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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-06-01
JEWISH CONDITIONS IN NEW
RUSSIA.

RUSSIA.
According to a special dispatch to
the Jewish Daily News from Petro-
grad, the Seim (Parliament) of
Finland, decided to give equal
rights to the Jews. It will be re-
membered that in Finland the Jews
suffered from discrimination per-
haps more than in other provinces
of Russia. Jews were permitted
to live only in two cities of Fin
land. Shehitah was forbidden
there and the schools were closed
to the Jews. Upon the announce
ment of the new regime, 400 Jew
ish students were admitted to the
elementary schools in Finland.
Thanks to the efforts of the
Council of Workmen and Soldiers,
and especially to the representa-
tives of the workmen of Kieff, the
institution of military hostages
is being abolished as a procedure
which cannot be tolerated in
democratic country. It was from
this institution that our Russian
and Galician brethren suffered Sc
verely at the hands of the ex-
Grand Duke Nicholas and his as
sistants.
Delegates Of students Zionist
societies of thirty towns in Russia
met in conference in Petrograd.
They were addressed by DR.. Kat
zenelenson and Deputy Freedman.
The Central Committee for the
Jewish Relief Organization in Rus
STA has established special finance
committee, which is headed by M.
Vinaver. It is the object of this
committee to found credit bank
for Jewish homeless in Russia, and
also to extend the system of self
taxation now in vogue in Moscow
and Petrograd to the whole coun-
try.
M. Vinaver has been appointed
by the Cadet Party to represent it
on the commission, which is to or
ganize the election Of delegates to
the projected constitutional con-
vention.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-06-01
Earnings of One Day for War
Sufferers.

Springfield, Mass.-One days
earnings will be asked from the
Jewish residents of this city for
the benefit of the unfortunate
Jews in the war zone on June "a.
Every Jew in Springfield, who
works for wages or has a business,
will be requested to donate what
ever they earn for one day to the
fund. The proclamation signed by
three local rabbis and the various
presidents to this effect will short
ly be circulated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28
The Daily Story
Charmed by Laugh-By Warren Miller.

many persons, old and young, among
them several girls bat I did not notice
any feminine group such IS / had ia-
distinctly seen However, it seemed
TO me that quite likely they belonged
here. that thee had been for a tramp
and. having returned had gone inside
1T this hypothesis was not correct
they must have flown up ana away In
the air. ] could readily conceive of the
girl with the bird notes doing $50.
I'D ia singular that man with many
attractive women TO choose from
should set SO much store by one he
has never seen. but has been attract
ed to Isl nothing more than couple
OF auta-Iike notes eIuanatlug from her
throat It goes to show that the mag
mary is stronger than the real BE
this as # may Z resolved 70 leave the
hotel where I was stopping and take
up my abode at the place / hoped 90
and my imaginary idol Returning Jo
rlv quarters / got into more present.
able apparel and the same afternoon
rode down 20 the inn.
One Of the first Things I did was To
make Inquiries whether there was
girl in the house who laughed as
bird saua. The question was wall cali
cu}ated to make me ridiculous. and lt
was not long before I was known as
the man who was hunting for q girl
with bErdlike laugh. Having been
presented to several ladies' sitting TO-
gether on the porch, ] asked my aHes-
ton One OF the group remarked TO
the others THAT must be Annette
Thursiou.. I've noticed that little laugh
Of hers. and now that by attention has
been called to II there is something
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

/ was working up a trout stream.
It was early summer and The birds
were fitting among the trees that
grew on both sides Of the brook and
united above. forming a complete arch
and shade except where the san threw
its Bit OF light between the leaves
There is a bird think Is is the
thrush. but I am not sure-that con
tinually gives out two notes the Hrst
higher than the second. These Two
notes were repeated time and again i'm
the trees above me ana came from
distance They were very musical and
Z loved TO hear them In short, they
put the finishing touch on q perfect
morning
Suddenly there came one Of these
brief songs not from above, but APP
parently from the other side of trees
beyond which I knew there was
road, though / could not see It. was
in doubt whether the sound proceeded
from a bird or q human being and, II
from a human being. whether it was
an imitation Of the bird or whether Il
was one of those short laughs that
may come from 4 child or girl while
conversing and something pleasing or
funny is said.
came more interested in the song than
the trout and, wading to dry ground.
] went up the bank d short distance.
and craning my neck, caught sight Of
a bevy Of girls passing down the road.
] could see only their backs, but by
their figures and their light tread
knew they were young I caught only
q glimpse of them before they were
hidden by the trees, but iu another
moment / heard again those two mela-
dious notes. 7 knew that they came
from one Of these girls and were a
response TO some facetious remark
We are growuup children a child
viii chase butterfly but Will be turn
ed aside by gray squirrel / had
been intent on fish but my interest In
them had been suddenly turned hE two
musical notes of the human voice
Ina giEati0n stepped in and construct
ed the girl Z pictured her fair. oil
happy disposition and altogether love
IS. ] wanted TO haul in my line put
away the fly and go after that girl. IL
I did 7 would have 70 appear before
her In khaki suit and rubber boots TO
my thigh. If I did not I probably
would lose her forever. decided upon
immediate action ny reel clicked for
q few moments then putting uE rod
under my arm and catching un few
trout I had hooked I climbed the bank
and set off down the road.
I was too late. 7 did not catch the
girls had seen passing Where they
had gone I could not discover But "a
short distance from my point of de
partura I came to one of those country
inns where guests abound in July and
August and are deserted the rest OF
the yZ On the porch were q great
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28
CHgORIDS AND
d L s c o r. ID S
Every Time Would Have lis song

= VI 4 EEiD Y UNEW III z rs F1tAt Sc
Every time would have its song
If the heart is right,
Seeing Love. all tender-str0ng
Fills the day and night.
Fear. the caItln. thru the night
Silent peers about
Love comes singing with q light
And doth east MIN out.
Therefore if my heart Is right
should sing out clear.
Sing aloud. both day and night,
Every month in the year.
GEORGE M'D0NALD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28
Picnic

Fargo. n D., May IS. 1917
You VIII probably have several pic
mics 10 so TO this summer and you
might as wei try to make the best of
ID A picnic can be enjoyed il one
goes about it ia the right way. One
way 10 be sure OF having d good time
IS 10 practice up first. Get some la
nanas and potato salad and deri1ed
eggs and go out in the backyard. Have
soft pie to sit on. When you have
eaten enough to make You sick get up
and play games. Several afternoons
e. this ana YOU VIII be able 70 so TO
q picnic willingly. Sunday school pic
tacs are great Iarks. If YOU 90 10 one
4f]f up . great deal Run around aud
steal Gae ladies' aanGkeTcbiafs aud
one Thing or another A Jew comic
songs come IN we'll Everybody viii
say. Hes more fun than boxGul Of
Monkeys Then again, If no one
seems 30 Trims YOU are funny don't be
discouraged but keep at it till sou
set them ali roaring The young girls
Viii enjoy your antics. They will tit
ter at anything. Morris Miller.
J. II, c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28
- - Abonf -

General Willis J. HuliDgs, candt-
date for the nomination for congress
to take the seat vacated by O. d. Bleak
ley. was in the city today shaking
hands with friends. General Hulings
says he has no information as TO when
the election VIII be held-FrankIiu
PA News
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

a cow in this neighboTho0d changed
hands quite few times IN 10 days.
First Noah Fairchild traded It TO Fred
Iumau for a horse and then it was
sold 10 George Wright of Lenox and
now 1t is back IN Mr.. Faircbild's pas
ture-J Jefferson lOhio) Gazette,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

Boys Involved In Burglary Five
boys between the ages UG - and IL
years. accused of hursIarlziEE tae
Tenenbom grocery store, Fourteenth
and Harrison streets. two weeks ago.
were released on probation by Judge
william Theophiius at the conclusion
OF a hearing in juvenile court The
boys were given q hearing week ago
and their cases continued. They went
into court and promised 10 refrain
from committing any further cuen5as.
Crime Comes to Light-0ne Of the
most shocking crimes revealed iH Dave
export for some time was brought 60
light Saturday when Jacob 80uhaEt. a
boy around 20 years of age, Was arr
rested on the charge OF incest. The
victim Of the lads ravishes is his own
sister Recently she gave birth to
child. Both Bouham and his sister
admit their guilt The youth is ROW
in the county Jail.
Marriage Licenaes-Van Newton.
East Moline III. and Edith Cox. Mar
ian. Ill John Jensen. Moline, ILL.,, and
Lulu Marie Bejuks, WaIcCtt. Iowas
william Richard Thurman. ST Louis.
Mo. and Bertha Rolf, Chicago, IIIl.;
]. L. Horony. Rock Island ILL.,. and
Bessie Mcclure. Beaumont. Texas H.
". Beeuk. Davenport. Iowa. and Lula
Rabbits, Rock Island. Ill; Howard
M0oreiand, Davenport, Iowa, and Alta
Carson. Davenport, Iowa hurry Figs,
Muscatine Iowa, and Nellie Ryou
Muscaune, Iowa Clarence II. Bath.
Peoria ILL.,, and Mary Lasher Low
Point, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

II IS reported from Washln8
that Bernard vi. Baruch, prominent
Wall street 6nancier and mem Der OF
the advisory commission Of the ma
SIGNAL del ense council may DC naillel
IS the one buyer for al the eZteE-'S
nations IN America
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28
Winning q Husband.

For those laQIes VINO VISA 20 enter
the How / Won Ny husband contest
work to give it their attention we
volunteer the following answers
by talllnE ann ne nad pad Drown
eyes
~ aQmiflh5 ms sA2ic7 q AaAe1
by fei-ng HlH1 no." L3aaa ~ re-
minds you OF Abraham Lincoln
by assuring NINA you prefer me
more modest Hlad OF Jewels.
BY limiting that you are 10 become
AelFess 80 great wealth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-28

ERNEST ATERRER0.
lIaaaoketa lI0wa3 Sentinel
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
LoeQl Theatrical Season
Now Thoroughly Launched
By THE PLAYGOER.

Washington oI7-I8
Just when that launching took place hard have been
favored this with of theaica pick
date as the starting Of another would be cksh task
But there be doubt that night the
will be full swing for theae the city will be
Even the Casino which has weahered periods of
viii be showing the feature film Purity featuring Miss Aud
rey Mupson = - 80 -H=5z ~ = Frs-t~+
impressive Capital
this and will be elaborate
last which, according the local banner
for all concerned
The Basco Theater which the public
uouy throughout the months opening regular
engagement of Experience which
weeks showing last LOMBARD Ltd, play pro-
duced by Oliver Moosco will follow Experience and plays
and musical shows unannouncd will follow in weekly
cession at the Lafayette Square playhouse.
The National auspcousy last week with
The Country Cousin and followed this week with
twin Julia Sandson Joseph Cawhorn Rambler
This play will be followed by of Americas best actors George
Arliss.
The Poll policy for the embraces line
booked independently Judging from the choice of
departure should be distinct peg Ny Heart will
the Avenue Theaer during the coming
Common Clay Both these plays of the Broadway
variety
Vaudeville by and Cosmos leaves
nothing be desired in of varieties while
with the addition the
promise film diet that will the
The theaters Washington reflect than anything
wonderful growth the has the began
their activities demonstrate
local alive the fact that Washington going
rapid pace
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Actress Employs Perfume
As Aid in Playing "Passion'

Here is the story of an actress who
has called science to her aid in por-
traying a difficult role. By the use
of perfume of a peculiar kind she has
succeeded in proving that the olfac-
tory nerve, IL properly stimulated. can
arouse intense fervor and actually
give inspiration to an actress.
Miss Dorothy Newell. who plays
Passion in Experience" coming to
the Belasco Theater for the week be-
ginning Monday. September 3. has de-
veloped what she calls a perfume
jag" she plays a vivid role demand
ing great emotional intensity, and she
gets her inspiration from a perfume
bath just before she goes on the stage.
Under the subtle influence of various
odors, she gives a performance which
has won great commendation from
critics. In order to get the proper
acting results. Miss Newell made up
her mind that she would have to pick
the proper perfume to be sprayed.
Being cast for the role of Passion. she
decided that the perfume must be
something that would make her fairly
tingle and make every nerve culver
Just before going on the stage.
when 1 was in Chicago" said Miss
Newell. II discussed the question with
Prof. Roodhouse, the eminent scien-
tist, and recognized authority on per-
fume. and for many years an instruc-
tor in chemistry at Lafayette Uni
versity. He explained to me that the
influences of perfumes upon the
nerves are various. and have been
recognized by scientists for hundreds
Of years. Even such a great author
ity as Lombrosio. the eminent GRIM
inologist, has declared that the mere
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Miss Ann Pittwood Finds
Costume in Odd Manner

The suit which Miss Ann Pittwood
will wear at Polls Thsater in the first
act of Peg o. My Heart" is. the most
priced article in her extensive ward
robe. She was dissatisfied with the
suit she was wearing. as it did not
strike her as being exactly the proper
garment to portray the part of Peg. -
While rehearsing in New York Miss
Ann Pittwood made the rounds of the
department stores. In one of the
shops. standing in front of the cases
containing the latest imported crea-
tions, she was attracted by slip of
a girl in dark blue serge coat and
skirt. The girl was gazing with long
ing eyes at the cases and gowns that
seemed so far out of her reach.
A few moments conversation, an
exclamation of surprise and joy from
the girl, were followed by a trip to
the dressing room. accompanied by a
saleswoman. Twenty minutes later the
girl, attired in wonderful suit, fresh
shoes, stockings, gloves. ETC., her face
beaming with Joy, thanking her bene-
factress profusely, hurried away, no
doubt the happiest girl Of New York. q
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02

odor OF patchouli awakens uncontroll-
able wicked desires, while other of
the cardinal elements from which all
modern perfumes are made have vary
ing enects upon the senses. As a re-
suit OF my talk with Prof. Roodhouse
we inaugurated a series of expert
ments, / tried various combinations
with Prof. Roodhouse and We finally
obtained the proper effect by blending,
Ihe perfume that / use is a COM
bination in which the chief ingredient
Is patchouli. This is a leaf which wal
used by the ancients and which is
the pasic ingredient of many Of the
scented baths of the Greeks and Ro-
mans. 1t comes from the Oriental
countries and has a peculiar messy
ana musty odor. and, as Lombroso
says, inspires wicked thoughts With
the patchouli 1 use a small quantity
OF ambergris, which, as you know,
Is the fat of a whale. It emits a.
strong and intoxicating odor, whereas
the patchoui blending harmonizes,
exhflarates and thrills.
My maid sprays me with the Der
fume for three minutes Just before 1
go on the stage. In a moment I am
transformed from an ordinary every
day woman into the very incarnation
OF wickedness.- step from my dress
ing room-I pause in the wings fairly
quivering and tingling with passion
and when l step before the footlights
l act just as one might expect a race
morse to act who had been given
cope. When the scene is over and the
odor of the perfume disappears, I am
as weak as a kitten and my maid al
ways has to help me to my dressing
room. It is wonderful"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
george. ARLISS WILL
APPEAR in new PLAY
Comes to National in Role of Alex.
ander Hamilton September 10

Inc announcement that George Ar
ilss Is to be seen in the role of Alex
ander Hamilton. in the new plav
Hamilton" brings out the fact that
this singularly fascinating American
statesman has never appeared as a
central figure on the stage. despite
the fact that it is over 100 years since
he lived.
Next to Washington, Hamilton mad
the most dominating personality of
his times, and veracious accounts cred
1t him with a charm that was ire
sistible.
Mrs. Mary Hamiin and George Ar
liss' the authors of the play, present
Hamilton at a period of his life ante
dating the duel in which he fell, and
treat of g phase of his life fourteen
years earlier, when as Secretary of
the Treasury, he was dominating Con-
gress and controlling the policies Of
Washington's first administration.
1t is said that all of the situations
OF the play have an essential correct
historical basis. Thomas Jefferson,
James Monroe and other famous con-
temporaries of Hamilton come into
the play, and on the domestic side
are Betsy Hamilton, Angelica Church,
the Schuylers. and, as an antithesis
to the brightness of his family life.
there Is an incident Of intrigue on
which the course of the story turns.
Tho scenes of the play are laid in
Philadelphia.
Hamilton" with George A-llss in
the name part, and a numerous cast
comes to the National Theater the
week commencing September 10
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
"OUT and in AGAIN"
COSMOS new PLAY
A. Julian Brylawski Offering Own
Production This Week.

Washington's taste and judgment
in matters theatrical. first recog-
nized by no less an authority than
David Belasco, who has offered
many of his famous productions
here for their premier performance
is gaining wider recognition with
New York managers and producers
The Shuberts, probably because OF
their close association with Belascc
some years ago. were the first tc
follow him in inviting "the first
criticism" of their new productions
from Washington audiences. Later
they have resumed the practice and
now, even though tardily, the
Messrs. klaw and Erlanger are ap-
parently trying out the National
Capital with a first performance
on any stage"
Manager A. Julian Bryiawski. OF
the Cosmos Theater. is this week
offering for the first time on
any stage his own production OF
musical comedietta, by Arthur ].
and Harry c. MAXWELL, one a Wash
ington musician and composer. bet
ter known in theatrical circles per-
haps than among others. and Harry
c. MAXWELL, his brother,.a Washing
tonian who is reputed with having
the talent to write clever things
and especially librettos.
Out and In Again" is the unpre-
tentious name of the production, but
what 1t may lack in name is to be
made up in costuming and staging
which have been costly. and also in
presentation by an "all-Washin-
ton" cast. some of whom have had
their names in large letters in other
productions. Those who have heard
the music pronounce it original
sprightly and pretty and an inter
national climax" as exceptionally
imposing.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
WRITER FOR Movies
IN peg O. MY HEART
Miss Pittwood. Former Heavy Play
er, to Appear at Polls.

Sis " FlPPSol at Oii os
Among the actresses well known to
patrons of the 50 theaters and now
playing leading roles in the popular
priced houses, is Ann Pittwood. She
has been with many of the big pro-
ductions and this season is appearing
as Peg in Peg o. My Hear" -
Miss Pittwood. who will be seen al
Polls Theater this week. is a youns
woman whose crowning ambition is to
attain a high place in the histrionic
world. In an interview she says:
Ambition is a curious master. l
want to do everything a woman can
do in the way of acting. I have =
| limitless ambition. and don't rule it.
I haven't the slightest influence with
it; 1t rules me. I want to go for
ward; I don't even want to stand
still. which is going backward. 1
will have sense enough to quit when
my time comes-before- my time
comes, will step of gracefully and
not be pushed off.
It want to do everything a woman
can do on the stage. but one thing,
1 don't want to discover my linlita-
tions. I never want to get quite 10
the outer frontier of my possibilities.
And mere personality. no matter how
strong. cannot do what my eXtrava
CANT ambition wanted me to do. I
will tell you a secret-I ar1 most Won
derfully affected by surroundings or
environment. I am a chameleon
Miss Pittwood is fond of outdoor
life. Rowing and horseback exercises
are her favorite diversions. But Miss
Pitwood is a very busy woman. She
writes scenarios for the movies" /"
Her most successful ones have been
shown everywhere in the country.
She sells them anywhere from SO to
800 and always has a supply on hand
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Mime. Petrova Filmed
At Garden This Week

The versatility. of Nine. Petrova is
severely taxed in ITO the Death" to
be seen at Moore's Garden Theater
this week. This intense story of
Corsica by the star and L. Case Rus
sell calls upon the heroine to show
her ability as a sculptress. Mime.
Petrova is well known as a singer and
dancer but that she could also breathe
life into dead clay with her deft
hands was heretofore unknown to the
director Of the play.
Nine. Petrova admitted blushingIy
that she was guilty of having dab
hled" in the art, as she called It.
When put to the test she showed her
self mistress of the sculptor's art. The
star studied in Europe before she ever
came to this country. This new proof
OF the almost unlimited talents of the
celebrated star forms quite a feature
Of the play itself.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
Mrs. Greene Announces
Season Concert Course

Mrs. Wilson-Greene, washington's
Weii-known concert manager, an
nounces the following list of con-
certs for the coming season of 1917
1918. As usual Mrs. Greene will
present the Boston Symphony Orches-
ira in course of five concerts,
Tuesdays, November s, December &
January s. February II and March u,
in the National Theater at 4:3o, with
Nine. Melba, soprano; Fritz Kreisler.
violinist; Winifred Christie, pianist,
as soloists. and others to be an
nounced.
Mrs. Greene will also continue the
Artists Course" of fiye concerts on
five Tuesdays, November q, January
q. February 10, March 10 and April
Is. : opening with Nine. Schumann-
Heink, contralto. and followed by
josef Hofmann. pianist; Mischa
Elman. violinist; Frieda Hempel, So
prano, and Nine. Galli-Curci, soprano,
assisted by Rudolph Ganz, pianist.
In addition to these two courses,
Mrs. Greene will present in recital
John Mccormack. Fritz Kreisler,
Alrpa Gluck. Louise Homer, Paderew-
ski and Mmex Yyette Guiibert
The Washington herald., 1917-09-02
New Lights to Appear
In Ten-Star Concerts

T. Arthur Smith has announced the
third season of the Ten-Star concert
series with list of artists that prom
ises a rare musical treat to Washing
ton. The favorites of last year. Anna
Case, Eddie Brown. Leginsh and Rus
sian symphony Orchestra, will ap-
pear.
The newcomers will include Claudia
Muzio. the young italian prima donna
of the Metropolitan Opera Company,
also Arthur Middleton, Julia Ciaussen,
heard here last year with Damrosch
orchestral and Margerete Matzenaur.
the famous contralto, is also listed
with Godowsky and Bourstin.
Mr.. Smith says the Ten-Star series
is an established. institution in Wash
ington and is much gratified that his
purpose to present concerts in the
Capital at popular prices is having
such generous support from the artists
as well as from the public.