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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
SAYS CONTESTS DO NOT
 PROVE CARS REAL WORTH.
Cadillac Company Declares That Actual Service in Users Hands
 is the Ultimate Test.

The Cadillac Motor Car company of De- troit is mailing to its dealers a cir- cular letter., in which it frankly discour- ages participation in speed, hill-climbing and endurance contests on the ground that no test of whatever character can be so conclusive and convincing as the test of actual, continual everyday serv- ice.
 This stand has been taken because of the importunities of Cadillac dealers everywhere to prepare cars for racing and send out factory experts to tune up and drive the ears; and to partici- pate in other ways. These requests be- came so numerous that the Cadillac offi- cials determined to adopt a policy for all time and to notify every dealer. The result has been stated; and the letter which Cadillac dealers are receiving or have received says:
 "In the racing contests 1t is impossible to make a proper showing unless we should thoroughly prepare for it. hire experienced drivers, build racing cars and go after the prizes in a whole-heart- ed manner, making thorough preparation for the work to be done; but, as before stated, we do not believe that the ad- vertising secured is commensurate with the amount of expense and time necessary to look after these affairs.
 We therefore wish to state our posi- tion in this matter, so that it may be clear to all our dealers. It is not the intention of the Cadillac company to as- sist in these matters in the future in any way. We have occasionally sent out our best men to tune up cars and give their assistance to drivers, etc., but this we cannot continue to do. We need every man that we have. The time of all our good men is very valuable to us, and none of them can be spared.
 Beyond all this there is a still deeper reason. We believe that in the manu- facture of Cadillac cars there are many points that are not shown up or brought out in the least by these contests. We refer especially to the design of the car, the finish, workmanship, material, dura- bility, low cost of maintenance. These things can only be shown in their proper light by man using the car continually. driving it and getting the service out of 1t that may be required. We do not build special cars for any sort of contest, but we do manufacture the finest car we know how to make, and think that no contest of any nature will assist us materially in placing it before the public. The best advertising that we can possibly have is a satisfied user"
 c. c. Nixon, the agent for the Cadil- lac cars, whose garage is located at 321 South Twentieth street. this city, says the above letter explains the non-partic- ipation fin local events of Cadillacs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
HERE'S PROBLEM THE BARONS MUST
 SOLVE QUICKLY
Here are interesting figures:

To date the AS runs scored by teams Of the Southern league have resulted from 917 hits.
 In the Southern league to date, there fore. each run has come after POT hits.
 By the table above it will be seen that it has been necessary for Birmingham, Mobile and Memphis to get a greater number than the average to score a run. Atlanta Montgomery, New Orleans, Lit tie Rock and Nashville are above the average.
 Atlanta has scored run on an average of every 1. 56 hits.
 The more you dive into the problems that baseball presents, the more you are in the dark
 What added to hits produces runs?
 Stolen bases. the taking advantage of the other fellows sleeps, and errors.
 Birmingham, therefore, must have stolen fewer bases. failed to take advantage of poor work of other teams, or the played better ball, making few errors than against other opponents.
 That lack of stolen bases does not an- swer
 Birmingham is second in the list of stolen bases, Montgomery and Atlanta be- ing tied for first place.
 How about sacrifice hits?
 Birmingham and Atlanta are tied for the lead.
 How about hits for extra bases?
 Birmingham is second only to New Or leans in total bases.
 So the only reasons, as we see it. why we have made fewer runs than others in proportion to our number of hits, is that we have failed to take advantage of the errors and 'bonehead' plays of oppos- ing teams. When we fail to take ad- vantage of the rotten work of the other fellows then the discredit falls on our shoulders
 The averages of the league give Bir- mingham a pretty fair rating.
 In batting, Birmingham is second with New Orleans first.
 In the number of hits Birmingham is leading easily
 In total bases Birmingham is only three below New Orleans.
 In stolen bases Birmingham is sec ond, Montgomery and Atlanta being tied for first place.
 In sacrifice hits Birmingham and At lanta are tied for first place
 Henline has made more hits than any other player in the league and his num- Der of total bases is first, too.
 Henline, to date, is decidedly the best run getter of the league
 He has scored g runs, while Bayless of Atlanta, who follows, has circled the bases but 15 times
 Gygli is leading in stolen bases He has swiped Il to date, while several are tied with seven swipes to their credit for second honors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
SUSPENDED WITHOUT PAY
 REPLIES THE PRESIDENT
Interesting Exchange of Compliments Yesterday Morning-Raftis May now Return When Wife Inn
 proves-The Letters.

Bill Raftis has written.
 He would like to play baseball in the New York State league
 But unless Bill returns to Birmingham it is a certainty that he will not star on any organized baseball diamond this season.
 Said Bill in his letter: T found my wife is in very bad health It is very doubt ful as to whether or not I will be able to return to Birmingham this season.
 q am free to admit that l am looking around for job.
 Tn Birmingham was so torn to pieces that 1t is surprise to me that l was that if I should return I could not give the club my best services.
 Wont you trade or sell me?'
 R. H. Baugh, president of the local club in reply said in part: 'If your wife is critically i'll it is proper that you remain with her.
 'When she is better, however, you must return to Birmingham.
 "A man playing baseball in organized company cannot afford to restrict his op- erations to territory of a few square miles.
 'We are missing you very much, and must require you to report as soon as convenient
 "Of course. you are now on the sus- pended list without pay. Birmingham will not consent to your playing anywhere else this year,
 The letter from Raftis arrived yesterday morning. MT. Baughs answer was filed a few moments later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
POINTS.
TENNIS PLAYERS
 PLAN TOURNAMENT

The Montgomery Country club is pre- pairing to call upon the tennis players of the state to take part in a big state tournament, to be held about the middle of next month.
 A meeting of tennis enthusiasts was held at the Athletic club last night, and it was decided to send over a team to represent the club. A tournament among the club players will begin immediately. to decide the men who will go to Mont gomery.
 Mobile, Selma, Tuscaloosa and num- Der of other cities are preparing for the tournament. Rules and information will be sent out shortly. The winners of this state tournament will take part in the southern tournament held later in Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
PELICANS STILL SLIDE.
Mobile Takes Four straiehts-Hardy's
 Fierce Swatting.

Mobile. May 10.-Mobile won her fourth consecutive game from New Or leans this afternoon in another of her famous finishes in the 10th inning. Petit batted for Hopkins and hit safe, was sacrificed to second by Benson and scored on Hardy's long drive to cen- ter. which was his fourth hit in four times up. His batting and fielding were the features of the game. New Orleans only run was made in the first on Hopkins huff of Reagan's fly. a passed ball and wild pitch Benson scored Mobiles first run in the fifth on Dexters error, Hardy's single and sacriaca Scnra.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Investigating the Law.

New York, May 1O-Acting President Heydler of the National league began to- day an investigation into the encounter on the field, at Brooklyn, on Saturday, between Knabe of Philadelphia and Len nox of Brooklyn, during the game be- tween the clubs named. Pending his find ing in the matter, which will be announced tomorrow, MT. Heydler gave directions that Knabe and Lennox should not play with their respective clubs and that Glea- son of Philadelphia, also connected in the mix-up, should be excluded from the grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Baseball at AIbertviIle.

Albertvile, May 10.-(Special.)-A base ball stock company with ample capital has been formed here with the following officers: TN B. McNaron, president; J. G. Pitman, secretary-treasurer w. M. Coleman, manager.
 The board of directors is ". C. Sims, T. c. Hubbard, Dr. Alex Hood, A. M. Espy.
 The manager will endeavor to have all players here by May 20 The opening game will be played June l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
SLIPPERS DoWNED AGAIN.
Tommy Atkins Still Winning Hand
 Over Fist.

Montgomery. May 10-Atlanta nosed out a victory today in one of the prettiest games of the season by the close score of to l. Bliss was hit freely by the visitors, but kept the hits well scattered. The locals played an errorless game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At St. Paul-Toledo ?, St. Paul 5. At Milwaukee--Louisvile 5, Milwaukee &. At neapols-Columbus l, Minneapo- lis 3.
 At Kansas City--Kansas City 2. Indian apolis Q1 innings).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
The Gianta Lose.

West Baden, ind, May 10.--(Special)- West Baden trounced the Birmingham Giants (colored) this afternoon by score of to 2. In the fourth West Baden scored it's three runs on a. couple of hits, . base on balls and 8 wild pitch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

5 U M MAf1 Struck out-By Perdue S. by Manuel 2. Bases on balls-Of Perdue 2 off Man uel 1. Sacrifice hits-Ellam, Bowen Hit by pitched ball-Perdue Henline). Stolen bases-Manuel. Two-base f1its-Robertson, Raub. Home run-McGilvray. Double play-F,llam to Bowen to Gygli. Time-1:40 Umpire-Fitzsimmons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

Dexter. Sacrifice hits, Benson, Bitroln. Two base hits, Thornton. Double plays. Schriver to Rohe, Rhoton to Sabrie, Benson to Rhoton to Sabrie. Struck out, Bitrolff 8, Hess 8. Bases on balls, Bit rolf 6, Hess 2. Wild pitch, Bitrolff. Hit by pitcher, Rohe, Demont, Reagan. Passed balls, Hardy. Time, 2:OS. Um- plre Rudderham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Ruus Raymond Wins.
Southern University Wins.

Marion, May 1o.-(Special.)- 1.-The South ern university defeated Marion to in seven innings this afternoon. The second game went but four innings, Marion then being on the small end of 8 to score.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
BUCHANAN VERY STRONG.
Memphii Get Three Hits and Lose.
 Flood Arrives.

Little Rock, May 1O.-Memphis got but three hits, scatterd throughout as many innings, off Buchanan today. Their only run came in the seventh when Flood threw Ludwig's grounder widely to first and Sentz dropped Coulsons long fly.
 Tim Flood, the former Brooklyn sec ond-baseman, whom Little Rock pur- chased from St Paul. played his first game with the home team today Score:
 Little Rock AB R. H PO A E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

montgomery ...-.......-- -s...,.p .pVI VVV wv !
 Summary: TNwo-base hit, Bayless. Three base hit. Jordan. Sacrifice hits, Newton g. Hit by pitcher. Bliss (Winters, Mo- ran); Atkins (Greminger). Double plays, Atkins to Hem; Osteen to Rockenfield to Greminger. Stolen bases, Hart 1, Pope l. Struck out. Bliss 6. Atkins g. Bases on balls, Bliss 3, Atkins 5. Time, 2;0o. Umpire, Pfenninger.
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 For the visitors, Bowen's fine work in feature, the second baseman yanking down Catcher Kanes Worlds fair peg from midair and saving run or so there by. Not to overlook McGilvray's neat work in the sixth, when he pulled down Seigers long drive to the middle of the dump. Plenty of class to each one of these plays.-Nashville Tennessean.
 This from "Cholly:" Go on, make a hit and those 'daubers' will quitr' If he misses the pennant that far this year the Pelican bleachers will tar and feather him.-Mobile Register.
 Demon" Fitzsimmons has recently been umpiring in Montgomery, and one of the capitals journals after Greminger's team was made to look like amateurs by Nash vile, devoted two columns, more or less, telling about Fitzs bum lamps" If he is really that bad he has deteriorated awfully since last year.-Mobile Register.
 Lew Moren, the Pittsburg boy who is making a name for himself in the pitch er's box with the National league club of Philadelphia, draws bonus of s100 for every game he wins. Few pitchers are as favored as this idol of Duquesne Heights, the son of Capt. John Moren, the well-known riverman, who resides in Meridian street.
 Captain Moren believes in encouraging his son in his efforts to reach the top of the heap" and every time the ticker shows that he has won his game, a check for 3l00 is forwarded to the young man the same night.-Exchange.
 That new song being warbled in New York, entitled Every body Elses Team Wins But Ours" is said by the knowing ones to be dedicated to the two St. Louis aggregations and the Memphis bunch, holding the bottom place in the three leagues. But Memphis has been some in the dim and distant past.-Nashville American.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
"Giant Killer Killed.

Brooklyn, May 10.-Todays game was played in a continuous rain Brooklyn batted Covaleski out of the box for the second time in the series and Bell regis tered his second victory this time to 2.
 Score: R.H.E. Philadelphia ........... 900 0lO 01o-2 ? Brooklyn ............... l2O 900 1Or-4
 Batteries Covaleski, Sparks and Dooin; Bell and Bergen. Time. :37. Empires. Truby and Rigler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Johnson Finally Weakened.

Chicago, May 10-Chicago today de- feated Washington, the first of the east ern teams to appear here. in a hard fought Thinning game 1 to O. In the de- ciding round Johnson weakened and suc- cessive hits by White. Hahn and Welday gave Chicago the winning run. Score:
 R.H.E. Chicago .... GOO GOO 900 O1-1 6 3 Washington ... 0O0 900 900 00--0 4 Batteries: White and Sullivan; Johnson and street Time. 50. Empires, Con nelly and Egan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Barons Had Other Opportunities to Score, But Two Men Go Out at the Plate-The
 Details.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.

Birmingham. 1: Nashville. ? Little Rock. ?: Memphis. l. Mobile. ?: New Orleans. l. Atlanta, 2; Montgomery. l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
WITH THE SCRIBEs.

If you would like to know, MT. Shakes peare. there's really nothing in a name MT. Gygli, of the Barons, is the most serious looking youth who has adorned this community in some time. He cracks out a base hit ever and anon, but never anything that looks like a smile.-Nash- vile Tennessean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

Sacrifice hits. Boucher Stolen bases, Boucher, Tarleton. Bases on balls. Dick 2 Struck out, Buchanan g. Dick 1. Hit by pitcher, Dick (Sentz). Double plays, Baerwald to Carey. Time, 1:S0 Empires, O'Brien and Carpenter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Plank Outpiches Waddell.

St Louis, May 10.-Philadephia took the first game of the series from St. Louis this afternoon by score of to 1. Wad- dell was unsteady and he was hit eff Actively. The fielding behind him was poor. Score: R.H. E. St Louis ........... 900 001 000-1 I Philadelphia ....... 003 GOO 110-5 g 0
 Batteries: Waddell and Stephens; Plank and Thomas. Time, 1:46 Empires, O'Loughlin and Perrine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE

Chattanooga, May 10.-(Special)-T Lookouts signalized their return home by winning their ninth straight game Schultz, who pitched for Savannah, was very wild. Joe Jackson, the Savannah right fielder, got a single, double and a three bagger in three times up. Both teams feded very loosely. The weather was very cold and the 5000 spectators were chilled through and through. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
VIRGINIA LEAGUE.

At Danville-Danville l. Norfolk O.
 At Roanoke-Roanoke 5, Richmond 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
INDOOR BASEBALL GAMES.
Diamonds and Stars Won at Y. M. C..
 A. Last Night.

The Diamonds defeated the Triangles 8 to and the Stars defeated the Cres- cents to at the Y. M. c. A. last night.
 The standing of the teams is as fol- lows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

THE ONLY AFTERNOON
 TRAIN TO THE EAST With through Sleeper and Din ing Gar is via the SEA BOARD. The Smooth Way" Leaves Birmingham 4::10 p. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

Chattanooga .......... 200 130 00*-6 D Batteries Schultz and Shea; Mckenzie and Meek Umpire, Westervelt. Time, 200.
 At harleston-Columbus ?, Charleston 9. At Columbia-Macon f, Columia Q2 in- nings).
 At Augusta-First game: Jacksonville 4, Augusta 1.
 Second game--Jacksonville o, Augusta g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
GAM ES TODAY.

Birmingham at Nash vile. Montgomery at Atlanta. Memphis at Little Rock. New Orleans at Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02

cut flowers arranged artistically. The score cards were summer girls and the three prizes were parasols in the most charming of summer shades. Refresh ments consisting of ices and salads were served after the game. Mrs. Worthing- ton is a lovely hostess. She entertains frequently in an informal way and al ways delightfully."- Her invited guests yes terday were Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. A. G. Smith, Mrs. Bradley Saunders, Mrs. Jesse IL. Drennen, Mrs. Francis DeBard- eleben, Mrs. Hubert Drennen, Mrs. Por- ter Walker, Mrs. Will Cochran, Mrs. F. r. Moore, Mrs. Evans J. Dunn, Mrs. Charles Calhoon, Mrs. Mercer Barnett Mrs. John Warren Mrs. Walter Philips, Mrs. Webb Crawford, Mrs. solon Jae- obs, Mrs. Rivers Carter, Mrs. LeSourd, Mrs. Will Porter, Mrs. Mark B. Lewis. Mrs. Charles stillman, w. H. Collier, Crawford Johnson, Felix Drennen, Mrs
 Norman Brooks, Mrs. William French Mrs. Echols Melee, Mrs. William Wal ker, Mrs. Frank Grder, Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben, Mrs. Dan Greene, Mrs. George Whatley. Mrs. Ola Redin. Miss Myrtle Miles, Miss Maebelle Roden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02
PUBLIC DEBT OF
 UNITED STATES

Washington June 1.-The monthly statement of the public debt shows that at the close of business May 31, 1909, the debt less cash in the treasury, amounted to s1 ,03O, ,129,610, which was an increase for the month of s4,245 ,955.
 The debt as recapitulated shows:
 Interest bearing debt. $913. 49O.
 Debt on which interest has ceased since maturity $2,9s7.115 Debt bearing no interest, $SSS S,726.312. Total, $1,SOO,- 030,91s.
 This amount, however, does not in- clude s1,3S3,519,S69 in certificates and treasury notes outstanding which are offset by an equal amount of cash fin the treasury for tho redemption.
 The cash in the treasury is classified as follows
 Gold reserve $150, 900 ,000
 Trust funds, s1333519 SG9.
 General funds. $154, ,46S,062.
 In National bank repositories $72, 946,O79.
 In Philippine treasury, s4,2s2,S07.
 Total, $i,715.216,s19. against which there are demand liabilities outstand- ing amounting to s1, ,455, ,315,510, which leaves a cash balance on hand of $269, 901, sos.
 The total receipts for the month were s53, 332 ,31O, and the total disbursements, $5S ,7S6,265.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02
TEA FOR A POPULAR BRIDE-ELECT.

One of the most delightful of the many affairs given in compliment to Miss Lu- cile Gaston, was the tea at which Miss Helen Hume and Miss Ruby Hume en- tertained yesterday afternoon at clock The principal for May decoration was profuson of sweet peas There were many of these lovely flowers placed all over the house. The tea table was es- pecially attractive with it's burden of sweet peas in their dainty coors. The brides maids and about 50 other guests enjoyed the tea with the lovely bride and her two charming hostesses. Among them were Miss Crittenden, Miss Dabney Miss Jones, Miss Sullivan, Miss Lanier, Miss Head, Miss Rumph Miss Blood worth, Miss Williams, Mrs. Hine, Mrs. George Thornton, Mrs. Williams, Mrs Earl, Mrs. Gaston, Mrs. Erie Pettus, Mrs. John Matthews, Mrs. J. II. Me- Cary, Mrs. Brooks Forbes, Mrs. Erie Drennen, Mrs. James Martin, Mrs. Owen Brown, Miss Adams, Miss Armes, Miss Pinkard, Miss Lima Matthews, Miss Narnce, Miss Phelan, Miss Jackson, Miss Feagin, Mrs. Carter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02
HEAVY DEFICIT
 IN THE TREASURY

Washington, June 1.--The treasury by today's statement to have been $5453, ,955, and for the II months of the current fiscal year, deficit of s97,S5s, 102 Is indicated.
 The available cash balance was S11S,- 979.764. and the working balance was .OOO.
 The total receipts for May were s5S,- 332. BIO. and the disbursements, s5S,- 7S6,265.
 This showlng is much more favorable than was expected by the officials as late as three months ago and indicates that the deficit for the full fiscal year will fall considerably short of the of ficial estimate of SIP, ,00o, ,o00.
 The working balance is not, however, regarded as fully adequate to the prob- able needs of the treasury for any con siderable length of time, and while the necessity for additional cash is not pressing it Is believed that the of- ficials will take advantage of the pres ent easy money conditions throughout the country by calling on the national depositary banks for the return to the treasury of a considerable part of their holdings.
 These banks now have deposits sub ject to treasury checks aggregating about $62,774, ,000 and it is believed that the government interest will not suffer by withdrawal of at least s2o,o00.o00 of this sum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02
WEDDING PARTY ENTERTAINED.

Last evening at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. M. II. Critten- den, Miss Inez Crittenden entertained the attendants and out of town guests at the Crittenden-Smith wedding The house was decorated in a profusion of white hydrangias, sweet peas and cut ferns. The colors, green and white, which are to be used in the wedding this after noon were prevalent in the refreshments. freezes and salads. A refreshing bowl of punch was served from nest of flow CTS and, ferns. The bride, Miss Erline Crittenden, was becomingly gowned in a pink messaline trimmed with irredescent applique and hand embroidery. Her sis. ter, Miss Inez Crittenden, was in a pink frock, trimmed in laces. Mrs. Critten- den, the brides mother, wore a blue silk gown trimmed with Persian bands, and Mrs. Smith, the mother of the groom, was regal in a gown of lavendar. The house guests for the wedding are Mrs. Marie Smith of Montgomery, the groom's mother; MT. and Mrs. w. s. Fair Of Prattville, MT. w. D. Hayes of Tusca- loosa, MT. Ellsworth Scales of Nashville and others. The wedding is to be an event of this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02
MIR. AND MRS. L. L. GAMBLE TO LEAVE BIRMINGHAM,

It is a matter of sincere regret that MT. and Mrs. Louis Lee Gamble have decided to return to Nashville to live. They came to this city last fall, where MT. Gamble entered business. Both he and his charming wife became at once the center of musical and art circles. Mrs. Gamble has a lovely voice and has been most generous with 1t, singing at almost all of the large and exclusive mu- scales of the winter. She has had the soprano part at the Temple Emanuel and at the Southside Baptist church she has sung the soprano in the quartet MT. Gamble is an artist and a business man. Truly there is not a couple in the city who will be more sincerely missed They came to this city from Nashville They return to Nashville July l, MT. Gamble having been removed to that point by his business associates.