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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-15
Engaged In Some of
Bitter Fighting. Says Gen. March
By THE Fl AssocIATED PRESS.

i ASSoS1A1ElI
Washington, d. c., Aug. 1.-THE
division has been engaged in the fight
ing north of the Somme and particu-
larly in the repulse of an enemy coln-
ter attack at Chmipilly, General
March said today at. his semi-weekly
conference with newspaper CORES
pondents. This regiment alone cap
tured three officers, $50 men and seven
105-millimetre guns.
General March briefly reviewed the
situation in the Picardy salient where
the lines have now reached the general
position, of the front in 1916 before the
Hindenhurg withdrawal. At no point
is the enemy now with fifty miles of
Paris.
The Picardy salient has been trim
med away on a front or 153 miles to a
maximum depth of Is n4iles, the chief
of staff said, and the line on the
Aisne-Marne front has remained sta
tionary American troops have recap
tured Fismette on the north bank Of
the north bank of the vesle from
which they were driven.
Discussing the work of the 2sth di-
vision, comprising Pennsylvania
Guardsmen on the Aisne- -Marne sali-
ent, General March said the only re-
port upon its casualties received was
that 400 men had been hit during four
hours on July 80 in the advance to the
Vesle.
The 131st regiment is composed Of
Illinois National Guardsmen, is at
tached to the 6t6h brigade of infantry
in the 33rd division, commanded by
Major General George Bell. Troops
were trained at Camp Logan, Texas
The 2Sth division, General March
said, was in positions near Dormans
on July 16 and participated in the ad-
vance across the Ourcq river on the
26th when the attack against the Ger
man lines attained its full momentum
and thrust the enemy back to the
Vesle. The 2Sth was, flanked on one
side by the 43nd (Rainbow) and on the
other by the third regular division.
Its position In the line was between
Sergy and Roncheres.
The work of the American troops
both on the French and British fronts
General March said. continues to win
the highest praise from the allied COM
manders.
General Pershing's announcement
of the formation of the trst field army
shows it was organized on August 10
and in this connection General March
declared there were then 81 American
divisions in France and the field army
included approximately 1,250, 900 men.
The organization of additional corps
and subsequently of additional armies
will proceed without delay, he added
and eventually General Pershing will
take command of all the armies, leav-
ing command of each to a general of
ficer whom he may select
1t Is assumed that General Pershing
has taken over his own staff as the
staff Of the first field army. In that
case Major General James w Mean
drew is the chief of staff both of the
army and of the American Expedition
ary Force.
General March was asked as to the
truth of reports that the American
forces north of the Mar..e lacked ade-
quate air service. General Pershing'd
dispatches makes no mention of ann
such condition. he replied. and addefI
that a specific report as to the opera
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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-15
SAYS CHILD HAD
A NARROW ESCAPE

Jack Colley of Olive complained to
the police last night that his child
had narrowly escaped being ground TO
death when the wagon in which parent
and child We're sitting was struck oy
a truck driven by a negro, the number
of which he obtained and turned in 10
the station. Mr.. Colley says that the
child escaped by a margin. and that
his escape was very narrow also, and
said the crash was in the city limits
ana while he was returning northward
on Palafox street, on his way to Olive.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-15
ELECTION
RESULT UNKNOWN.
BUT is VERY CLOSE

Birmingham, Aug. 14.-In the
closest race ever held for the Ala
bama governorship, less than three
thousand first choice votes ap-
peared tonight to seperate Thomas
z. Kilby from w Brandon in
the Democratic primary
Kilby leaders claimed a leaders
claimed a lead of auout eight
thousand, while Brandon's mana
gers said their figures showed him
one thousand ahead Brandon's
second choice votes are heavier
than kilby's and may decide the
result.
Huddleston was reelected to con-
gress by nineteen hundred ma
jority over both opponents
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-15
GERMANS GIVE
GROUADUNDER
BRITISH FIRE
Evacuation by Enemy of Posi-
tions Over Five Mile Front
North of Albert.
TRENCHES FOUND
TO BE UNTENABLE
Capture of Chaulnes and Roye
Are Special Objects Brit
ish and French.
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.


North and south of the Somme Ger
mans have lost further important
ground. In the former position they
have evacuated positions over Ave
mile front to the British north OF Al
bert, while in the latter they have
been beaten out of hill and wooded
district north of the Disc by the
French. The German front line
trenches wire found untenable in the
face of recent activity by British along
the line from Albert To Arras. Unoffi-
cial reports announce the French cap
ture of Lassigny, and taking BY Aus
tralians of all German positions be-
tween the western outskirts of Bray
Sur-Somme to Eitingham. Germans
still hold Chaulnes and Roye, upon
the capture of which British and
French efforts are centered. The cap
ture of Ribecourt by the French marks
an important epoch in the offensive,
the immediate purpose of which is
freeing the region of the Somme to
the Disc from the enemy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-15
TWENTY-ONE GERMAN
AIRPLANES BROUGHT DOWN

London, Aug. 14.-Twenty- Ger
man airplanes were brought down, and
ten driven out of control yesterday.
according to an official statement to-
night, and six British machines are
missing as a result of aerial encoun-
ters.
British and American air squadrons
cooperated in an attack on an enemy
airdome and destroyed six machines
near their hangers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-15
10000 MILES TO
ANSWER A DRAFT
BOARDS ORDER

Tacoma, Washington, Aug. IA.
Leland a. Hudson. selectman
from Paxson, Alaska, two hundred
miles north of Fairbanks, arrived
at Camp Lewis today after a trip
of more than three thousand miles
by a dog team, blackboard. mail
barge. river steamer railway and
coastwise vessel, in order to ans
wer the call of his draft board. he
left Paxon May 20.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-15
AMERICAN TROOPS SET GOOD
RECORD FOR HEALTHFULNESS

Washington. Aug. IA - American
troops at home and overseas are set
ting a world record in health and low
death rate. Announcing the deaths
from disease among soldiers the week
OF July 20 of 1.9 per thousand annually.
Surgeon General Gorgas said the
record has never been surpassed by
any military establishment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-15
YOUNG HUTCHINS
SAFE IN FRANCE

News has been received here Of the
safe arrival in France of Victor Hutch
ins, son of J. n Hutchins. of this city.
Young Hutchins, who is barely seven
teen years of age. left Pensacola a few
months ago. ostensibiy to visit his
grandmother in Ohio, but instead en-
listed in the army. explaining to his
father that If he waited until he reach
ed enlistment afe he feared he would
be too late TO have a hand in the fight
ing.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-15
SECOND CASUALTY LIST
OF DAY ISSUED FOR ARMY

Washington. Aug 1.-THE second
army casualty list issued today con-
tains 6S names, divided rs follows:
killed %: died OF wounds, s: died from
accident and other causes L: wounded
severely "a: wounded to a degree un-
determined. 2; missing, IS. The
killed in action include Sergeant Will
liam f. Webb, of Smyrna, Ca.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-15
NEW ORDER HOLDS OFF
ANY NEW COMMISSIONS

Washington, Aug. 13.-The war de-
partment order cuttins OFF voluntary
enlistment in the army. pending ac-
tion on new draft age proposals. in
c1udes a prohibition for issuance OF
any commission in any branch of the
army not in process of issue when the
order was signed. The only exception,
Mr.. Baker said, probably may be four
hundred men specially sought for the
engineers corps, whose commissions
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-15
CASUALTIES OF AMERICAN
FORCES TOTAL 179 FOR DAY

Washington, Aug. 14.-Casualties or
American forces in the France army
and morine corps, as reported today,
total 179. The army list was in two
sections. the morning, 1o1 and evening
6s. There were 10 marine casualties.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-15
DR.. POLLOCK CALLED TO
". CAROLINA ILLNESS OF UNCLE

Dr. a ]. Pollock has been called to
Kingston. y. c.. on account of the
serious illness Of his uncle. senator
w. B. Pollock.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-15

THAT FURNISHED RooM-RENT 1T
WITHOUT DELAY. AND RENT 1T AT
A FAIR PRICE TO A DESIRABLE TEN
ANT. ALL POSSIBLE THROUGH THE
CLASSIFIED.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-15
The Weather

Generally fair Thursday and Friday,
light variable winds.
Highest temperature yesterday, 90 de-
arees; lowest, 70 degrees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-08-15

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
Horace P. Gibson Farmers and Business Mems Candidate Will Defeat Bankhead for Congress, in 10th District
EVERYBODY KNOWS THE ANSWER

When did w. B. Bankhead jump the fence and join the prohibitiOns? Answer Two years not until ly all the people got on that side. When did Horace Gibson jump the fence and the lprohibitionss? Answer: Gibson jumped the fence he has been the prohibition side of the fence all his life.
 When did W Bankhead the have been and working and have the Bankhead
  Bankhead 
 
 standing sitting down. springs his seat of his pants did Gibson the working
 
  
 knocking Underwood he ndewood the leader of the fighting prohibition the United When jump of the fence President Wilson and all the time the
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  sPa" Say. Adu.tJ Jump the Army at declared Colonel Bankhead his father, ad lvised by reputable uzens present. lentmen leaving soldiers be but nvades this while old three boys and they all don't enlist in the will dis Now. fired this Billie this K ''s army aA' ''ss - ps HORACE P. GIBSON. Gibson 5ssDsr Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28

founding employment of motor trucks and passenger automobiles has empha- sized the vital importance of improved highways of the country, from the big roads which connect the states, down to the county tributaries which must serve as feeders for the more impor- tant thoroughfares."
 RESULTS OF LAW
 The federal aid road act is the most important legislation of a national character ever put over" by the Ala bama senator. It has resulted in the construction of good roads in every state and county interested to the ex- tent of helping itself. It has also re- suited in Senator Bankhead's pseu- donym, recognized throughout the United States, of the Father of Good Roads" It has further resulted in the beginning of construction of the Bank head highway, which will extend from Washington through Birmingham to San Francisco, and which, for half it's distance, has already been land out.
 When announcing himself candidate for the Senate in his first attempt, Sem ator Bankhead declared a determina- tion to induce the government to aid in financing good roads of the country. At that time, the people, although de- termined to elect him, were skeptical of his ability to put over road aid leg islation. But he went at the problem with grim determination, and eventu- ally encountered complete success. Hen- ry E. Gray, in discussing this point de clared yesterday that that legislation even had Senator Bankhead done noth- ing else-would entitle him to re-elec- tion in his present race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
B. Y. P. IT. Meeting Is
 Now Nearing Close

Pelham Heights. July 27.-(SpeciaI) ) It is with regret that the members at- tending the Baptist Young Peoples s meeting realize that the exercises are nearing the close. and that another wear will have passed before they are to assemble on the Heights again
 The programme for today was some what changed, and after the breakfast ihcur and morning stroll. Miss Forbes and Paul Powell commenced class work
 pr. Davison lectured on 'Iesson Preparation" and Prof. T. J. York spoke concerning Whining to Christ" w. l. Pittman had for his subject "The Seven Laws of Teaching
 Mrs. N. A. Barrett, Miss Willie Jean Stewart, Mrs. Paul Powell, the Eev. M. K. Thornton and Prof W. I. Pitt man assisted with the days work, and Miss Chapman directed the singing.
 The Baptist Young Peoples Union exercises will close with the end of the present week. and on August 4, 5 and the state Baptist Sunday school will be on and in session for the dates men, toned *aa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
FOR EXCESSIVE URIC ACID TRY THE WILLIAMS TREATMENT 75 Cent Bottle (32 Doses)
 F R E E

Just because you. start the day wor- ried and tired. stiff legs and, arms and muscles, muscles an aching head. burning and bearing down pains in the back--worn out before the day begins--do not think you have to stay in that condition
 Be strong, well and vigorous. with no more pains from stiff joints. sore mus cles. rheumatic suffering. saching back or kidney trouble
 If you suffer from bladder weakness. with burning, scalding pains,. or if you are in and out of bed half q dozen times night. you will appreciate the rest. gives.
 TO prove The Williams Treatment conquers kidney and bladder diseases. rheumatism and all other ailments when due to, excessive uric acid. no matter how chronic or stubborn. if you have never tried The Williams Treat : oses fres gos Yo onn M 1sG Do51e o tbs notice and send it with your name and address. and 10 cents to help pay post age, hacking: etc, to The Bggs P, x Block, East Hampton, Conn. Send at once and you will receive by parcel post regular 75c bottle. without charge and without incurring any obligation. Only one bottle to the same address or ><AAs&A ~ -11Ass1 XII
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
DICKSON s. ACUTE
 WILL BE LAID TO
 REST AT HAYWOOD
Funeral Services of Pioneer Citizen Will Be Held This Afternoon
 at Fairfield

Funeral services of Dickson Sims Acuff, who died Thursday at a local infirmary, will be held this afternoon at 230 o'clock from the residence of his niece, Mrs. J. D, Duncan, 337 Thir- ty-ninth street, Fairfield. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery. The deceased is survived by his brothers, J. R Acuff of Salisaw, Okla, formerly of Ensley; John F. Acuff of Oneonta and l.. M. Acuff of Phoenix. Ari5.. :: three half brothers, G. M. Acuff W. R.. Acuff and G. D. Acuff of Phoenix, Ariz.. and several nieces and nephews of this city.
 Mir. Acuff was a pioneer in the de- yelopment of the coal district of Ala bama. He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn, February 22, 1858. He came to Birmingham in 1879 and was connected with the operation of the Pratt Coal and Coke company. one of the earliest developments of this district.
 In 1889 he went with the late John T. Morgan in the operation of the Dora Coal and Coke company. In 1897 this company was purchased by the Messrs. Gilmore. He continued with them un til 1905 when he associated himself and operation of the East Pratt Coal 7 company a t the time of his death.
 MT. Acuff was a devoted and consist ent member of the Methodist Episco pal church. south. and was recognized for Christian character, high sense c. integrity and honesty. His work in the interest of the Liberty Loan drives and Red Cross was untiring. which in- dicate the love and loyalty to his country.
 His knowledge of the coal district and his upright dealing with all peo- pie commanded for him the respect and confidence of all who knew him.
 The active pallbearers are: Dr. R. F. Iovelady, A. J. Gilmore. J. s. Bar nett Bob Hassler, J M. Donaldson and s. o. Harris; honorary, F. NJ Jackson, Dr T. w. Powers, J. NJ Bates. Walter Moore. Job Going. J. H. Eubanks. P. A. HolIey. T. W. McAdorv. $. l.. Spidle, F. B. Pennington, Dr. R. M Cunning ham. G. W. Edwards. Joe DeBardeleben and Dr. G. w Brown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
Tuscaloosa Has Stocks
 for Use of Slackers

Tuscaloosa, July 27.-(Specia1) LA pair of genuine, old-fashioned stocks have been erected at the corner of Greensboro avenue and Sixth street. and all slackers given warning that they will be used if necessary. No initiation has been given as to who the stocks were erected to warn, but it is generally thought it was for la bor s1ackers there being a few here who are capable of helping out in the labor shortage.
 None except the erectors know any thing about the stocks, their purpose, and who the citizens might expect to find occupying them some morning. They were erected sometime during the night on the public drinking fountain. and early risers were greeted with this placard attached to the stocks: "Warning, pro-German stacker -loafer."
 As Tuscaloosa is practically free from pro-German sentiment. the per- sons responsible for the stocks mus. have in mind some who are not work ing, and it is admitted that there are few of that sort here. as the grand jury indicted a few at it's last ses- sion. M
 Arrangements are being perfected for big meeting of union labor here on August i, at which time President Harrison of the Alabama Federation of Labor will be the principal speaker As the labor unions have several bills to be introduced at the next session of the legislature, it is presumed that the meeting is for the purpose of getting "a line'' on the candidates for office in the coming primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
Big Cattle Sale

I'rattville. July 27,-( (Special.)--A big sale of Holstein cattle will be put on by Judge C. F. Thomas in connection with MT. C. w. Ellis, owner of the fla nous Maple Lawn farm of Courtland, N. Y This sale is attracting atten- tion in Alabama, hut not only this, there is inquiry being made by cattle men from other states. The sale will take place on September II. on the stock farm owned by Judge Thomas A large number of these thoroughbreds will be shipped here from the Maple Lawn farm and put on sale.
 Work of the Red Cross ladies has been somewhat delayed. owing to the fact that the allotment of supplies has not been received
 Twenty-one selectmcn left Autauga county for Camp Hancock last Frlday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
To the Democratic Vot- CTS of Jefferson County:

In announcing my candidacy for N.,e State Senate in the primary to be neld August 13, 1918, I beg to submit the following:
 I favor state legiHlation in sup port of tie government in the pros- ecutjOu of the war.
 I oppose the ratification by the legialnture of the federal prOhiIpI- ton amendment without direct in- structiOns from the people,; beIiev- ing l do that such matters should be settled by each state for itself and without federal intcrfer- cnce.
 I believe the people have the ab- solute and inalienable right to vote instructions to the legislature upon fundamental constitutional amend ments on which the people are di- vided, ana l will favor the S,rOvisiOn by the legislature Of n mems whereby such amendments may be submitted to the people for their instruction.
 I nm further opposed to the rnti- prohibition amendment when 3O.- 900 white democrats of Alabama are fighting for seif-soyernmcnt on foreign soil and can have no voice in the question.
 am unalterabiy opposed to any measure which will destroy seif-3 government in inc state of Ala bama.
 l am unalterabiy opposed to the return of the liquor traffic to Ala bama in any form. l regard the present prohibition laws of Ala bama as models of effectiveness, and I will oppose any attempt to change or alter them, or in the least impair their efficiency.
 believe that only such leEisIn- tfon as is fmperatfvely necessary to the present pressing needs and welfare of the state should he con sidered at the approaching session Of the legislature. or during the period of the war, and that the legislature, when it cOnvenes, should devote itself promptly, diIi- gently and expeditiOusiy to such measures only and then adjourn; other Legislation can walt and should he deferred until the svyar has been prosecuted to its success- full conclusion. I do not believe that at this time particularly the business and industrial affairs and development of the state should be unsettled or the least hampered by radical or experimental legtsIa- tfOn.
 I am an old line democrat and am. accordingly. firm believer in states rights and local self EOv- ernnent. JOHN 1T. GLOVER. Uaid Political Advertisement, Published and Paid for by John T. Glover. Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
Fadool Made Sergeant at Camp Pike, and Hopes
 to Make Training Camp

Richard J. Fadool, who left here June 2i for Camp Pike, Ark, with the Bir- mingham seleetive draft men, has been promoted and is now a sergeant. lie is working hard to enter the training school for officers, which opens at Camp Pike early in the, fall.
 Before going into the army MT. Fadool was rate clerk at the local freight office cf the Southern railway and has mary friends here who rejoice to hear of his quick promotion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
Alleged M0onshiners
 Taken at Sylacauga

Sylacauga, July 27.-(SpeciaL) ) Revenue Officer Draper, accompanied by City Policeman Persons, made a raid on a still east of the city Friday morning and arrested Alex Matherson and son on the charge of operating an illicit still. It is alleged that when the officers approached, the still was in operation and Matherson and his son at work at it. They were car ried to Anniston for trial A small quantity of whisky was seized.
 Ernest Simpson was captured by Officer Persons and carried to Annis- ton for delivery to Camp Mcclellan Friday. Simpson is claimed to have deserted from Company F, 124th in- fantry. sometime ago. He was identi- fled by a metal tag in his pocket as being the party wanted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
American Prisoners
 Cheer Allied Airmen

Geneva, July 27.-tBy the Associated Press 1.-The majority of the Americans taken prisoner py the Germans are quartered in the Rhine cities of Darn stadt, Karlsruhe and Giessen, accord ing to advices reaching the American branch of the International Red Cross here.
 Allied airmen who bomb these cities are cheered by the Americans, the ad- vices state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-28
THE DIEHL LETTER

Bearing out this explanation, Mir. DiehI writes.
 Senator Bankhead deserves unlimit- ed credit for the passage of the federal aid road act, as the committee of which he is the chairman received from the similar committee in the House a meas ure which was faulty and would not have served successfully the compre hensive purpose of federal help to the states in the construction of their most important arteries of communication. The House bill required drastic treat ment, to rid it of. it's possible pork barrel features, and the Senate com mittee on postoffices and postroads was equal to the task.
 ''No law has ever been passed by Congress since the original thirteen states got together which promises more substantial returns to the coun- try at large than will result from the working out of the federal aid road acts which, at the conclusion of it's five year period, should be renewed in a vastly amplified form and with a great ly increased appropriation. The as-