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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
DOCTORS ASK. FUR. BUILDING AID.
Real Estate Board Hears Re- quest For Cooperation In Erecting Structure Especial Cor Professions
S.O OF REGENT FIGHT dAINST RENT INCREASE
Physicians Stand Willing To Finance Project, Dr. Wyman Declares At LunCheon-No Action Taken

An appeal for aid in the present crowded condition in Birmingham office buildings was made to the Bir at its regular weekly luncheon at the Tutwiler, by pr. P. H. Woodall and Dr. B. L. Wyman. Drs. Woodall and Wyman asked cooperation on the part of the Birmingham real tors in the erection of a new office building here and If possible, con- struct 1t especially for the use of doctors and dentists.
 When a meeting of tenants was held recently in protest against the raising of rents in the First National bank building 1t was decided that steps toward obtaining a new build- ing be made immediately" said pr. Woodall. When the management of the First National bank building was told of the action of the tenants, and that some may get out, they replied that it would not hurt the owners in any way as there is a waiting list containing larger number of those seeking offices In the building than those who would vacate."
 Cites Special Building.
 Dr. Woodall pointed out the fact that several cities have buildings es- peciany equipped and built for doc tors and dentists.
 "A doctor should have an office that could be kept as clean as hos pital," continued pr. Woodall. Tn the present buildings this is impos- sible. He also needs some equip ment that the present buildings do not have. He needs compressed air and more light than most offices af- room should also be constructed on each floor that the doctors occupy"
 Dr. Wyman stated that the doc tors would finance the building, but that they wanted the whole -hearted cooperation of the real estate men. He asked them to help select suit able location and offer suggestions about the construction.
 Seeks To Compare Rents.
 No official action was taken by the board, although several members ex- pressed a desire to help the doctors. Roscoe Mcconnell offered a resolu- tion asking that the real estate board secure data on how much realtors in cities were charging for office space and If the Birmingham price seemed exorbitant the board should take some action. This reso" lution, however, was never acted upon.
 Richard Randolph, chairman of the on multiple listing, made a report of the committee in which 1t was pointed out that this system was now established permanently in Birmingham. During the 30 days it has been in vogue more than $l,O0O,- 900 worth of property has been listed. Nineteen real estate firms now belong to the new system, 1t was stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
AMERICAN DOCTOR WILL SEEK CURE FOR KINGS SON
London Startled By Wonders Wrought In Restoring
 Hearing

LONDON, July 19.-Dr. Curtis H. Muncie of New York has arrived here, an route to Spain where, by his al most magic touch. he hopes to cure young Prince Jamie, son of the Span ish king, who was born deaf.
 Thousands of deaf persons have been cured by him in America. All ready his achievements here have as- founded London.
 There is nothing mysterious about the method of the brisk young Amer ican surgeoH His work is manipu- lative and his cures here have been without fee.
 An eye witness described scene In Muncie's clinic when girl entered the room unable to hear shouted words and left in a few moments after a chat in normal tones with her benefactor.
 A few whiffs of nitrous oxide and oxygen, and she was asleep.
 pr. Muncie forced her mouth wide open. inserted his left hand into her throat and eXerted momentary but powerful leverage against the tissue on either side of the base of the tongue. The whole thing was fin- ished in less than minute.
 The young woman opened her eyes.
 Speak to me. speak to me-" she begged the watchers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
Alabama Senator Will Reach
 Birmingham Today For Ten
 Day Conference With Close
 Friends Upon Party Issues CAMPAIGN HINGES UPON WISHES OF ALABAMIANS Senior Member Of Upper House Has Not Yet Decided Upon What Subject He Will Address State Legislature
WASHINGTON BUREAU l
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 Whether Senator Oscar w. Under wood will throw, himself into the embrynic campaign for the presiden- tial nomination, or spend the re- lnainder of the summer fishing. will be determined within the next few days, it is indlt ated tonight.
 This afternoon the Senator left Washington for Birmingham. Arriv- ing there tomorrow, he will spend 10 days or more consulting with his closest friends. On August 31, he will address a joint session of the Alabama legislature. which, sometime ago, adopted resolution calling on him to stand for the Presidency, an act since repeated by the state demo- cratic executive committee.
 q have never stated positively" said Senator Underwood today. that I would be a candidate. It all, and tlis is natural enough, depends on vhat the people of Alabama want me to do. If they want me to run, l will get into the campaign, an frankly express my views on all questions which are pertinent. If they do not, or if they are only half interested, why it should be my portion to go fishing.
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 Reports Favorable.
 Senator Underwood, since his re- cent return from Europe, has is st ed only one formal statement. In that sl1es referred to the distressing E situation in Europe and denounced the foreign policy or lack of foreign ptiicy of the Harding administration. He charged that this government, were it strong and deterrai1 cd, could prevent a war which requires only finances to begin 1t, and restore the nations across the sea as a market for the surplus production of .he United States. This statement att tra cted wide attention, though his failure to cite remedy elicited the criticism of the republican press. It ters the fight, will tell the people what ne would do to save the situa- tion, and will deal with them, re- gsrding all subjects, including prohi- b;tion, with his customary frankness.
 Reports reaching the senator from all southern states, with the eXcep- ton of North Carolina, are regard ed by him as encouraging. In North Carolina he has following, but is handicapped through the opposition of Senator F. M. Simmons, who has been led to believe that Senator Underwood brought about his defeat and the certainty of the election O. Senator Joseph Robinson of Arkan : sas as the next democratic leader.
 His address before the legislature will be his first since his depar- ture for and return from Europe. II does not know, as yet, on what sup feet he will speak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
HARRISON OF OPINION PAVING FUND POSSIBLE
Says S60,000 Probably Available If
 Satisfactory To WOOdlaWn

Commissioner W. L. Harrison be- lieves tho additional appropriation of s6o,o00 by the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for paw ing between the street car tracks on First avenue between Fifty-third and Fifty seventh streets, Woodlawn, can be obtained if the people in Wood lawn will be satisfied with that.
 The commissioner, discussing the matter Thursday. thought that interest in the subject in Wood lawn and East Lake was not so much in evidence as 1t was & few days ago.
 Since the postnpnement of the meeting scheduled for Wednesday night, little has been heard about the movement to abolish parking and substitute paving for much of the contemplated improvement on First avenue in its eastern stretches.
 With the utility still In the hands of the receiver and seeking emer- gency. and the jitney election almost assured. members of the citizenry of Woodlawn and East Lake have said the time to get action on the matter was now or it might asswell be fors gotten.
 A call for the postponed meeting, It was said, will be Issued within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
RITTER |S NAMED LAW LEAGUE HEAD
Birmingham Attorney Hon. ored At West Baden; Other
 Lawyers Attend
CRAWFORD JOHNSON

Signal honor has been bestowed upon Claude Ritter, senior member of the firm of Ritter, Wynn & Car michael, by his election Thursday to the presidency of the Commerc Law League of America.
 Mir. Ritter is the first southern man to hold a similar position, 1t Is stated. The Commercial Law League of America covers the entire coun- try with a memb bership of over 5000 and Is similar to the American Bar association, except that it's activities are confined largely to commercial, corporation, bankruptcy and probate law subjects.
 MT. Ritter was elected at the twenty ninth annual convention, just closing at West Baden, Ind. Other Birmingham attorneys in attendance were: Phares Coleman, R. F. Smith, Charles A. Calhoun, Irving Engel, Won L. Thompson and W. J. Manett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
DUSK FL|GHT |S CALLED OFF IN WyO MINI [
Daring Airman'S Hard Luck
 Brings Him To Earth After TWo-t thirds Of The Conti- nent Had Been Passed Over DECLARES ANOTHER TRIP IS UP TO WASHINGTON Aviator Was Making TO
 Miles An Hour When He De-
 SCended-NeW Break In Oil
 Cooling Tank Stopped Effort

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo., July 1s.- (By Associated Press. )-Failure greeted the second attempt within 10 days of Lieut.. Russel L. Maughan. intrepid army alrman. tG span the North American continent between dawn and dusk today when an oil leak forced him to land here at sos D. m. (mountain time). He had cov- cred more than two-thirds of the United States, q total of 1925 miles, and he was hurting toward his goal at speed of ITO miles an hour, after passing three of his five scheduled stopping points, in his race with the sun, when he was forced to descend.
 A tiny stream of oil, squirting from an alm ost invisible aperture in the oil cooler of the Curtis pursuit plane. necessitated the cancellation of the flight.
 A similar leak had caused nearly an hours delay at Cheyenne, Wyo.. his third stopping place, shortly after noon today, and Maughan was driving his motor at top speed to regain the time which had been lost. More than 200 miles westward from Cheyenne, the motor raced smoothly. but at Rock Springs. the cooler sud- denly began to leak. Vaughan rassed over the air mail field at 4;5S ?. m determined to continue to Sal- duro, Utah, the next stopping place. Bitterly Disappointed.
 As the fumes from the escaping oil became stronger, however. he realized the futilitv of contiuing, turned back and landed at the al- most deserted field.
 Bitterly disappointed at the failurs of his second attempt to cross the continent. when success seemed al- most assured. Maughan made cur scry eXamihation of the oil cooler and strCde from the air mail field to a Rock Springs hotel to retire for the night.
 by the Associated Press correspon-
 well, how do you feel?" he re- piled.
 Just how did your trouble occur7" he was asked
 Well it was a leak in the oil cooler. I noticed it first near North thought we had 1t fixed at Chey- enne but it became worse as I drove on. Twenty miles out of Rock Springs, it began to leak in bucket. fuls. I thought best to quit" Wasn't Very Tired.
 Asked if he was tired, Lieutenant Maughan said;
 Well, I'm leaning against a bed post here. l am not very tired how ever, and could easily have gone to San Francisco"
 Wasn't it wonderful" exclaimed the aviator suddenly. T think 1t was a wonderful thing even If I didn't complete the task.
 But these things happen, and it was one of those things over which we have no control"
 ''NOu16 NOri like iy he was asked.
 To this he made another interroga- tion in reply-the characteristic would you if you were me?' then he added: Naturally. I would"
 Asked if he would fly again in an to span the continent. he re-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
IS. SUMMONED IN. MORSE TRIAL.
Subpoena For Attorney Gen.
 eraI Comes As Surprise To Department Of JustiCe-0f-
 flciaI Now In Columbus, 0. DEFENSE DOES NOT SAY WHAT EVIDENCE SOUGHT Cabinet Member, Who Has Been III Several Months, May Not Be Able To Testify. Case Involves War Frauds

WASHINGTON, July 19.-A sub poena was issued here today sum moning Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty to appear Monday as a witness for the defense in the trial here of Charles W. Morse and oth- CTS on charges of war time shipping frauds.
 The summons WAS sent by mail to the United States marshal at Co., lumbus, Ohio, where MT. Daugherty has been for several weeks. It is expected that it will be served to- morrow.
 Defense counsel declined to say Attorney General to appear as a wit ness.
 Subpoena Surprise.
 Issuance of the subpoena appar- ently was a surprise to the district attorneys office, although once be- fore early in the trial similar sum mons was prepared for the At torney General just as he was pre- pairing to leave for Florida on board President Harding's special train. Before it was served, however, 1t was recalled by agreement by coun- Sel.
 until they had communicated with MT. Daugherty at Columbus, officials of the department of justice would express no opinion as to whether he would appear as a witness. He has been i'll for several months but re- gently took part in a series of con ferences with department officials at Columbus and is understood to be planning to leave there next week to join President Harding and his party cn the Pacific coast.
 O O O
 Part Of Fraud Prosecution.
 The case against the MorSes Ia a part of the WAT frauds prosecutfons of the goverr. .naent. to which the At torney general has given much at tention. The filing of the suit more than 8 year ago was followed bY discussion in the Senate of the for mer relations between Mir. Morse and MT. Daugherty and by an open let ter by the Attorney Geneal deny ing charges that during the Taft administration he had received a large fee for securing . pardon for Morse, then serving in the Atlanta penitentiary.
 The defense attorneys in the trial said today that the subpoena for MT. Daugherty was issued at the per sonal request of MT. Morse, who had not instructed them as to what evidence they were to attempt to secure from him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
By ROY A. HAYNES tnited states Prohibition Commis-
 sfOner


 The desk before me as write Is orderly confusion. To the right, to the left and in front of me are papers. There are reports-scores of them culled from files telling of men who FISK their lives to enforce the law. From this wealth of material 1t is a difficult task to select the instances 1 desire to present as typical of the prohibition agents work in elimlnat- ing moonshine and the still.
 Inevitably, as 1 read the reports, there come to mind two pictures. They have come to me often; before my minds eye they have risen again and again, clear cut and vivid. as if on canvas. suddenly Illuminate in a darkened room.
 One picture shows a section of great city's night life. There are men and women on the canvas, smartly clad and gay. Sometimes the light in which they move Is tinted by the softening shades of the fashionable drawing room; sometimes 1t Is the white glare of bohemian restaurant. The living figures make merry Tar into the night. The color deepens on milady's cheek. the voice of her es- cort grows thick.
 What are they saying a S the pocket flasks run low?
 Prohibition is a joke"
 Tt can never be enforced"
 Its dead easy to get all you want"
 They can never make this city dry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
President Will Beard Johnson In Own State

WITH PRESIDENT HARDING, ABOARD U. S. S. HENDERSON, July 19.-I Senator Hiram Johnson's home state, President Harding will answer the criti- cism of Johnson and others of the administration foreign pol icy, both as to Europe and the Orient. The President has al- ready given considerable thought to the San Francisco speech. which he regards as one of the most important on his trip. MT. Harding will discuss the world court, Mexico and the Pa cific. He may also take a crack at Senator Brookhart and others he holds are keeping con- ditions stirred up, thus hamper ing the complete domestic res toration which he holds essen tial before world stability can be restored
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
SEAPORT BILL TO SOVIET QUESTION
 BE INTRODUCED BY n BE BROUGHT TIP
 .MOb |LE SENATOR BY PROGRESSIvES
Bro0khart Latest Convert To Stability Of Present Rus
 sian Government
By RAYMOND CHAPTER tLeased Wire to The Age-Herald)

WASHINGTON. July 19.-The ques- ton of Russian reco cognition, which has been booted around the political lot for five years or more, has been taken up in earnest by the progress sive bloc in Congress.
 Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Iowa, just back from a trip to Mos cow, called on Secretary of State Hughes Thursday in behalf of rec ognition of the soviet.
 Unless the administration finds some way of consistently granting recognition te Russia before next De- cenber, that question probably will be agitated persistently in the House and Senate. During the long recess, number of senators and congress- men have gone to Russia. They have returned, in most instances. faVoring recognition. Senators Wheeler of Montana, Ladd of North Dakota and King of Utah. and Con- gressman Britten of Illinois are among this summers Russian tourists.
 LaFolette Going Abroad.
 Senator LaFollette is leaving for Europe soon and is likely to visit the land of the soviets before re- turning. Senators Hiram Johnson and Borah have espoused recogni- tion many months.
 The administration's opposition to recognition was recently reiterated by President Harding during a speech in idaho. The last detailed state ment of the compromise view was that of Secretary Hughes to a dele gation of women last March when he said that the question cannot be seriously considered until the present Russian government repudiates the degree of January, 1918, which de- clared that "unconditionally, and without any exception, all foreign loans are annulled.'
 Will Not Permit Repudiation.
 This government is not seeking to press debtors beyond their ability to pay. and is willing to make indul- gence and proper arrangements, but it will not consent to repudiation. Hughes has said that all suggestions made by soviet authorities regarding modification of the decree have been coupled with impossible qualifica- tions.
 Fourteen countries have made peace treaties or commercial treaties with Russia involving recognition de jure" or recognition de facto" of the existing government which has now been in power since 1918. Com mercial treaties have been entered into by Great Britain, Germany, Ans tria, Sweden and Norway. Peace treaties have been signed with Ger many, Poland, Turkey Persia, A ghanistan, Finland, Latvia and Esthonia. Chine
 have consular
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
NASHVILLE MAN HAS NO FEAR OF THIRTEEN
Whole Life Has Been Entangled
 In Unlucky Number

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 19.- Thirteen" has no terror for Joseph F. Buford of this city.
 Here are some of the reasons why:
 Buford was born on July IS and given a name with IS letters In It; he went to school only 13 months and went to work at the age of 13. He has never since been without a job. Two of his sons were born on the 18th of the month. One of them grad uated with honors on the 18th, In a class of 13 and lived in a fraternity house on Number 8 of it's street. This son joined the army on the 18th and later became a Mason on the 18th. Both boys went to school 13 years and the entire family is happy and proSperous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
German Ambassador Leaves Copy Of
 Note At State Department


 WASHINGTON. July 19.-Dr. Otto Wiedfeldt the German ambassador, delivered to Secretary Hughes today a copy of the protest which the Ger man government has lodged with the French and Belgian governments against continuation of the blockade established by French and Belgian forces, preventing passage of per sons between the occupied and un- occupied portions of Germany.
 The protest said the blockade, or dered in retaliation for alleged sa- botage by Germans, was to have con tinued until July 16. but the expul- sion by the German police from un- occupied Germany of two French soldiers who had pursued smugglers from the zone. was made the pre- text for an indefinite extension of the order, which. 1t is contended. is inflicting great hardships and injury on many innocent people.
 The note left with Secretary Hughes was for purposes of infor- nation and requires no action by the state department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
OLIVER S 4~f5 HOME
Alabama Congrc
 tercsted In 1usk '-i

AInhnmn COnErc "H . s0.
 tercsted In Tusk .riOr
 WASHINGTON. -.--( (Speciall After discussing w4On Gen. Frank r. Hines, director of the veterans bu- reau. the opposition of Tuskegec 10 the determination of the President to control the hospital at Tuskegee through negro officers and with Col. T. e. Ashburn, the trials of the War rior river barge line, Representative W. B. Oliver left for Tuscaloosa this afternoon. He will visit relatives for a day in North Carolina. After spend ing some time a home he will return to Washingtin. cross the continent by rail and join the committee on naval affairs on it's cruise along the Pacific coast.
 MT. Oliver will go as a member of a subcommittee of the appropriations committee which has concerned itself with the navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
CONTROL
 OF ROADS OPPOSED
Commerce Chamber Wants Breath ing Spell On Transportation Laws

The Chamber of Commerce has gone on record as opposed to addi- tional legislation affecting the rall- roads of the country pending fur ther time in which to adjust them selves to the legislation already on the statute books.
 The resolution was introduced at the meeting of the directors Thurs day by R. A. Porter. The resolu- tion expresses opposition to move ments which would tend toward gov ernment ownership, and asks that the railroads be allowed to work out their own salvation under rules and regulations now existing. It also asks that the interstate com merce commission be left in charge of the situation as at present and tkat no further restriction or statu- tory regulations be enacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
GUTHRIE VERDICT IS
 PASSED UNTIL FRIDAY
CorOner's Opinion Expected To Be
 "Death By Accident"

After hearing seven witnesses, Coroner J. b. Russum Thursday aft ernoon passed the inquest into the death of Eugene Guthrie over Co Fri day morning. From evidence given Thursday the coroner will render a verdict of death by accident" in this case.
 All the witnesses denied a rumor that there had been trouble among the different crafts at work on the building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
VISIT DEARBORN
Prominent Democrats Make Pilgrim
 age To FOrd's Home Town

DETROIT. July ls.-seversl demo- crats, who have been prominent in national politics. have made pilgrim ages to Dearborn, home of Henry Ford during the past few weeks, ac- cording to Former Judge William C. Connolly, democratic national com mitteeman for Michigan. Connolly made this statement last night when questioned concerning reports that attempts are being made by demo- cratic party leaders to ascertain just where Ford stands on national is sues and how loyal he would be to the party if he were supported for the presidential nomination,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
ISN'T THROUGH YET
Judge Wants Another Appointment With Man Who Spanked Sweetheart

CHICAGO, July 19.-Clarence W. Shaver, an attorney, spanked his sweetheart, Miss Margaret Newman, when he said she went out riding with married man and a quart of liquor. He was arrested. released on bond. and rearrested when he went back to finish the spanking neigh bors had interrupted.
 I'm through with him now" Miss Newman declared.
 Judge John Lupz isn't. He wants Shaver to appear July 26