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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
At the BiIou.

packed house greeted the Wells Dunne-Harlan Musical Comedy company at the Bijou last night In George Ades s ''The Night of the Fourth" Little Chip, Mary Marble, Otis Harlan and the other fayorites of the whilom Bijou Musical Comedy company. were rendered an ova- ton. Little Chip was as amusing as ever and MT Harlan was a close second in all the fun making Miss Marble retains her fetching ways and stunning costumes so that she was a treat for the eyes, even If she did have but very little to do. Sew eral familiar faces among the show girls were seen and there were one or two new additions who did not look bad at all.
 As for the performance as a whole, 1t must be confesed that the comedy chosen this year does not equal the old favorites presented at the Bijou last year by practi- cally the same company. Of course the players are not responsible for that, but George Ade has written much better pieces for the stage than "The Night of the Fourth" There Is nothing to 1t" in the first place, and although theatre goers do not expect a plot in a musical comedy, the talented people composing the Wells Dunne-Harlan troup seem to be handi- capped in every scene However, the in- sane asylum was a happy thought and here Little Chip and Otis Harlan were given opportunity to show their ability to bring laughs. The audience was kept in a roar of laughter all the time and every one was sorry when the "patients" were finally set free.
 On account of the action of the play the musical numbers came in rather awk- hIIt tn he missed. Mary Marble, who played the part of Elsie Bolivar just from school, sang several songs in her best style, win ming enthusiastic aplause. In the first act Under the Polar Star" was tuneful ahd effectively rendered with the assistance of the girls. The popular Susie, My Susie CO.," that received so many encores last year. was heard again In inimitable Har- Ian style 'Bedelia," sung by Miss Mar be and the chorus, was a refreshing feat ure of the third act.
 Credit must be given to the two eomedi- ans, Otis Harlan and Little Chip, for the success in making the best of a bad sit uation Their fun was as pure and bub- bling as of yore and kept the house in thorough good humor. Their songs were encored repeatedly, while it was extreme ly difficult for Little Chip to get away from the audience at times. Neither fail ed to bring a laugh at every turn Da- vid Andrada, as Pierpont von Graft. was also good, and Miss Florrle Madison, as Kitty, was entirely plaesing
 The company has several stunning look ing girls this season, who add a great deal to the general effect of things, while the entire chorus Is excellently drilled, al- though not very strong vocally.
 But no one had any real complaint to make when the performance was ended last night. The Wells-Dunne-Harlan company bid fair to pack the Bijou at every performance this week and they deserve generous patronage. They consti- tute by far the best company of entertain CTS who have appeared at the popular theatre this season. Little Chip himself is show enough for most people, to say nothing of other good features.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
Popular Young Man Dead.

New Decatur, December 2l.-(Special.) J. Archie Robinson, one of the most popu- lar young men of this community, died at the country home of his mother three miles west of here and the remains were
 10 Huntsville for burial. He was a student at the state university but came home some weeks ago and went to Nash vile, where he had an operation per- formed for appendicitis. Before he re- covered from the operation fully he be- came i'll with typhoid fever and the strain was too much for his weak condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
Convict Contract Closed.

The state convict department closed a contract with w. W. Yam & Co. of Cov- ington county for twenty-five convicts to be worked in the turpentine stills. The contract price is st5 per month for men and $S per month for boys. The lessees are to feed, clothe and otherwise provide for the convicts. President Carmichael says this is the best price yet obtained for the hire of convicts, all things considered.
 Information has been received at the convict department that all of the state eonvicts are to be given a big Christmas dinner. There are about twenty firms and corporations in the state employing con vict labor, and judging from the menu some of them have sent to the department here, the unfortunates are to have a wholesome dinner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
'ENSLEY ALDERMEN
 DISCUSS LICENSES Waterworks CompanyWiII Ha e to Pay $500 a Year BUT FEW CHANGES MADE Liquor License VIII Remain the Same and Several Licenses Are Low
 ered-The Railroads Will
 Be Taxed.
BUT FEW CHANGES MADE

Ensley, December 21.-(Special.) )-The council met in special session tonight for the purpose of fixing the license schedule for the year 1904. In the absence of Mayor Scott, who is confined to his room with illness, Alderman White was elect ed mayor pro-tem. The clauses of the lscense schedule most discussed were those pertaining to the liquor and water works licenses. It was finally agreed to allow the liquor license to remain the same as this year, $500 per annum. The water works license, which has hereto fore been nothing, was fixed at $500 a year. Part of the board was in favor of fixing it at $500. The first vote was tie, which was broken by Mayor Pro- tenn White casting his vote in favor of placing the license at $S0O. There were few changes made in this years schedule. In most cases the licenses were lowered. The members of the board answering to the roll call were: Aldermen White, McTyiere, Sherman. Graham. Patton, l Hollingsworth, Phillips and Clerk Bell was at the desk The board convened and at once took up the license schedule. There were many objections to the report of the license committed but they were nearly all voted down.
 Waterworks License Discussed. The question of the water works If. cense elicited much discussion. Part of the board wanted the license to be fixed at $500 while the others wanted 1t to be $500. The vote on the motion to fix tho license of the Birmingham Water Works company in Ensey was three for ant | three against, Aldermen McTyiere, Hol lingsworth and Gramham voting in tho l affirmative and Aldermen Patton, Sher man and Phillips voting in the negative Mayor Pro Tem White cast his vote witt the negative side, thereby fixing the Il cense at $500 per annum.
 The committees report recommended that the saloon men be allowed discoun for prompt payment of their liquor Ii cense. The majority of the council wal against that clause of the report and thu license remained at $500 per annum, tn, same as this years schedule The mea market license was raised from $50 to $60 license of $25 was placed upon all rail roads doing business in Ensley. The IL cense of the Birmingham Railway, Ligh and Power company was allowed to re main at s2Oo per year.
 Thrown From Wagon.
 w. s. Eubank, manager of the Mode Grocery company, was painfully injured this morning by being thrown from his wagon. His collar bone was broken ant he received other slight injuries. While they are painful they are not in the least serious and will mot necessitate his being absent from his business but few days
 MT. Eubank had started to his store this morning at o'clock, riding on his delivery wagon. The horse became fright ened and jerking the wagon very sud- denly threw MT, Eubank to the ground He was able to continue his journey to his store, where he later had the broken hone set
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
Historical Society Meets.

The annual meeting of the Alabama Historical society will be held in Mont gomery tomorrow night. Governor Jelks, who Is president of the society, will pre- side at the meeting. The principal ad- dress will be made by Col. M. H. Woods of Montgomery. Colonel Woods will speak on the life of Pickett, Alabama s foremost historian.
 An effort will be made to have the society hold semi-annual meetings in the future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
"Mrs. Deerlng's Divorce"

It is some time since any playwright has fashioned a light comedy so fresh in it's treatment and so witty in it's lines as Percy Kendall, author of Mrs Deer ing's Divorce,n which Mrs. Langtry and her Imeprlal Theatre company will pre- sent at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night. Only one performance will be given. The leading part, that of Mrs Deering. a fashionable London divorcee, suits the famous Jersey Lily' admira- blv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
''Iris."

The trend of five closely written acts of Iris tn which Virginia Harmed is to appear at the Jefferson theatre next Saturday night is, according to common report, toward the everlasting verities of life and retribution. From what Is said of this much talked about play, 1t seems to be an accepted fact that 1t is without technical faults or inequealties of work manship, while its episodes have the breath of life-in other words about as true to nature as it is possible for a playwright to create both his scenes and his characters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
Preparing Indian Records.

New Decatur, December 21.-(Special)- Mrs. Lily Ray Nelson of this city, Is now engaged in compiling record of the In- dians of Alabama. together with many of the beautiful legends connected with their history, now so fast dying out and being forgotten. She says she would be glad to get any information on the subject from persons in various parts of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
David WarficId.

David Warfeld. who will make his sec ond stellar appearance in this city at the Jefferson theatre next Monday night, Is famed the country over for his immense ly clever and laughable portrayals of Jewish character. He will be seen In "The Auctioneer,' both star and produc- ton being presented under the personal management of David Belasco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded at the probate office yesterday; American Bolt company to William II. Graham lot 1, block 8, East Birmingham, S500O
 D. J. Atkinson to c. E. Harrison lot 5, s. J. Thomas survey, 5000.
 D. J. Atkinson to W. l., Smith, lot 8, in the subdivision of lot r. w. D. Young survey, S10O0.
 H. w. Myers to Margaret Myers, lots 13 and IA, block 31, Avondale, 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
Could Always Give instructions.

Victoria B. C., December 21.-In the Hopper -Dunsmuir will case today, evil dence was given for the defense by H. IT. Prather, surveyor of Oakland, and Pat rick Nevin, coachman who was in the employ of the late MT. and Mrs. Duns- muir. Prather said the late MT Duns- muir had always been able to give him in- structions regarding property intelligently and to remember well what he told wit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
VIII Receive New Equipment.

Huntsville, December H.-(SpeciaL)- Capt. R. l.. Hay of company E, Third regiment. Alabama National Guard. has been notified of the shipment of new Krag-Jorgensen rifles and accoutrements for all his men. The arms are expected here in a short time and the old ones will be surrendered today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
Huntsville Company Dissolved.

Huntsville December 21.-(specal)- The stockholders of the Eastern Manu- featuring company have filed notice of dissolution. The Eastern company was formed about two years ago to operate a knitting. mill and their stock has been absorbed by the Lowe Manufacturing company, which is composed of practical ly the same stockholders. The two mills will be operated as one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
injunction Against seaboard.

Tampa, Fla, December 21.-Sparkman & Carter, representing the Atlantic Coast Line, secured an injunction re- straining the Seaboard Air Line from using the latter's track over a point on the Atlantic Coast Line where the Sea- board built it's track during the night in Garrisons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
Injured Neoro Boy Dies.

Selma, December (Special) Thomas, a negro boy eleven years old, who was run over by a freight train on which he was stealing a ride Is dead from his injuries. Both of his legs were mash ed and amputation of the limbs was nec- essary. The boy was unable to survive the operation and died last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
"Hedda GabIer.'

Miss Elita Proctor Otis, who Is star in Ibsen's ''Hedda Gabier' at the Jefferson theatre tonight, Is a great favorite in the bluegrass region of Kentucky, where she spent many years of her girlhood. This actress has precisely the tempera- mental qualities which make one popu- lar in the bluegrass region. Her stellar appearances in "The Crust of Society," constituted a veritable histrionic tri- umph. Hedda Gabler is an extremely attractive and interesting heroine, and Miss Otis presentation of the Scandi- navian beauty will be cordially welcomed by all lovers of the drama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
VIII Hold Military Election.

An election will be held on January b.
 1904, to select a lieutenant colonel and major for the Second infantry Alabama National guards. These elections are made necessary by the resignation of Lieutenant Colonel May and the expira- tion of the commission of Major Brick en. Mayor Bricken Is not opposed for ad- vancement to the position of lieutenant colonel, and 1t seems that Capt. John El- Hot of Birmingham will not be opposed for major, Captain Elliott and Major Brick en are both very popular in the Second
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22

arriving at a solution satisfactory to both nations. He believed that the prob- lem was likely to be solved before the election for members of the new Ja- panese diet in March next The minister said that the people of Japan were very much excited, but that they had thor ough confidence in their emperor.
 No Further News.
 London, December N.-Late tonight in reply to an inquiry, Baron Hayashi, the Japanses minister, said that he had no further information or dispatches con cerning the progress of the negotiations between Japan and Russia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
Small Fire.

small fire in the residence of J. E. Beall on Fourth avenue and Twenty first street did about s25 damage yester- day afternoon about 12.3O o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON

Tuesday evening-"Hedda Gab- Ter"
 Wednesday evening-'M Mrs. Deer ing's Divorce"
 Friday matinee and evening-"R surrectio1." Special Xmas matinee. Saturday evening-"Iris..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
Panama consuIs Recognized.

< Washington, December 2i.-The state department has recognized Nathaniel Brandon as vice consul of Panama al New York. and Juan Francisco Ariaz as consul of Panama at Mobile Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
cunboat Helena in Mud Dock.

Washington, December 21.-The navy de. partment is advised of the arrival of the gunboat Helena at New Chwang. China, where she has gone into mud dock for the winter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
AT THE BIJoU.

All week-Wells-Dunne-Harlan Go.
 in The Night of the Fourth" spe- cial Xmas matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
EFFORTS ARE REDoUBLED.
France and England Trying Hard to
 Prevent Threatened Rupture.

London. December 22.-Specials from Paris to the morning papers say that France and Great Britain are redoubling their efforts at St. Petersburg and Tokio respectively to prevent a rupture between Russia and Japan.
 According to the Daily Telegraph's Nagasaki correspondent, the government had given notice that 1t will require all the drydocks in the country for the use of Japanese fleets, the vessels of which are already beginning to dock for clean ing purposes. The Daily Mail prints report from Seoul to the effect that M. Pavloff, the Russian minister has en- tered objections to the landing of Ja- panese sappers attached to the telegraph guards. The Daily Mails Shanghai cor respondent says that the British cruiser Sarius which should have wintered there, has been ordered to proceed to Wei Hai Wei where it is expected a naval con-. centration will take place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
HEADACHES FROM COLDS.

Laxative Promo Quinine removes the cause. To get the genuine. call for the full name. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22
Troubles Not IrreparabIe.

Rome. December n.-Chyama, the Ja- panese minister here, was interviewed today concerning the difficulties between his government and that of Russia in the far east. He said that while the situation was grave, the troubles were not irrepairable, and that the negotia- tions would be continued in the hope of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-22

All the leading products of fine Whlskies for Christmas and medical purposes at the Gum Drug Go. 2Ol7 2d Ave.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-09
The Walt. of the Ostrich.

The dance of the ostrich Is one Of
those peculiar native customs which
certain fowls develop, without any ap-
parent incentive except it may be the
law Of heredity. 1t usually occurs at
early morning, when the young, strong
birds are let out Of their Enclosure, and
Is said to be entirely due to awkward
ness and uncertainty. This leads them
to advance and turn in dervish-like
whirl which is very quaint and fantas-
tic, as they float about assisting their
motions by their outspread wings.
They circle and reverse almost as a
Walter would, and when large num-
Der of these strange birds go through
their dancing antics it Is almost i'm
possible to believe that they have not
been taught the accomplishment by n
dancing master. Their waltz often
ends in disaster, as they break each
others legs, which is certain death, or
become dizzy and fall down in de-
moralized heap. The kick Of an ostrich
has been known to destroy life.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-09
The Pleasure OF Eating.

Persons suffering from indiges-
ton, dyspepsia or other stomach
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Stotler & Corbett Props.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-09
A Purgative Pleasure.

If you ever took DeWitt's Little
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Early risers for constipation, sick
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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-09
Fearful Odas Against Him.

Bedridden, alone and destitute.
Such In brief was the condition OF
an old soldier by name of J. J.
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he was troubled with kidney disease
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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-09
Children's Blunders.

A Philadelphia schoolteacher tells OF
these plumbers of children in physiolo-
gy examination papers:
occupations which are injurious to
the health are carbolic acid gas, which
is impure blood"
When you have an illness 1t makes
your health bad. as well as having a
disease"
"A stone mason's work is injurious
because when he Is chipping he
breathes in all the little chips, and then
they are taken into the lungs"
"All mechanical work is injurious to
the health"
The word function" seemed to puz-
Zle the children tremendously. Cues
tons containing that word were an
swered as follows:
THE skin discharges a function call
ed Precipitation"
1.-THE function Of the heart is be-
tween the lungs"
"The hearts function is called tho
rax."
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-09
The Genuine VS.. COunterfeits.

The genuine Is always better than
a counterfeit, but the truth of this
statems mt Is never more thoroughly
appreciated than when you compare
the genuine DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve with the many counterfeits
and worthless substitutes that are
on the market. w. S. Ledbetter,
of Shreveport, La, says: "After
using numerous other remedies
without benefit, one box of DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve cured me-"
For blind, bleeding, itching and
protruding piles no remedy Is equal
to DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
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Stotler & Corbett Props.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-09
Pacific Coast Without Change

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A. Richter, Trav. Pass. Agent,
Illinois Central Railroad, Park
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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-09
The Vest a Minor Garment.

The waistcoat has always been a
garment of minor consideration. II
appeared and disappeared according to
the requirements Of the varying cos
tunes in earlier times, and first had
official recognition under the reign OF
Charles II. 1t was in 1866 that Pepys
makes mention of the waistcoat in his
diary: This day the king began to
put on his vest, and l did see several
persons of the house of lords and COM
mons wearing a long cassock close to
the body"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-09
Bad Breath From Catarrh.

All druggists are authorized by
the manufacturers of Bunsens Ca.
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mercury or other Injurious drug.
Bunsens Catarrh Cure Is new dis
covery and Is the only catarrh
remedy sold on positive guaran.
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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-09-09
Itching and Burning

Eczema; letter, Piles, no cure,
no pay. Boro-C arbol Salve absorbs
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gives instant relief. Boro. Carbol
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pay. Price rs cents per box, For
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