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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-20
DOLLAR WORTH
BUT IS CENTS
ATPRESENT
Department of Labor Makes
Public Result Of Ten
Year Survey.

The purchasing power of the
American dollar now amounts to
only SIS cents, the Department OF
Labor announced today in making
public the results Of ten-year sur
vey of the dollars varying course.
The survey is based upon the fluc-
tuations Of the dollars power from
1913 to 1928, and shows that at times
the dollar has been able to purchase
only 40 cents worth in American
markets.
Fell to 40 Cents.
While the purchasing power of
theT1s1s dollar varied widely at diff
ferent periods. between different
groups Of commodities. for all COM
modities 1t was equal to more than q
dollar in most OF 1914 and 1915. but
after that 1t declined steadily in
value until May, 1920, when 1t equal
ed only 40 cents, !" the survey states.
In the second half OF 1921 and
the first part Of 1922 1t had advanced
above 70 cents. but since that time
It has again declined and stood at
S. cents In June, 1898
As applied to farm products the
purchasing power of the 1918 dollar
sank below so cents during the clos
Ing months OF 1917 and continued
downward to January, 1920, when it
equaled only. 40 cents. 1t shot up
tosS cents In June. 1921, and today
In this group. the average has been
above 70 cents. IN foodstuffs the
low point OF 40 cents was reached
in May 1920. with rising buying pow
ter thereafter, the average today be-
ing 10 cents.
Worth 80 Cents IN Clothes.
The dollar would purchase more
than al dollars worth Of clothing in
1914 and most Of 1915, but sank be-
low 80 cents early in 1920. This
year It has averaged about so cents.
Measured by Its purchasing power
in 1913 the dollar was equal 70 less
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-20
CAFE WRECKED
BY MEN WHO
HURT COP
Escape After PolicemanIs Cut
by Barrage Of Dishes-Their
Auto Seized.

Harry Lambros, proprietor Of a
lunchroom at 1913 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest, is today bemoan-
ing the fact that Policeman Frank
L. Arlington prohibition sleuth OF
the Third precinct, is suffering
from numerous cuts and bruises.
Short orders in Lambros, lunch
room were being served with thell.
usual dispatch last night until 1850
rolled around. Lambros looked at
the clock just as three young white
men came boisterously in. He was
getting ready to close up.
One Of the young men apparently
was a good friend of someone who
doesn't care anything at all about
prohibition. This young man step
ped aound until it was deemed wise
to call q policeman. Arlington res
ponded and ATTEMPTED to arrest the
young man. Then Lambros' regtau.
rant began to look. like It had been
on the Yokohama water front.
water glasses, and. the police say,
even Lambros' expensive china
ware. rained round the restaurant.
Most landed upon Arlington. Under
cover Of the. barrage. the trio Of
young men left.
Arlington was bleeding from cuts
and bruises all over his face and
head. He was taken to the Enler.
gency Hospital and later he was
able to go TO his home.
A coupe in front of the res.
taurant was watched because police
thought the trio arrived in the car.
At o'clock this morning 1t was
seized. The machine had a Vfr.
ginia tag. It is believed to have
been abandoned by the men when
they ran out OF the restaurant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-20

than so cents during most of 1917
and 1918 and again in 1920 i'm the
purchase of chemicals and drugs.
Today it is about rs cents in this
group.
The dollars purchasing power has
fluctuated more widely in the case
of structural steel than OF other
building materials. In January, 1914,
and again in 1915, the 1918 dollar
had a buying power Of $1.S7, dwind-
ling to 80 cents in June, 1917. With
the inauguration of price control as
a war measure in 1917, 1t increased
to SO cents, and except for a brief
period in 1920, has fluctuated above
that figure since.
Lumber Value Low.
Lumber, averaging $1.15 in the
first half OF 1915, fell to q cents
early In 1920. It now averages about
As cents. Brick, showing q range in
the purchasing power Of the dollar
extending from $1.04 in 1914 to 81
cents in 1920, now averages above
As cents.
In November, 1914, the purchas-
ing power of dollar as applied to
coke was $3.50. In August and Sep
TENDER, 1920. it was 16 cents. Dur
ing this year the dollar has aver
aged q little more than one-third of
its 1918 buying power in the pur.
chase of coke.
BituminouS coal to q less extent
shows the same variations as coke.
From 1913 to the middle OF 1915 the
dollar averaged close to 100 cents in
its purchasing power. During the
first half OF 1917 Il was OILY 20
cents. Compared with 1913 the
dollar this year has lost almost two
thirds Of It's buying power as applied
to bituminous coal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-20
TRUCKCARRY||V
Stills runs
INTO HOUSE
Two Outfits and Mash Seized
After Auto Goes
Amuck.

Carrying two stills and . IarEs
quantity OF mash, an automobile
truck ran over an entertainment and
into the home Of M. Mckenzie.
colored, 1852 Nichols avenue south
east, late last night. The machine
crashed through a railing IN front
OF the house and came to rest when
it landed against the front OF Nc
Kenzie's home.
Mckenzie, asleep at the time, was
awakened BY the crash. He went
out in time to see two men dis
appear hurriedly. Revenue agents
were notified and the mash was
poured into the street. The stills
have been taken to the Eleventh
precinct, where they are being held
as evidence against the owner OF
the. truck.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-20
POTOMAC ANGLE Frs PLAN
TRIP TO CHESAPEAKE

Arrangements have been compIet-
ed for the fourth annual excursion
OF the Potomac Anglers Associa-
ton, to be held Sunday at Chesa-
peake Beach. The public has been
invited. Nearly 400 persons, incIud-
ing many women. are expected.
A special train win leave the Dis
trict Line at 8 q. M, returning from
the Beach at $3.50 b. m. Twenty
motor launches will be on hand to
take the excursionists to choice fish
ing grounds OFF Plum Point and in
Herring Bay. Fish will be weighed
in at s p. m. ON the boardwalk and
nine prizes will be awarded for the
best catches.
r. A. Wilson is president OF the
association and r. D. Barstow il
treasurer. The excursion committee
ID composed Of Paul BarstoW, chair
man; Charles Macs, r. ID. PATHS.
#. ID. Simor1s, and Mr.. Baker.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-20
FARMER PLIGHT
DESCRIBED
BY BORAH
Holds TWo-Hour Conference
With Coolidge Discussing
Relief.
BY GEORGE r.. HOLMES.
international News Service.

The picked chicken that is SYM
bolic Of the American farmer was
again roosting on the doOrstep of
the White House today.
Senator William e. Borah. Repub-
Hcan of Idaho. fresh from 'hree
months in the West. told President
Coolidge that the plight OF the
western agriculturalist now is worse
than 1t has ever been in history,
and that thousands of growers in
the great producing belt west of
the Mississippi are facing absolute
ruin this winter unless some means
are found to relieve their distress.
Thousands, he said. are already be-
yond help and have disgustedly for
saken the farms for already over.
crowded cities.
Confer Two Hours.
For more than two hours over
the White House dinner-table. at
which he is an infreauent visitor,
Senator Borah RECALLED the President
with the story Of the plight of the
farmers. He assured Mr.. Coolidge
that the bear" stories from the
farm belt have not been exagger-
ated; II anything they have been
nlinimized.
But at the conclusion of their
talk. remedy appeared as hazy
as ever.
President Coolidge is loatl1 to call
an extra session of Congress to at
Tempt to deal with the situation
IN this respect he believes with the
late President Harding that for Con.
gress to rush back to Washington
and try to deal with the situation
probably would do no good. and
would only result in confusion
senator Brookhart OF Iowa to the
contrary.
And 1t is regarded as extremely
unlikely that Congress will be sum
moned back to the Capital.
Coolidge Sympathetic.
President Coolidge told Senator
Horah that the administration Is
willing to do anything in its power
70 relieve the distress of fhe wheat
ana livestock growers, but at every
turn the question ponped M of
wat remedy could be afforded.
IRE only immediate remedy Con.
krcs could grant. it was pointed out
would be to grant emergency
credits. but this would afford little
Or no relief as the farmers an
whole are deep in debt now.
The only other alternative wof,ld
pe Tor the Federal Government to
nuy crops or guarantee a price. and
mere Is little likelihood that such
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-20

Seize Gas" for Car Under
Threat Of Pistol at Cish
Garage.

Two armed negroes are being
sought by members Of the Eighth
precinct today. following q bold
hold-up OF the Gish Garage. 20o1
Seventeenth street northwest. at II
o'clock last night.
Carrying with them complete de-
scrfptions OF the two highwaymen,
a. squad OF police from that pre-
cinct last night toured the negro
settlements in the northwest in
an effort to locate the pair
The negroes are being sought as
q result Of the. complaint made by
John Burrus. an employee Of the
garage. According to Burrus.f the
pair came into the garage and said
that they wanted five gallons Of
gas to take to q truck that was
stranded just around the corner
They got the gas and then one OF
them flashed a gun.
If you open your mouth you
won't live long" was the threat
made to B1rrus.
The latter held up his hands in
token Of submission and the me-
groes walked to their car, poured
the gas in and drove OF. Burrus
told the police he could identify the
men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-20
Garrison Chief Deputy.

Constable Thomas III. Garrison has
been appointed chief deputy sheriff
of Prince Georges county, succeed
Ing Everett e. Humphrey, Of Mead
ows, who resigned several months
ago. Garrison was appointed chief
deputy by Sheriff J. a. Sweeney,
whose term expires in November.
He has been county officer more
than twenty years and IS q candi-
date for sheriff.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-20
German Marks Now
Over Quadrillion
Report Says

NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-Ger-
many's paper circulation has at
last achieved its ambition of
reaching the quadrillion class,
today's statement of the reichs-
bank showing that the fantastic
number of 1882, 03S, SIC, 000, 900
marks have been printed and
injected into the market.
The discount rate on paper
currency has been raised to 80
per cent against so per cent
last week. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-20
Talnnany Head Celebrates,

NEW YORK, Sept. 90 Charles
r. Murphy yesterday rounded cut
his twenty-first year as leader of
Tammany Hall.
Although 1t was primary day,
many Of the district leaders called
at the Wigwam TO congratulate him
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-20

a measure could be damned through
CONGRESS even IL the Administration
were disposed to recommend it.
Senator Borah agread with Presi-
dent Coolidge's view that there is no
need of summoning Congress hack
to washington at this time.
II we can't agree on q remedy
before Congress assemblies. it isn't
likely we could afterward.' said the
Idaho Senator.
Evening star., 1923-07-05
- - -i
DESK SPACE.

DESK SPACE WITH OFFICE SERVICE. IN
GLIDING desk and chairs, s15 up. BUILDERS
MANUFACTURERS EXCHANGE, 4l0 Bond
bldg. Main 1884. Franklin 5l2S.
Evening star., 1923-07-05
APARTMENTsLFUR. q UNFUR.

PETwoRTH. se21 ILLINOIS AVE. NV. 2,
3 or rooms, furnished unfurnished; 2
porches; ami; near cars, garage, telephone.
Evening star., 1923-07-05
Fl c MAYNOR co

Broom new bungalow. amt, $3.50; $500
sood doors. onIy S. $3.50 Cash terms
s-room house, amt, 50, $50; $3.50 cash, bal
ance like rent. 7-room house. ami; open
IDEAL home. for only 81 .O60; $4,000 cash, bal !
ance like rent. 6-room new house; hardwood
floors: ami on Rhode Island ave.; $lo,70o;
81 600 cash, balance like rent.
100 new houses and bungalows to select
from, in all sections.
II. c. MAYNOR CO..
Evening star., 1923-07-05

TWO APARTMENTS, ONE FURNISHED,
one uufErrished: 3 rooms each; large kitchen:
all modern conveniences 1107 9Th st. NV. %
FURNIsHED OR rNFUR-
nished room and bath. Apply to manager, OF
PentilIy &c
Evening star., 1923-07-05
WANTED-OFFICES.

LAWYER DESIRES SINGLE ROOM IN
suite Of law Offices; downtown building, Ad-
dress Box 227-K. Star office. 8s
DESKROOM 4 PHONE SERVICE WANTED
BY real estate salesman.
North AA6S 6s
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-05-24
OIITOLOK BRIGHT
FOR BIBLE SCHOOL
pev Mitchell Says Fine Results have
Been Obtained in Other
Districts

Rev. E. 1. Mitchell reports excellent
nropress with the preliminary plans
for the Free Daily Vacation Bible
school which will open in three OF the
local churches Monday, June A and
continue two weeks.
The Rev. Mitchell says very en-
couraging reports are being received
from other sections of the state where
the schools have been conducted. Par
ents are loud in their praise of the
good their children derive from the
training and children are delighted
with the experience.
"It's real school," says the Rev.
Mitchell "and different school. There
are some delightful surprises for the
boys and girls who attend, and they
will have some surprises for the par
ents at the close. knowledge, train
ing and fun are so mingled in the
program that pleasure, profit and a
lasting benefit will result. Parents
are requested to send in the enroll
ment cards without delay"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-05-24
TELLS MORE ABOUT
KENNEWICK GRASS
CONTINUED from first page)

Continued from hrSt page)
are commonly found on this market
+ the preferred style is a pyramid crate
the usual dimensions of which are II
inches wide at the base, tapering to
91h inches at the top 10 3-8 inches
high, IL 1916 inches long INSIDE
measurements This holds twelve
two-pound punches. The punches are
of uniform height, the stalks being cut
nine inches long; when these rest on
the bottom of the crate an inch or
more clearance is allowed between the
tender tips and the top of the crate.
In the Kennewick shipment the tips
were packed against the center par
iition and altho this lot came thru in
excellent condition there is always
some fear on the part of the trade
that the tips may be bruised and when
such tender, succulent commodity is
bruised, decay may develop rapidly.
Since the pyramid crate is preferred
in this market 1 would suggest that
Kennewick growers consider its use
on future shipments here. This would
necessitate cutting the asparagus to
a nine inch length but 1 am advised
that this market really prefers that
length even tho the addition two inches
represent mostly tough, inedible stalk
which is discarded in preparation for
use. In case the style. of crate sug-
gested above is not satisfactory for
use at Kennewick, some of the pyra-
mid crates of lesser height now used
to some extent in Washington would
be more acceptable on this market
than the flat crate.
Another point, the Kennewick as
paragus was packed with stalks rang
ing from 3/16 to one inch in diameter
in the same crate. Most of the Cal
ifornia stock land cite California
because it is topping the local mar
ket) is sized according to diameter
and one size only packed in crate.
AS. said before, / am merely Civ
ng summary of the opinions which |
gathered in talking with the New
York produce trade and am passing
t along to your readers for whatever
t may be worth. Perhaps the Ken
,ewick flat crate has as much merit |
IS the pyramid crate, but until such
lime as your district can make suf-
'icient volume of shipments to popu-
arize new type of package, sug-
yest the use of a package which is
'amiliar to and favored by market.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-05-24
COMING
DIR. H. C. CURRY
Eyesight Specialist

of Seattle, who has made
professional visits to Ken
newick for eighteen years and
is known for good optical
work at reasonable prices,
will be at the Commercial
Hotel Friday, June 1, where
a careful and scientific ex-
animation will be given and
glasses fitted when needed.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-05-24
!. Liberty PROGRAM


Friday 1.-The Silent CALL" the star
being Strongheart, the wonder dog.
Also a two reel drama and a comedy.
Saturday-"Buck" Jones In sR..
NothiRg,us western: Also Baby Peg
BY In "Tips," her second coedy.
Sunday-Elsie Ferguson in Foot
lights" her best picture. Also zone
Stormy knight" two reel comedy.
Mon. & Tues.-Mae Marsh, in "'Til
We Meet Again." Miss Marsh is sup
ported by a splendid cast. Special
attraction "The Land Of Tut-ankh-
Amen" revealing the mysteries of
5000 years. Also "Pure and Simple, .
a two-reel comedy.
Wed. & Thurs.-Douglas Fairbanks
in robin Hood" in twelve reels. Ow-
ing to its great length there will be
only one performance each night, COM
mencing at 500 o'clock. On Memorial
Day, Wednesday, the both, there will
be matinee at 2:30.
Coming Soon-"fhe Strangers Ban
quet," "The Third Alarm"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-05-24

house guest of her daughter, Mrs. w.
F. Ranlett.
Audie Hembree is again at home af-
ter several weeks spent in California.
Mr.. Pavey of Seattle spent the week
end here looking after ranch affairs,
and incidentally took in the straw
berry festival and dance at the club
house.
Clarence Nadig left Friday Of last
week for Chicago where he has a po-
sition with the Western Electric.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-05-24

with an aunt. e his hon,
On Saturday night ca
emit entered red Herman Branc ls', ,.i thi''s'
and helped themselves to s.a re'ideas
and other eatables. sseS' COTE,
0. s. Sullivan has at ii.
quest been transferred fra ~ own n,
kane ssf! to the h; Yakima Internal ,l 1 o.. sN
that Mr.; Sullivan could no, y oris
oversee his Highlands ra rS1e ea'iA
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-05-24
DROPS TO DEATH
IN THE COLUMBIA
CONTINUED from first pagels

VCOHClnueQ from hrSt page)1
OF Mr.. and Mrs. William Broughton.
He had been employed on the bridge
for several months and was very
faithful and efficient workman. He
was young man of sterling charac-
ter. He was a member of the First
Christian church and superintendent
OF the Christian Endeavor society.
He is survived by his parents, two
brothers, Earl and Cecil and two sis
tiers, Ruth and Geneva, all of whom
live with their parents.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1923-05-24
HIGHLANDS

Art Hanratty has a brand new Ford
touring car.
Winfield Smith is staying at his
Highlands ranch for the present.
James Craver came over from Wal
la Walla to enjoy the strawberry fes-
tival.
Mrs. Shuckholtz of Spokane is the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-14


AS far as the reported transfer Of
Rogers Hornsby to New York from
the Cardinals is concerned, there
seems nothing to it. Owners Of both
clubs insist negotiations have ended,
but some smart baseball men main
tain they have ended only for the
time being and will be resumed as
soon as the Giants complete deals for
one or more players on other clubs
that the Cardinals want
The business side of the game is just
as important in these days as the me
chanical end and the Giants to hold
their own in competition with the
Yankees are facing the desperate need
Of getting some color on the National
League champions.
The Giants didn't do well last sea-
son and the Yankees viii be a bigger
card than ever next season.
Rogers Hornsby is the only player
in the National League that could be
built up as a counter attraction to
Babe Ruth, and for this reason many
baseball men here feel sure the Giants
will give most anything for Hornsby
after they have allowed the feeling
to circulate that they have cooled on
the deal.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-14
LAST DAYS CARD
At LOUISVILLE IS
FEATURE OF YEAR
Climax of Turf Season offered
at Churchill Downs on
Saturday,
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
LOUISVILLE, KY. Nov. 14.-The
addition Of the match race between
Zev. Harry Sinclair's 3-year-old and
In Memoriam. Zev's conqueror in
the Latonia championship, makes
Saturdays card at Churchill Downs
the best America has offered 80 far
this year, Col Matt J. Wlnn, general
manager of the track. declared today.
The program includes also the
Kentucky Jockey Club stakes, a $685.
coo event The race Is for 2-year-olds
at mile Wise Counsellor and Happy
Thoughts, conceded two Of the best
In their class, are entered.
Should Zev win the $500 stake,
he Will be the largest money winning
horse of all time. His earnings will
then exceed $500, 900.
In Saturdays match race, Carl
Wiedmann and Harry Sinclair, owners
Ct the colts, put up $100 900 each and
the track adds another 100000 The
winner gets $4,000 and the loser
$1,000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-14
BUTLER RESHIES
CLOSE SATURDAY
.YearIingS at Home While
Varsity Tackles Notre Dame

The Batter College freshmen team
will take on the Franklin yearling
combinaI IN on Irwin field Saturday.
while the varsity Journeys north to
the haunts OF the Irish to fight for
State championship honors.
Little is known about the strength
of the Franklinites. other than sew
eral high school stars are enrolled.
The game Saturday viii close the
schedule FOR the Butler youngsters.
Coach Hinkle said ne was anxious TO
win this battle. because It viii show
the comparison OF new material at
the two schools.
A scoreboard VIII be erected under
the direction Of the Butler physics
department to relay the results Of
the Notre Dame-Butler game play by
play.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-14
CLAYTON |NVADES
RIPPLE FOR NET
CONFLICT FRIDAY
First Home Basket Game for
Wann'S Five-ManuaI
Fray Nov. q.

Clayton High School basketball
team comes to Broad Ripple Friday
for the first home game of the sea-
son. Clayton ranks as one OF the best
aggregations in Hendricks County.
Coach Wann Of Broad Ripple has
made some changes in his lineup. and
in so doing has strengthened the eff
fectiveness of the offensive. The fol
lowing will be the probable lineup:
Jackman and Parr, forwards; Brown,
center; Myers and Smith, guards leav-
! Gillespie Harrison, Applegate, Carter
and Stahl in reserve.
The Broad Ripple student body is
looking forward to the Manual game,
the first Of the city series. Wednesday
night, Nov. IS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-14
HARD CONTESTS
FOR Up. c. BOYS
Meet Pyramids Sunday and
Kokonno Legion Dec. 2.

Al Feeney's Y. p. c. team will so
through extra practice tonight at the
hall in preparation for their game
Sunday at Washington Park with
the Ft. Wayne Pyramids.
The Pyramids are the old TT.
Wayne Friar outfit with several Of
the leading high school stars Of re-
cent years and some former college
stars added.
The Pyramids boast Of FIVE wins
and only one defeat for the season.
Manager Wilson of the Y. p. G.
team announced today that the Koko-
mo American Legion team, victors
over the Ferndales. so. last Sunday,
will be the attraction at Washington
Park, Dec. 2.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-14

featherweight has as much chance as
the heavyweight in my scheme OF
football"
\ One has only to follow Rockne's
S totre Dame eleven through several
days Of practice. and then see them
in action in real competition to ap-
preciate his size-up Of the modern
game.
GIVE me team composed of play
ers who can think. thereby making
use Of their speed and natural ply
stque, and have no fear of conceding
poundage. In the Army game, man
fer man, Notre Dame was outweighed
rom fifteen to twenty pounds. Notre
Dame beat the Army because my
players were able to out-think. out
maneuver and out-speed their op-
ponents.