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FIFTY-SIXTH MEETING AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY CLEVELAND, SEPTEMBER 9-13! 1918 PROGRAM OF PAPERS GENERAL SESSION‘ Address of Welcome. A. W. SMITH. Response. H. S. MINER. L. PARSONS, ChairThe American Chemist’s Place in Warfare. CHARLES man Committee o n W a r Service for Chemists T h e Work of the Chemical Section of the War Industries Board. CHAS. H. MACDOWELL, Director of Chemicals Division, War Industries Board. War Disturbances and Peace Readjustments in the Chemical Industries. GRINNELLJONES,Chemist, Tariff Commission. Chemical Warfare Research. WILDERD. BANCROFT, Chemical Warfare Service. The Place of the University in Chemical War Work. EDWARD W. WASHB U R N , National Research Council. President’s Address -A Retrospect and an Application. WILLIAMH ATICHOLS.
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W. T. BOVIE. The Mechanics of the Physiological Action of Rays. W. T. BOVIE. The Rate of Recovery from the Action of Fluorite Radiation. W. T. BOVIE. Action of Enzymes upon Starches of Different Origin. H. C. SHERMAN, FLORENCE WALKERA N D MARYC. CALDWELL. Efficiency of the Proteins of Cereal Grains in Adult Human Nutrition. H. C. SHERMAN, E. OSTERBERG,J . C. WINTERSAND V. PHILIPS. Reduction of the Quantity of Human Nitrogen Formed in the Hydrolysis of the Nitrogenous Constituents of Feeding-Stuffs. (Lantern.) H . C. ECKSTEIN A N D H. S. GRINDLEY. Composition of “Glidine” by Nitrogen Distribution into Seven Groups. (Lantern.) H. C. ECKSTEIN A N D H. S. GRINDLEY. The Nitrogen Metabolism of Two-Year Old Steers. (Lantern.) SLEETER BULLA N D H. S GRINDLEY. Vitamine Studies. 11. Does Water-Soluble Vitamine Function as a Catalase Activator? R. A DUTCHER A N D F. A. COLLATZ. Vitamine Studies. 111. Observations on the Curative Properties of Honey, Nectar, and Corn Pollen in Avian Polyneuritis. R. A. DUTCHER. The “Gold Numbers” of “Protalbinic” and “Lysalbinic” Acids. R. A. GORTNER. O n the Origin of the Humin Formed by the Acid Hydrolysis of Proteins. IV. Humins from Substituted Indoles. R. A. GORTNER. The Nutritive Value of Cocoanut Globulin and Cocoanut Press Cake. C. 0. JOHXS AND A. J. FINKS. The Nutritive Value of the Proteins of the Chinese Velvet Bean. C. 0. JOHNS AND A. J. FINKS. The Hydrolysis of Arachin. C. 0. JOHNS AND D. B. JONES. A Preliminary Report upon Some Halophilic Bacteria. E. LEFEVRE AND L. A. ROUND. The Zinc Content of Some Food Products. V. BIRCKNER. Investigation of the Kjeldahl Method for Determining Nitrogen. VII. The Determination of Nittogen in Aromatic Nitro Compounds. (Read by title.) I. K. PHELPSAND H. W. DAUDT. The Estimation of Tartaric Acid after Separation from Citric and Succinic Acids. I. K. PHELPSA N D H. E. PALMER. The Utilization of Waste Fruits in Vinegar Making. L. A. R O U N D AND E. LEFEVRE. The Protein Extract of Ragweed Pollen. F. W. HEYL. Standardization of Amylolytic Digestion. (Preliminary Paper.) J. C. BLAKE.
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21. AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD C H E M I S T R Y DIVISION F. F. FLANDERS, Secretary BRYAN,Chaivman 22. 1. Some Chemical and Economic Aspects of the American Food Supply. 23. H. C. SHERMAN. 2. T h e R81e of Oxidases and of Iron in the Color Changes of Sugar Cane 24. Juice. F. W. ZERBAN. (See p 814, this issue.) 3. A Centrifugal Method for the Separation of Cottage Cheese Curd from 25. Buttermilk. A. E. PERKINS. 26. 4. Influence of Conditions upon the Polarizing Constants of Sugar Cane Products. C. A. BROWNE. 27. 5. The Effect of Manganese on the Growth of Wheat; Basic Slag a Source 28. of Manganese. (Lantern.) J. S. MCHARGUE. 6. A Comparison of Barium Sulfate Results on Feeds and Feces by the Benedict Wet Solution Method (Wolf and Ostenberg) with the 29. Modified Sodium Peroxide Method, Silica Being Removed. J. 0. HALVERSON. A . D. EMMETT 30. 7. The Thermo-Stability of the Water-Soluble Vitamines. A N D G. OESCHGER. 31. BIOLOGICAL C H E M I S T R Y DIVISION 32. W.J. V. OSTEREOUT, Chairman I. K. PHELPS,Secretary I-Special Program on Plant Chemistry INDUSTRIAL C H E M I S T S AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERS DIVISION 1. A Contribution to the Classification of Peat Based on Botanical ComS . H . SALISBURY, Secretary H . S. MINER, Chazrman position, Physical and Chemical Characteristics. Quality and Value I-Symposium on the Chemistry of Dyestuffs, of Important Types of Peat Material. A. P. DACHNOWSKI. 1. America’s Progress in Dyestuff Manufacture. LOUISJOSEPH MATOS. 2. The Effect of Temperature and Aeration on Carbohydrate Changes in 2. The Production of American Dyes and Coal-Tar Chemicals During Sweet Corn. C. 0. APPLEMAN. 1917. GRINNELL JONES. 3. The Comparative Respiratory Activity of Stored Cereals. (Lantern.) 3. The Development of the Dyestuff Industry Since 1914. J. I?. SCHOELLC. H. BAILEYA N D G. M. GURJAR. 4. Imbibition by Seeds. R. A. GORTNER. KOPF,JR. 4. The Development and Importance of Anthraquinone Dyes. (Not 5. The Pectin Relations of Sclerotinia cinerea. J. J. WILLAMAN. presented) M. L. CROSSLEY. 6. The Nutrition of Sclerotinia cinerea: Evidence of the Existence of a 5. The Quantitative Estimation of Important Constituents of Crude Growth-Promoting Substance. J. J. WILLAMAN. Anthracene. (Not presented.) HARRYF. LEWIS. 7. Effect of Low Concentration by Sulfur Dioxide on the Protein Content 6. The Application of Dyestuffs in Cotton Dyeing. J. MERRITTMATof Plants. P. J. O’GARA. 8. Physiological Balance in the Soil Solution. R. P. HIBBARD. THEWS. 7. Natural Dyestuffs-An Important Factor in the Dyestuff Situation. 11-Papers EDWARD S. CHAPIN. 8. What is Necessary to Make the American Dyestuff Industry a Per1. T h e Effect of Thymol-Chloroform Solution as a Preservative on the SEYDEL. manent One? (Not presented ) HERMAN Chlorine Content of Urine. J. 0. HALVERSON A N D J. A. S‘CHULZ. 9. Manufacture, Use, and Newer Development of the Dyewood Extracts. 2. Influence of Hydrogen-Ion Concentration upon the Enzyme Activity of Three Typical Amylases. H. C. SHERMAN, CHARLESR. DELANEY. A. W. THOMAS A N D M. 10. Photographic Sensitizing Dyes-Their Synthetic and Absorption E. BALDWIN. 3. T h e Compositionand the Nutritive Value of the Corn Plant a t Different Spectra. L. E. WISE AND E. Q. ADAMS. Stages of Growth. (Lantern.) H. S. GRINDLEY AND H . C. ECK11. The Color Laboratory of the Bureau of Chemistry-A Brief Statement of the Objects of Its Works and the Accomplishments to Date. H. STEIN. 4. Vitamine Studies. I. Some Observations on the Catalase Activity of D. GIBBS. Tissues in Avian Polyneuritis. (Lantern ) R. ADAMSDUTCHER. 12. Problems in Testing Dyes and Intermediates. E. W. PIERCE. 5 . O n the Forms of Nitrogen in “Protein-Free Milk.’’ CORNELIAKEN- 13. Quantitative Analysis of Dyestuffs. A. H. HOLLAND.
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11-Potash Symposium 1. Experimental Kelp Potash Plant of U. S. Department of Agriculture. J. W. TURRENTINE. 2. American Potash. J. W. TURRENTINE. 3. On the Preparation of an Active Decolorizing Carbon from Kelp. F. W. (See p. 812, thls issue). ZERBANA N D E. C. FREELAND 4. The Extraction of Potash from Cement Mill and Blast Furnace Dust. WM. H. ROSS. 5. The Potash Situation. A. W. STOCKETT.
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111-Papers Valuations of Raw Sugars. W. D . HORNE. (See p. 809, this issue.) The Citric Acid Industry. GRINNELL JONESAND S. D . KIRKPATRICK The Deoxidation of Steel by Ferromanganese. ALEX L. FEILD. The Cotton Oil Industry in the War. (Lantern.) DAVIDWESSON. A New Illuminator for Microscopes. (Second paper.) (Lantern ) ALEXANDERSILVERMAN. An Industrial Research Laboratory. (Lantern.) H. E. HOWE. Gilsonite. ROBERT J . MOOREA N D GUSTAVEGLOFF. The Steam Distillation of Gasoline. GUSTAVEGLOFF. The Quantitative Estimation of the Important Constituents of Crude Anthracene. HARRYF. LEWIS. The Preparation and Properties of *‘Yttrium Mixed Metal.” J. F . G HICKS. An Investigation of Stenches and Odors for Industrial Purposes. V. C. ALLISONAND S. H. KATZ. Eckhart Method of Sugar Production. A. D . LITTLE.
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F E R T I L I Z E R C H E M I S T R Y DIVISION J. E. BRECKENRIDGE, Chairman F . B. CARPENTER, Secretary 1. Soil Acidity, the Resultant of Chemical Phenomena. (Lantern.) H. A. NOYES. 10. 2. The Nature of the Recombined Potash in Cement Dust. ALBERTR. MERZ. 11. 3. Results of Further Cooperative Work on the Determination of Sulfur in Pyrite, Check Sample No. 4. H. C. MOORE. 12. 4. Report of Laboratory Work on the DeRoode Method for t h e Determination O f PJtaSh. J E. B R E C K E V R I D D E . ORGANIC C H E M I S T R Y DIVISION 5. A Study of the DeRoode Method for the Determination of Potash. W. J. HALE, Chairman H. L. FISHER, Secretary T. E. KEITT. 1. T h e Infiuence of Catalysis on the Chlorination of Hydrocarbons. V. R. 6. A Study of Sources of Error Incident to t h e Lindo-Gladding Method KOKATNUR. for Determining Potash. T.E. KEITT. 2. On the Detection of Small Quantities of Trichlorotertiarybutyl Alcohol Conference for general discussion on interesting phases of t h e fertilizer (Chloretone) in the Fluids and Tissues of the Body. T. B. ALDRICH. industry a t the present time. 3. Studies on Derivatives of Trihalogentertiarybutyl Alcohols. 11. The RUBBER SECTION Propionic and Butyric Esters of Tribromotertiarybutyl Alcohol (Brometone). T. B. ALDRICH. L. E. WEBER,Chairman J. B. TUTTLE,Secrefary 4. The Identification of Acids. J. B. RATHERAND E. EMMET REID. 1. The Determination of Lamp Black. A. H . SMITHAND S. W EPSTEIN. 5. The Solubility of Liquids in Liquids. N. E GORDONAND E. EMMET 2. Laboratory Methods for Determining the Degree of Vulcanization, REID. Discussion opened by D . F. CRANOR. 6. A New System of Nomenclature for Four-Membered Cyclic Ureas. 3. The Fruit Jar Ring Situation. Discussion opened by CHAS.P. Fox. WILLIAMJ. HALE. 4. Vulcanization of Rubber at Constant and by a Series of Increasing 7. The Synthesis of 3,4-Diphenyluretidone. WILLIAMJ. HALE. Temperatures. G. D . RRATZ AND ARTHUR H. FLOWER, 8. Aluminum Oxide as an Absorbent for Water i n Organic Combustion. 5. Report of the Committee on the Poisonous Nature of some Accelerators HARRYL. FISHER. and Precautions Regarding their Use. Discussion opened by R. D. 9. A Modified Form of the Inner Tube Absorption Bottle for Use in EARLE. Organic Combustion. HARRY ..I FISHER. 6. Report of t h e Executive Committee. L. E WEBER,Chairman. 10. Methane. WILLIAM MALISOFFAND GUSTAVEGLOFF. WATER, SEWAGE AND SANITATION DIVISION MALISOFFAND GUSTAVEGLOFR. 11. Ethylene. WILLIAM 12. Reaction Products of Alkali-Sawdust Fusion-Formic, Acetic and R . S. WESTON,Chairman W. W. SKINNER, Secretary Oxalic Acids and Methyl Alcohol. (Lantern.) S. A. MAHOOD. L 1. Purification of Cleveland’s Water Supply. JOSEPHW. ELLMS. 13. Quino-Isomerism. OLIVERKAMM 2. Cleveland’s Sewage Projects. GEORGE B. GASCOIGNE. 14. Misrepresentation in German Technical Literature. OLIVERKAMM. 3. The Determination of Iodide in Mineral Waters and Brines. W. F. 15. The Reaction Between Dimethyl Aniline and Benzene Sulfonyl ChloBAUGHMAN AND W. W. SKINNER. ride. OLIVERKAMMAND N. W. WROBY. 4. A Study of Well Water. G. 0. HIGLEY.
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COMMUNICATION FROM UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD WASHINGTON, D. C. August I, 1918 AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, Washington, D. C. GENTLEMEN : I am going t o call upon your organization for some teamwork. The time has come for Americans everywhere t o put thernselves solidly behind American ships. Our railroads must no longer stop a t the ocean. We are building an American merchant fleet of 25,000,000 tons-3,000 ships. We are backing modern ships with modern port facilities, establishing our bunkering stations all over the globe, and will operate with American railroad efficiency. We will carry American cargoes a t rates corresponding to our railroad ratesthe cheapest in the world. Fast American passenger and cargo liners will run regularly to every port in Latin America, the Orient, Africa, Australia. Are you taking steps t o use these ships t o increase your own prosperity? Do you realize that American products of factury, farm, and mine can be delivered to customers in foreigncountries on terms which will build lasting trade? Do you realize the possibilities for bringing back raw materials to extend your products and trade? We must all take off our coats and work to bring these American ships home t o the people of every American interest and community. The manufacturer must think of customers in Latin America as being‘as accessible as those in the next state.
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The farmer must visualize ships carrying his wheat, cotton, breeding animals, dairy products, and fruit to new world markets. The American boy must think of ships and foreign countries when he chooses a calling. Has your organization appointed a live Committee on Merchant Marine? Is the chairman of this committee a man of international vision? Are you applying the new world vision to the interests represented in your organization and learning what ships can do toward widening your markets? These are your ships. It is your duty t o bring them close, regard them as new railroads, spread knowledge about them through investigation, meetings, discussion. Public neglect ruined our old merchant marine. Congress was not to blame-it simply reflected the indifference of the average American toward ships. Once more we have a real American merchant fleet under way, backed by far-reaching policies for efficient operation. We must dispel indifference and keep our flag on the trade routes of the world. We are going to take trade from no other nation. But we must serve our own customers and help other nations in their ocean transportation problems after the war. I want to hear personally from your organization. These are precious days of opportunity. The nation is united for teamwork and service. Let us “Wake Up, America!”-which means waking up ourselves. I expect you t o write me outlining your views and making any suggestions that you think will be helpful in our work. With personal good wishes, I am Yours very sincerely EDWARD N. HURLEY, Chairman
COMMITTEE ON ORGANIC ACCELERATORS RUBBER SECTION, AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY Members of the Rubber Section of the American Chemical Society: I n accordance with the resolution passed a t the last meeting of the Rubber Section of the AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY held rat Cambridge, September 12, 1917,the Committee on Organic Accelerators respectfully submits the following report: Owing to the increasing use of certain organ& compounds as accelerators in the vulcanizing of rubber goods, many of which are marketed under misleading trade names, it is desirable t o call the attention of rubber manufacturers t o the poisonous properties of some of these products and t o the fact that disagreeable factory experience may result unless due precautions are taken. The more common accelerators used to-day are aniline, hexamethylene tetramine, para-phenylene diamine, para-nitrosodimethylaniline, and thiocarbanilide. ANILINE
PoIsoNING-In small amounts, pallor, vertigo, and blueness of lips result. I n large doses muscular weakness, strangulation, and death. ANTIDOTES-Fresh air, change of clothing, artificial respiration. Use of milk in diet is recommended. Use of alcoholic stimulants predisposes to poisoning and is excessively injurious after poisoning has occurred. SYMPTOMS OF
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POISONING-Rash and inflammation of skin which has been in repeated contact with stock containing this material. I n severe cases, blisters filled with watery fluid result. ANTIDOTE-Cleanliness and care in regard t o clothing are the best preventatives. Change of occupation will cause the rash to disappear, leaving no permanent effects, SYMPTOMS OF
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PorSoNING-Inhalation of the dust gives the symptoms of a common cold with sneezing and extreme depression. In larger quantities, death with symptoms similar t o those of ptomaine poisoning. This is probably the most poisonous of all the accelerators proposed up to date. All efforts should be made towards prevention of inhalation of dust, by means of suction hoods over the mixing mills. SYMPTOMS OF
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POISONING-This causes a severe inflammation of the skin, increasing in severity according to the exposure. ANTIDOTE-change Of Occupation. THlOCARBANILIDE SYMPTOMS OF POISONING-This material decomposes when heated to vulcanizing temperatures with the formation of phenyl mustard oil, the fumes of which cause pallor, blueness of gums and lips. Probably theleast poisonous of the common organic accelerators. ANTIDOTE-Fresh air. SYMPTOMS OF
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1-Cleanliness is essential. The hands should be washed before eating. Before leaving the factory a shower bath should be taken and a complete change of clothing made., a-Mixing mills should be provided with adequate suction hoods, in which an efficient draft is maintained. 3-Ventilation of press rooms, especially if thiocarbanilide is used. 4-Immediate attention t o early symptoms, and, if possible, temporary change of occupation in the factory. 5-Periodical medical examination of employees in mixing and compounding departments, and an educational campaign among employees in regard t o use of alcohol and chewing tobacco while a t work. 6-In the case of accelerators sold under trade names i t is suggested that steps be taken to ascertain the nature of the material. Respectfully submitted RICHARDB. EARLE,Chairman September 9, 1918
DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTS AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERS MINUTES OB SESSIONS, 5 6 MEETING ~ ~ A. C . 5 . A symposium on the chemistry of dyestuffs washeld on theafternoon of Tuesday, September IO, I 9 I 8, R. Norris Shreve presiding. All papers listed on the program were presented except those of Messrs. Crossley, Lewis, and Seydel. Those interested in the formation of a Dye Section were asked to leave their names and addresses with Mr. Shreve. The meeting seemed to think that the cooperation possible and the benefit t o the industry would be such that the Council a t its next meeting should be asked to form a Section on Dyes. At the business meeting there were no reports from the Executive Committee or the Secretary. The Committee on Analysis 01 Oils and Fats made a further report, which was accepted and referred to Dr. Hillebrand’s Supervisory Committee on Standard AND Methods of Analysis, and to the JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY for publication. There were no other reports. The Nominating Committee, which consisted of Messrs. Paul Rudnick, B. F. Hicks, and C. P. Long, made the following recommendations: H. S. Miner, Chairman: H. D. Bachelor, Vice Chaiiwmn; H. E. Howe, Secretary; W. F. Hillebrand, S. W. Parr, A. W. Smith, David Wesson, J. G. Vail, and ex oficio, Chas. H. Herty, Executive Committee. All papers on the program were presented either in full or by abstract. The Potash Symposium brought out discussion by
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Messrs. Grimwood, Herty, Wesson, Ashman, Jones, Cabot, Zerban, Parr, Mabery, Field, and Stockett. Upon invitation, Dr. C. E. K. Mees spoke of the new work taken up by the Eastman Kodak Company which has as its object the supplying of chemicals needed for research which cannot be obtained in the market and are not capable of being made commercially by chemical firms. Large quantity production will not be undertaken now, but the making of small amounts of a great many compounds will be a specialty. In this work the cooperation of graduate students, research men, and industrial laboratories is required. Universities which can manufacture some of these chemicals will find a buyer in the Eastman Kodak Company, and the research man who would ordinarily make IOO grams will be asked to produce a kilo of any unusual substance he may make, with the expectation that the Company will buy, store, and later sell the material as it may be needed. Industrial men can help by calling attention to new materials, new sources of raw materials, etc. With our resources it may easily be possible to entirely supersede Kahlbaum and other foreign sources of this material. All of this is the outcome of Dr. Roger Adams’ work, and the plea of a professor who pointed out that unless someone began to make the unusual organic and inorganic chemicals here, we would all be forced after the war to return to German sources. The Division approved the resolution of the Organic Division relative to nomenclature, and adjourned after discussing types of meetings and Dr. Herty’s remarks on improving his Journal. H. E. HOWE
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FALL MEETING, AMERICAN ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY, SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 2,1918 The recent order of the Government (made public September 5 ) commandeering colleges, universities, and technical schools,
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........., PROGRAM O F PAPERS The Oscillatory Current Induction Furnace. E. F. NORTHRUP. Processes Within the Electrode which Accompany the Discharge of Hydrogen and Oxygen. D. P. SMITH. The Sign of Potential. 0. P. WATTS. An Apparatualfor the Separation of Radium Emanation and Its Determination.Electroscopically. J. E. UNDERWOOD AND H. SCHLUNDT. Notes on the Heterogeneous Eqailibrium of Hydrogen and Oxygen Mixed with,Radium Emanation. S. C. LIND. Hardness of Soft Iron and CopQerCompared. F. C. KELLBY. Nitrogen Fixation Furnaces. E. KILBURNSCOTT. Relative Volatilities of Refractory Materials. W. R. MOTT. The Discharge Characteristics of a Common Type of 2%” by 6‘ Dry Cell C. A GILLINGHAM. Symposium on Electrochemistry After the War The Electric Furnace After the War. F. A. J. FITZGERALD. The Future sf Electric Steel. J. A. MATHEW. Electric Pig Iron After the War. R. TURNBULL. The Future of Electrolytic Chlorine. A. H. HOOKER. Commercial Uses of Chlorine. V. R. KOKATNUR. The Government and the Technical Man After the War. F. A. LIDBURY Tariff Problems in the Electrochemical Industries. GRINNELI,JONES. The War and the Nitrogen Industry. W. L.LANDIS. The Power Situation After the War. C. A. WINDER. Research After the War. W. D. BANCROST.
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NOTES AND CORRESPONDENCE PLATINUM REGULATIONS1 The following regulations are hereby promulgated under the provisions of the Act of October 6,1917 (40 Stat. 385), as amended by the Act of July I , 1918 (Public No. I ~ I ) , authorizing the Director of the Bureau of Mines, under rules and regulations approved by the Secretary of the Interior, to limit, during the period of the war, the sale, possession, and use of platinum, iridium, and palladium, and compounds thereof SECTION I-The War Industries Board is hereby designated under Section P I of the Act of October 6, 19x7, and the President’s proclamation of October 26, 1917, as the agent of the Director of the Bureau of Mines in the execution of the regulations as hereinafter indicated. SECTION 11-From and after the date of these regulations under the penalties prescribed by Section 1 9 of the Act of October 6, 1 9 1 7 ,no ~ persona shall: (A) Use any platinum or platinum scrap, iridium or iridium scrap, palladium or palladium scrap, and, or, compounds thereof, Released October 1, 1918 Section 19 of the Act of October 6, 1917, is as follows: “That any person violating any of the provisions of this Act, or any rules or regulations made thereunder, shall be guilty of misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000 or by imprisonment not more than one year or by both such fifie and imprisonment.” 8 The word “person,” for the purposes of these regulations, shall be construed in accordance with the definition contained in Section 4 of the Act of October 6, 1917. which is as Follows: “That the word ‘person’ when used herein shall include States, Territories, the District of Columbia, Alaska, and other dependencies of the United States, and municipal subdivisions thereof, individual citizens, firms, associations, societies, and corporations of the United States and of other countries at peace with the United States.” 1
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in the manufacture, alteration, or repair of any ornament or article of jewelry. (B) Manufacture for use in dentistry any metal, metal parts, or alloys containing more than 20 per cent by weight of platinum, or 40 per cent by weight of platinum, iridium, and, or, palladium combined, or manufacture supplies therefrom. SECTION 111-From and after the date of these regulations, under the penalties prescribed by Section 19 of the Act of October 6, 1917, no person shall without a license: (A) Purchase, sell, barter, or deal in unmanufactured platinum, iridium, or palladium, or compounds thereof (including crude, scrap, filings, polishings, or sweeps) except that sales may be made without a license to an authorized agent of the United States or to a licensee authorized to purchase the same; or possess €or more than ninety days after the date of these regulations one ounce Troy, or more, of such unmanufactured platinum, iridium, palladium, or compounds thereof. (B) Possess, use, sell, purchase, or barter, for purposes connected with his business, platinum, iridium, palladium, or compounds thereof (except that sales may be made withoht license to an authorized agent of the United States, or to a licensee authorized to purchase the same) if such person be engaged in: 1-Producing platinum, iridium, or palladium, or compounds thereof by mining. 2-Producing sulfuric acid, nitric acid, or other chemical products where platinum, iridium, palladium, or compounds thereof are used in such production. 3-Importing or exporting platinum, iridium, or palladium, or compounds thereof. \
