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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
WITH
MEXICO CIT OFF

From Uaymas Admiral Cowles, COM
manding the Pacific squadron, reported
today to the navy department that the
city is quiet, after the arrival of federal
reinforcements. State department reports
say that all communication with interior
Mexico was cut off yesterday.
The revolutionists have taken the princ
pal towns to the west of Tuxpam ana
early fighting is expected at that place.
Consul Canada has reported that the
battleship Louisiana probably will so
from Vera Cruz to Tuxpam in order to
guard American interests when the clash
comes. Marauders are operating around
Vera Cruz and two American plantations
near that port have been attacked in
search for arms and provisions Two
Vera Cruz newspapers have been sus-
pended by order of President Huerta. The
wrecking or a bridge of the National rail-
way near Monterey has interrupted trans
potration to the north.
So delicate is the Mexican situation con-
sidered in official circles that the White
House issued the following statement to-
night to clear up Misrepresentation:
"On his attention being called to the fol-
low statements appearing in certain aft
ernoon newspaper % that the President
had stated that he would not recognize the
Huerta administration, and that it would
not last a year; (2) that the President has
stated that this country would establish a
protectorate over all Central American
countries to guard the Panama canal,
| Secretary Tumulty stated that there was
absolutely no foundation in truth for
either of the above statements and EN-
phatically denied that the President had
expressed any opinion today or at any
other time regarding the Huerta admin
istration or Its stability, or stated any in
tention as to its recognition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
TEXAS WINS BIC
SUIT AGAINST THE
STANDARD OIL CO.

Greenvile, Tex, July 21.-Half a million
dollars as a penalty and the transfer of
21.596 of the 24,500 shares of stock in the
Magnolia Petroleum company of this state
from the Individual control of H. C. Fol-
ger, Jr., and John d. Arehbold to trus-
tee mutually agreed upon was accepted by
the state of Texas today in settlement of
the Sl02, 100000 penalty and custer suit in
stituted here recently by the state attor-s
ney general against the Magnolia and
Corsicana Petroleum companies of Texas.
the Standard Oil companies of New Jer-
sey and New York and 2S individuals.
Judge f. A. Williams of Austin was
ton. The penalty was paid under tele-
graphic instructions from the Standard OIL
company of New jersey.
The agreed verdict holds the Magnolia
company, the chief Texas interest in the
suit, not guilty Of antitrust law viola
tions, and it is privileged to continue busi-
ness with the proviso that the stock owned
by Messrs. Folger and Archbold shall be
administered by the trustee under guar
antee by the trusteeship of complete and
Independent operation of the company
The Corsicana company is also given tho
right to continue operation. The penalty
assessed Is based on alleged violations of
the antitrust laws prior to 1909
Today's action is the fourth time in six
years that oil companies have been PEN
allied in this state, but the first instance
in which any of the companies sued have
been permitted to continue in operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
CORONER IN SAME
BOAT WITH BRYAN

Coroner C. L. Spain announced yester-
day that he would file friendly suit
against the board of revenue of Jefferson
county to determine the amount of his
salary.
'''rhe duties of the coroner of this coun-
ty," said MIR. Spain, requires him to go
all parts of the state, and it is entirely
impossible to attend to the immense busi-
ness of the coroners office of Jefferson
county on the meagre salary offered and
the fact that there is no expense account
for the coroner. The last legislature fixed
the salary of the coroner at s1O0 per
month-a sum totally inadequate for the
work involved.
This salary cannot pay for my legiti-
mate expenses and this month l will file
an expense account which will most likely
be disallowed by the board of revenue.
Following their action, will file friend
ly suit and see exactly what can be
DONE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
ADJUSTMENTS
Orpheum Musical Comedy

large Monday matinee and night audi
ences greeted 'Hotel la Carte" at the
Orpheum yesterday, and enjoyed the
show. 1t is summer entertainment.
with comedy, musical numbers, songs
and a dancing chorus of girls, who con-
stitute distinct feature to the enter
tainment.
Miss Mamie Elmore. dancing
coincidence is chief among the women
of the company, she being particularly
gra cefu young lady. and while not pos
sessed of much voice, she has winsome
an winning ways that make her favor
ite. Joe Scott the bell boy, makes the
comedy, assisted by Walter Walheiser,
the Dutch barber, scott's dancing is his
best entertaining feature, and he gives
vent frequently to eccentric steps which
entertain and amuse. He is typical bel
boy of the stage His specialties were
wei lreceived.
Gordon Newman deserves special men
ton for his impersonation of Percy
Uno,' a very dashing chap of pink hose
and delicate voice, walk and manner.
He is original in the part. and made it
worth while.
The specialties included Miss Mason and
Mr.. Murry in talking and singing stunt
The talk is little too talky and indis-
tinct for a majority of the audience TO
catch. Miss Mason wears several fetch
ing gowns in the act. and is woman
capable of showing them off to advan-
tage.
OF the songs, the newest are Some One
Is Coming to My House," Baseball
Rag" "Old Maids Bell comedy song,
and the monkey song. The chorus par
ticipates frequently in the song numbers
and TO good advantage. The management
has costumed them well and attractively,
with number OF changes.
There Is a matinee daily at 2:3O and two
performances nightly, at 1880 and 8
o clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
Edison,s Talking Pictures

One of the marvels of a marvellous age
is presented at the Majestic theatre this
week in Thomas A. Edison's talking mo-
ton pictures, the first to be shown and
heard in Birmingham. They even ex-
ceed the advance claims of the manage
ment. for at the same fraction of second
that an event happens in the motion pic
ture, the sound is recorded and the two
are in perfect unison.
The sembiance of human life is repro
duced. The shadow shapes of the films
are as real and substantial to all fntents
and purposes as flesh and blood, and
these Edison has made to talk, to sing
to perform and to create noises Of vari-
GUS kind, each of which is correctly repro
duced and comes across the footlights
to the audience.
In the programme offered Monday aft
ernoon and Monday night several little
dramas, comedies and musical offerings
were seen and heard-such general per-
formance as will entertain and amuse
everybody. Among the best features at
the matinee was the wedding anniversary
of Jerry and Mandy, with songs by the
auartette and the village band five bach
elors. a comedy subject, "A Few Sham
rocks from Ireland" Irish songs and
dances; After College Days." the songs
and antics of college boys; '"rhe Poll
tician," an Irish political picture with
plenty of comedy; Nursery Favorites''
being a review of the children's favorites
for the children, and offered at the matt
nees daily, and a complete minstrel show
by the Edison minstrels.
In the evening the programme included,
Faust the temptation scene: Jacks $
Joke" comedy film and several of the
features that were shown at the matt
nee. New subjects will be introduced
from time to time all week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22

New York, July IA zinc box contain
ing liquid and believed by the police to
be a bomb. was delivered by parcel post
today at the officers of the Carnegie
corporation. A report that the package
was addressed to Andrew Carnegie could
not be verified tonight through the police.
Mr. Carnegie is abroad.
Los Angeles. July a.-General Geronimo
Trevino arrived here today He declared
he would not accept the candidacy for
the Mexican presidency. General Trevino
said he had no knowledge of the reported
visit here of General Felix Diaz on his
way to Japan.
Wakefield, Mass. July 21.-All records
for consecutive bulls-eyes at 500 yards
were broken today in the ninth annual
meeting of the New England Military
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
Republican Senators
Continue BOmbardment
of New Tariff Measure
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Foss. We all know what democrats of
louisiana Colorado, Montana and other
states vitality interested think of this
measure.
"A former democratic United states
senator from Colorado has denounced 1t
In vigorous terms How could he do
otherwise when it sacrifices practically
every important industry in that state
and in other states, excepting possibly
some in the south.
Manufacturing is developing all
over the south. crops are more diversi-
fed and there is every reason to believe
that Ii left alone under the protective
tariff it's prosperity will continue to In
crease with great strides. But this bill
will hurt, instead of helping the south.
as its originators seem to think will be
the case"
Analyzing the bill from end to end.
Senator Smoot declared, that "of the
many monstrous provisions of this tar
iff law, perhaps the worst Is the one
designed to annihilate the production
of sugar in this country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
TWO WHITE MEN
KNOCKED IN HEAD

Tom Cole of Calera, was knocked, on
the head by an unknown negro on Morris
avenue, between Eighteenth and Nine
teenth streets, about 0 o'clock last night
and robbed of about sl2 in cash. Cole
was at first thought to be seriously in
jured and was removed to the Hillman
hospital where his head was dressed and
after few hours he was allowed to
leave the infirmary
The police were notified of the assault
and Detectives Gray and Nation inves-
tigated, but the assailant of Cole had
made his escape.
Another assault and hold-up was re-
ported to the police at 1920 o'clock last
night when u. A. Ford was brutally as
sauted on Avenue d between Twenty
first and Twenty streets by an un-
known negro, who escaped.
Mr.. Ford was removed to his home at
20ol Eleyeth avenue. where it was stated
that he was not seriously injured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
COUNTY TEACHERS \
TAKE EXAMINA ATOMS

A good registration of both white
and negro applicants for teachers cer-
tificates in the public schools were
received yesterday The white appli-
cants are taking their examinations at
the high school and the negroes are
at the Thomas school.
Prof McAdory, county superinten-
dent of education. stated last night that
there had been 209 white applicants,
of which IA were for life certificates,
26 for first grade, 23 for second grade
and 46 for third grade. There were
119 negro applicants in all. The ex-
aminations are held three times year.
The life applicants finished their ex-
aminations yesterday, the second and
third grade will finish today, and the
first grade will finish Wednesday. The
examinations begin promptly at 8
o'clock this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
GOV. O'NEAL IS HERE
FOR AN INSPECTION
OF FLAT TOP TODAY
Brought About by Recent
Special Report Submitted
to Him by Hooper
OTHER OFFICIALS
ARE IN THE PARTY
During Yeterday Afternoon They
Inspected Sanitary Conditions
at the East Lake Boys
Industrial School

Governor O'Nea1 will today inspect the
Flat Top mine of the Sloss-Sheffield Coal
and Iron company, wherein are worked
about $50 state convicts. The governor is
accompanied by Hartwell Douglass.
president of the state convict bureau; R.
C. Brickel attorney general, and DR..
w. II. Oates. mill and Jail inspector.
There is statewide interest in the in
spection which the governor will make
today in view of the fact in April, Col.
John deb Hooper, former state mine
inspector, at the instance and for the
information OF the governor, made a spe-
clal investigation and report of condi-
tion at Flat Top. His report, as Is re-
membered. was divided into two parts,
the first being of an official nature. and
the other of an unofficial or personal ma
ture.
Governor O'Neals statement in regard
to the inspection was very brief 1t is
understood, however, that with DR..
Oates assistance, he will inquire into
the water furnished the convicts, which,
according to Colonel Hoopers report, is
insanitary, and into the mode of mine
ventilation. As is remembered, Colonel
Hooper reported that in the mine there
IS continuous ventilation, whereas. ac-
eording to his judgment, there should be
aSsplit ventilation inasmuch as the mine
is gas producing. and a kindred mine to
Banner and Palos. wherein fearful ex-
plosons in the past have occurred.
There was significance. it is generally
believed, in the fact that at the instance
of the governor DR.. j. NJ. Watts sta
toned by the state at Flat Top, in the
capacity of physician reported to Bir-
mingham yesterday and was interviewed
by the chief executive. 1t is understood
that the governor is especially Interested
In regard to the clothing furnished the
convicts. whether or not they are per-
mitted to change their clothing and
whether or not they are furnished with
towels and other essentials In respect
to sanitation.
The report of Colonel Hooper was rem
dereo in April. 1t is understood that
since that time the governor has ac-
quired nforamtion from Warden Daw-
son, DIR. Watts and others in position to
give facts in the case. Although consid-
erable reticence was shown by the gov
ernor, it is gathered that in case con-
dtions are found to be as have been
described to him by special agents of the
state, he will issue instructions necessi-
tating the making of improvements.
The officials reached Birmingham yes
terday at noon, were the luncheon guests
of Bradley ]. Saunders at the club house
at Roebuck springs. and were enter
tanned last evening at the Country club.
In the afternoon they inspected sani-
tary conditions at the Boys Industrial
school and visited the Mercy home Their
headquarters are at tie Hotel Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
BUSENLEHMER HIT
BY AN ENSLEY CAR

j. p. Busenlehmer a collector. was
struck by a South Ensley car at Third
avenue and Fourteenth street at $50
jured. Shaws amb bulance was summoned
and removed the injured man to st.
vincents hospital where IT was stated
that although Busenlehmer was badly
bruised and internal injuries were
suspected. he would recover
The car which struck Busenlehmer
was No. 338 and was In charge of
Motorman d. P. .Chastine and Conduc-
tor e. D. Palmer. According to ac-
counts of the accident, Busenlehmer
was riding a bicycle and at Fourteenth
street and Third avenue saw the car
too late to avoid being struck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
TWO NEGRO FIGHTS
LATE LAST NIGHT

Two serious negro fights occurred
about 11:30 o'clock last night. One was
at Twenty fifth street and Alley C,
and the other at Twenty street,
north, and Tenth alley.
At the first mentioned place, John
Walston was shot through the eye, and
Is expected to die before morning at
the Hillman hospital. John got into an
argument with tire mother of Lizzie
Clarke and Lizzie shot. Lizzie es-
capped. Warner & Smiley's amb ulance
conveyed John off the battlefield.
The fight on the north side resulted
in Maggie Winston and VIII jackson
getting severely stabbed and cut. Mag
gle had an eye gouged out. Will joy
ner is alleged to have welded the ra-
zor VIII has escaped and did not take
time to explain his motive. The vic
Tins are at the Hillman hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
THINK CHARGE FOR
POLITICAL EFFECT
Wallace and kolb Have Little Com
ment on Conner Attack on
Henderson

None of the six state officials, including
Governor o. Neal and two candidates for
governor, John II. Wallace. Jr.. and
Reuben f. Nolb, who were in Brming-
ham yesterday. authorized a statement
in regard TO the sensational charges
which this morning Ex-Governor b. b.
Conner. and a candidate for governor,
brings against Charles Henderson, presi-
dent of the railroad commission, and also
candidate for governor.
The general unofficial or informal state
ment. however, was that in the opinion
of the officials and candidates, Mr.. Conner
is absolutely determined to keep alive
the railroad issue in Alabama. They in
dicated that 1t was for political effect
that Mr.. Conner brought his serious
charges against Mr.. Henderson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
HURT
IN RUNAWAY WRECK

Daniel Mccullough, aged II years, of
Ashville, was very seriously injured
yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock
while out riding on country road
near Ashville. According to ACCOUNTS
received in Birmingham of the accident
the horse young Mccullough was driv
ing took fright and ran away.
After a wild ride in the light wagon
in which Mccullough was in was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
AND CLAPP
DENY CHARGES OF
MARTIN MULHALL
BEFORE COMMITTEE
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court in the Standard OIL case, showing
that he had referred to the Nelson report
on the proposed Sherman law amend
ment
Wanted Watson for Post
Aside from Senator Nelson, Mulhalls
letters dealt today largely with what the
National Association of Manufacturers
was going to do for former Congressman
James Il. Watson of Indiana toward get
ting him a place in President Taft's
cabinet and of how the association began
work for tariff commission Accord
ing to the letters Mulhall. Schwedtman
and eventually President Van Cleave and
others high in the council of the associa-
tion wanted Watson in the post of Secre-
tary of Commerce and Labor, after he
had been defeated for governor of In
diana. In one letter Mulhall wrote: IF
Mr.. Watson is selected for the appoint
ment of Secretary of Commerce and La
Dor he will be much more powerful in
the cabinet of President Taft than he
would be as governor of the great state
of Indiana" In another, he said: "If he,
(Mr Watson) was Secretary of Commerce
and Labor 1t would be to upbuild our
splendid organization and would give us
the greatest relief throughout the country
that any manufacturer ever had in the
history of the nation"
On January 25, 1909. ID. M. Parry, one
time president of the association, wrote
to Muihall; Il would personally feel Just
as safe with Mr.. Watson in that job (Sec-
retary of Commerce and Labor as for
Mr.. Van Cleave or myself to have the
chair
The letters showed that Mulhall
thought at least that Vice President
Sherman. Speaker Cannon and many
other prominent republicans were inter-
ested in Watson and that he had even
tually become a more or less open cam
didate.
Sherman Quoted
Mr. Sherman was quoted by Mulhall
as being particularly desirous of help
ing Watson and promised to use all his
influence with Mr.. Taft to get the job.
Senator Knox who became Secretary of
State under Taft. was to be talked to
about Watson by manufacturers and
they were to make every effort to urge
the appointment through committees and
through members of the Senate and
House.
All through the day the letters told
of the interest of Mulhall in tariff
commission. He swore that he was in
structed to find out the views of every
member of the House and most senators
on this matter and letters were read
giving the standing of scores of them.
He finally mixed Watson up with the
commission
II believe that Mr. Watson was en-
ployed by the committee of 100 of the
tariff commission, when it was created"
he swore 'and paid a certain amount
of money per week for his services, while
he was here in Washington for that
committee.
II know at that meeting here this ar
rsngement was made, they set a price on
Mr.. Watson of $500 for a retainer Mr..
Emery set that price by applying to
Mr.. Kirby and the rest and $3.50 a week
for Mr.. Watson while he was here work
ing in that work. and $4,000 II he tgot
the bill through at the end of the cam-
paign.'
Mr. Watson at that time was not a
member of Congress?' suggested Senator
Reed.
"Yes, he was member of Congress"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
NAMES SPECIAL
TRAFFIC POLICE

Chief of Police George II. Bodeker
has detailed the following officers to
handle the new traffic ordinance: Off
GERS Leonard. Wilson. Hall and Bent
ley. These officers will work from
o'clock in the morning until o'clock
in the evening. They will not be on
duty on Sundays.
In his instructions to his Officers
Chief Bodeker stated that during the
first few days the officers should be
lenient on offenders of the new traffic
ordinance, but that after a few days
to be strict and to enforce the new
regulations with vigor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
MIQUE FINN WILL
STAY WITH MOBILE
After Directors Grant His Request of Deposng Special Officer
Finn Withdraws Resignation-Had Turned In His
Resignation Before Saturday

Mobile, July -(special)-Menager
Mike Finn will stick with the Gulls. This
announcement was made by the manager
himself following a meeting of the direc-
tors late this evening Everything has
been satisfactorily adjusted" he said.
This announcement comes with that
which says that Mike Desmond. employed
by the ball club as special officer at the
park, has resigned. It was dependent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
R. T. Wallace

Funeral services over the remains of
r. T. Wallace aged % years, who died
Sunday in Tuscaloosa, were conducted
yesterday morning at IL o'clock from the
private chapel of the s. W. woodin I'm
dertaking company. Interment followed
in Forest Hill cemetery. The deceased is
survived by his father and seven sisters.
His father resides at 5o1 Wood street.
Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22

upon the resignation of Desmond whether
OF not Finn was to remain. What the
nature of the trouble between them was
did not come out. However, there was
other Trouble as Manager Finn moved his
desk from the office of Secretary Cole
son. All is now peace and harmony. how
ever.
Finn had already turned in his resig-
nation to the directors He said 1t had
been presented some time ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
TONIGHTS PROGRAMME
Varied and Brilliant Numbers Will Be
Heard in Capitol Park

Last nights concert at Capitol park
attracted crowd of large size and the
extra numbers as well as the regular
programme were heartily applauded
Memoli's programme for tonight is
varied and brilliant and Is as follows:
Grand March-'sadowa" (Millsrs).
"Nabnccodonezour" (VerdD.
Selection-'Il Trovatore" CVerdD.
Cornet Solo-"Bright Star of Hope"
(RobaudD.
Patrol-"Guard Mount 0Eilenberg).
Selection-"Chocolate Soldiers (Strauss).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
SIS, 100000 SUIT
LAUNCHED AGAINST
RAILROADS IN MISS,

NOUhtlHUtu = rUfI1 HBo UHe1
who said here tonight he had no notice
of 1t.
'"rhere have been no difficulties between
the roads and the state authorities" said
Mr.. Markham. Tho legality of the mer-
ger was settled in the Mississippi courts
In a tax suit several years ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
Guy Stanhope Head

Funeral services over the remains of
Guy Stanhope Head, who died Saturday.
were conducted Monday morning at Q
o'clock from the family residence, 300
Elyton street, West End. Interment fol-
lowed in Elmwood cemetery. The de-
ceased is survived by a widow. two chill
dren and a faeher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
George Kramer

Funeral services over the remains of
George Kramer. aged 66 pears, will be
conducted Wednesday morning at 9
o'clock from Shaw & Sons private chapel
with Father Sylvester officiating. The
Concordia society and the Boilermakers
union will have charge of the services
The deceased is survived by a widow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-07-22
Deaths and Funerals
J0han Erode Petersen

News has been received in Birmingham
of the death of Judge Johan Prode Peter
sen. aged 95 years, in Cristiaria, Norway,
last Sunday The deceased was the father
Angeles will arrive in Birmingham to
best known musicians In Birmingham.