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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-06-02
TIE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD

the hint is always thrown out that
there must be some mercenary motive
back Of it. We have never believed
it. We think our own explanation is
nearer the truth We believe the
real motive is the desire of such
Jew to get away from Jews
and Judaism. Christian Science
is most convenient road by which to
do it, 1t does not shock and scandal
ize the Jews friends and relatives
in the same measure as it would if he
became converted to some other form
Of Christianity and joined some other
Christian church. There is always
the excuse Of having experienced
Christian Sciences wonderful curing
powers. There is always the pretense
that Christian Science is not really
Christian but list Science" In the
meanwhile the eW, who for some
reason is dissatisfied with his Jew
ish associations and prefers to be an
"amateur gentle, gets away with
it, and goes over to the other camp.
Thus the inconvenience of being a
Jew is removed
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-06-02
JEWISH EDUCATION FOR
ADULTS.

A great deal of thought is given
nowadays to better education in ]u-
daism for our young people. Schools
of all kinds are being established,
new methods are being tried, and
better text books are being pub
lished. Many adults are taking a
great deal of interest in these mat
tiers, are working strenuously for
the support and management Of the
schools. We hear their frequent
complaint that not enough OF our
young people avail themselves OF the
opportunities they have of gaining
Jewish knowledge, and that in GER
tain sections of the community the
young people, after leaving Sunday
school, give the study of Jewish sub
iects no further thought. All the
time the young are being blamed.
But what about the adults them
selves? How much thought do they
give to matters of Jewish knoWl-
edge? We have only the men III
mind now. For the women are pur-
suing some studies in their differ
cnt circles. But what about the
men? Why is there not group Of
men that devotes one evening
week to the study of Bible or Jewish
history and literature, or Hebrew?
Why should not the leaders of the
synagogue, its pillars, set the exam
pie? Why blame the young people,
who are naturally inclined to amuse-
ment, for not doing the thing which
their elders do not care for either:
If their elders would rather play
pinochle than attend a Bible study
class, why blame the young people
if they prefer dance, or ball game,
or some other amusement, to the
study of Bible or Jewish history:
Suppose we begin with the adults:
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-06-02
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"CHRISTIAN VIRTUES"

1t is quite common to hear Chris
tan ministers and others speak OF
the "Christian virtues,' as if par
ticular noble trait or admirable deed
were peculiarly characteristic Of
Christian teachings. By implica
tons, other religions do not teach
or emphasize the "Christian vir-
tues
When devout Christian displays
the virtues which Christianity
teaches. it is not to be wondered at
that the minister claims some credit
to himself and his creed How, i'll
deed. shall Christianity justify it.
self if not by the virtues it incul-
Gates? And if it inculcates such
virtues, why are they not "Christian "
virtues? The proof of a mans
Christianity is in his virtues as
taught by his church, in short his
Christian virtues.
The fallacy does not lie in de
scribing virtue as Christian, but
in assuming that because certain
virtue is a Christian virtue it may
not also be Jewish, a Mohammed-
an, or a Confucian virtue. This is
most clearly shown in the common
practice of describing some man OF
exceptional character as "better
Christian than some members OF
the church. Evidently then, one
may acquire and practice certain vir-
tues, which the Christian church rec
ognizes and teaches, without the pre-
requisite Of baptism. But if this be
conceded, then it follows that bap-
tism is not essential to the practice
of the "Christian' virtues, that mem
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bership in the church is not neces~
sary, that belief in Jesus is not in
dispensable. And when this non
Christian who outshines his Meth
odist, Baptist or Presbyterian friend
in the practice of the "Christian"
virtues, happens to be Jew, it leads
to the conclusion that Christianity
has no monopoly on "Christian
virtues.
The fact is, virtues are human,
universal, innate Each religion If
it is to make any appeal to the nor
NAL conscience, must accept and
teach the practice OF the common
stock OF virtues. It may dress these
staples in the regalia Of it's own
creed; it may label them with stick
crs from its own ecclesiastical print
ing shop, but they remain what they
are-the universal heritage Of all
men
The vice in putting clerical coat
on any of the common virtues is in
the consequent claim of exclusive
ownership. What we call ours we
soon come to consider ours and ii
it is ours. it is no ones else. If
common honesty is "Christian"
virtue and if Christianity has a mo-
nopoly of this "Christian" virtue,
then clearly everyone not Chris
tian is subject to the suspicion that
he lacks this essential element of
good character. The only tenable
theory on which a Christian can
justify the phrase, "Christian vir-
tue,' is that Christianity recognizes
certain acts as meritorious and seeks
to promote their practice among its
communicates.
On the other hand, there undoubt-
cdly are courses of action which each
religion, exclusively and ch;:racteris-
ticallv denOminateS vlrtuOus. To
Jews, the term FrOmner jude I'M
plies the strict observance of certain
ritualistic requirements that distin-
gtish the Jew, particularly the Or
thodox Jew, from the Gentle. Such
actions constitute literally Jewish
virtues. In the same way the OBJ
servance of certain practices en-
joined by the Christian church on
it's members, such as attendance at
services, going to the confessional
by Catholics, participating in the
communion, familiarizing ones self
with the confession of faith, reading
and studying the daily scripture les
son-all these may be strictly and
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-06-02

Whenever some Jewish convert to
Christian Science is under discussion
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-13
1T Pays to ADDER
t;se" Serial Worth
Your Time to Read

Are you reading at Pays to Adver-
tise." the serial story now running in
the Times-Republican?
If not it will be worth your time to
enjoy half hour each evening reading
the installments as they appear. The
story. which has been written by Sam
uel Field from the play by the same
name by Roi Cooper Megrue and Wal
ter Hackett. is one of the most clever
tales Of it's kind ever written.
In addition to telling well a story
that is filled with delightful comedy,
1T Pays to Advertise" carries a, busir
ness plo. that Is fascinating. The OUT
standing feature al the plot is that the
many statements made by the charac-
tiers in reference to advertising truths,
are absolute facts. There is not state
ment made, nor any statistics given.
but what are gospel truths. backed by
cold figures, the authors claim.
Another feature that will be interest
ing locally in reading the story now
IS that the play is booked for the
Odeon Feb. %. The play has run in
the George NJ. Cohan Theater. New
York City, for year and a half, and
nother~company Is now appearing in
the George NJ Conan Grand Opera
House, Chicago. 1t is presumed that
the Chicago company is to appear
here.
In case you aid not start the story
when 1t began. on Jan. 5. back copies
may be obtained at the Tjmes-Repub-
lican business office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-13
ANNOUNCES RETENTION OF
FRANCHISE AND DEADLOckS
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT.
JUSTICE CLAIMS RIGHT
TO CAST DECIDING VOTE
keokuk Accused Of Playing Politics to
Save Home Man From Defeat-Must
Remain in League or Forfeit $500
Substitute For Veteran Rule, Great
ly Modifying Old Measure, Adopted.

NJ. E. Justice, president Of the Cen
! trail Baseball Association, reelected
himself to office, keokuk posted $500
to guarantee participation in the assoc
citation for the season of 1915, the
! ''four-veteran" rule was rescinded as
unconstitutional and a greatlym
! fed substitute was adopted at the an
nual meeting of the Central associa-
ton at Burlington Wednesday after
noon.
In one of the most intense sessions
OF the leagues history, plans TO defeat
the executive head for reelection mis-
carried, and what was declared by OPP
ponents OF Mr.. Justice to be one of the
prettiest and cleverest of political
moves was executed to save the old
regime from retirement.
Accusations We're made and charges
I We're denied and time alone can tell
whether the four cities aligned with
/ MIR. Justice acted in good faith or
whether they achieved their purpose
: thru trickery.
Deadiocked For President.
An hour before the meeting was
CaIIeG to Order IL was apparent llat
there would be a deadlock in the ball
lotins for the presidency. The four
cities supporting the candidacy of
Frank c. Norton. of Burl!ngton-Wa-
terloo. Burlington. Muscatine and Mar
shalltown-were pledged TO support
their choice to the finish. II was known
that Mason City and Cedar Rapids
were solidly for Justice. but much
surprise was occasioned when the
Clinton delegates announced that they
would stick with Justice, first. last
and all the time"
With the teams lining up in this
manner the opponents of Justice still
were confident of victory. believing
that Fort Dodge would be admitted in
place of keokuk. thus insuring the
fifth vote for Norton.
Surprises Come Rapidly.
Iuwas not long before this hope was
, dispelled. however. for the Fort Dodge
! delegation failed to appear II was
rumored IN the hotel corridors that In
structions had been sent them not 20
| come as there would be no vacancy.
Shortly after Fred Overton. of keo-
| kuk. threw a bomb in the insurgent
camp by declaring that he was ready
/ 70 post q guarantee of $500 that keo-
+; kuk would play turnout the season.
! This meant a deadlock.
| With keokuk claiming its rights as a
| member Of the league the predicted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-13
TAKING LONG WALK BACKWARDS
Patrick Harmon, Of Seattle, Reaches
City on Long Journey.

City on Long Journey.
With his right ear puffed from be-
ing badly frosted, and his nose show
ing the effects Of freezing. Patrick
Harmon aged so, of Seattle. Wash,
backed into this city Wednesday aft
ernoon and will remain here until Fri
day morning.
Harmon is walking backwards from
San Francisco to New York City,
distance of $500 miles. He left Frisco
Aug. 5. has go days to reach the city
hall at Manhattan. and now. on his
127th day, is three weeks ahead of his
schedule. In order to win for the man
who is backing him a $4,000 wager,
and incidentally $4,000 for himself. he
must reach New York City by June
IL Harmon expects to be there by
May Is. and says he will II he keeps
his health and does not meet with an
accident
In order to see that there is no fax
ing on the trip Harmon is accompanied
by a Waterman, W. Fl. Baltazar, who
is employed at 81 per day and expenses
by the man holding the opposite end
of the bet made by Harmon's hacker.
Harmon's schedule is fifteen miles
day. He has averaged better, how
ever and the best time made in any
one day is thirty six miles, between
Fremont. Neb., and Omaha.
Harmon is locomotive engineer.
and a native Of Cincinnati, .. He Is
we'll educated, and while admitting
tina; his test of endurance is a freakish
one. he rather enjoys the novelty Of 1t.
He carried kodak as far as Salt Lake
City and took enough views of noun
tain scenery to provide stereopoticon
slides for an illustrated lecture. He
keeps daily journal and expects to
secure enough interesting data on the
trip TO provide material for book or
lecture or both. Harmon is following
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-13

the home Of Mrs. H. r. Hoffa, 20S,
Marion street. Mrs. HofKa was chosen
vice president, Mrs. James Bowen. Sec
rotary: and Mrs. Frank Moehrl. treas
urer. AT the close Of the business the
hours were spent socially. Assisted
by Mrs. T. w. Protheroe the hostess
served two course luncheon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-13

Mrs. o. J. Saline was elected presi-
dent of the Archers at meeting Of the
society held Wednesday afternoon at
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-13

the Lincoln Highway on the entire
trip. He Is compelled to make his own
living en- route. and does this by SELL
ing post cards.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-13
NEW VAUDEVILLE TONIGHT.
Odeon Has Three Good Acts and Pie.
lures For Last Half Bill.

lures For Last Half Bill.
A complete change Of vaudeville viii
be offered at the Odeon Theater to-
night and for three days, with a mat
inee Saturday at 3 p. m Commodore
Tom, the musical educated pony;
Haney and Long, boy, girl and a
piano. They present a quick lire rag
time singing and dancing skit that te
different, being original and made up
of eccentric piano playing and dane
ing. The Aki Trio. Japanese oriental
act Of magic, mystery, singing and
talking. The oriental setting is very
elaborate and the manner in which the
magician pulls his stunts is very clever.
Probably the feature OF the act will be
little 6-year-old Japanese girl, in
singing and dancing numbers. She is
a beautiful little miss and possesses
a wonderful voice Three reels of good
moving pictures will complete the bill.
Two shows each evening, 1880 and 9
o'clock. Pictures changed every day.
Odeon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Stoddart enter
tained IA their apartments at the Stod-
dart Wednesday evening compliment
airy to the latter's mother, Mrs. Coiir
| Roadhouse who celebrated her birth
day anniversary Wednesday. Coyer'
were laid for twelve, and at o'cloci
Mrs. Ella Stoddart assisted the hostess
in serving a dinner In four courses
During the evening, which was spen
i socially, the guests presented MI
J Roadhouse with handkerchief shower
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-24
CROWDS LEAVE
TO HEAR BILLY SUNDAY.
The W. B. & A. Electric Line Takes
Party Of $50 to Baltimore Today.

Whether it was The reduced fare on
the Washington. Baltimore nd An
napolis Electric Line. or whether It
was Billy Sunday that was the real at
traction. Annapolis emptied some 400
people. mostly men and women. into
Baltimore before noon today.
BY actusf count up 90 y o'clock the
w, B. & A. had carried $50 people to
Baltimore over its line, on the reduced
fare tickets.
All the business houses where tick
eta we're sold for the Billy Sunday ex-
cursion. had sold out before tn o'clock
and were obliged 10 repicnish their
stock. Many more are expected to
take advantaReuf the reduced rate this
afternoon for toniRht's service in the
great Tabernacle end even greater
crowds are expected 90 80 tomorrow.
Reservation had been made at the
Tabernacle Tor party Of 200 from
Annapolis. and the other 10 had to
run the risk-uf securing seats. oi stay
over to attend the evening service
The excursion was a great success,
and already there are requests TO run
another
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-24

race was Lieutenant Doaavin,who fired
pistol for the contestants TO be "on. "
The contests closed with the seventh
event. a Polo or Hockey race. in which
the team captanu hy Lieutenant
KauHman won.
The prize for the best costume OF la
dies was awarded AIiss Virginia Nul-
ton. daughter Of the Commaniant,who
was dressed as a Farmer Boy.
The prize Tor best mans costume
was won by Mr. W. p. Kemper, who
was tire sed as Roman Soldier.
At the prize table we're Mrs. Har-
rington, wife of the Governor; 1irs.
Ebercle. wife OF the superintendent:
MIS-. Mutton. wife oI the Commandant.
and other ladies' Mrs. Eborle awarded
tine prizes, most OF hich for women
were umbrellas
During tine evening ice cream cones
were sol ]. lemonade. hot coffee. ch. oso
sandwiches and hot dog" sandwiches
between German rolls A good sum
was realized
T9J much creUt cannot ne given
Mrs. Hines. chairman Of the Skating
Committee this season. for she great
and unusual sucaess attoiuca. ana IA
her efficient lady helpers at the Naval
Academy
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-24
TO CHANGE REGIME
AT THE COUNTY HOME.
Bill introduced to Put Women On the
Board Of Trustees TO Make
Semi Annual Reports.

Changes in the administration Of
the affairs ofthe Anne Arundel Coun-
ty or Aims House, are proposed IN "A
bill offered yesterday 10 the Senate by
Senator Duvall The bill provides for
appointment ofa board Of trustees by
the county commissioners. as is now
the case. but makes il necessary thst
three of the SIX trustees shall be wo-
men and three men
Tne trustees are 20 make semi annual
reports to the commissioners showing
their accounts ard expenditures and
submitting the vouchers for the latter
The commissioners are given power
10 reject these reports unless they are
made in pllin and business like man
ner.
Besides a chairman the trustees an e
to appoint from among their member
ship a secretary and treasurer. For
the year beginning on July lst Of
this year the commissioners are to levy
S4 600 for the support Of the home
70 be paid in quarterly installments
and expended by the trustees. AT
the end Of each fiaca wear the trus
tees are 10 turn back 20 the county
all money not expenped out of that
year levy.
The trustees are to be paid $l50 for
each meeting they attend but get no
travelling expenses or fees.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-24
LINEN SHOWER FOR
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL.
Ladies of Beard Of Managers Invite All
Friends Of Institution TO Have
Tea With Them Tuesday,
April 4th.

The Board Of Managers OF the Emer
gency Hospital plan to hold recep-
tion from 4 10 ?. N. and from 10 10
p m on April 4. az the Hospital, where
those who are Interested in the Hos
pital may bring one or more of the
articles given in the list below and
enjoy social chat and cup of tea with
the friends Of the Hospital
We hope a large number win avail
themselves Of this opportunity to help
the Hospital which is sorely IN need of
linen at this time" say the ladies' Of
the Boar'i Anyone preferring TO send
money may do so
The articles needed by the Hospital
include the following
Bath towels, face towels. sheets 2x2
yards draw sheets. 4Sx72 inches; pill
ow cases. 32x22 inches, Cfnished) /;
small pillow cases. 20x1S inches. tim
ished) table cloths. 2x3 yards: table
cloths. 2x2 yards; table napkins, tray
covers, 22x13 inches; side table scarfs.
30X22 inches bureau scarfs, 42x1S
inches: washstand scarfs, 32x17 inch
es. pajamas. mems and boys; bath
robes. sizes 40 and A. plain night
gowns, ladies'; Kimonss. sizes 3Sx40
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-24
THE Death BLOW
TO ANNEXATION
To be Administered This After
noon at the Legislature.
DUvALL TO ADMINISTER 1T.
The Hope OF Winning Over Governor
Harrington Has Been in Vain---
Rushing Through Files.

The death blow is To DE administered
10 annexation m the Senate this after
noon Senator puvalL of Anne Aruu-
hcl county aud Senator Allen of Bal
timore. county,. will be present aud viii
assist i'm the execution, and because
of Che fact that there is to be @ death
and they have helped m IL and viii be
present, both are broadly smiling to-
day.
The Field-Furst bin Is the special
order hU, may not bo reached until late
IN Jhe afternoon. because of che crowd
ed condition OF the flies
Dire warming go the county mcm
bers that Baltimor. city win not in
definitely stand without retaliation the
attitude OF some of the couuuans SIS to
De given by the Baltimore city Senators
Senator'S Campbell Prick aul Norris
have declined TO strike their colors. hut
will go down with flags flying Frank
Furst. OF Baltimore is here again. hut
81 is rather generally admiuot that any
hopo OF hfs winning over Governor
Harrington is vain.
Tho House passed today to ,he third
reading Hig The bin reducing uo toll
ON thc Murray Naudval Susquyhauua
river bridge at tl3vro De Grace and
taking away exemption from mNation.
There WaH Ions and decidedly warm
debate upon the tIll lct hy Delegate
1ydiu-s of Hartford county. who sue
cedeed i'm having the bin substituted
for am uu.aNorablo report from the Iu-
.. ...t. q
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1916-03-24
MARYLAND DAY
At HIGH SCHOOL
section A. of Freshman Class Give
Pleasing observation-disclosures
Gives Present.
GIVES SCHOOL vICIROLA RECORD
Boys Choir of High School Sing---A
Pleasing Program Presented Yes
terday for MARYLAND Day."

One OF the most enjoyable afternoons
Of the year in the Annapolis High
School was the afternoon of Thurs
day. March %. The occasion was the
annual celebration Of Maryland Day.
which occurs this year on Saturday
March 25.
The program was prepared and de-
liyered entirely by Section A. Of the
Freshmen Glass, Miss Emily Hopkins
teacher. The president of the class
Mr. Emmanuel Applestein. and. in fact
each member, deserved the hearty ap-
plause which greeted each number on
the program.
The class president. in behalf Of his
class. presented the school with two
double records for the Victrola. Moth
er Aachree. "A Perfect Day" Garry
Me Back TO Old Virginny," "Old Oaken
Bucket" He said, in part:
II wish to present to the Annapolis
High School a small gift on behalf of
my class The gift is not so valuable
but we hope that it viii be useful to
those gone before us and those who
will come after us"
The Principal accepted the gift with
words Of thanks on behalf of the facuI-
ty and pupils The following is the
program in full;
Song Maryland, My Maryland, p by
the High School
Lords Prayer
Reading Of Isaiah LV.
Piano Solo-Thelma Bealer.
Recitation -Kipling's If" by Joseph
Longo
Violin Duet-Lillian Greenberg and
William Reichel. II, Thelma Bealler
accompanist
Explanation of the topic. THE Ques-
ion of the Northwestern Territory as
the Cornerstone of the American Tn
ion, by the Principal
Essay, "Maryland's Services to Our
Nation written by Elizabeth Moss
read by Edna Heise.
Presentation OF Records Emmanuel
Applestein.
Playing of these records on the
school Victrola
Recitation The Original Maryland
Ny Maryland Katherine Geraci
Vocal Mildred Fox. Miss Marie
Fox, accompanied
Essay Spring" Gertrude Jones.
Violin Duet Mary Reichel. william
Reichel. II. Constance Long. accom-
panist.
Piano Solo Miss Marie Fox
Medley of Lea Songs. Boys choir.
Recitation Tapestry Weavers," by
Eleanor Childs
Song Voices of the Wool" by the
High School
Miss Fox is brilliant performer on
the piano and is a pupil ar the Peabody
Conservatory. Baltimore.
The Boys Choir sang with fine effect
the medley of well-known Lea Songs
The violin solo of Harry Reichel was
his first appearance in public He has
been taught by his brother. William
Reichel. of the class OF 1917. who is o
very talented Young musician. who es-
pecially loves the violin
They both played very well and Mr.
William Reichel responded to the en-
core with a violin solo. Indeed. every
one on the program did his or her level
best. and the result was heartily APP
preciated