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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
"Texas Wonder" Confiscated

Montgomery, October 2S.-(SpeciaD One hundred and thirty-eight bottles of Texas Wonder" a patent medicine. shipped to Montgomery druggist from the manufacturer at St. Louis, Mo. has been confiscated by the United States court in Montgomery. following in formation each bottle was misbranded. The manufacturer is alleged to have violated section of the United States food and drug act. The section violated reads as follows: "If package or label shall bear or contain any statement, design or device regarding the cura- tive or theraputic effect of such article of any of the ingredients or sub stances contained therein. which is false and fradulent, the article or drug is miSbranded."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
No Decision Reached
 on German Colonies

London, October 2s.-In the House of Commons today Richard Hazleton, na- tional liberal, asked whether the gov ernment intended after the war to re- tain the German colonies as British pos sessions or whether it was purposed to place them under International control.
 Lord Robert Cecil, assistant secretary for foreign affairs, replied that no state ment with regard to the question pro- pounded could be made at the present time.
 In reply to question by R. P. Hous- ton, unionist, Andrew Bonar Law, chan ceIlor of the exchequer, said the gov ernment did not contemplate the nation alization of British shipping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
Eternal Dusts Billy
 Kelly in Six Furlongs

Laurel, Md, october 2s.-Eternal won the six-furlong race for a purse of s20,000 and the John R. Mclean memorial cup at Laurel today, beating Billy Kelly by head, The time was 1:12.
 The end of the race was accom- panied by a series of wild enthusiasms and the monster crowd stood yelling as the horses came down the home stretch.
 Eternal took the lead almost imme diately after the start and kept 1t for a few seconds, when Sande, on Kelly, closed the gap. Schuttinger on Eter- nal nursed his horse into great speed and nosed ahead at the barrier. The winner paid $40 to win
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
Official Text of German
 Reply to President Wilson

however, is alone to be considered as au- thoritative.
 Accept, Sir, the renewed assurances Of my highest consideration.
 "F'. OEDERLIN. Charge dAffaires a. i. of Switzerland. His Excellency, Robert Lansing. Sec retary of State, Washington.
 Translation of communication from the German government, dated October 27. 1918, as transmitted by the charge d'affaires a. i of Switzerland, on Octo- Der 2S, 1918:
 "The German government has taken cognizance of the reply of the President of the United States. The President knows the far-reaching changes which have taken place and are being carried out in the German constitutional struc- ture. The German government is being conducted by the German people, III whose hands rest actually and constitu- tionally the authority to make decisions. The military powers are also subject to this authority.
 ''The German government now awaits the proposals for an armistice which IS the first step toward peace of justice, as described by the President in his pro nonncements SOLF, state Secretary of Foreign Affairs, "Berlin, October 27. 1918
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
Draft Has Now Reached
 Normal Flow, Says Baker

Washington. October 2.-The war de- partment does not plan to call all men within the draft up to 45 years by Jan uary 1, Secretary Baker said today, in discussing press dispatches crediting John R. Mott, international secretary ot the Y. NJ. c. A., with saying that he had been so informed by MT. Baker.
 T am sure MT. Mott has been mis- understood, said the secretary. There Is no such plan. The draft situation has reached substantially a normal flow, the men coming in about as fast as they are being shipped out. This will be con- tinued.
 Secretary Baker said war work is not being slowed up because of the peaca discussions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29

Washington, October 2S-(Special) Prosecutions as 8 result of the report of Judge Charles E. Hughes in the so- called aircraft" scandal, will be in- evitable, according to information by The Age-Herald bureau today from distinguished member of the department of justice.
 There is general belief that the report is hot stuff The senatorial investiga- tion played around the edges of scan dals, and it is believed Judge Hughes has spoken with characteristic directness and firmness. In this connection, while Judge Hughes is the only distinguished republican leader who has not torn hair because of the Presidents appeal for democratic Congress, it is believed in some circles it was not wholly without
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
TWO HUNS DROWNED

With the American Army Northwest of Verdun, Sunday October 26.--Two Ger man airplanes were downed this morn ing inside the German lines by Ameri- can airmen.
 Lieut.. Samuel Colton of Worcester, Mass, and Lieut.. L. C. Holden of New York started out on an early morning patrol. Colton was attacked by Fokkers north of Grand Pre-. Other Americans came to Colton's assistance and engaged the Fokkers. During the fighting Cotton managed to separate one of the enemy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
LIVE WIRE CAUSES
 FALSE FIRE ALARM

All members of the fire department were aroused from their peaceful slum- bers yesterday morning when a live wire on the engine dropped down on one of the indicators, causing false alarm to be given.
 Quite a crowd had gathered on the outside, ready to follow and share in the excitement, but instead shared the dis appointment. However, if they had entered after the firemen learned the true story they would have found real excitement. T. M. Adair. who was on duty stopped the alarm until R. L. Parham, superintendent of the fire alarm system, could be summoned to make the necessary repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
Judge Hughes Report
 May ProUe Sensational
Submission Just at This Time May Have Tendency to Embarrass Democrats, But Wilson Is Ex-
 pected to Make It Public Promptly
By HUGH W. ROBERTS

guile that he has submitted his report just at this particular time.
 If it reflects on the Secretary of War, or will result disastrously for the sena- torial aspirations of Henry Ford, the President might desire to withhold the report If he postpones it's publication the republicans will cry that he is play ing politics for partisan advantage.
 At any rate, the opposition will have opportunity to point the finger of ridi- cue at alleged democratic extravagances and incompetence. Democrats adhere to belief that the President will immediate ly let the people know what Judge Hughes has reported. This is the idea of Senator Thomas, who conducted the senatorial investigation. He states that the President will not and should not hesitate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
Tulane Quarantine Lifted

antine which has been in force at Tu- lane university since influenza became epidemic here was lifted Monday morn ing and classes and military drills were resumed, according to announcement by Dr, A. R. Dinwiddie. president of the university. There have only been 30 cases of influenza among the 2500 students.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29

planes from it's group and downed it after five minutes fighting.
 Lieutenant Holden encountered Ham over machine in the region of Fontaine while it was on it's way to the American line, with the object of carrying out observations. Holden had the lighter machine and managed so to maneuVer that he was able to attack the Hanover from the rear. Meanwhile, however, the machine gun observer in the German plane was using his machine gun on Holden. The American flyer then turned his machine gun on the Hanover ma chine-gunner and saw him fall. Holden continued fire and saw the machine crash in bit of woods below.
 Holden is now credited with four vic- tories and Cotton with three.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
More Speed Urged

Montgomery, October 2S-(Special.) ) Tt is imperative that local boards lose no time in completing the classification and physical examination of the 19 to 36 regstrants." This was the contents of a bulletin sent from the state mill tary department Monday to all draft boards of the state. Following receipt of information the war department will ask the state for 1915 men during No- vember and December. These men must come from the September 12 registrants The bulletin says that there must be no interference of the steady flow of men to mobilization camps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
Successful Air Trip

Pensacola, Fla. October 2S.-Success- fully completing a trip said to be With out precedent in the history of Ameri- can naval aviation, three seaplanes reached Pensacola this afternoon, aft CT having followed the coast line from Philadelphia. The trip was made with out accident of any kind, it was stated. The machines left Philadelphia last Thursday morning at 9;30 o'clock. Stops were made at Moorhead City, N. C., Paris Island, S. C.. and St. Augustine, Fla Saturday morning the flyers left Miami and reached Tampa the same afternoon, coming on to Pensacola to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
Hughes Report Reviewed

Washington, October 2S.-Attorney General Gregory set aside all other bus mess today to review the report sub mitted by Charles E. Hughes on the airplane production investigation so he could get it into President Wilson's hands this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
10000 TURKS WITHDRAWN

London, October 2S.When British ar mored cars and cavalry came in sight of Aleppo. the Syrian city captured by General Allenby on Saturday, Field Mar shal I.iman Won Sanders, the German commander of the Turkish forces, with drew 10000 of his 12,0o0 troops and re- tired toward Katma.
 A Turkish rear guard was left at Alep- DO but it put up slight resistance, Before retiring the Turkish rear guard burned the railroad station and most of the rolling stock. The retiring Turks now are being pursued by the British cavalry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
Drop in Flu Cases

New Orleans, October 2S.-Sixteen hun. dred and twenty new cases of influenza during Sunday and Monday were report ed today, or an average of only BIO per day. This is over 600 cases less than Saturday. For Monday "A deaths were reported
 The Knights of Columbus hall and the Moose Home have been selected by Dr. G. M. Corput, surgeon in charge of the Louisiana influenza situation to be used as convalescent hospitals. and will prob ably be opened to receive patients Tues day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
Holbrook Goes to West Point

Montgomery, October 2S.-Maj. Gen. William A. Holbrook, commander of the Ninth division, accompanied by Mrs Holbrook and Capt. Charles Kilburn, aide, leave Tuesday morning for West Point N Y to attend the graduation eX- ercises of the United States Military academy, when two sons of the general will be given their diplomas. They are Willard Holbrook of the class of 1920 and Stanley Holbrook of the class of 1Qot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
STILL FINDING MINES

With the American Army Northwest of Verdun, October 2S-(By the Associated Press.)-The American troops are still finding mines and hidden explosives in Chatel Chehery. The latest trap of this kind was an innocent appearing walk ing stick, suspended at the entrance of a dugout, as if it had been left by its hurriedly departing owner. Investigation showed that fine wire ran from the cane to point in some nearby rocks where 1t was connected with a 25-pound charge of high explosive,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
FRENCH

Paris. October 2S.-The French official statement says:
 'On the Disc front there have been stubborn engagements on the east bank in front of Grand Verly, where the enemy delivered several counter attacks
 Further south we carried our lines as far as the approaches to the Disc. capturing points of support northwest Of Guise. We, likewise. advanced to the east of the Peron in the region northea st of Boise les Pargny
 "On the whole front between the Disc and the Serre our troops are in fresh contact with the enemy lines. West of Chateau Porcien we have made an ad- vance north of Herpy
 Aviation: The work of our air squad rons continued on October 27 with great success Our observers carried out nu- merous reconnaissances over the enemy front and brought back highly important reports for the commanding officer and numerous photographs They reported fires at many places on the right bank of the Aisne, which is still in the hands of the enemy. as well as in the Serre valley between Marie and Mont Corner.
 Our bombing machines carried out expeditions in the region of Seraincourt. This village, which is at the junction of several roads, is of considerable im- portance in the revictualing of the en- emy.
 "One hundred and twenty bombing air planes and 80 pursuit machines engaged in an enterprise in successive groups, attacking special objectives especially re- vietualing conveys, munition depots and barracks in that region, as we'll as troops reported in the ravine south of Serain- court Thirty-three tons of projectiles and 15,0o0 cartridges were utilized, caus- ing serious losses to the enemy and great disorganization and at certain points stopping traffic entirely Several fires broke out in the barracks and an explo- sion in a munitions depot resulted from these operations. During the day nine enemy airplanes were brought down and one captive balloon was burned.
 '.Eastern theatre. October 27: The al- lied forces, continuing their advance to the north. have occupied the important towns of Kragujevatz and Jogodina, as well as the coal mines at Senje and Ravnareka. Serbian cavalry have oc- cupied Despotvac."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
GERMAN DAY

Berlin, October 2S.-(Via London) The German day official statement reads:
 Northwest of Deynze (Belgium), east of Avelghem and near Artres, south of the Scheldt, we have repulsed enemy attacks. In clearing out isolated British nests near Famars and Engle- fontaine we captured prisoners.
 Enemy attemps to cross the Disc canal near Tupigny were frustrated. Between the Disc and the Serre on Saturday night we withdrew our troops in the projecting salient between Origny and Laferte to a line west of Guise and east of Crecy to the Serr6. Yesterday the enemy attacked our new lines south of Guice He was repulsed after losing numerous tanks. On the Souche sector renewed French attacks broken down early in the morning be- tween Froidmont and Pierre Pont.
 Enemy attacks against troops sta toned on the south bank of the Aisne. southeast of Rethel and near Billy least of Attigny) were repulsed On the heights east of Vouzieres, in the evening the artillery duel increased in- termittently to great strength in con- nection with unsuccessful enemy at- tacks on Chestres
 "On the heights east of the Mouse we repulsed attacks by the Americans at Consenvoye wood and Ormont wood The movements which have commenced were continued according to plans
 Southeastern Theatre: South of Rudnik and Topola there were success ful rear guard engagements. On both sides of the Morava there was only slight fighting contact with the enc my"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
BELLEU WOOD TAKEN

With the American Army Northwest of Verdun, October 2S.-(By the As sociated Press.)-Belleu wood, east of the Mouse, is finally and completely in American hands after strenuous fight ing for several days.
 The wood was taken in a successful attack late Sunday Fighting is still taking place in the eastern portion Of Ormont wood in the same region.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
Publishers Incorporate

Montgomery, October 2s-tSpecial) Papers of incorporation for the Ma tional Publishing company of Montgom- cry, with authorized capital stock of s46.000, of which $3O.20O is paid in, were filed with the probate judge Mon- day. The incorporators are E. M. Noble Brame Hood and J. l.. Thornton, all ot Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
BRITISH GET $500 AUsTRIANs

London. October 2S.-British troops in their offensive on the Austro-Italian front up to last night had captured more than $500 prisoners, according to an official statement issued today by the war office. The British also cap tured 29 guns, including six nine-inch howitzerS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
AMERICANS EAST OF RETHEL

Paris. October 2S.-American units have entered the fighting east of Rethel and have carried out local operations in which they made an advance of one kilometre east of Attigny, capturing TIP prisoners, the war office announces. The American advance was made in the region of the Forest farm, south from the Aisne, between Attigny and Voncq.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
MANDALAY AGROUND

Eureka Cal, October 2S.-The steamer Mandalay is aground off Fauntleroy Rock, IS miles southwest of Crescent City. One boatload of survivors has been landed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
IT. S. AyIATORS ESCAPE

The Hague, october 2S.-Three Ameri- can prisoners of war have succeeded in escaping from Germany into Holland They are Flight Lieuts. T. K. Tilling- hast of Westerly R. l.; John O'Donald of Washington, D. C., and Robert An derson of Honolulu.
 The aviators were captured during the period from September 3 to Septem- Der 27, and they escaped from Valen- ciennes on September 27, reaching the Dutch border after many narrow es- capeS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
ATTACKS RESUMED

London, October 2S.-The British Tenth army today resumed its attacks against the stro-Hungarian positions on the Italian front. the war office announced this afternoon. The attack is proceeding satisfactorily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
TURKISH ROAD CUT

London, October 2S.-The British ad- vancing in Mesopotamia have cut the road from Sherghet to Mosul, one Of the principal Turkish lines of com 'munication. This probably will force the Turks to fall back on Mosul.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
ITALIAN

Rome. October 3S.-The text of the communication issued by the war office tonight follows:
 "Our army. in conjunction with allied contingents. has crossed the Piave river by force of arms, engaging in bitter bat ties the enemy, who strove desperately to bar the way
 Between the slopes and heights of Valdobbiadene and the mouth of the So- ligo torrent our Infantry assault troops passed during the night, under violent fire. to the left bank of the river, broke into the enemy's front lines and carried them.
 Supported by the fire of the artillery on the right bank. they gained ground and repulsed enemy counter attacks throughout the day.
 TO the south the Tenth army, taking advantage of the successes of the Brit ish at Grave Di Pappadopolo, compelled the enemy to retire and repulsed two counter attacks in the direction of Bor- go Malonotte and Roneadelle. The prison CTS taken yesterday aggregated more than 5000 Fifty-one guns were captured
 Allied aircraft. with extreme daring, attacked the enemy troops from low all titudes.
 Tn local fighting on Monte Grappa 159 prisoners were taken. The enemy heavi- ly attacked on Monte Pertica and ob- tained a foothold in the Italian posi- tions. although at great sacrifices Later the Italian infantry, in severe fight ing, drove out the enemy and regaine6 the lost positions.
 Tn Albania our advance guards, hay ing overcome the resistance of the en emy, have crossed the Mati river and are marching on Alessio.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29

Nina Smith. 17 -month-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joe Smith, died at the residence, Avondale cotton mills, Sun
 day night; funeral and interment at
 Walkers chapel yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
BRITISH MEsOPOTAMIA


 London, October 28-The British state ment regarding operations on the Meso- potamian front says:
 ''The Turks still held on Friday strong positions on Jebel Hamrin, west of the mouth of the Lesser Fab. But on the previous day some of our armored cars, by desert track further west, struck in on the Turkish line of communication in the neighberhood of Kaleh Sherghat, where they attacked enemy conveys. At the same time our cavalry moved tip on the left of the Tigris, ~threatenng the enemy communications from the east.
 'The pressure of our troops in front, combined with the attacks on their com- munications, compelled the Turks to re- treat 12 miles to the north on Saturday night to a position three miles south of KaLeh Sherghat where we are in close contact with them. Our troops are show ing great powers of endurance in a country possessing no roads and devoid of supplies.
 "Kerkuk was captured by us on Fri day after slight opposition, and the Turks retreated toward Allyn Kupri. Ar mored cars inflicted many casualties on the enemy close to the latter town and on Sunday our main body was in touch with the Turkish troops covering the crossings of the Lesser Zab.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
Poincare Receives House

Paris, October 2S.-President Poincare today received Col F.. NJ House. who presented his credentials as special rep resentative of the United States govern ment to the European governments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29

George Donald, aged 36, died at a local inflrmary Sunday afternoon; funeral services from Shaw's chapel this aft ernoon at o'clock; interment in Elm wood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29

F. ID. Mackey, aged 36, died at a local infirmary October 24; funeral services were held from Loy's chapel yester- day afternoon at o'clock; interment in Elmwood; he is survived by a widow and one child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
DEATHS

Mrs Neal Shelly. aged 27. died at To- cal infirmary October 26; the remains were sent to Talladega yesterday morning by Johns.
 Robert w. Ennis, ager 76, died at 8 local hotel yesterday morning; the re- mains were sent to Livingston yes- terday afternoon by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
Official Statements
 From War Capitals
BRITISH

DhI
 London. october 2s.-The British of ficia! statement says:
 As result of local operation carried out by us this morning south of Valenciennes we advanced our line between the Rhonelle river and the Scheldt in the face of considerable opposition and captured more than 100 prisoners
 "On the remainder of the front there was nothing of special interest"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-29

George Bouloukos. aged 35, died at the residence, 252S Eighth avenue, north, Sunday night; funeral services were held from Johns chapel yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock; interment in Elmwood.