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Evening star., 1924-05-01
3O,OOO,OOO IN BONDS
STEEL COMPANY PLAN
Arrangements Completed by Beth
lehem Corporation for Additional
6 Per Cents.
nlv the Assnciated Press-

Bl|y the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 1.-Plans have
8heen completed by the Bethlehem
Steel Corporation for the sale of $780,
100000 additional 6 per cent bonds
+. q. Grace, president of the corpora
ation. announced today.
"Pl ocecds from the sale of the
bonds" Mr.. Grace said. are to be
lused fer improvements and extension
no the Lackawanna, Midvale and Cam
bria properties, acquired by the Beth
lehem Corporation during the past
two years. This is the first financ-
ing for the purpose of property i'm
provement and extension to the com
pary.s plants that Bethlehem has
done since July, 1918, during which
L7eriod there has been spent Consid-
'erahly over $100.000000 for additions
and improvements to property.
The management. realizing the
Importance Of maintaining the pres
|ent strong current cash position for
the conduct OF Bcthlehem's large
and growing business, considered it
wis to obtain new money from the
Investment markets to cover the costs
of the immediate construction pro-
gram.
The improvements to these prop
fertieS Were at the time of their pur-
chase known to be necessary, and are
being made in accordance with the
program then laid out. The cffec.
Of them Will tc lower operating costs
and increased output
Evening star., 1924-05-01
STOKES PLEA DENIED.
Judge Refuses to Grant Clubman
Separate Trial.

CHICAGO, May Nv f. D. Stokes
wealthy New York clubman. indicted
here with several codefendants for
conspiracy to defame the character of
his wife, Mrs. Melen Elwood Stokes
TO aid his suit for divorce in the
New York courts, yesterday was de-
MED separate trial by Judge Wells
". Cook.
Earlier in the day Judge Cook had
upheld five counts of the Indictment
dealing with the alleged conspiracy TO
show Mrs. Stokes had been an inmate
OF notorious club here, but dis
New York divorce proceedings.
stokes Daniel r. Nugent his for
msr New York counsel; Mrs. Hattie
Johnson, Robert Lee, Henry Tapsley
ana Frank Hubert all will go to trial
together May 21 without further de-
lay. it was agreed among attorneys.
Evening star., 1924-05-01
BLAST ENDS SUICIDE.
Woman Turns on Gas and Rescuers
Light Match.

PHILADELPHIA, May Mrs.
Helen Martin, aged sixty-five years,
who, the police said, had attempted
to commit suicide by asphyxiation,
was killed last night by an explosion
when three rOomers in the house
where she lived broke into her gas
filled room and lighted a match. Her
would-be rescuers-two men and a
woman-were seriously burned.
Evening star., 1924-05-01
MCLEAN Is NOT ON HAND
FOR FIGHT FILM PROBE
Publisher Ready to Testify if Alb
solutely Necessary, Grand
Jury Learns.
-, IL. .--.intr.l prr..

liy the Associated Press.
NEWARK. y. j., May Edward
Mclean. Washington publisher, was
not in this city to testify be-
fore the federal grand jury in
Nestigating transportation of the
Dempsey Carpenter fight films
Arthur y. Scgar, SIecial assistant
attorney general, stated today Mr.
Segar. who was sent here from Wash
ington to lead the inquiry, added that
Mr.. Mclean is ready to come here,
but will not do SO unless his testi-
mony is absolutely necessary Sub
Evening star., 1924-05-01

poena to appear was served upon
Mr. Mclean yesterday.
Four film exchange agents testi-
fled before the fedral body today
regarding exhibition of the films in
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts
and Illinois.
Evening star., 1924-05-01

Use FAB for baby's gar
mentS, which must be
CleaI and soft. After
Wasf ing. boil diapers to
prevent rash.
Evening star., 1924-05-01

Put up under their famous
"Octagon" brand. Every pa
tron of our store should try
this new product; we are con-
fdent you will be highly
pleased.
Evening star., 1924-05-01

After washing with q third
kind ofsoap fakes. this sample
of the same goods broke at
ESQ points. 400 points of
strength lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
L. 10. GRAY, City Cierk Age-Herald. May 15-32-2s. 1924.
NOTICE
To the stOckhOIders erl of Jefferson Iror

To the Stockholders of Jefferson Iron
 Ore Company:
 Notice is hereby given that the di- rectors of said company, at special meeting held at the office of the com pany, Cleveland, Ohio, on May 9, 1924, called meeting of the stockholders of said corporation to be held at l o'clock, p. m., on June 16, 1924, at the office of the company, 1520 Guardian building, Cleveland, Ohio, for the pur- pose of considering and taking action upon the following resolutions:
 BE IT RESOLVED by the stockhoId- CTS of Jefferson Iron Ore Company, that the authorized capital stock of this company be and the same is re- duced from $500, ,000.0O, its present authorized capital stock, to $30,00O.00, and that this reduction be and the same is hereby made by reducing the par value of each share of said stock from it's present par value of $100.0O to $10.00. ...
 This notice is given and the meeting will be held in pursuance of the pro visions of the Bylaws of said cor poration and of Section SAYS and 34aO of the corporation laws of the State of Alabama.
 Witness my hand this 9th day of May, 1924.
 c. H. JUDKINs. Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
SALESMAN

4 We have an opening for a live wire salesman to sell aluminium ware house to house; good proposition to right man. If you are afraid of work don't ap- ply. See MT. McRea, 306 N. 17th St., before[9 9 a. nl., or after 5 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23

WANTED-Flrst-c class camp blacksmith.
 Lady. exp deiicatessen work. $25 week Lady experienced power machine operator. Settled lady stenographer, $100 month. Two first-class men cooks.
 Two strong white boys. learn trade. White yaitress; sign painter. WhiteyGolored mine illeFs-muckers. White-colored glass glaziers.
 White-coiored brick layers.
 Two colored men cooks; waiter. Colored hotel hell boys: hotel maids. Colored women cooks; bus boys. Colored cpie; main gardner, woinan cook. Colored boys-gIris dishwashers; others. Producers Agency. 2fi9h End Ave. N.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23

NEAR PINEHURST-For> sale, by owner
 one Broom bungalow with sleepinR porch. gas, electric lights and garage located near Pinehurst; cash or terms This can be bought at a big bargain fin the next ten days or two weeks; also one lot on Baker St. Address cos 18th st., snsley. Phone Ensley S67
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
LEGAL NOTICES
LeEaI Notice

LeE1R NoghCO
 Notice. is hereby given by the ComnfB~ sion of the City of Birmingham as pro- vided in Section 1410 of the Code of Ala bama, that it is their intention to redeem City Public Improvement Bonds Nos. s1 to 1sO, inclusive, of Series. s24-C; Bonds Nos. to 8. inclusive, of Series 1e-D; Bond No. of Series 23-D; Bond No. of Series 25-D; Bond No. l of Series 29-D; Bond No. of Series 40-D; Bonds Nos. 1S to 24. inclusive. of Series l6-D; 1s-p; Bonds Nos. ] to ia, inclusive. .of of Series 51-D; Bond No. 1 of Series 6S-D; Bonds Nos. to 9. inclusive. of Series SID; Bonds Nos. to 2, inclusive, of Series ss-D; Bond No. 1, of Series s7-D: Bonds Nos, to. q, inclusive. of Series No. 1 of Series 122-D; Bonds Nos. and of Series 137-D; Bonds Nos. 1 and g. of Series 139-D; Bond No. 1 of Series 147-D: Bond No. 1 of Series 161-D, and Bonds Nos. 1 and of Series 157-D, at the June, 1924. interest period. by paying off the same at the Hanover National Bank in New York City and by paying as a bonus to the holders thereof a sum equal to one- half of the annual interest thereon for one year.
 By order of the Commission of the City of Birmingham at its meeting of May 1S.
 |, E. GRAY. City Clerk.
 NFas, E aD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
FINANCIAL F S7ss SvT Ss,ssS <s r TszS -,,1ss sTST s5rsTS e

WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES Desirable warehouse and offices. Offices built in warehouse. Convenient location. 2010 Ave. 10. Call Main 4263.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23
EMPLOYMENT
BLIND ADS"

IN ORDER TO MAKE IT EASIER TO REPLY TO 4 "BLIND,' OR THE AGE-HERALD WILL, Ac- CEPT REPLIES OVER THE TELEPHONE AND PLACE THE MEMORANDUM IN THE AD- VERTISER's ANSWER BOX.
 IF YOU. WISH TO ANswER AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THIS WAY s SIMPLY PHONE MAIN Agn0 AND ASK FOR WANT AID DEPART MENT. GIVE THE YOUNG LADY THE MESSAGE AND SHE WILL DO THE REST.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-05-23

SOUTH HIGHLANDS BARGATN-Two- story, Groom residence; rents SlOO month; $S0o0; si.000 cash $50. This is in a beautiful, desirable, convenient loca- tion on 12th Ave. Eborn Realty Co, 2ll9M lst Ave. Main S17S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
GIBBONS AND KID
NORFOLK BOTH FIT
FOR CLASH TONIGHT

New York. Dec. e-Tom Gibbons,
st. Paul light heavyweight and Kid
Norfolk. Baltimore negro, who meet
for Is rounds in the feature bout OF
the annual Christmas fund boxing
carnival at Madison Square Garden
tomorrow night, today we're declared
by their managers to be At.
Gibbons is a strong favorite but
the match is regarded as one Of the
most important mixed affairs since
the establishment of The New York
state athletic commission and I'M
usual public enthusiasm has arisen.
Another interesting argument is
seen in the matching of Johnny Will
son, former middleweight champion,
and Tiger Flowers. a negro who has
been advancing speedily in the last
two years.
Norfolk undoubtedly realizes that
this appearance may mean the start
ing of fortune which has long been
denied. Possibly the Baltimore fight
er. who has been denied competition
with the best of the whites. Is con-
fidcnt of humbl.ng Gibbons but box
ing followers are inclined to believe
that the same feet which bore Glib
bons so calamity in his meeting with
Champion Dempsey at Shelby, Mont,
for Is rounds, viii sustain him to-
morrow in the Garden ting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09

ply eXcessive: numerous lots unsold
at noon; short fed light and handy
weight steers sharing part Of weighty
steer decline; most grades yearlings
July steady: good to choice kind ex-
ceedingly scarce. higher: top long year.
iings 1880. highest of year; few
youngsters above 1900: best weighty
steers at noon 1910 for 16O0-pound
average; several strings grading
choice. but very weighty 1O.OO010.50;
bulk fed steer run S.25 @10.25; most
yearlings 9.00@12.00: she stock 10 to
20 lower; fat kind mostly Is to 25 OF;
Gamers 10 down; vealers IS to so low
er; bulk S.J0@9.00: stockers and feed
erS scarce: desirable kinds firmer;
spots 25 higher.
HOGS-Receipts $4,000; uneven;
opened generally steady: desirable
grades steady to 10 higher: most of
advance on weighty butchers; closing
, dull; big packers bidding 25 lower on
common and medium grades; extreme
top 9.75: bulk good and choice 225 to
3S0-pound butchers 9.25@9.60: 160 to
120-pound butchers largely S.35@9.10:
bulk $40 to 170-pound averages $500
$40: packing sows mostly S.60@S.S0;
strong weight slaughter pigs largely
$50 q 600. estimated holdover $1,000.
SHEEP-Receipts 10000: fat lambs
strong; bulk fat natives and fed west
ems 15.00Q 1850; top 1855; choice
clipped 1850: fat sheep steady; handy
weight fat ewes S.00GS.50: feeding
lambs Is to 25 higher; bulk better
grades 14.50G 1900: choice 60-pound
average 1896.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
Chicago Produce Market

N<iliCdkp, lJtt. O.
Smashing of high price records for
the season took place today in grain
and provisions with corn and wheat
reaching new peak on all the months
that were traded in. Reports of Sc
we're crop damage to corn in Argentina
led to big general wave of specula-
tive buying. Corn closed strong at 2
to 2sc advance, May 1853. Wheat fin
ished firm II TO 1kc net higher, May
1.64 to 1.64a and July 1.44s to las.
with oats IL to 1Sc up and provisions
varying from &c decline to 20c gain.
According to advices which were
widely circulated, the corn crop in Ar.
gentina may yet produce half normal
yield provided heavy rains come with
in the next two weeks. otherwise the
damage by drought, frost and locusts
will be incalculable. With such reports
current and with a sharp advance in
Liverpool quotations for the January
delivery of corn, rush to the buying
side OF the corn market here began
right at the opening. reactions were Of
only a minor transient sort. and the
close was at virtually the days top fig
ures.
Stormy weather over the domestic
corn belt did more or less to contrib
ute to the urgency of buying. The
country was reported as Offering prac-
tically no corn to arrive here. and with
snow and cold expected to spread, the
movement of grain appeared likely to
fall off and the feeding demand en-
larged. These conditions directly af-
fected oats. too. and the commission
house demand for oats was much more
brisk than has recently been the rule.
Despite heavy profit-taking sales, the
wheat market closed at only moder-
ate setback from the days maximum
advance. Argentine wheat crop re-
ports were decidedly bullish, though
less so than corn. Besides, the United
States visible SunOlY of wheat showed
a decrease and the amount of wheat
on ocean passage was greatly reduced.
Investment buying of lard was
feature in the provision market
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
Midget Halfback
May Be Captain
Bangor Outfit

Bangor. Dec. Slim McGinty, mid
get halfback on the Crimson football
team the past season, looms up as q
most likely prospect for the cap
taincy Of the team next year. Nc
Ginty was substitute the first OF
the year, but his work in the first
game with Portland brought him to
the fore. and thereafter he appeared
in the lineup as a regular.
McGinty is a junior at the high
school. is very popular with his
classmates and would make an ideal
leader for next years team.
Other probable candidates for the
position are John Packer" McClay
and Bill Daley. McClay held down
the pivot position and gave an ex-
cellent account of himself during the
year, as did Daley who alternated
with McDonough at the quarterback
position.
The election win be held in abou,
two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
Financial
NEW YORK MARKET
F'asurss Of The Days Dealings In All
The Leading Stocka

New York, Dec. Stock prices
displayed firm undertone in to-
sTs market with trading in sub
santially reduced volume.
Professional traders, acting on the
hsory that a further reaction was
warranted by the technical condi-
ton OF the market, attempted to UNI
kttle the general list In the early
uadlng, They succeeded In depress-
ing Z number of the popular indus
wal shares to = points but failed
bring out large volume OF long
kock with the result that they were
sulck to cover later when a spirited
osmand arose for some OF the mo-
'on and high priced industrial spe-
Nsy.four issues. including eight
niia nine motors and 10 public util-
aeS attained new peak prices for
ne year. Preferred shares of. the
Mters were in particular demand.
1sw highs being recorded by the Sc
a'ot issues Of Chicago and North
r@ern. Southern. Omaha, 800"
Dor,
me establishment OF a new high
Umrling exchange above $40 had
seneerful effect on speculative senti-
rsnt.
Inc rise In the motor issues re-
.eeled the improved earnings out
@c1 OF some of the larger compa-
m Nash Motors was the indi-
aaal feature. scoring a sensational
gan OF IL points to a record top at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09

100 and then slipped back to 1S5.
Unusually heavy trading took place
i'm the Maxwell issues on publication
of a report showing that net earnings
in the first 10 months exceeded 3D.
10000, equivalent to about III a
share on the "A" stock. The "A
stock advanced 2 5-S to II 5.S ana
the "B" jumped 4 IL to l., a
new top. Pierce Arrow preferred
climbed seven points and the prior
preferred four while Mack Truck
advanced 2 3-S and Jordan l L..
The pivotal industrials showed
only nominal changes on the day.
United States Steel common closed
IS lower at 116 rs. American Can
dronned IL to 14S "a. and Bald
win showed a net gain OF 10 at
phillips-Jones scared nearly ~
points to so and the preferred closed
four points higher at S., other out
standing strong spots were worth
ington Pump, Adams Express. Amer
team Express, J. l. Case Threshlng
Machine, Fisher Body. 500 preierreu;
south Porto Rican Sugar preferred
and West Penn Power. up D 10
points. - e. hreak
Among the ISSUES " 800
through their previous years h1gns
were American Telephone, Consoll-
lated Gas. General Asphalt. com
Nan and preferred, American wa
ter Works. Allied Chemical colm,o.l
and preferred. American Locoi .os
tive. Westinghouse Electric. Onlte9
Drnr pullman. Air Reduction anu
Central Leather preferred.
There were few consplCuouss
,oaxv spots. General Baking closed
noints lower at 49,, after having
.old as high Us 16O. Net losses s h %,
3 ~ 4 points also were recorded uy
Federal Light and Traction, wy ny.
Hosiery. Pittsburgh and west vi
s;nia. and Public Service Corpo'a
t;nn percent preferred.
'io m,U money renewed at perceht
,hen advanced to 3 L. on ths
aaIi,nr OF bank loans to make guy ~,
the deficit in reserve repor.eo -.
tho weekly clearing house statemen.
lost saturday. Time money anu
commercial paper rates heio r'ii'
with business quiet. 80 ,hou+ I
Except for an advance OF aoou.
"a cents In sterling. there was hue
~ interest in the foreign excnahse
,,arket the Continental rates snow
;nv narrow and irregular changes.
Reactionary tendencies preoomin-
ated in today's bond market wnlcn
was forced to absorb a heavy VoIun'e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09

of realizing sales. semi-speculative
rail issues. which had been the
strongest features Of recent trading
sessions, yielded readily to profit
taking and dealings in other sections
of the list were marked by consider
able irregularity.
Interest in investment circles turn
ed from trading to reports Of new
financing. Bankers admitted that
consideration was being given to two
Belgian loans, one Of about ,$25.000,-
900 for construction Of Congo Rail-
ways and another of about $50,000,-
600 for Consolidation of the Belgian
floating debt. Proceeds from the sale
Of the recent $100,00O.000 loan to
France will be placed at the disposal
of the French government tomorrow.
The outcome of the German cleo
tions failed to have any noticea BILE
effect on European bonds. German
Is moved up trifie and then fell
back while French IS and Belgian
6 las lost ground. United Kingdom
1-2s of 1929 responded to the rise
in sterling by advancing fractionally
to a 1924 top price at 115 1-2.
Realizing sales brought about re-
cessions in a number of active rail-
road liens, including Frisco income
Gs, Peoria income As. Norfolk and
Southern refunding IS and Norfolk
and Western consolidation As. Local
traction issues also lost ground, but
Chicago Railway IS were one Of the
chief strong spots of the day, adj
vancing points to new high at 50
1-2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
New York Produce Market

New York, Dec 8.
FLOUR-Firm; spring patents 5000
$50; soft winter straights 7.50Q7.75;
hard winter straights 7.75GS.00.
WHEAT-Spot firm; No. 1 dark
northern spring c / ( New York lake
and rail 1872; No: :: hard winter { o b
lake and rail 1.73s: No. 2 mixed do.
LIZ; No. Manitoba do. in bond LISA.
CORN.Spot firmer; No. = yellow
c 1 Z track New York all rail lao: No.
mixed do. 1884.
OATs-spot strong; No. white $50.
PORK-Ffrm: mess 34.00635.o0;
family. $500 q 34.eo.
LARD-Firmer; middle west 1850
BUTTER-Steady: receipts SOFT:
creamery higher than extras 45s Gas;
creamery extras, - score. <44i AS; do.
fiEsts. IS toesl score, SS}044; packing
stock current make No. 2 2sa.
EGGS-Ffrm; receipts 1900; fresh
gathered extra firsts $3.50; do. firsts
Sc 057:x do. seconds 4s95o: nearby
hennery whites closely selected extras
73@74: nearby and nearby western
hennery whites firsts to average ex-
tras ss@72; nearby hennery browns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09
HOT BASEBALL
J ROW IN PROSPECT
1T GOTHAM MEET

view FORK, Dec. S.-(By A. P.)-One
OF the stormiest winter baseball sea-
sons on record, with Commissioners
Lands and President Johnson Of the
American League as the centers Of a
controversy that has gathered increas-
Ing vfgor since the worid's~eeries and
the Dolan-OConnell bribery scandal,
was In prospect tonight on the eve of
the annual major league meetings.
The National League at its session
tomorrow IL expected to take the first
important step by adopting resolutions
piedgiDg the senior circuits unquali-
ned support to Commissioner Lands,
by endorsing his action in handling the
scavdal and. by inference at least, con-
demning the attacks made upon the
veteran jurist by Johnson.
The American Leagues annual gath
ering Is slated for Wednesday and
there were strong Indications that
johnson would face another fire. d.
rected by members of his own organ
fzation. Clark Griffith. president of
the Washington club. has disclosed
that majority OF American League
magnates intend to adopt resolutions
supporting Lands.
Assured of g practically unanimous
National League backing and appar-
emily we'll supported in American
League ranks. Lands. in the opinion
of observers, was strongly entrench-
ed for the final act of the drama.
scheduled for the joint major league
meeting Thursday.
There was come doubt tonight
whether. Commissioner Lands would
be here in time for the joint meeting,
because of the illness Of Mrs. Lands.
Johnson does not plan to reach New
York until Wednesday. the day Of his
organizations meeting.
Another feature of the situation re-
volved about Johnsons charge of
gambling In connection with the Pacific
Coast League. Reaction to this took
place at the minor league gatherings
In Hartford. Conn.,. last week, when
resolutions were adopted calling upon
the American League executive to pro-
duce proof Of his charges or retract
them.
In reply to this, Johnson announced
he would lay the facts in his possess
sion before the directors of his own
league and Manor league executives
have assembled here to await develop
ments.
National League club owners. os-
tensibly meeting this afternoon to dis
cuss plans for their golden jubilee
celebration next year, were understood
to have discussed and approved draft
Of resolutions supporting Lands to be
presented tomorrow.
The reelection of President John A.
Heydler for another term is expected
to be unanimous. No opposition to
Heydler appeared at todays meeting,
1t was learned.
The award Of the National Leagues
most. valuable player. prize of $1,000
to Dazzy Vance, great Brooklyn pitch
err, will be authorized by the club own
ers At the same time. however. Pres
fdent Heydler will lay before them a
letter from the st. Louis chapter OF
baseball writer's asking that details OIL
the balloting be made public as re-
suit Of the selection of Vance In pref
erence to Rogers Hornsby. famous ST.
Louis second baseman and slugger>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-09

extras 66975: refrigerator extra firsts
unquoted: do. firsts 5000.
POTATOES-Dull; Long Island per
1So pounds S.95 a 3.75; New York per
$50 pounds 1.7502.25
CABBAGES-Dull and weak: New
York per ton white 16.O0@ 1000; New
York per ton red 30.00@32.Op.
The raw sugar market was quiet to-
day with no sales reported. Old crop
Cuban was quoted els duty paid in
nearby positions but new crops were
offered more freely at 5.S4 for later
shipments. A leading crop authority
4,620.42S tons compared with last
years outturn of about 4,053.547 tons.
The raw sugar futures market was
easier under liquidation and hedge sell
ing promoted by the record-breaking
Cuban crop estimate. Final prices
We're only a point or two above the
lowest and from one to nine points I'M
der Saturdays close. December AIS.
March 800. May 3.07. July 3.15.
Business in refined sugar continued
on hand-to-mouth basis with prices
unchanged at us to 100 for fine
graduated.
Refined futures were nominal.