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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-29

Average annual mileage or auto
mobiles in the United States is 5000.
American highway system embraces
$500, 900 miles Of ~travelable roadway,
Keep the car looking new by re
vanishing it about every six months.
At least 1000. 900 automobiles have
been scrapped in the last twenty-five
years.
Los Angeles County, California, has
almost as many automobiles as the
whole of France.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-29
NEW SPARK PLUG
IS SELF COOLING
Air Is Sucked Through at Each
Intake Stroke of Piston
Other inventions.

BY the inser-
ton OF q tube
down the center
Of a new plug.
air is drawn
through at each
intake stroke Of
the piston. That
is just after the
c s n,
when the spark
ing points are
h oft S t. This,
therefore. COOlS
the points. It s
claimed. ais 0,
that this prevents
accumulation Of
oil, blows out the
foul gases in the
chambers of the
plug and effects
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-29
Handed
By UnireG 1cus

By UHireG TcUs
NEW YORK, Sept. 29.-Word
that a human skull had been
found. with long hair, took a po-
lice captain, fifteen detectives and
"a doctor rushing to a police station.
: There was a skull. all right, and
It had long hair.
But the hair was glued on. And
he skull. the detectives found.
vas given TO a policeman by a
.treet cleaner who got it from an
,sh wagon driver who found 1t out
tide a candy store. The proprietor
e the candy store found it two
sears ago in a milk can. The
woman from which he bought the
store told him she had purchased
the skull from sailors who had
picked It up on the China coast
before the war.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-29

The automotive industry shows an
increase Of PIP per cent In June, 1922.
as compared with June, 1921. BY
way of comparison. WHY'S Overland
shows an increase of "a per cent in
June. 1922, as compared with June a
year ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-29

The good Maxwell is setting a new
eales record, according to the Con
duitt Automobile Company, 3l4-S22
N. Delaware st. Mr.. Chillson says
that between the Maxwell, Chalmers
ard Peerless business is always rush
ing,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-29
WiIIyS-O UerLand Shoes Big
Increase i'm Endowment

Comparing the increase and de-
crease of employment Of twelve of
the leading industries of the country,
the bureau of labor statistics in a re-
cent report shows hat eight showed
increases and four decreases in June
as compared with June Of a rel ago.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-29
SLATED FOR ASSAULT
John Mckenzie and Harold Gibson
Cause Trouble.

Following a fight at School and
T-hirty-SecOnd SITS, last nght the po-
lice arrested John Mckenzie, IS, Of
2s06 School St, on the charges of as
sault and battery and drunkenness,
and Harold Gibson, %. 1890 Z. Twenty
Sixth St, on a charge Of assault and
battery.
Ray Jennings, Keystone Ave. and
Seventy-First St, and Miss Violet
Turner. 1929 Euclid Ave, were sitting
or the rail of a bridge. Jennings al
leges one man held him while the
other beat him.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-29
BANK is CLOSED
Suckers Lose 100000 and Former Off
Gals Go to Jail.

By United Netos
CHICAGO, Sept. 29.-This is to an
nounce the involuntary closing of the
Diversified State Bank" Secretary
Of State Emmerson, declares the instl-
tuition had too many irons in the
fire and too many suckers on its
hooks"
Bats were promises of gilt-edged
stock and positions of authority.
Small investors contributed 500, 900.
Bank officers and attorney have
tave taken up temporary residence in
Jail.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-29
AUTO NEWS AND NOTES

The Kanouse Auto Company. for
mer Stephens dealer. has just taken
over the H. c. S. agency. With a Ii
automobile of this class and ar or
ganization Of the highest caliber, we
feel sure Mr.. Kanouse has a most sue
cessful future.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-29

The readjustment of automobile
prices continued this week. Oldsmo-
bile announced a reduction on both
four and eight cylinder models. An
excellent buy is offered in the four
cylinder touring car which now sells
for 1915. All models are on display
at the Lathrop Mcfarland Company,
41S to 424 n. Capitol Ave, and the De-
troit Electric Sales Company, 963 N.
Meridian st.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-29

a saving in oil. This tube permits
also Of printing the engine directly
through the plug.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-29
IMMENSE COAL FIELD
Newfoundland Capacity Estimated at
500 Million Ttons.

Do CHEItW LTtSo
ST. JOHNS. Newfoundland, Sept.
29.-Newfoundland's coal fields It has
been estimated, are capable of produc-
ing 500, 000, 900 tons Of coal.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-29

The Studebaker adopted a slogan
last year which read, This is a Stude-
baker year." and it was. This year
their slogan reads, Another Stude-
baker year"-and from dealers re-
ports, it is.
The r.. V. Law Motor Company,
1919 \. Meridian St, a
substantial reduction on Hudson and
Essex motor cars. Carefully com
pairing the Hudson and Essex with
their new prices. it certainly proves
that the motoring public al now OBJ
tain more real motor car value than
ever in the history of the automobile
industry.
The Wills Sainte Claire is becom-
ing a very popular automobile in In
6~.anapolis as shown by the ever-in-
creasing number seen on the city
streets and b~oulevards. The r. d.
Brown Company, 1893 N. Meridian
St., is the local dealer.
The n-Wilmuth Company Inc,
local authorized Ford dealers, have
edded another live wire to their or
ganization. Frank G. Perry, who
has been treasurer Of the Murat
Theater for the last eight years, Is
the new member.
The new Moon 1928 models are
now on display in the show rooms
Of the National Automoive Com
pany, $50 n. Meridian ST., local dis
t~ributors, and an exceptionally at
tTactive price is to be quoted on the
new models, effective Oct 1.
The Signal Truck Corporation has
placed a factory branch in Indian
apolis in order to give Signal truck
users in this city the best service OBJ
tainable. The new branch is To-
Gated at 431 N. Capitol Ave. and is
equipped to serve with the best only.
Mr.. StutZ Of the Charles Z. Stutz
Sales Company, S4S N. Meridian St,
has an announcement to make con
corning the new Jordan. He says it
viii be very unusual. but you will
have to wait.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-29
WHITE MULES MAYBE?
Crew Of English Ship See Mysterious
Objects in North Sea.

By United Press
LONDON. Sept. 29.-The crew of
the Grimsby steam trawler Chandos,
fishing in the North Sea, saw what
they took to be We boats with big
sails. On approaching they found
they were the dorsal fins of two huge
fish. swimming side by side. They re-
fused to try to. classify the fish, but
declared they were not whales or
sharks
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-09-29
British Novelty

Twenty-three electric railways are
using buses as feeders.
Canada has one car to about every
eighteen people.
California has a motor a to every
SIG of its inhabitants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
Brought Stock Market During Strong
Profit Taking in
 Bonds Yesterday
By Associated Press

New York. August 22.-The bond market displayed a firm tone today despite rather heavy profit-taking in active issues which had reached their peak prices in the last few days.
 Railroad mortgages were again the favorites, new highs being made by Seaboard Air Line 4s, Frisco income 6s and few others. Gains of to points also were noted in Balti- more and Ohio 5s and Kansas City Southern 5s, but Chesapeake and Ohio convertible 5s and Norfolk and West ern convertible 6s were reactionary.
 Public utilities and industrials also showed several strong spots, notable Western Union 6s, American Cotton oil 5s and Cerro de Pasco 8s.
 Foreign bonds were generally re- group was sudden spurt in the As just before the close. After selling down to 100.6S, they advanced to 101. .3d or 30 points above lastsnights close. Other issues hardened slight ly in sympathy. but were down below last nights final rates. No new bond offerings of any size were made today, interest in capital issues be- ing centered in the new S16,50o,00o Chesapeake and Ohio 6h per cent preferred stock issue which is to be mt out soon If stockholders approve.
 Total sales (par value) were $1s.- 101 1O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
WHEAT SPREAD OUT OVER WIDE
 RANGE IN PRICE
By Associnted Press

Chicago, August 22.-Wheat fluc- tuated rapidly within a wide range today and while lower early, follow ing a higher start, turned strong to- ward the close, December advanc- ing more than Sc from the low. At the finish wheat ranged from | 5sc to 17sc net higher. with September $1o2h to $1.O2% and December s1.o3Fs to s1O3%.
 Corn was up ssc to 1c. Oats ad- vanced 52c to 5sc, and provisoins were irregular.
 Yesterdays break in Liverpool carried wheat there below a parity with Chicago and readjustment today combined with short covering and continental buying made the close there higher The undertone was strong and it took but little buying to make a strong rally There was little in the news to account for the upturn. Exporters were fair buyers of cash wheat In the west but the demand at the seaboard was reported as slow.
 There was broad market in corn after small decline early. General short covering was on and with an overso1d condition and stop loss or ders coming out, prices advanced sharply with December at the top showing about 2lAc over the early low.
 Oats followed corn and averaged higher. Provisions were weak, there being scattered liquidation on in Sep tember lard which was changed over to October at about 10 points dif- ference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
NEW YORK COTTON FUTURES By Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS COTTON FUTURES
 TSy Associafed prexa
NEW ORLEANS COTTON Rv 4 aGncfntad Drasa

New Orleans. August 22.-Liquida ton of the long interest caused intermittent declines in the cotton market today, pres sure being heaviest In the late trading so that the close was at the lowest of the day, at net losses of 36 to 45 points. Oc- tober closed at 22.15c. Considerable sell ing was in evidence in the early trading, but the market received more or less sup port until after mid-sesslon. when support was withdrawn and the full force of the selling out of long contracts was felt. By most brokers the decline looked upon as the natural reaction following a pro longed advance.
 Unfavorable foreign news and poor ca bles caused early declines of 13 to 19 points, but considerable buying was stim- ulated for a while by a private bureau re- port of 57.0 as the condition of the crop indicating 8 yield of but 0,500, 900 bales. This carried the most active months to 8 points higher than the close of yesterday. 10 22.67c for October, which was the high est price of the day on that month. Li- oxidation increased and another setback resulted, which put prices 32 to 3S points under yesterdays finals.
 series of minor ups and downs fol- lowed, buying being encouraged by the continued drouth in Texas and by reports of crop deterioration from most sections of the belt. At one time the market was back up to about the highest levels but In the late trading 1t sagged in a more de- cided manner than during any previous stage of the trading and closed barely steady
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
1 NERVOUS DAY WAS. EXPERIENCED IN
 COTTON MARKET
By Associated Preea

New York, August 22.-The cotton market was extremely nervous ana irregular today but prices were gen orally lower under realizing or sell ing for reaction. After selling up from 22.72c at the opening to 22.95c, December broke to 226oc, but rallied to 22.92c. and broke again to 22.52c, closing at that level. The general market closed easy at net declines Of ST to A points.
 The market opened barely steady at a decline of 13 to 24 points in response to relatively easy Liverpool cables. bat rallied right after he call on continued crop complaints and rumors that the end month re- port of a southern authority made the condition 57 and the indicated crop only 10,500000 bales. December sold up to 22.96c and January to 22.5Sc, or back to about yesterdays closing quotations This advance on cover ing and commi ssion house buying met rnewed realizing which may pos sbly have been promoted by rumo~s of showers in west Texas. October eased off to 22.S5c and January to 22. Acc, but the official detailed weather reports showing generally dry and hot weather in the south west, were followed by early after noon rallies which carried prices back to about the early high levels.
 There was some trade buying as well as covering by early sellers and commission house demand. but the support slackened as prices ap- preached the 23e level. and the mar ket broke still more sharply in the late trading under new profit t-takinn or selling for a reaction. October eased off to 22.55c and January to 22.32c or 40 to 43 points net lower, and closing prices were at practical ly the lowest. Private cables attrib- uted the easier showing of Liverpool to feeling that bad accounts had been discounted by continued stead mess in Manchester. Spot receipts today, 13,565. United States stocks, 37o72. Exports. 3.157. making Ill., SAP so far this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
Curb Realizing
 Was Reflected
By Associated Press

New York, August 22.-After show ing strong tone for many consecu- tive days the curb market reflected realizing in some issues Standard Oil of New York, which had moved up recently, was offered at from 453 to s59. but 1t was insisted that this reaction from its recent high was only natural after it's advance of ov. l, 80 points. Standard oil of Indiana was strong at the start. selling at 1l6, a new high for this movement, and then yielded to 144K. The re- sessions. however. were followed hy improvement in the last half of tha cay. Independent oil stocks also receded in the morning with firmer tone later. Southern States Oil on the announcement of dividen declaration sold at a new high of lc.
 Chesapeake and Ohio preferred. which started at A declined to 1%s Bethlehem Steel preferred developed strength and rose from 95A to a6
 Eastern Steel sold at 22. Motor stocks were irregular. Tobacco stocks were fairly active.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
MURDER IS CHARGED
Negro Transferred to County Jail
 Following Killing

Cal Broner. negro, 1017 Twenty-sec- ond street, north, who was arrested and lodged In the city jail yesterday on a charge of murder, was transferred to the county jail yesterday after noon.
 Broner Is charged with the killing of Spencer Brown, negro. who lived at 1126 Britton street, north. Ac- cording to the arresting officers the killing resulted from an argument over negro woman at 925 Twen- tieth street. north. Monday night. Brown was severely hacked with a knife and died shortly before mid night at the Hillman hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
PORT MOVEMENT Ry Assnciafed Presa


 New Orleans: Middlng. 22.63c receipts, 1.076; exports, 424; sales 426: stock 54. 02s.
 Galveston: Middling, 225oc; receipts. 9.s6s; sales, 997; stock, S2,122. Mobile: Middling, 21.75c; stock. s42 Savannah: Middling, 2225c; receipts. 1.s10; sales, 62: stock 45,s20. o74.
 Wilmington: Receipts. 175; stock. 125so. Texas City: Stock, 390. Norfolk: Mlddling, 22.25c; receipts 27; exports. 433; sales, 1s6; stock. 3s.429 Baltimore: Exports 2.340; stock. 15l6. Boston: Middling, 2s.2oc; receipts. 412; stock, $500.
 Philadelphia: Stock AIT. New York; Middling 22.soc; stock, 74 3s2.
 Minor ports: Stock. S.S2S. Total today: Receipts, 3,56s; exports. 3,i97; stock, 375.131. Total for week; Receipts. 24656 ex- ports. 14.31o.
 Total for season: Receipts s4,a6o; ex- Dorts l23o25.i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
SUGAR MARKET By Associated Press

New York. August 22.--It developed late in the day that sales of between 5000 and 50.0oo bags of Cubas had been. sold to sugar refiners at prices varying from 5.11c to pole. and there was also late runlor to the effect that a cargo of Cubas had been sold for September shipment at Shc cost and freight, equal to 5.11c de- livered. At the close the spot price for Cubas here was sole delivered.
 Raw sugar futures declined sharply. closing 8 to 13 points net lower Iiouida- . ton was the principal cause of the break. September, 3.33c; December. 3.55c March, .s.2Tc; May, 3.40c. Refined sugar again was quiet and 1t understood that second hands were offering granulated at 6.70c lower. List prices unchanged Refined futures nominal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
COFFEE Nv AssOcfated presa

New York August 22--There were ru- mors that the Brazilian government was preparing to resume purchases for valori- zation account and the local coffee market today opened l to points higher. The market closed net 1 point lower to E points higher. Sales were 5000 bags. September sac; October, s.s5c; Decem- Der, 9.39c; January. 9.42c. March, 9.47c; May. 9.4sc; July. 9.43c
 Spot coffee steady; Rio 7s eHc; Santos As, 141s @14%c. Cost and freight offers were irregular. including Santos 3s and 5s at 1S.e5c to 1Oc for prompt shipment. Victoria Is and ss were offered at 9.40c.
 The official cables reported decline of 10 reis in the dollar buying rate. with an advance of 50 to 75 reis In the Rio mar ket The early cable from Santos 7s to 100 reis higher. and this was followed Brazilian port receipts, ss.o00; Jundiahy receipts, 2s.000. The weather was fine In Sac Paulc with temperatures ranging from 4S to S4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
167TH RETURNS SUNDAY
Local Soldiers Undergoing Intensive
 Training on Firing Range

Members of Company M, One Hun dred and Sixty-seventh infantry, who have been encamped at Camp Mc- Clellan. Anniston, for the last two weeks, will return to Birmingham Sunday. The present week is being spent by the troopers upon the fir ing range, where every man will fire at least 250 rounds day This work is being done under the eyes of the machine gunners of the Twenty ninth infantry, the crack regiment pf the United States army
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
EIGHT STILLS DESTROYED
 IN MOBILE COUNTY RAID

Montgomery. August 22.-(special Agents of the state law enforcement department today reported wholesale raids in Mobile county which re- suited in the capture of eight stills, ranging in capacity from 50 gallons to 200 gallons; 43 gallons of liquor was found at the stills and 4.S00 gal lens of mash was poured out. No arrests were made. the operators having left the stills before the raids were made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
COTTON SEED OIL Rx Assnciafed Press

New York August 22--Cotton seed oil was heavy in the forenon under a re- newal of liquidation in old crop months. due to the declines In cotton and lard, but n fair rally followed on buying of new crop months sy refiners and shorts. Near positions closed to 20 points lower and late months unchanged to points higher. Sales 32So0 barrels. Prime crude nomi- nal; prime summer yellow spot, 9.10c bid; September closed 9.1bc; December, 7.s1c; March 792c. all bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
Must Share Haulage
nv Associntei Press

St. Louis, August 22-The United States circuit court of appeals today ordered the Terminal Railroad as- sociation of this city to comply with a court decree compelling eastern roads to share with western roads charges on hauling through freight across the Mississippi here. or be faced with a receivership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
FOREIGN EXCHANGE Ry AsaaciafaH Draes

.,st. New York. August 22.-Foreign ex-
 4.47%; cables. 4.47%; 6O-day bills on banks. 4.45. France. demand, 7.s2M: ca bles 7.93. Italy, 4.51 and 4.5lih: Bel guin. 7.63h and 7.54; Germany, .07% and .o7h; Holland. SS.90 and 3s.S6; Norway, 17.34; Sweden, 26.47; Denmark, 21.6i;
 Switzerland. l9.o6; Spain, l5.53 Greece
 s.ls; Poland, OTIS; Czecho- -siovalsia, 3.iT:
 Argentine. 36.37: Brazil, 13.50; Montreal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
BUTTER nv A Aes0ciufed PrAza

Chicago August 22.-The accumulations of yesterday resulted in a decline of i1c in the butter market today nearly all scores. After the decline trading was still rather light, as offerings were fair Iy firmly held and supplies were not large enough to cause any material weak ness. Fine butter and butter scoring ST and below was only barely sufficient to In more liberal supply. Cars centralized were in moderate supply with the de- mand rather indifferent at the current
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
Hubbard Bros. & Go.

Men,bers New York Stock Exehange, New OrIsans Cotton Exchange, New York Pro ducs Exchange. Associated Msmhers | ivsrpooI Cotton Association Orders so- i,.,,s5 for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Snsciai attention and liberal terms siven for consignment of spot cotton for d. livery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
INFERIOR MOVEMENT

ny IfshOCIuttU TrthS
 Houston: Middling. 23.39c; receipts 9.9o1 shipments, 4,o4S; sales, S,26s; stock 5S.s04.
 Memphis: Middlng, 2250c: receipts 974; shipments. LAO; sales. $50; stock. 55. TIT.
 Augusta: Middling. 22.43c; receipts 1.255; shipments. 56s; sales, 123; stock 50 29s.
 St. Louis; MlddlIng, 22c; receipts. 6s1 shipments. s19 stock, 12.o7o.
 Atlanta: Middling. 22.50c. Little Rock: Middling, 2l.5oc: receipts PC; shipments 10s. stock. 14ss1
 Dallas: Middling. 21.95c; sales, 2.361. Total today: Receipts. 12.s37; ship ments TOTS; stock, 19l.7T5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
LIVERPOOL COTTON RN Assaciafad Draau

Liverpool, August 22.-Cotton. spot linn ited demand, prices easier. Good mid- ding, 13.s9d fully middling, 13.74d, mid- ding, 1S.64d: low middlng, 1S.19d; good ordinary, 12.34d; ordinary, 11.S4d. Sales, 5000 bales. including 5000 American. American. Futures closed quiet and steady; August, 13,14d; October. l2.S3d; December. 1265d; January, 12.59d March, 12.53d; May. 12,43d; July, 12.32d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
RICE MARKET Ry Aasn,tutaI pr...

New Orleans. August 22-Rough rice strong. Sales reported, 736 sacks Caro- lima at 3.169 @ 4.91c; receipts. 3.365 sacks: millers' receipts, 1604 sacks. Clean rice strong; sales reported. 96S pockets Hon duras at 6%Q7c; 1,so2 pockets blue rose at 4@4Hc; 734 pockets Carolina at 5A O 7c; receipts 1.2oS pockets. Bran and pol ish unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
DRY GOODS Ry AssnciafaI pra.s

: New York. August 22,-Cotton goods were quieter today. Some slzeable con tracts were placed on heavy goods for inanufacturing purposes, but styles for job ping and retailing were only moderately active. Yarns showed hesitation and were generally quiet. Silks were in steady de- mand, number of mills being sold up on Canton crepes. Light weight worsteds did better for spring. Burlaps were firmer at Calcutta and prices were slightly ad- .vanced here on light buying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
CHICAGO GRAIN Rv Aaa0eiafed PrNGs
PRODUCE nu AcaAnfafad praaQ

Chicago, August 22.-Butter lower creamery extras. 32hc; firsts. 29930kci extra firsts. 3l@32hc; seconds, 2702sc Eggs unchanged; receipts, 14,5S9 cases.
 New York August 22.-Butter steady receipts. I4.492. Eggs firm receipts. 20,- 757 fresh gathered extra frsts, 2s Q 3Oci fresh gathered firsts, 24@ @26lsc. Cheese firm; receipts 2.99T; state whole milk twins. fresh, specials, 21G21Ac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-08-23
Tobacco Pool Busy

Madison, Wis. August 22.-Direc- tors of the Northern Wisconsin To- bacco Pool met, today to select q pool manager and to consider with state bankers the means of financing this new farmers cooperative en- terprise.