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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

tured senatorial ambition, is at the pres
ent tim eout of the state. Wiley Tun-
stall. a prominent citizen of Admission.
when asked yesterday in Birmingham If
Mr.. Knox would be q candidate, replied
that he had had no information to that
effect from Mr. Knox 1t is thought that
Mr.. Knox will be in Alabama within the
next few days.
Sixth District keenly Interested
In this connection the Sixth district Is
probably more deeply interested than any
other of the state. For should Hohson
enter the special election and win there
would be a congressional vacancy in the
Sixth. In that event it is anticipated
that w. 3. Barkhead and W. 3. Oliver
present candidates for Sixth district con-
gresham, would enter a special election
to determine the SUCCESSOR to the unex-
pired term of Congressman Hobson.
Despite the fact that Congressman Hob
son is now the only senatorial candidate
in the field it is not generally believed
that he could win in a special election.
There is general admission that Senator
Johnston had his fight won when death
uationa promises to furnish enough ex-
citement of the most sensational nature,
and, as already stated. to put crimp In
the gubernatorial race from the stan1-
point of popular interest
Last night 1t was generally predicted
that before the conclusion of Monday, one
or more senatorial headquarters will be
opened in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
BY HUGH w. ROBERTS

Should Underwood decline to run, Hob
son will enter, and he will be opposed
either by Congressman Clayton or Con-
gresham Henin 1t is considered practi-
cally certain that both of the latter will
not enter.
It is considered possible that Knox or
White will run. It is considered absolute
ly certain that ex-Gov. B. B. Conner viii
not run.
Probably Appoint Stallings
Should the governor determine that he
would be within his constitutional rights
were he to make an appointment, it is
anticipated generally that he would name
Col. Jesse f. Stellings of Birmingham.
Yesterday friends of the governor re-
called that some months ago he promised
to appoint Colonel Stallings In the event
OF vacancy.
Congressman Hobson is en- ruote to 8ir-
mingham. Whether or not either of the
other prospective candidates are en- route
is unknown. A telegram dispatched TO
Hobson yesterday was answered by mis-
secretary, who gave the information that
the congressman would reach Birmingham
Sunday morning. It is anticipated that he
is hurrying to Alabama for the purpose
of looking owe rthe field
John B. Knox, who has always nur-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS REMARKABLE
INTEREST IN THE SENATE RACE
OVERSHADOWS SGOVERNORSHIP
Appoint s@nngs
Morning.
Investigate siuatiOnNot Likely Rm

The necessity Of selecting by some means
a new senator from Alabama has COM
pletely put out of joint" the nose of in
terest of the gubernatorial campaign.
Monday following the interment of the
romans of Senator Johnston, developments
are expected to follow thick and fast By
that time. it will probably be established
definitely by what means the new senator
will be named. At the present time there
is doubt
Before the conclusion of Monday, 1t is
anticipated that expressions will be had
from Oscar w. Underwood. Henry D.
Clayton. ]. Thomas Henin John B. Knox,
r. P. Hobson and Frank S. White, all of
whom have received mention as probable
candidates-sbould special election oc-
cur
Situation in Nutshell
Up to the present moment nothing he's
been said In a nutshell, the situation
seems to be;
II Underwood should run, he would re-
ceive practically unanimous vote even
should Congressman Hobson oppose him;
neither Mr.. Clayton nor Mr.. Hefin would
run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
WRECK CAUSES NO
CHANGE IN PLANS
FOR FUNERAL TODAY
lcnntinuea from Page one,

fCnntinued from Page Oncp
the Chamber of Commerce has been
named: Officers of the Chamber of
Commerce, w. p. G. Harding, president;
Oscar c. Turner, first vice president;
Crawford Johnson. second vice presi-
dent; w. A. Porter, treasurer; William
c. Radcliffe, general secretary; w. b.
Everett, assistant secretary. Special
committee, H. L. Badham. chairman;
Tom 0. Smith, ]. w. Mcqueen, Joseph
o. Thompson, S. w. Lee and r. p. Nc
David. Committee to draft resolutions,
H. U. Sims, chairman; e. r. McDavld.
John l. Parker, w. III. Kettig, Ben M.
Jacobs and w. N. Malone.
On account of the desire of the fam
lily for very simple funeral, no mill
itary features will be observed at the
services today. Thanks and apprecia-
ton for the kindness of the offer of
the officers of the Fourth Alabama
regiment were expressed by the fam
lily.
Crowd Expected
On account of the great crowd an
ticipated at th~- church this morning,
Camp Hardee and Camp Wilcox, Con-
federate Veterans. have named delega-
tions to represent them at the services
there. The committee from Camp Har-
dee consists of w. j. Miner, Phillip
Vance. DR.. ]. c. Abernathy and D. r..
Dunlap. These committees will be pro-
vided with seats at the church and all
other veterans who desire are asked
to attend the funeral services at the
church but seats cannos be promised
them The number of out-of- town. at
tendents, especially from Washington.
Will greatly tax the capacity of the
church this morning.
All veterans are urged by the COM
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
TO WARN FOUNTAINS
OF Provisions of New Ordinance
Passed by Commission

Instructions We're issued to the po-
lice department yesterday morning by
City Commissioner A. o. Lane provid-
ing for officers to call on the proprie-
tors of the soda fountains of the city
and inform them of the passage of the
soda fountain ordinance and its pro-
visions.
No soda fountain Inspector was ap-
pointed yesterday by Judge Lane. He
states he has long list of applicants
to go over before he decides on a man.
1t is expected the appointment viii be
made next week, however, and the in
spector viii then begin work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
MONETTE IS FIRST
POLITICIAN ON SCENE
Announces HObsOn Will Be
Candidate if Special
Election Is Held

The first politician on the scene is w.
J. Monette of Tuscaloosa, the campaign
manager of Congressman Richmond p.
Hobson, a candidate for the Senate
Mr. Monette states that Congressan
Hobson will be a candidate in the special
election-should one be held. He states
also that Captain Hobson Is en- ruote to
Alabama and will arrive early this morn
ing.
1t is reported that Congressman Clayton
and Hefiin are also en- route to Alabama,
but this report cannot be confirmed The
Age-Herald's Admission correspondent
wires that nothing has been heard from
John B. Knox, another possible candidate
for the completion of Senator Johnston's $
term who is ON vacation trip to Penn
sylvania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
BEING BESIEGED BY
HIS FRIENDS TO RUN FOR SENATE
Leader Name
Underwood Has No Expss About What 4elfay Do
o cal Time
ny c. e. STEWART

it is argued that there is no longer the
necessity for Mr.. Underwood in the
House for the rest of the democratic ad-
ministration
1t Is believed in Washington should Mr.
Underwood decide to become a candidate
for the Senate he would not be opposed
by any of his democratic colleagues from
Alabama now in the House, unless, of
course, Mr.. Hobson, who has already be-
gun his campaign, would elect to fight
the issue out with Mr.. Underwood.
Plans of Heflin and Clayton
OF course, If Mr.. Underwood does not
run it is practically certain that Hobson
is to have the strongest kind of opposition
from either Representative Clayton or
Representative Heflin. Both of the gem
tlemen are being groomed for the race,
but no one believes that both will run.
1t is said that it will be decided later by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
ORDER
is OVERRULED
Tries to Close Restaurants to Even
Nom Drinking Diners After
l O'Clock

New York, August 9.-Mayor Gay
nor's order of March 25 closing all sell
ing restaurants. even to the nom
drinking diners at 1 O'Clock in the
morning, has been overruled by a de-
cision of three Justices of the supreme
court, who declared yesterday that a
restaurant may serve food at any hour
of the night provided the bar is closed
A cafekeeper who was accused of
violating the law, who said he had
allowed patrons to remain eating after
the closing of the bar brought the
case to the supreme court for test.
When the order was first put into
effect there was much trouble on
Broadway a number of persons in the
midst of meals being uncerimoniously
elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

manders of the camps to be at Oak
Hill cemetery at IL o'clock about
which time the funeral cortege is ex-
pected to arrive there. Here the vet
Grams will be formed into two lines
and the casket win be borne between
them to the grave.
Large crowds appeared at the Ter
minal station last night about 9 o'clock
in anticipation of the arrival of the fu-
neral train. as the news of the wreck
had not become general known in Bir-
mingham yesterday afternoon. They
soon learned of the delay in the sched-
ule, however. The police authorities are
expecting a large crowd at the ceme-
terry at noon today when the inter-
ment takes place and they have made
special arrangements to handle the
people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

their MUTUAL friends which one will
make the race in the event Mr.. Under
wood refuses TO enter the contest
If Mr. Underwood should run, 1t is rea-
sonably certain that he will not be op-
posed by either Mr.. Clayton or Mr., Hefiin.
So far Mr. Underwood has not given an
expression as to what he may do. It is
his natural inclination to remain in the
House, where he is by far the most doni-
nant figure in the majority.
Some Want Him to Remain
There are some who do not want to see
Mr. Underwood leave the House because
of the pending currency legislation and
because they declare that when the regu-
lar sessions begin in December with the
important legislation that is contemplated
there win be need for a strong and ex-
perienced man at the helm. and Mr.. I'm
derwood above all his associates fills the
bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

Washington August 9.-(Special)
Strong pressure is being brought to bear
on Representative Underwood to become
a candidate for the Senate.
Mr.. Underwood's friends both in the
Senate and the House, as we'll as all over
the country, are besieging the majority
leader in an effort TO prove to him that
It is the proper thing for him to do They
point out that Mr.. underwood's chances
for the presidential goal, which all of. his
friends predict he will eventually reach
will not be jeopardized now by his becom-
ing a member of the upper body. where
they declare he will make a record as en-
viable as the one he has wrought in the
House
Field in the Senate
Now that the tariff legislation so far as
the House is concerned has been passed,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10

an appointee of Governor O'Neal and rec
ognize him as the states representative
until the people can name a man by direct
vote; and in so doing he AYERS, the Sem
ate would be well within its rights, for
it is supreme In the matter of seating or
unseating it's own members He paid a
high tribute to the personal character OF
Senator Johnston, with whom he had been
intimately associated.
Senator Johnston had been very active in
the effort made by Annistonians to secure
the location of a permanent maneuver
camp here, and his services In this respect
made him many friends. Relatives from
Anniston and Jacksonville have gone TO
birmingham OF attend the final obsequies
over his remains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
HOBSON COUSIN OF
MRS. JOHNSTON

S. A. Hobson, brother of Congressman
Richmond p Hobson, announced last
night that he and Congressman Hobson
are first cousins of Mrs. JOSEPH +. john
ston, widow of the late senator.
Although Congressman Iiobson has been
v,aging a strenuous campaign against
the late Senator Johnston, until last night
the fact of the relationship between him
and Mrs. Johnston was not made known.
Mr.. Hobson stated that his brother
was en- route to Alabama to attend the
funeral of the late senator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Conner Hardly a Candidate

There was a time, and not very long ago.
when former Gov. b. b. Conner would very
likely have entered the race, but it is
not thought now that he will become a
candidate 1t Is generally agreed that Mr.
Conner is too deeply immersed in his cam
paign for governor to consider the sena-
torial race, although he would probably
rather be senator than governor.
The question of a successor to Senator
Johnston is consuming a wide range of
discussion in official circles here, and will
probably be an all absorbing topic until
the vacancy has been filed whether by
popular vote or by executive appoint
ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Gloom Cast Over CourtIand

GlOOm cast over tOurtldnd
courtland. August Especial. )--When
the morning papers arrived this morning,
containing news OF the death of Senator
Johnston, a gloom was cast over this en-
tire town.
Senator Johnston had many warm, as
well as political, friends here, and there
is no doubt but that had he lived he would
have carried Lawrence county by a most
unheard of majority in the race for re-
election to the Senate.
Since news of the death of Senator john
ston reached here, speculation is rife as
to who viii succeed him in the United
States Senate. Many possible successors
are discussed but the consensus Of opinian
seems TO center on Hobson and Represen-
tative Heflln as the leading possibilities
Mr.. Heflin has gained strength very fast
in this section of the state during the
past two years, and should the race come
off now with him candidate, il is safe
to predict that he would show fiattering
vote in this section of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Request Appropriation

Buenos Ayres, August 9.-An appro-
priation of $4,000 requested by the
Argentine government for the purchase
of a building at Washington for the
Argentine legation to the United States
was approved today by the Senate
committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
CITIZENS
ARE HERE FOR FUNERAL

]. De b. Hooper of oakman and many
others.
To this list should be added also Gov
ernor Neal, Senator Bankhead and other
members of the Alabama congressional
delegation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Griffin to Be Purchasing Agent

r. H. Griffin, who heretofore has
beeu an assistant in street Commission
er Frank Gafford's department, will be
appointed purchasing agent for the city
in the near future and viii be given
private offices of his own where he can
devote his entire time to this part of
the city's business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Still Believed That He Had
Authority to Order Spe-
ciaI Election to Fill
Vacancy
EMINENT COUNSEL
SUSTAIN THIS VIEW
Governor Believes Vacancy Could Be
Filled in Thirty Days and Also
That Right Man Could
Be Selected
ny L. S. BETTY

Montgomery. August -(special.)-Not-
withstanding the opinion of leading mem
bers of the United States Senate that
the Alabama legislature must meet in
special session in order TO fill the vacan-
cy in The Senate caused by the death of
senator Joseph r. Johnston. Governor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Other Candidates Mentioned

Another prominent member of the Ala
oama delegation in Congress who has re-
ceived considerable mention is ]. Thomas
HELM, though it is not believed that he
would make as strong race as either
captain Hobson or Mr. Clayton.
Mobile would probably offer candidate
Tor the senatorship. State Senator I. NJ
Stevens of Mobile has been mentioned in
connection with the race and the friends
OF Mr. Stevens eoncede that he Is well
qualified for the office 1t is not believed
however, that Mr.. Stevens would consent
to run, although he would unquestionably
make brilliant race We're he to do so
Rumor also connects the names of Con-
gresham Richardson, Col. John b. Knox
OF Admission and others with the race for
hte Senate Colonel Knox would prob
ably give the question of, his candidacy
far more consideration than many others
who haVe been mentioned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Prices Cut 10
the Limit at
Friedm ans

Fresh, clean, desirable goods,
of splendid quality and hand
some design. The very same
goods that earlier in the sea-
son sold very readily at our
regular popular prices, are be
ing closed out att
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
No Military Escort

Owing to the request of the family
of the late Senator Johnston there will
be no military escort at the funeral.
This announcement was made by the
governor today following the receipt of
telegram from members of Senator
Johnston's family. 1t had been de-
cided to order the Fourth infantry
regiment, now in camp at East Lake,
to act as military escort. Colonel E.
II. Graves, commander of the Fourth
infantry. has been notified that thre
will be no escort
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Annoints Field Marshal

Athens, August 9.-The German EN-
peror announced by telegraph TO hlng
Constantine today that he had appoint
ed the Grecian monarch field marshal
in the Germany army.
pected that he will either issue proc
lamation ordering special election, or
a call for an extra session of the legis-
lature, though every indication now
points to the fact that he will pursue
the former course.
However, the governor will not make
up his mind definitely in regard to the
matter until after he has conferred
with the congressional delegation, in
Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Most Prominent of All Can
didates Mentioned as Sue
cessOr to Johnston
MANY OTHER NAMES
ARE BEING DISCUSSED
Hobson's Candidacy Considered Ger
tain and It Seems Agreed That
Conner VIII Not Decide to
Enter the Race
BY l.. $. BETTY

Montgomery. August 9.-(SpeciaL)
Officials at the Alabama state capitol
are as much interested in the race for
the United States senatorship, suddenly
precipitated by the death Of Senator
question of how the vacancy shall be
filled.
Since the news of Senator Johnston's
death reached the capitol there have
been all kinds of rumors of candidates
and the names Of some of the most
prominent Alabama members of Con-
gress, together with the names of many
prominent political leaders in the state,
have been mentioned in connection with
the senatorial race
Most prominent of all the candidates
mentioned has been Oscar w. Under
wood, democratic leader of the House
in the national Congress, though Off
cials are inclined to believe that Mr..
Underwood would not give up the
House leadership for a seat in the SEN
ate.
Local political leaders, however.
would rather see Mr. Underwood Sc
lected as Senator Johnston's successor
than any other man in Alabama. even
.hough they do not believe he Would
consider entering the race. But should
MI underwood consent to have his
name considered in connection with the
senatorial race. there is no one at the
state capitol who does not believe that
ne would secure the place without the
least effort on his part
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-10
Hobson Certainly a Candidate

There is no doubt entertained regard
ing capt. r. P. Hobson's candidacy.
captain Hobson announced for the SEN
ate In opposition to the late Senator
johnston more than year ago. and
although 1t is generally conceded that
the latter, had he lived, would have
de1eated Captain Hobson, 1t is thought
to be doubtful that anyone else can
now do so without making campaign
captain Hobson has already cam
palgned a considerable portion of the
state in the advancement of his can
dldacy and it is believed that If an
early election is held he will stand a
better chance than any other candi-
oate VINO has been mentioned. with the
exception OF Mr.. Underwood
Henry d. Clayton, chairman of the iudi-
elary committee of the House of Renre-
sentat1ves, will probably prove Captain
Hobsoh.s strongest opponent. The friends
or Mr. Clayton have already begun a cam
palgn In his behalf, and they feel rather
conhdent OF success. Mr.. CLAYTON has q
large number of friends among the cap
ltoi OFFICIALS, and he would probably re-
celVe the majority of their votes if an cleo
ton Is ordered
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-04-17
DAUGHTERS FAIL To
CHOOSE PRESIDENT
Mrs. William Cumming Story
Leads, but Lacks "a Votes
of Majority.
News SerNicn-

By International News Service
WASHINGTON, April 16,-After nearly
fifteen hours OF suspense, the delegates
TO the national convention OF the Daugh-
ters OF the American Revolution were
told late tonight that no selection for
president-general had been made on the
first ballot and that another vote would
be taken tomorrow. Today's contest was
hard fought the final result being: Mrs.
William Cumming Story, 6oG; Mrs. John
Miller Horton, 536; Mrs. Charles 3. Bry-
an, 103 Under the rules OF the organ
lZauon, $50 votes are needed to elect.
The Vice presidents-general elected
were Mrs. R. K. Cunningham OF Ken
lucky. Mrs, Thomas r. Day OF Tonnes
see and Mrs. John Van Landipgham OF
North Carolina
candidates announced as having been
elected:
Mrs. Henry L. Mann, vice president
general In charge Of the organiza ton Of
chapters; Mrs. Mary Lockwood. chaplain
general; Mrs. William Boyle OF Ohio,
recording secretary general: Mrs. Julia
c. Burrows of Michigan, corresponding
secretary general; Mrs. Brumbraugh,
registrar-general; Mrs. Joseph Ransdeli
Of Louisiana, treasurer-general; Mrs.
Charles w. Bassctt of Maryland, hlstori-
an-general; Mrs. Edward Orten. Jr, of
Ohio, assistant historian general; Mrs
George n. Sternberg, librarian general.
Mrs. John r. Ames Of Chicago was
elected vice president-general for one
year to ill out the term OF Mrs. Noyes.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-04-17
REFUSES TO ACT
FOR THE TRUSTS
Magnates Ask Advice of Attor-
ney General Before TAX
ing Action.

WASHINGTON, April 16.-Attorney
General McReynolds declines to be coun-
sci for the trusts OF the United States
The chief legal officer Of the federal gov
ernnent is receiving scores of requests for
advice as to whether certain lines OF
action by combinations OF capital would
violate the Sherman law OF some anti
trust decree under II, He has steadfast-
ly refused TO commit the department of
justice to interpretations Of the law be-
cause such a course, requiring oompre-
hensive Investigations. would virtually
make the department OF justice. he
thinks, the legal advisory adjunct of
commercial interests.
Among others, this attitude was made
known to w 2. G. Harding OF Birming-
ham, Ala, who. introduced to the attor-
ney general by Senator Banlkhead. asked
if the government would object TO the
American Wire company, a subsidiary OF
the United States Steel corporation. COM
pletinG It's proposed steel plant at Corey,
Ala, work on which was stopped some
time ago. The attorney general would
not indicate whether tho government
would regard this as an improper move In
view Of the pending suit against the So
called steel trust.