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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02
Last Six Days of the Sale
of Oriental CARPETS
And Rugs!

The space given to display this superb col
lection of rugs is required for other goods.
which compels us to terminate the sale on
Saturday next, November l. Many have en-
joyed and profited by this memorable event,
but some have doubtless delayed, and to these
we would say-nOw is the time. Such an ex-
hibition of fine Persian and other Oriental
rugs so much below market value has never
before been known in this city, and it may be
a long time before such an opportunity comes
again. Come tomorrow
Be sure to see the Kermanshah Rugs, size
1895 feet, at prices around $1,000. See the
fine Kermanshah Rugs, average size 3x6 feet,
values $500 to $4,000, now $3.50 and $500.
See the fine Beloochistan Rugs, size about
32x5.3 feet, $3.50 to $500 values, now
$500. We still have some of the rare SIENNA
and BOkara Rugs, and an unusual collection
of Antique Rugs.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02
California Syrup of Figs
Can't Harm Tender Stom-
ach, Liver, Bowels

Look back at your childhood days
Remember the "physic" that mother in
sisted on-caster oil. calomel, cathar-
tics. How you hated them, how YOU
fought against taking them.
With our children it's different
Mothers who cling to the old form of
physic simply don't realize what they
do. The children's revolt is well founded
Their tender little "insides" are injured
by them.
If your childs stomach, liver and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

Clergyman Qately come to parish)
Your neighbor Smith says my sermons
are rubbish
Farmer: "Ah, We needn't mind him. sir:
he's merely mouthpiece' for other
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02
Dress Goods Reduced
Mil End-LOtS Pushed Out!

Manufacturers of dress fabrics be busy months
advance of your season And when small lots smal from
their vewpon disposed Of they show scant respect
for their regular prices Instances
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02
Large Affairs at Burgers
Burgers Hosiery Sale !!

An event OF noean opportunity to dependable
merchandise all brand stock and all sizes to start the sale
with. Beginning Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02


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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02


kaysers' or Niagara Mad' Italian Silk Hose pure silk
like glove; black white only regular 81 so Hose every
Where. On sale at PAIR .S135
Lady Pearl' Silk Hose; pure thread silk with Isle tops and
Isle fee black white and all coors; beautiful grade of silk
Hose just like most stores sell for 1925 sale at pair 93c
McCalum's' and Kaysers' extra heavy black Silk Hose:
silk tops with Isle lining and Isle lined silk feet; always sold
ior p ana 9Zzo palr AT, PAIR .S173
Effe Silk Hose with Isle tops and Isle fee black white
and tans pure thread silk excellent value Pair 73e
Mems Silk Sox in black TAM navy gray green wine cadet
and purple; 35c values. Pair 23c
Onyx famous lavender top silk Isle Hose, in black only;
medium weight and extra servceabe SOC Pair 44c
Radmoor'' mercered Lse Hose fall weight black white
and TAM stop garter tops; high splced and six
IN ont FL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

36-in. serge, in black and
all good colors, 69c values,
at acc.
54-in. storm serge, in black
and all colors, regular $1.25
retailers, 95c
56-in. imported wool
eponge, in black and all col
ors, 1926 value, $1.86
54-in. wool faille, in black
and colors, splendid for tail
red suits and dresses, $500
alue, $1.46
54-in. crepe broadcloth, in
tan, brown, wistaria and
Copenhagen, extra finish and
weight for handsome tailored
suits, $3.50 value, 1925
36-in. wool crepe, in black
md colors, nice weight for
house dresses, 69c value, Acc
36-in. wool suiting, in
stripes, checks and plaids,
SOC to SOC values, to close out
for 46c
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

Radmoor" merceried Lisle Hose; fall weight black white
and TAM stop garter tops; high spced heels and six
thread toes that can't out. 3 pairs for - 95c
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

Ain. $1.00 value taffeta,
Panama mohairs, Henriettas
and voiles, all good colors,
at 69c.
54-in. black and colored
$500 broadcloth, sponged
and shrunk, ready for needle,
SLAB.
54-in. brocade serge, in
taupe, tan, mahogany and
wistaria, $3.50 value, $1.89
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

Onyx famous lavender top silk Isle Hose in black only;
medium weight and extra ervceabe SOC values Pair 44c
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

Mems Silk Sox, in black TAM navy gray green VINE cade
and PURPLE Doc values Pair 90
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

Eiffel Silk Hose, with Isle tops and Isle eet black white
green and tans pure thread silk excellent value Pair
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

McCaums and "Kayser's extra heavy black Silk Hose
silk tops with Isle lining and Isle lined silk feet always sold
Tor ~ and $50 pair, at pair .............. $173
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1913-11-02

And women who have been impat-
iently waiting fur weather can with
all consistency air their new muffs and
neck pieces And many In eager hate.
are trying the effect OF certain throws
and scarfs. For fur fashions are won
derful this autumn, and fur is the
greatest Of all flatterers Of feminine
beauty. as women well know.
(SecOnd EIoor)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-16
LADIES! DARkEN
YOUR GRAY HAIR
USE GRANDMA'S SAGE TEA AND
SULPHUR RECIPE AND NO.
BODY WILL KNOW.

The use os Sage and sulphur for
restoring faded. gray hair Il, its nat
ural color dates back to grandmoth-
er's time. She used it to keep her
hair beautifully dark, glossy and
abundant. Whenever her hair fell
out or took on that duh faded or
streaked appearance, this simple mix
tnre was applied with wonderful eff
feet.
But brewing a home is mussv aud
out OF date. Nowadays, by asking at
any drug store for so cent bottle
of ''Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair
Remedy you viii get this famous
old recipe which can be depended up
on to restore natural color and beau
~ to the hair and is splendid for dan
druff dry :everish, itchy scalp and
falling hair.
a well known downtown druggist
says il darkens the hair So naturally
and evenly that nobody can tell il has
been applied. You simply damp IA
a sponge or soft brush with Ii and
draw this through your hair, taking
one strand at a time BY morning
the gray hair disappears, and after
another application or two. It be-
comes beautifully dark. glossy. soft
and abundant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-16
SYNODICAL UNION IN
NINTH ANNUAL MEET

Columbia. s. C.. editor Of Lutheran Lit
'eFature, gave an Interesting talk, her
subject being. an Tune with the Key
note of the Master"
The afternoon session began at . 80
O'Clock with Il devotional service con-
Quoted by Mrs. II. n. Price. OF Baiti-
more.
How the Women Can Help In the
work Of Christian Education and Min
isterfal Relief was the subject of an
interesting address by Mrs w. Z. Nc
Corkle. of Martiusvlle, at the after
noon service.
The cause of sunday school extan-
sion and publication work was nfe-
scented by Rev. a. l.. Phillips. u. D. of
Richmond
The remainder of the afternoon was
given up 70 a conference on mission
airy literature, conducted by Mrs.
Cronk.
From 9 TO 2;45 there was n confer
ence in the Sunday school room Of the
leaders of young peoples work. led by
Rev. A. l., Phillips, y, D. assisted by
Miss Branch Binford, OF Richmond.
There was a large attendance at the
night session OF delegates and visitors
to listen TO the able sermon on home
missions. by Rev. Leroy Gresham. OF
Salem. Va Or. Phillips spoke of the
Montreal conference.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-16
FORMAL OPENING Of
MEDICAL COLLEGE
EXERCISES WILL BE HELD OCTOs
BIER 2GTH AND 30TII--GOOD
SPEAKING.

The Medical College Of Virginia win
he formally opened October 26th and
goth. Some OF the foremost men Of
the State viii participate in the ex-
ercises
on Sunday. October goth. DR. w. W.
Moore, president Of the Union Theo.
logical seminary will preach spe-
ciai sermon to the trustees, alumni.
faculty and students. DR. Moore's
theme viii be Luke, the Physician"
He will be assisted in the services by
Dr. Russell Cecil. Or. r H. Pitt and
DIT James p. Smith.
The next and final meeting will bs
held October 30th in tho John Mar
shall high school auditorium at 3
O'Clock IN the evening. The program
viii he as follows;
Invocation. by Rev Felix NJ Kaup:
Governor w H. Mann. Greetings
from Virginia: Mayor George Aim
slie. Greetings from Rich mond"; Or
Eunion Williams. The Newer Outlook
IN Medicine; John Stuart Bryan,
What the College Means IN the City:
Or William s. Gordon. Laboratories
in Relation to Modern Medicine; DIR.
Kosher ". Miller. The FourfoId
Work Of the College; w, S. MCNEIL
"Richmond's Educational Resources:
Or. George Ben Johnson. A Vision of
the Growth of the College, bcnedic.
tIon. Or, Edward n. Calisch,
\ meeting of the board Of visitors
will he held Thursday morning, 0c-
toher 30th. in the college building.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-16
DEPUTY COLLECTORS
MAKE SUGGESTIONS
CUSTOMS MEN SEEKING TO MAKE
SERVICE MORE EFFICIENT
AND ECONOMICAL.

Deputy Collector W. Gay Smith, in
charge OF the local customs house
service, returned to his office yester-
day after having been in Norfolk, at
tending a conference of deputy col
lectors of the Virginia district with
Collector Floyd Hughes. The con
ference was called by Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo, for the purpose of
trying Ia learn some means To better
the efficiency of the service
Al the conference a number of snG-
gestlons were made and several plans
for making the customs service more
efficient and more economically
operated were discussed.
The conclusion reached by Colec-
tor Hughes as a result f The con-
ference will be carried ~ the con-
ference of customs collectors 70 be
held November 3ri at \o'F York,
All the collectors in the United states
are expected to be at the %oVs u1h"T
conference. which will probably be
attended by Secretary McAdao
The deputy collectors in Virginia
who attended the Norfolk confereu@e
were the deputies in charge at Rich
moud, Petersburg. Newport News.
Reedville, Chincoteague and Cape
Charles.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-16
CITY OFFICERS
HIRE own HELP
PASS RESOLUTION AFFECTING
CITY SERGEANT. COURT CLERK
AND COMMISSIONER.

~. II J.. ~ * Oct Ii GcI2r1nE
that the fees NJ those officers amount
to a sum large enough for them n
hire their own office held and ia make
Il unnecessary fer the city 70 aug
ment their incomes by supplementary
the board of aldermcn
last might passed an ordinance doing
away with all such appropriations for
Office help and salary for the city
sergeant. comm ss4euer Of revenue and
the clerk Of the courts.
The ordinance was introduced by
President i. T.. Wilkins, who stated
that IN his opinion the city was pay
Ing out n large sam annually IN sup
pleanAyr the incomes OF officers whose
revenues from office w"re too large 10
Justify any such supple appro-
prlationS and for office help for those
officers when they should pay their
own clerks.
Mr.. wilkins stated that ne brough.
the matter up at this time because the
terms of the city sergeant and com
~ Missioner viii expire on December 81,
1913. ANA the salary OF no officer can
", reduced or done away with while
he "a serving The ordinance reads
to take effect on December 81. 1918.
as 10 the two officers last mentioned,
and February IS 1914, IN iae cas-
o. tn, erk Of courts,
Mr. wilkins asked the clerk to read
tho ordinance, in order that il might
bc referred 10 the finance committee.
Mr. Davis however, moved for "a sus-
pension NJ rules in order that the
board might take immediate action on
the ordinance. The motion was ear
riesf unanimously, and the ordinance
was adopted without further discus
sion by unanimous vote.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-16

Especial To The Richmond Virginiau.D
CHARLpTTESVIIJ-E. VA. oct, 10
The ninth annual meeting OF the Sy
n0dical Tuion of the Eirginian Pres
byterian synod is in session here in
the First Presbyterian church, of this
city. and viii last until tomorrow
evening. Nearly sixty delegates, from
all the presbyteries in the Virginia
synod which embraces Virginia and
part of West Virginia. The District OF
Columbia and Maryland. are present.
The introductory sermon was by the
Rev. W. T Palmer, d. -. Lynchhurg.
Va, who had for his subject, The Love
of Christ" a communion service fol-
lowed the sermon, conducted by the
pastor of the church, Or George l..
Petrie who was assisted by the Rev.
NJ. r. Porter. d. D., of Richmond.
The flEst days session opened at 9:15
O'Clock this morning with a prayer
circle. conducted by Mrs. J. c. Stew
art. of Richmond. The devotional ser
vice was presided over by Dr. petrie-
This was followed by an address OF
welcome by Mrs. c. r. Somerville, OF
the local church The response was
made by Mrs. j. +. Thompson, of
Charleston, w. Va.
The enrolment of delegates brought
out the fact that eleven out of the
twelve presbyterial presidents were
present and that the attendance was
larger than at tho last meeting held
in Lcwisburg, w, Va,
The report of the president Mrs. J,
Calvin Stewart, OF Richmond, was fol-
lowed by reports from other synodical
officers Mrs. S. H. Walton. of Farm
willie, the recording secretary, gave an
interesting summary or the years
work showing stimulated interest in
all departments of mission work
throughout the state.
The report showed
Increase in membership. as. bring
ing the total up to 1884; increase In
gifts, $1,000. bringing the total of all
gifts of benevoienee UP to $4,000, in
crease In young peoples work, Ssl3:
one new presbyteriaI added during the
year---Tygarts valley.
In one presbyterial CPotomac) the
per capita offering to foreign missions
was 81 member. Abingdon led in
per capita contributions to home mis-
sions. West Hanover reported an in
crease of II per cent In contributions
for all causes. Last year there was an
increase of lit per cent over the pre-
vious year The Increase in gifts In
two years was from sl.10e to s4.7a0.
Montgomery leads in the largest offer
ing to the foreign mission debt fund,
1885,. The thank offering of the
synodcal this year will go toward the
establishment of "A mission school in
Floyd county,
Business was sidetracked at III
o'clock. when the delegates listened 70
an address on "Christian Stewardship"
BY Rev. p. r. McGeachy, of Lewisburg,
W. Va AT ii:so, Mrs. Z. c. Cronk, OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-16
OBSERVED
BY RICHMOND JEWS
FEAST OF TABERNACLES SER
VICES BEGAN LAST NIGHT AT
BETH AHABA.

Beth Ahaba synagogue feast of
Tabernacle's services began last even
ing at $50 o'clock and will be con-
tinued this morning at / o'clock. DR..
Calisch will preach at the morning
service on the topic, Wine and Fig
Tree"
While service will be held In the
Sabbath school assembly room, ow-
lng to the fact that the decorators are
again at work in the main auditorium,
the room will be decorated as usual
with fruits and flowers and produce
of the field, signifying the reason and
occasion of the festival
The Jewish festival OF Succoth or
Feast of Tabernacles Will be. eele-
brated this year from Wednesday
night. October 18th, at SHUTDOWN. to
Thursday night. October cad at the
same time. The festival lasts regu-
larly eight days, and is celebrated by
all Jews throughout the world.
1t was celebrated by the Jews when
they lived in Palestine as an aericul-
tural festival. and marked the close of
the harvest and the beginning of the
blowing and rainy season. 1t was
festlFdl OF re10lclNE ana merry MAX
ing when the servant was equal 10 the
master and all united in praising and
thanking God for His bountiful gifts.
The Bible commanded that on this
festival all the people should make
pilgrimage tn the Temple at Jeru-
salem. and there, after offering their
sacrifices. should dwell in booths or
tabernacles. hastily erected of wood
and beautifully decorated with fruits
and flowers 10 remind them both Of
the harvest season and how their an
eestors had dwelt in booths in the
wilderness Many Jews stiil observe
the latter custom. today. In some
syuagogues, too, modernized form
OF the harvest festival is celebrated
Some also celebrate supplement.
tary festival on the ninth day, called
Rejoicing Of the Law, because on tina;
day the sacred scrolls Of the Law OF
Moses are rolled back TO the begin
ming OF Genesis and are begun To he
read anew In many synaEogues the
scrolls are taken from The holy ARK.
in which they are kept and carried
about in solemn procession.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-16
HORTICULTURAL MEN
WILL CONVENE HERE
WALTER WHATELY AND RUSSELL.
BARGAMfN ARRANGE FOR
MEET

Walter Whateiy. secretary of the
Virginia state Horticultural society.
and Russell Bargamin both Of Crozet.
are In the city in connection with. the
annual meeting Of this association to
be held here next January next
W. T. Dabney, OF the chamber Of
commerce, and Il number Of active
business men here with constitute a
local committee Of ARRANGEMENTS and
cooperate with Mr. Whateiy and
others Ia making the meeting TO he
held here the best in the history Of
the society,
This il the largest orga r@zation Of
producers In the State. There has
been marvellous development In the
apple industry IN Virginia in the last
few years, and the apple crop Is now
regarded as one OF the most important
grown in the state. This years crop.
though nor SO large as those ~ the
last two years In bringing fine prices
and growers have made money.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-16
DIVIDED VERDICT
IN HARPER CASE
SENTENCE DEFERRED WHILE
MOTION TO SET ASIDE NER-
DICT Is CONSIDERED.

The trial of Frank w. Harper, presi-
dent Of the Beaver Dam distlllery at
Clarksville, who was charged in an
Indictment of six counts with defraud-
ing the government of internal reve-
nue.. was concluded yesterday AFTER
noon whom the jury brought in ver-
dict Of guilty on two counts and not
guilty on the others.
Robert II. Talley. counsel for Har-
per. moved the verdict he set aside in
l4---t -~ett-t-r.--
victed. and the motion was taken
under Amusement by Judge Waddill.
Sentenced was deferred
The case of the Pocahontas dis
tillery, Petersburg, a civil action for
the forfeiture of the distillery TO the
United States because OF alleged vio-
lation of the internal revenN. laws,
was taken up and the jury in the case
secured before court adjourned last
night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-16
AGRICULTURAL HIGH ]
SCHOOLS NEED FUNDS.
DORMITORIEs AND BOARD At
MORE REASONABLE RATE
NECESSARY
MEET AT BURKEVILLE
PRINCIPALS OF SCHOOLS OF STATE
DISCUSS PLANS FOR THEIR
FURTHER DENEfG-
OPMEST

Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton StearIies retuEled yesterday
from Burkeville, where he attended n
meeting of the principals of the agri-
cultural high schools of the State.
The meeting was held for the purpose
of discussing plans for the further
development of the agricultural high
schools Of the State.
Very favorable reports came from
all these schools, but from every sec
zion the crying need was more dor
mitory room" After several hours
Of discussion the only conclusion
reached was that without dorr1itories
and board at n reasonable cost, the
agricultural school cannot reach those
for whom II is intended.
Topics Discussed.
The important topics under discus
zion were: Course of study, extending
the usefulness of the agricultural high
schools, financial support. eligibility
of students. supervision of school
Those in attendance were: Hon. r.
G.. Stearnes. A. l. Lincoln. president,
district /: C., @. Campbell, Hampton,
district ?; j. II. De Jarnette Driver,
district 3; William Harrison, Chester
district a. j. -. Harris and s. r.
Coffman, 3urkeville. district 6; r. G.,
Lowry and w. T. Garnett. New Lou
don, district Z; ] q. Beard. Middle
town, district 3 c. II Marlborough.
Manassas. district 9: T.. II. Hunter,
lebanon. district II; L q. Irving,
Turhevilie, G. g Burr, Farmviile; r.
o. SANDY, Rurkevjlle: &. Il. Bowry.
Rurkeville: Miss Hefflin, Driver; and
Miss Hughes, Burkeville.
A committee was appointed by the
chairman - draft course of study
for the industrial departments of tho
AGRICULTURAL high schools. with a cer-
tain maximum amount Of agriculture
and domestic science recommended,
and n certain minimum amount re-
uuired. this proposed course Of study
to be reported to the agricultural sec
tion OF the State Teachers associa-
ton.
Want Further Reports.
1t WAS also decided that each agri-
cultural high school furnish this COM
mittee with an outline Of It's coureee
OF study, showing clearly the tech
rical and practical work done IN agrt-
culture and domestic science ana also
showing what time is devoted to sub
4sAa+A -.szIt
together with brief statement Of
local conditions.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-16
CLAIMS $4,000 FOR
Loss OF RIGHT EYE
J. w. MOSELY INSTITUTES SUIT IN
HENRICO AGAINST AMERI-
CAN LOCOMOTIVE co.

Claiming damages of SIS. 900 for
the loss of his right eye, J. W. Mosely
yesterday afternoon filed "a suit in
Henrico Circuit court against the
American Locomotive company.
Mosely, who operated drill in
the plant. was injured May /, 1919.
when cutting from the drill was
thrown into his eye. He alleges that
the accident was due to negligence
on the part OF the company in sup
plying him with ~ defective drilling
machine
Louis @, Wendenburg and Edgar
b. English are representing the plain
tiff. This Is the largest suit filed in
the Henrico court In three years.eS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-16
THREE ARE HELD ON
BAD MONEY CHARGE
ITALIANS ARRAfGNED BEFORE
yEsTERDAY-oNE FREED

Arraigned before United states Com
missioner Melvin Flegenheimer yes
terday afternoon. three of the four
Italians charged with being associ-
ated with counterfe iters in passing
bogus half~doilars. were held for the
grand jury IF the next regular term
~ the Federal district court The
fourth was discharged BAN was fur
nished by all three held for their
appearance.
The three held for the grand jury
are August and Minnie Triana. Mrs.
Cordaro. Vincent Cordare was not held.
The two women were released under
baal Of S3ee each and Triana Sle6e
Chasie TraAeri became security for
all three.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-16
VIC. T.U. To GIVE
PLAY FRIDAY NIGHT
Will. BE HELD IN AUDITORIUM
OF THE MADISON
SCHOOL

The Ella v Wood w. G. T. Z. met
at 1877 West Main street Tuesday
afternoon. Reports from the State
convention held at Luray were given
by Mrs, Mia Y, Wood.
Final arrangements for the Cab
hage Hill School" entertainment, TO
be given at the Madison school audi
forum on Friday night. was made and
tickets distributed. The play is com
posed OF some of the city's best talent.
with Miss Jennie May Johson, FINE
elocutionist, as the leading s@charac-
ter.