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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
ALSO-RANS BEGIN
 COMPUTING COST
 OF MAKING RACE
Five Gubernatorial Candi. dates Spent Over $30,O0O. Thousands Invested by
 Other Candidates
Fly WILLIAM L. GoRMLEY

Montgomery, August 14.--(Special) Scores of Alabama men started Wednes- day the painful duty of counting the cost incurred while running for county, state and federal. offices, the incom- plete returns in the late afternoon in- dicating the elimination of many who had fought valantly to convince the voters they were the proper men to guide the destiny of the great state, That the cost has been unusually heavy had fought valiantly to convince the state will soon show that many can didates apparently forgot about ex- penses in their race.
 The corrupt practice act says that each candidate must file with the sec retary of state, not later than lo days following the election, sworn state- ment of money spent from the time their first account was filed. The first account had to be filed not later than five days previous to the election.
 Five candidates for the highest of- flee in the state spent more than $3o,- coo. The prediction accounts showed approximately $29,000 had been spent five days before the election, and the last few days saw some of the hardest fighting of the primary election. The grand finish of each candidate cost hundreds of dollars, and it is probable several thousand dollars will be added to the pre- election accounts.
 Like all other elections, the one Tuesday brought surprises and peculiar happenings. Reports Wednesday indi- cate Pal Daniel, former sheriff of Rus sell county, has been renominated by a good vote. Sheriff Daniel was im- peached several months ago. following the spectacular raid at Girard, when it was found that thousands of gallons of whisky had been stored. In his race MT. Daniel is said to have asked for vindication. The result, unofficial re- ports show, has been vindication cf the former sheriff. Another surprise in4 Russell county is the huge vote of Thomas E. Kilby for governor Friends of MT. Kilby said they expected to be either first or second in Russell county.
 Incomplete returns from Dallas coun- ty Wednesday indicated J. B. Ellis, anti amendment man, has been elected and that he is pledged to vote for the constitutional amendment when the question comes up at the next legls- lature. MT. Ellis, should complete re- turns show the referendum on the amendment has carried. will have tile distinction of being the only anti amendment senator to vote for the adoption of the matter.
 Mir. Ellis is one of the strongest men in Dallas county. He announced for the office of senator and at the same time said he was opposed to the amendment. Dallas voters didn't want to vote against MT. Ellis, so they went to him with the question: twill you pledge yourself to vote for the adop- tion of the amendment if voters favor it?" He answered in the affirmative
 Near each voting box in the county Tuesday there was a cigar box. Tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Calomel Robbed of
 Nausea and Danger
Medicinal Virtues Retained and Improved Unpleas- ant and Dangerous Quali- ties RemovedNew Va riety Called "Calotabs."

The latest triumph of medical science IS a purified calomel. known as "Calo-
 tabs" The old-style caloInel. as all doctors know, was the best and most generally useful of all medicines. The new variety, kown as Calotabs, Is puri- fled and refined from all objectionable qualities and is most delightful In ef- feet.
 One Caiotab oh the tongue at bed time. q swallow of water--that's all. No taste. no gripping. no nausea. no danger
 Next morning you awake feeling fine,
 with a clean liver. purified system and a hearty appetite for breakfast Eat what you please. There Is no re- striction of habit or diet Calotabs are sold only in original, sealed packages: price, thirty-five cents. Your druggist recommends Calotabs. and will refund
 your money if you are not delighted
 with them--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
JULY SHIP LOSS {
 E27O,OOO TONS
Loss for Same Month Last Year 534,S39 Tons, Show
 ing Radical Decrease

Paris, August 14-(Havas Agency0 The allied and neutral shipping sunk by enemy submarines during July amounted to 27O.oO0 tons, compared with 534, ,S39 tons sunk In July, 1917. This radical decrease in losses is doubiy sig nificant when the increase in merchant marine navigation resulting from the American shipbuilding efforts is consid- cred. The entente nations constructed during July a tonnage in excess of 2s0,- 900 to that destroyed during the month by enemy operations.
 The ententes sonnage sunk In 1918 was 50 per cent less than that lost in 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

German front line trenches at Beau mont Hame, Serre, Puisieux- Au- Mont and Bucqaoy have been found untenable by the enemy in the face of the recent activity by the British all along the line from Albert to Arras, while the French have persevered in their violent attacks against the Germans on the sector which dominates the lower portion of the Picardy plain and the Disc valley and have encroached further upon the Las signy massif and the Thieucourt plateau and farther south have captured the i'm portant town of Ribecourt
 Unofficial reports have announced the capture of Lassigny by the French and of all the German positions between the western outskirts of Bray-Sur-Somme and Etinehem by the Austrians There is however. no official confirmation of them
 ALLIES HALTED
 From the Somme to the Oise, except in the latter region where the French have made further gains, the Germans seem ingly have had further success in hold ing back the allied troops and still are in possession of Chaulnes and Rove, ipon the capture of which the efforts of the British and French have been centered. On this central part of the bat tie front the enemy continues to deliver violent counter attacks and also has fur ther reinforced his line with men and guns and is using them without stint tc retain his position, realizing that their capture would spell disaster.
 The giving up of front line trenches north of Albert possibly may mean that the German high command foresees the ultimate success of the American and British operations along the Somme and is readjusting the German positions to meet any eventuality. In any event. the retrograde movement seemingly indicates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

that the nine mile salient between Beau mont Hamel and Bray on the Somme, with Albert it's apex, must now give way in order that the German front here may come into alignment with that in the south across the Somme. In fact, it seems not improbable that the Germans purpose to readjust their front from the Scmme to Arras, and possibly further northward.
 CAPTURE IMPORTANT
 The capture of Ribecourt by the French marks an important epoch in the often. sive which has for it's immediate puy- pose the freeing of the region between the Somme and the Disc of the enemy.
 As gain from the strategic standpoint
 it ranks with the taking by the French of the forest and hill positions between
 the Matz and the Disc. which has brought the French almost to the gates of Lassigny. Through Ribecourt lies an open route up the Disc valley to Noyon
 "a route by rail and the big national thoroughfare. not to mention the cana which parallels the roadways for the greater part of the way. Noyon is only little more than six miles northeast of Ribecourt.
 Although they are still encounterine violent resistance. the French arc con. tinuing to make progress through the wooded and hilly country between tht Matz and Disc, where the Germans from recesses in the forests, on spurs and in the canyons are using machine guns innumerable. Gas. also, is being loosed in great quantities by the en emv Almost entire control of tht Thiercourt plateau and the other higi ground on this sector is now in tht hands of the French.
 Along the Vesle, the Germans agair have made unsuccessful attacks agains the French and Americans. who art still holding their positions. Tn the mountain region on the west ern Italian front the Italians hay, captured several important position. from the Austrians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
DETECTIVE LYONS LEAVES FOR OHIO TO
 SECURE PRISONER

Detective Gecfse j. Lyons will leave this morning for Akron. O.. where he will take into custody w. D. Meier. for mer salesman for the local branch of the Cudahy Packing company. who is want- ed on a charge of embezzlement. The alleged offense occurred some months ago and Detective Lyons was detailed on the case. The defendant was To- cated in Akron and held by authorities there until the arrival of the local of ncer. A bonding company is behind the arrest and persecution of Meier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Alexander and Wright
 Eliminate Jap FavOrite
 and National Champion

Boston, August 14-Fred B. Alexander and Beals c. Wright, former internation- alsts, defeated Ichiya Kumagae, the Japanese favorite, and Harold Taylor. national junior champion, in third round match of the national doubles lawn tennis tournament at the Longwood Cricket club today.
 Vincent Richards, Providence, R. l., was victor over J. D. F. Jones, also of Providence. in the final match of the boys tournament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

An elaborate Keith programme will sbe offered on the change of programme to be presented this afternoon matinee. Felix Adler, assisted by Frances Ross. will present What Fools We Mortals Be-" Another big act will be. "Wrong," " a quaint comedy to be presented by Frances Nordstronl and William Pink ham. Kloter and Quinn. dainty misses in dandy songs" will entertain in songs and music and the Flying Venus will be another interesting attraction. Fey- ton, Howard and Lizette are acrobatic gymhasts. Lyric screen telegrams will feature the programme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Exhibition Golf Match

Shawnee, on the Delaware, Pa, Au- gust 14-Alexa Stirling and Perry Adair of Atlanta defeated Elaine Rosenthal of Chicago and Bobby Jones, Atlanta, n an 1S-hole exhibition golf match hera today by six points. The match was for the benefit Of the Red Cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

A little British sailing vessel. the Good Intent. carrying 6S tons of cargo and built 12S years ago, has just been sold for three times its original cost. 1t was built of oak timbers taken from British men-of-war and is still in ex- ceilent condition. ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15

Tn America the highest altitude by m airplane ir 1917 was made by Caleb Bragg on September 19 He reached an altt, 9 of 22,0o0 feet about four miles. In Eu- rope no better record has been made than that of Guidi, an Italian, who flew to 25, ,1S0 feet in 1916.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-15
Important
 Ground Is Taken
 From Germans
French Force Capture Lassigny and All Enemy Positions Between Bray-Sur-Somme and
 Etinehem Taken By the Australians
By Associated Press

North and south of the Somme the Germans have lost further important ground In the former region they have evacuated their positions fveme front the British north of Albert while the latter they have been beaten back in the hill and wooded district just north of the Disc by the French
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-04-06
BOY HIT BY AUTO WHILE
RETURNING FROM SCHOOL

Ei~ght-year-old Harold Munyon was
run into Monday afternoon by an au-
tomobile driven by George Robinson,
colored, chauffeur, and owned by L. c.
Graft, of Paoli, Pa. The boy had been
attending the Woodland avenue school
and was returning to his home by troll
ley. He alighted at California avenue
and went back of the car to reach the
west side of the street. He did not
see the auto coming, nor did the chauf-
feur observe the boy.
The machine was occupied by a wo-
man, who was returning from a trip
to the Seaview Country Club when the
distressing incident occurred. The cal
was stopped, the child, bleeding pro-
fusely from a large scalp wound, was
placed in it and hurried to the Allan
tic City Hospital.
Fortunately no bones were broken
but the serious injury was to the
head. Several stitches were required
to close the gap in the flesh. The at
tending physician says that the lad
will 20
The chauffeur surrendered and was
released under bail.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-04-06
BENJAMIN CHAPLIN SERIES
MAKES HIT AT STRAND.

Benjamin Chapin's series, 1.-THE Son
of Democracy" running at the Strand
Theatre has met with immediate sue
cess. The stories, presented by Para
mount, are humorous, pathetic and
full of adventure. Mr.. Chapin's por-
trayal of Lincoln is remarkable. That
he does look like Lincoln is proved by
the fact that window cards, being dis
tributed nationally, bearing pictures
of Wilson, Lincoln and Washington.
actually show a picture of Mr.. Chaplin
instead of Abraham Lincoln. The man
who made the card used the Chaplin
photograph because, he explained, sit
looks more like Lincoln than any pic
ture of Lincoln l could find"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-04-06
SALEM CONGREGATION GIVES
RECEPTION TO PASTOR.

A delightful reception was given to
Rev. and Mrs. Pennington Corson at
Salem M. e. Church on Thursday eve
ming. They were the recipients of ma
ny good wishes of friends from a dis
lance who were unable to be present.
The following program was render
ed, after which the large gathering adj
journed to the dining room, where an
hour of substantial festivities were en-
joyed.
Chorus-Mr. Hugh M. Collins at the
organ-"Blest Be the Tie that Binds
Introduction of Pastor, John S. Wea-
yer.
Response, Rev. Corson.
Reception.
Vocal Solo, Charles Bowen, Jr.
Reading, Miss Mae Ireland.
Vocal Duet, Misses Pearl Stebbins,
Ada Thomas.
Vocal Solo, Robert L. Race.
Piano Duet, Mrs. Charles w. Blake,
Miss Ada Thomas.
Reading, Mrs. Charles Bowen, Sr.
Vocal Solo, Samuel Lawrence.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-04-06
MORE COUNTY BOYS
OFF FOR CAMP DIX

Thirty-four more registrants from
Atlantic County, thirty-three of whom
have been called under the selective
service and one of whom, Byron Ris-
ley, of Leeds Point, has volunteered,
were indicted into military service
last Monday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock
and left the Court House Station Tues
day morning for Camp Dix. Includ-
ed in the number were:-
Pleasantville-Herber Walter Horn,
Joseph M. Ingersoll.
Northfeld-Howard W. Krewson,
Raymond e. Krewson.
Absecon-John M. Thurlow, Thomas
Murphy.
Somers Point-Harry Lewis Garri-
son.
Port Republic-Charles Robert Kne-
eek.
English Creek-Walter G.. Scull.
Oceanville-Russell Endicott.
Linwood-Lumond d. Thorn.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-04-06

The final completion of many of the
important matters in which l have
been interested has necessarily been
transferred to Washington and the
problems of the war are of necessity
conferred there. Running for the long
term, unless a special session of Con-
gress be called March a, 1919, which 1
am advised is not contemplated, will
mean giving up only six weeks of my
term as Governor, and the question
for the people of New Jersey to decide
will be, if approving of my service,
whether six weeks in Trenton can
bring as much result to III citizens as
six years in Washington.
1 ask with full confidence the con.
tinued interest and support you have
so emphatically demonstrated in the
past.
Very sincerely,
WALTER E. EDGE.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-04-06

Advertise in The Pleasantville Press.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-04-06
HON. WALTER e. EDGE
CANDIDATE FOR SENATE,
Makes This Announcement In a Per
sonal Letter to the Editor.
Trenton, N. j.,
April 4, 1918.

1iOhIOh, AZ -
April 4, 1918.
Hon. Bertram E.. Whitman,
Pl~easantville, N. j.
Dear Bert:
AS one of those loyal friends who
demonstrated so much unselfsh inter-
est In my candidacy for Governor, I
want to personally advise you, before
making a public announcement, that
after very careful consideration and
painstaking inquiry l have decided it
is my duty to become a candidate for
the long term as United States Senator.
AS you know, I have neither directly
nor indirectly sought to be a candidate
for this office at this time and my en-
try into the contest is entirely imper-
sonal, but with the conviction that un-
der present conditions l can be of more
service to the people of New Jersey in
Washington than in Trenton.
No mar can deny that the program I
have outlined to the people of New
Jersey when elected their Governor
has been not only completed, placed
upon the statute books and the details
delegated to the proper executive de-
partments, but in addition, much con
structive work never originally con
templated has been carried out. Like
wise, at election time no man can claim
that l have not Loyalty and without
partisan consideration supported the
President in every war emergency,
thus removing any opportunity for our
opponents to urge the election of a
Democrat to back up the Administra-
ton. Other candidates may promise,
but l will point to the record.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-04-06

Extra copies of The Pleasantville Press
may be secured at the following places:
Pleasantyille-P. T. Harris, 3 S. Main
H. W. Fenimore, 35 S. Main West Jersey
Newsstand or at the Office.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-04-06
ST. JOHNS MISSIONARY
SOCIETY ELECTS OFFICERS

The Women's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society of st. Johns M. P.
Church held their annual meeting on
Thursday evening. officers for the
ensuing year were elected as follows.
President-Mrs. Hawkins.
First Vice-President-Mrs Somers.
Second Notwithstanding. Chanev
Recording Secretary-Mrs. johnson.
Corresponding Secretary--Mrs. Goul-
die.
Secretary of Literature-Mrs. Mat
lack.
Financial Secretary-Mrs. Reinar.
The next meeting will be held on the
third Thursday in April.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-04-06
DIED.

March 30, Rachel Fish,
widow of the late Alexander Fish,
ST., in her saith year. Funeral SER
vices at the residence of her daugh-
ter, Elizabeth Hilton, Al East Park
avenue, on Monday afternoon and
interment in Salem Cemetery.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-04-06
CARD OF THANKS.

We herewith desire to express our
most heartfelt thanks to all those who
by kind words and deeds assisted us
in our sad bereavement, the death of
u darling daughter, Kathryn. Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Boyer and family.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-04-06

The Pleasantville Press comes to
you as an old friend and neighbour.
telling you all the home news while
the large city dailies enter your house
as a stranger. i
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-04-06
NOTICE..

The annual meeting of the Board of Health
of Egg Harbor Township will be held on
Monday, May 9Th, 1918. at 2 P. NJ. All per-
sons having complaint, should present them
at this time.
JOHN J. BLACKMAN, Prest.
VIM. HAUENSTEIN. Sec.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-04-06
%.
OF PORT REPUBL,

OhDlN ANOE 20.
CITY OF PORT REPUBLIC.
An Ordinance making appropriations for the
year ending Dec. 31st, 1918.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the
City of Port Republic, That they do hereby
ton in the current year, money for the fol-
lowing purposes:
Roads 94oo.oO
Board of Education ............... 10000
Printing and Emergency Fund 49,. 00.00
Salaries Z3o.Oo
Interest on Note for School Building 5000
Sec. 2. Be it further Ordained that this
Ordinance take effect Immediately.
Passed at a regular meeting of Council
held on March 18th, 1918.
D. F. CAVILEER,
President of Council.
Attest c. A. JOHNSON, City Clerk.
Approved March 25, 1918.
RALPH ASHLEY, Mayor.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-04-06
SPECIAL NOTICE.

LADIES' SUITS, dresses, coats, furs.
Also hats greatly reduced. A. Folk
man, Select Shop, 1712 Atlantic ave-,
Atlantic City.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1918-11-21

our airplanes got bnsy and gave the
coordinate TO our artillery and then
the show was immense We gained
superiority Of fire, the boys went
over the top just under our machine
gun barrage, and although outnum-
bered by the Prussian guard, they
routed the famous old Huns and we
went through them to our final OBJ
jectives and dng In and held on un-
til we were relieved a couple Of days
later. The boys had no blankets,
overcoats and very little to eat dur
ing that week but the record of the
division is no finer than its weakest
man. l am sorry ] can't give you a
good description OF the entire often
slve but you may rest assured that
Verdun is safe.
My best regards TO yoH and the
families and friends of the boys OF
old Company II.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1918-11-21
Forty Acre Farm Sold

Mrs. Frank Since has sold her 4O
acre farm, considered to be the best
Of that size in the country, located )
miles northwest Of town, to a. b.
Rboades Of Buckeye, the purchase
price being S0750. Mrs. Since and
family are undecided as to another
location. and their many friends
whom they have made since coming
to Abilene two years ago from iihi
city. would be glad to have this good
family remain residents of Che city.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1918-11-21
DICKINSON DID GOOD JOB
ON LIBERTY LOAN REPORTS

The Federal Reserve Bank Liberty
loan committee has complimented
G. A. Rogers, chairman, and the
county Liberty Loan committee for
the report made of the campaign in
this county. "The final report" it
writes, 'is concise and complete and
if all chairmen and committees
would give us such a report we
would not have to print blanks for
such reports. 1t will be preserved as
a model"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1918-11-21
H. Rice Property Sold

Ben Brown has purchased 80
acres of land from II. Rice located
one mile east and two miles north OF
Manchester. AS immediate possess
ion was given, Mr.. Brown and his
sister, Miss Grace Brown, are NOV
ing to their new home at once. Mr..
Rice has taken the well improved 5
acre tract of land adjoining Abilene
on the northwest, the former home
of Mr. Brown, and will keep this for
rental purposes.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1918-11-21

action. and that you must answer the
petition filed by said plaintiff in said
cause on or before the 10th day of
January, 1919, or said petition win be
taken as true and judgment rendered
In said action against you determining
any lien, interest. or Estate you may
have or claim adverse to the plain
tiff In or TO the following described
real estate in the County of Dickin-
son and State of Kansas, towit
The northwest quarter Of section
twenty-six (2G), township twelve G2)
south, range one % east Of the sixth
principal meridian, except the south
fifteen acres Of the southwest quarter
OF said northwest quarter and ad-
Judging said lien, Interest OF estate, II
any there be, null and void, and quiet
ing the plaintiffs title in and to said
real estate against you and each or
you, and forever barring and eXclud-
Ing you and each of YOU from any
interest or estate therein.
ELI II. HOUTz.
By s. 8. Smith, his attorney.
Attest. (SEAL)
/. i. Jefcoat.
Clerk Of District Court. 21wa |
Abilene weekly reflector., 1918-11-21

p. w. French has sold his form. .
miles south Of town to Albert snrech-
or for $500. He will relocate on a
farm with more pasture land.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1918-11-21
Teachers' Meeting Cancelled.

All meetings Of the state teachers
association have been indefinitely
postponed by order Of the state
board OF health
MARY e. WOOLvERTON,
d wt1 County superintendent