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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1919-01-10
TEL AVN HONORS GENERAL
ALLENBY.
Jews Show Appreciation of Pales-
tines Liberator by Naming
Street for Him.

The Zionist Organization of
America has received report from
Palestine that one of the streets of
Tel Aviv has been named for Cen
eral Allenby.
In his tour of Palestine, General
Allenby stopped at Tel Aviv on Nov.
22nd. There he was received with
much rejoicing. The streets of the
town were decorated, and the entire
population turned out to greet him.
There was procession of school
children, followed by reception ten
dered him by Major Dizengof
and the Town Council. During the
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1919-01-10
JEWISH MILITARY POLICE
FOR PALESTINE.

JEWISH Mill HN fOLIOE
FOR PALESTINE.
Political Significance Seen in Assign
ing Jewish Soldiers to Protect
That Country and Withdraw
ing Non-Jews.
A step which is construed as hav-
ing the greatest political significance
is now being carried out by Great
Britain in Palestine. AS rapidly as
is possible, the policing of that
country and especially the cities like
jerusalem, Jaffa and others with
large Jewish population, as we'll as
the colonies, is being turned over to
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-02-21
AN AMERICAN CREED.

There tremendous of vi conscience and good sense
Marshall
ordained affords
violence,
al
inequality social economic
taceable successful demands
believe
by
American people not in
body thereof large small
Il believe there
elected and laws made
Il believe
aized, willing
constitutional believe
fully forcibly
boarding O n a
Il pledge myself of principles
and fe promise
train children in this holy faith
would be Of tremendous
might have
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-02-21
WE MUST USE SENSE.


December:
responsibility RESPONSE
in wha to
handled this
into perilous paths
red flag at the
How much
publications contribute
to the hosting of these red flags?
and and encourage publications which
which iname iw
publications preach for educated
Every of u.s. citizens
our hats suits Therefore,
not be expected
spend advertsers
"You buy statement with
fnaity
entire responsibility
buy poison You buy rotten Simply
adequate why
unpatrioc disa
the ascendancy throughout
European countries"
That
subscribe knowing full
Advertisers the policy
mai Ion head
this
advocate
industrial disturbances
be
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-02-21
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

All who have O to
and as read the povi
constitution
conference
President Wilson be warmly the
which
in his and addresses
has taken such league clnching
cinching Lee us the will
not seek defeat this
lasting
friend his
William Howard
opponent Note
the O
There is president,
itself all combined
is INC
will underandingy
abhorrent the
sovereignty"
fellow who sets himself Taft
admittedly
love his it's
the world and them than the the
Somebody
give him throne and a halo a something
Pondexterspck sensible
reasonable this exposi
President
Wilson to the conference:
nj l a practical
universal application
Of principle"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-02-21
STATE PIT. A. MEETS HERE.
Annusl Convention to BE Held H.
Olympia First Week in May.

The ninth annual convention Of the
Washington State Mothers Congress
and Parent-Teacher associations will
be held in this city during the first
week in May, it was decided at a
meeting of the executive board re-
Gently in Seattle.
Some 800 of 400 delegates from all
parts of the state will be here for the
three-day meeting, which probably
will be held in the William Winlock
Miller high school. Officials Of the
state organization have been in Olym'
pia this week comforting with local
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-02-21
BucOtla I. q. q. +. Dance.

Bucoda Odd Fellows have an
nounced dance to be held on Wash
ington's birthday in the l. O. o. F.
hall. Rudolph Morsbach. Lee Nor
gan and Jack Yantis compose a COM
mittee that has charge of arrange
ments for the event. The I. o. o. F.
hall has been thoroughly overhauled
and repaired by the lodge.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-02-21
WHAT OUR FATHERS READ ABOUT
IN THIS PAPER FIFTY YEARS AGO
From The Washington Standard for
Saturday morning, February 20
1855. Vol. TX. No. 10.

Louis Napoleon. 1t is stated, is con.
templating an immense undertaking
| in the enlargement of the canal ex-
tending from the town of Agde on the
Mediterranean to Bordeaux on the
Grade. The cost of the work, it is
estimated, will reach the sum of $780,
900, 900 and the name of the improve
ment will be 1.-THE Maritime Canal of
the Two Seas"
The famous Black Hole of Calcutta
has at last been discovered by Dr.
Norman Chevers, sanitary writer.
1t has never been identified before,
though its whereabouts have been
suspected. The historical description
of the place made it only about 20
feet square. The southern curtain of
the old fort of Calcutta is being pulled
down and in one part of it DR.. Chew
which is the exact counterpart to the
Black Hole. On the night of June
21.22, 1855, 146 Englishmen were
confined in this small room. Only %
of them came out alive in the morn
ing.
The long talked of French expedi-
ton to the North Pole is at length
about to start. Mr.. Gustave Lander
has succeeded in collecting the sum
he required, 10000 francs. and is now
at Cherburg experimenting the equip.
ment of his vessel. He will sail T..
the early spring on his adventurous
voyage.
The call issued by the Republican
Territorial Committee fixes the goth
of April as the time and Claquato as
the place for the next Territorial Con-
vention to nominate candidate for
delegate to congress and a candidate
for prosecuting attorney in each judi
cial district.
Cleaning Up.-We observe that the
Town Marshal is at last doing his
duty in abolishing the nuisance at
tached to each of our public hotels.
Too long had the work been delayed
and the wonder is that pestilence had
not swept away all who lived within
the contaminated district.
The following gentlemen constitute
the Territorial Democratic Central
COMMITTEE: DR.. p. M. O'Brien, Frank
Henry, Thomas Roe, ]. w. Potter and
P. F. Dugan.
The ladies of this vicinity will give
grand ball in the Olympic on
Thursday evening the 25th inst, in
aid of the Marshville bridge. Tick
cts IS.
The county commissioners have
granted a license Warren Cove and
one to VIM Wagner for ferries on the
Nisqually river.
F. NJ. Sargent has been appointed
justice of the peace for this precinct.
The Postal Telegraph.-A bill was
introduced on the 18th of Januar,
providing for the construction Of a
line of telegraph between Boston, New
York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington. under the direction OF
the postoffice department. The bill
Incorporates company for it's con-
Istruction, which is obliged to sell the
line to the government at the expira-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-02-21

Association workers on arrangements
for the big meeting.
Mrs. L. A. Varney, state president,
presided 1T meeting of local men,
bers at the Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, when Mrs. w. NJ. Duncan
was elected general chairman of the
Iarrankements committee.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-02-21

An extended program OF readings.
ROTATIONS. instrumental music and
songs was carried out by pupils OF
the Washington school at the Child
Welfare Day celebration conducted
Tuesday evening, pupils from each
grade taking part in the exercise3
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1919-02-21

ton of three years, at the actual cost
of construction and cost of equip
ments and materials, with interest, II
it chooses to purchase.
San Francisco, Feb. 18.-Veloci-
pedes have made their appearance In
the streets and create a great sensa-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
THE ACTIVITIES OF FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

Maccabees and members of the
Women's BENEFIT Association and their
families and friends enjoyed the out
ing at the beach The weather was
perfect and the very large crowd spent
a most delightful day. The Reviews
who took an active part in the days
pleasure were Mt. Vernon, Columbia,
Brightwood, Georgetown and Victory
Thursday evening Columbia, No. g.
held a short meeting after which the
d. c. Guard conducted a drill
Friday evening a most delightful
dancing party was held in w. B. a
Hall for the benefit of the Guard Fund.
Mesdames Hattie Palmer and Lillian
Patrick entertained at cards Saturday
evening at the home Of Mrs Palmer.
Sl2 Upshur street northwest. The even
ing was devoted to five hundred
Mrs Minnie Keppinger, deputy
supreme commander. spent the latter
part Of the week in Baltimore in the
interests of the association.
A rummage sale will be held all week
beginning Monday August IS. at Dds
Seventh street northwest, the proceeds
to be given the Guard Team
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
THE CROTlO.

For once the clements failed to
favor the jolly Prophets Of Kalli-
polls Grott0 when the downpour
of rain on Wednesday last made it
necessary to postpone the annual
outing of KallipOlis Grotto TO
Chesapeake Beach. Chairman M.
W. Pickering. however, is optlmis-
tic and hurried,y arranged to OBJ
tain Wednesday, August 20 as
substitute date. Chairman PICK
erinG has extended invitations to
many members OF the House and
Senate. quite a number OF whom
have promised to attend.
The full program will be rendered
next Wednesday. including the
OK cart rides for the kiddies,
athletic sports, parade, aquatic
events. band concerts and many
other novel and amusing features
Prophet Lieutenant A. H. Scott
will in all probability give an aero
plane exhibition that will be ooth
thrilling and entertaining.
All is in readiness for the pill
crimaEe to Camp Co.. Will to-
morrow afternoon. Past Monarch
T r Pullman. chairman. has per-
fected every detail and requests
that the prophets assemble at the
Grotto club rooms. 712 Twelfth
street northwest. at $50 p, m
Members Of the GrOtto band will
also meet at the club rooms at
the same time to accompany the
prophets
The GrOtto orchestra Is holding
weekly rehearsals at the GrOtto
club rooms each Sunday morning
preparing for a series Of dances TO
b. given by the band and drill
CORDS. the first Of which will be
held at the New Willard Hotel on
September Is. An effort will be
made to make this the most sue
cessful of any ball heretofore given
and during the evening many novel
ties will be introduced. At this
dance a quartette from the GrOtto
EIee club will sing several OF the
dances. The music will be furnish
cd bv the GrOtto band and orches-
ira. making the dancing continuous
except for several intermissiOns for
novelties.
ON August 27 a team composed
of members of the GrOtto band
will put on the third degree for
AnaCostia Lodge. +. \. A NJ.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
SONS OF VETERANS.

At the last meeting of william B.
Gushing Camp. No. 80. attention
was called by Judge William A
Greer. a member of the camp, to
the death of a number of mem
bers OF the Grand Army of the
Republic and resolutions of con-
dolence were adopted.
It is the intention OF the camp
to make 4 special effort to men
ton in the records OF the camp
all deaths of members OF the Grand
Army of the Republic of the De-
partment of the Potomac, not only
in respect to the deceased COM
rades OF, the civil war but to
keep an historical record. Com
mander James S. Jones was auth
Orized to appoint two delegates to
the Board of Trade school commit
tee relative to the election of
the school board in the District of
Columbia These delegates will at
tend the next meeting of the joint
committee of the school committee
of the Board of Trade.
A number of members of camps
in the Maryland division have call
ed upon Division Commander J.
Clinton Hiatt to confer on matters
respecting their local camps. Among
the most important matters men
toned was the special campaign
for the enlisting of the grandsons
in the order. Many special invita-
tions have been received by Division
Commander Hiatt to visit the camps
throughout the Maryland division
and he is making out a schedule to
Division Commander J. Clinton
Hiatt has received a general order
from Commander-in-chiet Francis
f. Callahan, relative to the Ma
tional Encampment of Sons OF Vete-
rams. U. S. A. which is to be held
at Columbus. Ohio. the week of
September :. A special railroad
rate to the members of the order
is one cent per mile on account
of the National Encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic, of
which the Sons of Veterans or
ganization is an auxiliary thereto.
Tickets went on sale August Is in
stead of September l. as previous
ly announced. and will be good for
sixty days. Tickets will be sold
via diverse routes to Columbus,
on a basis of one cent a mile in
each direction via routes travelled.
on going and returning trip. Stop
overs will be allowed going and re-
turning. Tickets may be secured
only on presentation OF identifi-
cation certificates which may be OBJ
tanned from Assistant Adjutant
General Of the Department OF the
Potomac, G. A. R. Col. o. H. Old
royd. SIG Tenth street northwest.
by both the members of Sons of
Veterans and members OF the Sons
OF veteran auxiliaries.
There will be a meeting OF
William B. Cushing Camp, No 80,
on Friday. September 5. at p m.
in the hall at Pythian Temple
Preparations will be made for the
large class of new members to be
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17

a great part 70 her energy and zeal
that the organization was so sue
cessful in the many large under
takings imposed upon it by the re-
cent war.
The national convention in San
Francisco decided that the place Of
the next convention will be left TO
the Judgment Of the national boards
Of the organization.
The only new member Of the ma
tonal board Of the auxiliary eleSt-
ed at the San Francisco convention
was Miss Kate Foley, OF Connect
cut who was chosen the national
director n the place OF hrB- Sarah
Robinson, Of Virginia whose Term
had expired
Division No. 2. o. which Miss
Julia Linskey is president will
make a drive for new members 10
the national funeral beneft fund.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17

order held recently in San Fran
cisco. Cal, will arrive in Washing
ton this evening. having taken in
all the points OF interest through
the West on her return trip.
According to the constitution Of
the auxiliary, which provides that
following the national convention
the officers Of the district and State
boards throughout the country will
be chosen for the ensuing term,
Miss Brosnahan will call a meeting
of the district board early in Sep
tember, when the officers for the
local board win be chosen for the next
two years.
With the election Of a new dis
trict president, Miss Brosnahan will
close a service of three terms in
that office. during which time she
has labored increasingly for the
good Of the order. and IL was due in
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
WASHINGTON CENTEN-
NAL LODGE.

Washington Centennial Lodge is still
IN the ring They will have the F.
c. degree at special communication
August %. at 500 p. m. followed by
the z. A degree. after business is
disposed Of al their stated communi-
cation at 80 p. m. the same evening.
The NJ. NJ. degree will be conducted
in their original style, assisted by
their famous degree team at another
special communication August 3, al
500 p. m Large classes are in walt
ing for each degree and it is hoped
that all members Of the fraternity
who can will attend all three meet
ings. which will be held in Lodge
Room No. l. New Masonic Temple,
Thirteenth street and New York
avenue northwest
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
.WOMAN'S BENEFIT ASSN.
OF THE MACCABEES.

Georgetown Review, No. 10. met IN
regular session Monday evening and
had initiation OF several candidates.
Mrs. Mary KiIleen. the popular record
keeper Of this review. will be a Path
finder and represent the review at the
Supreme Convention in Port Huron.
Michigan, September 15. 1G and II.
d. G. Union Guard team were the
guests OF Georgetown Review Monday
evening and splendid drir was con-
Quoted under Capt. Patrick and Capt
Walsh. of the L. s.
Tuesday was Maccabee Day at
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17

mustered into the camp at the reg
ular meeting of the camp to be
held Friday. October 3. at p. m
Commander Frank G. Butts an
nounces that the special campaign
committee for new members is
busy securing eigibles to become
members and a large class is to
be mustered into the Lincoln Camp
No. 2. shortly. A special reques-
is made to hand in to the Sec
retary. Ambrose L. Grindley, all
those who are eligible to mem-
bership as soon as possible in or
der that the list may be made out
for members of the camp.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
SPANISH WAR
VETERANS.
Mectinn fhis week .

Meetings this week:
THesday-General Nelson A. Miles Camp, nJ
street northwest.
weinesday-GeneraI of. Emmett Uren Camp
Pythian Temple
Wednesiay-Departmeutal Council OF Admin.
itration, Pythian Temple
Thursday-Licut Richard J. Harden Camp
Pytman Temple
The Departmental Council OF Ad-
ministration will meet Wednesday
evening in Phythian Temple imme-
diately following adjournment OF
Urell Camp. All committees will sub
nit reports. especially the transporta-
ton committee, which will announce
arrangements made for delegates and
others going 20 the National Encamp-
ment at San Francisco, Cal
Urell Camp is making preparations
for the mastering in OF Representa-
tive Anthony as a member next
Wednesday night and the entertain
ment committee has been autho rized
to serve refreshments. Honorary
membership is being conferred on
Mr. Anthony as a token of apprecia-
ton for services rendered in behalf
Of Spanish War Veterans and their
dependents.
Petit Camp hald a very enthusias-
tic meeting Tuesday evening at which
Capt Claiborne S. Close, of the Ma
tional Training School gave some IN
teresting experiences OF service in
Cuba and the Philippines.
Capt John Cavanaugh, who has Just
returned from service overseas. en-
tertained the members OF Crell Camp
Wednesday night with some thrill
ling experiences.
The Lineal Society. made up of the
wives and blood relations OF the
Spanish War Veterans. is rapidly in
creasing in membership. Many re-
cruits are mustered in at each meet
ing.
Sergt Walter E. Clevenstine was
given an ovation when he marched
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
DAUGHTERS OF
AMERICA.

Fidelity Council, ~. 4. Tuesday
evening had large attendance.
The councillor, Mis- Jessie Howard.
appointed Capt. John West as cap
tain OF the drill team. Mrs.
Mamie Cox Howell as the initia-
tory councillor. and Mrs. Mary Furges-
son. Mrs. Alice Busly and Miss
Maude Donaldson on the good of
the order. The deputy, Mrs. Anna
HILL gave a short talk There will
be no meeting Tuesday, August
19. AS the annual excursion will
be held at the beach.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
satrrday-Canton Washington, No. l. drill

The special committee having IN
CIarcn the ARRANGEMENTS for the
lodges cf this jurisdiction in the
part hey viii take in the Cen'ennial
exercises It Dal irnCrc in September,
consisting of Harry l. Andersen,
grand marshal. chairman. grand
representatives W. w. MILAN, John
II Wood. and Z. W Bradford, and
Mrs Ella V. Mallory, president Of
the Rabekah assembly. announce
that the arrangements so far COM
pIeted consist in keeping open house
in the Temple commencing Thurs
dav. Sept Is. and continuing until
Saturday evening. Sept 20
Tours around the city for visitors,
luncheon at Temple. for Thursday.
Sept 16: Friday. tour Of Rock Creek
Park with an entertainment in the
evening at the Temple: Saturday,
trip to Mt. Vernon and Arlington.
Each lodge has been requested to
appoint a member to serve on the
general committee and to arrange
for their lodge taking part in the
parade in Baltimore on Wednesday.
Sept l.. Ii is expected that over
900 will be the guests of this juris-
diction during the Centennial Week.
Grand Herald r. H. c. BOhnke,
secretary Of the Home Extension
committee has forwarded to all
lodges the data regarding tickets
sold by the lodges and collected on
the excursion train at the Home Ex-
cursiOn. Members of the committee
are requested to make Immediate
returns for tickets charged to them.
The report of Secretary Bohnke
shows that One-third more tickets
were collected on the trains than
at any previous excursion.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17

up the avenue with the Devil Dog
Marines last Tuesday. The sergeant
was in the outfit that stopped the
German drive on Paris last spring,
and took part in every engagement
afterward.
The meeting of Harden Camp last
Thursday night was well attended,
the attraction being the mastering in
of four recruits. and reinstatement Of
five suspended members. The dele
gates to the National Convention re-
ceived final instructions, and Frank
Platz was substituted as a delegate
for Howard Leslie who was unable
to attend.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
LADIES' AUXILIARY,
A. o. H.

Miss Margaret L Brosnahan- dis
trict president of the Ladies' Aux
iliary. A Q. H, who was the dele
gate from the District of Columbia
to the national convention of the
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17
THE REBEKAH DECREE.
Monday-Naonia, No. !, and Ruth. No =
business
T1esday-FldeHty. No. 8, degree.
Tnursday-Dorcas No T. degree; Friendship
No. g. degree.

business
Tlesday-FldeHty. No. 6, degr-,
Thursday-Dorcas No 4. degree; Friendship
No. g. degree.
Ruth Lodge No. will hold It's
regular meeting tomorrow evening
when applications for transfer Will
be considered. Arrangements for
taking part in the Centennial Parade
considered. Members who desire to
to attend the meeting.
A special meeting Of the Rebekah
Assembly was held on Thursday
evening when fourteen past noble
grands and four past grands re-
ceived the assembly degree. The
work being done by Vice-President
Miss MolIie Z. Edmonston. All ar
rangements for attending the Gem
tennial Celebration were left in the
hands Of president The assembly
officers will act as escorts Of honor
to the National Association at the
opening Of the association meeting
during the session of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge President Mallory
announced the names of the Ways
and Means committee for the as
sembly official year. The attendance
at the special session was the largest
of any special meeting held hereto
fore.
Friendship Rebekah Lodge No s
will continue degree work during
the balance Of the term. Many OF
the members who have been away
l.
ing part in degree work. The lodge
meets now in Anacostia Hall. corner
Nicholas avenue and Good Hope
road
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17

Covenant Lodge No. 13 will confer
a degree at its regular meeting on
Thursday evening. The lodge re-
ceived an offer for the purchase of
its property. which will be laid be-
fore the lodge for final action. The
lodge contemplates building a large
and modern hall as soon as it dis
poses Of present quarters. Reports
show that a large number Of mem
The Washington herald., 1919-08-17

Webster Lodge. No. 7, which held
a business meeting last Tuesday
night, will not meet again until
August &c. Regular conventions
of the lodge will be resumed on
September 9.