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The Washington times., 1920-09-09
RECORD CORN CROP
FOR i. S. PROMISED
Department of Agriculture Pre-.
diets 1920 Production.WiII
Be Greatest Yet.

The greatest corn crop ever pro-
duced is promised the United States
this year by crop estimates of Sep
tember l, just issued by the Depart
ment of Agriculture. Those estimates
indicated a crop of 3,131 900, 900
bushels or l2SOOO.O00 bushels more
than was promised August l and c.
100000 bushels above the largest pre-
vious crop OF record. that of 1912.
The estimate is 100000. 900 above
last year and almost 400, 100000 above
the flve-ycar average. The indicated
yield per acre, 3O.2 bushels. has been
exceeded but twice within fifty-five
years. and then only by a fraction OF
a bushel
The crop is good everywhere eH-
cept northern portions of Montana,
Minnesota, North Dakota and Wiscon-
sin, northern Illinois. and small parts
OF Indiana and Michigan. A late frost
would permit maturity of much late
corn. thus increasing the present pros
pcct. other crops are estimated as
follows:
Winter wheat-Production 533. .000,.
900 bushels; yield per acre, 1876 BUSH
els. compared with. 14.7 December
estimate.
Spring wheat-Production. 237 ,000.-
900 bushels; yield per acre, 1872 bush
els, compared with 90 bushels De-
Cembcr estimate; condition September
/, 6i.1 per cent Of 1919 acreage.
All wheat-Productio 1000, 900
bushels, as compared with an August
forecast of 5000, 900 bushels; yield
per acre. 14.4 as compared with Il
December estimate OF 12.S bushels;
condition on September I. al.
White potatoes--Productio 413,-
OOO, 900 bushels, as compared with an
August forecast OF 402 100000 bush
els: condition S4.3 as compared with
a ten.year average of T4O; yield per
acre. 1913 bushels, compared with s
December estimate of S9.2 bushels.
yOats-Production /, ,442, 900, 900 bush
els. as compared with an August fore
cast OF ,4O2, ,O00. 900 bushels; yield per
acre. 35.1 as compared with a Dc
cember estimate of 29.4 bushels; cor.
dition on september l was SS,3, as
compared with ten-year average of
S0.T.
Sweet potatoes-Productio 102.-
OOO, 900 bushels, as compared with an
August forecast of 10l 100000 bush
els; yield per acre, 99,6, as compared
with n December estimate Of 1907
bushels. Condition September |. SB.S
Cotton--Production, 12,SO0 900 bales
as compared with an August forecast
of 12.5OO,O 900 bales: yield per acre
iT4O pounds Of lint, as compared
with a December estimate of 1915
pounds. Condition September j, 67.6
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
MOORE'S GARDEN
Meighan Draws Crowds.

Thomas Meighan, whose wonderful
success in George Loane fuckers
superb production of The Miracle
Mani and in Cecil B. De Miles re
markable Paramount Aircraft special.
Male and Female" has placed him in
the front rank of screen players.
again proves his right to st sllar hon
Ors through his magnificent work in
"rhe Prince Chap" the phDtodramatic
adoption of Edward Peple's stage play
of the same name. which is presented
by William De Mile at MOorcs Car
den Theater all this week, he run
closing Saturday.
Capacity audiences at all perform
anCcS demonstrate that Mr.. MeiGhan's
latest characterization ranks Just as
high in point Of public favor and dra-
matte strength as any production in
which he has ever been seen.
The entire cast appearing in sup
port Is OF superior quality, and each
member is an accurate type for the
role allotted. Being a De Mile pro
duction the fact that the picture is a
work of art sccnicly And photograph,
ically, may be takep for granted.
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
FOLLY
Newer Burlesque."

Newer Burlesque" is the term Of
fered by Max Spiegel for his produc-
tion this year and anyone who cares
to have the matter fully explained
to them should visit the Folly Thea
ter next Sunday as "The Social Fol-
lies will be on exhibition for the
entire week with daily matinees.
With the demise of the old-time
musical comedy '"The Newer Bur
lesque" was a speculation, but 1910
and 1911 saw it in its maturity. The
College Girls" was a speculation at
first, but anyone who saw this produc-
tion was quick to tell others, and
it was success. Max
Spiegel, the owner. saw and knew the
wants of the average theatergoers.
and he now comes forth with THE So
cial Follies."
The principal comedy roles are en-
trusted to John QuigG and Herbic
Glass. Bunny Dale displays great
charm as the prima donna. She is
ably assisted by Tillic Delaney and
Madlyn Worth, that saucy little SOU
brotte. Many bright musical num-
bers arc offered, thus giving n large
chorus chance to display some
fetching gowns.
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
B. R. 7. CARS FIRED
IN STRIKE DISORDER
String Of Coaches at Coney in
Flames-Rotten Eggs Used
As Missiles.

NEW YORK. Sept. s.-simulta-
neous with efforts of Receiver Lindley
NJ. Garrison to organize an efrieient
force to replace Brooklyn Rapid
Transit strikers. violence broke out
again today in Brooklyn.
Early this morning hTe was dis
covered in a string of elevated cars
at Coney Island. A hre alarm was
turned in by a patrolman, but dam
age estimated at 5000 was done be-
fore the blaze was extinguished.
Strikebreakers who tried to move ad-
joining cars out OF reach of the fire
were unable TO do so because switches
had been tampered with. Six ex-
plosions are said to have been heard,
resulting, the police say from cans
OF gunpowder placed in the cars.
A trolley wire 500 feet long was
destroyed when a gas pipe was run
from IL TO a rail, creating a short cir
cult and burning the wire.
Vandals attacked a Brighton Beach
train late last night with bottles and
rotten eggs. No one was injured.
Twelve hundred men who returned
to work from the strikers ranks will
be used as the nucleus of sknew work
ing force for the system, receiver Gar
rison said.
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
FILIPINO DENIES
SHIP LAW STIGMA
Press Bureau Gives Reason
Why Coast-wiSe Rules Would
Ruin Trade.

The charge that Great Britain and
Japan are behind the opposition in
Manila by Filipino leaders to the ap-
plication to the Philippine Islands or
the coastwise laws of the United
States was vigorously denied today
by J. u. Melencio, acting director or
the Philippine Press Bureau here.
THE Filipinos," said Melencio,
"need no coaching from other powers
TO make them realize that their in
terests are jeopardized. The Filipino
people are protesting against the ap-
plication OF the coastwise laws be-
cause common sense tells them that
IL would be injurious to their CONNER
cial interests.
THE law creates a monopoly In
favor of American bottoms. 1t means
that only American ships can ply be-
tween American and Philippine ports.
For the. purposes of Americas com
mercc the Philippines are therefore
virtually made part of the Federal
territory.
1.-The discrimination extends to Phil
ipine citizens. If a Filipino desires
to engage in the shipping business the
law prevents him from so doing, un-
less he surrenders his citizenship and
takes up American citizenship.
THE objections OF the FilipinOs are
readily stated. They contend:
"First-That the extension of the
coastwisc laws is unnecessary. For
reasons of national gratitude their
preference would always be for Amer
ican bottoms, circumstances being
equal.
"Second-The extension OF the law
would be injurious to Philippine trade
and commerce. The benefits alleged
q q
will be of stupendous proportions.
The law indirectly makes tho Fill
pinos pay for the maintenance of
American vessels The Immediate
effect of the application of the law
would be TO isolate Manila from other
steamship lines. Hongkong and
Singapore are free ports. II Manila
is to be made a distributing center,
able to compete with them. 1t must
have equal advantages which 1t GER
tainIy would not have If the shipping
between the Philippines and the
United States were monopoliZcd.
"Thirdly-The third fundamental
objection is that the law was passed
against the will and over the objec-
ton OF the Philippine government.
The extension of the coastwise law
would be jab against the autonomy
of the Philippine government, From
the year 1900 the Philippine govern
ment has regulated both inter-island
and foreign shipping, insofar as they
affected the Philippine Islands. This
power would not only be encroached
upon by the proposed extension OF
the coastwise law, but would be com
pletely abrogated.
I.astly-The extension of the law
NAV react against America herself.
II canned milk and kerosene, for ex-
ample, may be bought from Europe
ut cheaper rates and sold in the
Philippines at lower retail price
than similar American products, for
eign goods will of necessity replace
those from America"
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
CRANDALL'S-
"The Girl Who Came Back"

Today and tomorrow at Cranlall's
Theater. Ethel Clayton will BE- the
pictured star in one Of her m1,t di-
vcrting vehicles, "The Girl who Came
Back"
AS dr.. extra ADDED comedy attrac-
ton will be shown an up"UTIous
farce, starring Johnny Ray. based 0n
an episode in the "briIS'uS up
father" comicalities originated by
George MacManus and presented uu-
der the title of "Jigg in Society"
THIS is in no sense an animated car
ICON, but an acted farce based on :he
famous comic strip.
On Saturday only. viii be shown
The Man From Funeral RunGe." in
which the title role IS pllved with
coEsumGtc skill by Wallac, Rci1.
The Washington times., 1920-09-09

In the magnificent depletion given by
Pauline Frederick OF the character
of Jacqueline Floriot, the heroine OF
Madame Y, a Goldwyn master filmr
as presented at Moore's Rialto Thea
ter all this week, the run closing Sat
urday.
Capacity audiences have been the
rule to date. and the attendance is
fully justified as undoubtedly Miss
Frederick brings to,the screen in this
her latest role, as superb portrayal
and demonstration OF histriO1ic art
as has ever been seen in Washington
The star is surrounded by an eXcep-
tionally noteworthy and capable cast
and the production has been staged
on "A lavish scale.
Selected short subjects and un.
usually charming musical features
complete the bill.
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
LOEW'S COLUMBIA
"Humoresque."

"Humoresque,' the brilliant and
poignant Paramount adaptation OF
Fannie Hurst's famous Cosmopolitan
Magazine story of tho same name,
which is the featured photoplay at.
traction at Loew's Columbia Theater
this week, will continue the produc.
ton of featured prominence at that
theater through next week.
Capacity attendance has been tho
rule at every performanc so far this
week and "Humoresdue" will be re-
tanned as the Columbia attraction as
long as public demand for further
showings warrant its continuation.
The direction Is that of Frank Bor-
zage and the cast includes Vera Cor
don. CASTOR Glass, Alma Rubens,
Miriam Battista, Bobby Connolly and
others.
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
KNICK ERBOCKER-
"Yes or Nor"

Norma Talmadge will be the pic
tured star of the bill at Crandall's
Knickerbocker Theater today and to-
morrow in First Nationals highly ar
tistic production of Yes or No?", a
film play that affords its star one of
the most notable opportunities of her
career.
AS the yes" girl Miss Talmadge Of
fers a characterization that stands in
striking contrast to her equally bril-
liant portrayal of the mo" figure in
the play.
On Saturday only. Olive Thomas
will succeed to tho stellar place on the
KnickerboCker's bill as pictured star
of Darling Mine" delightful ro-
nance which will be supplemented by
screamingly funny Bringing Up
Father" comedy entitled "Jiggs In
Society,""
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
Lack Of Rum Fails to
Substitute COnnubiaI
Veal for Marital Woe

CHICAGO. Sept. s.-Prohibitioa
hasn't helped family life in Chicago.
In the year ending July there wero
5000 divorces granted. This Is the
largest number ever granted In a
year and the highest percentage
compared to marriages. There were
1883 marriages.
II the present pace is not slack
ened one out OF six of these will
end in a divorce court
In 3,577 divorce suits filed during
a recent year only 70 of the plain
tiffs owned homes. Among the cou-
Piles more than so per cent were
childless.
Boarding house life lacks incen-
tive to save; wives unsuited for the
home; money wasted at .cabarets;
husbands who receive only pretty
face, are some OF the causes given
by social workers. l
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
BANDITS FIRE ON DOCTOR
IN ATTEMPTED HOLD-UP

READING, Pa, Sept 0.--Three au-
thmobile bandits attempted to hold up
Dr. Malcolm u. Gerhart and fired at
him twice, both bullets striking the
automobile In which he was riding.
The bandits parked their car across
tho road in order to stop the physi-
clan, hut ne suspected a hold-up and
speCdcd up his automobile. The ban
dts backed to ono side and fired as
he passed. Dcctor. Gerhart believed
a hump IN the road caused his ma
chine to rise as the bandits fired
and saved him from being struck.
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
MOTHERS BOY, AGE 40,
GOES OUT WITH JAKE

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Sept. o.--"Hc's
a bad boy, Judge" Mrs. Mary Parkc,
a sixty-year-old mother told Judge
Towne, in municipal court. "He goes
out with Jake" and comes home in
a terrible condition"
The boy" Bert Davis, forty years
old, explained that Jake" was short
Nor Jamaica ginger. you must obey
your mother" said the court.
"I'n do what mother says from
now on" he promised. The court sus-
pended a fine OF 500 as a surety that
Bert will keep his promise.
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
II Million Hurt in Year,
Mostly By Carelessness;
Speed Is Chief Menace

CHICAGO. Sept. 9.-Yearly in the
United States 1l,O37,0 persons are
hurt in various kinds OF accidents
and 100000 are killed, according to
statistics OF the health and acci-
dent underwriters conference which
is in session here. The figures are
averages extending over a period OF
years.
The insurance men say the per
sonal .carelcssness of the American
is to blame" and that speed is the
present plague.
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
At the Theaters

CONTINUED From Page Twelve.)
adventure, which began a weeks run
at Loew's Palace Theater last Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. Reid in whats Your Hurry
which is a fit companion picture for
those two earlier Reid triumphs
1.-The Roaring Road" and Excuse My
Dust" is supported by a cast OF
exceptional ability. headed by Lois
Wilson.
A hilarious Mack Sennett comedy
Great Scott" an orchestral overture
selections from "Sari" and other eX,
ceptional added attractions are found
on the same program.
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
CONDITION OF CRANE
SHOWS NO CHANGE

DALTON. Mass. Sept. 9--The con-
dition Of former Senator William Muir
ray Crane, who is seriously i'll at his
home here, remained unchanged to-
day. His Illness is described as due
tc trouble with the circulatory sys-
tenn.
Mr.. Crane has been confined to his
bed only a fcw days, although his
health has been failing since he suf-
fcred temporary collapse while at
tending the Coolidge notification eX-
erCises at Northampton.
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
CAMEL TRIES LEMONADE
JAG; COPS BUTT In

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 9.-Fifty In
dianapolis police officers. on special
duty at the Indiana state Fair. were
called upon early today to quiet a
camel which apparently had not had
it's drink during the last eight days.
1t wandered from its own show
grounds into a soft drink booth and
drank ten gallons OF red lemonade be-
fore the police officers and the came;
trainer could get it back into "thc
garden of Allah"
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
BIGGEST GAMBLING CLUB
IN AMERICA IS CLOSED

CALEXICo, Cal, Sept. o.-Militsry
authorities have ordered closed the
new owl Club, of Mexicala, one Of
the largest gambling houses in North
America. Troops arc guarding the
place, and no one is allowed to leave
or enter.
The action Is said to have been
taken because OF minor disorders that
have occurred at tho gambling house
since the advent OF the new military
regime in Lower California.
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
SPRINT
Taken by Chief Justice
Of United States. To
Dodge suffragist.
RUNS FROM QUESTION
Eminent Jurist Wont
Answer Query Regard
ing About Vote"
RUNS FROM QUESTION

Despite his age and weight. Chief
Justice white. OF the United States
Supreme Court. yesterday estab-
lished a record for running a fun
block In 900" nat
His Honor" was strolling leisure
y along IA street. near Lafayette
square, when he was accosted by an
enthusiastic suffragist, who asked
IL he thought the woman suffrags
amendment had been ratined.
Although he is seVenty-nye years
old and weighs more than 200
pounds. the Chief Justice ran .
block without stopping.
3 The Supreme Court may yet have
TO render an opinion on the subject,
and the suffragist says she hopes
that the Chief Justice Will have 70
write IL.
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
OPENING WALL
STREET PRICES

C~.slets wall street -@skss
sDpsss. is tki. s~is@s ss tAs
close OF t~s.y's ts.si.s. These
paper. k.ys. In the ssst r-ss
sAte ii.s. CLOSING WALL
STREET rRICEs-"
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
G. A. R. POST TO MEET.

Kit Carson Post No. >, Department
OF tho Potomac, q. \. r., will hold Its
next regular meeting at 8 o'clock to-
morrow night In Grand Army Hall,
lii2 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
DIVIDENDS.

stock OF Pay
Record. able
James II. Durham CO., ini.,
tl.5O ................. sept. ~ Oct. j
pf. q, 81. so. ........... Sept. 20 Oct. /
James H. Dunhsm Co, I'd
pf. a. 81. as. ......:.... :. Sept. 20 Oct, l
Kelley Springfield Tire Co.
So pf, a. $3.50. :..,. Sept. 20 Oct. |
Mimi, st. Paul & Ssulte
$3.50 ..................s Sept. 2s oct. Is
s-s, $3.50 ..:....,..!. 49, Sept Sept :2 Oct. Is
$50 ................. Sept. Is Sept. IS
a, ,i.25 ...............,se Sept 80 Oct. IS
Nova Scotia steel & Coal,
pf, q, sc..............Se Sept 80 Oct. Il
s. S Kress, pf. q, sl.75. Sept 20 Oct. !
Pac. Co. q, ,i.oo...... Sept. IS Sept. 80
Pac. Co. pr, q s1.25. Sept. lS sept.3o
Twin City Rapid Transit
Co, pf, q, n.75.... Sept Is Oct.
Utilities Securities Corp,
pf, a. 31.76.......,.... Sept. II Sept. 81
wisconsin Central Railway,
pf. s-a, s2.00....,...... Sept 20 Oct.
Reece Buttonhole Mach, q,
soc .................... Sept Is Oct. /
q. i5c ...,.............. Sept. Is oct. !
Rcece Folding Mach, a.,
1Oc ......,.'.,.''.''' sept 10 oc'' !
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
MOORE'S RIALTO-
"Madomp Y"

Tlmc II IL said heals all wounds,
but heart wounds ngvcr forgotten
never heal and tho mothers love for
her son. Of the sort chat passcth all
understanding" Is never forgotten.
This statement Is fully substantiated
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
The Washington School of Art

Is located in their new studio, 1902 14th
ST. N. W. Enroll now for the fall and
winter course in Illustrating, Cartooning
and Designing. beginning Sept. is. Day
and Evening Classes Special class for
children Phone Franklin 2497.
The Washington times., 1920-09-09
Day and Evening Schools.

Arithmetic. algebra, geometry, triGonom-
ctry calculus English. Latin, Spanish,
French history, CivicS. physics, chemistry.
stenography, typcwrittnE, bookkeeping,
auditing, accounting. Certificate admits
TO all leading universities. Tuition reason
able Send for catalogue. The University
Preparatory School and tho civil Service
Preparatory School, s. o. corner 18th and
r sts u. W. Phone Frank 2OSO.
L. AnOI.PH RICI RDS. M. NJ s. prin.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-24

that the "old crowd has seen fit 10
make the Chicago Negro endure.
Mrs. L. Murray, in behalf of the
women. stated that the women were
against political slavery and thar they
were in any fight that might help in
freeing ALL RACES from class OK
ploitation or bossism.
At the close of the meeting many
contributions of various amounts were
made to carry on the fight, and the
Independent Political League was
successfully launched and real fight
begun. Expressions which vary from
scornful remarks to actual expressions
of fear are heard to come from tine
camps of the old crowd who are watch
ing with bated breath developments.
Their old tactics are in evidence and
they have started their same old
methods which have so thoroughly dis
gusted the real people of the city of
Chicago.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-24
Negro Elected from Hyde
Park Meeting.

S. G. Rhodes, 3433 Michigan Ave,
attempted to attend one of the meet
ings the other night of the Hyde
Park and Kenwood association. The
Meeting was held in the American
Club House, 445 S. Grand Blvd. As soon
as he entered or attempted to enter he
was told to get out "we don't want
you near u.s..
On the outside the unwelcome visi.
tor fingered a while and observed the
crowd, which was composed Of men,
women, children and now and then a
baby. The crowd seemed to be made up
of rather shoddy clad bunch of com
mon looking people with here and there
flash and the mannerism of some who
have quickly or accidentally gotten
hold of more than they had been used
to,
Talking to some on the outside who
were going to enter and gaining from
their conversation to others, there
seemed to be quite number attending
through curiosity or for some CONNER
cial effect, that did not feel the asso.
citation would be justified or ever real
the desired results.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-24
Arouse Negroes in U. S.,
British Brewers Urge.

LONDON, January 1S, 1920. -
The British brewing. interests, infur-
lated by the progress of the prohi-
bition campaign again are urging
that as reprisal British emissaries
should be sent to the Southern
States to stir up trouble among The
Negroes. The Financial News today
editorially comments upon this
scheme, which was formulated by
Malcolm Higgings, Brewery Chair
man, at a meeting of the company
yesterday.
The idea in such move would
be to bring protest from Wash
ington, whereupon the British Gov
ernment might reply that when
American prohibitionists are with
drawn from Britain, British incit-
ers TO Negro disturbances would
leave the United States.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-24
indianapolis Freeman Cri
ticises Editor of
The Whip.

Joseph d. Bibb is main editor of
the "Whip". He's a very nice,
quiet young man. | understand he's
a graduate of Harvard in good old
Boston town. But graduation does
not broaden the minds of young
men who have not been out and
gone through hard experience. In
an editorial of Dec. p, of two edi-
torials, his criticism comment on
Lawyer Edward Morris was as bad
as his second editorial was good.
What | object to in the Morris edi-
torial is that he has no primitive or
exact cause for attack; nothing but
comment. Surely Morris cannot be
put down as a cold blunt failure
He has done what white men do.
He got the money in a way we call
honorable in these days without
holding man up. But philosophers
don't quite see it in a lawyers way
and that is why they generally re-
main poor. But why need he re-
mind Morris of his age. To tell Nor
ris he hearSthe cry of the toll laker
is little too previous and a little
too stout in putting mans obitu-
ary ahead of time. Morris may live
ten years longer than the young ed
itor and still be active. Who knows?
No tongue can tell the wisdom of
age accorded as God sees il. Bibb
is young and has propped himself
up in corner, where he will have
cause for worry. "What Morris
could have DONE" he says. Yes,
Morris feathered his own nest, just
what he sought out to do. Then
Bibb says: "The race must be lifted
out OF the rut by her master minds
and her accumulated dollars" That
may be alright, but it takes lot of
experience and patience TO deal
with a lot of envious heathens and
ignorant, swell-headed self-ac-
quired rich. But Morris may yet
give helping hand.
From indianapolis Freeman.