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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18
Shipping Activities
 Alaba1r,a Seaport

MOBILE, Ala, Jan. 17.-(Special Leased Wire.)-Arriving from Calves ton to go on loading berth for the Pa cific coast. the American steamer Lake Gunni came in to the Van Heynigen Brokerage company Thursday morning and will commence loading as soon as sulphur is discharged. The Lake Gunni is one of the smaller types of Lake" boats constructed for the Emergency Fleet during the World war. She is well known around Mo- bile, having been here several times, and was part of the Idle Fleet at one time.
 The Norwegian steamer Cibao, United Fruit company, arrived from Puerto Castilla with a cargo of bananas, and dry dock for minor repairs. The ves- sel is expected to be ready to sail the first of the week or perhaps Sunday.
 Three vessels departed the harbor Thursday with another steamer getting away late Wednesday night. The de- partures of Thursday were the steam CTS Hastings and Josey and the scheen- CT Burpee l.. Tucker. The vessel de- parting the night before was the Su- railco.
 The Hastings, United States shipping board, Page & Jones, operators, sailed Tor Rotterdam and Antwerp with gen. eral cargo, leaving the harbor early Thursday morning. The Danish steam CT Josey, operated by the Munson Lines, sailed for Cienfuegos with gen. eral cargo. The British schooner Bur pee l.. Tucker, Van Heynigen Broker age company, said for Havana with 46s,O00 feet of lumber and will return to Mobile for another cargo.
 American steamer Carib, Page & Jones, shifted from stream 10 Turner terminals to go on loading berth. for Porto Rico. The Schoodic, United States shipping board, Munson Lines. operating agents, shifted from oil dock to pier and will continue loading for Montevido and Buenos Aires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18
LYRIC PLANS BIG WEEK

Theatregoers have a special treat in store for them next week in the cele- bration of it's, eleventh anniversary by the Lyric. Anniversary Week it is called, with special bills and other features booked for the entertainment of the patrons or this popular play house.
 In addition to the usual five acts of big-time Keith vaudeville. which have been chosen especially for An niversary Week, tl.ere will be two other numbers on each bill, making each program seven-act show. The added numbers are promised to be of excellent entertainment value.
 Then at each matinee. every woman will find something of interest. Sou venirs will be given to every woman attending the matinee performance It will not be necessary for anyone to be lucky, but all the women patrons will be given souvenirs of Anniversary Week at the afternoon performances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18
ADJUSTMENTS
AT LOEW'S BIJOU

Only two days remain for patrons and friends of Loew's Bijou to see the special offerings of the weeks vaude. ville bill. such as the extraordinary screen feature, Flaming Passion, ; based on the sensational novel "Lu- cretia Lombard" by Kathleen Norris. and the headline vaudeville offering presented by Walter Miller. the dis. tinguished screen star of more than 100 photoplays. who appears with Es- telle Mardo and William H. Power in the One-act. comedy, '"Phe Pick of The Family
 There is also on this vaudeville bill the Jewel Box Revue" with Eileen Schofield Bob Gore and a bevy of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18
Grain Letters
KAHN BROS. A VIRGIN

CHICAGO, Jan. 17.--whest showed strength early, but closed lower. Weak ness in Winnipeg and Liverpool and export practically cause of downward tendency. Selling was again in, order at the high point. There are many who believe the market Is in a scalp ing position until more news market wise appears.
 Corn closed lower for the first time in several days. Around 30 cents for May, offerings were liberal and the market was strained, There was buy ing again, supposed to be for the same interests who recently sold on the bulges. The market has given a good account of itself, but is naturally to expect profit-takings onA hard spots, and conservative people are advising caution at this level.
 Oats-Easier on selling by cash and elevator interest, although the pres sure was not great. No new features. Oats inclined to follow corn. x
 Provisions-Bought by commission houses and smaller packers. Firm ness in hog market helped. Hogs, 10 cents higher, top $750.-Fenner & Beane. '
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18
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FOR MCCORMACK CONCERT

Perhaps the largest first-day seat sale that has ever taken place in Birming- ham for a concert artist. according to those who are in a position to know, was the first-day seat sale forzJ John Mccormack, who will be presented in concert on Wednesday evening", Jan uary g, by the All-Star Concerts at the Masonic auditorium.
 From the moment that the box of- flee opened until tlIe present writing, John Mccormack, testifying the great love and admiration in which the worlds greatest tenor is held.
 A unique feature inaugurated by Clarke X Jones, 1913 Third avenue, where the seat sale is being held. was the production of many of the favo+ rites which John Mccormack sings, like Dear Old Pal of Mine." Mother Machree," 'Mother O Mine" and My Wild Irish Rose" on the victrola. this giving just touch of color to the en- vironment that was needed.
 The fact that the handsome Masonic auditorium has such splendid seating capacity will enable many to hear John Mccormack who were unable to SC! cure reservations for his concert when he was here two years ago; and, while many seats have been sold, there ara many more choice seats to be had, and none need be disappointed if they will make their reservations as early as pos, sible.
 Hear John Mccormack sing the baH lads you love best Wednesday evening" and make your reservations at Clarke X Jones' 1913 Third avenue whore ths seat sale is now in progress. !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18
Short Market Flashes

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-In the first public auction sale of Southern States oil stock since trading was suspended by the New York curb market several weeks ago, s,7oo shares were sold yes- terday at $6.50 a share. The block was said to represent accounts of c. N. Haskell, head of the company, with curb market brokers, with whom he offered to settle at one time at an average of $11,25 a share. The offer later was withdrawn.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Net income of the R. ;. Reynolds Tobacco company in 1923 totaled $23. .S76 in the preced- ing year. Last years earnings were equivalent to S6.76 a share on the ESQ., 100000 common stock.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Details of a proposed merger of tho Mutual Oil company, and tho Continental Oil com pany have been virtually completed, and 1t is expected the deal will be completed late today CT tomorrow, of- ficials of the Mutual Oil company said today. Basis for the merger will be exchange of four shares of Mutual oil shares, with a par value of s5 each, for one share of Continental stock at par value of $25.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Gasoline stocks increased to the extent of l. aVl,SS1 OnrHcis ouriuB DecemDcr, &C., cording to reports received by. the American Petroleum institute covering approximately 66 per cent of the op- erating refinery capacity of the United States. Pipeline and tank-farm crude oil stocks east of the Rockies in- creased 334 900 barrels in December. The daily average gross crude oil pro- duction of the United States increased 12.250 barrels, totaling 1,S96, 300, accord ing to the weekly summary of the in- stitute. The daily average production east of the Rocky mountains was l. 191, ,500 barrels, an increase of 7,7b0. California production was 7o4. 800 bar rels, an increase of 4,500.
 PARIS, Jan. 17.-The Bank of France today raised its discount rate to per cent. The rate was raised a week ago to 5h per cent from per cent, at which it had stood since March il. 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18
Better Wives and Mothers

The emancipation of women as evil denced by the evolution in dress from steel stays that made a twenty-inch waist and the long street sweeping ent day has certainly had it's effect upon the health of women. With proper attention to diet and exercise q race of better wives and mothers is as- sured by it. If, however, ailments de- vclop as evidenced by irregularities. backache, headaches, nervousness and irritability, Lydia E. Pinkhams Vege- table Compound may be depended upon to overcome them. Thousands of wom- en testify to it's success.-Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18
SUGAR MARK EFT

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.--A steadier feeling developed in the local raw sugar market today. Late yesterday there was sale of 5000 bags of Cubas for prompt shipment to a local re- finer at 6.53c duty paid, but today about 150,000 bags sold at 6.65c, with holders firm at this figure.
 Early declines of 2 to points in raw sugar. futures, under overnight sell ing, prompted by the late weakness in the spot market, were followed by sharp advances. January sold from 4.s3c to 4.95c; March from 4.62c to 4.76c on ac- tive covering and Cuban buying in the form of taking in hedges against sales of raws. Closing prices were at about the best and from to 10 points above the previous close. January, 4.95c; March, 4.75c; May, 4.S1c; July, 4.SSc.
 good inquiry was reported for re- fined sugar and prices were unchanged at S.25c to S.60c for fine granulated.
 Refined futures nominal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18
KAHN BROS. $ VIRGIN

NEW ORLEANS, La., Jan. 17.-Cot- ton had fair-sized rally during the early trading on more encouraging po- litical and trade news from abroad, large exports and unfavorable weather. The advance, however, met free selling and prices soon began to give way. They gave way slowly until in the aft ernoon, when New York sent in re- ports of considerable selling on reduc- tions made in the prices of ginghams and bleached goods. This was soon followed by cables from Liverpool, say ing strike had been called in Eng land for Monday night, and wires from New York that Liverpool was a large seller here. Pressure on the market be- came tooN heavy for values to hold from sellers who do business on large scale. Reports were received during the day of large increase in consump- tion in Germany, of large rejections of shipments by New England mills, which shippers are having difficulty in We believe the selling is being over done, but the market, or most trad CTS, in a mood that unfavorable news has more effect than favorable. An unsettled and uncertain market Is therefore likely until something hap pens to change this disposition.-Fen-
 NEW YORK. Jan. I7.-outside of a small furry of buying earlier in the day. support was utterly lacking, and cotton was again subjected to selling pressure. The failure of the market to advance on such bullish features as the large exports, amounting to 113,- 900 bales; reports of delayed farm work in Texas and advices from a New Or leans source that Germany would con- sume 10,OOO bales more per week than last year were disappointment to the early buyers.
 The statistical position, while &C., knowledged by many to be still bullish was completely -overshadowed by liquidation believed to be caused by the weak technical condition. of the mar ket. Reports of further declines in goods prices. as well as a reported British railway strike, which is sched- uled for Monday, were additional fac tors which induced. great amount of selling. Wall street and wire houses were the prominent sellers, the oniy support coming from the shorts. On the decline 1t was reported mot. in- terests were buyers of lJanuary.-Fen- ner G Beane. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18
Cotton Letters
HUBBARD's LETTER

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Owing to the decline just before the close yesterday, sentiment in our market was very much unsettled this morning, consid- erablc selling pressure appearing dm- nacdiately after the opening. The de- mand from domestic mills is only mod crate at best, and buying from Eng land has been checked by the unfa- vorable political situation. At the same time, exports today were very heavy. being over 100000 bales. While this represents old business and is market. such figures call. attention to the very strong supply situation. As to the fact that exports from this crop are so heavy as to lend more than an academic aspect to the question of whether or not we have not overex. ported in the present discouraged state Of sentiment, further decline is by no means unlikely. At the same time, with a supply situation as strong as the one with which the trade is now confronted, it is difficult to see how any drastic change in prices can take place until we ican see more evidence of actual curtailment than has yet ap- peared. There is no incentive for out siders to buy cotton now, as was the case last fall, when each week made the certainty of a small crop more plain. It would require some entirely new factor to revive last falls specu- lation. The market is simply con- small supply will influence prices with the market limited ito the cotton trade itself.-Hubbard Bros. & Co.
 SHANNON & co.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 17-The market Is still under pressure of speculative selling for short account, promoted by expectation that the ginning for this period may prove fairly large and also by reports from the local goods mar kets of efforts to move goods by a re- duction in price on some lines. As such a development does not harmon ize with an advancing cotton market or suggest the broadening in demand for goods that was hoped for sellers are correspondingly confident in spite of the imposing array of bullishk sta ment in the technical position of the market. There is no pressure to sell the actual and no apparent reason to apprehend that, but as long as it proves possible to force prices through successive lower strata speculative pressure may be expected to continue, but when a layer is reached which traordinary increase in short commit ments there will be an impressive re- bound, with a demand to cover shorts which will not haggle over prices. Just where that layer is situated is not clear, but the market does not sug- gest that 1t has been reached as yet, though many of the best in the trade believe that the present swing has gone well beyond what was warranted and have for some time favored the policy of accumulating contracts on a scale down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18

dancing beauties, as we'll as unique comedy skit, Legitimate Legits," by Bruce Morgan and Tommy Moran, and a musical play offering, "The Song Writers Wedding Belle,' by Billy Frisch, song composer, and Verna Sad Ter. Adding to the diversity is Kara" sensational European jusg1er.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18

You want to make money. So do I. creditabIe, something worth while. So do I.
 Every normally minded man en- gagged in business of any kind tries to make money and to build upa record as a. real doer.
 Why should we not, then, be inter- ested in those men of affairs who have proved extremely successful in: mak- things? Is it ridiculous to reason that fit from studying the records, the methods, the ideas, the personality Of men who have won nationwide dis tinction as successful doers of the two things you and aspire to do?
 happen to be so constituted that T have never set up millionairedom as goal, but if I should succeed in at taining my ambitions in the field of work and service suppose 1 would end up millionaire. But, as said, it would only be incidental to my main aim.
 The man who chases money. and sets up millionairedom as his sole goal Is a 'short-sighted fool, for he will find he has been chasing a rainbow.
 But is 1t unnatural for persons pos sessing a healthy amount of ambition to have respect to and be Interested in the whyfor and howfor of the nota- ble achievements of othersf
 Copyright, 1924, by B. C. Forbes)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18
SHEAR MARKET

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 17.-Raw su- gar closed: January, 495@5Q0c; March, 4.s:c; July, 4.SSW4.ssc; September, 4.95 W4.96c. Granulated sugar nominal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18

Two common species of lynx in Americe are the Canada and the red.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18

The English or Persian walnut tree is known in classical literature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18
NAVAL STORES

SAVANNAH. Ga. Jan. 17.-Turpen- tine firm; regulars, 96Qs7hc; sales, 123; receipts. S4; shipments, 2S1; stock, 13.31o. Resin firm: sales, POT; yeceipts, e67; shipments, 3,901; stock, 1hS,344, Quote: B to I, $470; K, $5l5; M, $555; N' $5.s0; VIC, $6.5o; WINK, $6.70.
 JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. IT, Turpentine-Firm. Regulars, 969s61sc; sales, 3S7; receipts, l43; shipments, sos: stock, 25,5Ge. .v
 Rosin-Firm. Sales, 211; receipts. 794; shipments, 120; stock, 123,737.
 Quote: B to H, $4.70; I, $475; K, S50S; RI. $5.45; N, S5.s5; WIG. ss.s5;
 North America is larger than South America.
 All but eight per cent of the area of Italy is cultivated. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18
SHANNON & CO.

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Trading has been somewhat more active today and quite irregular. Cast Iron Pipe, which had a sensational break the other day, has made an equally marked recov- cry. Apparently the pool stood aside for a day or, two. There has been heaviness in the Pan-American shares, due to reports of rebel activities in the Mexican oil district. The rails; act well. There Is growing belief that no material change will be made in the railway law at this session of Com gress. There Is disposition to buy Lehigh Valley in the expectation of the coming rights, and there is an ac- emulation of the low-priced rails There Is no news of special fm- portance. We have got to expect now a month or more of the airing of di- vergent views in Congress on the para mount question of tax reduction and soldiers bonus. There is no reason, however, to be discouraged as to the outcome, but every reason for each one to continue his best efforts to bring about a satisfactory result. It is of immense importance to the business prospects of the current year. The steadiness in the market indicates un- deriving strength and disposition to advance if conditions continue favor able. Total sales, 1,144,600.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18

The average depth of all the ocean. is from 2.OOO to 5000 fathoms. 4
 The greatest amount of opium is produced by India. |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18
Stock Letters.
KAHN BRos. c yIRGIN

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Transaction In stocks were very much mixed to- day, and at times some groups were
 moving upward, while others were de- ctdedly reactionary. At the opening, there was pronounced weakness n caused, 70 doubt, by conditions in Mexico and the growing conviction that the present dividend rate could not be maintained. U. g. Steel was the pivot of strength among tho indus trials, although Bethlehem and Repub- lie were also in demand. Motor stocks developed a weak trend, led by heavy dealings in Studebaker at declining prices: There is a general inclination buy. them at present, on the theory that the automobile show is over and that they will be allowed to drift until spring orders begin to come in. At the same time, there is evidently lot of short selling going on by professionals and others who still believe all are due for major reactions. Baldwin Loco- ing about If under last nights close. Rails held well enough and oils in general were fairly firm. Davison Chemical, which had quite a period of inactivity, came to life again today on buying said to be by the same people that are usually interested in it. Corn Products, General Electric and Dupont were strong at about their high prices early in the session, but the persistent selling of Studebaker and some of the other leaders seemed to take the snap out of the entire market, with the ex- ception, perhaps, of Cast Iron Pipe, which closed six points higher. Total sales, 1,4l4,600 shares. Final tones IT, regular.-Fenner & Beane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18

All but eight per cent of the area of Italy is cultivated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18

as readers are not particularly inter ested in how much money . prominent man has, but they are Interested in what he does, how he has succeeded in doing it and in what he is.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-18

North America is larger than South America.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18
MT. MCKINLEY SINKING
 BECAUSE OF QUAKES
Tradition Has It That Alaska Peak Sinks About Two Feet
 A Year

. Mckinley Park, Alaska, April 1s.-- Tradition has it that Mount McKin- ley, the loftiest peak on the Ameri- can continent, sinks about two feet a year from its official altitude of 20,- 300 feet.
 Residents of the region are convinc- ed that this happens. They point out that there is an average of four earth quake shocks year, and contend that the mountain settles about six inches with each tremor.
 By way of attempted confirmation, they refer to the Aleutian Islands. According to recent reports from sci entific sources, no one can state the location or altitude of many of the small islands in the Aleutian archi- pelago. One day an island may ap- pear well above water and the next dy it may have vanished.
 Numerous small islands, including Bogosloy. are reported to have disap- peared without a trace. Bogoslov is recalled as the island which suddenly appeared while the crew of the coast guard cutter Bear looked on, in 1906.
 For these typographical freaks the blame is placed on Mount katmai and Pavaloff volcanoes, which intermit- tently send out dense clouds of smoke and flame.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18
IS BOBBER A BARBER?
 COURT HOLDS NEGATIVE
Washington Justice Has PerpIesins Question In, ol,ing Poetry Which
 Is Recitcd By The Judge.

Seattle, Wash, April ls.--Whsther bobber is a barber. a question that has disturbed the state Of Washing ton since the legislature a year ago enacted that barbors must have li- eenses, evoked the classics when a tase reached Judge ]. T. Ronald in superior court here on appeal from the justice court.
 "Beauty parlor- like baseball, have become a national amusement" Judge Ronald remarked in deciding that bobhcrs need't be licensed barbers.
 The lawyers having dealt with the ease of Samson and Delilah, the judge brought out some lines from Milton and other poets' l.amentinr inc modern spirit Of women, which has robbed her of her chief charm. 10 make wigs and toupes for men," the court yet ndmonished her;
 Then cease, bright nymph, to mourn
 thy rasished hair
 Which adds new glory 10 the shin
 inr sphere"
 Perhaps. raised the judicial mind as if made itself up, Anna Larson. whose locks William Hoffman, unli- censed. bobbed in a. beauty porlor, had Hong. loose hair flung deftly around her head" or perhaps "''rNa. beautiful mist falling down
 ,o her wrist,
 "Twns thing 10 he braided and
 jewelcd and kissed"
 After all, tho court concluded, beauty parlor workers oughtnt to have io learn inc jokes to pass ex- sminations as harbers.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-18
Boris of Bulgaria Likes
 Climbing His Mountains

Troyan. Bulgaria. April IS. king Boris has just performed a remark able fesf as a mountain climber. Ac- compsnied by young professor from the University nf Sofia. his majesty appeared unexpectedly at the Troyan monastery, an ancient institution in Inc Balkans near here, spent the night in a monks cell, attended church services in the morning and started with his companion 10 the peak known as Zeienikovetz.
 Ii was 2 climb of three hours and, like every mountain climber, tho king carried his modest luncheon. together with some scientific instruments and rug. slung over his shoulders in q knapsack. It was g hard climb. for The snow was considerably more than knee deep.
 Tt was niehtfail when King Boris returned to the monastery, and it was only then that the monks discovered his identity.