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The Washington times., 1917-12-29
THE LOCAL MARKET
CLOSING SESSION OF YEAR
WITHOUT FEATURE
Exchange AdIourns Un-
I'll Next Wednesday, After Quiet
MISUNDERSTANDING Confined to
Bonds During Regular Call.

Today's session OF the Washington
Stock Exchange was the last for the
present year, at the close OF business
today the exchange adjourned over
until January, 1918. Trade was con
fined to bonds during the regular call
today. One $1,000 Washington Gas 8
selling at 81. and two $1,000 Capital
Traction Us at 9s. After call fifteen
shares OF Capital Traction stock solu
at 7sh. One hundred and ten dollars
was bid Tor Mergenthaler Linotype,
the asked price remaining at 115.
oTtal sales on the local exchange
for the week ending December 20,
1917, were: Stocks, 40; bonds, $500.
The Columbia National Bank has
declared the usual quarterly dividend
of 3 per cent payable January 1.
The Washington times., 1917-12-29
TopAY's SALES.

Washington Gas, 5's, s1,O0o6eT.
Capital Traction 5's, $1.00099S,
81 900 69s.
After call
Capital Traction, 15d7sIs.
The Washington times., 1917-12-29
Thief LOOTS HOME
Of EVERYTHING BUT
THE FURNITURE

The police today are looking for
one Of the most methodical and thor
ough housebreakers in Washington.
They are prompted to this interesting
search by Arthur B. Nash. apartment
2, 1888 Park road northwest.
While Mr.. Nash was out. between
IL a. m. and 6:45 p. m. yesterday. he
saws, a thief ransacked the place.
From the diversity OF his loot, it Is
believed he must have spent the
morning or afternoon gathering 1t
up. It included furs, Jewelry, cigar
cites, tooth brushes, handkerchief,
cigars, a hashlight, q watch. and a
sweater. and the total value is put at
Sl3s.25.
Maybe the thief who forced his way
into the Force School. Massachusetts
avenue northwest. between Seven
teenth and Eighteenth streets. last
night was in search of knowledge on
account OF his neglected youth. For
nothing is missing. Entrance was
effected by the rear window and flrs
escape route.
The Washington times., 1917-12-29

IN Il DAYS BRINGS
CHIEFS Warming

Fire Chief Wagner. head OF the Dis
trict fire department, today through
The Times issued a warning to resi-
dents Of Washington to "be careful
and avoid all unnecessary danger
from fire in homes in making e.
forts to keep warm during the cold
spell. The warning OF Chief Wagner
is the result OF eleven deaths in and
near Washington in the last eleven
days from fire.
We've often told the people how
best to avoid fire, especially how TO
keep from injury themselves" the old
fire fighter told The Times today.
There really seems nothink to add.
It appears that the recent long string
The Washington times., 1917-12-29
BALTIMORE GRAIN MARKET.

BALTIMORE. Dec. % - Wheat
Steady; No. 2 Red. S222: No. Red
Winter, S2.24; receipts. 1886; shipments,
l20.445.
Corn-New, as TO quality, $40 to s.
per bushel; receipts, 12,242; shipments,
1888.
Oats-Flrmer; no 3 White. SEC, sales
receipts, 1871; shipments. 6S.62S
Rye-Firm; No. 2 Western exports
spot. H.&; receipts. 1O,77; shipments,
50 900.
Hay-Firm; unchanged.
Flour-Firm.
The Washington times., 1917-12-29
MORE THAN 500 STARS
ON THIS SERVICE FLAG

BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. 29.-Per-
haps the most distinguished service
flag in the country Is flying from the
Flagstaff of st. Mary's Industrial
school here. The flag bears $50 stars
two OF them are of gold. for men
who have already lost their lives in
the service.
This school Is conspicuous for the
number OF Its pupils who are in some
military service. The greater pro-
portion of them are serving with the
United States marines.
The Washington times., 1917-12-29

Of deaths is in the class OF the un-
avoidable. OF course, cold SPELLS al
ways witness an increase in blazes,
but eleven In ten days is very bad, in
deed. can only urge through your
columns that householders observe
the utmost caution"
The chief cannot lay his finger on
any one particular cause Of deaths
and tell the people Sdon't do this"
The fatal fires have had every origin
from an exploding lamp TO spontan-
eous copbustion.
The most recent death was that of
The Washington times., 1917-12-29
WALL ST. MARKET
RAILROADS AGAIN LEAD UP.
WARD MOVEMENT.
Entire Stock Market Is Higher on
Third Day Of Government Con-
troll Of Railroads Of Nation.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2e.-The stock
market continued strong, with prices
generally higher for the third day to-
day following the announcement OF
Government. control OF RAILROADS.
Prices were generally fractlonally
higher. Railroads again led the mar
ket
Steels and some rails eased on dur
ing the first hour. Trading conttn-
ued active, however.
The market closed steady.
Yesterday
The Washington times., 1917-12-29

Mrs. Kathleen F'ieIshell. aged twenty,
OF $50 F street southeast. who passed
away yesterday at Casualty Hospital
from burns sustained in her home
when she reached across a gas heater,
ignIting the sleeve OF her kimono.
The long roll OF death started De-
cember Is when Ruth Davis, eolored,
aged three, was taken to Freedmen's
Hospital from III Reeves court north
west, suffering from burns to which
she soon succumbed.
The Washington times., 1917-12-29
LA TOILETTE EXPELLED
FROM MADISON CLUB

Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette, ac-
cordIng to dispatches from Madison.
Wis, today has been expelled from
membership in the Madison club.
The reason assigned is ''unpatriotic
conduct and giving aid and comfort
to the enemy"
The Washington times., 1917-12-29
WORLD PEACE MOVE
SEEN BY GERMAN RED

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 2o.-"The move
ment toward a general peace cannot
be arrested" declared DR.. Erzberger,
leader of the German revolutionary
Socialists, in an interview received
today.
Ersberger predicted a separate
peace with Russia very soon.
The Washington times., 1917-12-29
FINANCIAL
The Safest Investments

III = - - -
Are those that do not huctuAte during dis
-urbed conditions Of the money or stock mar
kets First deed OF trust notes dirst mort
raKes) we'll secured on real estate IN tha
District Of Columbia, constitute ''Eilt-sdEe''
Investments and they do not deDend upon
he financial responsibility OF individuals or
corporations FOR their stability. We can sup
uly such investments in amounts from 500
upward Send for booklet, Concerning
Loans and Investments"
SWARTZELL, RHEEM &
HENSEY CO.,
- 18th Street y. W.
The Washington times., 1917-12-29
VIRGINIA FILLS QUOTA.

Virginia Is the only State in the
Union that has sent its entire quota
OF drafted men into camp, Provost
Marshal General Crowder announced
today. That State also has the dis
tinction Of sending twenty-thTce more
men to camp than its quota called fog.
The Washington times., 1917-12-29
DIVIDEND NOTICE
American Telephone & Telegraph Co.

A dividend OF Two Dollars per share
will be paid on Tuesday, January Is,
1918, TO stockholders OF record at the
close Of business on Monday, Decem-
her 81. 1911. @. d. MILNE. Treasurer
The Washington times., 1917-12-29
HOLDS BURGLAR BY
TOOTH GRIP ON FINGERS

BALTIMORE. Dec. 29.--catching 4
burglar in her apartment. Mrs, Memo
Colello got q bull dog grip with her
teeth on two OF the intruder's fingers
and held on until the police came.
This came out today with the ar
raignment OF Edward Landigan on q
burglary charge.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11
BUT TELLS COMMITTEE HE WILL
DO so IF LEAK" INQUIRY
is MADE FORMAL.
PREFERS JAIL FOR LIFE
TO GIVING NAMES OF INFoRMERS
UNLESS ASSURED OF FULL
INVESTIGATION.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Washington, Jan. 10.-The leak"
investigation seemed to make its
first progress toward some definite
point Tuesday when Thomas w. Law
son, after much questioning and urg
ing, promised that, should the House
order formal inquiry he would dis
close the nameS-of the Cabinet Off
Ger, the senator and the New York
broker who, he said, congressman
told him were engaged in stock
gambling partnership and had profit
ed through advance information of
Wilson's peace note.
To disclose the names to the House
rules committee Lawson repeatedly re-
fused even when confronted with
three separate resolutions to put him
in contempt. For this refusal he gave
two reasons:
First.-He contended the rules com.
mittee had no power to conduct a
thorough investigation including one
OF the stock exchange such as he
urged, and he would not be assured
of an investigation if he disclosed the
names.
Second.-Lawson said he considered
that disclosure of the names at this
time would have disastrous effect
for the country and the administra-
ton. In preference to that he pre-
ferred being punished for contempt of
Congress.
Congressman questioned, cross ex-
amined and pleaded in vain with the
Boston financier to give the names of
the informing congressman. the Cabi-
net officer and the senator.
Il cannot name the Cabinet officer
to whom | have referred without
mentioning another official of higher
position" said Lawson, "and that
would be more serious than if cast n
cloud over the entire Congress AMI
vas sent to Jail myself for life"
Bernard Baruch of New York on
the stand denied that he had any ad.
vance information regarding President
Wilson's peace note. He denied as
absolutely false the charge that he
conferred with Secretary Tumulty al
the Biltmore hotel in New York and
also denied that he was registered
there. He said he knew no broker
by the name of "A. Curtis" Otto H.
Kahn of Kuhn, Loeb & Co., New York.
nying all connection with any leak. -
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11
Colorado.

Colorado was second in the produc-
tion of gold in 1916, her mines yield
ing ore worth $4,000, 100.
The Temple Fuel Company at Trini-
dad added two new coal mines to the
list Of active producers in the region.
Surveys have been completed for a
power line to the Rawley mine at Bon
anza, Saguache county. The line will
be nineteen miles long and will cost
about $3.50 per mile.
A reorganization of the Modoc Con
solidated Mines Company, operating in
the Cripple Creek district, was ef-
fected by which number of Denver
and Pittsburg men become associated
with the company.
In Silverton district the North Star
mill, which was recently shut down
for repair work and remodelling OF
machinery, has again started and is
treating the ore from the North Star
mine with better results.
Late in the fall Breckenridge re-
ported that another mining deal of
vast Importance to Summit county had
been closed. The Puzzle mine, one Of
the old-time producers of the camp,
with million dollars to its credit, is
to be exploited at depth.
From Pueblo comes report that
what is characterized as the greatest
copper strike ever made in the state
has been scored by j. B. Putnam, an
old-time mining man of the Sangre
IL ,s.A- 49, Il
the Princess Annie mine, near West.
cliffe.
A pipe line has been installed run
ming from the plant of the Paramount
Reduction Company, at st. Elmo, 200
feet up Grizzly gulch to water head.
The pipe has been boxed and filled
with cinders, and steam pipe run
through to prevent freezing The line
will supply 100000 gallons of water
per day.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11
New Mexico.

Second only to the operations in
1916 at Tyrone, have been the re-
markable progress made in the Han.
over district
Work has been resumed on the
Johnny Bull mine at STEMS Grant
county, which has In its day produced
$4,000 worth Of copper and silver.
The state Of New Mexico broke all
records for production and prosperity
in the year 1916. The states metal
mining output doubled, increasing to
$43,000,000, and the coal output
reached a value of nearly sS.00O,O0O
The Kathleen Consolidated Copper
Company, with offices at Willard and
Estancia, and mine claims at Scholle
has been Incorporated with an author,
lied capital of s250.000, with $4,000
paid in and divided into 25O,OOO shares
at par value OF 81 each.
The third big mining deal of the
year in the Steeplerock district was
closed when George r. Utter, superin-
tendent OF the George II. Utter min
Ing properties in that district, consuIn-
mated the sale of the New Years Gift
group OF claims. owned by his father,
the consideration being 500 1000.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11
Consolation of a Sort.

Bayard Swope, New York jour
nallst, was talking about his recent
German visit.
You see in Germany" he said, IN
Vulnerable mutilated young men
These young men, no matter how
severe their mutilations, are cheerful
They know other young men, you see,
who are immeasurnbly worse off than
themselves"
Mr.. Swope shook his head.
UNNECESSARILY worse Off" he re-
peated. And he went on:
"A CHEEKY young Bavaran captain
who had lost his sight put the matter
to me in proverb which runs:
"I had no boots to my feet and
murmured, until met man upon the
road who had no feet"
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11
Arizona.

Yavapai county mines produced $780,
202,126 in 1916.
Several sizable chunks of chalcopy-
rite-really high-grade copper ore
were taken from the east drift from
the 1,640-foot level of the Arkansas &
Arizona at Jerome
That the Globe-Miami district is as
sured of an indeterminate period of
prosperity is the opinion of William
Schafer, president of the Miami Moth
or Lode Mining Company.
s. G. Ashee. James Shea and A. M.
Murphy, three mining men of the
Castle Dome district, reported in
Yuma that they had made big silver
strike in their mine on Kings range.
Copper ore that is little short of
being solid metal and carrying, In ad-
dition, high values in silver, was
broken down by the last round Of
shots in the tunnel being driven on the
Copper Hill property of the Hughes
Arizona Copper Company at Chloride.
The lead industry in 1915 made good
gains in output, says the University
of Arizona Bulletin. both in mining
and smelling. The lead content of ore
mined in the United States was appar-
emily over 100000 short tons, COM
pared with 522,S64 tons in 1914, an in
crease OF $4,000 tons, or 15 per cent.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11

The secret of success in hairdress-
ing lies in the accomplishment of
graceful lines, no matter by what
means, more than in any other particu-
lar. The artist in coiffures must study
the head and face of his patron and
with the resources he has at hand
make the contour of the head graceful
from every angle of view. A beauti-
fully shaped head may look its best
with the hair wrapped about it as
closely as possible, so as not to inter-
fere with its contour.
Often the hairdresser succeeds best
by placing the hair high, but sometimes
this arrangement will not do at all,
and he must build the hair out on the
crown or mass it at the nape of the
neck. Nearly always waves and curls
add charm, but there are exceptions
even to this rule.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11

a coiffure whose inspiration, has
been handed down through centuries
is built on classic lines, as shown in
the accompanying picture. The hair
is waved for 1t and brought over the
forehead and out on the cheek in ac-
cordance with the vogue of the hour
A small knot at the back is surround
ed by short curls, and sparkling pin
emphasizes them. narrow headband
of ribbon is a requisite of this lovely
style. 1t might be l.. satin or velvet in
any color, or narrow band of gold
or silver, plain or jeweled. This is one
of the coiffures which vie with others
at the opera this season, where hontrs
are not easy. For hairdressers are
searching the past for ideas and turn
ing out coiffures in many modes.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11
G.A. 2az@Az
Large Collars Useful.

Large collars make the bodice so
negligible a quantity that they are
useful things for furnishing up an old
frock or for trimming bodice other
wise plain and unattractive.
There are also certain bib collars
that are as voluminous and as kind to
n shabby bodice as the cape, and are
ms rule rather more becoming than
the latter because they do not give the
primly severe, long shoulder line. A
pretty model In this class has choker
collar of black velvet ribbon knotted
at the back. Around the top of this
stock run two narrow plated frills Of
fine cream net.
The wide. ivorytoned. washable sat
In collars are still much In evidence
nnh are cut In various shapes and
sizes.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11

The choice in fur sets for this season
includes neckpieces and muffs In fa-
mIliar styles, and many new patterns.
In neckpieces especially the designs
are odd and novel, including scarfs and
cnpes and fancy collars. The capes
are square and extend across the back,
with tie ends mt the front, as Il rule,
although there are short, full capes
that cover the shoulders. Fancy col
lars have been developed In the short
haired furs and lined with crepe or
chiffon.
Muffs are medium or small, and are
usually either fiat or melon shaped.
But when they are made to match the
fancier neckpieces they are brought in
to harmony by ruflles or drapings of
fur. For the smaller neckpieces and
muffs that are made up In odd styles,
hudson seal. ermine, mole, squirrel.
and other smooth furs nre chosen.
However attractive these novelties,
they are not In the running, SO far as
popularity Is concerned, with scarfs
and muffs of fox and other long haired
furs. These are very smart In short.
broad neckpicccs, with .bnrrcl-shaped
muilfs to match. The scarfs fusien
close about the neck and protect the
throat and much of the face. Nothing
is better liked thnn n single pclt OF the
fox, lined with crepe and provided wiih
fnstcnings that allow 1t 10 be worn a.
ther high nbout the neck or drsped
about the shoulders.
Fine furs Should be sc'cctv,l n sin.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11
IF YOUR CHILD IS CROSS,
FEvERISH, C0NSTlPATED
Look Motherl II tongue Is coated,
cleanse little bowels with "caIl.
fornla Syrup Of Figs"

Mothers can rest easy after giving
california Syrup Of Figs" because in
few hours all the clogged-up waste.
sour bile and fermentlng food gently
moves out of the bowels, and you have
a well, playful child again.
Sick children needn't be coaIed to
take this harmless fruit laxative"
Millions of mothers keep 1t handy be-
cause they know Its action on the
stomach, liver and bowels is prompt
and sure.
Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot.
tie of california Syrup of Figs" which
contains directions for babies. children
Of all ages and for grown-ups.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11
Wyominu.

Reports received in Cheyenne from
reliable sources in Wyoming are to
the effect that contracts have been
made for the drilling of 200 oil wells
Development OF the Pilot Butte oil
field by the Hall Oil Company com.
POSED of Wyoming and North Dakota
capitalists, which has already sunk
len shallow wells. all of which are pro.
ducing. is to be carried on with re-
aewed vigo~ next spring.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11
STATE CAPITOL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
GuNTER TAKES OFFICE QUIETLY
New Colorado Officials Sworn In at
Joint Session Of Senate and House
at State Capitol,

new Colorado OFFICIALS sworn In At
Joint Session of Senate and House
at State Capitol.
Denver.-Tuesday, January 8, at
noon, Judge julius c. Gunter was in
augurated governor of Colorado. The
ceremonies took place in the House
of Representatives before joint ses
sion of Senate and House and many
visitors.
The Senate and House appointed a
joint committee to make all arrange
ments, composed Of Senators Stark
weather and Napier and Representa-
tives Ardourel, Anderson and Garcia.
Chief Justice Gabbert administered
the oath of office to Governor Gunter
and Lieutenant Governor James A.
Pulliam, also the new justices OF the
Supreme Court, George w. Allen, Re-
publican, and Morton s. Bailey, Demo
crat. When this was done the term
Of Justice Gabbert automatically end
ed and S. Harrison White, who will be
chief justice of the Supreme Court
for the next two years. administered
the oath to the other state officers
elect-James r. holland, secretary Of
state; Leslie e. Hubbard. attorney
general; Robert III. Higgins, treas.
urer;; Charles Leckenby, auditor, and
Mrs. Mary G. c. Bradford, superin-
tendent Of public instruction.
After all had taken the oath Gov
ernor Gunter delivered his inaugural
address and retired to tho governors
office, where an informal reception
was held for all of the new officers.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11
Far-Sighted Lad.

Raymond, six-year-old pride of an
Irving.on family, strenuously objected
II few nights ago, when his mother
asked him to so on an errand to the
corner grocery.
After considerable questioning, the
lad explained that he wouldn't mind
going If he didn't have to pass by
lumber yard, which is situated between
the grocery and his home.
"Why. you're not afraid of those
stacks of lumber, are you?" queried his
mother.
"Its not the stacks, mamma, It's
what's behind en- answered Ray
mond.-IndIanapolis News.
Russia Is large producer of as
bestos.
rI., A,e OF ,t t., 10 .~ru
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11

pie styles with n view to long service.
Scarfs of medium width and length
and plain muffs never suffer by com
parison with more fanciful designs. A
handsome fox set is shown In the pic
ture having fiat scarf finished with II
head and tall and u mufr with a scarf
like drapery. The memory of woman
runneth not back to season when this
model would not have been as good
style as IL Is today.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11
Ministry Of Spain Resians.

Madrid. Spain.-Count Romanones,
who has been premier in the Spanish
ministry since December, 1915, pre-
sented to King Alfonso the resignation
OF the entire Cabinet and Prince Coli.
trine was appointed Premier.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11
State Vote Canvassed.

Denver.-The Twenty-first General
Assembly of Colorado met Jan. 3 and
organized by the members Of the
speaker, and the Senate naming w. H.
Adams president pro tenn. of that
body.
A list of Senate and House EN-
ployes was selected, and Speaker Best
named committee on elections, to
consider the Denver contest cases.
The Senate and House, in joint ses.
sion, canvassed the vote for state Of
ficers cast at the November election.
with the following result:
For Governor-George A. Carlson,
117,723; julius c. Gunter. 1892;
Goddard, 12,495; Leader. 3.O25.
Lieutenant Governor-Lewis, 49,
TIL; Pulliam. 1S4,S5O; Rush. 1859;
Mullenbrock, 1857
Secretary of State-Noland, 12S,955;
Ramer, 1876; Williams, 1,435; Hen
derson, 3,SS2; Elizabeth Williams, 49,,
706.
Auditor-Leckenby, 133.962; Thor
son, 10000; Mayfield, 1855 Steph
ems, 14,616.
Higgins, 126,033; Mulnix
124,330; Ayers, 1870; Pomeroy, a.
66S.
Attorney General-Hubbard, 1885,.
ia; Robinson, 114,3C9; Rollins, 10,
241.
Superintendent of Instruction-Brad
ford, 142,S3i; Blakeley. 1914; Wix.
son, 107,301.
Governor Carlson delivered his fare
well message to the Legislature Mon
day and submitted list of recess ap
pointments for confirmation.
On the 9th Governor Gunter was in
augurated at joint session in the
House of Representatives hall, and the
inaugural ball was held at the Audi
torium Tuesday evening under the
auspices of the Sons of Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11
MuInix Advocates Supply Department,


The creation of department of
commissioner of supplies to which
shall he entrusted the purchase of all
books and stationery for use in the
various state offices, is recommended
in the annual report of State Auditor
Harry E. Mulnix, submitted to the
governor. The total state revenue for
the year was $2,G97,326. A balance OF
funds is shown in nearly all the de.
partments. A fund of $1,03603 re-
mains to the credit of the industrial
commission. The expenses for the BIZ
ennial period. however, were $780,
1905 over that of 1913 and 1914. or
the $4,000 appropriated for the indus
trial commission, a balance remains of
only $14.S5. Out of an appropriation
of 100000 for the payment of prem
iums for the compensation act, there
is balance of $i,24145. The sur
vey commission has on hand fund
of $S02.44 from an appropriation of
$500. The total fund for good roads
building was 1896, ,164.6O, of which
$1G5,427.99 is left. The inheritance
tax collected during the last year is
estimated at s93G.226.05.
Gilpin observer., 1917-01-11
WESTERN
MINING AND OIL
NEWS

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Prices for Metals.
Silver, New York-75asc.
Lead, per 100 lbs.-$7.50.
Copper, per 100 lbs.-$29.37h.
Spelter. st. Louis, per 100 lbs.
$9.15.
Boulder.-Tungsten concentrates 60
per cent, SIS per unit; crude ores. go
per cent, SIS; 25 per cent, s9.40 to $12;
10 per cent, $S.7O to $40 per unit.