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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
BERNHARDT IS NOT A JEwEss.
The Great Sarah Tells of Her Birth
 and Says She Is Christian.

Frcm the St. Louis Republic.
 The Staatsburg zeitung and some other German journals recently claimed that Sarah Bernhardt was the daughter of Frankfort Jewess; that she passed the first portion of her youth in that city, the home of her mother. Some of the French papers printed the story with little or no comment That made the "Divine Sarah
 blszing mad. She picked up her pen,
 wishing 1t were hatchet, and a la Mime.
 Nation, proceeded to smash all silly scrib-
 blers in sight. She commenced with the editor of the Intransigean
 "I am surprised that your journal ap- pears to take for truth the stupid canard
 of a scandal-dealing sheet printed in Ber-
 lin according to which I declared that
 I was a German Jewess and that l had passed my youth in Frankfort-on-the- Oder. the city of my birth I am not a Jewess, but Christian and a French wo-
 man. and the early portion of my youth
 was passed in the convent of Grand champs in Versailles"
 To a Jewess in Berlin, but originally from Frankfort. who wrote to the great tragedenne claiming relationship, Sarah Bernhardt sent the following telegram:
 "Madam You have been led into an error by a scandal-dealing sheet. l was born in Paris, rue Saint Honore. My mother was Dutch. but my father was French. You are the child of the great country, Germany; I am the child of the great country, France" :"
 Rushing upon the Figaro man, after giving her reasons for playing in Berlin. here is the way she chops him:
 ''Rejane, Antoine and Coquelin played in Berlin, and the French papers reported their success with the greatest sympathy They treat me in a quite different man ner A scandal-mongering and blackmail- ing rag in Berlin is making a campaign against me. It says that l was born in Frankfort on- -the-Oder; that my father was a cab-horse dealer. and that passed the first portion of my youth in Frank fort And that Is the rubbish which the French press picks upl For more than thirty years I have held up high as I could and with all the force of my heart and my intelligence, the flag of French art After the war of 1870, I received a gold medal for my conduct during the And people are trying to find cut if I am a French womanl Well. let me answer them, Yes, thousand times yes. By my birth, in my heart, in my soul, in my profession and In my affec- tions I am French woman"
 Now, gentlemen, sail in. There is ma terial over which you can sharpen your pencils and flourish your pens. But don't for get that you also are French. Be bright, but remain courteous for Sarah Bernhardt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
POLICE COMMISSION
 MEETS ON TUESDAY
WILL DISCUSS QUESTION OF RE- MOVING RooTBLAcK STANDS FROM THE ALLEYS AND FRUIT STANDS FROM SIDEWALKS.

The police commission will meet Tues day night and several trials are to be dis posed of Among them will be that of Patrol Driver Mingea, which has been Ion tap for several months and has been postponed from meeting to meeting for one cause or another. He is charged with conduct unbecoming an officer, the charge having grown out of a personal difficulty he had with Policeman Jim Marshall several months ago.
 The commission will have several other matters to dispose of, one being the boot black stands which were ordered to move after the last meeting, but which will probably be allowed to stay until their licenses expire the first of the year. It Is said that some action will be taken in regard to fruit stands, one of the com missioners having stated that he saw no reason why they should be allowed to block the pavements and the bootblacks moved for blocking the alleys. It is more than probable there will be a fight on both these questions. as the commission is said to be divided on them.
 The matter of fast driving around sev- eral principal corners in the city will also come up Three of the commission CTS objected to this fast driving at the last meeting, but 1t has not been stop ped and the matter will probably be brought up at this meeting. It is stated that people drive around these corners, which are nearly always well filled with mely dangerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
WEATHER IS WARMER.
Sunday Not so Cold as the Past Few
 Days.

Yesterday was a crisp, fall day and hundreds of people were to be seen on the streets and in the country enjoying an afternoons walk. The weather was cloudy, but there was hardly any evil dence of rain, the sky looking more as if 1t would be snow if anything fell.
 The temperature was just right to make walk comfortable either with or without an overcoat. Towards night the weather turned cooler and by midnight an overcoat was necessary. The predic- tion for yesterday was rain, but the weather prophet missed 1t by a slight margin, although the prediction that it would be cloudy and slightly warmer came true.
 The temperature was 15 or 20 degrees higher than it has been for the past few days. Had the thermoeter been 10 degrees lower it is probable there would have been slight fall of snow. similar to the two previous snows of this fall.
 The weather has delayed our work. Hope for better next week. We will do our best to please you. Hermitage, city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
HOLDS SEVEN MEETINGS.
Salvation Army Has Busy Sunday.
 Lecture Thursday.

The Salvation Army held seven meet ings yesterday. three of which were in the open air and the others in the hall at 172O First avenue. There were good crowds at all of the meetings in the hall and a large ring of people gathered around the army on the streets. The programme yesterday was:
 2 a. m.-Knee drill service.
 10 a. m.-Open air service.
 Il a. m.-Holiness service. Subject "Sanctification and Its Fruits" by Cap- tain Dunbar.
 2:3O p. m.-Juniors meeting Sunday schooD.
 3:30 p. m.-Christians praise service.
 6:30 p. m.-Open air rally.
 p. m.-Charge on the enemy of Sin. Subject: 'Is There a Hell?" Captain McAfee.
 Staff Captain Widgery will deliver a lecture Thursday night at the First Bap- tist church on the Social and Rescue Work of the Salvation Army" The lec- ture will be illustrated by stereoptican views.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
SERVICES HELD IN
 MEMORY OF DEAD
Annual Custom of the Order
 of ElkS
LODGE HAS SIXTEEN DEAD
The Programme of the Exercises Con- sisted of Prayers and Song and Euloeies of the Dead
 Members.

Impressive memorial ceremonies were observed at the Bijou theatre yesterday afternoon by the members of Birming- ham lodge No. 79, Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks and the theatre was well filled with friends of the or- der. The programme included music and eulogies.
 Large pictures of the sixteen members of the lodge who have died since its or ganization were placed in a semi-circle on the stage, in front of each being vacant chair. Three ineandescent lights were under each picture and when the secretary called three times the name of each departed brother the lights under the picture were turned out.
 The stage was decorated with palms. The members of the lodge went to the theatre in a body and occupied seats di- rectly in front of the stage. In the ab- sence of the exalted ruler. A. J. Hall. who is i'll, the exercises were conducted by c. S. Simmons. A General Custom.
 On the first Sunday in December of each year the Elk lodges everywhere hold similar memorial services in honor of the members who have died Their memory is cherished and kept fresh in the minds of living brothers, and the ceremonies of the memorial services are always the occasion of large attendances and interest.
 Since it's organization the Birmingham lodge has lost sixteen of its members The relatives of many of those who have taI l.. several were sivably affected by the im- pressiveness of the event.
 The programme. as carried out. was as follows:
 Overture-Gramb's Orchestra
 Opening by Lodge.
 '"fhe Vacant Chair"
 Lodge Hymn-Lodge, Orchestra and Audience.
 Prayer-Rev. John G. Murray
 Panagyric-Bro. Frank P. OBrien. Choir-"Te Deum" Minor-Dudley Buck. Church of the Advent Chior.
 Eulogy-Bro. J. J. Altman.
 Cornet Solo-"The Last Chord" Bro. Phil Memoli and Orchestra
 Vocal Solo-'Eternity. (MascheronD, Bro Phil Memon and Orchestra.
 Eulogy-Bro. J. Carter Cook.
 Chior-"Magnificent," CMessitter), The Church of the Advent Choir.
 Violin Solo-"Adoration," Bro. O. Chali foux, Mrs. Chalifoux, Accompanist.
 Choir-"Abide With Me-" (Dunstan), Church of the Advent Chior.
 Orchestra = Ave Maria," (Gounod). Grambs Orchestra.
 Closing by Lodge.
 Doxology.
 Benediction-Rev. L. J. Handley.
 The Dead. The services were in honor of the fol- lowing decaesed members of the lodge: W. A. Morgan, died August 16, 1888.
 Charles A. Rowley, died February l, 1SS9
 w. Ramsay Ward, died October 2, 1889. Edward Sldell, died December 25, 1889. E. w. Linn, died February, 1892.
 Allen F. Strother, died June 30, 1897. James B. Morton, died May 26, 1899. Dr. J. A. Brown. died April 8, 1900.
 Emil Gluek, died September 1S, 1900. D. c. Reddington, died September A. 1900.
 S. Erwin schlllinger. died November 29 1900.
 Rev. o. P. Fitzslmons, died September r. 1901.
 John Queen, died February 2S, 1902. A. S. VonKamp died July 6, 1902.
 w. r. Sannemann, died July 3O 1902. M. J. Mullally, died August [, 1902.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
At the Rilou.

The Bijou Comedy company will open a two-weeks engagement at the Bijou tonight with the musical comedy, Lost Strayed or Stolen" The company comes here from Atlanta where 1t is highly commended by the local press. The ad vance sale of seats has been very large, The company contains among others Otis Harlan, Mary Marble, John w. Dunne, Little Chip, and Tony Hart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08

loved by his congregation, who appre- ciate his high character and will strong ly oppose his leaving them.
 Dr. Curry is a native of Georgia, hay ing been born in Decatur county of that state. He was educated at the University of Virginia and afterwards received his theological training at the Presbyterian seminary in Columbia. S. c. Since he graduated from the latter university he has held three pastorates. the first two being in Darian and Gainesville. Ga, and the third being here.
 Dr. Curry is known Has an able preach CT. His sermons always show a careful preparation and a thorough familiarity with the subject he discusses. Should he accept the call to Memphis, Birming- ham will lose one of her most influential ministers and best men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
ss-s-s-.-s-s-s-'-'~s-o-s.-.-s'.. s-s-...

RgA HE Rev. A. B. Curry, pastor of
 the First Presbyterian church
 and one of the leading ministers of Birmingham, has been called to the pastorate of the Second Presbyterian church in Memphis. The call was made unanimously yesterday at the meeting of that church and notification of the ac- tion will be sent to Dr. Curry at once He stated last night that he had not made up his mind in regard to the call and would not until he had received the official call from the church.
 pr. Curry has been pastor of the First Presbyterian church for the past eight years and is considered one of the strong est Presbyterian ministers in Alabama. He is a close student and a profound scholar, as well as a broadminded and public spirited man. He is greatly be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
Michael Roners.

The funeral of Michael Rogers took place from St. Paurs Catholic church yesterday afternoon at o'clock. The Rev. Father O'Reily conducted the ser vices. The deceased was member of the Machinists union, and that order attended in a body. Interment was in the South Side Catholic cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
TO MEET TOMORROW.
Annual Gathering of the Local Chris
 tan Endeavorers.

At the First Presbyterian church at s o'clock tomorrow night the Jefferson county local union of Christian Endeavor will meet to carry out programme ar ranged for the occasion.
 The meeting will open with a devotion- al and praise service, which will be con- ducted by R. w. Cecil of the Central Presbyterian church. Addresses will be made by P. of w. P. Taylor and the Rev. c. E. Powell.
 The annual election of officers will take place at the business session to fol- low the devotional exercises, and the oc- casion will close with a social session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
Mrs. Jennie c. Kuhns.

Mrs Jennie c. Kuhns, the wife of George Kuhns, died Saturday night at S416 Eleventh avenue. East Birmingham. The funeral services were conducted yes terday afternoon and the interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
Author of "The Climbers"

"The Climbers" a comedy of today, will be seen at the Jefferson Thursday, matinee and night It is new four-act play of contemporary New York by Clyde Fitch. It has to do with familiar types of social climbers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
DEATfI5AND FUNERALS
Death of an Infant.

Lillian Garnett Steward, the 10-months- old daughter of Mr and Mrs. Frank The funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon and the interment will be in Woodlawn cem- etery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
"The Gay Lord ouex.D

Tonight at the Jefferson will be seen "The Gay Lord Quex," a comedy by Pinero, which is presented by a com pany which 1t is claimed are we'll bal anced and efficient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
PERSONAL.

s. B. Michaels. representing ID. J. Ar mold X Co. Racing Stables of St. Louis' is at the Hillman, and will remain Tn Birmingham several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
George Cooper.

George Cooper, years old, the lletle son of Mir. and Mrs. B. H. Cooper died last night at S:30 o'clock of croup. The funeral will take place this afternoon at o'clock Interment at Oak Hill ceme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
GIVES $1of2.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
 Raises Sum for Missions.

The largest offering made in the his tory of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in Birmingham was given yes- terday morning, when the pastor the Rev. I. D. Steele made a plea for tho cause of domestic missions and s1012 was subscribed The pastor asked for 5000 and the congregation gave SIP above that amount.
 Last night the ladies of the church held their annual missionary meeting and the offering made at that time was s75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON.

Monday nlsht-"The Gay Lord Quex."
 Thursday matinee and nleht-"The Climbers"
 AT THE BIJOU. The Bjou Musical Comedy Com pany presenting "Lost, Strayed or Stolen"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08

The Aee-Herald will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, a rural mail box, free of charge, with years subscription.
 For particulars, address The Age. Herald or see carrier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08

Now Is the time to take good fall medicine. Hoods Sarsaparilla Is the best. It purifies the blood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
SPECIAL NOTICE.
To Our Subscribers of Birmingham.
 Our General Travelling Agent

Mr. s. B. Michaels, will be at the Hotel Hillman for a few days, where he will be pleased to meet you personally and explain some new features which we are about to launch. Respectfully etc., Bookmakers. """
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
Fast Service ..s. the Mobile q Ohio
 Railroad.

Fast service via the Mobile and Ohio Railroad for Cairo, St. Louis and points in the North, East and West. New equipment. through sleepers- Superior service. P. s. Hay. s. E. P. A. No. Commerce street. Montgomery. Ala .. N. Shepard. c. P. A. Mobile. Ala
 6-2-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08

Line and half tone cuts. Age-Herald Engraving Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08

Calendars, Stands and Pads for 1903. Roberts & Son 1872 3rd avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08

A Rural Mail Box given free with every yearly sub- scription to The Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08

Market Committee Meets. = The market commlltee of the city council will meet with the mayor in his office this afternoon at o'clock, when the matters pertaining to the milk and meat inspection department of the city government will take place. The members of this committee and Mayor Drennen are much interested in this department, and will formulate plans to make it more efficient in its work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-08
CITY ITEMS.

pr. Willie Preaches.-The Rev. Dr. Willie of St. Louis preached at the South Highland Presbyterian church yesterday morning.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-30
ANADARKo, OKLA. April 80, 1902.
A New issue.

The Democratic county conven-
tion of Cleveland county, Okla,
has raised the school land question
by adopting the following resolution
We hereby declare our belief
ahat the school and other public
lands of Oklahoma should never be
sold but should be kept as a com
mon heritage for present and future
generations.
We believe a permanent system
of long time leases should be adopt
ed with preference rights to oPresent
occupants, and with provisions for
fair and equitable appraisments at
reasonable intervals.
We believe that an equitable
portion of the net income from each
tract of public land should be re-
turned for local purposes to the
school district of the township in
which such district lies.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-30
Tie Beer Question Solved

Commencing today and contin-
1Ing with the close of the holidays
We will supply families, clubs and
individuals regardless of their re.
Ggion or politics Lager Beer in
quart bottles at the low price of Is
cents per bottle. We have only
standard brands in stock and intend
t. give our customers the privilege
of buying quarts from us at the
same price that pints cost at any
other saloon in Anadarko. Come and
select from Anheuser's, Pabst, Dick
Bros, or Schrenagels. Our stock
of Wines and Liquors were selected
especially for the holiday trade and
will be sold at corresponding low
prices. s5tf
The Great Rock Island" Saloon.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-30
), B. Thurmond of Apache O. r

> Il. Thurmond of Apache o. r.
came into our office To-Day and left
a SLoo billion our desk for the
Democrat. lie is from Henry
County Mo. and splendid gentle
man. They all want the Democrat.
and we want to say to the adver.
tiscrs of this city and other towns
IN the county that we now have the
largest circulation of any paper in
the county. Our list is open for
your inspection. You can reach all
the people through the Democrat.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-30

Barney W. Widenmier one of
the solid citizens and Democratic
wheel horses of Cobb Township u
'came in this morning and gave us
ms subscription for year to the
Democrat stating that he wanted to
read the only Democratic paper in
Caddo county.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-30

Advertising rates made known on
application.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1902-04-30

PRESTON r. SHAW. Editor.
L. .. BLANKENSHlP, Manager.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-08
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

The Democratic voters OF the City
Of Barre. VT, are hereby notified to
meet at the City Court o in said
ci:7, on Wednesday evening, July 3
1902. at 1870 O'Clock to transact the
following business, viz:
/ To elect eight (S) delegates and
eight (s) alternates to attend the
democratic State Convention to be
aeld at Burlington, w.. July "a
1902.
2. To elect eight (S) delegates anc
eight (s) alternates to attend the Dem
ocratic District Convention OF the
Second. Congressional District to be
held at Burlington, VT, July "a, 1902
3. To elect a Democratic City
Committee for the two years next en-
suing.
1. To do any other proper business
Barre, VT, July 2, 1902.
Per order Democratic City Com.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-08

big reduction on clothing at Moore
& Owens.
Hose No. 3 will hold a regular meet
ing this evening. 15''f
Ice cream by the pint, quart or ga
Ion at l.. J, Mead'S, 81 North MalE
st. l.
There will be a meeting Of tho
Central Labor Union Tuesday n'@h'
at : 50 o'clock to arrange for a LABOR
Day picnic. ''''7
There will be a regulas meeting
the Granite Polisher, lol3n' 80.
e640 Wednesday evening At 50 ''
Carpenters hall, 40
The attention of al. advertisers IN
called to the notice, near the f3p j
the editorial column, relative t. 'le
| time for handing in copy FIR .atuSV'
or for new ad ertiSemeutN. t-t
If YOU want to buy A p'c1>'o.
place for u summer home of per-" 81
neut home, or i village h.ocN '''-
tanning a st5le ard dwelling address,
e. A MaXham Bethel, NJ f'r '|.,
particulars
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-08

"Steeple Jack is in the city ana Is
at work putting gold leaf on the 0
that surmounts the spire OF St. Mont
cas- church l4O feet at least from the
ground.
The name OF this great mber is
John Murphy and he trave!s all over
the country wherever there is WORK IN
his line. ,
TO a TELEGRAM reporter he said
this morning
eyes, | like it up in the air very
we'll but it is very hot; still there IS
more breeze than you are getting down
here.
IL always put up my rigging al
night and take it down then, SO that
nobody cal steal the secret OF my
work.
cit is dangerous work for anybody
not cool headed. | have beel- IN the
business for years and have never been
badly hurt yet. :,
ii have lust been doing some WORK
OF the same kind at Burlington, ST
Adams and Montreal. This job will
not take me very 10 g and will not be
a very hard one.
The big cross n the Two Slha'ieI
crosses will be gilded with the pes
gold leaf. Rev. p. M. Mckenna say
that the top of the st,re is at least l2'
feet from the ground.
The cut published with this article
represents "Steeple Jack just oelo"
a cross on a church spire at about
the same height from the ground a
that at st. Monica's.
The work OF 'Steeple jack Is az
tracing much attention from peopIt
all over the city. Mr.. Murphy hun
from the cross this morning an
sang Justify as he worked,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-08
CITY NEWS.

L. Macchi left this noon for New
York on a business trip.
Mrs. James Evans returned u
Nor.htield this noon, after a Visit IN
this city with her daughter MIS- -
W. Grady.
Hiram Define met with a serious
accident on Monday. He was work
ing on a travelling derrick at Jockey
Hollow and a heavy two inch chlsel
fell from above, cutting a bad cash
some four inches long in his arm above
the elbow. DR.. McSweeney was call
ed and dressed the wound. MIR. De
line thanks his fellow workmen. Mr.
! Holt and Mr.. johnson, for kind as
| sistance and also Mr.. Huse, who wa.
driving G. T. Conner's team, n "h'
brought him home
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-08
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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-07-08
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