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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1903-05-16

DR.. Lorenz, the noted surgeon who
is performing some wonderful opera
tions, is threatened with a break
down from over work aud worry over
attacks made by disgruntled sur
geons. Lorenz is a human bene.
factor who does not make himself
q stickler on professional etiquette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
FINE TENOR SINGS
 ON THE SIDEWALK
THE PEOPLE STOPPED TO LISTEN AND MARvELED AT THE SWEET. NESS OF THE MANS soNGs-Is BADLY CRIPPLED.

Faultlessly dressed. wearing kid gloves and having a polished air, crippled man with but one arm and one leg, held vast crowds spellbound by his beautiful voice on the street corners of Birmingham yes terday.
 The man was evidently no mendicant. With fine tenor voice he was earning his living by giving the passing throng acceptable renditions of the best songs of the day.
 Taking his stand on a prominent street corner. leaning on a pair of gold-mounted highly finished ebony crutches the singer would commence his song. With sweet ness and information worthy of better place his voice rang out on the still air and immense crowds gathered around and listened spellbound in wonder. The irrevelant and noisy ones ceased their chatter as though fascinated by the spell of the mellow voice. and every ear was strained to catch the words of the song.
 After every song money seemed to How freely to the singers coffers, who after giving several selections would quietly and unostentaciously walk away. The man was about 90 years of age. clean sbaven with clear features and of way which could almost be classed as distinguished
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
Y. M. C. A. WORK.

James Bowron will address the mems meeting at the Young Mems Christian association Sunday evening at 3:30 o'clock. His theme will be "The First Christmas" ," MT. Bowron's thorough knowledge of the Holy Land and of Bethlehem, the place of our Saviour's birth, and his splendid power of description will afford an hour of genuine pleasure to all who hear him. It is regretted that the attendance must of necessity be restricted to men.
 The meeting will be followed by a fel- Iowship lunch as is customary each Sun day afternoon, and those around the lunch table will at the conclusion of the meal tell of the happiest Christmas of their lives.
 The association building Is open all of Sunday afternoon and all men are well come there for a part or all of the time. Many men find it a pleasant place to spend their leisure.
 The association was presented with a handsome Christmas gift by the Stowers Furniture company. beautiful hall clock of unique workmanship, a clock that would be an ornament to any building. The members of the association are pro- fuse in their expressions of appreciation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
CHIEF WEIR GIVEN
 LARGE SILVER SET
POLICEMEN REMEMBER THEIR CHIEF BY A HANDSOME GIFT. WAS PRESENTED AT ROLL CALL YESTERDAY BY CHAMBERS.

A handsome silver set was yesterday presented to Chief of Police Wier by the members of the department. The set has not. as yet been engraved. owing to the shortness of the time, but some handsome engraving will be done this week.
 The set was presented at the noon roll call yesterday. Desk Sergeant Eugene Chambers was chosen to make the speech of presentation, which he did in a few well chosen words. He expressed hope for the chiefs future happiness and ap- preciation for his many kindnesses dur ing his long connection with the depart ment and especially since he became chief.
 He spoke of the high regard in which the men held their chief. and wished him many happy returns of the day. All the policemen were in the room, and when the set was presented the applause was deafening Chief Wier thanked the de- partment for remembering him, and wished all the men a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
 The set consists of solid silver waiter on which is complete tea and coffee set, consisting of a tea pot, a coffee pot. sugar bowl cream pitcher and spoon- holder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
JUDGE RELEASED
 A VERY BAD NEGRO
WAS WANTED FOR MURDER IN MACON COUNTY AND DEPUTY SHERIFF WAS HERE TO CARRY HIM BACK.

After the local police had arrested a ne- gro who was wanted for murder, and had received telegram stating that a deputy sheriff was en route to carry him back to the place where the crime was com mitted, Judge Feagin released him yes terday morning just few minutes before the deputy arrived
 The negro was John Holsten, who was arrested by Policemen Baker and Dishe- room. He was wanted in Macon county for murder and Deputy Sheriff B. c. Gibson arrived yesterday to carry him back. He discovered on reaching the jail that tho negro had been released by order of Judge Feagn.
 Policeman Baker said yesterday after noon that he had notified Judge Feagin that deputy would come for the negro. There appeared to be no doubt about the negro's guilt, as he confessed to shooting and killing a negro about fifteen miles below Tuskeegee about two months ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN.
A Sunday School Christmas Tree Next
 Monday Night.

The Sunday school of the Cumberland Presbyterian church will give a Christ mas entertainment on Monday evening at o'clock. Santa Claus will be on hand to distribute presents to all of the children
 The Sunday school expects to dedicate it's new Sunday school room which ad- joins the church on the first Sunday r January. The annex. which cost about 5000, is about completed. A musical pro- gramme is being arranged by superin- tendent R. F. Lewis.
 The Christmas entertainment of the Sunday school of St. Mary's church takes place this afternoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
David WarfeId.

David warfeld will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre next Monday in "The Auctioneer." His character of Simon Levi Is a delightful picture of the New York East Side Jew presenting his pa- thetic as well as humorous traits, and is wholly free from offensive burlesque features Warfields rise has been very rapid. and no actor fin America, 1t may be said without exaggeration, holds a frmer position in the public esteem than does this gifted comedian. The company still contains such old favorites as Marie Bates, Marie Davis, Eugene Garfield, Will liam Boag, Harry Rogers. Stokes sulll- van and others. Warneld will not be seen in "The Auctioneer" after this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
At the Jefferson.

It was with feelings of having seen a great play but greater acting that two large audiences left the Jefferson theatre yesterday Blanche Walsh has no doubt achieved the greatest triumph in her ca reer. for as Maslova in "Resurreetion" she rises to a height not often reached.
 Miss Walshs greatest acting in the play is the prison scene. Maslova has been tried and convicted of a crime she has not committed and is sentenced to ten years in Siberia. For a brief time she Is confined to the prison with many of the women of the streets" to which depth she has fallen from the betrayal O. the man she loved and trusted.
 As the curtain rises to this scene the audience sees 1t all at a glance. The whole story is told at a glance. No words are needed to paint the picture of her life for years past, for it has been a decade since she was betrayed.
 She sits as one who has lost all inter- est in life. She cares not for anything except a speedy release by death. Her whole face tells the misery she feels But In a minute, when her betrayer comes to make reparation, this inanimate body Is suddenly kndled by a flame so im- pressive that the audience seems scarcely to breath.
 Resurrection" Is another of the great problem plays. Whether or not 1t teaches a good or bad lesson, it is, perhaps. the most powerful play of the season, not excepting Ghosts" the greatest work of Ibsen.
 Miss Walsh has been surrounded by a caste of unusual strength. Alexander Von Mitzel as Prince Dimltri Neckhlu- doff, who has betrayed Maslova, bears heavy part we'll His best acting Is in room, where he defends this woman while she is on trial for her life. It Is here he first realizes the awfulness of his crime and here he determines to devote his life to making amends.
 There is some excellent comedy acting in this scene. It is a strange contrast to the rest of the play, each side effect ually bringing the force of the other out. William N. Wadsworth, as the merchant, has a strong place in this scene.
 But after the play has been seen and one realizes the high art of the acting and the strength of the drama, the question again arises: Was 1t worth witnessing? Has 1t taught the proper lesson7" If acting. the question is easily answered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
MURDER CAUSED
 BY JEALOUSY Tom Mynick Accused of Ril-
 ing VIII OeaVeIs ARRESTED AT JEFFERSON Beavers Was to Marry Girl on Night He Was Slain, But Myrick Is
 Said to Have Taken Her.

Jim Myrrick, a miner who lived at Jef- ferson, was arrested yesterday after- noon by Deputy Sheriff Will Cole on charge of murder He is accused or cut ting the throat of Will Deavers, whose body was found stretched across the pavement in front of the Country club at North Birmingham Thursday evening about o'clock.
 The arrest was made at Jefferson, where the deputy sheriff went yesterday morning. The warrant was sworn out on statements made at the inquest, held by Coroner Paris Thursday night and yes terday morning Myrrick is in the coun- ty jail.
 Result of Jealousy.
 According to the evidence the killing was a result of jealousy on the part of the dead man. It seems that the pris- oner and the dead man were room mates at the mines at Jefferson and have been friends for some time. About week ago the dead man came to Birmingham to see the woman in the case, and he was to have married her Thursday night. He has been regular visitor at the resi- dence near Sayreton, and Thursday morning they came to the city for Christ mas and also to get married. They were stopping at the Miller house at the corn CT of Third avenue and Twentieth street. Late Thursday afternoon Deavers and the girl met Myrrick, and according to the evidence the girl took up with him and they were together a great deal She had a friend with her and the four boarded a North Birmingham car. The young lady of Beavers choice was sit- ting by him, but he got up to give a lady his seat. Later 1t was vacated and he sat down again. He attempted to talk to his friend but she would not lis- ten to him.
 The Tragedy.
 Myrrick and Beavers had some words, and it is stated that the former threat ened to kill the latter, saying that he had been following him all day and he was tired of it. After getting off the car ar North Birmingham the two men engaged in fight and Deaver's throat was cut from ear to ear. His head was almost severed from his body. The remains are still al Warner -Smiley's undertaking es- tablishment, where they are being held until Coroner Paris is through with the investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
FAIR AMOUNT OF
 BUSINESS IN IRON
THE COKE MARKET CONTINUES DEMoRALIZED-A NUMBER OF OPERATORS HAVE COKE LOAD ED ON CARS WITH NO ORDERS.

Rogers, Brown & Co.'S Cincinnati cir cular of Thursdays date says:
 There has been no decrease in the in- terest manifested by consumers. A num- her of inouires for round lots of Malle- able iron have been on the market in spite of the fact that Malleable castings makers report their business very dull. Since the advance in price of southern brands attention has been turned to a greater degree to northern irons. Prices have been marked down to some extent and considerable business has been trans acted. Northern prices are of necessity still considerably higher at delivered points in the north and east than are the quotations on southern irons and the latter will no doubt get more than their ordinary proportion of the busi- ness as long as present conditions con- tinue.
 The attempts to obtain reductions in freight rates on coke and raw material in the north have thus far been of no avail, the railroads claiming that there should be better business after the begin ming of the year. The only relief in sight for northern iron makers is the reduction that has been made in the price of coke and the very reasonable concessions that they expect to get in wages. In Southern Ohio 1t is expected that on January 1 the wages of furnace workers will be reduced to the point where they were one year ago, which is reported to be the highest ever previous ly paid.
 In southern irons there has been a fair amount of business done on the basis of ss.5O Birmingham for No. foundry.
 The coke market continues demoraized. A number of operators have coke load ed on cars with no orders, and for which they are willing to accept low prices for spot delivery It is stated on good au- thority that many coke operations will a betterment in price, because present quotations are actually lower than cost. This applies to nearly all the coke pro- ducing sections.
 Foundrymen report that they are clos ing a limited number of contracts for castings on the basis of a sliding scale. Machine tool companies and others in some instances would like to buy cast ings for six to twelve month in advance based on present price of pig iron, think ing that it cannot go lower, but the foundrymen are not willing to take the chances, and insist that price shall ad- vance if pig iron goes higher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
Catholics and [ Episcopa|ians CeI-
 ebrate the Great Festival
MUSIC 4 BRILLIANT FEATURE
At St. PauI's LaIael's Mass Was Rem dered By the Choir-Boys'
 Choir Sings the Old
 Christmas Hymn.

The Catholic and Episcopal churches observed Christmas as usual by having many services and with brilliant music at the principal service.
 At St. Paurs church there were five masses, the first beginning at o'clock and the last at 1O:3O o'clock. There were many communcants at the early masses and at o'clock the Sunday school ehil- dren attended in a body.
 The service at 1O:3O o'clock was solemn high mass, with the Rev. Father kerri- gan as celebrant, the Rev Father Eton as deacon, the Rev. Father Urban, o. s. B., as sub-deacon, and Benjamin Raffo, student at St Bernard. as master of ceremonies. The Rev. Father o'Reilly oc- cupied the pulpit and preached an elo- quent sermon appropriate to the day.
 The boys altar choir sang the old Christmas hymn. "Adeste Fideles," as a professional and recessional. The mixed choir in the organ gallery rendered La jael's mass No. 6, under the direction of Phil Memol with Mrs. Colgan at the OISdn NhIs. ullldH WAS lue SDiO SO- prano. Her voice was clear and sympa- thetic and her information was true. Mrs. Putnam sang also the offertory.
 Our Lady of Sorrows.
 At the 10 o'clock mass at the Church of Our Lady of Sorrow the Rev. Father Meurer preached, and explained that col lections were taken up on that day for the orphans. After wishing all merry Christmas and a happy New Year he said In part: We celebrate a great day in history. The prophecy had been that God would send a Redeemer, and we see He sends His only begotten Son to earth that He might save us.
 Prom the time of the fall of our first parents until the Messiah was born, peo- pie always looked forward to this day. Let us then be happy today; think of how easy it is to be saved if we use Gods graces Be ready to receive God into your hearts and remember those joyful words of the angel to the shepherds, Peace on earth to men of good will "
 The music was good. A large choir sang parts of Marcos and Ganass' masses.
 Episcopal Churches.
 The services yesterday morning at the Church of the Advent and St. Mary's-on- the Highlands were both well attended and the regular Christmas services with sermon were held The music at both churches was appropriate as were also the sermons
 At the church of the Advent the Rev. Quincy Ewing was the preacher, and at St. Mary's the Rev. J. w. c. Johnson de- livered a discourse.
 At St. Mary s-on-the-Highlands this evening at o'clock a special service will be held in the Sunday School rooms in which will be a unique representation of the "Bethlehem scene" This feature has never been seen in Birmingham be- fore and it is expected that apart from the Sunday school a large number will be present. A Christmas tree will also be feature of the evening for the benefit of the little folks. The entertainment will commence at o'clock and an interesting time Is promised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
NEGRO INDUSTRIAL CONFERENCE
It Will Convene In Birmingham De-
 cember 31-Reduced Fare.

The second annual negro industrial con- ference will convene in Birmingham on December 3l at 10:3O o'clock The confer ence will be held in the Mary Hall-Lane Auditorium, and the programme fol- lows:
 Annual address of President w. R. Pet tiford.
 Discussion-'How to Reduce the Com mission of Crime" Hon. E. A. Brown
 Paper-"How to Raise the Standard of Home Life" Mrs. G. T. Harney
 Paper-"How the Interest of the Races Is Advanced by Saving Dr. J. II. Phil- lips.
 At night a musical entertainment will be given under the auspices of the Old Folks and Orphans home board of drec- tors The railroads entering Birmingham offer reduced rates on account of the con- ference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
M'CLARYS SUCCESSOR.
G. H. Harris to Become Manager of
 Street Car Lines.

J. B. McClary retires as manager of the street railway department of the Bir- mingham Railway Light and Power company on next Thursday night. Mr. McClary resigned his position about three months ago. The appointment of G. H. Harris as successor to MT. McClary is expected to be announced when General Manager J. A. Emory returns to Birming- ham the middle of the coming week Mr. Harris is at present traffic manager of the system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
At the Bijou.

The Bijou broke all previous records yesterday and very likely created a new mense audiences greeted the Wells-Dunne Harlan company at both matinee and night performance. The engagement of this company closes with the two per- formances today and tonight. Next week tho Bjou will offer it's patrons a melodrama, that is 1t is claimed Is strong in heart interest and thrilling in cli- maxes. the Little LAurch Around the Corner The stage setting Is said to be elaborate and the company a strong one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
"Iris."

As a creator of new ideas in plays MT. Pinero, the author of Iris" which comes to the Jefferson theatre tonight with Vir- ginis Harmed, is looked upon as without rival. The author of this play has given perhaps more genuine study to the stage than any playwright of the present time. As a gentleman of high literary attain ments, he ranks among the best in Eng land, which is his native country. The brilliancy of the dialogue in his plays at- tracts universal attention. As a construc- tor of epigrams he Is a marvel. It is said of him that he writes plays for people who think, not for the uneducated, for the public that does not read.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
LAWRENCE DISABLED.
Torpedo Boat Destroyer Caught in a
 Storm of Hatteras.

Washington. December 25.-The navy department has been advised that the torpedo boat destroyer Lawrence was disabled In a storm off Hatteras while on her recent run with the second torpedo boat hotilla from Hampton Roads to Key West Repairs. which will consume a month. will be made at Key West.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
"A Texas Steer"

Among the actors in Hoyt's "A Texas Steer" which comes to the Jefferson the- atre next Tuesday matinee and night, are James R. Devlln, who plays Maverick Brander; Milt G. Barlow as the Minis ter from Dahomey; May Bretonne as Bossy; Will T. Chatterton as Major Tell: and William Marble. Jr., as Brassy Gall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Clara Stradford.

Mrs. Clara Stradford, aged 32 years, died yesterday at her late residence, 14l2 North Twentieth street. The funeral ser vices will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock and the interment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
s+. rauI's Sunday School.

The Sunday school children of St. Paurs church did not have a Christmas tree yes- terday. as heretofore. but they attended mass in a body at 9 o'clock and each child received an individual present from it's teacher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
LOST.

A medium sized Setter Dog, black, with white and tan marking; named Hic. Liberal reward for return to Lee Moody, Bessemer, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Board of Revenue.

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action Of democratic primary.
 I hereby announce myself candidata for reelection to the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic party. sJ. K. P. LAIRD. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue. subject to ths action of the democratic primary.
 D. A. HELMICH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-26
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
Physician and Surgeon.

Three-fourths oi the persons who come to me to ge. cured of Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Structure. h ost Manhood and other private diseases have tried to get well by using oth-
 CT means. Why not come as soon as you ind that you are anlicted7 It