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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
UNION PACIFIC IS
 KEEPING UP GAIT Advance of the Stock is Con-
 Sidered Remarkable
FOREIGNERS WERE BUYING
Northern Securities and Great North ern Keep Company With Advanc- ing Stocks-Industrals Have
 Been Made Conspicuous.

New York. February 1S-The Union Pacific extended it's remarkable advance today on very large dealings and served as moderately sustaining influence for the rest of the market. It's rise to 12SM added early three points to it's previous record on this movement, and Northern securities on the curb and Great North ern preferred on the exchange kept 1t company.
 The buying for foreign account was an important element in the movement. It was believed that the small effect on foreign markets of the tragedy in Russia prompted buying of stocks, but the demand for the Northern securities group was more adequately explained by the knowledge that very favorable statements of the earnings of the con s:ituents companies were published in London this morning. Southern Pacific and St. Paul made moderate responses to the Union Pacific movement, but there was not much in the market other wise than specialties. Stocks connected with the lead industry were strong, and there were rumors for plans for combi- nation.
 Southern and southwestern railroad stocks were rather heavy, which was explained by the backward tendency of their earnings, due to storm obstruction and also it is believed to be the cause of the holding back of cotton stocks from the market, owing to the unsatis- factory prices prevailing There was special movement in Chicago Great Western and rumors were current of probable absorption of this property in the interest of larger competing sys- tens.
 The bank statement was more favor able than expected, the contraction in the loan item coming as surprise. The decline in the cash reserves also was hardly as large as anticipated. Union Pacific closed buoyantly. but some pres sure at other points made the general closing irregular. Total sales of bonds, par value. $2,S30000.
 The occasional strength shown by stocks this week has been most marked in special stocks, and has been mixed with reactions at times and with steady realizing in some stocks at all times. The result has been an appearance of strength in the whole market. The volume of the trading has fallen off to some extent, and the speculative spirit has been somewhat restrained.
 Industrials. especially those of a lower grade, and which are subject to long dor mant periods in the trading, have been conspicuous in the weeks trading. and have moved without public knowledge of developments to account for their action In most cases Low-priced railroad stocks which receive no dividends have shared
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
smOIIen & Co.'s Market Letter.

The cotton market was very active and stronger today. The short interest in March became frightened at the continued strength shown by foreign cotton. Forcing the price up about s1.50 per bale. Liver pool cables this morning showed an ad- vance there of to 5 points in futures and points on spots. with sales of 5000 bales. The opening here was at I.6o Tor March, eased off to 762 and near the close sold as high as 1855, closing at TEA, Spot cotton was strong and 20 points higher. Middling S.15.
 The port movement today was some- what heavier than last year, but the esti- mated receipts for Monday were about the same. The position of the cotton mar ket is very strong and we still believe March cotton will sell at cents by the first of May
 Graln-The wheat market was little easier today after the opening, due most ly to Saturday evening up. May opened at 1197s to 1l9A. sold off to 11Sss and later on rallied to 119ss. Corn was shade low CT as was also the oats market. Provis- ions are unchanged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Southern Railway Co.

Schedule in Effect June 19, 1905. Trains leave Birmingham as fololws: $40 a. m.-No. 3s for Atlanta, Washing ton. Baltimore. Philadelphia. New York and the East Pull man Drawing Room Sleeping Car. Birmingham to New York
 6:2O a. m.-No. 19 for Montevallo, Ma pesville. Selma and way sta- tions.
 l2:25 D. m.-No. s5. for Columbus, West Point. Winona, Greenwood and Green5ille also She1lieid and Florence and North Ala bama points.
 $40 p. m.-No. l5, new train. for ICordova. Oakman, Corona and way sta- tions: also Blossburg $40 p. m.-No. %, for Anriston and way statis..-; al; 3 Talladega. b;lb p. m.-No. Se for Atlanta, Jackson- ville and all Florida points, also Charlotte. Richmond. Washington. New York and the East. Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Jackson- vile: also Birmingham to Richmond. Va. 10:20 D. m.-No. 37. for Columbus. West Point, Winona. Greenwood and Greenvi,e Pullman Draw ing Room Sleeping Car Bir- mingham to Greenville. 12;l5 a. m.-No. 21. for Selma. Mobile and way stations. Pullman Draw ing Room Sleeping Car Bir- mingha.. to Mobile. 11;30 D. m.-No 9s new train. for Atlanta. Anniston and way stations. Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Csr Birmingham to Atlantn. Sleeping car can oe occupied at Union station 9:3o D. m.
 For detailed information and sleeping car reservations appiJ passenger office Morris Hotel building. Telephone 617 J. N. HARRISON. Dist. Pass. Agt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
New orleana Cotton Market.

New Orleans, February 18.-Spot cotton in urgent demand, but buyere and sell lers are apart fin regard to their views concerning prices. Early in the day some factors were demanding A above yester- days board figures. This caused a num- Der of buyers to withdraw from the mar ket. and purchase futures. Sales 215O bales, including 500 to arrive. Quotations advanced h. Futures opened steady at an advance of Il to 12 points on good Liver pool conditions, and strong spot demand, and soon after the first call there was a great scramble among shorts to cover, causing them to fall over each other around the ring. The covering continued to the close. There were more buying orders at southern centers than has been seen for months on a Saturday, and prices steadily advanced throughout the short session, until they were almost S150 a bale higher than yesterdays closing At no time during the session was there any pressure to sell Everyone wanted to buy. great part of the strength ap- parently lay in the March option. which is threatened with a squeeze by the bu.ls The market closed very firm with net gains of 24 to 27 points, the most distant positions showing the least improvement
 New Orleans, La. February 1s.-Cotton futures steady February 765m67; March 7.66a67; April 764N66; May 7.64@65; June 7.65@67; July 7.67; August 7.69G71; Septem- Der 7.70@72; October 7.72a74 November 7.74a76; December 7.76d7S.
 New Orleans, La. February R.-Cotton firm; sales 215O. Ordinary 5h; good ordi- nary 7-16 low nnddling 3-16; middling "A; good mddling SIS; middling fair 9-l6. Receipts 4454 Stock 2s7,969
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
ANOTHER SCARE
 IF MARCH SHORTS Gain of 22 Points Made in
 That Month BULL SUPPORT IS STRONG undertone Continued Nervous and Shorts Were Evidently Unsettled. Trading Was Active, Though
 Largely Professional.
BULL SUPPORT IS STRONG

New York, February 1S.-The cotton market opened firm at an advance of 8 all points, in response to higher cables. At first certain local bears seemed to be trying to break the market, but there was continued bull support and shortly after the call another scare of March shorts sent that position up to ZIG. or a net gain of p points, while other months range from 12 to 13 points. Offerings for long account increased on the advance, and prices reacted point or two, but the un- dertone continued nervous and shorts were evidently unsettled Trading was ac- tive though largely professional.
 Receipts of cotton at the ports today 20, ,99S bales, against 10,s91 last week, and Il ,246 last year. For the weei- ,estimated) 95,O0O bales. against 72.565 last week, and 64S1 last year
 Todays receipts at New Orleans 4S5i bales, against 5149 last year, and at Hous- ton s490 bales, against 2972 last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
War. 6 LeIand's Market Letter.

New York, Feb. 1s.-March was again the feature. This option advanced to 776 at one time during the morning and there was trouble in buying March at all times
 It looks very much like a squeeze for there was very little cotton here in com parison with the long interest and there may be trouble ahead before April, Many who have bought March have sold May and July so that the short interest in the two distant options Is about as large as it ever was.
 We can't see anything in the position to warrant short selling. The southern hold CT has the situation entirely in his own hands
 We should not be at all surprised to see a lively time ahead. Cotton is very cheap compared with the last five years and as the consumption will be enormous and the south has it's own ideas of values there could readily be a nervous time when it comes to the March settlement.
 On every decline there Is cotton wanted in large blocks
 Shorts are getting in bad fix if we don't get more cotton and lot more In few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
 N..sI Stores.

Savannah, February 1S.-Turpentine nothing doing, 52c; receipts. 11s; ship ments 579. Resin firm; receipts, 96O sales, 1929; shipments, 942. Quote: A, B, c, g 65; D. S.70; E, $2.75; F, s2.S21k; G, s2. 90; H, s3.25; l. s3.50; K, $4.05; M, s4. .50; N, s4.75: window glass. s5; water white, s5.15.
 Charleston, February 1S.-Turpentine and rosin, nothing doing.
 Wilmington, February 1S.-Spirits tur- pentine, nothing doing; receIpts, l. Rosin firm, 45 bid; receipts 5. Tar firm, S1 60: receipts, 32. Crude turpentine firm, s2 40. S2 70; receipts, g.
 New Orleans, February 1S.-Naval stores: Pitch, s2.25 per barrel; pine tar, s4.75; coal tar, s350. Rosin. per barrel of 2SO pounds: A. B, c, $2.65; D, s2. 70; F. $2.75; F. s2. .s2ta G, s2 90; IT, 8. .25; I, $. 50; K, s405; M, s.5O; N. $4.75; window glass, s5; water white, s5.15. Spirits turpentine dull, 52c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Loveman & Co.'S Market Letter. By H. & B. Beer.

Developments during the week have been favorable to the market. and are reflected in level of values that are higher than at any time since publishing of the government crop estimate early last December, May contracts having advanced to 7.65 today, which, when com pared with one week ago represents an advance of 45 points. The unusual severe weather experienced this rlonth the worst in six years, and almost as bad as We have ever had for thirty year is probably more responsible for the im- provement than anything else When cot ton declined to 61zc some few weeks ago farmers refused most emphatically to sell their cotton on the basis of 6c in the interior. Consequently there was a marked falling off in receipts. and as ex- porters were obliged to continue buying. stocks at the ports gradually shrunk un- til they were reduced to the small hold ings of this time one year ago. New Or leans being the greatest looser, the pres ent warehouse supply being 112.000 less than last year--247, 900 against 31y,0O0. De- velopments, therefore, have been more of a matter of circumstances than otherwise. Nevertheless the market worked up of it's own accord.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Interior Movement.

Houston--Tone steady; middling 13-16; net receipts 349O; gross receipts 349O; ship ments 26S0; sales 534; stock 54.434.
 Augusta-Tone firm; middling 7A; net receipts 591 gross receipts 6S3; shipments 325; sales 540; stock 75,699.
 Memphis-Tone steady; mddling "A; net receipts 1so; groFs receipts ss4; ship ments 1854 sales 2100; stock 1O0,339
 St. Louis-Tone steady middling "A; gross receipts s47; shipments 966; stock 438S1.
 Cincnnati-Net receipts 435; gross re- celpts 435; shipments 35; sales 200; stock 4751.
 Louisville-Tone firm; middllng 77s
 Total today-Net receipts 4696; gross re- ceipts esS9; shipments 596O; sales BETA stock 27a 104
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Live Stock Market

Chicago, February 1s.-Cattle receipts 800; steady; good to prii ie stcc.s 5.6OQ 6.1O; poor to medium sOG35. 45; stockers and feee-ss 2.4OQ4.3O; cows 125@4.6O; heif- CTS 2q5; canners 1.a5@2.65; bulls 2@4; i, calves 350ds.50
 Hogs-Reecipts 22O00; steady mixed and butchers 470a4.95; good to choice heavy a,so@o.oo rough heavy 465a4.75; light 465d 4S5; bulk of sales 4.S00D490
 Sheep-Reecipts 5000; sheep and lambs steady; good to choice wethers 5.e5a6 10; fair to choice rlixed 450Q5.50 western sheep 4.70a610; native lambs 5.75dS IS: western lambs 5.75QS15
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

in the movement, while the higher priced stocks which were long active and strong were held at narrow fluctuations. Union Pacific was a prominent exception, an exception which was of notable effect in keeping up the tone of the whole list. The driving in of a short interest was an influence on the price, and was fac tor in the failure of the stock exchange house. But rumors of the benefits to ac- crue to the company after the distribution of Northern Securities assets, continued to play a potent part. The week opened with the news of the reduction of the of- f1cial rate of discount by the Imperial Bank of Germany. and this was accepted as an index of the relaxing tendency of money markets at all the important for eign centers
 The tone of bonds has been firm. United States new As advanced ls per cent on call on the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Foster 6 Co.'s Market Letter.

Cotton-Liverpool opened higher and firm. New Orleans and New York very strong The May option reached new high point. touching 769 just before the close. The bulls are In control and we look for higher market Monday. Buy cotton.
 Stocks-Opened firm and strong. Union Pacific crossed 12s7s, which Is the high est point since 1901
 We look for a higher market Monday in stocks and cotton. Buy.
 Grains-Weak and lower It looks as if the bulls had lost their grip Sell May wheat on every little advance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Cash quotations ranged as follows: Flour-Steady; winter patents, s510Q 5.2O; straight. s4.sca5: spring patents. s5@ 5.40; straights. s4.50d4.9O; bakers, s2. .600 s.80
 Wheat-No 2 spring wheat s1 .18@1 20; No. 3. sl. .0SQI1 IS; No ? red, si.1sasa1 .207s. corn-No. ?, 44iac; No. yellow, 44s4c. Oats-No. 2 30ssc; No. ? white, 32s4G 3S1ac; No. 3 white, 31A@32s4c.
 Rye-No. ?, 75Q77c.
 Barley-Good feeding. 3Sc; fair to choice malting, 42Q46c.
 Flax seed-No. 1, s.171k; N 1 north western, s1.251h.
 Timothy Seed-Prime, s2.90.
 Mess Pork-Per barrel. s12 65@12.70 Lard-Per 100 pounds. s6.721zQ6.75. Short Ribs Sides-Loose, s6. .621ad6.75. Short Clear Sides-Boxed 6.75q6.s71z. Whisky-Basis of high wines, $1.23. Clover-Contract grade, $12.50.
 On the produce exchange today, the quotations ranged as follows; Butter-Firm creamery. 2sQ32c: dairy. 2SG29c.
 Eggs-Easy 23d2sc.
 Cheese-12q1311c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Cotton S.ed Oil.

New York, February 1S.-Cotton seed oil, yellow, z61kc; nominal. Petroleum steady; refined. New York. 7.zo: Philadel- phia and Baltimore, 7.20; do. in bulk, 50. Rosin steady; strained, choice to good, .50 Turpentine steady, 54z@55Ac.
 Memphis, February 1S.-Prime crude cotton seed oil, 1Sc; off do. nominal; prime summer yellow, 21hc; off do. nominal; choice cooking less than carload lots, 270D 2Thc. Seed by river nominal: do. by rail nominal; prime meal. $20d20. .25; off do. nominal; prime cake, s20@2o 50; linters. ger pound, 31a93a4c
 New Orleans, February 1s.-Cotton seed oils quiet prime refined in barrels. 26c off refined. In barrels 25c; prime crude. loose 20c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Rio quiet; No. invoice SA; mild quiet; Cordova 1O013. Futures opened steady at an advance of 5W1S points, in line with steady European Brazilian cables, ani rather smaller Brazilian receipts. There did not appear to be any active demand. but comparatively little was for sale, and prices held the initial gain. Closed steady, net 5@10 points higher. Sales 2l 900 bags. March TOO; May 7.25; July 745; September ITO; October 7S0; December 790.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Local sta-;e Groceries.

Local sta-ie Groceries. C orrected daily py E. F. Rcden Grocery
 Company Sugar r-Granulasc 67s; r. C., 5H. Flour-Fancy patent. s6.75; half patent. s5.75
 Coffee = Green ioG13c: ArbuckIe 2. Porto Rico. s14.30.
 Meat-Dry salted ribs. 77sc: dry salted rib bellies MAc; hams. fancy. 12%c; me dium, 11A: extra clears. sA bacon bel lies. 11hc.
 Lard-Leaf, SIS. Compound Lard-Snowdrift. 5ssc. Molasses-Centrifugal i5Q35c; srCat house. 40c: Georgia cane. 35c. Beans-Nsvy sz.4o per bushel; Hms. 60 pound
 Peari Grits-e2 pounds. $1.eo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Fruit and Produce. (Corrected daily by C. F. Bell G Co.

Corrected daily by C. F. bell & Co., aOls
 Morris avenue.)
 Lemons-Per box. extra choice, $3.D0 3.75.
 Limes-Per 100, SIPS.
 Bananas-Per bunch .75c to sl5o Florida Piaeapples-Per crate, s2ooQ 25o.
 Apples-Per barrel, Ben Davis, $3.25; Greetings. Baldwin, $3a3.25.
 Grapes-Almeria grapes, per keg. s5, 509 6.5O
 California navel oranges. s2. 2.4o92,50 Florida oranges, g 25q2 90.
 Grape Fruit-A.
 Peanuts-Faney. per pound. 6lkc; Nc A 5l5c
 Nuts-Brazil. 14c; almonds. 1ic; walnuts, 14c; mixed nuts. pe h., -2c.
 Cleaned entrants. per lb.. Sc; citron. per h.. 17c. ! Celery-Callfornia 75@9Oc per dozea. Cranberries-Boxes. s2.50.
 Potatoes-Irish potatoes. per bushel 6OQ65c.
 Sweet Potatoes-cuilman. per barrel S2. .25Q2 50; Dooly yams. per bushel. s5G 90c.
 Cabbage. 1Ac per pound.
 Rutabaga turnips. 1kc pc. pound. Onions-Per pound. 2.lc. Turkeys-Live 15c; dressed, 1S420c. Hens-35q40c; chickens, 20Q30c. BOG
 Butter-Fresh, 15920; renovated 2592sc Eggs-Per dozen, acc. Fresh Oysters-Selects. per 1000 .75 extra selects. per 1oco. H.5o | ,Rabbits-Per dozen. s1d1 .25.
 Quail-Per dozen. g.
 Peas-White, per bushel, S1.3511 50; clay per bushel $lq1.15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
cles lnas and Exchanoe,

Memphis, Tenn, Februar.- 1s.-Clearings $2,SO5.34S New York exchange bank sl per 1000 premium. Commercial 50 per 1000 discount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Chicaoo 'Chanoe.

Chicago, February 1S.-Heavy liquida- ton caused a fresh break of 11ac in the price of May wheat today. Part of the loss was later regained but the market closed weak with May off as01ac. July is down only Ac. May corn Is up 1sc. Oats are off h@Ac. Provisions are practically unchanged
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
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Have you learned about the Etchoplateen, fer your best girl? Call or write the "GAWK." Peoples phone 276, Age Herald building Gawk Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

the week ends with less activity ef first hands. Firmness, which has been the chief feature of the marise fur ther aceentuated by the condition into which many lines. especially of coarse yarn goods have worked. especially through the agency of the export de- mand More business for China Is under negotiation, but with the hone t-ade buying Is conservative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Llverpool co.ton Market.

Liverpool, February 1s-cotton' spot in fair demand, prices .06d higher; Amer ican middling fair 4.75; good mlddling Al; middling 421; low middling III; good ordinary 4.03 ordinary 3.sI The sales of the day were 5000 bales, or "hicn 800 were for speculation and export ana ana included 73OO American Receipts 5000 bales, including 5sO0 American. Futures opened barely steady and closed very steady. American middling, good ordi- nary clause: February 4.12; February March 4.12; March-April 4.l6; April,May { 15; May-June AIS; June-July 1T; July August AT; August-september 4lS; September October AIS: October-Novem- Der AIS; November December 4-ls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Metal Mar:set.

New York, February 1S.-The metal mar kets were quiet with no fresh feature. Lake copper 1850; electrolytic 1b37h:0 15.5O casting 15.OOG15.25. Tin unsettled at 2S.Sl1aq2S.95. Lead is quiet at ,45@46O. Spelter 6.10a620. Iron firm and unchanged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Bonds.
Money on Call

New York, February 1S-Money on call nominal; no loans; time loans steady; SO and 90 days 5 per cent; six months 3Ad31k per cent.
 Prime mercantile paper 3%@4A per cent; sterling exchange steady with actual bu- siness in bankers bills at 4S7. 5564s7.6 60 for demand and at 4s530a4S5.35 for 60 day bills; posted rates 4s6 and 4SS1a Conner cial bills 4S47s@4S51s. Bar silver 61; Mexi- can dollars 471a. Government bonds easy; railroad bonds steady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Treasury Statement.

Washington, February IS. = Today's treasury balances exclusive of the gold reserve shows available cash balances $139, 367, ,065; gold $50, 535,SsS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Feed Stuff.

Corrected daily by the Birmingham Grain
 Company Corn, No. 2 mixer ? or bushel sacks. 62c.
 Oats, No. mixed. 42c; No white, 43c; Wheat bran 80 or 100, s22. Cotton seed feed meal. s21; prime s22.5o Purina food. S26
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Seaboard Air Line,

Baltimore, Md, February 1S.-Seaboard Air Line common 17% bid; do preferred 3S14 bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20

Corn chops. s1 .05 Corn hearts. S2300o. Shorts. 100 pounds. $23 50Q24- Hulls. bales. soc. Hulls, sacks. 3S 1-3o. Hay. best timothy. SIS: good timothy. s15; Johnson grass. $11 50; clover, s15.5o. Rock salt, &c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
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RAILWAY SCHEDULES

Showing the arrival and departure oi passenger trains at the union station Birmingham:
 (Effec'ive January 8. BOO p. m.) Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Dry Goods.

New York, February iS.--In dry goods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
Coffee Market.

New York. February 1s.-Coffee. spot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-20
SATURDAYS MARKETS
CLOSING STOCK LIST

Sales. High. Low. Close.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-13
he PEDDLED GOSSIP. -

with that heading the Northwestern
Christian Advocate publishes the fol-
lowing paragraph, which we reproduce
as a fitting cap for the head OF the 'dl-
vine" who furnished the article for that
paper on which We have made some
comments. 1t Is so applicable to his
case that we could not forbear clipping
it on this very opportune occasions
"He was presiding elder aud had
abundant opportunities to acquire aud
distribute gossip. Each quarterly
meeting furnished him lot OF interest
ing material to relate In confidence TO
the next preacher he met. II was IN
side information. II made the elder Il
very interesting visitor. He told i all
about A, and G all about y, and so on
down the list He peddled gossip AROUND
the district He carried nothing else
He finally lost the power TO DO any
thing else well. His light falled'
Preachers and churches looking for III
formation and Inspiration got gossip
The quality even of that grew steadll!
worse, as the man himself did. The
habit became fixed upon him. lie ere
ated district OF gossipng preachers.
rive men who could not stand 1t got
out. The ministry degenerated. The
Kingdom langushed and almost per.
ished. Vision ceased, with the usual
result. Part Of the gossip was mean
mart of 1t only trivial, some OF u I'M
clean and unknd But he peddled IT.
ThIs Is that presiding elders biography
In three words. He Deddled gossip
n "