The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-14
Cork Legs stolen.


 !, may have been an ordinary thief is the explanation given this morning at po- lice headquarters in an attempt to arrive at the rootive of the man who 2 on last night rif1ed an artificial limb company of a Quartette of counterfeit legs.
 The Artificial Limb Company located at 207 South Twentieth Street, was made the object of an attack by the burglar during the night and the ar rival of clerks at the place this morn- ing developed the fact that four arti- \ fcial limbs had been stolen. The corks are very valuable and the entire coterie taken Is estimated to be worth about $40o Whether the thief will have trouble in disposing of the articles in case he does not need them for his own use is matter of conjecture, out 1t Is thought that the sight of a man pending fake legs" will arouse the suspicion of the parties approached to purchase. It was learned at late irhour this morning that a negro was attempting to sell an artificial limb in East Birmingham at any old price when the limbs stolen will bring under ordinary circumstances price of s100.
 The police have been informed of the burglary and are on the lookout for men with artificial legs, that is, those who are carrying the legs on their arm.
 Iron Selling for Next Year.
 Pig iron manufacturers in this dis y Arict are selling iron quietly for de- livery during the second quarter in the coming year, which means twelve months hence.
 The statement was made Thursday that the prospects were bright and while the market Was not being forced there were sales being made right along for delivery during the first half of the coming year.
 Some of the furnace companies in this district are receiving very f1atter- tng offers for spot iron, but being be- hind in deliveries cannot attempt to handle this trade.
 The Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company is one .s-of the companies whose expectations as to production at thistime are not being met, three fur naces being out of blast. It was be- lieved few months ago that the Phil Rdelphia furnace belonging to the Sloss-' Sheffield Company would be in opera ion before April 1.~ The furnace will hardly be in full operation before July 1st. The Hattie Enslen furnace in the Sheffield district will be in operation again by the 25th inst, being out for immediate repairing and No. furnace located at North Birmingham will be
 
 All companies in the Birmingham District are enjoying happy earnings. The report of the Sloss- Sheffield Com- pany to the directors at the quarterly Speeting this week in New York showed net earnings to have been s540,075.01. Deducting from this the tax and bond interests, net surplus of $477, ,765.0I is reported. Included in this surplus is allowed depreciation of $36, ,4S0.0l
 Other companies have been enjoying the same prosperity as the Slosss Shef- field Company. no' trouble being expe- enced whatever in selling iron and at fancy prices which have been in vogue for some time.
 < "The prospects are just as bright as they can be. Our sales books will show a splendid condition. We are not forcing the market in the least and still business is coming in The state- ment was given out today by a prom tnent iron man and there was happI- ness in his tone.