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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
GOVERNMENT WORK
 SOLE FACTOR IN HE STEEL INDUSTRY
Heavy Falling Off In Mer- chant Sales of Steel Forms Reflected in
 Market

New York, August 12.-Government steel industry and incollateral lines at the moment. In highly finished branches, such as the building of engines, motors. machinery, machine tools, artillery and similar manufactures, as well as in ship building, the placing of orders for equip ment of the army and navy stimulates industry, as satisfactory prices are being paid, but in rolled steel products the reversed effect is evidenced. The heavy falling off In merchant sales of steel forms is reflected In the July statement of the United States Steel corporation, showing an additional decrease of over 539,0o0 tons in unified orders. It Is un- derstood that the new business last month was below 6000OO tons-a decrease of nearly 300 per cent In the last 90 days-and probably two-thirds of this tonnage was said to be due to govern ment buying either directly or indirectly. The unsatisfactory transportation condi- tions, labor shortage In the coke fields and the torrid weather were held mainly responsible for the decrease of 15 per cent in the output and shipment of rolled products. Production of ingots while reduced was better maintained than was the output of finished steel July ship HIenIS are eSNlTldleu tO nave pScIi scarcely more than 100000 tons.
 The United States government has placed an order for 5000 pieces of six inch artillery with the American Brake Shoe and Foundry company and Is ne gotiating with three large manufacturers of machine tools to make plant exten- sions to build heavy ordnance which will require the purchase of a large tonnage of huge steel forgings. The war depart. ment has placed additional contracts for 575O large automobile trucks; such orders now amount to $44O00, GOO and the pur- chase of 1912 more trucks to serve army cantonment has been authorized. Addi- tional orders for cast iron and wrought steel pipe for army camps have been dis tributed and over 100000 kegs of wire nails of the 10000 kegs ordered have been shipped. More steel 'forgings for shrapnel cases are being bought by the army and navy boards.
 The French government, through Washington authorities, has placed con tracts with American shops for 10000 four and eight-wheeled railroad cars for export to France and orders for the 100000 tons of steel required in the build ing are being distributed among the va rious steel mills. Negotiations continue on TOGO additional cars. Contracts for 40 more cargo ships also are about to be placed with Atlantic coast yards by the French commission, calling for 6000O tons of steel plates and shapes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
LEGAL NOTICES

Mortgage Foreclosure Notice
 Default having been made in the terms of a mortgage executed to John w. Caldwell by c. V. Flowers, Lula Flowers. H. B. Flowers and Bertha Flowers on May 10, 1912, and trans ferred and assigned by the said John w.. Caldwell to w. G. Roberts on the goth day of July, 1916, which said mortgage is recorded in the office of the probate judge of Jefferson coun- ty, Alabama, and said default contin- uing. I, the undersigned, M. K. Clem- ents. as the guardian of the said w. G. Roberts, assignee, will, on the 9th day of September 1917, sell at public out cry for cash to the highest bidder, ill front of the courthouse door of said county in the city of Birmingham. the following described property. to- wit: A lot in P. G. Kings addition to Avondale. as shown and described on map of said addition, which map is recorded in the probate office of Jefferson county, Alabama, and being part of lot No. 19, on the northern side of Avenue B. or Second avenue, south. fronting 50 feet on the northern side of said avenue, and extending back northward of that uniform width 150 feet to the southern line of 20- foot alley.
 Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the mortgage debt and cost ana expenses of foreclosure.
 M K. CLEMENTS, As Guardian of w. G. Roberts. As- signee. S-6-3t-mon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
RnR SAAE

 WE ars aes.rcGS nf s9iling our acreage, s2 aetses n IT. " slenook and Boylee aesl5a of Birmingham. Efa East Laka road and branch 3f tfhe K4eN sy.lle and Nashville road Fer.a through this property. portion ~ this land is ideal for resi- assncs subdivision being slightly rolling aeaa covered with large trees, balance fttiiahie for sites for manufacturing. would divide this land into three
 cels.
 also have a house. 713 Sd ave-,
 yles, for sale. See us In person or
 IT real estate agent for further in-
 maton.
 well & Crouch Mule Co.,, 15o2 2d ave-,
 Phone Main 1927 8-10-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
MARKET LEADERS SHOW NJ MARKED
 CHANGE IN VALUES
Some of the Steels and Other Equipments 3 to , Points Lower, Bethlehem 15
 Points
By "HOp"

New York, August 12.-The same causes which have served to repress advancing tendencies since the early part of July were again operative dur ing this weeks irregular and at times
 reactionary sessions. Questions of gov , ernment price fixing and excess profit taxation assumed more definite form.
 but developments were mainly help full to the short account.
 | In the several weeks that have | elapsed since prices and taxes have l become almost the paramount issue. I the dozen stocks accepted as market l leaders show no very marked change ! In quoted values. Some of the steels and other equipments are only 8 to 5
 points lower. but Bethlehem Steel Is down over 15 points. due to specific reasons.
 Causes no less potent but of wide-
 ly different character account for the
 depreciation in other stocks, notably
 the motors and their accessories. Con-
 ditions in that industry are admittedly
 uncertain at this time several of the
 minor companies showing the need of capital readjustment.
 Coppers, save in few instances, have varied only slighcy, despite the adverse labor situation. Important rails are almost unchanged. Recent news pertaining to rails has been extremely favorable and steady accumulation of l low priced issues, especially those com | prising western and southern divi- sions. was reported.
 Trading has been almost wholly speculative or professional with a lib eral admixture of pool activity in spe- cialties, notably tobaccos and sugars. The strength and activity of shippings seemed to be predicated on more sub
 stantial grounds.
 Extraordinary financial operations,
 involving the heavy shifting of loans,
 accompanied the firmer money mar
 ket. Time rates manifested no pro-
 nounced change but funds were In
 much smaller supply.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
Nafice of Sale

NOfICe or SHIC
 Default having been made in the pay ment of the indebtedness for the secur- ity of which the following collateral was deposited and pledged, the undersigned will proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash on Sa.t.s,a. August IS. 1911 at i2 o'cloci- no front of the Third avenue door of the courthouse of Jefferson county, ,.i t..s city of Birmingham, Alabama, the fol- lowing described property to-wit: Ger tificate No. p for 59 shares of the capi- tai stock of Eldorado Coal company, a corporation.
 PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK & TRUST ] COMPANY.
 NEsMITH & HUNT, Attorneys
 August 13, 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
WANTED-SALESMEN
BUSINESS CHANGES

YOI1R onportnnifv fo bi1y n ests6iis6 business in Birmingham in good rum ming order. small investment will as- sure buyer $50 per week clear profit F. o. Box 54s, Birmingham. Ala.
 2-12-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13

Twenty-four thousand American young people took part last year in
 temperance medal contests of the Women's Christian Temperance union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
AUCTION SALE

UCTION-AUCTION
 Secondhand goods for store, office. home and farm for sale cheap; we buy. sell and exchange anything. Call or write Southern Auction < Storage Co.,, 2024 Sd ave H. C. Good man. Auctioneer. 7-17-30t-e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
LAND WANTED

WILL pay S1 an acre cash for any land
 in Alabama. Write J-a6, care Age Her.
 aid. 3-2l-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13

FOR competent clerical, mechanical and
 domestic help phone Main us4. Pro-
 dueers Agency. B-13-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
WANTED--HELP

WANTED-Steam dinkie engineer $85 per month, straight time; man cook, private home; kitchen man for cafe, also first class clubhouse walter; one second cafe cook; woman cook who can serve course dinner; coal diggers, ioaders, coke butler and loaders; day labor of all kinds, good wages and steady work; call for terms and location. Employment Office, Room 424, Chamber Commerce Bldg, Birmingham, Ala. 8-12-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
FOR SALE MACHINERY FOR SALE

 endless rope haulage engine, made by Wellman-Seaver Morgan Engineering company; cylinders 13x15 inches; all gearing machine cut; drums fitted with Walker differential rings; grooved for 11k-inch rope; outfit used five days only. 12x15-inch double drum hoist suited for tall rope haulage. 175 h. p. boiler. 100 b. p. boilers. 80 h. p. boiler. 2 50 h. p. boilers. 30 h. p. hoiler 25 portable boiler.
 J. '. C. motor, 22O volts. uesv D. motor. 3-phase. 50 cycles, s9 osss fa a Milwaukee concrete mixer. f5s t phase, 60-cyclye, 220-volt in- dHft4on or, with compensator. Ae" n p motor. 3-phase, 60 cycles, 22l waits New Aldrich 4x5-inch triplex pump di- rect connected to 71s h. D., 3-phase. 6O- cycle, 220-volt motor. ] 1ngersoll- Sergeant air compressor, class A size 1S x2OA "x24. in fine condi- ton. 1ox12-inch single drum mine hosting engine with reversing fink motion. 9' 15" Blake jaw crusher. l 10 h. p. gasoline engine CHARLES J. GEOHEGAN MACHINERY CO.,, Inc.
 15 s. 20th st.. Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13

THE Church Employment Bureau, room ., Steiner Bank Bldg. furnishes help or all kinds, commercial and indus trial. Your cooperation Is earnestly requested. Call Main 941. Mrs. L. w.
 Pittman, manager. 4-2s-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
WANTED-sITUATION

FOR competeht clerical, mechanical and domestic help phone Main us4. Pro- ducers Agency B-13-tf THE Church Employment Bureau, room S, Steiner Bank Bldg. furnishes help or all kinds, commercial and indus trial. Your cooperation Is earnestly requested. Call Main 91. Mrs. L. w. Pittman, manager. 4-2s-tf IBOOhkEEPER and all around office man With several years experience, at present employed, desires to make a change; best of references. Address A-23. care Age-Herald. S-9-5t LADY of culture and fully capable of most any position. other than steno- graphic work, and badly in need of work; want position at once; would fully appreciate a good position and would prove my worth. Address X-SS, care Age-Herald. s-13-2t SALESMAN-Nine years experience; can furnish good references; would like to travel for a reliable house in city or on the road: state salary and full particulars in first letter. In- surance or stocks won't be consid- cred. Address H-21, care Age-Her- aid. s-12-2t I AM a middle-age woman; want house
 =
 8-12-3t COMPETENT stenographer and pay roll clerk desires temporary position; have had considerable experience as stenog- rapher, but will accept, for few weeks, position at any kind of office work. Phone Main 7675. S-11-2t-sa mo.
 EXPERIENCED commissary man wants position as grocery clerk; best references. Address Q-23, care Age-Her- aid. S-11-2t-s -sa-mo AGED white woman, able to do general house cleaning, would work for support or place to stay, or small consideration. Address O-23. care Age-Herald.
 WANTED-Position by young man, hoping to get the best results; call me and I will be with you at once Phone Henry Wade, Main 4420-J.
 YOUNG married man wants a posi- tion as nightwatchman or clerk in ho- tel or to run moving picture machine; must have work at once; am exempt from military service; best of refer ences; bond if required. John w. Gil- liam, care General Delivery, Brming- ham, Ala. S-13-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
J. GEOHEGAN
 MACHINERY CO.,, Inc.

FOR SALE-One Marian log loader, Lidgewood ground skidder with lines, blocks, canes, etc; steel hull tow boat with 30 h. p. Fairbanks-Morse crude oil engine (this Is a nearly new tunnel type boaD; ? 8 h. p. Gray Motor Co., marine engines with reversing clutches, shaft and propellers; h. p. same make engine with propeller and shaft; several barges, floating camp and commissary; any or all of this equipment will be sold at rare bar gain and may be seen in operation by calling on E. L. Lester, Hawkinsville, Ga. S-11-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
HOMES FOR SALE

AT ENSLEY. 2047 Bessemer boulevard, Central Park, (cost s45oO; bargain). 23o0 23d st.. rooms, fur. heat Groom bungalow on 23d. st, nearby. BPS 18th court, 3 bedrooms, large lot. !15 20th ave, rooms. one-half square Minor school. bungalows and 1 cottage at Fairview.
 AT EAST BIRMINGHAM. I017 N. filth st., 5 rooms. like new 43l2 9th ave, N, nice place. sos and 912 N. 10th st. 4930 and 1892 10th ave. N. 1915 N. 46th st.. rooms and bath. s21 N. 44th st., Groom bungalow. s21 N. 4sth st.. new bungalow. 1922 N. 18th st.. rooms and bath
 AT WEST END. 1221 3d ave. N, rooms. 719 1st ave-, N, bungalo, rooms. l3 Oak st.. rooms and -bath. 1416 Sd ave-. N. rooms and bath. 51S St. Charles ave. Princeton, rooms 1906 1st ave. N. beautiful 2-story, [ rooms.
 901 Sd ave. N, 4 rooms. SOP Cotton ave, 2-story. brown stone. 1216 3d ave. 2-storv, rooms.
 AT WOODLAWN. 216 N. filth st.. rooms. 230 N. 47th st.. rooms. 6So1 2d ave, N, 2-story, rooms. S47 N. Old 50th st., rooms. fur. heat. 333 N. Old 50th st., bungalow, rooms. 6123 1st ave, S-room cottage, baths. 52oS Grand ave-. 7-room bungalow, fu' mace.
 51S6 Grand ave. 7-room cottage 5O7 Wood st.. rooms. 6304 1st ave. 5-room cottage A few choice places in Norwo6a and South Highlands. An elegant 14-room place a3a t1N}a= l1n ave- slitable for boaroing house.
 Atsft Y NORMENI Phone V ea26 ts AVe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13
MONEY TO LEND

NO1NEI IO LENU
 AND ' PER CENT money 10 loan on real estate anywhere in Greater Blr- mingham. Clark-Malone Realty Co.,, 210 N. Fist. Main 6723 5-3-tf WE negOllate loans ana sell real estate Can handle desirable farm loans. Me- Connell. Anglin. White. 2026 3d ave.
 11-oQ-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13

BOOhkEEPER and all around office man With several years experience, at present best of references. Address A-23. care
 Age-Herald S-9-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13

CLEAN furnished room, walking dis tance. s2.50 week. 22O9 9th ave-. N.
 7-15-3Ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-13

FOR SALE-Ivory bedroom suite and several odd living room pieces, all
 practically new Call Main 5620 for particulars S122t
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
OF WAR
lNVADES NEW YORK
National GuardSmen and Police Pa
troll of Strategic
Points

NEW YORK. Feb. j.-Ghe at
r1osphere of war is apparent in
New York today. With national
guardsmen and police patrolhng all
strategic points. every effort is be-
ing made TO protect the city from
the act of fanatics
All night long strong searchights
played over the city, flashing upon
the bridges and up and down the
harbor. Armed tugs patrol the har-
Dor night and day. and heavy
guards are thrown out along the
water front.
Naval militiamen were stationed
Yesterday on all of the bridges
crossing the East river. Two thous-
and police officers have been ap-
pointed 20 guard the subway sys-
tens. Hundreds of public service
employees are guarding the city ;
water supply.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
NEW EXPLOSIVE
DISCOVERED HERE
Rev. Julius A. NieuWIand of
NOtre Dame Says It's
Most Powerful.

Only one atom of a new explosive
discovered in the Notre Dame labor
atories by Rev. DR.. julius A. Nieuw-
land, c. :. c., Pm. D., Sc. D., will be
required TO wreck a large building
DR.. Nieuwland has been working in
the university chemical department
for the past few months and has
been using silver as his basic ele-
ment until the experiment proved
successful and resulted in discover
ing an explosive that is more pow
erful than any used in the present
European war DR.. Nieuwland has
termed the new scientific compound
silver picric acetylide." The name
was chosen temporarily at the con-
clusion of the experiment.
One speck OF the substance is
sufficient to demolish the apparatus
which is used in the making of the
compound. The substance itself is
of a brOwnish color is lumpy. and
has a very suffocating odor. The
strong odor is due TO the organic
matter in the explosive.
In making the tests with the sub
stance DIR. Nieuwland accidentally
touched off a small particle Of the
powder. Besides entirely wrecking
the apparatus and the various
stands, the eXperimenter was made
temporarily deaf and nearly suffo-
Gated by the gas fumes.
In the past the explosions have
been far too local TO make the com
pound practical for use on the mar
ket, but now that the obstacles
have been removed the explosive is
one of the most powerful. Silver.
however" says DR.. Nieuwland lis
far too expensive TO make the eX-
plosive popular at the present time.
During the past few weeks 7 have
been substituting mercury with ex-
ceHent results. If this substitution
can be made permanent. the ex-
plosive will not only be extremely
powerful, but cheap enough for any
practical uses"
For several years Dr. Niewland
has been conducting experiments
in chemistry and botany at the uni
versity. Father Nieuwland was a
South Bend man before entering
the seminary at Notre Dame. He
graduated from the classical depart
ment and then went 20 Washing
ton. d. c., where he received the
degree of doctor Of philosophy. He
became acquainted with the late
DR.. Edward Lee Green there and
entered the scientific field with DR..
Greene.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
MEXICO ELATED
OVER j. s. BREAK
ViIIiStaS Figure Country viii
be Too Busy to Watch
Neighbor Country.
International News Service


Ell PASO, Texas. Feb. 5.-Elation
over the break between the United
States and Germany is expressed by
both Villsta and Carranzista officers
and sympathizers here and in north
ern Mexico.
The Vinitas declare the United
States Will now be compelled TO
cease interference in Mexican af-
fairs and permit Villa 10 proceed
with his campaign against Carranza
unhindered. They intimate that
Villa is not averse to receiving over
lures from Germany 10 embarrass
and harass the United States if war
develops.
Carranza officers, while openly ad-
hitting their pleasure over the
break. say they viii obey Carranza' s
injunction for strict neutrality.
Government agents are closely
watching the Mexican situation. par
ticularly with reference TO the activ-
tiles Of an organization known as
the Society of the Iron Cross, said TO
be spreading a German propaganda
throughout Mexico The federal
agents are watching - see if they
align themselves entirely with either
faction.
Carranzistas today are celebrating
the withdrawal of the Pershing
forces and the pronunciation of a
new constitution.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
Bernstorff ellis
Reporters He Has
Nothing to Say
International 80 serviee

International News service
WASHINGTON, Feb. j.-For the
first time since ne came TO Wash
ingtOn eight years ago, TO represent
his government Count Won Bern
storff. dismissed German ambassa-
dor. today refused 10 see newspaper
men. Both he and Prince Won HAITI
feldt the counsellor of the embassy.
sent down word that there was
nothing 10 say and that they would
not receive the reporters.
DR.. Charles p. Hutcher. secretary
10 the Swiss legation. conferred with
First Asst. Sec'y OF State Phillips
for nearly an hour today. II was
understood that the question of find
ing a way for former Ambassador
Won BernstOrff and his staff TO get
back TO Germany was discussed.
Or. Hutcher stated that so far the
Swiss legation has not received Of
fetal direction from its home govern
ment to take over direction OF Ger
man affairs i'm this country. He ex-
pected however, that the official
orders would reach him sometime
today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
BOMB FOUND IN
CUSTOMS HOUSE
Was Planted in Room Directly
Underneath Office of
Dudley Malone. II
International News Service:

NEW YORK. Feb. 5.-That an at
tempt was made on Saturday TO blow
up the customs house with a bomb
and perhaps assassinate Dudley
Field Malone. collector of the port
of New York. was learned today.
The bomb. with the fuse still burn
ing. was found by chance by two
employees
The internal machine had been
planted i'm a room directly under
meath the Office Of Mr.. Malone The
collector was at work AT his desk
when il was found.
News of the finding Of the bomb
was known TO only a few and they
were enjOined TO keep il secret.
Secret service men We're at once
called in and an investigation was
begun.
The employees who made the dis
covery said their attention was at
tracted by the smell of smoke and
by suffering noise Of the burning
fuse when they entered the room.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
ASKED To
ENDORSE ACTION
Resolution introduced by Sen.
Stone Will be Passed
on Tuesday.
LnternatinnaI - ser,i-.

international News Service
WASHINGTON. Feb. D. Sen.
stone, chairman Of the foreign rela-
tons committee. today introduced a
resolution emphaucally endorsing
the presidents action in breaking
diplomatic relations with Germany.
Under the rules the resolution
went over until tomorrow morning
at the request Of sen. stone after
Sen. oliver had raised the question
of the absence of a quorum.
Following is the resolution:
Whereas. the president has for
the reasons stated I'M his address de-
livered TO the congress In joint ses-
sion of Feb. Q. 1917. severed diplo-
matte relations with the imperial
German government by the recall Of
the American ambassa dor at Berlin
and by handing his passports 20 tho
German ambassador AT Washin@tou.
and.
Whereas. Notwithstanding this
sever lnce of diplomatic intercourse.
the president has expressed his de-
sire 20 avoid conflict with the i'm
ptIldA Gtililcti -oNFillllstlllf anu
Whereas, the president declared
in this said address. that If in his
judgment an occasion should arise
for further action i'm the premises
on the part of the government OF
the United States. he would submit
the matter to the congress, and ask
the authority of congress 10 use
such measures as ne might deem
necessary for protection Of Ameri-
can seameu and people i'm the pur-
suit of their peaceful and legiti-
mate errands on the high seas.
Therefore. be it resolved by the.
senate that the senate approves the
action taken by the president ass set
forth in his address delivered be-
fore the joint session Of the con-
gress as stated above"
The senate listened quietly 90 the
reading of the resolution and mo-
debate ensued.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-05
Nation is in a Trying Position
and the Government is
Moving With Slow
ness and Caution.
ALLIES WAIT NEXT
MOVE OF PRESIDENT
London Papers Call Attention
to Wealth of This Coun-
try-NeWS of Break
Reaches Berlin.
InternationaI News Service

International News Service:
THE HAGUE, Feb. 5.-Doubt was
expressed here today that Holland
would follow the suggestion of Pres't
Wilson that all neutrals break of
diplomatic relations with Germany.
Holland is i'm a trying position and
the government is moving with
slowness and caution. Cabinet mem
bers are maintaing a discreet 81
lence
Shipping companies have been
warned by the government to send
out their vessels at their own risk
and only a few freighters have de-
parted since Germany's submarine
declaration within into effect.
An effective blockade by Germany
would be a commercial calamity 70"
Holland but nowhere is the fear eX-
pressed that this country will go TO
war against Germany unless the lat
ter country commits some act that
is now unforeseen.