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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
STOCKS ADVANCE
 TO HIGH LEVELS
 AND THEN DROP
Total Sales For Year Go Over Two Million
 Mark

NEW YORK, Dec 29.-Stock prices developed considerable irregularity to- ward the close of today's market atter an early period of strength, during which more than three score issues were elevated to new high levels TOT the year. Both the rail and industriai averages showed net declines on the day. Total sales exceeded two million shares. for the first time since Decem- Der 19.
 Lowering of the renewal rate on call money to per cent, establishment or the largest quotation in five years TOT sterling exchange, the unexpected post holiday demand for stocks ana encour- aging weekend trade advices, were factors influencing the early rise. Con siderable short covering was in eVl- dence during the morning, but subse- uuent stiffening of money rates caused a temporary abandonment Of pool op- erations in several issues and renewal of profit taking and bear selling, sev- eral issues reacting one to three points from their early highs.
 Fisher Body scared nearly Is points to.24O, the highest price in it's history fin anticipation of the stockholders ap- prpval of the proposed change in capl- taiiZation, which was announced aIter the market closed. General Electric jumped more than points to 3O1, the highest price since 1902, on reports or high current earnings and substan- tial increase in the quoted value or securities held by the company. United States Steed touched 121 for the first time since 1917, in reflection of Chair man Gary's optimistic business fore cast for 1925.
 With copper producers all asking 16 cents a pound delivered for the red metal, 13 issues in that group, includ- Tn Cerro De Pasco, smashed their previous 1924 high prices. Oils continued to show signs of strength, Simms Pe- troleum standing out with an extreme gain of points. Barnsdall A, Gen eral Asphalt and She'll Transport also sold at the years best prices.
 Rails were rather sluggish, although Louisville and Nashville, $500" com mon and Atchison preferred established new maximum prices for the year, while Chesapeake and Ohio common and preferred, Central Railroad of New Jersey and Western Pacific preferred closed one to two points higher. Losses of a point or more were recorded, how ever, by Baltimore and Ohio, Great Northern preferred, Norfolk and West ern, Union Pacific, Atlantic Coast Line, Chicago Northwestern and a few others.
 Sterling exchange resumed it's march toward parity, touching SAYS, the high est price since March, 1919, when J. P. Morgan and company announced they would cease to support British currency at the war time peg-point. Swiss francs touched a new high at 19.44 cents and marked strength was shown by the South American cur Tencies, Argentine pesos recording a new high level at 40 cents.
 Call money renewed at 4 per cent and then advanced, successively to Az, 5 and 51a, the highest quotation reached since April of last year. Time money and commercial paper rates held steady.
 Stock market averages:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 29.-The cot ton market experienced Q day of active trading with fluctuations frequent and wider than they have been for some time past. At one time during the morning prices on active positions showed gains over Saturdays close of 3lto 65 points. Most of this gain was lost during the afternoon but the ac- tive months showed a moderate net gain for the day at the end except Oc- tober which at the lowest was 15 points below the previous close after having traded 40 points net higher early in the session.
 At the start the market was extremely active and first trades showed gains of 34 to 60 points. This initial advance was due to good cables and a large volume of over Sunday buying orders. Near months gained a few more points right after the opening with January at A.77c and March at 24.95c or 36 to 40 points above the previous close. May advanced to 25.50c and July to 25.47c, or 57 to 65 points above Saturdays close. October traded up to 2465c, the highest point touched this season for next October delivery. The market eased off during the morning 20 to 26 points on near months and S6 to 64 points on more distant months, but rallied again in the afternoon on ac- tive speculative buying and shorts coV- ering. On this bulge January traded up to24.S4c and March to 25.05c, new highs for the day and 43 to 50 points above the previous close. The later positions did not show quite as much strength and did not duplicate earlier highs Prices eased off Sharply in the later afternoon on realizing losing most of the gain and the close showed net gains for the day of 15 to 19 points on active positions and a net loss of 12 points on October.
 Tie advance during the morning and early afternoon was due to encourag- ing cables and to good speculative buying by Wall Stret and Chicago in- terests. Shorts also covered rather freely. The subsequent reaction was due to realizing more or less hedge selling and probably in a minor de- gree. to. the reaction in stocks and grain. The undertone was more bull lish and traders showed a disposition to pay more attention to consumption prospects than the supply.
 Exports for the day totaIled 4S,516 bales of which Houston cleared 25,- 963 bales.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
REACTION HITS
 BOND MARKET
Trend Influenced By Gen. eral Selling And Stiff
 fened Money

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-Bond prices turned reactionary today under the pressure of general selling and profit taking induced by stiffening money rates and the unsettiement in the stock market.
 Lduqiudation of European govern mont obligations was attributed to the uneasiness caused by the refusal of the allies to evacuate the Cologne area in Germany at the scheduled date fol- lowing reported arms discoveries. Tn addition French bonds were adversely Frances position on funding herd debt to the UnitedN States and the recent ex-, piration of the syndicate which floated the $1o0, 900 French loan.
 : The new 7's sold as low as s1N as compared with an pffering price of el. and the Soissons 6's lost 1N points. Some of the other issues recovered after an early decline. German Is were frae- tionally lower. Railroad bonds rave the best demonstration of group strength with Chesapeake and Ohio convertible 5s. Peoria and Eastern tns come 4s and New Haven Franc 7s advancing a point or more. St- Paul issues however continued to work lower.
 Several of the copper company liens, including Chile 6s, Magma 7's and American Smeltipg 5's. after moving up to around the years best levels, for feited their gains under wave of pro- fit taking,
 Negotiations were completed today Saarbruecken, chief industrial center of the Saar basin which is information ally controlled. .a Public offerings of 10 year per cent bonds Is expected after the first of the year. New financing today, including the $10,O00,0o0 Krupp Virginia Coal and Coke 6,s was promptly absorbed.
 Bond market averages:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
SPOT COTTON

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 29.-Cotton spot moderate business; prices steady. Strictly good middling, 14.49d; good middling, 14.14d; strictly middling, 13.94d; middling, 13.64d; strictly low middling, 1S.34d; low middling, 12.94d; strictly good ordinary, 12.54d; good or dtnary, 11.94d. Sales 4,00O bales, in- cluding 3,200 American. Receipts S3,- 900 bales, including 23,0OO American. Futures closed steady. December, 13.42d; January, 13.42d; March, 13.4Sd l; May. 1356d; July, 1S.57d; October, 13.19d.
 NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 2s.-Spot cot steady 20 points up. Sales on the spot, sS3; to arrive, 400. Low middling, 2S.10c; middling, 246Oc; good middfinE, 261Oc; receipts, 18.3sS, stock 47s,SS2.
 NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.-Cotton spot steady; middling,. 24.9Oc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30

CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-Beans, Florida hampers, green, best, $6.0o@6.14.
 Cucumbers, Florida crates fancy, S9.00; choice, $500.
 Eggplant, Florida crates medium sizes, $5.5O96y00; small, $4.50@5.00.
 Lettuce, Florida hampers, $1.50@2.00. Kumquats, Florida crates, 15Q17c. per quart.
 Peppers, Florida crates green, best, $5.25@5.50.
 Strawberries, Florida, 50@e0c quart.
 Sweet potatoes, Tennessee Nancy Hall hampers, $250@2.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
HUBBARD. EROS. & CO

Members New York Cotton Exchange, New Orleans Cotton Exchange. Now Members Liverpool Cotton Association. Orders solicited for the purchase and sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Special consignment of spot cotton for delivery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30

SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE
 AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY Interest on Thirty Year First Mortgage Sinking Fund Gold Bonds of this com pany, due 1941, will be paid on and after January i, 1925, upon presenta- ton of Coupon No. 28, to the Bankers Trust Company, No. 16 Wall Street, New York, N. Y.
 J. M. B. HOXSEY. Treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
POTATOES

CHICAGO. Dec. 29.-Potatoes early morning trading moderate; market firm; receipts, 66 cars; total United States shipments Saturday, 445; Sum day, 6; Wisconsin sacked round whites sales, S1.20@1.35.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
NEW YORK BONDS

NEW YORK. Dee. 2p.---FolIowine are todsy's high. low and closing prices of bonds on the New York Stock Exchange. and tho total sales Of each bond: < United States government bonds in dollars and thirty seconds of dolikrs.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
STEEL

NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-Steel prices f. 0. b., Pittsburg per 100 pounds: Blue annealed sheets, $2.65@2.75; galvanized sheets, $4.60@4.70; black sheets, $3.50Q 3.60; steel bars, $210.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
BAR SILVER

LONDON, Dec. 29.-Bar silver BIZ pence per ounce; money 1M per cent. Discount rates, short bills, 3M@4 per cent; three months bills, 3 13-16@3M per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
NEW YORK CURB

NEW YORK. Dec. 29.-Following is the afficlaI list of transactions on the New York Curb Ex. change. giving all stocks and bonds traded in:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PaoylsloMs:
CASH GRAIN

CASH GRAIN KANSAS CITY, Dec. 29.-Wheat, No. ? ? on nard' a'7s91'ss; No. red. $1.ss@ Corn. No. 3, yellow, $1.2o1s@1.21; No. 2, mixed $1.17h CHS.
 Oats No. 2, white, 61Mc.
 CHICAGO. Dec. 2s.-wheat, No. l, red, $1.8S; No. 8, hard, S1.76.
 Corn, No. 2, mixed, $1.27HR1.29; No. 8, yellow, $1.249L2sHs.
 Oats, No: 2, white, 62@62%c; No. 8, white, 59@60hc.
 Rye, No. 2, $1.49M. Barley, 90094c. Timothy seed, $6.o0Q7.15.
 Cloverseed, $25.75933.00. Lard, $16.92; ribs, $16.37; bellies, S16.50.
 TOLEDO Ohio, Dec. 2s.-Clover seed, old, $19.45; new $19.S0; December, $19.S5; February, $19.95; Alsike, old, $1S.O5; new, $13.26; timothy seed, $S.S5; December, $3.35.
 ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2s-Cash: Wheat No. ?. red. $1.ss92.Oo; No. 8, red. $1.s19 Corn. No. ?. white. SIPS; No. 3. vel oats, No. 8. white, s1M@s2c; No. {, white, 60Q61c. Close: Wheat. December. $1.74M; May, $1.7sA.
 Corn, May, $1.3O.. a.
 Oats. December, coke; May, 64%c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30

CHICAGO COTTON CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-Cotton close: January. 24.65c; March, 2492c; May, 25.19c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30

NEW ORLEANS COTTON. NEW ORLEANS. La, Dec. 29.-Cotton futures closed steady at l2 points down to l9 points
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
GRAIN EXPORTS

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2s.--Grain ex- ports from the United States last week were 2,375.000 bushels as compared with 2,283,000 the previous week.
 Commerce department figures today gave the following comparisons be- tween exports last week and those of the previous week:
 Wheat 1,s14,000 bushels against 3,9990O0; barley 292,0O0 against 6I7,0OO; corn 145,0oc against 105,0O0; oats 52,- 900 against 190,000; rye 54,000 against 372,000.
 Canadian grains shipped from United States ports last week amounted to 2,092,000 bushels against 2,363,O0O the previous week while shipments of wheat flour last week amounted to 498,- 900 barrels against 249,000 the previous week.
 GRAIN SUPPLY
 NEW YORK, Dec. 29.-The visible supply of of American grain shows the following changes in bushels:
 Wheat decreased 2,332,0OO. '. Corn decreased 2,52S, ,0OO,
 Oats increased 1,375,00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30

NEW YORK COTTON. NEW YORK. Dec. 29.-Cotton closed steady
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
NEW YORK STOCKS

NEW YORK, Dee. 29.-FolloWing are today's sales. high. low, and closing prices of stocks listed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
cHrcAao VEGETABLES

Total sales Of bonds today were $16. 41o,o0o com pared with s5.s72.ooo previous day and $s.24s 900 q year ago. s
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12
40, 900 Miles of New Roads Built
In II. s. Last Year Break Record
BY JAMES w. BROOKS,
Director, American Highway
Educational Bureau

tn OADWAY building in the
E% United States last year
L. W. reached a new high peak.
Something like 10000 miles, in
which is included 1000 miles of
Federal aid highways were con-
5tructcd in the various states. In
fact, this was one of our most
necessary industries and was re-
sponsible for the employment of
large numbers of wOrkmen. The
speed and efficiency with which
the roads were constructor are a
tribute to the underlying indust-
ries which made them possible.
Chief among them is the manu-
tacture of explosives. The modern
road could not exist without the
present day explosives In fact,
1t has been estimated that there
are 1,00O. pounds of explosives u.s.
ed for every mile of modern high
ways constructed. Explosives
make possible the breaking down
of the stone in quarries in quanti-
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12
BIG GAME FILM
WILL BE- SHOWN
BY FARM BUREAU

A unique feature of Farm Bu
rcau activities which has been an
nounced by c. c. Jenkins, manager
of tha organization in Imperial
County, is the presentation of Il
series of motion pictures from The
California Farm Bureau Fedora
ton.
Hunting Big Game in Africa
with Camera is the picture to
be shown at the meetings which
arc scheduled for Imperial on
March 3; El Centre, March 4; Ca
leXico, March 5; Holtville, March
6; Brawley, March Z; Calipatria,
March s, and at Westmorland if Il
satisfactory date can be arranged.
The "movies were taken ON Fl.
A. Snow s recent three year South
African expedition and are cxtre-
mely entertaining, as we'll as un-
usually educational. Prof. j. w
Nelson of the state Farm Bureau
Federation will be here to talk in
connection with the pictures, and
will also tell of the state wide work
of the organization.
The meetings, in addition to be
ing planned as community cntcrrain-
mcnts, will be used TO boost the
farm bureau membership in the
county. In each city with the cN-
ception of Brawlcy where the gram
mar school building has Seen en-
gagged, the picture will be presented
at the respective high schools, All
meetings are called for 1880.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12
Constipation can ruin your health
gel permanent relief with KeIlOgg's Bran

Kellogg's Bran, cooked and krum-
bled, should be eaten regularly--at
least two tablespoonfuls daily--in
chronic eases, with every meal. You
will enjoy eating it. Kellogg S Bran
has a wonderful flavor, q delicious
nut-like flavor. And this flavor is an
exclusive Kellogg achievement.
There are many ways to enjoy
Kellogg g Bran, cooked and krumblcG.
Eat it with milk or cream as cereal.
Sprinkle it over other cereals. Cook
it with hot cereals. Look for the rcei-
pes on every package and try it in
mullins, griddle cakes, bran bread, etc.
Bring back your health with
Kellogg IS Bran. Start to-day! Every
member of your family should eat it.
The leading hotels and clubs serve
Kellogg 3 Bran in individual pack
ages. 1t is made in Battle Creek.
lSold by all grocers.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12
Men to Inspect
Julian Company,
May Assist Him
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12.-Con-
stituting themselves committee of
advisers, six leading business men
of the city will Thursday inspect
the properties of the julian Pc
troleum Corporation, hoping to aid
the promoter, G. c. julian, through
present admitted financ;fl diff
culties.
The committee, named at Julian )
request, includes William Lacy,
president of the chamber Of com
merce; William T. Bishop, former
president and now treasurer of the
chamber: Judge Wiliiam Rhodes
Hervey, banker; r. G. ellis, oil
executive; Irving lIellman, banker,
and Charles H. Treat, former city
official.
Julian has turned over his books
70 the committee for inspection
listing The corporation s stock sub
1criptions said to amount to $4,000,
600, paid in by investors OF Cali
fornia.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12
IMPERIAL
by Press staff Correspondent

by Press staff Correspondent
IMPERIAL, Feb. 12.-keno Hal,
lawell has bought the house on 40S
North f street, formerly owned by
w. f. Covert, who has moved to
Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Hicks and two
children were guests at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ Belford
last evening.
The Mizpah class of girls and the
All-Star class of boys in the local
Methodist church are planning Il
trip to Painted Canwon next Sun
day, where they will have regular
Sunday school services. They plan
to leave Imperial at five O'Clock
Sunday morning, taking breakfast
with them. For lunch Il pot luck
dinner will be served. Those wish
ing to go should see some member
Of the arrangement committee. Peg
gy Gates, Lois Cook and Ina Love
lady.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12

When clean and clear, the intestine
is converting wholesome food into
vigorous health. But when e!ogged
~ constipation, it generates poisons
from the obstructed food that can
lead to many serious diseases.
Kellogg's Bran sweeps, cleans and
purifies the intestine. 1t has a natural,
healthy action. 1t works exactly as
nature acts. IF eaten regularly, it
is guaranteed to relieve permanently
the most chronic cases of constipation,
or your grocer viii return your money.
Results with Kellogg's Bran are
sure, for Kelogg's is ALL bran.
Nothing but ALL bran can be 100
per cent effective. That is why
Kellogg s Bran, cooked and krumbled
is endorsed by doctors everywhere
Eat it and you need never take another
habit forming drug or pill.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12
Mass Meeting In
S. F. Wants Beer
and Light Wine
BY United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. IL
Modification of the Nolstead law
to permit the sale of light wine aud
beer, with government distribution
10 prevent the return of the saloon,
was advocated by speak kcrs at Il
mass meeting in the civic auditorium
here last night.
Dudley Field Malone, former col
icctor of the port of New York,
was the principal speaker. lie ad.
voc;ytcd a system Of wine and beer
distribution such as is practiced in
the province of Quebec, Canada,
William II. StaytOn, national cam
paign director Of the association,
claimed opposition to the eighteenth
amendment is increasing and pre-
dicted ultimate victory for its op-
ponents.
Rev. Wyndham lIeathcotc, OF New
Zealand, asserted that New zealand
and Australia rejected prohibition
"bccausc it is opposed to Chris
tian philosophy. "
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12
Roth Trial Held
Up By Illness

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12.--Trial
of Herman j.. Roth, Hollywood ut
tornev, charged with attempting to
cxtort money from Arthur Sawyer,
business manager for Barbara la
Mari, film actress, was halted to-
day by Roth's illness.
The attorney is only slightly in
disposed, his physician told the
court, and it is believed the ease
can be resumed tomorrow, with the
possibility Miss ia Marr will per.
son&lly testify, either tomorrow or
Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12

large part to the good roads move
ment, the quarry business has
greatly increased in the last ten
years and new quarries are being
constantly opened in various parts
of the country. The quarries in
the United States use in the neigh
borhood of sixty million pounds of
dynamite year and about half tho
material obtained goes for road
work. On the basis Of moving
three tons of stone with each
pound of dynamite, this would
make available for this particular
purpose some ninety million tons
of stone.
In many sections OF the middle
West, limestone is more commonly
used in road construction and, in
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12
Chief, Firemen in
Glendale Are on
Duty Once Again

GLENDALE, Feb. 12.-Thc water
of mediation has douscd the flames
that ragcd within the breasts Of
local fircmen, following the 'fir-
ing" o. Fire Chief \. H. Lankford
by he council on ~ charge nat he
lad permitted liquor drinking in
the fire houses.
Laniiford was back ON the Job
+cday, restored TO duty by the city
f.tEcrs, with just reprimard for
lis asserted negligence in NOT pre-.
enting the use of the iatoxicants.
md The f;rcmen are polishing the
trncks aid .t,njiag about IL the
ar2limht rs we'll, with the assurance
OF q u.rir' 14war,ed by the ~oun-
III "et.ol IN restoring the chief
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12
Officers Break
Up |. w. W. Meet
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN PEDRO, Feb. 12.-With Il
warning that the next meeting here
of the |. w. w. would lead to ar.
rests, police last night broke up
a gathering of members of the Or
ganiza,ion and sympathizcrs.
A San Pedro detective mounted
the platform and read aloul the
Sacramento injunction issued by
Judge Bustick of The superior
court, which declares it is unlawful
for the |. W. W. to function as
an organization or as individuals.
The use of the restraining order
was ncccssitatcd by IN influS of |.
W. W. from other coAst points, ii
was said.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12

ties never before known. Quarry
shots resulting in from 100000 to
10000 tons Of stone arc now
fairly common. Some of these
shots use from $4,000 to $4,000
pounds of explosives at ono time.
Explosives CsCo in building
Explosives arc also used in re-
moving obstructions in the right of
way. and in obtaining proper
drainage of the road bed, In the
broader sense they are the agents
used to mine tho very iron and
steel out of which is constructed
the tools used by the road builders.
Dynamite and blasting powder
are the two explosives widely used
II getting ont the material for
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12
L. A. Official on
Way to Get "Big
Hutch'' Gang, Man

los ANGELES, Feb. l2-Dis-
trict Attorney Asa Kcyes vas 20
leave Los Angeles today fer salt
Lake City TO head the fiaA. 10 re-
turn Clayton Dorchester, r"putcI
head of the big hutch" hunco
gang back to this city for trial
Pending his arrival, Keycs wired
Detective Licutcrant Tom OBricn,
row in Salt Lake city, that shoGll
Dorchester he released GA 4 small
hail, he should be Immediately re.
arrested on additional charges pend
ing here.
Dorchester was arrested in the
Utah capital Thursday aftcra >aorch
by' local authorities Of three years
duration.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12
Mellon, Papers
Both Flayed by
Head of Legion
by United Press Leased Wire

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Teb. 12.-
Charges that Secretary Mellon is
using his office to lobby against
the soldier bonus were made late
yesterday at the state meeting Of
The American Legion commanders,
by John r. Quinn, national com
snander of the American Legion.
The newspapers of the United
States were also flayod by the leg
ion, chief, who charged that if he
WIS given Il fair deal and quotel
correctly he would not be compelled
to be touring the country III the
interest of legionaircs.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12

and annoy women in the Trestle Glen
section was be.us sought by police
today.
Mrs. c. D. IIuddart complained
that the man had been haunting
the wooded roads Of the section and
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12

that Monday night he rode up be-
side her and seized her arm.
She threw off his grip, she said,
aud ran. Several persons have seen
the man, it was reported.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12
Flowing To Make q Road

road building. Many of the
large quarry shots contain both
types. Holea from SO to $50 feet
deep behind the quarry face are
filled and all arc detonated at one
time.
On the average. three or four
tons of stone are moved for every
pound of dynamite used, Due in
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-12
The Weather

FOR LOS ANGELES AND NICI-
NIFTY - Fair, moderately warn
weather tonight and Wednesday.
FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Fair tonight and Wednesday.