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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
TREASURY BUYS PESOS
AND SILVER PRICE DROPS
Mexican Money to Be Minted Into
American Half-DollaTs, Dimes
and Quarters.

Six million Mexican silver pesos have
been bought by the Treasury Depart
ment at SSH cents an ounce for mint
ing into half dollars. dimes and quar-
tiers
The Treasury acted when faced with
the necessity Of buying silver for coin
age at steadily increasing prices, which
at their height brought the value OF
the metal dangerously close to the
minted value. Now the price OF silver
in this country has dropped nrecipt-
lately.
The swift collapse. from s1.1s to SIS
cents per ounce, a decline OF 81 cents,
within three weeks, has resulted in an
Investigation to determine whether the
market had been manipulated. The high
prices recently prevailing are regarded
as wholly unwarranted by officials here.
The purchase Of the great volume OF
Mexican dollars. the largest purchase
by the government of the ninted silver
coin of another country ever recorded,
places the United States in possession of
a sufficient quantity of silver to run the
minis for two or three months. and
withdraws from the silver market here
the largest single buyer.
Negotiations have been proceeding be-
tween representatives of the Carranza
government and Director Baker of the
mint for some time past for the big
sale. 1t is understood that the Mexican
dollars are to be delivered soon. and
that federal reserve board officials who
have been in touch with the various
phases of the negotiations. have tndi-
Gated their willingness to permit the ex-
portation to Mexico of approximately
$5,000.00o in gold as payment.
In return. the Carranza government
Is understood to have lifted its virtual
embargo on the expectation to this
country of silver and copper. and that
these and other commodities, needed
here, soon will be crossing the interna-
tional line freely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
BOY SCOUTS BEGIN SALE
Of LIBERTY LOAN BONDS
Launch Nationwide Campaign,
Hoping to Make New Record in OBJ
tanning Subscriptions.

Inspired by their success in the first
liberty loan bond issue, when members
of the organization obtained suhscrip-
lions amounting to more than $4,000
600 worth of liberty bonds throughout
the country. the Boy Scouts of America
today launched a nationwide cam
paign with redoubled efforts for the sec
ond bond issue. Washington scouts
were out bright and early this morn
ing. hustling for all they were worth
to set record in soliciting pledges to
the bonds.
And 1t did not take them long In this
city to receive responses to their Pleas
for support of the bond issue to the
persons they accosted. for before 1890
o'clock this morning Walter Stewart of
Troop % had turned into the head
quarters of the local council in the
Munsey building seven subscriptions.
One of them was for 5000, while the
others varied from 800 to $50. The
largest subscription obtained by a local
scout this morning was for $500. II
was turned in by Hugh Hamilton of
Troop 73. This amount was pledged
by W. ]. Radcliffe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
US. TO PRODUCE OWN DYES.
Manufacturers Say Country Is No
Longer Dependent Upon Germany.

SPRINGFIELD. Mass. October 20
American dyes are rs good as German
and never again need this country be de-
pendent on Europe for raw materials in
the opinion OF J. F. Stone and H. Gard
uer McKerrow. dye manufacturers. who
addressed the convention of the National
Association OF Cotton Manufacturers at
the closing session today.
The conclusion reached by both wa
that in the relatively short time since the
war began the industry in this country
had been developed to point where the
Stone explained how the immense de.
mand for coal tar derivatives for explo-
sives. with the high prices obtainable.
made 1t possible to recover these on a
commercially profitable basis, and In
quantities sufficient to meet every need
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
VIOLATES WORD OF HONOR.
German Submarine Commander Es-
canes After Accounting Parole

MADRID. October 2o.--Emphattc de-
NAL is made by the minister of marine
Of a statement IN the Germanophile
newspaper a y c that the captain Of
the German submarine which recently
escaped from Cadiz did not give hts
word OF honor that he would not at
tempt 10 leave.
The minister declares that the Ger
man commander formally gave parole
as is shown by the official report drawn
up at tho time in the office of the ad-
miral Of the port. in the presence OF
that officer, HIS chief of staff and two
other officers, with the German consul
acting as interpreter.
The commander sealed the engage
ment by shaking hands with all the Of
fcers present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
To Observe Liberty Day.

Liberty day has been designated by the
government to be observed Wednesday
ana the scouts will help to celebrate
~. appropriate exercises and celebra-
lions are being arranged tbrourbout ~ a
country. Scout officials everywhere will
get In touch with the local Liberty day
committees and cooperate with them
in the celebration
which will be awarded the scouts who
obtain at least ten subscriptions, Prest-
dent Wilson has offered an American
flag to the troop in each state having
the best record for service in the sale
of bonds.
Colin H. Livingstone. national presi-
dent of the Boy Scouts Of America, has
offered a gold medal to the scout who
obtains the largest number of individual
subscriptions with initial payment. A
silver medal will be given for the second
best record. and ten bronze medals for
the next highest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
New York Mercantile Paner

NEW YORK. October 70-Msrcanti,.
paper. s y: sterling SO-day bills. 471x
commercial S0-day bills on banks. iii
commercial se-day bills. 4.7OT: de.
mand. 4.7bh: cables. 4.76 7-16: francs
demand. 5:7sh; cables. 5.77A; guiiders
IT'S; cables, TIT: rubiss. demand "a
cables. l3A. Bar silver. S3h. Mexicar
dollars. g.. Government bonds. steady
railroad bonds, easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Boys Begin Canvass.

Armed with attractive circulars, the
boys began their canvass of the entire
city to tell citizens of Washington why
they should and how they could do
their bit for the country in its hour
OF need by subscribing TO liberty bonds.
AT the top of these circulars the fol-
lowing is inscribed: Uncle Sam Needs
Money to Feed and Clothe Our Boys
Over There"
H, L. Taylor, deputy scout commits
sioner of the local council. is In charge
or the Campaign being conducted by the
local scouts
A canvass of more than 10000, 600
homes. offices, stores and Industrial
establishments throughout the country
WIZ De one of the principal features of
tue campaign and one of the most in
tehsiFe urlVes toward its success In
tniS canvass the scouts will try to inn
press upon prospective subscribers Just
what 1t means to the government for
bonds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Bar Silver Weak

NEW YORK. october z0.-B.- s,,
terday. A Ses'
LoNDON. October Polar s,,,,.,
42%sd per.ounce. SILVER
ioheS' per cent; discount ,ates
short bills ~. per cent; thrse-n,au,s
bills. a. per cent. tn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
General Killed in First-Line Trench

PARIS. October 20.-Gen. A. Baratier
has been killed In a f1rst-line trench
He was a captain of the French COM
mand under Gen. Marchand whose &c
cupatton of Fashoda. In Sudan. in 1900
brought about a clash with Lord
Kitchener which threatened to "a
suit in war between France and Great
Britain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
SOME new LOWS MADE
ON TWO BOND ISSUES


Two bond ISSUES that have net figured
on the sales record Of the local stock
exchange since the general drop iE
prices showed today. They were
American Graphophone ss. which sold
at %. or about 4 points from the high
and Washington Market Cold Storage
IS. witch brought %. considerable de-
cline from tho last previous trans
action.
Washington Gas was fairly active at
s71a
Sale. for the week were 40 shares OF
stock and $4,000 bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
WEATHER..

For the District Of Columbia, fair, con.
tinued cool tonight; temperature abou
freezing. Tomorrow fair. continued
cool; moderate northwest winds, dimin
ishing.
For. Maryland, fair tonight and to-
morrow; killing frost tonight; gentle
and variable winds.
For Virginia, fair tonight and tomor-
row; heavy frost in the interior to-
night; light variable winds.
For West Virginia, fair, continued
cool tonight: tomorrow fair; warmer.
Tide Tables.
Compiled by United States coast and
geodetic survey
Today-Low tide. 5:07 am. and Ass
pm; high tide, 1925 am. and 1885 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 5:55 am. and
5:4spm: high tide, 11:25 am. and 1l:46
pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, s:22 am: sun sets,
SPA pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 6.2S a.n.' sun
Moon rises, 1886 am: sets. s:24 pm.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings OF
the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four
hours beginning at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer-Yeste pm. SO;
pm, So: Il midnight, Al; today. 4
a M, 43: am, SO; y noon, Al: pm, IS.
Maximum, rs, at 2;30 pm. yesterday:
minimum, 80, at am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum, So; minimum, 63.
Rarometer-Yesterda 4 pm. 1881;
S pm, 1898; IL midnight, 3o.03; today,
a M, 1904; am, 3015; L. noon, 30.ls;
n M 30 Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Indiana Miners Returning to Work.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. October 90
Reports coming into the district head
quarters of the United Mine Workers
of this field this morning indicated
that the return to work by the strikers
has been general and the idle miners
were those in remote points. These,
too, had been greatly reduced today.
President Stewart of the miners said
that such reports S were being re-
ceived indicated that all of the miners
of this section would return to work
Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Washington Stock EXCHANGE,

SALES,
Washinston Railway and Electric As, 81. 500 a.
al -
. American 1rGphopaoae is, 81, 900 at 90.
Washington Market Co.d Storage IS, 81 900
at "a.
Capital Traction, . al So
MAs.AEg- - Gas, ct "A, 10 at 57h, 10 at
513z, - vi -S.L2
B10 and ASKED Prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
VERY STRONG MARKET,
STEEL SETTING PACE

NEW YORK. October 2o.-The record
of the two hours session was satiefac-
tory to the friends of Investments.
Brokers generally admitted that some
proft-taking had been evidenced in Beth
lehem and Steel common but the buying
orders were numerous and the general
trend was toward better figures.
The United States Steel dividend meet
ing will be held October 80. Apparently
well posted men do not believe that
there will be any greater extra dividend
declared on the common stock than at
the last quarterly dividend meeting. 1t
is estimated that the years operations
will show 50 per cent earned on the
common stock and that there will be
large carry to surplus. even after heavy
depreciation and Improvement charges
The rebound In the second liberty loan
campaign was good thing for the stock
market, talk of undersubscription being
supplanted by talk of oversubscrtption.
with the result that there was health
Ter undertone in the financial world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition of water
at S a. m: Great Falls-Temperature, So:
condition, S. Dalecarlia reservoir-Tem-
perature. Sc; condition at north con-
injection, Ii. condition at south connec-
ton. 10 Georgetown distributing reser-
yoir-Temperature, So; condition at In
fluent gatehouse, 9; condition at effiu-
emf gatehouSe, Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Cottonseed Oil Market Quiet
NEW YORK. Oct

NEW YORK. October 2o.-The cot
tonseed oil market closed quiet. SPOT
1900 bid: October. 1900: December
I7.45: January. 1890: March. 1920; Nav
1850. Total sales. 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Republics Best Showing.

For nine months the Republic Iron
and Steel Company showed net profits
of S13o45,33S applicable to dividends
after all charges, including an excess
profit charge of Ss.636.S05. Net profits
applicable to the common stock equal
S43.26 a share earned during the nine
months. This Is the best showing ever
made by the corporation, and was an
other factor on the favorable influences
side
Under these and other influences the
market made a good start. passed
through two hours with slight recess
sious near the end of the first hour, but
tneN for u time it looked as II the mar
ket might go lower, the movement slow
ing down materially and then coming
again in the final hour of the session
for the very best prices of the day and
closing at the top.
Even the coppers shared in the ad-
vance, and they have been laggards for
weeks. but the shorts were run in, es-
pecially in Utah Copper. which scored
nearly points gain. Smelter was 2 Il
higher; Locomotive. 1l9; Baldwin Loco
motive moved up Az points.
Cructble Steel was points better;
Bethlehem &, rs: Midvale, l q Repub-
lic "a, and United States Steel to 107,
as compared with los, yesterdays clos
ing.
Other industrials moved rather freely.
but not IN the same ratio as the steels
and metals. as well as equipments.
The rails moved up sharply, Union
Pacific making the best advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Urges Joining System.

Gov. Harding OF the federal reserve
system is sending out 4 letter to 5000
banks eligible 10 membership in the
federal reserve System, but not men,
bers. urging them to join at once. and
calling attention to the Presidents ap-
peal in line with this effort.
The 'Bankers' Trust Company has
purchased Ss0o.0 stock In the re-
eerve bank OF New York. and will en-
ter the system. The Franklin Trust
Company OF New York and the Com
Inercial Trust Company of Philadelphia
have made application for membership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
STRIKE EXPECTED
TO END MONDAY
Relief Near From Illinois Coal
Famine, Threatened by
10000 Idle Miners.
UNION TO EXPEL LEADERS

CHICAGO. October 2o.-Relief from
the coal famine which threatens Chi
cago and the state as the result Of the
come today. and union officials are hope
full that Monday win see the strikers
back at work.
Frank harrington, president of the
Illinois Mine Workers Union. Is said to
share in the feeling of optimism and
has announced from Springfield that he
believed work would be resumed at
most Of the big mines Monday. He also
declared the union will expel those who
have been responsible for the strikes in
the state. About one-third OF the mines
in the vicinity of Springfield were OPP
Grating this morning. Meantime Presi
dent John P. White Of the United Mine
Workers of America Is in conference
with union officials from Indiana, Illi-
nofs and Ohio at Indianapolis attempt
ing to adjust differences in those states.
No Price Revision During Strike.
. INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, October 90
President John P. White of the United
Mine Workers of America in q state
ment today warned striking coal min
ers that the fuel administration Will
not be forced into a revision OF the
coal prices at the mines by strikes. He
said:
Il want to say to the mine workers
everywhere that the fuel administra-
ton Will not make disposition of wage
matters now pending until all strikes
are ended and mining conditions re-
stored to normal. Therefore. the soon
er the miners return to work the soon
er they will reap the benefits of the
wage increase agreed to-.
President White has received en-
couraging offers of thorough co-opera-
ton from district officials In the various
states where sporadic strikes have oc-
CURED. Officials pledged their full sup
port to terminate speedily the few re-
naming local strikes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Working on Cost Sheets.

The members of the organization
have been assured by Mr.. White that
the fuel administration will hurry to
completion the compilation Of cost
sheets submitted by the operators, and
the general audit necessary to de-
termine the manner and method of alb
sorbing the wage increase. but IN the
meantime the fuel administrator not
only has demanded that normal pro-
duction be maintained. but that it be
;ncrea se1 wherever possible.
Confidence that the strikes not yet
called off in n few places viii be ended
not/later than Monday was expressed
by Mr.. White. If they are not, he says
the severest penalties provided in the
constitution and joint wage agreements
will be imposed on the radicals
\ detailed report on the coal strike
situation was being prepared here by
Mr.. White. and will be sent by tele-
graph to Fuel Administrator H. a. Gar
field this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Grain, Produce,
Cotton Markets.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.


,i!-NbC, cctoper ". faForapfe
T., ~ o'o,a ter tne appr2ath Oh nus
~ ei,e NAN seSIoHs OF Tue corn peit
sideu 'oaa Guy m easing Gown prices BE
eaids' 80, - t ~ WGle no,eu iio,.i
BEEN "hefe ,ae hashrs had o arfaqs
on ~ ,,, oaio, ne '.l e :,
nroa,on,, u my nuSiIeiS a., az wa >
forecast foreess. pointed to Welcome fair
the next thirty-six hours. Opening
prices, which ranged from the same as
yesterdays finish to 3 off, with Deem
Der lis q to 1.15ss and May 1.1Oh to
1.1OA. were followed by moderate de-
oats synpathized with the weakness
of corn majority of pit traders
leaned TO the selling side
Lower quotations on hogs depressed
the provision market. Assertions were
current that the supply of hogs for
Feeding was larger than had been gem
eraIly supposed
Lofn-No. 2 Fellow. f.9S; No 3 yellow
and No. yellow, nominal.
Oats-No. 8 white 60aG0is; standard
6QAaG01a
Rye-Eo. 9, Isl Barley. 1.15a1. IS.
Timothy 65OaS25 Clover. 1S.1oa24 90
2725a27.50.
No important corn rally took place.
The close was nervous, = to az net
lower with December 142. 70 I3I.
l.N ~
A sudden giving away of buying power
led to smash of provision prices in
the last hour. esneciallv for Dork. which
fell more than So a barrel.
copx 49,, ,r.h - c,.oo
nars,,bs- ,tt[4 - IT. -
Nav jIGi iiS1 : 90 10
o,-s
n.oo-r,a, Ca. -, 20,
~ $500 IS 2saa ass - y
NEW lCfsh. october 2o-Larc-
SIonsi niGdIe west, i.'Va24.oo. Other
| ai tic les unchanged.
,, Soil 80, = Hl"' = futures STEADY
eeei4 oeF' ''1-' hafch' 49,.
corrn
"
NEW YORK, october 20.-Reactton-
airy sentiment was reflected in good
deal or realizing in the cotton market
early today. The opening was barely
steady at an advance of ] point TO a
decline of II points. and the active
/ months sold IS to % points net lower
/ shortly after the call. with December
touchlng 2t-3S and January 26.9S. The
weather map showed frost In parts of
the eastern belt There We're also ru-
inors that southern authority had re-
1u,hs iHdtCa'lng o.Zb2.oNo bales ginned
prlof 70 ocooher IS and pointed to a
10y o. ~ o,poV paies wlthout taking
III =. account the Iast colo snap.
&C o 9.u re. Gpehe6 STEADY: october.
So; I %, od, Zos0: January, 2722;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Your Money

No fake or questionable adj
vertising is allowed in The Star.
Millions Of dollars are saved
by people who have been wise
enough to consult banker be-
fore investing in worthless Sc
curities. You should do like
wise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
nEnLIy BANK STATEMENT.

BERLIN, via London, October 20
The abatement of the Imperial Bank of
Germany. issued October Is. shows the
Total coin and bullion increased 49,
600 marks.
Gold-Not received.
Treasury notes decreased i7.271.00o
marks
t54 900 marks.
Bills discounted decreased b2.e24.ooo
marks.
Advances Increased 1886 900 marks.
Investments decreased 20,06O,00o
marks. -
Other securities decreased $4,000
Notes in circulation decreased TO-
9S5. 900.
Other liabilities increased 63.9s6.00o
marks
Total gold holdings-Not received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
PRODUCE MARKET PRICES.

Todny's prices at farmers produce tnnrket
announced by the Office Of weights mems
rres and markets of tie Distr!ct Of Columbia, as
foIlowB.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Money to Loan

Secured by First Deed Of Trust on Real EstafA
Prevailing interest and commission,
Joseph |. Weller. GA F St. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20

1t In your privilege to aid your oouAs.
try In its great fight for world freeAoGas
Buying liberty bonds II . way to Ae1Us
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Money Plentiful, Rates Steady.

Money continues to accumulate in the
banks. despite tho Withdrawals on ac-
count OF liberty loan purchases, With
the decision OF the Secretary OF the
Treasury to expend. in SO far as posi-
bic, proceeds o: the sale Of liberty loan
bonds in localities whore the subscrip-
tion is made Washington should show
Cont5.Ged aud heavy gains right along.
Following the advice Of Mr.. Wander
lin, bankers are scrutinizing paper
closely these days. and endeayorIng to
keep their customers lined up for
economy and expansion only IN needed
and helpful lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
DAIRY MARKETS.

CHICAGO. October -Butter-Easier
creamery. 3Sa42.
Eggs-Receipts. $3.50 cases. unchanged.
Potatoes-Receipts. so cars, UNCHANGED
Poultry-Allve lower; fowls, l6alS :
NEW YORK, October 2o.-Butter-
Steady: receipts. 1858 tubs: creamery,
higher than extras. 43l4a44; creamery
extras (92 score). 45: nrsts. 4lha42Is /:
seconds, 40a41
Eggs-Irregular: receipts. 1929 cases
fresh gathered extras, 45a46: extra
f1rsts, 43a4ii3; frsts. 40a42; seconds.
s7ha39; state; rennsyivania and near
fancy, 65a6S: state. Pennsylvania and
nearby hennery browns, 60a55.
Cheese-Unsettled: receipts, 4,ols
boxes; state. fresh, specials. 2ia241s: do,
average run. 23a24
Pouitry-Ltve. dull: chickens. 1sa21;
fowls. lSa2a; turkeys. 20; dressed. quiet;
nrtces unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20

Liberty loan subscriptions in the fifth
federal reserve district had reached
nearly $4,000 yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20

A liberty bond pays per cent, and
is the safest Investment In the world.
Buy one now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Up-River Waters.

special Dispatch TO The Star.
HARPERS FERRY, October 20.-The
Potomac and Shenandoah rivers both
were clear this morning.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20
Southern Railway Earnings.

Gross earnings OF the Southern Rail-
way Company for the second week Of
October were S2.399,13S, or S2S5e22
greater than for the corresponding
week Of last year. an increase equal to
1889 per cent.
From July TO October II, covering
the fiscal year to the latter date, the
gross earnings were ss4.ss4.o67, an in
CREASE OF S., s5S, 5J 50 per Scent
over the gross earnings for the CORE
spending period Of the previous fiscal
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-20

NJ E allies Of the Riggs National is
off on weeks vacation
". T Ashby. private secretary to Col.
r y. Harper. VIII join the Aviation
Corps in . few days, having success
Iully passed examination for the SER