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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01

this morning, after more than 13 hours of deliberation, he regarded the result as a practical vindication of his |clients. While differing reports cur rent today were that the jurors stood nine to three and ten to two for ac- quittal, MT. Nicoll stated that only one out of the 12 voted for convic- ton.
 The trial of the defendants on the charge of having conspired criminally in arranging for loan to the Penn sylvania Sugar Refining company, ac- quiring control of that concern, and then closing it down, 1t was alleged, to stifle competition, occupied nearly three weeks time. The case was given to the jury shortly after noon yesterday. It was nearly 1:30 o'clock this morning when the jury sent a note to Judge Hand announcing its in ability to agree He promptly sent for them and, after receiving a formal re- port that the jury was deadlocked, dis charged the members.
 Twice the jury asked for instructions from Judge Hand and each time the de- fense frightened when the tenor of the questions was made known. The jury was informed that 1t could not convict on anything that had taken place prior to July l, 1905.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
EXPERT TYPEWRITER
 IS IN BIRMINGHAM
Will Give Demonstrations 0f Touch System at the
 Schools Today

Through the efforts of the local man. aser of the Remington Typewriter com many the students of the several business colleges of Birmingham will today be ar forded an opportunity to witness an ln- structive demonstration of scientiiic touch typewriting. They will visit the Massey Wheeler and Spencer Business colleges.
 Master Richard V. Schliebner, lad oi only if years, who halls from New York city. and Harold H. smith. an assistant in the school department of the Remlns- ton Typewriter company, will give the demonstrations. Although young Schhep- ner has only been typewriting little over IF months, his work is little short of phe- nomenal.
 Master Schliebner, who has no knowl- edge of French, will copy a paragraph from a French book to illustrate the pos abilities of the touch method Of type writing, and in addition to this carry on conversation in German. The young man very modestly assured the repre- sentative of The Age-Herald yesterday thatthis feat was very easy for one who writes entirely by the touch method; that is, without looking at the keys, keeping his eyes only on the work to be copied. Mir Smith is also the holder of num- Der of rapid writing records. The young men are making a tour of the southern cities, and will leave tonight for Mont gomery and Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
NORRIS INDICTMENTS
 MAY BE QUASHED

Fort Worth, March s1.-when the Rev. F. Frank Norris, pastor of the First Baptist church. Is arraigned here toNor- row on charge of perjury, his-attor- neys will move that the indictment be quashed, but on what ground Is not stated. The pastor several weeks ago testified before the grand jury in re- gard to letterds Threatening his l@e, said to have been sent to him. Afterward the grand jury charged him with per- jury.
 The trial promises to be the most sen sational ever tried In Tarrant county, and scores of witnesses have been sum moned by both the state and defense. An indictment charging arson, growing out of fire damage to his church build ing is also pending against him. Attor- neys for the defense declare they will uncover a conspiracy to ruin the pas tor.
 By unanimous vote tonight his congre- gstion refused to accept MT. Norris resignation as pastor.
 MT. Norris for several months has been prominent in local law enforcement campaign. principally in regard to the Sunday law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
GIRL WALKS IA
 MILES AGAINST TIME

Hinsborough, Cal. March sl.-AIiss Eleanora Sears. the. Boston bachelor maid, who returned here today by mo- tor froms cross-country walk of IA miles against time, distinguished herself again this afternoon by stopping run away polo pony before men in the crowd about her could find their wits or cour- age
 While Miss Sears was watching a polo match from the motor car of Mrs. Fran ces Carolan, her | ,stess. one of the spare ponies dashed into the parked carriages and automobiles surrounding the field. Horses began to rear and plunge on all sides but before stampede was fairly started Miss Sears jumped from the au- tomobile. seized the frightened pony by the bridle and quieted him.
 Speaking of her walk today. Miss Sears said:
 T feel as fresh as if had only walked g mile.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
LABOR CONDITIONS IN
 NEW ENGLAND IMPROVING

Boston, March 31.-Although strikes are still in progress at various Massachusetts textile centers, the largest on, at Lowell, the last week has brought about a mo- ticeable improvement in general condi- tions. Several of the smaller labor diff faculties have been settled and strfh 0 of 3O,OO0 cotton mill operatives at New Bedford was averted by the granting of the 10 per cent advance in wages Simi- lar advances were made in other mills in New England so that at least 100000 operatives will share in the distribution.
 A further reaajustment of wages, which will bring equal wages to all operatives in cotton mills from Maine to Conneeti- cut engaged in the same classes of work, is anticipated in manufacturing circles. To effect this readjustment will cost New England cotton manufacturers $1O000,000 annually, 1t is estimated.
 Three hundred stationary firemen em-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01

St. Louis. March S1.--The river reached 29.9 feet here tonight, rise of four feet in the last 24 hours This mark is nine- tenths foot below flood stage and the wa ter has inundated the railroad tracks along the levee. Unless an unlocked for rise occurs no great damage is expected at St. Louis.
 Conditions in the flooded district at Cairo are serious and the situation is growing graver. Tonight the gauge at Carlo marks 52.5 feet, which is three- tenth of a foot higher than the river has ever risen at that point before. Both the Mississippi and Ohio rivers are rising at Cairo and although the city proper can stand several feet more, anxiety is felt for the levees above and below the mouth of the Ohio.
 The Drinkwater levee on the Missouri side broke today despite the efforts of more than 1000 men and tonight the water is sweeping over the three mile stretch. The levee is flooding almost the entire southeastern section of Missouri.
 When it became apparent that the levee
  their attentions to warning residents in the district thereby saving many lives. Farmers and their families fled. Hundreds of heads of cattle and hogs are floating toward the gulf. Boats carried the peo- pie out of the Drinkwater district all day.
 Two Iron Mountain trains were caught between the Birds Point and Charleston floods today and the passengers had to be taken off in boats. All traffic between Carlo and Charleston, Ky, has been an- nulled.
 Water covers the entire Dogs Tooth bend territory of Illinois and residents of the section have suffered a large loss to live stock. which had to be abandoned.
 Columbus, Ky, March a.-Venice in miniature is reproduced here today. Wa ter in the streets varies in depth from a few inches to 12 feet and boats are the common means of transportation. Residents have abandoned their houses or are living on the second floor. It is es- tinated that s1000,000 would not cover the loss already incurred
 Farmers on Wolf island in the Missis-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
LECTURES ON TIE
 SECRET OF SUCCESS
Miss ElinOr Stafford Millar Spoke Yesterday At First
 Methodist Church

Miss Elinor Stafford Millar delivered
 the last of her remarkable Bible readings yesterday afternoon at the First Meth
 odist church. Despite the fact that the
 rain was falling steadily, the audience
 was large and testified to the great hold
 which this gifted woman had gained upon
 them during her two weeks stay in Bir-
 mingham.
 1 Miss Millars subject yesterday was ''The Secret of Success" She spoke of
 the great success attained by the people
 of Birmingham along different lines. She spoke of the full fruition of life, the | full attainment of powers realized by
 the one who fulfills Gods purpose for his life.
 And how may one rise to the heights
 of Gods purpose for his life2 Where is
 tho place of power" said Miss Mallar. In
 answering her own question the steps
 were clearly, forcefully and convincingly given.
 | First of all, confess. Confess your de- sire for better things. Jesus said, If any man thirst, let him come to me- | Here is the source of all moral and
 spiritual excellence and power. Secondly,
 yield yourself to God. If He asks for
 your life. give it. If anything flinders this, cut the cord. Thirdly, cultivate the spiritual. Switch off the material connections. Read Gods word for there
 can be no strength without 1t. no more | than there can be physical strength with out exercise"
 In reference to the matter of Bible | reading Miss Millar used the following quotation:
 This book contains-the mind of Goa, the state of man, the way of salvation. doom of sinners, and happiness of be- lievers. Its doctrines are holy, its pre- cepts are binding, its histories are true.
 and It's decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe It to be safe, and practice 1t to be holy. It contains light to direct you. food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It Is the travellers map the pilgrims staff, the pilots compass, the soldiers sword, the Chris tian's charter. Here Paradise is restored, heaven opened, and the gates. of hell dis closed. Christ is it's grand subject. our good it's design, and the glory of God It's end It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory and a river of pleasure. It is given you in life, will be open at the judgment. and be remembered for ever. It involves the highest responsibility. rewarda the great est labor. and condemns all who trifle with it's holy contents"
 Tn closing Miss Milar plead for the men and women to choose the best for their personal effort and work to save. Miss Millar leaves today for Washington D. C., where she will remain for some time. She goes to Mobile about the 20th of April and strong effort will be made to have her stop over In Birmingham again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01

ployed in cotton mills of Fall River have voted to strike for a flat rate of 2 cents an hour in place of the present sliding scale of IS to 20 cents. The men are only awaiting approval from their national body befose quitting work.
 The closing of the seven big textile mills of Lowell as the result of a strike has thrown 14,00O persons out of employ ment although the mill owners assert that not more than 20 per cent stopped work voluntarily. Little progress has been made towards settlement. Manu- lecturers declare they will keep their plants closed for six months if neces- sary.
 Members of both the Industrial Work CTS of the World and the United Textile Workers of America. are involved. Mem bers of the latter organization are ex- pected to ask a 15 per cent advance In wages
 This demand is exceeded by that of the Industrial Workers of the World. who seek also double pay for overtime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
WHATEVER HAPPENS PRESIDENT MADERO
 WILL NOT RESIGN
fCoNrTNUED FROM PAGE n

is the information conveyed In a despatch from Monterey and believed to be from an official source.
 According to further report from the same source, the rebels in the vicinity of Torreon number 700o men, While the federals number $500, General Huerta commanding POGO soldiers and General Au- bert 15Oo. The federal forces in the Tor reon district are said to be well sup piled with arms. ammunition and artil- 1erY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
COOLER WEATHER BEGINNING TODAY

Washington, March 31.-Temperatures near the seasonal average will prevail over the greater part of the country dur ing the coming week. accordin gto the weekly weather bulletin.
 There will be cooler weather tomorrow and Tuesday in the northern and mid dle states of the Mississippi valley and eastward but it will be of short dura- ton and will be quickly followed by a rising temperature. The precipitation dur ing the week probably will be much less than has occurred during any of the last few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
THREE SUGAR OFFICIALS
 MAY NOT BE TRIED AGAIN

New York, March 31--There was doubt tonight whether the government would seek new trial of John F. Parsons, Washington B. Thomas, George H. Frazier and Arthur Don- her upon whose guilt or innocence of the charge of criminal violation of the Sherman law while directors of the American Sugar Refining company jury in the federal court was unable to agree.
 District Attorney Wise said today he was not in a position to outline the government's course as yet, but a con- ference on the subject would be held tomorrow.
 Delancey Nicoll, chief counsel for the defense, said that in spite of the dis agreement reported at an early hour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
Taft Wins in Vermont

Montpelier( Vt. March Satisfactorily s republican caucuses in the cities and towns of the state for delegates to the state convention resulted in the choice or 421 Taft delegates as against 245 instruct ed for Roosevelt, according to complete returns compiled here tonight Thirty-two delegates will go unpledged Vermont Is entitled to eight delegates to the national convention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
Communication Gut Off

Fl Paso. Tex, March 31.-The rebels at Jimenez closed the telegraph wires to this city today and no press dispatches were received. In the afternoon, a sin- gle private telegram was received, stat. ing that the federals at Torreon again were advancing north with the inten- ton of retrieving their recent defeat
 II is regarded probable that the wires were closed in order that news of trooy movements might not become public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
Barrett in Havana

Havana, March 31.-John Barrett, di- rector general of the bureau of American republics. was the guest of honor at a breakfast today given by Secretary of State Sanguilly, which was attended also 'by many prominent Cubans MT. Bar rett will visit President Gomez tomorrow after which he will leave for Colon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
PEOPLE AND STOCK FORCED TO
 SEEK SAFETY OWING TO FLOODS

sippD and on the Missouri shore oppo- site Columbus have lost nearly all their live stock.
 Chattanooga, March 31.-The crest of the flood in the Tennessee river was reached at Chattanooga at o'clock when the gauge showed 31.3 feet This was held until 7:3o, when the waters began slowly to recede. No great amount of damage has been done here, but above and below the city there has been considerable loss of property.
 Omaha, March 81-The crest of the Platte river flood, which crippled railway service and inundated thousands of acres in eastern Nebraska the last three days, today passed into the Missouri river. The water still overhows large areas, how ever, and train service is demoralized.
 Washington, March 3.--The Ohio river at Cairo, Ill.,, tonight is reported higher than it has been since the big flood of February 27, 1883. It stands at 52.' and 53.5 is predicted during Tuesday
 AdVices to the weather bureau, how ever, say that the break in the levee on the Missouri side this morning will have a tendency to check the rise at Cairo. Warnings were issued tonight for Mem phis to prepare for stage of 43 feet or more. Engineers believe the levees will hold.
 The stages were reported tonight as fol- lows:
 Evansville, 42.6; Mount Vernon, 8.3; Paducah, 459; Cairo, 52.5; St. Louis, 29.3; Baton Rouge, g 2; Donaldsyille, 25.6, and New Orleans, 16.3
 Memphis March 3l.--With water with in IS inches of the top of the levees in North Memphis, the Mississippi river set a new high mark here at o'clock tonight when the gauge registered 4O4, one tenth of a foot above the old rec ord. s, c. Emery, local forecaster, to- night predicted that during the week the river would go above 43 feet. A large force worked all day building up low places in the levees with bags of sand and efforts will be made to prepare for more than the predicted 43 feet by the time the crest gets here. Engineers ex press confidence that the levees will hold, but it is the opinion of the local fore caster that the strain on them will be such that persons living in low ground would do well to prepare for any emer- gency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
Deaths and Funerals

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs Annie Going were held yesterday afternoon from the residence, so1 Georgia street, at 3:30 o'clock. Interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery. The follow ing were pallbearers:
 F. w. Dixon. A. C. Howze. c. w. Mills. A. I. Dexter. s. c. Mcconnell, E. F. Nor ton, J. H. Phillips and J. A. Blackburn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
Diaz Expected in Madrid

Madrid, March 31.-A Madrid newspaper says that General Porifrio Diaz, ex-presi- dent of Mexico, is expected to arrive here shortly with the intention of making his home in Madrid
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01

To the Voters of Jefferson County: !
 We earnestly appeal to you to vote for our friend John w. Altman for Clerk of the Criminal Court.
 We think you will agree that the campaign which has been waged by and for him has been in every respect clean, high-toned and manly. We know that he is the only candidate in the race for this position for whose nomination there has been suhstan- tial reasons shown.
 You know that he was the first can didate for this office who advanced the idea of accepting the position FOR ONE TERM.
 You know that he was the first candidate for this office who, with a keen insight to the needs of the office, stated that he would furnish A PRINTED DOCKET showing the set tings of cases, thus saving attorneys, defendants and bondsmen unneces- sary costs and embarrassments-A DIRECT BENEFIT TO THE PEO- PILE OF THIS COUNTY.
 You know he was the first and only candidate for this office who offers any plan, intelligent or other wise, looking to the abolishment of the FEE SYSTEM. And the only can didate who OFFERS TO, CAN, OR WILL lead the fight in the November election to rid the county of the FEE SYSTEM EVIL-a direct BENEFIT TO THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTY.
 We have shown and demonstrated that he is the most thoroughly compe- tent man for the position.
 He is the only man for the posi- tion.whose election will of certainty directly benefit the people of thls county.
 His election insures a clean, nlgn classed, business like administration of the affairs of the office.
 We have made the best, the clean est. the most intelligent and the most effective campaign. We have a thorough knowledge of the situation in every beat in the county, and we unhesitatingly state that WE HAVE THE FIGHT WON.
 We propose to keep up the fight, however, until after the last vote is cast and counted, and we call upon all of our friends to redouble their ef- forts in order that we may enjoy the full benefit of the active campaign which has been waged.
 Respectfully, etc.,
 B. H. COOPER,
 Chairman Campaign Committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01

Fl Paso, Tex, March S1.-Late tonight 1t was learned that delay to dispatches was due to wires being down between Chihuahua and Juarez. The trouble due to aatural causes, was repaired. It is reported here that tffe vanguard of a federal force has reacheG- Escalon, but met only rebel scouts who offered no opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
Earthuuake In Cuba

Santiago, Cuba, March a.-An earth quake occurred here this morning. The shocks caused considerable alarm. but no serious damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01
S1.0O0.OO0 Oil Fire

Manila, March 31.-The Standard oil company's main storage plant here has been destroyed by fire. Three large pe- troleum warehouses and one for the storage of gasoline were burned. The fire broke out early Sunday evening and continued throughout the night. The loss is estimated at s1,000,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01

Jimenez, Mex. March S1-General Campa, who left yesterday to take Par ral, should arrive there by tomorrow ffoon unless he meets opposition from the small federal garrison. which is not expected. Five hundred additional troops were sent to join him today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01

J. II. LEATH-BoARD OF REVENUE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01

JOHNS Undertaking Co.,, Phones l00a LICE LOY. Undertake Phones 7A SHAW. the Undertaken. Phones c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-01

'E. D. TURNER FOR CORONER T0pAx
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-11-09
INSPECT ASYLUMS
Louisiana to Have Model institution
for Criminal Insane.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Baton. Rouge.-Dr. Clarence Pear
son, superintendent of the Jackson
Institution for the Insane, has return
ed from Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, ILL
nois and Wisconsin, where he went
to study the method of these states
in the handling of the criminal insane.
The last session of the general as
sembly of the state made an appro-
priation of $4,000 for the erection Of
a building for the care of these in
mates, and it was for the purpose Of
getting ideas to be used in the con-
struction of a new building that DIR.
Pearson made his trip to the North.
The board of trustees of the East
Louisiana institution for the insane
will meet at an early date and take
initial steps toward the erection Of
the new building.
Il found a number of the states we're
giving thought to the care of the
criminal insane" said DR.. Pearson. In
Ohio they are spending 100000 for
the care of this class of insane. We
are spending $4,000"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-11-09
Black Cat That Knows How to Turn on the ug'

n OSTON, Mass.-A cat played bur
% glar in the diamond store OF
Charles E. Kattelle. in the Nmbaii
building, at 10 fremont street. early
the other day and caused the night
Waterman and the police of the Old
Court Square station to nearly col
lapse of shock
When James jackson, the watch
man. made his rounds, he found every
thing all right in the diamond shop.
shortly afterward he discovered the
electric lights burning brightly. He
crept to the door and listened for the
dread music of the safe burglars drill
All was still except for constant
nurring. Jackson called Sergt Walt p
Berry and Policemen Marks and ia
The masters key to the locks Of The
door will not open the door Of -
gem shop, for 1t is provided Ni5E "
special jewelers. lock 70 guard again
thieves. Kattelle was called - -r
phone from his home in ~" On
When he arrived he explained lat the
lights in his sop are furnished by
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1912-11-09
Chicken Dinners Follow Fire Over Grocery Sto

her consent, picked her up In q
arms and carried her down the
escape.
simultaneously 800 clucking 7
and Growing roosters fiuttered TIM
the doors of the butcher shop.
with little regard for the rules %
road Jew into cellars and opsa
dows and doors. Some OF
perched on the tops Of shutters;
gained a point Of vantage on Al
peg protruding from a TELEGRAPH Z
Most Of them. however, saved 3
death by smoke, died In the .
yards Of persons living in the
borhood and later did SERVES
belated Sunday afternoon dinnsf.
OF the 500 chickens that got q
the market, Mr.. Sandwich BY
of the strictly commercial metz
offering Is cents for each that
turned by its captor. was able
cover only forty.
Mrs. weinstein declared she !
the fire in the cellar Of the Du''
had been set by thieves who "
to rob the apartments overheae
that reason she did not want 70
her rooms when the f1remen en''
The fire was extinguished QuicnI''
sides Mrs. Weinstein. the poncs
firemen led three other persons
the fire escape from the secona
when smoke filed the upper
] the building.