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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-15
TWO BIG WEST SIDE LEASES.

The entire building at Eleventh ave-
rue and West Fifty-fourth street was
leased yesterday by Cross & Brown TO
the bort Motor Car Company for long
term of years. Cross & Brown also sub
leased the entire building at 236 West
Fifty-fourth street to George w. Copp
a Co. for a long term.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-15
SELLS aso MANHATTAN AVE.

The three story and basement private
dwelling at $50 Manhattan avenue was
sold yesterday for a client OF Otterbourg.
Steindler n Houston, attorneys, to Jane
Newburgh. The structure is on a plot
6Sxbo. The buyer owns the adjoining
houses and will make extensive altera-
tIons
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-15
APARTMENTS FOR RENT.
1000 MADISON AVE.

In exclusive Lenox Hin section; >, . and (
large rooms and bath with very large
closets open freplsCes, etc; must he seen
10 be appreciated; rents from $500 up.
agent on premises. RITZ REALTY co
Phone IenoN 3t2i.
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UNFINISHED APARTMENTS TO LET

APARTMENT TO LET, furnished, for 4
year, > rooms, hath and kitchen; bright
open apartment, top floor, two lights;
completely and newly furnished. inc!udlug
gas and electricity supplied occupied
months; owner must leave city, Cal! to
SP ~. 81 West 5lgt ST
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ACKERMAN ESTATE SOLD.

All the property OF the Alderman es-
tate In Newark and Plainheld. N. j.,
was sold last Saturday by Joseph p.
Day at auction. The bidding was spir-
tied and resulted in a total sale OF Sls4,-
us. Many New Jersey operators at
tended. The Alderman homestead at
"Lyde Park" Scotch Plain, comprising
fourteen acres. was purchased by J, 8.
Sheldon for $4,000.
Among the largest purchasers were ].
s. Sheldon, who bought eighteen parcels
for a total OF $52.450. and the Consoli-
dated CORPORATION, who purchased four
teen parcels for a total OF $4,000.
Among the other buyers were John
Welch, r. NJ. Msher. John T. MeLogan,
Philip Bronner, Mary VI. Winkier. James
j.. Warner, J. +. Greer, J Albin Wallin.
Joseph Callahan, Michael Webster and
Ten Eyck r. Beardsley.
After the sale Mr.. Day again empha-
sized the vast Improvement In the mar
ket In every section Of New York city
and outlying districts since the auction
sale OF the James Gordon Bennett estate
on Washington Heights. the Diamond
Jim" Brady estate in Brooklyn and the
Frances Lord estate In The Bronx.
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MECHANICS LIEN.
Manhattan

9TH ST, g. 100 W West End av. 2OOx
Ioo.b-Rosenthai Engineering Contract
ing Co, Inc. agt Commonwealth Ice 60,
owner! Yankee Contracting co. con-
tractor ~. -...,.'..''.'.'''&3 OS.SS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-15
1890 BRYANT AVENUE SOLD.

Kurz a Uren sold the three story two
family brick dwelling yesterday at 1850
Bryant avenue. The Bronx. for Mrs. An
ME V. z. Hanford 70 a client for invest
ment. The house occupies n lot 25xlO0.
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REALTY NOTES AND COMMENT

Shampan 4 Shampan. architects. have
filed plans for a four story apartment
house To be erected on plot soxl00.
south Of Lincoln place. isI,e west Of
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-15
SATISFIED MECHANICS LIENS.
Manhattan.

s.rH ST, lns w-solomon May aEt Marthe
a A becker ct ali March ~. 1919. t8o0,N
oath ST, sOS W-Same agt Earls Court
and Norfolk Corp; March IL, isls"iS6I2s
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OTHER SALES IN MANHATTAN.

CENTRAL PARK WESr-carstein a
Llnnskin, Inc. with J. Irving Walsh
sold Tor the estate OF George r. Brooks
The three story and basement dwelling
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(South OF Fourteenth strest,)
HOUSTON ST, 10 W, n ., 7i.sE7b. pr mtg
June as weitzman & Son to Geo Low
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Joseph Lang, No. 1906, 14th Prec., diet
at 7;.S A ~. July - at his residence, I2+
West Twentieth street Manhattan, from
natural causes. Funeral from his late resi-
dance at 10 4. VI. July IA. lntermen'
Calvary Cemetery,
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MORTGAGES.
(south OF Fourteenth str

with name and address of lender and
Attorney
Downtown.
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prec,, February rs, absent from specis
IalSb George Murray. No 4535, It'll Pr4c.
March l. failed to prevent, discover OF
report breaking OF glass in windows IL
'0'sIs, Richard s DUFFY. No 7466. IN
Pre-, March /. failed TO prevent, discoNci
or report breaking of glass In windows In
pubic school building go
tG2Ol Frederick G. Crugsr No. 1920. Tih
Pr7c. March u. failed TO prevent discover
or report burglary. , -.
Prec March I, failed to prevent. discover
or report breaking Of glass in windows OF
public school building ~ -,
Prac.. February 10. refused 20 obey order.
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Police Department
Orders
APPOINTMENTS.

APPOINTMENTS.
AS PROBATIONARY PATRoLMEN.
To take effect July IL: 49,,
To HEADQUARTERS Div Training school
Arthur 4. v. Conley. 2s1T. Thomas W.
Donigan. qlOQ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
Sugar-Cane Possibilities
 of Florida Everglades

That interest in sugar cane produc- tion in the Florida Everglades is very widespread is the statement of writer in the April issue of Sugar, a journal published in New York and devoted to sugar production. In part he says
 "One of the most peculiar and grati- fying aspects of the present sugar boom is the extraordinary interest evinced suddenly by many people in the utlli- zation of the Florida Everglades for cane-cugar production. More than o0 letters were. received in the office of Sugar during January and February dealing with Florida possibilities and asking questions as to it's climate and soil conditions for sugar cane. One ot the largest banking firms in New York made inquiries regarding the advlsa- bility of advancing capital for sugar plantation work in southern Florida a large construction company inquired as to the advisability of going into this phase of construction work; Florida daily paper offered to obtain bscrlp- CTS to Sugar, etc Without a doubt there is some sort of organized propaganda
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
FROM THE LOW
 FEVER COUNTRY
Cheering M ss a g e From South Georgia to People Subject to Fevers and Other Ills. Try Black Draug ht Liver
 Medicine

Ocilla, Ga-Mr. J. H. McNeill. a resi- dent of this place. says: T aud my family have been users of Thedford's s Black Draaght for years and never yet found its equal for liver and stomach troubles It is without doubt the best medicine for headache, indigestion and such ills on the market. firmly believe If family would use it regularly they would never have any fever. as it keeps the liver active and is so easy to take. We have never had any fever in our family since we began its use. although we live in low country In southern Georgia.
 I use it in broken doses for indiges- tion, gas or sour stomach. but for colds I use a full dose"
 When you feel bad all over, stomach not right. bad taste in your mouth. head aches. bilious. etc. try that old, reli- able vegetable liver medicine you have heard so much about-Thedford's Black Draught.
 You have read over and over again the statement from users who found it of great relief to them in their suffer- ing. Try Black Draught for yourself. Why should it not bring you relief. too !:
 At all druggists.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
THE HUM OF INDUSTRY IN THE SOUTH
Valuation Of NesU Oil
 Properties Are Completed

Much attention has been attracted to the discovery of petroleum made some time ago in the vicinity of Mapimi, well-known mining camp located in the northeastern portion of the state of Du- rango and not far from Gomez, Palacio and Torreon. Geologists who have ex- amined the region give it as their opin- ion that extensive oil deposits exist there. A number of practical oil men from the United States have gone to that section with the view to undertaking the ex- ploitation of the new fields. A company has been organized composed of Mex jeans and Americans and it is reported that &, GOO, 900 will be devoted to the en- terprise The secretary of industry and commerce has been asked for the neces- sary authority. Evidences of the exist ence of petroleum have been found at various times in the states of Chihuahua and Coahuila, but no systematic develop ment has been undertaken. Drilling is now under way on the northern bank of the Rio Grande not far from Fl Paso, where there are said to be encouraging indications of the presence of petroleum. It is the opinion of many who are en- gagged in the business that oil deposits will be found to exist generally through out northern Mexico, just as they are being developed in various portions of Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
Decided MoUenent in Industrial Life
 INov We'll in EUidence in Birmingham

Inquiries for smal lots of iron are bein made and that is the way the revival of the market begins.
 There is an unmistaknble improvement It will be several weeks before industrial conditions are flush, but the new era of prosperity is approaching and the outlook is bright indeed.
 There is more house building, more road building and more industrial prosperity in general in evidence than there was this time month ago. There will be amaz- ing activity in June.
 Agricultural prosperity keeps well to the front. Alabama leads the southern states in intensive farming. The year 1918 made a fine record, but 1919 will make a better
 Coming back to our own market, Rogers Brown and companys weekly says in Iart:
 Inquiries and orders for pig iron the past week consisted of small lots for inn mediate shipment. The largest inquiry for 1900 tons of foundry iron for early shipment Consumers continue to follow the policy of buying only what is actually required for immediate consumption with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12

Monterrey. Mex. May S.-valuation of the oil properties and investments in the petroleum industry in the Tampico re- zion was recently finished by the Mex ican government. The total figures are far below the estimates of value made t-y the operating companies of their re- spective buildings, The government -esti- mate, as given out by the department Of industry and commerce, follows:
 Value of wells, $100, 900 900; 1000 kilonf eters of pipe lines, $50000,000; steel and cement storage tanks, $20, 900 000 refineries, s540O0. O0O; lands, s5O,0O0,O0O; railway lines, buildings, furniture, machinery, etc, s3O,- 0Oo.OOO; total, s3O000o,OO0.
 That the government estimate of the value of the oil lands is far too low IS very apparent. As an evidence of this fact, one American company places a value of S75, ,00O,0 eco on it's oil land holdings. This is the Mexican Petroleum company.
 The various companies operating in the Tampico petroleum region have been nott- fled by the military authorities of that district that in consequence of the attacks that have been made by bandits upon small parties conveying payrools into the interior, in future military escorts will be provided upon notification, but that if no such notification is given and the parties proceed without them the government will not be responsible for their protection
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12

Stewart J. Lloyd, Department of Chemis-
 try and Chemical Engineering, Uni
 versity of Alabama.
 Bombing of the United States for min eral deposits during the war does not seem to have resulted in any material finds of tin Gre bodies. and North America still retains the unenviable dis tinction of being the only "tinless" con tinent China in Asia, New South Wales in Australasia, the East Indies. Nigeria and Swaziland in Africa, Bolivia in South America. and Cornwall all con tribute substantial amounts to the worlds S tin supply. while North America imports a thousand tons of tin or ore for every one that she produces. That our record in platinum production, and in nickel so far as the United States is concerned is quite as bad does not make matters any better and although the exploration of what deposits of tin we do possess has not led to promising results, there is every reason why all known occurrences of tin minerals should be followed up and the exact size and value of the de- posits brought to light. The present note is intended to call attention to an occurrence of tin ore which does not seem to have been investigated with the thor ,oughnesS it deserves.
 Coosa county in central Alabama is underlain by crystalline rocks which have, hitherto at least, been regarded as pre-Cambrian. They comprise slates. quartz-mica scists, gneisses and granites with numerous pegmatite dil1es. Cassi- terite has been found associated with such dilSeS at three localities in this county, about mile and half west of Rockford, the county seat (Sec. II, T. p. R., 1S), near Manning postoffice, to the northeast and north of Manning near Rollins, in Clay county A distance of 20 miles separates the first and last oc- currence. Tourmaline and tantalite ac- company the tin in the first of these lo- calities, the tantalite carrying, upon an alysis, a small percentage of tin. Other localities in Coosa county are reputed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
Electrically Lighting
 a Farming Section

A complete revolution is taking place in West Point and Clay county, Missis- sippi, in the way of new citizenship and building operations and improvements of the newly-acquired farms says R. L, Betty secretary of the West Point Mer- chants association in letter to the Manufacturers Record. During the past six weeks a section of farming land on the north side of Rock Poke, running east from this city for distance of seven miles, has been sold to newcom- CTS It includes every acre bordering the seven-mile stretch except one small farm This is only one illustration of the rapidity with which Clay county Mississippi, is acquiring new and pro gressive citizens These people are now contracting with the city of West Point for electricity on a 20-mile circuit rum ming east and north, and afters this cir cult is erected they will have city ad- vantages.
 This is truly an innovation for Mis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12

and it seems we are very close at hand to a general revival in the iron and steel business.
 Several inquiries for ferro-manganese developed into orders and in each case resale material took the business. How long resale ferro- manganese will remain on the market is a question, some be- lieving that it will be but a shore time, inasmuch as the standard grade, tha. is, material analyzing 7S to S2 per cent. is harder to obtain There does not ap- pear to be much interest manifested in other alloys. such as ferro-chrome, ferro-slicon, etc.
 "A large furnace interest recently pur- chased a considerable tonnage of Con- nellsville furnace coke, which pretty well cleaned up the surplus in the Connells- ville region, so far as standard grade is concerned. High sulphur furnace. coke can still be obtained. but the large sale of standard grade has strengthened the coke situation somewhat. Foundry scoke is available to take care of present de- mands, but with the continued blowing out of ovens it is hardly likely any great amount of this grade will be offered, for production today is just about equal with the consumption"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
Big Production Of Mexican
 Oil Wells in Recent Months

Tampico, Mexico, April 30.-(special) One of the outstanding features of the oil industry in Mexico during the year 1918 was the widening of the produc- ing area and the uniform success that was had in bringing in wells of enor- nous yields. Although the producing potentiality of the several oil fields was increased rmously by the bring ing in n- of only Q comparatively few wells this result is regarded by oil men as serving to still further de- monstrate the fact that the available and undeveloped underground supply of crude petroleum in the Gulf coast region of this country is beyond all comprehension. It is shown by a rec ord that has been compiled of the vari- ous wells already completed, together with their capacity that they are cap able of giving a daily yield of approx imately 100000 barrels, or at the rate of 620, 500,e00 barrels year
 Figures showing the total crude petroleum production of Mexico for last year indicate that the yield for the 12 months was approximately 6S,- 900. 900 barrels, or about 2,000,0 900 bar rels above what it was during the year 1917. But for the fact that the ocean transportation facilities were very limited on account of the war, and that it was difficult to obtain material for the construction of pipe lines and pumping stations the production for last year would perhaps have been double or triple what it actually amounted to. No great effort was made to add new wells to the produc- ing area, for the reason that it was well knowp that such wells as were brought in would have to be capped pending an increase in the transporta- tion and marketing facilities.
 In addition to this drawback, the nore or less antagonistic attitude the Carranza government toward for eign oil interests served to retard ex- ploration and exploitation of the diff ferent proved fields and outside ter ritory. The uncertainty as to wheth CT the plans of the government for imposing heavy land rentals, taxes and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12

little inclination to consider future re- quirements. It is rather difficult to pre- dict how long buyers will continue to de- lay the sending out of inquiries and plac- ing of orders for their future needs Or dinarily by this time of the year, most consumers are covered for the iron they will require during the last half. although there are few who hold off buying until the month of June.
 There is a tendency with some foun- dries to experiment at this time. and. as a consequence, a rew inquiries have been put out for grades of iron that they never used in the past. Some foundries report an increase in business. while others maintain there is no change in their operating schedule since month ago. It must be remembered that the producing capacity of foundries and steel plants at the present time is the greatest in the history of this country and what really is a 50 per cent operating condition today might be considered full operation four years ago.
 With business failures for the past three months, the smallest in 3S years argues well for the strength of the coun- try's financial condition. The assured prosperity of the farmer vii gradually be reflected in other tines of business,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
Tin Can Be Produced
 In Alabama Economically

to have yielded tin, notably Sec. A, T. 22, R. 16. while in Clay county to the northeast a small reduction plant was once operated near Ashland. An account of these occurrences may be found in Bull. 9, page 2S, cf the geological survey of Alabama, and in Bull. 200. page 164, of the United States geological survey. while the analysis of the tantalte referred to is given in Trans Am. Inst Min. Eng. 1884. Vol. F, page 16l.
 No serious prospecting for tin has been done in any part of this area nor has any interest been taken in it's discovery since the sos. That any large ore bodies would be foupd even by detailed search is perhaps unlikely, but something more than the perfunctory examination made hitherto is certainly warranted. The Ala hama graphite belt, which proudces more graphite than any other single district in the United States. lies just to the west and north. and affords an excellent ex- ample of the results to be expected from high prices for a mineral and from in- telligent prospecting. Five years ago there were only three producing mines in the whole district; when the armistice was signed there were over g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
Improvements at Sheffield

Extensive improvements were recently by the Southern Railway at Sheffield, according to the previously an- nounced plans providing enlarged facili- ties for freight and passenger business, both of which have greatly increased be- cause of the government water-power development at Muscle Shoals, on the Tennesse river, and the construction or the nitrate plants near there. The im- include a new yard of 6So cars capacity immediately east of the Sheffield station, addition to Loyal yard just west of the station, enlargements to the passenger station, addition to the shops, ten radial tracks, construction Of a new freight station and office. A bridge over the river is also being im- proved. Furthermore, the railroad IS building for account of the government about 50 miles of tracks for the use Of the two nitrate plants and to provide with the dams at Muscle Shoals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
Approaching Five Billion

Statistics compiled by the bureau of railway economies, Washington, D. C.. and covering$1ines having annual operat- ing revenues of more than s1 ,000000 dur ID {. 1918, show that the aggregate of operat- ing revenues of such roads in the United States last year was approximately s. 9l3,0000 GOO, an increase of almost 45 per cent as compared with the annual aver age of the test period 1915-19l7, inclu- sive, on which the railroad administra- tion's relations with the roads are based. Operating expenses reached an aggregate Of S4,007, ,O0o, ,000 increase TAT per cent; net operating revenue S906, COG. .o00 decrease TIA per cent; taxes siS7,0o0,o00, increase 22.6 per cent; net operating income S690,- GOO 900, decrease 2S.7 per cent. Operating ratio during 1918 was Sl.6 per cent of op- erating revenues, as compared with 67.6 per cent annual average during the test period.
 As compared with 1917, the operating revenues in 1918 increased 215 per cent. operating expenses increased 4o.2 per cent and net operating revenue decreasNl 2f per cent. Operating ratio was exactly S155 per cent, as compared with 70.57 per cent for 1917.
 This data is based on the railroads reports made to the Interstate Commerce commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the reguia, resident. members. of. the. Roebucts Country club will he held i'm the home of the club on Wednesday. May IA. ai 3:3Op. m.
 Election of officers for the ensuing year will be held and the annual re- port of the condition of the club will be made.
 All regular resident members are urgently requested to be present.
 EDWARD T. 0CONNOR,
 Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
William L. Hardness Dies

by NsaOUIattu FTtss
 New York, May 11.-William I. Hark ness. capitalist and yachtsman, died at his home here today of heart trouble. Mir. Hardness, who came here several ears ago from Cleveland, had been ill five days. He is survived by his widow. a son and daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
Caucus AdjOurns


 St. Louis May 1l.-After passing vari- ous resolutions, including one urging Federal aid in solving the employment question, and electing Maj. Caspard Ba- con of Boston treasurer, the American legion caucus adjourned until the con- vention November 10 in Minneapolis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12
Pig Iron Production
 Reaches Low Mark

Pig iron production in Alabama reach ed it's lowest mark in April, the total for the month being 149,70S tons, com pared with 1S2,S45 tons in March, 1S5,5S tons in February and 1Sl913 tons in Jan ,uary.
 This is a decrease of about IS per cent. compared with a decrease of about + per cent for the entire country. Com pared with April, 1918, the decrease is about 25 per cent.
 The number of stacks in blast in Ala bama at the end of April was 14 out of a tctal of 45 in the state. Two were blown out during the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-05-12

sissippi, if not for the south, to have an entire farming section electrically lighted and entirely linked with ma cadam roads, No corporation or com pany of any kind is behind the move ment; the local farmers have done it.