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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-01
PICKET VESSELS
Seamen's Union Lead
ers Have Not Re-
ceived Resembling Or
ders from Washing
ton

Cleveland. Ohio. Sept. 3o-Lake Sea-
mems Union leaders tonight prepared
to picket all vessels tomorrow morn
ing, not having received orders from
Washington resembling the strike or
der.
/ Union agents, acting on the assump-
ton that the strike would go into eff
feet as ordered met all boats as they
reached port and handed out strike lit
erature.
Crews left several vessels as they
reached port tonight. but these steam
ers were to lie up for the night any.
way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-01
Sim FEiNERS
END HUNGER STRIKE

London. Sept. 30.-A dispatch to the
Central News from Dublin says:
"As a result of a decision Of the privy
council to make special regulations con-
corning the treatment of prisoners in Ire
land under the Defense of the Realm act,
by which it is understood they will be
treated like informed prisoners, the Sim
Feiners in the Mount JOY prison have
ceased their hunger strike"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-01
STILL HOLD HAYWOOD
IN JAIL IN DEFAULT
OF $4,000 BAIL

Chicago. Sept. So.-william D. Haywood
and other leaders of the l. w. w. indict-
ed last Friday are still held by federal
authorities here in default of bail which
ranges in the case Of Haywood as high as
$4,000. What further arrests are contem-
plated by the government were kept Sc
cret today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-01
ITALIANS TAKING
AUSTRIAN PRISONERS

Rome. Sept. 30.-In another powerful
drive the Italians have captured the high
ground south of Podlaca and southeast OF
Madoni, in the Iconzo sector. The official
announcement of this by the war office
reports also the capture 81 1909 prisoners
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-01
DEATH OF HEMlY
! MARINE PAINTER

London, Sept. 3o-Charles Nepier Hemy,
the marine painter, died today at Fai-
mouth.
Mr.. Henry was born at Newcastle-on-
Tyne In ls4l. Among his most prominent
pictures are "Homeward.' The Trawl-
err" silent Adiou" and "Home Wind"
He was member Of the Royal Academy
in 1910.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-01
Paris Abandons MeatIess Days

Paris. Sept. 30.-Maurice Long. the
new m!nistc. Of provisions. announced
in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday
that the program RI two meatless days
a week would he abandoned oct. Is, as
the economy resulting therefrom has
heen insignificant. Bread cards will be
instituted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-01

Earned runs, Married Men 3. Single Men
2. Stolen bases, Lizotte 2. Stafford . Var
mum 3. Pierce ., Morneau, Hayes, Ivory
3 Orff, Wood. Glazier 2 Morrissey.
Struck out-By Lizotte IS. by Ivory 5, by
Orff 10. Double plays. Lzotte to Stafford
to Morneau (2,: Wood to r. Jordan; Ivory
to Orff TO Driscoll. Hit by pitched ball.
b. Orff g. Base on balls, Lizotte l, Orff 2.
Umpire, McGouldrick Time, 21o. Attend
ance, 200
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-10-01
Or. MichaeIis in Poor Health

Amsterdam, Sept. 3o.-A Berlin telegram
to the Rheinische Westfalische Zeituns
Of Essen says the state Of health Of the
German chancellor DR.. Michaelts leaves
very much to b desired.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
CORN AND OATS CHEAPER,
WHILE PROVISIONS RISE
Fear of Frost Damage to Crops
Proves Groundless-Chicago Mar
ket Factors Past Week.

CHICAGO. September 22.-Optimism
as to a likelihood that the great bulk
of 1917 yield of corn would escape Sc
rious frost damage has become much
more widespread in the last week, and
has cheapened prices y to In cents
bushel. Oats, too, have fallen v to Y
Provisions nevertheless have risen IT
cents, to $1.45.
Nearly ideal weather which had pre-
vailed for several days was giving de-
cided impetus to downward swings OF
the market until on Tuesday the bears
were temporarily handicapped by re-
vival of frost predictions. that In the
main were unofficial. The fact that
similar private guesses week before
had shown some degree of correctness
made the fear of a crop disaster quite
acute for the time being. but by Friday
the misgivings had been as a rule
more than overcome. Peace gossip and
unfounded reports that German sub
marine was operating on the New Eng
land coast were among the less i'm
portant factors that at intervals tend
ed also to deprive the market OF sup
port.
strike of grain shovelers at Chicago
checked declines in the oats market. II
was thought the strike might interfere
with deliveries on September contracts
Most of the union shovelers. however,
remained at work and indications were
that the strike would not enlarge.
Milling orders for wheat here con-
tinued to be far in excess of arrivals
In the northwest. however. there was
notable broadening Of the movement A
big trade in -four was reported, and the
amount of fall seeding of wheat was
said to be the largest ever known.
Scarcity of hog supplies did much to
force up the cost of provisions. Besides
big estimates were current as to the
amount of recent purchasing for Bel
gium. Huge shipments of meats from
here further stimulated the rise.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
TRADING is INCREASED
ON RISE In THE MARKET

NEW YORK, September pa con-
tinuation Of the selling movement early In
the week which sent quotations in many
instances to new low figures was followed
by a pronounced change In the aspect
of the stock market. The demand in
creased largely and liquidation OF invest
mont shares, one Of the unsetting iea-
lures of the long decline, was suspended
Prices advanced sharply especially In the
tndustrials, and trading increased on the
rise Toward the close OF the week the
upturn was checked and at some points
reactionary tendencies again appeared.
but losses on this turn OF the market
were comparatively small.
Questions such as those raised by war
tar legislation, governmental price regu-
lation and the position Of the money mar
ket continued to becioud the outlook and
greatly restrict outside participation in
the stock market. Nevertheless. the
weeks developments, as whole. were
distfnctly encouraging and met with q
direct response in the marking up OF
quotations.
an nv New York bankers to stabilize the
money market. The putting out Of large
sums in loans produced no marked relaxa-
fion In rates, but the policy adopted
was regarded as a safeguard against er-
ratio fluctuations and onerous conditions.
The agreement on price of 23h cents
for copper metal gave impetus to the ad-
vance in stocks. The fixing of this price
ouieted apprehensions OF drastic reduc-
tion and was interpreted as a favorable
indication OF the manner in which SINH
lar questions Will be settled. The steady
Improvement in the Russian situation also
Influenced sentiment favorably.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
NOT TO CHANGE PRICES
on COAL UNTIL OCTOBER
Vigorous Protests Received From
Operators Of Bituminous Mines
That Figure Is Too Low.

Despite the continued protests of BIZ
luminous coal operators that the prices
liked for their product at the mines
means loss in many cases, 1t was stat
ed today that the promised revision of
these prices probably will not be forth
coming until October 1.
vigorous protests have come from
operators in various sections where the
bftuminous mines are located, and in
some cases it is claimed that operators
have lessened their production in order
to save losses. Anthracite miners on
the other hand. have generally been
satisfied with the scale fixed by the
fuel administration and prorSulgated by
the President.
DR.. H. A. Garfield, head of the fuel
administration. stated that the prices
dxed are tentative. and admits that in
some cases they may be too low But
he considers 1t better to make the ad-
3ustment after a thorough study of the
situation, which will take at least a
week longer.
Though the governme ent may step in
md take control of mines which are
not operating at full capacity and SELL
5ng at prices fxed. DR.. Garfield is un-
willing. 1t was stated at the fuel ad-
fntnistration. to take any drastic ac-
sion pending the read1ustment of prices
Evening star., 1917-09-22
MAN SUSPECTED AS ENEMY
. ARRESTED AT CAMP MEADE
Anthony Brushatsky, Believed to Be
an Austrian Officer, Was Act
ing Suspiciously.

BALTIMORE. September 2a-Believed
70 BE- an officer in the Austrian army.
2 man giving the name of Anthony
Brushatsky. has been arrested by the
military police at Camp Meade He was
observed acting in a suspicious manner
IN the vicinity Of one of the important
sources OF water supply of the canton
fnent- The man had been employed by
one Of the contractors working within
fhe reservation. He had been suspected
pefore and was watched. few weeks
ego he disappeared. and early this week
xoeurned 70 work. After his arrest he
vas identified by the officer who had
Watched him. and was turned over to
ne Department of Justice.
The prisoner denied that he was con-
eceed with the German spy system.
tad protected that he was innocent OF
e4Y wrong doing. His past movements
N1n be thoroughly investigated, how
osers and in the meantime he is held.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
BANKS IN GOOD SHAPE
FOR BOND FINANCING
BY I. A. FLEMING.

The liberty loan committee of the Dis
erict u holding daily meetings with view
Of being ready and fully prepared to take
Up the work Of helping in the disposition
Of the bonds with the opening OF the
next campaign.
The committee yesterday decided to ap-
point one subcommittee. consisting OF OF
many prominent citizens. with a view Of
giving needed publicity to the campaign
other than that furnished direct by the
/ speakers bureau and the efforts of the
committee itself.
Suggestions to enlarge the committee
met with favor. but the impossibility
of getting many men to attend meet
4ngs decided the retention of the pres
ent committee. which was appointed by
the Clearing House Association on the
request of the federal reserve bank Of
Richmond.
The whole matter of the next cam
paigp will be gone over with the Dis
trict Bankers Association in the imme-
diate future.
1t is admitted that the banks of
washington never contained more
money; that the savings banks have
not suffered in the total deposits by
reason of the last campaign. and that
the trust companies and national banks
have gained about $9.00o.0oO in deposits
since the close of the first liberty loan
campaign. when over $4,000. 900 of sub
Dcriptions were booked from Washing
ton.
Mexican Petroleum Dividend.
Directors of the Mexican Petroleum
Company have declared II per cent
quarterly dividend on the shares, pay
able October 80. Considerable of this
stock is held in Washington and the
placing of the shares on a per cent
basis will meet with approval.
Street Railway Earnings.
Stories are in circulation of steadily
Increasing earnings of street railway
companies all over the country, with
Washington no exception to the rule:
indeed the large number of people who
have been attracted to the capital as a
fsult of the war have furnished a new
population of no small proportions, aid
ing materially in the extension of bust
ness in all lines, and in none more than
1enting and street car travel
II the matter of increase in operating
and maintenance expenses can be kept
within reason there should should be
considerable net gain for local utilities
IN this line at the end of the calendar
year.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
Children at Play Fire House.

327 18th street southwest yesterday aft
ernoon started a fire that did 500 dam
age While responding to an alarm
sounded from box 431. No. Is hose
carriage skidded at 18th and B streets
southwest and landed against a tree.
No damage resulted
Evening star., 1917-09-22
New York Mercantile Paper.

NEW YORK. September 22.-Mercan-
tile paper, 5A. Sterling 60-day bills.
4.72; commercial 60-day bills on banks.
demand, 475h; cables 4.76 7-16. Francs.
demand. 5.79A; cables. 5.7sh. Guild
ers, demand. AZ: cables, 42A. Lires.
demand. 7.75: cables. TIA. Rubles, de-
mand. 17h; cables. 17A. Bar silver.
1.0sh. Mexican dollars, SO. Govern
ment bonds steady. Railroad bonds
eaSY.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
MRS.. Hoke Smith silently BETTER.

The condition Of Mrs. Hoke Smith,
wife of the senator from Georgia. who
is i'll with pneumonia at her home, 2117
California street, was reported today
as being slightly improved. It was said
at her home that her fever had sub
sided considerably.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
URGE PASSAGE Of BILL
IN INTEREST Of FIGHTERS
lawyers Want Rights of Soldiers
and Sailors in Property Sc
curely Safeguarded.

Protection of the homes and property
u Americas fighting men by passage
OF the administration soldiers and
sailors civil rights bill was urged to-
day before a Senate judiciary subcom-
mitfee, which began formal hearings.
Early enactment of the measure is de-
sired by many officials. who contend
that next to the insurance bill it is the
biggest and most needful thing to be
done for our fighting men"
Appearing today in behalf of the bill,
which they aided in framing, were a
number Of prominent lawyers. includ-
Ing Walter George Smith of Philadel-
phia, president of the American Bar
Association: Mansfield Ferry of New
York. Mai. John H. wigmore, dean of
the Northwestern University Law
School. and Maj. Jasper Briton and
samuel Rosenbaum of PHILADELPHIA.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
LEADING |NDUSTR|ALS
PLACED UNDER PRESSURE

NEW YORK, September 22.-Wall
street was inclined to be less favor.
ably inclined toward the bull side OF
the market today, the SHADOW OF an
early peace being cast over the street
by the replies of the emperors to the
Pope's appeal for a cessation of hostili-
ties.
This encouraged the bears to take
another chance. but their early assres.
siveness was not of the same dofnlnan. !!
charac cter of previous attempts, anu
the result was that concessions were
within n narrow range and notaoie
losses confined to {; few stocks
Canadian Pacific was again decidediy
session, this being the most prominent
loss. American Smelter dropped n
point, Republic Steel and Iron :, Betnie-
hem Stee. B shares were about y or az
the opening and closed decidedly weak
at 921s, net loss of 4ss points.
Bears More Aggressive.
The bears were more aggressive in
the final hour of the session. They
claimed that the failure of the fixed
price on copper to bring in orders from
outsiders was a bear argument. The
weakness in the Canadian Pacific and
Bethlehem shares brought Steel com
mon down 1es to 40. and other in
dustrials from 1 to points.
Anaconda Copper held its own in the
midst of dropping prices, but the best
strength of the day was shown in
Reading and Union Pacific. which were
the only rails to show firmness, the
former gaining l u points and the lat
ter a full point as compared with the
final figures of Friday.
The ease with which Bethlehem Steel
gave way in the final hour was the
chief encouragement to the bears in
the last hour of the session.
Covering of Shorts Follows.
Early indications caused some COW
erings of shorts before the bears re-
newed their efforts; but at no time was
there anything approaching activity.
the sales for the two-hour session to-
falling about $4,000 shares.
A block of liberty loan 31as sold at
par and then up to 100.02.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
To Complete Strike Report.

Senator Pittman has returned to the
Capitol, after slight Illness which kept
him at home for several days He said
today he would complete his report on
the findings Of fact In the street car strike
hearings as soon as possible and submit
them to the committee.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
Mexican Petroleum Co. Dividend.

NEW YORK. September 22-The
Mexican Petroleum Company today de-
clared q quarterly dividend Of IN per
cent on the common stock-the first
since November, 1918.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
COTTON MARKET,
NEW YORK BANKS.

NEW YORK. September 22.-The ac-
tual condition Of clearing house banks
and trust companies for the week shows
that they hold $s2.764.62o reserve in ex-
cess of legal requirements. This IL an
Evening star., 1917-09-22
Explain Purpose Of Bill.

How the bill would operate somewhat
- . moratorium for soldiers and sailors
BY protecting their interests in court
and preventing foreclosures of mort
cages and other process during their
absence was explained in detail to the
0ubcommittee.
Constitutionality of the legislation
was the chief question raised. Sec
fetary Baker approved the bill as one
OF very first Importance" for the
spirit Of the fighting forces, to assure
them that their property and their
families will not suffer during their
Absence abroad.
Constitutionality Of the bill was ques-
toned by several senators, but Senator
Overman. chairman of the subcommit-
zee. said he was first inclined to doubt
the bills constitutionality, but now
was disposed to support it.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
Your Money

No fake or questionable ad-
yertising 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., 1917-09-22
CorroNsEED OIL MARKET.

NEW YORK. September 22@The cot
&o1aeed oil market closed strong. Spot,
H.E0 bid; September. 1850: October,
See1s November, 16.42; December,
: lkti January and February, 1913;
lfhMlA and April 1lAA Total salsa,
Evening star., 1917-09-22
Fish Wharf Prices.

The following the prevailing retail prices
at the municipal nsh wharf and market today:
Butternsh, h., 15c to Carp. lb., 1oc to 12c.
16c. Crabs. hard, dos. 86c
Ctoskms. H., 14c to to 4oc
16c. Cfabmsat Qt-, Bic to
Trout, h., 14c to 1Sc. 60c.
Catfish, h.. 1ac to 15c. Oysters, at. H0r h
Rocknsh, H., 28c to 6Oc.
&c.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
LONDON MONEY.

LONDON. September 22.-Bar silver,
SD per ounce; money. 4 per cent; dis
count rates, short bills. ~ per cent three
months bills. 1916 per cent
Evening star., 1917-09-22
NEW YORK CoFrEE PRIcEs.

NEW YORK. September 32.-Coffee-
Rio, No. 4. sX. Futures. steady; De-
cember. 7.45: March. Z6S.
Evening star., 1917-09-22

What some Of the anti-American ora
tors seem to need 10 more soap and
fewer soap boxeA-SpglnsaAld unapn
Evening star., 1917-09-22

Peets, 100 punches, 81.
Cabbage. 100 heads. So
to So.
Cabbage, bbl.. &1.50.
Carrots. 100 punches,
So to So.
Carrots, box, 75c to 81.
Corn. doz., 30c to 35c.
Lettuce, crate, 75c to
81
Potatoes, bbl., $3.50 to
93.75.
Peppers, crate, 75c to
81,
Evening star., 1917-09-22
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO. September %. HogsRe-
ceipts 1000 head Monday. rs. 900 head 4:
strong, &c to 10c above yesterdays aver
age: bulk, 18.0oa1s.s0; light. 1750a
a1s.s5; rough. 17.45a17.65; pigs. 13.75a
1775.
Cattle-Receipts 5000 head: weak: ma
tive beef cattle. 7.50a17.90: western steers.
670a15.75 stockers and feeders, 640a
11.25; cows and heifers. 5.15a1290 !;
calves, 11.50a16.00.
sheep-Receipts, 5000 head; weak ::
wethers, 9.00a1260; lambs, 13.00a1S15.
Evening star., 1917-09-22

Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY. W. Va. September
22.-The Potomac river was clear and
the Shenandoah muddy this morning.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
WEATHER..

For the District Of Columbia and Mary
land, fair tonight and tomorrow; little
change in temperature; moderate north
erly winds.
For Virginia, fair tonight and probably
tomorrow; little change in temperature
moderate northeast winds, except fresh
on the coast
For West Virginia. fair tonight. To-
morrow fair. warmer.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the wealth
er bureau for the twentyfour hours be-
ginning at 2 pm: Yesterday:
Thermometer--Yesterd pm. 80;
81; am, SO; IL noon, 50; pm, 70.
Maximum. 81, at 2:45 pm. yesterday;
minimum, 81, at Z am. today.
Temperature same date last year-Max-
imum. 80: minimum, 81.
MISUNDERSTANDING, 4 pm, 1888; s
pm, 1894; IL midnight, 80. .03: today, 4
am, 30.06; s am, 3Q.12; IL noon, 3014;
2 pm, 3013.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at
8 am: Great Falls-Temperature. 66;
perature, ST: condition at north connec-
ton, 40: condition at south connection, SIS.
Georgetown distributing reservoir-Tem-
perature, 81; condition at influent gate
house, 26; condition at ef1uent gatehouse.
26.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1917-09-22
PRODUCE MARKET PRICES,

Today's prices at farmers produce market
were announced by the otice of weights, meas
ures and markets Of the District of Columbia as
foil
Evening star., 1917-09-22
COTTON MARKETS,

NEW YORK. September 22-Cotton
futures opened steady: October. 1855: De-
May, 1855.
There was a good deal of realizing at
the opening Of the cotton market this
morning First prices were steady at an
advance of IA points to decline of
points. but only the near months were
higher and the market eased after the
call. October declined from go to %. 35
and January from 1886 to q. OS, with the
general list selling about 10 to 25 points
net lower. Wall street and western in
terests were active sellers. presumably
to take profits, while there was consid-
erable scattered southern selling on the
decline. Offerings were gradually alb
sorbed. however, with the market showing
a pretty steady undertone at rallies of 10
to IL points toward the middle of the
morning. A southern report made the
tember 10, indicating yield Of 13, 000, 900
bales, excluding linters. and a local re-
port was issued placing the condition at
639 indicating a crop Of 12.230,000 bales,
excluding linters.
NEW ORLEANS, September 22-Cot-
ton opened steady. opening bids: October,
e. "a; December. %. 60; January, %. 81 ask
ed: March. 22.74; May. 22.94.
Following an advance of 2 to points
around the opening here today, cotton
fell away under the week end realizing
from the long side. At the end Of the
first half hour active months were to
IA points under yesterdays close Lit
tie support was offered and the tone was
rather easy.
The ring was suddenly flooded with
buying orders, and wild rise resulted
Shorts became buyers on a large scale.
and 1t was said western interests were
entering the market on the long side.
Prices bulged lis to 122 points from
the lowest, standing late in the morn
ing at g. net rise Of 104 to Ill points.
Spot cotton Arm: $50 points up Sales
on the spot, 1850 bales: to arrive, 1925
bales. Low middling. 22.S7; middling,
23. SO; good middling. 24.0O.