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The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1921-06-17

PreulcdteS, can nOC De independent
either in chronology or in operation
but must be synonymous with and q
part of the fulfillment of the Jewish
mission, else would one be fruitless
and the other Illustrate.
AS / see it, the only explanation of
the Jews survival against the fierce
forces Of destruction that increasingly
have assailed him, is that in the
scheme of cosmic conservation he has
been reserved for special mission
and must endure until this destiny is
Wandering Jew" is not without its
symbolic significance.
With this view many of the best
minds of Judaism agree. Prof. Nor
ris Jastrow, Jr., of the University of
Pennsylvania, in "Zionism and the
Future of Palestine says:
"The only index we have for judg-
ing of the destiny Of a people is by
its past, and the history of the Jews
during the last 1000 years points I'm.
mistakably to their function of COM
mingling with their fellowmen and
thus rendering their share of service
toward the advancement of culture
and civilization. To those who read
history Alright, it must be clear that
it is the function Of the Jews to en-
ter into the life about them
Regarding the division of opinion
concerning the character Of the Ju-
daic mission, one Of the wisest and
most revered of Israel's modern
prophets, the late Dr.. Joseph Jacobs,
in Jewish IDEALS" remarks:
"The mass Of Jews are still influ-
enced by the Messianic hopes, and
keep their separateness from others,
and their bonds with one another,
under the conviction that there is a
Divine mission for Israel to play in
the worlds history. The conviction
is somewhat vague and indefinite;
some look forward to personal
Messiah, others anticipate a Messi-
anic age and spread of Hebraic
conceptions and Jewish Ideals"
What has preserved the Jews
through the ages under a pressure
Of agony that would have destroyed
another people? What has enabled
them to persist against such appall-
ing prosecutions? Just one thing: a
deathless faith in their divinely Or
dained destiny. In every ordeal they
have been strengthened by a sense
OF the holiness Of their heritage and
sustained by consciousness Of con-
secration to their sacred mission.
In their prophetic program the
Jews are not bound together in a
physical organization; for this pur-
pose, theirs is a spiritual union-an
organized impulse. This gives con-
certed voluntary action-the most
potent phase Of cooperation. You can
not form the forces Of idealism into
a disciplined physical body. Physical
organization is slavery; members
must submit to the will of another.
Physical organizations work for ma
terial group advantage. Spiritual or
ganization strives for the universal
benefit
Truth traneends the hampering lin
itations Of orthodox organization. The
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1921-06-17
ARTICLE VIII.
Mission of the Jews.

MlSSlOn OI the Jews
Israels camp is divided over the is
sue of IsraePs mission. But both fac
ton are in the compelling grip of
evolutionary social forces that are
working out a predestined purpose
despite every dissensicn. Orthodox or
Reform, the Jew still is Jew-and is
Jew first of all.
What is the nature of this mission,
as evidenced by the facts of history
and heredity?
Notwithstanding the Jews continu-
Gus and enormous contributions to the
sum of civilization, in hhe main his
manifest function so far appears to
have been self-perpetuation and the
preservation of his solidarity. 1t is not
reasonable to suppose, however, that
race has been held in suspension for
so many centuries, except for some
great and benefcient purpose-some-
thing exceeding in Importance its own
existence.
Some Jews, flattered to an excess
Of racial egotism by the designation of
Chosen People ARE oblivious of the
obligation imposed by such selection,
assuming it to be solely consequence
of innate merit. But the most exalted
estimate Of racial Importance can not
justify the supposition that any peo-
pie would be preserved against the
worlds united efforts for their ex-
termination simply for their own sake
that mere existence is its own end.
Nor can we explain the universal and
uninterrupted persecution Of the Jews
on any hypothesis other than that it
was designed to fit them by expert
ence for the great work awaiting
them; through suffering to discipline
and develop and strengthen them for
lifting the burdens from the world; to
give substance and permanence and
eminence to their ethical ideals; to
teach them the worth Of liberty and
justice and clemency by deprivation
Of those essentials to social security
AS matter Of fact, there is no rea-
son for believing that the Jew-any
more than the aggregate Of mankind
lis not secondary factor incidental
to some stupendous demuric scheme
whose functioning assigns a minor
value to the human protoplasm.
Even so jealous Hebraist as Fang
will says: ITO preserve the Jews,
whether as a race or as a religious
community, is no part Of the worlds
duty, nor would artificial preserva-
ton preserve anything Of value. :.
The worlds duty is only to preserve
the ethical ideals It has so slowly and
laboriously evolved, largely under
Jewish inspiration.
Here we have an argument for ra-
cial assimilation by one Of the most
conspicuous Of modern Israel's intel
lectual leaders. II amalgamation is
the ultimate fate Of the Jew, however,
the process, even as this argument
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1921-06-17
Jewish Problems Viewed Throu6h
Gentle Glasses
BY WALTER HURT
20 wad some bower.fhe evfie gle as
To oarsels as Others see us!'
..Burns.

NoTE-Be It understood that this ser.
les OF articles presents Jewish questions
purely from the nom Jewish Viewpoint
and neither the editor OF this Journal nor
any Jew should be regarded as response.
bic for, or necessarily agreeing with,
any opinion herein expressed, excepting
quotations Of Jewish orlgln.-W. H.)
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19
ANNUAL XMAS PARTY
Affair Will Be Staged at the Audi tOrium of the '. ". (. \. at T:30 O'Clock This Evening-NotCN.

The annual Christmas party will be held at the Y. w. C. A. this evening and all members and friends arc cor dially invited to be present, All those who can are asked to bring d small toy which will later be given to some boy or girl who will not be fortunate enough to receive many gifts this Christmas. The affair will begin at 7:3O o'clock.
 The Christmas play given in the auditorium. yesterday was success and about 25O people were in attend ance. Tea was served later to those who could go over to the parOrs.
 There will be no classes in swim ming or gymnastics this week. How ever, the pool will be open, and plunge hours will be maintained as usual. Tuesday: 2:30 p. nl., ?. m, 5:30 p. m. and p. m. NhursdaY [
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19
NOBLE SUGGESTS
 SAFETY PLANS
Fire Department Head Urges That Precautionary Measures Be Used

Declaring that Christmas has be- come one of our most dangerous hoH- days due to the use of highly innam- mable evergreen trees and dccoru- tions in homes and elsewhere, Chief w. J, Noble today issued q statement urging the public to be more careful in its holiday celebration this year
 Tn order to Illustrate how many Christmas fires occur, a case in an eastern city may be cited. In the ln- stance a woman climbed upon a chair to light the candles of large Christ mas tree and doing SD accidentally touched her lighted match to an or namental paper chain, which narcd up and ignited other decorations. When she tried to snatch the burn ing material from the branches, she lost her balance and pushed the tree over, Her dress caught fire and she succumbed to the flames q few hours later"
 "We ought to make Christmas fire proof in New Britain, and l strongly urge the public 10 observe the follow ing precautions, in homes, stores and elsewhere:
 ''If a Christmas tree is used, made sure that it is securely set mp so that 1t will not fall oVer and keep it away from heating and lighting fixtures.
 Use metal tinscl, flake asbestos and powdered mica for snow effects in rtead of the highly dangerous paper clippings and cotton,
 DO not illuminate the tree with candles.
 Smokers should exercise great care with their matches and smoking materials while near trees and deco. rations.
 Keep matches out of the reach of small children or they are likely tC use them to illuminate the tree.
 Toys using alcohol, gasoline OI kerosene should be avoided, as should the flimsy toy motion picture ma chine using innammable films
 If anyone's clothing catches fire the victim should be promptly rolled in a rug or woolen cloth in order tC smother the flames, which should be kept from the face.
 Merchants should keep thei1 places of business free from rubbish and paper accumulatiOns, and they should insist that their employees keeT all exits clear.
 Large smoking signs should be displayed in stores and the regulation strictly enforced.
 "A most important safeguard is tC remove all evergreens immediately after Christmas, before they become dried out"
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19
HEARING IS POSTPONED
Charges Against SuifoId County Pros ccutor Will Not Be Argued Until December 27, Court Rules.

Boston, Dec, 19.-The hearing of evidence in the proceedings brought by Attorney Gen. J, Weston Allen looking to the removal from office of District Attorney Joseph C. Pelletier of Suffolk county on charges of mal- feasance was postponed today until December 27 at the request of the de fense The full bench of the supreme court granted a motion of L. s. Sena- tor James Reed counsel for Pelletier seeking postponement on the ground that his presence in Washington was necessary at this time because of complications of a serious nature that have arisen there. The senator told the court that these complications had developed in the senate commit tee considering the refunding of for eign loans,
 The court announced that because of pressure of business the hearing on evidence in this case must be con tinued until Dec. 27, without inter- ruption,
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19
LEGION AIDS MOTHER, 100.
Westchcstcr Veterans Care for Dcsti-
 ute Gold-Star Ncgrcss.

White Plains, N. Y, Dec, 19.-Be- cause the war mothers of White Plains have received only two re- sponses to an appeal for aid for the oldest gold star bother there, who has been on the verge of starvation for some time, members of the American Legion of WestChester county will endeavor to raise funds for the wom- an, who is a negress almost 100 years old.
 Mrs. R. Emmet Diguey, National President of the American War Mothers. says that except for few dollars this woman makes by taking in washing, her income is s20 a month from the government since the death of Private James DrumgOle, q son by her first marriage, killed to- gether with Captain Frederick Cobb, of White Plains.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19
FAITHFUL DOG
 MOURNS FRIEND
Refuses to Leave Hospital Where
 Chum Died a Suicide

Broken-hearted, if an animal can bc broken hearted patiently waiting for tho friend who will never return, a look of sorrow in his eyes, and never permitting himself the joy of u canine bark, large dog of mixed breed, closely resembling a bull dog,
 is making his home on the grounds of the New Britain general hospital and do6es all efforts of hospital off, cals to drive it away.
 The dog was the canine chum of Steve Mates, of Park street. Bristol Steve lived alone, his relatives all having lost their lives during the world war. His only friend was the dog Man and dog were inseparablc Like childhoods favortc story of Mary and her lamb, wherever Steve went the dog was sure to follow. Wherever the dog was seen, Bristol people knew Steve was somewhere in the neighboYhood.
 But one day some terrible CatastrO- phc happened. The canine chum does not know what, but if he only could talk, the ever present question in his eyes no doubt would be, "Where is my friend?" Steve had troubles which even his faithful pet could not share with him, He grieV- cd because of the death of his folks on the other side. Loving his four legged companion as only q true dog lover can do, yet he was unable to | share his troubles. On the night of November 2S, Steve put a bullet l through his brain,
 When the dying man was removed to the New Britain general hospital the dog, although legally the property | of a neighbor, followed to this city and with unerring instinct of his | kind, went direct to the hospital , Steve died but the dog does not know | it. Knowing that his lifelong friend | disappeared between the swinging | doors of the institution, he awaits pa tiently the time when he shall come | out, not realizing that all that was mortal of his friend was carried out weeks ago in flower covered casket Efforts to drive the dog away, or | even to coax him away, have proven | fruitless. He stays around all day with an appealing look Gin his eyes ! Not even for food will he leave the | hospital doors. Out of pure kindness the helpers in the kitchen have fed | him scraps from the larder. At night when all grows cold and the frost comes down. the faithful animal still maintains his lonely vigil
 AXel Obelstron, engineer at the hos pital, taking pity on the dog, who appeared insensible to cold or expos 1 ure to the clements, has fixed up a l barrel with some straw and hay and in this the waiting animal spends his nights, his head between his paws and his eyes always on the hospital,
 waiting the return of one who will never meet him again, at least this side
 of the great eternal unknown.
 Officials at the hospital have tele-
 phoned to Bristol to have someone
 take him away. but away he will not
 go. Since he Hast saw his missing
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19
ADA GILMAN DEAD,

Philadelphia, Dec. 19.-Ada Gil- man, one of the best known actresses on the American stage for nearly half century, died yesterday at the Ed win Forest Home for actors ,at Holmesburg. She was 67 yeare old. Miss Gilman supported Edwin Forest, Charlotte Cushman and Lawrence Barrett. In later years she apeared with the Augustine Daly company and in the Boston museum stock com
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19

friend he has refused to bark. His only sound is a rather painful whine during the day, while at nights he sets up a mournful howl, as though calling upon powers beyond the ken of man, to reply to the unanswered question in his heart, "Wherc is my friend 2"
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19
CHRISTMAS RUSH AT P. o

The Christmas rush has started at the postofice and clerks and carriers are very busy handling packages and postcards The busiest time probably will come sometime this week. This morning before nine o'clock there was a continuous line 20 feet long in front of the parcels post window.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19

D. m to 9 D. m. Friday, 2:So p. m. to 5:30 D. m.
 Children's hours: Tuesday, to ESQ D. m. Saturday, 10 a. m. to 12 noon
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19

Belgium. with G59 inhabitants to the square mile, is the most tnlcklS populated country.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-19

We Cash Christmas Checks - The Big Store, Raphael's Dept. Store. - advt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31

 October 15 was the largest since November of 1920, which shows not only revival of busi- ness, but very substantial progress toward normal.
 The total number of loaded cars since Janu- ary has been 81,OoO,o 900 this year, compared with 35,SOO 900, and 32,9oo,ooo in the same period of 1920 and 1919, respectively. That is large difference, but not as great as might have been anticipated in the most strenuous part of the readjustment process.
 Of the loaded cars moved in the week enG- ing October 15, 55o,8os contained general merchandise, compared with 563, ,4S3 cars sim ilarly loaded in the same week of 1920. The small difference points conclusively to pro- nounced increase in the movement of general merchandise and that reflects generally good conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
COMPLIMENTS AUTO CLUB

"One of the biggest assets the Magic City has is the Birmingham Automobile club" said Eugene IA Brown, who acted as assistant gen. eral manager of the sem-centennial the past week.
 "I never realized what an asset the club is to this city until saw the clever, easy way in which Charles c. Davis, it's president, and his associates handled the matter of securing cars for the Presidents parade and the floral parade. How the automobile club ever got 67 automo- piles together from dealers and private owners, keeping some of them in shops for 10 days prior to the semi-centennial, in process of deco ration for the floral parade, is puzzle to
 Every member of the semi-centennial com- mittee appreciated the cooperation of the Bir- mingham Automobile club during the big cele- bration and they performed their part eff ciently and cordially
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
SUPERB WEATHER FOR SEMI-CENTENNIAL

The semi-centennial weather could not have been better. Everything seemed to work for Birmingham's pleasure and prestige. But greatest of all was the glorious sunshine which beamed until the festivities were over.
 Do we people of the south appreciate our ad- yantages? We have fields and gardens which produce food the year around. We have soil that yields quickly to cultivation, nayi- gable rivers coursing to the seas and water power in abundance. In addition to agricuI- tural resources in the Birmingham district are coal, iron ore and limestone, side by side, which can be worked every day in the year.
 We have been slow in development because nature has been lavish. We still send the major portion of our pig iron afar because it has market everywhere.
 But in this progressive age, Birmingham, Ala, and the south must not rest content with natural resources. There must be the most modern and busness-lke methods of market ing southern products if the south is to attain what She needs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
BIRMINGHAM LYCEUM AN NOUNCES EXCELLET COURSE

The Birmingham Lyceum association an- aounces an unusually attractive programme of lectures for this season, which will open with John Cowper Powys. MT. Powys made many friends last season when he lecthred on "The Psychology of the English Race" This years topic will be "The Best and Worst of Life In America" At time when this country is asking many questions about it. self, no more appropriate subject could have been chosen.
 The December to April dates will be filled by men eminent in the thought and life of America. Enough tickets have already been sold to carry out the scheduled programme.
 The Lyceum course appeals to men and women who wish to know something more than the whirl of business and social life is capable of imparting It is instinct that leads them through the ages to glimpse more and more of eternal truth by listening to scholars who have learned because they have made business of thinking
 The Lyceum course is instructive, ,cv.:- ing and interesting. It is to the city's credit that it has supported splendid course for many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
TOWN IN ITSELF

That Birmingham is certainly growing and becoming real metropolitan city. is demon- strated by the building up of business district around Five Points, said Harry White.
 s"At the present time there is a moving pie ture theatre, bakery, pigglywiggly, Hills, laun- dry florist shop, modste, studios three drug stores, racket store and in fact everything with the exception of clothing stores, and in my opinion it is matter of only short time before these things will be added to the already large list of business firms there.
 Indications that within theN ne% few years person can live near Five Points and never come down town unless they want to buy some clothes which the shops in that vicinity do not offer. It will be like Columbus circle in New York city, and this is one of the best indications that Birmingham is growing that the city can have.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
HAS BEEN DONE BEFORE

While Birminghams new garbage recepta- cles are great improvement over the old fashioned trash cans, one of them was the cause of very amusing incident which I witnessed day or two ago." said Thorsby Richards.
 'I happened to be standing on street cor ner by one of the cans few days ago, when a young lady drove up in and alighted with small package4i in her hands. She walked over to the garbage can and lifting the lid, dropped the package in.
 'I thought it strange that she should be so much interested in disposing of the package. and being a little curious after she had driven off, 1 raised the lid myself and found that the package was neatly wrapped, and was addressed evidently for mailing. The lady had mistaken the trash can for mail box! I remeded the mistake by placing the package in nearby mall receptacle, and don't suppose the lady will ever know of her mistake"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
PRESIDENT ENJOYED SUPPER

President Harding certainly enjoyed his visit to Birmingham" said Harry Halfacre, manager of the Tutwiler, land no feature of his trip was more delightful than the game sup per which the newspaper men served him in the ballroom of the Tutwiler at 9;30 Wednesday night
 "The President took great interest in the elaborate setting which had been provided and asked me several questions about the negroes who took part in the music and the service. The newspaper men in charge told me to serve an elegant supper and the President said he never enjoyed an affair more.
 "He perfectly at home with the other guests and seemed to enjoy relaxing. Before the President left the Tutwiler Wednesday night he told he had never been better served at any hotel in the country and he ex- tended his thanks and compliments to the management of the hotel
 Naturally, we did everything possible for him and the members of his party and we were delighted with his praise, All the visiting news paper men and other members of his party echoed the sentiments the President expressed about the hotel, which was very gratifying to us."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
BIRMINGHAM'S FIRST MAYOR
From The Demopolis Times.

From The Demopolis Times
 While Birmingham has been making so much fuss over its fiftieth birthday, we are taking occasion to remind her that Demopolis fur nished her first mayor. Robert Harwell Hen ley was born and reared in DemopoIis, and there are still a few here who remember the handsome, dashing young man who went to Bir- nlingham to cast his fortune over 50 years ago, and who would have made name for himself If death had not claiemd him. cusory re- view would show many more .aceessions to the population of the Magic City that Demopolis has furnished, all of whom are giving good ac- counts of themselves. We have also put sorae live ones into New York and other cities that could be mentioned. It is noticeable fact that the small towns furnish many men who take prominent stands in the larger cities to which they move, and the population of the smaller towns is largely made up from people from the country districts. That seems to be natures method in the evolution of man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-31
CONGRESS TURNING DOWN CONTESTS WITHOUT MERIT

Congress has quit the practice, too often indulged in years ago, of seating contestants for. congressional seats with no just claim.
 Charles Kennamer republican, was beaten by L. B. Rainey, democrat, in the last congress sional election in the Seventh Alabama district by more than 1000 votes. The contest was puerile, yet it entailed great expense, time and trouble in gathering the evidence on both sides, Now the House committee on elections has unanimously thrown out the Kennamer case.
 Mir. Kennamer is not the only republican contestant denied his seat by this republican Congress. Democratic majorities would have done the same in cases of democratic contest ants not entitled to seat. because politicians know that the public will now condemn what it joked about it former years.