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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
At the Biiou.

The offering at the Bljou this week will be "The Little Church Around the Cor ner."
 This play is of the better order of mel odrama. The story which Is dramatically presented with telling effect. deals with the suspecting husband who is being de- ceived, and ruined through drink by the man whom he considers his best friend; and the wrongly accused wife who, though beset by many woeful trials. main- tains her purpose to be true to the one to whom she Is pledged, and who is the father of her child The little ones char acter Is beautifully brought out, in the love and devotion shown In bringing about a reconciliation between her father and mother, in the famous church after which the play takes its name
 The mounting is said to be very elabor- ate. The scene depicting the brilliantly illuminated church in binding snow storm, with child huddled asleep on the steps, and the chimes ringing out in praise to God. is claimed to be very fine.
 The company presenting the piece thts
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Roosevelt was assisted by the ladies of the cabinet circle and Mrs. Loeb, Mrs. Cowles and Miss Hagger
 The White House had been decorated beautifully for this Christmas party The children were formed in lines in the east terrace. Thence they marched up the main staircase to the entrance of the green room, where they were received by their hostess in quite the same manner as if they were grown-ups.
 Introduced to Mrs. Roosevelt.
 Each child was introduced to Mrs. Roosevelt by Major Mccarthy of the marine corps, and by her was given cordial greeting. Each was then present. ed with a programme and a souvenir of the party in the form of a badge bearing Mrs. Roosevelt's compliments and wishes for the season. The little guests were conducted through the green room to the east room by officers of the army, navy and marine corps in full uniform, and were seated. The entertainment began with a musical programme rendered by "Booney's Boys" of Chicago. The part of the programme consumed early in the evening was devoted to the younger folk.
 Just before the first number of the nut S1ca1 programme was rendered GFeStuenI Roosevelt entered the room and took a conspicuous seat near the green room He entered thoroughly into the spirit of the occasion and enjoyed every minute of the entertainment. The idea, how ever, was wholly that of Mrs. Roosevelt and she worked out all of the details. Scores of the children were afforded an opportunity to greet the President and wish him Happy New Year,
 
 Table Heaped With Goodies.
 At the conclusion of the concert the youthful guests were escorted to the state dining room to the music of the marine band, which was stationed in the dining room. The decorations were elaborate. The great dining table was heaped with all sorts of Christmas goodies, as appealed particularly to children. Ice cream was moulded into the form of Santa Claus and pretty favors were provided for each guest After the refreshments had been served the young people returned to the east room. There the old and the young danced to the music of the marine band, while the younger ones played games in the parlorS.
 The attention shown the children by Mrs. Roosevelt and her assistants and by the numerous attendants were so deli cate and graceful that the joy of not single one was marred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

The offering at the Jefferson theatre Thursday evening, December 3l, is the German comedy success, "A Friend of the Family" which comes heralded as the farcical furore of the season. If the piece is as clever as are the people who inter- pret it. lovers of good clean, wholesome comedy will miss q rare treat if they do not embrace this opportunity of seeing a comedy that enjoyed the unprecedented run of 215 nights at the Court theatre, the elite playhouse of the German capital, Berlin.
 Judging from the enthusiastic reception which has been accorded it from both public and press it bids fair to eclipse it's foreign record when it goes to Broadway for run at the conclusion of the present road tour. The two leading comedy parts are in the hands of Miss Alice Johnson and George w. Barnum. Both have Broadway reputations the latter still be- ing under contract to David Belasco to support Mrs Leslie Carter. He has been loaned by Belasco to fill this comedy role which appears to have almost been with him in view.
 Miss Alice Johnson is conceded by many critics to be one of the most versatile actresses at present on the American stage and has achieved equally as much fame for her portrayal of the intensely emo tionaI and sombre character of "Sapho" as in the bouyant. light-hearted girl Cigar ette In "Under Two Flags"
 Miss Johnson's theatrical career has not been confined to comedy and drama alone, as she has assumed leading roles In grand opera. She has ample opportu- nty to display her vocal ability in "A Friend of the Family" and it is claimed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
EVIDENCE IS INSUFFICIENT.
Livery Owners of Chicago Have
 Trouble Getting an Injunction.

Chicago, December 26-Lack of legal evidence on which to found an injunction has caused the livery owners of this city to abandon a plan for beginning court &C., tion to restrain their striking employees. Unless Chicago union teamsters consent to the formation of a permanent arbitra- tion board on Wednesday next. a gen eral strike is likely to result between them and employers.
 Every effort Is being made by the as- sociated teams 10 compel the employees to submit all grievances to the arbitra- tion board. but great opposition comes from small unions that want arbitration conducted by representatives of individual unions s. T. Edwards, q member of the employers body, who tried to secure a settlement with the livery drivers was told today that a settlement was not ad- visable until the arbitration board was established.
 The large employers who hire drivers will meet delegates on Wednesday, when the question of establishing the arbitra- tion board must be settled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27

David Warfeld. the young comedian who, thanks to the managerial skill and foresight of David Belasco, flashed into stellar prominence two seasons ago in New York, will be seen tomorrow night at the Jefferson theatre.
 Warfelds approaching engagement here will doubtless be one of the most important of the year and one which will arouse widespread interest not only among theatre-goers but also on the part of the general public, to whom his name has become so familiar. Although the newest among theatrical stars, at the time of his Broadway debut, his business sur- passed by thousands of dollars those of many of the old timers, and all because of his finely artistic work in "The Auction ger" an impersonation in which he reigns as comedian, but which has just that little dash of pathos to make it human and convincing.
 Wherever Warfeld has appeared so much has been said of his highly artistic acting that the critics have invariably detected the Belascoesque touches that assuredly have given the play it's chief success.
 "The Auctioneer' takes it's leading char aeter, Simon Levi David Warfeld) among familiar New York scenes. First he appears in his auton store on Hester street. amid surroundings that are entire ly characteristic. He acquires a small fortune and moves uptown to Lexington avenue. Here, during a reception given in honor of the engagement of his adopted daughter. Hega. and young Richard Eagen, he learns that certain stocks in which his money has been invested, are worthless.
 Thus poor old Simon Levi is again re- duced to the necessity of peddlng, and the final act shows him as a toy vender on Twenty-third street, near the entrance to the Sixth avenue "L."
 While arousing the almost eXtravagant mirth of his auditors, there comes an oc- casional tug at their heart strings the result being a wholesome. hearty and re- fined diversion of deep, human interest. The reports which precede Warfields ap- pearance here are to the effect that his performance has been widely and warm ly commended. that in fact there is no city in which he has ever appeared in which he has not been appreciated. The Auctioneer" will enlist the services of a company unusually large for productions of this kind There are more than fifty people engaged. the best known names among them being those of Marie Bates, Maria Davis. Eva Randolph, Maud Beck with. Sadie Miner. Eugene Garfield, w. M. Frederic, Stokes Sullivan. Harry Rog- CTS, Charles Chappelle. William Boag, Edward Racey, Maurice Chick, Hearn Collins and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
PLANT THAT SHOWS
 STRANGE MAGNETIC POWERS.

In the forest of India grows a plant which possesses astonishing magnetic power. The hand that breaks a leaf, re- ceives a strong shock. A magnetic needle is attracted at a distance of twenty feet, and in times of storms its intensity is wonderful Another strange plant with wonderful healing powers forms the chief ingredient in Dr. Burkhart's Vegetable Compound, the greatest medical discovery of modern times. Rheumatism. Catarrh. Stomach trouble, and all diseases of the blood yield quickly to it's wonderful in- fiuence. If you are tired of disease and tired of the old methods. go to your drug gist and buy thirty days treatment of this great remedy for 25c and be cured quietly in your own home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
KAISER COULDN'T SEE BRYAN.
Christmas Festivities Prevent German
 Emperor From Seeing American.

Berlin, December 26.-William J. Bryan was entertained at luncheon today by Ambassador Tower and called on Foreign Secretary Ritchofen.
 Emperor William has expressed regrets to the effect that Christmas festivities will prevent him receiving MT. Bryan in audience.
 About 100 Americans and distinguished Germans were introduced to MT. Bryan today at the reception of the American Chamber of Commerce given in his honor at the Hotel Bristow, after which Mr. Bryan took the night train for Amster- dam He will sail for New York Wednes- day from Liverpool on board the White Star line steamer Celtic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
SAW HIM GET MONEY.
Hearing of Mcknight and Nichols
 Brings Out Strong Testimony.

Grand Rapids, Mich, December 26- The hearing of William F. Mcknight and ex-Senator George E. Nichols on the charge of insubordianton of perjury at the first trial of ex-City- Attorney Lant Salisbury for bribery in connection with the Lake Michigan water deal began to- day in police court.
 Arthur Stowe of Stephenson, Mich, one of the special officers, sworn to watch Witness Garman during the trial of Salisbury, testified that he watched Garman closely and saw many notes de- livered to him. He told of visit by Mcknight to Garman at the Livingston hotel while the Salisbury trial was in progress.
 Upon one occasion when he was con cealed in bath room of Garman's room he saw Leonard who is charged with having aided in the alleged bribery, hand Garman an envelope. He saw Gar man open the envelope and look at the money contained. Stowe was employed by Prosecutor Brown and was paid $3 per day for his services as special wit ness. He watched Garman for eight weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
David Harum."

A dramatization of WestcotPs widely read book, David Harum," will be at the Jefferson theatre New Years matinee and night. The play is no wnearly three years old and since it's production it has had success.
 The play is divided into three acts and all of the scenes are laid in Bonneville, New York In the first act the audience sees DaVid's bank on one side, Aunt Pol ly's house across the road, and in the background the big barn wherein David kept his horses. All of the familiar char acters are quickly introduced. There is David's factotum Dick Larribee. and Dug Robinson, who drives the stage from the depot Then comes the old skin-1int, Zeke Swinney, and shortly after the little Widow Cullom, the relict of Billy P. Mary Blake then puts in an appearance, and herein is where the only liberty that is taken with the story is introduced. She comes to Bonneville to get a position in the public school, she having learned that for years she was dependent on General Wolsey John Lenox comes into view and so does pert little Chet Timson. There Is dear old Aunt Polly,and sloping along comes the village tough, Bill Montaig. Turner makes his first entrance as Harum behind that perky critter, the bay hoss. which has been giving him a dumb tough time of it. on the River road. The story is quickly developed. Deacon Per kins comes to look the bay 'hoss" over and the animal is brought out of the barn and down to the trough. David then ef- fleets the sale of the animal which will stand without hitchin'."
 The second act is laid in the office of the counting room of the bank. It is es- sentially the office of man who loves horses. In this act there Is the incident of the counterfeit bills. the tussle with Bill Montaig. the resignation of Chet Timson and the securing of the mortgages on the Widow Culloms house
 The third act is laid in Aunt Pollys sit ting room and the time Is Christmas morning. It is showing hard outside. Aunt Polly is having John Lenox's things surreptitiously removed from the Eagle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
WARREN CASE IS CLOSED.
His Agent Did Rent Building to Gov.
 ernment, But at Cheap Rate.

Washington, December 26-Following long conference today with Senator War ren of Wyoming, regarding the latters interest in a building leased by the gov ernment for the postoffce at Cheyenne, Postmaster General Payne today intimat- ed the case was closed. He said before the expiration of previous lease on, March 1, 1899, the lessers wanted the rent raised from s1400 to ti90O which Postmas- ter Charles Emory Smith deemed exorbl- tant and he caused an investigation to be made.
 According to the records an agent for Senator Warren in the senator's absence then executed a lease for 8 building af- fording much better quarters for Sl2OO per year for ten years, beginning April 1, 1899. MT. Payne said this would have saved the government in ten years s7000 The postoffice probably will remain in It's present quarters until the completion of A government building at Cheyenne. which is expected to be ready for occupancy by July next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
DEATH CAUSED BY HAzING. Nine Boys on Trial In Indiana With Serious Charges Against Them.

Bluffton. Ind, December 26.-rn the haz- ing cases the state Is now trying to prove that the death of Ralph Mcbride. a pu- pill, was directly due to the injuries he re- ceived on the night he was initiated inl the high school society.
 There are nine boys on trial. the charges being assault and battery. McBride's mother, brother and sister were on the witness stand to testify as to his in- juries. They said that the morning after the initiation his legs were black and blue, there were clots of blood below the knee. and later he died His death was at first thought to be due to malariaI poisoning. but the parents believe it may have been caused by the hazing. A num- Der of high school boys are being called to testify that they saw Mcbride work ing and playing after the hazing. but that he made complaint of being lame in one leg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
IA Texas Steer.n

The raising of the curtain at the Jeffer- son theatre next Thursday will reveal the door yard of MT. Maverick Brander's house in Texas. MT. Brander is a wealthy cattle owner and his family consists of a wife and daughter. The ladies tire of their rustic home and conceive a desire to shine in society. They have tried to induce the old gentleman to run for congress, but he consistently refuses
 At the time the play opens MT. Brander IS away from home and the ladies arrange to have him elected before his return.
 The populace meet him and announce the fact and insist on his accepting The scene then shifts to the Arlington Hotel, Washington, and the trials the Texan is put to in his endeavor to keep pace with the Washington set draw out some good comedy work.
 The wife and daughter appear in gor- geous raiments out after the best Texan patterns, which are a source of mortifica- ton to the gallant captain, who is inlove with Miss "Bossy," the daughter, and who has promised to introduce them into Washington society," quarrel takes place in consequence between the lovers, which is not mended until the last act.
 The congressman meantime gets into lnnumerable serapes through his ignor- ance of the ways of politicians and trick sters. He is followed to Washington by colored statesman from his district who Is desrous of representing the government in Dahomey. and who meets with the general fate of office seekers who look for fat berth right away. An investigat- ing committee from Texas arrives on the scene and create quite an uproar before they depart satisfied This is the skele- ton of "A Texas Steer" but there are twenty-five characters in 1t that contrib ute to one of the best comedies ever writ ten.
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she makes one of the hits of the evening, completely capturing the hearts of her audience by her sweet voice.
 The author of the play is said to have forsaken the beaten paths theatre patrons are so accustomed to treading in farce comedy-that of depending on mistaken identity for the principal cause of merri- ment and the fun depends mostly on a unique mix-up Of family relations. It contains a clearly defined pilot another innovation in farce comedy, and when produced by one of the largest and most expensive companies touring the country the reason for It's success is easily appa- rent Undoubtedly a large house will be present to greet a new friend Thursday evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
History Lovers in Richmond.

Richmond, December 26-Members of the American Historical association and the American Economic association, ar rived here from New York today and spent some time in visiting the different places of the city. They are en route to St. Louis where the first meetings will be held Monday The day will be spent in Atlanta tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
MRS, ROOSEVELT HAS 5OO YOUNG GUESTS Many Children Are Entertained
 at White House GOODIES HEATED ON TABLE During the Entertainment the Presi- dent Came In and Took an Active
 lnterest-Affair Was Grace
 fully Carried Out.

Washington, December 26.-About 800 children, youthful sons and daughters of members of the cabinet, senators. repre- sentatiyes, army and navy officers, mem bers of the diplomatic corps, assistant sec- retaries of departments and Washington newspaper correspondents were the guests between and 6:3O o'clock this afternoon of Mrs Roosevelt at the White House. The reception began at 4 o'clock Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
Boom Started for Webster.

Omaha, December 2e.-The republicans of Nebraska have organized a committee composed of large number of prominent party leaders to further the candidacy of Hon. John l.. Webster for the vice pres idency nomination before the national re- publican convention in 1904. e.
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season. is said to be above the average the members being especially adapted Ho their several characters
 The usual matinees, Tuesday. Thursday and saturday will be given, together with special matinee New Years day There will be no performance on Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
AT THE JEFFERSON

Monday evening - "The Auc- tioneer"
 Tuesday evening-"A Texas Steer" Thursday evening-"A Friend of the family"
 Friday matinee and evening David Harum."
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Tavern to her spare room. The Widow Cullom comes In answer to David's sum mons. expecting to be bereft of her home. There is the story of David's visit to the circus, the giving to the Widow of her home, the engagement of John Lenox and
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Mary Blake. and the curtain falls on the Christmas dinner, with David's opening that famous bottle of champagne.
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AT THE BIJOU

Five night and four matinees- :. "Fhe Little Church Around the :. } Corner"
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Fine Wines and Liquors at the Budweiser Saloon. COT. 1st ave. and 18th st. Frank, L eonard, Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-27
"A Friend of the Family"

A bargain matinee will be given.
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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-29
Notice of Dissolution.

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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-08-29
THE MALieNEp BACHELOR.
Western Auditor Comes to the Do
Tense of the Much-abused.

western Auditor comes 10 the 10
Tense of the Much-abused.
At last the bachelor has found a
champion. A Western editor has
come to is defense in the following
glowing tribute:
1.-THE bachelor represents the most
congenial and big-hearted type OF our
commonwealth. His name, while held
in public derision by host Of people,
will always remain closely interwov-
en- in the history of pioneer life.
"He it was who pushed out into
the wild and woolly West at time
when the buffalo, Indians and coyote
were lords Of the prairies, and by per-
sistent efforts and under privation
and want led an heroic life by con-
verting vast Arrears Of the barren
wilderness into fertile lands Of peace
and plenty. Then, without aid Of
femme piety to keep vigil over his
everyday acts, this sturdy empire
builder remained at his post,