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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Mr.. H. L. Riley of Malta went
Monday to Columbus where he eH-
poets to be employed with Ward
& Beck, bakers.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

A son was recently born TO Mr.
and Mrs. Lester Thorla, of Massillon,
former residents of Noble county
Noble County Leader, Oct. 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Basin Of Co
lumbus visited here over Sunday
with the latters cousin Mrs. c. E.
Fisher and family.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Mrs. George Ralston of Kennebec
hill left the first Of the week for
Caldwell, to visit her son Mr.. John
Ralston and wife.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Mr.. c.. w. Dewitt of near Stock
port, notice of whose public sale ap-
pears in this issue, will move to
Stockport where he and his wife
will make their home. They have
rented their farm to Mr.. Milo John
son.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Mrs. C. NJ. Linscott of Sioux City.
Ia. has arrived for a visit with her
daughter Mrs. Halle Galbraith in
this city and with relatives at
Sharpsburg.- g.-Glouster Press.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Mr.. Ed Davis of East Windsor,
who has a public sale Nov. II, ex-
poets to move little later to near
GAINESVILLE, on the Adamsville road.
He will be employed in GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Mrs. Irene Grohol of Syracuse, n.
r.. is making an indefinite visit here
with her sister Mrs. Harlo Brown OF
Kennebec ridge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Among marriage licenses issued in
Athens county recently was one to
William P Lochery, postal clerk, Of
Pomeroy and Clara E. Henry, music
teacher. of Amesville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Mrs. Emily j. Dyer, aged 81
years, widow of Benjamin Dyer, died
at Caldwell Oct. 7. She is survived
by a foster son Charles L. Dyer and
a daughter Mrs. Joseph Moore, both
of near Caldwell Mrs. Minerva Tay-
lor and Mrs. Mary Raney of Beverly
and Mrs. Mary Mincks of Carlton,
O., are her sisters, and John Hardin
of Keith, George Hardin of Beverly
and Benjamin Hardin who resides at
Arnold, Neb., are her brothers. In
terment was made in the Olive Gem
etery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

The annual convention of the
Southeastern Ohio Teachers asso-
citation will be held at Athens Friday
and Saturday, Oct. 80 and 81.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Call and see the new fall and
winter millinery, at Henderson's.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Mrs. Flora w. Coulson who has
been living near Little Hooking in
Washington county, is now located
in Marion. Ohio.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Mrs. Lide Scott Of this place
went to Roseville Saturday to see
her son MIR. Elmer Scott who has
been i'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29
LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Mary Martin of Malta went
to Newark Monday, for a visit with
her daughter Mrs. Emerson Greer.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

The Favorite parlor furnace is
guaranteed to maintain high tenn
perature from p. m. to a. m.
Sold by Malta Hardware Co. 1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

O-automobile refinishing.-
Drury & Gordon. Phone 305-Black
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

The Favorite parlor furnace IS
the most beautiful heating applian 2
ever built. For sale by Malta Hard
ware Co. 1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

DUCO-a automobile refinishing.
Drury & Gordon. Phone 305-Black.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Henry Collins, aged 70, a resi-
dent Of Rose Farm, died suddenly at
his home Oct. n, as the result of
apoplexy. He is survived by his
wife.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29
TO VOTERS OF McCONNELss-
| VILE AND MORGAN TOWNSHIP

While my name appears on the
ballot as candidate for corporation
clerk, it does not appear for Morgan
township clerk, for which am also
candidate. Will my friends please
write in my name for township
clerk, and be sure to put'an x before
it?-Stella Durbin. (Ady.)
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

DUCO-automob refinishing.-
Drury & Gordon. Phone 305-Black.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Call and see the new fall and
winter millinery, at Henderson's.
slot
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Mr.. Clem Crider has moved from
Crooksyille to his farm back of
Deayertown, for the winter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Call and see the new fall and
winter millinery, at Hendersop's.
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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Miss Christine Shilling who is at
tending Muskingum college, spent
the week end with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Shilling of McKen-
dree. She had as her guest Miss
Bernice Ogan who is also student
at Muskingum college.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29
Miss Mary Shilling who has beer

Miss Mary Shilling who has been
employed in the dry goods depart
ment at Coulson's store, has re-
signed her position, and is with her
father l. III. Shilling who recently
purchased the Frank Finley store
in Malta. Mr.. John Crozier who
was employed with the Finley store,
will be employed with the City res
taurant here beginning the first of
the month when Mr.. and Mrs. ]. X.
Bingham take charge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Taylor and
two children of Clarksburg, w. Va,
came last Thursday to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor's parents Mr. and Mrs
J. M. Anderson of Malta and Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Taylor of Deerfield.
They left Sunday for their home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Mrs. Fred Seigel, aged IS, died
last Friday at her home in Newark.
following a stroke of paralysis. The
funeral was held at Newark Monday
and interment made there. Mrs.
Seigel was a native of Brush Creek
township in Muskingum county. She
leaves three sons and a daughter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29
The Glouster Press of last

The Glouster Press of last week
said: Clyde S. Price and family of
this city have moved to Wyandotte,
Mich, where Mr.. Price has been en-
ployed the past summer He came
home from Michigan the last of the
week and he and his family left Sun
day by motor for their new home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1925-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. McElhose spent
Sunday with his son-in-law and
daughter, Rev. and Mrs. David Cum
ningham and four children, of Dun
can Falls Rev. Cunningham and
family moved from Antioch last
week and he has been given M. E.
charge at Duncan Falls.-Beverly
Dispatch.
Evening star., 1925-02-11
NEW YORK CURB MARKET
Received by Private Wire Direct to The Star Once

reflected in an advance of more than
a point in the stock when 1T went
through 13 again. Music Master was
offered down almost points. De For
est came off fractionally, while others
moved uncertainty.
Steadily decreasing output of do
mestic crude Oil, as disclosed in the
mid-week figures, was an added in
centive for operations for the rise In
the oils. Vacuum gained almost
points, Standard of Indiana crossed
IS again and Southern Pipe Line re-
traced the 81 dividend which came
off the prise today. International Pc
troleum had to absorb heavy selling
around IS, which tended to check
the advance.
Declaration of only the regular
quarterly dividend of 25 cents on
American Power and Light brought
out offerings. Electric bonds and
shares after early strength lost the
gain.
Evening star., 1925-02-11
FIRST OIL OUTPUT
DROP IN IS YEARS.
Petroleum Production Slump.
ed 2 Per Cent in 1924
Over Previous Year. :.

For the first time In Is years petro-
leum production in 1924 showed a de-
crease over the previous year.
Final figures on the petroleum out
put for 1924. estimated to be approx
mately 714.000, 900 barrels, will show
an output 2 per cent less than in
1928, marking the first annual de-
crease in production since 1906, the
Geological Survey of the Interior De-
partment announced today. The drop
In United States petroleum production
was likewise paralleled by a drop in
world production, preliminary esti-
mates for 1924 showing production
to be somewhat less than 1,019, 900 900
barrels, the 1929 production.
Decrease Partly Offset.
Available figures indicate that the
decreases in the United States and
Mexico will not be entirely offset by
gains in Russia. Persia, Rumania,
Venezuela and in other countries
The daily average new supply (pro-
duction plus fmports), amounting to
2,024,452 barrels for January, 1924,
was 33,290 barrels less than the de-
mand, but from February to Septem-
ber the new supply was considerably
in excess of demand. During the last
three months OF the year these con-
ditfons were reversed, and in Decem-
ber the daily average indicated de-
mand. the survey said, amounting to
the high record of 2.232.903 barrels.
was 2lS,l29 barrels in excess of the
new supply.
Record Low Production.
January production was at the low
est daily average rate for the year
1881, ,12s barrels. By April 1t had in
creased 160,0 barrels a day, and re-
mained close to 1,980.000 barrels a
day until September, the peak for the
year occurring in August. when L.
9s0,45 barrels was the daily average
production that was transported from
producing properties. A decline be-
gan in September and continued
throughout the rest OF the year. In
December the daily average output
was l.S26,355 barrels.
Evening star., 1925-02-11

NEW YORK, February 11-Foliow-
ing is an official list of bonds and
stocks traded in on the New Yorl:
Curb Market today:
Evening star., 1925-02-11
APPROVAL WITHHELD
OF DAM PROJECT
Maryland Commission Wants
More Protective Clauses
in Petition.
sr.ci.l Disnateh to The Star,

Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE, February 1.-THE
State of Maryland will refuse to ap-
prove the petition of the Susquehan-
ma Power Company for permission to
construct the .Conowingo dam on the
SusQuehanna River until the following
things have been done.
Reservation made in the company s
set-up that power generated at the
dam, up to the maximum Of it's ca
pacity, shall be sold to Maryland con-
sumers, If and when it is demanded.
Provision made for reimbursement
of the State for the total cost of
roads, bridges and approaches de-
stroyed or injured by construction of
the dam. 49,.
Provision made for the protection
Of fish in the Susquehanna River.
Provision made for the protection
of the rights. Of Baltimore City for
the future use Of water of the Susque-
hanna River in the city's water supply
system. -.
Provision made for the adequate
regulation of the project in the future.
This announcement was made at
the conclusion of conference yester-
day. .-.--, .--.
Evening star., 1925-02-11
Washington Stock Exchange

SALES.
Potomac Electric cons. 6s--$l,Ooo at SS1s,
81, 900 at 99&. a,,
washington Rwy. & Dec. pfd,-1o at slh
10 At S1E, 10 at s11,.
Lanston Monotype-10 at 7sh:
Merg.nthaler Linoty type-10 at 11ol3:
National Mtse. & Inv pfd.-2O at sS.
AFTER CALL.
Washington Rwy. & Elec. pfd.-2 at 81 -
. at s1ia at S1h. at s1L.
Ianston Mouotype-10 at 1s3s.
National Mtge. & Inv. pfd.-o0 at 9ss, OF
Washington Rwy & Eiee. ISL 900 at 7s+
Potomac Electric cons. 5s-s1.0oo at sss.
81. 600 At 99s. o
at 102 .ouo a.
Columbia Title Ins,-foo at 8.
UNLISTED DEPARTMENT.
Citizens Savings Bank-1O0 at l3
Notice-This exchange will be closed tomor
row L;ncolns birthday.
Money-Can loans. and per cerx.
Evening star., 1925-02-11
Money to Loan

Secured by FIRST deed Of trust on real estate
Prevailing interest and commiss on
Joseph l. Weller 40 40 wash, n.n /. Trust VS.
Evening star., 1925-02-11
MARKED GAINS MADE
IN FREIGHT TRAFFIC
e. & o., Seaboard and Western
Maryland Handle Many.
- More Cars.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


BALTIMORE, February 11.-That
the traffic movement of railroads
with operating headquarters in Bal
timore is making a good start in
1925 is Indicated from latest car
loading reports. Total loadings re-
corded by the Baltimore and Ohio for
the three weeks ended January /?
showed an increase of 2,240 cars. or
1.3 per cent, over the corresponding G
period a year ago.
The Western Maryland reported an
increase of $3.50 cars during the same
period. This represents gain over
the same period last year of 10.5
per cent Revenue from coal and
coke freight reported by the Western
Maryland for January totaled s815,-
565, compared with s79S,2S3, an in
crease of 2 per cent.
While the Seaboard Air Line has
not issued its statement, 1t is known
that this road also will show q sub
stAnttAl increase
Evening star., 1925-02-11
Bid and Asked Prices.
BONDS.
PUBLIC UTILITY

Bid. Asked.
American Tel & Telga. 4s.... 96Ia .....
American Tel. & Telga. ms. III $3.50.
Am. Tel. 4, Tel. ctl. tr. 5s..... 1904 .....
Am. Tel & Tel. cow. 6s...... 12s .....
Anacostfa & Potomac 6s. W
Anacostia & Potomac guar. 5s 30. .--..
c. & p Telephone S.. 99H .r..
6. 4 P. Telephone Of Va. 5s.... PIN
CAPITAL Traction r. R. 5s..... 99 99h
CITY 4 Suburban bs. -......... g .....
GAorgetown Gas 1st IS. .......... 30 ..-..
, Potomac Flee. list 5s........... 100 49,.
potomae Elec. Cons. 5s........ g3& 100
potomac Elec Ga 1863. .......- 1O4 $50.
Pot0pae Pot Rlee Aes Pow. :. m & ref is. lo7 io7h
wash, Alex. & Mt. Yer. os..... ~ .....
wash. Alex. & Mt. Yer. ctfs... 1s .....
wash Ralt & Annap. 5s..-. III $50.
Washingto Gas 5s............ 80 ..-..
Washington Gas Is ............ 1GS 1OSIs
wash Hwy & Elec. As ..-..- 10 79A
wash. Rwy. &. Elec gen. is 1o1 1o1hs
Evening star., 1925-02-11
MILLION CATTLE 0. KID.

summary OF tuberculosis eradica-
tion work among livestock just issued
by the United States Department of
Agriculture shows noteworthy prog
ress during December, 1924 The
number of herds Of cattle officially
accredited as free from tuberculosis
passed the $4,000 mark during De-
cember. reaching the total of sO,639,
containing we'll over a million head of
cattle
Evening star., 1925-02-11
STEEL PLANTS BUSIER.

NEW YORK. February 11.-Oper-
ations of subsidiaries of the United
States Steel Corporation have in
creased to 95 per cent of capacity.
compared with "a per cent, in the last
two weeks. Increased buying is re-
ported since the first Of the month
with indications of favorable Spring
business.
Evening star., 1925-02-11
BY WILLIAM F.. HErrERN.N

NEW YORK, February 11.-Stocks
on the curb exchange became in
creasingly strong as the session pro-
gressed today, although at the out
set the general movement was de-
cloedly uncertain. The sharp run
mp IN Durant Motors appeared to be
IN sympathy with strength of stocks
IN which the head Of that company
Is reputed to have large holdings
Radio stocks came in for more at
tention. but while a few stood out
strongly on the side Of advance. others
were almost equally weak The
demand for Charles Freshman, which
carried the price up more than 2
points, was In response to the success
accorded the marketing of the new
FRESHMAN kit" brought out two
weeks ago. Persistent rumors that Rova
radio is to form the nucleus of a
merger of several radio concerns were
Phoenix tribune., 1925-12-19
In LimeIight

In LimeIight
The children of Tanner Chapel A.
NJ E. Sunday school, through the
efforts of the pastor, DR.. R. H. Har-
bert and under his direction, will
join the Christmas day program CIV
en- by the Caucasians and their
songs will be broadcasted over the
radio. Los Angeles and other towns
will listen in on the singing of the
colored children of Tanner Chapel
Sunday school.
!. !. !.
Expert Dressmaker
Mrs. Maggie Sells, 1917 East
Washington street, conducts a first
class dresmaking establishment and
numbers among her customers some
Of the most prominent society wom-
en- of Phoenix Her business has
grown to such an extent that two
assistants are employed.
4 + +
Home for Holidays
Thomas Crump arrived Friday from
California and will spend the holi-
days with his parents Thomas is
student in the University of South
ern California.
4 !. !.
Important Meeting
All members of the Negro Business
League, and prospective members
Phoenix tribune., 1925-12-19
COlOred Hi Students
Will Present Play
Wednesday Night

Colored students Of Phoenix Union
High school will present a play, "The
Fifteenth of January" at the High
School auditorium Wednesday eve
ming, December %. The play,
college comedy in three acts with
the scene laid in a western college
town, is said to be the most enter
tanning production ever presented by
the colored student body. The cast
of characters follows:
Lieut.. Jack Wilson, an army Of
ficer ...... Carlton Lewis
Ted Allen, an assistant professor
..-..-..-.--...Law Lawrence Coleman
Dick Serman, who becomes Peter,
a deaf mute Byron Rumford
Billy Burton, quarterback on the
varsity team ....----- Howlet Smith
Count Andreas Cassavelli, an Ital-
ian adventurer Gwynne Jones
"Chuck" Clinton, a freshman with
no rights ... Charles Arnold
Tom Harrison, a sophomore -------
Phoenix tribune., 1925-12-19

James Brown
Prof Ebenezer James, head of De-
partment of Economics -.-..-
............................ Adolphus Payton
Prof. Henry E. Burton, M. A, Phi.
D., of the Department of Phil
osophy - Roosevelt Dickey
Don Hampton shy scientific stu
dent ...-........................ Willie Roberts
FrankBurton with fondness for
fairy tales ------------------Chr1sty Smith
Barbara Burton (Bobbie) whose
speciality is Billy -BopDie Stearns
Doris Meredith an heiress.......
,,--.-.Oll Ollie Mae Hightower
Ruth Thurston with love for art
and Peter .........-..... Marie Davis
Elise Smythe from Butte Montana
-.------...-----.-. Matte Williams
1abitha Tattler a college gossip
-...----...----- Vivian Bell
Sally Sue Stevens from next door
.............------- Cleo Fortune
Dolly Dinsmore a freshman.
....--.....-.. Mozelle Mack
Polly Preston another freshman.
---..--------..--.--.- Betty Vann
Mrs Meredith, an ambitious moth
er .....-.-- Marie Vaughn
Phoenix tribune., 1925-12-19

will be given New Years treat at
the first meeting OF Ine league on
January 18th, when a Aoted lecturer
from Boston will be the chief speak
er. Remember, the first meeting of
the league in 1926 will be a hum
mer. Don't miss it. Ladies cordial
ly invited. League meets at 605 E.
Jefferson St.
Phoenix tribune., 1925-12-19

Maggie Mahoney, a house servant
......-...-......... Lena Cook
Boy and girl students, football play
ers, dancers, etc.
Phoenix tribune., 1925-12-19
Purchase Closed Car

FuTCndSe CIOSe0 Car
Mr. and Mrs Julius Jackson, 1929
East Jefferson street, are the own
ers of bright new Essex Coach,
purchased a few days ago through
the Eckford Agency.
:: :. ::
Tempe Visitors
Mrs Maggie Thomas and Mrs. Lot
tie Hall Johnson of Tempe were Wis
itors in Phoenix one day last week.
:. :: j.
At one village in Africa the Prince
of Wales was greeted by the local
chief, who is a millionaire owner of
cocoa lands He should visit the
"Gold Coast" at Idlewild, Mich.
j. !. i.
Slightly Injured
The Rev. G. w. Mickens took sud-
denly ill Saturday while down town
and had to be carried to his home
AT last reports he is doing nicely
i + =
Rev. Thompson Injured
The Rev. NJ Thompson was slight
ly injured Sunday in an accident.
He is reported to be getting along
fine
!. !: !.
Big Dinner Dec. 29th
Ladies of the Eastern Star will
serve turkey dinner Tuesday, Dec
ember 29th, in the new Masonic hall,
9Th street and Madison. Public in
vited.
!. = !.
Hold Open House
The Goldinol Club will hold open
house Christmas day from 2:3O until
1920 p. NJ, at the home of Mrs.
Chas. Gardner, 1929 East Washing
ton st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-06
Liberty Bonds

FURNISHED by w. b. Hi0bs q Coz
avs, due 1947....s..o..s........ @101.19
list IS due 1947. 1914
End AIS, due 1943.ss.4sese...s 1O0.27.
3rd AIS, due 192s......ee..... 1O1.09
4th AS. due 1888. 1n1.25
1852 ................... 1923
o. g. 4s, 1864. 1o0.1S
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-06
Chicago Cattle Market

CHICAGO, March 6.-The hog
market hit top of $14.25 in a
mad scramble of buying during the
morning trade here today. This is
so cents above Thursdays high
point and nearly 81 higher than
prices week ago. The supply was
20. 900 with 1000 left over from the
previous session.
Cattle of desirable quality were
scarce The market was mostly
steady to strong for both steers
and COW stuff. Bulls sold actively
and calves were mostly steady.
Feeders met with a strong de-
nand.
Lambs were quoted higher be-
cause of light receipts.
HoGs-Receipts, 10000: market, soc
higher. Bulk. $l$25@1426; top. $3.50;
ns siy u sdiI
s13.25@14oo; light lights $3.50 @1S.ss;
heavy packing sows, smooth. sIS.1eg
1925; packing. o sows; rough s12.T60
CATTLE--Receipts, 5000: market.
steady; calf receipts. 1000. Beef steers:
Ch H9 a and voa prime 40 ;1SsS911 1aNG
and choice. SO. 5oG1S.5o: common and
medium, s6.50@9.5O. Butcher cattle:
Heifers. $5.0O01O.50; cows, $4.0O@7.75
bulls. $4.0o@7.Oo. Gamers and cutters:
steers. $550@T50. Veal calves eight
and handyweight). $11.00@14.50; feeder
steers. $5.75 OTIS: stocker steers. 1925
@7.5t; stocker cows and heifers. $3.50
@5.50 stocker calves, $5.00@7.5O.
SHEEP-Receipts, 5000; market,
ateady. Lambs, fat. $1575@1S.26;
lambs. culls and common. $12.00@145O;
eirs $IO.00M12.0O: ewes $95Om1O76:
ewes, culls and common, $2.5O@A5O;
feeder lambs. $16.50017.60.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-06
STOCKS RALLY
FROM | To 7
POINTS
American Can Leads Advance
OF lndustriaIs-Southern
and B. & O. Active
BY international News Service.

NEW YORK, March Stock
prices rallied vigorously in every
section OF, the market today in
the early trading. Starting the
session with gains of to points
many of the high priced market
leaders pushed up to substantially
higher levels in the first hour, with
General Electric, American Can
and the equipment stocks in the
lead. American Can at 1856 was up
z points from yesterdays low, and
General Electric at 25S1s, showed
a gain of 61s points for the period
and of IL points from yesterday s
low
Heavy buying of the railroad
stocks with Baltimore and Ohio
and Southern Railway in the lead
was based on expectation that both
OF these roads would increase their
dividinds from to per cent.
Atchison. New York. Central and
Southern Pacific were also in ex-
cellent demand at near to toy
prices.
Rockefeller In st. Paul.
There was some pressure on the
St Paul stocks which declined
fractionally as the financial district
pondered over the latest rulnor as
to who will come to the rescue of
this fine property.
Today's reports accorded that
place to Percy Rockefeller who has
long been interested in st. Paul.
Independent oil and gas, and Cal
ifornia Pete monopolized specula-
tive attention in the oil stock list
as buying was conferred on these
stocks.
Independent Oil and Gas, to
which the magic name of Durant
has been attached, ran up to a
new high at 33h, a gain of 20
points from it's January low.
California Pete also reached new
high ground above 81 but practi.
cally all Of the other independent
oil stocks were reactionary.
Cotton ReactiOnary.
Forward movements continued in
a number of the industrial and
speciality stocks, including Ameri-
can Safety Razor, Allis Chalmers,
Columbia Gas and Electric.
The Maxwell and WHY'S motor
stocks made good gains while
Studebaker and General Motors
were reactionary.
Call money loaned at 3a per
cent; grain prices were lower at the
opening and cotton was slightly
reactionary. Foreign exchange was
steady.