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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1910-12-22
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
VERY ORDINARY CARD
 IS RUN AT MONCRIEF

Jacksonville, Fla, December 6.-Cold weather and an ordinary card of sell. ing races failed to materially reduce the attendance at Moncrief today and some interesting sport was witnessed
 Friend Harry, odds-on favorite great- ly outciassed his field in the fourtl event, selling handicap at a mile and q sixteenth. and won eased up after making all his own pace with Sandrian second, a length in front of ArondaclS
 Favorites were again successful three of them finishing first Summai- ies
 First race, selling, s40o, 2-year- olds lag furlcngs-Grover Hughes, Ill fFroxlei1, , to l, 6 to 1, ? to 1, won Imprint. 110 6Burns). l to 3, out sec
 ond; White Wool, Ill (Musgrave), ta 1n.a third Time, 1:O7ls May Weed Iva Bell. Lazette, Ed Layen. Firewooa
 John Pendereast ran.
 Second race. selling. S-year- -olds, ( fufionss 109 (Burns), to ?. to 5 : to 5, won: Mare Hyde. 104 Gargj, G to 5. to 2 second: Peep Over, l34 (poss) 6 to l, third. Time l.1o To- ''Si Wd6d VuoTpHetl, 1olue1 Flora Inferno Queen. Anna ran. Third race, selling, purse s400, 3- year. olds, furlongs-Ross Hampton, 1t7 tDGvis). 10 ?, z to ,, 3 to 5, won; Starhoard. l09 (Overt). 4 to 5, to ., second; OEm. l07 (Goldstein), ? to 5 third Time. 1:114 2-5. Saraband, Sou, Whsm starover ran.
 {. Fourth race, selling, handicap. s60o alis,ages., p3fle and q sixteenth--Friend Harry, III tMusgrave), 3 to 5, 1 to 4, ott, -wonT Snndrian, 105 (Wilson), even, l to Q second Arondack, 10S Gold steirls 3 to ,, third. Time. 1:4s 2-5 sil Orc Live Wire, Third Rail ran.
 Fifth race selling, purse $400, 3y year-olds and up, G1a furlongs-Alfred
 the Great, TO tTroxler), 8 to 10. 3 to 1o, out, won Desconinets. 114 tBul- weli), 6 to !. ? to 5, second; Turn : coat. 1O5 fMusgrave). [ to 1o third.
 Time, l:21 4-5. Daniield, Camel, Nan ette, Ed Keck ran.
 Sixth race. selling, s40o. Swear -olds and up, mile and eightll-Captain Swan son, J09 (Goldstein), to 5, 3 to 5, l to l. mon My Gal, 110 Sweeney, 9 te 10, l to o. second; Huck 113 (Bul- Nelll to j. third. Time, l :54 4-5.
 poil iesayS Lady Esther. Minot, Ban- bury ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
BICYCLE TEAMS
 BEHIND RECORD

New York December 6.--After having smashed record after record yesterday, last night and today. the strain began to tell on the six-day bicycle riders tonight and at 10 o'clock, the forty-sixth hour, the F teams remaining ill the grind were behind the mark established last year by Calvin and Keegan--934 miles, five laps.
 Twelve teams were tied at 9sS miles, four laps, with Calvin and Anderson, Anne1ican-s team, bringing up the rear 933 miles flat
 The French team was eliminated early this afternoon with the refusal of Pou- chois to relieve his partner, Georget. The p teams tied for first place at 10 o'clock tonight follow:
 Hehir-Goullet, Rutt-stol, Pye- W a1ker, AIaeFarland-Ciarke Roct-Moran Fogler- Hill, Walthour-Lawson, Co1lins-Dro- bach, Cameron Halstead. Mitten-Thomas, Wiley-Lawrence, West-Demara.
 sprnts this afternoon and this evening resulted In two bad spills. Ill one Law son was knocked senseless but was quick ly revived and resumed the track. In the other three-coTnered mix-up between Halstead and Walker, who was riding close behind, stunned both and cut Hal stead's face. Their hurts were quickly patched Up.
 Al midnight the 12 leading teams were still behind the record all tied at a75 miles. Calvin and Anderson were far to the rear with a69 miles, nine laps. and soon thereafter they declared them selves out Of the race. The record is sI6 miles. eight laps, made by Root and Fogler last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
ROUND THE WORLD
 WINS CLOSE RACE

Juarez December Round the World, carrying 12o pounds. eqnalled the track record for five furlongs when she won the third event at Terrazas. park today by stepping it in :59 2-5. She had to be much the best 10 win, as Frank Aullens set a terrific pace but in the last six teenth Round the World came fast and won by half length. Angelus, the even money favorite, easily won the handicap at seven furlonss. Summary:
 First race six fnrlongs-sig Hart GeN. isl. b to l, won: Little Marchmont tBurns). 12 to l. second; Ramon Garona CBenschotenl. to 5 third. Time. :15 l-p. Lady Elizabeth. 1nvergarry. Billy May ham. Siseus and Marcus also ran.
 Second race five and sone-half furlongs- Bob Lynch (MoleswortH, to ,, won; Ex- ecute (Benschoten), 5 to ,. second; Jeanne d'Arc (wolcott). 15 to l. third. Time. 1o7. Clint Tucker Grace Golden Ghapultepec, Waldorf Belle and Mac kenny also ran.
 Third race, five furlonss Round the World 6Rice), 3 to ; won; Frank Mulens G4andep, Il to ! second; Oriental Pearl (Allen). 40 to 1. third. Time, 5s 2-5. Seth also ran.
 Fourth race, seven furlongs, handicap Angelus (Murphy), even, won: Ocean Queen tGanz) to 1, second; Injury (ait- son), 20 to l. third. Time, 1.2e 4-5. Green Seal and Royal Captive also ran.
 Fifth race, six furlongs- Gladys Louise Qander), 10 to l. won; Lena Lech dmes). to ,. second; Miss Caithness (Benschoi- en), 8 to l. third. Time, 1.15. Cotyyto Florence A. and Periwinkle also ran.
 Sixth race, mile-John Louis 0Ganzl | to 1, won: Fred Mulholland tMurphy). to 1, second; Melissa (Noam, to l, third Time, 1:i0 3-5. Shelby, Short Order. Bad News, Bon Ton and The Peer also ran
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
WEATHER TOO COLD FOR
 PENSACOLA SPORTS

Pensacola Fla. December 6.--Freezing emperature held the attendance at to- lays races down 10 small numbers and 'etracted interest from the sport. Fa- fnrites were successful in most of the races
 Hattie Garrett stumbled in the second race and unseated her rider in front of he grand stand. but the boy escaped in uiN Summarizes:
 First race, SiJ0. all ages 4I2 furlones. -Bensonhurst. 11o (W HalD. to ,. even. l to 7, Won; Saboblend. 10f (Grif- i'm. even, to ?. second. Tallow Dip, le9 ,i)onovanl, ? to 1, third. Time. 0:57 s-5 ;tepfather, Givonni Raggio, Mary Rudd, Kettle Carita. Restless Lady, and Cha aute also ran.
 second race, $150. for all ages 4ls fur ongs. selling-Luzette. 1el (T. Jaekson), to !. } to ,, out. won; Percy Taylor, 107 JosiE to 1, to l. second; Bodkin, Si eNinkfeldl, to ,. third. Time, 0:57 2-5. onn Morris Ike Cohen. Virginia Lind eS. and slewfoot also ran
 Third race. $150, for 3-year-olds and up iia furlongs. selling g-Dunstan, 1o7 c. iowardD, to 3, l to ?. out won: Miss sarol, 113 (squiresl, to 1. to l. second Don Hamilton, III A Martini, to !, aird. Time, :25 4-5. Escutcheon, Amyl rank Patton, First Premium Tom Cat. nd Virginia Maid also ran
 Fourth race 500. S-year-olds and up E fnrlongs. selling Hancock. III G oward), 8 to ). to ,. out won; Ossian I Pauleyl, even. 1 to ?, second; Dan CT, Ill O. Brooks), to ,, third. Time 25 l-5. Bethlehem Lady Vie. Octopus unt Kate, and Chief Hayes also ran. Gfifth race, purse $50, for 2-year-olds, ! nongs-Loadstone 107 e. Prior), to
 to 1e, l to 8 won; Bright Maiden. 10 Dfmes). to 10, to ,, second: Hickey S tBurton), l to ?. third. Time 1:Oi l., .ianche Frances, Jim Halpin, Blair Baga '. Chess L'Appelle. New Star and Som Rocks also ran.
 sixth race, s20G, for 3-year-olds and ur. nlile-Sangil. 105 (Cullelo, to 1. even 2, won: Horieon, 1o1 (Hoffmanl. even to ,, second; Sam Bernard, 1o9 Griffin ut, third. Time 1:46 2-5- Albion H. ambronne. Hermon Doyle, Miss Nig mt, Olivia Meikle. Gull, and Profile als an.
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veopment of material. Seven regulars or the 1910 squad, and probably more, will nef return, but those who will be back will make up nucleus sufficiently strong about which to build a team to uphold Auburns prestige of this year. It is expected that Bonner. Streit, Shirling. Major, Manning. Newell. Page, Burns and Crrse will return, and probably Catoa. Gegdell and Lamb.
 Auburn authorities are going after a schedule sufficiently full and arduous on which to base a claim of championship, in the event Of prospective victory. It is known here that overtures have al ready heen made to every team of the s. I. A. A. which showed up well last sea- sof for games next fall Manager Bragg, whose resignation will not go Into effect until January l. still has charge of the schedule making and he was on the job lens before Thanksgiving Day actually closed the 191o season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
WANTS TO KNOW WHAT
 BIRMINGHAM NEEDS

President A. H. Ford has adopted a unique method of finding out what Bir- ninsnam needs most. The monthly mee.- ing of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Friday afternoon and President Ford has sent out the following letter, and from the answers received will be selected the most pressing need of the city:
 December 6. 1910. Dear Sir--The monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held Fri lay afternoon at o'clock, December 9. 1910.
 What does Birmingham need and how to get ito Your answer to this question is requested on the back of postal card nclosed. Please answer it at once and return. These answers will be tabulated and read at the meeting Friday after noon
 '''rhe need most frequently mentioned will be the topic of the meeting.
 Come and hear what our members $ think Birmingham needs. and. if you vii. participate in the discussion. Yours truly.
 "A. H. FORD. Presides"
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gave the team their first instructions this evening. The Athletic club proposes to place the strongest team in it's history in the field this season.
 The Bessemer board of trade will hold meeting on Friday afternoon at 3.So Q clock. Every business and profes sionai man in the city is expetced to be pres ent A committee will be named.
 The Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock All members are requested to be present to take up the matter of the supper and bazaar
 The petition of ]. s. Houston in the Jonesboro annexation case has been amended showing that the city of Bes- semer expressed willingness to the an nexation of Jonesboro before the election was called. The case will come up Thurs day before Judge Lane and be decided.
 Several pastors of the Methodist churches of the Bessemer district were returned without change. The Rev rank W. Brandon was returned as presiding elder of the Bessemer district. The Rev. J. r. Sturdivant returns to the First church and the Rev. S ?. West to Brigh- ton and Walnut Grove. The Rev. R. A. f'bonaoson has been assigned to the Bes- semer missions and the Rev. L. F. Par r;sh will succeed the Rev. J. NJ. McClesky al Jonesboro.
 The Christian Workers of the First Christian church will me ct Thursday aft ernoon with Mrs. W. H. Haun on Fourth avenue.
 The Woodmen of the World Will hold their regular meeting at the Odd rel lows hall next Wednesday night. A number of candidates will be initiated and officers elected for the ensuing l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
Real E1statc Transfers

 Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions in real estate, in which amounts of $1000 or more were involved were filed yesterday in the office of the Irobate court:
 s240o- Union Coal and Coke c6npany, tc George Huddleston, the south half of the southeast quarter of section 2, township IA, range 3 west and mineral rights in the northwest auartersof the .northTest quarter Of section 3l, township II, range , west
 s1t0o-W. R. stewart to T. Knauff. lots ss sspsd se. block F. survey of Tuxedo Park ssiss. s3nsj-R. F. Boswell to J. F. Liston, lo' in block sol, city. fronting 40 feet on tho auth side of Avenue F between Eleventh and Twelfth streets, and extending to : depth of lo5 feet.
 saAe-Nesbit Hambangh to W. T. Ed wares. ,lots.9 and I, block 10, survey oi East Avondale.
 slnrl-John T. Reed 10 s. V. Blythe, the ,ortl, half of the southeast quarter of tho southw est quarter of section B. town-' sbip It. range l west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07

Nashville, December d.-tSpecial.) IA reccnd telegram has been received locally from Capt. Hamilton Fish. Jr., urging that a football game be arranged here for December 22 and with his All-star Harvard squad that recently defeated the Carlisle Indians at Cambridge. The liar ward coterle is composed of former liar ward. Yale and other eastern college eele- Lrlties that have played out their four wears and are now studying along profess sionai lines at the big Massachusetts ln- atituiion.
 The invitation being a general one and the contest proposed as a holiday draw ing card en route to New Orleans, where the outfit will play picked team Christ mas the game here appears likely to come off. IS members of both Sewanee and Vanderbilt teams of this season that will mol he elegible to play next year have sipnif1ed their desire to take on the Canl- bridge squad which contains several All American selections. including besides
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
RALEIGH P. D. WINS
 FEATURE AT OAKLAND

oakland Cal December 6.--Heavy going prevailed at Emeryville today. Favorites and well played horses were successful in most of the races. The feature event proved easy for Raleigh |. D.. uno led all the way
 First race 6 furlongs-I4ady Rams sAiaer (carner), s to l. won Rareing- ion CMente,9, F to ,, second; Roy sbumway Htooney), to 1, third. Time 1.17 2-5 Paul Clifford, Harry Stan- hnpe. Caniqne Prudent, Wineberry Noodlandel, Noluome, Dr. Downie and Arilene ran.
 seeona race futurity courseT--Pas streak fShilling) s to ,, won; Don caster (Arichibald), to ?, second Ed die Daie .salden), 3 to I, third Time l:il 1-5. Starry Night, Eddie Mott St l.eler, I,acia. Helen Hawkins ano Haeick ran.
 Third race, mile anG 70 yafds-isose- vale tMartinl, } to 1, won; star Actor 4Wiggins), t2 to l. second; Meltondale tGarnerj, 1g 10 ,. third Time, 1:47 4-5 Sir Edward, Raleigh, Ak Sar Ben ran
 Fourt!i race. 61a ngs-Raleigh F D. tsh,liingl, to ,, won; Jest, CWisl eins). to ,, second; Phil Mohr ep Mccarthy, IT to l. third Time 1..2 2-s. Shooting Spray, Pride of Lis more. Godfather ran.
 Captain John left at the post
 Fifth race, mile-Beimere eISirschF tnun,.. [ to ? 'won Keep Moving Arch ifald,, to l. second; Heyalta Gar ner>, 6 to l, third. Time. ,.f9. Coli Jsan Nettie Travers, oswald B., Irri- gtllor. I.s.scar. catalne, Great Caesar ran. tf
 sixth race. futurity course pomith- i,aa (Iewltt, to 7. won; Quality streer sGarner), 1 to ,, second New caritai tcottono, 20 to 1, third Time g1.:l2. Young Belle, Galena Gale Beda and Frank C. Hogan ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
OLD FOOTBALL STARS BILLED
 TO PLAY GAME AT NASHVILLE E

Captain Fish, Yale's great halfback. Phlbin.
 From SeWanee word has been received to the effect that Chigger Browne. La Tier Juhan and Faulkenberrv have sig 1ified their desire of getting into the game, while locally Capt. Bill Nicely of vanderbilt, with Fullback Bo Williams and End Slick Stewart are also eager foi the tray. It goes without saving that 1anier, Browne. Nicely and Williams would make a backfeld calculated to give any squad In the country run. old Van t,s .nlf, players living here or hereabouts, some of whom have already expressed a
 9.'s fH nartcpate. are Stein Stone, Red Hasslock, Bob Patterson, Powell, T6 hamilton, and others These men would
 ont line that would be well in keep Ing with the bael1held. Coach Dan Me
 gin is much interested in the affair and will coach the squad if desired. He also
 inks he Is still something of a prayer and volunteers for actual services on tine
 firing line should he be needed It looks al present as if the game will surely take place. and If plans materalize along lines stated the affair promises to be q big attraction of the holiday season.
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earnings We were not interested Tn the Tidewater bonds. NJ. W. HALSEY.

ST. Louls. Mo, December 6, 1910 Fditcr lFge-IIerald, Birmingham, Ala:
 Our attention has just been called to what puroorts to be signed state nlent by ]. NJ. Dewberry appearing on page r. AgeI1eraid, December 4. Ev- cry statement he makes wherein he uses the name of the Mercantile Trust company Of St. Louis is absolutely and unuualiicdlv false. We never made any contract with him to buy bonds on q road in Birmingham or anywhere else, Tor did we have any contract with fiewTar or any one else to buy any bonds on New Orleans street railway. Yoit are authorized to give this tele- gram full publicity. Have telegraph cd Mayor of Birmingham above facts.
 MERCANTILE TRUST co.
 By Fes,l.s J Wade. President.
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F YOU HAVE A S|CklY
 YOUNCSTER TRY THIS FREE

The family with young children that is without sickness in the house now and then Is rare. and so it Is important that the head of the house should know what to do in the little emcrgen- cies that arise A child with serious . ilynant needs q doctor, if is true. but i,, tha ma iority of instances as any doctor knows, the child suffers from some intestinal trouble, usually con- stipation.
 ar a remedy containing an opiate, nor is flushing of the bowels to be always Recommended. Rather give 1t a small dnse of a mild gentle laxative tonic like Dr.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsiu, which. by cleaning out the bowels add strengthening the little stomach mus cles,. will immediately correct the
 This is, not alone our opinion. but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07

that of Mrs. N. II. Mead of Freeport, kans., whose granddaughter has been taking it successfully and of Mrs. J. R. Whiting of Lena, Wis, who gives 1t to her children and takes it herself. It is sold in fifty cent and one dollar bot want to test 1t in your family before you buy it send your address to pr. Caldwell and he will forward a supply free of charge.
 Dr. Caldwell does not feel that the purchase of his remedy ends his obli- gation. He has specialized in stomach, liver and bowel diseases for over fortx Years and will be- pleased to give thD rkader any Sad vice, ohf the subject frefE of charge. AT are welcome 10 writt l1fm. Whether for the medical advfs& qT he csdw@ sTds ia%p1e sli p
 Monticello. III. yh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
Death, of Rounder of c,,y

! Tile news of the death of H. F. DeBar- 7 eeben, the founder of the city of Res- .aenler, was received with much regret in 'llie city, and by many personal friends of ili,. grand old pioneer. Mr. DeBardele- 'hen founded Bessemer ip the spring of , SS7, and at which time the blast furnaces were commenced. He was closely identi- fled with tho early history of the city and I,layed an important part in the shaping
 If its future. Fl. B. Christieb, proprietor If the Grand hotel, who came to Besse- .rner the year the city was founded. in speaking of Mir DeBardeleben. said
 .'rhe death of AIr. DeBardeleben re-
 noves prominent figure in the develop Iilent of this great district When Besse- -lner was in it's formative period he did much to further the interest of the town
 he founded. Not only did he build up the eity industrially. but he took great pride in its civic affairs. He was always ready to lend his aid and assistance to tany en- terprise that would aid in tie develop- naenl of the town. There was not a more
 1ninviting place to build city than that whore Bessemer now stands But all ob- stacles were overcome by the energy and efforts of him who has passed away was glad to notice that the city council has taken cognizance of the debt the city owes. the great developer. and l am sure that every one will join in expressing re- grets at his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
4 Tigers Will Train in Mouroe

zen hfee.s !. .ao t1eoe ember '6-The Ds- troit American leag,ie baseball team VII. tram here next spring and four years thoreaftea A telegram was re- celyed here today from President Frank x. Nsfvan of the Detroit e.ab. accept Ing the proposition recently made to Manager Jennings by the Monroe Pro- gress league contract covering a Eve Wear period will be signed up with ih the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
Western Railroad Men Here

John D. Carter general southern lgent for the Santa Fe railroad, and ,. E. Rogers, travelling freight agent For that line, were in Birmingham yes- erday Mr Carter s;.-4 shipments td he west from Birmingham were very good, and that it was generally coii- ieded that business would improve over he present very satisfactory conditions liter the holidays. st
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u,rv.rd VIII Play at Memphis

Memphis. December 6.-tSpecial)- Hamilton Fish Jr., acting for an all- star Harvard eirven, has booked a game with an all-sonthern eleven to be played here December 2s. This Will be Inc first appearance of any athletic rep ,asentatfves of Harvard in the south They also play at New .Orloans, De- cember 31.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
Marriage Licen.e. I..uen

Marriage licenses have been issued as ''llows from the office of the probate court: ki r. M Lee of Blocton to Miss Ida De- jurdeleben. Ni Henry Wingate of Birmingham to Miss uila Murphy Ussery
 .Richard Crunk of Boyles to Mrs. Callie ltohp1te
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
 FOOTBALL VICTIM.

l;nid. okla. December 6.-W. l.. E2an of Watonga, q member
 of the Southwestern Normal 5 football team of Ava, died to- day its the result of injuries received in football game last < week. .Ie suffered a fracture
 of the sknll
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REPLIES TO DEWBERRY
Mercantile Trust Co., M ". Halsey Go. and N W. Harris
 Co. Wire Statements to the Age-IIerad
Tie Age-Herald yesterday received the following. telegranls:

New York December 6, 1910. Editor Ase-Herald, Birmingham, Ala: Referring to your issue of Decem- Der, :, the report that we have at any tune requested N ". Halsey & Co. or any other firm not to give con- sideration to J. NJ. Dewberry's Tide water development company project is entirely without foundation.
 N. W. HARRIS X co.
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President currnn passe. Tbrooxh

D. D. Curran, president and general mana ger of the New Orleans and North eastern railroad was in Birmingham yesterday for a short time. He was en route to Washington, where a meet ing of the executives of the Southern Railway Mill be held.
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THE TEXAS woNDEu

,s,fres Kidney, Bladder and Rheumatic troubles. s100 bottle seldom fails to give quick and permanent relief. Write for local testimonials. Dr. D. W. Hall, e926 Olive St, St. Louis, Mo. Sold. by druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-07
New Yol.k necemher 6. 1q1n.

Editor Age-iIerald, \ Birmingham, Ala:
 Referring to communication of Mr. ]. NJ paWberry in your issue Of De- cember 1, we would advise you that we did not at any time seriously con- siaer purchasing bonds of the Tide water Development company. As we handle securities only of companies in operation having records of established
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VIII Nerve TurL.v D,n...

The Ladies Aid society of the First Christian church will serve turkey dinner todaS from Il o'clock until 2:adfat 901 TlfiFl- avenue
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per.onaI nnd GeneraI

Prof. J. Ed Miles of Birmingham has nee,ly secured. to coach the basketball team s0f the Bessemer Athletic club. He