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The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-10-10
EDITORIAL


is, to our mind, the greatest difficulty of all.
We submit that it is given only to the few.
est men, to be strong enough to act accord.
ing to their judgment even at the risk of
losing their bread and butter. This is more
especially so in the cases of those who have
families. Many rabbi would gladly play
the role of Elijah, if like Elijah, he could
subsist on herbs, and have his family do the
same. How often have we heard the bitter
complaints of men who found themselves in
so dependent position, that the very name
OF the profession in which they are engaged
was loathsome to them. Yet what could
they do! 1t is not an easy thing to see ones
family starve-and starvation alone faced
them if they would raise their voices
against the palpable misdoings of the men,
oers OF their congregations. And they bore
their fortunes, and found themselves in an
unholy hell, only for the sakes of the mouths
they had to feed. And on the other hand
the very men of whom they were afraid
knew OF their wretchedness, and scorned the
rabbis the more because they were unable
TO INT the voices that cried within them.
There is indifference in the pew, and in
di11erence to some extent in the pulpit: but
the indifference in the pulpit is due to the
condition of the pew-not to the lack of re-
lglous fervor of the rabbis. There is indif.
terence that has been born of radical and
pro-Chrlstian preaching, but preaching
winch was demanded by the laity as an Of
1erlng to the thought and goodwill of those
among whom we live; demanded by congre.
cations whose ignorance prohibited them
from understanding that the non-Jew has
more respect for the Jew who stands flat
1ootedly for his faith, than it has for the
one who kowtows to Christianity and makes
d oad Joo OF being either Jew or a Chris.
tian; there is Indifference born of the fatal
ignorance OF congregational officers, and in
difference born of the dependence of men in
'he jewish ministry, and the irrelipious
methods by which they get and thew hold
their positions.
The remedy! We don't know. Rut we do
reel That no Elijah will arise until the RICH
men make rabbs of their sons, who will
thus be independent of positions; we know
that no Elijah will come until the rabbis-
or raobl-will be independent of the rich
or the Influential members of his conprepa.
tion until the congregation will learn that
the rabbi is the spiritual leader-not the
member or members who place business
convenience and business profits above their
relgious demands. We do not know wbetb.
er an Elijah will arise in the ministry or
not, We rather feel that the honor might fall
TO the laity, But if the rabbis are at fault.
the congregations have made them so: II
,he raobls are radical, the congregations
nave demanded it; if the rabbis have been
700 LIBERAL it is because the members of
'heir congregations courted business and
social favor; if the rabbis have failed 10
reach the high ideal which every rabbi
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-10-10

first, 1t would not matter much. A disguised
rabbi can be replaced by another less dis
gusted one; God knows that there is no
profession that has the Wanderlust worse
than the rabbinate; if you want proof, adj
vertise for one, and you will get more appl-
cations than can be filled in a generation.
But when it comes to losing wealthy men,
bers of congregation, the question is quite
serlous-as many congregation can tes-
tify. Half dozen "rich" members can Grip
pie an ordinary sized congregation; and in
the end what does the rabbi get by Gripping
his congregation though he is right,
and his position is unassailable? An Elijah
wouldn't care-for to him no congregation,
no man or set of men are greater than relig-
ious principles.
Then again, look at our ignorance How
can we be anything but Indifferent, with the
gross innocence that characterizes us, of
any knowledge of our faith. Here and there
the presidents and officers of our congre-
cations know something of our faith. And
let it be said in frankness, that though the
enthusiasm is there, the real knowledge of
things Jewish is excruciatingly little This
applies to many native-born presidents and
offlcers-and in smaller degree to the
men who have been born abroad and have
had Jewish training in their homes. And
by Jewish training, we mean training in
Jewish literature, in Jewish ceremonials and
in Jewish feeling-and after all the latter
includes great deal. How many rabbits
dare to tell their officials what is right and
what is wrong-an Elijah did not fear to
curse his king-but then we have to admit
that the parnass of congregation today is
mightier-so far as the rabbi is concerned
than king of yore.
And in this connection we might saw
something of the inferiority of the qualifi-
cations that are made by many of our con.
gregants, of the rabbis. They must be able
to please the Gentiles, first and foremost;
they must be glib takers; they must be able
to show off nicely in society; they must
know when to keep still and they must
realize that their salaries come from those
that pay the most. Of course it is desir-
able that they know what they are talking
about when they preach, and they ought to
know how to teach the children. They ought
TO know more about their religion than those
who engage them-but they MUST know
how far to go, not to offend; for after all
the Board" understands if it does
not say so-that man of brains-of bust.
ness and professional brains-does not 90
into the ministry. The rich man doesn't
make rabbi out of his son 1.-The rich man
is too Sensible" And the result is, that it is
that the minor qualifications that determine
in many cases. We are, of course, speaking
of the typical instances.
Also we must not forget that rabbis in
many cases are dependent absolutely on
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-10-10
A MODERN ELIJAH, II.

would thunder against the proprietors of
establishments which violate the Sabbath,
and thus show the rank hypocrisy of the
Jews of today who officially-that is in our
Temples-observe the Sabbath, and then
turn about and do everything on it, that the
spirit of the rest-day forbids. We recall
the great objections that had to be over
come even by the few who have inaugurated
religious instruction on that day, so as to
give our children an idea of the sanctity of
the Sabbath. We remember how the moth
ers complained that that was the only time
which their children had to take their dane
ing lessons, and their French lessons, and
some even objected on the ground that that
was the only time that mothers had an op-
portunity to take their children to do their
shopping, for in the afternoons, the children
had to go to the matinee!
Suppose, now, that the rabbs were con-
sistent, and brought to light in their ser
mons the inconsistency of attending Sab
bath worship on Friday night, and then at
tending to business on Sabbath morning
would the congregation not grow utterly
tired of this? What does the rabbi do? Be
he Orthodox or Reformed, he simply does
not speak of the matter, and observes the
day vicariously for his congregation, thing
utterly unknown to Jewish tradition. Yet
modern Elijah OUGHT to thunder against
this distinction between official and practi-
cal religious custom.
What if a rabbi arose, who had the audac-
ity (O to berate the members of his con-
gregation for working on the New Year
on Rosh Hashannah? We have known of
such-and they lost their positions-what
do you suppose the business men who are
the officers of our congregations would do
to such one? 1t is true that few of our
members still close on that Holy Day. They
would support their rabbi. But how about
the great majority? 1t does not do to say
that Reform sanctions this violation of the
Holy Day. 1t does not. We make Reform
an excuse for it. But the rabbis have de-
cried this practice until the yare tired of
hitting their heads against stone WALL and
now the violation of the New Year is the
general practice among the Jewish business
houses. An Elijah might vociferate nightly
against this practice, but remember, Elijah
lived in the forest, we know nothing about
his family, and he drew no stated salary.
Many of us are beginning to view with a
good deal of alarm, the difficulty which is
being experienced in getting Jewish mer.
chants to close their business houses even
on the Great Day-the Day of Atonement.
We have no doubt, that if two leading Jew
ish merchants in any of our cities would
decide to keep their places of business open
on that day, host of others would follow.
What could the rabbis do but appeal to their
pride, to their loyalty, to the memory of
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
AT LAKESIDE THURSDAY.

When Rita Castle finally came to
her great hour she made the best pos
sible use Of the moment, but it was
not in the way that she had thought
to use her hour when it came. You
can see what she did and what came
of her surprising action in "Her
Hour" which will be the big attrac-
tion at the Lakeside theatre Thurs
day next. Kitty Gordon, the regally
beautiful, who is the most magnifi-
Gently gowned woman on the screen
today, is the star of this attraction.
As the play is a nemotional, highly
dramatic one and as the part played
by Miss Gordon is the r.ost emotional
dramatic role imaginable, all of this
actors great ability is seen to the
best possible advantage. AS Rita
Castle, the unfortunate girl who start
ed life under such adverse circum-
stances and who rose to such posi-
tion of power, Miss Gordon is superb.
She does some Of the very best acting
Of her entire career in this attraction.
Supporting Miss Gordon is company
of great excellence and as BELTS the
brilliant story and the eminence of
the star. the settings are little short
Of superb.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
BIG FOOTBALL SCENE
is FILM FEATURE.

The manager Of the Pastime theatre
announces that beginning with next
Tuesday he will show Vitagraph's lat
est serial thriller, Smashing Barri-
ers," brand new concoction of dare
dcviltry and romance, written espec-
tally for William Duncan, the most
famous male star Of photoplay serials
today.
Instead of opening this serial with
lot of blood and thunder action, vi
tagraph has taken an altogether new
tack and starts off the interest and
excitement with something altogether
unusual fora a serial, college football
game. Coming at this season of the
year and with the action woven a
round sport that is king in Ameri-
can athletics, it is welcome relief
and full Of timely tension for motion
picture fans in any part of the coun-
try. An exciting moment in a foot
ball game has never failed to give the
proper thrill and it won't fail here.
William Duncan has as his chief
support in this newest serial, Joe Ry-
an and Edith johnson, favorites Of
the other previous Duncan thrillers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
L'ANSE NEWS NOTES.

Married ladies accompanied by hus-
bands admitted free on payment Of
&c war tax at Pastime theatre Tues
day. Matinee for children II and un-
der Tuesday at A o'clock, free admis-
sion, 1c war tax.-advertiseme
Prosecutor H. A. Brennan was a
business visitor in Houghton last Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Henry King, of Hubbell, ar
rived last Friday for few days Wis
it with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. AL
phonse Gamache.
Foster LaBar, Of Ludington, arrived
last Friday and spent few days here
looking over the mill and visiting his
brother, Myron LaBar.
Mrs. Merver and daughter Antoin-
cite left last Saturday for Minneap-
oils to spend the winter.
Mrs. j. H. Mclean and son, George
Steward. spent Sunday in Dollar Bay.
Carl Peterson, who is employed at
the Champion mine at Painesdale,
spent the week end here guest of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Peterson.
Alex Giroux, paymaster Of the He
bard camps, was a business caller in
L'Anse last Saturday.
John Novack and son Paul, OF Es-
canada, were guests of Alex Giroux
at Camp IL few days this week.
Miss Anna O'Leary spent the week
end at her home in Hancock.
Mrs. George Rice was taken to the
Hancock hospital Monday. where she
had tumor removed. Mr.. Rice ac-
companied her to Hancock.
Dan Curtis. of Zeba, returned Tues
day from business visit at Sawyer,
MINI.
Miss Helen Mayo and brother Leslie
expect to leave in two weeks for Pom
tiac, where they will reside with their
sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Knepple and
daughters Ursula and Eleanor and
Miss Rose Peterson visited in Hough-
ton Sunday.
Oliver Derocher left Sunday for
Flint, where he has secured employ
ment.
County Clerk Pennock last week is
sued marriage license to Miss Hilda
Lepola and William Halme, both Of
Walton.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
KOPPONEN NABBED
BY FEDERAL AGENT

Federal Agent PADDY Haas of
Houghtion, assisted by Sheriff r. c..
Kotila, yesterday arrested Dave Kop-
ponen for making moonshine. At the
same time the arrest was made the
still on Kopponen's property was
seized.
The federal agent had time locat-
ing the still, but finally found it in
shack about a quarter of a mile
from the house, hid in bunk. The
still had about gallon Of booze in it,
and those who examined the appar-
atus say it is about the finest made.
If Kopponen is found guilty of vi
olating the laws relating to the sale
or manufacture Of liquors, as he un-
doubtedly will be, it will go hard with
him. Dave Castonguay Of LAnse.
who was arrested by federal agents
and brought to trial in United States
court a short time ago, was given
three years and three days in the fed
eral prison, year and day for each
of three counts.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
MR. BEACHY COMING.

Dear Madam:--Mr. Beachy will be
with us Friday, Nov. 7th, with his line
of Ladies' and Misses Suits, Goats,
Dresses, Skirts and Furs. It will bS
worth wour time to see this display.
Suits are exceptionally pretty and
reasonable in price considering the
high price Of material. Coats have
all the quality and style there is to
be found. Dresses will be serge, silk
and jersey cloth, prices from $500
to $45.00. Furs in Sets and separate
Muffs and Scarfs. We will appreciate
you making any effort to see this dis
play, you are not obligated to buy If
you should not find just what you are
looking for. Kindly remember the
date, Friday, Nov. 7th, at J.B.Smith's
Store, L'Anse.- advertisement.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31

Buff Orpington, Matt Getzen, Bar
aga, 1st hen, cock and cockerel, End
hen, 1st and End pullet.
Buff Cochin, Matt Getzen, Baraga.
1st hen.
N Light Brahmas, L. Beckman, Pelkie,
1st cock, 1st and End hen; r. Nesbitt,
Baraga, 1st cockerel, 1st pullet, End
pullet; L. Beckman, Pelkie, End cock
erel.
W. C. Black Polish, L. Beckman,
Pelkie, 1st cock and hen, 1st cock
erel.
s. s. Hambey, L. Beckman, Pelkie,
End hen.
B. B. Game, L. Beckman, Pellxie, 1st
cockerel, 1st and End pullet; VIM.
Black, Baraga, End cockerel.
Blue Adelusion, j. Jolgren, Baraga,
End cockerel and pullet.
Bantams, ]. Mathis, Baraga, End
pair.
White Chinese Geese, Chas. La
cosse, 1st goose and gander.
Rouen Duck. Chas. Lacosse, Earaga,
1st drake and duck.
Guinea Hen, Chas. Lacosse, Bara-
ga. 1st cock and hen.
White Rats Bedford Bullev. r"ra-
ga, 1st pair; E. Kunick, Baraga, End
pair.
Common Rabbits, j. Mathis, Bara-
ga, 1st pair; W. Isaacson, Baraga, End
pair.
Live Stock
Holstein Bull, A. johnson, Baraga,
1st over years; r. S. Buckland, Bar
aga, End over years, 1st over 2 yrs.
Guernsey Sire, 2 years old, Uno
Rasanen Barapa 1st
Short Horn Sire, r. S. Buckland,
Baraga, 1st over years, 1st over 2
years, 1st over l year.
Short Horn Cow, R. s. Buckland,
Baraga, 1st over years, 1st and End
under 2 years.
Holstein Heifer, R. S. Buckland,
Baraga, LIST 2 years old, End 2 years
old.
Holstein cow, graded, j. Antilla,
Baraga, 1st over 3 years.
Holstein heifer, graded, A. John
son, Baraga, 1st and End under 2 yrs.
Jersey COW, graded, Irma Giddings,
Baraga, 1st over 3 years.
0. /. c. Boar, j. Antilla, Baraga,
1st over 2 years; p. King, Pelkie, 1st
under IL year.
Chester white hog, Mary Cosgrove,
Baraga, 1st under year.
Percheron Stallion, Gust Hill, Cow
ington, 1st over years.
Driver Stallion, H. Nesbitt, Bara-
ga, 1st years, driver mare, LIST 4
years.
Graded driver, A. johnson, Baraga
1st. Uno Rasanen, Baarga End.
Hampshire Eve and Rams, Matt
Getzen, Baraga, 1st and End eve over
2 years, 1st eve 6 months, 1st and
End ram over 2 years, 1st ram over
j6 months.
Flowers. Mrs. VIM. Stratton, Bar
aga 1st, Mrs. H. Kiuttu, Baraga End
Fancy Gourds, Mrs. ]. Girard, Bar
aga 1st.
Novelty hen egg, J. Lesilius, Ke-
weenaw Bay 1st, A. Sirard, Baraga
End.
House relic, Louis st. John, Baraga
1st.
Relic cane, A. Sirard, End.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
ANNUAL SESSION
OF SUPERVISORS

The annual meeting Of the board
Of supervisors Of the county Of Bara-
ga commenced and held on the thir-
teenth day Of October, in the year Of
our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and nineteen, was called to order by
the chairman, August Paalson.
The following named supervisors
from the several townships were pres
ent: August Paulson, Arvon; DR.. r.
S. Buckland, Baraga; Patrick F. Ira
cy, Covington; Harold E. Nilsen,
L'Anse, and Ollie Olsen, Spur.
Absent, none.
On motion made and supported and
declared carried t.;.S this being the
proper day fer the observance of Co
lumbus lay, a legal holiday, the
boar thereupon adjourned until Tues
lay, the 14th day of October, A. D.
1919, at $3.50 o'clock a. m.
Homer ]. Pennock,
Clerk.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31

purpose.
Dealers are warned not to sell
pistol or revolver without the pur-
chaser having the required permit as
the state will keep record OF all such
sales. Every time such a sale is
made this fact must be reported to
the county clerk.
Persons who violate this law are IL
able to fine not to exceed $500 and
a Jail sentence not to exceed one year,
or both fine and Imprisonment in the
discretion Of the court.
The new law is very strict inasmuch
as it deems it unlawful for any per-
son, firm or corporation to sell, give,
furnish or deliver a pistol or revolver
unless a permit is presented from the
sheriff. All officials, however, who
have occasion to use firearms in the
discharge Of their duties are not re-
quired to obtain a permit.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
MACCABEE MEETING.

The Ladies of the Maccabees will
hold their regular meeting in the af-
ternoon at o'clock Monday, Nov. Sd,
to accommodate all members from
Skanee, whom it is hoped will attend.
Deputy Great Commander Ida M. Ma
jor will be present, class of eight
new candidates will be initiated, and
much valuable instruction will be Civ
en-. Mesdames Won Zellen, Zeiser
and Hansen and Miss Matte Jacob
sen are on the entertainment commit
tee.
A full attendance of all members Of
Meadow Brook Hive is requested.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
CHAIRMEN NAMED FOR
RED CROSS DRIVE

The following community chairmen
were selected Monday by County
Chairman H. j. Pennock, to have full
charge of the Third Red Cross Roll
Call drive, which begins Sunday:
Arvon Township, August Paulson.
Baraga, H. r. GLADDEN..
Covington, Mrs. Ella M. Hensky.
Walton, Swande Godell.
L'Anse, Leo Paquette.
Spur township, Ollie Olsen.
Pelkie, Matt H. Ola.
Keweenaw Bay, E. F. Douglass.
Pequaming, d. L. Hebard.
Leo Paquette chairman for L'Anse,
announces that the junior classes OF
the high school will start the member
ship campaign next Monday and will
call on every person to renew their
membership in the local chapter. 1t
is the desire Of the committee that
Baraga county shall be one Of the
first to respond to the Red Cross call,
and judging by the past there is nc
reason why we shouldn't.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31

The annual meeting Of the board
of supervisors continued and held in
the office of the clerk of said county
on Tuesday, October IA, A. d. 1919,
as called to order by the chairman,
August Paulson.
The minutes of the regular meeting
of August 20, A. d. 1919, and the
special joint meeting of September
commissioners and the board of su-
pervisors were read and approved and
ordered placed on file.
On motion of Olsen, supported by
Nilsen and declared carried by the
folloing vote, the monthly reports of
the Superintendent of the Poor Get
zen, Erickson and Campbell were ac-
cepted and ordered placed on file.
Ayes-Buckland, Tracy, Nilsen, o.
sen and Paulson.
Nays-None.
On motion Of Olsen, supported by
Tracy and declared carried by the
vote following, the annual report OF
the sheriff was accepted and ordered
placed on file.
Ayes-Buckland, Tracy, Nilsen, Oh
sen and Paulson.
Nays-None.
On motion of Olsen, supported by
Paulson and declared carried by the
vote following, the report of the in
spectors of Jail was accepted and or
dered placed on file.
Ayes -Buckland, Tracy, Nilsen, o.
sen and Paulson.
Nays-None.
The following report of the county
treasurer was read and on motion Of
Buckland, supported by Tracy and de-
clared carried that the chairman ap-
point two members of the board as a
committee Of two to check over same.
Thereupon the chairman appointed
Supervisors Tracy and Olsen.
L'Anse, Mich, October 9, 1919
Honorable Board of Supervisors,
Baraga County, Michigan.
Gentlemen:
I herewith hand you my annual re-
port from October !, 1918, to Sep
tember 80, 1919.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
LIFE IN zEBA.

Mrs. p. C. Marksman has been very
sick in her bed for the past three
weeks and she's not quite feeling any
better yet. Mr.. Marksman has been
very busy taking care of his wife
alone.
The cornet part at the Lakeside
theatre orchestra has been purity
missing last Sunday evening.
"The Big Chief" Of Zeba thinks that
we will have Indian Summer yet.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
ARE YOU GOING?

The Pequaming Odd Fellows enter
tain at a masquerade party at Pc
quaming I.O.O.F.ha this evening and
quite number from L'Anse have sig
nified their intentions of attending.
1t has been long time since an event
of this nature has been held, and the
affair should be we'll patronized, es-
pecially when it is considered that the
Pequaming Odd Fellows are royal en-
tertainers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
LAWS ARE STRINGENT ON
PURCHASE OF FIREARMS.

Persons who hereafter purchase
pistols or revolvers must first obtain
permit from the sheriff, this being
the necessary procedure in order to
comply with Act No. 337, as adopted
by the last state legislature and which
has already gone into effect.
Upon making application for per-
mission to buy firearms Of this des-
critpion a person must convince the
sheriff that the action is for some real
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31

Mrs. William Bell, Logansport,
Ind, writes: II deem it my. duty to
express my gratitude for the good
Chamberlain's Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy did me when I had . severe
attack Of diarrhoea three years ago.
It was the only medicine that re-
lieved me" e."--advertisement.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-31
TO INSTALL OFFICERS.

Superior Homestead of the Yeomen
at Baraga will on Monday night, No
vember Bird, install the following offic-
ers:
Foreman, H. ]. Falk.
M. c., John Falk.
M. of A., Joseph Clisch.
Correspondent, j. d. Madden.
All members are requested to be
present.