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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1919-05-30
May 80, 1919.
THE VIEWS OF HON. OSCAR
S. STRAUS ON ZIONISM.


S. STRAUS ON ZIONISM.
The interview given out in Lon
don by Hon. Oscar S. Straus,
former Ambassador to Turkey, and
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
in President Roosevelt's Cabinet, is
especially interesting because of the
manner in which it deals with the
conscientious DIRECTORS who fear
that the realization of Zionism will
somehow impair the Jewish status
throughout the world. The full text
is as follows:
81 am not Zionist, but | am in
hearty sympathy with Zionism's
idealistic enterprise. Nevertheless,
| am convinced that the number of
Jews who will emigrate to Pales-
tine from, let us say, Great Britain
or the United States, is infinitesimal
Jews in Britain and America
have become prosperous and patri-
otto citizens and in numerous cases
prominent figures in the life Of
those countries. Millions of them,
though Jewish by faith and ances-
try, are native-born citizens and feel
themselves, as they are entitled to
do, full fedged Britons or Ameri-
cans, as the case may be.
81 think events of the past four
years amply demonstrated that their
claims in this respect are justified.
The Jewish war record in the Unit
ed States, l am proud to say, was
splendid one. | am sure it was
equally creditable in Great Britain.
No Exodus From England.
"Jews are domiciled in large num-
bers in the two great English speak
ing countries and become integral
parts of them because of the OPP
portunities for spiritual freedom
which they have SO long offered.
Why should Jews desert such an
environment?
There are, or were, parts of Eu-
rope in which Jews have not en-
joyed the rights and privileges
which Britain and America have
additionally extended to them. 1t
is from such regions, no doubt, that
an exodus to the Jewish national
home in Palestine may be expected.
"It may assume quite consider
able proportions. Much depends
upon how soon and how effectu-
ally the conditions now spreading
across Central and Eastern Europe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
LOVERS
Term MESSIAH
PERFECT treat
Ausustana College Auditorium
Filled to Capacity for Won.
derful Performance.

"The Messiah" presented last
evening by the Handel Oratorio So
ciety. Of Augustana in the college
auditorium, was one Of the most
perfect musical treats ever offered
the people Of the tri-cities. The
auditorium was filled with convinc-
ingly enthusiastic. spectators. Last
evening for the first time, the Ora
torlo society had the wonderfully
strengthening aid of the tri-city
symphony orchestra in the produc-
ton.
A great part OF the success Of tho
presentation was due to the excel
lent assistance Of the orchestra.
The arias were beautifully pre-
scented. This was anticipated az
each artist is known to tri-city
music lovers. and their ability and
talent alone was an assurance of
singing we'll worth hearing.
The solo work Of Miss Ethel
Benedict was especially fine. Her
sweet, clear dramatic soprano
voice carried the melody through
out the auditorium and was even
more pleasing that her singing Of
former appearances in Rock Is
land. Miss Harriet Mcconnell, OF
/ the Minneapolis Symphony orches-
ira, has a strong contralto voice
and sang last evening in a manner
deserving the highest praise. The
tenor was carried wonderfully
well by Eugene Dressler Of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
peculiar may-if Dawes story is

peculiar may-;f Dawes story is
true.
Dave had shot away four boxes
Of shells. and had begun to try to
run the rabbits down when he ran
across . peculiar rabbit track. Cox
and Sehnert were pretty tired by
that time as they had been leading
Dave around by the hand to keep
him from running himself to death.
They refused to follow the funny"
rabbit track that Dave had found.
and Dave staggered ON alone to ge.
the prize Of the day, as 1t later
proved, he insists.
Bunnio Had q Bun"
From that rabb.t'a track YOU
would think he had been doing the
fox trot or the shimmy." Dave said.
The trail grew warmer and soon
led to q farmers barnyard. There
beside the silo, were more tracks.
bu. the farmers dog came out and
barked. He was an English bull
terrier, but Dave managed to make
friends with him and attempt to en-
list the canine in the hunt, which
didn't last long.
Laying right beside the silo was
the bunny. Dave shot once and
missed, and then urged the dog to
the attack.
That bunny had been eating
silage and was in a bad humor.
"He's picked" Dave whispered to
the dog, and he's sure my meat,
and Ill tell Cox and Sehnert /
killed him at the first shot.
Dave approached the sleeping
bunny. gave him a shove and told
him to come to the hoosgow.
You're arrested" Dave said, and
you'll be fined for being 'stewed. "
That rabbit was up and at the
dog like q lion, Dave said. He got
close to the bull terrier. staggered
nearer with a peculiar step and
spat in the bulldogs eye. Turning
4: on Dave the bunny gave him a
strange and masterful kick, winked
down the gun barrel and hoped
over and leaned against the silo
and died-tickled to death.
II never had such a terrible ex-
perience in my life" Dave said to-
day. II marked that rabbit SO !
could tell him from the rest be-
cause l am going to stew him
again. I believe the stew would
be worth some money If / wanted
Ito sell it, but it won't be for sale,
There Is another thing I want to
tell you. Cox and Sehnert removed
all the shot from my shells.
learned after l got back, and that
explains why we didn't get all the
rabbits l promised"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13

Makes every square inch of the steam
radiator deliver utmost heat. Sensitive
and quick action, opens instantly to let
out all air from steam radiators-closes
tight against escape of steam OF water.
Stops sputtering and Kissing steam-no
perishab1e parts to wear out = never
needs adjustment. Guaranteed for Eve
years-try onei Price 81 each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
PURE WATER.
In Bread-Malxing

of treatment the deleterious salts
are extracted and the water used
in our dough rendered pure, as
we'll as standard from day to day.
Analysis of the water we use
shows the presence Of only such
mineral salts as are beneficial
both in baking and as an element
in food.
1t is of prime importance to
you to know whether pure water
is used in making the bread you
eat. Most large modern baking
plants exercise care in this regard
but it does not follow that all
do so. Buy BETSY ROSS Bread,
and you will be taking no chances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
CHURCH DRIVE
IS COMPLETED
Thanksgiving Services will Mark
End Of Nation. Wide Campaign
Of Episcopal Church.

Thanksgiving services in Episco-
pal churches tomorrow will mark
the close Of the intensive week OF
the Episcopal nation wide cam
paign here. Reports on the finan-
cial support given the diocese dur
ing the week, in raising its quota
of the $42,000,000 for extension Of
mission work of the church, and
ON the enlistment Of local COM
municants for personal service in
the new program of activities. will
be announced at Sundays services.
Organized campaign workers have
been at work here all week max
ing canvass to reach personally
every member of the Episcopal
church. All communicates were
urged to support the nationwide
campaign by signing two cards,
one for financial subscription and
the other for personal service.
More than 1900 trained workers
are to be added to the general staff
Of the Episcopal church as a result
Of this weeks efforts, and at least
1000 new buildings are to be erect
ed, including hospitals, colleges,
missions. rescue homes. chapels,
rectories, parish houses and COM
Inunity centers. r-driven mis-
sions are planned for sparsely set
tied sections Of the country.
The elimination Of the nation.
wide campaign is to be celebrated
in all Episcopal churches through
out the country Sunday, with the
exception Of the dioceses OF south
ern Ohio. Iowa. Michigan, western
Nebraska. Quincy and Dallas,
where the personal canvass has
been deferred for q few weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
SAYS WIFE STRUCK
HIM WITH MIRROR.

A petition for divorce was filed
today in the circuit court by
Charles Sheriff Of Silvis asking for
legal separation from his wife,
Flora Mabel. on grounds of cruelty.
The couple were married in 1906
and separated In June. 1919. Sher-
ril states in his petition that his
wife showed repeated cruelty to-
ward him and on one occasion
struck him on the head with q
heavy mirror. knocking him uncon-
scious and on other occasions beat
him with anything she could lay
her hands on.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13

the work OF this chorus Of 500
voices and make It an annual CONS
munity affair." The Handel Orat0rtQ
society has . great many sustaining
members, and with their support
and the assistance OF those enthus-
iastic because Of last nights pre-
sentation, they expect to make their
annual production the musical
treat for the people Of the tri-
cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
POLICEMAN FINDS
"STEWED" RABBIT
ON HUNTING TRIP


There are all kinds OF alibis.
The fishermen's alibi probably
takes more ingenuity Of construc-
ton than any other.
However, the alibis put up by
hunters are not half bad, and espe-
cially that Of Police Chief Tom Cox,
Detective Herman Sehnert and
more particularly that Of Dave De
Smet, city mechanician, all three Of
whom were rabbit hunting yester-
day.
De Smet is a wonderful mechani-
clan, having practically rebuilt q
number Of the city automobiles.
He is also a-goOd special officer
for the police department. But as
q story teller Dave simply excels
all others, past or present.
He's exceptionally convincing.
and ever since the first crisp fall
morning has been telling the police
OF his prowess. as nimrod. The
majority Of the police had come to
believe that Dave would be able to
provide them with meat for the en-
tire winter by going hunting occa-
sfonally.
Dave also claimed that he Is the
man that taught Daniel Boone how
to shoot.
Chief Cox and Detective Sehne-t
"felle hard. They coaxed Dave to
60 hunting with them, and sue
ceeded in persuading him to 90
with them yesterday.
Dave promised. to take them to
the only real hunting grounds this
side of the Rockies. He said that
out near Aledo there were wagon
loads of rabbits. He declared that
he had hunted there for years and
had got so he could call the bun
MES by their first names.
The law only allows a limit OF
Is rabbits to q hunter in q day.
That would be IS rabbits for the
three men.
Dave said they would drive out
to Aledo, kill As Dummies and get
back in time to perform the regu-
lar days work.
Cox and Sehnert wanted to leAve
their Shotguns home and carry the
game Dave shot, but Dave wouldn' I
have it. He said that he wanted
them to have some fun too, and
that he would teach them how 70
! shoot.
Had Little Luck.
However, things did not 60 right
The hunters did not get back until
I late last evening and only had "a
rabbits, 81 less than the law al
lows.
Cox and Sehnert killed q of the
rabbits and Dave killed three. One
rabbit Dave steppd on another hs
cornered in q hollow log and the
third rabbit was obtained in q mos,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13

Bush Conservatory Of Music in
Chicago.
Most Of the audience had heard
Gustaf HOlmquist, head Of the
voice conservatory OF Augustana,
before and once again enjoyed the
perfection Of his deep rich bas3o
voice.
Never before in the tri-cities has
more magnificent chorus work bNen
heard. Too much praise can not
be accorded the technical and ar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13

assumes perfection in regard to the
choral parts. The cooperation Of
tho songers, the able assistance Of
the tri-city symphony orchestra,
and the executive and musical abil-
ity Of Professor Arvid Samuelson,
head Of the AuEustana conserva-
tory Of music, made last nights
performance one of the most mag
nificent ever produced locally. Pro-
lessor Samueleon hopes to continue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13

tistic execution Of the parts. for
their share in the oratorio alone
was sufficiently excellent to war
rant satisfied enjoyment and APP
probation on the part Of those for
tunate. enough to have heard the
Handel masterpiece.
Wonderful Chorus.
Since the mastery Of prodnc-
ton such Is this depends in q great
measure upon the ability Of the
chorus, the success of the 0ratorio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
CENSUS TAKING
TO Be LARGEST
YET ATTEMPTED
Government win Employ $1,000 IN
EAunerating Statistics On
Population.

The 14th decennial census, to
which President Wilson has called
the attention Of the nation in his
proclamation made public today, Is
10 be the biggest, best and most
complete census OF the United
States ever taken. II the plans Of
the census bureau do not 90 awry,
says NJ. H. Sexton, supervisor OF
the census for the Sixth district.
Director Of the Census Sam l..
Rogers, has announced that every
thing is in readiness to begin the
canvass!ng campaign that during
the month OF January, 1920, will
cover every mansion. every cottage
and every hut in the country. An
army Of more than 1000 enumera-
tors, under the direction Of 372 CEN
sus supervisors will be engaged in
making the count. Every person
In the land will be enumerated and
names. ages. birthplaces and occu-
~Dations Of all OF Uncle Sans nieces
and nephews will be set down and
forwarded to Washington.
Many other questions concerning
home tenure, citizenship, marital
status, literacy. sex, color and race
are contained in the population
schedule which the enumerators
viii find out from the answers
given.
Farm Questions Important.
Farmers will also be asked the
questions contained in the agricul-
rure schedule relating to their
farms. These questions cover farm
tenure, farm products, values Of
farm lands, buildings, implements
and improvements. field crops,
garden products. farm expenses,
livestock. poultry, bees. dairy prod
ucts, improved and unimproved
land. farm drainage and irrigation,
in fact all phases Of the farm in
dustry are covered.
Even the family Ford will be
counted, as. in fact. will all auto
mobiles and tractors on farms.
Questions as to the telephones and
electric light, gas and water plants
also are included in the group OF
inquiries which fall under the gen.
, eral heaLing Of farm Afacilities., The
purpose Of the government in col
lecting information o fthis sort be-
ing to, show the modern improve
ments installed on farms during
the past decade,
lnforma ion Confidential.
The census bureau desires to en-
phasize the fact that the informa.
ton gathered in the census is fol
general statistics purposes only and
that such information cannot bt
used as basis for taxation. MOI
can such information be used to
harm any person in any way. This
is pointed out in the presidents
proclamation.
As a matter of.fact the identity
Of individuals is lost as soon az
the filled out schedules are received
in Washington. For upon reaching
there the informstion Is trans.
ferred from the. sheets to cards
This is done BY machinery and
names are discarded entirely
Moreover every person connected
with the taking of the census i:
prohibited by law from divulginl
any information given them in tn,
performance Of their duties.
The bureau of the census has al
ways had the willing cooperation
Of the public in the past and con
z fidently looks forward to that SAM
spirit Of cooperation for the census
OF 1920.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13
Sylphon Water Regulator

For use on hot water
heating outfits for auto
matte regulation Of
drafts. Saves heavily in
fuel. reduces caretaking
labor-prevents boiling
keeps FIRE burning
evenly. and requires no
attention. Any Hot
Water Boiler quickly
fitted. Also used on
domestic hot water sup
ply boilers. furnishes
plenty of warm water
tops danger of scalding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-12-13

$:: !: $: s.: e: Il: !: !: !: !:
- course dangerous to
health. Water may be highly
poisonous due to the presence Of
sewage contamination, or of salts
of lead, iron, or copper.
But the scientific baker goes
farther than the mere insuring of
clean and non-poisonous water.
All natural waters contain many
substances in solution. Some of
the salts which occur, such as
gypsum, for example, possess
antiseptic properties and would
check the fermentive action Of
the yeast. BY a scientific process
New-York tribune., 1919-06-08
A True Scout Happening
BY SAM MERcADANTE u3 years old>

BY SAM MERCADANTE as years od)
\WO Boy Scouts walking in the woods sat down to
chat One was named Harry Maloney and his COM
panlon was Jack Ande AS they talked they heard
peculiar whistle Harry having passed his second class
scout test was preparing for the first class was learn
ing to know all kinds of birds, barks ETC. He was
very much puzzled. and after looking all around he
quickly took Jack by the hand walked double quick
TO the encampment ground They marched up to the
scoutmaster and sauted
What is all the excitement about?" he asked.
Harry related his story Of the strange whistle and
said DO you know what was?" BLESS nv soul if do
SAID she scoutmaster There silence for minute
Qhen the scoutmaster said What has become of Jack?
There ne IS, said Harry, pointing to the spot where
JACK had been; but to his Jack had disap
peared.
Harry said Mr.. Coeta the scoutmaster I'VE will
New-York tribune., 1919-06-08

talk OF the first class test little order that Won
learn it at once So Harry and Mr. Coleta entered tbe
tent. After fifteen minutes had gone by they heard
great shouts of JOY and laughing among the scouts and
were up and out in jtfy.
What is all this?" said Mr. Colleta "Sr" said
JACK at whom they were laughing, "if you will all sit
down in circle will be glad to tell nv story Yon lno
that when Henry and in the woods we heard
mysterious whistle knew it must be the whistle Of
BIRD Before could anything Harry grabbed me bv
ene hano and made me run until reached here Then
thought ia go back to the woods see what it really
was When reached the place heard the same whistle
looked carefully around discovered this HELPLESS
''le creature lying on the ground So saying Jack drew
from his bosom blackbird with broken wing.
wen done, said the scoutmaster; "you proved your
sen ~oF'ny Oh tne scout law Then every
up and gave three cheers for Jack Ande
New-York tribune., 1919-06-08
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out then, who cares? Not prairie doc eniov;r h;r
sell on a rainy day!
tAno we mothers don't scold then for our faces too
get drty.' W. ~ WV
All the little prairie dogs laughed and their laughs
rea1y sounded like laughs. They have been called
uoss because their laugh is something like a dogs
DARK out its very jolly Their tails are very short
al'" MAKE them look very merry and funny In fact
TO be found
oonr see, said Mother Prairie Dog chow that
0sii ol ours the woodchuck, be solemn He
doesn't half know how to enjoy life"
res and were always jolly said Father Prairie
Oog "hen were free in our homes in the Western
praries Of the United States we're Of just as good
New-York tribune., 1919-06-08
Heard and Seen at
the Zoo
BY MARY GRAHAM BONNER

I(VX IELL,' said Mother Prairie Dog. 81 am enjoy
w ing myself immensely There is lots to do
to-day for it's rainy day. and how love to
work: And it is the nice time too
Some folks like good day in which to work but
'ne pralrle dog family loves rainy day Then we dig
aiou"o our notes. and make new holes and homes We
pull the soft earth with our feet and we nush II m
New-York tribune., 1919-06-08
On the praines

spirits as we are here where we're safer On the prare
the coyotes go after u.s.
I'VE enjoy the free life," said Mother Prairie Dog
barking merrily, land enjoy the zoo Life But we
DO not change our when come to the zoo as
tne bears do When they're free they go to sleep for
1he WINTER but in the they don't do such thing
I'VE do We dig down in our little holes and then
we say Good-wlnter which good might Of course
and we sleep the winter through, or no zoo in our
cosey ground homes
When the snow is deep I've heard that the keeper
Drushes 1t OFT our holes the outside But we're all
right, though we do appreciate his Kindness
Little pralrle dogs never change their ways and
they are never anything else but pleasant Now. let's
se' 10 our muddy work. Ha Ha! Ozark, bark oh,
what lark!'
The Washington times., 1919-06-21
Yank at Walter Reed
Wants to Get Married,
But Can't Find a Girl

Girls with matrimonial inclina-
tions, attention!
A war hero. now a patient at
Walter Reed Hospital. has been
overlooked by Dan Cupid for so
long that he has determined to
take the conquest of love into
his own hands and arrange a
marriage without any help from
the W. k. love god.
To be sure. his services may
come in handy later, after the
war veteran meets the right girl.
but in the meantime
Private Charles NJ. Martin, Of
Virginia, who was "A member Of
Company D, 18th Machine Gun
Battalion, of the Twenty-ninth
Division, would like to hear from
all prospective brides. He de-
scribes himself as six feet in
height, twenty-five years of age,
and weighs IT'S pounds.
Private Martin is a patient in
Ward IS, Walter Reed Hospital,
and letters to that address will
be delivered to him. The SOL
der veteran doesn't specify
what type OF girl he likes best,
but he told The Times today that
she must be gentle and refined"
The Washington times., 1919-06-21
MRS.BURLESON NEW
PLAY LEAGUE HEAD

Mrs. Albert Sidney Burleson. wife
of the Postmaster General, was elect
ed president OF the Drama League Of
Washington at the leagues headquar-
tiers last night.
Four one-act plays, which were d.
rected by Harry Neville, were given
their initial presentation last night,
preceding the business meeting and
election. The plays are Lady Patsy"
a comedy by Harry Neville: THE Bar
barian." a war play by Rita Williams;
THE Shadow of the Glen" John
Synge's well-known Irish play, and
THE Pot Boiler" q rehearsal travesty
by Alice Gerstenberg.
1t was decided at the business meet
ing that activities OF the league for
the summer should be suspended. The
one-act plays. with the original casts,
will go on tour through Red Cross
hospitals and army camps. When the
leagues activities are resumed in the
fall, one of the features will be the
giving Of teas and receptions to Cele-
brated actors and actresses who visit
Washington.
The complete list OF new officers Of
the league follows: Mrs. BurlesOn,
president: William Bruce King, first
vice pItslutHls ~. -. A-g Olls SCCOAAI v lNC
president: c. H. Clifford, secretary: j.
Lewis Moneyway, treasurer; DR.. De-
Witt c. Croissant. chairman Of the
playgoinE committee: Mrs. william
Hard. chairman drama league players:
Mrs Maude Howell Smith, chairman
Of plays committee: Miss Mary Sibley
Evans, chairman drama study com
mittee, and Frank Maxwell. chairman
organization committee.
The Washington times., 1919-06-21
TOHEADABANDONED
HOUSING PROJECTS

r. A. Mccullough, chairman Of the
construction adjustment committee Of
the United States Housing Corpora
ton. has been named manager Of a
new division to have charge of aban-
doned projects Of the corporation.
The only project In Washington that
was given up when the armistice was
signed was the construction OF dor
mitories for navy employees in the
southwest section, between Seven
teenth and Nineteenth streets. These
dOrmitories were to house some 800
employees and were nearly completed
when the cessation Of hostilities
made them unnecessary.
Mr.. Mccullough said he could not
at this time say just what use would
be made of the navy dormitories, as
he had not yet had time to prepare
plan.
Two other projects which were not
even started when the armistice was
signed were dOrmitories in Potomac
Park, near Seventeenth and D streets,
and on South Capitol street