The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-08-14
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
MATTERS OF THE WORLD

atre in Pittsburg was laid Tuesday after
noon with Protestant Episcopal services.
The Rev. L. W. Shea and the Rev. W.
T. Dawson of Trinity church offelated.
The proceedings are unique at this day,
when nothing is considered farther re-
moved from the theatre than the church
1t is not stated whether the ciergymen
had any intentions of creating a sensa-
ton. It has been long time since the
drama had It's origin in the old church
plays given by the priests before the
altar and the two have now drifted far
apart There is no reason why ministers
should not take an interest in legitimate
drama. 1t is certainly working a hard
ship upon a man of any culture to for
bid his enjoying exhibitions of genuine
histrionic talent. In the larger cities peo-
pie think nothing of their pastor being
fond of a good play. but in the smaller
towns of the south there is disposition
to view such ungodly conduct with hor-
ror. AS a consequence few ministers care
to brave the wrath of their congregation
although some dare to go to the circus.
Uncle Russell Sage objected to his
friends eongratulating him on his eighty
seventh birthday. OF course A man who
still has designs on the almighty dollar
does not like to be reminded of the flight
of time. 1t is stated that the fnancier be-
came quite grumpy over the subject. His
doctor keeps a close watch, but Uncle
Russell himself wants it dis netly UNDER
stood that he is not an old man, intends
to make some money in Wall street and
will let his friends know when he gets
ready to cry enough
The negroes of Newark, n. j., has decid-
ed to establish a department store for the
use of the colored brother exclusively.
Contributions will be levied until the nee
essary amount is raised Certain depart
ments of the store will no doubt prove i'm
mensely successful In season the water
melon department will be crowded and
trade will always be quite lively in the
poultry department. We have not heard
whether these two staples of the Dark
town citizens will be handled. but it is
quite probable that heavy stocks of both
will be carried. Striped trousers will be
good sellers and there will be many other
things. The movement should prove a
great success, but before many moons
the trusting negroes will awake to the
fact that some of their more crafty ac-
quaintances are making mint of money
out of the scheme.
In Durand, Mich, business houses were
closed for an hour Tuesday, while funeral
services were held over the eircus's un-
known dead: victims of the collision be-
tween Wallace Brothers trains. There
was something infinitely pathetic in tho
scene. There were ten unclaimed and I'M
identified bodies No doubt some of these
people were typical Adventures whose
lives would have made interesting stories.
Some may have come from good families
who for years have mourned the lost
boy or girl as dead. Even the tent fol-
lowers can now and then tell little trag-
edy worth hearing. The strange fascina-
tion of the circus attracts many inter-
esting characters beneath it's sway and
the ten lonely graves in Michigan may
contain secrets that the world would be
glad to learn.
The & 1t comes off tonight and the
worlds greatest pugiists will settle the
question Of honors, for a time, at least
Both men are in fine condition and the
battle promises to be one of the most
scientific that the ring has witnessed in
quite awhile Corbett is noted for his
tactical skill while Jeffries has the
strength and endurance of a powerful
brute. 1t is hard to guess who will be the
victor. Corbett has many friends who
would be glad to see him regain the cham
belt, which he lost to Fitzsim-
MONS on account of the picturesque quail
tiles which gave him the title of Gentle
man JIM" PAUL COOK.