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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Month End Sale Books lOc

Ever see one of those record breaking crowds in the Book Store, when we hold a 10c sale of books? We'll, if you haven't come here today for it's sight worth seeing.
 Several hundred miscellaneous volumes, soiled or damaged from handling, have been dumped on table and will be quickly sold in the Month-End Sale at 1Oc Many of these volumes of fiction left from the Circulating Fiction Library we used to conduct. Also a splendid collection of juvenile books along with other books of varied character. Unrestricted choice 1Oc.
 Books, Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Acme Paint LOG

Genuine Acme quality paints in assort- ed colors for all sorts of interior and exterior work. These are cans of Acme paint formerly priced at from 25c to 75c can. To close out in the Month End Sale Toe. -4th Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
LOVEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB
U. S. Employment Service, 26 N. 18th St.
 Service Free
Store Closes 6 D. m. Saturday 3 D. m.
Month End Sale tOday--One day only
chaye customers n tis sale i not appear staten

Everything in the MonthEnd Sale special and everything is offered at price much less than original make des able again.
 Month End Sales last but day Everything not sold in this sale today will be put away for clearance in our ext MontEnd Sale at lower price In that way insure clean shelves and stocks free of imperfect goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Last year s Dresses $3.9s5

Because these dresses were carried oyer from last year Because they are isoiled and mussed they are offered at 3.9o in stead of the higher prices at which they formerly sold
 And being wash dresses their soled and mHssed condition can be quickly cor sasasad- And being conservative styles, the -.<I S,s ..aefr Deing from last year is not a serious drawback.
 Fairly goof assortment of sizes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Glass Vases l2c

This is an assortment of vases which from their price you can judge we are anxious to be rid of. But we feel that at 12c each you will be equally. as anxious to secure one or a number of them. As sorted sizes, shapes and designs
 -4th Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Hair WayerS \ 9c

Known as the National Ventilating waver. Makes beautiful waves in the hair. Set of four waves complete with iron, 15c. Very few women that aren't improved by having their hair waved, now an opportunity to buy set and do the waving yourself. Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
CaSSerOIeS 59c

Genuine Guernsey heat proof casseroles. Assorted colors. Sizes and shapes. Can be used in that old frame you have in place of the recepticle that was broken Bring the frame in and select a size to fit. These to close out 59c. --4th Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
From last year Wash Skirts 75C to $S

IF soiled wash skirts in conservative 1S17 priced originally. at from 1,50 to 1000, are special ib the Month End Sale at from 75c to 500. Just exactly half price.
 Ed Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Weather: Showers
Store Opens at $50 q. m.

The last Friday of each month is clearance day with the day which take medicine and eliminate from stocks merchandise which has become undesirable for any son during the past 30 days
 MonhEd Sales held to dispose of broken os of all soed stocks of carried goods of anything that damaged and of everything that perfect and is not worth the price at which it was originally offered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Tce cream EreRZRPS

Just what you need. All freezers in per feet working condition, although the buckets of many are scratched and soil ed Note the we'll known makes included: 3-quart Peerless freezer >2.75 e-quart White Mountain freezer 4.ss e-ouart Peerless freezer $50 S-qdart Peerless freezer 400 10-quart Peerless freezer 4.5O 15-quart Alaska freezer 8.25
 -4th Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
FlOuncingS 39c

Up to 36 inches wide embroidery 39c. Think of it. Sold when new and clean for more than three times as much. Suitable for summer dresses. On organdy and lawn, very special 39c.
 Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Sewing Baskets
 39c

Neatly made baskets with wooden frames of stained oak and covered in cretonne. Light weight although very substantial and useful. Special to close out, choice 39c. -4th Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
9c

Up to 18-inch wide embroideries in. short lengths from ? to yards. Wide assortment of different grades, in groups because the lengths are short, for the Month-End Sale at Sc.
 Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
RENTN N ANTS Silks IA to 1-2 off

Tafetas fouard pongees sports silks satn in fact all seasonable silks this remnant group in lengths suitable for summer needs.
 These silks splendid for making waists dresses and skirts length The savings from IA to 2 of the original prices. End Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
WirtInnnOr Waists 6OC

These, of course, are soiIed and mussed But as there never was Wirthmor waist that feared the wash tub, that condition can be quickly remedied. Pay particular notice to the size schedule which ln- cludes 36, 38, AZ, 50 and 52 only. Come early so that you can choose the best models from these.
 -2d Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Shop Worn
 Coolers

We offer small quantity of ice cool CTS that are slightly damaged, somewhat shopworn, at very special Month End Sale prices. Most of these will render 4-gaIlon enameIed lined coolers $50 S-gallon enameled lined coolers $50 6-gallon enameled lined coolers 4.5O 8-gallon galvanized coolers 4.5O 6-gallon galvanized coolers 3.75 2-gallon enameled cooler zoo
 -4th Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Colonial Patch Work I-3 Off

Patch work is as popular as ever. These
 pieces slightly soiled but which can be
 safely washed are offered at 1-3 off regular prices. Assortments including bed spreads, scarfs, pillow covers, table covers and others. -3rd Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Children'S Hose
 2lC

An odd lot of children's black ribbed
 all sizes in these Reduced to 21c a pair to insure their clearance in the Month End Sale. Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
$l Knitting Bags 7 9c

The Art Needle Work Shop offers it, formerly LOO knitting bags for 79c. These make excellent shopping bags or
 sock bags. Pretty assortment, some soiled and mussed, therefore, their spe- Blue embroidered Japanese squares and cial price at 79c. -3rd Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Three Baby YOkeS 39c

Friday only our Lace and Embroidery Store offers three baby yokes for 39c. These are splendid values. They are only 25 dozen of them to go ct that rice and you should come carly.
 Mai Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
35c .JarGliniereS
 2Sc

Medium size jardinieres, complete with saucers. In neat green and brown shades. Too many of these so out they will go in the Month-End Sale at 23c each. -4th Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Vacuum SWeeDerS $7.45

Genuine Bissels vacuum suction sweep ers These are in oak and mahogany boxes, all in good condition and offered greatly under their standard price at good housefurnishing stores at 7.45 each -4th Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Cut Glass $2. 2.95

We frankly admit that the demand for cut glass is not as great as it used to be. Therefore, we offer in the Month End Sale cut glass pieces formerly priced to 300 for 2.95. And 500 is the old price. The present day price of this ware if At 295 you may select salad bowls, vases, nappies, celery dishes, jugs, com ports, oil cruits, cream dishes, sugar and cream sets and others. -4th Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
SOiled Muslin
 UndieS

Gowns, drawers, skirts, combinations and corset covers which because of their soied condition present excellent op- centage of reduction is much greater than one would ordinarily expect with undergarments so much more nowa- days -2d Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
SEWING MACHINES
 $lO

We used to have a sewing ma chine department. We have on hand a few models of Standard sewing machines that were in our warehouse when this department was closed out. It can easily be seen that these machines when new sold for a great deal more than 1000. Their cases are shop worn but the mechanism is in fairly good repair. After examin- ing them we think you will agree that they are great bargains at 1000. They are sold with no guarantee of satisfaction. Re- member you take all risk.
 -4th Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
ArtaT TnnO Packages l-3
 off Fancy Linens l-3 off

Scarfs, assorted sizes, also with enl- broidered drawnwork pieces. A big and desirable assortment which because they have become soiled from exposure are offered at 1-3 off market price.
 Main Floox
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
En1brOiderieS
 Bic

Odds and ends of embroideries up to 4 inches wide. Edgings only. Short lengths and slightly soiled embroider-- ies All from this season, however, and very special 3 1-2c Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Face Powder
 SSc

This is the well-known Racarma face powder Highly perfumed. All tints. Medium weight powder, good for sum mer use. Reduced for the Month-End Sale to 55c box.
 Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Box Tooth Picks Sc

We'll known Gold Medal brand tooth picks; none better, full size, 5c boxes, and because of the fact the boxes are soiled to be closed out as long as they last, at Sc per box. The toothpicks are OK. -4th Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
JarCliraiereS 59c

A jardiniere originally priced LOO. You need them now on your front porch and in your sun parlors for flowers. Plain figured ecorations-12-inch size. Large enough for most of your plants.
 --4th Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Syrup Jugs 9c

Plain, medium weight glass jugs with sanitary metal tops. We bought these in a quantity too large, and are there fore closing them out under value at 19e each. --4th Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Orgarady FlOuracirag 2 0c

Only short length but I'll lean. Length range from 3 to wards. Small or large scallops. Only small quantity of this flouncng which formerly sold at 200 yard. Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
HaHadExerclaiefS
 sc

Women's neat plain white hemstitched summer handkerchiefs. On sheer or me dium weight cotton handkerchief cloth. A leading Month-End Sale value at 5c each. Get your share of these.
 Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
SOiled Sweaters
 $9.95

A clearance of 102 soiled sweater coats for women. Fine brushed wool and plain colors. Sold when fresh and clean at zephyr weaves. Pretty assortment of prices ranging to 1850. Come early for best choosing of these at 9.95
 End Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Emb. FlOuncing
 95c

A sensational value these. Fifteen dress patterns from last season. Sold for more than four times their present price. Original marked prices on them. Note the splendid savings. Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Sleeveless Coats
 $7.O5

These will positively be sold in the Month-End Sale only at 795. There are sleeveless jersey coats in solid colors, such as khaki, Belgian blue and maroon, trimmed in contrasting shades Fash ionable and desirable and reduced to 7.95 for today only.
 --2d Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31

It is soon time for corn on the cob. Also time for silver plated corn holders. Makes the eating of this famous south ern dish more enjoyable. Buy six pairs at this special price of 25c a pair.
 Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Patent Leather
 Belts 22c

The Leather Goods Store offers belts in sizes for children or women. Odd lots of sizes in white and colors. To close them out very special, each 22c.
 Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31
Lace Odds and
 Ends Pc

A mixed group of faces scheduled for Month End clearance at Pc per yard. Do not phone or send mail orders for any of these or we will be unable to supply them. Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31

Assorted shapes and sizes of moire hand bags from past season. Still good bags and offered at much less than the price at which they originally sold. Tassel trimmed and fitted with purse and mir TOT. Main Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-31

The Notion Store offers nainsook cov- cred dress shields in sizes 2 to6, extra well made, for quick clearance at 10c the pair. This is the season when dress shields are needed and the wise woman will buy number of pairs of these at their Month-End Sale price
 Main Floor
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-26

Amsterdam, JAN 25.-Gerrnany, through her chancellor
Count Won Hertng in the rechstag has made specific point
for point reply to Pres dent Wilson's fourteen conditions of
peace 1t is coined in the language of who demands in
stead of one who yields. 1t is in the main, rejection
Hungary through her foreign minister Count
Czern has made general reply the American executives
peace aims speech 1t is framed in the one who
glad to Weld and would yield more if he could 1t is almost
plea 1t contains direct invitation America to enter into
an exchange of views with AustraHungary as starting
point for general peace discussion adds almost in the
nature of awkward after thought that Austria and will
remain loyal to Germany in the main acceptance
Summed up as program, the German reply means: s
Annexatons in the east ~
Barganings in the west.
Germany endorses those of President Wilson terms from
winch she hopes to derive advantages bubbles those
which she prefers not commit herself those which
spell for her outright disadvantages
Where she shows willingness give up what she has won
she shows plainly that she will demand qud pro quo
She sldesteps the Belgian question: there be no
talk of Lorraine wrong insists Poands fate must
be decided by Germany and Austria Hungary asserts she
will discuss Russian territory only with Russia French terri
tory only with France.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-26
'foOO MUST Be SENT
At ONCE TO ALLIES
Lord Rhonda Cables Urgent Appeal
for More Wheat 10 Help Them
Hold Out
HE GETS CHEERING REPLY
Administration Sends Word Anaerfcs
WIN Not FAN In Emergency and
President Prepares to Issue New
Conservation Program.

Washington. Jan. 7S.-Urgent APP
peal was made TO the United states
by Great Britain today for more
wheat. Without IT. Lord Rhonda ca
bled the food administration the al
lies may not have food enough to
Win the war.
Unless you are able 10 send the
allies at least 100000 bushels OF
wheat over and above what you have
exported up to January /. and In adj
dition TO the total exportabie surplus
from Canada, I cannot take the re-
sponsibility OF assuring our people
that there will be food enough to win
the war" Lord Rhonda said:
Imperative necessity" the mes
sage continued, "compeis me TO cable
you in this blunt way. No one knows
better than I that the American peo-
pie, regardless OF national and indi-
viduai sacrifices. have 80 far refused
nothing that is needed for the war,
but II now lies with America to de-
eide whether or not the allies in Eu-
rope shall have enough bread to hold
out until the United States Is able TO
Continued on Second Page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-26
LISTS ARE OPEN SAYS
CHAIRMAN 5 ,UND.R,
Anyone who Wishes to Run for City
Council HAS Only eu File
Name With HIM
OLD COMMITTEE ON DECK.
VIII Hold Over Until New Committee
Ii Called Together and Organizes,
which WIN Probably Be Next Tues
day Night

Chairman Clyde w. Saunders. of
the city Democratic committee. read
with interest the statement In an
evening newspaper that because the
new city committee had not met and
organized there was no chance for
candidates who wished to run for the
city council to Ale notice OF their can
didacy. Chairman Saunders was not
only interested, but he appeared to be
amused.
Until the new committee meets
the old committee holds over" ex-
planned Chairman Saunders when
asked for information. Anyone who
wishes to run for city council may file
his name with the chairman or the
secretary OF the city committee and
they will see that the candidate Is
given every opportunity to run. He
will not be left out of the race
through any lack OF attention on the
part OF the city committee. Nomina-
lions can be fled, and all candidates
eager to get into the race will find
their names properly on the ballot.
Chairman Saunders said he would
probably cab a meeting OF the COM
mfttee for some time next week. The
date has not been definitely settled,
but IL probably will be Tuesday night.
In the article which criticized the
city committee for not meeting ana
organizing fear was expressed that
the movement for new or improved
city charter would be injured through
the lack OF opportunity for good gov
eminent candidates to get in the race.
This fear was dissipsted by the state
ment of Chairman Saunders.
The latter said ne had been so busy
with his duties connected with the
local exemption board that he had not
given the city committee much
| thought. but as the old committee
held over until the new committee
organized IT really did not matter
The sole candidate for the city
council who has made his appearance
thus far, save those who will seek re-
election. is Robert p. Airport, OF Lee
| ward. president OF the Richmond Au-
tomobiIe club. pathfinder OF the Rich
| mond Washington highway. and one
of the most prominent workers in the
city for good roads and good streets.
He Is sure to have the support of mo-
florists and good roads advocates.
The members OF the city council
who come up for reelection, includ-
ing Alderman Barton RI. Grundy. of
Lee ward. who now says he will run,
are: Alderman Marx Gunst, of Lee
ward; Aldermen Langdon It. Chris
tian and william w. Workman. of
Madison ward: Alderman Waverly NJ.
Melton. of Jefferson ward. and Alder
| man Lawrence Paul. of Clay ward.
Those aldermen who win hold over
are: William J. Gilman, of Lee ward
Ordway Fuller and John J. Mitchell,
of Clay ward: Arthur G. Nielsen and
Continued on Second Page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-26
SIX ON FLEET STAFF
co OUT WITH Chef


Washington, Jan. 25.---Six mem
oers OF the technical stair at the
emergency fleet corporation have
handed In their designations as a pro-
test against the resignation OF Theo-
dore E. Ferris, chief ship designer of
the fleet corporation.
Ferris resigna ton was accepted
today, following the congressional
Investigation. Ferris assistants de-
mand that he be given an opportun-
ity to set before the public a COM
plete yindication of himself. They
declare that statements have been
made that are false and injurious to
him and II not corrected. their resig-
nations must be accepted.
Ferris was head of the technical
department of the division of con-
Btruction under Rear Admiral Bowles
and the men are all heads Of certain
ranches of work They ares
II. II. Thayer, of Philadelphia, as
sistant to the naval architect.
A. J. c. Robertson. of New York,
assistant to the naval architect.
James r. Harrison, of New York.
chief constructor.
Charles Fl. Miller, OF New York,
chief clerk.
Hugh Wilson. OF New London.
chief OF the design draughtsmen.
Harold w. Billings, OF New York,
hull draE-htsman.
These men are trained tschntctans
on both wooden and steel ships. All
here from New York.
CONTINUED on Second Pags.l
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-26
Won Hertling's Reply.

1. Quite ready to accept this pro-
posal-
.. No difference of opinion. but
England must give up her fortified
naval bases.
8, We are In thorough accord.
4. Discussabte.
4. Left for the present to Eng
land. but Germany also demands
reconstruction of worlds colonial
possessions.
@. Concerns only Russia and Gen.
trst powers; Germany declines tn
reference.
Z. Germany does not seek to- ac-
quire Belgian territory "by vio-
lence"; refers whole matter to
peace conference.
s. The occupied parts of France
are a valuable pawn In our hands.
ForCibie annexation not intended.
There can be no talk OF giving up
Alsace- Lorraine.
0, 10 and IL. These questions
primarily affect Austria- III ungary,
so reply Is left TO her. Germany
VIII back all lust cIairns.''
IL. Mainly concerns Turkey. In
tegrity of Turkey and DardaneiIes
of vital Importance to Germany,
who VIII "energettcaily support
Ottoman ally.
IS. Must be decided by Germany
and Austria.
IA. Discussable after ali other
questions are settled.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-26
II. r. SWINGS TWICE

washinga ON, Jan. 25.--CoioneI
Roosevelt added two more char
acterfZatioDs today TO his re-
marks on President Wilson's nd
vtserS.
OF Fuel Administrators Garfield,
he said:
t'An excellent college president.
Tf would be ms fitting to have the
head of the International Miners
union at the head of Williams
college as 1t Is to have DIR, Gar
field In charge of coal"
And of Secretary Baker:
II do not doubt but that i'm
cleaning out back alleys, or plan
ming flower gardens TO cheer drab
sIuns, he ia an excellent n1unifton
Officer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-26
President s Proposals.

/. Open covenants Of peace.
2. Freedom of the seas.
3. Equality of trade conditions.
4. Limitation of ornaments
5, Impartial colonial ad dust
ment.
q. Evacuation of all Russian ter
ritorfes.
z. Evacuation and restoration of
Belgium without any attempt to
limit her sovereignty.
9. An French territory to be
freed and restored. and wrong In
the taking Of Aisace- Lorraine must
BIO righted.
0. 10. II. REIMBURSEMENT of
Itafy's frontiers. autonomous de-
xeiopsnent OF peoples of Austria
Hungnria, evacuation of Rurna MIA,
Serbia. Montenegro and future OF
Balkan states.
II. Secure sovereignty for Tur-
key proper; DardanelIes open TO all
nations.
f3. independent Poland.
II. League of all nations.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-01-26
Gorgas Explains
Hospital Lack

Washington. Jan. zS.--Hospitais In
the national guard camps were de-
layed in construction because the war
department anticipated II would be able
to get the guard overseas by winter
so surgeon-GeneralG orgas testified to-
day before the senate military affairs
committee.
Lack Of an adequate number hospital
ships to bring back the wounded from
France. General Gorgas testified. was
the result OF FIVE months discussion CT
the question between the war and navy
departments. Even now. he told the
committee. no decision has been
reached, though one Is imminent. At
ter IL comes. he added. 1t will take at
least three months to mako over exist
ing vessels to the requirements.