker or Van Glider will start
the game for St Louis, according to
Manager Sisler, who will appear at
first base.
Fair weather is predicted and a
record attendance expected.
Evening star., 1924-04-15
YANKEES FARM GEHRlG
TO THE HARTFORD CLUB

NEW YORK, April 15.-The New
York Yankees have announced they
had released Lou Gehrig, first base
man, to the Hartford, Conn, club of
the Eastern League, under optional
agreement.
Several clubs last winter, including
the St. Louis Browns, refused to
waive on Gehrig, a former Columbia
University star, who came to the
Yankees late last season.
Miller Huggins, manager of the
Yankees, said he regarded Gehrig as
an unusually fine prospect, but de-
sired to give him further Seasoning.
Evening star., 1924-04-15
REVAMPED RED SOX
IN REAL TEST TODAY

BOSTON, April 15.-A new Red Sox
team, Boston's dark horse" entry
in the American League race, meets
the New York Yankees. champions OF
the world, in the opening game of the
1924 base ball season at Fenway Park
today. Ban Johnson, president of the
American League; Gov. Cox and
other notables were to be present at
the opening day celebration. Fair
weather is predicted
For Boston, Howard Ehmke or the
veteran Jack Quinn was favored to
pitch, with Steve O'Neill catching.
Bullet Joe Bush or Sam Jones was
slated to pitch for the Yankees, with
Wally Schang receiving.
Shanks will play third for Boston
today
Evening star., 1924-04-15
JUDGE lst Base
BUCKY AS WELL AS TEAM
WILL GO ON TRIAL TO-DAY
Second-Sacker Seems Well Qualified to Shoulder
Double Duty of Playing and dManaging-Play.
ers il Good Condition to Start Race.
BY JOHN B. KELLER.

TODAY eight of the eleven league
ball where the National
American circuits scheduled, but
inaugural than here
by the attend
other high
bali
by anevvm add zeStt to
the Nationals the
in
could
Evening star., 1924-04-15

Even stubborn, unruly or sham
pooed hair stays oombed all day in
any style you like. "Hair- Groom"
is dignified oombing cream which
gives that natural gloss and we'll
groomed effect to your hair-that
Evening star., 1924-04-15
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION
HAS A BRIGHT OUTLOOK

ATLANTA, Ga. April 15.-Conceded
to have a stronger personnel and with
a more optimistic outlook in general ,
the Southern Association will start it's
1924 diamond season today.
President John d. Martin will at
tend the opening game at Nashville,
where Atlanta opens. Gov. Austin
Peay of Tennessee will throw out the
first ball. Other games: Birmingham
at Chattanooga, New Orleans at Mo-
bile and Memphis at Little Rock.
Evening star., 1924-04-15
EXHIBITION EASE BALL
At Baltimore

At Baltimore r. Il. E.
Boston (National) al)............... s 0
Baltimore (Internationa) ...... s
Stryker, Benton and Smith; Frank, Goeckel,
Parnham and Greenae.
At Waterbury, Co1n.-Toronto Qnterna-
tionaD. /; Waterbury (Eastern), o.
At Wilson, N. C.-Durham (Piedmont), 6;
Wilson (Virginia), ].
At Rocky Mount, N. C.-Rocky Mount (vir-
ginia), II; Raleigh (Piedmont), 4.
FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE.
Orlando, S; Lakeland. /.
Tampa, 2; ST. Petersburg, o.
Bradentown, S. Daytona, f.
Evening star., 1924-04-15
ATHLETIC COACH DIES.

CHICAGO, April l5.-Joseph H.
White, identified with the athletic
department of the University of Chi
cago for seventeen years. died last
night. Before coming to Chicago he
was, well known in eastern basket
hall circles
Evening star., 1924-04-15

enlng CONNECTS:
! Harris takes the reins at Washing
/ ton, while Dave Bancroft, star short
! stop of the Giants last season, be-
comes manager Of the Boston Braves.
Frank Chance, who won four pen
nants with the famous old Chicago
/ Cubs machine. shifts to the manage
ment of his old-time rivals, the Chi
cago White Sox. Lee Fohl, former
manager of the Browns, succeeds
/ Chance as manager of the Boston Red
Sox
! Jack Hendricks, former manager of
/ the Indianapolis, American Associa-
/ tion club, and once manager of the
| st. Louis Cardinals, will attempt to
! fill the shoes of Pat Moran in the
management of the Cincinnati Reds.
| Usual Opening Day Ceremonies.
| Reports from the major league
cities early today revealed plans for
| the usual opening day ceremonies.
! band concerts. flag raisings and
| speeches. Kenesaw NJ. Landis base
| ball commissioner. will view the Car
dinals in action against the Cubs at
| St. Louis, while President Johnson
will attend the opener between the
Yankees and Red Sox at Boston.
Evening star., 1924-04-15

final touch to good dress both in
business and on social occasions.
Hair Groom" is greaseless; also
helps grow thick, heavy, lustrous
hair. Beware of greasy, harmful
limitations
Evening star., 1924-04-15
PECKINPAUGH -Shortstop
EIGHT BIG LEAGUE CITIES
TO SEE CURTAIN LIFTED
Record Campaign for Attendance and Close Finishes
Promsed-Six New Managers on Job, Three
Making Debut in That Role.
By the Associated Press.


~HCAGO April 15Bae ball drove politics and Teapot Dome
the background temporarily today when What did Babe
~ Ruth today?' became the OF the
Thousands OF will ball parks
their action,
the first battles OF the pennant campaigns. .
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-28
WHAT'S DOING
Today and TOMORROW
Today.

ton. Thomson School. s p. m.
Presbyterian Church. John Marshall
Annual Meeting--social Hygiene So
Address-"The Credit Man and Tax
ation," Major Garrad B. winston, un-
dersecretary Of the Treasury. City
Annual Ranauet-united spanish
War Veterans, S21 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. southeast, evening.
Benefit Card Pagty-Hilary A. Her
bert Chapter. United Daughters Of the
Nesting w. Literaturs section, Twen.
tieth Century Club, residence Of Mrs
George F. Bowerman. 2Sb2 Ontario
DanceEAuspices entertainment com.
mittee,. Women's City Club, $3.50 p. m.
Meeting-League Of American Pen
Women, p. m:
Annual Meeting-Washington Branch
of the Waldensian Aid Society, Chapel
of the Church of the Covenant, 8 p. m.
. Illustrated Lecture-Dr. c. p. VIII
hanson. traveller, City. Club, $3.50 D. m.
Luncheon--El Dorado Club, Raleigh
HOTEL ~ O'clock. Congressman Frank
Clague. Minnesota, speaker.
w. ANIMAL in;Ga Dinner Dancec KAT Of
Concert-U. s. Soldiers Home Band
Orchestra. 6:45 p. m:
q Meeting-Cooley-M Mccullough Post, No.
%, American Legion, Ebbitt Hotel,
Lecture--Miss Janet Richards, wom-
ems City Club, p m.
Meeting Current Events Section,
Women's City Club, $3.50 d. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-28
GIVES
OUTLINE
Of PLAN
Meeting Waits on Company's
Report-Declares Com
mission Is oVerworked.

A public hearing to consider a
reduction in the rates charged by
the Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Company will be held some
time in February, Major j.
Franklin Bell, chairman Of the
Public Utilities Commission, said
today.
Major Bell said the date Of, the
hearing would be announced as
soon as the company's annual re-
port is made.
Commissioners OverbVrdened.
William NICK. Clayton, represent
ing the Federation Of Citizens AS
sociations, has filed a petition with
the commission requesting lower
phone rates.
Major Bell, in discussing public
utility problems today, declared that
the District Commissioners have
too much other work to do, making
1t almost impossible to devote any
considerable time to public utility
matters.
While he declined to comment
on the bill proposing a separate
utilities commission, Major Bell In
dictated that he felt that with the
press Of other work the Commits
sioners were not able to study
the financial conditions Of the
various companies as thoroughly
as they would like to.
Would Collect Data.
81 believe that members Of the
commission should make frequent
and thorough studies of the con-
ditions of these corporations"
Major Bell said. Further, feel
that the Commissioners should
make visits to other cities and
compare their rates and equipment
with Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-28
DEATH CLAIMS
c. 6. SMITH, JR.
/ At HOME
Prominent Official of coIum-
bia Granite Company Dies
Of Hemorrhage.

Charles g. Smith, IT,. vice presi-
dent and treasurer Of the Columbia
Granite and Dredging Company.
died at his residence, 20O1 Six
teenth street early today following
an illness Of ten days. Death was
due to cerebral hemorrhage. He
was fifty-six years old.
Mr.. Smith came to Washington
in 1890, when he Joined his father,
the late Charles G.. Smith, who.
with B. H. Warder, founded tbs
Potomac Stone Company, which
operated Quarries on the Virginia
shore Of the Potomac between the
Aqueduct and Chain bridges. He
entered partnership with his father
and following the merging Of vari.
ious interests, the present company
was formed. A few years ago
Mr.. Smith became b director Of
the National Metropolitan Bank.
Julia q. Mercer, of Chicago, Miss
Mercer was the daughter of the
Rev. Lewis Pyle Mercer.
He is survived by his widow, two
sons, Carleton, first lieutenant in
the army, and Mercer and by three
daughters. Mrs. Allen Ashley. of
New York city; Mrs. J. Archer
Gee, Of New Haven, and Mrs. Hen.
ry M. Zook, Of New York city.
Other surviving members Of the
fmily are his mother, Mrs. Charles
@. Smith, ST., and five brothers,
Moses W., Wayne and Guy M.
Smith, Of Washington; Lieutenant
Commander Chandler w. Smith,
y. 8. N, and H. Rathbone Smith,
Of Bluemont, and three sisters, Miss
Elizabeth I. and Miss Eugeni
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-28
Phone Rates Coming JpdRub Hearing
Gasoline In District
Goes Up Two Cents
On Gallon

Gasoline today went up z
cents a gallon, making the re-
tail price 81 cents q gallon in
most stations. I
AS a direct result Of the
increased cost, Washington
motorists will have to pay, an
additional $4,000 in increased
cost of gasoline, it was esti-
mated by NJ. O. Eldridge, Sec
rotary to the American Auto
mobile Association. This esti-
mate is based on the consump-
ton per car in the District Of
400 gallons of gasoline a year.
On that basis each motorist
will pay 50 more for gas dur
ing the present year than he
has been paying.
At the office Of the Standard
Oil Company it was stated that
the increase in price was due
to the rise in cost Of fuel oil.
It was stated that the price
might go higher if the increase
in cost of the fuel oil went up.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-28
MYSTERY MAN
IDENTIFIED IN
DRY TRIAL
BY JACK CARBERRY,
International News Service.

--N~~--@NN~"~~N
NEW YORK. Jan. 2S.-The elu.
sive Henry T. Mann, publicity
agent, who william H. Anderson,
superintendent Of the New York
State Anti-Saloon League, testified
had received approximately $4,000
from him for publicity work for
the league, was identified as real
ity today by Willard J. Bloomer at
the trial of the dry leader charged
with forgery.
Bloomer, now engaged in publicity
work in this city, was recording
secretary Of the press delegation to
the Paris peace conference and was
also publicity man for, George w.
Perkins and Governor Lowden in
the last political campaign. He said
he knew Mann in 1918. had worked
with him, and that they had often
discussed prohibition and Anti-Sa-
loon League work.
did you do Anti.Saloon League
work under Henry Mann?" former
Charles w. Whitman, counsel for
Anderson, asked.
Eyes, prepared copy Tor papers
In New York--in the city and couny
papers. / did this from June, 1918,
to August, 1914"
ibid you have any. conversation
with Anderson about Mann?"
mot about Mann" n
when did you see ManD last?I
"In London when I was over with
the peace conference"
Assistant District Attorney Pc
cora on cross examination asked:
did you have close association
with Mann?"
EYES," he replied. -.-~.-.-...
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-28
MRS. ARBUcKLE. DROPS
SUIT FOR r, |, RESIDENCE

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Jan. %
Following the failure Of Minta E.
Durfee Arbucls4e, wife of Roscoe c.
Arbuckle, former motion picture
comedian, to convince Judge C. w.
Barrows, of the superior court, this
city, Of the gen7lineness Of her resi-.
dence in Rhode Island for -four
years." as she deposed when
granted a preliminary divorce de.
cision on December 81, 1928. her
suit has been withdrawn by her
counsel by permission Of the court.
Mrs. Arbuclxle, to avoid notoriety
which would result from q contest
TO establish the legality of her
residence, decided to discontinue
the case.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-28
coRoNER'S JURY FINDS
LoTHAIR MAN A SUICIDE

Suicide was the verdict Of q
coroner's jury which last night In.
quired into the death Of Francis
e. WEIGH. son Of Edward WEIGH, of
Lothair, Nd, whose body was
found in the rear Of an automobile
parked in a garage in Hyattsville,
Nd, earlier in the day.
WEIGH had been sought for a
week. A gun was found beside his
body. The garage Is owned by Ray.
mond Cooley, Of HyattsYille.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-28

Then, firm in the determine
ton to attain all it suggested,
the real work Of life is taken up.
Apparently it makes little diff
ference how many birthday-mile-
stones peg off the years since the
ambition excited by the graces
impressed itself, nor by what
devious routes one may have
travelled in establishing contact
with the opportunity to realize
it, when the latter is presented,
enthusiasm burns as tiercely as
ever.
Stars At Sixty.
Such at least is the declaration
Of Luther Derwent, sixty-year-ol0
art student, who has just enrolled
in the art school at the Corcoran
Art Gallery.
For forty-odd years he ''1abored"
as the directing head Of one OF the
largest mill plants Of Rockford, III.
Few buildings were erected In the
rapidly growing manufacturing
town to which his mill did not con-
tribute the essential and the deco
rative wood-workings. Then the
time came when he could retire.
During these years the longing to
become an artist had inspired him.
Much of his success he attributes
to this desire. 1t led him to create
designs in the output Of his plant
which appealed to- architects, build
ers and home owners. It also In
sured the high quality Of his prod
uct, for true to the spirit OF art, ne
demanded the closest approach to
perfection in each piece OF work
turned out by his mill. "
Fire Opened Way. s.
Then came q day when his mill
was swept away by a fire. At sixty
he found himself facing two alter
natives. He could rebuild and re-
sumo the business wiped out by the
blaze or-become an art student.
He chose the latter and selected the
art school of the Corcoran Art Gal
lery in which to begin his technt-
cal studies. He is the oldest man
or woman to enroll In the school.
Each day finds him spending from
three to five hours in the drawing
class. Two cleverly executed char,
coal drawings have been produced
by him. Artists insist they reflect
that subtle quality termed "life,"
to a marked degree.
Wife Has Similar Bent.
Really, I never thought of my
age when I decided to start my
art studies" said Derwent today.
so far as I know there IL no bar
to carrying out my ambition. Had
l studied art when a lad I believe
! would haYe BECOME en- artist and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-28
BOAT AND AIR RACES I'M
MIAMI WATER CARNIVAL

MIAMI, Fla, Jan. 2S.-B. Russell
Shaw, executive vice chairman of
the National Aeronautic AssOcia-
ton, was in Miami the other day
making preliminary arrangements
for the international air races to
be held here March and 8.
Another event OF international
interest to be held in Miami March
z and is the speed.boat regatta.
Edsell, Garwood and other noted
speed-boat owners already have
made entries in this race, accord
ing to information obtained from
members Of the local arrangements
committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-28
8 ON
INSURANCE
DIG.
House Committee Resumes
Its Consideration of Ed
Gnonds' Measure.

Hearings on the Edmonds bill
to continue the District Depart
ment Of Insurance and to super
wise and regulate the insurance
business here began today before
q special subcommittee Of the
House District Committee.
The EdmOnds bill, which pro-
vides for a new insurance code
for the District, was under con-
sideration in committee during
the last session Of Congress. The
present subcommittee, which is
Three Witnesses Heard.
Witnesses who appeared before
the committee today included Burt
A. Miller, district superintendent
Of insurance; David NJ. Lea, of the
District insurance rating board. and
chairman of the insurance commit
tee Of the Washington Board Of
Trade and Prof. S. S. Huedner Of
the University of Pennsylvania.
Prof. Huedner was instrumental in
drawing up the District marine in
Surance bill.
Congressman Henry L. Jost OF
Missouri, a new member of the
committee, declared that experience
In his State has proved that unless
the Government control insurance
rates, there is no guarantee Of an
equitable rate.
Furnishing insurance is a public
SERVICE" said Congressman Jost,
land one which is freighted with
public interest. The Government.
therefore. has a perfect right to
fix rates"
Opposes Worlxmen's Compensation.
Congressman Jost declared that
he Is opposed to the Fitzgerald
Workmen's Compensation bill which
is now pending before another sub
committee Of the House District
Committee. His opposition, he
stated, is based on the ground that
the bill provides for the Govern
ment entering a private business
field.
He stated that the present in.
surance bill would have a substan.
tial effect upon the Fitzgerald bill
and might result in a material
change in the workmen's compensa.
ton plans.
The insurance subcommittee Is
presided over by Congressman
Charles L. Underhill Of Massachu.
sets. The following members
were present: Congressman VIII
liam c. Hammer of North Carolina,
Henry r. Rathbone Of Illinois, and
Jost, Of Missouri.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-28
CHICKEN POX HOLDS UP
LONDON SOCIETY WEDDING

LONDON. Jan. S.-Chicken.p ox
that disease which. generally is
only q mild annoyance for children
ciety.
The society folk were all set for
a gay wedding party at the mar
riage OF Miss Jessie Carlos Clarke
and Lord Arthur Butler, son Of the
Marquis and Marchioness of Or.
monde, when chicken-pox fell to the
lot Of the bride-to-be.
Mrs. Carlos Clarke had to get
busy at midnight, and she post.
poned the wedding, much TO the
disappointment Of many who had
stayed home from their night
clubs In anticipation Of q CAV we'd.
ding party on the following day
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-01-28
TREE OWNED BY ITSELF
STRICKEN WITH DISEASE

ATHENS, Ca, Jan. %. - The
stree that owns ITSELF" one OF
Athens curios, known to all tour
lists who have passed through this
section, was this week receiving
the attention Of "tree doctors" The
tree. a large oak, decided to itself.
by a Mr.. Jackson before his death!
when a NEW street was being
opened nearby, has been in decay
ing health for several years. Spe-
cialists in diseases of trees have
been employed by local citizens In
a final effort osave this old his
torical landmark.