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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
CHRISTMAS TREE
TO SUNDAY SCHOOLS
SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT Is
GIVEN AT CONGREGATION
CHURCH AND PRESENTS ARE
DISTRIBUTED.

One of the best Christmas concerts ever
Gate City Congregation Sunday school
last night
The church was beautifully decorated
with holly and mistletoe, tastefully ar
ranged festoons and wreaths tied with
ribbons.
In one corner was a handsome Christ
mas tree. behind which the full moon
was shining The platform was arranged
as a stage the front being in the form
o. an arch of holly and chrysanthenums.
The children rendered a pleasing pro-
gramme of songs am. recitations appro-
pirate to Christmas, while the older mem
bers of the school assisted with music
and tableaux. Particularly pleasing
numbers were the Telephone Conversa-
ton with Santa Claus by little Myrtle
jones' marching song by a group of
boys and girls, called THE March of the
Holly Branches" and a delightful dia-
logue entitled "A Leap Year Experience"
The numerous tabeaux were all excellent
but especially good was Queen Esther
Before Ohasuerus." and "The Marriage
of Santa Claus" and 1.-THE Star of Beth
lehem."
Miss Gertrude Turner's rendering of the
beautiful hymn 90 Little Town of Beth
lehem," and a duet by Miss Turner and
Miss Allen with two hymns sung by the
congregation, completed the programme.
The house was packed, every available
seat being occupied and all the standing
room even out to the street Remarks
were made by the pastor and a generous
Christmas offering was taken to be devot-
ed to repairs upon the church.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
1.-THE Beauty Doctor"

THE Beauty Doctor" will begin n
weeks engagement at the Bijou theatre
with a special Christmas matinee this af-
ternoon. There will be the usual matt
nees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday,
with a performance every night This at
traction is a musical comedy that is
characterized by an abundance of pretty
girls, handsome scenery and costumes.
witty lines and tuneful music. 1.-THE
Beauty Doctor has just finished a week $
engagement in Atlanta, where 1t was
highly praised by the critics and did a
rushing business.
Miss Henrietta Lee, talented prima
donna, takes the part of the beauty
specialist She is supported by large
company of about fifty people, among
whom are some clever comedians and a
chorus of show. girls who know how to
sing. 1t is claimed by the management
that ''The Beauty Doctor" Is produced
on a scale that compares favorably with
the best musical comedy organizations
on the road.
This will no doubt be a gala week at
the Bijou.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
Quincy Adams Sawyer"

There is an element in the rural drama,
Quincy Adams Sawyer" which comes
to the Jefferson theater this afternoon,
to which much Of the popularity of the
play may be attributed, but it is an ele-
ment to describe which has tested alike
the ingenuity of press agent, critic and
public.
Whatever it may be. the fact is certain
that the play strikes a chord that makes
everybody enjoy It, the blase city man
as well as his country cousin. There is,
too, freshness and novelty about this
play that is particularly pleasing to the
jaded theater-goer. The story is as much
out of the ordinary as it is pure in
thought and action. Unlike most rustic
plays 1t is not dependent entirely upon
the antics of The country pumpkin for
success. For, while the characters are
rural, there is a sweet underlying story
of human interest to the community with
which it deals. to carry and sustain the
interest of an audience
The company carries its own scenery,
which is beautiful and realistic
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
SHARKEY HELPLESS
IN JIU-JITSU GRIP
PugiIiSt Easily Thrown by Little
Japanese
is A VERY SIMPLE MATTER
The Science That Accounts for Jap
ProWess Is Explained to Com
missioner McAdoo and
His Men.


From the New York Herald.
"Oh, jiu-jitsu is a very simple matter
when you once know the tricks. Here is
this man. He comes at me as though to
strike me. 1 pay no attention to his ex-
tended arm with which he intends to
guard himself, but l watch his other hand.
As soon as he starts to strike l knock
up his guard, so, catch his other arm
and
There was a vision of a large human
body flying through the air, describing
circles in its flights, and the next moment
Japanese no larger than a good sized
American boy of fifteen years, was sitting
on the chest of a 24o-pound American. 1t
was all done in a twinkling, as the lit
tie fellow sat there he casually remarked,
THAT is the way l threw Ajax, the po-
liceman." Tom" Sharky, pugilist, was
the victim.
Tatsuguma IIighashi is one of the
twenty sons of Japan who have received
degrees for proficiency in. the science of
jiu-jitsu, which is pronounced 'Jewjlt."
Two others of these, Tomita and Yama-
shita, are in this country.
Impressed by the importance of the lat
est adopted method of defence, Police
Commissioner McAdoo called Iigashi to
Police Headquarters on Wednesday, where
he gave an exhibition of his skill, having
several of the best known athletes and
wrestlers of the force as his opponents.
All went down before the Japanese with
equal ease He weights only 115 pounds
and stands 5 feet inches in height. AS
he closed with each of the big men OPP
posed to him his seemed a difficult task,
but for a moment only. So successful was
his exhibition that another will be given
before the commissioner In a few days,
after which 1t is probable that Hagashi
viii be employed to teach the art to New
York nolicemen
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
SANG DEATH CHANT.
Mohammedans Thought African Prince
Was Going to Sink.

Boston, December 25.-The steiner Afri-
can Prince from Japanese ports to this
city and New York. came up the harbor
today with her propeller shaft twisted,
steering gear damaged, boats broken and
portions of her dock torn up by the fury
of a storm encountered in mid-Atlantic.
After the steering gear was damaged, the
vessel was tossed for two days in the
trough of the sea, unable to proceed UNI
til repairs had been made. Several mem
bers of the crew received minor injuries
by being thrown about the decks.
A large number of the crew of sixty
were Mohammedans. who, anticipating
death, threw their prayer mats on the
water swept decks and drenched to the
skin by the icy water, sang the Moslem
death chant.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26

Washington, December 25-(special.)-
Senator Morgans health is much better
than it has been for several months.
While he has not been in the senate
chamber a great deal since congress con-
vened, 1t has been largely for the reason
that no important legislation has been
before the body requiring his attention.
The senator feels fully able to put in
the next two months in the same vigor
Gus manner that has always characterized
his work in the upper branch Of congress.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
Ressemsr Enjoys Christmas.

Christmas was. generally observed in
Bessemer today All the churches held
appropriate services and there were
Christmas trees galore.
The Elks' annual Christmas tree took
place at the city hail. This occasion
brought gladness to the hearts of about
200 poor children. The generous ElSs
gave away over a car load of Christmas
goods.
Yesterday Samuel the generous and
prosperous merchant sent wagon load
of toys and Christmas goods to the child
rem of the striking miners in the Blue
Greek district.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
Riot In Poland.

Baseom, Russian Poland, December 25.-
After the midnight mass at the Roman
Catholic cathedral, crowd composed Of
workmen paraded the streets, carrying
red flags. The military authorities in
trying to dispense 1t were received with
shots and a most serious encounter fol-
lowed. in which the commander of the
Twenty-sixth regiment was killed and a
gendarme was wounded. One of the
demonstrators was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
"A Girl From Dixie"

"a Girl From Dixie" which comes
to the jefferson theatre next Friday
matinee and night, as given under the
direction of Sam S. Shubert. is his new
est endeavor in the field of musical
comedy and is the work of Harry B.
Smith, author of robin Hood" etc. The
English method Of having several COM
posers contribute their efforts to a pro-,
ductlon has been followed and repre-
sentative list of musicians have furnish
ed the various numbers, each written in
Characteristic style so that the widest
variety is afforded music lovers
The sale of seats Will commence
Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
Prince is Thanked.

Moscow December 25.-Mempers of the
municipal council assembled at the city
hall here today for te purpose of thank
ing Prince Galllitzen, mayor of Moscow,
for his attitude in favor of reforms.
Prince Galilitzen. who received tre-
mendous ovation said he had only done
his duty as a Russian citizen, and that
he was persuaded he was standing on
firm ground in supporting the reforms
suggested by the council. the action of
which would meet with the approval of
the Russian people. He concluded by
urging the members Of the council to
stand together, saving that by unity alone
could they hope to secure reform
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
PERSONAL.

John P. Houston of Memphis is in the
city.
Robert E. Murphy leaves today for a
weeks business trip to st. Louis and
Chicago.
Richard NJ. Wells left last night for
Lexington, Ky, to spend the holidays
with his mother.
A party of about thirty people from
Birmingham, went to Moody, st. Clair
county yesterday, to attend the wedding
of r. B. Rogers Of Birmingham to Miss
Ruby Booth.
Miss Annie Louise Griswald of Gaines
vile, Ca, is visiting her sisters, Mrs.
J. NJ. satterfield, 1912 Fourth avenue,
north, of this city. Miss Griswald is one
Of the music teachers in the Brennan col
lege of Gainesville.
Murphy Harton, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. NJ. Harton of Woodlawn, who Is at
tending the Marion Military institute Is
at home for the holidays. Mr.. Harton is
manager of the Marion football team and
is making a splendid record at the in
stitute.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
Kidnapped by Detectives.

San Francisco, December 25.-George
f. Letcher of San Jose, who is want
ed by the Ohio authorities on the charge
of arson. committed in that state % years
ago. and who has been resisting by le-
gal expedients extraditlon. has been kid
mapped by detectives, and taken in
launch to Martinez, where the east,
ern overland train was boarded. Letche-
is now out of the jurisdiction of thu
courts of this state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
Fire on Liner.

Baltimore, December 25.-Fire of an I'M
known origin destroyed a part of the
cargo Of the North German Lloyd steam
er Bradenburg today. Two hundred bales
OF cotton. destined for Bremen were
thrown overheard, and a number of
hogsheads of tobacco were also thrown
irto the harbor. The vessel sailed for
the German port after the fire had been
extinguished. No estimate of the loss to
the cargo can be given by the local
agents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
Frank Daniels.

On next Wednesday, at the Jefferson
theatre, Charles B. Dillingham; will pre-
sent the funny comic opera comedian,
Frank Daniels. in the two-act musical
comedy, The Office Boy" The Office
Boy" is said to combine a really interest
ing and humorous story with a musical
score that is replete with every style of
composition from the lightest and most
catchy songs to numbers Of really CLASH
cal strength and excellence. Mr.. Dan
iels' company is a large one and the cast
contains some of the best known names
in farce and comic opera
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
Life Prisoners Released.

Indianapolis, Ind, December 25.-Four
life prisoners at the state prison at Mich
igan city were released by the governor,
that they might be home for Christmas.
One was pardoned, and three were pa
rolled. All were serving terms for MUIR
der Fred Richards of Allen county hav-
ing been a prisoner since 1884
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
Celebrates 1o4th Birthday.

Poughleepsie, n. Y, December 25-
Mrs. Mary Sheppard of this city celebrat-
ed her 104th birthday today having been
bern in Ireland December %. 1900. Mrs
Sheppard sat up all last night in order
to be in time for the o'clock mass
at st. Peters church this morning. She
walked several blocks to the church.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
Science One of Tricks.

THE science is one of tricks" he said
yesterday. I'm Japan boys begin to study
it in the grammar schools and continue
it through their college courses But
only those who are known to be thor
oughly good at heart are allowed to
learn those tricks by which a man can
be killed. So dangerous is the knowl-
edge of the science to man without
good principles that we will not teach
him.
Every Japanese policeman Is skilled
at jiu-jitsu and through 1t Is not only
able to attack a man but to defend HIM
self and give aid to the injured in the
absence of a doctor. There are 100 move
ments in the science, and when n man
knows all Of them he is prepared for any
emergency. l have heard jiu-jitsu called
wrestling but it is nothing of the kind.
Wresters in Japan are not allowed to
use 1t either by wrestling rules or by
jiu-jitsu rules, and very few of them
know anything about the science"
Some of the movements which the Jap
anese showed were planned to break
bones. In these he caught an arm or
leg, or even the head so that had not
his opponent given way, he could have
been seriously injured Strength he
showed TO be entirely unnecessary. His
own muscles are not well developed, while
his opponents were all strong men. He
obtains such holds that resistance means
breaking of joints unless the opponent
is equally skilled, when the bout may go
on indefinitely. How important the
knowledge of the science has been to
himself was proved by Higashi few
months ago when he was set upon by
more than twenty men in one of the
streets of Harlem. He resorted to jiu-
jitsu. and before the police arrived he
broke one mans thumb, the legs of two
others and fractured the skulls Of two
more. One OF these afterward died from
HE tpfu
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
XMAS DECORATIONS.

For decorating the Xmas
Tree" use the latest electri-
cal effects. Do away with
the dangerous old time can
dies. Put in your order now.
Would appreciate your visit
to our display rooms.
B'ham R., L. Sc p. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
Is University Graduate.

Higashi is a graduate of the University
of Doshisa at Kioto, and took a post
graduate course at Yale. He has studied
the science since he was nine years old
One of the very interesting bouts which
Higashi had yesterday was with Tom
Sharkey, a prizehghter When the two
met Sharkey looked at the Japanese
much as he would at child a smile of
pity on his face. There was a differ
ence of almost a foot between the height
of the two men, while Sharkey weighs
more than twice as much as Higashi
AS they came together the Japanese
with a smile of confidence on his face,
Sharkey reached down ana started a
catch-as-catch-can tictics. Ole was al
lowed to get a hold. which ito the spec
tators looked very bad for the little fell
low. Everyone expected to sch the big pug
Hist fall on his opponent and crush him.
But with one of his quick turns Higashi
raised Sharkey from the floor, had him in
the air. and the next moment resting on
his back on the floor. Several times the
pugilist tried tactics known to him, but
they were useless before Higashi.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.

, This afternoon and tonight-"Quin-
, cy Adams Sawyer"
Wednesday night-Frank Daniels
in THE Office Boy"
, Friday matinee and night-"A
, Girl From Dixie"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
Mr.. Exum Wins a Doll.

Another interesting feature Of the dis
tribution was the rafting of an elaborate
doll valued at fifty dollars. The doll was
won by Culpepper Exum
1t was almost o'clock wnen the dis
trbution ended, and the last of the six
hundred children came out of the Elks'
Home. In the judgment of everyone
who attended the distribution, it was the
most successful ever yet held under the
auspices of the order. and was conceded
one of the most practical charities that
blessed the Christmas season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
Distributing the Gifts.

As the little ones filed into the hall
each one was given numerous toys by
members of the distribution committee.
Here was a booth distributing candies
nearby dolls and drums and horns were
being given out; farther on toys of other
kinds could be had, and as the children
left the hall each one received a quarter
in silver money. On the piazza express
wagons were piled high. These. too,
We're distributed among the children.
A feature of the occasion was an ex-
ceedingly happy speech made by Eli
Smith. the chairman of the entertainment
committee. Mr. Smith pointed out that at
the hour he was speaking all lodges of
Elks throughout the union were making
glad the hearts of children precisely as
their hearts were being made glad here
in Birmingham. He said that this annual
Christmas tree of the Elks originated
with the Birmingham lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
AT THE BIJoU.

, All the week, with matinees 4
= Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and 1
y Saturday.-"The Beauty Doctor" 4
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26

In many cases OF Asthma Piso's Cure
gives relief that is almost equal to
cure.
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BooKKEEPER WANTED.

First class man to keep
books for commercial house
in city; good salary; refer
ences required. Address lecx
box 274.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
HEADACHES FROM COLDS

Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the
cause To get the genuine call for the
full name and look for signature Of e.
W. GROVE. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
.ELKS MAKE HAPPY
900 LITTLE ONES
Annual Distribution of Gifts to
Poor and Needy
GREAT DAY FOR CHILDREN
For Three Hours Boys and Girls Filed
Into the Elks' Home-Ell Smith
speaks-culpepper Exum
Wins Beautiful Doll.

In as much as ye have done sit unto
the least of,these. my brethren we have
done 1t even unto me-"
Members of the local branch of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
are not in the habit of supposing that
they belong to the vigorously religious
element of the population. They make
few if any pretensions to conventional
piety They belong rather to the class Of
people who blush and look frightened
and have sort of missing manner about
them when they are told they have done
good deed. They prefer to act upon
impulses which let their left hands little
know what is done by their right, and
to scatter plenty broadcast among the
needy, quite unmindful OF the fact that
they are doing the work commanded by
The Master.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
In the Lodge Room.

The room itself was beautifully decor
ated. On the platform at the farther
end of the hall clustered three large
Christmas trees, their branches laden
with toys that made the hearts of the
children leap with delight. Half hidden
behind these trees could be seen the
Illuminated antlers OLA stays head-the
emblem of the order. The head itself
was not exceedingly conspicuous. out
what was readily noticeable was a large
doll, representing a little child, that
rested comfortably between the stag's
antlers The idea was a happy one
representing as 1t did the work being
done-the self-forgetfulness of the Elks
and the large Importance of providing for
the children.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26

AiAoi -, a see.
BY J. B. Dryer, President.
19-o6 r,,,,ot
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An Exception.

Now and then, however, there comes a
time when, In the very nature of things,
the good deeds done by the Elks must
needs be done in the open, and with an
i'll disguised effort at eoneealment. One
Of these occasions was brought emphatic
ally to public attention yesterday after
noon at the Elks' Home at Eighth ave-
nue. and Nineteenth street when six hum
dred little children were taken up gently
in the generous antlers of the Stag and
not put down again until their pockets
were jingling with money, their hands
were filled with sweets and TOYS and their
hearts made happy with kind words
whispered into their ears by lips that
really loved them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-26
Great Day for the Children.


It was a great day for the Elks and
an even greater day for the 800 little
ones. whose homes We're none too plen-
tifully supplied with this worlds goods.
The hour set for the occasion was 2:30
o'clock in the afternoon. Before that
time, however. long lines Of little child
rem, commanded by gentle hands, began
to converge upon the EllSs home. They
came from the Orphans Home at East
Lake. from the United Charities associa-
ton. from the Salvation Army headquar-
tiers and from many a home that had
been quietly sought out by individual
Elks In order that needy little children
might be made joyful at Christmastide.
The order was not unprepared to receive
them at it's home. Ample preparations
had been made to expedite the coming
and going Of the children. The Eighth
avenue and Nineteenth street entrances
to the home were thrown open and the
little ones had no difficulty in making
their way to the lodge room where the
gifts were distributed.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1904-07-28
Monday ne Fifteenth day Of August


next. between the hours OF II and 5 O'Clock, to-
wit, at O'Clock in the afternoon of said day, at
the Court House, in the City of Woodbury.,
County of Gloucester, and State OF New jersey
all the following described real estate, that is to
say.
All the following tract or parcel of land and
premises hereinafter particularly described,
situate in Williamstown, in the County of Glou-
described as follows:
Beginning at a corner in the centre of the
public road leading from Wiliamstown to Win
slow, and corner to r. F. Ticess wood-lot
nearly opposite his farm house; thence u
North thirty-nine and three-quarter degrees
East twenty-three chains and sixty-eight links
to corner to the late Albertson line; thence ~
by that line South fifty degrees fifty minutes
East two chains and twelve links to another
corner; thence ~ South thirty~siine and three
quarter degrees West twenty-three chains and
sixty-eight links to the centre Of the aforesaid
road; thence az by said road North fifty degrees
fifty minutes West two chains and twelve links
to the place of beginning Containing five
acres be the same more or less.
Being the same premises which Frank Kunzel
became seized of by virtue of deed from John
G. NJ. Kunzel, ct ux., bearing date December
23rd., A. D., 1902, and recorded in the Office of
the Clerk of Gloucester County, at Woodbury..
N. j., in Book No 100 of Deeds page 440 etc.
Seized as the property of George Kunzel, ct
ais, defendants, and taken in execution at the
suit oflEdwin G. c. Bleakey, complainant, and
to be sold by
Henry F. Stockwell, Sol'r Sheriff.
Dated July II, 1904. TIA Prs fees $500