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Smyrna times., 1918-01-30
LAWSUIT OVER CORN WEIGHT
The Case of ManIove D. Wilson vs..
David r. Reese at Referee Trial

The Case of ManloVe D. Wilson vs..
David r. Reese at Referee Trial
The case of Manlove D. Wilson
against David R. Rees was heard be-
fore referees Howard A. Pool, Will
liam B. Weldon. and Julian G Cleaver
in Magistrate Stevens court, at
Middletown. Friday. 1t was an ac-
ton for grain delivered Wilson had
sold Rees 100 bushels of corn at
ST. 81 per bushel. Rees claimed 72
pounds of corn to the bushel, but Will
son insisted that 70 pounds was the
Federal government standard for Del
aware. Rees also claimed that in the
one load of corn which was delivered
there was a shortage of one bag in
the number claimed by Wilson. The
referees allowed Rees' claim for 72
pounds of corn to the bushel, but dis
allowed the claim for shortage, and
gave Judgment in favor of Wilson or
the amount claimed on that basis. with
costs on Rees. Mr.. Rees gave notice
of an appeal to the Superior Court.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-30
MISS LEONA COLLINS A BRIDE
She and Garland Marine Slip Off to
EIkton Saturday and Are Married

She and Garland Marine Slip Off to
EIkton Saturday and Are Married
Miss Leona A. Collins, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard A. Collins, and
Mr.. Garland Marine, formerly tele-
graph operator at the Smyrna R. R.
station, slipped off to Elkton, Md,
Saturday and were quietly married at
d p.m., by the Rev. George P. Jones.
They went from there to Wilmington
and came on to Smyrna the next day.
They left to-day for Vienna, Nd,
where the groom holds position. The
groom is a son of MIR. and Mrs. Frank
B. Marine. Last evening the friends
of the yonng couple gave them a sur
prise at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. A. Collins and after a jolly even
ing wished them joy and happiness on
their departure for Vienna.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-30
PRETTY WEDDINGAT SASSAFRAS
Miss Mary c. Davis, Daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James .. Davis, Weds

Miss Mary c. Davis, Daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James D. Davis, Weds
Miss Mary c. Davis, the youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James D.
Davis, of near Sassafras, Md, was
united in marriage to Mr.. Joseph c.
Craddock. of Philadelphia, on Thursday
afternoon at 5. 80 o'clock. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. A. P.
Prettyman, of Galena, Md, at the
BRIDES home. The bride was gOwned
in a seal brown travelling suit, and
carried sweet peas and maiden hair
fern, and was accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. Irving w. Spry, who
wore burgundy crepe meteor. The
groom was attended by Mr.. Irving W.
Spry. Little Josephine Davis, niece
of the bride, was flower girl. Nc
Cauley's orchestra, of Galena, furn-
ished the music. Caterer G. Reynolds
Stevenson, Of Smyrna, served the
supper, after which amid showers of
rice and congratulations they left by
auto for Elkton, Md. to take the
train for a short southern trip, after
which they will reside in Philadelphia
where MIR. Craddock is employed on
the Bulletin.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-30
DISASTROUS FIRE VISITS
HtvALOW FARM At KENTON
9 COws,4 HORSES AND 8 CALVES
BURNED TO DEATH IN STABLE
Also All the ProVender, Lot of Harness,
implements. &c House Saved
Only bv Efforts of Neighbors

Fire of an incendiary origin wiped
out the stable and barn of William
HevalOw. west of Kenton, about two
O'Clock Friday morning. burning up
9 head of cows, head of horses and
8 calves, all the provender including
IL tons of hay in the stable loft, SO
bushels of wheat, 1400 pounds of salt
meat, harness. &c. How the fire Oc-
Cured is a mystery. As soon as the
fire was discovered neighbors rushed
to the scene and did all they could to
keep the fire confined to the stable and
barn. The dwelling which was in
close proximity to the harm, caught
fire several times and but for the con-
slant vigilance of the fire fighters
who worked like trojans it too would
have fallen prey to the flames. Mr..
and Mrs Hevalow snd their two SONS
were the only ones home at the time.
| So quickly did the conhagration spread
no opportunity was had to get the
stock out The hest driving horse oi
MIR. Hevalow fortunately broke loose
and was saved. The loss will figure
about $4,000 which is only partially
covered by insurance. 1t is understood
Mr.. HeValow will rebuild as soon a
the weather permits.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-30
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Sarah E. Richards, Aged 80,
Passes Away at the Home of Her
Daughter, Mrs. Howard r. Jones


Daughter, Mrs. Howard r. Jones
Mrs. Sarah E. Richards, aged 80,
widow of Samuel T. Richards, died
Monday evening at IL o'clock 1T the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Howard
R. jones on Main street, after a pro-
tracted illness. The cause of her
death was general debility. Her
breakdown began to show about two
months ago but she was only confined /
to her bed about d week. Mrs. Rich !
ards was born and raised at Frankford !
in Sussex County, and was the daugh-
ter of the late George and Hettie
Long) Maloy. At the close of the
civil war she and her husband moved
to Smyrna where he died in May,
1887. Mrs. Richards for time con-
Quoted a notion business but discon-
tinued this years ago. She made her
home in portion of the Carr prop
erty on Market street until her recent
illness. Vigorous of mind and body
she had hardly known what sickness
was until the break down came. She
was constantly attentive to her friends
especially the old and afflicted and
counted no service or kindness too much
for her to perform. She always looked
on the bright side of life, and while
living her life in an unostentatious
way, gathered about her a circle of
warm friends who deeply mourn her
death. Five children survive her as
follows: Mrs w. S. Colpitts, Mrs.
Robert Norris, Miss Fannie Richards,
= Philadelphia; George Richards, of
East Orange, N. j., and Mrs Howard
R. Jones, of Smyrna. Funeral SER
vices will take place from the resi-
dence of Howard R. Jones to- morrow,
Thursday afternoon at /. 80 O'Clock,
and interment will be in Odd Fellows
? cemetery.
John W. Boggs Dies at Crumpton, Md
John w. Boggs, died at his re.
, sidence in Crumpton, Md, on Friday,
= January 18th, aged II years. MIR.
: Boggs was born in New Castle County
but moved to Maryland in 1864 where
he has since resided. He leaves 4;
widow, one daughter, Mrs. Joel R.
Clements, and two sons, William d
> and Charles W. BOggs to mourn hi
: death. Funeral services were held a
: his late home in Crumpton, Md, Of
y Wednesday afternoon, and intermen
e was made in Crumpton cemetery.
ID Miss Annie Todd, Formerly of Dove
y The remains of Miss Annie Todd
u daughter of the late James f. TodC
ID of Dover, were taken to Dover Nor
ST day, from Atlantic City, where sh
E had lived for several years, conduct
le ing a massage establishment. Inter
c ment was made yesterday in the Tod
~ lot in Lakeside cemetery.
n Charles E, Bonwill, Formerly of Dove
n Charles Edward Bonwill, son of Il
ry late DIR. w. G. Bonwill. formerly
of Dover, died near Boston, Mass
We Monday. The remains will be broug
at from Massachusetts, and interme
ty made in Christ P. E. Churchyard,
u, the BOnwill plot at Dover.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-30
TAG -SHOVEL-DAY At
SMYRNA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
LIVELY INTEREST BEING TAKEN
IN CAMPAIGN TO SAVE COAL
Approximate 100000 School Chill
dren All Over the Nation Are AS
sisting in Carrying out Program

The pupils of the grammar grade
of the Smyrna Public Schools have
been very busy today tagging coal
shovels. Each grade is trying to
win the honor of tagging the most
shovels, for which they will be given
the honor of taking an important part
in the celebration of the victory of the
boy or girl who tags the most shovels
when he or she has the honor of tag
ing the coal shovel of the post office
at three O'Clock Monday afternoon,
February 4. 1t is quite evident that
a large crowd will witness the Mon
day afternoon celebration. Approx
imately 2O,OOO,O 600 school children
throughout the Nation are carrying
out the "Tag. Your -Shovel-Day" pro-
gram. In Washington the superin.
tendent of schools selected two chill
dren from the schools who are having
the honor of tagging" the White
House shovel. The President and his
family, together with the White
House guests. participated in the ex
ercises. The plan as carried out il
the Nation includes the tagging
of the shovels in the households Of
the various governors of the States,
mayors of cities and so on. Thes'
ceremonies are being accompanied b!
appropriate exercises, arranged b,
the local authorities.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-30
NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS MEET

Delmarvia Press Association in Session
in Wilmington Plan Boost" Campaign
Newspaper publishers and editors
of the Delmarvia Peninsula met in
the Hotel DUPONT Saturday, when the
annual meeting of the Delmarvia Press
Association was held. The feature of
the meeting was an address by David
Snellenburg on the relation of the ad-
vertisers to the press. The meeting
was preceded by a dinner at which
Ernest S. Taite, manager of the Hotel
DUPONT was host. Following the meet
ing the members were guests at The
Playhouse. At the business session
of the press association it was decided
to issue pamphlet setting forth the
advantages and opportunities of the
Delmarvia Peninsula. 1t also was
decided to hold quarterly meetings
hereafter. officers elected are: Pres
! ident, S. E. Shannahan of the Star
Democrat, Easton, Md; vice-presi-
dent, George Carter of the Evening
Journal, Wilmington; secretary and
treasurer, William F. Metten of Every
EVening, Wilmington; executive com
mittee, Theodore Townsend of the
Chronicle. Milford, Everett c. John
son of the Post, Newark, Fred G.
Usilton of the Kent News, Chester
town, Md, and the president. vice
president and treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-30

John p. Hudson Buys Beck Property
John P. Hudson has purchased of
w. L. David the old "Beck Property"
on north Main street. He will i'm
prove it into fine residence property.
The consideration was $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-30

Rebuild Causeway at Hofecker's Pond
Kent County Levy Court has awarded
James A. Hirons OF Dover, the con-
tract to rebuild the public road and
mill dam at Hoffecker's mill, that was
recently washed away. The work is
tn be done at once and the price is
$3.50.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-30

More Snow Storms Visit Smyrna
Two snow storms, one Saturday
night and another Sunday night, the
latter with blizzard like tendencies,
covered the ground with 10 inches of
snow, making more sleighing.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-30

Engagement of Smyrna Couple
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis M. Price an
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Katharyn,~ to Mr.. Gardner Wise
Beckett of New York.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-30
SURGICAL DRESSING GRADUATES
Glass of Seven Receive CAP and Veil
Mrs. Charles n. LeFeVre, Captain

Class of Seven Receive CAP and Veil
Mrs. Charles RI. LeFeVre, Captain
Mrs. Charles H. LeFevre, Mrs. John
W. Clifton, Mrs. ]. Frank Webb,
Mrs. Sarah M. Farrell, Miss Cora
Tschudy, Mrs. Crawford Stevens, Mrs.
R. Hirons Clifton and Miss Margaret
Walls, a class of seven, have grad
uated in surgical dressing. Monday
of last week Miss Blanch Lockwood,
the officer in charge, came to Smyrna
and took their oath of allegiance and
presented those who wanted them with
a blue cap and veil, the insignia of
their office. Mrs. Charles H. Le-
Fevre, in addition. was named cap
tain of the class and received a red
cap and veil.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-30

Mrs. M. j. Scott Buys Carr Property
Mrs. M. J. Scott who is con-
Quoting a boarding house in the David
property, has purchased ofsMrs. W.
H. Carr her property on Market street
for $1,000. Possession March 1st
next.
Smyrna times., 1918-01-30

uhoaY Thrift Sunday" Churches
s.. u compliance with the proclama-
dsv .,' u Governor Townsend, next Sun
chm. viii De Thrift Sunday" at the
on ines !. when all ministers will talk
Tb,;ss ;se = war Saving Stamps and the
Smyrna times., 1918-01-30
FARMERS TO Be AIDED IN
PRODUCING BETTER CROPS
ooe1poNED MEETING TO BE
DIV N'o m SMYRNA OPERA HOUSE

.,Ayent zimmerIy to Bring Matter
C0p',1 o.;.i,g More Hogs and Intro
y Ancirg Labor Saving Machinery
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-20
STATE r. OF L. WILL
WORK FOR MOONEY

presented the matter to the conven-
ton in order to show how capital was
endeavoring TO put one over on Ia
Dor by employing such contracts.
At yesterday afternoons session OF
the convention OF the State f. OF L.
practically all OF the time was taken
up with the introduction of new reso-
lutions which were referred TO the va
rious committees for consideration,
after which some reported TO the
board.
AZ the opening OF the session at
about 1850 o'clock between 26O ana
500 delegates were present. During
the afternoon they answered TO roll
call and received their badges.
Miss Turkell, of San Francisco, was
introduced by President Arthur g.
Quinn, and she made plea that the
New Jersey Federation of Labor 90
all In It's power 20 assist Thomas
Mooney In getting another trial
The speaker asked that the conyen-
/ ton adopt resolutions asking that
Mooney be given another trial, TO be
sent 70 President Wilson and also 70
the governor of California, that
Moneys case be given as much pub
llcity as possibue on Labor Day the
celebration held throughout the state
and that a committee be named TO
participate in Mooney demonstrations
and TO help his cause In any way pos
CONTINUED on page -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-20

The second day of the fortieth an
pual convention of the New Jersey
Federation of Labor being held here
opened in Palace Hall this morning
shortly before 10 o'clock.
Shortly after the meeting had been
opened the various committees went
into session to consider the resoiu-
tions presented during the session
yesterday afternoon.
During tho morning a number Of
candidates took advantage of the op-
portunity to address the convention
In regards to the conditions OF labor
In theif- cities.
The nomination of candidates for
office was the principal matter of busi-
ness scheduled for today's session
which did not adjourn until after 2
O'Clock This afternoon Henry Car
less, attorney and counsel of the fed
Grafton was present and gave an In
spring talk TO the delegates on the
real part being played by the laboring
Glasses In the successful carrying on OF
the war.
Considerable Indignation was
aFoused-whe Secretary Henry #. Hil-
fers read a sample contract which
the international Arms and Fuse
Company of this state was presenting
TO It's employees TO sign. Further in
formation concerning this form OF
contract was given by delegates who
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-20
ELECTION POLL
CLERKS NAMED
Choose Many School Teachers
Among Men to Act as
Judges and Clerks
NAMES OF LOCAL CLERKS
Rearrangement of Voting
Places Does not Affect Boards,
Though Members Change
NAMES OF LOCAL CLERKS

The Middlesex County Board of
Elections at q meeting held yesterday
afternoon selected the election clerks
who shall serve at the registration,
primary and general election this fall.
The names of the Perth Amboy
men selected for these positions and
the wards in which they will serve.
First ward, first poll, George w.
MacDougall, r. A. Schmidt, David
McClymont, w. r. Corneliuson; Sec
ond poll, w. w. Soheld. William Hoy,
Thomas j. McDermott, Edgar l..
Francis; third poll, w. w. Ramsay,
Reilly. Jr.; fourth poll, Claude A.
Rifenberg. Marinus Ludwigson. Emil
A. Frey, Albert H. Bran.
Second ward, first poll: Edgar H.
Kleinhans, X. w. McComas, George
E. Meade, Charles ]. Gregg; second
poll. William w. Henry, Thomas Gar
retson. Thomas d. Lyons, Louis p.
Booz.
Third ward, first poll: Kenneth C.
Hallahan, Eugene FIahertyl second
poll: Louis Uudwigson, Marcus Hoag-
land. Henry Bachman, w. J. Earring
ton.
Fourth ward, first poll: Hans T.
Madsen, George E. Mills, Andrew Nc
Cabe, Jr., William Sandbeck; second
poll: A. ]. Skevington, James M. An
derson, Thomas J. Crowl, Francis j.
Beatty; third poll: Peter Poulsen, Fred
Hansen, John Deverin, j. j. Jorgenson; I;
fourth poll: John Mawry. John Chris
Hensen, William Gibson, Robert Hance.
Fifth ward, first poll: John II. Me-
haffey. Walter Cieta, William G. Ma
jor. John MantDn. Jr.; second poll:
Ernest Pape,, Martin r. Letter, Thorn
as A. Smith, John Seeney
sixth ward, first poll: Emil Jorgen-
son, Michael Tuygar, Michael Cartko-
wiak. james J. Deegan; second poll:
Frank Barca, Frank A. Lakomski.
George p. Lund, Harry j. Foley: third
poll: NJ. H. Madsen, William Wilkins,
Charles Bartenhagen, William s.
DoYle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-20
Disclose Deceptive Hun
Statements to Fool People
By Associated Press.


WASHINGTON. Aug. 2O:-Deeep-
tive arguments used In the past ey the
German Junkers to mislead the people
are summarized by the Hamburg Echo
In its issue OF. August IL with the COM
ment "the German people are no"
paying for ali this" A state depart
ment dispatch today quoted the Ger
man paper as saying:
The events OF the past week have
a deep Significance for the nation ana
its rulers. The following pan-Ger-
man arguments deceive themselves
and others:
{" The Americans are blufiing ana
will never declare war
That II war is declared America
is arming itself against Japan ana
Will not send soldiers 90 Europe.
"-That submarines would sink the
troops
q That the submarines would block
ade France
THAT England would be starved
ont BY the submarines.
THAT Germany's Arm attitude TO-
wards the United States would bring
me neutrals 20 their side
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-20
Report That PennSy Trains
May not be Run Here

A report has been going the rounds
In railroad circles to the enect tnat
beginning with the next change OF
time table, the Pennsylvania railroad
would discontinue running trains down
this branch OF the state, and all the
travel would be handled by the Cen
tral Railroad of New Jersey.
It was claimed by the report that
the reason for this was the fact that
the government saw no use OF two dlf-
ferent roads running trains over the
same tracks. The report even went so
far as 70 state that the Central trains
would run over the Pennsylvanla
tracks as well as the Central tracks
after leaving Perth Anfboy and that
some OF the Central trains would be
run into the Pennsylvania station In
New York.
The New York and Long Branch
Railroad Company, which owns the
roadbed across the Raritan river from
South Amboy TO Point Pleasant. and
over which both the Central Railroad
OF New Jersey and the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company operates trains,
was consulted by the EVENING
NEWS today concerning the report.
At the office OF the superinten-
dent OF the company at Long Brancn
IL was said that there was no founda-
ton in the renort as far as they know
and they had heard nothing OF the
matter. II was admitted at the ONCE
however, that some OF the PenRs1-
vania railroad freight trains, which
have run over their line and into New
York have been discontinued. the
freight being carried by the Central
road.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-20
Two Jersey Boys Listed
Among 275 Casualties

The oficial United States casualty
list today divided into the usual two
sections. totals 2T5 names.
The first list shows seventy-nine
killed in action, two missing In action,
fifty-four wounded severely, one died
OF wounds and four died OF accident
and other causes, the total being 140
The second list has a total of 1876
names, of which sixty-eight were
killed in action, seven died Of disease
flfty-five we're wounded severely. -four
were wounded degree undetermined
and one man was taken prisoner.
No Perth Amboyans were on to-
days list. The two New Jersey mer
mentioned are Walter j. Kirk. Cam
den, killed in action, and Anton Ta-
moszunas. OF Jersey City, wounded
severely.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-20
IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE
RED CROSS FINDS OUT

A call appeared In the EVEN
ING NEWS yesterday from the
local chapter of the Red Cross TO
its workers here to turn in six
completed sweaters and several
pairs of knitted socks before noon
today In order that a shipment
might be made.
This morning the six sweaters
needed had been received at head
quarters by o:16 and before noon
q total OF thirty-two completed
sweaters and twenty-six pairs OF
socks had been received. The or
der was filled with a number Of
sweaters and socks left over to
form the nucleus for another ship
ment TO be made soon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-20
Seize Wheat Gluten on Way
to Germany via Switzerland

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 20:-seizure by
the government OF 1857. 900 pounds OF
devitalized wheat gluten which was TO
have found its way TO Germany
through Switzerland. was announced
in statement today by A. Mitchell
Palmer. alien property custodian. The
grain worth in pre-war times is ap-
proximately 100000. was discovered
In June in a warehouse here. ready
for shipment overseas. II win be sold
AT public auction August Sc.
The custodian withheld the names
OF the shippers and consignees of the
wheat. the product from which the
terminating seed has been taken. It's
value IN ordinary times. he said, was
eighteen 10 twenty cents a pound. but
he predicted that much higher price
would be obtained AZ the sale.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-20
.6O PRISONERS
WITHOUT A SHOT
But Americans Don't Want
Credit-Say Huns Virtually
Deserted Their Posts.
BIZ Associated Press

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
ON THE vESLE FRONT. Aug. 20,-
Sixty Prussians have been taken pris-
oner by the Americans near Fismette.
north OF F1smes, without even firing a
shot.
The Prussians were machine gum
ners and all that remained OF a COM
pany which had been IN line less than
a month.
American detachments went out q
few nights ago, the location OF the
machine gun positions having been re-
ported by a prisoner. -
According to the Americans, the
Prussians were waiting to be taken
prisoner. The Intelligence officer who
questioned the prisoners asserted that
nearly all had agreed to surrender II
the slightest opportunity arose.
The Americans who took the pris-
oners do not claim any credit for the
capture. declaring that the Prussians
virtually deserted their posts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-20
NOTICE. no MERCHANTS

ments In our Missing Word Contest
and who desire TO change their ad
each week, must have copy al this
once not later than Monday OF each
week. Ads coming in later cannot be
changed TIL the following week. We
trust the merchants win heed this
notice and take same In kindly spirit
= THE PUBLISHERS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-20
FRENCH HURL ENEMY BACK TWO MILES ON BIG FRONT
BETWEEN ASNE AND 0|SE RIVERS THIS MORNING
POLICE AND STREET DEPARTMENT ASK INCREASE
HOW, WHEN AND WHERE
BOYS MUST REGISTER

Those who must register-Me
who have become twenty-one
years of age between June 8, 1918
and August "a. 1918, inclusive.
Date-S Saturday of this week.
Time A.. M. to P. M.
Place-Couneil Chamber. City
Hall.
Penalty for failure to register
loss of right to deferred ciassifica-
ton, prosecution for a misde-
meanor and possible immediate
induction into military service.
When in doubt, go to the draft
board before the time for regis
tration and learn what is the cor
rect course to pursue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-20
Settle MachInIsts' Strike
BIZ Assooiatsd Press.

By Associated Press.
NEWARK. Aug. 20-Settlement OF
the machinists strike in northern New
Jersey involving more than $4,000
men, was effected today By Major g.
wage dispute shall be adjusted on
the basis OF the hourly rate now in
force IN the Frankfort arsenal ana
New York and Philadelphia navy
yards. The administrators finding Is
satisfactory, IL is stated. to both the
manufacturers and their employees.
Time and q half will be paid for
Sundays, including holidays.
II the cost of living IL increased ten
per cent or more or decreased that
amount. the scale may be reeOnsid-
cred.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-20
pnuslnine Aides Hurt

.CARCA6SONNE, France. Aug. 30:
Baker of General Pershing's
stan and a Lieutenant accompanying
him were thrown from an automo-
bile into a ditch alongside the road
between Alzonne and Montolien. in the
department OF Aude. yesterday, after
colliding with another car. Both on
GERS were seriously injured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-20

1EULTUFCU
WASHINGTON Aug. 20;-A Ger
man radd on the American lines north
Of Toul In a comparatively quiet sec
ton resulted in losses TO the Germans.
General Pershing reported today, in
his communique. II says:
Headquarters American Expedition
airy Forces. Aug. 1e, 1918.
Section A-North OF Toul a hostile
raid was repulsed with losses TO the
enemy"