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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06

enemy artillery yesterday was more &C
tive
In the Travignolo valley, after at
tempting a demonstrative action on M ount
Col Bricon the enemy launched five sue
cessive attacks against the so-called OBJ
servatory on the slopes of Gina Boehe.
They were all driven off with heavy loss
and a counter attack at the point of the
bayonet eventually dispersed the enemy
who left numerous bodies, including those
of four officers on the ground.
In the region to the east of Galicia
Gorilla and on the Carso our troops yes
terday were engaged in consolidat:nG
themselves in spite of enemy artillery
fire.
BY minor offensive operations we ex-
tended our occupation in the sector south
of observation-disclosures road
taking about 200 prisoners, mostly wound
ed and found on the field of battle.
THE total number of prisoners made
in the last four days fighting amounts
to 1892, including 270 officers
Since the offensive on the Italian front
began on August G, we have taken i'll all
40, 365 prisoners, including 1908 officers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06

Cordova, November Especial
Word has just been received of the
death of Scott Maxwell, agent of the
Indian Head mills of this place, at the
Wentworth hospital, Dover, N. H. Mr..
Maxwell, aged 81, on July s was
stricken with an attack of apoplexy
and recovered sufficiently to be taken
to his summer home in Maine and
seemed to be improving steadily I'M
til September 10. when he suffered a
second attack and fingered until late
last evening, showing remarkable re
operative powers at intervals.
Word had been received by his
daughter, Mrs. C. L. Barton, Satur-
day morning that he was much weak
CT, which prepared them and his many
friends here for the shock received
today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06

Lansing, Mich, November 5.-One OF
the bitterest election campaign ever
waged in Michigan has ended. The fight
to make Michigan dry developed interest
which even overshadowed the campaign
fo.' President. Republican leaders have
formally claimed Michigan for Hughes by
100000, while democratic state headquar-
ters forecast a Wilson victory by from
5000 to 10000"
Friends of Albert r. Sleeper, republi-
can gubernatorial candidate have pre-
dicted he will win easily but democratic
leaders are seemingly hopeful that theiI
standard bearer, Edwin F. Sweet, will
more than overcome the normal repub-
lican majority.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
HOME STATE OF WILSON

Trenton. N. j., November 5.--The
home state of President Wilson, which
has been the scene of many hard
fought political battles, is claimed to-
night by both parties. The democrats
forecast victory by $4,000 and the re-
publicans by $4,000. The claim was
made at republican headquarters that
they would elect 10 of the IL repre-
sentatives. That party now has eight
and the democrats four. The democrats
contend that their candidates will be
successful in five districts.
Vigorous campaigns have been con-
Quoted by United States Senator James
f. MARITIME, who seeks another term
and winning nomination in primary,
and Joseph Frelinghuysen, the repub-
lican nominee for the Senate.
Both H. Otto Wittpen, naval officer
of the port of New York, the demo-
cratic candidate for governor, and Wal
ter e. Edge of Atlantic City, his re-
publican opponent, protested today to
be certain of victory.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
DOUBTFUL IN MARYLAND

Baltimore, November 5.--With party
lines seemingly much confused and fac
tional strife especially pronounced within
the democratic ranks, unbiased political
observers hesitate about predicting the
result of next Tuesdays election in Mary
land. The democrats feel however, that
despite the unconcealed bitterness between
their state and Baltimore city organiza-
tons the state will go safely democratic.
On the other hand the republicans claim
they have better than fighting CHARGE
for victory.
Maryland elects an United States sena-
tor in addition. A prohibition measure
also will be voted upon in Baltimore ana
the remaining wet sections of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
BOTH PARTY LEADERS
GATHER IN NEW YORK
FOR THE FINAL DRIVE
AT VOTERS TUESDAY
CONTINUED From Page One)

day, however, that the estimates indicate
President Wilson will carry the city by
at least $1,000 and probably much more
than that. The democrats contend this
will be more than enough to offset the
republican plurality upstate.
Frederick c. Tanner, chairman of the
New York republican state committee, is
sued a statement today predicting that "A
congressional candidates in this state will
he elected by the republicans, and II by
the democrats. In the two remaining
districts he said, the chances favor the
republicans He repeated his earlier
prophecies of the success of the national
ticket.
The latest canvasses received by the
republican state committee confirm my
statement of last Monday that Mr..
Hughes will carry the state by more
than 100, 000," Mr. Tanner said, land that
Governor Whitman, William M. Calder
and the entire republican ticket will be
elected by substantially the same plu-
ralities. This canvass has been carefully
made, and the figures given have been
taken in the same manner as given out
by me two years ago when the actual
pluralities in the vote cast exceeded the
figures shown in the canvass"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
BURGLARS BLOW SAFE IN
FAIRVIEW AND GET AWAY


depository for the funds taken in by
the Fairview postoffice. Deposit in the
Ensley bank is made each morning.
DR.. Fl. H. Thomas, owner of the store,
stated last night that hundreds of
dollars were frequently left in the safe
over night.
1t is believed by the police that the
robbers were aware of the custom
and purposely chose early Sunday
morning for the robbery.
The regular meeting of the 7. c. /.
male chorus will be held in the L. G. I.
dining room tonight owing to tomor
row night conflicting with the taking
of the election returns. Rehearsals
have begun for the club concert, which
will be given at the Ensley theatre
during January.
The Elks will entertain with a dance
at their home Wednesday night
Unique invitations have been received
by those invited.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
BOTH CLAIM VICTORY

Chicago, November 5.-Fred E. Sterling,
chairman Of the republican state central
commission. having claimed Illinois for
Hughes and likewise for Frank Q. Low
den, gubernatorial candidate, by 10000
votes, and Arthur W. Childs. chairman of
the democratic state central committee.
having claimed the state by precisely the
same plurality for Wilson and Governor
Dunno voters of this state had leisure to-
day to figure it out for themselves.
Mr.. Sterling estimated the total vote for
the state at 100000. including about 700,
900 women who are allowed to vote.
In Chicago interest in the states attor-
neyship contest between McClay Hoyne
incumbent, Henry B. Miller. republican
and William A. Guinea, socialist, re-
NAMED undated and We'd with the pres
idential and gubernatorial contests la In
terest. In this fight much uncertainty
as to the Chicago vote is due.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06

Mr.. Maxwell came south IS years
ago and after successful administra-
tons at Naucluse, S. c., Rockhill and
Fort Mills, N. c., Lanett, Ga, and
Huntsville, came to Cordova and took
charge of the Indian Head mills on
April 10, 1908, where he has since re-
NAMED and built up an organization
that has kept the mill in successful
operation year in and year out, month
after month, and where every mill en-
pioye from office men and overseers
down to the youngest sweeper boy
revered and loved him. He was ex-
president of the American Spinners'
association, a member of the board of
governors of the same association
and was president of the Alabama Cot
ton Spinners' association for a num-
Der of years, and we'll known in the
cotton mill industry throughout the
country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
IN MASSACHUSETTS

Boston, November 5.-The outcome IN
Massachusetts on Tuesday depends large
ly on the trend of the progressive vote
of 1872 Up to that year, while OCCASION
ally electing a democratic governor, the
state has been solidly republican in pre-
vious contests In 1912 Wilson received
173,40S votes against a combination of
29s, 176 for Taft and Roosevelt.
This year the republicans claim large
pliralities for Hughes.
The democrats look for pluralities on
the national senatorial and state tickets
varying from 5000 to 10000.
The prohibitionists claim to have at
ttacted large number of progressive ir-
reconcilia bles
departure will be the election of a
United States senator by the people direct
and Senator Lodge is opposed by former
Mayor John F. Fitzgerald of Boston.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
NIGHT DEPOSITORY FOR POST
OFFICE RIFLED IN THOMAS
DRUG STORE-SMALL AMOUNT
OF MONEY OBTAINED

Robbers dynamited the sarc of the
Thomas Drug company in Fairview
early yesterday morning. Fifteen dol
lars in bills and n small amount OF
change, all the money the safe con-
tanned, was taken.
Entrance into the building was made
through the transOm of the side door.
The entire glass was cut out. A small
hole was drilled in the safe and dyna-
mite used. Escape was made through,
the side door.
The company's safe is the overnight
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06

York and New Jersey-all five Of them
If Mr.. Hughes carries New York, any
two of the normally republican states
given to Mr.. Wilson from the doubtful
column will give him the election. So
far as / am concerned I believe it is
toss up. We are going into the cleo
ton Tuesday with no man knowing what
the result will be- and one mans guess
is as good as another's. 1t may be a
landslide for Wilson, and probably will.
1t may be a landslide for Hughes-also
it probably will. Take your choice. Who
knows for certain the result? No one
and no one else Yours truly,
BILL VINES.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
TOOK THE HURT OUT OF HER BACK

Physicians report more cases of kid
ney trouble among women than men.
Mrs Anna Byrd. Tuscumbia, Ala.
writes: "I was down with my back SO
I could not stand UP more than half
of the time. Foley Kidney Pills took
all of the hurt out. They are the
best kidney pills 1 ever Took Rheu-
matte pains, swollen ankles. backache
stiff joints. sore muscles and sleep dis
turbing bladder ailments indicate dis
ordered kidneys Foley Kidney Pills
act promptly. Sold everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
FROM MISSOURI

st. Louis, November 5.-Both repub-
lican and democratic leaders in Mis-
souri, are claiming victory for state
and national tickets. James Cowgirl,
democratic state chairman, predicts
that Wilson will carry Missouri by
$4,000, and that the entire state ticket
will have a similar plurality.
r. w. Hekriede, republican state
chairman, predicts that Hughes will
carry Missouri and that Henry Lamm,
republican nominee for governor, will
win by 2h.000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
Over 100000 Austrians Cap
tured Since Italian Often
sive Began-All Enemy
Attacks Are Repulsed
RUMANIANS CHECKED
BY GERMAN ARMIES
IN PENNSYLVANIA
French Continue Offensive
at Verdun and Occupy the
Village of Damloup.
Quiet Along Somme

Rome, November 5.-(Via
London. Italian troops
fighting on the Austro- italian
front in the last four days have
taken prisoner go Austro-
Hungarian officers and 1922
men, says the statement issued
today by the italian war de-
partment. Since the Italian
offensive started August 6 on
the Julian front the Italians
have captured 40,365 Austro-
Hungarians, including 1000 Of
ficers.
Austro-Hungarian forces yesterday
directed five successive attacks
against the Italian positions at the So
called observatory on the slopes of
Gina Boeohe, in the Travignolo val
ley, it is officially announced. All the
attacks were driven off with heavy
losses and an Italian counter attack
at the point of the bayonet dispersed
the Austro-Hungarians, who left nu-
merous bodies on the field.
IN 'CARSO REGION
''In the Carso region the Italians extend
ed their occupation in the sector south
of the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES sta gnieyizza
road and took about POO prisoners. The
text of the statement reads;
I'm the Vallarsa in the area of Mount
Pasubio and on the Asiago plateau the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
IN OLD PENNSY

Philadelphia, November 5.--Republican
leaders in their final prediction state
ments tonight predict a majority of not
less than 100000 for Hughes in Pennsyl-
vana, while the democratic leaders de-
clare that there is fighting chance to
carry the state for President Wilson.
william E. Crown, the republican state
chairman, also predicts that the repub-
lican representation in Congress from
Pennsylvania will be increased to 81 mem
bers, possibly SO, with fighting chance
for one other The democrats are also
hopeful of increasing the number Of demo-
cratic congressman from this state. The
race In many districts IL close
Overwhelming majorities for the re-
publican candidates for state treasurer
and auditor general and for Philander
c. Knox, the republican candidate for
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
Elections Returns

Watch The Age-HeraId screen for
detailed election results tomorrow
night.
Watch the big searchIight on top
Of Age-HeraId building for the final
result.
II Wilson wins searchIight beam
will point straight up.
II Hughes wins beam will point to
north at angle of-45 degrees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
"oLD FOLKS AT HOME"


Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree, prob
ably the most famous of the living
English actors, is featured in the five
part Fine Arts production, .Old Folks
At Home" at the Triangle theatre to-
day. Advance criticisms indicates
that the Birmingham public will make
no mistake in seeing this picture as
it is even better than the best
that the Fine Arts studios has done in
several months.
PURITY
Purity" which will be presented at
the Bijou theatre today and for the
remainder of the week will feature
Miss Audrey Munson. Miss Munson
has posed for the greatest sculptors
and artists of the present decade.
The story of Purity is clean, al
though in it's development with its
posings of undraped figures, certain
minds might balk and demand CEN
sorship. However, no fear is enter
tanned that the picture will be stopped
in Birmingham.
Purity" is the story Of a poor artist
who is in search of the model that will
inspire him to paint his masterpiece.
He finally finds her in the person of
Miss Audrey Munson-and then .
pretty love story develops.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
F course, everyone in town will
" want to see 1.-The Fall of
ny RICHARD F. LUssIER

f course, everyone In town Will
n y want to see 1.-THE Fall of
W Nation" That is quite natural
as it is one of the geratest motion
pictures and the logical successor of
the wartime films since the 1.-THE
Birth of a Nation and 1.-THE Battle
Cry of Peace 1t is said thai
''Civilization,' is even greater picture
than 1.-THE Fall of a Nation" but as
it has not been shown in Birmingham
nor will it be for at least several
months the patrons of the local movies
will make no mistake in going to the
Strand theatre this week to witness
the first cinema opera since the world
began. The Rev. Thomas Dixon,
author of THE Clansman,' and other
stirring tales Of the reconstruction
days in the south is the author of
THE Fall of a Nation" while Victor
Herbert, the most famous composer
in America composed the entire mu-
steal score.
A notable cast of players will pre-
sent 1.-The Fall of Nation Arthur
Shirley, Percy Standing and Miss
Lorraine Huling, all having a niche in
the film hall of fame by their por-
trayals in this noted preparedness
picture.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
FROM RHODE ISLAND

Providence, r. l., November 5.-For
the first time in Rhode Island the cleo
ton of United States senators is by
the people Tuesday and both parties
regard the contest between Senator
Henry F. Lippitt, republican. and for
mer Congressman Perry G. Gerry, dem
ocrat, as one of uncertainty. Rhode
Island is expected to cast it's electoral
votes for Hughes
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06

by from 10000 to 10000. while the re-
publicans place Charles e. Hughes
plurality at more than $4,000.
The general opinion is that LaF'ol-
1ette will be returned to the senate
over William F. Wolfe, democrat.
The big primary vote received by
Philip, republican, has created a gen
eral belief that he will be re-elected
though Robert Williams, democratic
candidate, feels he stands a good show.
The socialists claim they will cast
GU. 900 votes in wisconsin for Benson
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
TO VOTE ON LOCAL OPTION

Little Rock, November with Ar
kansas listed among the states Of the
solid SOUTH admittedly Wilson ter
ritory, chief interest in the election
here Tuesday centers in the vote on
act No. 2, which proposes local OPP
ton to replace the statewide prohi-
bition law enacted by the legislature
two years ago and put into effect last
January.
The election of the democratic state
and congressional nominees is gener-
ally conceded.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
BILL VINES THINKS
RESULT TOMORROW
is ANY MANS RACE
TILL VOTES ARE IN
CONTINUED from Page one)

ored to make his own caleula tOns-the
New York situation appears to him as
clear as mud. He finds that he is Just
about as capable of making forecast
on the Empire State as he is of deciding
inteiligently why there is a war in
Europe.
Apparently New York city will go for
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
FROM MILWAUKEE

Milwaukee, November 5.-An air Of
confidence over the outcome at the
polls on Tuesday pervades headquar-
tiers of both leading political parties
of Wisconsin. The democrats claim
President Wilson will carry the state
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
INDEPENDENTS IN DELAWARE

Wilmington, Del, November Sin the
fractional difference in Delaware each as
sert they will carry the state by big
plurality.
United States Senator DUPONT and Con-
gresham Miller, the regular republican
nominee, are opposed by Independent re-
fublcan candidates in the possession of
former Congressman Burton and Edward
G. Bradford for Congress.
This will be Delewares first direct cleo
ton of United States senator.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
FROM MINNESOTA

st. Paul, November 5-Democrats
reiterated confidence today that Min
nesota would give it's popular vote to
their candidate next Tuesday.
A strong campaign has been made
in the state for President Wilson, but
republican leaders prophesy Hughes
victory.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
IN WEST VIRGINIA

Charleston, w. Va, November 5.-VoteTs
of West Virginia on next Tuesday vii!
elect presidential electors, congressman
and state and county tickets. They will
also vote on a constitutional amendment
providing for equal suffrage. The attor-
ney general has rendered an opinion bar
ring the prohibition party from partici-
pating in the election, owing to the small
vote polled in 1912.
United States Senator Chiffon, demo-
crat, is a candidate for reelection, and
is opposed by Congressman Howard
Sutherland. republican. Ira E. Robinson,
former member of the supreme court of
West Virginia, is the republican,; John
j. Cornwell the democratic and NJ s.
Holt the socialist candidates for gov
ernor. The republicans claim the stale
by 10000, and the democrats by %, 600.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
MICHIGAN is CLOSE

United States, are also predicted by the
republican leaders.
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Local Data
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at the
United States weather bureau stations
during the "A hours ending at s p. M,
18th meridian time, November ), 1916:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, November 5.-Forecast
for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Mon
day and Tuesday.
Georgia: Fair Monday and Tuesday;
mild temperature.
Florida: Fair Monday and Tuesday.
Tennessee: Fair and continued warm
Monday and Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
FALL OF A NA1TlON''

Preparedness Film will be presented at the Strand theatre
today and for the remainder of the weekPurity with
Audrey Munson at the Hjou theatre--Other notes.
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the President-but not by that overwhel-
ming vote that it ordins rily gives in
democratic years; appal emily, too up
state in New York Hughes is sure to
get a majority of the votes as per sched-
ule but not that overpowering majority
that Taft and Mckinley received in the
elections past From the best informa-
ton obtainable, Wilson will carry the
city by from 10000 to 100000 From the
same sources Hughes will come down to
the bridge with anywhere from $4,000 to
100, 900. Taking these figures it is per-
fectly easy for the reader to decide for
himself who will carry New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-06
ANOTHER ANOMALY

If We must believe the papers and
such other testimony as is always avail
able prior to an election. Ohio seems to
be for the President, and Indiana ap-
pears to be for Hughes. This is an
anomaly, but this election is full of
anomalies; it seems almost impossible
that Ohio, normally republican by 100000,
can be for the President, when Indiana,
where the two parties ordinarily are
neck and neck, should be against him.
Illinois is another puzzle box. There
would be little or no doubt of Illinois but
for the new factor in that states polti-
cal status, the woman vote. To all APP
pearances this woman vote is going to
the President at a ratio of 8 to 2, in
which event, with a half of a million
female voters, Nj Hughes simply spots,
however unwillingly, the President 100, :
coo votes before they get down to the
men.
There seems to be one proposition and
one only upon which everyone agrees,
and that is 50 far as the popular vote is
concerned the election is going to be
very close. Both sides hint at land
slides SO far as the electoral vote is con-
earned
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-10-12
SANDY POIN 7.

Fred Perkins of Natick, Mass, is here
Tor a visit at his old home.
Mrs. W. B. Crockett was in Bangor
two days recently.
Will Devereaux and family left Sept.
29th for their home in New Jersey.
Mrs. B. B. Merrill has closed her cot
tage and gone to Pttsfield for the winter.
Charles Shackford and wife of Boston
were here recently for a visit with rela-
tlves.
Mrs. Addison Shute and daughters
Dora and Nellie spent Sept. 30th in Bel
fast.
Mrs. George Perkins of West Penob-
scot is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. L..
K. Perkins.
Mrs. Josephine Foster left by train
Sept Both for Boston after spending her
vacation here.
Mrs. Mary Frances French has return
ed from visit with her sister, Mrs, Ira
Ward, in Prospect.
Mrs. W. B. Sawyer of Searsport spent
several days recently with her daughter,
Mrs. Fred Shute.
Mrs. Myra P. French, who had been
here for several months, mas gone to Bos-
tor to spend the winter.