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When the Wha!cr Good Luck"
ont OF New Bedford, was wrecked at
The Fire Mountain. a volcanic Island
in the North Pac &c. in 1889, one OF
the two survivors was
John Winters, n wrote down in
his Log OF the finding OF vast quaint
ties Of a~mb6rEris. the substance so
valuable because OF the demand for
It as a perfume base. and of the stor.
ing of the precious stuff in n OF the
innumCrab'e caves in the Sand lis
Loo goes on to tell of the strange fate
OF his companion who believed that
the Well noise coming out OF n mys-
FERROUS hole in the island was che
voice OF "A ma he had murdered, call
ing him, and finally. Crazcd. mad
jumped into the PIT. Winters, accord
ing 10 the Log, fearing the same late
for himself, abandoned the Island in
a small boat. lie totted down the po'
sition Of the cave where the amber
girls was stored IN code on a piece or
skin and inserted 1t in the binding OF
his Log book. Demented, he !s picked
I'D and brought to Honolulu. There
no dies. leaving his Log, with Its
cipher message Of such tremendous
value, in the hands OF the keeper of a
Chinese resort. In this place many
years later.
Little Billy Corcornn. .hunchback
steward OF the brig Cohasset, recoH'
ering from n spree, accidentally finds
the Log among the Ch!nuInan's co.lec-
ton OF odds and ends. He Judges
from the description that the Fire
Mountain, with It's many caves and
~ - E,z1ttI1p0 No
that looks Tx an elephants Head
Is the one which gave refuge not long
before to b Cohasset's crew when
chased by e Russian gun boat for
violating the rule against trading for
seal skins with the Siberian natives.
Square Jim Dabney is the blind
captain OF the Cohasset. His attrac-
tive grand daughter
Ruth lie Moyne, is mate OF the
brig. They are told OF the Log and
of the hunchback's opinion that their
island was the one where the great
store OF ambergris was hidden. They
nre all in the dark as to the location
OF the cave, but Ruth suddenly dis.
covers the skin within the binding
and the following cipher message is
revealed.
4334454423615 33146I2161113236 24336l
5Sll53523ll3344 6231511146464344111S2
2334l observation-disclosures l562635
34424461131 S42l446844236133 44233l54
2sl44I546l31l5I15.
DR.. Ichl, a japanese, had been
shipped as cook by the Cohasset and
fe!GnIng almost complete ignorance OF
English. is disregarded as the Cohas-
sets officers talk over the discovery.
IChi steals the cipher and in San
Francisco becomes associated with
VIVID Bob Carew, a splendid looking
but INSCRIPTIONS sea captain. Ichi
employs
Josiah Smatt, a sharp lawyer, TO de.
cipher the message. And this brings
US to
Martin Blake. our hero. who, con.
vcying the decided message n the
latitude and longitude OF Fire Noun.
tain to Carew at the command of
smatt his employer. meets Billy,
Feigning INVESTIGATION. Billy substi.
tutes blank sheets OF paper for the
matter in Mar tins pocket. The sub.
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IN his mind-"south end of beach,
in elephant head" Beneath the rock
sTout was n narrow slit nbout six
feet high by half as wide, the en-.
trance, Martin knew. that the whale.
ina had written about.
Martin noticed with surprise that
as soon as Ichi touched foot on the
sand his accustomed plegm was TO.
placed by visible nervousness.
There were many cave openings on
a level with the beach, and one in
particular was a gaping cavern.
There we lived when wrecked
Continued on Page ThirteenJ
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for the cabin entrance. AS he passed
close behind Martin Inc suddenly
pressed n piece of paper into one Of
his manacled hands.
A couple OF moments later, Martin
sat in the stern-sheets of a whale
boat.
The paper Zip had slipped him,
fairly burned in his pocket. But, OF
course, he dare not attempt to read
ii here in the midst OF his enemies.
They landed at one end Of the beach
n the first object Martins curious
eyes encountered was the elephant
Head" John Winters directions ran
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Carew accompanied his remark
with a hateful glance toward Martin,
n glance that was filled with cruel
anticipation.
But neither look nor words much
disputed Martins mounting spirits.
He wriggled his wrists in handouts,
and eyed the carving.knife on the
able and marked it for his weapon.
Ichi raped softly on the door OF
Captain Dabney's room. The door
opened a space. and n clear, fearless
voice demanded
Well. what do you wish"
My dear miss, will you spare us
n few moments OF your honored
t.me?" said Ichi.
Ruth stepped out and softly closed
the door behind her. Then she saw
Martin, sitting stihly on the edge of
his chair. with his arms behind his
back.
"Oh. Martin" she cried.
Martin caught his breath as he
returned her look, while n Budden
surge Of feeling clogged his threat
and stabbed his heart with a thrust
half pain, half pleasure. She was
beautiful.
A sharp. sobbing intake OF breath
came from the head OF the table
where Carew sat. HIS face was
hungry, avid. with desire-desire for
tho wonderful woman before him.
His very soul was in his burning
gaze, and it was an ugly, bestial soul.
The man was mad-mad with love.
insane with n needless, reckless
passion for tho girl. Martin could
well understand now.
Charley 30 Zip brought n chair.
placing II, at the Jap's direction,
directly opposite Martin, but several
feet distant. Ruth sat down, smiling
an acknowledgement OF the service TO
the impressive Chinaman.
Her hand. Martin noticed, brushed
against Yip's hand as she tool her
seat.
Zip returned to his labors and i'm.
mcdiately left the cabin with n tray.
load of dishes.
Then Moto's long and supple m.
gers. at Carew's command, reached
ont and touched Martins neck.
You beasts! Have you brought
ur together to torture us?' she cried
you seem to be greatly exercised
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Martin Listened resentfully. Yip's
cheerful acceptance of change Of
masters Rngered him. The Chinaman
had been a professed enemy of all
Japanese.
From the rocesses forward appeared
Motto and another man, coming aft.
Motto carried a lantern in each hand.
As they passed tho galley Yip's song
ceased and the Chinaman also stepped
cut on deck and ambled aft.
At the sight of the lanterns, a dim
plan for future action terminated in
Martins mind.
Charley 30 Zip approached bound
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Nothing Ike THAR he ,adnonished
her.
Ruth threw n bcaming. ~hope.hlled
glance to Martin. Then Captain
Dabney's door closed behind her.
Martin. waiting TO be taken ashore,
wondered II the Cohasset's men, i'm.
prlsoned in the hold, had been given
food. Charley 30 ZIP stuck his head
out of the galley door, looked after,
and then withdrew from sight. I'm
mGdiately after there issued from the
galley the shril caterwaui.ng Of a
Chinese song.
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winks. II l can, for III get no rest
tonight II We pull out of this hole.
You may return to your grandfather,
RUTH
Ruth stood up. Then. swift as a
flash. she dartcd to Martina side and
threw her arms about him. Her cool
check pressed against his for an in.
slant, and she breathed swift words
In his ear"
Courage. dear. There is a
plan
Carew, with a snarled oath, drew
her away with some violence, though
lifted his hand Immediately.
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FIRE MOUNTAIN
1 Tnc of Mystery. Treas uc, Love nnd thr sea.
BY NORMAN SPRINGER
author Of "Thc BIood Ship" 4.
INsrALMENT no. ELEVEN.
INsTALLMENT 40. ELEVEN.

He curses tina gloomy mountain,
which he calls the Derl's Kirk That
night he awakens Martin II tell him
TINT the hunchback has disappeared.
As he and Martin search for the fog
enycloped deck, he later hears Mac
Lean call for aid in a curiously
strangled voice and then hears the
sound of falling body.
Carew and his Japanese. who
reached the island secretly, board the
brig and, after a fight, imprison Mar,
tin and the Bosun in the lazaret.
They free themselves from their
shaCkles.
The boatswain tells Martin OF a
door cut through from the lazaret
to the hold forward and they decide
to appear still shaCklcd should any
one come into her prison, and TO
walt until a good opportunity comes
before renewing the battle. The
boatswain tells Martin that Carew's
ship, the Dawn, had been wrecked.
He says hat when he was brought
into the iazaret Charley Be Zip. the
Cohasset's Chinese cook, had winked
at him. Icht comes down and takes
Martin before Carew.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-10
NEW ORLEANS COTTON.

New Orleans. Feb. 1O.-A more favor
able Interpretation OF reports concerning
the. urkish Turkish situation. faVora bic
weekend reviews OF trade in general in
this country and covering by shorts put
the price OF cotton II to e points higher
In the first ,half-hour of business today
In the local market. March advanced to
2S.S2 cents a pound. Covering Of tho
short interest was apparently stimulated
by triple HOLIDAYS ahead. as the local
market vii lbe closed Monday in observ-
ancc Of the anniversary Of Iincoln's birth
and on Tuesday because Of Mardi Gras. a
legal holiday here.
During the second half OF the session
the demand appeared to be filled up and
liquidation Of long contracts in small
way resulted in recessions 10 levels three
points under to six points over hte close
of yesterday. The tone held steady on a
private bureau estimate Of 5S6, 900 bales
as the American consumption OF cotton
drlng January against $4,000 I'm Decem-
Der. There were also reports OF large
sales Of spots in the Atlantics at the
highest prices Of the session. The close
was two points down to seven up net for
the day. March traded as low as ESQ
and closed at that price.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-10
CURB MARKET ACTIVE
Goodyear Issues Feature Upward Move.
ment With Sharp Rise.

Copyright 1923, by the San Antonio Light.
New York, Feb. 1O-raking the
week as whole the upward movement
ON the curb exchange has been more
rapid than in any like period in several
months. The market today was very
active with price changes varying.
J. One of the most noteworthy occur
rences in the upward movement of in
dustrials was the sharp rise today in
Goodyear Rubber stocks. These shares
have been in demand from the outset of
the week. Today the common crossed
10, a gain of over points from Fri
days close and up over ) points on
the week. The preferred reached 30,
an advance Of 3 points from the pre-
vious close and a gain of over II pots
on the week. Both stocks reached new
high records.
Wilcox Oil and Gas, one of the acrive
Independent oil stocks, reached its singh
for the present movement today and was
in urgent demand at top prices.
Realizing sales were encountered in
some of the Standard Oils but the re-
cent gains were for the most part main
tanned Standard of Indiana was firm
around s., while Vacuum Oil reached
its best prices for the present movement
above AS IL.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-10
CONDITION OF BANKS.

New York, Feb. IO.-The actual condi-
ton OF clearing house banks and trust
companies for the week Shows an excess
in reserve Of S12.94sO6O. This is an in
crease OF SlS,67S.l70.
The statement follows:
Loans discounts, etc, l2,56EVoO' de-
'Fs@ ssb N S Sn TSyt, s5.ss ooo increase
''i Reserve RcsGSS' in Federal Reserve hank OF
members banks. s521.431,OOo; increase.
Reserve in own vaults state banks and
trust companies, SS,O36.OOo; increase.
Reserve in depositaries, state banks and
trust companies, '9,173,oOO; decrease
Net demand deposits, 'a,9';1l5,oOO; de-
fine deposits, ss72iS6.oOO; decrease,
Circulation, 'sIIILOOO; increase s2oa.-
United States deposits deducted. '42.-
aggregate reserve, s53S,s4OOoo.
Excess in reserve. Sl294s.O6o; increase,
SlS67sH7O.
Summary Of state banks and trust COM
panies in Greater New York not included
in clearing house statement:
Loans. discounts, etc, SI6l,I5J,OOV; IN
Gold. s2.S2S2o0 decrease. s9OA20O.
Currency and bank notes, SlS,s54,Soo;
increase. S2S13OO.
Deposits with Federal Reserve bank OF
New York, S661O7,sOO; decrease, Sl,257,-
Total deposits, '791526lOO: decrease,
Total deposits eliminating amounts due
from reserve depositaries and other banks
and trust companies in New York:
Deposits S7i6,sSifoo; decrease So
Banks cash in vault s:ss2AIoO.
Trust companies, cash in vault, $780,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-10
CATTLE VALUES MAKE
SLIGHT GAIN WHILE
HOGS ARE DIME OFF
Sellers Seem Well Satisfied
With Their Weeks
Work.
BY l.. c. GRUNDELAND.

copyright 1928 by The San Antonio Light
Chicago, Ill. Feb. IO.-The big feat
IRE of the live stock trade during the
present week was the quick effect that
supplies had on all branches of the
market. In the hog pens t looked
like n big weei:'s supply early in the
period and sellers were compelled to
cut values. Demand from shippers was
brisk. however, Ind the countrr held
supply down later. This again boosted
vaiues, and sellers were fairly we'll
satisfied with their weeks work. In the
cattle pens values closed higher, while
lambs were easy Mt the close
Receipts We're 1000 cattle; 1000 hogs.
1000 sheep. 400 calves.
No choice steers We're on hand today.
Sellers were able TO hold values about
steady, but the market was of little ac-
count. Teh total supply of cattle for
the week, showed an increase of about
1000 over last weeks run. Demand was
fairly active after n slow deal on Tues
day and closing prizes were up % cents
for steers while cows and heifers showed
a gain of 25 and 81 cents for the best
lots with Gamers up TO SO and 1895.
Bologna bulls also closed more than %
cents higher. Calves gained mostly 81
during the week.
Light hogs were strong at the outset
today. Choice Stocl; sold as high as
1915. but the market was weaker after
the first rounds and many sales were
off ding from the early trade. Few
packing hays sold down to 81 with bulk
of good butchers at SIS and $500. On ac-
count of the easy trade late in the ses-
sion. SELLERS had many unsold hogs at
tho close
OF the estimated 1000 sheep and
lambs for the local yards today nearly
all were received by big killers from
other trading points. Some ewes sold at
$50 and this was called steady. Com
pared with last week. lambs were little
changed. but aged muttons showed
gain of u and 81 cents for the period
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-10
FINANCIAL REVIEW. .

| The main consideration again in to-
|y's' markets was the favorable trade
fports. These emphasized the ad-
|ncing drift Of prices and by conse-
fences the increasing profit margin of
Ie mills and factories. In fact at no
me so far has the tone of these trade
vices been so confident. With the
urse of the morning another advance
10 cents a barrel was announced in
|ntinent crude and this precipitated
e active buying movement in num-
IL of oil shares.
The Friday market had not fully real
I'd the extent of the advance in raw
| gar. On top Of this came the in
rmation today from the Department
Commerce that the worlds needs for
gar during 1923 would surpass pro-
ction' by 725,000 tons.
{The result was another sharp rise III
sugar stocks, rise which if it had
appearance of excess was at least
stified by the extraordinary change in
outlook for the earnings of these
npanies with prices Of raw sugar well
lications pointing toward a further
vance. as -.a
yrhe most important incident outside
4 security markets was the rise of
y'Sng exchange to new high for the
lr. In fact, rates were back to with
a half cent of last December's top
Itch was the nearest approach to old
he parity that the pound has made
Ice the spring of 1919. French ex-
hinge. however. went lower rejecting
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-10
TOCK MARKET DEFIES
DLD-TIME CONVENTION
LEAVING OFF HIGHER
ordinary Selling Before a
Two-day Holiday Is Not
in Evidence.
BY STUART p. WEST.

pyright, 1928, by the San Antonio Light.
New York, Feb. 1O.-The stock mar
Il today defied the old time conven,
on that the eve of two day holiday
Z a time when traders are anxious to
II. What selling there was of this
iaracter was easily absorbed. The buy
& movement took on greater momen-
I'M than it has displayed at any time
! far. Prices were swept forward
eadily and reached their highest as a
lie right at the close.
Sugar stocks were again the leaders.
De steels were very strong, taking more
count of the statements made in the
eek end business reviews that the steel
ills, although in some instances cop
ating at 80 per cent of capacity were
liable to keep pace with orders. The
ppers did somewhat better and rail
ay shares were for the most part
Ssser.
FRED was quite spectacular. Punta Ale
he, American Beet Sugar and American
agar Refining followed along closely
I'D Cuban American Sugar bearing out
ports that the stock would be restored
h a 81 dividend basis next June got up
SO. Crucible Steel was the most
,gerly bought in the steel group on talk
6 per cent dividend. but Republic
nd Replogle were carried along. Lima
locomotive was the leader of the equip
lent group, responding TO limitations
a dividend increase. Among public
klities. North American made a new
|gh. Public Service of New Jersey
|ossed par and there was unusual &C.
Eity and rising prices in Utah securi-
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-10
COTTON CLOSES QUIET
WITH PRACTICALLY NO
VARIATION IN PRICES
Old Mouths Advance 9 to
IS Points-New Ones
About Steady.

Copyright, 1928, by The san Antonio LIght
New YOrIa Feb. 1O.-For the first
time this week trading IN cotton dur
ing the first hour today was along mod
crate lines. Periods of quiet, however,
have proved 50 short lived of late, that
an under-current of decided nervous
ness prevailed.
Sale of block of 5000 May was ac-
complished on the call above 2S Ii
cents with the general list at an ad-
vance of 10 TO u points over Friday
closing. May contracts were purchased
by prominent operator who has been
engaged in swapping March and May at
a difference of 80 points. As fast aS
May contracts were secured the March
was sold.
Though commission house orders in
May proved feature of early trading
there seemed TO be more or less Of July
and March for sale. Owing to Il holt
day Monday. room trading fell off in
volume which furnished a welcome
breathing spell
An estimate by the Department of
Commerce that stocks of cotton in all
countries at the end of this season
would be only 6.500.O0O bales and the
supply of American cotton but 2,750.-
600 bales arrested attention. 1t is still
rather early in the season to make
long distance predictions as to the
probable carry-over on August |.
Without in any sense casting reflCc.
tiOnS on the above figures it will be re.
called that on May l. 1920, the depart.
ment estimated the carry-over of Amcri.
can cotton at 4.291 900 bales on Au-
gust l. 1922. On November. the de-
partment stated the actual carry over
had proved to be 5123.OO0. II is rec
ognized on all sides that the present
situation is unique and there is no dis.
position TO minimize the difficulties fac.
ing the cotton trade during the balance
of this season.
While a great deal of cotton changed
hands. prices ranged within n ten point
limit throughout. More than the usual
amount of swapping occurred. Old cror
months ended at an advance of q 10 IL
points while the new were virtually un.
changed. March closed 27.9l and -. %
May 2S.25 and $3.50: October $25.2S.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-10
WHEAT CONTINUES 4
TO ADVANCE WITH
- OVER A CENT RISE
Corn Follows Wheat Closing
One-half to One Cent
.r Higher.
BY GFORGE sCnNACKEI..

Copyright, 1898. by the San Antonio Light.
chicago, Feb. 10.--The fact that there
would be no session of the board Of
t. adc until Tuesday. after the market
adjourned today. ! nd considerable hear
ing on the whcst market. There was
a bulge in prices earlier in higher Liv-
erpOol and Argentine markets, but on
this advance there were those who be-
lieved that there would be considerable
evening up by longs because Of the
prolonged adjournment, and they sold
on this bulge. There also was some SELL
ing that had the semblance of hedging.
4 moderate setback occurred and then
trade became stagnant. There was bug
ing on the dips by people who expect
the market to repeat its action of
year ago. when a sensational bulge was
recorded the day after Lincoln's birth
day. The feeling that there is to be
general initiation in all commodities
seems to be gaining ground and specu-
latOrs believe wheat will share in this
rise regardless of supply conditions.
The market closed rs to 1-4c higher.
Corn trade was light. There was
again some hedging pressure. the coun-
try selling corn freely to arrive, espe-
cially after the opening some of th.
longs went out of their lines, fearing
that the big receipts expected Tuesday
would cause n break in futures. The
market rallied with wheat and closed
1-2 TO 3-4c up.
Provisions were quiet. Prices changes
were of little consequence. Lard closed
unchanged to > 1-2c higher. No trade
in ribs.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-10

New York, Feb. IO.-The raw sugar
market was firm and one-sixteeuth cent
higher today at 5-l6c for Cubas. cost
and freight, equal 10 6.Osc for centrifugal
new nigh record for the last two years
There were sales early Of $4,000 bags OF
Cubas toE February and March shipment
at &c and later 5000 bags sold at fs-I6r
both TO operators II was also rurnored
sales had been made at 4izc but this could
not be confirmed. -
There were renewed strength and aotiv-
ity IN the raw sugar futures market
prompted by the continued firmness in the
spot market and the report by the ne
partment OF Commerce stating that the
consumption needs for 1898 are estimated
At I2S,OO0 tons above production. There
was active general buying. Closing, prices
were at the best Of the session and from
10 70 40 points net higher. the late de-
itveries showing the maximum gain. Clos
ing: March i:iSc; May. 4.slc; July, l.s2c;
September. isle.
There was no change in refined sugar
with list prices ranging from 725c 10 7SN-
and with good inquiry reported.
Refined futures nominal.
Sugar futures CLOSED strong; approxi-
mate sales, 10000 tons. March 4G3c:
May isle; July, f.S2c; September, 4sic.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-10
ks Contn Upn Wheat Closes Jpn Unchanged Cent Coto
FINANCIAL NEWS NOTES

Copyright, 1923, by the San Antonio Light.
New York. Feb. 1O.-Gasoline prices
have been increased half to 3-4 cent
gallon and neutrals have been adj
vanced 3 cents gallon by the North
western Pennsylvania Refinery.
The Norwegian government has
raised all customs rates excepting those
on coffee and sugar. The revenues are
expected thereby TO be increased 49,
100000 kroncn.
1t is reported here that the United
Retail Stores Corporation is negOtiat-
ing for purchase or control of the
French tobacco monopoly.
Coffee was quoted: March 300 /:
May I'LL; July 1915; September
9.S5: December $40.
Raw sugar: March 4.42: May 4.49 !;
July 4.61; September 4.GG; December
4.JJ.
Refined sugar: March go; May
40; July 10.
BcsSemer Iron prices have been adj
vanced % cents ton with the mini
mum now $27.75 valley.
New York bank clcarings S75OO00.-
900.
New York bank balances SCI, OOO,-
600.
New York Federal Reserve Bank
credits S4J.000.000.