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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
ANOTHER MOVE IN
 b|G DAMAGE CASE To Remove S3,OO0,OOO Suit
 to State Courts TRIAL SET IN APRIL
The Attorneys Representing Foreign Creditors of Knight Yancey Com pany Say Federal Courts
 Have No Jurisdiction

| It was given out yesterday that the i litigation started by creditors of Knight, Yaneey & Co. would have add ed to 1t another complex legal phase within short time, when an effort will be made to have the recent cases for over $3,00O,O0O taken away from the federal courts and returned to the civil county courts from which they were | removed by the railroads.
 The move will be made by Attorneys Percy, Benners X Barr, representing English and German creditors who have entered suit against the railroads for this gigantic sum, alleging that in the issuance of spurious bills of lading charged to Knight. Yancey & Co., the railroads were guilty of connivance and permitted the wholesale issues while perfectly informed of their illegality and forgery
 The suits were recently filed in De- catur by Borden Burr of the firm of Percy, Benners & Burr whereupon the attorneys for the Louisville and Nash vile and Southen railway, the two com panies sued, by virtue of a statute re- moved the cases to the federal court at Huntsville. Such action has been taken before in this state and was not unex- pected, many moves of a similar nature having occurred in Birmingham, being taken by the railroad interests.
 However, the point which will be raised in the forthcoming legal strug- gle to return the cases to the civil court will be that the plaintiffs are not residents of the United States and as such are not within the jurisdiction of the federal courts. All other cases of like nature have been brought by persons or corporations resident of America.
 This point and others will be raised by the attorneys for the creditors in an effort to secure for the cases a trial before the state courts of Alabama, rather than by the federal courts, where they were originally filed.
 The added chapter to the now inter national controversy caused by the fail . ure of Knight. Yancey & Co.,. is to be | made within the coming lew weeks. The cases are set for trial April 24 before the United States court There the battle for a. return of the cases
 will be pulled off.
 The attorneys of this city and of the state will watch the cases with unac customed interest, for there are many points of legal procedure involved which are unusual to the practice of 1 law in this country.
 The cases are expected to bring to- ! gether most brilliant array of coun- sel. Percy, Benners & Burr of this city l assisted by New York and London at torneys will seek to place the blame lon the railroads The railroads will be represented by host of regular attorneys and others from the general solicitors offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18

"Citizens who discuss the city's fi- in mind that we work under peculiar conditions" said Alderman M. H. Me Dowell of Ensley, chairman of the finance committee of the City Council.
 People who do not think are too apt to say that mismanag cement is the cause of whatever embarrassment the city now faces It must be borne in mind that we of the council have actual charge of little more than Is per cent of the city's money. Generally speak ing, we are here simply to pay the bills that someone else makes
 Tn the first place the board of edu- cation uses a good percentage of the citys money. The board makes the bills and our duty is simply to pay them.
 Take the police commission. It puts on such men as 1t thinks necessary; entire department. All we have to do is pay the bills.
 Then there is the fire department. The southeastern tariff fixes absolutely the rules under which this department shall be conducted. It must be done the way the association wishes, or our fire insurance rates would be advanced at once In other words the Southeast ern Tariff association tells us how the department must be conducted All the council has to do is to pay the bills.
 "The city's health department is ab-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance of the following real estate transfers, in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved, have been filed in the office of ihe probate court:
 s2500-Ida R. Copeland to Mrs. Jim Bur gin Brown, the south half of lot 1. survey of the property of Copeland and Henry. $a200-Realy Investment company, Inc to J. E. Cushen, lot l, block ?, survey of Ensley Land company's seventh addition to Ensley.
 s4500-P W. Gorham to Mrs. Nita Miller Douglas, part of block S03 Elyton Land companys survey of Birmingham.
 $25O0-Corey Land company to A. Ubank, lot 6, block Se survey of the property of Corey Land company.
 ss0Oo-Corey Land company to A. UbanS and c. W. Lokey, lot 15, block 43. survey of the property of Corey Land company.
 $20OO-Alaggie Henderson to Daisy Cart Land and Improvement company
 $54o0-B Birmingham Realty company to Sibley P. King, part of lots 5 and 6, in block 659, and a part of lots 1 and ?, in block 6so of Elyton Land company's sur veyi of Birmingham
 s450O-T. G. McGahey to Pattie M. Lamb, part of block 7S9. Elyton Land company 8 survey of Birmingham.
 S30,OO0--E. N. Cullom to Annie M. Thompson, part of block S06. Elyton Land company's survey of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
ANOTHER SIDE TO THE
 GENERAL CRY IN THE CITY
 TO CUT DOWN EXPENSES
Chairman McDowe of Finance Committee Says Council Ac tually Has Control of Only Fifteen Per Cent
 of Citys Revenues

solutely out of our hands The Medical law say what shall be done and how this department shall be handled. Our part is simply to pay the bils
 "It must also be remembered that the city has an annual interest charge of $250.000 on bonds which have been voted by the people themselves
 When Greater Birmingham became effective the population of the city was doubled while the increased revenue was only about 25 per cent. And yet we are trying to give all parts of the city equal treatment on fire, police and health protection and schools.
 q am not saying that the expendi- lures in those various departments are not justified because I should like to see them all kept at the highest ef- ficiency I simply call attention to the fact that the council has no real authority in the matter of expenditures made in five of the most important and expensive departments of the city gov ernment.
 "So that as a matter of fact when complaints are made that we should cut expenses 1t must be borne in mind that whatever cuts we make could not make very big showing for as I said in the beginning, we have only about 15 per cent of the revenues which we can work on. The remainder is spent by someone else. We simply pay the bills"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
INSTALL NEW PASTOR
 OF THE ZION CHURCH
Postal Sermon Will Be Preached in German at Service
 Tomorrow

The Rev H. Reuter-, recently called to the pastorate of the German Lutheran Zion church, will be installed as pastor at the morning service to be held to- morrow at 10:30 o'clock.
 The Rev. H. Lange of Hanceville VIII officiale at the service. and will preach the festal sermon in German
 Special vocal and instrumental music will be provided under the direction of Prof. J. F. Wurmenberg, and the public Is invited to attend The church is loeat- ed at Avenue and Nineteenth street.
 The Rev. Reuter- was formerly of New Decatur. where he gave up his charge to accept the call to the local pulpit.
 Sunday school service will be held at the Lutheran Zion church as usual to- morrow at 9.30 a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
POLHAMUS WORKS FOR LOWER RATES Representative of Cuban Government Making a
 Business Trip

J. Nelson Polhamus. Cuban consul al New Orleans. is in Birmingham, in the interest of effecting commercial relations between this section of the country and Cuba. He has been sent by his govern ment special trip which will in- clude the cities of Birmingham. Atlanta Memphis, Chattanooga, Louisville, Nash vile, Cincinnati, and others. In each of these places he will attempt to set before the commercial organizations the propoSi- tion of securing transportation rates which would enable these cities to com pete through the gulf ports with New York and other ports double the distance of Mobile, New Orleans and Pensacola from Cuba.
 'It is well that your merchants look to our markets" said Mir Polhamus. flor q consumer of their products We have plenty of demand for your coal, iron, steel, machinery, etc, and you should go after our trade. Send your agents or come yourselves to visit us Bring your automobiles and travel over 300 miles of finely shaded, beautiful roads. Come and see the cultivation of our cocoa, coffee,
  Visit our industrial plants and you will be convinced that Cuba is one of the fairest spots on this earth.
 We have only one-seventh of our area under cultivation, and our imports amount to over s95O00,0 900, and our exports $50. .OOO, GOO. We buy s2.907,0OO worth of shoes, s162,OO0 of glassware. s2,90O,0 900 of coal, $1,12O,00O of iron and steel from the United States. In fact, 47 per cent of our importations are from this country MT. Polhamus says there is great ne- cessity for travelling salesmen to speak Spanish. He distributed yesterday after noon to the members at the Chamber of Commerce handsomely illustrated pam phets of Cuba, prepared by the Cuban state department, and some samples of Cuban jelies and preserves.
 Relative to the Birmingham- Warrior canal, Mir. Polhamus said: 'I hope the project for water route between Bir- mingham and Mobile will soon be fact, so that your products can be loaded and shipped through that port to my country. I want all of you to come and visit Cuba, to study us as we ere, and you will be convinced that all the Cubans want is a chance to work out the progress and well fare of their country, under the princi- pies of liberty for all men,
 MT. Polhamus has succeeded in ating considerable interest among the members of the Chamber of Commerce in his scheme for effecting more intimate busi- pess relations between Cuba and this sec tion of the country. During yesterday he was the guest of President Richard w. Massey, who also entertained the mem bers of the delegation representing the Mobile Commercial club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
PAUL RETURNS TO
 HOME IN PITTSBURG
Mine Bureau Official Satisfied That Rescue Station Will Be
 Built Soon

After securing bids for the erection oi the rescue station in Birmingham of the bureau of mines, J w. Paul of that federal service returned yesterday to his home in Pittsburg.
 He came here few days ago to rusn up the offering of bids for the rescue station work and while here received some bids on the job. He was late yes terday afternoon mailed additional bids and it is expected that contract foi the erection of the rescue station vii! be let within a very short time.
 MT. Paul, who is very much inter ested in getting the local rescue station erected as quickly as possible, said be- fore he returned home that every indica- ton was agreeable and that it would seem that no ''rther delays would be noted in connection with the erection oi the station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
GREAT DAMAGE ID
 FRUIT REPORTED

Great damage to the fruit crops is re- ported as the result of the cold gale which swept across the southern states last Wednesday. The thermometer ranged around 20 above zero in the northern part of Alabama, and statements received from that section are to the effect that strawberries are almost totally frozen out. The real condition of the peach crop is unknown but as the growth of the fruit had been greatly stimulated by the warm weather of the past week or two it is certain that the crop received a severe grip.
 The fact that the atmosphere was dry affords some ground for hope in the out come in this state.
 While the southern part of Alabama escaped with less effect to the orchards, yet the damage to vegetables was serious ly felt, the produce having just recovered from injuries of previous cold snap
 Loss to, more northerly states will doubtless be tredenmous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18

The authorities of the Edgewood Coun- try club yesterday had 5000 feet of lumber placed on the site for the club building, which will be used in the con- struction of the place of recreation in Shades valley. In addition, according 10 the official announcement. about 25 teams were put to work in excavation and on the work of building a roadway connect ing the county pike with the club house grounds.
 It was stated yesterday that the cor nerstone of the new club house would be laid within the next few weeks, with appropriate ceremonies. It is planned to have every member of the new cluh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
First Methodist Church

The week closing has been very busy period at the First Methodist. Committee meetings. missionary meetings. rehearsals, prayer services, workers meetings and Addams have kept the church open day and night. Sunday the pastor, the Rev. L. c. Branscomb. will preach both morn ing and evening. Morning subject "Our Daily Bread" Evening theme, "Tomor- row" Epworth league devotional at 6:45 D. m. The public is cordially invited to worship with this hosptable congrega- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18

 ady
 What We Are Studying D. M. Car michael.
 "The Joy of Service the Rev. R. L. Bell. Enrolment. Organization Solo, Miss Edna Sandlin. Offering.
 Song, God Be With You" congrega- ton.
 The term stranger as used in connec- tion with this class, includes those who are strangers. to the Sunday school as well as those who are strangers in the city of Birmingham. Both men and wom- en are invited to have part in the work.
 The exercises on the coming Sunday will be held in the main auditorium of the Central church, northwest corner of Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street. The pub lie is generally invited, but special invi- tation is extended the strangers In the community.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
"Puck" and Judge" Discussed

The very weighty question, Resolved That Puck is more humorous than Judge was discussed at the meeting of the Hilliard Literary society held yester. day at the High school William Gard ner, Harry Sparks and Russell More de- tended the Keppler- publi- cation for the affirmative and Frank Green, Julian Caheen and Orville Costoi were on the negative. Quotations were from Life" It was the consensus 'i opinion that the debate was more humor- ous than either Puck" or Judge"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
TO BEGIN ACTUAL WORK ON
 LOCKWOOD COUNTRY CLUB

present at the dedication. As 1t is ex- pected that this club will take it's place among the most select and agreeable club houses in the south, the dedication will be a matter of no small importance The exercises will be attended by various officials of the county, city and state who will be asked to make short addresses upon the advantage of the opening up of Shades valley into Greater Birming- ham.
 the question of transportation will be adequately and efficiently solved and nothing will hinder the utmost enjoy ment of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
Camp Hardee Meets

This afternoon at 3 o'clock, in the as- sembly room of the Chamber of Com merce. Camp Hardee will meet in regular semi-monthly meeting War stories wilt be told by some of the comrades and mat ters of interest to the camp will come up for discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
ORGANIZE CLASS OF
 STRANGER SUNDAY
Excellent Programme Arranged for Service at the Central Pres
 byterian Church

The following programme has been ar ranged for Sunday morning at the Central Presbyterian church. when "The Glass of the Stranger" is to be organized: Called to order at $40 o'clock
 Organ prelude, Miss Jennie Bee Hand- ley.
 Song Come Thou Almighty King. . congregation
 Prayer, the Rev. R. L.. Bell.
 Ten-minute talks:
 ''The Class of the Stranger" J. R. Horn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
Ayondale Odd Fellows Meet

There will be a special meeting of Avon- dale encampment No. ,. I. o. O. F., next Monday night at 7:30 o'clock, March 70. All members and patriarchs are urged to attend, as some important matters are to come up. The grand patriarch will be present and perhaps there will be some refreshments. E. F. HOWARD, Scribe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
Marriaee Licenses Issued

The following marriage licenses have heen issued from the office of the probate court
 Howard Hobson of Brent to Miss Mar garet Elliott. Sam Ingram of Togo to Miss May Dor rough.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
Cuban Consul Present

Just before the close of the meeting J. Nelson Polhamus, consul general of Cuba at New Orleans, made a few brief re-
 marks in behalf of commercial relations between this portion of the country and his government. On account of the late ness of the hour he was unable to go into any lengthy detail In the interest of the plan the Cuban government has sent him as a special envoy to investigate com mercial conditions of the various import ant cities which are connected with the gulf ports sufficiently to enter into com mercial relations with the island of Cuba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18

of a canal which would contribute largely to the interests of both cities. He was followed by Capt John Craft who also as deelgate of the Mobile club. further emphasized the willingness of that city to cooperate with Birmingham in the enterprise of securing the waterway to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
Evangelical Services

Services at the Evangelical church. cor ner Avenue r and Twenty first begin 10:3O o'clock and will be conducted in German. Sunday school opens 9So Wednesday evening. 7:45 o'clock i-enten service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-18
Senator Johnston Will Help

Following the address of Representative
 Taylor, Senator Joseph F. Johnston made
 q few remarks, in which he also gave
 the members to understand that his eff forts could be counted on when the time
 came for asking for the appropriation from Congress.
 At this point Dr. J. F. Curry presented the meeting with resolutions adopted by
 the Bessemer board of trade. pledgins their interest in the building of the canal and their hecrty cooperation in pushing the matter through.
 Judge H. Austill, chairman of the dele gation representing the Mobile Commer- cial club, was then asked to address the members. He furnished the local organ ization with map showing in detail the harbor at Mobile and the Tennessee basin He assured the Chamber of Com merce of the wish on the part of the Mobile Commercial club to cooperate
 with the local organization in the matter
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-27
Mnlnahla lnuantInn-

a man Ia East India has invented
an electric pen that carbonizes the
sheet 81 paper over which It passes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-27

An nHCAN 10 FAAl 0UD REST IN, MERRY
GENTLEMEN"
tie girl tumbled or her sled and. TAX
ing the rope from her uncle's hand.
followed him through the gate up to
the door.
sOh, / have had the incest Christ
masy' she said.
Even without your father and
mother7"
1T would hare been just perfect If
they had been here, she replied.
''We are here" called out a well
come voice. The door was hastily
thrown open, and Polly saw her ia
Their and mother.
"Ohp' she gasped.
'aTbey dug us out sooner than we
expected. her father explained. sand
we managed 20 get here IN time for
Christmas after all.
'And now it Is the happiest Christ
mas!" cried Polly as she put her arms
around her mothers neck.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-27

out on the clear, frosty air. The Hrst
words were scarcely sung before the
shade at the little window was drawn
aside and the boys appeafed. Then
their father and mother came and
opened the window. They all eazed
In dumb amazemenf.
When the last strains Of music died
away there was deep silence. The
~ itk8s tSNt1~I 1p1ttt "a OAr1SJWas na0
entered into the heart Of each, ana no
one spoke. Then the delighted chill
dren at the window shouted for JOY.
a very tired but . yery happy IT,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-27

i. Church, South,
" + ailier. Pastor.
ST. gay school 9:45 a. N.
Aosning sermon 100 q. m.
Z league 600 p. m.
Eveeiq9 service, 700 D. m.
Prayormeeting Wednesday 500
p. "a.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-27
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Corner Florida avenue and Bay St
The Rev. William Dudley Nowlin,
D. D., pastor.
Sunday school s:45 a. N. H. z
Stevens, superintendent
Preaching Sunday at II 4. m. and
7:15 p. N.
Weekly prayermeetinss Wednesday
evening at 1880.
Woman's Missionary and Aid So
ciety Monday $3.50 D. m.
Baptist Young Peoples Meeting
at 6:15 p. m.
Regular monthly business meeting
first Wednesday at 1880 p. n.
East Lakeland Mission.
Sunday school at p. N. E. A.
Milton, superintendent. Prayer
meeting Thursday at p. m.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-27

Little Florence climbed upon her "a
Tiers lap on her birthday and put her
arms around his neck Father always
called her fToodies. and until now
she had answered to the name. But
now she looked at him ID surprise.
why I'm three now! should think
you'd call me Threedles she said.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-27

A Diaheliever.
s'Papa. said seven-year-oid Annie
Tommy Is an inndel."
aAn inndelr said papa. what is q
lnndelY
~Why, he--he does not believe 1
Santa Claus"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-27
Episcopal Church.

Gp1Sc0pd4 OuuICns
Rev. j. H Weddell, rector.
Each Sunday excepting only the
third Sunday of each month.
Sunday school every Sunday at 10
a. m.
Service il.00 a. m.
Evening Prayer 500 p. N.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-27
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Presbyterian Church.

Presbyterian Church.
Rev. ". F Aalmers. pastor.
Sunday ool 0:45 q. u.
Morn sermon 1900 a N.
Ev .g sermon at 1900 .. IA.
y. P. s. C. D. meets at s p. "a.
BEayermeeting, Wednesday. 1880.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-27

IN the Malay peninsula an English
naturalist has discovered d species og
ant that makes its nest ID the dashy
stems Of ferns that grow on the limbs
81 trees nigh - fhe air
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-27
Lutheran Church.

Lutheran Church.
Rev, Fl J. Matthias, Pastor.
Sunday school 1000 a. n.
Preaching service 1900 a. mi, and
700 b. M, second and fourth Sun
days,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-27

Pineapple y declared to 3D. one 81
the best known remedies for dipn.
thsria Il has been tested, we afa
told wlth coed effects ~ case 81
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-27

Cumberland Presbyterian,
Without pastor.
Sunday school at the regular hour
Y. p. s. G. E. at $3.50 D. "a.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-27
MaA.n n-.aar.a IN Wa

No war IN which this country has
ever engaged has brought the slight.
est betterment to the homes of the
people London fEne) Express
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1911-12-27
Christian Church.

Christian Church.
SEQ. w. Weimer, Pastor
Sunday school s:45 a. n.
Communion 10:45 .. M
Preaching, 1900 q. n.
y. P. s. G. e. co-Operates with
other societies at Cumberland Pres
1ytsrian church.
Evening sermon, 7:99e