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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-25
BOLT COMPANY HAS
UP-TO-DATE PLANT
Local Plant Successful Com
petitOr With Northern
Concerns

The American Bolt company, with one
Of the most modern plants in the south
for the manufacture of bolts and nuts,
is one of the largest individual buyers
of steel in the Birmingham district
This concern makes all sizes of bolts
and nuts, from half-inch up. The entire
south, as well as many western and
eastern states purchase bolts and nuts
from the American Bolt company This
manufacturing plant is an excellent ex-
ample of the sort of industries that Bir-
mingham is ideally located for With
every known product for the manufac-
ture of various articles from crude steel
into the finished product in the Birming-
ham district, this city is peculiarly adapt
ed for the location OF a manufacturing
plant
The American Bolt company is at pres
ent under the management of j. II.
Mohns, who is also president of the
company. H. NJ. Barrett is secretary
and treasurer and F. H. Mohns is as
sistant manager. Mr.. Mohns took over
the American Bolt company in 1912. Bust
ness has increased from month to month
until at the present time they are far
behind in orders to be filled.
The plant and offices OF the American
Bolt company cover almost an entire
block in East Birmingham. The build
ings are of brick construction and af-
ford the best of facilities for the men
employed One hundred and fifty em-
ployes are kept busy making the product
OF this plant.
The bolts and nuts are manufactured
from beginning to end in the buildings
of the American Bolt company. Nu-
merous machines of the most modern
type are in use. From the time a bar
of high-grade steel is heated and placed
into the machines until it passes from
one department to another and finally
comes out a finished product, there is
an absence of any confusion. The plant
has been worked out to a high degree
of efficiency.
1--WE have not overlooked the idea OF
efficiency" said j. II. Mohns. when ques-
toned about the working of his plant.
I'VE have gotten everything down to a
point where the operation of the fac
tory is as near perfect as possible. The
installation of modern machinery and
the hiring of skilled labor has great
deal to do with the operation of any
manufacturing concern. We have facili-
ties for making all sizes OF bolts and
nuts in any shape or out of any suit
able material. We use nothing but the
shighest grade of material in our product.
Business has been all that we could
expect. We have orders booked for de-
liveries at the present time that we can
not fill. I believe the time will como
when Birmingham will be the center OF
a great number of manufacturing plants
which turn out finished steel products"
The American Bolt company is the only
plant of it's kind south of Columbus, o.
A total of 800 tons of steel is at present
being used by this company each month.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-25
MANY IN ATTENDANCE
AT STREET SERVICE
DR.. Broadly breaches Strong Sermon
Special Musical Programme
Rendered

Before an audience of several hundred
people DR.. j. M. Broadly, pastor of the
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church,
preached strong sermon at $50 o'clock
last night. The service was held from
the platform of an automobile truck in
front of Caheen Bros, on Second avenue.
The sermon was one of series to be
preached at this place each Sunday night
at the same time. The sermons are I'M
der the auspices of the local Young Mems
Christian association, and the speakers
are chosen from the local churches.
DR.. Broadly delivered forceful sermon,
using as his subject, the Secret of the
Lost Battle His Bible reference was
taken from the 7th chapter and 21st verse
of Joshua. His entire sermon could be
summed up in few words. why battles
are lost The story was beautifully told
being wound around the walls of Jericho.
which, under the instructions from the
Power on High. went down in defeat be-
fore the forces Of Joshua.
Special music was furnished by male
choir from the Young Mems Christian
association, accompanied by an organ.
Several special selections were sung and
splendid solo. 1t was announced that
these services would be held regularly
on Sunday evenings at this place.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-25
Attractive Billb0ards

The billboard has been dubbed a
chronic "eyesore," but if the wall deeora.
tors should follow the example of the
Jefferson theatre, different name would
perforce be found for the boards. Brown
Parks, treasurer of the Jefferson thea
ire, has distributed about the city IA
picture frame billboards that have Gre
ated much favorable comment.
Painted white, the border of the bill
boards seems as frame of vari-col-
ored picture. The frames are decorated
I'm gilt and have an attractive appear
ance. The space within the billboard is
sufficient for three sheet poster.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-25
Dance Entertainment
at East Lake Park

!, Next Thursday night another of the
big dances will be held in the skating
rink at East Lake park. These big dances
have proved SO extremely popular that
Manager Breinig has decided to continue
them indefinitely or until the weather
gets cooler The weather at present is
ideal for open air dancing as is evil
denced by the throngs who have at
tended the big dances held in the skat-
ing rink in the past. The floor is an
extremely large one and in the very
finest of condition, being specially treat
ed for dacning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-25

The Rev. Henry Pearce Atkins yes
terday rendered his resignation as pas
tor of the First Christian church here.
He resigned to accept the call to the
pastorate of the First Christian church
at Mexico, Mo.
The members of the church and con-
gregation accepted the resignation with
regret, and w. S. Stallings was named
as chairman of the committee which
is to select a minister to fill the va
cancy. 1t was announced at the serv-
ice yesterday morning that Mr.. Atkins
will leave for his new field of work
about October 10 or Is.
News that the Mexico church had
rendered a call to Mr.. Atkins was an
nounced in The Age-Herald last week.
Sometime ago he was invited to preach
for the Missouri church and the mem
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-25
Official Staff Named

Brig. Gen. John G. Smith. command
ing the Fourth brigade, u, c. ", an
nounced yesterday the appointment OF
part of his official staff for the re-
union of Alabama veterans, which is to
be held at Gadsden. Miss Arwin Hol-
lingsworth was named as sponsor; Mrs
Frances Linney Allen, maid of honor;
Miss Eloise Stevenson. maid of honor;
and Mrs. Loui Herzburg, chaperon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-25
AT the Photoplay Houses

Triangle: Dorothy Gish in Gretchen
the Greenhorn"
Rialto: 1.-THE Chattel." featuring E. H.
Sothern.
Trianon: youths Enduring Charm"
with Mary Miles Minter
Strand: Valentine Grant in THE DaVgh
ter of Macgregor."
Belle, Ensley: "Hells Hinges" with
William S. Hart.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-25
A Heavy Subscription

Ottawa, Ont, September 24.-Canada has
subscribed $1S,oo0,0O0 for the 100000, OOC
war loan. Small subscribers will be con-
sidered first and their applications will
be granted in full. Larger subscribers
will be allotted bonds in part Can
adam banks have undertaken to continue
financing the payment of munition man
ufacturers for Canadian shell orders. The
credit by banks on this account is
800, 100000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-25
TODAy'S EVENTS
At the Theatres
Statement September II. 1916

Lyric: Vaudeville matinee at p M
Night performance at 1880 and o'clock
Bjou: while the City Sleeps" comedy
drama. Night performance at o'clock
Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day at 2:30 O'Clock.
Colonial: blue Ribbon Girls in mu-
steal comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-25
PERSONAL

Edward Eagan, son of Chief of Police
Martin Eagan, returned to Birming
ham yesterday afternoon from Denver,
Col, where he had been visiting rela-
tives for several months.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-25

bers were so much impressed with him
that the call was extended almost i'm
mediately. No announcement of his de-
cision was made. however, until the
service yesterday morning. He will
succeed the Rev. w. A. Shullenberger,
who resigned sometime ago to accept a
call from the Des Moines. Ia, church.
Mr.. Atkins came here four years ago
from Richmond, Va. During his pastor
ate he has taken an active part in the
religious life of the community and his
church has developed considerably
along all lines. He has been especially
active in all movements looking toward
a closer union among Christian people
and religious organizations.
The First Christian church at Mex
leo, Mo, is one of the strongest of that
denomination in the country 1t has a
membership of more than 1000, being
especially noted for its activity in mis-
sionary work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-25
Companies Falling Far Be-
hind With Orders Due to
Lack of Cars
COLD WEATHER MAY
CAUSE SUFFERING
Adams and DcBardeleben Discuss the
Situation--All Coal Districts Are
Affected With Same Lack Of
Cars-NO Relief in Sight

Coal mines operating in the Birmng-
ham district are behind a full month on
domestic coal orders, on account OF the
car shortage. The inability of the opera
tors to procure adequate railroad facili-
ties to move the orders has, in some
cases forced companies to withdraw
quotations OF coal
Actual suffering will be experienced in
the south during the approaching win
ter, unless some means are taken to
forestaH the shortage. Warning, printed
in red letters, have been sent out broad
cast to the tradespeople, urging them to
prepare for the situation.
w. c. Adams, sales manager for the
Alabama Fuel and Iron company, en-
phaszed the seriousness of the situation
last night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-25
CAR SHORTAGE SERIOUS

THE dearth of coal cars is going To
result in actual suffering in the south
with the coming of cold weather." he
said. Goal companies are n q serious
plight here and elsewhere. We are far
behind on our shipments of coal. In view
of the present conditions, we have been
forced to decline all new business during
the last six weeks. Recently, we have
withdrawn all quotations from the coal
market
THE public does not realize the ominous
situation. But unless the consumers of
coal take measures to protect themselves,
there is going to be coal famine in
the south this winter. Saturday we sent
out to all buyers of coal for retail trade
warning. This notice captioned with
warning printed in bold, red letters
summed up the situation and earnestly
advised them to prepare for the condi-
lions that are imminent.
ION the first of October We will not
have shipped any of our SEPTEMBER or
ders for domestic coal. On the steam
coal, we are in better condition. General
ly, the coal operators are month be
hind on all business.
Il have never before, during my entire
career in the coal business. seen such
serious conditions as now prevail. All
of the districts supplying the south with
coal are severely short of cars. In the
past when one of the districts, engaged
in this commerce, was cut off from sup
plying fuel, the other districts would
respond and relieve the deficiency. 1t is
an ironical fact that every district in
Tennessee, Kentucky and souther I'LL
nois, is in the same plight as the Ala
bama fields
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-25
WILL BE MORE ACUTE

'In the smaller places, the coal dealers
usually place their orders for the winter
supply late, when, by virtue of cold
weather, there is a crying need. Rut,
unless they manage to make provisions
for their supplies Immediately, they will
be unable to receive the necessary coal
We cannot impress this fact strongly
enough on the public. 1t Is Imperative
that the small dealer take some means
of offsetting the conditions that will
prevail during the winter
The Alabama Fuel and Iron company
operates eight mines in the Birmingham
district.
The same conditions exist with other
interests, as is evidenced from the state
ment of Henry r. DeBardeleben, presi-
dent of the DeBardeleben Coal company.
I'VE are 30 days behind on shipments
of domestic coal,'' Mr.. DeBardeleben de-
clared last night. ION steam COAL We
are two weeks in arrears in filling orders.
The Shortage will become even more
acute as fall progresses.
1T is true that we are materially handi-
capped For instance, I am short 5000
tons of coal that has been ordered for
shipment to New Orleans. No relief is
in sight before spring"
Arizona republican., 1916-07-02
Offensive Launched

LONDON, July 1.-After weeks of intense bombardment with guns of every calibre, firing a million shells daily. the British early this morning launched a general offensive against the German line along front or twenty miles north of the River Som me They succeeded in taking the German front line trenches and cap turing many men.
 The French, on the British rlght' co-operated in the attack. When the last dispatch thus far receiVed leit British headquarters. the fighting was still progressing and further successes, it was said, were being recorded.
 The front selected for the British offensive was decided upon many weeks ago and the bombardment ol the rest of the line as well as the freouent raids which procured toi British headquarters important infor- nation as to the disposition Of tht Germans. was designed to keep the German general uncertain as to th' point at which they would be called
Arizona republican., 1916-07-02
WHEN JUDGE RETURNS
 HE'LL HAVE NJ ROOM
Supervisors Are Busy Endeavoring to Find New Chambers for Justice
 of the Peace

When Judge P r. Parker returns from his vacGtion on the coast, July f0 lie win find himself minus a court room
 Unless the board of supervisors are more successful in finding ouarters for the justice of the peace of the east precinct than they were the first day cc their hunt tho judge will not have a roof over his head. Ali day vester- 1av the beard searched and searched in vain for an office in the vicinity of Judge De Souza's court Judge Par!;crs ccrrt is in Dr Cra'g's build ing on Monroe street and Central avenue. The doctor has notified the "ounv flat he will require the en- tire building for ether purposes
 While the greater part of the day was occupied with real estate agents other matters also received attention I-non the recommendation of J. A. Higgins. county superintendent Of 1chon's. 9 school district Was granted in Morristown.
 The treasurer's accOIInt was checked and approved The balance in the county treasury is $2Ae000 A new flag was ordered for the court hoTsc and to celebrate the event inc rlac pole was given q new coat of paint
Arizona republican., 1916-07-02

'-~~ completed ifs physical examina- tion.
 lSansos-Threo officers and 1e7 nn- lis'od -'on. d'echnreed hncausc of nhv- sieal disability Property of tho First roqiment nas been irventoried and cheoteG. Muster completed.
 Illinais-Third regiment of infantry undergoing physical examination. All units except battery A have been in vcntoried.
 v"mnr-No nreanization vet com pleted muster Quota is two battalions of infartrv.
 Colorado---Bpttary R now enrolled ta minimum strength. Recruiting for all units is progressing slowly Muster nracticallv compIeted. Physical exam nations beginning.
 Physical examination Of Third regiment completed.
 South a-Reor-anization o' ara ancUt connletei Prep1ration for muster and drill occuried tho dav.
 Nebraska TT Second regiment grad radv being filled up While army Of. ficeTs were silent on the subject of troop movements. it was learned that
Arizona republican., 1916-07-02

A raid by Australian and New Zealand troops on the German lines last night resulted in the killing of about eighty German soldiers, in cluding two officers The British casualties were slight.
 The Germans made an ineffective raid On British trenches to the west ward of Lille road, after a heavy hoInbardment.
 On Wednesday night the British made three raids in the neighborhood of Messines and accounted for number of Germans. The kings Shropshire light infantry made an expedition in the German lines and returned with doz CT prisoners.
 The British are making good prog ress behind the front lines in German held territory.
 Serre and Montauban, which the British have captured, are important tactical points. Serre is southeast of Hebuterne, and Montauban is north east of Bray.
 ! The British are fighting for the vil- 1 lage of Manetz and Contalmaison, DOT 1 tons of Which they hold. ] The British are fighting gallantly,
 and have taken many prisoners in the | front lines.
 1 The French, advancing on the Brit ish right, are moving with great stead i mess After the assault they very i quickly covered a distance of two kilo- i meters beyond the German front line | Thus far the day has gone we'll for France and England
 Under pail of shell smoke, with the ] unbroken roar of artillery, the struggle
 over the longest line of any offensive yet undertaken on the western from which began at 7:30 o'clock this morn
 ing is continuing at this hour (7:20 p
 m.).
 From a hill the Associated Pres.
 correspondent watched the beginning
Arizona republican., 1916-07-02
Capture Towns

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE, July 1-Reports received from the front showed that the allies had captured the towns of La Bel- selle, Serre and Montauban and Cur lu and Faviere Woods.
 The main first line trenches over the entire front under attack are re- ported to have been stormed and at various points the fighting has reached the main second line.
 These reports show that the French and British at the points of their farthest advances. have broken through distance of more, than five miles beyond the first German trenches
 Montauben is five and a half miles east of the old British {. front, and Curu Wood is six miles east-south- east of Albert.
 i The British are endeavoring to surround Thiepval and at other points an intense struggle is under way for towns and villages. Reports 1 from the front indicate that the i'm
 portant German position at Ericourt may be cut off,
Arizona republican., 1916-07-02
BOYCE GOING AFTER
 AUDITORS OFFICE

Jesse l.. Boyce, candidate for the democratic nomination of state audi tor with the exception of one year,
Arizona republican., 1916-07-02
CENTRAL GUARD IS MOBILIZING
 IN GOOD SHAPE

(Continued from Page One)
Arizona republican., 1916-07-02
of the battle.

 Notwithstanding the fact that troops have been moved to. the front in im- mense numbers for the attack there are still remaining billets in the rear which apparently are unnecessary in working
 out the present plans. With deliberate
 and methodical precision the gathering of human and mechanical material pro- ceeded.
 The whole line was included in the preliminary bombardment for the pur- pose of deceiving the Germans as to the point of attack. Overwhelming as was the power of the guns the significant spectacle was detachments of infantry in field fight ing equipment moving forward until finally thec.ugouts were hives of khaki about to swarm forth for battle. Each | of the officers had maps and directions
 in detail of the part his unit was to 1 play in the complicated scheme of at | tack.
 1 As the battalions marched they sang l the tunes they used to on the drill I grounds at home. 1 The number of Germans opposite the
Arizona republican., 1916-07-02
HAVE THROWN
 FORWARD MOST
 STRONG OFFENSIVE

Continued from Page One)
Arizona republican., 1916-07-02

decisive result at Verdun is attrib- uted to the pressure on the entire front from Yprs to the Argonne, which is consistently growing stronger
 Since the fluctuations of fortune since Thursday neither side has had the better of the struggle for the positions in the region of Verdun. Consequently, it is considered here that the advantage is with the French who have gained ground west of the river, while the Germans in desperate and repeated attacks sutained for midabe losses. The bombardment continues violently in the region of Hill BOA.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-02

Breakfast Sets
 20 dozen serviceable utility breakfast sets. made from absolutely fast colored plain chambrays and assorted checked ginghams- trimmed in stitched straps, pockets 0Qo and large pearl buttons special. CCC
Arizona republican., 1916-07-02
upon to meet the brunt of the attack.

upon to meet the brunt of the attack.
 This is the first time since the out break of the war that tine intention of an army to undertake an offen siVe has been so well advertised,
 X week ago when the German at tack against Verdun begun to make further headway and it was feared the army of the crown prince was getting within a distance of Nerdun which was dangerous flor the allies, the British guns began to speak
 Since then, except for the hours when British infantrymen were raid ing German trenches, bomhardment has been maintained
Arizona republican., 1916-07-02

a large nuFoer of Maine troops passed thI rough Chicago tonight and that the roop movement generally in the east
 m and central divisions were assum-
 ng lar"e proportions.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-02

The French gains in the first com bats were highly gratifying. The ef- feet of this offensive move on the situation at Verdun is being awaited eagerly.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-02

British front and in reserve behind the lines was estimated a month ago at S00,O00
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-02-11
Art Of japan.

A certain fastidiousaess, a certain
love Of %scruYulous and cleanly order,
belongs TO the japanese character; we
find It in their manners, their habits.
their furniture, in MI their workman.
ship. The word exquisite, so often
vaguely Eisappliod, is an epithot truly
applicable 10 the art OF japan. The
faults Of this character are a tendency
to tie snail. ess which cftOn goes with
naataCss. The Japanese do not work
under the pressure Of abundant ideas
and %torreatial emotions; they do not
fall into the excessive extravaganza
which sometimes besets the Chinese.
But their unfailing sense Of style COM
pc1satcs in great measure for their
lack Of more genial e%Xuberance.
Taste with them, ns with artists like
Volascuez and Whistler, becomes no
mere negative avoidance. One might
well compare the Japanese genius in
some aspects with the Latin genius,
as IL is shown in much u the poetry
OF the Romans and Of the French,
where a telling economy Of words and
fipeness OF handling are made to com.
pensate for q slightaess or even com
pleta absence Of matter.-Laurence
Binycn. In the Atl2xtic.