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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
M National CapitaI On Case f Public Ldnd Manipulation
CONGRESS RESENTS DILEMMA MELLON HAS PUT BEFORE. IT.

the accuracy of the Mellon state ment regarding the finances of the government and the sincerity of his motive.
 It is already being said that the condition of the treasury Is such that taxation may be reduced and the bonus paid at the same time. It is pointed out that the payment of the bonus would be greatly deferred and that. when time of pressure grows acute the treasury would have had opportunity to rehabilltate itself.
 It is regarded as certain that ar dent bonus advocates will insist that the bonus be passed and taxes, at the same time, reduced. Thus it is pointed out, they could declare to their constituencies that they had labored both for the soldier and the taxpayer.
 Secretary Mellon and the Pres ident, who supports him, evidently expect the taxpayer to make his wishes known to Washington. It is declared to be true that there Is scarcely a man In the United States who does not complain of his tax burden, or who would resent keenly any effort to increase 1t, or who would display gratitude for any re- lief The poor man of the country, it is indicated, opposes the bonus, and thse strength of the bonus is said to lie In the fact that the soldiers are organized while the. taxpayers are not.
 Secretary Mellon expects the hard pressed farmer of the west to de- clare himself to Congress. It Is ob- vious that he believes such declara- tion will defeat the bonus, especially as all the ablebodied veterans of the World war do not clamor for it.
 It Is anticipated that certain sem ators and representatives will re- new insistence that the United States immediately collect the debts owing it by European nations. In the pre- vious session, as Is recalled one sen ator, ardently advocating the bonus, when asked how he would secure the money to pay 1t, answered that he would seize the ships of owing na- tions even If such overt act led to war. Another senator declared that the United States could easily collect the owed money if 1t really desired to do so.
 Mir. Mellon, however, IS said to be- lieva that the condition of Europe is so well known throughout the coun- try that such senatorial contention would fall of its own lack of sub stance. Therefore, he feels very se- sure in his position, and Is under stood to be convinced that he has presented & dilemma the most popu- lar horn of which leaves the bonus out in the cold to die of inattention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
ALABAMA SENATOR IN PROBE THREAT
Hints That Alleged Land Frauds Involve Nationally
 Known Politician
WASHINGTON BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD VVaahiuUfOu. ID. C.. Nov. i6


 The purpose of Senator J. Thomas Heflin, off Alabama, to secure sem atorial investigation of the activi- ties of certain nationally known re- publican politician" in alleged land frauds forecasts the development of another scandal connected with the administration.
 Senator Heflin came to Washington today for the purpose of conferring with officials of the bureau of roads regarding road proJects in Alabama. Asked regarding the report he would sndeavor to bring about the investi- gation of the alleged land frauds of an "unidentified' republican of prominence, the senator answered in the affirmative. He did not give the name of the individual, however.
 It is intimated that there is more behind the senator's proposition than the possible involvement of the un- known politician. The senator hints that postal inspectors made a report regarding the details of the case and that the report was suppressed by Washington officials.
 Complaints have been received by members of Congress from residents of the agricultural sections of the country" said the senator, "the na- ture of which is such as to make necessary that Congress investigate the matter.
 The Investigation may be far reaching In its effect and may in- volve many nationally known men now prominent in the councils of the government"
 Senator Hef1in, during the long re- cess of Congress, remained princi- pally in Alabama. He did some pre- liminary campaign work, some sound ing out of the sentiment of the peo- pie. he admits. It is his opinion that the people are satisfied with his work and desire that he remain on the job.
 Asked if he would have opposition, the senator did not appear certain He added, however, that he was con- fident that he would be able to de- feat any man who might confront him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
CALM FELT AFTER STORM IN MOBILE
No Futher Developments Come After Wholesale
 Liquor Raids

MOBILE. Ala, Nov 15.-(Special Leased Wire. e.)-Scareely a ripple ap- peared on the surface today in the prohibition enforcement crusade launched in Mobile early this week by operatives of the United States government.
 No further developments came to light during the day. No new arrests or seizures of eontraband liquors were reported. There existed, how evef two conditions which plainly told that the city had not fully re- gained its customary equipoise. One of these was the fact that the federal authorities still had a number of un- served warrants in their possession. The other was the continued general discussion and speculation on the streets elsewhere.
 It was indicated that the arrests expected to result from the expose of conditions in Mobile will stretch over a period of several days and perhaps longer. Quite a group of federal officers sent here in connec- tion with the investigations are still in the city.
 Commissioner ]. Irwin Burgett granted a continuance until next V. N.ednesday in the case of James F. Dawes, tire shop proprietor, whose preliminary hearing had been set for today Dawes is one of the 27 per- sons already arrested in connection with the cleanup" campaign. Pre- liminary hearings for Harry O'Con- nor. another of the number facing federal charges. have been scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.
 Federal agents are closely guard ing the large quantity of assorted liquors captured during the raids early in the week. Officers, it is said stand guard over the contra band goods both day and night. One truck load of whisky in case lots was stacked in the alley in the rear of the customs house because of fear that the weight on the floor of the third story storage room might be- come. overtaxed.
 office forces in the district attor- ney's department have started prepa- rations for the heavy volume of work that will be required before and after the federal grand jury convenes late
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
FARMERS STILL SUFFEI FROM WAR HANGOVEI
Revision Of Freight Rates Aske
 To Aid Growers

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Nov. 15.-Mid west farmers are still suffering iron war hangover, J. F. Coupe of De Moines, assistant secretary of tn Iowa farm bureau federation, de clared Thursday. at a hearing oi grain freight rates before the inter state commerce commission here.
 Iowa farmers have never fully re covered from the period following tht war" Coupe said. They are by nc means back to condition of stabilit, and financial security
 Farmers are plastered with mort gages and banks serving the agri cultural men are falling because O the depression, Coupe complained. s J. H. Henderson, commerce counse of the Iowa board of railroad com missioners, assisted Coupe in his in troduction of testimony, which wa presented to show that a revision Q freight rates Is necessary to help tn, farmer out of his present plight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
JOHNSON IN RACE FOR NOMINATION
(Continued from Page one.)

CT of eatio reaction nor destructive radicallsm. Only such a party with the broad understanding, vision and human sympathy of progressiveism m can solve our pressing domestic problems.
 "Nst only is there fundamental and irrec&cilable differences in our 1do- nestle politics, but a like divergence, perhaps even of greater importance, in relation to our foreign affairs. A foreign policy once entered upon may with difficulty be changed. One false move may do what years cannot undo.
 Against League Of Nations.
 "The whole future of national ex- istence may be endangered by the ill., considered act of day. l am against the League of Nations, all its sub sidiaries, membership in which would tend to participation, directly or in directly in the league. To take us into the league court or to involve us in the political struggles abroad European maelstrom from which we fondly imagined the election had de- livered us.
 "Of course we would always promote peace and endeavor to prevent war We would i1eip Europe in any ration al way. We would continue to allevi ate suffering, clothe the naked, feed the hungry, but we would ever be the sole judge of our own actions, the arbiter of our own destiny. Our coun- try, the greatest on earth, should have it's own foreign policy thoroughly understood by our people frankly proclaimed.
 Preserving our country as it is, we preserve the worlds greatest asset as civilizations highest promise. Ouf timid, vacillating and contradictory positions demand that Americas for eign policy again be decided by the whole people, who must themselves at whatever cost maintain it. This time the decision should be so clear so definite and certain that nc casuistry, no spacious plea. no in- direction can distort it.
 Upon these as fundamentals amplifying and expressing details hereafter to the men and women whc constitute America's free citizenship | will make my appeal. In every state the contest will be waged In those states where the voters may express their preference, the issue can be definitely decided; and l hope all candidates will participate in the presidential preference primaries, in cluding California, and cheerfully ac- Quiesce in the result.
 'No man who aspires to the highest office in the gift of the American people should shrink from a verdic, from those he seeks to serve and equally none is entitled to the presi- dency whom the people do not want.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
CHARGE lRREGULARITY
Defeated Candidates In Memphis Get
 Un Contest

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 15.-Hearing of the petition filed Moneay on be- half of W. Joe Wood, defeated condl- date for mayor, protesting the result of the municipal election last week and seeking a new election, set for today before Circuit Judge Malcolm Patterson was postponed until Tues day of next week to permit counsel for Woods and his associates to pre- pare an answer to a demurrer filed by the defendant election commits sion.
 Wood and his running mates, who had the open support of the Ku .Klux Klan, filed the protest several hours after the votes had been counted and the ballots burned, according to cus- toms. The complaint contained nu- merous charges of irregularity in the conduct of the election,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
FORBES |S GIVEN
 HARD [ RILL IN |
Searching Inquiry Into The Former Vets Bureau Di-
 reetor's Private Life

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15.-Searching injuiry into the official and private life of Charles R. Forbes was made counsel for the Senate veterans com- mittee, as the former director of the veterans bureau sat for six hours fac- ing his accusers from the witness chair in the crowded hearing room. The cross-examination was unfinished when adjournment was taken until tomorrow.
 Before beginning his questioning, O'Ryan, apparently stirred by Forbes charges of improper conduct by com mittee counsel, stated that he ex- peeted ito prove convincingly the whole truth of Mortimer's charge that Colonel Forbes was one of the gang of conspirators who were tied to- government" He added that he ex- pected further ito show that this criminal conduct was in connance with his previous life record"
 Then, insistently and rather sharply at times, O'Ryan put question after question to Forbes about his meet ings with officers of companies which
 
 his alleged relations with Mrs. Elias H. Mortimer, wife of Forbes princi- pal accuser; the divorce obtained from him recently by Mrs. Kate Forbes and about charges of drink ing parties in Washington and other places.
 Mortimer "VVife Beater."
 To all the charges of improper off, flcial life or private conduct and of drinking and carousing, Forbes en- tered specific denials. Time and again O'Ryan asked him to swear to his answers, but he remained unshaken and appeared to be calmer than he was during his direct examination. As on yesterday and the day before, he repeatedly contradicted testimony of Mortimer, whom he characterized as "a wife beater." He asserted that once he had found Mortimer beating Mrs Mortimer in the Drake hotel in Chicago, and that on other occasions he had seen evidences" of similar attacks.
 Forbes said Mortimer had found him and Mrs. Mortimer in an apart ment at the Wardman Park Inn in this city. but declared that the door was wide open" At another time he said that he probably was "a bit indiscreet" in permitting Mortimer. who testified that he then was seek ing hospital contracts, to accompany him on official inspection trips around the country in 1922.
 O'Ryan sought to go back into Forbes early life history. The for mer director told him he had no ob- jection to the production of the of- ficial record of his service in the Marine corps when he was a young man, but Chairman Reed said the committee would enforce a previous ruling that 1t would not hear evidence relating to Forbes before his appoint ment as director.
 The ruling was made when O'Ryan gan questioning about the divorce action brought by Mrs Forbes at Seattle, Wash, on last October G.. James E. Easby- Smith, council for the witness objected. saying he could not see that this was material and after conferring with counsel the committee announced it's decision,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
CAN A WOMAN BE SENTENCED TOSTREETS
Unique Question Is Placed Before
 Illinois Sunreme Cnnrf

SPRINGFIELD, H., Nov. 15.-The Illinois supreme court was called upon Thursday to decide whether a woman can be forced to work on the streets in lieu of payment of a fine for violating an injunction.
 Lena Panchire of Benton was fined s1,000 and sentenced to 100 days In jail. the court specifying that she must go to work on the city's streets if the fine was not paid when her jail term expired. The city would allow her s1.50 a dsy.
 In their appeal, attorneys for the woman attacked the constitutlonallty of the act, and characterized the courts order as "cruel and inhL- man."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
UNDER DEATH SENTENCE

Athens, Nov. 15-A court at Eleu- sis has sentenced to death Generals Leonardopoules and Gergalides and Majors Avrambos and Nicolareas leaders of the recent revolutionary movement. Many other officers oi high rank involved in the revolt were sentenced to imprisonment for life oi for long terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
ANTI-sALOON LEACIrE Losps

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. I5.--The New York Anto-Saloon league today lost it's second court battle against be- ing declared a political combination and under obligation to file with the secretary of state statement of it's receipts and expenditures in connec- ton with the primary and general state election campaigns of 1922. The appellate division of the supreme court unanimously ruled that the league, within the meaning of the tinn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
LAST MINUTE
 WIRE BRIEFS

FAYETTEVILLE, N. C., Nov 15.- pr. L. B. McBrayer, superintendent of the state sanitarium for tubercu- losis at Sanitarium, who yesterday ing with himself, today was fined $50 and costs and ordered removed from his office by Juge Sinclair in Hoke county superior court, accord ing to @ telephone message from Raeford. The defense filed notice of appeal. Specifically, the defendant was charged with buying peaches for the state sanitarium from an orchard company of which he is said to be a large stockholder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
RUG DEALER A CONSUL

SHREVEPORT, La, Nov. 15.-Col- onel George Hadda ,loca rug dealer. has been offered the post of consul general to the United States with headquarters in New York by the Turkish national government. He has taken the matter up with the labor department of the American government at Washington to ascer- tain if his American citizenship would par him from accepting the post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
AUTO TOUR OF AFRICA
Paris Dealers Plan Unique Trip
 Through Jungles

PARIS, Nov. 15.-A French automo- bile manufacturer. says LAuto, is or- ganizing a 6.000-mile tour of Africa by motor cars equipped with cater pillar treads and new semi-Diesel engines, which are independent of gasoline. One of the conditions of the trip is that the drivers use only the fuels available in the country through which they are passing, namely palm oil. cotton oil and even castor
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
MORRIS ACauITTED

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Nov. 15.--Capt. Robert Morris, the fourth officer to be tried by the naval court-marial in connection with the Point Honda destroyer disaster. was found not guilty after three hours of delibera- tion by the board late Thursday. Commander William S. Pye, com
 mander of the Thirty-first destroyer squadron, will be the next to be tried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
LINEBERGER IN DENIAL
Says Forbes Did Not Confer With Him
 On O'Brien Appointment

LONG BEACH, Cal. Nov 15.-Con- gressman Walter F. Lineberger, of California, declared that he had never approved or recommended the ap- pointment of Mathew O'Brien, of San Francisco, by Charles R. Forbes, of the veterans bureau, and that no other members of the California con gressional delegation had knowledg of OBrien's appointment.
 His statement was prompted by Washington reports that Forbes tes- tified he named O'Brien after con- ferring with California congressman ant. senators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
FRINGE NO HITLER

BRESLAU, Germany, Nov. 15.-(By Associated Press.) - Neighborhood sentiment in Breslau refuses to wax warm over the advent of former Oels. It is taken for granted that he will be no Hitler and will promptly refuse to make his castle the head quarters for monarchial plotting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
PETTlC0AT MEETING
Mrs, Coolidge To Have Cabinet
 Wives Gathering

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15,--The pet ticoat cabinet will meet next week to outline the social program of the administration Mrs. Coolidge has asked the wives of the cabinet mem bers to meet with her next Wednes- day to discuss the winter social schedule The chief problem IS to avoid embarrassing conflicts In dafnS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
'HEALER' IS CREMATED
Prayers Of Followers Go With Raw
 son To His End

NEW YORK, f,ov. 15.--Women followers of Frederick L. Rawson, spiritual healer" who knelt at him bier for three days praying for his re- surrection, continued their prayers to- day as the body was being cremated at Fresh Pond.
 The prayer service was held in the headuuarters of the Society for Spreading the Knowledge of True Prayer, of which Rawson was presi- dent There was no funeral service over the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
BONUS CHECK TIED UP
Kansas veterans Wife Asks Ruling
 Of Court

TOPEKA, Kan, Nov. 15.-The Sedg- wick district court was ordered Thursday by the state supreme court, to make no order relative to the dis position of the bonus check of L. B. Shanks. pending a ruling by the higher court.
 Shank's wife recently obtained 8 divorce and alimony amounting to $500. She was given @ note for this amount by Shanks and now seeks a court order to supply his bonus cheek to this note
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
LONE BANDIT GETS $500

EUDORA Kan, Nov. 15.-A lone bandit held up and robbed the Kaw Valley state bank here of $500 in cur rency Thursday. He fled in a high powered auto racer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
LUDENDORFF RELEASED

BERLIN, Nov. 15.-Gen. Erich Lu- dendorff has been freed from "housa arrest" ufrHer which he was placed after capture in the Hitlerite rising in Munich, 1t was reported today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
WANT STATEHOOD
Alaskan Panhandle To Petitis
 

Congress.
 JUNEAU, Alaska, Nov 15.-Dele- gates from eight cities of Southea st. ern Alaska gathered here for the purpose of shaping petition to congress asking statehood for the Alaskan Panhandle, Representatives of Skagway. Gaines, Wrangell, Doug las. Petersburg, Silks, Ketchikan and Juneau were here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
PIRATES BOARD VESSEL
Chinese Ship Invade Grounded Japan
 cse Vessel

HONG KONG, Nov. 15.--(Associated Press. )-Pirates boarded the Japan ese collier Taito Faru, bound from Formosa to Cation, when the vessel grounded eight miles off Whapod south of Canton. according to wire less message intercepted yesterday by the British gunboat Tarintula.
 The Japanese consul applied to Canton authorities to send out gun boat to the assistance of the stranded vessel. The latter replied no gum boat was available.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
NEGRO SCHOOLS AIDED
Leo M. Favrot At Selma University
 Tells Of Work In South

Leo Ms FaNrOt AL Scihht
 Tells Of Work In South
 SELMA, Ala, Nov. 15.--(Special.)- Addressing nearly 600 students en- rolled at Selma university and 30 in structors, Thursday noon, Leo M. Favrot, Baton Rouge, La, and field agent general education board with headquarters in New York city, de- clared, among other things, that the board spent s7,000,000 last year in educational work in the country, one million of. which amount was dis trlbuted among colored instutions of the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
LEGION iNDORSES WHITE [

ARKANSAS CITY, Kas.. Nov 15.- The American Legion here has gone on record as indorsing the regime oi Major Carl R. White. bonus director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16

when it makes you eat like hungry boy and brings back the color to your cheeks. You can soon feel the Strengthening. InvigoratinG l Effect of GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. 60c.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
AUTO TRIES FRONT DOOR
Atlanta Man Discovers Early Morn-
 ing Visitor

ATLANTA, Ga. Nov. 15.-Albert Smith this morning found an auto mobile trying to get in his front door. The Automobile, on a midnight prowI, had smashed in the front door. Smith is trying to trace the owner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-16
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Age-Herald, Friday, Nov. IS

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New Britain herald., 1923-02-20
KILLED WITH OWN GUN.
Police Think Remington Was Shot With Weapon stolen From His Homt

Los Angeles Feb. 20.-Earlo Rem. ington. electrical engineer. may have been slain with his own shotgun Police detectives said today that a 6-gauge double barrel shotgun was the only article stolen and not re- covered when Remington's offices were robbed several weeks ago. The autopsy surgeon testified at the in- quest yesterday that Remington death came when his heart was pierced by a shot from gun sim liar to that stolen. although he also was stabbed.
 Mrs Remington has been stricken with pneumonia. Her brother. Thomas F. Mister, also is under the care of physicians. The police were seeking friend of the slain man who was believed to have recom- mented to him private detective Charles A. Dana Collins. who said Remington had sought his services as body guard the night he was killed.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-20
MRS. FORD ON TRIAL.
Detroit Women Is Accused of Seeking
 Gunmen to Kill Husband.

Detroit Feb. 20.-Whether Mrs. May Ford committed an overt act when she is alleged to have opened negotiations with a pseudo gunman to kill her husband, Ney J. Ford, was d question up for argument when her trial was resumed here today.
 Attorneys for the defendant, who it is charged, offered sa0,ooo for the slaying of her husband, claimed a distinction should be made between her alleged preparations, and the car rying out of an overt act