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The Jewish outlook., 1908-03-20

The first argument in favor OF
great university in Jerusalem may be
derived from the present condition of
Jewish studies throughout the world.
There are fair number OF Jewish
seminaries in various countries, but
their influence is in almost every ease
local. There was a time when the
Breslau Seminary attracted students
from every part of the world. The
fame of Frankel and Gractl was
partly accountable for this, but so also
was the fact that the Breslau Semi
nary (founded in 1854 was the first
in the field, and for seevral years the
only one in the field Gradually, how
ever, Budapest, Berlin, Vienna, Lon
don, Cincinnati, Florence, New York.
and other cities erected their colleges,
and hence it comes that scarcely any
of them is international. The stu
dents of each belong in the main to
one nationality only. None of thcm at
the present moment stands head and
shoulders above the rest. There IS
no hcgemOny, for they all tcn''
towards the same level of respectable"
mcdiocrity. The skill and learnin.
are divided among several institu-
tons: II great name here and II great
name there, may be found on a teach
ing staff; but no teaching staff as II
whole is representative of the great
est learning and genius of the com
munity: none is, as a whole, great
enough to make the student feel thai
he must go to it and nowhere else.
But if effort could be largely con-
centrated OIL one great center. what
glorious staff could be got together.
There would be something like an n.
traction for students in an institution
at which a Bacher. a Schechter. a
Friedman. n Biichlcr. a Harkavy. II
Hoffman. an Israel Levi. Barth-to
name but a few of those who first oc
eur to ones mind-wee simultan-
co,,sly at work. giving of their bes.
TO large classes of students gathered
from every corner of the Jewish world
This. then. would be the first advah-
tagc. We should have real concentra-
ton of power: we should possess
magnet whose irresistible influence
would draw to itself from all parts
those eager for learning. Our intel
lectual line of battle is now weak be-
cause it is ditfused over too large a
field. The line is too thin for the
shock of the fight.
Then comes another consideration.
Jerusalem is an ideal place for jew
ish University. Whatever may be the
Sultan of Turkeys political charac-
ter. he is by tradition friend of edu-
cation. Northumberland has always
encouraged learning. Thus. under
Mohammcdan regime. a Jewish uni
vcrsity would enjoy every encourage
mcnt. or. at all events. would suffer no
encouragement. And though the Jew
is not in any real sense an Oriental.
still his religion is Semitic. and il
would probably be found that Jewish
learning thrives best in Semitic en-
vironmcnt. But Jerusalem has other
claims. The difficulty in the way of
the creation of one great Jewish SEM
mary i'm Europe is undoubtedly a ma
tional difficulty. Jews are always pa
triotic. and in their seminaries, too,
The Jewish outlook., 1908-03-20
A UniVer,.
Or Jerusalem
AND TALMUDIC LlTERA-

BY ISRAEL ABRAHAMs, MA, READER IN RABBINIC AM
TURE. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY.
The Jewish outlook., 1908-03-20

Continued on Page Two.)
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26

The Brownsville affair is about to be brought to a close. Senator For aker has been putting off the evil day as long as possible, both because he hoped thus to gain favor with the southern republicans, who are chiefly of the colored persuasion, and be- cause he hated to have the country witness the fact that after all this tedious and expensive investigation, he had been able only to convince the large majority of the military affairs committee that the negroes shot up" the town of Brownsville. Of course the investigation has been very pro- fitable to Mr Foraker personally, for all last summer, when the committee was sitting. Mir FOra6er was living in his magnificent home in Washington, and yet he was charging the govern ment S6 a day as hotel bill. This is q fact which the astute senator from Ohio did not expect to become pub lie, but the fact is clearly set forth in d public document which gives an itemized list of the expenditures paid out of the contingent fund of the sen ate. The present indications are that the two senators out of total mem bership of thirteen will say no on the hnal vote that they believe the ne- gfoes innocent. They are Foraker and Bulkeley. Two. Dupont and Scott. will probably say that the guilt of the negroes has not been proved. while nine will say that they have no doubt of the guilt of the negroes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26
HEARD IN PASSING.

Mir Golden of New York has moi made a speech this session. It would seem be was trying to live up to the quality of silence.
 If Secretary Taft should be elected. it would be a fine scheme for htm to give Mr Roosevelt a job as his travel ing commissioner
 The congressional salary increase being no longer an issue. there are lots of members ready to fight trenchantly for economy at the present session.
 Of course those questions to Mr Hartman will h. couched in polite language. hut boiled down they will simply amount 10 Where did you get it:
 All of the Muchrich family 'n New York stoutly deny borrowing any money from Hetty Green. But they have not ret explained whether if was because they wouldn't or couldn't.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26

The political fight in the republi- can ranks wages as fast and furious as ever. The latest charge brought by the Taft people is that the anti-ad- ministration forces have purchased quantities of space in the patent in- sides of certain newspapers, contrary to the wishes of the editors and pro- prietors of those papers, and are using this space to villify Roosevelt and Taft. William Allen White, who has always enjoyed a good reputation for veracity and fearlessness, is the man who prefers this charge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26

side, minutely examining every possi ble crevice. When they again reached the light of day they had arrived al the certain conclusion that no living man was within those walls.
 Would corpse rise to the surface soon in waters sucn as these, Dr. Tren. don?" asked the captain.
 Might sir, Might not No telling The captain ruminated. Then he beat his fist on his knee.
 ''The other cave"'
 What other sS7eT asked the sur. geon.
 "The cave where they killed the seals"
 "Surelyw exclaimed Trendon. "Wait, though. Didn't Slade say 1t was be- tween here and the point?'
 "Yes. Beyond the small beach," "No cave there," declared the sur geon positively.
 There must be. Congdon, did you see an opening anywhere in the cliff as we came along"
 ''No. sir. This is the only one, sir" "We'll see about that" said the cap tain grimly. Head her about. Skirt the shore as near the breakers as you safely can"
 The gig retraced it's journey.
 There's the beach, as Slade describ- cd it." said Captain Parkinson as they came abreast of the little reach of sand.
 And what are those two bird roosts on itf" asked Trendon. See 'em? Dead against that patch of shore weed"
 Bits of wreckage fixed in the sand" |" Don't think so, sir. Too well matched"
 r(To he Continuedl
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26
UphoIds Will of wallae. C. Andrews

Albany, N. Y., Feb. 26.-Affecting the distribution of an estate valued at $3.500,000, the court of appeals handed down an opinion upholding the legality of the will of Wallace c. Andrews, who was burned to death, with his wife and eleven others, in their New York city home on April :, 1899. An drews was one of.the original Standard Oil men.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26
"He done his damnedst;

AHSeIS CUtIIlt Uo nv
 -Epitaph, on a western headstone
 This might not appeal to all as the words of Mark Anthony over the body of Caesar, later over the body of his foe Brutus, when he said: His life was gentle and the elements so mix'd in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world, THIS WAS A MAN" To his neighbors he realized his ideals. He discharged his duties to the satisfaction of his fellow citizens.
 Tn presenting Browns Quickfire Charcoal we sought the same ends The generous patronage has convinced us it has been appreciated.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26
WEDNESDAY, FEB 26, 1908.
feb. 26 In bistory.

1sO2-Victor Hugo. the French novelist and lyric poet, born at Besancon; died 1885 1s15-Napoleon escaped from Elba to in wade France and reascend the throne His household and a small bodyguard secretly embarked on vessels forming the fleet of his petty realm. No helr was given at this stage by outsiders. 1S7S-Angelo Secchi, Italian astronomer died in Rome; born ISIS.
 1S97-David L. Proudfit, we'll known poe; and author died in New York city aged 55.
 lO7-Honduras declared war against Mica ragua; battle at San Marcos de Colon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26
Sixteen Hour a Day Law Valid.

Helena. Mont, Feb. 26.-The Mon tana sixteen hour law for railroad em ployees in the train service was declar ed by the state supreme court to bl valid and constitutional. The North. ern Pacific must now pay the s1,60C fine for its violation imposed by Judge Clements of this county.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26
Isro of Mobile Bay Dead.

Mobile. Ala. Feb. 26.-GeOrge Rog. CTS. who was with Admiral Farragut at the battle of Mobile hay. was found dead here at his home by members of his family. He formerly resided at New Haven. Conn. and was a member Of the Grand Army of the Republic at that nlace
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26

The department of agriculture has just issued pamphlet on Cures for Snake Bites," which will be read with absorbing interest ill Georgia and other prohibition states.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26
Cold Room Causes Divorce Suit.

Franklin. Pa. Feb. 26.-Beeause be was compelled to give up his warm bedroom to his mOther-in-Iaw and go to a cold one William ]. Magee. a wealthy oil producer, entered suit for divorce against his wife. Lucy D. Ma gee. whom he married in Chicago in January. Ig0T.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26
ErIk Pirks Tsft and Rrxan.

New York. Feb. 26.-G0vern0r FOIk of Missouri says that Taft and Bryan will be the opposing candidates in tho presidential race When seen at the City club. where be made q speech. be said Bryan had a chance of winning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26
(To be Continued).

Kodol is a scientific preparation of vegetable acids with natural diges- tants and contains the same juices found in a healthy stomach. Each dose will digest more than 5000 ~-@'-s of good food. Sold by Buck insham pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26
stilIina, wcnt ns Rsinststsd.

Washington Feb. 26 - Charles \ StilingS will not sDe restored to duty as public printer. President Roosevelt let this fact be known tO friends who talked with him concerning the tzngle ia the government essatIfshment.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26

The best remedy knovn to-day for all stomach troubles Is KOdOl. which Is guaranteed to give prompt relief. It is a natural digestant; it digssts what you eat. II Is pleasant to take. Sold by Buckinghsn pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup acts gently but promptly on the bow els. It stops the cough by soothing the throat and lung irritation. Sold by Buckingham pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26
r.-ss Perish q. s.r.i,u Ho..l.

International Falls. Mfnn- Feh zG- Three people met death and four were m0-e Ur less injured in the burning gf the Owens H01se here The dead are q servant. q Cserk and babF.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26

Bert Barter of Elton. Wis. says: T have only tzksr four doses cf your Eianey azd Bladder Pills and fksF ksvs done for ne more fksn any DtheT medicine has ever done Nr Barter refers to DeWftt's Kidney and Bladder Pills ThsT are sold by Bzekizxkaz pharuzcy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26

ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS: Tonight and Tomorrow Morning. Sun sets 5:45, rises 6:32. Moon rises 3:2 a. n. Moons age, 5 days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26
FULTON MARKET.
 25S and 262 Cherry St.

HaIibut 15c a lb., 2 lbs for 25c Fresh Salmon 2Oc per ID Large Fresh Herrings 4Oc a doz Market Cod Fish 7c a ID JOHN rlOORE, Manager.
 Telephone. S4l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-26
G6e 
By Stewart Edward White And Samuel Hopkins Adams
Copyright, 1907, by Mcclure, Phillips & Co.
CHAPTER xxx.

3rATA THIN half an hour the gig had
 MI reached the mouth of the cave. WI As the cockswain had predict ed, the seas ran into the lofty
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-12
House Party.

Frank King and Edna Earl King have
been the host and hostess Of jolly
house party at their pretty home on
Washington avenue. About nine young
boys and girls formed the merry party
which arrived here last Friday evening
and which broke up yesterday to the
regret Of all. Among tho entertain.
ments in honor of the party we're those
given by Mrs. c. L. Lomax Monday
evening, Miss Ella May Melton Tues
day evening, and the Gypsy Tea at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. King Wednesday
evening. The merry crowd made many
friends during their short stay and the
younger set found them to be a most
charming party and exerted every Of
fort TO make their visit an enjoyable
one. Among the party were Misses
Dolly Rives, Lizette Hutchinson, Helen
wisr, Louie Lloyd and Edward Lloyd, OF
Starkville, Misses Lucille and Nellie
Lockard, of Meridian, Lutte Bell Beattie,
Of Memphis, and Robert Team, Of stark
vile.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-12
ChambIey.HemphlII.

At the residence Of Mr.. J. B. Me-
Bride, at seven O'Clock p. M, Saturday,
May 90th, Miss Annie May Hemphill
and Mr.. Frank Chambley were united in
the holy bonds of wedlock, Rev. W. G.
Underwood saying the solemn ceremony.
1t was Gretna Green affair, the brides
people objected on account OF the age
Of the couple, and had tried In vain to
have them wait for at least one year,
but the young people could not see 1t
that way, and the above was the result.
Frank is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. B.
Chambley Of N. Carrollton and is a
young man Of much promise and good
business acumen. The bride is a daugh-
ter OF the late Mr.. =. NJ. Hempbill, and
is one Of the county's fairest young
daughters, possessed Of many noble traits
OF character and Christian virtues.
The Conservative Joins their many
friends In wishing them all the bappi-
ness they MISREPRESENTATION Con.
seryatiye.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-12
The Ben Humphreys Arrives Here.

The y. s. government snag and dredge
boat Ben Humphreys, recently built at
Jeifersonville, Ind, and named for Con-
gressman Humphreys of this district,
arrived In Greenwood yesterday after
noon at about four o'clock. Through
the courtesy Of Capt. Clarke $. Smith,
the y. s. Engineer at Yicksburg, the
handsome new boat was rendered Con-
gressman Humphreys and the people OF
this city for an excursion during the re-
mainder of the afternoon. Over one
hundred people boarded the beat and
a trip Of several miles up the Yazoo and
Tallahatcbie rivers was enjoyed. The
Ben Humphreys Is 1877 feet long and
draws , feet Of water; she has all the
modern improvements and cost $23,0O0
to construct her. The Ben Humphreys
is making trial trip in the Yazoo river
and her tributaries, Capt. II. Elfein,
who supervised the construction of the
Ben Humphreys, is with her on this trip
as inspector. The officers In charge are
as follows: ]. n. Bobbs master, Nose
Smith pilot, Mr.. Bailey engineer, D..
Os In mate.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-12
MlIlsaps Quartette.

One Of the most popular attractions
that has ever been at our places Of
amusement was the famous Millsaps
QuArtette that sung at tho Dixie last
Wednesday evening. Messrs. H. 7.
Moore, r. R. Norquist, c. b. Kirkland,
and James Duke, Of our city, composed
the quartetto. This quartette, while
college was in session sang st several
colleges and won for themselves quite >
reputation, and always received large
patronage. All Of our theatre going
people turned out to hear these splen-
did gentlemen and II was the consensus
Of opinion that the quarteste gave more
than general satisfaction and easily
mads : hit with our good people.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-12
FIRST BLOOMS
OF THE SEASON.
lenore County Crop Prospects are
Very Good.

The first cotton blooms OF the season
were brought to The Commonwealth
office last Saturday from Capt SMITHS
Roesbower plantation by Aleck Dav-
is, a coIored tenant,-one OF same hav-
ing opened on June 5th and the other
on the 9th.
The next blooms received one red
and one white--were from Mr.. H. M.
Redditt, manager of Mr.. +. M. Aldridges
Ashwood plantation, the first opening
on June 9th and the second on the 9th.
The third bloom was reported on the
5th by Mr.. W. H. Cooper, manager OF
Mr.. J. L. Haley's plantation at Itta
Bena.
Reports from every part of Leflore
county show the cotton crop to be
in very good condition, the stands
being perfect and the plant thriving
nicely.
The indications are that the cotton
crop in this county will be perhaps
fourth larger this season than last
year.
Splendid reports are also made as to
the corn crop--the acreage being good
deal larger and the prospect for much
greater yield seems to be foregone
conclusion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-12
HIDDEN DANGERS.
Nature Gives Timely Warnings That
No Greenwood Citizen Can Afford
to ignore.

DANGER SIGNAL NO. | comes from
the kidney secretions. They will warn
you when the kidneys are sick. Well
kidneys excrete a clear, amber fluid.
Sick kidneys send out thin, pale and
foamy, or a thick, red, ill-smelling urine,
full Of sediment and irregular of pas
sage.
DANGER SIGNAL NO. 2 comes from
the back. Back pains, dull and heavy,
or sharp and acute, tell you Of sick kid
neys and warn you Of the approach OF
dropsy, diabetes and Brights disease.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kidneys
and cure them permanently. Here's
Greenwood proof;
2. T. Hines, living In Greenwood,
Miss, says. "off and on for about five
years my kidneys caused me great
deal Of trouble. had much pain in the
region Of my bladder, and was forced to
arise often dur ing the night on account
of the too frequent action Of the secre-
tions. My back panied me severely at
times being particularly acute through
the kidney regions. used one highly
recommended remedy but did not re-
ceive any relief. | finally had the good
fortune to learn Of Doan's Kidney Pills,
procured box at Chandlers drug
store, and was greatly relieved. | con-
tinued using the remedy until | had
taken the contents Of three boxes at
which time was free from all traces OF
my former trouble. Now and then ]
have slight disorder OF my kidneys,
but on such occasions resort to Doan's
Kidney Pills and few doses never fails
to bring mo relief"
For sale by all dealers. Price 30
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan' s-and
take no other.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-12
OUR MOTTO: "sE JUST AND FEAR NOT"
GREENWOOD
BEN HUMPHREYS
AND JOS. {. RANSDfLL
The Names Of Two New snas Boats
for Suufl0Wer River.

The vicksburg Herald Of the 9th inst
contained the following mention of two
new combination snag and dredge
steamers, which have been named in
honor of Congressman Humphreys and
Ransdell:
"Capt. Clarke S. Smith, In charge Of
the Third Mississippi Engineers Dis
trlet Office, stated yesterday that on
Monday the two new combination snag
and dredge steamers, Ben Humphreys
and Jos. E. Ransdell, will leave for the
tributaries, in which they are to bo as
signed for duty. These two new ves-
sells arrived last week from Jefferson
vile and Capt. Smith has so far found
them to be put up to plans and speci-
6cations In every respect.
"frhe Humphreys Is to go to the Sun
flower river, where Congressman Ben
Humphreys, for whom she is named, has
always endeavored for river improve
ment. The RausdelI Ia to go to the
Ouachita river, where Congressman
Ransdell has always made his deter
mined efforts to gain river aid, while OF
course he has fathered general move
ment for river betterment. The Humph-
reys will be in command Of Capt Bobbs,
and the Ransdell will be subject to or
ders Of Capt. Baxter. Both are men
who have master and pilot licenses.
"Capt. Smith says that he has noticed
the sudden and growing rise In Red
river, which seems to be growing to
considerable proportions. He believes
1t will be especially high down In the
Alexandria locality, but does not antlcl-
pate that any great damage will result.
Along the Mississippi river, Capt,
Smith says there is nothing new to re-
port, so far as his district is concerned
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-12
A. Raft Kills [. Sherman at SChIater.

L. Sherman, who was shot twice by A.
RaJ in difficulty at Scblater, this
county, last Monday, died at the Kings
Daughters Hospital In this city Tues
day night at about II o'clock, and his
remains we're inferred at the Jewish
cemetery the following day.
The trouble originated over business
matters. Raff surrendered to the Sher-
IN promptly after the shooting and ID
being held In custody for preliminary
trial, which will probably be had before
Justice Montgomery to-day. Sherman
was merchant and Raf Is planter
and merchant, both residing at schlater.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-12
Proposals for Federal Building Site
Invited.

Secretary Geo. b. Cortelyou, Of the
Treasury Department at Washington,
gives notice In this issue OF The Com
monwealth that proposals will be re-
ceived, to be opened at 2 o'clock p. M,
July 15, 1908, for the sale or donation to
the United States Of suitable site,
centrally and conveniently located for
the Federal building to be erected In
Greenwood, Mississippi" etc. A cor
ner lot, Of approximately 120x130 feet,
is required for the building. Secretary
Cortelyou gives all necessary informa-
tion In the advertisement for making
proposals for the sale Of the site de-
sired and those Interested can now got
busy and send in their propositions.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-06-12

Pursuant to call Of the County Demo
cratic Executive Committee the Demo-
Gratis Of Lefore county met In conven-
tion at the court house IN Greenwood,
Miss, Wednesday morning, June 10,
1908, at II o'clock for the purpose Of
selecting delegates to the Democratic
State Convention to be held In Jackson
on June II, 1908, and HI select county
executive committed sad dfstrict Con-
gressional, Senatorial and judicial ex~
ecutive committees.
]. L. Gillespie called the convention
to order, whereupon on motion ]. A..
Tyson was elected chairman end J. W.
Bradford secretary.
On motion, a committee Of four was
appointed to recommend the names Of
delegates to the State convention and
new County Democratic Executive Com
mlttee. The committee retired and re-
ported as follows, the report being
unanimously adopted by the conven-
tlon:
DELEGATES TO STATE CONVENTION:
Beat l-B. T. sayre, F. r. streater, II.
L. Walton.
Beat &C, W. Holmes, W. s. Wing
field, A. o. Peterson.
Beat sc. l.. Lomax, W. G. George, J.
A. Tyson, S. L. Gwin, W. NJ. Whiting
ton, ]. l.. Gillespie, W. s. Barry, u. V.
Hughston, A. r. Gardner, n. D. Stone, II.
NJ. Sandifer, J. y. Humphreys, d. p
Montgomery, D, s. Humphreys, G. e.
Wright.
Beat A. Henderson, J. l.. Haley, j.
W. Bradford.
Beat s. L. Brown, =. NJ. southworth,
E. b. Clark.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
Beat l--B. l.. Jones, B. T. Sayre, i. r.
Streater.
Beat "A. o. Peterson, W. $. Wing
field, d. T. Mitchell.
Beat 3 s. L. Gwin, ]. A. Tyson, ]. l..
Gillespie.
Beat Al. L. Haley, A. Henderson, j..
W. Bradford.