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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

Simon Klotz, French consul in Birming-
 ham, has received from Lieutenant Colo
 mel Leclerc of the 105th regiment, 25tn
 division of the French army, an
 acknowledgement of draft for S10O for the
 orphans of the regiment. This is the
 regiment of Major DeCernowitz who was
 for several weeks stationed at Camp Mo-
 Clellan as an instructor and who made
 many friends in Birmingham on the oc-
 casion of his visits to this city.
 The letter from Colonel Leclerc is as
 follows:
 "Armee g Division; Execution. 105e
 Regiment d'Infantrie. Aux Armees le Mai, 1918. t'Le Lieutenant Colonel Leclerc, com mandant le 105e Regiment d'infanterie a Monsieur Simon Klotz, Brown Marx Building, 2OO8 First avenue, Birmingham. Ala, Etats-Unis.
 "J ai Ihonneur de vous faire savoir que Jai bein le mandat de cent dollars que, sur la recommendation du Commandant De Cernowitz, vous avez GU Iamiable at tention de m'envoyer your les orphelins du Regiment.
 "Ce geste genereoux, qui me permettra de soulager quelques miseres. est une preuve de l'etroite communaute didees qui unit des deux cotes de PAtlantique, ceux qui combattent pour la meme cause Au nom de regiment je yours en rem ercie,
 '.Le Commandant De Cernowitz a GU frequemment roccasion de vous dire la confiance qui regne en France ct e reconfort qui etc apporte notre pays
 par Pentree en ligne des soldats Amer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
JUDGE HURD HAD ]. .TETTER TWO YEARS
Also Pinrples. 3 Cakes Cuticura Soap, 3 Boxes Ointment Healed.

My trouble began with letter and pirnples on my face. The pimples were hard. large, and festered. and after wards scaled over. They caused itch- ing making me lose lots of sleep, and l irritated my face by scratching.
 This trouble lasted for two years and then I began to use Cuticura Soap and Ointment. and after had used three cakes of Cutieura Soap and three boxes of Cuticura Ointment was healed" (Signed) Judge Hurd, IT,. Woodlawn, Texas, August IS, 1917.
 If your skin is already healthy and clear, keep it so by using Cuticura Soap for toilet purposes assisted by touches of Cutieura Ointment to soothe and heal any tendency to irri- tation. redness or roughness.
 Sample Each Free by Mail. Address post. card: "Cuticurs. Dept. H. Boston," Sold everywhere. Soap25c. Ointment 25 and soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

J. D. Matlock secretary of the associa- ton.
 This organization desires the full CO., operation Of all loyal citizens. A sys- tematic campaign is planned and much literature is to be sent out to the voters of the county. All this will cost money, and it is asked that those able to do so make contribution as well as become members. Elsewhere in today's Age-Her- aid appears statement from the Jefrer- son County Patriotic league and also blank membership card to be filled out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
Burglary and Larceny Charged

Tom King was arrested and placed in the city jail last night at o'clock by Officer Burkett on charge of burglary and grand larceny. His case is set for Monday morning in the re- corder's court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

State Director Crawford Johnson for l a conference, are all of the most opti- mistic nature. In nearly every county the local organizations have the cam paign well under way and very satis- factory results are being obtained.
 State Director Johnson called them to the city for the purpose of ascertain ing conditions in the different counties, and to advise with them with reference to the best methods of hurrying up the county committees that are slow. There are very few of these, however.
 The field agents who are here for the conference are: F. T. Appleby of Florence, Adolph Beich of Gadsden, F. T. Raiford of Selma, w. L Powers of Brewton, J. H. Jackson of Ensley, Carl D. Coker of Birmingham, J. B. Babb of Birmingham, N. H. Price of Birming ham, A. Lee Andrews of Birmingham, F. M. Mccall of Gadsden, R. l.. Ellis of Selma, and R. V. Allgood of Oneonta.
 OTTO MARX HERE
 Otto Marx, director for II southern states, was here yesterday holding a conference with State Director Craw- cord Johnson, Vice State Director Don nelly, and retail merchants and Chair man R. W. Ewing about campaign plans. MT. Marx expressed himself as highly pleased with the progress of llS campaign III kAldpdHld ana that the state would go over in this campaign as she has in every other. He leaves for New Orleans tomorrow and will make tour of all the states in his district before returning.
 Mir. Marx told the state committee that the postoffices in the United States have $75O, 900 oS War Savings stamps on hand for sale.
 State Director Johnson and State Merchants Chairman R. w. Ewing yes terday called on Charles G. Davis, president of the Wholesale Grocers as- sociation, and conscripted him and the wholesale merchants for work in the campaign. MT. Davis will act as mer- chants chairman for Jefferson county. The wholesale merchants have already done a lot of patriotic work in war activities, and MT. Davis assured his callers that they would be just as active in this campaign as in any of the others. The matter will be put before the association at a meeting Tuesday night and MT. Davis will then get busy with the retailers of the county.
 WORK BY WOMEN
 Mrs. E. E. Johnston, state chairman of the women's division. returned yester- day from Selma. where she organized a county committee with Miss Kate Smith and Mrs. A. P. Reeves as chair men for Dallas county. Other county chairmen appointed by Mrs. Johnston are: Mrs. E. P. Gray. Ashland, Clay county Miss Mamie Golden, Talladega, Talladega county; Mrs. T. G. Goodion, RoanokN Randolph county; Mrs. A. Rhett Turner, Vinegar Bend, Washing ton county; Miss Fannie Walker, Gen. treville, Bibb county.
 Mrs. Johnston will go to Anniston Tuesday to organize Calhoun county.
 R. w. Ewing yesterday announced the appointment of county merchant chairmen as follows: o. A. Ellis, Elba, Coffee county; Roy J. Grubbs, Eutaw, Greene county; E, L. Chew, Goodwater, northern district of Coosa county; Joseph B. Sarver Athens. Limestone county; c. F. Bell, Margaret, northern district of St. Clair county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
OTHER LIBRARY WORK

The library has a food exhibit and dis tributes quantities of free literature. recipes, gardening, canning and patril- otic pamphlets.
 Specimens of almost everything are brought to the library for Identification, from bugs to birds eggs. Information is given there as to places to buy and sell various kinds of articles.
 Through it's staff the library keeps up with current affairs. collects books and pamphlets on matters of present public interest, such as street car fares in diff ferent cities, road construction. street building, treatment of water for domestic use.
 The library is designated depositary for United States official documents and has in it's shelves copy of almost every government document ever issued which is not strictly private.
 It sells War Savings and Thrift Stamps and acts as bureau of information for all war activities; has copies of the city directory and telephone directory of nearly every city of importance in tho United States.
 "Club women are not reading as much now as in former days said Miss Mill Ter. They are busy with war work. Business women read more, with the club plans strongly favored
 Librarian Milan and seven other mem- bers of the library staff are in Washing ton, having been called there for service in different government departments, where their technical training in library work, cataloging. indexing. and their familiarity with publications of all kinds make their services invaluable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

ability. He will attempt to gain admit tance to the next camp.
 According to all prospects at this time Birmingham will have a strong repre- sentation in the next camp. as in for mer camps. Interest Is high and more than 50 are expected to enroll for the preliminary training to be commenced Wednesday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16

Letters and Diary of Alan Seeger.' A Student in Arms and Italy at War;, most in demand.
 War poetry is in demand also, and some of our patrons call for manuals of arms, histories of wars, and quite re- gently we have had many calls for books on Russia-political, historical, poetry and firtiOun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
ACTIVITIES OF LIBRARY

The Birmingham public library occu- pies the fourth floor of the city hall and has 65,00o looks, with a daily circulation of 1000; 2CO0 music rolls, 400 periodicals and between 5000 and 5000 readers IL has five branches, located at Woodlawn. Avondale, East Lake, West End and Ensley, in addition to several deposit stations in drug stores, fire engine houses, telephone stations. and one at Acipco, in charge of the Welfare asso- citation workers. Deliveries are made at the deposit stations weekly.
 Books for the blind all over the south are circulated from the Birmingham ii- brary, no postage being required and no time limit within which they must be returned. The library also has large collection of pictures, keeps up clip ping bureau, French and Spanish books. and collection of Italian books at the EnSley branch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-16
WAR SAVINGS MEN ASSEMBLING FOR CONFERENCES HERE Otto Marx Here Yesterday to Go Over Plans With
 Johnson and Others 
 WOMEN ARE ACTIVE
 IN CAMPAIGN PLANS Owing Calls on Wholesale Grocers and They Are Expected to Be
 of Great Assistance
 in Work
 Reports made by field agents who began arriving in the city last night obedient to q summons of War Savings 

Reports made by field agents who began arriving in the city last night obedient to q summons of War Savings
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-12
Strong Sentiment for Great
Reduction In Expenditures

600 Instead Of the eight billions provia-
ed by the house draft. Treasury OFF,
cials also pointed out that q large In
flow of taxes will reduce the volume or
war bonds which must be floatcd in the
spring.
Demand for immediate steps to cut
down expenditures now is coming
strongly from both parties in congress.
Senators Borah and Sm"ot, Repuplic-
ans, in addresses in the senate today,
urged iinm"liAtc curtailnCnt of vast
government expenditures. and Srid r"m-
nCratir Leader Martin would have dil-
f!culiy IN carrying out his rCr"nlly an
nounccG economy programs un;esS the
public rs informed on details OF all
expenditures.
Senator Martin will find there will bc
100000 reasons advanced for maintain
Ing and extending existing bureaus
said Senator Borah. "One thing con-
greSs never has been able TO do is 10
abolish an office or q department"
Senator Smoot said the time haA.come
FOR the senate tn point out how the say
inS can be brought about. lIc urged
Immediate curtailment Of Washington
war bureaus. some OF which. he said.
have as many as ten thousand employees.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-12
UNCONVENTIONAL SURRENDER IS
INTERPRETATION Of ARN|5TICE

land "a n, last free. The crusade 10
accompli shed.
senator Swanson OF Virginia: Tho
,crr,. or tn. armistice are most shtlS-
factory. From now on government VIII
b. responsible 70 the wishes or peopio.
Senator Poinereno Of Ohio: me
terms Of armstice with Germany VII!
provo universally acceptable. one th!hS.
however the allies. including the United
States. must insist upon. That the "tli-
r.rs and men guilty of horrible cruel
,ios which have shocked humanity shall
d. turned over to them for triai And
punishment.
mistice terms amount 10 an uncond'-
tionnl surrender.
s.ntaor Curtis OF Kansas: have
heard the terms with great Sahsfac-
rion. and I am pleased that thnr hre so
binding.
Speaker Clark: Tho armistlce terms
seem 20 be all embracing and most sat
lsfnctory to the American people.
Democratic Leader kitchin: Inc
terms arc entirely satisfactory. They
could not be better
REPRESENTATIVE Illinois: The settle
ment is everything any one could hope
for.
Rcrrcscntativ" Campbell. Kansas The
urrnisttc. ..mbndics Il complete surren-
der.
a,rcScntatiy,. OShaunncSs: Peace
! y ;:,!r visits tn" earth. and grateful peo-
rlr acknowle,ll;.. "mr worthy president 10
! he tic mastcrrul mad dominant figure az
! ;hn centuries.
Rcprns.ntu,; yr ,;"cd. Iowa: EE rar
| the terms ar" Ia" mos: %t~inEHn' "E""
imposed upon 4 G"fa:t"l country.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-12

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Nov. 1l.-tnan-
,,,ous approval OF tho armist'ce terms
imposed on Germany vas voiced 'onaS
ny members OF congress-.
unconditional surrender was Inc. IN
,srnr.tation Of most senator's. thouen
sone e1pressed disappointment that de-
,,,hi,izati0n OF the German armies was
not required. Sentiment for punishment
- hose Responsible Tor murders ana
otber atrocities also was Eot"eo.
president Wilson'S suggestion In ms
address. Informing congress o. Tic ~
,,istice terms, that the nations eS'e"o
ia ~ ths peoples OF the central pow
30 :, thc;- efforts for self-Sofern'ncne
n,d 70 prevent them from further SUI
rcr;,r for want OF food and other ne
cess,ties OF life also was commenced.
Vic president Marshall: The presi-
dents address sets high water marx IN
4he annals OF justice OF Ensilsh spsaN-
fng ueople and OF all the allies. for 'ne
future Justice must lead ana not io'''"
success. .,, ,
Senator Penrose or pennsylvania:
..sura that n. armtstlce terms arc prac-
tica!ly in effect 10 bring Germany u''
conditional surrender and to dlsar1n hsF
SO that She could not rene" inc ""'
oven II Germany wanted 20
Senator Simmons Of North Caro4lna'
The arrr!sttc. terms are all that read
!iy could b.. asked for.
Senator Salisbury OF Delaware: Inc
pres ident announced tp lis that what ne
had sought and what we have hoped LOT
il accom- plished. Poland is nation
again Bo;hrmia, the south Slavs ana
the Films will all bfs The Holy
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-12
Peace Celebrations
Through the Country
Noisy at wnshington.

WASHINGTON. Nov. l1.--washIng-
ton celebrated noisily tho advent Of
peace
The demonstration was getting well
Under way when President Wilson drove
to tho capitol, TO read TO congress the
terms imposed upon defeated Germany
and It continued uninterruptcdly until
far into the night.
The city's thousands swirled ana
eddied through the streets. welcoming
the end Of the war with confetti. TIN
horns and tumult. while automobiles
and trucks loaded with people and with
horns going at full blast pnraded In an
endless circle over Pennsylvania ave-
nue from the capitol to the treasury
building. The appearance OF units OIL
tho army. navy and marine corps In the
parade in the afternoon, inaugurntlnS
the United War Work campaign for 4
fund OF S1T0.5Oo.oO0. for welfare work
among soldiers and sailors. was made
the occasion for renewed efforts by mo
crowds in cheering and noise-maklnE.
Tho President reviewed the pageant
from the executive gate 10 the Hhite
House grounds. and each Of the march
ers. soldier, sailor and civilian. with tho
thronE Of spectators. saluted or chrered
the executive.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-12

allies her knees accomplishing terms
is
peey defeated
allied chief
home land from all INVADED
armies shall be- also impotent snail be
sought
wthered the or the
a Versailles
OF all kinds Is to be
Of her throughout the world
Her had fought
than warfare W what haa oeh
beaten feats Of arms by
deserted her strength
allies had become apparent Unpreped they had resisted
who had been preparing
the With determination that could
Belgium France Italy Serbia and un were
run Hard allies the smile of hopuns
faded When finally the United
Gcmans continued violations OF inter-
the
democracy the sky.
Belgium the Germans fast being
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-12
RIOTOUS SCENES ARE
ENACTED AT NEWPORT
NEWS CELEBRATION

NEWPORT NEWS. Va, Nov. IL
Peace celebrants turned their jollif-
cation into a riot here to-day, forced
suspension Of street car service, and
The closing Of business houses on the
main streets, and did thousands OF
dollars worth OF damage. after which
two companies Of guards were or
dered out and at midnight we're pa
trolling the streets.
The trouble was caused by thou
sands OF soldiers and sailors, who
took possession Of the city. wreck
ing cars, raidlng restaurants, break
ing windows and feeding boniires In
the streets with the debris OF
smashed delivery wagons and other
wreck. No casualties were report
ed. Several arrests were made.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-12
MOST DRASTIC
EVER EXACTED
GERMANY HAS BEEN
MADE POWERLESS
Evacuation, Reparation and
Restoration Keynotes of
the Armistice.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Nov. IL
Signing Of the armistice with Germany
was proclaimed by President Wilson,
who also announced its terms at Il joint
session Of Congress. The terms herald
the end OF the war 10y taking away
German power to renew 1t. Just be-
fore ho went to the capitol the Presi-
dent in proclamation addressed 20 his
Fellow countrymen. said.
The armisticc was signed this morn
ing. Everything for which America has
fought has bcen accomplished. 1t Will
now be our fortunate duty to assist, by
example. by sober friendly counsel and
by material aid in the establishme mt
OF lust democracy throughout The
world"
Stripped Of it's malicious power. tbs
military autccracy. its masters driven
70 exile. stands hc;uro tho worlds court
Of Justice. having subscribed 10 terms
Of surrender which probably will be e.
corded in history as the most drastic
and complete ever measured out TO q
defeated foe.
Reading Of the full text OF the terms
dlscloses measures the United states
and the allied governments have taken
TO guarantee that GcrmanE's acceptance
shall not be "a scrap Of paper. and
to insure the destruction Of tho MILL
tary caste which once could secretly
and Of it's single choice disturb the
peace OF the world.
Pointing 70 the Hohenzollera dynasty.
dethroncd and exIlcd. the peoples reVo-
luton sweeping Germany and the terms 8
nf the arnistice. these officials 1elt
their predictions amply fulfilled. HaT~
ing lifted the yoke of militarism from
the people Of the central empires. me
allies now turn TO tasks OF humanity
and mercy to bind up their wounds ana
sced the hungry. meanwhile seeking 20
guide them to 4 place In the faHi4F
Of nations In which they can take
mart in the assurance that announcer
such 1.50G days of blood and horror
need never come again.
Evacuation. reparation and restituosa
are the keyno,es Of tho arn1istice.
Here are the principal things Ger
many must do. or. prweriess neEofe
(conttnued On Pags>Ten.>
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-12
At Philnde elph1A-

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. l1.-~Dem"h-
strations such as have never before been
seen in Philadelphia welcomed the sign
ing Of the armistlcc. Parade after par
adc came through the central streets
which were iammed with shouting
crowds that threw confetti. blew horns
and whistles and used many other means
10 make noise.
A general holiday was declared ~.
factories, mills and stores closed Ior
the day and thousands Of the workers.
rushed to the center of the city 10 ccl'-
brate. Traffic was badly tied up but
the crowds were unusually good naturcd
and sang and checrod assthcy machcd.
The most serious nccidsnt or the day
occurred in Market street whcr" cop
ing on the front of a building fell while
4 largo flag was beinE fung across the
street. two persons being killed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-12

WASHINGTON. d. C. Nov. 11.-Peace
TODAY threw into conference between
congressional leaders and treasury Of
ficlals the question Of whether the tax
burden planned in tho pending revenue
bill can be lightened. in view of pros
pcctive reduction Of expenditures.
Senator Simmons, chairman or tho
senate finance commission: Chairman
Kitchen Of the house ways and means
committee. and Secretary McAdo" ais
cussed tho problem. but rca"h"d no con-
clusion. Mr.. McAdoo said he would uh-
dertake an immediate survey of IN"
governments tentative plans for return
Of the army from abroad for "Iriat'lnE
war orders and other phases IF war-i"-
peace conversion.
Tho uncertainty Of future government
financial needs. and the urgent iI"nd
OF pushing tho revenue legislation to
completion at an early date constituted
the principal reasons prompting many
congressional leaders. both Democrats
and Republicans. today TO advocate that
the bill not be changed 70 reduce the
revenue to any great extent. Already
the senate has revised II so that the in
como Is estimated at about $3.50. .0oO.-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-12
TERMS .OF THE
ARN|5TICE

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1.-THE terms
Of the armistice with Germany we're
read to congress BY President Wilson at
one o'clock this Afternoon.
Assembled IN the hall Of the house
where 10 months ago senators and rep
rcscntatIves heard the declaration OF
war. they today heard him speak the
words which herald the coming OF peace
The strictly military terms or the
arnisticc are embraced in eleven spectti-
cations which include the evacuation OF
all invaded territory. the withdrawal OF
the German troops from the lett oanH OF
tho Rhine and the surrender of all sup
plies OF war.
Tho terms also provide for the aoand-
onment by Germany Of the treaties or
bucharest and Brest-Litovsk.
The naval terms provide for the sur
render Of $50 submarines. so destroye1s.
t battle cruisers. 10 battleshtps. liSnl
cruisers and other miscellaneous SHIPS
All allied vessels IN German hands are
70 be surrendered and Germany ls TO
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-12
MERCY PLEA
FROM GE ER|NANY
MITIGATION OF THE
TERMS OF ARMISTlCE
Asked of President Wilson by
German Foreign Secre-
tary, DR.. Solf.

LONDON. Nov. 11.-Dr. Solt, tho
German foreign secretary. has an
nounced a message to Secretary OF
State Lansing. requesting that the
United States intervene in mitiga-
ton of the fearful conditions" exist
ing in Germany.
Dr.. Sol1 says, according to a Ger
man dispatch received here to-day,
that he feels it his duty TO draw
President Wilson's attention to the
fact the enforcement OF conditions
OF the armistice, especially the sur
render of transport, means the star
walton OF millions, and requests that
the Presidents influence be directed
toward overcoming this danger.
The President. he points out. has
declared that he did not wish to
make war with German people, and
did not wish to impede their peace
full development.
The German government has re
ce!ved the conditions Of the armistice.
said DR.. Solt. We had to accept tn
conditions. but fcol Il our duty TO ara'
the Presidents attention most solemnl,
and with all earnestness to the fac
that the enforcement df conditions mus
produce among the German peopl" feel
ings contrary to those upon which alon'
the reconstruction OF community OF
nations can rest, guaranteeing a Jus
and durable peace. The German people
therefore. at this fateful hour address
themselves again to the President WIKI
the request that he use his influenc'
with the allied powers in order TO mlti
gate these fearful conditions"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-12

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Nov. ll.-Al-
most the FIRST action of the war depart
mcnt today. after. the signing OF ar
migticc with Germany. was the cancel
lation Of all army draft calls under
which more than 100000 mon had been
ord.rrd to rntrain for camps before
November 30.
Urgent tclcCrams. prepared lhrce
dars ago III the direction Of Provost
Marshal General Crowdcr. were sent To
all local draft boards directing that
the movement Of $4,000 mon under Or
G"rs tn cntratn between today and Fri
dnr hr stopped Immediately. The telc-
grams: reached most OF the boards In
time, hut = few men arc known to have
started for camp. Secretary Baker
said, however. thnt wherever possible
the immediate return to civil life would
hr arranged.
Il huvc suspended the calls undor