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Joseph Jefferson.

Joseph Jefferson Is the same great actor. Age does not dim the lustre of the eye or affect the elasticity of motion of this man. He charmed the audience last night at the Jefferson just as he charmed aud fences years ago made of the parents of many of those who saw and admired him last night. He did not give us Rip" this time, but came as Bob Acres in ''The Rivals" a role he has made equally as famous.
 "The Rivals" Is comedy fin three acts, written by Richard Brim1ey Sheridan when that author was only 22 years old. When it was chosen by MT. Jefferson as his new play, he said in his curtain talk last night he considered 1t one Of the brightest and most marvellous comedies written since Shakespeare. The play abounds in clean, amusing situations and bright lines. Good as the play might he, 1t is is doubtful If any one could bring out the fine points or the role of Bob Acres as does Mir. Jefferson. Second only to the work of MT. Jefferson Is that of John Jack, who took the part of Sir Anthony, headstrong, willful old man, who says
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had any personal interest in the negotia- ton or ever was approached, and he made this disclaimer broad enough to cover every one in and out of Congress except ing the specific cases heretofore cited.
 M. F. Stone, general manager of the Associated Press. testified that he had general charge of all news matter of the association, and had full knowledge of all contracts and business affairs. In response to MT. Dalzells inquiries MT. Stone said he had never met Christmas, had never seen him, and his only knowledge of the man was from the general gossip on the subject recently appearing MT. Dalzell asked if Christmas ever had any contract with the association. MT. Stone answered there was no such contract and could not have been anything of the Kind without his knowledge: the idea of the contract was absurd. He desired to protest, MT. Stone said, against the lugging of the Associated Press, which he considered most impertinent. He also showed the committee a cablegram from Copenhagen, saying an official note was issued today stating that the Danish ministry had no connection with Christmas and refused to see him or to receive copy of his report
 Evans Was to Get $50,o0O.
 Richard P. Evans, an attorney of this city testified that he first met Christmas
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through Walborg. who was described as music teacher. newspaper man and translator. Christmas desired to employ Evans services in connection with the Danish matter and Evans said that a contract was made just as in any other matter. A copy of the contract was pro- duced, reciting that a contingent fee of $5O,0OO was to be paid Evans on the suc- cessful conclusion of the transfer.
 The witness, he said, had never offer ed and inducement to any one in Con- gress in connection with the matter, and in twenty-five years experience he never knew such thing to be done.
 There was absolutely no truth, the wit ness said. in the report stating that he (Evans) represented Congressman Gard ner.
 Asked by MT. Richardson as to what he was to do for the specified fee, Evans gaid it was for ordinary services in ad- vancing the interests of the matter. Ger tainly, he said, there was no element of bribery in the transaction.
 Mir. Jticiardson inquired as to WaiborR and the International Press News Asso- ciation."
 The witness said he was a stockhoIder in the association and thought 1t proba- ble this was the press association Christmas claimed to have bound to him. The committee then adjourned until Monday.
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EVERGREEN

Evergreen, April 3.-(Special)-Mr D. A. Joyner, who was born and reared in Conecuh County, but who went to Texas in 1859, where he has since resided wis., ited his old home in this county spending a few days with relatives this week. This is his first visit here since he left here forty-two years ago.
 MT. c. P. Deming, who owns the two brick stores now occupied by w. T. Wig gins and G. W. Etheridge & Son, will im- prove them by adding another story and making them 100 feet long very soon.
 Rev. s. P. West business manager of the Alabama Christian Advocate of Birm- ingham was here a few days in the in- terest of his paper.
 Miss Pearl Hunter of Covington is in the city, the guest of her cousin, Mrs. F. Sim mons.
 Rev. N. S. Jones, a very prominent Methodist divine Is the guest of Dr. c. T. Taiiaferro. He will spend a couple of weeks here, then go to Burlington, N. C., where he will begin his pastoral duties.
 MT. c. M. Etheridge has three acres of strawberries that it is stated will yield him over nine hundred crates of the fruit if the season continues favorable.
 MT. T. W. F'incher's house was struck by lightning, Saturday night. tearing off about 300 shingles and badly damaging it otherwise.
 The courthouse officials are busy pre- pairing for the spring term of Circuit Court, which convenes here at noon on Monday next.
 Mrs E. M Andrews has returned to her home in Greenville, after a pleasant visit here to her mother, Mrs. Lundy.
 J. H. Ringgold chief clerk In the office of President M. H. Smith of the Louis vile and Nashville in Louisville, spent a few days here. He and his wife were the guests of Hotel Evergreen. They left for Louisville Saturday.
 Mrs. Don Crum- Smith Is in the city vis- iting her sister, Mrs. Marcellus McCreary.
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UNiONTOWN

ITniontown, April 3.-(Special.) )--This place is still cut off from the east by the break near the Cahaba river and from the West by the break beyond the Tom Bigbee so that we have had only one mail in a week and that was three days old. Uniontown is on the dividing line between the rivers and is never troubled by high waters or storms.
 The political waters were stirred from their very foundations last week by the announcement of E. R. Glass for the legislature Mr Glass has for a number of years been a successful saloon keeper here and he announces that he is out to fight the dispensary. dispensary bill for Uniontown was passed by the last Legislature, but before it reached the Governor the date of it's operation was fraudulently changed from 1902 to 1904 Capt R. A. Hardie will make the fight for the dispensary and he will make 1t very warm for MT. GlGass as the dispen- sary is very popular here.
 Tom Coleman Camp of Veterans at its last meeting elected Junie Harwood Cap tain Commanding, and Is. F. HarWood Adjutant. Mayor l.. A. Morgan and Capt R. A. Harwood were elected delegates to the reunion at Dallas, Tex.
 The foundations for the extension of Elawhite cotton mill are now ready for the brick masons and work on the build ing will be pushed to completion. The Southern railroads new side track at the passenger depot is nearly completed.
 Mr. W. B. Gordon, who lives short distance from town, is in a dying condi- ton and the end is expected at any hour.
 Mrs. Ella White, Miss Belle White and MT. B. Golf Snyder and wife leave this morning for New York to spend some time.
 Rev. Dr. McLetSl, of Livingston, is conducting a protracted meeting in the Presbyterian church. There were six ad- dtions to the church Sunday. The pas tor Rev. George F. Robertson, announced that it was the last Sunday of his four years pastorate and in that time he has received into his church seventy mem bers.
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MANY MINISTER'S
 IN PRATT CITY
DISTRICT CONFER
 ENcE CONFINES WITH LARGE
 ATTENDANcE-THE REV. J. D. SIMPSON CONDUCTS EXERCISES

Pratt City, April 3.-(Special. )-The Bir- mingham district conference of the Meth odist Episcopal church, South. convened at o'clock this morning. The Rev. J. D. Simpson, presiding elder of the Bir mingham district conducted devotional exercises, after which the roll call was ordered, and MT. E. G. Burchfleld of East Lake was elected secretary. The hours of meeting and adjournment were arranged as follows: First session at g o'clock every morning to adjourn at Ii o'clock for preaching. Afternoon serv- ice at 2:30 o'clock and adjourn at will. Evening service at 7:30 o'clock.
 The appointments of the following com mittees were made:
 Public worship-J. D. Simpson and J. R. Turner.
 Missions-L. c. Branscomb, J. D. Will Hams, R. F. Lovelady, l.. K. Trice, w. T. Hewlett
 Quarterly Conference Records-E. B. Norton, H. O. Babb, J. J. Walker, A. J. Tarrant, E. N. Wood, F. B. Yielding, B. B. Glasgow, W. P. McGlawn, J. L.. Roberson, J. E. Whaley, J. B. Wilson, R. c. Gipson, H. A. Smiley.
 Committee on Examinations. Licenses, Admissions, etc.-L. c. Branscomb, I. F. Hawkins, W. L. Hendrix.
 For Deacons and Elders Orders-Z. A. Ddwling, L. A. Dorsey, J. R. Turner
 The Rev Elton Wilson of the Birming- ham circuit, preached at Il o'clock to a good congregation.
 The afternoon session was devoted to the receiving of reports from the preach CTS on the work done in the Sunday schools, Epworth Leagues, and the gen eral spiritual condition of the churches
 At the evening session, Dr. c. T. Reid superintendent of the mission work of the church in Korea, delivered an excel lent address on mission work In Korea.
 Among those of prominence in attend ance at the conference are Rev. J. D. Ellis of the First church, Decatur, Ala; i; Rev. E. H. Hawkins. presiding elder, Lafayette district; Rev. D. l.. Parrish, Presiding elder, Tuscaloosa district; Rev. J. w. Johnson of the Trinity station, and Rev. D. O. Hawkins of Dadeville. Ala. More than a hundred delegates were in attendance today.
 Services will be held at the Baptist church at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning instead of in the afternoon, as usual. The change has been made on account of the laying of the corner stone of the new Methodist church in the afternoon.
 Mir. J. T. Wakefield is seriously i'll at his home on Second street. Quite a number of people from Pratt City went to Birmingham this evening to see Joe Jefferson in the rendition of The Rivals
 The Rev. s. R. Emerson of Springville, Ala, formerly pastor of the Methodist church in this city, is attending the conference now in session.
 Mrs. Reese of Sail Creek, Tenn, Is the guest of the family of Mir. w. B. Wood man.
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URIAH PORTER ON TRIAL.
Crowd Is Warned Against Committing
 Any DisorderIy Acts.

Columbus, Ga., April 3.-(Special 1.-The trial of Uriah Porter, the slayer of Joseph Fincher, began at Scale, Ala, this morn- ing. Several hours were consumed in drawing the jury, but the twelfth man was secured this afternoon.
 Judge A. A. Evans who is presiding over the trial said that only certain per sons would be allowed within the railing, and that no one outside of this list, not even the President of the United States, could sit within the railing. There was a large crowd present and he warned them to be quiet and orderly during the hear ing, stating that he would fine promptly any person guilty of disorder and would not remit the fine.
 There are twenty witnesses for the state and forty-two for the defense. Four wit nesses were examined this afternoon Mrs. Joseph Fincher and Mrs. Thompson, her cousin, swore that they saw Porter kill Fincher.
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DAVIS WANTS EAGLE TO QUIT.
Governor of Arkansas Asks Resigna-
 ton of a Former Friend.

Little Rock. Ark, April 3. - Governor Jefferson Davis has asked for the resig- nation of former Governor Jas. P. Eagle of the State Capitol commission. Com- missioner Engle requested the Governor to give his reasons for the request. Gov conflicting views of the two concerning Democratic politics would prevent them from working harmoniousy together. In the campaign preceding the Democratic primaries last Saturday Eagle opposed the nomination of Davis for Governor
 Governor Davis tonight received from ex-Governor Eagle a reply, In which the latter declined to surrender his commits sion as a member of the Capitol commis- sion.
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his way of ruling children is to knock them down with is fist, and then fire them from the room for objecting. Shortly af- forwards he plumes himself on his kind ness and soft heartedness to his children. More frequently than any one else he brought laughter and applause from the audience, not only on account Of the lines given him, but because of his admirable interpretation of them.
 Efolliott Paget, as Mrs. Malapop," was decidedly the best, in fact the only actress in the company. Into her mouth are placed queer disfgurations of the English language, a whole show by themselves. She gets her words mixed, always saying the wrong thing in the wrong place. put ting her vowels before the consonants, and inventing words.
 Georgia Mcndum, as Lydia Languish," had the only role which was in the least emotional, and she failed to fill 1t alto gether. Several times, however, she sue ceeded in rising to the part and the au- dience gave her warm applause.
 Boyd Putnam as Captain Absolute" son of Sir Anthony and the sweetheart of Lydia Languish, was also wanting. With the exception of the first scene in which he makes sport of the affection of Bob Acres for the woman with whom he is also in love- he Is not up to the part.
 MT. Jefferson was called before the cur tain after the second act. thanking the audience for the appreciation it showed for the company and his effort to please. He spoke of always having tender place in his heart for the Jefferson Theatre, as it was namesake of his, and even above him hung a likeness of himself He said 1t was like the old game of heavy, heavy, hangs over VOLT head.n
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Tree Kills Little Boy,

Evergreen. April 3.-(Special.) )-News was received here today of the killing of a little son of MT. Shivers near Jones Mill, not many miles from here a few days ago. The boy, in company with MT. Mat Lambert, was in a wogan on his way to Perdue Hill. A heavy rain and wind storm came up, when a tree in some unaccountable way was blown down across the wagon, killing the little boy instantly and seriously injuring MT. Lambert. At last accounts the injured man was resting as well as could be ex- pected under the circumstances
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BESSEMER.

Bessemer, April 3.-(Special.) )-The ex- animation of witnesses for City Clerk Edgar L. Mitchell and City Warden R. F. Mims is. taking place before the council tonight. A large number of witnesses are being questioned and the examination will probably be continued tomorrow night
 Last night a white man apparently neither insane nor intoxicated endeavor- ed three different times in as many diff ferent ways to effect an entrance to the residence of Dr. J. c. Berry on Dart mouth avenue. Twice he endeavored to entice Dr. Berry from the house by ask ing to be directed to the Steiner block. Dr. Berry ordered him away and when he refused togo called the police over the phone. The officers came but the man escaped Later he returned and tried to effect an entrance through a window. He was finally frightened off. He was a white man with a beard and left a new alpine hat behind him.
 The Tuesday Card Club met this after noon with Mrs. J. A. Hendricks. Pro- gresSive euchre was played, Mrs. William H. H. Judson winning the first prize, a gold belt buckle. The second prize, a thimble in a pretty case was won by Mrs. H. l.. Rains on cut with Mrs. w. L. Sims. Refreshments of cream, cake and coffee were served at a table beauti- fully decorated with carnations and vio- lets. Those present were: Mrs. W. L. Sims, Mrs. John Bush of Birmingham, Mesdames Vincent Ferguson. H. l.. Rains, William H. H. Judson, J. c. Berry, J. A. Hendricks, Mrs. Wells, Misses Liz zie Verdin, Matte Carpenter, Annie Belle Kennedy, Lulu Judson, Grace Jud- son.
 The club will be ent tertained next by Mrs. w. L. Sims at her lovely Birming- ham home.
 The first meeting of the Ladies' Social Club took place today at Mrs. A. H. Handy's under delightful auspices. large number of ladies were present, and among those from out of town was Miss Jennie Carroll of Birmingham. The prizes were handsome and appropriate, and all together the occasion was delightful. The club will meet next with Mrs. George E. Bowen.
 The greatest sorrow is expressed here over the critical illness of Miss Annie Mccormick at West End.
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Vaudeville at Auditorium.

Good audiences are enjoying the bill this week at the Auditorium. Loney Has kell. the monologuist with large variety of impersonations, is easily the favorlte. Lizzie Evans changed her sketch yester- day at the matinee from Two Girls to One Man" to "The Country Dance" Wills and Hassan excite wonder with their feats of strength. They give easily among the best acts of the kind to De found in vaudeville
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chemical engine and will materially aid the department in extinguishing small fires.
 Word reached the city this morning of the death of Col. John W. Portis. which occurred at his home at Suggsville down the M. and B.. division of the Southern yesterday about noon. Col. Portis was en- gagged In writing a history of the regiment he commanded during the war and only a few weeks ago passed through Selma en- route home from having been to Mont gomery to examine the records for val uable data. He was the father-in-law of Mrs Portis, of this city, and was high ly esteemed. He was in his S4th year.
 Today Is the anniversary of the Battle of Selma, which took place on Sunday in 1865. It was at this battle that Rev Ar thur w. Small was killed while fighting in the trenches. The Federal forces were under tho personal command of General James J. Wilson, the same who has been appointed to represent the United States army at the coronation of King Edward The federals had over 5000 finely equipped soldiers around the city, while the Con federate breast works stretching for four miles around the city were manned by less than 4,000 men, fully half of whom were old men, boys and wounded sol- diers at home on furloughs. There were only 15O0 regular troops defending the city and they were of General Arm strongs command. Many of our people recall the fearful Sunday night when the word ran from lip to lip that Wilson's Raiders hau come. The scenes of pillage and the outrages will never pass from the mem ory of those who witnessed them. The arsenal. the naval foundry and all public buildings were burned Monday by order of General Wlnslow, commander of the post.
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As the Prince Passed By.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Don't crowd sor' exclaimed several voices at once. You are crushing the life out of this little fellow"
 Worse than that!" gasped the under sized man in the center of the throng. "They are crushing lot of 15-cent cigars in my vest pocket"
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TUSCALOOSA

Tuscaloosa, April 3.-(Special.)-The Young Mems Christian Association has leased the large room in the corner of the Turner Block for their club rooms. This is by far one of the best locations in the city for club room and when 1t is fitted up will make admirable quarters. The Y. M. c. A. has now no members and it is probable that by the time their rooms are fitted up they will number 125.
 MT. and Mrs. John T. Cochrane, of Car rollton, are visiting the latter's parents MT. and Mrs. George A. Searcy, on Twenty-first avenue.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles N. Maxwell enter tained last evening at cards, compliment tary to l(rs Maxwell's sister, Mrs Ernest Walter Pttman, of Pittsburg, Pa. The house was tastefully decorated and dainty ices were served. The gentlemen's prize, a pair of military brushes, was won by Dr. Searcy Marlowe. while the beautiful jardiniere was captured by Mrs Ralph Harris, of Ottawa Kansas.
 After pleasant visit to friends at Me-
 
 his home
 The Warrior river is still at very high water mark, thus preventing much travel through the country. It is said that it is slower in falling than it was ever known to be before
 The Estes Embroidery Circle had a most interesting meeting at the home of Mrs Charles Fitts on Eighth street yes terday
 The Tuscaloosa Club has issued invita- tions for an entertainment this evening at their new quarters on Broad street. Whist will be the attraction
 MT. Karl Kennedy, of Carollton, is wis., iting his family
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OF CHARGE.

Two-quire box of fine paper embossed with your two or three-letter monogram, from any of our ten different styles of dies; also two packages of envelopes to match. To further popularize both our Roman engraved cards and monogram paper we will, for short time during April, with each order for plate and cards, price s1.50. give this stationery free of charge.
 F. w. BRoMBERG, The JeweIer.
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Yell for Da Costas.
ALL TEXAS POINTS

quickly reached via Queen & Crescent Route (Ala. Ct. So. ) Through Pullmans direct to the Texas line at Shreve- port. Finest dining car service in the South.
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Fourteen New Banks in Alabama.
 Washington. April 3.-A report is- sued by the comptroller of the currency shows fourteen banks with a capital of SGT, ,0O0 to have been organized in the State of Alabama since the passage of the act authorizing organization on a $25. GOO minimum basis.
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Quite a number of people from Pratt City went to Birmingham this evening to see Joe Jefferson in the rendition of "The Rivals"
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The Rev. s. R. Emerson of Springville, Ala, formerly pastor of the Methodist church in this city, is attending the conference now in session.
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The Tuscaloosa Club has issued invita- tions for an entertainment this evening at their new quarters on Broad street Whist will be the attraction
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Mr. and Mrs. John T. Cochrane, of Car rollton, are visiting the latter's parents Mr and Mrs. George A Searcy, on Twenty-frst avenue
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ALABAMA WEDDINGS.

Mrs. Don Crum- Smith Is in the city vi iting her sste CT, Mrs. Marcellus McCrear
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Mrs. Reese of Sail Creek, Tenn, Is the guest of the family of Mir. w. D. Wood man.
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The Estes Embroidery Circle had most interesting meeting at the home of Mrs Charles Fitts on Eighth street yes- ferdaX.
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Fourteen New Banks in AIabans

Mr. Karl Kennedy, of Carollton, is wis iting his family
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chemical engine and will materially aid the department in extinguishing small fires.