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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16
BASIS OF MARKET
CONTINUES SOUND
Abnormal Activity Loses
Little Force Following
Submarine Raids

New York. October 15.-The prevailing
abnormal stock market activity lost little
of it's force last week but sentiment ex-
perienced a pronounced change denoted
in the shrinkage of quoted values Ex-
IRENE recessions in leading stocks ran
from to 10 points and in less stable is
sues greater losses were sustained, with
partial recoveries later.
Many attentuated bull accounts were
closed out in the frenzied trading of Mon
day, when Wall street received it's first
news of the extension of Germany s
submarine activities to American waters.
This was followed by general liquidation
to save reduced profits and renewal of
operations for the short interest Invest
ment issues were confidently taken but
mainly at marked concessions.
Shares of the less conspicuous rail-
roads and some of the utility companies,
chiefly gas and power companies, were
in good demand at irregular but substan-
tial advances. Cotton carrying roads re-
Elected the higher prices for that staple.
Fundamental conditions, it was almost
universally agreed remain inherently
sound. except for further deterioration
of certain foodstuffs as indicated by the
latest government crop reports Bank
clearings rose to unprecedented prepare
lions, earnings of railroads and various
industrial companies were of like char
acter and fabricated iron and steel prod
ucts underwent further upward price
revision.
New foreign financial undertakings are
under consideration by our bankers, but
these may remain in allegiance until aft
er election.
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WANTED-AGENTS


MORE than 10000 lights for one cent is
what you get from the Gervais port
able electric cigar lighters; a machine
which excels anything on the market,
to be used in homes and public places.
Where the Gervais lighters are used
makes the nuisance of matches entirely
unnecessary and eliminates the danger
of fire. 1t Is the only lighter ever ap-
proved of by the fire department and
the hoard of combustibles of New York
city; no experience required to sell
this machine, as 1t sells at sight and Is
covered by strong patents. A big
money proposition for men and women.
This portable electric lighter is beau
tiful ornament, convenient, economical,
clean and absolutely safe. bona fide
guarantee given with every machine
sold. Agents wanted everywhere. Sc
cure agency at once for your locality.
Send for free booklet and full particu-
lars. American Electric Co.. Jackson
vile, Fla. 1O-15-3t
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Charley Carman, Crack.
Vanderbilt Guard, Is
Out of Virginia Game

Nashville. October 15.-(Special)-An
examination of an injury to the wrist
of Charley Carman, crack Vanderbilt
guard, made today, developed that 1t is
of a nature SO serious as to almost pro-
hibit his entrance into the Virginia game.
Grave doubts are entertained that he
will be able to play again this season
While the supply of forward substi-
tutes is fairly plentiful. Carman's work
has been of high order at his position
and his loss will upset arrangements to
convert Hardy, first substitute at guard,
into a fullback.
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STEEL MILLS MAKE
SMALL HEADWAY IN
REDUCING ORDERS
Feeling Effects of Strain,
They Are Compelled to
Make Repairs-DOmes-
tic Demand Grows
By "Hop"

New York, october 1.-the steel mills
made small Roadway last week against
accumulated orders. Furnaces and mills
that have been continuously operated I'M
der high pressure are feeling the effects
of the long strain and not a few are
out of commission temporarily for re-
pairs.
An indication of the trend of the in
dustry is found in the fact that the
United States Steel Corporation sub
salaries shipped about 100000 tons of
rolled steel products in the third quarter
against shipments of 3,7J9,000 tons during
the first quarter
The domestic demand for steel Is great
er than for several months with renewed
buying by the railroads, automobile and
agricultural machine interests. These
interests al the moment want 10000
tons for shipment over the first half and
the last half of 1917. Some of the rail-
roads have ordered rails amounting to
100000 tons for shipment during the
first quarter of 1878 Car builders have
committed contracts for $4,000 tons of
bars and plates and locomotive build
ers for 10000 tons of rolled steel to
cover contracts placed by domestic and
freight roads.
The pressure for steel from ship build
ers has not relaxed Tor SIX months
Contracts for $1,000 tons more lpates have
been closed for ships to be built on the
Atlantic and Pacific coasts, and the
yards are beseiged with contracts to be
placed for so more boats that will re-
quire 100000 tons of steel.
Inadequate supplies to meet the phe-
nomenal demand is expressed in still
higher prices. Rails have sold for ex-
port at $50 per ton and some are re-
To fnr
under $40 per ton. Billet and sheet bar
prices are 2 to per cent higher.
Sales of pig iron since October have
been $50, COO tons. half for export.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16
WANTED-ANOTHER
TRAINING CAMP

Washington, october 1.-THE Wash
ington American league baseball club
has decided to abandon Charlottesville,
Va, as a spring training camp, it was
learned and will next year seek
place further south to train for the
pennant race.
The change was attributed to the
desire of the team for warmer weather
carly in the spring.
Georgia finds road work a successful
meanes of employing practically all hei
county prisoners.
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Bible Glasses Tonight

Many students of the Bible are ex-
pected to gather at the Young Mems
Christian association tonight at O'Clock
and enroll in one Of the five Bible classes
that will then be formed Among them
will be many who have studied the Bible
but little.
The courses are open to all men who
want to enter them. There Is no charge
for the courses. nor is membership in
the Y. NJ. c. A. necessary
The instructors are the Rev. e. G.
Mackay of Birmingham college; ]. Fred
Johnson. Jr., DR.. N. A. Barrett, r. E..
Mitchell and w. S. Stalings.
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Hubbard Bros. & Co.

Cotton Merchants, Hanover Square, N.
v Members New York Cotton Ex-
change. New Orleans Cotton Exchange.
New York Produce Exchange. Associate
Members Liverpool Cotton Association.
Orders solicited for the purchase and
sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for
future delivery. Special attention and
liberal terms given for consignments of
ence invited
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Macy to Succeed Low

New York. October l5.-The election
of v. Everit Macy, capitalist and phil
anthropist, to succeed the late Seth
Low as president of the National Civic
federation until its annual meeting on
January %, was annonced here today
Mr.. Macy lives at Scarborough on Hun.
son, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16

New York city's fire loss in 1915
amounted to $5.775.O1s, or s1.06 per
capita, said to be the lowest in the
citys history Effective inspection and
safety law enforcement produced the
result
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16

Of Ovarian
before nsentng to surg operation
had advised
may wort
tcing doctor have to ire
havoc
Ofnce.2o FirstA venueB irmng ham, Ala
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Drs. Dozier & Dozier
Oldest Established Firm
of Medical Specialists in
Alabama. Twenty five
Years in Birmingham.

We treat scientifically and
with wonderful success. all man.
ner of chronic diseases of the
Eye. Ear. Nose and Throat. Lungs
Heart, Liver. Stomach. Bowels.
Kidneys and all diseases of the
Skin and of the Pelvic Organs of
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7IONE CENT A WORDONE CENT A WORDONE CENT A WORDJ
FARM AND TIMBER LANDS

RATES--One cent q word deyi no nd.
taken for less than 26c for first inaer-
ten. Caeh must ACCOMPANY order.
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WANTED--HELI

RATES--One cent q word q days no aA.
taken for less than 25c for first Inser-
ton: CAST must ncccmRany order.
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Best Way to Buy Land

Send 10c for catalog describing over a
hundred bargains in Alabama land; ev-
cry farm priced and owners name and
address given. Ingram Land Co., En-
pire Bldg, Birmingham. 1o-12-tf
BIG FARM BARGAIN-S6O acres red
land, four houses, creek and springs,
fine timber. $50 acres in cultivation; all
for 5000; will take part trade for city
property. I will be here until Monday
night. Address TIPS, care Age-Herald.
1O-15-2t
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
| Ads under the head of situations
wanted are free to deserving Omea,
cAcept ON Sundays

THE Church Employment Bureau. Room
3. Steiner Bank Bldg, furnishes help
of all kinds. commercial and industrial.
Your cooperation is earnestly request
ed. Call Main y41. Mrs. l.. w. Pittman,
manager 4-2S-tf
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YOUNG lady stenographer desires posi-
ton; rapid and accurate; several years
experience. Main 422O-J. 1U-S-oI
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FOR SALE

RATFS-One cent word n day, mo- nd.
taken for less than use for first inser.
ton. CNsa must Nccos-sany order.
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FOR SALE-To highest bidder lot 8,
block %. South Highlands, East Lake,
on Princeton ave, between 18th and
10th SITS. Look at it and make me an
offer Am going to sell. S. H. Bailey,
ASheYille, N. G.. 10-13-3t
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MY direct factory to home plan will
save you money on pianos organs,
player-piano or monographs. Terms
easy. E. e. Forbes, los N. 18th St.
l.
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10-12-4t
SPECIALISTS

- =
DRH DOZIER & DOZIER,
Specialists in Nervous. BLOOD. SKID: re-
male and Genito- Urinary and all Chron-
10 diseases OF Men and Women.
so9oM First ave-. Birmingham.
e-1-eod-tt
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BOIL PUPS Tor sale at ri South 10th
ST., or phone 4134 Main. H. Dodd.
1n.f5e
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I CURE syphilis with newly discov-
cred herb medicine. If l fail 1t will cost
nothing. Address Fitzgerald, Athens,
Tenn. 10-14-15t
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FOR SALE

BARBECUE, cooked with charcoal. Call
or phone us for lunches and sand
witches. 1916 I'd ave. Main a43. Pete
Smith, manager. 0-12-thu-mo- sat-tf
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT--Large 3-story store, fac
ing SO feet; 1867 LIST ave-, extend
ing back to Morris ave, and L. & N.
tracks; large. modern electric ele-
vator. F. L. Demere, 1917h list ave-,
Potter Bldg. Phone Main 1878.
10-l0-Tt
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FOR SALE-Second- hand restaurant,
store and office equipments, complete
household goods of every description;
we buy, sell and exchange. Southern
Auction and Storage Co. H. C. Good
man, licensed auctioner, 2024 Sd ave.
Phone 1889 Main, S-27-tf
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-16

Charlie Page, a negro, was arrested
last night on a charge of murder by
the local sheriff's force. 1t is alleged
that Parke stabbed John Mcintosh last
night on First avenue and Twenty
first street. Mcintosh was hurried to
the Elizabeth Duncan hospital. where
he died shortly after reaching there.
He was badly cut about the head, one
Of the wounds penetrating the ear.
Page was taken to the county Jail.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-19

Organdies that look as if they were
woven on the looms of the fairies have
occasionally appeared among the sheer
white gowns for midsummer. These
fabrics are as gauzy as the wings of
dragOnfy and about as crisp. But they
support fine embroidery and have been
made in edgings and flouncings Of un-
equaled daintiness.
Evening and afternoon frocks have
been made Of transparent organdies,
often in combination with voile or net
They are to be worn over slips Of taf-
feta for the best effects. The finer
lingerie laces are used with them and,
FOR the handsomest frocks, princess,
renaissance and other handmade va
rieties are used. Organdie makes the
prettiest plaitings also and many mar
row-plaited ruffles help out in the en-
bellishment of airy frocks.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-19
Primitive Life in Hawaii.

Steps are being taken at once to
preserve the fast-vaniShing remnants
of the picturesque Hawaiian native
life. There are now but few places
in the group of islands where the old
primitive conditions may be found, but
it is now proposed to set aside con-
siderable area of forest land few
miles from HilO, Hawaii, the second
city of the territory. Here will be eS-
tablished a real native community of
the ancient type; grass houses will be
erected and all of the tropical trees
and fruits indigenous to Hawaii will
be carefully cultivated. The natives
will be settled in the reserve under
certain wise restrictions and every en-
couragement will be given them to
dwell together in the ancient native
fashion. Here will be carried on the
making of tapa cloth and the beautiful
calabashes which now command high
prices among connoisseurs the weav-
ing of the exquisite headgear and mats
from the leaves of the puhala tree will
be undertaken and every effort will
be made to provide a park which will
not only restore the old conditions of
native life, but prove an immense at
traction to tourists.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-19

1t is difficult to reproduce such un-
substantial and gauzy materials in a
picture, although they make lovely
background for fine embrOideries.
From the illustration only faint i'm
preston can be gathered Of the hand
some frock of embroidered organdie
and lace which shows such clever
adaptation Of style to fabric. 1t Is
made with full, gathered skirt having
wide panel Of lace let in at each
side. The front and back are heavily
hand embroidered.
The bodice is simple, opening in a
V at the front and back of the neck. A
small collar, covered with plaitings,
makes beautiful finish. A drapery of
lace at each side forms caps over the
top of the sleeves, and the embroidered
pattern on the skirt is repeated in
smaller size on the bodice and girdle.
| The frock is in one piece.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-19
Couch Advancement.

The following way of making up q
couch when used as a bed will prove
satisfactory, provided the couch is Of
that type which has sides that can
be let down like the swinging ends
or sides of kitchen table. Make up
the bed in the morning the same as
ordinarily, but when the sheets and
blankets are in place instead Of tuck
ing them in at the sides, fold the
blanket and then the sheets smooth
ly from the sides toward the center.
Thus the bedclothes will occupy only
the top of the couch, leaving the sides
free. Drop the sides, spread a cover
over the whole couch and a neat re-
suit will appear. Have for the pillows,
day covers like the couch cover,
which can be easily slipped Off at
night.
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A Wornan's
Loualtu
W
Bu
GEORGE MUNSON
copyright. 1916. by w. G. Chapman)

Copyright. 1916. by w. G. Chapman)
When Dyer was made manager Of
the company the employees knew that
changes were coming. Dyer was a
Small-minded man, and the new preSi-
dent was a man of the same type.
Efficiency was to take the place of
goodwill.
''It isn't that I'd care, ordinarily,
Dora," said Lawson, the chief execu-
tive, to Miss Henderson, his stenog-
rapher. 1--WE got three thousand
saved. But reckoned on three years
more before 1 could start for myself.
Now"
There was big question tagged to
that "now." For Dora and Jim Law
son had been engaged whole year,
though nobody in the Office suspected
it, and they had planned to be mar
ried the next vacation.
Hell overreach himself" said Dora
calmly. "He thinks he knows every
thing-and he knows nothing"
HE hates me-" said Lawson. II
guess I'm slated to be retired"
So events proved. Dyer sent for
Lawson a few days later, and Lawson
came out of the office very white and
began gathering up the papers on his
desk. Dora, seated near him, under
stood.
Tomorrow" whispered the chief
executive.
''The small-minded beast" said
Dora angrily.
She went into Dyer's office after
luncheon. She was half incoherent
with anger. Lawson had been with
the firm nine years, and she and Law
son knew every detail of the Office
work.
The manager was debating as she
entered, and Dora heard a few words,
enough, however, to make her realize
that the company's fight for the patent
rights had come to head. She en-
tered, but Dyer neither looked up nor
offered her a chair.
"And as we stated in our letter,
quoting that Of the patent owner"
The Benson signal., 1916-08-19

Here are pictured two collars and
additions to the already great array
of neckwear. The collars are made
of transparent Organdie and the collar
and vestee of sheer Organdie trimmed
with Venetian lace insertion. Collars
and vestees of this kind are literally
used in finishing plain waists and
blOuseS in all sorts of materials to
give them the summery touch and the
becomingness of white about the face.
There is little difference in the two
collars Both are large enough to be
classed among small capes and both
are made of plain, transparent organ
die. This material lends itself per-
fectly to narrow plaitings, and each
Of these cape collars is covered with
rows of plaitings set close together.
In the collar at the left they are
stitched to the foundation cape and
turned over, and it is necessary to
press them down. In the other collar
the plaitings are hemstitched to the
plain cape.
The small vestee is frilled on to
short yoke at the front and slips
under the sides Of the bodice, leaving
the collar free to fall over the shoul-
ders and back. These manufactured
accessories are we'll made and accur-
ately cut and are so inexpensive that
II is not worth while to attempt them
at home. They are particularly useful
for remodeling blouses and are the
The Benson signal., 1916-08-19
Dora, Seated Near Him, Understood.

he began. Then, "where is that let
ter?'' he asked.
'Mr. Lawson has it, said the ste
nographer.
The manager telephoned and
learned that Lawson had gone home.
LawsOn's work for the company had
ended. And Dora's heart gave great
leap. She knew where that letter was.
1t was the most important letter that
the company possessed, though the
new president had never had the sense
to understand how much hung upon
it, nor Dyer either. Dora saw Dyer
suddenly turn white.
"We must get him at once" he said.
''Well, Miss Henderson,"
"In discharging Mr.. Lawson" said
Dora, "you have lost the services of
your most useful man. And 1 won't
stay
Il intended to ask for your resigna-
ton tomorrow" sneered Dyer. "Now
I discharge you instead. You can get
your money at once and 60"
Dora clenched her fists and chOked
down her sobs. Cali right, Mr.. Dyer, "
she said, "but have one thing to say
to you. When the new management
took things over I had charge of that
letter about the patent. 1t was placed
in my hands by Mr.. Atterbury week
before he died. 1t wasn't filed among
the other letters. Mr.. Atterbury knew
that some day there would be thou
sands of dollars dependent on it. And
you won't get it."
"Eh?" clustered Dyer. "Whatr do
you mean?"
II mean just what I say" answered
Dora. "That letter was placed by me
in a certain part of the office, among
certain papers. and it'll take the whole
force just month to find it. Think
you can wait month, Mr.. Dyer?"
What the" began Dyer. Then,
checking himself. "See here, Miss Hen
derson, do you realize that this is
blackmail?"
"No," answered Dora. II have not
asked you for anything
"But you imply that you refuse to
hand over that paper unless you are
reinstated."
Nothing of the kind" said Dora
81 wouldn't work for man Like you
The Benson signal., 1916-08-19
Gold You Can See THROUGH.

Gold, which becomes so important IL
war time, is an extremely interestin
substance in many ways.
1t can be beaten 80 thin that 125, ,0C0
leaves of it piled on top of one anothc1
would only reach an inch in heiglrA
When beaten into the thinnest possible
sheet it beer mes transparent.
Gold, too, can be drawn into the
finest wire of any metal. Michael Fara-
day, the great British chemist, onc9
calculated that he could make gold
wire from four sovereigns long enough
to 20 around the earth.
1t is because gold can be beaten SC
thin that tObaccOnists are able to uGc
real gold for tipping cigarettes, and yc:
not charge an exorbitant price fo1
them.-PearSOns.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-19

wouldn't work after MIR. lawson
had gone"
"Think mighty lot of Lawson,
don't your" jeered Dyer. "Now, see
here, young woman, my stenographer
has been taking down every word you
have said, and unless you divulge
where you have put that paper I'll
call a policeman"
'But that won't give you the paper"
answered Dora.
Dyer looked at her in despair and
tried a new tack.
"How much do you want for it?" he
asked.
1T isn't for SALE"
"You are an employee of this COM
pany. 1t is your duty to deliver it to
me. That is what you get your salary
for. If you refuse you can and will be
arrested"
II am no longer an employee of this
company" retorted Dora. ''You have
just discharged me-"
Mr.. Dyer glared at her. "Well, what
are your terms?" he demanded, with
ferocious scowl.
"a three years contract for Mr..
Lawson" answered Dora.
you're crazy!" shouted Dyer, ris-
ing. do you think I am going to be
blackmailed in this way?"
'Evidently not" answered Dora.
"Good afternoon, Mr.. Dyer. One mo.
mont plooco IF Won MT x,o,,r bond oy,
me l shall have you arrested"
Dyer glared at her in baffied bewil-
derment. And at that moment Lawson
himself appeared at the door.
"Good-day, Mr.. Dyer" he said, hold
ing out his hand. eff there is any
thing [ can do to clean up before I
leave"
"I'm wise to this camel" snarled
Dyer. you pretended that. you had
gone home and sent this woman-thiS
woman-in here to blackmail me-"
Lawson stepped forward, his face
set, his fists clenched. But Dora in
tervened.
81 have just been discharged, Mr.:
wants that paper referring to the con-
tract which Mr.. Atterbury thought
would some day have value. You re-
member I have often spoken of it to
YOU"
"Ah, yes" said Lawson vaguely.
".Where is it, Miss Henderson" And
the tone of his voice was so obviously
sincere that Dyer realized his theory
of blackmail had fallen to the ground.
'Mr. Dyer has discharged me-" pur-
sued Dora, "and consequently have
no further duty toward this Office. He
will get it in return for three years
contract with you to remain chief exec
utive."
"He will, will he?" shouted Lawson
in rage. 'Well, [ guess he won't.
I've just called up the Smith-Benson
company and accepted a position as
their manager at just SO per cent more
money"
Dyer turned deathly white. "Good
Lord !" he gasped. For the Smith-Ben-
son company was their most dangerous
rival.
eff you like to reconsider, Law
son" he began.
Lawson turned away, offering Dora
his arm. Dora turned.
you'll find that paper in the third
drawer of your desk, Mr.. Dyer" she
said. 'Yes-under the false bottom.
had it made. Good afternoon"
Side by side Lawson and Dora left
the office. But in the street he took
her in his arms and-yes, kissed her.
A boy who was passing grinned, but
neither cared.
II guess, dear, that since I don't
start in on my new job for month
Well take that vacation now," he said.
The Benson signal., 1916-08-19

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