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Show SARA BERNHARDT. - Some of the religious journals of this country have taken a decided position regarding the treatment of Mdm. Sara Bernhardt by American wealthy and cultivated society. The Methodist admits that she was feted and received by the highest society of England, even Mr. Gladstone visiting her. Yet our people must not be guided by this. She is a woman who has had three children, and has had no husband. "She is a practical example of free love, if love is to be degraded by the quotation. The treatment this actress receives from society in this country will severely test us as a people. In many ways marriage is assailed among us; the social recognition of this French woman by our wealthy and cultured citizens would deal a terrible blow to morals. Will New York deliver this blow?" Hawkeye. |