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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
LEY AND PARTNER TN THE PICTURES
Willy Newspaper Photogra- pher Catches Dry SIeuths
 Mapping On Job

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. ,14.-"Izzy" Einstein Is in town again. The senior member of the famous team of "Izzy and Moe" had a full length picture of himself spread today on the first page of late editions of the New Or leans Item. With "Izzy" was his new side partner. Peter Reagan. Their sleuthing is over unless they resort to disguises. Even then, it is said 1t would not be difficult to recognize "Izzy."
 "Izzy" and Reagan spent several weeks in Mobile obtaining evidence upon which yesterdays raids in that city were based, and then came to New Orleans for three weeks visit Since Einstein. made his presence known, the newspapers have sought in vain to have him pose for a cameraman. He refused to do so.
 An Item photographer today bor rowed taxi drivers uniform, trailed lazy and Reagan for several hours, and. when they entered a restaurant for lunch, bribed the driver of taxi before the place to leave his machine and he climbed into the seat When Einstein and Reagan appeared all he had to do was snap the shutter of the camera
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
CHRISTMAS BONUS ON MANY STOCKS
Extra Dividends Declared On Many Standard Stocks,
 And Others To Follow

NEW YORK, Nov. 14.-Distribution of Christmas bonuses to stockholders was begun today by several large corporations, which voted extra div idends. payable around the holidays. Scores of other companies are un- derstood to be contemplating similar action.
 The Eastman Kodak company de- eiared ran extra dividend of $1.25 on the common stock, in addition to the regular dividends of $1.25 on the com mon and $1.50 on the preferred stocks The dividends are payable January l to stock of record November 30.
 Ingersoll- Rand company stockhold- CTS were voted an extra cash dividend of $20 on the common stock, 10 per cent common stock dividend and the regularly quarterly 2 per cent div idend on the common stock and regu- lar eini-annuallX $S dividend on the preferred stock. The S20 cash div idend IS payable December l. to stock of record November 24, and others early in January.
 Other extra dividends included 50 cents by Vacuum Oil. z per cent on the preferred fthe Bucyrus company 50 cents by Mahoning Investment company, 20 per cent stock di lend by the United States Gypsum com pany. and two dividends of $2 and s a share by the Essex company All of these companies voted also the regular dividends at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
Men And Issues Loom Larger As Democratic Convention Time Draws Near At Hand
By ROBERT J. BENDER

Ueased Wire To The Age-Herald)
 NEW YORK, Nov. 14-Thefe are three men actively or passively in the race at the present time for the democratic presidential nomination. William Gibbs McAdoo, Senator Samuel Ralston of Indiana, and Sena- tor Oscar Underwood of Alabama.
 There are others, such as Gov. Al Smith of New York, Senator Ed wards of New Jersey, former Gov. James Cox of Ohio. Governor Davis of Kansas. Carter Glass of Virginia to England, and lesser lights, who may have the yearnings for the honor, but none of whom will get anywhere. At this writing, there are just three who have a chance-Mc Adoo. Ralston and Underwood-and this trio today are laying lines that will prevent any outsiders from ob structing their traffic.
 In order to intelligently survey the chances of these three leaders it is necessary to take into consideration the issues which are likely to play an important part in the next cam paign. Putting aside a large lot of local or so-called unimportant na- tional points of issue. it is conceded Dy political leaders that the tolloW- ing debatable subjects will plsE an important part, if not the Icisive part, in the decision to be rendered by the electorate in forthcoming pri- maries and the ensuant presidential election
 1. Whether the average man" shall be relieved of a tax burden which makes it almost impossible for him to be a home-owning progressive citizen, and whether the capitalist shall be relieved of @ tax burden
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
B00k-RAISED BABIES DEPLORED BY SNYDER
Birmingham Doctor Addresses Southern Medicos In Washington

WASHINGTON. Nov. 14.-Dele- gates to the Southern Medical asso citation, convection here. des eted their time today to sectional meetings for discussion of special topics. Alumni of the various southern universities assembled tonight at various places for reunions.
 Failure for proper reduction of the child birth mortality rate was blamed by pr. J. George Dempsey, of the Louisiana state board of health, upon the lack of women trained especially to care for mothers at the natal and post-natal stages. He deplored the disinclina- ton of trained nurses to work in ob- stetrical cases.
 Dr. J. Ross Snyder of Birmingham, speaking before the pediatrics sec tion, criticized the tendency of some mothers to try to rear their children according to rules given in hand books or special articles. He com pared the sacrifices of babies to the heather gods of ancient history to the large number of babies that to- day sicken and die through indul- gences of weak and foolish parents"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
CHANGES ARE URGED
 IN TRAFFIC MEASURE
Junior Chamber Submits Schedule
 Of Suggestions To Commission

Changes recommended by the Ju- nor Chamber of Commerce in the city's proposed new traffic ordinance were submitted to the city commis- sion Wednesday.
 The committee believes that cars should be parked With right hand wheels inches from the curb, in- stead of 12, as proposed by the city; that Morris avenue be made one way east-drive street between Nine- teenth and Twenty-fourth, instead of Twentieth and Twenty fourth; that added space. suitable for the admit tance of at least one car at a time, 6hall be marked off and no parking &prmitted in front of hotels and pub ffc buildings; that Highland avenue be classified as ''boulevard drive" so that all cross traffic shall come to a full stop before coming on to it; that mo parking" signs be allowed to be , displayed only as authorized by the city; and that interurban taxicab lines and busses shall be parked only on Eighteenth street between Fifth and Sixth avenues. in front of the federal building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
SHORT WEIGHTS TO BE CHECKED UP
Municipal Market Dealers Charge Unfair Competl-
 ton Being Resorted To

The city inspector of weights and measures was instructed Wednesday to check up on the scales used by Birmingham butchers, following complaints From meat dealers in the municipal market, who allege that unfair and illegal competition has much to do with lack of public pat ronage at the city controlled market
 Irresponsible butchers sell meat from doctored scales. after offering it at a reduced price "per pound" according to complaints reaching the cit. commission.< By shorteigh- ing the public they are enabled, ap- parently, to cut the prices on their wares and the honest butcher sui fers for lack of trade, it Is alleged
 The weights and measures inspec- tor was requested to carry out a rigorous investigat ation, and dealers found to be guilty of using inaccu- rate scales will be prosecuted.
 This Is but one of the factors en- terine into a situation which com mittee representing the city, headed by Commissioner Harrison, and one to be appointed by the Chamber or set out to remedy.
 Tt IS not only d Qucstioh VI SA' pride, but of dollars and cents" said o. L. Bum, general manager of the Chamber of Commerce. Wednesday. "The people of Birmingham ought to remember that this is their market. built with their money. and none or us can afford to see it go without patronage It is our strong convic- ton that the sbest way to attract trade to the market will be by mak- inr it possible for truck vendors to sei their products in the vicinity, for this will be an aid to marketing that housewives will appreciate. At pres ent they have got to go to Morris avenue and Twenty fourth street to buy vegetables from the vendors, and elsewhere to buy their meats. All central markets in cities of which I have any information have facilities for the sale of both meat and pro- duce, and it seems obvious that we ought to have the same advantage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
STAND TAKEN
 BY AMI: RIGA 
Believed That Announcement From White House Of Hands Off Will Have A Dangerous Reaction
RECALLED THAT WILSON WAS BITTER AT KAISER
The Temps Declares Attitude
 Of America, Though Unin-
 tentionaI, May Be Cause For Another Great War

PARIS, Nov. 14.-France is disap pointed at the apparent indifferent attitude of the United States toward German monarchy developments.
 Confronted by what France believes to be imminent danger of an at tempt to restore . monarchy in Ger many, President Coolidge's decision that the United States will not act to prevent a restoration of the Hohen- zollerns has created most unfavor- able impression. In semi official cir cles 1t is bitterly emphasized that the announcement from the White House may nave a dangerous reprecussion in Germany. The French profess to see Germany hailing Americas attitude as a sort of intervention on the side of the monarchists.
 It is declared further in French sources that the announcement, com ing at the present moment of in stability, may swing the German bal ance toward the monarchists.
 officialdom voices surprise at WashinKton's opinion that "any na tion may decide it's own form of gov ernment," in view of the attitude ex- pressed previously by the United States, and particularly by ex-Presi- dent Wilson, regarding monarchy in Germany.
 Officials point out that ex-Presi- dent Wilson himself was mainly re- sponsible for the fall of the Hohen zollerns.
 The Temps declares that, although the United States did ro- inter e 1a so, her attitude hea Increased fle chances of the Ho s-.e lerua and tu creased the dang ar It the allies must ulfsa
 sipate the nightm ato pee. ra. by the ex-princes cosD a-
 Premier Poincar "a dst srrr4usg ta do his utmost to prevent the return of the Hohenzollerns or the restora- ton of a monarchy, which he regards as & direct menace to France.
 It is stated France will use every means in her power, including armed action if necessary, to prevent es- tablishment of a German monarchy
 She hopes to persuade the allies that united action is necessary, and if this is impossible, she will act alone France is, therefore, pressing the council of ambassadors for defi- mite action in regard to the ex-crown prince, as a warning to Germany.
 England has thus far been holding off. As British instructions had not arrived, the ambassadors did not dis cuss the question Wednesday. but limited their activities to routine af- fairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
REVIVAL OF MONARCHY IS FEARED BY FRANCE
M'ADOO, UNDERWOOD AND
 RALSTON---WHICH N 1924?.

which, he says, blocks initiative and the onward march of productivity.
 ?. Whether the government shall lay down a bonus policy which will develop into another annual pension system, such as has grown out Of other wars in which this country has engaged.
 g. How the government may best lend it's aid to the farmers, partfcu larly in the matter of moving their crops, and what should be the regu- lations imposed upon railroads so that they may be made part of, as well as a service to, the travelling and shipping public.
 4. What shall be the definite for eiEn policy of the American govern ment--a policy of independence or a policy of unrestricted cooperation in world affairs.
 5. The Ku Klux Klan.
 We mention them in the order of importance as gained from converse tions with those espousing the cause of each of the three leading demo- cratic candidates. The political future of each is completely wrapped up in one or more of these issues, as will be shown in later stories.
 Of the three candidates, Senator Underwood is the only one to date to formally announced that he seeks the democratic nomination. He is out making speeches to establish a foundation for his cause McAdoo has not announced his candidacy, and if he follows the advice of his good friends, he won't for some time. Nevertheless, tremendous move ment in his behalf has been started by his friends throughout the coun- try Senator Ralston has become d candidate for the nomination "by proxy" He hasn't suggested it, hasn't thought much about it, possi- ply has felt that he didn't want the worry of it-but is in the position of having political managers in the party working w to the end that he get it.
 There are many influences con- tributing to the advantage or dis advantage of these three men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
WILD BLOW BREAKS NECK
Dallas Truckdriver Misses Opponent,
 And Is Dead

DALLAS. Tex, Nov. l4.--A wild swing at an opponent who ducKed just in time. cost the life of M. J. Muse, a truck driver. here.
 Muse Tuesday hopped from his truck and returned to the spot where Frank Stansky and John Harris had warned him of careless driving. After few heated words, Muse started a blow at Stanskys head The swing was wild and Muse plunged to the sidewalk by the momentum of the swing.
 He died early Wednesday morn ing of broken neck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
MERGER. .|SEFFECT|VE.
 IN THURSDAY.
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb
 Form One Of &s Of Big
 Southern DepTSN Stores Embraced IrcssStores Co. BlRMINGpX X/INCLuDED IN NEW WE/oF OFFICES Institutions Will Preserve
 identity In Each Case, But Secure Advantages Of United Resources In Merchandising

Merger of three of the largest de- partment stores in the southern states under the name of the City
 Stores company becomes effective Thursday, according to advices from New York and confirmed Wednes day by Birmingham executives of Loveman, Joseph and Loeb, one of the trio of stores participating in the merger project. The. other two are Maison Blanche of New Orleans and B. Lowenstein & Brothers Qnc) of Memphis. Effective Thursday these three large institutions, although their individual iden- tity, will be under the direction of of the City Stores company were elected in New York last week and the list includes several Birmingham men. M. V. Joseph becomes one of the vice presidents, while on the board of directors are Joseph H. Joseph & Loeb and Otto Marx of the banking firm of Ladenberg, Thalman x Co.
 New officers Elected.
 The officers of City Stores com pany are as follows: J. k. Newman, New Orleans, president; S. J. Schwartz, New Orleans; M. V. Joseph,
 Birmingham, and R. J. McMahon, formerly of Abraham & Strauss Gnc.), Brooklyn vice presidents; Miss Madge McGrath, secretary and treasurer. The president and three vice presidents are members of the board of directors. other directors of the City Stores company are: pr. r. II. Saunders and L. Carroll Root of Newman. Saunders & Co, New Or leans; 1T. T. Bunn, president of the store inaAfemphis; Joseph H. Los eman and Leo Loeb of the Birmingham store, and Edgar M. attorney for the Birming- ham interests; and the following New Workers H. R. Swett, F. C.. Groner, attorney for Newman, Saun- ders 6: Co.,; Theodore G. Smith, .vice president Central Union Trust com pany: M. II. Gradwohl, New York of the Maison Blanche and Lowenstein's, and Otto Marx of Thalman & Co., AsSew York bankers.
 R. J. McMahon. who will direct the activities. for the three stores, will not assume his new duties until the first of the year. Un- til that time the three stores will not have 8 combined resident office in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
LILA LEE AND HUSBAND WILL RESCUE APPEL
Father Of Screen Star Will Settle
 Troubles At Once

CHICAGO, Nov. 14.-Charles Appei, father of Lila Lee, the screen star. will be rescued from standing trial O embezzlement charges by his daughter and her husband, James Kirkwood, according to report cir culated here Wednesday. A shortage of s250.000 is alleged in Appel's ac- counts. Appel will pay dollar for dol- lar to his creditors within a week or ten days. his counsel announced. The latter denied charges against the missing restaurant man and declared his obligations were mostly civil"
 The father of the beautiful movie star was indicted by grand jury re- recently on charges of embezzlement, larceny by Bailee and operation of confidence game. His present where abouts is not known to the authori- ties, but he is reported to be about to surrender to the indictment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
TREASURY WILL OFFER N EW CERTIFICATES
Issues To Be Of S25, SlOO And
 $1,000, To Replace 1922 Issue

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14-Secretary Mellon announced tonight a new of fering of treasury savings certifi- cates. designated as the issue of De- cember 1, 1923, succeeding the issue of December l. 1922, and maturing in five years. The new offering will be placed on sale on the date of issue and sales of last years offerings on the date will be discontinued simul- taneously The new offering will carry maturity denominations of $25. $100, and $1,000. as have previous is- sues, and will be offered for sale at s20, $50 and $S00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
10 Repudiate Treaty Terms In Germany

LONDON, Nov. 14.-Germany has decided to repudiate the treaty of Versailles and not to comply with either the repara- tons clause or any other of the clauses of the treaty as long as the French and Be1gians occupy the Ruhr says a dispatch to the Daily Mail from Berlin.
 The German governments at- titude, says the Daily Mail, is that repudiation follows logical ly it's theory that the occupation of the Ruhr infringes the treaty and that as long as the French and Belgians persist in break ing the terms of the treaty, Ger many is excused from observing them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
FRESNO MAN ALL WRONG
No Lungs And Appendix And Heart
 On Right Side

FRESNO. Cal, Nov. 14.--In recent operation on J. G. Moran, Fresno po- liceman, it was discovered his appen- dix was in the left chest, according to Dr. George H. Sciaroni. operating sur geon. The operation also revealed that Moran's heart is on the right side and that he has no left lung, ac- cording to Dr. Scaroni. Moran Is on active duty with the Fresno police department, having passed physical examinations for the army, with
 which he served in the PhiliPBinss. and for the Fresno fire department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
ON HUNGER STRIKE
Giant Reptile Refuses To Eat Any
 thing But ..Live" Food

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. IA giant rython at the Philadelphia zoo has gone eight months without food be- cause it will take nothing but live animal. Keepers have refrained from feeding the serpent through fear that the society for the prevention of cruelty to animals might object. This fear has been dispelled, and next week the python will be fed a live pig, weighing 30 pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
STOKES WON'T OPPOSE

NEW YORK. Nov, 14.-W. E. D. stoges will not oppose the separation action of his wife Mrs. Helen Wood Stokes. his attorney told Supreme Court Justice Wasservogel today. He said, however. that the wealthry hotel man would appeal last weeks court decision refusing him a divorce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
OPPOSE RETURN OF KAISER
California Bapfists Pass Resolutions
 Of Protest

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Now h. Secretary Hughes will receive reso- lution calling upon the United States government to head a movement of the nations to prevent the return to power of William Hohenzollern and his family in Germany. which was adopted last night by more than 1000
 Baptist laymen and ministers of Cal ifornia. attending a Bible and mis- sionary conference here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
RHlNELAND AND RUHR TO BE CAST ADRIFT
Official Notice Is Given That Doles'
 Will Soon Cease

BERLIN, Nov 14.=(By Associated Press )-After November 25 Germany no longer will be able to meet the drain upon her enchequer for the payment of unemployment doles in the Ruhr and the Rhineland and will then set both these regions adrift, permitting them to shift for them selves. This direct statement was made in offiical quarters here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
CHEWING GUM AWARD
WrigIcy Company Loses $3,71S,OOO
 Suit For Infringement

l CHICAGA, Nov 14. - Damages amounting to s3.71s,Ooo must be paid by the William Wrigley, Jr., com pany, chewing gum makers, to the J. P. Larson Chewing Gum company for infringement on copyrighted gum package, according to an order of Charles E. Morrison. federal mas ter in chancery. Litigation has been in progress five years. The order deeided tie Wrigley company owed ths fivai concern s2,S60,0O0 and in- terest at per cent since November .1a, 1918. The gum wrapper involved was known as double mint"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
GREEK MINISTER DEAD

NEW YORK. Nov. 14.--Lambros A.. Coromilas, former Greek minister to the United States and later minister of finance under Premier Venizalos, died at the Hotel Seville last night, 1t was announced today. He was about 70 years old and has been in ill health for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-15
RAIL DISPUTE IS HEARD
Labor Troubles Of Nirginian Rail-
 way Being Aired

CHICAGO, Nov. 14. A hearing on the dispute between striking employees and the Virginian Railway opened before the United States railroad la- bor board today. It is the purpose of the board to effect a settlement of differences that led the engineers, enginemen and firemen to strike. L. F. Griffing, vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En- gineers, and S. A. Boone, vice presi- dent of the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Bremen and Enginemen, are rep resenting the employees.