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The Washington times., 1927-01-05
NE 7 SERIES
PLANNED

For the first time in the history
Of Washington, thousands OF local
tennis enthusiasts will be able to
see the premier tennis players of the
world in action when Big "Bill"
Tilden meets Manuel Alonzo In
match on the Arcadia Auditorium
floor, Monday night, January 10.
This exhibition match Of five sets
between Tilden, No. ranking player
Of the United States, and six times
champion Of the world, and AlonZo,
former captain OF the Spanish Davis
Cup team and No. ranking player
Of Spain, will begin at o'clock.
After breathing spell a doubles
match of three games between Tilden
and Emmett Pare, and Alonzo and
Tom Mangan will be played.
"Tom" Mangan is No. rank
ing player OF the Middle-At-
lantic section and is very well
known to every tennis fan from
below the Mason.DlxOn line.
On the other hand, Emmett Pare,
the 19-year.old boy marvel, is prac-
tically unknown to the tennis fan
dom of the District. During the
1923 and '24 seasons, Pare was the
Middle West outdoor champion, and
he hasn't lost any of his driving
power.
These exhibition matches of Mon
day night will i1augurate the Cap
ltal's first indoor tennis tournament
for both men and women.
The following Is best racquet
wielders of the District have been
invited to play in the mems tourna.
ment, which begins Tuesday night
at 8 o'clock: w. Carter Baum, r.
S. Burwell, c. M. Charest, A. j..
Gore, Paul c. Harding. Owen How
enstein, T. j. Mangan, Emmett
Pare, A. o. White, A. De Hertel-
endey, Dooley Mitchell, Gwynne
King, r. S. Considine. John Haas
and II. H. Burgwin.
The WOmen's tournament will
begin Tuesday morning and con.
tinue through the afternoons of
the four following days.
In this Indoor championship bat.
tie will be Frances Krucoff, AL
A~AARAAS pA1JGE VI the D1SLTlCI
Louise Kelley. who. with MAXWELL
Wakeford won the doubles champ.
ionship, Mary Hall, Wardman Park
champion; Frances Walker, G. W.
y. champion; Corinne Frazier, who
has been one Of the most consistent
ranking players of the District;
Phoebe Moorhead, Dorothy Kings.
bury, Ruth Curran, runner-up for
the Women's Tennis League
Championship; Helen Sinclair, Laura
Bryn, diplomatic champion; Mrs. C.
X. Train, Chevy Chase Club champ.
ion; Mrs. John P. jackson, who
formerly held Mrs. Trains title
Marjorie Wooden, Elizabeth Pyle
Dorothy Cook. Junior champion
and Maycita de. Souza.
With the exception Of Delphine
Heyl, who cannot compete because
OF an injury to her ankle, the above
include the best players Of the Dis
trict
The Washington times., 1927-01-05

FollOWerS OF the rOydl ana ancient.
game were first introduced to q
new idea Of indoor golf last sea-
son. More than 5000 players were
reported to have frequented the
five schools which were operating.
In one school alone, / $50 les
sons were given during the win
ter. This did not include two
which were conducted ON more
or less a private basis. "
Most of these stay-at-homes
worked out in three schools, open
to the public. There were five
schools last year and a like num-
Der is open again this winter.
There are 10 nets in the five es.
adjustments with competent In
structors on hand at all times.
Here a player may have corrected
some fault which developed during
the previous season. Those who
wish to practice may do so by en-.
gaging net, which may be OBJ
tanned by the hour, with clubs and
balls furnished. Then those who
like putting win find putting greens
at most places.
The largest indoor establish.
ment here is that operated by
r. Cliff McKimmie. There are
five nets and four instructors
ready afternoons and evenings.
In the McKimmie school there
Ii also nine hole putting green.
and monthly putting tournaments,
prizes and all, are arranged for the
players. These events are open
to all players In the District.
| Arthur B. Thorn, professional OF
the Town and Country Club. has
reopened his school with two nets
and putting green at the Meyers
Shop, and IL receiving the public
for both practice and instructions.
Then there IL Jack Tucker, pro-
fessional Of our public course hold
ing forth at Woodward and 10th
rop. Tucker, long associated with
golf, is recognized as one OF the
best instructors in the. city. He
comes of a golfing family. His
father was one of the old school of
golf professionals in England, years
ago.
Ralph Beach, for the winter,
has quit Burning Tree club and
opened the golf school at the
Racquet club. Beach is well
known to the golfing public of
Washington for his instructions
and playing. He succeeded
Danny HOrgan, who was in.
structOr there last year.
The City club IL also operating q
glof school again. This Is the sec
ond year H. D. Miller, professional
of Beaver Dam and George Deffin
baugh, of Saranac Lake, N. Y
have been in charge of the net. The
City club net is one Of the best ir
the city, restricted to members an
their families.
Each schools IL reporting the
usual winter rush. which goes t.
show that when a golfer is a golfer
despite the weather. he will not h9
denied the thrills and pleasure Of
the Royal and Ancient game.
| =,
BANKERS WANT ACTION
The Washington times., 1927-01-05
T \ IS
MILNE
By Louis A. Dougher

With the arrival Of Irving Bump"
Hadley's signed contract today. six
teen members Of the Washington
Griffmen are in line for the APP
preaching season. Manager Harris
Sam Rice and Walter Johnson are
the only veterans signed up for
1927, however, the remainder being
youngsters or new men with the club
such as "Stuffy" Stewart and Gen
erar Crowder.
Manager Harris expects great
things from Hadley this year The
youngster, who is wihtering at his
home in Lynn. Mass, was sent to
Tampa a year ago with a note to
President Griffith from Jack Ches-
bro. Nothing was known as to his
ability. He had been a winning
pitcher with the Brown University
team and starred with the New Eng.
land Twilight leaguers the previous
summer.
A real kid, Hadley was big
and strong and In perfect health,
but somehow or other ne failed
to impress the Sharps at Tampa
with his class. He had plenty
Of speed and fair control, hut he
seemed to lack a ''hOOk." as ball
players call a, curve ball. Even.
tually he was sent to Birming-
ham in the Southern association.
Joe Engel, scouting through Dixie,
happened to be in the stand one
day when Hadley was twirl'ng and
Joe says he never saw a better
"hook" than the kid was flinging.
Inqu!ring. Engel wa stold by Hadley
that he had spent most of the train
ing season developing speed, giving
little attention to his hook" though
he had good one.
Hadley replaced Crowder as Biz
mingham's star hurler when the
latter came to the Griffs. Scout
Engle kept a close watch on him
and found him about ready for the
big show. Hadley was to have
been used in the last series Of the
Griffs in st. Louis, but injuries re-
ceived In a railroad wreck at Har-
vard, Ark, made that impossible
and Manager Harris sent him home
to recuperate.
President Griffith will attend
q meeting at Franch Lick, Ind,
on January ia He Is on the
major league committee that Il
to confer with the minor
leaguers regarding new agree
ment between them. The old
agreement came to an end last
October. The Washington mag
nate has very strong convictions
as to what should be in the new
agreement and is ready to fight
for 1t.
AS soon as he returns from
French Lick, President Griffith will
depart for Florida to enjoy a lit
tie vacation before his athletes be-
gin to arrive. He had intende ]
going early this month, but ran
into the necessity of going to the
meeting In French Lick, and so
pleasure has to give way to bust.
ness.
Manager Harris has decided to
take preliminary training at Hot
Springs, Ark, this year. He be.
lieves that puts him in fine shape
for the baseball that follows at
Tampa. Sam Rice announces his
intention of going with his man.
ager and 1t is expected that sew.
eral more will 80 along. probably
Stan Coveleskie, Fred Marberry
Muddy >Ruel and Joe Judge.
The Washington times., 1927-01-05
LADS
NACTAlN
TONIGHT

TIVE college basketball games are
on the Districts program for to-
night. ushering in the real season
that started so well before the holt
days. Teddy Hughes will take his
speedy GalIaudet five out to Brook.
land to meet Fred Rice's brilliant
Catholic University Cardinals. On
the other side of the town American
University will entertain High
Point College. from High Point,
n. G. Both teams are favored to
win.
The Cardinals appear to have
the strongest team In the Dis.
trict in Capt. John Long. Ray
Foley. Eddie keale, Jim Carney
and Bill Harvey. Excepting
keale, this team is now playing
Its third season together. having
started as freshmen.
Gallaudet Is being represented by
Z green team this year. It has
plenty OF speed but lacks experience
necessary to face such veterans as
the Cardinals. Two games have
been played, d victory coming
against Arnold College and a defeat
by Bridgewater. 20 to IS.
Nothing Is known here of the
eaiiber of the High Point five, but
American University has already
gained host of supporters by its
strong game built upon the profess
sional style. Six games have been
played. every one being a victory,
and the Americans are expected to
make 1t seven In a row tonight.
Tomorrow night High Point will
tackle the George Washington
Colonials in the Iatter's G Street
gym. The Colonials have yet to be
picked for the season, and so many
substitutes are expected to be used
against the Tar Heels.
Saturday, night Blue Ridge Col
lege, from Windsor, Nd, will appear
against the Cardinals at Brookland
and Gallaudet will take on George
Washington.
Georgetown spend this week
In practicing for It's opening
game Of the season next Wed
nesday night when Lynchburg
College will invade Rya.i gymna-
stun, starting the HilIOppers
off upon their campaign.
Maryland was defeated last night
at Ann Arbor by the Michigan
varsity five, 80 to rs. The Wolver-
ines led, Is to II, at the end Of
the first half and went on a scoring
spree in the second, running away
from the Terrapins.
Ham" Adams. Maryland's big
center. playing his first game of the
season. starred for Coach Shipley's
lads. He scored four goals from the
floor and his one foul toss made
him high scorer for his team. Sny.
der cashed in with three field goals
for Maryland.
The brightest individual performer
OF the game was Frank Harrigan,
Michigan's right forward. He scored
u points on eight field goals and
one foul shot. Benny Oosterbaan,
the football star. and Petri. guards,
each scored three field goals and
were prominent in the attack.
The Washington times., 1927-01-05

Georgetown spend this week
In practicing for It's opening
game Of the season next Wed
nesday night when Lynchburg
College win invade Rya.i gymna-
SUM, starting the HiIIOppers
off upon their campaign.
The Washington times., 1927-01-05

Followers OF the royal and ancient
game were first introduced to Q
new idea Of indoor golf last sea
son. More than 5000 players were
reported to have frequented the
five schools which were operating
The Washington times., 1927-01-05

A real kid, Hadley was big
and strong and In perfect health,
but somehow or other ne failed
to impress the sharps at Tampa
with his class. He had plenty
Of speed and fair control, Tut he
seemed to lack a ''hOOk." as ball
players call a curve, ball. Even.
tually he was sent to Birming.
ham in the Southern association.
The Washington times., 1927-01-05

"Tom" Mangan is No. 1 rank
ing player OF the Middle-At.
p Iantic section and Is very well
known to every tennis fan from
below the Mason.DlxOn line.
The Washington times., 1927-01-05

The Cardinals appear to have
the strongest team In the Dis.
trict In Capt. John Long. Ray
Foley. Eddie keale, Jim Carney
and Bill Harvey. Excepting
Keaie, this team is now playing
It's third season together. having
started as freshmen.
The Washington times., 1927-01-05

Ralph Beach, for the winter,
has quit Burning Tree club and
opened the golf school at the
Racquet club. Beach is well
known to the gOlfing public of
Washington for his instructions
and playing. He succeeded
Danny HOrgan, who was in.
structOr there last year.
The Washington times., 1927-01-05

The largest indoor establish.
ment here is that operated by
r. Cliff McKimmie. There are
five nets and four instructors
ready afternoons and evenings.
The Washington times., 1927-01-05

In one school alone, 1850 les.
sons were given during the win.
ter. This did not include two
,- which were conducted ON more
or less a private basis. "
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1927-04-22
GASOLINE CUT TO 1917
CENTS IN CALIFORNIA
Pan-American Petroleum Renows the
Price War il Began One Month
Ago

Los Angeles, April 15.-The gaso-
line war crackled merrily on Friday
in Southern California when the Pan
American Petroleum company an
nounced a cut Of 2 cents a gallon, its
third reduction since it opened cam
paign against competitors. Weekend
motorists happily began to fill tanks
with gasoline costing 12l2 cents per
gallon.
One month ago general readjust-
ment lowered retail gasoline prices
of all companies selling in Southern
California for 1872 to 16b cents a
gallon. A few days later Pan Amer
lean undercut its competitors 2 cents
and Edward l.. Doheny, head Of the
company, announced that it was "a
fierce battle for gallonage."
Pan-American alone enjoyed the
benefits fthe low price for fort
night when its main competitors came
down to the 141a cent price. This
reduction by Standard Oil Of Califor.
MIA, Shell, Union, California Petrole.
um and Richfield, took place two
weeks ago.
Fridays renewal Of the price wal
fell without warning upon competing
oil companies, their officials said
None Of them would give any indica.
tion as to whether anything would bt
done about meeting the new reduc
tion.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1927-04-22
SCHLAPS CALM AS
HANGING DATE Is SET
Executions is Ordered for May 20 by
Judge Paul-Plea. TO Go to the
Governor.

Wolf Point. April 13.-Ferdinand
Schlaps will be hanged for the muir
der Of Ludmilla Geisler ON May 20.
The new execution date was fixed
Wednesday by Judge S. Il. Paul.
Schlaps showed no emotion as he
heard sentence pronounced. He de-
clined to mako any statement to
the court as to reason why SEN
tence should not be passed. The
court reviewed the history Of the
case before setting the date.
Anton and Ludmilla Geisler were
murdered near Beim on May 1,
1926. SchlaDs was convicted on
July "a of the murder Of Mrs. Gels
Ter. On August II he was sentenc-
ed to be hanged September rs.
Appeal to the supreme court caused
a stay Of execution. The supreme
court decision March 20, upholding
tho district court, made setting of
a new date necessary.
K. M. MorfOrd, defence attorney
said that appeal would be made TO
Governor Erickson to cOmute SEN
tence to life Imprisonment. Thir-
ty days or more will be required
for perfecting appeal.
The small court room was crowd
ed with people curious to see how
Schlaps would his sentence.
They were disappointed as the con-
yicted man made no demonstration
Of emotion.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1927-04-22
KUOMINTANG GUSTS GEN. CHANG
CHURCHES HAVE FINE
EASTER PROGRAMS

Easter Sunday brought with it it's
many beautiful musical programs at
the Plentywood churches, all of which
were very well given and appreciat-
ed. The special feature, however,
this year was the Cantata "Victory,'' y
which was given at the Orpheum
Theatre at 8 a. m by the choir of
the First Congregational Church. The
program with participants was as fol-
lows:
Opening Chorus Choir
From Gethsemane to Calvary"
Solos Mr.. Peterson & Mr.. Moore
"Not What ! viii"
Chorus Choir
"out of the Night of Darkness"
Duet Misses Scott and Hansen
20 Morn Of JOY"
Bass Solo and choir Mr.. Bull
angels Rolled the Stone Away
Tenor solo, soprano solo and trio
Mr.. Moore, Mrs. Rue, Miss Helm
"Life Eternal"
Bass Solo and Choir Mr.. Nelson
"The Song Of Victory"
Quartet for Solo Voices
Mr.. Packard, Mrs
Johnson, Miss Hansen, Mr.. Nelson
There's No Night in Heaven"
Chorus Choir
"In the Splendor Of His Glory"
Contralto Solo Mrs. Peterson
"His Love Divine"
Finale Choii
"Christ Hath Arisen"
The voices Of Miss Scott and Mrs
Johnson were the clearest and the
most pleasing, although the entire
chorus did well A little less sell
consciousness however, would not be
hindrance to their better presenta-
ton.
At the Catholic church the musical
program consisted Of a mass in har.
mony in four parts by Millards in f
with Mrs. A. ]. Garneau as an excel.
lent organist Both the Lutheran anc
the Evangelical churches had special
Easter music with their services.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1927-04-22
PROCLAMATION SETS
ARBOR DAY MAY 10
GOVERNOR CALLS UPON PEOPLE
TO OBSERVE OCCASION IN BE
FITTING MANNER.

Helena, April IT. Tuesday May
10, is Arbor day in Montana and,
drawing attention to the purpose of
the day, Governor Erickson has issued
the following proclamation:
"Once more the alluring notes Of
the songbirds are heard in our noun
tains and valleys, reminding us Of the
passing Of winter and the years re-
birth, the coming of seed time and
the promise Of bountifu harvests.
They remind us Of that time when our
lawmakers have set apart for obser-
vance Of a season Of tree planting and
other forms Of beautifying our lawns
and parks.
Wherefore, /, J. +. Erickson, gov
ernor Of the state Of Montana, do
hereby designate and set apart Tues
day, the 10th day Of May, as Arbol
day for the state Of Montana.
"The occasion is one that will af-
ford us opportunity to do some Of the
things that tend to enhance the at
tractiveness Of our residential proper
ties and the beauty spots of our cities
and towns, thereby adding inestimably
to the satisfaction and pleasure Of our
selves, our neighbors and the stranger
within our gates. Let us, therefore,
give to this day such ernest notice as
will demonstrate our pride in trees
and shrubbery and lawns, by special
exercises in our schools, teach the
younger generation the good to be de-
rived from a little effort to add to the
beauty of the places in which we live. y
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1927-04-22
PLAN OF NIILWAU-
KEE PRESENTED TO
INTERSTATE c. c.

Washington, April IA plan for
reorganizing the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul railway, now in receiver
ship, making it the Chicaro, Milwau-
kee, ST. Paul & Pacific railroad, was
presented today to the Interstate com
merce commission by bankers and re-
ceivers in charge Of the property
Permission to issue new securities
and to turn over the railroad to the
new corporation was sought from the
commission in the application.
The railroad was sold under court
order at Butte, Mont, for $140,0O0,-
600, the purchasers assuming all out
standing obligations. The National
City company and Kuhn, Loeb & Co
We're represented in today's applica-
tion as trustees for holders Of 80 pei
cent Of the roads securities bid in the
property.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1927-04-22
Our County Commissioners
BY Hans Rasmussen

! have often heard people saw tbev
would like to go to County Commie-
sioners' meetings in order to find out
what is going on. It is no use. il is
so very little you will find out hv
going there. All you will hear ie
some little, petty stuff which every
body IS supposed to listen TO. All
the scheming and all the deals worth
while are done outside the comnois-
sioners room-you and / are not sun
posed to know anything about That
part. ''''''
Last year Ed. Iverson and Frank
French went to Billings for \ count,
commissioners convention-au tbo
machinery agents were there Tall,
about having a good time. thev suro
had II. Inc town was wide open, anv-
thing they wanted they could have
It was all free and after thew come
back we did not hear them saw anr-
thing about cleaning nm R;lIinc.
They were all hoped un over e. p
trip and were going to buy MACHINERY, s.v
galore. ''''N'''''eiy y
About the same time Mr.. Marl,u-
son OF Medicine Lake invited tbo
same Two commissioners to n littlo
party at a local hotel. For q : sta,.ta. ay.le
Frank French brought over two n,''i ~ ~
ties. How many more tbo,, ae.s
sumed during the night / do not noi III. III
but they nad a glorious time. Nert
morning Markuson was found tal,;na ,SN,
little nap IN a hotel chair. Frencb
was able to navigate but I'd Iverao,, y,'o,'
had disappeared and did not show ~
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1927-04-22
FROM
SCHOOL LANDS
Is INCREASING

Helena, April 13.-A total Of s57
547.38 was received during the month
Of March 1927 from rentals Of state
land belonging to the public school
grant, according to /. N. Brandiord.
register Of state lands, which IL AM
increase Of $4,000 over March 1926.
During the 30 days Of March 202
leases were issued from the state
land office, an increase of more than
40 over the same month last year.
The rentals collected on leases he
longing to all other grants amount
ed to $5,6O6.5O, making a grand total
Of S68,O63.88 in rentals during March
1927. This does not include mort
gage in the lands which are largely
leased on shares.
Due to the good crop prosnocte
along the high line, leasing of state
mortgaged land has also been great
ly increased, according TO l.. E' Cho-
quote, state land agent. Since the
opening of the crop season, the state
has leased more than 125,00O acres
Of mortgaged land with applications
being received each day.
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1927-04-22

o.a.. Du' now, the first time the
iug7'lon was ever really nut nm 10
suuge Paul, he has shown himself
eae farmers friend and has re-
G, G'u'ela'ed the rule Of the ages.
slal the crop belongs to tho man
c, "o planted the crop. And the an
co.s. go ordinance Of the Israelites is
eo,llImed that is: Thou shalt not
o,' as4tle ~ the OK when he treadeth
out tho corn"
- V9ear y Won Kuster. now an emnlove
80 "5gslland Oil Co., at Scobey, mort
Co. ,is lands to Northwestern Ma.
forn me Insurance Company. BE.
A. 5oteelosure, he rented his place
WIN uloteer-in-law, Chris Hansen
bag. Man, Pqt IN a crop. Hansen was Il
e~a ~ tnree-quarters and Won Knste,
IA = nave the balance as rent
cron '',sen y imortgaged his share of th,
besP. % Citizens State Bank Of SEQ
wi,5 and ana the latter, in conformit, I
bant' 'ne custom Of small and bungr,
eves.,, w, toreclosed on Hansen talfin.
taEa ygshlng he had, and seeking !,
axe the crop. 0'i''e "
opon foreclosure Of the mortgage
Continued on page 81
The producers news. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1918-1937, 1927-04-22

until later in the day.
The result of this little meeting
was that Mr.. Markuson had sold ia
the county a little dinkey outfit Of
a caterpillar grader and our two
commissioners had signed up the con.
tract and agreed to pay $2,060.75 foi
it. lV
Mr.. Markuson is a smart business
man and | do not blame him at all
# he can sell machinery to the coun-
ty by giving our county commission.
ers a good time. That's business. II
is not up to him to decide if the coun-
ty needs it or not. He is there to
sell il.
When | heard all about all the ma
chinery they were going to buy /
went before the commissioners and
told them that we had been struggl-
ing now for about four years in or
der to get the road fund out Of the
hole so if they now went to work and
put the fund back into the hole by
buying machinery a taxpayers suit
would be started against them. They
got cold feet and backed out on the
contracts.
Later Frank French come to me
and told me that Mr.. MarIxuson was
willing to ship the machine in on an.
proval. We could try II out and take
it or leave It. So it was agreed to
let him ship it in.
When the machine come To Medi.
cine Lake / was told over the phone
to come down. Chas. Lundeen han.
CONTINUED on page Four)