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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-18
Zinc atOcks.

The zinc stodks. Butte and Superior
and American Zinc. we're tn strongest
stocks IN the entire list ycsts rday. The
turnover In these two issues was large,
considering that heretofore These stocks
have not had an especially large spec
ulative following. More thar $1,000
shares Of American Zine chs .nged hands.
while trading In Bate and Superior to-
tailed 1880 shareA Both stocks closed
at the high Of the day and at new high
prices. The rise tn thesa, issues was
accompanied by further n iinors OF the
big proits that are being made by zinc
companies these dayB. II was pointed
out yesterday hat puevious tn the war
more han 20 per cent. Of all the zinc
used came from Prussia land Belgium.
two sources OF supply hat are now cut
OF. The demand for zin has grown
tremendously since the on tbreak OF the
war and prices for tho metal have
scared. Not only Is zinc needed for
certain alloys used in the manufacture
OF war munitions ban II y, put to other
uses by munitions makers. Owing to
the fact that the Du Ports and other
powder manufacturers haze found that
they must insure powder and cartridge
shipments overseas from deterioration.
they pack their war goods in zine lined
cases. An enormous qua nifty of zinc
In also used in the ma uufiactuie of cleo
trio pocket flashlights. which have be-
come 80 popular recently.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-18
GOSSIP OF A TIRE


Market observers who have been A. a
loss for some time for a eason u tO
why the stock market has failed to re.
spond favorably TO all the good new II Of
the past few weeks have at last hit
q solution which satisfies ther 4, in
the absence Of "a better one. II is this:
February Is never a good month III the
stock market-in fact 1t is gene rally
looked upon as a blue month" Wall
street 10 surprised that The ideai did
not occur to IL before. February In do
scribed as a month between ha y an d
grass" when the market assumes 4 wait
ing attitude and developments in the
general list are rs a rule OF a fdsy ,ur-
aging nature. II In also pointed cut that
many OF the prominent bankers anil on
orators are out Of town on vacat ion 9 and
that little can be expected un aey such
conditions. II is rumcred tina several
prominent operators have droppesl out Of
the market for the present and that one
big operator recently sold 1900 shares
OF stock and went away to Pail Beach,
announcing that February was no month
In which to do business.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-18

The Public Service Commission awarded
yesterday the contract for the construc-
tion of Section "A Of Route IL, "A part
of the two track subway connection be-
tween the Brighton Beach Railroad and
the Fourth avenue subway in BROOKLYN,
to th' Degnon Contracting Company for
1870, OyS.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-18
TME INV ER>lTN 1I.uB.

Necr''dr'
New York. Fob 5. i5's
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
SEVER SEEN A DELINEASCOPE?
1t May Be a Member of Periscope
Family-Anyhow, Frankford High
Wants One-Cost S265 Per Each
What is n dcllneascone ?

What is a dclineascope?
Thomas ShallCross, chairman of the
Committee on Supplies for the Board of
Education as many as six educators at
tached to the office of the Superintendent
of Schools in the Stock Exchange Build
ing. two encyclopedias and three die
tiOnaries have failed to answer the ques-
tion. The only clue thus far as to the
purpose, shape and usefulness of a de-
lncasCope is that it costs S265. Aside
from that, no one knows if 1t is n machine
for taking stains out Of linen, camera
for taking moving pictures, the name of
n perfume or a member of the periscope
family
Mr.. Shallcross received a rcqustion to-
day from the Frankford High School for
a delineascope, with the added informa-
tion that it would cost SECS That's all.
And since Mr.. Shallcross does not sign
any acquisitions without knowing what
they are for, he made inquiry with the
result told in this story.
II don't think" said Mr.. Shallcross.
that thcN board should be called upon to
furnish things that are as eXtravagant as
delineascopes. | suppose / could call up
the Franllford High School and find out
just what the thing II, but since edu-
Gators, dictionaries and encyclopedias
can't tell me, / don't think l will. They
can just do without it in Frankford. /
certainly don't think we ought to have
one Of 'em, at S265."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
SHIPS OFFICER RUSHED HERE
AFTER AN ACCIDENT AT SEA
British Steamship Aids Man Injured
on American Schooner

Chief officer Glib, of the American
schooner Harwood Palmer was brought
to port late yesterday on the British
Marcus Hook Quarantine Station.
Glib was injured aboard his schooner,
while at sea, on Monday. His right eye
was knocked out, his nose broken and a
part of his face torn away as a result of
being caught in windlass.
The British steamship sighted the
schooner flying a signal indicating there
had been an accident aboard, while about
$50 miles off the Delaware Capes. The
captain of the schooner asked that his in
jured mate be taken to port, as he was in
need of immediate medical attention
Placed aboard, full steam ahead was
ordered and he was brought here as quick
ly as possible. The schooner was bound
from Norfolk for Buenos Aires with coal.
The steamship hailed from Marseilles for
this port.
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THREE DIE, SCORES
HURT WHEN DU PONT
BLAST ROCKS TOWN
Man Killed in Powder Plant and
Two Children Lose Lives.
When Explosions Wreck
Many Homes
NEMoURS NOW ISOLATED

BLUEFtELD, w va April 12.--Three
persons-one man and two children
were killed, and many houses at Nemours
eight miles from here. are in ruins follow
ing the destruction of the du Pont Powder
Company plant there by four terrific ex-
plosions this morning.
The children were killed when their
home collapsed. and the man met death
in the powder plant. The flash and the
shock of the explosions were seen and
felt in this city. Details Of the disaster
are lacking, as communication with
Nemours has been cut off.
Couriers coming to Bluefied over the
rough country separating this city from
Nemours say the first explosion was of
great violence, and that the explosions
that followed probably were caused by
sparks from the first. The house in which
the children met death was overturned
and crushed. Most of the homes of the
ESQ workmen at the du Pout plant-vir-
tually the entire population of the town
were frame structures, erected when the
company started its Nemours factory Is
years ago. Many of them were toppled
over by the force of the first blast, and
scores are reported to have been injured
In the wrecking Of their homes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12

which is more than the Secretary Of war
is willing to do"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12

Lieutenant Savage Dinner Guest
Elghty-two policemen from the 39th
street and Lancaster avenue station gave
testimonial dinner last night to Lieu
tenant Ben s. Savage in Mosebachs
Casino, 13tn street and Glrard avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
woMAN'S WILL AIDS CHURCH
Leaves $4OO to st. Patrick's and 5000
for Masses

Bequests of S4OO to st. Patrick,s Church
and 5000 for Masses are a part of the
will of Rose A. Kelly, 523 South 27th
street which leaves the greater portion
of $500 estate to St Vincent de Paul's
Society, connected with st. Patrcks par
lsh.
Other wills probated today were those
of George w. Garrett, dO6S Aspen street,
which, in private requests, disposes Of
property valued at 100000; John L. Wax
Ter, who died in the Philadelphia Home
for Incurables; $4,000: William II. Fill
emyr. st. Joscph's Hospital, S30.SS5 ::
Mary f. Petit 1910 Mantua avenue
$500; Frederick G, Brooksbank, River
ton, n. j., $1,000; Joseph Nell iO2O Park
side avenue, S72OO; Sarah A. Waterman,
1929 Old York road, S592l; Annie NJ
Appel, 1918 Redheld street $5300 Kath-
arine Kollock, 1926 Spring Garden street,
$4,000 and Henry G. Buzby, 9316 Bustle-
ton avenue, S255O.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
BAKER EXCORIATED
BY BORDER SENATOR'S
War Secretary Assailed for Not
Aiming Citizens on Mex
ican Line

WASHINGTON April 12.-Senators
Ashurst and Smith, Democrats, of Ari-
zona, delivered a broadside of denunoia.
tion against Secretary of War Baker on
the Senate floor this afternoon for re.
fuslng to furnish arms to citizens TO pro-
tect their lives and property along the
border.
Senator Ashurst charged Baker with
openly defying the law providing for the
sale Of magazine rifles by the War Depart.
ment to rifle clubs. lie said Secretary
Baker told him If rifles were supplied to
border citizens they might get hotheaded
and do damage"
IT resent the statement OF the Secre.
tary of War" said Ashurst "The citi-
zens are no more likely to do damage than
a Secretary of War who says he is above
the law. They ut least obey the law.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
TERROR" OF EvILDoERs DIES
Harry E. Hess, Salisbury Township
Constable, Succumbs

LANCASTER. Pa, April 12..Harry +.
Hess, for many years constable of Sails
bury township, died today in Lancaster,
to which city he removed recently.
He was long the terror" of the Welsh
Mountain desperadoes, and his death was
indirectly due TO bullet wound In the
breast received three years ago while ar
resting mountaineer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-12
Caser Cots wiIkes.pnrre Postoflce

WASHINGTON, April t2.-Followlng q
conference between President Wilson and
Postmaster General Burleson it was
learned Lawrence ]. Casey will be named
postmaster at wikes-Barre, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-26

will arrive December 20, and will spend
 three weeks with her parents, MT. and
 Mrs. Hugh Morrow.
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ENSLEY

wedding which came as Q surprise to friends of the couple was the marriage Monday afternoon at o'clock in Colum- biana of Miss Eva Padgett, daughter of Mir and Mrs. W. P. Padgett of Shady side, and MT. Floyd Owen of this city, The couple motored to. Columbiana with a party of friends and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Lee Hartsville, pastor of the First Methodist church, at the parsonage.
 Mir. and Mrs. Owen returned to Bir- mingham immediately after the ceremony and were entertained at dinner at the Tutwiler by MT. and Mrs. George Arm strong. Miss Marie Stagg and MT. James Howard. After the dinner the couple left for a wedding trip to Atlanta and other points. They will be- at home in Ensley to their friends after November 26.
 Mrs. H. J. Wurtele entertained the Mothers club Wednesday afternoon st her home on Avenue H. The house was beautifully decorated with ferns and cut flowers A novel feature of the enter tainment was that Mrs. Wurtele and her daughter, little Miss Lolla Catherine Wurtele. were joint hostesses, the small
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daughter celebrating her third anniVer- sary. Only the children of the club mem- bers were invited. Mrs. l.. l.. Whittle and Mrs. w. w. Bryant made reports from the Minor and Bush schools The ladies had previously been selected to visit the schools and report the condi- ton existing there The reports were favorable. A paper of much interest to the club was read by Mrs. Harry Davis. The subject was "The Early Education Of Children"
 After the rendition of the programme an ice course was served by the hostess Simple refreshments were provided for the children.
 There were no guests present. The club members are; Mrs. A. F. Hilleke, Mrs L. L. Whittle Mrs. H. NJ. Cowart, Mrs. r. Jay Cowart, Mrs. T A. Burbidge, Mrs J. Richardson, Mrs. w. w. Bryant, Mrs. w. McDaniels, Mrs. Harry Davis Mrs D. F. Faircloth, Mrs. J. M. Oliver, Mrs. A. s. Long, Mrs. George Hamilton, Mrs T, l.. Crenshaw, Mrs. F. G. Cutler and Mrs. H. J. Wurtele.
 The Highland band of the Ladies Aid society of the Ensley Baptist church held it's annual bazar Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs R. l.. Daniel, on Eight eenth court. Mrs. w. I. Burgin assisted in receiving the guests.
 Ferns and chrysanthemums were the decoration of the entire house. Numerous articles were displayed, dainty embroidery work being the most attractive. Coffee was poured in the dining room by Mrs. T A. Burbidge and Mrs. J. D. Norman. Mrs. T. D. Craig and Mrs. w. J. Kelley assisted
 Miss Suiette Cochran. will entertain Thanksgiving with a dinner in honor of Miss Olive Millstead, an attractive ad- dition to the young society set.
 Rehearsals for the Christmas pageant which will be presented at the Shadyside when the Church Helpers class met at the home of MT. and Mrs. Paul Scott. An interesting programme consisting Of musical selections and recitations was gwen by members of the class, after which the pig banks of the class were opened.
 An interesting event of the week was the marriage Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Dr. T. J. Spring field of Mrs. Annie Conner and Mir. Rich ard Patterson of Vineville The bride was dressed in a beautiful travelling suit of plum color, with a small toque of the same shade. She carried q shower bouquet of lilies of the valley.
 Only a sister of the bride and a few friends witnessed the ceremony. Imme- diatelv after the marriage the couple left for Birmingham. where dinner was Tutwiler hotel. After short wedding trip MT. and Mrs. Patterson will be at home to friends at Vineville.
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EAST BIRMINGHAM

The ladies of the East Birmingham Baptist church are preparing for q musicale to be given at the church Thursday Thanksgiving evening. An interesting programme consisting of vocal and piano selections and several readings will be given. Mrs. Vinnette Smith, chairman of the programme committee, promises a rare treat for those who attend.
 The Wednesday Morning Crochet club will meet with Miss Louise Gayle after the sewing hour. A hike has heen planned by the hostess. basket luncheon will ke partaken of at the end of the journey. Miss Gayle re- quests all members to be present at 1G:30 o'clock.
 Miss Olna Wilkins was a delightful hostess Thursday at her home at spend-the- day party to meet Mrs Sid- ney Lutrell Gam, bride of the fall, who is her guest. American beauty roses were combined effectively with narcissi as table decoration and dainty guest book with wishes for the popular bride were presented to Mps. Gam during the afternoon. Included in Miss Wilkins charming hospitality were Miss Edwina Gam, Miss Su- sanna Perry, Miss Roberta Gayle, Miss Susie Smith, Mrs. Harry Grady, Mrs Ben Perry, MrS. U. w.. WllKlnS ana Mrs. Gayle. Mrs. Gam will leave Fri day for Charlotte, N. c.
 Welcoming their new pastor. Rev. M M Newton and family, who have arrived from Vernon. to take up his duties as pastor of the East Birmins ham Methodist church, the members of the congregation assembled at the parsonage Friday evening. The affair was in the nature of a surprise and housewarming. Short talks were mad by different members, after which the evening was spent with music and at late hour dainty refreshments were served.
 MT J. L. Dorrough has returned from Leeds. where he was called to attend the funeral of his mother Mrs Martha Dorroueh. whose death oc- cured in that city Monday.
 Mrs. O. Farrar and little son, Jack of Ashevi1le. N. C., are the guests Of her parents. Mir. and Mrs c B. Rags dale. A number of social affairs have heen planned for this popular matron during her visit.
 Many friends of Miss Theresa Schnei- der will regret to learn that she is seriously i'll at her home, 917 Forty second street.
 Mrs R. A. Credille and Miss Nellie Firth attended the spend-the day party
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WILLIAM

Mrs. Jack Beam was hostess Wednes-
 day evening at her home to the "K. D."
 class of which she Is a member A
 short business session was held, after
 which social hour was enjoyed. A
 salad plate was served to the follow
 ing members: Miss Alice Davies, Miss
 Annie Davies, Miss Elizabeth Glasglow,
 Miss Fannie Folmar, Mrs. Ethel David
 son, Mrs. Mamie Stewart, Mrs. Ruth
 Ford, Miss Edith Ellis, Miss Clara Sllis,
 Mrs. Roy. Thomas and Mrs. R. L. Glas- glow.
 Miss Sarah Gilmore was hostess Mon
 day evening to the "wylam Jollyettes." Games and music were the evening amusement. Plans were made for a box supper to be given Thursday even ing of this week at the home of Miss Gladys Haywood. Hot chocolate and cake was served to about 15 guests Thursday evening at the Methodist church the members of the missionary society invited the other members of the church to meet with them to well come the return of their pastor, Rev. I. K. Waller. A short programme of readings and music was rendered, after which refreshments were served. The Ladies' Aid of the Baptist church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Reid. Miss Mary Ann Martin was recent hostess to the c. A. auxiliary of the Baptist church. A literary programme
 was enjoyed and later refreshments were served to about 15 members. Little Frances Sevier is i'll of pneu-
 monia at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Will Seveir.
 The regular meeting of the Mothers Continued on Page Five)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Catholic Womans club of West End will meet on Wednesday afternoon at 8 o'clock with Mrs. Frank Coffey.
 
 The chorus of the Music Study club and row morning at 1O:SO o'clock, instead of Thursday at Cable hall.
 There will be meeting of the Birming ham Graded union Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the First Methodist church.
 The Alumni association of the Woman S club of Alabama will hold a meeting at the w. c. T. U. on December at Il o'clock.
 The East Lake Dorcas society will give a "tacky party" Tuesday evening at the Piquik Club hall in Woodlawn for the benefit of charity.
 The ladies of St. Andrews church will resume their lunch room on Wednesday, serving at the old Saks store on First avenue and Nineteenth street.
 
 The Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church will serve turkey dinner and sup per December 1 and 2 on Nineteenth street between Avenues D and c, Ensley The Nineteenth Century club will meet Wednesday with Mrs. R. E. Meade at her home at Mountain Terrace instead Of with Mrs. Victor Hanson.
 
 The Birmingham Art club will meet Saturday with Mrs. J. w. Donnelly on Highland avenue. MT. w. T. Warren will talk on "Architecture." Mrs. Hubert Drennen will entertain the Little Jokers on Wednesday instead Of Thursday.
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PRATT CITY

The Woman's Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church. south, held a social tea at the home of Mrs Will liam Jenkins Tuesday afternoon. Those assisting Mrs. Jenkins in entertaining were Mrs. H. T. Mills. Mrs o. D. Brown, Mrs. G. w. Donaldson and Mrs. F L. Merkel.
 A delicious salad course was served late in the afternoon to the Rev. and Mrs. ". o. Horten, Mrs. J. M. Darlington, Mrs. c. T. Smith, Mrs c. R. Atkins, Mrs. P. W. Smith, Mrs. W. W. Atkins Mrs. c. Arthur Powell. Mrs. J. H. Hall. Mrs. George Perkins, Mrs. Benton, Mrs. Will George, Mrs. A. H. Daniel, Mrs. James Roddy Mrs. Wharton, Mrs. David Alexander, Mrs. J. W. Beddow, Mrs. William Laycock and Miss Minnie Morris.
 Mrs. P. c. Vann was hostess at din- ner, complimenting her house guests, Mrs. S K. Riddle and son, W. J. Riddle, of Knoxville, Tenn. A delightful five-course menu was served from an attractively arranged table, having as it's center Q case of bright autumn flowers. Those seated around the tab.e were: Mrs. S. K. Riddle, w. J. Riddle, MT. and Mrs. w. H. Candy and son, William, of Fair field; Mrs. Holcomb H. Smith of Gads- den; Miss Alef Vann and Mrs. P. C.. Vann.
 The meeting of the Crochet club, which was to have been at the home of Mrs. c. w Overstreet Thursday afternoon, has been postponed indefinitely on ac- count of the illness of Mrs. Overstreet s sister, Mrs J. w. Smith,
 Mrs. J. M. Darlington was hostess to the Matrons Forty-two club Saturday afternoon. The house was decorated in autumn flowers. Four tables were used, after which a delicious salad plate was served to the members and few guests.
 Miss Grace Howard was hostess to a few friends at rock Wednesday evening at the home of her sister, Mrs. G. E. Carven. The colors, pink and white, were used in decorating the house and also prevailed in refreshments. Miss Howard s guests were: Miss Velma Hamilton, Miss Marion Bradley, Miss Sarah Ellis, MT. l.. $. McDanel, MT. U. S. Supple MT. T. R. Stoddard MT. w. M. Hammill anl MT. R. R. Wilson.
 Miss Hattie Miller and Miss Jeanie Docherty have returned from Montgom- cry. where they attended the grand chap ter of the Order of Eastern Star.
 pr. and Mrs. J. F. Walton of Dadeville are visiting Mrs. R. G. Young.
 Mrs. J. M. Reynolds and children, who have been visiting relatives in Fayette, returned home Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. H. c. Nelems left Fri day for Orlando, Fla, and other points, where they will spend the winter
 Master George Nelson entertained re- gently at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. R. G. Nelson in celebration of his sixth birthday. YeY1ow and white the living room, where many juvenile
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R A N ID O MI N O T E s

left yesterday morning for North Caro- lima, where she will spend the holidays with MT. Johnsons parents Mrs. Allen Gray Mooring Campbell who gave the recital yesterday at the Tutwiler, is the guest of Mrs. Henry Howze.
 Dr. U. J. W. Peters and MT. E. H. An drews have gone to Coden on fishing trip.
 Mrs. Arthur C. Stegall of Jackson. Tenn, Is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. AL bert Sydney Johnson at their home on South Thirteenth avenue.
 
 pr. George Lang of C1arksville, Tenn, will spend Thanksgiving with her sis ter, Mrs. James Gallacher in Norwood
 
 Miss Bessie Merritt was in Montgom- cry for the debut of Miss Katherine Whitfield.
 Mrs. F. w. Dixon is at Rochester, Minn,. having gone for special medical treatment.
  MT and Mrs. Henry Lee Badham have returned from New York. Mrs Harry Harmon of Atlanta and son, Harry, III, will arrive in few days to be the guests of Mrs. B. F. Moore
 Mrs c. c. Parrott, who has been the guest of MT. and Mrs John M. Cart wright, has returned to her home in Gadsden.
 Mir and Mrs. Parker Wilson and baby of Cleveland. O., will arrive this week to spend Thanksgiving with MT. Wilson's parents, Mrs. Willard Wilson. Miss Katherine Morrow, who is attend ing school at Dana Hall, near Boston,