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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
CONTEST IS FILED BY MEXICAN CONSUL
Claims Excessive Attorneys and Administrators Fees
 In SaldanO Case

Contest of attorneys and administration fees was made yesterday in the probate court in the case of W. II. Tomppert, administrator of the estate of Vineent9 eSaIdano, a Mexican, who was killed in the mines of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company sometime ago. The contest was inaugurated by Roberto Gayon, Mexican counsel at Mobile, who Is represented by Elliott G. RiclSarby, a prominent attorney of Mobile.
 According to the evidence Saldano lelt a widow and one child who reside in Mexico, and it is in their interest that the proceedings were commenced. Shortly after the Geath of the intestate his torney to settle up his estate on con- tingent fee of one-third. As the widow cid not make application for papers of administration Judge Stiles appointed W. Ii Tomppert as administrator.
 The case was settled for something over Sicu0, which amount less attorneys fee and administration fee was placed to the credit of the widow and child. The Mex ican consul contends that the fees are excessive. A number of prominent attor' 1eys testified that a reasonable fee in q case of this kino varies from one-third to one-half.
 All the evidence and arguments were concluded last night, Judge Stiles taking the matter under advisement. He will probably announce his decision today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
NOVEL FEATURES
 OF WILD WEST SHOW
"Silk Tile Tournament Is a Unique Contest-Cowgirl and Steer
 To Wrestle

Many novel features are promised for the 101 Ranch Wild West show, which Birmingham is to see for two perform ances at Smith park the coming Thurs day, November 12. One of the current novelties which attracted considerable at- tention in Madison Square Garden. New York, last spring is called, for lack of a better name. a silk tile tournament Twenty cowboys, all wearing high silk hats mounted, and each armed with a riding whip, attempt to knock off each others tiles" The results are laugh able. even though the game Is strenuous. Another novel feature is wrestling match between a Montana cowgirl and a long horned Texas steer. Push ball. with contestants afoot and on horseback, is strongly featured this year, fact which is said to be justified by the rough-and- tumble character of this exciting con test The Indians. who are led by the noted chief, Iron Tail, are. it is an- nounced more picturesque and effective ly utilized than in other years. All the Indian braves are utilized in the at tack on the pioneers camp, they give a genuine buffalo hunt and they illustrate their native ghost. white-dog, green-corn and other aboriginal dances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
CLAYTON MAY NAME
 PRESENT GOVERNOR AS REFEREE HERE
Interesting Report Heard Yesterday in Connection With Successor to Alex
 C. Birch

The appointment by Judge Henry D.
 Clayton of a referee in bankruptcy to
 succeed A. c. Birch. whose term has expired, was the subject of animated
 conversation throughout Birmingham
 yesterday. This was directly due to
 the fact that 1t was rumored that Judge
 Clayton will name as referee none
 other than the governor of Alabama.
 Several expressions of doubt of the
 governor accepting that office were
 made on the ground that 1t is quite
 tumble from the office of governor
 to that of referee. However, others
 contended that the job of referee Is a great deal more remunerative than that
 of governor. and that the governor
 might be glad to accept the trust fol-
 lowing the expiration of his term as chief executive.
 appointment of MT. Birch's successor wns not made on the retirement of Mr. Birch. The gossip then was and is about the government building that the appointment will not be made prior to January. The natural query was, "Why delay so long unless that delay was 1 in the interest of a certain individual?" And then 1t was recalled that the governors term expires in January. The governor. as Is remembered. ap- | pointed Judge Clayton to the Senate | of the United States, position which he did not attempt to acquire through the expressed desire of the President, | Should the governor be appointed there is general agreement that hs
 would make good referee. Several
 local attorneys are applicants for the | position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
HOW TO PEEL OFF A
 WEATHERBEATEN FACE

It's really a simple matter to renovate 0 face soiled by dirt, wind or cold. Or. dinary mercolized wax, used like cola cream, will transform the worst old complexion into one of snowy, white ness and yelvety softness. It literally but so gently, gradually. there's no dis comfort. The wornout skin comes off, ticles. leaving no evidence of the treat ment The younger. healthier under skin forming the new complexion Is one of captivating loveliness. One ounce of mercolized wax, to be had at any drug store, is enough to remove any coarse. low skin. Apply before retiring. wash ing 1t off mornings
 Many skins wrinkle easily with every wind that blows An exceient wrinkle and strengthens relaxed muscles. Is . wash lotion made as follows: Powdered saxolite 1 oz., dissolved in witch hazel one-half pint. This gives immediate results.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
SPEAKERSHIP TALK
 RENEWED BY VISIT
Henry P. Merritt, Prominent Candi- date and One of His Lieutenants
 in Birmingham Yesterday

Henry P. Merritt of Tuskegee and A. R. Brindley of Gadsden, two rep resentatives- spent yesterday in Birmingham.
 Their visit is judged significant in view of the fact that the former is a candidate for speaker of the house, and tenants.
 Both were inclined to reticence when seen by an Age-Herald reporter. How ever, their presence created sufficient interest to cause a general renewal of speakership gossip.
 There are four candidates for tho speakership, MT. Merritt, Archibald Carmichael of Tuscumbia, John A. Rogers of Gainesville and Ed John ston of Huntsville. The first two are prohibitionists and the latter local op- tionists. The first two have indicated willingness to show down" in order that one of them might be eliminated from the race. The latter have not followed suit.
 Sometime ago, as Is remembered a story was published to the end that Mir Merritt and MT. Carmichael would submit their claims to mutual friends in Montgomery. The report is now current that tho act of self-immolation might occur in Birmingham. However, 1t is not known positively that MT. Carmichael will be able to come to Birmingham during the visit of MT. Brindley.
 T have not thought it wise," said MT. Merritt. ito fight out this battle in the newspapers. but you may say that I feel confident that I will be elected
 To this sentiment MT. Brindley heart- fly agreed.
 Neither discussed the next session of the legislature in which both promise to be Hive wires"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
SUITS FILED

J. F. Adams and George Adams have filed suit in the city court. each claim ing S10,00O damages against the First Na- tional bank of Pell City, First National bank of Lincoln, William J. Burns detec- tive agency and McLane TlIton. The plaintiffs allege in their complaints that they were wrongfully and maliciously ar rested and imprisoned at the instance of the defendants.
 Among the other suits filed yesterday were:
 K. A. Holton vs. Continental Gin com pany $i0,0e0 damages claimed for alleged personal injuries.
 T. M Howard vs Alabama Roofing company; $1000 damages claimed for an alleged wrongful arrest and imprison- ment
 Pleas Pearson, administrator of the estate of Harriet Pearson vs. the Louis- vile and Nashville Railroad company $500 damages claimed for the death of the intestate who was killed by a train op- erated by the defendant company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
DIR. MINAKUCHI TO
 BE HERE SUNDAY
Lecturer of Note Will Speak at Jeff ferson Theatre on 'The Pre-emi-
 nence of Jesus"

Dr. Yutaka Minakuchi of Baltimore. will be the speaker at the Jefferson thea tre Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Dr. Minakuchi is a graduate of Kentucky. North Carolina and Yale universities, and a lecturer of note on Christian philoso- Thy. Dr. w. E. Biederwolf. who was the evangelist on the men and religion team which visited Birmingham few years ago. says: "Dr. Minakuchi was known as the orator and philosopher of the Men and Religion Forward Movement. He is clean, strong, magnetic, young chap of great intellectual power and speaker of tremendous ability; he is in class all by himself.''
 Dr. Minakuchi's subject Sunday after noon will te: .The Pre-eminence of Je- sus." He Is a prominent Mason, and is used largely in the east as an orator on special occa sions of the Masonic fra. ternity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
RICHMOND MEN HERE
 ON INSPECTION TRIP
Thomas B. Scott and George C. Scott Looking Over Holdings of the
 Bryan Coal Corporation

Thomas B. Scott and George c. Scott of Richmond, Va, are in the city to look over the holdings of the Bryan Coal cor porS ton, in which they are very heavily interested. Frank Nelson, Jr., is presi- dent of the company. The visitors have been interested in the Birmingham dis trct for a great many years and Thomas Scott is a frequent visitor here His brother, George Scott, does not visit Bir- mngham so frequently. They conferred with MT. Nelson and Secretary w. H. Duran during the afternoon. They will be here several days during which time they will make several trips of inspection over the district.
 Thomas Scott as well as his brother are both boosters for this city and dis trict. They have been the means of in- fluencing quite few investments here and believe that Birmingham is destined to grow as no other industrial section in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
BULL MOOSE PARTY
 ID REMAIN INTACT
Scott Would Net Be Sur prised If Theodore Bur-
 ton Were President

Despite the falling off in the progress sive vote, the progressive party will re- main intact and will either name the next President of the United States or cause the election of a democrat"
 This was statement made yesterday by Capt Charles H. Scott, head of the progressive party in Alabama, who man. aged the recent disastrous campaign in Alabama.
 '"The progressive party is intact" said Captain Scott. "As matter of fact the next President of the United States will be some man to whose candidacy MT. Roosevelt agrees or he will be demo- crat. If a 'standpatter' is nominated by the republican party the progressives, under the personal leadership of MT Roosevelt, will nominate a candidate, and this will result, it is probable, in dem ocratic victory. But if the republican party nominates a man who has always stood for progressive ideas, then it is my guess that the progressves will aid in his election.
 q would not be surprised, as a mat ter of fact, were Theodore l.. Burton of Ohio to be the next President of the United States He is a republican, but he and MT. Roosevelt are warm friends, and stand together on many political ideas. 1 believe that MT. Roosevelt would indorse the candidacy of MT. Burton. Mr Burton did not stand for reelection to the Senate, and to my mind this was an indication that he did not desire to spoil whatever chances he might have of becoming President by becoming entan- gled with legislation of the next two years.
 T do not believe that Leader Mann has chance. l do not believe that Gov ernor-elect Whitman of New York has a chance Neither of these men can re- ceive the indorsement of MT. Roosevelt, and without his indorsement I do not be- lieve 1t possible for any other than a democrat to win.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
RAMSAY MAY BE
 TAKEN HOME SOON

Erslkine Ramsay, vice president of the Pratt Consolidated Coal company. who was injured at the barge launching last Saturday. continues to improve. It was stated yesterday by the attending physi- cians that MT. Ramsay's condition was all that could be expected, and that he would soon be well again. No one is allowed to see him, even his relatives and most inti- mate friends being refused admittance to his room. The statement was made that since Monday morning no person except physicians and nurses had been admitted to the sick room. It Is stated that MT. Ramsay may be removed to his home during the next few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
President of Southern and Officers of Virginia
 Lines Coming
VISIT MAY RESULT
 IN BETTER SERVICE
Expected That Better Schedule To East Will Result-Local Directors of A. G. S. Will Be Hosts at
 Banquet to Officials

Fairfax Harrison will reach Birming- of prominent railway executives and man agers making a trip of inspection over this section of the south. The party will inspect the Finley yards of the Southern railway, and of the properties of the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. Arrangements have been made by the local directors and officials of the South ern and Alabama Great Southern to give the visitors trip over this district, the object being to show the railroad execu- tives, many of whom have never been here before, the resources and the ac- vantages of this district.
 In addition to MT. Harrison, president of the Southern railway and allied lines the party will include: L. E. Johnson president of the Norfolk and Western; W, H. White, president of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomae railroad; Raymond Dupuy, vice president and gen. eral manager of the Virginia railway; J. H. Young, president of the Norfolk Southern, and Henry B. Spencer. vice president of the Southern railway.
 The visK is expected to result in some improvement of eastern service to Bir- mingham For sometime it is under stood, local men who travel east many times every year have been trying to secure accommodations over the Alabama Great Southern and connection through the Baltimore and Ohio and Virginia lines that would lessen the traveling time. However, their efforts have availed nothing except the service over the Bir- n Q n A3p1 has lately been extended nearly two hours to New York Local directors of the line have for months been exertng every Influence to get a better service to the east through the Queen and Crescent system. It is stated that the Pennsyl- vania has blocked the plans in the past, but with the present conditions it is stated that the chances for improvement are brighter. The presence, therefore, of the various executives of lines operat- ing in Virginia in this section is accepted as an indication that Mir. Harrison, who constantly strives to please and boost the south, is studying the situation first hand and has invited some of the traffic ex- perts of that section to come here and see this country and then solve the prob lem in which local men are very deeply concefned
 Tomorrow night the local directors, W. w. Crawford, John l.. kaul and Robert Jemison Sr., will be hosts at banquet to the officials at the Tutwiler hotel The visit of the officials to Birmingham is confidently believed to be the fore runner of announcements which will af- feet Birmingham very materially. The local officers of the Southern railway and allied lines were not inclined to dis cuss the reasons for the trip to Birming- ham at this time.
 The party will remain over for the banquet tomorrow night, leaving over the Queen and Crescent route on d special train for Chattanooga during the early hours of Friday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
CLAIM ALIENS METHOD OF
 ASSESSING THE SOLVENT
 CREDITS TAX IS ILLEGAL

made by the tax commissioner. It was argued to the board that solvent cred Its should be itemized like real estate assessments and that every item of credit and it's amount should be specl- fled in the statement submitted to the board for it's consideration.
 They contended that the blanket method of Jumping all the credits to- gether as done by Captain Allen was not contemplated by law and that the defendants had no chance to properly resist taxation on certain items. State meiM was made that the attorneys de- sired the board to make a ruling on this point with the understanding that their ruling will apply to all the cases investigated by the board.
 Forney Johnston, attorney for the tax commissioner. will reply to the ar guments before the board this morn ing. It is hardly possible that. a de- cision will be rendered by the board today on the proposition as it will sub init 1t to its attorney, W. K. Terry. for his legal opinion. All solvent credit cases set for yesterday and today were passed by the board pending the result of the proposition laid before them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
Real Estate Transfer

The following transfer of real estate was yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 $245o-East Lake Land company to K. N. Acosta, lots l. 9 3 and 4 in block ' "D." plat of East Lake Land company lot in block 16 ''F," plat of Lake High lands: lots ! and in block s9, plat of South Highlands: also lot p in block 113, Central Highlands of East Lake
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
Attorneys Appear Before Board of Revenue-Cred- it's Should Have Been Itemized, They Argue

Contending that Capt. J. " Allen had not filed his solvent credits according to law and that they were not prop erly docketed a number of attorneys appeared before the board of revenue yesterday morning and asked that the cases be dismissed Yesterday was the date set for the first hearing before the board of the 130 cases of contested solvent credit taxes turned in to the board by Captain Allen.
 Nathan l.. Miller, E. J. Smyer, A. H.. Benners and Charles E. Rice were the attorneys resisting the payment of the tax on solvent credits on the showing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
CARRANZA MAY
 RELEASE POWER

Fl Paso. Tex, November 10.-A telegram from Aguas Calientes today said the com mission headed by General Obregon had informed the convention that Carranza was disposed to turn over the govern ment as soon as provisional President Gutierrez and his cabinet could assume control Carranza previously had assert ed he would not accept the conventions action in deposing him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
Roosevelt Case Argued

Albany, N. r.. November 10.--An ap- peal from Justice Chester's order de- nying a change of venue in William Barnes libel suit against Theodore Roosevelt was argued today before the appellate division of the supreme court. Roosevelt's attorney question Justice Chester's discretionary power in deny ing the request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were yesterday recorded in the office of the probate judge:
 P. D. Keith, Edorado. to Miss Alma Pugh.
 F. F.. Chadburne, Ensley, to Miss Avis Edmond.
 A. A. Logue Fort Dodge, to Miss Sara Bruce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
Penn Coach Resigns

Philadelphia, November 1o.-"Pat" Dwyer. trainer Of the University of Pennsylvania football team, who has been suffering from malaria since the return of the team from Michigan, to- day resigned. lily Dickson, an assis- tant coach. temporarily will take Dwyer's place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11

 avenue and Thrty-thrd street. north, to be installed and maintained by Tldewater company.
 Accepted offer of Southern Sewer Pipe company and American Cast Iron Pipe company to furnish material for improv- ing Twenty ninth and Thirty-third ave- nues from Sixteenth street to Twenty fourth street, and directed street com missioner tc immediately begin work of improving these avenues.
 Adopted improvement ordinance No. S54-C, providing for certain improvements or Fourteenth avenue from Twenty fourth to Twenty-sixth streets
 Directed assistant city engineer to re- ceive bids for construction of suitable building for housing elephant at Avondale park zoo during winter
 Authorized purchase of maps for use of Warren H. Manning in city planning
 Directed city engineer to report on switch in intersection of Fifteenth street end Avenue E.
 All other matters went over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
Steel Corporation President Returns from New Orleans
 For Short Visit Here
WANTED TO SEE NEW
 HARBOR FACILITIES
Says Cotton Situation Is Improving. Pensacola, Mobile and New Dr. leans Are Logical Ex-
 port Points

A genuine personal interest in Birming- ham, aside from any commercial aspect, was indicated last night by James A Farrell president of the United States Steel corporation. who arrived from New Orleans. He said that he would look over the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company properties today, and said: 'The plants are running at a reduced tonnage now. I will look over the situation and will determine about some business we expect which will be assigned to this territory. I would not say that we will discriminate between this district and our other properties but negotiations are now pending which if successfully concluded will provide work for the operations here at much better schedule than now main- tained"
 This statement from MT. Farrell al- though accompanied by a condition. will be received with wide interest because of the fact that the operations of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad com pany in this district are held to be more or less barometers of the countrys pros perity.
 Mr. Farrell, accompanied by Mrs. Far rell and their daughter. reached here on a belated Queen and Crescent train. They went immediately to the Tutwiler, accom- panied by George c. Crawford, president of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company, and were assigned to the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
 SUFFRAGE VOTE IS UNDETERMINE ED

Helena, Mont. November 1Q-Advo- cates of equal suffrage must walt long time before they learn the fate of their cause in the Montana election last Tues day. The official canvass will not be be- gun until the first Monday in December, and meanwhile the ballot boxes sealed i'll a dozen counties without q tally on the suffrage vote. must remain unopened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-11
Birmingham Southern Decision

President Farrell said that the decision in the Birmingham Southern railroad case was extremely gratifying to the Steel corporation as 1t must be he said to the officers of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
 That decision cannot mean anything except a broad expansion of the Birming- ham Southern, said MT. Farrell. "Tho right to operate as common carrier and particpate in earned earnings and to re ceive the benefits of such a decision will mean.a great deal to this district"
 In reference to the general business situation, MT. Farrell said that exports at Galveston, New Orleans and elsewhere were getting better.
 There Is far better tone to the cot ton situation" said MT. Farrell. "I have been able to see quite change. and l am frank to say that the situation Is inn proving every day. The cotton exports are growing, and I believe the situation will be worked out within a reasonably short time"
 MT. Farrell said In reference to the proposition of exportations that Pensa- cola Mobile and New Orleans were the logical points of export for the Steel corporation in this section and that was well determined. He said that the estab- lishment of agencies to further exporta- tions at this time had not been deter mined upon.
 Mr. Farrell was again inclined to say that in iron and steel circles Birming- ham would be constantly referred to as one of the most delightful places the members had ever visited, and that the meeting here was the most notable ever held by the American Iron and Steel in- stitute.
 Mr. Farrell will leave tomorrow Morn- ing for New York.