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Evening star., 1923-08-07
CALIFORNIA LEADS IN OIL.
Production There Is Now 35 Per
Cent of Country's Output.
From Forbes Ma gazine.


Almost overnight. it seems. Cali
fornia, with a total production of
nearly three quarters of a million
barrels of oil day, 35 per cent of the
country's entire output. has become
the dominating factor in the worlds
petroleum industry.
Her new wonder oil pools in the
Los Angeles basin, at Huntington
Beach, Signal Hill and Santa Fe
Springs, not only give California this
supreme distinction. hut they are
shattering all records. They are max
ing q new kind of history in the oil
industry.
The current daily output of these
new fields is greater than ever before
reached by all the other fields on the
coast. 1t is more than the present
production of the entire state of
Oklahoma, more than double MeXico's s
production, one-quarter the present
output for the entire United States,
approximately one-fifth the worlds
output, and, exclusive of the United
States and Mexico, is greater than
produced in all other fields of the
world put together.
The annual production of 1872 mil
lion barrels from these new fields is
greater than the total production in
the United States in any year prior
to 1913 and double the production of
the United States in 1906.
At an average price of 80 cents a
barrel at the well, the aggregate
daily value is more than $450,O00. The
value in refined products is probably
at neast five times that, or $4,000, 900
a day.
Evening star., 1923-08-07
Market Flashes
at TOday's Close

Minneapolis wires wheat cash
opened firm. but prices now easy
and demand quiet; fancy old wheat
off l to 2 cents. Corn steady.
United States Steel Corporations
monthly statement of untitled orders.
due at noon Friday. will be given
out that time Thursday. In view of
the fact the decrease of $4,000 tons
in last months statement was nearly
twice as much as had been expected
at that time, there is considerable
talk about Thursdays statement
showing a greater decrease.
New York Stock Market simply
again looks to be we'll liquidated for
the prevailing general conditions. eX-
copt possibly in some of the oil
stocks. several of which are expected
to reduce their dividend for the next
quarter.
New York governor has issued
proclamation making Friday legal
holiday, to be observed as such by
financial institutions.
Anthracite operators say they can
see no reason for calling an extra
session OF Congress in case operators
and miners fail to reach an agree-
ment on new wage contract, and a
suspension results.
California Pete declares regular
quarterly dividend Of $l.75 on prefer
red stock and 43A cents on $25 par
common stock.
President Coolidge, after conference
with the chairman of the coal COM
mission. is said to be confident that
there will be no coal strike. The
record of the President in the police
strike in Boston four years ago is ac-
cepted as guaranty that the PrcSi-
dents confidence can be accepted by
the country.
Evening star., 1923-08-07
ARTS OF THE AZTECS.
Spanish Conquerors Largely In
fuence Birth of New Designs.
,rom thc August Arts and Decoration.

From the August Arts and Decoration.
Since the great conquests OF Peru
and Mexico and the lesser expeditions
into Central America and our south
west, all objects made by the ma
tives are more than likely to have Il
divided. artistic origin. In museums
very careful distinction is made be-
tween pre- columbian and post-Co-
lumbian arts.
This is in no sense proof of in
feriority of native creative power, but
rather indicates the high status of
all estheric expression in these ia
vored regions since craftsmanship had
arisen to Il point where adaptation
Of exotic ideas was within the scope
Of both mental and physical powers.
Only peoples dominated by iron super
stitions in regard TO the significance
Of design remain unaffected through
contact. Only peoples lacking in tech
nical skill refuse to copy
In the account Of his first voyage
to Hispaniola which Columbus sent
back to the court of Ferdinand and
Isabella. there is mention of the ma
tive arts and a deep satisfaction at
the wealth and culture of these new
lands. 1t was sure proof TO the
Genocse dreamer that he had found
the road to the fabulous Indies. 1t
cannot be doubted that Spanish arts
and Spanish customs and attributes
were to these natives as deep mat
ter of interest. But the insular pUpu-
latiop was neither large nor vigorous
enough to profit by the lesson. They
were soon absorbed or destroyed in
the fl-st development Of the islands.
For this reason we have no record of
Spanish influence here. The rapacious
and ignorant cruelty of the first gold
miners, the introduction of negro
slaves. submerged the simple native
population beyond all chance of re-
demption.
When, however. Cortez landed on
the coast of Mexico, in the year 1891.
the native arts of the Aztec showed
Spanish influence. There is tradi-
tion that a runner carried to the
court of MonteZuma a naively drawn
sketch of his great and mysterious
ships. The meeting of Cortez and
Montezuma later in the same year. is
illustrated in the CodeX Rios, and as
a companion picture Alvarado, his
fiery lieutenant, is shown slaugh-
tering the Aztec mobiles in the temple
Enclosure. 1t was natural enough that
the superior military accomplish
ments of the SpaniardS should make a
strong impression on the Aztec mind,
themselves a warrior race of no mean
distinction. 1t is natural enough that
our own histories should follow this
savage example.
Evening star., 1923-08-07
TUCAPAU MILLS SOLD.
Spartanburg Concern Operates 65,
1856 Spindles, 1880 Looms.

SPARTANBURG, S. c., August T.
The sale of the Tucapau Mills. capi-
talized at $1.076.000 and operating
65.1S6 spindles and 1880 looms, to
Lockwood, Greene e Co. of Boston is
announced by A. NJ Law & Co. Of
Spartanburg, who represented the
principal stockholders, J. B. and DR..
]. +. Cleveland of Spartanburg and
Alfred Moore of Wexford in the deal.
The price secured per share was
not stated. but the purchase involves
between $3.000,000 and 100000, 1t
is understood. The stock bought by
Lockwood, Green & Co. represents IS
per cent of the outstanding stock
The remaining stockholders will have
an opportunity of selling at the same
figure, it was stated.
1t is the purpose of the new owners
TO increase the Tucapau plant to a
100.0 0.000-spindle unit by the installa-
tion of additional machinery in the
present mill building.
Evening star., 1923-08-07
SUGAR PRICES MORE FIRM,

NEW YORK. August THE early
raw sugar market was firmer and
prices were Is higher, with Cubas
quoted at 4 ss, cost and freight, equal
to els for centrifugal. Sales report
ed were 1850 bags of Cubas to a
local refiner for August shipment.
Porto Ricos were offered at the same
basis.
The raw sugar futures market was
frmer on covering and scattered
commission house buying prompted
by the advance in the spot market.
After showing advances Of to s
points. prices reacted under realizing
and at midday were unchanged to 8
points net higher.
There were no changes in refined
sugar and the demand was still light.
Prices were quoted at 7.90 to 500 for
fine granulated.
Refined futures were nominal
Evening star., 1923-08-07
TRADING IN BONDS
is FAIRLY ACTIVE
Government Issues Show Higher
Prioes-European Securities
Fractionally Improve.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 7.-Trading in
bonds was relatively active and gen.
orally at higher prices in the early
hours today. Active United States
government bonds. with the excep
tion of Treasury Az s, which declined
fractionaliy. were slightly higher.
Most Of the European bonds improv
cd fractionally, but Mexican As
yielded II points. Railroad mort
cages moved forward in fairly good
volume. although advances in a ma
jority of cases were limited to frac-
tions. st. Paul Convertible SIS gained
a. Erie first consolidated As and
tho convertible As. series A, and
Pennsylvania consolidated As, 1 each.
Rock Island As. on the other hand.
fell off a point. A gain of L by
Bethlehem Steel refunding So was
the only outstanding change among
Industrial lines.
Evening star., 1923-08-07
NEW YORK PRODUCE.
pecial Dispatch to The Star.

SPECIAL Dlspalcn 10 otai-
NEW YORK, August 7.-Western
New York's first carload of celery
rough from the Savannah district of
Wayne county arrived on the New
York city market today. The stock
was mostly green, and met limited
demand and sold at $2.25 per two
third crate. Orange county celery
brought from So to 81.
The market for fancy green peas
was firm and active. Sales ranged
from $3.50 to s2.75 per bushel basket.
Fancy young beans of all varieties
sold more readily, but prices showed
no material advance. Prices ranged
from $l.5O to s2.25 for round green
per bushel basket. whereas wax
brought from rs CENTS to $3.50.
The demand for fancy large firm
tomatoes was more active and prices
in some instances showed slight
advance Carriers containing six
quart baskets sold from $3.50
to So, depending upon quality and
condition.
The market for white potatoes
lacked activity because of the very
limited demand No. cobblers in
15O- pound sacks sold from S4.25 to $3.50.
Evening star., 1923-08-07
DOUBT OF PERMANENT
ANTHRACITE BOYCOTT
Boston Dealers and Consumers
Question Results of Special Com
mittee's Investigation.
snecial Dispatcb to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BOSTON. August MANY dealers
and consumers here expressed doubt
today as to whether the plan of the
special coal investigating committee
to inaugurate a permanent boycott
against anthracite in event of
strike September would show com
plete results in one year. More
PEOPLE in New England used substi-
tutes for anthracite last winter than
ever before and many who utilized
oil, coke or soft coal will continue.
Nevertheless. citizens have always
preferred hard coal and most fur
naces are especially equipped to use
it. Bituminous can be delivered here
at s. ton wholesale. against S14
ton for anthracite.
The committee made il plain that
it took no side between miners and
operators.
Evening star., 1923-08-07
WOOL SHOWS FIRMNESs.

BOSTON, August (SpeciaD The
tone of the wool market was firm to-
day. Withdrawal of dress goods
lines by the American Woolen Com
pany indicated that other mills will
have a good season and the effect was
expected to be constructive on wooIs.
Sales of Australian fine woods were
made at 1.45a1.50 and territory woods
sold at 1.35a1.40; scored basis for fine
and medium fine grade. on the whole
there was no weakness on the part
of western growers.
Evening star., 1923-08-07
Newspapers and Politicians.
rom the Milwaukee Sentinel.

There is one difference between
newspapers and politicians. Press
comment follows the news closely and
does not wait to see which way the
wind is blowing in the vote market
The average politician carefully as
certains the opinions of his constitu-
ents before he boldly proclaims them
as his own.
Evening star., 1923-08-07
CURRENT MONEY RATES

NEW YORK, August Call money
steady; high, Az; low. 4%; ruling
rate, AZ. Closing bid. An i; offered at
3; last loan, Az call loans against
acoeptances, AZ time loans firm;
mixed collateral, 60 to 80 days. 5A !;
to s months. 5k; prime commercial
paper, 5a6A.
Evening star., 1923-08-07
BAR SILVER QUOTATIONS.

62%; Mexican dollars, 47fs.
LONDON, August Bar silver. 81
pence per ounce. Money. 2s per cent.
Discount rates. short bills. ha3A
per cent; three-month bills, 3A a3 5-16
per cent.
Evening star., 1923-08-07
It Was Finally Finished.
From the Kansas City Times.

From tne hdHsds lily IlHes.
Wife Con the way home from the
church)-That's what l call a fin
ished sermon.
Her Husband-Yes. but do YOU
know I thought it would never be.
Evening star., 1923-08-07
BOSTON STOCK MARKET.

BOSTON, August 7-Followng is a
list of today's highest, lowest and
closing prices for the most active stocks
dealt i'll here:
Evening star., 1923-08-07
CHICAGO STOCK MARKET.

CHICAGO. August 7.-Following is a
report of today's sales. high, low and
closing quotations at the Chicago Stock
Evening star., 1923-08-07

HOURLY SALES OF STOCKS.
IL a.m.....131 600 12m... 212 500
p.m..... 29l 600 2pm.... 334 500
Evening star., 1923-08-07
BY the Associated Press.

by the AsS0Clateu PrtsS.
NEW YORK. August 7.-Foreign
exchanges easy. Quotations Gin
cents): Great Britain-Demand, 4.56;
cables, 4.56A; sixty-day bills on
banks, 453A. France Demand
.0574: cables, .057415. Italy-Demand
.0432; cables, .0432la. Belgium-De-
mand. .0454; cables. .04541s. Ger
many Demand. 000002S; cables.
.0Oe0030. Holland-Demand, 1896;
cables, .3941. Norway-Demand. 1922
Sweden-Demand, .2655. Denmark
Demand, 1880. Switzerland - De-
nand, 1907. Spain-Demand, .1400.
Greece-Demand. .01S0. Poland-De-
mand. .0000004s. Czechoslovakia -
Demand, 1924. Austria - Demand
.000014. Rumania-Demand, .0050l2
Argentina-Demand, $50 Brazil
Demand, .1o12. Montreal. 81 q.
Evening star., 1923-08-07
DAIRY PRODUCTS.

BALTIMORE, Md, August I (Spe-
ciaD.-Live poultry-Spring chickens.
pound, 25a35; Leghorns. 23a27; old
hens, 20a26; old Leghorns, 1Sa20:
old roosters, Halls; ducks, 15a24 !;
pigeons, pair, 20a25.
Eggs. loss off-Native and nearby
firsts. dozen, 26a26la; southern. "a
Butter-Creamery. good to fancy.
pound, 40a431a; prints. 44a45; nearby
creamery. 35a3S; ladies. 34a35: rolls,
31a33; store packed. 81; dairy prints,
31a33
Evening star., 1923-08-07
Grain, Produce and
Live Stock
LOCAL WHOLESALE MARKET.

Occasional rains have largely in
creased supplies of vegetables, but
prices have not decreased to any APP
preciable extent. Supplies are largely
in excess OF demands, 1t is stated, and
there is no Indication of a scarcity in
the near future.
Increased receipts of chickens from
nearby states may mean slight re-
auction in prices before the close of
the week. There is no Indication of
a decrease in the price of eggs. how
ever, receipts being light and can
ding losses heavy.
Receipts of fruits have been heavy.
Watermelons, cantaloupes, peaches
plums, damsons and other varieties of
fruits are being received from nearby
states and distant points. Most of the
peaches are coming from distance.
Eggs - Strictly fresh, selected.
candled, per dozen, 2Sa3o; average
receipts, 81: southern. 26.
Live poultry-Roosters. per h., Is;
turkeys. per lb., %; spring chickens
40: fowls. per h., 25.
Dressed poultry = Fresh killed
spring chickens, per lb., 40a45; win
ter chickens. per h.. SO; hens, per
Keys, per lb., 35a40; keats, young
Live stock-Calves, choice. per lb..
IL; medium, per h., 10a1o1A; thin.
per III, 6a7. Lambs, spring, per h..
13; live pigs. 3.ooa5.00 each; live
hogs. per lb.. SR.
Green fruits-Apples, new. per bas-
ket. 50a2.50. California oranges. per
crate, 5.oOa6.5O Florida. 3.o0a6 90.
Lemons. per box, 6.Ooa6.50. Grape
fruit. 4.00a4.5O Blackberries. per
qt., 7a20. Peaches, 1.00a3.25. Can
taloupes, standard. 200a4.50; pony,
1.75a3.25; flats, 1.25a1.50.
Vegetables-New potatoes, per
bbl.. No. . 5.OOa6.OO; No. 2. 2.ooa3.00.
New sweet potatoes. 7.00aS.oo per bbl.
New York lettuce. per crate, 75a1.75,
Ronaine lettuce, per crate, 75a1. so.
Cabbage. nearby, 1.00a2.25 per bbl.
Eggplant, per crate, 200a3.50. Toma-
toes, z bushel basket, nearby 50a
LOO. Beans, 1.5oa2.50 per bbl. Peas.
2.00a3.00 per basket. Peppers. per
crate, North Carolina, 1.ooa1.50. Kale,
per bbl.. 75a1. so Spinach. per Dbl,
2.50a4.G0. Celery, per crate. New
York. 6.ooa8.0o. Squash, 25a50.. North
Carolina lima beans. 1.00a1.5O per
basket; home grown lima beans, 20a4O
per qt.
Evening star., 1923-08-07
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Special Dispatch to The star.
BALTIMORE. Md. August 7.-Po-
tatoes--New, barrel, 2.00a5.50; bushel,
75a2.00: 400 pounds, 1.5Oa3.25; sweets,
barrel, 3.50a7.00; yams, barrel, 3.50a
700. Beans. bushel, 1.25a140. Lima
beans, bushel. 1.50a2.25. Beets, hun
dred, 5.00a7.O0. Cabbage. hundred,
6.o0al2.0O Carrots, hundred. 5.OOa
700. Celery, dozen, 50a1.0O. Corn,
dozen. 10a25. Cucumbers. basket, 50a
IS. Elephants, basket. 1.50. Lettuce,
bushel. 25a1.00. Onions. bushel, 75a
1.50. Peppers. basket, 40a50. Squash,
basket, 25a35. Tomatoes, basket, 50a
100; green. 35a65.
Apples-Barrel 1.50a3.0O: bushel. so
a1.25: basket, 20a5o. Blackberries.
quart, 12a22 Cantaloupes. basket, so
ais: crate, 75a2.25. Currants, quart.
1Oa12. Huckle berries. quart. 15a25.
800. Plums. basket, 25a40. Water
melons, each, l5a60.
Settling Prices on Grain.
wheat-No, .. red winter. spot
Los Is; No. 2. red winter, garIicky
spot. $685. No. 4, red winter. garlicky
spot. 944s.
Sales-Bag lots of nearby sold at a
range of So to 81 per bushel. Car
goes on grade No 2, red winter, gar
licky, 9S12; No. s. red winter. gar
iANNsS -N' ItN "4iltNl' SoALANhs
93l2; No. 5. red winter. garlicky. 911a
Corn-Cob, new, 500 per barrel
contract. spot. no quotations; No.
corn, no quotations.: track corn. yel-
low; no. . or better, 1.O3a1.04 pei
bushel
Sales none.
Oats-White. No .. 511s and 50: No
3, white, 50h and 81.
Rye-Nearby. 75as5 per busheI; No
.. western export. 1875; No. 2 rye,
spot,742e per bushel.
Hay-Receipts. 81 tons. The hay
market ruled steady TO firm at a
range of 22.O0 to 2400 for old and
1900 to 22.00 for new. with old hay
being. given the preference even at
the highest prices.
Straw-No. tangled rye. 15.00a
1900: No. l wheat, 12.J0aI3.00; No. I
oat, nominal, 14.00a15.00.
Evening star., 1923-08-07

TOTAL SALES (Par Value):
IL am. 949 900 IL noon 4317000
1p.m.. 6296 900 2pm.. 70SS 900
Evening star., 1923-08-07
ON WV 1oRKBONDS STOCK EXCHANGE
Received by Private wire Direct to The Star Office.
i(sales are In 81 1.0oo.)
UNITED STATES BONDS.

ONI 6D . = = 20 bOINO0s =,
(FractfonS represent thtrty-seconuS'
Example: 101-1 means 101 1-32.)
caI.. rIirh Jow Close
Evening star., 1923-08-07
FOREIGN EXCHANGE,

August Z, 1923.
Quota tons furnished by W. b. Hibbs & Co.
Evening star., 1923-08-07
TREASURY CERTIFICATES.

Quotations furnished by Redmond & Co.,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-06

extensive educational campaign to
this end. Much money already has
been spent, but the whole thing bids
fair to end in failure because OF the
reluctance Of the people to change
their ways. They are not heavy fish
eaters, and the argument Is now ad-
vanced that IL the government recog-
nizes this and stops it's efforts 1t
will save the unexpended portion Of
the propaganda allowance, something
like 100000 francs.
The campaign included "Fish
Weeks" at Boulogne and elsewhere;
exhibitions Of deep sea fishing meth
DDS and the showing Of films illus
trating various aspects OF the indus
try. Smart, new and efficient fishing
boats were provided in place of the
old picturesque craft, and extensive
refrigeration plants were established
to care for the catch.
The main trouble seems to be in
the popular aversion to fish that has
been frozen. The people are not
used to them, and apparently they
cannot be induced to change their
point OF view.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-06

not expect any now. These socalled
rural credit schemes generally bene-
fit the man who farms the farmer
instead of the man who farms the
land who is the one who needs re-
lief.
IT special session Of congress
were called for the definite purpose
Of enacting remedial legislation for
the benefit of farmers who are be-
ing forced out of business and into
bankruptcy because of the unfair
prices and unfair marketing condi-
tions, it would undoubtedly result
in the wheat being held off the mar
lket, which in itself would be bene-
fetal. There will undoubtedly be
several relief measures introduced
which will ultimately have to >be
fought out anyway when congress
meets in regular session. The SOON
err it meets and gets at the task the
sooner the job will be done. The
farmers are discouraged and dis
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-06
THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE

ed with problems that endangered
their welfare and existence they
have worked out a solution through
congress. Why not the fafmsry
Sympathy is not what the farmers
want, neither is it charity. They
ARE facing a most serious crisis that
not only endangers their very exist
ence- but also endangers the welfare
Of the nation. They want emergency
Legislation that will bring them re-
lief. Relief measures for farmers
have been before congress for the
last, two years but nothing has been
done. Many other emergency situa-
tions no: half so serious have been
taken care of with apparent ease and
dispatch. Back in 1914 the bankers
were granted emergency relief in
the authorization Of millions Of
emergency currency. The railroads
were later granted emergency relief
to such an extent that there il 4
growing, belief that such 1reiief' al
most amounted to q generous bonus.
In fact the railroads have been so
well taken care Of at the expense Of
the public that the people are be-
ginning to realize that they are an
expensive luxury. The business in
terests received their emergency -e-
lief in the F0rdney- Nc umber tariff
bin. !,
Repeatedly statements have been
made that there is no definite pro-
gram for the farmers and two years
does not seem to have sufficed for
the preparation Of one. 1t is always
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-06

considered a most difficult task to
frame tariff measure but there was
no such delay in putting through
such tariff bill. Two years ago
Congressman Sinclair introduced a
bill for the sterilization Of farm
prices. Later on Senator Ladd offer
ed measure which tended toward
the same result. Last winter the
Norris-Sinclair bill. il enacted would
undoubtedly have brought relief. It
wa1 favorably recommended by the
committees of both the senate and
house but was apparently sidetrack-
ed for something Of much less i'm
p%tance.
GAS usual we are hearing the same
line of suggestions about new credit
agencies, and congress will undoubt-
eddy be besieged by the same kind of
politicians and bankers offering the
same kind of credit schemes. The
farmers never received any real re-
lief from this source and they need
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-10-06
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