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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08

To evenly dampen a blouse or oth- CT delicate garment dip towel into water, then wiring it out. Place the garment in this and roll up tightly. Leave it for ten minutes and the ar ticle will be in perfect condition for ironing. This Is more satisfactory than sprinkling when washing sepa- rate pieces.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08

Miss Bertha Schenck of StiIlman street returned after three weeks spent as the guest of her cousin, Mrs Ruth c. Briggs of New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08

Mrs Sanford Stoddard, president of the Visiting Nurses Association, presided at the executive board meet ing of the association yesterday when encouraging reports of the work made during the year were made. It was voted to have II nurses instead of nine on the staff which will make 15 in the association.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-08

The Women's Auxiliary of St Johns Episcopal church will hold Q very important meeting in the church Friday afternoo@, October S1, when Dr. w c. Surges. educational secre- tary of the Episcopal Board of Mis- sions, will speak upon the nation wide campaign.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-11-07
A REMARK ABLE LETTER TO THE
R0UMANIAN PREMIER.
"a Roumanian Jewish Officer Dares
TO Tell the Premier That He Is
a Murderer.)
by Leo Wolfson)

The open letter which follows was
sent to Mr., Bratiano, the former Rou.
manian Premier, by a Jewish officer
in the Roumanian army. 1t was
written during the time of the war
when Bratiano was premier, but at
that time every paper in the country
refused to publish it. Later, when
Bratiano's Ministry fell, and Mr..
Marghiloman was called to form a
new Cabinet, the letter appeared in
the "lnformatarul" Of Piatra, and il
was also reprinted in the other pa.
pers. When Bratiano again became
premier, he vigorously prosecuted the
writer Of the letter, and also the Jew.
ish editor who had had the courage
to publish it. The letter had created
great sensation turnout Roumania;
1t was the sharpest arraignment
which had ever been made against
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-11-07
THE UNION OF AMERICAN
HEBREW CONGREGATIONS

thai has established the Hermine
Schonthal Endowment in memory of
his wife Hermine Schonthal, a fund
Of $4,000 for the publication of
Jewish textbooks.
We have long been accustomed 10
ages, infirmaries, and every other
variety of elemosynary institutions.
Endowments for educational institu-
tons have been much rarer, and gifts
for the PUBLICATION of Jewish books
are almost unknown among Jews in
our day. Mr.. Schontha's gift marks
new departure, which it is to be
hoped many other philanthropis.s
will follow.
The Hermine Schonthal Publica-
ton Fund is founded on an original
donation of $4,000 made by Mr..
Schonthal at recent meeting of the
Board Of Managers of Synagog and
School Extension held in Cincinnati.
The original fund Of $4,000 was util-
lied to publish two text books. They
are Bible History of the period
from Saul to the Exile, by Mrs. Sig
fried Geismar, consisting of two
parts, pupils work book and
teachers manual respectively, and u
Hebrew Manual by Rabbi Max Reich
Ter, in three parts, pupils book, a
teachers book and a set of perception
cards for the use of the teacher. The
Hermine Schonthal Publication Fund
will next issue Hebrew Primer, also
by Rabbi Reichler.
Mr.. Schonthal is known not only
to all Columbus. but in every city
in Ohio, since his retirement from
business he has devoted all his time
to Philanthropic enterprises, both Of
n Jewish and general nature. 1t is
persons with whom he was formerly
related that when, as often happens.
associated in industry, approach him
on matters of business, he waves
them aside, saying, 81 have no time
for such matters now" and refers
them to his firm. One of his many
gifts to the Jewish Community of
Columbus, is the Hermine Schonthal
Community House, which he equip
ped throughout at his own expense.
Mr.. Schonthal is a member of the
Board of Managers of Synagog and
School Extension.
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1919-11-07
Honolulu Observes Holydays

lulu, Hawaii were held for the first
time in years on Rosh Hashanah and
Yom Kippur. Even these would not
have taken place had not Mr.. Vic
tor Harris of Honolulu arranged
them, obtaining for the purpose
prayer books from the Union Amer
lean Hebrew Congregations.
The Rosh Hashanah Service, held
at the Army and Navy Y. NJ. c. A.,
was attended by about sixty persons,
mostly Jewish civilian adults, some
Jewish soldiers and a few Christians
Mr.. Harris himself conducted the
service, and sang some of the chants,
the others being sung by Mrs. j. A.
MacGauhey, the wife of Presby-
terian minister, who is the hostess at
the Army and Navy Y. NJ. C. A., and
Mrs. l.. S. Rothschild, wife Of the
chairman of the congregation. Mr..
Max Lukin, field clerk in the army
and violinist of note, played sever
al solos. Mr.. l.. S. Rothschild, chief
machinist's mate at a Radio Station,
read some of the prayers. The ad-
dresses of the day were by Mr.. Har-
ris and Mr.. A. Z. Larimer, secretary
of the Y. NJ. c. A., the latter of
whom welcomed the worshippers.
Three U. S. army men acted as
trustees and ushers.
At the close of the service young
Jewish woman clad in deep mourning
expressed to Mr.. Harris, with tears
in her eyes, her thankfulness for the
opportunity afforded her to recite
kaddish.
Several days before Rosh Hashan-
all, Military Headquarters of Hawaii
upon the request Of Mr.. Harris, tele-
graphed to all army posts, urging
Jewish soldiers to attend services.
The congregation met again on the
Day Of Atonement. The soloists of
the Rosh Hashanah service, Mr.. Max
Lukin, violinist, and j. S. MacGauh-
ey and l.. S. Rothschild, vocalists,
rendered the music on Yom Kippur
eve. The hall was again crowded
with worshippers.
One Of the speakers of the service
on Yom Kippur day was Mr.. Charles
]. Mccarthy, the Governor of Ha-
wall, who expressed his satisfaction
at the initial steps taken to establish
Judaism in the island and hoped that
what was accomplished would be per-
manent.
Resultant from several appeals
made during the day by Mr.. Harris,
there is now movement on foot,
headed by Mr.. L. S. Rothschild, who
again acted as chairman Of the con-
gregation, to inaugurate regular Fri
day evening services. Mr.. Carlson,
well known musician, gave a piano
solo prior to the Memorial Service.
This holiday Of worship marks a
new era in the life of the Honolulu
Jewish Committee, For years the
Jews Of that city disregarded their
religious aspirations so that what
once was a thriving congregation be-
came defunct, and the only Jewish
cemetery was abandoned. 1t is to
be hoped that a revival in Jewish
religious life has set in.
Sehonthal Fund TO Publish Books
Mr.. Joseph Schonthal, of Column
bus, Ohio, who has long been known
for many good works, has set new
example in philanthropy, which is
well worthy Of emulation. Mr. Schon-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
THE FLIGHT 10 EUROPE.

Fog holds just as much uncertainty and trouble in store for the navigator of the air as it does for those who cross the ocean on the surface of the water. But for the foggy conditions that surrounded the Azores on the ar rival of the American f1iers in that vii cinity there can be no question but what all would have reached the des- ignated point at Ponta Delgada in much less time than was estimated. As it was one of them arrived at Hor- ta, the crew of the second and the machine were taken in by boat while the third has not as yet been located. Ono of the peculiar things connected with the long flight is that the ma chine that experienced all the trouble between Rocliaway and Trepassey vas the one to make the trip beyond midocean without trouble.
 These intrepid American birdmen have demonstrated that the flight across the Atlantic can be made. but with word from the Azores to the ef- feet that the conditions there were not satisfactory for continuance of the journey Sunday, while the Australian aviator Hawker was leaving New foundland for a flight to Ireland over an unpatrolled course and for longer distance, the interest as to who will be the first to complete the crossing is greater than ever. Though he may have faster machine the distance which the Australian must cover is greater, while he is dependent upon one engine instead nf foIr in tho ca So of the American who has but 500 miles to cover in order to reach Por- tugal. Thus the risk in the case of Hawher must be regarded as the greater by considerable for he lacks the guidance with which the Ameri- cans are favored as well as the pro visions for safety in case he is forced to come down.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
LAUNDRY HINTS.

To clean black silk and cashmere from dust and shine take a soft fan rel soaked in black coffee and rub soiled parts.
 A hot iron covered with wet cloth and applied to velvet while damp will raise the pile.
 Garments made of georgette crepe will be much nicer after laundering if they are laid on a heavy bath towel and ironed on the wrong side.
 Even when there is cream in the cof- fee, the stains can be removed from the, most delicate silk or woolen fabric by brushing the spots with pure glycr- inc and rinsing in lukewarm water.
 In these days of economic often a package of dye will be of great value. Faded dresses for the children can be dyed with some other material (even strong, white cloth). and the combina . tion made up provides a new grament. It is always best to have chiffons dry cleaned, but if this is not possible good results may be obtained by washing in the following manner: Dissolve some of the soap flakes that come for the purpose and make a good lather. Squeeze the chiffon in this and dip it up and down until it is clean. Rinse in warm water in which a little sugar has been dissolved. This will give it just the desired degree of firmness after it is ironed. Press with warm iron after the chiffon is dry.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19

soda or plate of ice cream just as reg ularly as from the millionaire. AnH without doubt the youngsters pay just as cheerfully and possibly with less talk about it.
 But there is also another tax that seems to fall unnecessarily hard upon those who should not be called upon for tax and they are those who iri- vest in sporting goods. Undoubtedly the law was intended to apply to pro- fessionals but no exception was made and the result is that the amateur hines and others who indulge in sports are obliged to plank down their tax when they purchases the necessi- ties for carrying on their outdoor pleasures. Such equipment never comes easy but the government is making the acquisition all the harder when as matter of fact there should never be any such Encouragement ot wholesome and necessary outdoor sports.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
TAXING THE YOUNGSTERS.

There is no use trying to dodge the taxes that are just and that must be paid in order to meet the expense that the government created in order to win the war. There will be some who will avoid all that are possible and none who will meet them just for the joy of throwing away money. but for the most part the taxes will fall on al alike and naturally it is to be ex- pected that it will be the adults that will settle.
 There are nevertheless instances where the burden falls the same upon children for in a number of ways children earn their spending money and meet certain of their outlays. This is particularly true of the poor, and ir this connection it is to- be noted that Uncle Sam Is collecting his tax for war expenditures from the newsboy when he steps up to get his glass oi
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
WHEN YOU MAKE PIE.

Some cooks have a prejudice against using baking powder in pie crust. This is foolish prejudice, for pies so made are less soggy and therefore more wholesome. Moreover, you need less lard when you use baking powder, and therefore the pie is more economical
 When making fruit pies first stew the fruit, sweeten and thicken with corn starch little. Let cool, put into the crust and bake. Pies made in this way do not soak the crust and do re- main flaky.
 If you have little scraps of pie crust left over from the pies roll them out thin and on half sprinkle a few cur rants. Over this sprinkle a little brown sugar. Cover with the other pieces, roll lightly and cut into squares with a knife and bake. Children like these especially.
 In making one layer pies such as lemon mer1ngue pie it is q good idea to bake the crust first lightly, then add the filling and bake short time again. This assures having the crust done through.
 In making meringue add a teaspoon of cold water with a scant pinch of salt and another of cream tartar to the egg white and you will have more meringue and one that is fluffy and light. Never let a meringue stand in a draft when it is taken from the oven, as this causes it to shrink and shriveL
 Never set pies in a very cold place. It Is great mistake to put them in the icebox even in warm weather. The best place is in wire screen cub board,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
SUGGESTIONS FOR
 THE HOUSEWIFE

The cheapest way to buy apples is by the basket, and those that show signs of spelling can be canned.
 When stamps are stuck together, put a thin piece of paper over the stamps and press with warm iron.
 The most important point to remem- Der if you would be well dressed is to maintain the most spotless freshness.
 Wrapping the block of ice is a good way to save the ice in the refrigerator and apoor way to save the food.
 When canning apples, be sure. to have plenty of syrup in each jar or mould will find it's way into the jar of apples.
 Things that are good for your skin are ali green vegetables, particularly spinch, onions, eschalots, eggs and nearly all fresh fruit
 When baking pies, either fruit or meat, place the pie. in a tin, with a little cold water. It will save the syrup or gravy from boiling out.
 All leftover vegetables should be warmed over for lunch, and then, il any are left, put them through the colander and then in the stock pot The combination of potatoes witt other vegetables, to form a salad, of fers infinite variety and a chance to utilize small amounts of vegetables.
 In buying dress materials never for get to allow for the width-wide stuffs are frequently more economical thar narrow because they cut better. Nothing will clean and sweeten z sink better than a strong solution o1 washing soda, and the refrigerator likewise should frequently be washed with this.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
HEALTH AND BEAUTY

A good substitute for outdoor exer- else, when the weather is too bad, is stationary running.
 A safe laxative for children is two soaked figs that have remained in little water. over night. These are eaten in the morning before break fast.
 Astringent lotions should be used to reduced the large pores of the skin which become clogged with dust and srime. These dis1iguring pores are especially noticeable across the nose, often extending over the cheeks. If allowed to go without checking agents these pores develope into blaclheads, than which there is no greater enemy to beauty.
 To reduce the size of the bust lie face downward on the floor. Lift up on the hands and down again slowly. The body must be held very stiffiy. It is a difficult trick to accomplish gracefully, but it can be done. To reduce the size of the abdomen lie on the back, lifting both legs vertically without raising the head from the floor. Do that half a dozen times. Then, bracing the feet un- der a radiator or a heavy piece of fur niture, lift the upper portion of the body, reclining slowly and with muscu- lar tension.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
partment toward offenses against the

partment toward offenses against the speed laws in particular and the au- tomobile laws in general. If there is no power to compel the police to pro-
 tect the lives and limbs of the people of New Haven power should be in- voked by careful search of the com
 mon law. Over the top into No Mans Land in northern France was no more dangerous experience than pedestrian
 ism about the central streets of the
 city of New Haven.-New Haven Jour
 nal- Courier.
 Now that provision has been made
 for enlarging the fire department to
 size adequate to the city's present
 needs and for increasing the efficien-
 cy of the personnel, it is time to tackle the problem of reducing the fire haz- ard. In that regard conditions in Waterbury are undoubtedly bad. Our building restrictions were framed to meet the requirements Of big town; they have not been modified to con- form to the necessities of city of 100000 persons. Our fire limits are ridiculously constrictd The provi-
 sions for inspection of property and enforcement of ordinary safeguards against fire. are. to all intents and purposes, useless for accomplishing the ends at which they air. Property | owners who oppose revision of the | building and fire laws on the ground that changes would impose higher in l itial costs in building and higher
 maintenance charges are short sighted.
 Economies effected in this way, ul- 1 itmately are eaten up by higher in- l surance rates, higher cost of repairs, i higher taxes for the support of a fire 1 department and higher fire losses- Waterbury American.
 | For two years now New Haver
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
Original Ideas for Beaded Bags.

Tine elaborate beaded bags that our grandmothers used to make are again in fashion, and hundreds of Brooklyn women who have not been lucky enough to inherit such treasures are working with feverisl1 haste to finish modern duplicates. The ground work, with beautiful designs stamped in col ors, is obtainable at any department store, together with the beads in all colors and shades. The designs are of many varieties, including peacocks rabbits, flowers and figures of men and women. Thousands of beads are necessary, and many days of hard work in sewing them on one by one; but the result amply repays the effort. Mrs. Frank Le Roy Clifford of PAT Cumberland st. was putting the finishing touches last Wednesday upon a beaded bag with design of a young woman in an old fashioned hoop skirt being presented with an elaborate bouquet by young gallant in knee brooches when the idea come to her to add patriotic design, and, as it was the day on which the peace terms were handed to the Germans, she put in large red letter ''V'' for victory in the black background at the bot tom of the bag. A suggestion for Brooklyn matrOns, especially those who want to pass their beaded bags along as heirloofs, is that now is an appropriate time to add wartime in signia for remembrance in the future when it is promised that war shall be no more.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
CONCERNING WOMEN

Seventy five of the 225 telephone operators in Wichita, Kan, quit work recently because the company refused to reinstate one of their number who had been discharged.
 Lady Rhondda, daughter of the late Minister of Food in Great Britain, is a thorough business woman and is a director for no less than 30 companies in which, her father was interested.
 Comrades of the Great War" is the name of an association that has been formed in England. Those eligible are the wives, mothers. sisters and daugh- ters of all members of the service, past and present. The object of the organ ization will be to help all the members who need assistance in any way. Manicuring and shampooing have been added to the list of courses of fered by the Manhattan Trades Schoo for, Girls in New York City. In ad- dition to these there are courses il dressmaking, millinery. flower ant feather making, lampshade making
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
RETURNING THE. ROADS.

In connection with the views which he has prevented regarding the rail- road situation. and there can be no question but what he is sound and clear thinker regarding such matters. Elihu Root condemns compulsory fed eral incorporation of railroads, gov ernment guarantees of income and the removal of the roads from the juris- diction of state commissions before the return of the roads to private ownership.
 He speaks in accord with the senti- ment of the country when, he declares that "the people do not wish to enter upon a permanent system of govern- ment operation" Without such being in mind at the time the government took hold of the roads, or at least without it being the purpose for which the roads were taken over, there has been a sufficient demonstration to make it clear that the country has had enough of it. That being estab- lished it remains for the necessary steps to be taken to get the roads back to their owners under such reg ulations as will be for the best inter ests of all concerned and he says they cannot go back to the uncon- trolled operation of the earlier period, and provision must be made to pre- vent the steady progress toward bank ruptcy which characterized the decade before the government took possession in 1911."
 MT. Root well says that half the people of the country are directly or indirectly interested in railroad se- curities and he favors the plan of having congress create rate making districts and authorities and fix the rate of return for the roads in such districts, pointing out that all roads could not be given the same rate for that would enrich some and impover-
 sh others. but the rate should be fixed upon an equitable return. Hs argues strongly against returning the roads without adequate legislation That Mfr. Roots views are valuable ir this connection must be admitted.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-19
THE SALVATION ARMY DRIVE.

This is the week in which the cam psisn for the raising of s15,O00,000 for the Salvation Army is 10 be carried on and that is an undertaking in which more than the members are concerned.
 This is an organization in which the whole country has an interest because Of the magnificent work that it does at all times but particularly just now be- cause of the excellent and self sacri- hcins service 1t has rendered in con- hection with the war. It of course has had help in the work that it has done through the war fund and the contributions of other orga ganizations that have realized their opportunities for service in that direction. But It is not for war work but for the con- duct of it's every day efforts in behalf of the general welfare with particular attention being given to the relieving of distress. helping the sick and aid ing the poor and discouraged that the fund is being raised.
 In addition to the war work the Salva ton Army in the past year fur nished hospital beds for 125,000 chil- dren and cared for 50,0o0 more in slum nurseries. visited 45,oo0 convict cd and helped and guided 1900 dis charged prisoners, furnished lodgings for a million and a half and gave meals 10 over third of a million in it's hotels, gave meals to million and 8 half and beds to 600.0o0 in it's in- dustrial homes. found jobs for S00oO and cared for 1900 in it's maternity hospitals, besides the operating of fresh air farms and the distribution of free ice and coal.
 This represents a wonderful ser vice which the whole country should be anxious not only to help maintain but enlarge, and it is the purpose of the campaign to see that the Salva tion Army gets sufficient funds with out being obliged to devote a largo part of their time begging for it. Tha amount is not excessive and all should be eager to do the little that is needed to provide 1t.