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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
LOCAL DETECTIVE
 LANDS MAN AZ TER
 2550-M|LE CHASE
Bedding Arrested in Texas on Forgery Charge. Claims He Tried
 to Suicide

Beaumont, Tex, May 12-tSpecial.) After jumping from Birmingham, Ala, to small town in Montana, thence to Wiggins. Miss, from which place he pumped to Texas. with Birmingham de- tective not far behind. Hugh Bedding was placed under arrest al Silsbee, Jasper county. Texas today, by Deputy Sheriff Claude Smith of that county, at the re- quest of M. L. Moore the Birmingham detective, who had followed Bedding for 255O miles,
 Detective Moore had warrants for Red ding's arrest on six charges of forgery, the amounts involved aggregating more than 5000. Bedding was locked up in the small callaboose at Silsbee for short time while Detective Moore was making arrangements to take him back to Bir- mingham. and when Moore and Deputy Sheriff Smith went to the little prison to get Bedding, he told the officers that he had just taken a slow working poison, producing a bottle containing some tab lets from which he said he had taken the poison. He showed the officers a slit in bis coat lining from which he Said he had taken the bottle.
 Bedding was brought to Beaumont and locked up in the city prison for two of three hours between trains and a phy- sician was called to see him. After an examination the physician gave it his opinion that Bedding had taken no poi son. However, Bedding had previously stated that he took the poison because he did not want to live any longer. When asked whether he would go back to Ala bama without a requstion he stated that it did not matter to him.
 Detective Moore left at S:45 o'clock to- night with his prisoner for Birmingham, going by way of New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
Cant. James Ransom

Capt. James Ransom, aged 9l years, died yesterday morning at the residence Of Mir and Mrs Walter Moore, 15O0 Twen- ty-fifth street, north. following brief illness. Captain Ransom had been resi- dent of Birmingham for the past 20 years. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Cart wright, and son. Frank Ransom, of Dora.
 Funeral services over the remains Of the deceased will be conducted at Il o'clock this morning from Lige Loy' s private chapel. The Rev. J. w. Johnson pastor of the First Methodist church. will officate and interment Will follow in Forest Hill cemetery. The pallbearers are: A. B. Mitchell. John Armistead Charles Simmons, Keys Kay Nat Barkey, E. F. Lewis.
 Captain Ransom was a former pilot on the Mississippi river. He was born at Jeffersonville. Ind, and when 10 years of age began his career on the Mississippi where he was constantly employed TOT 53 years. He was a man of large ac- quaintance and knew. Samuel Clements (Mark Twain). President Andrew Jack son. Henry Clay and Edwin Forrest, the great tragedkan. He was veteran of the Indian wars and led a very adven- turous life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
DECISIONS IN THE
 COURT OF APPEALS

Montgomery. May 12.-tspecial) Following is the list of decisions in the court of appeals today:
 Walker, P. J.:
 William Besler vs. state. from Bald win circuit court; affirmed.
 T. M. Burks vs. Jenks Davis, from Coosa circuit court; affirmed.
 Bartley Crane vs state, from Chiffon circuit court motion to establish bill of exceptions overruled, and affirmed Seaboard Air Line Railway company vs. J. J. Patrick, from Jefferson cir cult court; reversed and remanded.
 ]. E. Morton ct al. vs B. T. Clark, from Lamar circuit court affirmed.
 Henry Anderson vs. state, from Jeff ferson criminal court; affirmed.
 T. w. Reid vs. G. T. McElderry, from Talladega city court: affirmed.
 Pelham, J. F.:
 Opelika Robertson vs. state, from Tuscaloosa county court; affirmed
 State vs. Sol Franklin. from Bir- mingham city court; affirmed.
 Henry Pappenburg vs. state, from Morgan law and equity court; affirmed. J. Crosswhite vs. Chattanooga Brew ing Co, vs. Colbert circuit court; af- firmed.
 Thomas, J..
 Metropolitan Life Insurance vs Nancy E. Goodman, from Montgomery city court; reversed and remanded
 Marion Courtney vs. state. from Cov- ington circuit court; affirmed.
 J. Y. Gustn vs. state, from Morgan law and equity court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
A Week or Two Y1 in the Rockies This Summer

Wlf give you new life for the rest of -~the year. If you've drained your forces and strained your vitality in Colorado nature will take you in hand put new corpuscles in your veins, stimulate your imagination, clear the cobwebs from your thoughts, drive the languor from your system and steep you in the ma gic ozone of the mountain forests.
 Let me tell you how little the cost will be, what to see and what to do when you get there and all about Rock Island train service-direct to Colorado Finest, modern all-steel equipment
 Through sleepers daily from Birming- ham via Memphis and Kansas City.
 We maintain travel Bureau at IS N Pryor St., Atlanta, Ga. Our representa- tives are travel experts. who will help you plan a wonderful and economical vacation, give you full information about hotels, camps, boarding places, and look after every detail of your trip.
 Write for our fascinating picture books of wonderful Colorado. H. H. Hunt, D. F. A., Rock Island Lines. Phone Main 661.
 Low fares June to September 30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
STEINER ID BUILD
 APARTMENT HOUSE
Carroll Blake Construction Co. Awarded Contract for
 $65,000 Structure

The Carroll Blake Construction company was awarded a contract for the construc- tion of the s65 900 apartment house to be erected by Leo K. Steiner, at the corner of Twentieth street and Thirteenth ave- nue. south. Announcement to this effect was made last night by Harry B. Vince lock, architect for the building. Work, it is stated. will start on the construc- tion as quickly as possible. The site has already been cleared
 The building will be three stories high with IS apartments. The building will be of brick and will be in every detail modern and convenient. A~
 It Is stated that the building will be ready for occupancy october l. Mir Blake of the contracting firm said last night that work would start at once on the The site selected for the apartment is an ideal one, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
BIRMINGHAM HIGH
 WINS TRACK MEET
Scores AT of 81 Points at University-Vivian Jones
 Is Distinct Star

University. May -(Special.)-- )--Bir- mmgham High school won the state high school track meet this afternoon. making AZ of S1 points. The Birming- ham boys took seven of nine firsts and won the relay by 100 feet The star of the meet was Vivian Jones, who won the 2.20, quarter and half- mile runs. His time, while not fast in itself. was excellent, considering the number of times he competed Graves of Talladega, repeated his pretty work of yesterday and carried off the 100 in fine style. Griffin of Thomasville and Story are two beginners at the Jumping game, who have career before them The relay race cup was fought for by four teams Bite of Birming- ham. got wonderful lead and gave it to Dorsky. Newman and Jones com pleted the run, Jones having an easy time at the finish.
 M. I. Fails to Enter
 Marion institute decided at the last moment not to enter. At .30 medals and cups were presented to the win ners.
 Winners
 Summary: 10o-yard dash, Graves, Talladega; Hale, Etowah; Dorsky, Bir- gham-time 10A; 220-yard dash, Jones, Birmingham; Banks, Tusca- loosa; Harmon, Randolph-time 54 flat half-mile run, Jones, Birmingham; Thomas, Bibb; Harmon, Randolph; Tomkins, Clark distance 19 feet. "A inches. High jump-Goodall Birming ham: Briffin, Thomasville. Story; height, feet, 3 inches. Shotput- bowman, Birmingham: Marlborough. Randolph: McMahon Birmingham; 34 feet. inches. Discus throw-McMa- hon, Birmingham; Lathem, Birming- ham. Yarbrough, Randolph; S4 feet, , inches Pole vault-Baker. Birming- ham; Grant Birmingham: Cozine, Bir- mingham; feet, 4 inches Half mile relay-Bite. Dorsky, Newman, Jones' Birmingham. Time, 1:41 1-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
EVANS BROS. GET CONTRACT FOR THE
 EARLE BUILDING

The contract for the Earle building on First avenue has been awarded to the Evans Brothers Construction company. The building is to be a five story com mercial house and will cost between $65,000 and s75.000. It is located on First avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets The old building has been cleared away and some progress made on the founda tions for the Earle building. The work of construction will be completed by october 1, it Is be- lieved. .Nef lease has yet been given. according to the owners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
CALHOUN

Anniston, May Special A noticeable feature of the election was the large vote cast in Calhoun county, over 5000 voters going to the polls With all boxes heard from, with the exception of one small precinct, Hen derson has the majority over Conner of 213 votes, the vote being Henderson 1906, Conner 1893. Martin has a ma jority over Riddle for attorney general of over HOO, the vote being 1921 for Martin as against 773 for Riddle. In the race for commissioner of agricul- ture Persons leads Wade by TO votes, with two boxes out. For district com mitteeman Goodlet won over Haynes by over 1900 majority. In the sheriff's race Borders won over Henry by about 360 votes. Hendersons majority in the county will probably be about 225.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 $1000-M. A. Hall and wife to R. w. Sides, lot 25 of plat of land formerly ceased.
 $15o0-L A. Whitehead to A. k. Kirk. the east F of lot 3, in block 3, in Ly- ties addition to Birmingham Ensley.
 $4000-Alma c. Urquart and w. k. Urquart to Laura Jernigan Klein, parts of lots g and 10 in block 31. survey of Phelins addition to Birmingham. So4So-The Lamarah company to M. P. Phillips lot 20 in block 50, sur vey of Elyton Land company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13

Washington, May 12-An appropriation of s2OOo0 to provide for installing elec- tric voting ma achines in the House at the next session of Congress was proposed in a resolution introduced today by Repre- sentative Walsh of New Jersey, as the result of a recent conference of House leaders. Majority Leader Underwood estl- mated that s20,OO0 worth of time year would be saved in salary by use of the automatic push button device
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
DALE

Ozark, May 12-(Special. )-Full unoffi- cial returns from Dale county show that 2421 votes were boiled yesterday, of which Henderson received 1251 and Conner 1170, giving Henderson a majority of 81 The vote between Andrews and White for the shrevalty show a majority of F for the latter. Chapman leads for chan cellor Martin for attorney general and Person for commissioner of agriculture. Full returns for the latter offices have not been received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
BALDWIN

Bay Minette, May 12.-(Special )--In- complete, unofficial returns from this county indicate that Conner carried the county by about 175 to 200 votes. The voting was not heavy inasmuch as the interest seemed to die down after the first primary The totals as obtained from about 20 of the 26 boxes in the county give the following totals: Conner 4S9, Henderson BPS. Martin BPS, Riddle 161, Persons 194. Wade 291. The senator for this district from this county fol- lows: Holmes s31, Carney 445.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
Edward Vineyard

Funeral services over the remains of Edward Vineyard, aged four years, who died Monday at the family resi- dence, 721 Henry street, were con ducted from the residence yesterday afternoon. Interment followed in For est Hill cemetery. The deceased Is sur vived by his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Vineyard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
AT THE PRESS CLUB

Among the out-of-town guests regis tered at the Birmingham Newspaper club yesterday were: J. W. Borden, Fort Worth, Tex; J. H. Atkinson, Fort Worth, Tex: A. c. Snyder. New York; A. H. Snow. Tuscaloosa; Walter C. Foster. Tus- caloosa; w. A. Canty, Tuscaloosa; A H. Staples Richmond; J. o. Harris, Detroit; w. A. Woods, Cleveland; John c. Terry, Detroit; J. Pepperman, Montgomery; Will liam Williamson, Milan, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
ETOWAH

Gadsden, May 12.-(Special. )--Hen- derson's majority in Etowah county will exceed 400. according to returns re- ceived thus far. His. lead in Gadsden was 211. Complete returns show that R. W. Ninby, former county commis- sioner, is elected over R. A. Leath, for mer chief of police of Gadsden, by of 91. About 2700 votes were cast in the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
Home Committee Reports

Report was made by the committee having in charge the enlargement and i'm provement of the home of the Benevo- lent Protective Order of Elks at a well attended meeting of the lodge held last night. Exalted Ruler John S. Leedy. stated that the committee had several plans under consideration and that at the next meeting night the committee would submit plans. It is the intention of the Birmingham Elks to make their home on Eighth avenue one of the most attractive in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
ST. CLAIR.

Ragland, May 2.-(Special )-The dem- ocratic executive committee met today at Ashville and reorganized and re-elect- ed Dr. J. T. Brown chairman and Gard her Green secretary. The vote cast in yesterdays primar> was canvassed and the official count shows that Conner car ried St. Clair county by 23 majority. The different candidates received the follow ing: Conner 524. Henderson 501: Martin 502. Riddle 25e Persons 27l, Wade 591 Doug lass 2Ss. McCord 357, Mitchell 40, Ros- sen 291
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
Deaths and Funerals
Daisy May Leonard

Funeral services over the remains of Daisy May Leonard. aged IA years, who died Monday at the family residence, 19 Depot street, in Boyles, were con ducted from the residence yesterday afternoon. Interment followed in Elm wood cemetery. The deceased is sur vived by her parents and one brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
BAPTISTS WIN
 SLUGGING MATCH
Huntsville,

Huntsville, May 12.-(Special) Howard college defeated Blountsville thls afternoon by a score of 10 to 5. Heavy hitting prevailed on both sides, Tisdale and Noojin leading for How ard and Russell for Blountsvile. The game was fast and interesting, de- spite the. large score, and Blountsville was cleanly outplayed in every depart ment. Score:
 R. H. E. Howard ...,.............. 10 14 Rlountsville .............. Batteries: Oldacre and Tisdale Rus sell and Murboch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
George Duncan Convicted

In the first division of the criminal court George Duncan was convicted yes- terday of burglary and grand larceny and Will be sentenced Saturday. The case was tried before Judge S. E. Greene and after short deliberation the jury re- turned the above verdict. Jesse Mack was copvicted in the same court of va grancyi the jury fining her e10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
MARION

Guin May 12-(Special)-All precincts except one small one heard from in Ma rion county give Conner 56 majority, and shows that J. A. Wade has carried the county for commissioner of agriculture. The vote was very light in the county ow- ing to the fine weather, and the farmers not taking time to vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
MARENGO

Linden, May 12.-(Special.)- Jon account of bad communications it is impossible to get the definite returns from the coun- ty. The best information is that Conner has carried Marengo by 150 or 200 ma jority. The executive committee will can vass returns here tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
SHET BY

Calera, May 2.-(special.)-Th vote at this box is; Henderson GA. Conner S2 April this box gave Conner 29, Henderson 29, Kolb 29 and Seed 8. Captain White re- ceived 96 votes; Martin 50, Riddle 43; Per sons IT, Wade T9 For state democratic executive committee from the Fourth dis trict, Goodlet 27, Hayms 62.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
BUTLER

Greenville. May Especial Complete official returns from Butler county give the following results from yesterdays primary: Conner 1011, Henderson 797: Mar-, tin 967, Riddle 57S; Persons o23, Wade ls@O For members of state democratic &xecu- tive committee for Second congressional district Arlington 625. Brooke Co, Crum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
ELMORE

wetumpka. May 12.-(Special.) )--Com- plete returns from yesterdays election show that 2S24 votes were cast with the following result: Conner SS7, Henderson 14S9. Martin 142O. Riddle S23. Persons S24 Wade l406.
 John Richardson was elected sheriff, defeating w. O. Robbins by 114 votes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
RANDOLPH

Roanoke, May 12.-(Special.) )--Official returns from Randolph are as follows. Conner 1SS, Henderson 1040 Martin S21, Riddle 7S3. Persons 365, Wade 1252 Rob- ertson has defeated Walden for sheriff, Weathers local optionist nominated over Hooton, prohibitionist by small majority
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
LEE

Opelika, May 12.-(SpeciaL)-Th Lee county executive committee met here today and canvassed the vote cast In the run-off election held Monday with the fol- lowing results For Conner S27, Hender- son 732 Martin 1872, Riddle 11S, Persons 657, Wade STA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
W. M. Turnbolt

W. M. Turnbolt. aged % years, a farmer of Baldwin county. died yesterday morn ing in local infiramry after brief ill- ness. His remains are at the parlors Of Warner & Smiley's pending the funeral arrangements of relatives in Mobile and in Scotland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
Mrs. H. A. Delsheim

News has been received in Birmingham of the sudden death of Mrs. H. A. Dels- helm at Kansas City, Kan, while en She is survived by a husband and three children in California and a daughter, Mrs. c. Y. Norris, of Birmingham. In- terment will be at Columbus, Ga, Thurs day.
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Mrs. Mary Fanford Byers

Mrs. Mary Fanford Byera aged GA years. died yesterday morning at her late resi- cence in Shades valley. Funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at o'clock. Interment will follow in Edgewood cemetery. The de- ceased Is survived by three daughters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
Miss Louise Van Valkenburg

The remains of Miss Louise Van Valkenburg, who died in Albany. Ga.. Tuesday, will be received in Birming- ham this morning by Lige Ioy. Flu neral arrangements will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
BARBOUR

Eufaula, May 12.-(SpecialD lD-Complete returns from Barbour county follows Conner 1863, Henderson 672 Martin 1296 Riddle S59. Person 104s, Wade 59S Chan cellor southeastern division, Carnly 1920, Chapman 6S1
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Mrs. Iexie Mims

The remains of Mrs. Lexie Mims, aged 35 years. who died in local i'm firmary yesterday morning, were sent to Clanton for interment yesterday afternoon by the Johns Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
lCOOSA

Rockford. May 12-tSpecial )-Al beats heard from in Coosa but one gives Co., mer 4l3, Henderson 577, Persons 155. Rid dle 569 Martin BAT. Sheriff Coosa county very close. few votes difference The election was very quiet. Other beats will not change the results
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
HALE

| Greensboro. May 12.-(Special )-Com- plete returns in Hale county gives Co., | mer 5SO. Henderson 393. Scattering re- turns show Persons has majority over l Wade. Riddles vote was very small
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
ELECTION RETURNS
DEKALB

Fort Payne, May 12.-(Special.)- )-Com- plete returns from DeKalb county as 12 o'clock follows: Conner 751, Henderson 437 Riddle 263, Martin s95; Persons 645 Wade 595. Vote in county nearly 700 short of April 6.
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Dadeville, May 12-(Special)-The off cial vote of Tallapoosa count wis as fol- lows: Conner 1046 Henderson 1879. Martin 1479, Riddle 1256. Persons BIO, Wade 2471 Smith for sheriff 1666, Young 11S3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
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Demopols. May 12.--( Especial. )-The official returns from the Demopolis box gives Conner 123, Henderson 145; Mar tin 253. Riddle ': Persons 193, Wade 6S; Capt. White PAS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
.CHILTQN

Clanton. May 12.-(Special)-Th of- ficial count of Chiffon county, which will be announced tomorrow. will show that Corners majority is 9 votes..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
Rufus Scott

Rufus Scott, aged years, of the Boys Industrial school al East Lake, died yes- terday morning of pneumonia. The re- mains are being held at the morgue of Warner & Smileys pending funeral ar arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
MADISON

Huntsville, May Especial Complete unofficial returns from Madison county of the vote cast for governor Monday are as follows: Conner 12S6, Henderson 1337. Martin S99, Riddle 131. Persons 6S2, Wade 397.
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LAMAR

Vernon, May 12.-(Special.)- 1.-The official count for Lamar is follows: Conner 600, Henderson 4S0. Martin 376 Riddle 64S Persons 653, Wade 36S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
CHILDRESS FUND

The Age Herald yesterday received funds for the relief of the widow and children of Moody Childress, who was killed when the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company building was destroyed, that brought the total up to nearly $90. The subscriptions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa, May (Special) )-Incom- plete returns indicate Henderson leads Tuscaloosa county by 300 Watts is elect ed sheriff over Christian by 262 votes or more.
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Ashville, May 12.-(Special.)--Th com plete returns from St Clair give Conner 524. Henderson 5o1; Martin 502, Riddle 359; Persons 21 Wade 591
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AUTAUGA

Prattville. May 12.-(special) )-Official returns froW' Autauga county give Conner 642 Hend9rson 634 Martin 749 Riddle 402, Persons 641, Wade 64O Sheriff Chambliss 6sS, PYsey 5s9.
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DALLAS

Selma. May 12.-(Special )--Returns complete from all precincts of Dallas county give Conner 9S2. Henderson S9S Martin 1416, Riddle 23O Persons 792, Wade SS3
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719, Crumpton 719. Lovelace 732. Stoddard 64S. For chancellor of southeastern chan cery district: Carnley 759, Chapman S34 For sheriff of Butler county, Harrison 97S, Murphy S23
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CI,ERJIR.NE

Hefiin, May 12.-(Special. )-Hendefson carried Cleburne county by 34 majority, Wade by good majority, Martin mopped up by big majority.
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Goodwater, May 12.-(Saeeial. )-Com- plete returns from Cecsa county gives Conner 413, Henderson 577, Martin 3f7, Riddle 469, Pers Jhs 155 J. A. Wade 625. Party for sheriff of Coosa county, 59l, Wilson .1J5.
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GREENE
TAII.APQQSA

Eutaw, May 12-(Special) )-Complete returns : Conner 251. Henderson 343.
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ELECTRIC VOTING MACHINE
 MAY BE INSTALLED IN HOUSE
Leader Underwood Believes Saving of Time By Device Makes Proposed S20,OO0 Appropriation An Economy.
 Walsh Urges Adoption

The plan infludes assigning each repre- sentative to a Dimbered seat for voting purposes each member to carry the only key to his particular device, an attestine apparatus at the desk of the speaker, with indicators to show the voting while in progress and the result to be placed in the press gallery and the majority and minority tables in the House cham Der.
 Present roll calls occupy from one half to three quarters of an hour and the new scheme is expected to reduce this to 10 minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-13
BULLOCK

Union Springs. May 12.-(Special. )-Co- mer 5O7, Henderson 449 Martin ITO, Rid