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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
WALL STREET BUSY
 AT WASHINGTON Is Working Hard to Prevent
 Nasty Legislation MONEY SITUATION EASY Flood Has Been Pouring Into Wall Street for Past Four or Five
 Weeks-Many Rumors
 About Lead Trust
MONEY SITUATION EASY
BY w. G. NICHOLAS,

New York, February l1.-.-very legiti- mate influence has been -erted by Wall street to prevent nasty legislation in Washington. There has never been a time in history when stocks and bonds of railroads have been so widely distrib- uted and when the number of those per- sonally interested In the well-being of the railroads was as formidable as at the present time Appeals to the investor class are therefore directly fruitful of re- suits upon popular and political sentiment,
 It was Mark Hanna who first discovered book of the thrifty element, and Wall street is prohting by the knowledge thus gained that the business interests when actively aroused are potential in Wash ington above the clamor of the mob. In the matter of railroad rate legislation 1t is dawning on many statesmen that dis contented shippers are not the only ones who must be consulted in an equitable settlement Of the question, and that hun dreds of thousands of investors, big and little, as well as the million and quar- ter employees of the railroads are vitally concerned in legislation which may effect earnings upon $15 0O0, ,000. 900 invested capi- tal producing a gross annual revenue of $2, ,O00, ,OOO, ,000, and distributing 1t in one form or another among thrifty and in- dustrious people through a thousand diff ferent channels. Next to agriculture the railroads are the most important interest in the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
ON THE RACE TRACK
Crescent City club.

New Orleans, February 11.-Under Jack Martins masterly ride c. Hak & Sons geidng Curate, raced home a winner in the bush cup, one of the main eevnts of the Crescent City Jockey clubs meeting, a handicap at 2A miles and worth .$l750 to the winner. Formaster YVES decided favorite at to 5. with Curate, an equally strong second choice, at threes. These two carried the money. Mcintyre, on For master allowed him to run all over the track and wore him out in his efforts to hold his own Martin on the other hand, picked the best of the going for his mount, rated him along for a mile and a half, went to the front when ready and won off by himself and easing up
 Rain fell all day and the track was very muddy. Brushup, who tired badly and quit early was the only other beaten favorte. Dapple Gold and Flying Char coal were easily the best m their respec- tive races axd both won easily. Pawtucket caught the leaders tiring in his race and won with plenty to spare In the fifth race all but Dick Bernard and Fannette ran the full distance to q false start, Jake Sanders finishing first easily In the race Dick Bernard, off in front, was never headed and won easily. Bellindian was much the best in his race and won easily.
 First race, selling. six furlongs-- -Dapple. 107 lMcIntyre), even. won; Echinate, 97 tBaird), 20 to l. second; w. L. George, 10S q. Martini, II to ?. third. Time, 1;l4.
 Second race. six furlongs-Flying Char coal, 105 q. Martini, 13 to 10, won Anti Trust, 102 co. Earris), 100 to 1, second; Gisbock, 1o2 q. Henncssy), 40 to l, third. Time, 1:2l Is.
 Fourth race, Bush cup, 2A miles-Cur- ate. l0i O. Martini, to 1, won; Hand- spinner, 95 (Baird). Il to l, second; Lee King, 99 co. HowelD, 5 to l. third. Time, 4:25.
 Fifth race, handicap. six furlongs-Dick Bernard, IA q. Martini, to 1. won: Joe Lesser. 1os (Aubuchon). to l, second; Fannette. 93 q. Hennessey), s15 to |, third Time, 1:21 1-5.
 Sixth race. selling one mile-Bellindian. 104 O. McIntyre) II to 10. won; Evaskill, 104 q. Hennessey). to 1. second; Tristan. shanky, 105 q. Martini, ! to l. third. Time, 1 :51 1-5
 Entries Crescent City Jockey Club.
 New Orleans. February 1I.-Entries Crescent City Jockey club:
 First race. five-eights mile. selling Pirde s7; Radiun, Ogontz, Oriskany. Hoceoa Miss Creek. Esperancc, St. Mer- rylegs. 1O2: Birch Rod. Stalker. St. Blue. Mat Wadleigh. l04.
 Second race, three-fourth5 mile. soll- ing-Bannock Belle, SC; Charlie .selia. 92; Diplomat, s4: Fitzbrlller Emma A. M, s7. Signal 1lsht. ss: George Perry 97: Gienhon, 100, Lady Frce Knight bIalster 1ca: Safeguard. 101; IIakim. ic3.
 Third race. one-half m.le-Pcarl Rus sell. Hasu-No. Hanna, My Lady Peggy, Mrs. Frank DsEoaue. Mrs. Sparh. 97:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
otandard Oil Content.

The latest ascertained market attitude of the Standard oil element in Wall street indicates a purpose on their part to be content for the present with what has been lately achieved in the way Of producing and selling new securities. 1t is of common Wall street understanding that this combination has gotten rid of the bulk of its speculative holdings and that 1t is now willing to see prices reccde moderately. Under the leadership and market manipulation of this powerful combination prices of stocks and bonds have steadily advanced for six months or more. Every advantage has been taken of financial conditions to accumulate huge lines of stocks and to stimulate speculative activity in them on tho part of the semi-professionai interests throughout the country.
 The bull leaders staunchly believe that as the market gathers force the volume of business will increase. and that before climax is reached daily sales on the New York stock exchange will aggregate 100000 to 5,G00000 shares If this theory proves out prices must inevitably soar to vastly higher attitudes and the whole list go with the swelling tide Four or five years ago the public took the bit In it's teeth and ran away with tho market In the face of long continued and violent opposition by the entire professional ele- r,ent of Wall street. Ii may be that his- tory is about to repeat itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Where Munroes Got Money.

A. E. Leach of the bi1 bond house of Farson, Leach X Co.,. and Archibald Loomis. former vice-president of the Ma. tional City bank, furnished most of the money required by Munroe x Munroe to settle with their creditors. These men were financially the most responsible of any of the underwriters behind the scheme for ''laundrying' Montreal and Boston. The actual cash required in making a set tlement was less than Sla000O, of which Leach is supposed to have contributed s100.O00 and Loomis s5c,0O0 Tic settlement involved the collecting together of a suf- nicient number of Montreal and Boston shares to give tho creditors one share per dollar for approved claims, these shares 10 be deposited in trust subject to nlnety-day option at the settlement figure. s1 The Munroc & Munroe dope" is that parties stand ready to buy the mine on terms that will enable them to take up this creditor stock on the sane basis 1t was turned h. thus letting everybody out without loss, hackers. creditors and all. Thus passes from the stnge deal which has been of great damage to Wall street regulations and turned the light Of wide publicity upon methods which had better be kept in the background,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Me Paid $foO,OOO

For the American rights to Lquo- zone We did this after testing the product for two years. through physi- clans and hospitals. after proving in thousands of different cases, that Liquo- zone destroys the cause of any germ dis ease.
 Liquozone has, for more than 20 years been the constant subject of scientific and chemical research If is not made by com pounding drugs, nor with alcohol. It's virtues are derived rolely from gas largely oxygen gas-by a process reqtir- ing immense apparatus and Ii days time. Tie result Is q Liquid that does what oxygen does. It Is a nerve food and blood food-the most helpful thing ii. the world to you Iti elects are exhilarating. vital izing, purifying. Yet it is a germicide so certain that we publish on every bottle an offer of si, GOO for dsscdse germ that 1t cannot kill The reason Is tha' gcrms gre vegetable. ard Licuczcne-iiko an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
VAUGHAN GOING
 TO THE BALL TOWNS
WILL PROBABLY PICK UP A GOOD MAN OR TWO IN CHICAGO. LOU SEVILLE AND ST. LoUIs-oTHER INFORMATION.

Harry Vaughan leaves Cincinnati to- morrow or Tuesday to go to St. Louis. Chicago, Louisville and other cities, where there are baseball players to be found, and when he returns to the town that made beer famous he expects to nave two or three contracts in his pocket which will make the heart of the baseball fan glad within him.
 Harry has practically secured a man since he left Birmingham, but until he receives the signed contract he will not give out any information. Anyway, the news that has reached Birmingham is that the man he has secured Is a pretty good pickup and will probably make the Barons a good man.
 Letters have been received from sev- eral of the players by Secretary Shep- pard announcing that they were getting ready to come to Birmingham, and that before coming to Birmingham they would go to some springs and work out for a week or ten days. Catcher Matthews is in Hot Springs and Joe Hennessy is in Blue Lick, both getting In condition.
 Secretary Sheppard has recovered from his recent illness and is now out hustling around and getting things into shape. He is sending a letter to every member of the team advising him about the lodging that has been secured, and also notifying each that they are to be in Birmingham by the 9th of next month The signed contracts will begin to arrive within the next few days, as they were sent to the players last week.
 MT. Sheppard will personally superln- tend the repairs on the ball grounds and the dressing room. There are two or three parts of the grounds which will have to be looked after as the heavy rains have caused them to wash. The diamond will be worked on within the next week or two, and by the time that the men be- gin to report 1t will be in excellent con dition; in fact, better than last year if 1t is possible to make it so.
 There will be no grass diamond as has been rumored about the city, as it would be impossible to make one on these grounds which would prove satisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Lies Ahout Lead Trust.

Some robust lying is being indulged in relative to the lead trust merger. Par ties identified with National Lead have been consistently advertising that nego- tiations had been resumed with the Gus- genhcm party for merger with the United Lead company. These rumors have been as persistently denied at the Gug- genheim headquarters, but the market. nevertheless, continues to rise. The tape talks One explanation of this phenome- non is that there has been large-sized boom in the metal lead market and that both companies are making money in spite of determination on the part of the Guggenheims to crowd the National Lead to the wall. Meantime the Guggep- helm people are pushing work on their new rclineries and give it out that within very short time the companys pro- dnctive capacity will be doubled and that 1t will then be goodbye to National Lead. Very likely both sides are doing a good deal of buffing, and in reality there will eventually be q unidcation of the two properties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12

at times as to positively clog the ma chlnery of the banks in handling it. More than ever New York has become a reser- voir for the surplus funds of the entire country The recent tremendous Inflow of cash has enlarged the borrowing facili- ties of Wall street and has enabled the bull ciques and pools to provide them selves with cheap funds for further puf- chases of their specialties Loans are now at top notch record figures with indlca- tions pointing to stil further increase. There is some prospect of hardening of rates but net sufficiently so to cause the slightest alarm. In point of fnct the available surplus of the New York banks and trust companies Is now so large that an outlet has to be found in loans to for- eign borrowers, a fact which is proved by the steady shipment of gold abroad In quantities which under ordinary circum- stances would bring about q sharp reac- ton in the stock market. Beyond doubt the United States is now, next to Great Britain, the leading creditor nation of the world
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12

National league with reference to a change in the diamond rules:
 II think the rules are good enough just as they stand" said MT. Pulliam, land l think the great popularity of the game last summer Is an evidence of the cor rectness of my views. In baseball the public is first to be considered. Great crowds attended the games last season, and as yet 1 have heard no complaint from the general public as to the rules The people showed their satisfaction by attending the games, and as long as the supporters of baseball are satisfied l see no reason for making changes.
 T do not agree with President Ban Johnson about having four balls and four strikes. The idea of three strikes and out is so interwoven with baseball his tory that 1 believe it would be a great mistake to change 1t. It would take the public long time to become divorced from one of the oldest principles of base ball, and believe 1t would be unpopular 'I have also heard the suggestion that the pitcher be pulled back several feet so as to increase the batting, but there Is an objection there. Pull the pitcher back and he would be back of the lne between first base and third and would be able to have such clear view of the bases that DaSe-i uiliihs, x iathet 'S' would be almosP impossible, and base running is one of the most spectacular features of the game.
 tThe suggestion made by Zimmer that the foul lines be laid further out from first and third base, as to give the basemen more ground to cover, is unique but it would work great hardship on players who had been trained to cover their territory in other ways. There is no doubt about this plan increasing the hitting. as right and left fielders, as well as first and third basemen, would have much more ground to cover, but don't see the need of it. In fact, am opposed to any changes in the rules whatever.
 sI do not believe it is necessary to in crease the hitting. For the past two years we have played under the same rules, ,-and the hitting decreased last year. As this occurred under the same rules, l see no reason for 1t not having equally as good a chance to increase next year. Hitting runs in cycles. Sometimes the pitchers are very effective, and then again the batters develop a streak of hitting that cannot be accounted for. It may not be the rules, after all, that are to blame for these peculiarities in baseball.
 "Why not allow the pitchers to be popular?" asked MT. Puliam. "rhe pub lie likes to make idols of pitchers, and noe star pitcher can draw more crowds to a game than three star hitters. Many people wait until they know who is going to pitch before going to a game, but did you ever hear of them waiting to see who was going to hit? The pitcher is the cen tral figure in a baseball game. and al- ways will be-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
At Hot Springs.

Hot Springs, February 1.-The racing at Essex park came to a close today, that track having gone over to the Amer ican Turf association The feature event of the day. the Vapor City derby, went to the favorite Astorisk. Racing begins at Oaklawn, the Western Jockey club track next Sunday. Today's summary;
 First race, eleven-sxteenths mile, sell ing-Pancreatis 90 QHoffman) to 3, won; Jake Ward, 109 (Gisbourne) 10 l, sec ond; Col. Simpson, 106 (WenrieD to l, third. Time, 1i1SM
 Second race, eleven-sixteenths-Aden Ill (Sperling) to 5. won; Platoon, A tWenrick) 6 to l, second; Joe Goss, l09 tIIenry) to l, third. Time 1:13I4.
 Third race. six furlongs-Clifton Boy 102 tWenrick) 9 to 5, won; King Raine 110 tO'BrieA. I to 1, second; Valasquez 1o7 (Henry)& to l. third. Time, 1i22.
 Fourth race. mile Vapor City derby s250o-Astorislx. 122 CRedfern) even, won; Pancreatis, no (Higgins) 10 10 l, sec ond; Col. Preston, 107 QHenry) to !, third. Time. 1:52.
 Fifth race, mile. gentlemen riders Marachino. 155 (Mr. ShendaD to l. won; Loone 115 (Mr. Walker) 10 l, second Collegian. 155 (Mr Collyer) 5 to l, third Time. 200.
 Sixth race, selling, mile-Memphlan, 1l5 tHiggins) 2Ha to 1, won; Proceeds. loo GIoffman) 3 to 1, second; Nameokik. l0D fJ. Steele) 6 to 1, third Time, l:5lHa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12

We want you to know about Liqro- zone. and the product Itself can tell you more than we. So we ask you to let us buy you a bottlc-a full size bottle-to try. Let 1t prove that ,t does what medi- cine cannot do. See what q tonic 1t Is Learn that it does kill germs. Then you will use .t always, as we do, and as mill lions of others do.
 This offer itself should convince you that Liquozone does what we claim. We would certainly not buy a bottle and give 1t to you if there was any doubt of results You was those results; you want to be vel. and to keep well. And you can't do that-nobody can-wthout iiquozone
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12

Little Rose. 100; Blue Grass Lad, 10S; Bertha E., 110; Filatory, Verdant, 113,
 Fourth race, threefourths mile, selling -Elbert S4; Mussulman S5; Bountiful S9; Charlie Dickson 91; Jungle Imp 9i; Brush Up, 95; Lord French 96; Miss Gomez, Contentious. 100; Lord of the Valley, l02; Kleinwoossd, 105; Extol, 109.
 Fifth race, mile and one-sxteenth sell ing-Merry Acrobat, 102; Favonius, 107 Rachael Ward, 9i; Decoration 97; Sa- rah Maxim, Plautus, 100; Little Boy, Co., nundrum. Hickory Corners, 102; Barkel- more, Goldaga, 101; Joe Lesser 115.
 Sixth race, thirteen-sixteenths mile Fair Reveler. S3; Lockout, Terms Rod, S5; Darius, SS; Song and Wine, Ma.ador, 95; Knowledge, Redman, Jerry Hunt, 107; Main Spring, 104.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Milk Saloons of Warsaw.
he Creamery .Ionrnal.

From the Creamery Journal
 The town of Warshaw may be called the milk producers Eden. although the milk consumers Eden 1t certainly IS not. There is probably nowhere such mix town as this. Restaurants are but nt- tie freouented. On the other hand. me public frequent the various dairies m great numbers in order to chat "lth friends or read the newspapers to the ac- compartment of black or wh'te co'iee of plos- of cold or warm milk. To close q bargain of talk business, the milk sa- loon. ia resorted te: ctcss and billiards are likewise to be played In these recognized places of public r,sort. But in snite or this enormous consum2tion of rlilk, the supply is of the most wrs'ehcd' ia incs It is indescrip .bly bad.
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the commons with Frank Moffett. Last season he played in the South Atlantic league, but was taken Ill, and had to return to Birmingham. After laying off for several weeks he signed with Mont gomery.
 He knows the national game from start to finish and does not anticipate having any trouble landing in good berth for the coming season. In fact, he is now considering several good offers.
 Birmingham has produced some good baseball players. There is Streit, who VIII pitch next season for Memphis; Con Welch. who goes to Baltimore; Gordon Hickman, the Leighton boys, Shorty Alexander. with Shreveport; Joe Burke Pat Mcfarland, Louis Woinb'e, O Brien them winter here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Lawson Is Lonely,

Having fallen down most lamentably in several of his late prophesies, Tom Law son of Bos n finds himself without spec ulative following at the present time. He is discredited leader of a faction which was influential In a sortie or two because conditions happened to be ripe for his particular kind of demonstration. The rank and file of operat tors in the street no longer dignify his predictions by read- ing them. end that is about tue worst hole a man can get into who attempts the role of leadership ln all street. He will have to be right good many times 10 re-establish himself as an oracle worth paying attention td.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
JACOBS PHARMACY

discover that gross earnings for the en- tire railroad mileage in the United states are now at the rate of s97J0 per mile, against SG77l per mile eight years ago. Within that period mileage has increased something like 2oO00 miles. Net earnings per mile are greater by Sll50 than they were eight years ago. Al the same time the average of transportation charges Is less than 1t was in iS9s, t Is claimed. This would indicate very great improve ment in the physical condition Of rail- roads and in their ability to dc business on n more economical scale than formerly. All of which works to the advantage Of the public as well as the owners.
 The Pennsylvania has paid f2SS,ol9mO in dividends tc it's stockholders in the last fifty years, and in pursuance of settled policy has put back nearly as much into the property from it's earnings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
WOMBLE RECEIVES
 SEVERAL OFFERS
FAST LITTLE INFlELDER WHO FINISHED SEASON WITH MONT GoMERY EXPECTS TO LAND IN GOOD BERTH THIS YEAR.

Louis Womble, the Birmingham boy, will probably get back into the game this season with some team in the Southern league. Womble finished the season last year with Montgomery and played an exceptional fast game at third for Tom O'Brien and his contingent.
 Womble is from Knoxville originally, and there he played his first baseball on
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excess of. ox:'gen--is deadly to vogetal matter.
 There lies the great value of Liauo- zone. It is the only way known to kill germs in the body without killing the tissues, too. Any drug that kills germs is poison, and it cannot be taken in- ternaiIy. Every physician knows that medicine is almost helpless in any germ disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
soc Bottle Free.

If you need Liquozone. and have never tried 1t, please send us this coupon. We will then mail yon ap or der on a local druggist for a fnli-slze bottle. and VIC will pay the druggist ourselves for it. This is our free gift. made to convince you; to show you what LiQuozone is. and what it car co. In justice to yourself, please. accept # today, for 1t places you under no oblt gation whatever.
 Idquozone costs soc and sl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
ME MILL BUY


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 In nervous debility Lquozoue acts az vitsllzer, accomplishing what no drugs ran do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Railway Earnings Good.

owners of railroad securities find com fort in studying statistics of earnings and making comparisons with the records of of past years They find that for the last three years net earnings have increased B per cent, while the capital stock per mile has increased only per cent They
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
OPPOSED TO CHANGE. President PuiIIam Says Playing Rules Should Not Be Changed.

Bozeman C. Bulger. formerly of Bir- mingsam, but now residing in New York,
 had the following interview recently in the world with President Puilinm of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Just as Unsatisfactory.

From Puck.
 If we could see as far iato the future as we can into the mast it would proba- bly appear just as unsatisfactory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-12
Money Is Plentiful,

Money has been pouring into Wall street in an uninterrupted flood for the last four or five weeks, the volume being so great