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Milford chronicle., 1928-05-25
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER
CFrOm National Editorial ASJOciafiOE1
ESPECIAL TO cHRoNIcLE1

Washington, May 23-With adj
journment of Congress scheduled
within the next few days, criticism
against the tendencies Of the Senate
and House, particularly the Senate,
neglecting its legislative functions
in favor of investigating activities
has been growing. The first session
of Congress will come to an end with
thousands of important bills in COM
mittee pigeon holes without any con-
sideration from the legislators. OBJ
servers declare that the popularity
of investigations is for no other
cause than the mania for publicity.
A review of the number of legislative
measures passed shows clearly the
effect of Presidential campaign ov-
er Congressional policies.
1t is noteworthy that the present
fad for investigating everyone and
everything has brought about cur
ious alignment, in that Senators who
ordinarily would not be seen lunch
ing together, or even chatting on the
Senate floor, are now observed hob
nobbing in apparent friendliness.
AS one Senate cynic has declared,
"the Senate is one great big club"
Some critics have agreed with this
statement and have classified 1t as
"millionaire's club supported by the
taxpayers" Despite all the COM
radery resulting from a common
cause, the Investigators are thor
oughly alert that no colleague shall
grab the credit or whatever glory
may be attached to investigating
somebody else's business. Usually, it
is difficult for a chairman of reg
ularly constituted committees of the
Senate to muster a quorum for con-
Quoting legislative business, but this
does not prevail with
investigating committees.
The Congressional Record will
show additional evidences of a cam
paign year before the legislative ma
chinery is halted. Already the labor
groups, which are well organized,
have profited by generosity of a Con-
gress on the eve of a national cam
paign. Practically every demand Of
labor for increases in pay
or other privileges at the taxpayers
have been met by the legis-
lators. Campaign managers of those
who voted for these measures will,
at the proper time, advise represen-
tatives of these groups that the Sen
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-25
Harbeson M. P. Church. Benedic-

Harbeson M. P. Church. Benedic-
ton.
Daniel Roach, veteran court bai-
lift, who has been seriously i'll at
his home on Albury avenue, has
improved so as to be out again. We
are glad to state.
Register of Wills G. Vannie Mes
sick has issued the following let
ters the past week-on the estate
of Noah Isaacs, of Georgetown Hun
dred, to Harry R. Isaacs; on the es-
tate of John M. c. Moore, of Broad
Creek Hundred, to Jonathan G..
Moore; on the estate of Joseph
Stormer, Jr., of Cedar Greek hun
dred, to Joseph A. Stormer; on the
estate of Ella F. Moore, of Broad
Creek hundred, to the Peoples Ma
tional Bank of Laurel.
Prof. Calvin E. Afierbach, rural
supervisor, is sporting a new car.
Fred Blackstone returned last
Saturday evening from the Univer-
sity Hospital in Philadelphia, where
he has been under medical treat
ment for several weeks. He is
much improved, much to the graft
fication of his many friends.
Miss Edith I. Jones, visiting
teacher for Sussex county, has
purchased a new Buick car.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Brasure, the
latter's mother, Mrs. A. M. Day, and
Mrs. George E. Walls, enjoyed an
auto trip to Philadelphia last week.
William H. Downs, who is recov-
ering from his recent serious ill
ness, is spending a few days with
his daughter, Mrs. Clyde Pettyjohn,
near Harbeson.
John G. Abbott, who is in the
Beebe Hospital in Lewes, for treat
ment for a fractured ankle and
other injuries received some time
ago when he fell from a car he was
loading with vessel knees, is rapid
ly recovering and his many friends
hope to soon see him home again.
DR.. R. G. Paynter, who has been
under treatment in the Jefferson
Hospital in Philadelphia, has re-
turned to his home here, very
much improved.
Larry Downs spent part of last
week in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Mary L. Robinson spent a
part of last week with relatives in
Philadelphia.
Albury Tunnel, of Laurel, spent
the weekend with his aunt, Mrs.
Mary L. Robinson, here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Swain,
Mrs. Lydia Dennis, Mrs. G.. L.
Lynch, Mrs. Frank wilkins, Mrs. r. /
Ingram attended the Eastern Star
session in Wilmington Thursday.
Miss Betsy Quicker spent a part |
Of last week in PHILADELPHIA.
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-25

Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Croll and son
Page spent a part of last week in
Atlantic City, N. ].
Mrs. John Barr spent part of
last week with her son, Courtland
Barr, and family at Falcropt, Pa.
Miss Mary F. Wyatt spent last
week with friends in Chester.
Mrs. Edna Donohue spent a part
of last week in Wilmington and
Chester.
James Masten, of Rehoboth, was
among friends here Wednesday.
]. ]. Morath, an aged Civil War
veteran, is critically ill at his home
on Race street.
Various debates have been held
among the high schools of Sussex
county during the past year, with
the result that Seaford and Bridge
vile have been declared the cham
pion teams of Sussex county. On
Friday night, May 25th, Seaford will
debate Bridgeville, in the Court
House in Georgetown, for the cham
piOnship of this county. The ques-
tion to be debated is, Resolved,
That the United States Policy in
Nicarauga is Justifiable." Seaford
will take the affirmative, while
Bridgeville will defend the mega
tive. The winner of this debate
will receive a silver loving cup, Of
fered by the Seaford Kiwanis Club.
Laurel won the cup last year.
The Pre-Convention Rally of the
Sussex County Christian Endeavor
Union will be held in the George
town M. P. Church, Tuesday eve
ming, June 18th, beginning at 7.S0,
with the following program: Song
Service. Devotions, Rev. P. M. R.
Schauer, pastor Laurel M. P. Cir
cult. Song. Roll Call of Societies.
Special Music Georgetown Endeav-
orers. Address, Miss Dorothy H.
Krauss, president Del. C. E. Union.
Offering. Song. Awarding of Ban
ner and Prizes. Presentation of
Appeal, Rev. L. E.
pastor Harbeson M. P.
Church. Benediction.
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-25

ator or Representative expects sup
port at the elections based upon the
aid he has given in appropriating
public funds for the groups of labor
and other group memberships.
Congress is beginning to observe
the Presidential frown on various
legislative measures. Vetos of leg
islation not meeting with his APPROX
al are coming into the Senate and
House. By far the greatest in i'm
pOrtance is the McNary-Haugen bill,
which carries farm relief legislation
and is almost assured of veto from
the President. 1t is said that Con-
gress knew full we'll that the inclu-
sion of the equalization fee, which
brought about a veto last year,
would lead the measure to similar
veto at this session. There are sew
eral other measures which are eX-
pected to fall under the axe at the
White House. Yet, it is extremely
difficult for the legislative body to
muster the required two-thirds vote
to override a veto. 1t is particu-
larry true this year when various
candidates for Office will need the
friendly support of the White House
occupant even though he is going out
of Office.
The night sessions of the Senate
and House indicate the over given
to one lone legislator to upset the
best laid plans of a majority of his
associates. Under the agreement
bills are taken up only under unan-
imous consent, which means that
one man can oppose a bill and bring
about an indefinite delay in it's con-
sideration. These are the occasions
when opportunity is afforded for pet
ty revenge, and there are few who
hesitate to avail themselves of the
loop holes to square accounts with
organized groups or individual leg
islators.
. AS Congress draws to a close, con-
tests for summer White House are
renewed. Hot weather is now en-
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-25
Rehoboth Beach

]. P. Doughten of the American
Consulate Service, at London, is
spending several days at Hoten Hen
lopen, before sailing for London on
June 2.
The Hotel Henlopen's Saturday
night dances affords great pleasure
to Rehoboth's weekend visitors.
The lucky number dance was the
outstanding feature of the weeks
dance and was won by Miss Louise
Cowigle of Rehoboth and Joseph
Warren of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-25

veloping Washington and the climate
is not conducive to comfort. A
scout from the White House has
been inspecting various suggested
locations, particularly in the noun
tains. This year the President does
not have to consider the geographi-
cal conditions, as he is not candi-
date for reelection. Several wealthy
men have offered their summer
homes to Mr. Coolidge, but indica-
tions are that he may spend the
summer in the vicinity of his old
home in New England.
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-25
INTERSTATE BUSES

The Supreme Court of the United
States has decided against the City
of South Bend, Indiana, which ar
rested motor bus operators doing
an Interstate business without Sc
curing a city license. The Court
found that the exaction of a Ii
cense could not be sustained as a
police measure, as an inspection
fee, as an excise tax, nor as an Oc-
cupation tax. Apparently these
through busses have just about the
same rights as railroad trains.
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-25
Memorial Day
DEDICATED TO THE AMERICAN LEGION


nH, sound the bugles, let drums beat
Let noise of tramping feet be heard
- In city, town and village meet
With gratitude let hearts be.strred;
Since on this day nation bows
In homage to its heroes grand,
Recitas of their deeds arouse
New patriotism for our land.
Let flags at half-mast wave today
For heroes who for that flag fought
Who followed as it led the way,
And with their blood freedom bought.
d. Yes, place flag on each ones mound,
Each grave with flowers hide today;
'-' Each one has earned vctOr's crown
America, haste! Your homage pay.
In silent cities of our dead
So many of our heroes sleep;
No word of friend or foe now said
Shall e'er disturb their sumbers meet.
In distant lands some sIumber yet
Their resting places far from home;
Let America not those forget
Although they sleep beyond the fOam
The deep too holds some of brave,
The lads who sailed the highly main;
Some gave their lives freedom to save,-
In dying they died not in vain.
America with hearts aglOw,
Pay homage to your soldiers yet;
Let every one in our land know
America does not forget.
Marian B. ThOrnburgh, SeaOrd, Delaware
Milford chronicle., 1928-05-25

Just keep on smiling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-13
WORLD SERIES SET
TO OPEN ON OCT. 8
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 13.-The world
series, lue-ribbon classic Of profess
sional base ball. will open on october
3. but Just where remains in the hands
of the gods.
Under the existing circumstances,
however, the first game of the Fail
series can open only at one Of two
cities-New York or Philadelphia.
Under the alienation rule, put into
the books by the late Charles H. Ebbets,
the series this year will open on the
grounds of the club winning the Ameri-
can. League championship. The New
York Yankees and Connie Mack's
Philadelphia Athletics. alone Of the field
in the American League, have chance
of winning the 1928 title. The st. LOUIS
Browns in third place. are 10 games
distant from the eleading Yam
KEGS and thus are out of the running.
The schedule Of dates, agreed upon
last week by officials of clubs concerned
in the series. calls for games In the
American League Park on Wednesday
and Thursday, October 3 and 4. with
day for travel before the scene shifts to
the National League pennant winners
park if a Western team captures the
title in John Heydler's circuit. II the
championship lies between two Eastern
clubs the series will continue through
without a break, starting with Octo-
Der g.
Off1ciais of the Yankees and the Ath-
letics participated in the conferences
that led to assigning of dates. and it
was understood that five clubs Of the
National League were represented. only
the Philadelphia Nationals, Boston
Braves and Brooklyn Dodgers being
considered out of the running in the
older circuit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-13
WEST DEFEATS EAST
IN TEAM NET EVENT

CHICAGO. August IS Lp)-The ju-
Nor tennis representatives of the West
far outclaSsed the Eastern Association
delegation in the annual East-West
Junior team match played on the Hyde
Park Racquet Club courts, winning,
z TO 2.
Richard Murphy Utica, N. Y, de-
feated Harry Plymier. Palo Alto, Calf,
in southpaw battle. So, 60. Ga.
and Edwin Mendel. New York. out
classed Earl Taylor of Austin. Tex.
GO. As, 60. to give the East their
only victories.
Keith Gledhill of Santa Barbara.
Calf. winner of the Western Junior
singles title. defeated Walter Thomas.
Elmora ~ J.. 50, IS 6-I.
Other results.
Joe Caughlin. San Francisco defeated
David Jones New YORK. As, 6-4. 81
Carl DenniSon. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. defeat
cd Stanley Harte. New York. 2--s, 81.
:, johnnie Sheldon: chicsro, defeated Ted
Plymire and Tayior defeated Murphy and
Harte, East. So. 50
Dennison aud Sheldon won over HotalinK
and Mendel. East, 7oS, 6-3
Cledhill and Vines. East. defeated Thomas
and Jones, East. ga, SIS, Us.
In a special exhibition match Joe
Bill Brally Of Austin, Tex, winner Of
the BOYS Western singles, defeated RAY
Donovan. Brooklyn. 6-i, TO. SIS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-13
14O WOMAN GOLFERS
SEEK WESTERN TITLE

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. August 13.-The wonl-
ans Western golf championship
was the goal Of 14o feminine stars from
scattered sections Of the Nation at the
heavily wooded Indian Hill course to-
day. &.
Heading the entrants, who were TO
play the usual lS-hole qualifying round
TODAY with fS-hole match play rounds
daily until the 36-hole final on Satur-
cav. was Mrs Harry PreSSler OF Los
Angeles, the defending title holder.
While Mrs. Fressler indicated she was
in splendid form by shooting II, or
four strokes under woDlan's par yes
terday, she faced jinX OF a decades
standing, for not since 1917, when Mrs.
F c. Let's of Chicago successfully de-
Tended her title, has any champion
been able TO retain the crown.
Among the stars who are expected
to furnish Mrs Pressler with her
warmest competition are Dorothy Klotz
Pardue. member Of Indian Hill; Mrs,
Gregg Iifur. California champion;
Kathleen Wright Los Angeles; Mrs. Q.
S. Hill Kansas City: Mrs, Melvin
Jones and Virginia Van VIE, Chicago:
Marion Tlirpie. New Orleans; Mrs.
Elaine Roscnthal Reinhardt of Dallas,
who won the title 10 years ago at In
dian Hill. and Bernice Wall Of Osh-
kosh. Wis. last years rlfnner-up
Dorothy Page OF Madison. Wis. who
now and then plays almost unbeatable
golf also was favorite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-13
TITLE NET MATCHES
SLATED TOMORROW

Title matches IN both the mems and
woman's District tennis championships
will be staged tomorrow afternoon.
heavy rains having made the courts
,nplayahle today at Edgmoor and Co
lumbia. where the tournaments are In
progress
Cant. r. c. Van Vliet. lr.. Army ace,
viii meet Tom Mangan, former Dis
trict champion. in the title round OF
the mems singles Frances Krucod
will face Dorothy KtngSbury for the
womans title Miss Krucoff Is the
present holder Of the crown,
Van Vliet, who recently won the Army
singles title. once held the District title
himself and unusual interest centers
around his meeting with Mangan, who
won the championship here III 1923
and took the Virginia State title last
season.
Mems doubles. now In the quarter
final round will follow singles play to-
morrow
In the woman's event the title sim
giles matches will he followed by quar-
terminals play In the lower bracket of
the doubles with Miss Kingsbury and
Mrs @. r. Graham facing Corinne
Frazier and Mary Hall The winners
ut this match will subsequently, play
Frances Krucoff and Elsie Jansen for
position In the final round opposite
Phoebe Moorhead and Frances Walker.
who won their way through last week
Mems singles are scheduled to begin
at ; o'clock on the Edgemoor Club
courts Wemans singles start at :
O'Clock the doubles following after
Miss Kingsbury has had short rest.
The title match In the doubles Is
scheduled for 3 o'clock Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-13
ALL SANDL0T MINES
HELD IDLE BY FLOOD

For the first Sunday this season not q
sandlot base ball game was staged yes
terday in this section. Suburban mines,
which have supplied action formerly
when District mines were forced TO
abandon play because Of bad weather
also we're victims Of the weather man
yesterday.
Many of the contests will be played
later as several OF. them arc considered
Of Importance in determining the sew
eral class champions Of the District.
Manager Clouser will take his Hern-
don Fairlous to Fredericksburg, Va. to-
morrow to meet the nine representing
that town Fairlous players will gather
at | o'clock at Rosslyn to make the trip
These who will not be able to go are
asked TO call Clousef, at CLARENDON
79s-W2. between and o'clock tonight.
nux A. C.. one of the latest unlimited
title aspirantS is to battle District Title
Co. tossors Wednesday at O'Clock on
No. / Monument diamond.
Saturday games are being sought by
Manager Holland of T. T. keane
Seniors. Teams with or without dia-
monds can book Keanes at Lincoln
1855.
Joe Judge Peewees are prepared TO
meet the best teams in their class.
Call Lincoln 1858.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-13
Final Here T0m0n0uv c1uvn,en NoV Real Pennant Threat
Penalties i'm Golf
Too Severe, Pro Player Thinks

played. In other words. he cannot
leave the spot at which he played his
shot and return to play provisional
ball" That rule is broken every day
by many players.
Leo Diegel. the new Canadian open
title holder, formerly Washington
professional. has changed his mental
attitude toward championship competi-
ton and is a completely altered golfer,
according to William Hardie, assistant
professional at Chevy Chase. who went
TO Toronto with Bob Barnett 10 see the
Canadian open.
From one Of the most nervous.
fldgety individuals in the world, Dtegel
has become 2 caTe-free. rollicking, jOk-
ing golfer who goes about his business
Of winning national championships as
II they meant nothing more to him
than Just another round Of golf-as
they should.
1--WE never seen such change in a
player before" Hardie says. Leo re-
minded me of Jock Hutchinson in the
manner In which he played in the Ca
madam He was iollying with the gallery
and with his partner all through the
final round, although he knew ne had
GREAT chance to win the title. On one
tee Mac Smith. his partner. suggested
that perhaps Diegel had tced his ball IN
front Of the markers. So Leo got down
on his stomach to line up the ball, lok--
ing about the meticulous manner OF
the Scot. Thereafter on every tee ne
lined up the ball in the same manner,
teeing it on the exact line OF the
markers.
Diepel as every golfer knows, prob
ably would have been the national open
champion once at least, perhaps twice,
If his nervous temperament hadn't come
IN the fore so often. At Toledo in 1920
he had grand chance. but worried
himself out of the championship. Again
at Worcester in 1925 he needed par Tor
the last seven holes to win and again
worried himself out Of the title. the
twelfth hole is a fairly easy 4, but Leo
thought ne might slice to grassy Mill
side from where 1t was difficult To ges
the green. And he did, taking s. ana
then took a on the l95-yard thir-
tenth.
At Scioto in 1926 he needed par from
the thirteenth in TO tie, missed putt
on the fourteenth and then worried
himself out of the title. And now, &C
cording to Hardie, Diegel has changed
his mental outlook. If that is the case:
the "straightest driver IN America
should come into his own
of course IL isn't a hit unusual for a
man to play So holes in one day, but IT
is unusual for him to play par hole IN
a total of 6 strokes for the two rounds.
That's what Sam Edmonston did at
Indian Spring last week. Both times
during the double circuit of the course
he PLAYED the 450-yard seventh hole IN
eagle IS.
More than twice as many players as
submitted cards last year are turning IN
scores for handicap this year at lnolan
Snring. The list of properly handi-
capped members is almost up to date
and many additions are looked for pc
fore September, when the big CLUB
handicap events start.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-13
ny WALTER r. McCALLUM.

l, is the worst stroke IN
NM The missed tWo-foot putt
Y causes the loss Of complete
stroke. while a ball topped
into q water hazard also causes the loss
of a full stroke. Willie Scott profess
sional nj the Baltimore Country Ciuo
claims he has the answer to the queS-
ton of the worst stroke,
Scott saws the complete miss of any
shot. either full swing. or short
iron shot. is the worst stroke in Inc
game. And yet, under the rules OF
golf. the worst stroke is penalized oniy
one stroke. while stroke that Is only
fairly poor may be penalized two iuii
strokes.
Under the United States Golf Asso-
citation rules the penalty for ball our
of bounds and lost ball is stroke ana
distance. Scott believes that the
penalty for lost ball and ball out OF
bounds, together with unplayable ball.
should be uniform and should not be
stroke and distance, but distance only,
which is equivalent to one stroke.
The present lost ball rule reads as
follows
IF ball be lost or deemed by the
player to be unplayable Except IN
water or casual water) the player shall
play his next stroke as nearly as pos
sble at the spot from which the ball
which is lost or unplayable was played,
adding a penalty stroke TO the score
for the hole
The out of bounds rule is as follows:
IF ball lie out of bounds. the
player shall play his next stroke as
nearly as possible at the spot from
which the ball which is out OF bounds
was played adding penalty stroke to
the score for the hole. If the stroke
was played from the teeing ground.
ball may be teed. in all other cases
ball shall be dropped"
Now under the Scott contention a
player may make a wild swing on the
tee miss the ball completely. and still
only be playing his second shot. While
under the u. S. G. A. rules, If he
loses his ball or puts it out Of bounds,
he will be playing 3 from the tee.
Scott claims thereby that the worst
stroke in golf is penalized thereby only
one stroke. while a stroke that may not
be anywhere near as bad entails PEN
atty Of two strokes.
Certainly there is merit in his con-
tertion. and the u. S. G.. A. recognizes
this contingency by declaring that local
rules NAV be made which will add only
one pcntlay stroke--distance only-in
the case of lost or unplayable ball or
ball out of bounds. The customary rule
around Washington is the loss OF dis
lance only rule.
But the other rule Is in the rule book,
and while 1t is there may be invoked
at any time by any club. And by the
way. how many times have we seen
a player go back and play provisional
ball after he has lost a ball or has
established that his first ball Is out OF
bounds?
Such procedure clearly violates the
rule which says that "a player must
nlay a provisional ball before he leaves
the spot at which his last shot was