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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
EXPECT ANSWERS TODAY

Answers to long dispatches sent to Washington today by General Scott and to Quertaro by General Obregon were not expected here before tomorrow. If the terms agreed upon by Generals Scott and Obregon are approved the negotiations practically will be concluded.
 It is probable that no American troop movements will be begun until the formal signing of an agreement by the two gov ernments.
 After that, however, the Mexican and American troops are expected to begin a cooperative campaign that will effective ly stamp out the bandit groups.
 It is understood here that the first step will be gradual retirement northward of the American forces while the Car ranza troops plunge into the campaign against the Villa bandits.
 Columns now in the neignDornood of San Antonio will fall back to Guerrero and later to Namiquipa. From that point regiments will be gradually detached and transferred to Colonia Dublan until final ly the whole force occupies restricted zone along the border.
 It is regarded as probable that cer- tain percentage of the troops will re- cross the border sometime before the word comes that the Carranza govern ment has accomplished it's mission. While the CarranZa forces are sweeping through southern Chihuahua and Durango the Americans will be looking after stray groups operating to the north.
 WILL USE EVERY MAN
 It is understood that General Obregon is pledged to throw every available man of his military strength into the hunt for the various marauding bands. It is believed that almost all the 25,000 men suggested by General Carranza as a Mex ican border patrol will be utilized
 The American force will block effectual- ly any flight northward of the bandits.
 The railways will not be utilized for the American withdrawal because the march, ing distances will be short. There will be no need of the railways for the ship ment of supplies because of the shorten ing of the line of communications and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
INDICATIONS ARE HEAVY VOTE WILL BE POLLED TUESDAY Interest Increasing Daily All Over State in the May Primary Election VIGOROUS CAMPAIGNS BY ALL CANDIDATES Congressional C Fights Have Been Bit ter in Many Instances-Burr-
 Smith Race Furnished Con
 siderable Interest
By l.. S. BETTY

Montgomery, May 3.-(Special.) )-But five days. remain before the primary election and if reports are to be credited, interest in the various contests for office increases with each passing day. In all sections of Alabama the voters are looking for ward to the primary, and indications are that a heavy vote will be polled in every city, town and county in the state
 Every campaign for office has been prosecuted along vigorous lines. In every congressional district where the incum- bent has opposition the fight has been hot and. in some instances, bitter. The same in degree, may be said of the contests for state offices, particularly of the campaign for president of the public service commission. The race for places or the court of appeals has been milder, but, nevertheless, has been conducted with tireless and indefatigable energy by the several contestants.
 For the office of national committee man and for delegates to the national democratic convention campaigns also have been vigorously conducted, though upon a higher plane than those which have characterized several of the other StS of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04

suited in 36 casualties. This announce ment was made officially today. One hundred bombs were dropped.
 The text of the statement reads:
 ''The Zeppelin raid last night covered a considerable extent of the eastern coast At least five or six airships actu- ally crossed the shore.
 Reports from reliable observers made at various times during thet night at many points, some as far distant as Rat tray Head, Scotland, down the north coast of Norfolk, would point to the pos sibility of a greater number of airships having been employed off her coasts. The enemy, however, made .e two at tempts to penetrate inland.
 About 100 bombs were d |. ped, scat tered over many localities. The exact number is difficult to give s4lce a num- into the sea.
 "In only a single locality did the raid CTS cause any casualties or effect much damage In this case tine bombs amount ed to F explosive and four incendiary and IS houses were damaged.
 'The casualties totaled six men-one of them a soldier-and three women, and 19 men, including three soldiers and eight women injured-a total of 36.
 ''The remaining 70-odd bombs oc- casioned only two casualties one soldier and one child slightly injured.
 "The damage effected-on a storehouse and a few cottages-was mostly broken glass.
 "The raiders only twice came within range of any anti-aircraft artillery. On both occasions they retreated out of range without delay'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
Prisoners Are Youthful

Dublin, Tuesday. May 2-(via London. May 3.)-One thousand rebel prisoners were marched through the city today. They included many youths in their teens and several women. It is said that sev- eral thousand prisoners have been taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
GERMAN REPLY TO AMERICAN NOTE ON
 SUBMARINE ISSUE
 IS EXPECTED TODAY
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VCOntfhueu 1fUm FHEc OHeJ quarters is located and in the neigh boring village
 They also conferred with members of the American commission for relief in Belgium. who arrived on special train from Brussels for that purpose, They also visited the German front. Conferences and these side excursions occupied every movement Of their stay, during which they were guests at the residence of the chancellor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04

Trussville, Ala., April 28, 1916. TO THE PUBIIC I in my eightyninth year, and have lived all these years in Jefferson county.
 During my term of office treasurer and also board of enuel duties called from home needed trust
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
FEDERAL PROHIBITION ISSUE

In these contests, nationwide prohibi- tion has furnished the principal issue. Ed D. Smith, a firm believer in the doctrine of states rights, is opposed for national committeeman by Borden Barr, an advo- cate of federal prohibition. The same is- sue has been made in the contests for delegates from the state-at-large. The candidates opposing that doctrine in this race are Ray .Rushton, R. E. Spragins, J. J. Willett and Judge N. D. Denson They are opposed by Horace Hood, A. Il. Carmichael and Capt. Frank S. White, none of whom has yet declared he will not support 8 prohibition plank if an ef- fort is made to incorporate it in the na' tional platform of the party.
 None of the other contests has had any
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04

issue worth mentioning. though at first an effort was made to make of railroads and corporations an issue in the fight for president of the public service commits sion.
 The three candidates for this office have been busy since the day of their an. nouncement President Sam P. Kennedy, who is exerting strenuous efforts to secure the nomination in Tuesdays primary, has been scarcely less active than his two op- ponents-Henry P. Merritt and J. A. Carnley-and all three are claiming vic- tory.
 APPELLATE COURT RACE
 For places on the court of appeals, all six of the candidates for the three offices to be filled have been busy. As is known. the candidates for these places are Judge John Pelham, the present presiding head of that tri- bural; Judge J. E. Brown, associate on the court; Thomas E. Knight Gen. C. R. Bricken, Chancellor w. w. White side and J. M. Bonner It is generally conceded that Judge Pelham stands the best chance of being nominated 1n Tuesdays primary and, if reports count for anything, he should lead the tick ct. With respect to the other two of fices to be filled. it is difficult to ven- ture a prediction. Judge Brown, Chan  eral Bricken, according to reports, are showing about equal strength, though probably Judge Brown is leading for second place. Mr. Bonner has not dis played much strength.
 Commissioner John H. Wallace, Jr., of the state game and fish department, is expected to win by large major ity, notwithstanding his opponents, Kirby S. Ward and Capt. A. T. Good wyn, have both conducted active cam paigns.
 CONTEST FOR CONGRESS
 It is hard to forecast the result in the several congressional contests. The hottest fight is being staged in the new Tenth district, in which William B. Bankhead is opposed by R. F. Hob son. Both candidates are claiming the election
 In the Ninth, Eighth, Seventh, Fourth and Second districts tireless campaigns are also being waged. The race in the Ninth is three-cornered, with Thomas J. Judge, Charles E. Rice and Congressman George Huddleston as. the opposing candidates. Congressman Ed Almon has his hands full in the Eighth district in defend ing his title against the efforts or w. w. Callahan, and in the Seventh dis trict Congressman John l.. Burnett IS endeavoring to retain his seat in Con gress against Watt T. Brown and L. B. Rainey
 In the Fourth district Congressman Fred Blackmon is opposed by Dr. John w. Abercrombie, H. M Judge and $. T. Jennings.
 The fight in the second. Congress- man Hugh Dents district, has been vigorous from the very beginning of the campaign. MT. Dent is opposed by Judge M. H. Screws and Dr. w. B. Sanders and there has scarcely been day since the campaign opened that has not been featured by develop ments of a political nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04

CTS. He is survived by his wife and
 four boys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
Tentative Agreement Reached by the Scott
 ObregOn Conference
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 attain full speed, and it will not be long until the last trooper crosses the border. In the meantime it was pointed out, there would be constant movements northward of American attachments, so that when the final order for withdrawal there will be only part of the present expeditionarY force on Mexican soil.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04

London, May 3.-The Zeppelin L-20 has been completely destroyed and driveh ashore on the western side of Hafso Firth, Norway, according to advices from Stavanger. Some of the crew were res cued.
 The Zeppelin L-20 passed north of Sand- ness about 10 o'clock in the morning, says Reuter- dispatch from St. Avnger. She was flying at a low altitude and was in a damaged condition. Five or six men were seen to jump from the airship. Boats put out to their assistance and the con- mander and one man were rescued and taken to hospital.
 The Zeppelin was then driven over the hill tops and against hillside. It's after body broke in two and part of it fell to the ground. Some of the crew jumped or were hurled out
 The Zeppelin then rose little. and was driven westward, but the bag of the dirigible collapsed in the center and the airship descended rapidly. A torpedo boat which had been following along the coast, went to it's assistance and rescued three men still in the cabin. A fourth man had jumped out shortly before.
 Of the rescued men three officers and two noncommssioned officers were brought ashore; the whereabouts of the rest of the crew is not known.
 The Zeppelin was completely destroyed diu ollNSil dSAOiC Oil SiC "SSNNitA SNS~> of the firth, near it's outlet to the sea.
 London, May 3.-"The situation in Ire land is quiet" says official statement issued this evening. The collection ot arms and the arrest of fugitive rebels is progressing satisfactorily. A strict cordon is still maintained.
 "Galway-The police barracks at Oran- more, about seven miles east of Galway, was attacked by a party of rebels but held out until relieved.
 West Riding of Galway-The situation is well in hand. The rebels have been dispersed.
 ''The south of Ireland is quiet Steady progress is being made toward the res- toration of normal conditions
 "The situation in Ulster is normal
 London, May 3.-Deal was visited by German aeroplane this afternoon, &C., cordng to an official announcement Sev- eral houses were damaged and one man was injured The official statement says: "A hostile aeroplane visited Deal this afternoon, coming from the direction of Ramsgate. It dropped six bombs on the railway station and several houses were badly damaged. One man badly injured is at present the only casualty known. "The aeroplane made off, flying above the clouds. Our aircraft went in pur- suit ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
LEADERS IN IRISH
 REVOLT EXECUTED
 BY A FIRING SQUAD

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04
SCOTT, the Avenger

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04

London, May S.-rhe Zeppelin air raid on the northeast coast of England and southeast coast of Scotland last night rs-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-05-04

A 65-mile scenic mountain boulevard drive without an equal anywhere in the world. also Log of auto trip. Contains pictures of actual scenes fin the Park and on the trip. You can drive your own car if you motor to Denver. Something new and interest- ing to do and see every day. Every visitor will be given an Illustrated Guide Book showing where to 90. what to see and how to get there from Denver.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-26
ANNIVERSARIES
 OF RING BATTLES

19O2-Jack Root knocked out Bill ly Stiff in 2nd round at Chicago. This was the last of Roots string of vic tories, unbroken by a single defeat and with only two draws against him. The Bohemian battler had been fight ing welterweights, middleweights and light-heavywe ghts for years, and Tommy Ryan and Australian Jim Ky an were the only scrappers who had 'got as good as a draw With him. The Chicago bout was his third with Billy Stiff. They first met in Davenport in 1899, Root winning on foul. They fought again in Chicago the same year, and the Bohemian won the de- cision. After his third contest with Stiff, Root took rest. and in the fol- lowing fall went to Salt Lake City to meet George Gardener, the Hibernian battler. It was then that Root gained his first experience of defeat, for the Irisher knocked him out in the 17th round. Gardner proved that it was
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-26
IN HONOR OF FRANK. sEELEY.

There was a very pretty reception last evening atTthe residence of MT. and Mrs. William E. See1ey in State street, in honor iof young Frank See ley, which was enjoyed by the young CT set. The house was tastefulIy dec orated with flowers and the floors of the hall and parlor were covered with crash for dancing Sansone's orches- tra furnished music for dancing. A collation. was served gby the caterer of the Country club.
 Among the young people present were: Misses Evelyn Goodse1l, Hat tie Haw1ey, Alice Smith, Edith Cal houn, Sadie Cable. Nellie Upson, Jes- sic Wheeler. Lulu Beards1ey, Florence Pierce, Myra Wooster, Nellie Strick- land, Margaret Wood, Helen and Georgie Bishop, Nellie and Lol1te Skid more, Mary Belle Stevenson, Hattie and Jennie Hawley. Gertrude Hub bell, Daisy Rushing, Lilly Wheeler, Az nes McKe1vey, Natalie Cornwall, Vera and Gladys Curtis, Louise Warren, Amelia Starr. May F'arini and Kathe- rine Drew and Messrs. Samuel Stod- dard, Charles Weeks, Sidney Wood, Max Stirling, Henry Hincks, Fred Bassick. Charles McKe1vey, Elliot Bur lock, Henry and Jack Curtis, Arthur and Harold Brown, Harry sCan1e1d, Morris Winton, Frank Russell, Rob ert Gould, Ned Ives, Earl Sprague, Ed Foster, Julian Wooster, Will Grip pin, Dick Cornstock. Jack Warren, Sam and Alex Haw1ey, Morton Downs, Harry zCoggswell, Carl and Richard Peck, Harry Read, Ely Parnley, of Baltimore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-26
PUBLIC OPINION
INGRATITUDE.

To the Editor of The F'armer-Sir:
 On Aug. 2, of the present year, the great European conflict will have ragged two years and up to the present date, the great decision has not been reached. Three years ago, the man who would have ventured to predict an early conflict between states that were reputed to be among the most enlightened. on the globe, would have been ridiculed. One man did venture to appeal to the English masses but to no purpose. Politics and false econ ony ruled for the time being and Britain to-day is paying the terrible penalty of being caught unprepared. The ghastly figure of Anarchy has stalked unhindered, from the Rio Grande border to the far away Guata.- malan boundary line, ever since that fateful night when loaded with years and crushed by nations ingratitude Porfrio Diaz ''The Iron Man of Mex ico'' stole away, into political obliv- ion and exile. These two wars, one across the seas and the other at our very door, have brought the American public to realize that this great coun- try, with it's one hundred millions of inhabitants and untold wealth, would be hard put to make an adequate de- fense if suddenly attacked by a first class power. The result is that ''pre- paredness''s has become 8 live political issue. Forced by public opinion Con- gress is at present taking certain steps with a view to enlarge both the stand ing military forces and navy. The land forces may be referred to in two terms, the Regular Army and Nation al Guard The names regular and national guard were first used here in the U. s. during the Revolution. and time of the French Revolution GIFTS to 1796.) Our regulars are enlisted for a period of seven years. Four years of the time being spent with the col Ors or active service and the remain ing three with the reserve or in other words civil life, but, obliged to answer the call to duty when notified. Reser- vists are only called upon when ac- tual war threatens. This system hasn't been in effect long enough to be effective and the present result is that there are only hundreds where there should be thousands. As an organization they cannot be taken se- riously. The probability is that the entire regular force, will be doubled in numbers at least on paper, but the question is, how are we to recruit the required number and how are we to maintain them at that strength Applicants in proportion to the popu- 1ation are few and when they Seek enlistment in considerable numbers it is in only answering a war scare, with 3, view to seeking immediate discharge at the close of hostilities. Past in ducements to recruits have proven a
 failure. The National Guard even at it's best, remains 8 weapon of rather doubtful quality and primarily de-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-26

those in power were indifferent as to the motives that originally prompted hi into enlist, patriotic motives per haps and a desire to travel. The net result is that in nine cases out of ten the army has lost an efficient man. One of some value in case of a national emergency. It will take far more than war scare to induce him to volunteer again. Small blame to him! During the past two years, our cousins across the seas have appealed in every possible way that people col 1ective1y can appeal to the Ex-British service men to rejoin the co1ors. We are led to believe that the majority have done so, but in many cases, too late to be of required value. As non commissioned officers they are of spe- ciaI value. Perhaps the time may shortly come when the same appeal may be made here in America and the call will go unheeded. Real soldiers cannot be produced at short notice. The best military authorities empha- size the fact that it takes years of training under the best of conditions to produce the finished article. Yet men in our ignorance have seen fit to act to the contrary. Certain great war munition firms have of late se- cured the services of many discharged soldiers. They pay and provide for them on a scale that when compared with the provisions laid down by Con gress, for their up-keep when in the army, must even tempt the non-mi1i- tant civilian to smile. Shame upon the incompetents, who are responsible for such a state of affairs. Legislators who play party politics, when they should be playing the patriot. Men who hold party honor first and na- tionaI honor last. History states that Republics are noted for ingratitude. Have we proved an exception to the rule?
 A. R. STAMFORD,
 332 Congress Ave. Ex-Soldier
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-26
FoR HoNoRs WON.

The pupils of the High School were fe1icitated this morning in a praise worthy manner, for the honors taken by five of their number in the essay contest of the Sons of the American Revolution
 Promptly at S:3O the exercises be- gan. MT Sinonds read the scripture lesson and led in prayer. Then the prize winners, Messrs. Weeks. Turner, Wooster MeGovern and Miss Kabel, stepped in front of the platform, where they were congratulated by Rowland B. Lacey Members of the board of Education, priests and ministers were present and took part in the exercises
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-26
Joe Tinker Laughs
 Last at Josh Devore,
 Who Goes to Minors

During one of the Phillies-Cubs ex- hfbition games in Florida Joe Tinker tried to ride Josh Devore. Josh is more or less proficient at the some times pleasant flow of repartee, ana he probably made Tinker regret the fact that he did not remain silent
 You're a fine guy, to come up from a. bush league and criticise my pat ting" was Devore's comeback Why, the only sane thing you ever did was to ship me away from Cincinnati and enable me to collect $3, 900 as my. share of the worlds series when the Braves won the championship. Get a mir ror!'' Now Josh is back in the minors and Tinker is laughing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-26
GEN. PERsHING GETS
 MAIL FOR VILLA

Columbus N. M, April 26-In the flood of letters sorted at the military post office at the base camp, four came addressed to Gen. Francisco Villa, Somewhere in Mexico, in care of Gen J. J. Pershing."
 Major w. R. Sample ordered the latter placed in General Pershing's personal mail bag.
 ."The United States post office brides itself" said the major, Ion it's inge- nuity in delivering all sorts of mail. So we'll give, them a, running chance on the letters. And if any one can deliver them personally it will be Pershing and his troopers