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The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-08
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Peoria of the Three-I league. has
signed Jess Cusson, pitcher, who
comes from Virgini, MINI.
Jack Dunn, owner and manager of
the Baltimore Orioles, is reputed to be
one Of the richest men in baseball.
George King, Springfield (Mass.l
pitcher, has signed with his home
town team of the Eastern league
The st. Joseph club of the Western
league, has signed Stanley Strunce,
young outfelder, from Creston, Iowa.
Lincoln Of the Western league, has
signed w. A. (BiIly) Osborn, an in
fielder from the semi-pro ranks of
Kansas City.
Charley See, Minneapolis outfelder,
who also took an occasional fling at
pitching, has been placed on the vol
unfairly retired list.
The major league record for home
runs in one game is 10, made in a
game between Philadelphia go and
ST. Louis az in 1923,
Gerald P. Nugent has Joined the adj
ministration staff of the Philadelphia
National league club, in the capacity
of assistant to the president.
A baseball consists of seven layers
of varying material-cork, rubber,
three layers of wooden yarn, one of
cotton, and the horsehide cover.
Holy Cross baseball nine has listed
% games this year, one of the shortest
in the history of the Worcester insti-
tuition famed for the skill of its teams.
Not much is being heard about the
American league champion Washington
club this year. President C. G. Crit
fifth still maintains confidence in his
veterans.
Williamsport of the New York-Penn-
sylvania league, has signed William
A. Chell, right-handed pitcher of
Brooklyn, and William Dick. catcher,
of Dudley, Pa.
Baseball sounds queer" says the
Milwaukee Journal "as Briton de-
scribes it," No more so than when
some of our more slangy sports writ
ers cover a game.
Manager Bill McKechnie of the
Pittsburgh Pirates, has issued an edict
forbidding his players from partici-
pating in gambling games. His order
hit directly at dice.
The brilliance of the play of Rogers
Hornsby at second has somewhat
dimmed the fine showing of frankie
Frisch, who otherwise would be
breaking into the headlines.
The Hartford club of the Eastern
league announce the purchase of
Catcher Jimmy McAyoy and First
Baseman Eddie Miller from the Buff
falo club of the International league.
Portland Of the Pacific Coast
league, has purchased Alex Metz, util-
ity infielder, from the Philadelphia
Americans. Metz was with Water
bury of the Eastern league. on option
last season.
Fred Turbyville, a sports writer for
more than fifteen years in various
cities, has been made assistant to
President Robertson Of the Buffalo
International league club, with the
title Of secretary.
Three clubs, the Giants, Cardinals
and Phillies, had great battle for
home-run honors last season. Nc
Graw's team finally won out with ia
circuit blows. The Cards had 100 and
the Pills an even 100.
Jimmy Dunn. st. Louis semi-pro
player who was in the independent
Wisconsin league several seasons ago,
has been signed by Hank Gowdy for
the Columbus team of the American
association. He is good hitter and
! a speed boy.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-04-08

The most nctaBAe of the "old guard
follow.
Evening star., 1926-04-13

Washington street cars are max
ing entirely too much noise to suit
members of the Public Utilities
Commission. At the crossings their
humping Is like the peals of ominous
thunder. the commission declares,
and while rolling along the apparent
1y smooth rails they emit an annoy
ing sound, and the gears sometimes
clash and grind unnecessarily.
Noise in connection with street car
operation has been given but scant
attention by the commission in the
past: 1t has been considered one of
the unavoidable factors accompany
ing such operation. But the COM
mission let 1t be known today that
there is such q thing as quiet street
car operation, and it Is going to do
everything physically possible to put
the Washington rolling stock into
the noiseless category.
officials of the commission them
selves plan to give considerable study
to this question of eliminating avoid
able noises, but the engineers and
other members of that body also have
been requested to offer suggestions.
The excessive noise at the crossings,
the commissions experts seem to
think, is due to the flare blocks which
lift the wheels over the joints A new
type Of crossing, 1t was said. might
prevent this racket.
Other noise-making causes which
the commission intends to find out are
applicable to street car operation in
Evening star., 1926-04-13
EDINBURGH CLERGYMAN
PLANS MISSION HERE
Bishop Walpole to Conduct Eight
day Special Service in Christ
Church, Georgetown.

Bishop George Walpole OF Edin-
burgh Is coming to this country for
a special preaching mission at Christ
Church. Georgetown. during the eight
days from April 25 to May Q. Clergy
Of all denominations in Georgetown
have promised their support of Bishop
Walpole's mission in making It q real
community event.
Although Bishop Walpole has spent
q number Of years in this country as
teacher and lecturer and his books
have brought him a still wider congre.
cation, this will be hts first visit to the
United States since his conservation
as Bishop Of Edinburgh in 1910.
The bishops visit will serve to con.
tinue the historic relationship between
the Episcopal Church Of this country
and Scotland. Samuel Seabury Of
Connecticut was consecrated as the
first American bishop shortly after
the Revolution at Aberdeen. Scotland,
by three Scottish prelates, after his
conservation had been refused by the
British church.
Christ Church has been chosen for
the bishops mission because Of it's
historic background, Francis Scott
Key, Thomas Corcoran. Otho Lnthi.
cum, Thomas Hyde and Ninian Ma
gruder having been among its or
ganizerS.
Evening star., 1926-04-13
D. c. BILL REPORT
GIVEN TO SENATE
Measure, Carrying $33,6e7.-
III, to Be Called Up at
Earliest Opportunity.

The District appropriation bill To-
the next fiscal year was reported for
mally to the Senate today by Senator
Phipps of Colorado. who announce
that he would call it up for action at
the earliest opportunity.
AS reported the bill carries S33 .69I
I'll, which is $61,5 less than the
amount approved by the House. The
Senate committee increased by more
than 100000 the total amount for
highway work, the bulk of which was
recommended for the general repair
fund to be used in improving worn
out streets. In making this addition
to the highway fund the committee
curtailed the amount approved by the
House for school buildings
An important feature of the bill this
year is that it will make possible a
comprehensive extension of the auto
matte traffic signal light system, pro
vided the Senate passes the pending
bill relating to the renewal Of autono-
bile operators permits.
The traffic bill provides for renewal
OF permits on SO fee to be good for
three years. 1t is estimated that these
renewals will produce more than $500
900 and the Senate committee has pro
vided that $2Z5. 600 of this F.1-Y Ia uEe-s
for traffic lights. 1t is the plan Of
traffic officials to install the automatic
lights on a considerable number OF
the busy thoroughfares in the central
portion of the city.
Evening star., 1926-04-13

the Siberian.American expeditionary
forces and of the purchase and de.
livery of necessary supplies in the
Orient.
For the success of his endeavors
he was awarded the distinguished
service medal and promoted to the
grade of brigadier general and as
sistant quartermaster general. At
the close of the Spanish War he sue
cessfully managed the homeward
movement of the troops in Cuba and
Porto Rico.
Gen. Bellinger is a native Of
Charleston. S. c., and was graduated
from the Military Academy in June,
1884. He served in the Cavalry in
various parts of the country until
August, 1894, when he was transfer
red to the Quartermaster Corps in the
grade of captain. He reached the
grade of colonel in October, 1918. and
brigade rank in December, 1922.
He will be succeeded in his present
office Of assistant quartermaster gen.
eral at the War Department Thurs
day by Col. Harry F. Rethers, Quar-
termaster Corps, who was recently
transferred from San Francisco to
this city for that purpose. In his new
Office, Col. Rethers will have the rank
and pay OF brigadier general.
Evening star., 1926-04-13
THREE HURT WHEN AUTO
is HIT AND OVERTURNED
Driver Of Other Machine Aban-
dons It Near Scene-Man's Foot
Crushed by Tractor.

Struck by a hit-and-run driver. the
automobile Of Howard L. Coffman, 614
Fourteenth street northeast, was
overturned at New Jersey avenue
and Q street early last night. Mrs.
Ruby Coffman. Mrs. Roberta Harris
and J. A. Harris. occupants of the
car with Coffman, received slight cuts
and bruises.
The car Of the hit-and-run driver
was abandoned not far from the
scene Of the accident. Police reported
1t listed as belonging to John H. Ford.
1925 Seventh street, and efforts are
being made to establish the identity
of the driver at the time Of the col
ltsion.
Cyrus P. Phillips, % years old, 1888
Eleventh street southeast. fell from
q tractor Of the Washington Railway
and Electric Co.. near Georgia avenue
and Dahlia street yesterday afternoon
and a wheel Of the vehicle crushed his
left foot. He was taken to Walter
Reed Hospital.
Evening star., 1926-04-13
FINAL RITES TODAY
FOR MRS. C. X. M'NEIL
Services in Tribute to Woman Who
Was Active Manager Of Sheetz
Candy Factory.

One of the largest private funeral
ceremonies held in the downtown sec
ton Of the city in many years Is be-
ing conducted this afternoon at the
residence of Ellie SheetZ, 500 Twelfth
street, for Mrs. Carrie Kraft Mcneil
Of Baltimore. who died in that city Sat.
urday following an attack of indiges
ton and heart failure. Mrs. Mcneil
was the active manager of the candy
factory and numerous branch stores
maintained by Mr.. Sheetz.
A large number of automobiles ac-
companied the body, which was due to
reach Washington at 3 o'clock. In
order that the procession could move
to the residence without interruption,
special traffic regulations were put
into effect in that vicinity. Policemen
cleared both sides of f street between
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets and
forbade parking on the east side OF
Twelfth street between Z and +
streets.
Mrs. Mcneil was born in Baltimore.
~ years ago, and in her girlhood
entered the employ of Mr.. Sheetz.
She Is said to have been largely re-
sponsible for the establishment OF 25
branch stores throughout the East
and was actively engaged in their
supervision at the time of her death.
Funeral services were conducted
at her late residence in Baltimore.
PA North Liberty street, at noon, and
then the automobile procession began
its Journey to Washington. Rev. DR..
Hugh T. Stevenson is officiating at
the services this afternoon. Inter
ment will be in Rock Creek Gene
terry in the SheetZ mausoleum.
Evening star., 1926-04-13
STREET CARS ARE TOO NOISY,
UTILITIES COMMISSION SAYS

the National Capital include special
trackwork, imperfect rail joints, cor
rugated rails, squealing car wheels in
curves and foreign matter in rail
grooves. Gears that don't mesh prop
erly on the cars themselves also add
to the din. according to the commits
sion.
Flat wheels" might be blamed. too,
ii is said, but members Of the commits
sion believe that a majority Of Wash
ington's street cars are free from such
imperfections.
The commissions noise investiga-
ton has been given a new impetus by
the complaints of the manager of one
of Washingtons leading hotels, who
declared that his guests were disturb
ed not only during the day, but all
through the night.
These noisy street cars is certainly
a strong argument in favor of bus
transportation" said one member Of
the commission. THE noisest bus
does not make one-tenth of the dis
turbance of the cars"
Evening star., 1926-04-13
NEEDS OF SCHOOLS
TOBE TOLD TONIGHT.
$5,250,000 Appropriation Is
Expected to Be Asked for
Next Year.

Two hundred representative Wash
ingtonians bearing briefs containing
the school needs of the various sec
tions Of the city will gather with
school officials at the Franklin School
tonight at o'clock for the customary
semiannual discussion Of school es-
Inmates.
1t Is expected that the representa-
tives will adopt a resolution placing
themselves on record as being in favor
of pressing for an appropriation next
year of approximately $5,250,0 900 so
that the conclusion of the third year
of the five-year building program will
find Congress up-to-date in Its pledge
TO carry out this systematic improve
ment Of the local school system.
DIR. Frank w. Ballou and Edwin
c. Graham, superintendent of schools
and president Of the Board Of Educa-
ton, respectively, will be the speak
erS tonight.
While statements are expected to be
made my more than rs representatives,
their time will be limited 50 the
ground can be covered with dispatch.
Discussion over the reasons for the
school improvements will be out of
order. This information is expentA[:
be filed to guide the school officials.
The citizens representatives also
are expected to voice their desire that
in the appropriations for new build
ings an adequate sum be named by
Municipal Architect Harris to cover
the entire project, SO that no money
will be needed from the repair fund
to finish the building
At the meeting of the Board of Ed
ucation Wednesday the board adopted
the following procedure with regard
to the amounts Of money to be car
ried in the items for land and build
ings and with regard to the inspec-
ton of said land and buildings:
1. That a tentative or provisional
list of sites be submitted to Maj. Hol-
combe of the Engineer Commission
er's Office. with a request that he
prepare suggested estimates Of the
cost of purchasing such sites.
2. That a similar tentative list of
the buildings or additions to buildings
which may be incorporated in the
budget for 1928 be submitted to the
architect, Mr.. Harris, with
the request that he indicate the
amount of money which should be
carried for such items.
g. That arrangements be made for
visiting such sites and buildings on
the part of the members of the Board
of Education, school officials. repre-
sentativeS of the municipal archi-
tect's Office and the Engineer Com
Office. and representatives
of the Bureau of the Budget.
Evening star., 1926-04-13
CITIZENS TOBOOST
MEMORIAL DRIVE
Northeast Association Votes
to Join in Honoring D. c.
Veterans.

Responding to a request from Frank
B. Noyes, president of The Evening
Star Co., for aid in the raising Of
funds for the erection Of the proposed
memorial to the veterans OF the late
war, the Northeast Washington Citi-
zen Association, at a meeting in the
Ludlow School last night, voted to
circulate literature among the 300
members OF the association setting
forth the plans for the memorial and
containing a request for contributions.
The members, by a unanimous vote,
pledged themselves to support the
drive for the testimonial.
Complaining that the people Of the
United States were being robbed by
the new postal rates in effect, G. NJ.
Aschenbach, secretary of the associ-
alton, introduced a resolution re-
questing that Congress take immedi-
ate steps toward a revision OF the
rates. 1t was pointed out that the
new rate Of 11a cents for post cards
is onerous, and inasmuch as the Post
Office Department reports that its
revenues have not increased under
the new law, the association feels
that this is q matter which is de-
serving of immediate attention from
Congress.
Replying to letter from the School
Board of the District, urging the as
sociation to do all in its power to
further the campaign TO raise funds
for the reconstruction and preserva-
ton of "Old Ironsides." Mr.. Aschen-
bach introduced a resolution, which
was passed. stating that the associa-
ton has ever been opposed to school
children subscribing TO funds, and that
it could not see it's way clear to alter
this policy now. A resolution APPROX
ing an amendment to the Constitution
providing representation for the Dis
trict of Columbia was also passed. A
committee was appointed to arrange
plans for participation in the celebra'
ton which will mark the installation
of the new traffic lights on H street.
Evan H. Tucker, president of the
association. presided.
Evening star., 1926-04-13

Religious Liberty" which was one Of
the three things Jefferson wished to
be remembered by.
Former Senator Stanley Of Ken
lucky will deliver an address on 1.-THE
First Northwest" Representative Old.
field of Arkansas, on 1.-The Louisiana
Purchase" which was one Of Jeffer.
sons accomplishments; Senator King
Of Utah, on THE Great Divide" re-
counting the expedition to the Pacific
coast Of Lewis and Clark; Senator
Bayard of Delaware, on Delaware"
Senator Gerry will read a letter writ
ten by Jefferson, and Mrs. Livingston
Rowe Schuyler, president of the
ton of New York, will speak on the
Home Life of Thomas Jefferson"
To Use Monticello Chair.
Henry e. Davis of Washington will
be toastmaster and will be seated in
q chair which came from Monticello
and which was loaned by Mrs. Mason
Nicholson.
The pageant to be presented to-
night at Central High School was
written by Mrs. Minnigerode Andrews
Forrest. It was presented last year
at Baltimore and the preceding year
at York. Pa. There will be about $50
in the cast.
The pageant recounts nine impor-
tant points in the life Of Jefferson.
While the characters enact in pan
tomime the events, Mrs. Maud Howell
Smith will recite the lyric written by
Mrs. Andrews. Denis Connell takes
the part Of Jefferson throughout.
The scenes depict the following
Incidents: Jefferson as the son of q
surveyor; his courtship Of the Widow
Skelton: discussions with Franklin
and Adams on the Declaration OF
Independence; the breakfast with
Washington. at the beginning Of the
Republic; the ball at the White House
presided over by Dolly Madison, q
scene to be enlivened by graceful
minuets; opening Of the first public
school in Washington by Jefferson
who converted his stables for that
purpose; the Lewis and Clark expedi
ton, fostered by Jefferson; planning
Of the University Of Virginia; and the
visit Of Lafayette to Jefferson at
lonticelln
Evening star., 1926-04-13
UNION is SOUGHT
AS JOURNALISTS END SESSIONS

fees to affect the exercises of his
highest skill to cure his patients. In
like manner, If the journalist belongs
to a profession, he must pour out his
soul in the columns Of his journal and
be true to his righteous convictions
'unawed by influence and unbribed Dy
gain If he has no convictions he
would die for he Is no editor, even
though he may write with the pen OF
a Greedy or a Pulitzer. The best def1-
milton ever given of an editor Is that
he Is q man who, rising in the morn
ing to read of what transpired in the
world on the pervious day. Is moved
to righteous indignation against
wrong or injustice, and who goes forth
to combat 1t with all the power of
crusader.
"1f journalism is trade and pub
fishing a paper Is only business. 1t
has no more right to Constitutional
protection than selling fish. or dry
goods. 1t is certain jefferson would
not have insisted upon the security
Of the freedom Of the press If he had
supposed the journal would be other
than a public institution. II news
papers become chiefly business con-
Germs, not only will power go out from
us. but people will look for deliverance
from other sources, and the scepter
will rightfully depart from the press"
Evening star., 1926-04-13
GIRL TAKES OVERDOSE
OF SLEEPING POTION
Dorothy Bennett, Friend Of Fiancee
Of "Bull" Montana, Slain by
Gangsters, in Hospital.

Miss Dorothy Bennett, 81 years old.
of Baltimore, visitor at the apartment
Of Miss Bess Dodson, the Nolando,
1913 T street. Is at Emergency Hospi-
tai today suffering from an overdose
Of a sleeping drug.
Miss Dodson was the flancee of Joe
Bull Montana, slain by gangsters
in Detroit recently. who last week ten
dered local police a $500 reward to be
posted for information leading to the
arrest Of those responsible for the
killing. Physicians expect Miss Bet
nett will recover.
Evening star., 1926-04-13
Baroness Seeks Citizenship.

Application for American citizenship
was made yesterday to the District
Supreme Court by Baroness Irene
Mary de Ungern. former member of
the Russian nobility. who resides at
the Cavanaugh apartments. 1926 Sew
enteenth street. The baroness has
been in America since February, 1924.
She gave her profession as an inter-
prefer and teacher Of languages. and
announced her intention to renounce
allegiance to Russia and Poland and
to be known as Mrs. Irene Mary I'm.
germ, dropping the title Of baroness.
She says she will take up art and will
matriculate at school Of interior dec.
oratiOn
Evening star., 1926-04-13
'FOresees' Hoover,
'Pooh-Bah,' Control
OF Path to Heaven

Control of travel to Heaven by
Secretary Hoover as '1ord of the air
and pooh-bah of the administration"
was "foreseen" in the House yester-
day by Representative Huddleston.
Democrat, Ala, in voicing opposition
to the Bingham-Parker civil aviation
bill.
He already is lord of the water" :"
he said 1T will son be so a man
can't go to Heaven without a pilot
license from Hoover"
Evening star., 1926-04-13
Purchase Of Site Urged.

Purchase of a vacant lot adjoining
the Payne School at Fifteenth and g
streets southeast as a playground
for the pupils is urged in a petition
received today by the District Com
missioners. The petition was signed
by 108 persons. 1t pointed out that
the property, while not owned by the
District, has been used for a number
of years as a playground and that
plans have been made by the owner
to improve it,
Evening star., 1926-04-13
WILLIAM STARK DIES.

William Stark, 7S years old, a
watchman at the Government Print
ing Office, died at his residence. 1922
Sixth street. yesterday, after a long
illness.
Born in Ohio, Mr.. Stark came to
Washington about 40 years ago and
had lived here since. He was re-
tired as a watchman two years ago.
after 20 years service.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
ADELAIDE Stark; g. son, William Stark
jr.. and one daughter. Mrs. Annie
Day.
Funeral services will be conducted
at the chapel Of Frank Geier's Sons
Co., 1113 Seventh street, tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment
will be in Glenwood cemetery.
Evening star., 1926-04-13

DR.. Robert Harvey Gault. whose
work at Gallaudet in experimenting
with teaching the deaf to hear
through the sense of touch is at
tracing much interest, will speak to
the Washington Alumnae Club Of Pi
Beta Phi at the clubhouse Of the
American Association of University
Women at 1884 ! street, at s o'clock
tonight.
DR.. Gault Is on leave Of absence
from Northwestern University, where
he is head professor of psychology.
He will speak tonight on the Powers
Of Men"
DR.. Gault is interested in Pi Beta
Phi through his wife, who is a mem
Der of the fraternity from Barnard
College and a former president Of the
Chicago Alumnae Club.
Evening star., 1926-04-13
MRS. C. E. BARNARD DIES.
Was Co-founder of Association ot
Arts and Letters.

Mrs. Clara Essery Barnard, a CO
founder and vice president of the In
ternational Association of Arts and
Letters, died at her residence. 1401
Twenty-frst street, today after q
short illness. She was about 10 years
old.
Mrs. Barnard has been active as
vice president of the association ard
chairman Of its entertaining commit.
tee. She also was formerly a mem
Der of the League of American Pen
Women.
She is survived by her son, Philip
Essery Barnard, an attorney of New
York City, and daughtsr. Mrs. Doug
las Seccombe Williams Of Los An
geles. Mrs. Barnard had been a resi-
dent of Washington for the past sev
en- years.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed.
Evening star., 1926-04-13
Sargent to Be Luncheon Guest.

Attorney General Sargent will be
the guest of honor at the Saturday
luncheon of the Barristers' Club at
the Cosmos Club April II at / o'clock.
The arrangements for the luncheon, to
which have been invited the justices
Of the District Supreme Court. are be-
Ing handled by George d. Horning,
jr.. assistant United States attorney,
under direction of Bertrand Emerson,
jr.. president of the Barristers.