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Evening star., 1926-05-21
JUDGE KATHRYN SELLERS HOLDS
BROTHERS APPOINTMENT LEGAL
Declares McCarl Approved Act-CibsOn Committee
Member Accuses Her of Disobeying Spirit
of Federal Law.

I asked for a report. Col. Bell and
Architect Harris answered that this
matter has been brought to the atten-
| ton of the building code committee
and the Bureau of Standards asked
| for a report on the reinforcing steel
product of this concern.
Mr.. Gibson renewed his request for
a report on the appropriation made
several years ago for buildings at the
OccOQuan workhOuSe, WHICH AdNe Hot
| been erected.
Architect Harris described In length
the duties of his office and the organi-
zation he has built up, and discussed
with the committee each school build
| ing now under construction. He was
questioned particularly by Mr.. Blan-
| ton regarding the employment OF out
side architects on six OF the nine build
| ing projects in 1921 and on five of the
t1926 school buildings. at ABOUT per
cent commission, amounting in all to
nearly $35 900. He promised to fur
nish the exact percentage OF the fee
to the committee.
Representative Gilbert, Democrat, of
Kentucky, asked about one f1re cur
tain costing more than $21 900 for Cen
| trail High School and another costing
| $40 900 for the Dunbar School. He sug-
gested that it would be cheaper TO
hire a theater.
Judge Sellers Questioned.
Judge Sellers was questioned by
| Representative Gilbert about the ap-
| pointment Of her brother as deputy
| clerk of the court, and quoted the
| law showing 1t was specifically pro
hibited to make such an appointment
| Of nearer blood relation than second
| cousin. Although an ardent suffrage
worker. Judge Sellers said she found
every woman needs the protection
of a man of her blood" When the
Judge claimed that the controller gen.
ernl had ruled that the appointment
might be made, Mr. Gilbert comment
ed that "being within the letter OF
the law, you believe it is all right for
you to disobey the spirit of the law,
and he asked her to submit a copy
Of the controllers decision. Mr.. Gil.
bert commented that the only ones
who seemed to disagree with the con-
troller general are the nine justices
of the Supreme Court Of the United
States. Mr.. Houston facetiously COM
mented: who would think of putting
the decision Of the Supreme Court
against that of the controller gen.
eral?"
Mr.. Gilbert questioned Judge Sell
ers extensively regarding lack OF CO.
operation between the Juvenile Court
and the Police Women's Bureau and
the Judge protested that there was no
lack Of cooperation, but only dis
agreement. but that she had criticized
the Women's Bureau view of the law
and method OF handling cases. She
said she was unable to get the social
workers viewpoint
C. NJ. Tower. the tax collector. said
there is $s,0o0,000 Of unpaid taxes.
but later explained that this Is not
an unusual amount. and that these
taxes will be collected in regular
course.
The Gibson subcommittee will re.
sumo its hearings at 1880 o'clock to-
night in the caucus room of the
House Office Building.
Evening star., 1926-05-21
TEACHERS ANNUITY
PLAN CONSIDERED
Hearing Being Held on Modi-
| fled Bill by Senate D. C.
Committee.

Representatives of the Board Of Ed
sication, the District government and
the school teachers organization are
testifying before the Senate District
committee this afternoon in eNplana-
tion of the provisions OF the liberal
lied teachers retirement bill.
Under existing law the maximum
annuity for q teacher after 80 years
of service is $3.50. toward which the
District. government contributes at
the rate of $40 s. year The liberal
i2inE measure as first introduced
would have raised the maximum to
81 200 and the city's contribution to
$50 a year.
Maj. Daniel j. Donovan, District
auditor, recommended to the Commits
sionerS that the plan he modified to
S1,140, with q government contribu-
ton Of SIS annually, but the Budget
Bureau proposed a further modifica-
tion to S1,050, which would make the
government contribution SIS.
Being anxious to see the law liberal
tied without delay. the teachers agreed
to accept the modified bill, and it is
that plan the committee is considering
today.
Evening star., 1926-05-21

Continued from First Page)
sition is that he has made known his
wishes. and has referred the inter.
state commerce committee TO the fact
finding coal commission for data In
preparing legislation, and that Con.
EreSS should decide for itself without
any Interference from the Executive.
The two Representatives intimated
that there Is an impression among
some members of Congress that the
President. at this late hour is not
going to be insistent about this legis
lation. Whether or not this impres.
sion was confirmed during their con
ference with the President today they
declined to say.
Mr.. Treadway has been active in
his advocacy OF coal legislation ever
since this Congress convened, and
after his talk with the President
today he said he was optimistic about
the outcome this session. When
asked if he thought the President
would agree to a poStponement of the
legislation he said he has reason to
feel that the President feels just the
same today as he did when he recon-
mended to Congress that it enact
legislation.
Bill Might Be Passed.
The feeling generally at the Capitol
is that there is considerable opposi-
ton TO any coal legislation at this
session, but it is not of sufficient size
and force to prevent the passage of a
bill satisfactory to the administra-
ton when it is once put to a vote.
The opposition, therefore. is devoting
its fight within the House and Senate
committees handling the legislation.
The interstate commerce committee
of the House has virtually decided to
report out the bill prepared by its
chairman. Representative Parker of
New York. This bill, while possessed
of no teeth or other drastic features.
is considered as answering the situa-
ton to a large extent. The opinion
is unless the opposition can defeat
this bill within the committee it will
be passed readily when brought out
Evening star., 1926-05-21

on the floor Provision has been
made upon the legislative calendar
for the bill by Leader Tilson.
More significance is attached to the
opposition in the Senate, where there
are Republicans who. while not wor-
riod one way or the other about coal,
are expected to oppose any measure
unless it will bring credit to the ad
ministration or to some individual
Republican. In the Senate the bill
introduced by Senator Copeland. Dem
ocrat, New York. occupies now the
best position to receive favorable
action In the committee. but some
Republicans are not anxious to see
any one of the opposition party re-
ceive the credit for putting through
legislation which, they feel, is GER
tain to meet with wide popularity.
Evening star., 1926-05-21
Realty Man Kills Self.

NEW YORK, May II R).-De-
pressed by financial losses suffered
in Wall Street trading. according to
police, Glide Spencer Mates. 43-year-
old wealthy real estate operator of
Short Hills, n. T.. committed suicide
today by shooting himself in the
head in the basement of the Hotel
Antoinette, at Broadway and Sixty
seventh street.
Evening star., 1926-05-21

Judge Kathryn Sellers Of the Juve-
nile Court held that Controller Cen
eral McCarl approved her admitted
appointment OF her brother as deputy
clerk OF the court when members OF
the Gibson subcommittee Of the
House District committee, investigat-
ing municipal administration, CEN
Sured this appointment as illegal. at
tho hearing in the caucus "oom of the
House Office Building last night.
Judge Sellers argued that she Is not
a Federal judge, but members OF the
committee insisted that she is.
Judge Sellers branded as "an abso-
lutte lie" the charge that she has not
allowed mothers in court when their
children were brought in.
Engineer Commissioner Bell and A.
L. Harris, the municipal architect,
were questioned In detail regarding
school building contracts, the employ
ment Of outside architects, whether
buildings are being erected within the
appropriations, and the committee
was apparently we'll satisfied with the
answers.
Tax Report Asked.
G. NJ. Tower, the collector of taxes
was asked to submit a report in an
swer to a complaint received by the
committee that the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Co. owes the city a
very large sum for taxes. Commits
sioner Bell thought this must refer TO
new paving between street car tracks
done by the city and assessed against
the railway company. Mr.. Tower Will
be questioned when the hearing is re-
sumed tonight about the order OF the
Commissioners carrying much or the
work of the collectors Office into the
office of the assessor.
DR.. p. H. Murphy. from st. Eliza
beth's Hospital. was questioned by
Representative Blanton regarding his
recently calling the attendants to-
gether and instructing them Ito keep
the service in good shape and be ready
for anything" Mr.. Blanton presumed
this meant a surprise visit from the
little old Gibson committee that
might come shopping around" Mr..
Blanton also asked about a report
that had come to him that an order
was recently issued at st. EliZabeth's
that when the Gibson subcommittee
came over there the widest of the
patients would be let loose upon them.
DIR. Murphy denied any intent to get
the institution cleaned up in anticipa
tion of a visit from the investigating
He also denied hearing of
the order to unleash wild" patients,
and laughed at it. He denied that the
hospital is cleaner today than at any
time since 1913.
Steel Firm Complained.
Chairman Gibson called to the at
tention of Col. Bell complaint from
the Washington representative OF the
Franklin Steel Works that the build
ing code Of the District does not per-
nit the use of their products, and
Evening star., 1926-05-21
MRS. STOKES TO ATTEND
FUNERAL OF HUSBAND
Widow Of Millionaire Going to New
York With Children-Wil Re-
turn to Denver.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. Nav 21.-Mrs. Helen El-
wood Stokes of Denver, widow of W.
r.. u. Stokes. New York millionaire
win attend her husbands funeral IN
New York. She passed through mere
today with her children.
Her mother, Mrs. A. s. Miller o.
Denver, and a friend, Mrs. A. H.
Meservey Of Colorado Springs, ac'
companied her.
MY daughter will attend the funeral
and tfen she will come back to Denver
to live with me, as she has been llVins
since she and her husband separated,
the mother said.
Evening star., 1926-05-21
Bill Bans Extra-Fare Trains.

All-Pullman and extra-fare trains
would be prohibited under provisions
of a bill introduced yesterday by Rep
resentative Mclaughlin, Republican
Nebraska. The measure would re-
uuire at least one day coach in every
train in interstate traffic. with coach
passengers charged no extra fare
Evening star., 1926-05-21
COAL BILL CHANCES
FOR THIS SESSION
HANG IN BALANCE

Continued from First Page)
Evening star., 1926-05-21
Steel Firm Complained.

HttVI II IIIII NUTIIpINIIICUs
Chairman Gibson called to the at
tention of Col. Bell a complaint from
the Washington representative OF the
Franklin Steel Works that the build
ing code Of the District does not per-
nit the use of their products, and
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
EXCLAMATION Guarantees Handba as Conditioning Gam
JONES' PERFORMANCE
IN GOLF SENSATIONAL

Not since 1916 and the heyday OF
Chick" Evans has an American
golfer come so close to winning both
Of our major golf titles as did Rob.
ert r. Jones, the well-known young
Atlanta linksman, during the season
of 1925.
Bobby went 10 Worcester. Mass. for
the American open and finished in
tie with Willie Macfarlane. professions
al. for the title. at POI strokes.
An 1S-hole play-off was staged .anc
this ended in a tic also. Then, in an.
extra play-off Of Is holes, MacfaT1
lane. professional, for the title, at a9l
strokes.
However. Robert repeated his 1921
victory in the amateur championship,
tournament that will go down in the
books as unique.
In the first place. only 10 qualified.
leaving Francis Ouimet aud other ex
champions in the outer darkness.
In the second, Jones went into the
final round against Watts Gum. his
friend. pupil and protege, whom he
brought on from Atlanta merely for
the experience. He got plenty: in,
fact, it was not until he went up
against Jones, his pal~and PROTECTOR
in the final round, that Gums game
proved susceptible 10 flights of
fancy. Jones won easily.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
TYLER CLUB GETS
SLUGGER CLABAUGH

TYLER, Texas. Jan. 16.-At the
annual meeting of the fans and stock
holders of the Tyler Baseball AsSOcia-
ton plans were discussed and obiec-
tives were established for the coming
season. 1t was stated that about
$4,000 would have to be raised before
the opening of the season. $4,000 Of
which was pledged before the meeting
closed. Soliciting committees pledge
to raise the balance by January 20.
About 800 fans attended the most en-
thusiastic session ever kown in the
history of local baseball. 1t was an
nounced that Outfielder Clabough,
slugger with Paris part Of the last
season and who finished the year with
Decatur of the Three-Eye League,
and who set the league afire with his
clouting. has been farmed to the Tro-
jams by the Cleveland Americans. He
is expected to add considerable
strength to the Trojan offense.
Officers of the club elected: Dr. ii.
r. Coats, president; c. i. Porter, vice
president; and j. II. Barron, secIe-
tary treasurer. Directors who also
include the officers. are: Y. +. Ramey,
if, S. 2. Burke, Ray Modrall and A.
c. Booty.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF
COURSE IDEA GROWS

Agitation to provide permanent
championship courses, which started
in the United States, has spread to
Great. Britain. In fact. a definite
movement might be said to be I'M
der way in the latter country, as
the publisher of one of the leading
English golf papers has offered TO
contribute 1000 pounds toward a 20
900 pounds fund.
This paper advocates the building
Of a course where the British ANA
teur and open championships could
be. played under conditions eminently
tair to the player. 1t advocates rop-
ing OF OF the fairways and greens,
and also the charging of a moderate
admission price at the games.
During the off periods the course
wonld be available to players on a
daily fee basis and eventually all
money contributed would be returned
to the donors with interest. Golf
Illustrated suggests that the course
then be turned over to the Royal ana
Ancient Golf club for the champion
shin tournaments.
The opinion frequently has been ex-
pressed that sooner or later the United
States must build at least two cham
pionship courses, one in the East
and one in the Central West. OF late
years many clubs have been reluctant
to bid for championship tournaments
because Of the tying up of their
courses for week or more and NJ
sultant damage TO fairways and
greenss because some players do not
replace divots, and also because oil
the general wear and tear by large
galleries,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
CREDITORS INSPIRE
WILSON'S PRO. JUMP

los ANGELES, Jan. 16.--"I can
not, in justice to myself and creditors,
refuse it."
The speaker was George Wilson,
University Of Washingtons all-Amer-
lean halfback, and he referred 10
$4,000 he signed un for 10 play in
two Pacific Coast games against
Red" Grange and his Chicago Bears.
Il borrowed money TO go through
college," Wilson said. land know
my creditors will be glad L turned
professional"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
u. S. Athletes
Crack 256
Records in Year

A total Of 256 records were
established by men and women
athletes throughout the United
States in the past year. or the
new records IA were made in
swimming and 122 in track and
field.
Miss Agnes Gersghty Of the
WOmen's Swimming Association
OF New York is first in the list
u record-breakers with 81
marks. followed BY Paavo Nurmi
the Finnish wonder, who estab-
lished 20 standards.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
HILL STARTS WALK
OF 1000 MILES In
1000 HOURS FEB. !

Andrew ]. Hill. Kelly Field heel
and-toe walker. has set Sunday, Feb
ruary Z, as the date for starting his
attempt to walk 1000 miles in 1000
hours. He has set the task for him
self of walking a mile in each hour,
with rest only in the remaining min
utes of the hour after the stipulated
distance has been walked. 1t will
require almost a month and half
to complete the feat.
The walking will be done on the
Labor Temple roof. Hill will race
all corners while he is on the floor.
Z. c. Collins will be his business man
ager during the trial.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
NAVY GYMNASTS TOO
STRONG FOR RIVALS

ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 16.-The Naval
Academy has the unique distinction of
being kept out Of the collegiate or
carnations in two lines Of sports be-
cause it is admittedly too strong fol
it's competition in those lines. The
sports are gymnastics and wrestling.
The elimination from the 1ntercol-
legiate Gymnastic Association took
place after the finals of last year,
when the victory of the Naval Acad-
envy team was so decisive that the
other members felt that it would be
useless for them to continue as mem
bers of the same body.
1t was, therefore, courteously sug-
gcsted to the management of the navy
ton in the finals Of the association for
a short period, at least. To this,
of course. the Naval Academy
management agreed.
During the last II years, the Naval
Academy gymnastic team has been de-
feated only three times, and its record
is clear for the last nine years.
either side of the court and which
depends upon speed and placement
for results. and the Scotch Toss, F"
high bounding angle service which is
difficult to handle and well nigh
impossible to return with any force
or accuracy. However, court con-
struction has much to do with the
type of service employed and the
player must learn to employ the serve
which will gain him the best result.
Usually a mixture Of the two is best.
Copyright, 1895. by The Christy Walsh
Syndicate.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
PARRY O'BRIEN GETS
BOOST FROM DONLIN

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16.-Parry
OBrien. the former Santa Monica
High all-around athlete, last summer
with Dallas IN the Texas League,
who reports to Connie Mack's Ath-
letios next spring, has been highly
touted as a major league ball player
by Mike Donlin, the former Giant
slugger.
Donlin, after watching this kid
perform among the local winter
league ranks. says he is one of
the most graceful outfielders he
ever looked at, and a corking good
righthanded hitter
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
YANKEES FARM OUT,
LEVI, INDIAN STAR,
FOR ANOTHER YEAR

HARRISBURG. Pa, Jan. 16.-
John Levi, former Haskell Indian star
athlete. will be back with the Harris
burg Senators next season. according
to Rankin johnson, manager of the
Capital City entry, in the New York
Pennsylvania League. The New York
Yankees have decided to give Levi
another years playing experience in
minor league company before he will
get thorough trial with the Yam
KEGS.
johnson expects to switch Levi to
right field in place of Joe Munson,
who was bought last fall by the Chi.
cago Cubs. The big Indian was one of
the most popular players in the cir
cult last summer,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
COMPLIMENT FOR TY.

But, having elected the Card man
ager as the greatest batter, Robbie
also paid Ty Cobb a compliment. and
others. no doubt, will not permit a
decision without a kind word for
Honus Wagner, for the Dutchma 1
was terror in his day.
However. few will deny that Horns
by is about the most wonderful bat
ter of this day and date. Therefore, 1T
is interesting to note one most partic-
Mar feature Of his batting. He stands
far from the plate and takes a free
swing. 1t requires good eyes. eyes
quick to record the break of the ball,
to do that.
Perhaps, after all, those strange
eyes-those orbs that are large, II
minous and almost like an animals
explain why Hornsby is the demon
batter of the world. But if that is so,
others with just ordinary eyes are fol-
lowing the style of Hornsby, for every
man on the st. Louis team stands far
from the plate and most Of them take
n free swing.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17

~ place courts wherever they have
room for them and build accordingly.
This in turn develops different types
of players and consequently the so
called national tournaments do not
always provide an accurate tcst as TO
the respective merits Of the contend
ers. This is unfortunate, but clubs
are gradually awakening to the in
justice Of this method and happy de-
parture from the usual haphazard
system is noted in the construction OF
the new courts at the Cleveland "I"
where the last national tourney was
held. These courts, while smaller than
the prescribed size of 80 feet, never
theless are of ideal build, especially
for singles play, and are certain TO be
copied widely.
Coast athletes during the last three
years have ranked supreme in hand
ball. In 1923 Red Murray of San
Francisco, representing the Olympic
Club, won the championship at st.
Paul, but in 1924 Maynard Laswell
took the title Mt Los Angeles and re-
peated again in 1925 at Cleveland,
being the first player in the history
of the game TO win the title twice.
This gives you an idea Of what is de-
manded of a player in a weeks grind.
Laswell is a strong. two-handed ath-
lete with n world Of reserve. 1t was
this stamina which brought him
through a winner over Al Schauffel-
berger of Detroit, a splendid two-hand-
ed player.
While Los Angeles and San Fran.
cisco are the strongholds of handball
on the West Coast, the game has long
been played in the East and in the
Midwest. Carl Haedge of st. Paul,
national champion of 1921, was one of
the greatest players the game ever
produced. Haedge learned handball
while at Minnesota University, where
he starred at football and baseball.
During the period Of 1919 to 1921 he
was invincible.
Milwaukee, mainly through the in.
terest of II. J. Larkin, athletic director
of the Milwaukee A. c., has always
been a pronounced contender for hon
ors. At Chicago, Louis Nelson of the
Kimrock Club is the accredited cham
pion, while in Detroit Joe Battle and
Al Schauffelberger are the recognized
leaders.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1926-01-17
HEILMAN is GOOD.

Detroit possibly owns the finest lot
Of the players in the handball world.
Harry Heilman, American League
batting champion, is an ardent hand
ball fan and plays a splendid game.
If Heilman were allowed TO compete
he would be q real candidate for the
national championship such is his
ability. Heilman rarely allows an op-
portunity to pass when hung up on
the road by a rainy day not to seek
a game of handball. Cleveland,
Toledo, Kansas City, st. Louis, In
dianapolis, Buffalo. Boston, Pitts
burgh, Baltimore, Boston, Brooklyn,
New York all boast great players.
New York holds one Of the finest ex-
ponents of the game in William
Sakman. Sakman is a man well be-
yond the forty mark still he. is a
perennial candidate for the champion
ship and remains one Of the most
consistent players in the country
despite his age handicap. In 1921
and in 1922 he attained the finals
only to lose out to Carl Haedge and
to the. writer, successfully.
Handball is a game which requires
spctut thuuiauNc, strength uhu wv
handed skill. In its mechanics the
game appears simple enough, but the
mastering of the underhand stroke
which is the proper method Of hitting
the ball is not as easy as it looks.
A greater degree of accuracy is OBJ
tanned by this method which at the
same time is far less fatiguing than
the overland style. The matter OF
hitting the ball can be likened to an
underhand pitch--we call it striking
the ball, but in reality it is a COM
bination of lie catch and throw. The
ball is cupped in the palm of the
hand and brought forward all in one
motion and sdriven to the point de-
sired. 1t takes endless practice to
attain accuracy and perfection, but
once mastered the enjoyment OF the
game is greatly enhanced.
In the matter Of service, the meth
DDS usually favored are the old Irish
service, which is a straight ball to