The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-21
WOODWARD ORE CO.
 WINS FIRST SK|RM|SH IN THE LEGAL BATTLE
Calhoun Judge Issues De- cree of Sale Against the Savage Ore Tract
 Near Anniston

Annston. August 2o-(Spocial) )-The Woodward Ore company won the first slirmsh in a legal battle that has been in progress here for several weeks Thurs day morning when Judge John F. Rowan of the probate court issued decree of sale against what is known as the Saw age ore tract comprising 5000 acres of valuable ore and timber land in the An- nistou district.
 W. R. Burt, a multi-millionaire Of Sagi- nav. Mich. opposed this decree. and when the decision was rendered by Judge Rowan the attorneys for MT. Burt inn mediately began arguments to establish the conditions of sale. If the property is sold on credit. they contend that the notes shall be properly secured Judge Rowan now has this point under advisement, and is expected to render a decision within a
 few days
 The valuable tract of ore in litigation
 was discovered by Henry W. Savage while he was prospecting for timber. He formed partnership with MT, Burt and together they purchased the large tracts in question. said to be worth ap- proximately S5oo,00o, but when Mir. Savage wanted to go ahead with developments it Is said Mir. Burt objected The Woodward Ore company was then formed, MT. Savage associating with himself the Woodwards of Birmingham and Judge J. J Willett of Anniston. This brought the litigation into the courts and for several weeks the taking of testi- mony in the case has been under way here experts having been called from all parts Of Alabama. and MT. Burt sent the chief engineer of tho United States Steel corporation, of which he is direc- tor, to the city to appraise the property.
 Willet X Willett and Knox. Acker Dix on X Sterne argued the case before Judge Rowan. and C. D. Kline and Blackwell X Agee represented the Burt interests. The latter attorReys stated today that an appeal in the case will depend en- tirely on the decision of Mir. Burt.
 The property is said to contain the rich est brown ore deposits in this section. and several thousands of dollars have already been spent on developments. railway line having been projected to the scene of operations, near which MT. Saw age has erected magnificent country home.
 The St. Michaels School for Girls,
 which is being projected by the Rev. Charles K Weller, rector of the Church of St. Micahel and All Angels here, has Il very bright outlook and arrangements have about been completed for the for mal opening of the school next month. aooa,d;,, t, n, xNaitar
 In addition to the boarding school. Dr.
 Weller will continue the day school. | which he has been operating for the ben- eft of the poorer children in that sec | ton of the city. This school will open, | he says, with over 100 students this year. and he has enlarged his faculty to take | care of the increased attendance. The board of Calhoun county road and l revenue commissioners were still in ses-' | sion Thursray afternoon. They have not 1 yet reached the consideration of solvent I credits taxes, but will likely consider this
 matter before they adjourn. 1 Representa- tions have been made to the commissioners to get them to postpone | action on solvent credits until the legs- lature meets and amends or abolishes | this jaw. Back Tax Commissioner Man
 tin however, Is opposing this action. l