The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-15
CLAYTON CAPTURES
 WILEY MIR. JOHNSON
Persons Whom He Duped Are Preparing Enthusi-
 astic Welcome

Clanton, July 14.-(Special.) )-For several days past Has anyone seen MT. Johnson?", has been a familiar greeting upon the streets of Clanton. This was all brought about by the antics of a certain gentleman representing himself as the agent of the Southern Power company of Charlotte, IN. c. special from here several days since gave a full account of the affair and stated that Mir. Johnson claimed to represent a Birmingham firm. This was mistake as to location merely, as the firm is domiciled at Charlotte, N. C.
 The salutation has now changed and runs thus: We've got you, MT. John son."
 Early this rnoring Harvey Chandler, connected with E. M. Pinckard & Co.,, one of the firms victimized by MT. Johnson, received a telegram from Chief of Police King of Tuscaloosa asking for full description of MT. Johnson. MT. Chandler son learned that MT. John son, agent of the Southern Power com pany, had been corralled in Tuscaloosa and was then in the clutches of the law.
 The chief reported that Mir. Johnson admitted his identity and his transac- tons here. He stated that the young man wanted to talk himself. and MT. Chandler held conversation with him over the phone. During the conversation he said he was corry of his transactions that he was from a good family and wanted to straighten matters at once; that he had telegraphed for s3O0 and would have it ready to deliver to anyone au- thorized to receive 1t and discharge his obligations to the Clanton merchants and youths.
 He was informed that some one would be up to see him tonight and. perhaps, arrange matters. In the meantime MT Pinckard is out of town and it is not Known what he will do.
 As the days go by each day reveals more of the transactions of MT. Johnson. He engaged lumber firm here to make him a tool box in which to keep his surveyors instruments, chains and other paraphernalia; this is still awaiting the return of MT. Johnson. He secured the services of a gentleman and his team, saying that on frequent occasions he and ''the big boss would be riding around the country in search of the best loca- tions for their plants, and that while on lneSe excufs1OnS the 21Oresalo gentleman would be expected to busy himself with fishing so as to have the table we'll lad ened with trout for the returned pros peotors. In accordance with this arrange ment the gentleman provided himself with extra fishing tackle and was preparing to enjoy many happy hours along the enchanting banks of the historic Coosa.
 The young men engaged as chainbearers are bemoaning the dollars invested in khaiki uniforms. leggins and boots and feel that they. too, should be reimbursed for. their outlay.
 One young man, living in a distant town, who was engaged as a chainbearer, fearful that he would not be here in time for that early breakfast ordered at the hotel for the morning the great start was to be made, rushed here on a mid night train that he might be able to re- port for duty promptly He is clamoring for rebate in railroad fare.
 The young men, the drivers. the fisher man. the merchants and the carpenters are arranging to meet MT. Johnson on his return trip and give him an enthu- siastic welcome into Clanton.