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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
.O'NEAL BESEIGED
WITH APPLICATIONS
More Than a Dozen Ask for
Appointment tosOffice
of Senator

Montgomery, August s.-tspecial) l)-Gov-
ernor O'Nea1 announced tonight that he
had received more than a dozen applica-
tions for appointment to The office of
serator. The applications came from va
rious parts of the state, among the num-
Der being several from warm personal
friends of the governor.
There has been some talk in hotel lob
bies here tonight that Governor B. b.
Conner might consent to enter the race
for United States senator to succeed
Senator Johnston Those who advanced
this opinion claimed that this office might
particularly appeal to Mr.. Conner at this
time in view of the Luke Lea resolution,
providing for a federal investigation of
the Louisville and Nashville railroad
company.
On the other hand, many of Mr.. Co
mers friends say he will not enter the
race, maintaining that having advanced
SO far In his campaign for governor that
he will not consent to come down out of
that race That is the more general
opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
PLAN PRO-HUERTA
DEMONSTRATION IN
MEXICAN CAPITAL
Said That Administration
May Go So Far as to
Prevent Landing
of John Lind

Mexico City, August S.-What prom
ises to be a gigantic demonstration of
popular approval of the attitude taken
by President Huerta regarding the
coming to Mexico of John Lind, Pres
ident Wilson's personal representative,
has been planned by the student ele-
ment led by their instructors for next
Sunday.
The demonstration will not assume
an anti-Ameriean character, 1t is stated,
although the public generally finds
difficulty in separating the idea of anti
Americanism from pro- Huertaism as
displayed in the attitude of Huerta to-
ward the United States
IL is announced that the demonstra-
ton viii be participated in not only
by students, but by all classes of the
people. The crowd will march through
the streets, halting at convenient places
for speechmaking 1t is believed there
Will be no difficulty in obtaining per-
mission for the holding of the demon
stration but that the authorities must
be assured no violence Will be COM
mitted.
No new official declaration affecting
the attitude of the government toward
Mr.. Lind was made today. but there
is some reason to believe that the gov
erlfnent is seriously considering going
to the length of not permitting Mr..
Wilson'S representative to land at
Vera Cruz.
Nelson O'Shaugnessy the American
charge d'affaires, acting under instruc-
tion of Secretary of State Bryan today
again reassured the foreign office of
the friendly character of Mr. Lind's
visit, reiterating in substance the pre-
vious note of Mr.. Bryan's Mexico was
requested to reserve judgment until
the arrival of Mr.. Lind.
The alarming character given to the
mission of Mr.. Lind was attributed to
sensational newspaper reports. Mr.
OShaugnessy said, and he added that
not even the embassy in Mexico city
had been advised as to the character
of Mr. Lind's instruction
Mr.. Lind will not arrive in Mexico
before Sunday.
Federico Gamboa, new head of the
foreign office, arrived here tonight
from Belgium, where he was minister
for Mexico. Manuel CARO- Aldape, min
lister OF instruction, who has been act
ing foreign minister probably will be
transferred to the department of TO-
mento.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
JOSEPH JOHNSTON,
ALABAMA SENATOR,
DIES OF PNEUMONIA
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the senator was anything more than
a little indisposed.
Dr. Sterling Ruffin, one of the most
noted specialists in Washington. treated
Senator Johnston, and even he did not
believe that the senator was in such
immediate danger last night.
Senator Johnstons friends and his
devoted wife and sons can point with
pride to his record of faithful service in
the Senate. Undoubtedly the senator
might have lived much longer had he
gained the consent of his conscience to
lay aside thes pressing duties of his Of
flee here and take a much needed rest
He would not believe that he was over
taxing himself and he paid the penalty
of placing public service above per-
sonal comfort and health with his life.
Vice President Marshall paid great
tribute to Senator Johnston and de-
clared that he had noticed that the
Alabama senator was almost constantly
in the chamber and was one of the few
that could always be relied upon to be
on hand In any emergency
The following committee was named to
represent the Senate at the Birmingham m
funeral
Senators Bankhead, Bacon, overman,
Chamberlain. Hitchcock, Clarke, Varda-
man, johnson Swanson, Smith of South
Carolina, Thornton, Gallinger, Warren,
Bristow, Catron, Brady and Kenyon.
The House also adopted resolutions pre-
scented by Majority Leader Underwood
and adjourned out of respect to the mem
ory of the senator.
After an informal conference Of Senate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
Short Weight Swindles

Amongst public officials probably one
of the most important is the inspector of
weights and measures. but 1t is remark
able what little power this officer actually
possesses in respect to the common prac-
tice of giving short weight, says Tit-Bits.
Many cases of short weight are sup
posed to come under his purview, but in
reality this Official has not the slightest
power to intervene, and the public In
their ignorance expect protection, where
such is out of the reach of the weights
and measures authorities.
AS the law at present stands there is
scarcely a line on the statute book to
prevent a dealer giving short weight or
measure, and the fact of giving short
weight is not punishable offence by law.
except in the sale of coal or bread.
1t seems a strange anomaly that to be
in possession for use in trade of an un-
Just weight or scale is an offence, whilst
by giving unjust or short weight the
tradesman is not amenable to any pen
atty.
The only loophole for proceedings. is
when a dealer gives a bill or invoice with
goods stating the weight, which, If not
as represented, is a contravention of the
merchandise marks act. but If no such
bill or invoice is given then the trader
is quite immune from the attention of
the local Inspector.
The dishonest dealer is therefore ''very
simple, to use trade expression, when
he resorts to the old time practice of
having his weights and scales unjust by
the various devices exposed before the
magistrates, but the knowing ones,
with their knowledge of the existing
Ia w take great care to have their weigh
ing instruments in the best of condition,
whilst at the same time by giving short
weight considerable Illicit profits are de-
rived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
VENEZUELA TROOB M CARACAS
ssos- rsa so0rl sp,eA~

The revolutionary movement by Gen
eral Cipriano Castro, formerly Presi-
dent of Venezuela, against President
Gomez, is centred in the State of Falcon.
The e1peditionary army modified to
invade the States where the rebel forces
are operating left Caracas ON its mis-
sion.
General Rafael De Nogales Mendez.
one of the foremost of the Young
Turks element, who halls from the
border State, which gave Castro to Ven
ezuela, sailed from the United States
for Venezuela, where he will lead the
nationalist party. Before sailing he
said:-"We are going to fight both
Castro and Gomez, neither of whom rep
resents our ideas of good leadership.
The recent action of the Federal Coun-
Gil investing President Gomez with die
tatorlal power is both illegal and un-
necessary. for he has been a dictator all
along He ignores the constitution of
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was an inspiration to members of the ris-
ing generation.
Major Screws for half century has
been one of our leaders, battling for the
proper solution of state and national ques-
tions. In his home and among his friends
he was as sweet tempered and as gentle
ass dove; on the battlefield, in the
forum in the arena, he was as brave
and as chivalrous as a helmeted knight in
an honor's quarrel
His armor was his honest thought,
And simple truth his utmost skill"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09

TO WORK FOR CONVENTION
Local Merchants Association Names
Committee to Aid Chamber

At a well attended meeting OF the Mer-
chants Protective association held yester-
day in their rooms in the Chamber of
Commerce building a special committee
was appointed by President Adam Pow
to cooperate with the committee from
the Chamber of Commerce in charge of
the retail merchants convention in maxi
iEg the affair a success. The conven-
ton will be held on 18th and 29th.
Ten new members of the board of dlree-
tors were elected and much other busi-
ness transacted. President Pow, who Is
in the field working for new members of
the association, reported that he had Sc
cured a large number of names and that
every part of the city would soon be
reDreSented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
PUGILISM IN ARGENTINA
Knocked Out Fighter Apologies to
Crowd for Being Defeated

j. A. Wheatley an American, who dur
Ing the last nine years has been carving
local fame and more generous fortune out
OF the Argentine republic has sailed on
the lmperator to return to Buenos Aires
by way of London. Mr.. Wheatley is
known as the most popular American
In Buenos Aires. according to persons
who have spent some time in the Argen-
tine capital, says the New York Times
Mr. Wheatley is affiliated with several
religious associations and takes an ac-
tive part in their work, but at the same
time he takes a great interest in many
sports, and is the man who introduced
prizefighting into the Argentine. He ac-
tually got the government to grant hin,
$4,000 for the purpose, and the Jockey
club contributed $1,000 more When he left
Buenos Aires on his present trip 100 OF
his fellow countrymen down there sub
scribed $40 apiece to give him big din
ner. OF the first prize fight he pulled off
between an American fist artist and a
local champion, Mr. Wheatley was Civ
ing at the McAlpin, graphic story of
the finish.
"Of course, the local fighter knew prac-
tically nothing of self-defense as a sci
ence, and the American soon found he
could toy with him." he said. This he
did for few rounds, and then the thing
becoming monotonous, the Yankee let out
right-hander on the others jaw and
the Argentinian dropped with his should
ers over the ropes. The referee began to
count, but at the end the native still lay
upon the rope. Finally, there was hut-
ter of the defeated mans eyelids and
this was followed by sigh. In mo-
ment or two he began to speak. Yet not
in his hour of woe could he neglect true
Castilian politeness, for those who were
nearest him caught these words:
Gentlemen, it is my imperative de-
sire to arise from this awkward position,
but my lower limbs will not permit me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
RECORD OUTPUT
OF COAL MINES
Nesbitt Estimates 1S,000,000 Tons
Will Be Mined This Year, Break
ing Last Years Record

Eighteen million tons is the esti-
mated output of the coal mines of
Alabama for the year 1918, exceeding
by nearly 100000 tons the former
high record made last year. The fig
ures were announced yesterday by c.
H Nesbitt, chief mine inspector, and
We're based on the actual output of
10 of the largest operations in the
state from January 1 to July l, 1913,
and the output of the smaller oper-
ations for corresponding period last
year.
Mr.. Nesbitt states that the output of
the large mines shows an increase of 9
per cent over the same period in 1912,
making the output for the half year
100000 tons. He states that unless
something unusual happens during the
next five months such as shortage of
cars, the above figures will be reached
for the year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
FALLS UNDER TRAIN
AND IS BADLY HURT

While beating his way on a Frisco
train. Ben Branch fell under the wheels
and was badly injured yesterday near
Sheffield. Branch suffered a fractured
skull and injuries about the back and
head. He was brought to Birmingham
and removed to the Hilfman hospital
in Warner & Smiley's ambulance.
At the hospital last night it was
stated that Branch was in a serious
condition but had good chances of re-
covery. He had not recovered con-
sciousness and nothing was known of
him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09

Senator Johnston had been connected
with the industrial, financial and political
progress of the state of Alabama and the
city of Birmingham as few men of the
present day. He has been a particularly
strong figure in politics ever since his
coming to the state During the trouble
some reconstruction days following the
war, he was one of the mainstays of The
democratic party which slowly but surely
and determinedly regained control of the
state government for the whites. stamped
out the fanatcsm and prejudice that fol-
lowed in the wake of the war and laid the
foundations for the present government.
For many years he was chairman of the
state democratic executive committee and
in that position first gave proof of his
ability and tact as a politician and gov
ernment maker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09

Chairman Tyler Goodwin of the state
democratic executive committee, and il
rs probable that two calls will be issued
at the same time, one for a special cleo
ton, and the other for meeting of the
executive committee, in order that that
body may call primary.
However, this is problemateal at this
time. The only thing definitely decided
is that the governor will order a special
election TO fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Senator Johnston. and, more
over, that the election will be held within
the near future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
SEVERAL MAY
BE CANDIDATES

With the announcement that the gov
ernor will call an immediate election to
fill the vacancy in the United States
Senate, considerable speculation has been
heard as to the probable candidates for
Senator Johnstons unexpired term. with
the result that six or more prominent
Alabamians have been mentioned
As certain candidate, Richmond Pear
son Hobson has received the greatest men
ton. Congressman Hobson was the only
opponent to Senator Johnston in the next
federal election, and there is every in
dication, 1t is believed, that Captain Hob
son will be a candidate in the special
election.
Congressman Henry Clayton of the
Third congressional district has also
been mentioned as candidate and capt.
tol officials today expressed the opinion
that he would seek the office Several
friends of Congressman CLAYTON from
Barbour county declared that they would
urge him to enter the race. and ex
pressed the belief that Captain IIobson
would probably receive strong opposition
from that quarter.
Another probable candidate who has
received some mention is Congressman J.
Thomas Heflin of the Fifth district, who
is also known to have had the sena-
tcrial bee in his bonet for some time
Mr.. Beflin might make a strong candi-
date in the race, though it is believed
that he could not hope for the support
that either Captain Hobson or Mr.. Clay
ton would receive
Friends of John B. Knox of Admission
have suggested him as a successor to
Senator Johnston. Colonel Knox made
strong race against Senator Bankhead.
and his friends maintain that he might
become worthy opponent of Captain
Hobson and others.
Several other men prominent in the
public life of Alabama have been men,
toned as candidates for the office of
United States senator. though none have
received the mention that has been gisen
to Captain Hobson and Congressman
CLAYTON
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
ENGINEER DIES
ASRESULT OF HEAT

Floyd e. Arnold, a railroad engi-
neer, died yesterday morning at his
late residence, 800 Charles street, as
the result of heat prostration while
working on his engine last Wednes-
day.
Arnold was an engineer on the Ala
bama Great Southern railroad. He was
22 years of age He is survived by his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John. c. Arnold
of $40 Charles street.
The remains will be sent 10 Green
Springs for interment tomorrow morn
ing by the Johns Undertaking COM
pany Interment will follow in Green
Pond cemetery at o'clock Sunday aft
ernoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
see~ NJ. 5oOts .sqeseA..

democrats It was decided that Senator
Kern, the majority leader, and Senator
Simmons, chairman of the finance COM
mittee would join in a telegram Sunday
night or Monday to Governor O'Nea1 of
Alabama urging him to call a special ses-
sion of the Alabama legislature immedi-
ately to act on the senatorial vacancy in
that state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
DEATH OF SENATOR
JOHNSTON SPREADS
OVER CITY LIKE PAIL
CONTINUED from Page One)

Selma where he practiced law from 1866
to 1884, since which time he had made
his home in Birmingham. He was presi-
dent of the Alabama National bank of
this city from 1884 to 1894, he was the first
p1 esdent of the Sloss Iron and Steel COM
pany; he was twice elected governor oil
the state, serving in that high ofIlce
from 1S96-1900 Upon the death OF Sena-
tor Edmund w. Pettus, Senator Johnston
was elected to the United States Senate
August l. 1907. to fill the unexpired term
until 1909, at which time he was re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
PERSONAL

The Rev. w. NJ. Anderson, pastor of
the Fifty-sixth Street Baptist church,
has returned from oklahoma, where he
was called by the illness of his brother,
who was much improved when he left
Mr. Anderson will fill his pulpit to-
morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
DECLINES TO
DISCUSS MATTER

Attorney General McReynolds tonight
declined to discuss the matter but the
course that must be pursued appeared
clear to administration leaders in the Sem
ate.
1t was the unanimous conclusion after
an informal conference of Senate demo-
Gratis that the Alabama legislature must
be called in special session before Gov
ernor O'Neal can do anything. The leg
islature then may authorize him under
the terms of the seventeenth amendment
to appoint a successor ad interim and it
may also provide the machinery for a
special election to choose a new senator
to serve for the term beginning March H.
1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
Girl Comnoser


Paris, August 9.--(Special.) Mile. Lii
Boulanger. girl of 10, has just won the
Grand Prix de Rome for musical compo-
sition. Mile. Boulanger is the composer
of cantata, entitled Faust ct Helene"
and her work is described by the judges
as one of great freshness and distinc-
tion
The runner-up was NJ Marc ,Delmae.
who has already competed eight times In
tn eeontest, which makes Mile Boulan-
gers victory all the more meritorioGs.
The Boulanger family can furnish
remarkable list of members who have
won the coveted distinction. which car
ries lwth it an annuity of about .s.120 for
four years, with rooms at the Villa Med
lei in Rome. Mile. Lii Boulangers
grandfather was Grand Prix de Rome at
the time when Ambrose Thomas was
also a pensionnare, and her elder sister
won the second Grand Prix five years
ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
STATE CAPITAL TO
HONOR MEMORYO Of
SENATOR JOHNSTON
Governor Issues PrOclama-
ti0n-Pays Tribute to the
Dead Statesman-Flags
at Half Mast

Montgomery. August Especially )
As q token of respect to the memory
of United States Senator Joseph f.
Johnston and as an evidence of the
states appreciation of his long and
distinguished career, Governor O'Neal
This afternoon issued a proclamation
ordering the states flag TO be placed
at half mast on the capitol, the build
ing to be draped in mourning and the
yoffiees in the capitol building TO be
closed on the day of his funeral. The
governor declared that the people had
rewarded his loyalty to their interests,
his ability and courage in defense of
their rights by twice electing him gov
ernor of the state
Governors Proclamation
The proclamation is as follows.
estate of Alabama Executive Depart
ment.
III is my painful duty to announce
TO the people of Alabama the death OF
our junior senator, Hon. Joseph r.
Johnston, which occurred at Washing
ton, d. c., on the morning of August
S. Senator Johnston won distinction as
a soldier in the war between the states
and bore upon his body the marks OF
four nds-testimonials of his cour-
age and devotion to his state. AT the
close of the civil war he was a lead
er in the great movement to restore
good government and safeguard white
supremacy
Rewarded His Loyalty
He was for many years chairman OF
the state democratic executive commit
Ice and the people rewarded his loyalty
TO their interests, his ability and cour-
age in defense of their rights by twice
electing him governor of the state.
His election as United States senator
was the crowning triumph of his po-
litical career and in the Senate of the
United States he was ever at his post
of duty, giving all of his time and
great ability to the service of his peo-
pie In evidence of the states appre-
citation of his long and distinguished
career, l. Emmett O'Neal, governor of
the state of Alabama, do issue this
proclamation and order the states flag
to be placed at half mast on the cap
itol, and the building TO be properly
draped in mourning / further direct that
on the day of the funeral all offices
in the capitol building be closed in re-
spect to his memory. In testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the great seal of the state
to be affixed at Montgomery, this Sth
day of August in the year of our Lord
1913. EMMETT O'NEAI.
Governor
by Cyrus b. Brown, Secretary of
State"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
Appalachian League

Knoxville 8. Johnson City 8 C15 in
nings. darkness).
At Rome: Rome T. Middlesboro 4.
At Morristown: Morristown 2, Bris-
tol /.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
telegraph O'Neal

1t was agreed by the administration
leaders that Senator Kern, the majority
leader, and Senator Simmons, chairman
of the finance committee would join in
telegram to Governor ONeal following
Senator Johnston's funeral in Birming-
ham Sunday, urging him to call special
session of the Alabama legislature to act
and to urge upon the legislature grant
of authority for immediate appointment of
a senator ad interim.
Senator Banbhead of Alabama now is
In Birmingham and will be Joined there
by Representative Underwood, majority
leader of the House, who will call on Gov
ernor O'Neal to supplement the telegraph
ic message of Senators Kern and Simmons.
with personal appeals for early action.
Several candidates for the appointment,
if such course is decided upon rather
than an immediate election, were sug-
gested here today, among them Congress-
man Richmond p. Hobson Henry d.
Clayton, and Oscar w. Underwood. Mr.
Underwood recently. said, however, that
he did not wish to give up the House lead
ership for a seat In the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-09
TEXAS LEAGUE

AT Fort Worth: Fort Worth 5, Beau.
mont 0.
At Dallas: Dallas s. GALVESTON 2.
At Waco: Waco 7, Houston /.
AT Austin: Austin ,, San Antonio