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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25

liyofed ut this factory. In the manufac- turing operations t0o,000,0o0 gallons oi l water are required each day and care must be taken that this water be treate,l
 thoroughly and well filtered. Winery thousand boiler horse power is to be gen. erated there. and electric power as well. which is especially needed for handling gun cotton. When. several years ago, the DuPont people began the establish ment of the great powder plant on the 1 Identical spot where General Grant maintained his headquarters in the final days of tho civil war, the expectation was that within a flew months a city Of considerable size would follow the man ufaeture of powder upon a large scale there. That expectation was justified and the city of 50,0p0 is now known as Hopawell, although before the manufac- t,Ire of powder there began the place was still called City Point.
 Rapid as was the work done at City Point, it nevertheless has been surpassed by the work near Nashville, which eaxty in July will begin to deliver smokeless powder to tfe government In fact, this new plant when completed will have been
 finished in less than half the time re- aulred in the establishment of the plant al I1opeweii.
 We shalt have smokeless powder tn abundance by the end of the year. and shall have achieved this triumph within nine months. The plant will be no ten.- parary affair, for the contract with the government requires that it be so estab- Eshed as to be self-sustaining plant that is to say, it will combine all the features of the Hopewell gun cotton fac tory and the Carney's Point smokeess powder factory. In a night, almost, speaking metaphorically, a city of 2o,000 persons will be established at the Old Hickory plant. In order comfortably to care for the employees it was neces- sary for the contractors to build a town, although many of the employees will probably live in Nashville, for they car be conveniently transported from Nash vile to the plant, for a railroad has been built which extends from Nash vile to the plant. For the country at large and for our allies in Europe this demonstration of the ability of the United States and the willingness as well to put wonderful energy into war work, will be of great value and, of course, it will be a qualification to Gen. eral Pershing to know that our govern ment will be able speedily to furnish tEe American armies in France with all the smokeless powder they need and as long as they need it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
1SHORT LINES" OI| VERGE OF GOING INTO BANKRUPT COURT
This Is Claim Made to Sen ate Interstate Commerce Committee by
 Witnesses

Washington, June 24-Because of the railroad administration's attitude to- ward the short line railroads of the country, ,000 miles of lines belonging to similar companies are now on the verge of bankruptcy. and threaten to suspend operations. representatives Of the short lines told the Senate in- fterstate commerce committee today in opposing Director General McAdoo's request for an extension of the time during which control over the carriers by the government may be relinquished They urged an amendment to prevent relinquishment of short lines while control of competing trunk lines is retained.
 B. M. Robinson, president of the American Short Line association, de- clared the resolution embodying the di- rector generals plan in it's present shape nu1lifies the present law. Ben B. King, of Dallas, Tex, member of the executive committee of the association, bitterly assailed the administration s attitude, saying he had been informe ed the administration does not intend
 
 but proposes to announce a general policy relative to them. Such proce- dure. Mir. King said. would only rel suit in ruin for the roads affected, be- cause 1t would destroy their credit.
 Mir. King said the operating income of his road, the Gulf, Texas and Vest ern railroad, has been reduced about 50 per cent since the government took control of railroads because much of the freight shipments which formerly passed over that line are now being routed over government-controlle roads which compete with that one. He said relinquishing of the Denver and Salt Lake railroad, a road about zoo miles in length, by the government, had destroyed that roads credit, and the Colorado and Midland railroad. having a mileage of 344 miles, also will have to suspend operations for the same reason The Midland road, MT. King said, parallels the Denver and Rio Grande railroad, and all traf- fife has been diverted to the latter road.
 B. M. Edwards, general manager of the Bennettsville and Cheraw railroad in South Carolina, told the committee that since the government took con- trol of the carriers, his road has suf- fered decrease of 80 per cent in the amount of competitive business it ham dles. The road, he said, operated on a profitable basis prior to enactment of the railroad control law, but it can- not now. Asked if the government has taken over the road, MT. Edwards said the situation was in the twilight zone, no word having been received from the railroad director
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
Armenian National Union
 Sends Gift to Red Cross

Washington, Juno 24.-The Armenian National Union of America today transs mftted to the American Red Cross d check for $200o in recognition of the services rendered by the Red Cross mot only towards the wounded on the batt,efields. but also towards the dis tressed and needy in Armenia and else- where.'
 Tn announcing the receipt of the gift the Red Cross war council said it had appropriated thus far $2.2o0000 for re- lief work among the 100000 Armeni-
 an. Servian and Greek refugees who have been driven from their homes by the Turkish armies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
NEWS OF ENSLEY

One of the most enjoyable fraternai socfals of the season was the quarterly social at which Steel City camp, No l5s, Weodmen of the World. entertained at the Woodnen's hall on Avenue E last evening.
 The address of the evening was made oy Judge Hugh Locke of Birmingham, who is prominent in fraternal circles. The programme is as follows; America, " everybody; prayer, Rev. Theo Harris: ad- dress of welcome. c. P. Webb, consul commander; response. Miss Williamson, worthy guardian of the Woodmen circle; piano overture, Miss McMullen: song, When the Rainbow Shines in the Moon" :" Jack Thomas; reading. Mrs. J. J. Nich- ols; duet, Mr. Peak and MT. Hall violin selection, Miss Mildred Hardy; selection, Godfrey Brothers quartet address, Judge Hugh Locke: solo, Queen of the Earth" Charles Jones; reading. Miss Reardon; vocal solo, Mrs. Robert Fur man; piano duet, Misses Harris and and Levigne; selection, Godfrey Brothers quartet; piano duet. Misses Harris and Ellis; song, J l.. Dennis; eornet duet. Davis and Summers; .Star-Spangled Banner everybody. A social hour fol- lowed the programme, during which re- treatments were served by Company E. TWenty-fifth regiment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
200 Members of Allied
 Armies Meet at Tutwiler
 Dinner and Plan Drive
(Continued fro m Page Five)

to keep a supply on hand, but quantities sufficient to meet the demand will be secured in time for distribution before the end of the drive.
 The negroes of Birmingham are doing fine work in the campaign. The booth on Nineteenth street conducted by col ored girls and boys sold 5000 worth of stamps, and the teachers at the Miles Memorial college subscribed for $l50O worth of bonds.
 Reports from Opelika state that Lee county is sure to exceed her quota, and Field Agent r. T. Appleby of Florence wires that Lauderdale county has been thoroughly worked and will come across with more than her quota.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
Liouor Offered for Sale
 in a "Bone-Dry" State

Fort Worth. Tex, June 24-Confis- eatad liauor was offered for sale in dry territory by federal autnorities oA tbe United states government on the stems of the postoffice here today. The liouor had been found within the lim- it's of the 10-mile zone
 Some quarts brought as high as s5.so. Beer sold for $l4 for five dozen. Each purchaser was required to sign a pledge that the liqupr was for per snnul fiSa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
Ugh! CaIomeI Sickens;; Sa|ivates!
 Please Try Dodson's Liver Tone I am sincere! My medicine does not upset liver
 and bowels so you lose day's work

You're bilious! Your liver Is sluggish! You feel lazy, dizzy and all knocked out. Your head Is dulH. your tongue is coated: breath bad; stomach sour and bowels constipated. But don't take salivating calomel It makes you sick: you may lose a days work.
 Calomel is mercury or quicksilver which causes necrosis df the bones. Call omel crashes into sour bile like dyna- mite. breaking it up. That's when you feel that awful nausea and cramping.
 If you want to enjoy the nicest gen. tlest liver and bowel cleansing you ever experienced just take spoonful of harmless Dodsons Liver Tone to- night. Your druggist oT dealer sells you a bottle of Dodsona Liver Tone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
Relatives of Marines Will Receive Half Million in
 War Insurance at Once

Washington, June 24.-Goyernmeat insurance amounting to more than half a million dollars goes to survivors of 70 marines whose deaths were reported recently in g single casualty list rom France. Of the 72 marines reported in the list as killed or died from wounds. it was found that only two had failed to take advantage of in- surance. Fffty-seven were insured to the maximum allowance, $1O,000. One had taken $S000 and twelve So,000 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
PERSONALS

The Rev. and Mrs. J. c. Elliot of Los Angeles. Cal, are the guests of their uncle and aunt Mir. and Mrs. w. H. Fl. Judson, at their home, on Clarendon avenue.
 F. R. Mathews has gone to Hanceviile, where he will be the guest of his mother.
 Carl Randle, who is now stationed at Camp Wheeler. is the guest of relatives and friends in this city.
 L. A. Lipscomb left tonight for Nash vile, Tenn, where he will be the guest of relatives and friends
 A. l.. Cooke of Camp Wheeler was the weekend guest of relatives and friends in this city.
 Miss Eugenia Gray has returned from Akron, where she has been the guest of relatives and friends for the past sew eral weeks.
 Miss\ Sadie Kennedy left today for ESnoxville. Tenn, where she will be the guest of relatives and friends.
 Miss Virginia Williamson has gone to Birmingham where she will be joint guest with Miss Elizabeth Britt of Eu- faula, at the home of Mrs. Robert Conner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25

under my personal money-back guaran- tee that each spoonful will clean your sluggish liver better than . dose of nasty calomel and that it won't make you sick.
 Dodson's Liver Tone is real liver med icine. You'll know 1t next morning be- cause you will wake up feeling fine,
 your liver will be working, your head ache and dizziness gone, your stomach will be sweet and your bowels regular. You will feel like working; you'll be cheerful: full of vigor and ambition. Dodson's Liver Tone is entirely vege- table, therefore, harmless and cannot salivate. Give it to your children. Millions of people are using Dodson's Liver Tone instead of dangerous calomel now. Your druggist will tell you that the sale of calomel is almost stopped entirely here.--Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
% BULLS ENROUTE ID BIRMINGHAM
 FOR SALE JULY Z
Burnett Joins Barnett in New York to Confer With Hill of the American
 Tobacco Co mpany

Fifty fine Shorthorn bulls are on their arrive within the next day or two They are coming here to be auctioned off at the big Red Cross sale next Tuesday.
 Every one of the bulls is of the finest grade, costing their owners thousands of dollars. the average price running well ever S2000. F. i. Derby wired from Kan sas City, Mo, yesterday that the bulls had been loaded and starttd southward with the promise of the railroad off cials that they would be rushed through without delay.
 The committee decided yesterday that each bull, except the grand champion, she uld be led by representative of n Red Cross chapter, and word to this ef- feet has gone out to all fhe chapters in the state, with the request that the name of the young woman selected as sponsor be forwarded at once to the committee. Miss Mary Derby of Sumter county, daughter of r. l. Derby, who originated the idea of the sale, and through whose efforts all of the fine bulls have been secured by way of donations, will lead the champion, this having been agreed upon by the committee several days ago.
 CONFER WITH HILL
 R. D. Burnett left yesterday for New York, where he will join Vice Chairman j. Mercer Barnett in a conference with President Hill of the American Tobacco company with regard tVD tie proposition that the American Tobacco company buy the grand champion for his company.
 W. S. Moughon reported yesterday that he had about completed the formation of a 5000 club among the local packers.
 Acting Chairman Paschai G. Shook, in an appeal to the farmers of Alabama to buy all of these bS1Is, pointed out the great impetus they would give to cattle raising in the state. Each bull retained in the state. he said. would result in the production of a large quantity of beef annually, as well as improve the strain of cattle It was shown that these blood ed animals command in the market prices several times as much as that given for scrub stock
 Fred Jones of Sumter county. presf- dent of the Soutitarn G,attlemen's asso- ciation, and Frank Willis Barnett left yesterday for Montgomery to begin their tour of south and central Alabama Tn the interest of the Red Cross bull sale. With these two eminent boosters and finished orators whooping things up It goes without saying that great results will follow their campaign work. They are scheduled to address meeting or Montgomery citizens last night and to- day they go into the wiregrass region and from there later in the week back into the canebrake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
Strike at Waycross

Waycross, Ga. June 24.-Approx.- mately 1000 workmen in the local shops of the Atlantic Coast Line rail- way went on strike today. The walk out was the result. according to re- ports tonight among the men. of the unemployment of an assistant foreman of the coach shop who was said to have been suspended sometime ago for all legged discrimination against certain employees. There were said to be 10 indications tonight of an adjustment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
WORK OF DUPONTS
 IN POWDER MAKING
By HOLLAND

New York, June Especially the proposition which was made to the gov
 ernment by the DuPont people year be- fore we entered into the war with Ger
 many been accepted or even listened to by
 ready in full operation large plant for the securing of nitrogen from the atmos-
 phere. All the DuPont people wanted was moral support of the government and
 permission to utilize certain water
 power in the south. But as we were nor at war with Germany and as Congress seemed at that time to have no under case of war the DuPont proposition was pigeon-holed.
 Now he government is establishing q: Muscle Shoals one of the greatest plants in the world, whereby nitrogen can be obtained from the atmosphere. We lost year at least by reason of the indiffer- ence of Congress to the proposition made by the DuPont people.
 Now, the government has good under standing of the capacity for efficiency. fine organization and rapid workmanship
 which the leaders in some of the grea. American industries have been showing. One of the best illustrations of efficiency
 of this. kind whereby the government
 will be greatly benefited is to be found
 in the construction by the DuPonts 0!
 the first unit of the government powder plant near Nashville, Tenn. Appropri- ately enough. this plant is to be named
 Old Hickory. probably in recollection of
 the fact that Andrew Jackson. whose
 popular name was Old Hickory, lived and
 died within a short distance of it. On March 1 the DuPont people, acting
 under authority of any by reason of con
 tract with the government, began the
 construction of the plant whose outpu; Is chiefly to be smokeless powder. Iti fact on March l the ground was broken for this plant The government was sat isfied witl. the promise made by thest builders that the manufacture of this slaokeiess powder would begin late iu the fall of this year. But so great has been the efficiency of constructive work which has characterized the establish ment of this plant that by July smoke less powder in large quantities will bt ready for shipment to our soldiers in France.
 This, however, is only one unit of the plant. There are to be nine in all. and five of them should be completed and ready for operation before the fros comes.
 1t is a plant of stupendous size. al least in comparison with the manufac. tories of smokeless powder in the Unite1 States just before the European war be gan. In fact, when the plant is com pleted it will be the largest smokeless powder plant in this country and will bt capable of manufacturing and speedil, delivering nearly 10000 pounds O sniokeless powder a day
 Therefore. as far behind as battl, lines as the United States is, efficiencs and energy are now supplementing in a remarkable manner the work our soldiers re doing in France
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
J. D. STEWARDS FUNERAL

Funeral services over the remains of j. D. Steward. who dropped dead Sunday night, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence, 1900 Alois avenue, Fairview
 On returning from church Sunday night his wife and two children found him in the chicken house, where he had prob ably gone to close the door for the night He is survived by his widow and three children, his parents in Cullman, two sisters and a number of other relatives The deceased was 50 years old The body will be inferred at woodlawn cem- etery with Echols X Angwin in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
AUTO ACCIDENT VICTIMS

Claude Edney, Catey Edney and Mir McElvoy were painfully injured last night when the automobile in which they were riding ran off a 15-foot emhankment at Readers Gap. The men were rushed to the Readers hospital where it was found that Claude Ed
 ney, who is the star baseball pitcher for the Red Mountain team, was bad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
Wants War "AIl the Way"

Washington, June 24.-Representa- tive Tess of Ohio, speaking in the House today, advocated the closing oil the Bulgarian embassy in Washing ton and declaration of war on Turkey
 and declared that Japan and the United States should go hand in hand into Russia"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
LAST RECITAL.

The last of series of recitals given by the Freeman School of Music will be given at the Star piano concert hall this evening at o'clock, at which time this school will present Miss Etoile Heit- finger, Miss Christine Colledge, Miss Gladys Alfred and Mrs M. l.. Sims The public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
QUESTIONNAIREs RECEIVED

The local exemption board Is in re- ceipt of questionnaires which will be mailed on Tuesday to the men who registered on June 5 1918. Over 300 of these questionnaires will be mailed and the work of classifying these men will start immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
OPEN OLD MINE

Announcement was made today that the Bamford Coal mines, located ,at Bamford, Ala, which have been closed for the past 12 years, will resume op- erations in the near future. This prop erty was leased several months ago by w. c, Sellers and R. E. Sellers of Birmingham from c. H. Stevens of this city and J. J. shannon of Woodward. on royalty
 Preparations for the opening of this mine are nearing completion and 1t IS understood that the operators are now awaiting permit from the gov- ernment to start work
 Much new and expensive equipment has been installed at this mine and the old spur track from the Southern railroad track leading to Bamford has been regarded and restored. Labor is being secured and it is expected that the mine will begin operation within the next few days. It is said that 8 force of 50 men will be employed to start the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25

ly cut about the face and head, while Cary Edney. his brother. suffered a dislocated shoulder. Mr. McElvoy re- ceived slight injuries.
 It is understood that the car was proceeding along the turnpike on the strip of road that runs parallel to the railroad when Cary Edney, who was driving. lost control of the machine. The car pitched head long off the em- bankment. turning completely over be- fore reaching the tracks below. All three of the men were pinned beneath the car. The car was the property of Cary Edney. and is said to be a complete wreck,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25

opinions of our work, and of conditions here. They might be S%eassuring.
 While we realize the magnitude of our job, still no one regards it as in- possible. Thank God, we do not look at it as does Mark Sullivan. This writer has an article in Golfers Weekly of March 2, 1918, that is posi- lively depressing. It chilled me as I read. I hope it is not generally read by our soldiers, for it has an air of impressing one that he is about to embark in cause already lost and hopeless.
 If our writers cannot write optim- istically at this time, they should spare us their dire and pessimistic predictions. There are certain truths that all of us should boar in mind, but we need our unimpafret and udisturbed mental and physical energies. Such articles as this one, only perplex, con fuse and disturb. We feel sure of our cause, and are confident of the ul- innate result"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
Stomach Troubles and Dysentery

Stomach Troubles and Dysentcry caused from Drinking Ice Water or from sleeping near an open window should be checked immediately. Get a bottle of GROVES BABY BOWEL. MEDICINE. safe and sure remedy for Summer Diarrhoeas. It is just as effec- tive for Adults as for Children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
A FEW STATISTICS

It may De worth while in order that a better understanding of this gigantic government plant may be obtained to re- port that when in full operation nearly
 50o0O tons of coal day will be required to drive tile machinery. As much coal as that requires 100 carloads, so that each day 100 carloads of coal will be da-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
SMALL LOCALS

Tie Bessemer fire department made q run this morning about IF o'clock to the home of ]. A. Miles, on Dartmouth ave nue and Twenty first street. The blaze was on the roof and damage amounted to about s10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25

The general meeting of the Pastor Helpers of the First Methodist church which was to have met Tuesday after noon, has been postponed until Tuesday week, July 2. This meeting will be held in the basement of the church and al members are urged to be present as busi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-25
BESSEAlER BUREAU PHONE BESSEMER 5S1

ness of importance will come before this Organization.
 The many friends of Julian B. Isevert, formerly of this city. put now of Bright C,n. will be interested to know that he has been accepted for Y M. C. "A. duty in France. Mir. Levert was formerly con- Hected with the Lewis Drug company of this city, where he has hosts of friends, who will congratulate him upon his good fortune. He expects to leave In the near future with several others from Blrming- ham, who will go into the same depart fnent During Mir. Leyerts absence Mrs T.evert will make her home in BirminS- ham with relatives
 Troop No. 1 of the Bessemer Boy scouts returned today after a most en- joyable outing at their new camp near HIueytown. This new camp was recently established and contains all parapher- naiia suitable for camp life and the boys report a splendid trip. Scout master John Shook is planning a weekly hike to he made by the boys during the sum mer months.