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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26

powerful organizations of the enemy that oppose us in this region. To the left we succeeded in making some pro- gress in the woods around the Sissonne- La-Zelye road
 TO the east we have conquered by hand-to-h hand fighting St Quentin-Le- Petit and have reached the road connect ing this village witlf Banogne and Re couvrance and the southern outskirts or the latter place. The hamlet of Re- couvrance Is in our possession
 On our right we have penetrated the enemy positions along Condo L Les- Herpy and fiill 14J and have taken a footing in the Herpy mill. Tn all this region the enemy resistance was particularly stub born. We took more than 2O0O prisoners and captured nine cannon and numer- ous guns
 East of Rethel we have completed our success of this morning in the re- zion of Ambly and Fleurry One hundred and five prisoners, of whom six were officers among them chief of battalion, have been counted"
 Army of the East: On the Danube in the region of Lom Palanka there have been artillery duels The fire of our batteries damaged an enemy mon itor.
 In the course of ncursions on the north bank of the Danube French pa trols have inflicted losses on German detachments and taken prisoners
 Serbia On the front of Paracn- ka- ralievo allied forces continue in pursuit of the enemy, who is retreatng to the north.
 Belgium: The operations of the army g cups in Flanders continue favorable On the Belgian frontier the enemy has shown some activity with artillery and machine guns.
 This morning on the French right and the British left in local attacks be- tween the I.ys and the Escault river east of Courtrai the French troops, in spite of stubborn enemy resistance, took the Zulte plateau and are in the out skirts west of Zulte. Afterwards they conquered the Blaunport farm and ad- vanced their front on the road between Waereghm and Anseghem. British troops have captured Engogehem and Ooteghem and have continued their progress toward the Escaalt
 "Archangel Front. October g The en- emy. after artillery preparation which lasted for six hours. attacked the allied positions south of the Dvina. The at tack was repulsed. An allied counter attack drove the enemy back southwark Fifty men were put out of action and three machine guns were taken from the enemy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26

isi7. in Bibb county. Georgia. He came to Alabama immediately after the Civil war. For a short time during the war he was a member of Company C, Ninth Tennessee cavalry Dukes brigade At Mt. Sterling, Ky, he was made prisoner and held by the northern army at Rock Island, ILL, until peace was made. He served two terms as probate judge of Barbour county, his first term being by appointment. The voters, showing their respect in him, reelected him by large majority.
 Judge Aston had served as chairman of the democratic executive commit tee of Barbour county and as chair man of the Third district committee. He was a Mason and member of the Meth odist church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
MIR. H. (. HARRIS, POP ULAR ENGINEER, TELLS WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE
VI-TO-NA Did for Him What All Other Reme-
 dies Failed to Do
FINEST ON EARTH

For a long, long time I suffered from what doctors called chronic indi- gestion" said Mir. II. C. Harris. who lives at 254 Lucille avenue, Atlanta, Ga.
 Mir. Harris statement Is very inter estinG. He is one of the Southern railways most popular engineers, pull ing passenger train between Atlanta and Columbus.
 "I suffered for weeks and weeks with indigestion and stomach trouble, be- came so rundown and suffered such awful pains in my stomach and back kidneys all "shor tc pieces" Always tired. naturally weak because l could not eat any solid food. t
 You know I am an engineer and a fellow following this business needs, not only all his strength, but his nerve has to stay with him as well.
 "Hcw am I now? Well, son, l am in Just about as good shape as 1 ever was. I took three or four bottles of been YOUNG AND STRONG AGAIN. I never have that tired feeling any more. Yes, sir. I'll tell yoa just what I have told a good many others VI-TO-NA win surely get right down after your troubles and put mere rep and ginger into a fellow than any thing I know of. My kidneys are Q. K. now. l can cat anything that is passed up to ne and never feel any i'll effects afterwards.
 My nerves did you say?
 Now, | just wish you could crawl up that big bunch of steel that l drive over the rails from here to Golumpus, and atoh how quiet and calm l an'~- just like boy. Sometimes we get late on our schedule and I have to lead that string of coaches pretty lively clip in order to nose in on time. but l can throw nly old eight wheeler wide open nov and feel just as safe, or more so, than Casey Jones on his fa- nous Frisco run
 .1 cheerfully recommend N1-TO-NA to everybody who feels as I cid"
 Vl-TO-NA is on sale in Birmingham exclusively by Jacobs Drug store.-= Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, October 25.--Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Cloudy. probably local rains Saturday and Sunday; cooler north portion Sun day
 South Carolina: Fair in interior; rain on the coast Saturday; Sunday unset tied.
 Georgia: Fair Saturday; cooler north west portion Sunday probably rain and cooler.
 Florida: Fair Saturday except rain northwest portion; Sunday probably To- cal rains.
 Tennessee and Kentucky: Rain, cooler Saturday; Sunday fair in west, rain in east portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
700 Atlanta Dealers Are
 Barred From Sugar Sales

Atlanta, october 25.-seven hundred of the 2Oo establishments which sell sugar in Atlanta and Fulton county were barred from disposing of any more su- gar from now until December 1. under an order issued late today by County Food Administrator Ewing. The order was issued, MT. Ewing said because the concerns failed to make proper reports of previous sugar sales. At the same time MT. Ewing warned householders that the rule limiting sugar consumption to two pounds a month per person would be rigidly enforced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
Judge A. H. Aston Dead
 Following Paralysis Stroke

Montgomery, october 25.--(speciaI) Judge Augustus H. Aston. circuit judge of the state at large since 1899, when the legislature created the office. died at his home at Clayton, Barbour county, Friday following an attack of paralysis. Judge Aston was found in the garden of his home several days ago. Paralyzed he had lain in the garden until the early morning hours. Immediate medical att tention resulted in slight improvement in his condition. but his death Friday was no surprise to his friends at the state capitol
 Judge Alston was born November II,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
Official Statements
 From War Capitals
BRITISH

London. october 25-The official com munication from Field Marshal Haig to- night is as follows:
 we have continued our advance on the battle front south of the River Scheldt.
 We have captured Sepmeries and Querenaing, and reached the line of the Le Quesnoy- -Valenciennes railway from the northwest of Le Quesnoy to the east ot Maing.'
 .Tn the afternoon several counter attacks were repulsed on this front.
 During Wednesday and Thursday on the Sambre- -Seheldt battle front the first, third and fourth British armies captured 1000 prisoners ard l50 guns North of yalenciennes we have lecared the enemy rear guards from the villages of Bruille and Buridon."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
French Mission to
 Camps Is Recalled

Camp Meade, Md. october 25.-Maior Mercardier, Captain Mallet, Major Ros- tand, Captains Aumont and Rosingirol and other members of the French mis- sion sent to this country to give in- structions to the men ill the camps on French military tactics and methods have been recalled by their government and are preparing to leave this canton ment several of them have been i'll with influenza but are now we'll Ali the French officers have been very pop ular with the American officers and drafted men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
AMERICAN

Washington, October 25.-General Pershing's communique for Thursday says:
 'On the Verdun front there has been local fighting throughout the day. In minor operation in the region of Bantheville our troops advanced their line 500 metres, reaching the ridge north of the village and capturing ITO prisoners As a result of yesterdays successful action east of the Mouse our troops are now established on the high ground in the Bois d'Ntrayes Artillery fire has continued severe on the whole front, especially on the Cote De Chatil- lon and the Boise des- -Cuares
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
MILLS THREATENED

Spartanburg. s. C., october 25.-Due to torrential rains in western North Caro- 1ina,-and the upper portion of Spartan burg county, all streams in this county are at flood stage. PuGolet river is nigh CT than at any time since the flood of 1909 and the waters are rushing down
 stream at rapid rate. It is expected that the flood waters will reach the mills of the Clifton Manufacturing com pany before morning. These mills were badly damaged in 1903 and many lives were lost. At Campobello, on the Paco- let river, the highway bridge has been washed away and the waters are creep ing I'D into the lower part of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
EIGHT-INCH RAINFALL

Ashevlle, N. C., October 25-tolloWlngi the heaviest rainfall in local history, total of eight inches being recorded for the 24 hours ending at o'clock this afternoon. the French Broad river rose to height of eight feet and went lar beyond it's banks at many points
 No material damage has yet been re- ported beyond the washing away or three trestles on the Toxaway railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
GERMAN

Berlin, october 25.-(Nia London.)-The official statement issued from general headquarters tonight says:
 Enemy attacks between the Lys and the Seheldt were repused. French at- taeks on front of about 50 kilometres from the Disc to the Aisne. the main thrust Of which was between the Disc and the Serre, were unsuccessful. East of the Aisne and both sides of the Mouse there were partial engagements"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
Jewelry Firm Incorporated

Montgomery, October 26.-(SpeciaI. )-In- corporation papers for Nicholson Co.,, Inc, of Sheffield. Colbert county, were filed with the secretary of state Friday. The incorporators are $. J. Nicholson, Ed Cohen, Rosa Cohen and Jerome Co., hen. The total authorized and paid-in capital stock is s1O0oo The new con- cern will engage in the general jewelry and merchandise business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
Thigpen to Wed

Montgomery. october 25-(speciai' Emmett S. Thigpen. assistant attorney general. next Wednesday afternoon will rnsrrv Miss Helen Sanders, daughter of Dr and Mrs. w. B. Sanders, at Troy. Miss Sanders is one of the most popular young women in Troy. where she is teach ing in the public schools. The marriage will occur at the home of the parents of the bride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
Hutchinson We'll Pleased

Capt. James B. Hutchinson, who did such effective service as recruiting of ficer for Alabama and who is now sta tioned at Yale university, writes friends in Birmingham that he likes his new duties, although they are in many re- spects new to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
Lnx-Fo. With Pep.in

A Liquid Digestive Laxative pleasant to take. Just try one soc bottle for in digestion or Constipation Now made and recommended by the manufacturers of Groves Tasteless chill Tonic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at p. m October 25, 1918
 Highest temperature .................. q Lowest temperature ..a.......-........ 6l Mean temperature .....,................ 7t Normal temperature ................... 6l Excess in temperature since Jan. l.. , Rainfall @ Total rainfall since Jan. 1......... 46. 4 Excess in rainfall since Jan 1..... AS Relative humidity-S a. m. ............ 9s
 n m. &
 S n. m. "A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26

TA7E ARE indeed glad to take this wv means of informing our friends
 " that we are in our splendid new home, 1906 Second Avenue.
 Here in structure rebuilt to suit our needs, equipped with modern fix lures made by the worlds leading store equipment builders and arranged with every thought for your comfort and convenience we are ready to serve you as never before
 We had hoped to invite you to for mai opening with music, flowers and the other things that go with it, but on account of the epidemic (which we are glad to see is rapidly being checked), and the Health Board ruling against crowds, we had to abandon our plans. However, as this store is so new and sanitary you can shop here without the least fear of catching the "Flu"
 To our out-of-town friends we want to extend a cordial invitation to make our new store your Birmingham head quarters just as you used the old store on First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26

sale; two beautiful stones. lady's mountings: sacrifice for immediate cash. Lock Box 664, city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-26
to serve you in their new home 1906 Second Avenue

TATHILE we believe that 1t is really wv unnecessary to call attention to the merchandise we carry, we feel that a few words will not be out of place, especially now in view of the fact that Birmingham is filled with new corners.
 When we say that this is the Birming- ham home of the world-renowned Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes, we know we have said all that is necessary to say about our clothing stocks.
 In our Hat Department you find such celebrated makes as Stetson, No Name and our own brands.
 In shirts we are proud to say Earl 6 Wilson and Wells Own.
 In underwear we show the famous Coopers Spring Needle and American Hosiery Go. brands.
 In sleeping garments (pajamas and night shirts) the Faultless brand.
 In hosiery, Interwoven and Nota- seme
 In fact, all the way down the line in everything that man of good taste wears (except shoes) we show only the best known brands.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
EL-McDONALD NUPTiALS
TUESDAY MORNING

A nuptial event of cordial interest
to service and civilian society in the
south is that of Miss Lillian Mer-
codes Mcdonald, the talented daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin McDon-
aid. East Gregory street, and Cap
tain Lawrence Andrew Sunkel. u. S. A.
which occurs Tuesday morning at
1880 o'clock. Reverend Father Full
lerton of st. Michaers church will
oficiate according to the old and beau
tiful marriage service of the Roman
Catholic church.
The wedding will be quietly cele-
brated at the home of the brides par
eUts. only relatives and intimate
friends attending
Miss EfOla Williams will serve as
the brides only attendant, Captain
SunIEeI having one of his fellow ofIi-
GERS as best man.
An appropriate musical program
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
STOP DAhORUFF!
HAIR Gets THICK,
WAvY, BEAUTIFUL
GirlSi Draw cloth through
your hair and double
it's beauty.
Spend few cents! Dandruff
vanishes and hair stops
coming out.

To be possessed Of head of heavy,
beautiful hair; soft, lustrous, fluffy,
wavy and free from dandruff, is
merely a matter of using a little DAN
derine.
1t is easy and inexpensive to have
nice, soft hair and lots of it. Just get
a small bottle Of Know1ton's Daffs.
derine now-all drug stores recon-
mend it-apply a little as directed,
and within ten minutes there will be
an appearance of abundance, fresh
ness, fluffineSS and an incomp parable
gloss and lustre, and try as you will,
you cannot find a trace of dandruff
or falling hair; but your real sur
Prise will be after about two weeks
use, when> you will see new hair
fine and dOwny at first-yes-but
really new hair-sprouting out all ever
your scalp-Danderine is, we believe,
the only sure hair grower, destroyer
of dandruff and cur. for itchy scalp,
and it never fails to stop falling hair
at once.
If you want to prove how pretty
and soft your hair really is, moisten
cloth with little Danderine ana
carefully draw If through your hair
taking one small strand at a time.
Your hair will be soft, glossy and
beautiful in just a few moments-a
delightful surprise awaits everyone
who tries this.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
REV. CRENSHAW TO CONDUCT
MORNING SERVICES

Reverend j. G. Crenshaw, son-in-law
OF DIR. A. S. Moffett, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, who, for
the past eight years has been serving
as missionary at Chinkiang, China.
will conduct the morning services at
the First Presbyterian church today.
During Rev. Crenshaw'S stay in
China, that country has changed her
Monarchy to a Republican, back to a
Monarchy and then Republican again.
He has been in the midst of many So
cial, religious and political revofu-
tions and passed through many inter-
eSting experiences.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03

ball courts are ever ready for play
ers. and the individual exercise room,
in addition to the big gymnasium is
open to senior members at all times
when the building is open. Every man
owes it to himself as well as his
country to be fit for any emergency
that may arise at this time, and to
this end the Association is trying to
adjust its program.
Special separate locker rooms and
showers are being arranged for the
business men and special time will be
given to their classes. Volley Ball
and Indoor Base Ball are favorite
games with the business men and am
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03

I'VE, because they love its pleasant
use and it thoroughly cleanses the
,Snder little stomach, liver and bowels
Without gripping.
when cross, irritable, feverish or
Ieath is bad, stomach sour, look at
.s tongue, mother! If coated, give a
spoonful of this harmless fruit
ssNauve' and in a few hours all the
.oG', congested waste, sour bile and
-"a'sested food passes out of the
pWeis, and you have a we'll, playful
,-'.a again. When the little system
I4u Of cold, throat sore, has stom-
-.!l ache, diarrhoea, indigestion,
,y''c-remember, a good inside
-g'hSlnG' should always be the first
'.dtnent given.
NJ unions of mothers keep "Califor-
"" syrup OF Figs" handy; they know
SaSpoonful today saves a sick child
morrow .t.y Ask your druggist Tor a
~. "e OF California Syrup of Figs"
men has directions for babies. chill
- e" OF all ages and grown-ups print
-, Oh the bottle. Beware of counter
~ rs sold here, so don't be fooled. Get
g. genuine, made by California Fig
~''up Company. ADV.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
MRS. WEBER GUEST
Of RELATIVES

Mrs. Fred s.. Weber who arrived in
The city Thursday night from DeFun-
lax Springs, Fla, where she has been
visiting for several weeks with reIa-
ives to spend the weekend here as
the guest of her sister, Miss Donna
Jones and friends, will leave tom or
row at noon for her home in Lake
Villa, Ill. Mrs. Weber, who was FOR
merly Miss Vallie Jones, one of Es-
cambia's County's leading teachers.
has many friends here by whom she is
always cordially welcomed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
Y. M. C.. A. NOTES

Realizing the need of men keeping
physically fit at time when scch
heavy demands are being made upon
their time and energies, the local Y
NJ. C. A. is endeavoring to arrange its
schedule SO that any man in Pensa-
cola can avail himself of the oppor-
tunity of taking such exercise and at
such time as is convenient to him. A
tennis court is provided and kept in
the very best of condition two hand
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
MR.. ROBERTS ENGAGED IN
Y. M. c. A. WORK OVERSEAS

Mr.. II. j. Roberts, who left Pensacola
during the latter part of October for
New York city, where he has been
taking course of instruction at Col
umbfa University in preparation for
his duties as a Y. NJ. c.. A. secretary
abroad, is now at the port of New
York, awaiting orders to sail. Mr..
Roberts has many friends here who
will watch his career with cordial in
terest.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03

will be carried out by Mrs Elizabeth
Cline Baya a s pianist and Mr. O'Brien
Motta as violinist.
Immediately after the ceremony the
couple will leave on the noon train
for New Orleans where they will spend
several days before going to Texas
where they will visit with the groom's
relatives, later returning to Pensa-
cola to make their home at Fort Bar
rancaS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
CALL MEETING OF LADIES CON-
FEDERATE MEMORIAL ASSN.

There will be a call meeting of the
Ladies Confederate Memorial Associa-
ton held Monday afternoon at 4
O'Clock at the home of DR.. and Mrs. H.
l.. Simpson, 90 West Belmont street
All members are urged to attend as
there will be reports from the various
committees and other business of i'm
portance to be transacted.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03

checked in our neighborhood.
Miss Maudie Johnson expects to
leave for Pensacola soon.
Mrs. +. II. Emery made business
trip to Gull Point on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mathews, OF WASH
ington, are now living at Brent in the
large Brent house.
Joe Scherf is visiting his wife, at
the home Of her father, A. J. Ander-
son.
Master Elmo Anderson, Jr, is Wis
iting relatives at Brent.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03

pie provisions are being made for these
games for the men.
The entire Physical Department Of
the Association is being given a new
coat Of paint, and everything gotten IN
the pink of condition for the opening
Of the fall work which will be started
with the resumption of school and
public gatherings.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
M G ETiNG OF
THE CATIONS

The Cations will meet with Miss
Nell BurroW at her home on East
Gadsden street, Monday afternoon at
3 o'clock. Each member is requested
to bring a needle, thimble, thread and
scissors to be prepared to do Red
Cross work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
MRS. BELL LEFT FOR
BIRMINGHAM LAST NIGHT

Mrs. Avery Bell left last night for
Birmingham, TO be with her daughter.
Miss Fannie Bell, who IS improving
after undergoing a successful opera
tion there Friday morning. Mrs. Bell
will return home Monday evening,
Miss Fannie Bell expecting to be able
to return in about two weeks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
BRATT

Brent, Nov. 1.-Mr-and Mrs. steve
Allen expect TO move to Pensacola.
Mrs. VIM Emery was pleasant
visitor at Ray Villa on Tuesday.
Snanish influenza seems IN he
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
GIOVANNI p. ToMASELO SAFELY
ARRIVED OVERSEAS

Mrs. P. Tomasello has been Informed
of the safe arrival overseas of Mr.
Giovanni P. Tomasello, 31st., Division
Signal Corps. This is Mrs. Tomasel-
los third son in active service in
France.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
RETURNED HOME
FROM HOSPITAL

Herbert Williams, the young son of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Williams. 1906
East Cervantes street, has returned
home where he is rapidly improving
after undergoing slight operation
at the Pensacola Hospital.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
L...t an emnty FIREPLACE.
AIDES AID SOCIETY
MEETS TOMORROW

The Ladies Aid Society of the First
PRESBYTERIAN church will meet Mon
law afternoon in the church parlors
promptly at 4 o'clock.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
MEETING BOARD OF MANA
GERS OE WOMAN,S HOME

The Board of Mana gers of the Wom-
an Home will hold their regular
meeting at the Home Tuesday after
noon, at o'clock.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
"BLUE RIBBON" TALKS

Make delicious desserts get Blue Rib
bon Vanilla used by the best cooks. Sold
by the leading grocers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-11-03
CROSS, FEvER|sH
CHILD Is BILIOUS
OR CONST|PATED
Look, Mother! See if tongue is
coated, breath hot or
stomach sour.
California Syrup of Figs" can't
harm tender stomach,
liver, bowels.

Every mother realizes, after giving
Ter children California Syrup of
-isS,' that this is their ideal laxa