The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-06-25

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Shem, the eldest son of Noah. II antisemitism
was really aimed at all Semites, it would In
clude large numbers of n-Jewish people, as
the Arabians. Rabbi Gottheil suggests that
Christianity itself holds to the Hebrew scrip
lures and its central figure, it's founder,
Christ, whose teachings it processes to fol-
low, was, humanity speaking, jew. The
Jew is set upon and prosecuted and branded
and plllaged. but he doggedy ressts CONVEX
sion to Christianity and holds his own and
takes large part in the progress OF mankind.
The outcry against them says the rabbi,
lis their vindication: people do not fear
weddings; do not raise alarms against perils
which can be pushed aside by an effort of the
Will. The few must own inherent sources of
strength II the many resort to the towards
weapon OF lies and SANDER He then makes
mastery defense of Israel and admits that
In this country the fanaticism of Jew-baiting
does not exist. and what prejudice exists in
social life is not worth arguing against and
will disappear. 1t is in Europe where the
fanaticism OF antsemitsn RACES and dis
graces the countries where it exists. H. r.
Marshall contributes paper entitled From
War to Peace in which he notes the begin
ming of international judicial systems among
the highly civilized nations. aimed at the
elimination Of grounds of war, but he thinks
the growth of such tendency and the senti-
ment thus fostered in Reproduction of war will
be slow and many centuries must elapse be-
fore adherence of war will he so fixed in
the race that the dream of universal peace
will approach realization. 1t will come when
1t Is realized that all nations are bound to-
gether by ties of brotherhood and bonds Of
common interest not to be broken. Other
papers of interest are F. M. Days .'The For
NAL Garden: Its Revival and Its Recent Lit
erature." and Ethel Puffer's '"The Idea of
Beauty" the latter decidedly brilliant and
original essay, giving one something to think
upon of real value. Burlington, VT: The In
ternational Monthly.
The Photo-Era QBoston The Prpto-Era
Publishing company, ITO Summer strekD con-
tains SOME wonderfully good specimens of
artistic photography. The portraits by Par
kinson, Proctor, Towles, Hays, Hearn and
Stein are intensely real the frontispiece by
Parkinson. in pose, light and shade and ex-
preston being especially noticeable There is
Rembrandt study by C. J. Wernwag and
some fine specimens of three-color photogra-
ply, the impressions being taken direct from
oil paintings. In this process negatives are
| made representing each of the three primary
colors. yellow, red and blue. and three sepa-
rate plates are used, specially prepared. SO
| as to be sensitive to the rays for which each
plate is intended. and during exposure all
rays except those Of the desired color are cut
out by screens placed between the object and
the Photographic plate. The plates take the
| three primary colors as seen In the original,
and such portions as enter into combination
with the other colOrs, making the various
| tints. The negatives are then used Tor max
ing a reversed Photographic print OF each
through a lined screen, on previously sensi-
tized copper. and they are, by etching with
acids converted into three printing plates OF
| copper, which go to the letterpress printer
There are interesting papers by experts and
amateurs, with suggestions for devotees OF
| the camera. The Northwestern Photogra-
piers Association will meet in Minneapolis in
annual convention Sept. 2 to S. and an at
| tendance Of 300 is looked for. Exhibitors are
limited to eighteen pictures
| Pearson's for July eNew York-Pearson Pub
! fishing Co., Aston place. is an attractive
| number Marcus Tindal contributes a
paper entitled Where the Earth's Crust Is
Weak" embodying much information aided
by photographs showing ''the real thing at
! work. A capital illustrated paper is con-
| tributed by w. G. Fitzgerald, who describes
| the Swiss ALPINE troops executing the most
difficult maneuvers on Alpine Heights and
carrying their artillery on their backs above
the clouds and on the edges Of yawning
abysses. Women will be- interested In Mrs.
! Alec Tweedie's earnest appeal to her sex to
|
| horses astride like men, only adopting a
! well devised divided skirt. The article Is
! illustrated. most interesting illustrated
| sketch Of the career and personality OF Lord
| Kitchener of Khartoum is contributed by 7.
| W. Williams There is full page portrait
of Kitchener-the best which has appeared.
| The fiction Of the number Is good 4 z
McCture's for July QNew York: Thess. S.
| Mcclure Company, Nos. d41-15o E. Twenty
| fifth street, contains "a paper by Captain A.
T. Mahan, U. S. NJ, 9on the late Admiral
SIMPSONS naval career. Captain Mahan re-
ceived a most favorable impression at the
| naval academy of Sampson, who was in a
class below his His prominent traits then
were his inquisitivehess and close atten-
| ton to duty and these characterized him
| through life. Captain Mahan points out the
| thoroughnes which marked the blockade Of
| Cervera in Santiago Bay, and holds that
Sampson had decided the time and cond-
| ton under which the naval battle would be
| fought. This is the extreme view and Captain
| Mahan says history will Internationally
recognize and affirm his eminence as an Of
| fcer. The third paper by Miss Stone about
| her capture and detention by brigands in
| Macedonia, appears These miscreants COM
| PEELED Mrs. Tsilka, who was near her con-
inement to travel day and night, she being
in no condition for exertion, but the baby
was born all right, Mrs. Tsilka, who had
been a hospital nurse knowing what to do.
This occurred in an old hut. Miss Stone tells
much about the baby born under such I'M
favorable conditions. Rev. Cyrus Townsend
Brady contributes an interesting sketch Of
the career of General George Rogers Clark
the heroic fighter whose work secured the
northwest territory and middle west for the
United States yet the government let him
die poor and disabled not paying his ex-
penses incurred during his heroic campaign
ing until years after his death. Mr.. Helig's
| illustrated paper on Santos Dumont's expert
ments in aerial navigation is an interesting
feature. s@'
The Smart Set for July contains the usual
number of thrilling tales, among them
'FClarissa's Troublesome Baby by Edward
S. Van zile who, racking his brain for
something original, hit upon the notion Of
making Clarissa's baby by her second hus-
band, a reincarnation of her first husband,
dead Ave years previous. The effect was ter
ribly disturbing to Clarissa, of course, and
the ultimate action was alarming. Among
the best contributed stories are those Of
Francis Livingston, Gilbert Parker, Mar
gueritet Tracy Frank Norris and Edith Seg-
sions Topper. New York. No 452 Fifth
avenue.
LITERARY NOTES
The publishers have captured copy OF
"Jefferson's Bible" 50 called, and the coun-
try will be deluged with copies. Old Jeffer-
sonian democrats who haven't looked at a
Rihla half n century will now eagerly rag n