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The Jewish outlook., 1907-08-16

1t is commonly supposed that the Jews
of the present day world are limited to
types familiar in Europe, America and
throughout the Orient, without including
the stage Jew or the Jew of the comic
weelllies That scattered remnants, mys-
terious and remote in origin, peculiar IN
appearance and traits, can be found IN
most distant portions of the globe, and
that these are never failing subject OF
interest to the ethnologist and historian,
is fact less generally known. TO refer
to them as the missing descendants OF
the long lost ten tribes is comparatively
easy, but it is no satisfactory or sclen-
tific solution 1t is hardly necessary,
however, in most instances to presuppOse
so remote an ancestry, as considerable
light has been thrown in recent years
on their origin and characteristics.
Of these remnants of Israel the Fal-
ashas. Of Abyssinia, lead the list in num-
bers and interest. They had long been
known under various names, but have
usually been termed Falashas or emf
grants. Various traditions of their
origin have been preserved some trace
them to the time when Menilek, the son
of Solomon, and the Queen OF Sheba LETT
Jerusalem; others to the period OF Is
rael s captivity under Shalmaneser, or
after the capture Of Jerusalem by the
Romans 1t was in 1868, however, that
a more probable Identification was given
by Joseph Halevy, French Orientalist
of distinction, who published the story
of his visit to Abyssinia. He was of the
opinion that the Jewish element in the
Falashes can be derived from the Him
yartes captured in Ethiopia, who took
refuge in the mountains and converted
The Jewish outlook., 1907-08-16
Peculiar Types of Jews
Falashas of Abyssina-Back Jews of IndiaChnese and
Cochin Jews
BY Prof. A. S. IsaacS.

a part of the Agaus, whence the Falashas
type. They form an active element of
the population, being masons, builders,
smiths, traders and agriculturists.
Darker than the people among whom
they dwell, their religion is Mosaism,
based upon the Ethiopic version of the
Pentateuch-they have no knowledge Of
Hebrew. They keep the Sabbath, the
Passover and other holy days, with many
Jewish ceremonials, some modified. Their
history, despite palpable legends and ex-
aggerations, is of undoubted antiquity.
Their conversion has been attempted Of
recent years by Protestant missionaries,
but as yet without important results.
Of no less striking interest, although
limited in number, are the Black Jews,
or Benz Israel, native Jews of India.
These date their origin from 1,6OO to
1,SOO years ago. They were first brought
to the knowledge of Europeans at the
same time with intelligence of the white
and black Jews of Cochin, on the coast
Of Malabar, by Christian missionaries
in the beginning of the nineteenth cen
trry Since 1886 they have been fully
restored to Judaism, have their schools
and synagOgs, are physically strong, are
welcomed as soldiers, and have gained
rank in the British army in India, while
they are active in various trades. They
are less than nine thousand in number,
the majority residing in Bombay. AS to
their origin, although they claim pure
Jewish descent, they are probably the
result of mixed marriage with their
neighbors. Their native name signifies
Saturday oil pressers," thus alluding
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
HANDSOME GIFT
FOR TIE WAShY

Members of the Washington Fire
Company were agreeably surprised
yesterday when they were presented
with handsome cut-glass decanter,
mounted upon a silver miTor- surfaced
tray and surrounded by twelve glasses.
The gift was from the Chumbia Fire
Company OF Allentown, Pa ~ apprec-
iauon cf the courtesy eXtehPef to its
members during their stayit tlis city
On October "a and Is aseHAests of
the "Washy" The commfttetE of the
Coluubia Company. comprising John
" Hunort. former chief OF the Allen
town Fire Department, and Frederick
weiss. arrived in Wilmington yester-
Gay afternoon and were 20 tfrtained
t dinner at the ClaytonNsfprse, by
Waiter w. Green. vice president of the
'Wasay." after which they took the
gift 20 the engine house where it was
Formerly presented The presentation
speech was made by Chief Huffort. His
remarks were responded to by Joseph
McGarvey Following the ceremony
'he visitors We're shown about the city
ry a committee Of the Washington
Company, comprising Charles,H. Grove,
Joseph McGarvey. Andrew ] NeideG-
maier John Simmons, Walter w
Green, John Winthrup and Edward
Donohoe. Tne visitors left for their
home shortly before . o'clock yester-
day afternoon.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
PETER MAGEE"
In HIGH GLEE
Prominent Man With Ficli-
CIOuS Name, Cut Capers
on Market Street

Peter Magee IS the name a we'll
dressed man gave in the City Court To-
day. 1t was not his real name. and
II was learned tnat no was q promin-
ent man living in Chester county, and
he was also member OF one OF VIII
mingtons clubs lie was charged
with disorderly conduct. and when his
case was called Tor .riai no held back.
city Solicitor Townsend informed the
court that peter" had entered a plea
of guilty ana the court without further
inquiry fined the man 81 and costs
"Alagee" was arrested on Market
street last night by patrolman Ward.
at whom he swore. There was lot
OF conferring on the quiet around the
court room to-day and everything was
done 20 Keep the matter mum.
Peter. painted the town red lagt
night. and he looked little worse for
wear and tear tms morning. He had
two friends with him looking after his
welfare. both OF whom are well known
Ia business circles in this city.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
Water sonteibraltar.

On the eastern side Of thearorlr. Of
Gibraltar there isl curious looking
white patch which led an American
tourist 70 ask whether the rock was
being armor plated. It is really
catchment for ralnwater to Increase
the reserve Of water onithe rock. The
catchment covers ten acres. Itsisinade
OF galvanized corrugated iron hxeds 70
piles driven deep into the sandy slopes
above uhe village Of Catalan. The WA
ter collected at the foot ofythe catch
mcnt runslthrough the roccainto a, ,tun-
mel 2.O0Olfeet long and is delivered In
to reservoirs on the westeFntside. The
yield to theNinch OF rainfalEis 210, 600
gallons.-NewlYor orlS Tribune.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
SOCIETY
LECTURE

The New Castle County Medical So
ciety held its monthly meeting in-the
Historical Society's building last night
In the absence Of DR.. +. l.. Springer,
Of Newport the president. who was
not able 20 attend. Or. IT, w Briggs.
OF this city, presided. several papers
Of purely mediCal interest were read.
Arrangements We're made Tor receiv-
ing Or. J, M Mccormick, of Bowling
Green. KY. who will speak IN Decem-
Der at the New-Century Club ia the
interests Of the American Medical As
sociation The Red Cross, the FEEDER
alton Of Womcn's Club and the Della
ware Anti-Tgherculosis Society viii
co-operate ia receiving him. and he
VIII probably speak on the anti-tuber-
culosis deht 10 be conducted by those
combined bodies. Tho annual cleo
ton Of officers win take place at the
next meeting of the society.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
The WEASEL.

His Feroeity Unbounded and He
Courage lnvineisie.
The weasel is the most bloodthlrsty
Of an our native carnivort His feroc-
lty Is unbounGed. bis courage invinci-
bic. lie is one Of the few British wild
animals from whom man has 70 fear
attack.
If you meet a group Of weasels you
win do we'll not TO interfere with
them, for thlse who have done so have
occasionally suffered for their temer-
ity. His dwarfsh size rather acccntu-
Htes than diminishes tho detestation in
which he is held. fOr there is some
thing uncanny in the idea Of so much
relentlessness and cruelty being COM
pressed into so small a frame.
The rabbit who will fight a fierce
and bitter battle with one Of his own
kind. is paralyzed with fear at the
mere sight of this puny foe. whom he
could probably pulverize could be
brace his heart TO the attempt. Squenl
ing with fear he hops stupidity about
until the little vampire springs upon
his neck and buries his fangs in an
artery.
Then the victim either sinks 20 the
ground and submits 20 his fate or, sud
denly acquiring the use Of HIS muscles.
he speeds aimlessly along. the weasel
clingmg TO his neck tin his work Is
done There are few more pltiful
sounds in nature than the panic strcs-
en- cry Of rabbit when he fnds that
be is being stalked by q weasel.-Lon-
don Answers.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
ANTI-LICENSE CLUB
is TO CONTINUE

A meeting of the Seventh WardFAntl-
License,Club was held IN .Cooiman. AZ
y. Church. Fourteenth and DUPONT
streets. last night, 60 consider the ad-
visibility Of remaining IN organiza-
tion or dishandlng now thatsthe anti
license fight Is over FOR the time, be-
ing After lengthy discussion oflthe
campaign just closed'and the fight that
Is before anti-licenscl advocates. II was
lecided' 10 remain an,organization.
II was the sense Of the meeting that
while the organization should hefkept
up IN its fun strength. tho Wilmington
Anti-License League. organized last
Friday. should also receive the heart
lest support Of the members. A COM
mittee comprising the officers Of the
club was appointed to call a public
meeting within next two weeks. The
Rev. v. p. Northrup, of coolman M.
r. Church, presided at the meeting
iast\night.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20

NEW YORK. Nov. eo-Having readily
accepted the challenge entered by its rival
magnet Of attraction the inaugural Of the
season at the Metropolitan Opera House.
and having fully prepartd to leap any
bars set UP by the recent financial dis
quietude, tho Horse show OF 1877, with the
opening Of its doors. encountered loaden
November skies that poured down
steady, relentless rain Yet despite the
facing Of all the fences that had been set
up by circumstances, the reign of the
horse at Madison Square Garden was en-
tered upon under auspices which promise
a record Of gratifying success.
Measured by the enthusiasm displayed
the Horse Show Of 1907 already has
achieved o success in no way tagging be-
hind the spendor Of achievements ate
tanned by it's predecessors.
Society despite its division between the
counter attractions. is doing IT'S full share
toward making the twenty-third annual
show ore splendid in its attachments.
seldom have so many horses Of quality
faced the judges at any show. either N
this city or elsewhere It is Qralty rather
than quantity that will maRe9the Horse
Show of 1907 memorable soiiiat as its
equine actors are concerned The horses
marshaned there, entering yesterday into
the first of the contests for the rosettes
OF blue and red and yellaw, are the pick
o. many stables and the SURVIVORS Of the
splendid rivalry for suprelhacy that
n rked the host Of summer horse shows.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
PETITION TO HAVE
PILOT REINSTATED
BIZ THE JOURNALS Special wire.

BY THE JOURNALS Special Wire.
PITTsBURG. Pa. Nov. 20-Pilot
Clarence Nichols of Cairo. whose
license was suspended by order of
President Roosevelt during his trip
down the Mississippi River has found
a champion I'm the Pittshurg delegn-
ton TO the waterways convention. The
delegation has interested the Chamber
OF Commerce. Rivers and Harbors
Commission and a petition VIII be pre-
sented TO have Nichols roinstated
The steamers were racing down
stream. when the craft Nichols was
guiding came too close 20 the Presi-
dental craft 10 please the executive.
who nrdcred the suspension OF tho
pilot Thtee members Of the commit
tee attended the meeting yesterday.
but win wait until a fun netting be
fore taking action ia asking that
Nichols. who was suspended for six
months, be reinstated.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
Social and
Personal

William Mahan of West Chester.
spent Sunday with friends in this city.
Mrs. r. T. Meredith and daughter
Miss Emma. Of kirkland, spent satur-
day ana Sunday with friends in tnis
city.
James Conner of West Chester. spent
sunday here.
Mr. and MS Harold Shaw and Miss
Helen Frederick are tine guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Theodore Mercer at KennetL
Square
Mr. and Mrs. jerome B. Bell spent
Sunday with Chester friends.
Malcolm Robertson ot Ridley Park.
spent Sunday en- this city.
Miss Bessie Walker IS the guest of
tho Misses IIememan "a their home at
the Chestnut Grove Inn at Ridley
Park
Jacob smelt2er was q visitor last
week at Perryville.
Mrs Harry Evans spent last week
at Rising sun
Miss Edith Brokaw, Of Fair Hiil,
has been the guest Of Mrs. II. Linn
Worthington.
William brennan has been visiting
friends at Rising Sun.
Mrs. Richard T. Reed spent yester-
day i'm Philadelphia.
Misses Mary and Catherine Neon
nell. of Atlantic CITY, and the Misses
Margaret and Bessie o'Neln. Of Phil
adelphia, spent part cf last week
with Mr.. and Mrs John. Mpliin at
Centrevilie.
J.. L. Maloney and s. Finley Scott
are on cunning trip at Townsend.
Mrs Samuel Barron has teen q
guest Of MIS-, Francis King, of New
Castle
Stanley steele has been visiting his
parents at Chesapeake City.
Miss MARGARET A. Mearns. Of Zion,
las been spending several DAYS with
Wilminst N friends.
Miss Isabel Carhart. Ct Zion, has re-
turned after a visit 10 friends in this
city.
Joseph Baie visited friends at Colora
recently.
Mrs. William carson, OF Port De-
I, eit was recent visitor here
il. $. Haines. OF Chestertown, was a
visitor here laetw week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter o. Honeclser Df
tNiNtN AAAti ~. NAiA NNffttAA y AAA AAAt A az
phia.
Miss Isabel MoCIall Of EllSton, spent
last week with friends in this city.
Mrs. V. NJ. McCabe has been tho
guest of Elkton friends.
Miss Gertrude Smith, Of Ellston, has
been visiting Mrs. John +. Porter Of
this city.
Miss Nellie Schafer has returned TO
her home at Blackbird. after spending
two weeks with friends IN this city
Mrs. Eliza Siaats 81 the guest ef
Mrs o Marvel az Townsend.
Herman Budd. a former Wilmington
ian. now of New York city is circu-
lating among friends here
Mrs. Samuel ParthreelS has returned
from a visit 20 her brother, Thomas
Brannan. OF Rumny, nd.
Edward w Crossley, assistant post
master at Newport News, IS visiting
William Holt in this city. Mr. Cross
ley Is well known in Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Baldwin and
Miss Sara Broker have returned after
visiting relatives IN West Chester. Doe
Run, NorthbrooS. and other points in
Chester county, Pa.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
loo Enthuslsssie.

Edwin Forrest once produced a play
called 'Metamora" Supers we're en-
gagged TO persenate Indian warriors.
and among them was a bright Irish lad
who had a deep admiration for the
great tragedian. At a point in the
play where Metamora asks, "Am l
not the greGt chief Of the POttawato-
mies" tthe supers are supposed to
grunt ugh, ughr' The stage man
ager had carefully drilled them in
what they were expected 10 do. but on
the night OF the performance the
young Irishman was 50 transported by
Forests acting asiquite TO forgetithat
he was inpersonatins an Indian. When
Forrest turned to,'the assembled war
riors and thundered forth. AMI not
the great chief OF the Pottawatomies9'
the Irish boys enthusiasm broke
through all restraint He ieaped into
the air with a wild shout and. twirling
stomahawk. about his heat, ,srephed,
"Begorra, yes sare IL Londons Standard,
sl'sx iY q - u x
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
Billville Office Rules.

We never return rejected articles.
We get a,dollar aston forethem at the
paper mill.
Write on one side OF thespaDer only.
When the other sideiiss blank We can
figure up ourllosses omit
Subscribers who have not received
the paper IN three weeks or more
should inquire at the ,sheriff's ,onice.
where a reasonswill probably be given
them.-Frank /. Stanton in Atlanta
Constitution.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20

Yecst-It is difficult TO tell the wait
ers from gentlemen diners at fashion
able restaurants now.
Crimsonbeak--W Well if you happened
to search 'ein when they went out you
could tell the difference. The walters
would have all the money in their
clothes.--Yonkers Statesman.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
FISHERIES COMPANY'S SUITS
Petition in Rhode Island Court to Sell
the Property.

PROVIDENCE, r. l.. Nov. 2O-The
affairs of the Fisheries Company of
New Jersey, known az the "Menha6en
Combine" for which the Federal
Courts in New Jersey. Delaware and
Rhode Island recently appointed re-
ceivers. are again before the court
here. Judge Arthur l.. Brown, OF
the United States District Court, yes
narday designated November n as the
date for a hearing upon petition for
leave to sell the property I'm the equity
case Of Robert Haydock VS.. Fisheries
Company
Eleven admiralty suits were filed
yesterday libeliug that number of ves-
sells of the Fisheries Company fleet
now laid ND at Tiverton. The libeis
are for wages of the crows.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
obnainn.

"Great scottp said the doctor to his
servant HAS nobody called during
my two days absence? left this slate
here for collers to write their names
on. and II IS perfectly clean"
"oh. YES, .sir. !" responded the servant
cheerfuily. "a whole lot OF folks has
come. An the slate got so fun O.
names that only this mornin' | had to
rub EN- all out 70 make room for
morew-Cleyelaad Leader
Evening journal., 1907-11-20

miss Ethel" he began, "or Ethel,
mean. I've known you long enough to
drop the miss, haven't r.
She fixed her lovely eyes upon him
with a meaning gaze. Yes, think
you have" she said. What prefix do
you wish to eT-London Tele-
graph.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
PEACE SOCIETY MEETING
At It Officers viii be Elected and
Addresses Heard.

its annual meeting in Fflends School
House tonight The order of business
will include a report from delegates
10 the annual convention at Mystic,
Conn: election Of officers; essay by
William Candy Ferris on Worlds
Police" secretarys, annual report, by
Secretary D. Ferris; Prize Peace Es-
say by j. Lybran Pyle; Prize Peace
Essay by Maggie A. Gallagher; re-
solutions; brief remarks by members
or visitors.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
ID shapa.

Not loas ago Boston municipal Off
cial, stickler for the use OF good Eng
lish. bad occasion 10 consult a physi-
clan new to the community.
After the examination tho doctor
said:
"All you need, sir, is a tonic in the
shape Of fresh air"
f~Would you mind telling me-" asked
the purlst sarcastically, "what Is the
shape Of fresh air2"
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
Accounting EerlIt.

mo" said the stubborn man, no
body can alter my regardifor Jiggins.
He's a man you don't meetlevery day"
Il admit that" replied Markley, ,A''hut
I attribute 1t to the fact that Illoaned
him $40 several months ago. o."-Catho-
lie Standard and Times.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
seal-Marauess.

At st. Johns rectorv last evening
Miss Matte e. Marques and Charles
L.. Seal were married by Archdoacon
George c. Hall. The bride was at
tended by her sister, Miss Mary Agnes
Marques, as maid of honor and John
Watkins was best man.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
Entertainnd Ii cards.

Mr. ana Mrs. Theodore Mercer. enter
tained a company Of friends at caras
at their home. Willowbrook farnr.
near Kennett suare. on Saturday even-
ing in honor OF Mr and Mrs. Harold
Shaw and Miss Hslen FraaericiS, Of
this citv.. The suests'vere Joel Mercer
100 Mereer. WalterE. Aiercr.c 55rnlaI
MancilI, Mr. Tyler Mics, Bertha svoorEss
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
A Faint Resemblance.

"Ah. my boy" said the purse proud
individual as be handed round the
Flor de Toofas. that's something like
a cigarw
"Yes," responded one Of the victims:
"what Is it?"-London Opinion.
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
Sleep

Sleepy is natures %re-
building Speriod, whensthe
energy used sthesbrain,
muscles and organs. is re-
newed. If youslosetsleep,
your systemsisorobbed.o of
the strength sleep should
give. Coninued. less of
sleep multiplies this loss
until you become a phys
ical wreck. DR.. Miles
Nervine quiets the irri-
tated nerves and brings
refreshing, invigorating
sleep. Nervine contains
no opiates, and therefor
leaves no bad after-effects.
For over two years I suffered un-
told aEonies; my friends thought I
was going crstzy. 7 couldln0t .Hiecp
nor rest at an. I tried diffcrenttdoc-
tors. but failed 20 ind relief Ny
head would ache an the time; Z WIS
like one drunk: could not Concentrate
my mind. ana was SO restless and
worried that sleep WINS out Of the
question After taking one bottle Of
DR. Miles Ncrvinc ] felt wonderfully
changed, lam now on my thirdt bot
tlc and ame gaining all the slime
can lie down and sleeu Ike child,
and am able 60 10 my work
MRS. MAY SCOTT English. Ind.
Your druggist aells Or. Miles,9Nerv-
price Of first Bottle (only) II Il 'falla
10 benefit you.
Miles Medical Co., Ellzhart, Ind
Evening journal., 1907-11-20
Home From w. c. 7. U. Mseting.

hees. MSS Estelle Doud Miss Maud
Freck and Miss Mabel Press.
-O-
Home From w. c. 7. U. Meeting.
Miss Levina p Lynch. Miss Hietla
Emerson and other Delaware delegates
have returned from the National w.
c. II. Z. convention al Nashville. Ten-
nessce. The delegates were much
pleased with the convention. which
they reported as being very largely att
tended Miss Emerson viii later rlva
reports OF The convention before the
Y's and WIS Of the State.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-07
FIGHT FOR GOLD.
From Now on 1t Is Expected to Be
Harder to Get.

New York, Nov. THE action of
the Bank of England and the Bank of
France in raising their discount rates
today and probable like action by the
Bank of Germany tomorrow was ac-
cepted in New York as evidence that
hereafter 1t will be necessary to fight
to obtain gold; that the European
banks expect a severe pull on their re-
sources from America and that 1t will
require the most resolute steps to
meet it.
New York already has engaged on
the present movement gold to the
amount of $39,175, 900 and the scaut
crops in Europe and the rapid outward
movement of American products threat
en- to draw more gold to this country in
spite of the protective measures of the
European banks. The English bank
rate has not been at per cent before
since 1873, and it is exceptional for the
French rate to be put as high as today
because it is the well established policy
of France to obtain gold at a loss in or
der to afford a uniform rate of accom-
mediation to commerce.
The general feeling in financial circles
here today was one of serenity and conf
dence in spite of the advances in European
bank rates. The continuous arrivals of
gold which were swelled by 81, 100000 COM
ing on the Teutonic today are rapidly re-
bank reserves and affording
the basis for protecting credit. 1t is not
that it will be necessary to
issue small scrip here is being done in
other cities, although wages in many cases
will be paid in checks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-11-07

can possibly be spared for the pur-
pose. Estimates of the combined
amounts that the New York banks will
send to the northwest within the next
six weeks vary.
The Chase National bank and First
National have commenced to ship
daily sums ranging from $4,000 to
the Great Northern and Northern Pa
cific railroads. James J. Hill held a
conference here with officers of the
Chase National bank and other insti-
tutions at which it was stated he asked
that the northwest be given all possi-
BILE assistance to move the crops. Mr..
Hill was informed that while the local
amount of money for crop movina-
purposes, they were anxious to do all
they could to expedite the shipment
of cereals to the seaboard, whence
they could be sent abroad and thereby
strengthen this country's position in
the foreign money markets.
1--WE have started to send all the
funds we can to the northwest. Sai3
bank official, ''and while the amounts
they will in the aggregate total a large
figure before long. Within a week or
more the flow of gold to the wheat
fields will be in steady volume, varying
in sums from $1,000 to $4,000. Mr..
Hill was here and conferred with US
on the situation along the lines of his
railroads. We promised to do all we
ties in the northwest can be found by
the farmers themselves if they will
avail themselves of an opportunity to
use cashiers checks, but that Is a nro-
cess of education which may or may
not be difficult to work OUT