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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
Structural Trade Suffers
Slight Improvement

Cleveland, O., September 23.-tSpecial) The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say:
 Slight improvement in financial condi- tions has caused some change for the bet ter in sentiment in the iron trade, but the light money market still seriously hampers business. This is strilSingly illustrated in the ship building industry of the Atlantic coast. Three companies which are anxious to place two boats each have been unable to do so for finan- cial reasons Here and there a little softening of prices of finished materials is noted. While many mills are resisting taking of orders for delivery after Jan uary l, there is evidence, although not of a very prospective kind, that prices on some finished lines for delievery in the first half of next year will not be much, if any higher than for the last quarter of this year. The remarkable dullness of the pig iron market continues.
 Specifications against contracts for wire products have been coming in very sat isfactory rate and mills are now operat- ing at about D per cent of capacity. In- quries for considerable tonnage of barbed wire for foreign shipment have been received. An important Cleveland company has covered for it's requirements for steel bars for the, first half of next year. This action of a large buyer will. it is hoped, be followed by considerable more buying in that district. Some ders for foreign shipments have been closed Foreign ship builders are sending more definite inquiries for plates to this country and some are accompanied by specifications The plate market in the central west is rather soft and 1.15 Pitts burg can be done without difficulty An inquiry from abroad for 5000 barrels to be made of steel sheets is being firgured on in the east and manufacturers who expect to participate in the contract are obtaining quotations on plain material. Sheet prices in most parts of the country are firm. but there is some tendency to- wards weakness at Chicago. A bridge re- quiring from 2000 to 3090 tons of struc- tural material. to be erected in Egypt, figures in pending structural business. Large tonnages of steel will soon be awarded for subway work in New York city. Active competition continues among fabrcators, but prices on plain material seem to be pretty well maintained. Some progress is being made in reaching a more definite basis for negotiations with foreign consumers who have been inquir- ing for billets and sheet bars, but no additional orders have been reported. Pending investigations will probably soon show whether any orders for semi-fin- ished material for export will be placed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
GEORGIA CIVIC BODY WOULD
 LIMIT COTTON

| Macon, Ga, September 23.--The Georgia Chamber of Commerc, in annual session here today, stood solidly behind move ment to limit cotton planting in the state next to 10 acres for each farmer. and showing way to imprison farmers who fail to reduce their crop. It is believed satisfactory curtailment of the crop would thus be assured
 The crop curtailment was proposed in statement by United States Marshal !. A. Davis, of Albany, suggesting that each county be incorporated under charter which would provide that 75 per cent of the farmers In the county shall sign an agreement that they will plant no more than 10 acres of cotton during 1915 A form of charter and contract was pre- sented with the resolution which was adopted after a short discussion
 It is provided in the charter and form of contract that any farmer who violates the contract may be enjoined in the state courts, and failing to heed the uniunc- tion, may be imprisoned
 w. J. Woodall, of Columbus, objected to the idea of coercing the farmers by threatening imprisonment but he was as- sured that there Was only a remote DOS sibility that any farmer would take the matter into the courts
 Resident Charles J. Haden was re- elected
 The "buy-a-bale" movement was en- dorsed.
 Governor-elect N. E. Harris welcomed the members of the chamber more than 2o or whom were in attendance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
GOLF TOURNEY

Rye. N. r., September 23.-United States Supreme Court Justice Mahlon Pitnev of the Chevy Chase club, Wash ington, D. C.. led field of 234 golf CTS with net score of 70 for the first round of Is holes in the annual se- niors tournament at the Apawamis Gclf club, near here today. This two- day tournament consists of a handicap round of IS holes medal play each day and Justice Pitney wa sa prize winner with his score today.
 The players are divided into three classes according to age. None of them is under 60 while a few of them are close to the fourscore mark, and at least two have passed it. Play began long before the usual breakfast hour and the last pairs were finishing the first trip over the links after sum- down.
 Nearly every important golf club in the United States was represented in the large field of contestants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
ADJUSTMENTS
"AdeIe"

The formal opening last night of the Jefferson theatre for the season of 191I-i5 was attended by large au- dience which showed marked apprecia- ticn of the return engagement of "Adele,'' the sparkling French oper- etta that made such hit in Birming- ham last spring and which was one of the pronounced successes of the sea son. Many of the regular patrons of the Jefferson theatre were in attend anee last night and seemed to thor oughlv enjoy the first offering of the season.
 ..Adele" has been aptly compared to d fountain; it fairly bubbles with mu- sic~and song and wit and humor. It is d musical treat from beginning to end with enough genuine merriment between the musical numbers to keep the audience in the best of humor and to whet it's appreciation of the song gems of the operetta.
 Thc ''prima donna" chorus, elegantly gewned, added much to the pleasure of the performance as did the artistic and beautiful stage settings. The company carries it's own orchestra, adding much to the merit of the show The com pany is practically the same as that of last season.
 T Miss Carolyn Thompson gave a de- lightful rendition of the part of 'Ndele.' She was in good voice and more dainty and chick than ever. The cynical humor of John Park as the baron was much enjoyed and he shared the honors with Miss Thompson. Felix Haney. as the vitriolic Parmaoeau. and Jules H.pailly as Friebur. rival manu- faoturers. kept the audience in an up- roar while on the stage.
 Miss Dorothy Betts. Jean Mann, George l.. Wilson. Mabel Silver, Lena Voght. w. J. Reynolds. Sydney Davis. Bee Hughes. Edna Orth, Will Collins and Marie Barrett deserve mention.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
Local Data
Weather Conditions

Birmingham, September 23.-T D. mD The pressures are generally low over the eastern portions of the country on the map tonight and high over sections west Of the Mississippi There has been gen. eral rain over western portions of the cot ton belt, southern Alabama. western Tennessee, the middle Ohio valley and the eastern lake regions during tte past PA hours. Memphis reported 2.1S inches rain fall, Vicks5urg, 1.12 inches: Galveston, POS
 inches; Corpus Christi, PIP inches. and San Antonio. 1.7e inches. Rain was fall ing at D. m. at New Orleans, Vicns-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
GOMPERS DENOUNCES
 EUROPEAN WAR

Indianapolis. September 2s.-Samuel Gompers. president of the American Federation of Labor, addressing the convention of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America here today said the present European war is "the most brutal and unholy war in the history of mankind"
 MT. Gompers praised the work of the present Congress. calling attention to legislation enacted and proposed which he said protected workers and improved working conditions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
GERMANS PUT THEIR
 LOSSES AT 63,OOO
Two German Generals Are Among Killed-Claim the
 French Weakening

Berlin. September %, 8 D. m.-(Via Lon don. September 23, 4:37 a. m.)-The cas- ualty list published today shows the death of two German generals in the western campaign, Generals Von Wroohem and von Arbou. Major General Won Trotha is also given as killed, his death having occurred on August 30. Among the slightly wounded are two lieutenant gen erals, Won Willisilen and Von 1<uehne.
 The list containing 5s95 names gives tha name and date of the battle for the first time, and indicates that the casualties published so far covered tbalance of sen tence apparently deleted by the British censor)
 Total losses so far published aggregate 10,0S6 dead, 39,760 wounded and 13,621 miss ing.
 Washington. September 23.-The German embassy today received the following wireless from Berlin. "The French offen- siye spirit is weakening. The French losses are enormous. Their center is re- treating. Nerdun is being successfully bombarded. the effect of German mortars being again terrific
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
ROBERT E. NOLAN LEAPS TO DEATH
 FROM N. Y. BRIDGE
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truthfully when he declared that perhaps he dreamed too much. For nowhere is there evidence that he made an attempt to secure an office in which to engage in the practice of law. As far as known he had no friends in New York.
 The Martinique clerk declared that in his letterbox Nolan had left business card which read: Robert Emmet No- Ian. lawyer, room SIS First National bank building, Birmingham, Ala"
 He could give no account of the actions of the young man while a guest of the hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
Buy-a-Bale Committee

Anniston. September 23.-(Special. )
 At meeting of the Chamber of Com merce committees who are working on the buy-a-bale- of cotton movement have Wednesday, Mayor Wikle, Secre- tary l.. c. Watson of the Chamber of Commerce. and S. L. Crook were named as central committee to investigate all marketing of cotton under the buy a-bale plan. They will endeavor to see that only distressed cotton is bought. J. H. Edmondson. c. A. Bell, M. B. Wollborn and W. II. Weatherly were ramed to solicit subscriptions to the movement. They will also urge busi- ness men to solicit purchases from for eign establishments with which they deal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
MORATORIUM WILL
 NOT BE SUSPENDED

London. September 23.--It has been decided that there shall be no further suspension of the moratorium, so far as it applies to debts due by retail traders for rent or relating to bills of exchange other than checks or bills on demand.
 As regards other debts to which the general moratorium applies there will be an extension for one month from October 4, subject to the condition that interest due in past proclamations is paid.
 On November 4 the moratorium will end as regards all debts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
Conditions Good

Carrollton, September 23.-CSpecial) notwithstanding the fact that the farmer Is unable to dispose of his cot ton crop yet conditions in Pckens county are far better than would nat uraliy be supposed under the circum- stances. Statement rendered as to the condition of the banks of the county at tIe close of business on September 12 shows individual deposits amounting to s242. 2.c2S16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
"Oh! Oh! Delphine"

klaw X Erlanger will present at the Jefferson theatre, matinee and night, Sep tember 90, their superb musical comedy in three acts. entitled "Oh. Oh. Del phine,' the book and lyrics of which are by c. M. s. MeLellan and the music by Ivan Caryll. The story is founded upon the successful French farce. Villa Prim- rose" by Georges Berr and Marcel Guille- maud. Seat sale starts September 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
"Hanky Panky"

An event of interest will be the appear ance of "Hanky Panl<y' at the Jefferson theatre today at matinee and tonight. 'Hanky Panky"l is noted for it's record breaking run of 200 nights in New York, 150 nights in Boston and 200 nights in Chi cago. Also for runs of several weeks dura ton in Philadelphia, San Francisco, and other cities. It is described as a joyful tumble of pollifica sion''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
CONDITIONS IN IRON TRADE NOT 50 GOOD Few Developments in For eign Trade, Says The
 Iron Age STRUCTURAL TRADE Suffers From Inability to Finance Building and Blast Furnaces Are
 Being Blown Out of
 Commission
STRUCTURAL TRADE

New York, September 2s.-(special.) The Iron Age will say tomorrow:
 Conditions in the steel trade have not improved; rather they have grown worse. The falling off in the opera tions of manufacturing consumers of Iron and steel in all lines is still the outstanding fact to which steel works running schedules are being adjusted Foreign trade developments have been few, apart from the Steel corporation, of whose export sales little has been given out. Large quantities for bii- lets and sheet bars for Great Britain, the total being put as high as 12oOOo tons, are still pending. Our London cables notes the Steel corporation c. l. f. quotation there of 113 shil1ings or $27.4s for sheet bars. Some orders for munitions and other supplies that are contrabarnd have come from abroad, to which no detailed publicity can be given. The same is true of consider able contracts for machinery and ma- chine tools placed by European govern ments.
 Structural Trade Suffers
 "The Chicago and Alton has bought 1900 tons of rails. and the Baltimore and Ohio 1000 tons al Chicago. and the Southern railway has placed 3200 tons with the Tennessee company. The structural trade suffers from the gen. | eral inability to finance building. "The rapid addition of blast furnaces | to the idle list tell the story of still further contraction in pig iron con-
 sumption. Three stacks have gone out l in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jer- | sey, two in Virginia, one at Cleveland
 and one at Chicago, and more are to be blown out soon. Foundries are
 melting less and less iron. Chicago reports that malleable foundries which
 depend on the railroads and agricultural works are running at % per cent of
 capacity and gray iron foundries at 40 lper cent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24

~s..s, eaaiseston ana NasnvlIe. s.lr slAies prevailed in Oklahoma and the eastern cotton districts.
 Temperatures were relatively low for the season over cotton districts west of Alabama during the past 24 hours. At D. m. Memphis, Nashville and Louis vile reported readings below 60 degrees. readings of less than TO degrees occurred in Oklahoma, northern Texas Louisiana and Mississippi, and no stations outside of southern Florida reported temperatures of so degrees.
 Summary of observations made at United States Weather Bureau stations during the 24 hours ending D. m., 18th meridian time:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
At the Lyric

Not since the Lyric opened has there been such a collection of vaudeville tall ent as is found at the popular playhouse this week. The Salon Singers, the Mar velous Manchurans, Ryan and Lee and four other excellent acts make up this remarkable offering
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
At the Bijou

The reduction in price for both even ins and matinee performances, and the fact that in many ways "The Gay Morn ing Glories' is the best musical comedy of the season, is resulting in larger audiences at the Bijou this week than any since the opening. There is a ladies' matinee this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
Weather Enrecast

Washington, September 23.-Forecast for Alabama: Showers and cooler Thursday; Friday fair.
 For Georgia: Local showers and cooler Thursday; Friday showers.
 For Tennessee: Cooler Thursday in eastern, with rising temperature Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
INDIA OFFERS TO
 AID GREAT BRITAIN

'er 23.-(10:50 D. m.) ce from India con- The viceroy reports ice troops already from 15 states and from 10 other states needed.
 Id Stwat Valley are Ite in behalf of the ous Ma aharajas and den hinterland have atty and desire to
 walior has donated
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-24
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Evening journal., 1914-02-18
FIND The CITY
FIRE COMPANIES
In GOOD SHAPE

The semi-annual inspection OF the
Fire Department was completed by
the fire committee of City Council
last night, when the committee visit
ed the east side companies. AT sew
eral of the fire houses addresses
were made and refreshments served.
The first company visited was the
Phoenix, where George B Ward re-
ceived the visitors. Light luncheon
was served. The Independence COM
pany were the next on the list. and
William Paris, the president well
coined the visitors. The Liberty
Company was next visited, and mere
the visitors we're greeted by former
Chief Moran, who sang several solos.
Mr.. Williams, chairman Of the com
m.ttee. made a neat address, in which
he complimented the firemen for their
work on Sunday.
The next stop was at the Reliance
Fire Company, where Assistant Fore
man John j. Gormley Of the company
greeted the visitors on behalf OF the
company in the absence of Joseph 7.
Clash, the president, who is i'll at
his home, suffering with a bad cold,
as a result OF exposure to the cold
at the fire on Sunday. This COM
pany is entirely equipped with auto
mobile machines and the visitors
were much impressed. The Washing
ton Fire Company was the next Wis
tied. Here following an inspection
of the apparatus and rooms Of the
company, a tempting luncheon was
served in the basement. tOhn
Wintrup, president of the company
welcomed the visitors, and the other
members helped to entertain them
The next stop was at the Delaware
Fire Company, where the visitors
were greeted by Z. M. Lowe and John
A. Green in the absence Of John
Taylor, the president. This ended
the inspection trip. All of the equip.
ment of the variaus companies was
found i'm excellent shape.
Those who made the trip were City
Councilmen A. n. Williams. chairman
of the fire committee, and the fol.
lowing members OF the same commit.
tee: Burton s. Heald, Joseph McDer
mott, Jacob Zimmerman, George Il
Grantland. City Councilmen McGold
rick and Drapr, Chief Ainscow, o
the Fire Department, and Assistan
Chiefs Bailey and McNally and sew
eral others.
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE
of MRS. JOHN 7. CLARK
M. c. ROBBINS

Death loves a shining mark It's said
We feel and know It's so
For. oh, our hearts they throb witt
pain,
AS the moments come and go.
We try 10 bow submissive. for
We know the hand that smites
Can also heal the wound it made,
And turn away our night.
But, oh, our home is left to us
So desolate and lone,
We are longing for our loved one,
We still listen for the tone
OF her soft-voice so full of love,
Her smile so bright and gay.
But oh. in vain-she will not come,
God summoned her away.
She died I'm beauty like a rose
From earth exaled away,
But now she wears a robe Of white
And lives IN endless day,
SO faithfully her work was done
She found her mission sweet.
Now she has found her full reward,
Right down at Jesus feet.
She simply passed from earth I
heaven,
For here her work was done.
Among the multitude in white,
She reigns beyond the sun.
She did not die-she fell asleep,
Evening journal., 1914-02-18

Mary Garden. the famous prima
donna, says the compliment that
pleased her most for her work on the
stage was unconsciously given by
her sister, who witnessed her first
performance of 'sapho' in this coun-
try.
"Why, Mary, II didn't seem at all
like you; II seemed Ike another
woman on the stage" said the sister.
Miss Garden commenting upon this
casual remark. said;
That's what / have always tried to
do-just that--to be a different wom-
an on the stage than off. My private
life is my own, although many YER
sions of II have found their way into
print. My work on the stage be-
longs TO the public, and the public
has a right to say what il pleases
and think what IL pleases in regard
to me as a singer, an actress and art
list.
II am myself until reach my
dressing-room. but the moment I en-
ter II and throw off my wraps, try
TO forget that there's such a per-
son as Mary Garden If ] am TO sine
'Salome, ! thlnk only OF her and try
to so think ana act as she would. tn.
scene is true of Marguerite In Faust
or Of 'Sapho,' or OF any Of tho other
roles. They are all far different
women. and none OF them are like
myself"
This recalls the fact that the prima
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
NEWSY DOINCS
OF new CASTLE
Young Man Has Unpleasant
Experience While KOme-
ward Bound In Storm
TWO SUFFER AFTER
FALLS ON TIE Ice

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
NEW CASTLE, Feb ls.-There is a
good story going the rounds of how a
young woman looked after the safety
of young man who called upon her
last Friday evening. The couple spent
the hours pleasantly in a warm parlor
watching the snow. But the time arriv'
ed for the young man to leave. Ne
promised to call the young woman, but
time fled and no telephone message
came over the wire. Then she became
resourceful and called the car barn.
Horror OF horrors" that car which left
here over an hour ago had not reached
Wilmington. The young woman then
called a Wilmington garage and a taxi
cab was soon on It's way TO find the
Young man. When the cab reached the
intersection at Fanhurst and Rogers
roads at Moore's Corner, the trolley men
were at work clearing the tracks.
Nope" nothing seen Of that young
man. On and on went the taxi until it
came to a belated car and the young
man and his two companions were res
cued from the stalled car and taken to
Wilmington. II was n welcome message
which went over the wire TO that young
woman, that her friend had arrived
home safely.
John harris, Sr., fell on the ice yester-
day and severely bruised his side as
well rs dislocating his shoulder blade.
Henry Madden is in the Physicians
and Surgeons Hospital suffering from a
broken ankle. He fell on the ice.
New Castle hundreds roads are in
good condition at present, regardless OF
the fall OF snow.
It is case Of hope here, still, that
the industrial plants may resume opera
tions
Tb1s is the season for bakes and en-.
tertfinments for church societies.
The committee in charge Of the dance
- the Temple Club, TO be held in the
Hpera House next Tuesday evening, will
Permit the tango and turkey trot
Evening journal., 1914-02-18
ALL DAY WORSHIP
AT SILVERBROOK

The all-day meeting tomorrow at
Silverbrook NJ. o. Church promises
to be of most interesting character.
The Rev. e. ID. Decker will preach at
1890 o'clock and the Rev. A. +.
Crowell or the Rev. ]. W. Tindall at
7.45 o'clock. The Ladies' Hour" will
be held at o'clock Mrs. Jennie r..
Field and others will speak. A plat
form meeting will be held at 3
o'clock with the Revs. r. e. Johnson
and Alfred S. Din~ee as speakers.
The Philadelphia Conference quintet
viii sing at each service OF the day.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the public to attend the services. The
West Fourth street car runs to the
church door and the West Second
street car goes within square of
the church.