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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07
SUIT IS FILED TO
TEST BURG|N'S JOB
Action. Agreed to by Attor-
neys for Both Sides
in Case

| II order to test the legal status of
Wilson Burgin, the recently appointed in
spector of miners oil for Jefferson coun-
ty, a friendly action of debt to recover
fees was filed Saturday by his attorney,
Judge ]. T. Lowery The suit is di-
rected against the G. T. Wafford Oil COM
pany, and is TO recover $50 fees alleged
to he due for the inspection of oil for the
months of July and August. BY agree
ment of counsel representing the five oil
companies handling miners oil in Jeffer-
son county, the Standard Oil company,
Gulf Refining company, Texas company.
Indian Refining company and G. I. Waf-
ford Oil company. and Mr.. Burgin's at
torney, test suit was filed to deter
mine whether he was entitled to the fees
allowed by the act of Legislature OF 1901,
nuder which he is holding his office.
1t is understood that the matter will be
taken to the supreme counrt for final ad-
judicaton, and an effort will be made to
get an early hearing Of the case in order
that it may reach the supreme court by
November. During the pending suit Mr..
Burgin will continue to perform the duties
required of him by law as he has been
doing since his appointment.
In fling the suit Judge Lowry states
that there is perfect understanding
about the matter, and that all the oil COM
panies had agreed to abide by the de-
cision of the case against the Wafford Oil
company. He also stated that one of the
companies had already paid the fees due
Mr.. Burgin for the month of July.
The office of inspector of miners oil
was created by the legislature of 1901
and remained in force until 1911, when a
general act was passed regulating the sale
of miners oil for the state Of Alabama
and designated the state mine inspector
as inspector of miners oil for the state.
With the adoption of the act of 1911 the
supposition was that the former act had
been repealed, and the office of inspector
for miners oil was dropped. In the
spring mandamus proceedings were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07
Ryman Auditorium

"rhe Ryman auditorium at Nashville
occupies ground space of 126xi26 feet,
was built over 15 years ago, costing
over $125,000; has a seating capacity OF
5000 This building cares for all of our
large conventions, and during my ex-
perience in public affairs, 1t has mater
tally aided the work of our osganiza-
ton in their efforts for Nashville
For your information will add that
special committees representing this
organization submitted report outlining
plans in detail for the erection of "a
new auditorium to be called the Ar
mory. The plan contemplates state,
county and city aid. and of course would
permit some of our public citizens to
contribute. The success of the COM
mittee's efforts depends upon the action
of our present legislature | enclose
you photograph of the Ryman auditor
ium extracted from our annual report.
Have also instructed Marvin w. Willis,
photographer, to forward you photo
graph, which goes forward today.
We are glad to have served you In
this instance and. Mr.. Chairman, we
sincerely hope the efforts of your COM
mittee will be crowned with success and
somehow we believe inasmuch as the
committees chairman is q Tennessean
and still better a Nashvillian. we cant
see now their efforts can fatty Very
truly yours, r.. S. SHANNON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07

bond issue and is owned and controlled
by the city The press and public were
unanimous for the bond issue and it was
carried overwhelmingly
THE building is used for conventions,
festivals, balls, operas, expositions, drills,
carnivals, etc. *i-
Between 40 and SO conventions and
meetings of various kinds are held an
nually. in the auditorium. The Knight
Templars have just had their conclave
here at which time over 10000 people Wis
tied the city. The secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce estimated that this
one convention brought over S7,O00000 of
money to Colorado. Purely as an invests
ment the auditorium has paid, to say
nothing of the value in civic pride.
'The auditorium has many features oil
a mechanical nature, the boxes being
swung on rollers and the wings can be
reduced or enlarged arranging the size
of the building for any special occasion.
Some of the special attractions at
the auditorium are the band concerts held
during the winter months These con-
certs are largely patronized, not only by
the citizens of Denver, but by the people
of the state at large. Very sincerely
yours, RICHARD w. MASSEY"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07
OAKLAND'S ARGUMENTS
ARE AS EFFECTIVE HERE
AS IN THE WESTERN CITY
Voters Quickly Agreed Half Million Bond Building
to Serve for Big Conventions Brings More Money An
nuay Than Entire Cost of Structure
Building Will Produce Revenue Each Year Entail No
pense to Taxpayers-Con Best Possible Means
of Advertising City to the Outside World

little two years ago the people of Oakland, CAL
thriving city of about 100000 voted bond
for public schools Fairgrounds and auditorium There
doubt that Birmingham today needs exactly these three
things and needs them badly but the school system already
many valuable buildings and is able get along
though is handicapped to certain extent what Bmn
needs most is auditorium.
Birmingham has school SYSTEM but it hasn even poor
makeshft auditorium That's why the Chamber Com
asking the people vote for auditorium issue
and that's why believed that are going to ndorse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07
ATLANTA'S AUDITORIUM
HAS PROVED TO BE ONE OF y
CITY'S GREATEST ASSETS
Citizens Have Shown Willingness to Assist Birmingham in Any
Way Possibe-Is Rapidly Paying for Itself and Cty's
Obligation Will Be Cleared Within Next Year or Two
Cost $25000 Music Feature Alone Has Done Much Toward
Paying for Building-Seas 1000 and Has Smaller Room
Which Will Seat 9OO-Movement Started in 1905

From time immelnoal among southern cities Biining
ham has had main rival i'll the city of Aanta-and Atlanta
has auditorium
The rivalry between The two cities has often been abused
and used iii less disgusting ways, but the public
spirited boosters of both towns have always realized that there
nothing in the rivalry but friendly love of competition
and that both towns have greatly benefited thereby Under the,
outward show OF keen feeling hato the less experienced might
seem ealousy both towns are working together for the
of the SOUTH and the people the south
cay Intellectually and morally They two Of the ivesf}
cities in the county and both have made history and are still
in tile business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07

brought against the board of revenue ask
ing that they be required to make the
appointment, which was heard before
Judge II. A. Sharpe of the city court,
who decided the board must make the
appointment, ruling that the general act
did not repeal the local act of 1901. or a
large number of applicants for the posi-
ton, Mr.. Burgin was selected to the po-
sitiorl, and has been performing its duties
since July.
the chief mine inspector has also been
performing the duties as state oil in
spector since the passage of the act OF
1911, and Is still making inspections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07
Another "Staylate" Story
a the Chicago News

From the Chicago News.
The young man and the girl were stand
ing outside the front door, having a final
chat after his evening call. lie was lean
ing against the door post, talking in
low tones. Presently the young lady
looked round to discover her father i'll
the doorway. clad in dressing gown.
'Why father. what il the world Il the
matter?" she inquired.
John, said the father. addressing him
self to the young man, "yoI know J. have
never complained about your staying late
and I am not going to complain of that
now; but for goodness sake stop Jean
ing against the bellpush. and let the
rest. OF the family get some sleep."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07

Richard w. Massey. formerly president
of the Chamber of Commerce and one of
the best known citizens of Birmingham,
is an enthusiastic auditorium booster.
Mr. Massey is a large property holder
in Birmingham and he wants an audi
torium because he believes it will help
the town and he knows that anything
that helps the town helps the property
holders. Mr. Massey has been In the
west on a vacation and is expected home
now any time, but he has written letter
to Secretary Radcliffe telling something
about the great auditorium at Denver
Widely Advertised
incidentally, it is well known that Den,
Yer is one of the most widely advertised
cities in the United States and a mecca
for conventions An interesting state
ment In Mr. Massey's letter. however,
to tohse who insist on looking at the
auditorium from the standpoint of dol
lars and cents, is that the Denver au-
ditorium has proven paying invest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07
st. Paul Auditorium

THE st. Paul auditorium which is
very similar to that which 1t is pro-
posed to erect In Oakland is managed
by three trustees appointed by the
mayor. In three years the total attend.
Ance was 906,00 and the receipts for
rAntal $4,000. At the end of three years
there was a surplus on hand of about
- sss year the Des MoInes eonven-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07

E. L. Crawford, n. w. Ewing. John II.
Frye, j. B. Gibson, F. p. Glass William
Ryan, Horace Hammond, D. P.s Knapp.
Hugh Martin, J. e. Ramsey. Philip Oster.
III. +. Beaumont, W. 0. Cox, Joseph o.
Thompson. Oscar c. Turner. J. IA sRoun-
tree, N. l.. Miller. Frank Fowlkes. Nv.
ID. Tynes, Sidney Lazarus, L. H. q Dotv.
John W. Sibley, Willard j. Wheeler J., F..
Shelby. y. B. Burton. j. w. Donnolly,
George A. Blinn, john Sparrow. J. y.
Rosenbtrrer. M. P. Northlngton, Sam ].
lrckert. Overton Fulton. Julius Gosi;n.
Ernest Redd. J. D, Moore, Ben NJ, Jacobs,
bull; l. P. Hill, Ensley: Roland Iide,
James z. Dunlap. .,s....s...sk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07
Fine Air

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
You never know how patient Is going
to follow your advice
'ANhat's gone wrong now, doc?''
II told a. man to go to some secluded
spot daily and practice deep breathing
What spot do you suppose he picked
out?''
II give 1t up
"A place back Of the gashouse."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07

which appeared in the Democrat of the
thirteenth.
''Mr. Shook, speaking personally as
we'll as officially. my wishes are that
the citizens of Birmingham will vote
yes for the issuance of the bonds. A
public auditorium is in many ways help
ful to the upbuilding, progress and
growth of a community. For con-
crete example as to the benefits derived
Will suggest that you correspond direct
with Adolph Boldt and W.. G. Cooper
secretary of the Houston, Tex Cham
Der of Commerce. Atlanta Ga
! Chamber of Commerce respectively
These gentlemen We're Instrumental IN
handling the details similar to the work
you are now engaged in. and l feel
sure they will be able to give you tile
| Information you desire.
Speaking as one who has mad the
privilege of visiting the new auditor
iums erected at the two places, will
say they are modern in every " ay. and
the fact of their existence materially
assists the efforts of the business or
ganizations of these respective cities
in their work; it not only enables them
to handle details incident to Important
conventions. but gives them a place to
hold their public gatherings 10 discuss
leading local issues, and at. the same
time take care of horse shows. poultry
shows local manufacturers exhibits,
holds the crowds who gather TO look
after the entertainment of all the big
guns such as President of the Unite d
States and other distinguished individ-
uals, and last but not least it Will be
one of the big things accomplished by
the organization for the community in
Which it is located,
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-18
CouIon Is Not Dead;
He Is in Condition
And Wants to Fight
BY E. ]. GEIGER

CHICAGO. Nov. 1S.-Johnny coulon
is back on the job. Not fighting. but
press agenting. They had an awful
storm up in Canada. where John Is
living close to nature, but he wealth
cred the gale all right In a letter
John allows he Is in grand con-
dition and will be back in Chicago
inside OF two weeks to open q regular
fighting campaign. He says that Kid
Williams can count on a February
date.
Milwaukee tried to land Willie
Ritchie for a match when he passed
through Chicago en- route west. The
champion passed 1t up however. de-
claring the Milwaukee promoters
were too tight. They wanted him to
accept 80 per cent OF the gross re-
ceipts, with no guarantee. Richie
drew $4,000 for fighting Cross. and
Is offered that much for tackling
Murphy in San Francisco on De-
cember TO-
Packey Mcfarland intimated today
that If he could get $4,000 for three
fights in Australia he would be
tempted to take the trip abroad
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-18
Willard and Podel
Box a 10 Round Draw
In Milwaukee Ring

MILWAUKEE,, Nov. 1S.-Jess Will
lard of Kansas and Boer Rodel OF
South Africa went 10 rounds to draw
here last night. The battle was any
thing but interesting, neither man dis
playing any science or knowledge of
the game and both roughing it and
holding on at all times.
Willard had a great advantage in
height, weight and reach and during
the first few rounds he seemed to keep
the Boer on the anxious seat. Rodel.
however. was game and aggressive
and kept boring in. He finally got up
close to the giant cowboy and made
things quite interesting for him. Will
lard was wild and could not land on
his man when he was in close.
Rodel might have won the decision
but for the flash of speed which Will
lard displayed in the seventh round.
He measured Rodel and hammered
him TO the face and the body with
lefts and rights. The Boer seemed be-
wildered at the bell. but came back in
the next three rounds and held Will
lard even.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-18
SMITH JAbS
LANGFORO
At WILL
Boston Tar Baby, All In, Loses
Twelve Round Bout to
the Gunner

BOSTON, Nov. 1s.--Gunboat Smith,
the white hope that Jim Buckley OF
New York has been grooming for
quite a while, won the award over
Sam Langford In their IL round bout
last night before the Atlas Athletic
club.
The decision was just one, for only
In about two rounds did Langford
have the honors. Seven thousand fans
We're present, probably the largest
crowd of sports that ever witnessed a
fight in this city. All went away sat
isfied that Langford had shot his bilt
as far as ever again being considered
a contender for the worlds title is
concerned.
Odds of 100 to rs that Langford
would be the winner were offered be-
fore the fight. Some of the bolder ones
made wagers that Langford would
stop Smith in six rounds. There were
few takers of the Smith end.
The gunner's heady boxing and
foetwork were as big surprises as was
Langford's poor showing. If Lang
ford ever worked hard to win he did
in last nights battle. 1t was Smiths
tantalizing left jab and his right to
the jaw that threw Langford off so
that he had work getting set or coun-
tering.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-18

record is summed up against that
Of Logan and when one COM
pares the style of the men.
r OGAN must depend entirely
upon his strength and a long
swing in order to win. They
can't concede him an opportunity
If the battle goes the limit.
Clabby is a master boxer and
stinging puncher. even if he does
lack the knockout wallop and we
don't know for sure yet whether
he does or not But he can win
without this telling punch. Just
look what he did to Petroskey.
y
RANKIE VALSE, the so called
r. lightweight champion of the
northwest is going to en-
deavor to show us few fancy
kinks over in Oakland tomorrow
evening when he takes a crack
at Joe Azavedo, the boy who
became famous by beating Ad
Wolgast last labor day. They
are to travel ten rounds, but for
some reason or other, nobody
seems to be paying much atten-
tion to them.
yYALSE was brought down here
" by Joe O'Connor. who helped
boost Stanley Ketchel to the
front. O'Connor says that Vaise
is wonder, but we have heard
of so many wonders who have
tossed bloomers that we have
lost confidence in boosters. It's
always up to the fighters now to
display their wares. They don't
take them for granted any more.
Those days have long since
passed.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-18

ALT LII, the new president of the
fact that he was after the job. In
Boston recently he intimated very
strongly that he was out for it. 1t
will be quite a change to get a lit
erary Bostonian in the presidents
chair for a term. ALI is popular fell
low around Boston, and if he keeps
away from the amateur-pro stun he
will probably become a popular head
of the A. A. u. Allowing that Kirby
was a candidate for office again, it is
very doubtful If he could have pulled
through after his recent utterances on
the professional competing with the
amateur.
Harvard and Yale have hit upon a
plan to outwit the scalpers. Each
ticket is stamped with the name of
the purchaser. and he alone will be
allowed to use it. AS they expect a
small attendance of 10000 at the
game, the question arises how are
they going to keep tab as who is
Brown and who is Smith. 1T looks
as though it would be a quicker and
surer way of Identification If they
used finger prints of the purchasers
They will sure need some clerical
tectives from the Identification
bureau. not to mention handwriting
experts to identify the various pur-
chasers.
Strange how some athletes can
break records before a race takes
place and come close to American rec
ord time and then fall down with a
great big thud on the day of the race.
San Jose youth is credited with
having run four miles cross country
in 20 minutes 80 seconds in try out
If the lad in question can do this he
stands a good chance TO go to Berlin
for the next Olympiad. He should
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-18
ATHLETIC CHATTER

improve considerably before 1916 and
break at least the American record.
OF course, 1t is quite possible that
when his four miles is measured for
a record-the time being a new coast
mark-that it will be found to be any
where from 100 to 400 yards short.
X
Basil Spur is going to get back in
the cross country running game next
Saturday. 1t is many moons since
Basil wore a spike across country, and
his return to the fold in the five mile
event will be watched with interest.
Basil made name for himself some
years ago in the Dipsea race. and IL
he can show something of his form
OF those days gone by he will keep
them all plodding along next Satur-
day.
Just a compilation of figures: 1912.
Australian Waratah team scored 2e2
points to so by opponents; 1918. New
Zealand All-Black team scored 513
points to by opponents. If the
teams were to meet-well draw your
own conclusions
Tom Bundy and Mrs. Tom Bundy-
formerly the world famous May Sut-
ton-are now proud parents. II ten
mis- ability counts for anything then
Nathan Bundy second, the new arrival
in the family, promises to even out
shine his world renowned father and
mother as a tennis champion.
The Stanford varsity team goes to
Los Angeles Thursday night and will
meet the University of Southern Cali
fornia team Saturday afternoon.
To~n is-,J lxy4 ha TO ~r~x~
against the blue and gold will make
the trip. so that the southrons will
have big undertaking on their hands
to down Stanford.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-18
Columbia Club Will
Stage Card Tonight

Emil Olsen, a boxer from the north
west. will make his debut at the Co
lumbia club tonight against Jack
York, local boxer. Olsen is said to
be a shifty fellow. AL Weber, a las
pound Mission lad, will oppose George
Hetzner of Chicago. Low Tom, Chi
nese boxer. will try conclusions with
Joe Bailey. Both weigh 10 pounds
Johnny May of the Columbia club
meets Freddy Lane at 1913 pounds.
The other bouts are as follows:
KID Flynn vs.. Frank OImstead. 1876 opunds
Willie Mason VS.. Bob Nelson, 100 pounds
Charlie WEIGH vs. Willie Page, 120 pounds.
Willie Dugan vs. Willie Cole, los pounds.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-18
NEW BOXER
HERE FOR
TRYOUT
Joe Getz of Pennsylvania to
Make His Bow Against
Johnny 0'Leary

Joe Getz of Johnstown, one OF the
most likely looking youngsters that
the Pennsylvania ring has produced
in the last year, will receive his local
tryout next Friday evening at the
Pavilion rink, when they send him in
against johnny O'Leary. the best light
weight of the Seattle district. The
boys are 20 make 13s pounds a couple
OF hours before entering the ring.
II his record goes for anything, this
lad Getz is a live one. He has earned
six and ten round decisions over
Grover Hayes. Young Saylor and
Frank Madole and he held Jimmy
Duffey to a draw. All these fighters
are looked upon with favor in the
east
Getz came out here in the hope of
qualifying in the four round ranks
ana then getting on as a 20 round art
ist He did not try to pick the easy
ones, but gladly accepted the first
match which they offered him, which
was with O'Leary. Therefore, 1t can
readily be seen that the newcomer is
willing performer, for he is going
against hard game right off the reel.
Little Johnny gave Fighting Dick
Hyland good trimming up in Sac
ramento last week He is Improving
with every battle. He has the class
and the skill, and IL he can deyelop
a punch. he is bound to be found right
up among the topnotchers in a very
short time. If he gets away with
Getz, he probably will graduate from
the four round class very quickly.
La GRAVE BACK AGAIN
Antoine La Grave of Butchertown
fame is back again, this time to trv
out with Al Rogers, the New Yorker
who has been cleaning them ALI nm
of late. La Grave is about 10 pounds
heavier than he was the last time he
started here and he looks to he
rugged and in good condition A.
both are sluggers, the contest should
be replete with sensational incidents
Another former favorite will also
bow again to the fans. This lad ,s
Jimmy Carroll, who up to a counIa
of years ago was the feather weigbt
king of the Pacific coast. He will
swap wallops with Harry Dell. the
hard hitter from North Beach. Car
roll is boxer, and his opponent is q
fighter, SO between them they ourbt
to supply some action.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-18
Mccarthy and Ferns
Even in Is Rounds

DENVER, Nov. 18.--Johnny Nc
Carthy of San Francisco and Wildcat
Ferns went Is speedy rounds to q
draw here last evening. They were
busy every minute of the time Ferns
outweighed Mccarthy by at least I2
pounds, but the San Francisco lad
was game and determined and forced
the fighting every inch of the way
and won the sympathy of the crowd
Ferns tried hard to hang NV
maker on Mccarthy, but the latter
boxed very cleverly and took M
chances. His straight left hard
caused Ferns a lot of worry ana woe
and it is likely that he would have
knocked his man out had he been 10
pounds heavier.
Mccarthy left this morning for San
Francisco, where he is to box frankie
Burns next Tuesday night.
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-18

~ HEY have not started to
bet on the coming encounter
between Jimmy Ciabby and
Frank Logan. which is billed for
the afternoon of Thanksgiving
but right now the indications
are that the lad from Indiana
viii be to l shot. He cer-
tainly figures this way when his
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-18

WINTER FASHION HINTS
Every self-respecting motorcycle
should wear muller during the
winter season.
Watered silks are still popular
at the seaside. Watered stocks
are in vogue everywhere.
Low shoes will come high for
the next few months.
Shoes worn by ball players will
The San Francisco call., 1913-11-18
CUTLER WANTS WILLARD

Having taken punch at Tom Jones,
whom he accuses of coaxing Jess Will
lard from under his managerial wing.
Charley Cutler is seeking more re-
venge and has challenged Willard to
a 10 or 20 round fight. Cutler will be
at the ringside when Willard meets
George Rodel at Milwaukee next Mon
day night and will challenge Willard.
no matter whether Willard wins.
loses or secures draw with the east
ern fighter.