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Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-12
Leek Sets Fire
to Property to :
Get Insura nee
Ry United Press Leased Wire


MODESTO, Sept. FL. w. Eeek
of Auburn, was arrested in Turlock
today, charged with burning pro-
iperty to collect insurance and with
larson. Leek, it is claimed, burned
his apartment house in Turlock and
two homes there, all vacant proper
ty. Mystery surrounded the fires.
Investigation disclosed that Leek
owns heavily encumbered property
in Placer, Ell Dorado, Santa Clara
and Stanislaus counties and that he
is pressed for money, according to
Sheriff Grat Hogin. He is 67 years
old. His alibi is that he was in the
hills hunting near Auburn when his
apartment house was burned.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-12
La Toilette Has
No Show to Win
Says w. J. Bryan
Rx Unitei Press Leased Wire

PORTLAND Ore, Sept. 12.-5La
Toilette has no chance of election,
William Jennings Bryan, declared
in public statement released to-
day.
A Progressive vote for La Fol-
lette will be merely thrown away,
he said. And it will rob Davis of
the Progressive support he deserves
thus assisting in the election of
Coolidge, a reactionary.
After an address in the auditor
ium here, Bryan left during the
night for Puget Sound, declaring he
would return here next week to
campaign for the Democratic tick
of
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-12
move regularly morning and
evening. Yours sincerely.
franz Larcsng,
-. -. Marsnr I,st
1906 Jc<ries A-ves Marion

Tor pcrmancns relief cat kellogg q
Bran regularly. Two tablespoonfuls
aaily-in chronic cases, with every
meal. 1t IS guaranteed to bring re-
suits, or your grocer viii return your
money.
Ycu viii Ike tho delicious nnt-liko
flavor Of Kellogg q Rran-so different
from ordinary brans, which are I'M
palatable. Eat Kellogg's Bran with
milk or cream. Sprinkle it over other
cereals. Cook it with hot cereals. Try
it in the recipes given on the package.
Kellogg 5 Bran, cooked and krun-
bled, is served BY leading hotels and
clubs in individual packages. Made
in Battle Greek. Gold by all grocers.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-12
BURIED ALIVE

ERIE, Pa, Sept. 12.-Caught I'M
der wall beneath which he, with
other men, were working in an eX
cavation when the wall collapsed,
E. C. schilling, 35, "a laborer, was
buried alive and his body recover
ed one hour later by workers un-
der six feet of dirt and bricks.
-Four others were less seriously
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-12
o Opsrasions 3 years suffering with CON-
ssipaiion Kellogg Bran restores hsailh

Ms. Lancins's case Il typical Of
thousands Of others. He found per-
lnanent relief from constipation in
Kellogg Is Bran because it is ALL
bran. Nothing but ALL bran can be
100 per cent effective. Read what he
says.
Dear Sir:
have been afflicted with consti-
patton for the past IS years, and
during that time | have been in
four different hospitals and SUBJ
4nitted to five different operations
that were the result Of constipa-
ton. / was getting so bad that
every meal | ate soured on my
stomach. Two months ago was
advised to eat your Kellogg's
Kr1rnblcd Bran. | tried it, as I
was trying everything could hear
Of. From that day on | have never
taken a physic. My stomach does
not sour any more and my bowels
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-12

"Facts About Women,' says a
newspaper headline, but there ism It
any sucn thing as facts about
women.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-12
ELECTED CHARITIES HEAD

DES MONIES, Iowa, Sept. r.
Rt. Rev. Thomas Mahan of Wash
ington, D. G., was elected presi-
dent of the national conference of
Catholic Charities in session here.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-12
Smoke Seller Has
Distinguished Men
AS His Customers
nz United Press Leasea wire

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12- Wheth
er they be titled dignitaries or
mere subaltPrns, every pipe lover is
an eccentriG ia his tastes both for
tobacco and Ii favorite shaped
4 dudeen.
snch is the observation Of Harry
IL Hugunin, proprietor Of pipe
and tobacco store in this city since
1922 and to whom some of the
country today, turn to seek the mix
tur6 which gives them the most en-
joyment from their pipes.
Among his clientel are General
Charles q. Dawes, Herbert Hoover,
irwin Cobb, Samuel G. Blythe, ste
wart Edward white, George r.
Dewey, son OF Admiral Dewey, and
many other prominent personages
ever the country.
Huganin claims lis only adYer-
tising is done by his patrons through
friendly chats over the "~after din
ner pipe
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-12
HOTEL
SUFFER-
GAN ERANCy.CCO

SAN FRANCISCO
Management, Geo. Warren Harper
A popular priced, fire proof hotel
centrally located and uoted for
its excellent service and unexcel
led appointments
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-12

1T was a wise man who sent his
wife away on his vacation.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
How Newspaper Advertising
Reflects Business ACTIVITY

order Is April at per cent above. with
the Summer months of July and August
at IA per cent below. January. Febru-
ary and September are also below the
average. with September at but 2 per
cent below and February at IL per cent.
Aside from this seasonal movement,
which in a very definite measure is
directly assignable to the weather. there
is another very important factor that
must not be overlooked which In no
small degree affects newspaper adver-
tising.
No one on reflection will doubt the
Importance of Sunday advertising.
and 1t is with this factor that the
greatest difficulty lies, for some
months have but four Sundays. while
others are gifted with Ave. Then
again. the same month in one year
may have but four Sundays while in
another year 1t has FIVE. Because Of
the fact that advertising in Sunday
papers Is so out OF line with other
days a refinement in the reported
data to allow for this factor was also
found necessary in the present study.
After adjustment for the conditions
which may be attributed to the
weather, or to holiday considerations,
and for the Sunday element above
sketched, the data on newspaper ad-
vertising strikingly reflects the trend
of business movements When 1T is
remembered that sporting dopesters
have not tnfrequently gone far afield
in their attempt to prognosticate the
outcome OF a given game on the basis
of comparative statistics. the figures
on newspaper advertising, since in
the past they have been SO remark
ably accurate. should afford much in
terest to that business man who
would follow this most interesting of
all games-business conditions.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
BRITISH VESSEL FACES
FINE IN MANILA HARBOR
Arrives in Port Without Bill of
Health Due to Cargo Of Liquor,
Collector Reports.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MANILA, November 22.-The Brit
ish steamer Metelaus arrived today
from Glasgow via Hong Kong with
out the customary bill of health, but
carrying 703 cases Of whisky, rs cases
of gin and 20 cases of port wine
consigned to Manila.
The ship had been refused bills
of health by American consular agents
on instructions from Washington, be-
cause of the liquor consignments.
1nsular collector Of customs Vicente
Aldanese announced that due to tho
circumstances surrounding the failure
OF the Metelaus to secure bills Of
health, only a nominal fine would be
imposed, but that further violstions
of quarantine regulations would be
dealt with severely.
In taking such action Collector
Aldanese disregarded the recommends
tion DR.. p. F. Smith, chief of the
Philippine quarantine service that the
maximum fine of $4,000 be imposed
upon the Metelaus to prevent other
vessels bringing liquor to the Philip
pines.
The question Of application of the
eighteenth amendment to the United
States Constitution to the Philippine
Islands has not been definitely de-
cided. The State Departments order
to consuls not to issue bills Of health
to ships carrying liquor to the Philip
pines was based on an opinion from
the Department of Justice to which
the Philippine insular government has
made objection.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
BROADER DEMAND
IN STEEL MARKET.
Evidences of Greater Activ-
ity in All Directions Are
Noted During Week.
BY the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, November 22.-The
demand for steel continued to broaden
rapidly during the past week, and
there were evidences of increased
activity in all directions. Prepara-
tions for larger production were dis
played by leading producers. and
prices developed a strong undertone
with advances in most descriptions
and the trade was very optimistic
relative to the future. Pig iron was
active with good demand and most
producers are well sold up for nearby
delivery and Offering sparingly for
the future. Prices were firmer and
in sellers favor.
Copper Demand Weak.
Tho demand for copper has fallen
noted during the first half Of the
month. and some shading OF prices
has been reported during the past
few days. Offerings, however. have
been comparatively small, and pro-
ducers were still asking 1917 to "A
cents for forward deliveries at the
end of the week. although sales have
been reported at 132 cents for de-
liveries extending over the balance Of
the year. According to one of the
leading statistical authorities, world
SIi'citSi PiouuSsioi ioi oStopei a~S
12S.o07 tans, against 1851 for Sep
tember, including a production OF
S0,90S in the United States, against
1880 in September.
Prices of Tin Shaded.
Tin showed but little quotable
changes. Consumers and dealers ap-
peared as buyers every time prices
were shaded.
Lead remained unchanged. Buying
was less active, but movement into
consumption continued large. and the
general situation was viewed as
sound.
Zinc less active and prices a shade
lower. although offerings from pro-
ducers are not large.
Antimony with some reselling at
concessions.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
OLVANY SAYS TAMMANY
BACKED DAVIS 100 PCT,
Publishes Letter From Candidates
Aide to Silence Reports That
Support Was Casual.
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November 22.-George
W. Olvany, leader Of Tammany Hall,
yesterday made public a letter which
he said should quash reports widely
circulated since the election, to the ef-
feet that Tammany failed to give full
support to John w. Davis, Democratic
presidential nominee.
The letter was received by Mr. Olvany
from Thomas ]. Speilacy. manager Of
the Davis Eastern headquarters It
had been dictated several days after
the elections, when returns were quite
complete.
MIR. Davis, Mr.. Shaver the Eastern
bureau of the Democratic national COM
mittee and myself desire to thank you
profoundly for the hearty cooperation
We have received from you and all your
associates in the campaign Just closed"
the letter read.
1--WE realize that from you and your
organization the national ticket received
100 per cent Of enthusiastic support"
In commenting on the letter, Mr.
Olvany said: II think this letter an
swers fully and completely the stories
that have been repeated around the
country, and that have even been pub
lished, to the effect that Mr.. Davis
failed to get the full support Of his party
in New York County, for have nothing
to add to it. 1t speaks for itself.
am glad Mr.. Spellacy sent it,
Evening star., 1924-11-23
BALTIMORE PRODUCE.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. November 22.-The
live cattle market rules steady,
although demand has eased of owing
to approach of holiday and centered
on first quality stock. There is very
little demand for common to ordinary
cattle, and all such move slow even
at the lower values quoted. Demand
good for handy weight veal calves
and receipts light Of this sort. but
ample of heavy, rough calves which
are slow sale at irregular values.
Receipts generally light on wharyes.
but ample at stock yards. Quota
tions today at Light street wharf:
Beef cattle, first quality. lb.. 7as:
medium, 4a6. Bulls as to quality,
2a4. Cows, choice to fancy, SAT; COM
mon to fair. 1a2. Oxen, as to quality.
3a5. Milk cows. choice to fancy, head.
50.00a75.00: common to fair. head
3O.ooa50.00. Calves, veal, choice, lb..
11a11h; ordinary to medium. lb..
loa10k: heavy fat. 9a10: rough and
common. 5a6. Sheep. choice. 4ha5ha
Old bucks. 3a4: common, 1ha2.
Lambs. spring. choice. 10; fair to
good. 10a12; common, thin, 7as. Hogs.
straight, sa1o. Sows, 6has Stays
and boars. 4a5. Live pigs, sa9.
Shoats, 7as.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
CURBST0CK TAKES
12-PO|NT JUMP
National Power. and Light
Leads Restricted Trading
on Saturday.
By the Associated Press,

ny tn0 AbSOCfate0 Trey0.
NEW YORK, November 22.-There
was marked contraction In the volume
Of business on the curb exchange to-
day, which was noted especially in the
early trading In recent speculative IA
vorites. The tone in the general list
displayed strength. and moderate ad-
vances took place in several public
utility and baking shares The feature
was a sharp upturn in National Power
and Light, which rose IL points. There
were violent advances in many curb is
sues in the first part of the week, fol-
lowed by recessions The trading was
in waves at frequent intervals, q fea-
ture being broad buying In the radio
stocks, which made those issues strong.
There were irregular movements in
the baking issues. United Bakeries first
declined from 153 to 13sK and then
rallied 10 points. Continental A dropped
from 1i3 to 102, followed by a rally,
and the B stock yielded from 22X to
below 20. In the last few days LehiRh
Valley Coal became prominent and
touched a new high record. New Jersey
Zinc ranged from 1861 to 1s5 in re-
sponse to the strong tone in the zinc
metal market
Evening star., 1924-11-23
BONDS GO HIGHER !,
IN LIVELY TRADING:
Wilson & Co. and st. Paul Issues
Are Features in Strong Satur-
day Session.
BY tho Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November 22.-Sharp
rallies in Wilson & Co. and st. Paul
Railway bonds were the outstanding
features of today's bond market. Re-
newed accumulation Of semi-speculative
rail issues counteracted the effects Of
ront-taking In other sections Of the
list. and prices generally held arm.
Reports that Wilson & Co. was max
ing good progress in overcoming the
difficulties which threw the big packing
company into receivership earlier this
year, brought spectacular advances in
It's bonds as we'll as its stocks. The
convertible IS mounted points and the
TVS scored a net gain OF 5.
Although no definite developments
were said to have taken place in the
st. Pauls refunding program, the i'm
proved outlook for solving this problem,
as result of the success Of the New
Haven's plan, was reflected in q sharp
upturn in the roads bonds. The Is Of
1925 mounted ~ points. the 4s OF
1884 az points, and several less active
issues moved up to s.
Rock Island refunding - followed the
trend of the roads shares by advanc-
ing IL points, and other railroad issues
which Tailed net gains included Sea-
board adjustment Is, New Haven con-
vertible IS, Northern Pacific 4s and Rock
Island, Arkansas & Louisiana AVS.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
OBREGON PLANS TO ENTER
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Upon Expiration of Presidential
Term Will Handle Garbanzo,
Important Food Product.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NAVAJOA, Sinaloa, Mexico, Novem-
Der 22.-Upon the expiration of his
presidential term, Alvaro Obregon will
enter the garmanzo business in Nava-
joa, his home town, according to the
presidents friends.
$ Strictly speaking, he will become
& commission merchant for the hand.
ling of the garbanzo, one OF the most
important food crops of Western Mex
leo. Senior Obregon, who gives up the
re:ns of government December l, Is
expected to reach Navajoa about De-
cepIber is. to start his business activ-
aties.
Tba president, who is much inter-
asted in the agricultural development
se his native section, was born 20
miles from Navajoa and Is himself q
farmer and an expert on modern
earning methods to develop the re-
sources Of the nation.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
STEEL OUTPUT PICKS UP.
Orders Better Than at Any Time
Since Last April.
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, November 90.
Steel production by the independent
steel mills of this district will be higher
next week than at any time since March,
it is revealed by the weeks mill sched-
ules. made public today. Sales execu-
ttves for most companies said that or
ders this week were better than at
any time since April.
Thirty-f1ve of the fifty-two independ-
ent open-hearth furnaces will be MAX
ing steel next week. as compared with
"a this week. with Bessemer steel out
put still at about so per cent of capacity.
OF the corporation open hearths, % of
80 will be working, with Bessemer pro-
duction at about so per cent
Sheet mill production will show a
marked improvement. OF the 127 in
dependent sheet mills Sc will be working
at the opening of the week and prob
ably 80 by the end Of the week. More
tin plate and bar mills also will be put
into operation.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
BY the Associated Press.


NEW YORK. November 22.-F'oreign
exchanges steady. Quotations in United
States dollars-Great Britain, demand.
4.63hs cables. 4.63N; 60-day bills on
banks. 4.60h. France. demand,
.053012; cables, .053l. Italy, demand.
.0433k: cables, .0+33Z. Belgium. de-
mand, .o4s4h: cables. -04s5. German,
demand. 1881 (per trillion); Holland.
.40l7: Norway, demand, 1855; Sweden.
demand. 1856: Denmark, demand.
.l765: Switzerland. demand, 1890
Spain, demand. 1880; Greece, demand.
.017s: Poland, demand. .19A Czecho-
slovakia, demand. .0301 \ !; Jugoslavia,
demand. .014SA: Austria, demand.
.000014h Rumania, demand. .0652h
Argentina, demand. $500: Brazil, de-
mand, .1162; Toxic, demand, 1855
Montreal, LOO.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
s7,000,O00 BONDS ISSUED.
Will Be Sold for Construction of
Chicago Station.

NEW YORK, November 22.-En-
larGement Of the original plans for
the Chicago Union Station, now under
construction, was followed yesterday
by the sale Of . $4,000 bond issue.
proceeds Of which will permit the
station company to complete the con-
struction Of terminal properties.
More than s5.ooo.ooo above the initial
estimate will be expended to con.
struct an ofiice structure above the
station and an adjoining building for
handling United States mail.
A banking syndicate headed by
Kuhn. Loeb & Co., purchased the is
sue of 8 per cent bonds and will place
them privately at sSk. Four rail-
roads. Including the Pennsylvania and
burlington, which will use the sta
ton, guarantee the bonds.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
WOOL TRADING DULL.

BOSTON, November % Especially.
The raw wool markets quieted
down today for the week end, but
prices continued firm with especial
strength in tops. Fine tops are in
great demand and a small amount of
South American second clip wool has
been sold at SO in bond, grease basis
Boston buyers arc active in Austrian
markets.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
COTTON IN LATE RALLY,
Early Saturday Decline Soon Turn.
q ed to Gains.

NEW YORK, November ga fur
ther decline Of Is to 18 points in the
cotton market early today was fol-
lowed by rallies OF trade buying and
covering. January contracts sold UP
from 1912 to 1888 and closed at 2s.ss
The general market closed steady. net
o points lower to 15 points higher.
December was relatively easy the en-
tire day as a result Of liquidation In
advance Of possible notices on Mon
day and closed 50 points under March,
compared with difference Of 54
points at the close of the previous
day.
NEW ORLEANS. November 22.-
Cotton futures closed steady at net
advance of 5 to points Close: De-
cember. 1886: January. 24.02: March.
24.2o; May, 1884; July. 24.35. Spot
quiet, points up; middling, 1896.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
ACTORS TO VISIT ROME.

NEW YORK, November 22.-Frank
McGlynn. vice president OF the Catho-
lie Actors Guild of America, an
nounced that 500 members Of the
guild and their families would take
an eight-week vacation In Europe
next Summer and participate In the
jubilee OF the Roman Catholic Church,
which occurs at intervals of 25 years.
They will sail July on the President
Wilson of the United States lines.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
WABASH 1924 EARNINGS.

NEW YORK. November 22.-J. E.
Taussig, president of the Wabash
Railway estimates the roads 1924 net
income at $4.600,00o, which would be
equivalent to $6.61 q share on the
5 per cent preferred A shares. Net
operating income for October would
show a gain over October last year,
he said, but gross would be lower
Evening star., 1924-11-23
CoTT0NsEED OIL UP.

NEW YORK, November 22.-Cotton-
seed oil was higher today on active
buying Of May contracts that sug-
gested removal Of hedges against sales
of cash oil, possibly for export. A
feature was the advance in November
to Ills. or IS points net higher. re-
flecting a scare Of shorts. Crude mar
kets were firmer. while higher lard
and grain were factors.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
COFFEE FUTURES GAIN.

NEW YORK, November 22.-The
market for coffee futures today re-
covered part of yesterdays big loss
and as result of covering promoted
by steadier Brazilian cables than ex-
pected. The opening was Is to 60
points higher, and active months sold
IS to So points net higher
Evening star., 1924-11-23
CORN CROP UNDER 1923.

A cut Of about II per cent from last
years corn crop Is reported in the
aggregate production in II countries
that produce most Of the crop in the
Northern Hemisphere. Late dis
patches from the International Insti-
tute Of Agriculture at Rome to the
Department OF Agriculture bring the
figures for the IL countries up to 3D.
087;348,000 bushels compared with
3,594,09S,000 bushels last year.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
FLOUR PRICES STEADY.

MINNEAPOLIS. November a.
Flour unchanged to 10 cents higher. at
S.15a8.25 a barrel. Shipments, 46.45o
barrels. Bran. 27.00. Wheat-No. /
Northern. 1.50ha1.52h: December,
1917; May. 1.57k. Corn-No. 3. vel
low. iii u a1.15 Y: Oats-No. 8, white,
48Ha49h. Flax-No. /, 2.S5 ~ a2.67k.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
CANAL TRAFFIC IMPROVES.

SAN FRANCISCO. November 90
Especially Panama Canal route
Is becoming so popular for passenger
traffic that the Trans-M Marine Corpora
tion plans to increase its present inter-
coastal feet from IL to IA vessels and
put into effect a schedule Of regular
weekly sailings.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
SMALLER FLAX CROP

The first forecast Of tho Argentine
fax crop Is 52,400,000 bushels COM
pared with 5s,600,0o0 bushels last
year. according to cable advise just
received by the Department OF Agri-
culture from the International Insti-
tute of Agriculture at Rome. The
crop 10 the third largest since 191l-l2
Evening star., 1924-11-23
MORE WHEAT PLANTED.

The area seeded to Winter wheat in
Canada up to October 81. 10 reported
by the Dominion bureau OF statistics
to the United States Department Of
Agriculture at s32.20o acres compared
with 767,200 acres on the same date
last year, and with q harvested area
of 773,sl5 acres In 1924, /,
Evening star., 1924-11-23
DRY GOODS MARKET.

NEW YORK, November % (SpeciaD.
Quiet prevailed In the cotton goods
and raw silk markets today AZ the
week ended. What little trading
there was was done at unchanged
price levels. Print cloths were
quoted at s7A for ga by go and ION
for @ by u.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
FISHER BODY's NET.

NEW YORK. November 22-Net In
come Of the Fisher Body Corporation
in the six months ended October 81,
declined to $4,S74.36s, equal to s7.5s a,
share on the common, compared with
$10,015,5S4. or 416.14 a share in the
corresponding period last year.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
FRUIT PRICES STEADY.

NEW YORK. November 22.-Evapor-
ated apples, steady Prunes, more de-
mand. Apricots. firm. Peaches,
firmer; standard. 10A; choice, 10a10% !;
extra choice. 11a12. Raisins, steady.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
WEEKLY BANK REPORT.

NEW YORK, November 22.-The
actual condition of clearing house
banks and trust companies for the
week show an excess in reserve Of
$2S,s94,0s0. This Is an increase of
324,353,470, compared with last week.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
OLDSMOBILE OUTPUT,

NEW YORK, November 22.-General
Motors Corporation announced that de-
spite lower production for the automo-
bile industry as whole, Oldsmobile.
in the 10 months this year. showed a
gain Of $1,000 cars over the same
period Of 1928.
Evening star., 1924-11-23

II the movement to have all the
children of London remain at the
schools II successful the additional
ssse Uena - sa5.000,0oo year.
Evening star., 1924-11-23
LIVE POULTRY PRICES.

CHICAGO, November 22.-Poultry
alive Unsettled; fowls, 14ha20;
springs, 90; roosters, 10; turkeys, 81;
geese. IA: ducks, II.