Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-22

his condition would become such that
he would be committed to the insane
asylum, sent bullet coursing
through his brain.
Business in Jerusalem and Jaffa is
dead, largely because of the soap
supplies Communicated by the Turk
ish army Tin cans are in especial
demand, as they are used to trans
port water to the troops in the des-
ert. Most of the English, French and
Russian buildings have been seized,
and the beautiful French church of
st. Ann has been turned into
mosque.
congressman Charles +. Scott,
Of Kansas, just returned from the
European war zone, says the bread
line in Belgium "is 600 miles long,
If the needy would stand closely in
line as possible. If the war lasts an
other six months it will be $500 miles
long. Already northern France has
been included in the relief zone. 1t
requires s6,500,o0O a month to sup
ply the Belgians."
Miss Josephine Moore, daughter of
President Charles C. Moore of the
Panama exposition, played an impor-
tant part in the ceremonies when the
Japanese pavilions and gardens were
opened at the exposition few days
ago. To her was given the honor of
drawing the long silken cord which
sent the water purling over the falls
and into the lakes of the quaint re-
treat from far-away Japan.
The unemployed of Boston should
walk the streets unclothed to call
public attention to their needs, Rev.
William Short told 1000 persons at a
meeting for the unemployed on the
Boston common Saturday afternoon.
The demonstration was organized by
Caleb Howard, of the governors COM
mission on unemployment. Mr.. Short
was removed this week by Bishop
Lawrence from the rectorship of the
Episcopal churches in Mansfield and
North Dighton after he had preached
series of sermons on Social Revo-
lution.' Both his father and grand
father were Episcopal clergymen. He
comes from st. Louis.
Jam is one of the most important
articles in the diet of the British SOL
der, Notwithstanding the ridicule to
which 1t is subjected. 1t has three
and half times the energy value of
butter Its value lies in it's richness
IN sugar-of which one-half its
weight consists-in the minerals
present in the skins of fruit, in its
laxative character and its mechanical
aid to digestion. Besides it is tooth
some and gives relish to army diet
that by its mental effect goes far in
the maintenance of health. No better
varient could be found for a diet
limited to simple foods.
The Denver Post says: High school
girls Of Denver are leading their boy
companions astray, according to moth
ers of the city. The girls continually
hint or ask for flowers, ice cream,
candy and other treats, which bows
who are not working cannot afford to
buy. They make the boys feel
cheap if they disregard their hints.
The result is petty thieving among
high school boys, to get money to
treat their girl friends. Books are
stolen and sold to unscrupulous deal
ers, and gloves, caps and small change
are not safe in high school cloak
rooms. This was the testimony of
several of the mothers who attended
meeting of the mothers congress
80 'N P"SiiS Hprdry
Banishment of table wines by gov
ernment edict has brought to the fore
IN Russia a beverage which seldom
has been used outside the peasants
cottage. 1t is "kvass,' Though it
closely resembles lager beer in color,
1t is more like American root beer in
taste, and is also Notwithstanding.
Another incidental curiosity about
Russian fare, is the fact that the Am
arican griddle cake makes its appear
lnce in Russia for one week only in
he whole year. That week is the
me preceding Lent. The griddle cake
S disguised as a special luxury un-
Ter the name of "blini." 1t is eaten
'lentifully at any or all meals during
he week. 1t is served with a Rarnish
Il caviar thick eour r~o.r. - -. l.,