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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
WILL BE CAREFUL
 WITH PASSPORTS

Washington, April 23.-Secretary Bryan, in letter made public today, reiterated the announcement that the state department does not deem it ad- visable to issue passports to persons who wish to visit belligerent countries of Europe for the mere purpose of sight seeing or pleasure.
 All American citizens going abroad are advised to carry passports" wrote the Secretary in response to inquiries, and it is absolutely necessary for per sons visiting belligerent countries to carry them. However, l am obliged to inform you that the department does not deem it advisable to issue pass ports to persons who wish to visit bel ligerent countries for the mere purpose of sightseeing"
 Referring directly to an inquiry about proposed visit of a party of Ameri- cans to England and France, Mir. Bry- ans letter said:
 Tt is sincerely hoped that the per sons to whom you refer will refrain from attempting to visit beligerent countries merely for curiosity or pleas ure. The department believes that the presence of American tourists in and about places where military operations are being carried on is most undesira- ble and can give such persons no as- surance that they will be immune from arrest and difficulties if they persist in attempting to visit such places"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
THAW SUCCEEDS IN GETTING MATTER OF SANITY BEFORE JURY
Finding of Body May Not Be Binding, However. Habeas Corpus Writ
 Is Granted

New York. April 23.--Harry k. Thaw, after many attempts, has final ly succeeded in bringing the question of his sanity before R jury. Appiica- ton for n jury trial, made by his nt- torneys in writ of habeas corpus. was granted today by Supreme Court Justice HendricIx. who set the trial for May IF.
 Justice Hendrick made it clear that the jury was called in ito sid tie court by their advice, and that the finding of the jury would not be binding If the court was satisfied that it was not in accord with the evidence and with justice The court he said. could disregard the jury's verdict and render his own decision.
 Tbaw was radiant when he heard the verdict. His mother, Mary Copley Thaw. was not in court but Thaw's first thought in speaking to his friends was of her.
 This will be very good news for my mother" he said My only regret is that the hearing will not take place earl fer than May IT."
 Thaw was remanded to the Tombs pending the trial.
 Justice Hendricks opinion accompany ing the decision, was lengthy, and showed he had made a careful study of Thaw' s case and of authorities on which to base his decision. The moot question he had to decide was whether the court had power to grant a jury trial. He found that he did and he decided to exercise such power.
 In discussing the date for the trial it developed that the consensus of opinion of judge and counsel was that it would last only about a week.
 1t was said there would be no great array of expert witnesses. such as marked Thaw's trial for murder. Thaw, it was said, would have about 10 wit nesses, and it was expected the state would call Drs Macdonald and Flint, experts who have testified previously in the Thaw case, and perhaps one or two others.
 Thaw's trial on May F will be in con- nection with the writ of habeas corpus secul ed from Supreme Court Justice Bi- jur sometime ago. Application for this writ was based upon the contention that Thaw is not insane and that he should be freed accordingly, whatever his con- dition might have been at the time he killed Stanford White.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
THE WAR SITUATION

 said. asphyxang bombs by the
  Our attacks vigorously supported by British right 
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  immediately 
  infantry vicinity nihfaet We captured trench machine material P following Russian official
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  chine
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  ma unchanged"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
BANDIT ROBSL. &N.
 PASSENGER TRAIN NEAR NEW ORLEANS
Baggagemaster Shot and Express Safe Rifled-The Bandit Escapes When
 Train Slows Down

New Orleans, April 23.-An exprcss safe was dynamited and Peter Mos- sey of New Orleans. bnggsgemnstcr. wns shot and seriously wounded by n lone bandit on the Louisville and Nashville passenger train No. |. south bound from Cincinnati, near here to- night. The bandit obtained n package containing $50 and n small package reduced ts speed on entering the out skirts of the city.
 According to Mossey and the ex- press messenger. q masked man entered the combination baggage and express car from the second class passenger coach shortly after the train left Waveland Miss The baggagemaster made an effort to obtain q pistol in his pocket and as he did so the bandit fired. the bullet striking Mossey in the chest. The express messenger instant lly was covered with the revolver and made to lie down on the floor where ho was tied hand and foot with pieces of wire. The two men rendered ne1p- less. tlie robber then locked, both end doors of the car and dynamited the local express safe.
 The robbery was discovered shortly after the train passed Chef Menteur. La, when tho train porter attempted to enter the baggage car.s Finding the door. locked and repeated efforts to attract the attention or the men in the car having failed transpnl. over the door was brolkeu in and the bag gagemaster and the messenger were seen lying on the floor
 The trains hnying no scheduled stops between Bay St Lotis.i Miss, aud New Orleans, members Of the ere W Kept q close watch ats they entered the city and saw man described by the bag gagemaster as the bandit leave the train as 1t reduced speed for q cross ing. Several persons fired at the sup posed robber as he disappeared in the aarkness but were unable to say whether any of the bullets took effect,
 The police late tonight arrested Henry Lester. who claims to be from St. Louis.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-Fierce struggle near Yprez Italy expected to act soon.
 Desolation follows in wake of the
 Russians
 Roosevelt on stand in Barnes case 2-Discrepancy found in agricultural
 books. s-Air tube plays big part in inventions. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Begin probe of disaster today Sanders faction wins fight. Programme for laundry meeting am
 nounced. 6-Society. 7-Johnson denies baseball peace. 8-Sports. 9-Finds bomb under his house 11-Old 1oldiers urge solons to support
 Henderson. 13-Markets. 1EFifty-five candidates cross the hot
 eands~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Impeachment Proceedings Begin

Terre Haute. Ind, April 23.-H earrings in the impeachment proceedings brought by the city council against Mayor Dom M Roberts. recently convicted of cleo tion frauds. were begun today. An at torney for Roberts entered denial to all the charges. which include attempt ing to bribe councilmen in connection with an ordinance recently adopted, and mall feasance and misfeasance in office. Rob- erts h in Leavenworth prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
HENDERSON NAMES
 VETERINARY BOARD

Montgomery, April 23.-(SpeciaD Governor Henderson this afternoon ap- pointed the members of the new state veterinary medical board, naming Dr. C. A. Cary of Auburn to succeed him. self as head of the board. Others ap- pointed on the board are; Dr. 0. R. Eatmon of Gadsden for a term of two years; Dr. J. s. Andrade of Huntsville, three years; pr. Joseph Patt of Mo bile, four years; Dr. ]. H. French of Birmingham. for five years. pr. Cary's term is for one year.
 Other appointments made by the gov ernor were: Walter McWilliams of Ath- ems, to be examiner of public accounts and A. J. M Atkins of Selma as a member of the board of revenue of Dallas county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
NAVAL ENGAGEMENT
 IN THE NORTH SEA
 IS EXPECTED SOON
German High Seas Fleet Reported in Open Sea. Prepare New Attack on the Dardanelles
GERMAN FLEET
 CRUISES HIGH SEAS

Berlin, April 23.-(via- London, 5:30 D. m.)-The German admiralty to- day gave out a statement reading as follows:
 ''The German high seas fleet has recently cruised repeatedly in the North sea, advancing into English waters without meeting the sea forces of Great Britain"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

London, April 23.-0O:2O D. mD With big bnttIe developing near Ypres in Flanders, and reports of q prospective naval engagement in the North sea and of preparations for n combined naval and military attack on the DnrdsneIles or some other vital spot in Turkey, Europe is highly ex- pectant.
 That a severe engagement has taken place near Ypres is confirmed by off, cial reports. but these are so contradic- tory that the actual result of the prelim- mary fighting is not known. It would ap- pear. however. that following their loss of Hill No. 60 and their failure to re- capture 1t, the Germans have commenced an offensive from the northeast against the Angfo- French line in front of Ypres, the scene of such bloody battles last au- tunn and also against the Belgian line farthest west
 The Germans claim they drove the al lies back to the Ypres canal taking 1900 British and French prisoners and a num- Der of guns. The French admit that the allies had to fali back put decisre this was due to the rse by the Germans of esphyxiatiig gas bombs. Paris asserts that sin counter attacks the allies took many German prisoners and that the Belgians repulsed German attacks. It is believed here that these operations are only the commencement of another bat tie of Ypres.
 To Attack First
 Although a dispatch from Holland to- night gives a rumor that the Germans are about to fall back to the Liege line. to have troops ready for possible use against Italy, should Italy join the allies. 1t is considered more likely in military circles here that the Germans will give battle where they are, preferring to be the first to attack, having learned from recent experiences that 1t is difficult to hold the strongest positions while an ex- tremely heavy cannonade is directed against 0em.
 Fighting continues in the Woevre and here also both the French and Germans claim successes The French in this re- zion seemingly still are on the offen- sve and apparently determined to at tempt further to squeeze the German wedge, which has its apex at St Mihiel.
 The prediction of naval battle in the North sea, based on reports from Scan- dinavia of activity by the warships, the prohibition of shipping between England and Holland by the British admiralty and the announcement from the German admiralty that the German high seas fleet several times lately has been out in the North sea without encountering British ships, are calling forth much discussion.
 News From the Aegean
 The only news from the Aegean sea comes from Athens and the Greek Is- lands. It is that firing is heard at times in the vicinity of the Dardanelles and Smyrna and also in the Gulf of Saros, where it is declared the allies have land ed in the vicinity of the Turkish port of Enos.
 There again have been reports of Zep- pelin airships making their appearance along the northeast coast of England. These reports lack confirmation. No bombs have been dropped on the coast towns and it is thought probable that if Zeppelins again have been along the North sea coast it was for the purpose of accommodating for the German fleet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
WILL BE ES2,75O,OOO,OOO
 DECLARES REDF|E[D
Secretary of Commerce SuD- mits Figures at Cabinet Meeting = Enormous
 Increases Shown

Washington, April 23.--sccretary RedfieId laid before the cabinet today estimates that American exports for the current fiscal year will reach 3D. 750.OOO.OO0. The secretary took to the cabinet meeting tables showing that exports of breadstuffs last month amounted to S59.0OO.000 compared with ss.00O.0oO in March. 1914. Breadstuffs exported since wars outbreak have to- tn sird s41s s0si0.000
 Half of all exports during the eight ish territory as against 45 per cent a year ago in the same period, depart nent Of commerce analysis shows. French territory ranks second, having displaced Germany from that position.
 Exports to other nations, including their dependencies, were: Italy, Holland, Den mark, Cuba, Sweden Germany, Japan, Norway, Spain, Mexico, Rgssia, Brazil, Argentina, Belgium. Panama, China, Chile, Switzerland and Turkey.
 Of the s2,7500o0,000 in merchandise ex- ported to British territory, $5s7.oo0.Oo9 went to Great Britain and Ireland, $l97 900 900 to Canada, s32.500,000 to Australia and New Zealand s9,000,000 to British East Indies, $i,5000O0 to British West Indies and s5,- 750000 to Hongkong. Exports to British territory increased s55, ,2s3000 during the period
 Detailed Exports
 Exports to French territory were siss,- o9i00O. an increase of s63 l13,0 ,000; to Italian territory, $l1,27S,0o0, an increase of se2,- l13oOO; to Italian territory. si15,27 900, an increase of s62, ,491 GOO; to Dutch territory, $S1,007, ,00o, an increase of $2, ,3S1 000 to Dan ish territory, $520s9, GOO, an increase of $40, o,79o,o0o; to Cuba, ss 4s2,O00. an increa ase Of $S2l, 900; to Sweden, A1593, ,o00 an in- crease of $3S,039 900: to German territory, S8,76S,000 decrease of S233. .95i, 900: to Japanese territory, sS. .02i 000. decrease of sl4,31a,00oi to Norway, $21,49l,000 an in- crease of S2l,3l9, 00O
 Al other countries showed decreases ex- cept Switzerland. whose imports from the United States were s1,529.000, an in crease of s9So,0Oo
 The United States in the eight months bought from British territory one-third of all merchandise imported. The aggre- gate of imports was s1 056, 000, GOO of which SSS4. .Oo0oO0 came from British territory; Cuba with SS7,000,000 was second. Germany with $75.500,0 900 third, Japan with $69O 900 fourth Brazil with s64.000,000 fifth, France with $55,000000 sixth. Mexico with ST. 750, = GOO seventh, Argentina with S40,000, 900 eighth, Italy with $35, ,750. GOO ninth, and Holland with s2S. S.000,000 tenth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

Rome April 23-1:32 p. Widespread belief that ay must make her decision for against has IS sed public feeling of excitement Tens E in creasing daily fEs 
  word o peace or war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

We're that done it IS mq O "ely that the central empires under mt condition would not consider suc.. action as a cause for war.
 Italy must find another reason if she desires to pick a quarrel with Austria This might be in the form of an ulti- matum on account of the gathering of Austrian troops along the Italian from tier, or on account of the unfortunate position of Italians under Austrian rule It is easy to foresee, however that Aus tria would not respond to any such prov ocative measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24

Rome. April 2s.-Cvia Paris, 10 a. m.)-A prominent Italian statesman said today patton in the war now seemed more re- mote.
 ITO enter the war Italy would first be obliged to break off negotiations with the central empires. which still are pro- ceeding at Vienna,' he said. ''The gov ernment then would have to find a plaus- ible reason for denouneing the treaty which created the triple alliance. Even
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Edmond Seligman Dead

Paris. April 2S.--t5:H ?. m.)--Ed- .mond seligman, an eminent lawyer of Paris, died today. He was the legal representative in France of prominent American interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
HEARING ON COAL
 STRIKE IN COLORADO
 WILL BE REOPENED
Correspondence Between Rockefeller and Officers of Company Made Pub
 lie by Secretary Walsh

Kansas City. April 23.-Informaton con- tained in letters and telegrams passing between John D. Rockefeller. Jr., and officers of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company made public here tonight by Frank P Walsh chairman of the indus trial relations committee, caused MT. Walsh to announce that the hearing concerning the coal miners strike in Colorado would be reopened and Mr. Rockefeller recalled to the witness stand.
 Besides MT. Rockefeller there will be called to testify J. r. Welborn, presi- dent of the Colorado Fuel and Iron com- pany L. NJ Bowers. chairman of the companys executive committee and Ivy Lee. MT. Rockefeiler's publicity agent The hearing will open in Washington, May 1, MT. Walsh said
 The correspondence was obtained by MT Walsh from Mir. 'Rockefeller's New York office in compliance with A de- mand, of~- the commission. It was not forthcoming. MT. Walsh announced, in time for it's contents to be used at the recent hearing in New York and he considered the information in it of a character to. warrant reponing of the hearing.
 Goes Into Record
 .Phe commission today has made as a part. of its record" MT. Walsh said to- night Ia mass. of correspondence not only showing the Rockefellers were in constant touch with every phase of the Colorado coal strike situation. but they knew the strike was coming and pre- pared for it. s. r..
 MT. Rockefeller testified at the hear ing of the commission in New York and also before the congressional investi- gating committee that he had kept his hands off the strike situation and had no knowledge of conditions in the coal fields.
 "The letters and telegrans make 1t plain that every step taken by the Rock efeller agents in Colorado was taken with the knowledge and consent of Mir. Rock efeller's office in New York.
 '.In other letters, Mir. Bowers indulges in some political speculations that are of importance In letter to MT. Rock efeller he writes
 "The strike has been brought to the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
JOHN cuDAHY DEAD

Chicago, April 23 John Cudahy. Board of Trade lead CT, banker and pioneer packer, died at his home here at mid night tonight. aged n.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
ITALY EXPECTED TO MAKE DECISION
 AT ANY MOMENT
Populdce In State of Nervous Excite ment-Mdy Yet Renain Neutral
 Says Prominent Statesman

Rome April 24-(3:32 m)-It is stated in high official here that becoming increasingly improbable that Italy will participate in the war sometime
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-24
Can Certainly Shoot

These Russians certainly can shoot" he declared. I've put in good many years as an artiIleryman and don't mind artillery fire. Neither is infantry fire
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The Washington herald., 1915-03-17
Great Britain's Embargo.

When the protest OF the United States gov
eminent against Great Britain's announced inten-
ton of cutting off all ocean commerce from Ger
many is completed and made public it probably
Will fall far short OF the expectations of those
who are predicting the most vigorous and inssten.
note the administration has sent to any of the
bcgercn:s since the began. 1t will. Of
course state clearly and firmly the attitude OF
this government in opposition 10 the embargo
which Great Britain proposes to place on neutral
commerce. but the highest appraisal which il is
possible to place on the damage with which our
OWE shipping is threatened would fail 10 justify
any such warnings ard ad:1ontions sent
to Germany following the war-zocc proclamation
and which have failed thus far to produce the as
s:,rance OF the safety Q: American lives and prop
cr:y which VIC demanded. The British Order in
Council contains 10 menace 10 American ships
or men and threatens actual loss OF property.
though il may Curtail our commerce 20 some cx-
tent II Great Britain acquisitions any OF our
cargocs destined fo- Germany, she vii! pay io-
them The chief ground Tor the expectation OF
an especially emphatic protest from this govern
f?cnt apparently is the fact that the British naval
superiority entities it to enforce its announced
policy OF keeping supplies ont of Germany. while
the Germans arc only able partially to carry out
their threats to destroy. without regard for human
lie ships destined for the ports of her enemies.
Though their methods differ the object of each
. alton is TO cripple the others commerce. Great
Britain is surely not TO be ccnsurcd for the ST.
,.croritv of her naval strength and position. Be-
sides. tho probability that all the laws and prccc-
dents arc not on our side cannot be ignored.
While Great Britain, for reasons Of her own, has
not declared an actual blockade OF German ports
this may be the next step, and while tic block
:,dc may not lie effective she will naturally poin,
the early incfFcCtivcncss OF our own blockade
during the civil
The British measure is recognized as a
taIiatury ono Ii is susceptible of defense on many
grounds even though it may conflict with some
NJ the interpretations now placed on international
law and which may be subject TO revision as d
result OF the Diplomatic negotiations which arc to
cnsuc. 1t is quite evident that Great Britain is
to contend tho limit OF diplomacy for the right
to make her superiority the count in her
war-waCinE. There is reason to doubt that
the embargo will promptly he put into effect to
the tune OF lively diplomatic exchange. In the
meantime there Is occasion for excitement in
this country. VIC will continue automatically to
assert our own commercial rights and preserve
hearing in mind that Germany is try
ing with mite and torpedo to do what England
< to do humanclv.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-17

He is young man." said his lawyer
Yesterday. and he does not know why
he should be burdened with such a wife.
| don't know IL he wishes to be married
to some other woman: I only know he
wishes to be unmarried from her.
She is much older than my client.
you must remember" said the lawyer,
FOR he was % % years Of age
when he married her. II was twenty-sev-
en- years ago when she left this country:
she has been here only once since. on a
visit. and Ricciardi asserts he does not
believe she intends to return. Il am
not sure whether I will serve my sum-
mons by publication, or have my attor-
ncys in Paris make personal service on
the woman who once was 4 princess.
But wtSwill proceed without delay"
Attached to the papers submitted to
Justice Gavegan was an affidavit saying
the former princess had often written TO
her friend, Mrs. Maria Bacci OF l5a
East 103rd street, signing Clara Case
tons with the former chauffeur. She
and he live in 10 Rue Octave Feuillet,
Paris. the papers show.
After Ricciardi had left her. the rim
cess sent many letters to him, IT is said.
besecchinG him to return. One is quoted
as follows:
For the love OF God, come back.
can't live without you. l am completely
miserable and broken. If YOU only real
lied what | am suffering Wire me at
once. Thousands of kisses.
CLARETTE"
Mr.. SIobodin said he has many other
letters sent to his client. and many
PICTURES which will speak for themselves.
The Washington herald., 1915-03-17
Genuine Diplomacy.

President Wilson has made genuine move
of effective diplomacy in demanding that the rail-
road between Mexico City and Vera Cruz shall be
kept open. One ounce of specific and concrete
craftsmanship is worth ton of general and ideal
istic representations Carranza knows now that
there is at least thing he must do; if he can
not do it he is entirely too puerle to warrant any
further recognition from the United States.
There three reasons why the railroad should
be kept. open: American citizens and the sub
egress from Mexico City in case Of need; a food
route must be maintained for those who still re-
main there and are apparently threatened with
it should be necessary for the United States to
occupy Mexico City with armed force for the
protection of international Observation-Disclosures
Public Ledger.