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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-12-07
First American Trade Token.

The first token issued in the United
States was in 1889 by William and
John Mott, Water street, New York
city, manufacturers and dealers in
watches and jewelry. It was a pretty
little piece, somewhat smaller than
the old copper cent. The next issue
|of token was by Talbot, Alum & Lee,
India merchants in Pearl street, New
York city. These cents bear the date
10 f1794 and 1875. The design and die
work are especially fine. They were
struck in England and had a large
circulation.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-12-07
NOT TO PROSECUTE EDITORS.
Harry T%hompson's Complaint Against
Fargoans to Be Dropped.

Cando.-Criminal libel prosecutions
lodged against H. G. Plumley, publish
or, and Charles Brewer, editor, Of
the Fargo Forum, dismissed in the
district court of Towner county.
The two Fargo newspaper men were
arrested on complaints made by Harry
Thompson, and in connection with the
famous school lands case which was
aired sometime. ago.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-12-07
Book on Woman Suffrage.

Miss Bertha Rumbaugh of New York
has written a book on tho Political
Status of Women in the United
States" a presentation copy of which
was given to each governor at the re.
cent convention at Spring Lake, N. ].
The book is bound in green cloth and
has for a frontispiece a map Of the
United States in which suffrage states
are shown.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-12-07
TONGUE PARALYzEp.
RoIette County Man Victim Of Yer,
Peculiar Accident.

Rolette.-From a kick which he re-
ceived when he was thrown from a
horse, A. M. Thompson Of this city il
suffering from an unusual affliction
having paralysis of the tongue. The
tongue is absolutely useless since'the
kick, the case being extremely pecu
liar In that respect. Mr.. Thompson
has also become paralyzed on one side
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-12-07
Overwhelming.

Pat. I've got a man here who saws
he saw you take the farmers turkey
"Cur'nel, I've got tin men who will
say that they did not see me take
IT."
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1911-12-07
Perfect Peace.

IT'S SO quiet here" wrote a man
who was r%usticating in the country,
that lie and listen to the bed-tick-
ing!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
TEMPLE EMANUEL
 MEETING TONIGHT
Prominent Speaker Will Be Heard on Russian Pass
 port Question

An important meeting will be held at Temple EmanuEl tonight beginning at 8 o'clock, at which time there will be expressions by number of well known citizens on the question of Rus sian passport determinations against American Jewish citizens on account of their religious belief.
 Rabbi Newfield announces that he has invited several prominent citizens to make 10 minute talks on the subject and among those who will speak are Dr. J. T. Plunkett, pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church; Dr. A. J. Dickinson, pastor of the First Bap- tist church, and Dr. George Eaves, pastor of the Congregational church.
 The question of Russian discrimina- tion is pointed out as matter in which not only Jewish citizens should be in- terested, but over which is an Ameri- can question and one which might af- feet those of any religious belief With this idea in view pr. Newfield has ex- tended cordial invlyation to Birming- ham citizens of whatever faith to be present tonight and hear the discussion of the issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01

"Opossum, opposum, my market for opossum" is the cry of Commissioner James Weatherly, the father of the city market.
 That market is for home grown products, and I cannot name anything that is at this time more delightful than opossum and 'taters.' l want to ask the farmers to bring in their opos- sums, chickens, eggs, turkeys and evl erything of like character to sell at the city market. We have been suc- cessful so far and I believe Birming- ham will acknowledge after a while that the city market is one grand suc- cess"
 At the market, MT. Weatherly ex- plained, is stationed city inspector, duly authorized to pass upon game, chickens. turkeys and the opossums. The inspector will authorize the sales where the offering is up to the require ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
EXPERTS WILL HELP
 IN THE BELL CASE Judge Lane Held Confer ence With Gov. O'Neal WILL BE CALLED SOON Governor Authorizes Employment of Experts to Examine Into Own
 ership and Operations
 of Company
WILL BE CALLED SOON

That the local attorneys engaged in resisting the rate increase by the South- ern Bell Telephone company had been authorized by Governor Emmet O'Neal Bell company's books and also to em- ploy experts to assist in the work was the statement of Commissioner A. O.. Lane yesterday Judge Lane recently conferred with Governor O'Neal and se- cured his consent to tM employment of experts to go thoroughly into the Bell company rate increase. He announces that a most exhaustive examination will be made as to the entire owner ship and operations of the company, and that experts will testify on the stand for the city.
 My visit to the governor was for that purpose" said Judge Lane. He agreed to the employment of the ex- perts The state of Alabama Is the client in this case and there are many little propositions which must be agreed to in the presentation of such cases. Governor ONeal agreed to them and the work is going ahead"
 It is understood that the case will be called before Judge E. c. Crow in the circuit court within short time. The company's answer has been read by the attorneys representing the city and it is claimed that some kind of a reply Is being drafted as to the com Dany'S answer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
BRADLEY BOOSTS
 OLD TUSCALOOSA
Is Fast Becoming Second Birmingham of State.
 New Developments

Lee c. Bradley, associate editor of the Tuscaloosa News, was in Birmingham yesterday on personal business and inci- dentally to attend the football game played here He was perhaps more op- tlmistic about Tuscaloolas than ever al- though as far as that goes he has been a B degree optimist over Tuscaloosa for some time.
 "There is absolutely nothing to it, he said yesterday. "Our Tuscaloosa is to be the second Birmingham We have been given one natural advantage that Bir- mingham does not enjoy, and that is the river at our very door. Transportation facilities there are unequalled in the whole state and are coupled with the natural industrial wealth.
 Tt is gratifying to note that the syndi- cate of wealthy Englishmen guided by w. H. Skeggs, formerly of Talladega, in- tends to develop the 10000 acres of coal lands that have been lying idle near Tus- caloosa for centuries. They are untouched and in the opinion of Col. Truman AL drich. no greater coal deposit exists in the WHOlc sldtc. udI dtNciNpiiiGiils Wilii tliO railroad to be constructed, will be of enormous benefit to Tuscaloosa.
 Another development there is that of the Raul Lumber company, of which John L. Kaul of Birmingham is president. That company is building a model city at Tuscaloosa for their employees. while a large amount of money is being spent on that companys railroad from the forests of Tuscaloosa county and adjoining coun- tles The Louisville and Nashville rail road is building connection into Tusce. loosa, it Is said, from Brookwood. That means that Milton H. smith. that pioneer railroad man, sees in Tuscaloosa a great CT industrial center than perhaps any city in the state. The Central Foundry conn pany at Holt is said to be contemplating an expenditure of s1,0O0,0O0 which will mean a great deal for Tuscaloosa.
 Taken as whole the general situation there is fine. The industrial develop ments. the coming of President-elect George II. Denny to head the university work and other optimistic events have tended to boost up the people of Tusca- loosa as nothing else has in recent years. There cannot be any doubt about 1t, Tus- caloosa is swiftly coming to the front"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
AT THE HOTELS

W. P. Lay of Gadsden is stopping at Hillman.
 J. R. Ryan of Anniston is at the Hill man.
 J. R. Brooks of Ashville is a guest of the Iillman.
 E. T. shiflall of Atlanta is at the Bir- mingham.
 C. D. Scott of Jackon, Miss, is a. guest at the Birmingham.
 B. A. Showalter of Wheeling W. Va. Is stopping at the Birmingham.
 W. A Ford of Atlanta is registered at the Florence.
 w. S. Gordon of Tuscaloosa is at the Florence.
 R. J. Paterson of Mobile was among the Alabama people at the Florence yes- terday.
 P. M. Rowland of Talladega was at the Morris yesterday.
 E. R. Barnes of Montgomery was among the Alabama guests of the Morris yester- day.
 c. c. Thompson of Gadsden is stopping at the Morris.
 R. s. Croswell of Montgomery was reg istered at the Metropolitan yesterday A. E. Jackson of Hartselle was at the Metropolitan yesterday.
 A. T. Moreland of Montgomery was at the Metropolitan yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
THANKSGIVING EXPRESSIONS
 WHICH MIGHT HAVE BEEN
By cYLDE ". ENNIS

MT. Underwood: "I am thankful that the time has arrived to show up the tar if and for the power of being calm and undisturbed."
 Erskine Ramsay: T am thankful that nave so many good friends that I need not acquire an automobile in addition to my other assets"
 Henry L.. Badham: "The flag raising is surely past us.''
 Commissioner A. o. Lane: That have the wonderful tact of being always for the dear people,"
 Culpepper Exum: That have an in- ner consciousness Of being absolutely right in every official action"
 Commissioner James Weatherly: That no further banquets are to be attended and that the night has brought forth the stars"
 George G. Crawford: "For the sure ad- vancement that is being made here to better all conditions and for the other very material blessings that have come to Birmingham
 Chairman w. c. Agee: That all in functions have been dismissed and every thing is calm and serene"
 w. P. G. Harding: That the farmers are surely realizing that to hold cotton is the best plan to better prices. And for the general outlook
 J. Rivers Carter: That the Thanksgiv- ing ball is over.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
GREAT INTEREST IN EDWARDS PARDON Member of Famous Crimi- nal Gang Converted to
 Christianity

| A great deal of local interest centers in the pardon given Frank Edwards | by Gov. Emmet O'Neal yesterday. The
 paroled man was sent up from this city, having been connected with the | noted Miller-Duncan gang of safe blow
 CTS who robbed the Standard oil com
 pany, shot the watchman and subsc- quently killed two patrolmen while re- sisting arrest. Two of the gang, Frank
 Duncan and Dutch" Miller. were exc
 cuted in the county jail yard here
 Since being in prison Edwards, it is reported, has been converted to Chris tianity and has done wonderful serv-
 ice at Flat Top for the uplift of the prisoners there. He was of material
 assistance to Rev. J. J. D. Hale, the chaplain of state convicts here some years ago, and also to other chaplains. He has become one of the most pro- ficient miners in the state it is said,
 and will remain at Flat Top as an em- ploye.
 When the recent examinations were
 held by the state mine inspector for
 mine foremen Edwards was slated as an applicant. However his pardon had
 not been issued and he could not ap- ply. It is understood that he will
 stand the examination for a mine fore-
 man and will make Alabama his per-
 manent home. The prison officials are
 very high in their praise of Edwards and they have importuned him to re-
 main at Flat Top. He is said to have no desire to leave Alabama or the in- dustrial section where he has accom- . plished so much, even though a pris- Oner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01

Webb W. Crawford: "The steel has 'arruve' and on next Thanksgiving day our 20 story home will be completed.v
 Harry Matthews: That the merger is completed"
 Rick Woodward: For the general sporting situation and the industrial ad- vaneement of the district"
 A ". Carey: "The Birmingham South ern Is sure to be held as common car rier.''
 Robert Jemison. Jr.: That Corey has proven to be all that Col. John Luslssand others claimed, and that no slums will ever become as cancerous growth there"
 Capt. James Richmond McGregor: Now get me microbel The Frisco lines in the Kansas City limited has put one over. Believe me-
 Frank B .Fowllxes: "That everything looks good and am feeling bully"
 Walker Percy: "The legislature is over and the prospect for an extra session is Of the dim future
 J. II. Barr: Applicable to others far too numerous to mention, among whom may be accounted the Hon. Walter Mel vile Drennen): 'I have thus far escaped What?"
 Crawford Johnson "The power of the federal courts to stop infringements.
 William Mudd and Eugene l.. Brown 'aThe specter of appendicitis has been dis covered and put to rout'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
SACRED HART GIRLS
 PRESENT "CORNELIA"
Classic Drama Played By Academy Students With Remarkable
 Skill and Ability

Quite a number of Birmingham people drama "Cornela," gwen last night by the young ladies of the Sacred Heart Academy, Cullman.
 The play was given under the auspices of the Benedictine nuns, and by those pu- pills who are taking special course at the academy in music, art and expression. Among the pupils who were in the cast and who acquitted themselves admirably were a. number of young ladies from Bir- mingham who by the carefulness of their acting and the breadth and color of their voices, gave great promise of being among the capable society entertainers of the future.
 The play was one eminently fitted to the purpose and tells beautiful story that is at once entertaining and instructive. The cast of character is so admirably ar ranged that the entire production gives to many an opportunity to display their advancement in the arts they are pursu- so well selected and that the whole per- fOrmance was Sucn a Drllllant success re- fleets not alone to the credit of the pupils but to the sisters who had so carefully drilled their students.
 To indvidualize in the presentation of the play is indeed hard matter in that the entire cast was excellent but especial mention is due to Miss Olga McCurdy and Miss F. Kramer. The acting of Miss Teresa Brown, Miss Juliet Romeo and Miss Nellie Collins also called for favor- able comment.
 The play is in five acts and between these acts there were a number of en- tertaining offerings in the way of solos and recitations, the entertainers in this particular line being Miss s. Leeth, Miss E. Kramer, Miss l.. Hardwick and Miss Teresa Bradley. The grand finale to the entire performance was four part chorus and tableaux that was greatly enjoyed. Those who participated in this were Miss Aga Mccurdy, Miss Stella Leeth, Miss Lottie Rogers. Miss Teresa Brown, Miss Loretta Varley. Miss Esther Levi, Miss Kathleen Burke, Miss Jessie Justin. The accompaniment was excellently played by Miss Freda Hartung and Miss Susie Per unke
 Those present from Birmingham were MT. and Mrs. w. c. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Collins. MT. and Mrs. w. J. varley and others
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
WANTS 'POSSUMS
 FOR THE NEW CITY MARKET

At the city market yesterday the number of produce wagons increased considerably. The indications are that the interest in the market is spread ing and that within a short time the entire list of home producers near Bir- mingham will be attending the morn- ing sales.
 The scenes of Wednesday was dupli- cated at the market yesterday as refers to ladies trading at the market. Sev- eral additional buyers were there yes terday. The ladies are evidently of the opinion that the purchase of produce personally inspires a better product. The visitors yesterday crowded about the wagons and for that the market officials were very thankful.
 The sentiment among the producers Is that the scheme Is a great one for them. They stated there yesterday that no reader sales could be secured than by attending the market and the prices paid for the truck suited them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
EFFICIENCY How Many Men Know How to
 Keep It At Par

Thousands, yes tens of thousands of men, grow old 10 years too soon.
 If you are man and realize that your efficiency is on the wane and that you are losing money and happi- ness in consequence, get 50 cent box of MEDINA stomach tablets today and take two after or with each meal for three days: then take one with each meal regularly until you feel well and vigorous
 MONA stomach tablets disinfect. tone up. restore elasticity to tho stom- ach and intestinal canal and end in- digestion They do more; they increase the nutrition of the body and in case of nerve exhaustion, sleeplessness, night sweats, bad dreams or any con- dition that requires restorative they act with astonishing rapidity They can be found at Norton's drug store and helpful druggists the world over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
An Unfailing Prescription
 For Kidneys and Bladder

The following simple prescription has proven one of the best remedies known for weak, deranged kidneys or bladder: Get six ounces good pure gin, add to it one-half ounce MuraX Compound, one half ounce fluid extract Buchu. Take one to two teaSpoonfuls of this mixture after each meal and at bed time. 1t is sur prising how quickly this stops backache, rheumatic pains in the joints, dizziness, pains in the groin, or other frequent an- moving symptoms that are we'll known For best results, good pure gin should be used in this prescription, also gen. aine Murax Compound. which comes only in sealed wooden tubes. Any substitute will not work so well. Almost any good druggist has th>- ingredients. Anyone can mix.
 Brights di3 :nronic rhsumatism or dread diabetf -ae from neglected kid- neys. Treath ... should be given at first sign of disofoer to avoid the serious forms of kidney disease.
 For children, in case of weak bladder, 10 to 15 drops in a little water at bed tune will correct the trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
ALL IS READY FOR BIG
 TRAVELLING MEMS BANQUET

The get together banquet for the boost ing of Birmingham's advantages as 8 trade center, to be given by the Chamber of Commerce to the travelling men of this city, will be held at the Country club this evening at 7:S0 o'clock. The guests will be only those commercial salesmen visiting southern territory with Magic City headquarters and representatives from the jobbing and wholesale concerns of the city.
 Covers will be laid for 200. and the ac- ceptances, which up to date total 1SO, must be in the office of the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce by 10 o'clock this morning for the seat reservations. All those who have not sent in their re- sponses by this time are not expected to be present and no seats will be left vacant for them.
 The talk fest, with Harry Jones, a for mer travelling man and member of the Chamber of Commerce, as toastmaster, is one that promises amusing developments and a. versatility of speakers. Richard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
CHANGE MEETING OF
 ADVENT LADIES

It was announced yesterday afternoon that the hour for the meeting or the ladies of the Church of the Advent on Friday had been changed. The original notice had it that they were to meet at the Parish house at 10 o'clock Friday morning. The hour has now been changed to o'clock in the afternoon. The change was made at the last moment because there were a number of ladies who had found it impossible to be in attendance at morning session and by the change, it is expected that full attendance will he attained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01

w. Massey, president of the Chamber of Commerce, will introduce the toastmaster. Among those slated 10 offer toasts upon subjects pertaining to the trade in Bir- mingham habit that is to be instilled into the purchasing public in Alabama by the travelling men, will be Frank M. Means, J. E. Ramsey, A. Jax Davis. John w. Sibley. Hughes B. Kennedy, H. NJ. Beck, C. M Tardy, B. NJ. Allen, Sidney F. Lazarus and Joseph B. Babb. A musical programme of vocal selections to be rem dered by Baxter Eastburn, Erin Farley and Ewing Melee. and several chorus songs by the whole bunch, will precede the literary symposium.
 The menu and table appointments have been given special attention by the com mittees in charge and the general chair men, Robert w. Ewing, Murray Brown and Sidney F. Lazarus, have spared no energy in preparing a genuinely '.boost- CTS " dinner to cement the bond existing between the manufacturer, wholesaler, jobber and the man on the road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
". Asa Gibson in City

house." was in Birmingham yesterday en route to Montgomery. He will com fer with Governor O'Neal upon some matters anart from politics while in the capital city. Mr. Gibson. who Is with tho Pratt Consolidated Coal company. said yesterday that the work on the new stockade for the company's men was about completed and that the re- moval would take place soon. The state of Alabama will take over Ban ner mine stockade very shortly ana operate that mine with convicts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
Thanksgiving for Morse

Atlanta, November So.-This is real Thanksgiving Day for Mrs. Charles w. Morse. wife of the former New York banker who was recently transferred from the. federal penitentiary here to the hospital at Fort McPherson. for she will dine with her husband for the first time on Thanksgiving Day in four years. D!n- ner will be served at Morse's bedside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
w. A. DAMERON WILL
 OPEN A NEW CAFE

W. A. Dameron, manager of the Flor ence cafe. has resigned that position ito engage in other business. He is an ex- perienced caterer and said yesterday Bir- mingham looked so attractive to him that he would perhaps open up cafe of his own here after the holidays. MT. Dameron was formerly employed at the Hillman as chief clerk and is widely known among, travelling men and citizens of Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
Storm Off Mexico

Galveston, November 30.-Cables today to steamship officers talk of destructive storm that struck the Mexican coast near Frontoria Tobasco Sunday and continued three days. The tug. OCampo was wrecked. The captain and pilot were the only persons saved. eight or 10 Mexicans composing the crew being lost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01

the operations of the Aldrch-Vreeland act which will expire by limitation on June 30, 1914. This extension should be favored, even by those who did not sup port the measure originally. It was de- signed to tide over the situation tempo rarily until permanent legislation could be had, and it seems unwise to permit it to lapse without such legislation.
 Returning Confidence
 '"The advance in stocks during the pres- ent month indicates returning confidence, and shows that some fof the pessimism which has prevailed during the year has not been warranteG This country is marketing large crops. it's gold reserve is the greatest in the world. stocks of mer- chandise and manufactured goods are comparatively low. money rates are easy. and while there may be few more jolts ahead. 1t looks as though we are getting ready to discount another period of busi- ness activity and prosperity.
 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
 BIRMINGHAM"
 Al.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-01
FELL PLACES CONTRACT
Aeroplane Invented By Him to Be
 Made in Louisville

Robert R. Zell, inventor of the Zell aeropIane, announces that he has closed q. contract with R. O. Rubel. Jr., X O., for a large machine, to be completed within 90 days, and tested out at the Rubel aviation field in Louisville when completed.
 The contract has also been made with the Roberts Motor company of San duslxy, O., for a 75 horse power Roberts aeromotor equipped with a Paragon propeller to drive the Zell aeroplane at 60 miles per hour.
 All of the engineers and experts who have seen the Zell aeroplane of the biplane type say it will prove great success as a flyer. and MT. Morlan, ex- pert navigator for the Rubel company, will fly it when completed.
 The Rubel company has excellent ia cilities for building this kind of ma chimes, and the very best materials and workmanship will be used to make this machine a success in every way