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The Washington times., 1920-12-04
.CAPPERFLAYS
WHEAT SHARKS
Kansas Senator Blames Them
For Farmers Losses and
VIII Seek Legislation.
By J. BART CAMPBELL.
IuteruatlouuIk News Service.

Responsibility for the "recent dis
astrous slump in the price OF farm
products" was declared today. by
Senator Arthur Capper. Republican
of Kansas, to rest chiefly on the
bears Of the Chicago Board OF
Trade.
Capper charged that the board,
"as now conducted, is the worlds
greatest gambling institution"
AssAILS GAMBLERS.
because IA lot OF market gamblers
find II convenient TO bet on daily
quotations. the farmer who has Dcen
forced to sell his hogs and cattle At
loss. while meat still sells al war
prices. is again made the goat" zap
per continued.
THE farmer has lost more than
billion dollars by the gigantic bear
raid on farm products on the Chicago
Board OF Trade" Capper also charged
Brokers ard commission houses
have cleaned up 340.000.O00 In mar
gins and commissions alone. The
lambs who play the market have lost
more than one hundred millions in 'he
last ninety days in specializing In
cotton 9nd wheat.
ENTIRE u. =. Is VICTIM.
Every city and town In the United
States has its victims. There is
grain-gambling conspiracy to blk the
people and the farmers out of nun
dreds of millions OF dollars. and it's
success depends solely upon how long
the gamblers can prolong the raid and
manipulate the market"
Capper's charges were embodied in
"A formal statement that he would in
troduce when Congress reconvenes
Monday next bill to stop all gam
bling in wheat, corn, cotton and other
farm products" by prohibiuve taxa
ton. Congressman Tincher. Republi-
can, of Kansas, will introduce tho
same measure in the House, Capper
also announced
Capper declared the bill would
eliminate The wheat pit and black
board" and put out of business the thou
sands of wire houses and bucket
shops operating in every city In tn"
United States, by making IL impos-
sible for gamblers and spectators to
deal on Board of Trade"
PLANS PROHIBIVIyE TAN.
The measure would accomplish this,
he added, by imposing prouioitive
tax of ten per cent on all contracts
for future delivery except when
made by farmers. dealers or manu-
Ho DuSIHs anu oCiih6
for actual delivery"
\ penalty equal to SO per cent Of the
tax levied. and in addition fine
not exceeding $4,000, or imprison-
ment for not more than one year, IL
provided in the bill for violators Of
it's provisions.
The bill undertakes to preserve
the legitimate hedge but cuts out
all gambling and Manipulation Cap
per said. "A memorandum must be
kept of all transactions. and report
must be made by both buyer and
seller to the Collector OF Internal
Revenue.
Capper said he expected tho bill
to have the support of all grain ana
cotton dealers, millers and spinners.
who, he added. ARE anxious to stop
gambling in farm products" and
would have the opposition OF COM
mission houses, brokers. bucket shops
and market spectators.
The Washington times., 1920-12-04
DAD HAD 800 WIVES:
SON IS SPECIALIST
King of Siam Breaks Royal
Precedent by Passing Up
Other 299.

BOSTON, Dec. 4.--The King of
Siam, first of his line to renounce the
right to harem, has chosen hts
queen, according to cablegram re-
ceived by Sidhyakorn, Youthful
member OF the Siamese nobility who
is attending a private school here
His choice is Wanvinal sister OF
Sidhyakorn and first cousin of the
King, the message said. Young SID
hyakorn said his sister Is twenty
seven years old. King Rama vi Is
In his fortieth year. Sodhyakorn
things the romance is a recent one,
as he had heard no suggestion Of the
engagement when he left his home
thirteen months ago, to cone here to
complete his education.
King Rama, as the crown prince OF
Siam, visited this country in the
course OF world tour some years
ago When he assembled to tho throne
in 1911 he denounced the polygamous
custom in his country. HIS father
was reDuted to have had 300 wives.
The new King had remained single.
The death recently OF Prince Pisa
nulok. tho heir-apparent made a Har-
ward student, Prince Mahidol Of
Songhla half brother Of the King.
hrst in succession. Mr.. Songh'a, as
he Is listed at Harvard, returned to
STA n recently. but Is to re ume his
studies shortly. Young Sidhyakorn.
Who carries the title OF Nom In his
own country. as ranking next in roy
Atty to the prince, has two brothers
studying in this country also, yira-
korn being at tht University OF Penn
sylvania and Praimakorn at Albany.
The Washington times., 1920-12-04

The doctor will tell you thai IN
less your power of resistance is up to
normal You fall al easy victim to
solds. grip, pneumonia and other
serious illness.
You can keep in fighting trim BY
baking Father Johns Medicine, the
pure food elements OF which build
new flesh and strength. 1t has had
4 history of more than IS years sue
cess. Safe for children as well as
older people.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
4 l&q}pagil
IMPROVEMENT
ROADS STAND TRUCK TRAVEL
comprehensive Experiments and Tests
Now Being Made by Bureau
of Public Roads.

State highway departments are vi
tally interested in the successful out
come of comprehensive experiments
ana tests now being made by the. bu-
feau OF public roads of the United
States department of agriculture. One
State engineer recently declared that
millions of dollars in his state are in
VOWED in the proper design of road
surfaces, which make up one of the
problems being investigated by the
federal engineers.
The coming into general use of the
heavy motor truck has practically rev.
olutionized the science of road build
ing. Big new problems came when
loads weighing 10 to 10 tons took the
place of vehicles that placed weight
OF one-fourth as much or less. The
roads built ten years ago were con-
structed before this fact could be real
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
TREE PLANTING BY ROADSIDE
Shade Is Great Help in Keeping Pave
ment in Prime Condition
Beauty Is Added.

There is a newly discovered benefit
In tree planting by the roadside. 1t
has been learned of late that the
shade or partial shade of roadside
trees is great aid in keeping the
pavement in prime condition. The au-
thorities tell us that during the hot
days of summer improved roadbeds are
injured by the direct rays Of the sun
and that the partial shade of trees
planted by the roadside enables the
cement or other pavements to stand
much longer unimpaired. Roadside
trees will far more than pay for them
selves by assisting in preserving good
roads. Then there is the beauty of
shade trees, and if fruit trees are
planted think Of the abundance of
peach, plum, pear, cherry, apple and
other fruit trees growing by the road
side which in the aggregate would
amount TO millions of dollars if gen.
orally planted through the fruit grow
ing sections of the United States.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
Woman's Precious Gift

The one which she should most zeal
ously guard is her health, but she often
negiects to do so in season until some
aiiment peculiar to her sex has fastened
itself upon her. When so affected
women may rely upon Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, remedy
that has been wonderfully successful in
restoring health to suffering women.
If you have the slightest doubt that
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound will help you, write to Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co. (confidentiaD
Lynn, Mass, for advice. Your letter
wall be opened, read and answered by a
woman, and held in strict confidence.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
URGE CHANGE IN ROAD RULES
British Columbia FaVors Alteration to
Encourage Motorists From Other
Sections.

Changes in the highway regulations
now in force in British Columbia are
being urged by local automobile and
trade associations as means of In
ducing motorists from other parts of
Canada, and from the United States,
TO travel in the province. The pres
ert rules, which differ considerably
from those followed elsewhere on the
continent, are declared to deter tour
lists from including the region in their
itineraries. Legislation intended to
remedy this condition is being consid-
cred by provincial government Off
Gals.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
Constructing Road Sections for I'm
pact Tests.

ized-which is one of the reasons why
many permanent" roads have proved
to be impermanent.
One of the testing experiments be-
Ing made by the federal bureau in
wolves the use of a dissection roadway
in the Arlington farm, owned by the
department of agriculture Each sec
ton was built from a different type
Of material, or with a different method
OF construction. The same use is
given to each section, so that even
tually the type of construction best
suited to heavy traffic will prove itself
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
DIDN'T WAIT TO BE ASKED
EIsie's Little Scheme to Test Sweet.
> hearts Fidelity Could Hardly Be
Called Success.

Elsie, about to be married, decided
at the last moment to test her sweet
heart; so, going to her friend, Maude
the prettiest girl she knew, she said
to her, although she knew it was a
great risk:
III arrange for Fred to take Won
out tonight-a walk on the beach in
the moonlight, supper, and all that
sort of thing-and l want YOU. in or
der to put his fidelity to the proof. to
ask him for q kiss"
Maude laughed, b!ushed, and as
scented. The plot was carried out.
The next day Elsie visited her friend
and said, anXiously:
"Well, Maude, did you ask himY"
"No. Elsie, dear"
"No! Why not?"
Il didn't get chance; he asked me
first"
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
JUST ACTING LIKE A MAN
Simple Explanation of Wife's Action
When She Suspected Burglar
Was Downstairs.

After starting for his work the
other morning Taylor happened to
think of something he had forgotten
and returned to the house to get it.
While walking about the kitchen he
heard great racket upstairs. Consid-
erably alarmed he called:
"What in the world is the matter
Mary? Has anything happened?"
There was a moments silence, then
his wife replied:
ooh, is that you?"
eyes, who did you think it was?"
Il heard some one walking about
down there and / thought it was a
burglar
But the noise"
Il was making lot of noise sn that
he would think there was man in
the house"
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
Here's Something Worth Knowing.

Listen to this, fishermen. There's
a man residing in New York. state who
has discovered reliable way to learn
when the fish are biting, without go
Ang to stream and trying his luck.
Here is the formula: Catch and keep
alive catfish. When you wish to go
nsting, dig some worms ana throw
them to the catfish. If he eats Them,
the fish will bite; but if he don't, you
might as well stay at home.--Ex-
change.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
INCONSISTENCY IN FARMING
Roadside Often Neglected by Farmer
Who Is Provided With Most
Modern Equipment.

Often a farm is seen provided with
the best of equipment, good fences,
fine premises and well painted build
ings, yet the roadside is wholly neg
lected. Such inconsistency is like put
ting q dirty collar on a clean shirt.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
Mere Talk.

'Where did you say the Blitherbys
were planning to spend the SUMMER
with relatives in the country"
'But l thought"
Regardless of the fact that their
breezy conversation with friends and
acQuaintances would lead you to think
that the largest hotel at Americas
most fashionable resort would soon
house them. '-Birmingham Age Her
aid.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
DEPENDENT ON GOOD ROADS
Many Farm Crops Must Be Hauled
Some Distance to Railroad Sta
tions and Markets.

Farming is essentially dependent on
the condition of country roads; for
whatever is not produced on the farm
must be hauled to the farm, and many
crops of the farm must be hauled
away to the railroad stations and To-
cal markets.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
His Practice.

sit is hard, isn't it, for that artist
10 have TO stand up in the street
carr"
"Why is it harder for him than for
anybody else?'
Because he is accustomed to sit
tings."
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
Cuticura for Pimn,v E.cas

70 remove pimples and backheads
smear them with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash off in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water. Once clear
keep your skin clear by using them for
daily toilet purposes. Don't fail to In
clude Cuticura Talcum.-Adv.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
In the Blood,
IL
Cured
Me

Willis-Bump says he comes of colo
NAL stock. Says his ancestors used to
duck the witches.
. Gillis-And their descendant ducks
the cOllectors.-Judge.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25

could hardly walk.
Lydia E. Pinkham's
7 G a Bile Com
pound was recon-
mended to me and
it made me good and
strong again so that
/ am able to do all
my work. | highly
recommend y ur
medicine and tell
everyone I m Q e t
what it did for me. /"
Mrs. G. SCHooN-
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25

formulated Eyeids, Sites. Inlamed Eyes
renewed overnight by Roman Eye Balsam
one trial proves it's mert-Adv
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
The Prime REQUISITE.

That portrait of Mrs. Gaddy is a
speaking likeness" st wouldn't be
like her any other way"
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
The MISERY OF
BACKACHE
Removed by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.

Muskegon, Mich. -sFor six years I
was so weak in my back at times that T
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1920-06-25
John Smith Named New ENGLAND

The name of New England was
coined by Capt John Smith of Poca-
hontas fame, one of the founders Of
The Virginia colony. In 1914 he ex
plored and mapped the northern coast.
then called North Virginia, and re-
named it New England. The charter
granted the Mayfower Pilgrims adopt-
ed the name used in Smiths map sew
eral years before.
Another love affair is the best CO.
ment for 4 broken heart.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-11
Hunter Captures
Tribune Challenge
Cup at o., 6-3, o.

Francis T. Hunter, of New Rochelle.
won the North Side singles lawn tennis
championship for the third time and
permanent possession of the massive
Tribune Challenge Cup yesterday
afternoon by defeating Alfred D. Ham
NETT in straight sets at 60, 6-3,
60 in the final round Of the annual
tourney on the clay courts Of the
University Heights Tennis Club.
Hammett's chop strokes did not
worry Hunter in the least. He literal
ly battered his opponent into submits
sion with tremendous forehand drives
and behind these forcing shots the
three-times champion followed in with
a rush to smash or volley for the
finishing point.
Hammett tried to lob Hunter away
from the net, but without success, for
Hunter scored "kills" on majority of
overhead shots, being unusually steady
in this department.
In the last set Hammett attempted
to attack Hunters backhand, but his
shots did not carry enough speed and
his opponent ran around most of them
to take the ball on his forehand. The
stroke analysis showed the two about
even on errors, but in the matter Of
placements Hunter was immensely
superior, the totals being A to in
favor Of the champion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-11
Latonia Results

three-year-olds and upward; six furlongs,
sssS we e. aana b ssa 1872 81
$3.50 and IS. second: Sweeping Glance. los
(Wilsonl, 1870, third, Time. l:ls. Con-
verse. Darkhill, Triumphant and Sans
Boy also ran.
Second race (purse. $1,000; for maiden
two-year-olds; five and a half furlongs)--~
Rising Rock. lis (Coltilett). 1910, $3.50.
$3.50 and 5000. second: Kate Fraley, re
tking), $3.50. third. Time. 1907 As. Mar
5e51s Mckay oarksSs o 90
Feu. Cozette and Countess also ran.
Third race (purse, $1.4oo; for three-year-l
olds and upward; one mile and one.s'x-
e. o and s sss son 15s rs
(Wida), 1890 and $40, second: Decod,
1903 (coltillettD: 1910. third Time.
1:46 2-5. Wave. DR.. Carmen and Simple
ton also ran.
Fourth race tThe Midway. Handicap;
purse, 81, GOO: for three-year-olds and up
ward: elk furiongs)-Lncen. JOB lPooi},
s1s4o ssso and S. we. w9n; s: Jorise' c aOs
ger, 10 COLLINS. $40, third. Time.
III As. Dodge. carmandale and Ameri-
can Ace also ran.
half)-Minto II. lis lW.lson.. si5.lo; $3.50
and $40, won; D. Clark. 1919 tcoitillettl.
ne snsats sSa ss ssS s sss1d Ts sss
fnew track record). Beaverkill and Drastic
also ran Scratched: Wildair. Frank w..
Wexford. ~
Sixth race (The Burnet Woods Handicap:
purge 81 100; rwo-year- olds; six luriongs).
Gold Digger. AT (Burke). S43.oe, $500
and $40. won; Last Rose, 112 lPooll, -
and $3.50. second; Ben Valet, III tWtda1.a
$500 third Time, 1:12. Bettfna, Aca
High. Anne Elizabeth. The Ally. Pekoe and
Monsoon also ran.
Seventh face (purse. $1,000: three-year-
oIds and upward; mile and furlonel--
Bradley's Choice, ia {Roberts), $3.50,
S3.79 s-nd 1870. won: Marse John. los
{yynson), $3.50 and $40. second; Kimp-
Paris Maid Harvest King, Trooper, Tom
Saunders. Convoy. Captain Rees and
Wenonah also ran. p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-11


court. The last point was made on Z
back-hand volley sent q good two feet
beyond the base linz. Final score,
Go, Cd.
Miss julia Stanley ruled as umpire
in this match, Drawing the scorching
glare Of very merciless sun for
upward Of an hour. The. Greenwich
Country Club has given us splendid
demonstration in this tourney that the
feminine set are quite capable Of run
ming off their own events in exemplary
manner. A great majority of the
matches all week were graced by
umpires and lineswomen who were not
only extremely easy on the eyes, but
also fully competent to fulfill the off,
cial duties. Mrs. Harry Franklin
Morse, the chairman Of the tourna-
ment committee at Greenwich; Miss
Stanley, Miss Dorothy Leary and the
other members deserve . rising vote Of
thanks for their work. All rise. pleased
An hour after the finish of the
singles the final doubles match was
staged, resulting in another triumph
for Miss Wagner. Paired with Miss
Clare Cassel, she defeated Mrs. Ed
ward Raymond and Mrs. Frank Welty
at SIS, Cd. Neither Mrs. Raymond
nor her partner had the finishing shots
in this instance, and though their fine
court generalship and careful placing
from back-court enabled them to pull
up to call on games, after Miss Wag-
ner and Miss Cassel had worked up q
lead Of 80, they could not come
through with the decisive shots when
they were most needed.
Miss Wagner was formidable
obstacle at the net and Miss Cassel
was very useful in deep court, making
most of the openings for her partners
finishing shots. Mrs. Raymond ex-
celled Mrs. Welty on all-round work
but even SO the latter was playing
fine, if not aggressive. tennis.
Miss Julia Lockwood won the con-
ISOLATION singles in a three-set match
with Mrs. W. Il. Pritchard. Steadiness
was the deciding factor and the sets
were. scored at IS, 81, 6-1.
The point score:
A eDA Pts. cs
Miss Wagner. ......6 5-2s
Miss Grove ..........4. Q 3-1e
SECOND SET
Miss Wagner.4 o "a 8 3 8 $50
Miss Grove. % 4 24234 A 80 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-11

swing must be developed by practice.
Once you have taken your stance you
have no time then to be thinking of
three or four things. If you 10 a gen.
eral blur will follow In which your
swing goes wrong or your head comes
up.
Having taken your stance-hit the
ball. A waggle or two is all well
enough, but eliminate the france and
the long wait.
Over Here
Having lost a large crop of his
laurels at Deal, in the British open
Walter Hagen now faces the hardest
sort of competition in defense Of his
title at Inverness, Toledo, Ohio, next
month. .a
In addition to vardon and Ray he
will have Barnes and Brady, Hutchinson
and Deigel, Mcnamara and many
Others.
Not to forget Dick Evans, Bobby
Jones and possibly Francis Ouimet.
Evans will surely be strong factor
again, for he is playing we'll and is
naturally keen to get back the titls
he lost year ago at Braeburn. Jones
ing. In his two medal play attempts
last year, over long courses, he fin
ished but one broke back of jim,
Barnes, over 144 holes.
All in all, Hagen will have hard
battle ahead. Just how his showing
in the British open will affect his game
remains to be SEEN A big part OF
Hagen's success has been due to his
supreme confidence. This confidence
has naturally been jolted bit by his
amazing collapse in the biggest test
of his life. His inability to get within
less than twenty-six strokes of the
leader at Deal must have given him
quite new turn. 1t may be that he
will go out to defend his title with
renewed determination. These are ad-
vance details that are not to be de-
.cided in advance. He has always beer
a good fighter, and it is hardly likely
that one big overthrow is going te
wreck his nerve After winning in 1915
he played badly in 1915 and later or
in 1915, yet came back again in 1919.
Rays fine showing in the British
open will add new interest to the
United States title hunt at Inverness
which promises now to- be the besi
championship this country ever has
shown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-11
Single G. Steps
The Two Fastest
Miles of the Year,

NORTH RANDALL, CLEVELAND,
July 1o.-Stepping the fastest two
miles of the year on the Grand Circuit,
2:01A and 2:02A, Single G. won the
free-for-all pace, feature of the get
away card at North Randall track to-
day from six Of the best PAGERS in
training. 1t was the second time Ed
Allen had driven the veteran horse
first in the event in three years.
In the first heat Tommy Murphy took
Sanardo out in front at the start and
set a dizzy pace to the head Of the
stretch, with Single G. in second place.
Here Allen took Single G. to the front,
and Grace Direct, the favorite, and
Louie Grattan moved up. Sanardo tired
fast and just lasted to beat Verlie
Patchen for fourth place. -
In the second heat Grace Direct set
the pace, with Single G. laying close
up until the seven-eighths pole, where
Single G. came on and won rather
easily. Gladys B. WAS third.
The first event, the 2:06 class pacing,
resulted in the first split heat race Of
the year. Esther R. won the first heat,
but succumbed to Gold Quartz in the
second. The third and the race-off heat
and the race went to Royal Earl, with
Esther R. second in the last three
miles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-11
Martin Wins ON Courts
Of Sunningdale Club

Paul Martin won the annual Sun
ningdale open lawn tennis tournament
yesterday afternoon, on the clay courts
of the Sunningdale Country Club, of
Scarsdale, by defeating N. R. Sinclair
of the Greenwich Country Club, by
score of rs, Go, 60, in the final
round of the singles. The match was
held over from the tournament that be-
gan on June "a, because Of rain.
Sinclair was not at his best ycster-
day, and although there were times
when he brought. off shots that ex-
celled his opponents in speed and
brilliance, he was never able to hold
control long enough to take full ad-
vantage Of this. MSrtin was both
steady and in command of enough fore
ing shots to hold the dominant posi-
ton most of the way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-07-11
Frank Anderson Wins
First Leg ON Trophy

Frank T. Anderson, Brooklyn cham
pion, won the first leg on the Edmund
W. Peaslee challenge cup yesterday at
ternoon by defeating Ludlow Van De-
venter, of New Jersey, at 6-4, 6-2,
Ga, in the final round Of the annual
invitation lawn tennis tournament of
the Atlantic Yacht Club, at Sea Gate,
L. I. The final round in the doubles
will be played this afternoon.
Both winner and loser put speed and
hard hitting above caution in the cham
pionship match. Van Deventer at
tempted to gain his points by forcing
the net position, but he could not pre-
vail against young Anderson's dazzling
drives down the side lines and across
fore court, and when the latter had
forced his openings he was quick to
follow in and smother Van Deventer's
returns, either by sharp volleying or
severe and accurate smashing.