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Evening star., 1923-02-02
WELLS.FARGO PLANS.
Stockholders to Vote on Stock
Dividend and Cut in Shares.

holders of the Wells-Fargo Express
Company have voted to accept provi-
sions Of the general corporation law of
the state of Colorado, where it was in
corporated, and thus allow the company
to proceed with its plans for liquida ton.
The stockholders will vote February 6
to reduce the par value of the COM
pany's shares from 800 to $50 and de-
clare a $50 cash dividend and decrease
its capital stock from s24, 900 900 to $12,-
900, 900.
The company's domestic express busi-
ness was taken over by the American
Railway Express when it was organized
in 1918, and the company now holds
shares in the American valued at S1O,-
466,700 out Of total of $34,362, 900 out
standing.
Evening star., 1923-02-02
PENNsY's INCOME GROWS.
Report Reveals g Per Cent Earned
on Common Stock,
February

PHILADELPHIA, February q
Net railway operating income Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company in
1922 totaled s73,555.149. an increase of
s36.397,815, the railway operations re-
port for the twelve months shows.
For December net railway operating
income was s6.02S,306, an increase Of
S5,E71.232.
Analysis of the statement reveals
The company reduced operating ex-
psaOe0 In the year, although freight
revenues showed heavy increases.
lt further reveals that the annual
AnaA6fal report will show more than
pee cent earned on the common
stock.
Evening star., 1923-02-02
Greatest Boom in South
Since the Civil War

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
ATLANTA, February 2.-The south
ern states are entering on the great
est building boom since the civil wa.
Construction records in January.
which is normally an inactive month.
shattered all records in many cities.
Atlanta, Memphis. Birmingham, Co
lumbus, Tampa, Miami, Orlando and
other cities reported high totals.
Lumber mills are running at capacity
and having less difficulty moving their
products by freight
The city employment bureau report
ed today that there was practically
no unemployment among the 10000
workers here Atlanta bank clearinga
will pass the 250.0o0,o00 mark this
month 1t is believed. Deposits arc
mounting steadily.
Copyright, I42a.)
Evening star., 1923-02-02
STATE WILL EXPEND
S2,737,642 ONROADS
North Carolina About to Garry
Out $40 100000 Highway
improvements.
BY the Associated Press.

RALEIGH, N. c.. February e.-Ir-
vestigation Of firms making the low
bids for construction OF nineteen
pieces of highway work totaling ia
miles was started today by the state
highway commission preparatory to-
awarding contracts.
The total OF the nineteen low bids
Ia s2,737,642, and 1t brings the total
obligations O of the commission to road
contractors to approximately forty
rnillion dollars. When the nineteen
nroiects are completed the state will
have 2,s0o miles Of improved high
ways. the commissioners said.
Evening star., 1923-02-02
COMMODITY NEWS
WIRED STAR FROM
ENTIRE COUNTRY

AKRON, February 2.-One prominent
tire manufacturer said today that tire
consumption this year would reach 45.-
ooo, 900 and might run as high as Co.,
600, 900. as against 36.54o.ooo last year
and 81, 200, 900 in 1921.
SEATTLE, February 2-Tremendous-
ly increased production is reported from
plants manufacturing ammonia and
other chemicals. This is due to the
steady growth Of the ice-making busi-
ness on the Pacific coast.
HOUSTON. February Cash re.
ceived for cotton grown in this section
in the last season has been double the
from west Texas indicate a greatly in
creased cotton acreage in prospect.
KANSAS CITY. February 2.-The
Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company
has ordered ninety tanks Of 10000 barre
capacity each for erection at Clayton
Wyo., for use pending completion
of the Tea Pot dome.
ATLANTA. February 2.-Buildins
materials, especially pine lumber, today
showed an unmistakable trend upward
in response to the announcement that
large number of building projects
WOulQ U6Sll dl OllCc
CHICAGO, February 2.-Building has
continued so brisk here that brick deal
ers today are having difficulty in meet
ing requirements, owing to delayed ship.
mentS.
JOPLIN. Mo. February 2.-The May
Jane Mining and Leasing Company is
reported today to have made a rich
strike Of lead ore near this city.
BOSTON, February Cotton yarns
today are showing sharp advances, with
northern carded single tens at 46 cents,
while EOS are quoted at 49M cents
YOUNGSTOWN. February 2.-HiEher
sheet prices are confidently expected to-
day by steel manufacturers and produc-
ton increases are only waiting on ad-
ditional supplies of labor and fuel.
ST PAUL, February 2.-St. Paul
business men are planning a $4,000
radio broadcasting station here, which
will cover wide range of territory in
the northwest and Canada.
Evening star., 1923-02-02
WOOL TREND UPWARD.
Increased Momentum Shown Dur
ing Past Week.

BOSTON, February 2.-The CONNER.
cial Bulletin will say Of the wool mar
ket tomorrow:
The wool market has shown IN =
creased momentum during the past
week and the market Is continuing 9,
to strengthen. There has been an
especial tendency on the part Of lows
grade woods, both secured and greasy,
to appreciate, and the market tens
dency beyond any question is up
healthy tone In the market for gooA6 &
and q general belief that ths position
Of raw materials must force prices
Evening star., 1923-02-02
SAFETY IN STEEL PLANTS.

NEW YORK, February 2.-The
United States Steel Corporations bu-
reau Of safety, sanitation and welfare
has published its bulletin, No. 8. for
1899, showing that tho percentage OF
serious accidents to employees was
reduced 56.1S per cent from 1906.
when the safety campaign was insti-
tuted. It is estimated on the per-
centage basis, that 2.971 men were
saved from seE5oua tnjulZ IN 12N.
Evening star., 1923-02-02
DAIRY PRODUCTS.

BALTIMORE, February 2 Especially
Live poultry-Turkeys lb., 37a44
old toms, 30a32; poor and crooked
breasts, 25a27; young chickens. 2Sa30
poor and Leghorns. 20a26; old hens
26a2s; small and Leghorns, 22a23;
old roosters, 15a16; ducks, 2oa28;
suIn s,,,nea fowl each. sOaso. pressed -
poultry-Turkeys h.. 3sa4s; old toms
3oa32; poor and crooked breasts, rs;
young chickens, 2sa30; old and mix
ed, 28a29; old roosters, 15a16; ducks
25a30: geese, 20a25; capons, 35a36;
medium, 33a34; small slips, 2sa3o.
Eggs Qoss off)-Notive and nearby
firsts. doz., 36 southern. "a
Butter-Creamery fancy. lb., 5oa51;
prints, 51a53; nearby creamery, Asa
46; ladies, 35a37; rolls, 34a36; dairy
prints, 35a36; store packed, SO; proc
ess butter, 42a43.
Evening star., 1923-02-02
MAKES TRADE PROTEST.

BARCELONA, February 2 The
chamber of industry has oficially
protested against the alleged dump
ing in Spain of British cotton goods
under the auspices of the export
credit department recently estab-
lished in London. The chamber re-
quests that the government take steps
to protect the Spanish industries.
Evening star., 1923-02-02
STANDARD OIL DECLARES
DIVIDEND ON NEW ISSUE
Thirty-Five-Cent Payment Means
Increase of 20 Cents Quar-
tsr OIL $25 Par Stock.
n ti,n Assn.,iatsd Press.


NEW YORK, February e Tho
Standard Oil Company Of New York to-
day declared the first quarterly divi-
dend of 35 cents a share on It's new
issue of s25 par stock. The dividend
rate on the old 500 par stock, which,
the present issue supplants, was 81 q
quarter, az the $25 par stock was issued
at the rate Of twelve shares for each
500 par share, the new rate, bringing
1920 on each twelve shares, means an
increase Of 20 cents quarter.
Evening star., 1923-02-02
BAR SILVER PRICES.

NEW YORK, February 2.-Foreign
bar silver. "a; Mexican dollars. 48A.
LONDON, February 2-Bar silver.
30 1916 pence per ounce. Money,
IN per cent Discount rates, short
bills, 21za2 9-16 per cent; three
months bills. . e.1s Der can't
Evening star., 1923-02-02
PARIS MARKET SPOTTY

PARIS, February 2.-Prices moved
regularly on the bourse today.
Three per cent rentes 81 francs SO
centimes. Exchange on London, IS
francs IS cent!mes.
Five per cont loan, 73 francs 5 con-
times.
The dollar was quoted at 1s francs
34A centim0h
Evening star., 1923-02-02
EX.DIvIDEND TABLE.

Feb. o.
Continental Can, new ...'.......'... 10
Union Tank Car, q. Q..-.-..........'.... 1Zo
Union Tank Oar pf, q.............!... Ito
Central Railroad Of New Jersey, g.. 200
Feb s.
Consolidated Gas, new, initial, q...... 1.25
National Enameling & Stamp, ,q....... 1.5O
Feb 10
American Tobacco, q....-.............. 800
American Tobacco, "B" q.............. 800
Assoc tn ted Dry Goods LIST pf, q........ 1.50
Associa ted Dry Goods, I'd pf, q........ 1.75
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg, s-a.... 200
Buffalo. Rochester & Pittsburg, s-a, pf. 800
Cleveland and Pittsburgh, special, u. 80
Cleveland and Pittsburgh, q........... .s71.
General Development. q.-.........:.. .o5
Inland Steel, q. %
International Harvester pf, q.......... 1.75
Philadelphia Co., SO s-a............... 1.2J
Studebaker, q..................... 2.6O
Studebaker,- pf, q..................... 1.75
r. W. Woolworth, q................... 200
Feb. IA
General Asphalt, pf. q................. 1.25 ..
Evening star., 1923-02-02
DIVIDENDS.

Stock OF Pay
record. able.
Am smelt. Refining. pfd,
a, 1%9o .................Fe Feb Mar.
NJ - .......i... - @ Feb Is Mar. 1
Ih% .................'. Feb. Feb. Is
a, 1h% Feb. Feb. 10
Libbey Owens Sheet Glass Co.. % NJ
Li6bey Dbl " owens Sheet Glass Co
pfd, q, $1,75 ..............Feb. 10 Mar.
si.a5 .....................F FEB. 10 Mar.
at si.so '......... ~ ~" Jan. 80 Feb. 8
National Cloak & Suit Co. pfd.-
q, $1.75 .........-.-. FEB. 3 Mar.
s% %..................... Jan. 15 Feb.
Sherwin- Williams Co, O.. go Feb. 1 Feb. Is
sherwn-wiliams Co. pfd, o.,
1ACo .EeD. 10 Slar.
eR, SO ................. Feb Z Feb. Is
Standard Sanitary Mfg. Co.,
standard az SANITARY Mfg. Co. "
southern piG; n pipe Line Co. 81. FEB Is Mar.
Timken Detroit Axle Co. pfd,
q, ,lkoo -..........'... .feo 10 MAR. /
Evening star., 1923-02-02

The woolen mills Of Belgium have
been famous since the middle ages
There are certain streams along which
the mills are located whose waters give
the Belgian wool a peculiar brilliancy
and so6tnsss nQk fopnd alDsHhecA
Evening star., 1923-02-02
ToDAY,s CHICAGO PRICES.

CHICAGO, February 2.-Wheat ay-
eraged a little higher in price today
during the early dealings, affected
more or less by prospective immedi-
ate passage of the Lenroot farm
credit bill through the Senate. Pre-
dictions of a cold wave, threatening
possible damage to winter wheat.
tended also to stimulate a fair amount
of buying. Danger from low tenn
perature at this time would be due to
general absence of snow protection.
The opening. which varied from g
off to Is advance, with May, 1.17A to
1.17&, and July. LEX to 1.12&, was
followed by a slight sag and then by
an upturn all around to above yester-
days finish.
Crop damage reports from Argen-
tina gave firnness to corn and oats.
After opening unchanged to shade
higher May, 73A to 1919, the corn
market hardened a trif1e more.
Oats started unchanged to II high
er, May, AN a447s. and later held
around initial figures
Provisions were easier. in line with
hog values.
Subsequently, the wheat market con-
tinued to show strength. helped by
the action of corn. Wheat closed firm
at the same as yesterdays finish to
"a higher, with May LIS to 1.1sh and
July 12A to 1.l2&.
Evening star., 1923-02-02

TOTAL SALES (Par vaIus):
IL am. 3575 600 IL noon.. 6I56 900
1p.m.. 6s7 900 2p.m.... 7Ss 900
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
REO HAS ADOPT THE BALLOON TIRE
Claims Increased Mileage And Greater Economy To
 Be Effected Thereby

What has been called triple alliance" for safety motoring, has been features by the Rec in the an- nouncement that Rec cars are now equipped with balloon tires. over sized brakes and emergency foot control, thus putting the maximum safety in the driving of motor car.
 In speaking of the new feature of the Reo equipment, H. E. Bissell of Bissell Motor company says: "Great saving is effected by eushioning the entire chassis against road shock, and even minor vibration through the use of balloon tires, This Will naturally increase the life of the car and tend to greater gasoline mileage.
 "Of course the larger the area of the tire in contact with the road the quicker the car can be stopped, pro- vided brakes are ample and efficient. Rec oversized brakes are amply able to keep the wheels from turning, even with balloon tire equipment.
 "The added ease of riding is inn measurable and one of the most agreeable of recent additions to motoring comfort. In fact, balloon tires represent, on the Rec, air cush- toned comfort of notion skid free brake action, unhindered steering and positive response to every tra1- fife exigency.
 "Reo has always been eager to adopt proved refinements and inn provements and the adoption of bal loon tires, We believe to be one of the most important steps taken t.' this factory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
W BARNEY lZlfZZD

Dear Barney Oldfie1d: I cannot get the oil pump on my car to register over % of a pound. The last six months I have had the pump off four times. I put on new gasket, had the motor cleaned, also cleaned all oil pipes and took all lost motion out of rods connected with the pump, but still have the same trouble. W. W. W.
 Following are the general causes of insufficient oil pressure register ing on the dail; lack of oil in, crank case; badly diluted oil Gold oil that is too thin) rapid crankcase dilution due leaks in the pipe lines; improper spring adjustment Spring is located above upper check valve.
 Dear Barney Oldfield: A peculiar knock has developed in one of my automobiles. This particular car has been run 2,400 miles. The knock, l should say, Is similar to a bearing knock and develops only when ascending grade at 25 or 30 miles an hour. At no other time does this knock appear.
 The same grade. can be taken so that the motor labors to point where it stalls and absolutely no knock develops, but even slight grade taken at from 25 to 30 miles an hour develops this knock and if the grade is of any length it becomes quite severe. The timing seems to be cor rect. Bearings inspected and reported o. K. However, I am not able to ascertain whether or not the knock disappears by retarding the spark be- cause the least retarding causes such loss of power that it is necessary to throw into second gear. Can you en- tighten me in this matter?-F. A. D.
 I would say it is a piston slap or a wrist pin. A wrist pin often will knock at a certain speed but gener-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
DRENNEN TO GIVE
 FREE MOTOR O|L
Tire Department Offers One
 Gallon Acme Oil Without z Charge Today

The Drennen Hardware company is offering sort of "Pre Christmas" gift today in the shape of free gaso- line or aero benzol blend motor fuel, made by the Acme Oil company of Alabama.
 The Acme oil company, co-operat- ing with Drennen Hardware tire de- pertinent offers a gallon of Acme quality motor oil without charge te the motorists who buy five or more gallons of the Acme gasoline or Aero motor fuel. This offer was origin ally intended for Saturday but so great was the cordiality of it's re- ception of Saturday that 1t was con tlnued through Sunday, that all might share.
 The purpose of this free proposi- tion Is to familiarize the motoring public with the new location of the Drennen Hardware company's tire department In charge of Thomas H. Simms, Jr., where Lee tires are sold and serviced, and also to demon strate the fine qualities of the Acme fuel
 The new quarters of the tire de- partment are at 412414 Twenty first street, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

ally not when under load The best was to hear wrist pin knock is by retarding the spark and putting your ear close to the breaker pipe. would not worry about either noise..
 France has 100000 motor vehicles less than one car per mile of road.
 The automobile takes its name from the Greek autos self. and the Latin "mobilis," movable.
 Advertising signs. ranging from small tin tags to billboards. are pro hibited on trunk highways in Min nesota.
 The number of women driving au- tomobiles In Connectiuct constitu- tes 14.1 pc roent of the drivers of the state.
 The oldest automobile driver is claimed by Portland, Ore, William Hoover, aged 99, who is seen daily driving around the city, has this dis tinction.
 The total production of motor ve- hicles In the United States in 1895 Circle, in New York city, nearly ITO times this number pass every "A hours.
 American tourists spend approxi- mately s1.000. .000.000 annually for gasoline and $450,000,000 for tires. The annual depreciation of cars is computed on an estimated invest ment of sS,767,500,000 in motor ve- hicles.
 According to motor club officials In Miami no fewer than 500,000 mo- tor tourists will travel to Florida for the 1923-24 winter season, com ing from every state in the union, and a few Canadian provinces.
 The chauffeur for King George of England never knows where he is to drive until His Majesty is actual ly seated in the car This is a con tinuance of the rule which came into force when Queen Victoria ascended the throne.
 Canada has become second among the nations of the world in export ing automobiles. Exports of cars by the Dominion. official figures show, amounted to 61, ,543 in the 12 months ended September l. The United States during the same period ex- ported 101,000.
 The states with the highest in- comes have the most cars. There is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
SCHOLDER ID SELL
 AJAX TIRES HERE
Well Known Line To Be Added To Present Lines
 By This Company
Nathan scholder of scholder ri

Nathan scholder of Scholder Tire and Accessory company makes the announcement that his firm has se- cured the franchise for the sale of Ajax tires in Birmingham. This is a well known line and needs no in troduction to the motor car owners of this district. This tire is now factory equipment on Buick, Oak land, Oldsmoble and Dodge Broth CTS cars, and many who buy cars of one of these makes will doubtless want spare tires of the same make as those which come as factory equipment.
 complete stock of these famous tires will bo carried and a large shipment is expected to arrive in a few days, formal announcement of which will be made upon arrival
 The same prompt and efficient service that has always charac- terized Main S7" will be maintained. benefits to Oldsmobile owners through tho inauguration of new and better service facilities and prac- tices by Oldsmobile dealers through out the entire country, according to Mir Hatfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

a relationship between the two. New York has the greatest total income and the largest number of motor ve hicles. Nevada has the smallest in- come and also the smallest number of automobiles.
 American made automobiles and tractors are gradually replacing one of the most picturesque features of Argentine rural hfe-the huge, awk- something like 300 years have clum- silly rocked and creaked across the boundless pampas.
 In Sweden it Is unlawful to drive a car faster than 25 miles an hour in the open. In any village or city, one is not supposed to drive over nine and half miles an hour, or If there is traffic or fog. six miles an hour is the limit. Also, all traffic drives to the left.
 A traffic suvey covering four cities, Atlanta, New Orleans, Mem phis and Birmingham, shows that the majority of drivers figuring in automobile accidents last year were over 50 years old. According to the survey, pedestrians were to blame for GA per cent of the accidents.
 There are 108 British makes of passenger cars and " foreign makes on the market in England. France leading among the latter with 38, and the United States taking second place with 19. It is estimated that fully one-half of the cars in use in Great Britain are of foreign manu- facture, principally American, French and Italian.
 Owners of motor vehicles pay to the federal government in taxes each year more than double the amount spent by the government on account of federal-aid highway and forest road construction, together with all administrative outlays. Since 1917 more than s590,000,0 900 tax has been collected on the selling price of mo- tor vehicles, tires and accessories. Expenditures on highways by the government total S265 GOO .000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
SCIENTISTS PUZZLED
wonder Whether White Robin Is A
 Freak Or Simply SOotless

LONDON, Dec. 22.-A white robin redbreast which has appeared in London park has caused an investiga- tion by the South Kensington Ma tural History museum.
 Parties of ornithologists who have viewed the robin state that there is no doubt as to it's authenticity.
 There is disagreement whether the robin-redbreast is a freakish albino or whether London robins have al- ways been naturally white and this years almost total absence of sooty fogs is causing them to appear Tn their true colors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
BARDOLPH |S HEAD IF TIRE SERVICE:
In Charge Of Service For General Tire Dealers
 At Main 62

Effective the middle of the month, Monk Bardolph has assumed charge of tire service for the Tire Service company, distributors for General tires and Westinghouse batteries and all night service.
 Monk also announces that in a short time he will maintain all night and day service for tires and bat teries at the new "Go-Zip" filling station at Eighth avenue and Twen- ty-fourth street This branch will be in charge of c. E. Henderson, who promises the highest type of serv- ice for those in need of tires, bat teries, gas or oil. This branch will be open all night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
An Efficiencx Tin

In engines having the thermo- syphon system, the owner should be careful always to keep the system filled, because if the water is allowed to fall to half or even three quarters of the full amount, there will be inn paired circulation and consequent overheating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
Care Of The Car

Every 1000 miles a car has been run it Is essential to pack universals, ball and socket boots, hub caps. oil and magneto, electric motor, electric generator, clean disk clutch, clean splash system and lubricate the spring leaves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

The Tyre first appeared in old Baby lon and later was used by the Greeks to accompany the songs and recita- tions of poets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23
Secure Tags

Many license plates are lost by bolts working loose through vibra- tion. Additional protection can be given by using straps, or by wiring the plates to the brackets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-23

Modern conservatives of wood are believed by scientists to equal the substance used by the Egyptians. which has borne a test of 5000 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
WRECK FATAL TO BIRMINGHAM MAN
Remains Of DeLeon Thomp- son Are Brought To Bir-
 mingham For Interment
ANNISTON BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD

The body of DeLeoR Thompson, Birmingham. who was fatally injured In an automobile wreck here last Friday and whose death occurred early Monday morning at Sellers hos pital, wi.s sent Monday afternoon to Birmingham where interment will be made Tuesday. Thompson was in-. jured about the head and other parts of his body when his car skidded after it struck a pile of soft dirt in the middle of an Anniston street. O. L. Ray, who was riding with him at the time, was painfully hurt when both men were hurled clear of the car as it turned over twice. Thomp- sons home was at 2116 Tenth street, Birmingham, but he had been work ing for the Anniston Hide company for about a year, travelling in the Anniston district. He was a son of Tom Thompson, who was killed sev- eral years ago while serving as a member of the Talladega police force. o. L. Ray was reported to tbe improving satisfactorily at the An niston hospital
 Funeral services will be held at 2:3o o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the residence, 2116 Tenth avenue, south, Birmingham, followed by in torment In Elmwood cemetery, with Lige Loy in charge. He is survived by his widow, mother, two brothers and a sister.