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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
JURY CONSIDERS
 THAW CASE WITH
 N0S|GN 0F VERDICT
Recess Declared by Court Until This Morning and Body Is Locked Up
 for the Night

New York, March 12.-lThe jury sit ting in the case of Harry Kendall Thaw and four codefendants ou trial charged with conspiracy was locked up late tonight after 1t had de,iber- ated for nearly five hours and failed to find a verdict.
 Thaw. who had been waiting word from the jury room in the sheriff 8 office, directly above the courtroom. was taken back to the Tombs prison to spend the night.
 In the hope that verdict ultimate ly might be found, the presiding su- rreme court justice and attorneys for both sides remained in the criminal courts building until f122 o'clock. Then Justice Page caused th.s an pouncement to be made that he had decided to declare recess until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Thaw will be brought back rom the Tomps to the sheriff's office at that time
 The jurors, it was apparent, from ques- tions asked when it's foreman came in for. instructions, seemed to be divided on the question as to what Thaw's legal status was at the time of his escape. and what part his belief that he had right tion of verdict.
 The case went to the jury late today after completion of the cross-exalnina- flor 9e Tlaw and the delivery of closiIa q addresses to the jury by attorneys for all the interests concerned. In his charge to the jury, the presiding justice said tha. the question of Thaw's sanity should enter into the case only insofar as he might be shown to have a mental capacity to enter into a criminal act and intended to do so.
 At H. o'clock the jury was ordered locked up for the night and recess of court was declared until 10 o'clock to- morrow morning.
 The Thaw case went to the jury at 5:2s p. m
 The Thaw jury went to dinner at $50 o'clock Indications then were that no report from the jury could be expected before D. m. at the earliest.
 When MT. Cook concluded his address to the jury Justice Page had the fore man determine whether his associates preferred to go on with the case or recess until tomorrow The jury elected to continue and Justice Page began his charge.
 He said that 1t was not necessary for the people or lne Stdte or SeW lOTk to prove that the parties to an alleged conspiracy had come together in order to prove the conspiracy.
 If they act in concert" said Justice Page that is sufficient to establish their participation. Previous acquaintance Is unnecessary. If you find that the ac- tions of the codefendants1 here were so timed that they acted in concert with
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
WIFE OF RICHEST MAN IN WORLD
 DIES SUDDENLY Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Passes Away at Tarry- town After Long
 Illness

Tarrytown, N. Y. March 12.-Mrs. John b. Rockefeller wife of the richest man in the world died suddenly today in her 76th year at the Rockefeller country home in Pocantfoo Hills. She had been an invalid for a year, but during the last few months her health had so improved that the rapid turn for the worse which her illness took early today was not an- ticipated by her family.
 For this reason 1t happened that the only relative at her bedside when she died at 1920 a. m. was her sister, Miss Lucy NJ. Spelman. Her husband and her son. Joau ! z.ecl1efciler. Jr.. sese as Ormond, Fla, where they went-AIr. Rockefeller. sr., on February @, and his son last Friday, accompanied by his wife believing that Mrs Rockefeller was grow ing better. Notified by telephone early today of the critical change in her condi- tion, they left at once for Jacksonville. where arrangements were quickly made for special train to bring them to New York. They were expected to arrive some time tomorrow evening.
 Mrs. I1. Parmelee Prentice one of Mrs. Rockefeller's two daughters, was sum moned from New York but failed to ar rive before her mothers death. The other daughter, Mrs. Harold Fowler Me- CormiclS. of Chicago, is in Switzerland recuperating from an illness. Her hus- band was about to sail tomorrow to join her, but cancelled his passage and came here.
 III Since 1912
 Until the arrival of MT. Rockefeller fu- neral arrangements will be held in abey- ance. but 1t was thought at the Rocke- feller house today that burial undoubtedly would take place in Cleveland, where the Rockefeller family plot is locsted It was thought probable that funeral ser
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
 PLAN TO PROFIT BY NEW DISCOVERIES

Wesninsten March le.~-Seefetary Lane announced today that the United States bu; eau of mines had entered into u CO., operative arrangement with tho Aetna Explosives company of New York, for the development on a commercial scale Of the process discovered by pr. Walter r. Rittman, a bureau expert, for the manu- fracture of benzol and tuluol from petro- lcum. Through Dr, Rittman's discoveries it is expected bases for dyestuffs and high explosives heretofore almost exclusively irir orted from Germany will be drawn fror1 petroleum and independent producers may double their output of gasoline
 The announcement was made after to- days cabinet meeting. and after Presl- dent Wilson had approved the plan. Sec rotary Lane, as trustee for the public, already had applied for patents.
 Under the agreement the Aetna com rany undertakes to devote the sum of not less than $200,000 to the construction of apparatus and machinery necessary to make exhaustive tests of the new dis oovery. Development work will be carried on in Pittsburg.
 Tt is expected that the cooperation will be productive of great benefits,' said Secretary Lane, 'inasmuch as 1t will en- able the process to be tried out immedi- ately on a large scale of operations. and will permit the bureau of mines, at an early date, to publish the full details of Il COZ mercialy workable process.
 The contract expressly provides that all devices Improvements, processes and inventions of any kind evolved il the de- veopment of the process shall be sub ject to patent by the bureau of mines for the benefit of the public. The work will be carried on under the direct super vision of Dr. Rittman, who will have ex- elusive control and direction of the ex- pe,.iTnpntal work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
AMERICAN CITIZEN !. SHOT IN HOME BY zAPATA SOLDIERS
U. s. Demands Early Pun- ishment of Offenders and Preparation for Dead
 Mans Family

Washington, March 12.-Encouraglng advices telling of the relief of the food famine in Mexico City through the evac- uation Of the capital by the forces of General Obregon, the Carranza eomman der, were beclouded today by the news that on the entry Of the zapata troops John B. McManus, an American citizen, was inurdered-shot down in his home, the door of which had been sealed with the coat of arms of the United States, and over which flew the Stars and Stripes.
 Instant demand was made by tn Bra zilian minister on behalf of the United States government for the punishment of those guilty of the crime. After con- ference between President Wilson and his cabinet, Secretary Bryan telegraphed the Brazilian minister approving of the ac-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
United States Officials to Keep Secret Time Allowed German Vessel to Make Repairs
ACTION ON CASE IS
 HELD UP PENDING q AN INVESTIGATION
Voluntary Releasing of Cap tives on Board the Ship Disposes of Neutrality Phase of Problem

WashinEton, March 12.-Ofncials "f the American government have decided that the time allowed the German ruider Prfnx Eitel Friedrich to repair at Newport News shall remain nn of AciaI secret. Whether or not the ves- gel is to be interned probably will not he decided until the expiration of this time limit, believed to he at least three weeks.
 If the Eitel decides to renew her cruise the United States will keep se- pairs but the hour of her departure.
 The belief prevails in official quarters that the vessel eventually will intern, although the decision of the commander to have the repairs made has puzzled of ficials here. since if the ship does not put to sea it would be useless to pay for tenn porary repairs.
 As for the questions raised by the sink ing of the American ship Frye, state de- partment officials did nothing today be- yond further considering facts already presented. Until the investigation is com p1eted. no diplomatic action will be taken. It is generally understood that unless Germany makes voluntary repa- ration protest will be lodged with a re- quest for damages.
 The German embassy, through its naval attache, Captain Boy-Ed, has investigated circumstances surrounding the sinking of the Frye and is in communication with Berlin concerning this question as well as a decision on the internment of the Prinz Eitel. A decision on these ques- tons is not expected for several days, but the prevailing opinion among German of ficials here is that the case will not pre- sent any complications The belief exists in many quarters that the usual repara- ton in such cases will be made by Ger many and the incident closed.
 The voluntary release of the captives aboard the Prinz Eitel disposed of the oEly phase of neutrality which had arisen in connection with the vessels arrival at Newport News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
CRUISER ORDERED
 TO PATROL HARBOR

Washington. March 11.--Secretary Daniels late today announced that the armored cruiser Brooklyn, receiving ship at the Boston navy yard had been order to patrol the harbor there D guard against neutrality violations,
 Although officials here continue to deny that any evidence had been dis covered to bear out stories of q plot to turn German steamers laid mp at American ports into warships ana rush them to sea, developments of tho past three days have demonstrated the gov ernments determination to take ex- traordinary precautions against any neutrality violation.
 Four warships and a coast guard cutter now have been detailed for pa- trol duty in Boston and New York har- bors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
MEXICANS LIKE
 PRESIDENTS REPLY

Vera Cruz, March 12.-It was announced today in official circles that President Wilson's acknowledgement of General Carranza's reply to the Washington note relative to conditions in Mexico City had pleased the officials at Carranzas head quarters, who regarded the reply as con- ciliatordy.
 The people in Vera Cruz are not in- formed as to what is transpiring in Mex leo City. It is officially admitted that Carranzas troops have evacuated the city. and it is assumed that Zapata troops have taken possession.
 John R. Siliman has transmitted to General Carranza the Washington request that Carranza permit the movement of Red Cross supplies over the portion of the railroad between Vera Cruz and Mex leo City which he controls. It is said General Carranza will not object to the transportation of these supplies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
DRESDEN BELIEVED
 HIDING IN CREEK

Victoria. B. C.. March 12.-One of the allied warships, returning from the south end of South America, brings the report that it is generally believed about Cape Horn that the small German cruiser Dres- deii. sole survivor of the fleet defeated by the British off the Falkland Islands, is hiding in one of the numperless creeKs along the coast of Patagonia and Terra del Fuego.
 The Dresden has not been seen since she left Punta Arenas soon after the bat tie She eluded two British cruisers that followed her.
 The British vessels seeking the Dresden have requested that seaplanes be sent which might spy out the Dresden's hiding place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
SUNDAYS AGE-HERALD

Among articles by women writers Tn tomorrow's Age Herald will be the following:
 "Anw Now We See tho Delectabls Powder Puff at Work Again. by Dolly Dalrymple.
 Mary Chamberlain contributes "Kid Cops in New York"
 Marion Harland's subject is "Your Husband's Favorite Recipe
 Flora Milner Harrison writes on I'm proyement Associations of Birmingham Schools Have Done Most Excellent Work
 Frances cowlss takes up The Lon don Family"
 Among striking articles on foreign topics will be:
 Warsaw Fiddles While Poland Burns.' writes Byron Lomax from Warsaw.
 ..Fresh Meats for European soldiers.' is by Frank q. Carpenter. Among other articles worthy of note will be: Henry Clay and Modern solons. Bill Vines. Up and Down Broadway Allen Griffin Johnson. George Randolph Chester continues his novel. "Runaway June.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13

put back chain and lowed her When we were under way again we sighted an other ship. We made her out as the English boat Kildalton and took after her with our towline perking along be- hind We soon finished her and then pro ceeded til we reached Easter Island with our prize. We landed and when we found there was no particular danger we rested and quietly coaled It was like feed ing hungry man.
 The captain explained that before he landed the crews of the Jean and the Kildalton he ascertained that an English mans yacht was in the harbor and that word could easily be taken for their re- lief
 Next. to coal the greatest need the Eitel felt in her long journey, the commander said. was water. Not only for drinking, he explained, but for washing. Because of the water shortage, he said. the Eitel anchored in the rain belt. near Pernam- buco. and spreaded all sails-not per- pendicularly. but fiat-and waited, and in 4s hours the rains descended and the tanks were filled.
 I've were out of the track of liners" said the captain, and .,ould hardly believe it when we saw the French steamship Floride appearing Here Commander Thierichens paused to give word of sincere praise for the ET10ride's captain.
 sThere Is a real gentleman" he said with enthusiasm, referring to Captain Moission. "At first his patriotism and the loss of his boat made 1t hard for him fn cornnoae himaelf on oIIr boat but later when he had accepted the sit uation he bore his position like true gentleman.
 Planted Flowers The commanders glance chanced to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
Shortage Is Reflection on His Department, Says
 Commissioner
APPEARS BEFORE
 PROBE COMMITTEE
Shortage in Billingsley's Accounts is Over Eight Thousand Dollars. Says Special Examiner
 ]. H. Craig
Ky L. $. BETTY


 Montgomery. March t2.--tspcciai., Declaring that he considered the short age In (. Homer BiiIingsie,'s accounts n reflection upon himself as well r. upop inc former pure food and drug clerk of his dcpartment. Capt. Reuben F. INolb. former commissioners of agri- culture and industries, this afternoon went before the joint legislative in- vestigating committee and piedsed his efforts to the committee In it's search for Mir. BiIiingsley.
 Mir. Bilingsley's accounts have been checked short by Special Examiner d. IL Craig to an amount exceeding sS0o0 and. although a warrant was sworn out for him by Examiner Craig short 1y after his report to the investigat- ing committee the former pure food and drug clerk had not been arrested at o'clock tonight. MT. Billinssley is said to be in Elmore county, where his parents live, but officials at the capitol had no information of his whereabouts at the time the warrant was issued. He has not been in Mont gomery for nearly two weeks.
 Captain kolb, under whom Mir. 3ill- ingsley served declared to the eon- mittee that he was greatly surpeised to know that clerk of his depart ment had failed to account tor all money and stated that he had endeav- ored to get him to come to Monrgom- cry to answer allegations, but that he had been unsuccessful.
 Examiner Craig made another re- port on Mr. Billingsley's books 70 tie investigating committee this afternoon but the contents of the report were not siVen out. It is known that Mir Craig mas begun an examination of the de- Iartment from it's establishment in March, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13

growing from a box in his cabin win dow.
 You can't imagine what that little growing green meant to us,' iie said. Even in the cities you can at least look into a florists shop. But through these months op the sea we yearned for 1t. So when we reached Easter Island we filled baskets with earth and then a competition began. All we had to. plant were beans and peas and we soon found that they We're not growing. We were just about ready to give up ever seeing our window gardens green when there came 2 wheat ship. We planted some of it and you See it is growing"
 A strange little Christmas tree at the captains elbow, still bearing its gold and candles, was relic the of- ffcer said of the Christmas csiebra- ton. On the stand was a souvenir Of the captains forty-f first. birthday eel :. ebrated yesterday in this port. It was an elaborately framed poem. which the commander smilingly explained was the present of the oncommissioned of- hcers "Gesangverein.' Later, us the commander went on deck. the author was personally congratulated with 2 warm handshake.
 Hanging on the wall in the cap- tain's cabin was the shell of tropical hsh and lying on the table were pho tographs which the captain proudly displayed as his 'farthest south" rec ord. They. showed two great icebergs and wide grey ice field
 We went far south of the Horn" he explained, flor it was after the bat ties on the coast and we were afraid of the straits. Then we were up in the tropics. shooting sharlss"
 Despite the changes of weather and the hazards of the cruise" the commander added as the interview closed, i've have not lost single lifa and the crew we have today is the same to a man as that which left TsinEtnu many months ago and ready to take another chance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13

'I was never interviewed" the captain said smilingly, as he sat in his cabin of the Friedrich in dry dock.
 The commander was asked if his his toric raid of the seas was over.
 Fest weiter," he exclaimed in German, meaning, as he explained. We haven't given it up by long way"
 The officer emphasized his statement with a slam of his fist on the table, and continued:
 We had luck. and we shall have more I hope"
 "As you know.' Commander Thierich- ems continued. i've cruised for days with- out seeing thing off Chile. Our coal was almost gone We were really in bad way. Then one day we sighted a sailing ship flying no flag. A squad went aboard and demanded that she show ner colors. She admitted that she was the French ship Jean.
 When we read the signal wis-wagged back by our boarding crew it was as If a roast pigeon were to fly into the mouth of starving man. French ship Jean, came the message, loaded with best Car diff coal n
 Heavy Sea, Running
 But that was not all. There was heavy sea running. and we did not dare come alongside without risl<ing smash ing both hulls So gave orders that we sail her to thes neareet place. found an ideal place called Easter Island on an atlas. Our crew took her oyer, but later I offered the French a chance to sail their own ship under our orders with pay and they accepted.
 ssBut this was too slow for uA 70 VI
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13

Mrs. Florence Mayo, who lives with her three grown daughters in Scranton, Pa, announced that she was the undi- vorced wife of Nirgnius ]. Mayo. head of the Mayo Radiator company of New Haven. Conn. and that when he married her in 1890 he said he was widower.
 Although she had not seen him in 1o years, she said there could be no doubt of his identity She said she recognized his photograph and several quoted state ments which she said were the same he had used when they lived together
 If tho story from Scranton is correct. this Mrs. Mayo is tho third known wife of Mayo The first would have been the one he described as dead when he married Miss Florence Weeks of Scranton The second would be the Scranton Mrs. Mayo. Mrs. Dudley in Brooklyn, never went under the name of Mayo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
MEXICANS OBTAIN
 AMERICAN MINER

E1 Paso. Tex. March 12.-Leonaro worcester, Jr., an American mining man. has not been released from the penitentiary at Chihuahua City, al- though the Washington state depart ment has; made representations in shis behalf. George c. Carothers. who is in EI Paso, made complete report today of the incident to Washington.
 Worcester was arrested several weeks axo in connection with the purchase from a Mexican of ore for a St. Louis mining company. His friends and com pany officials declare efforts were made to have him released on bond Mexican officials say Worcester refused to ac- ,oept the bond release.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
DAUGHTER OF PAGE
 ENGAGED TO MARRY

London, March 12.-u0 p. m)--Walter Hines Page, the American ambassador, and Mrs. Page have announced the en- gagement of their daughter Katherine to Charles Greedy Loring, son of the late Gen. Charles Loring of Boston,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Hook for no complication in the Bite
 case.
 Thaw jury deadlocked.
 Kolb to aid in hunt for Billingsley.
 British cruiser sunk Ex-Governor designates clean-up week, 3-What the war Is costing. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Clmax of Fashion Week today
 Protest against split tickets.
 Negro killed by jitney bus. 6--Society. 7-Urges changes in judiciary system. 8-Sports.  12-Terribie stories of kurd invasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
THE PRINZ EITEL FRIEDRICH'S
 CAPTAIN TELLS OF VOYAGE

 America" ship he German n ~ khr pbucNon mtIno and h hcnset edt few
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
PIanted Flowers

The commanders glance chanced to fall on few green spriss of wheat
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