PAGE THREE
'CIL
a federal detective in the service of
Uncle Sam.
In the second place, Mr. Cohen, far
from showing any true matrimonial
intent himself, made declaration to
the effect that such an intent had
been clearly observable all through-
out the voyage in the conduct of Mr.
Katzenelbogen toward his fellow-
passenger Anna Rasovsky. To the
truth of this a great many witnesses
gave evidence on examination. It
was a complete turning of the tables
oil the shadchen, for Uncle Sam's rep-
,ented by the Commissioner, would
not admit either Mr. Chaim Katzenel-
bogen or bliss Anna Rasovsky, ex-
cept on condition that they be united
III holy wedlock before leaving the
Island. This decree had a peculiar
effect upon the girl; she broke into
tears, but, as she confessed ten min-
utes later to the bewitch...! Chaim,
they were tears of happiness
UNCLE SAM, SHADCHEN
By J. Fuck
Upon first dis•
This is to set forth in brief how to Russian eyes.
the United States government mane course and inquiry it developed that
unfair competition to one Chaim Mr. Cohen was in business for him-
Katzenelbogen, a prospective citizen self," a traveled youth, a moneyed
and shadchen, in his own line of busi- youth, and evidently em gebildeter
ness. Alensch. It was rather startling how
Chaim, a strong, fine-looking bathe- quickly this Adonis of the steerage
for on the sunny tide of thirty, had rose to Mr. Katzenelbogen's bait.
been a music teacher and a shadchen Would he like to be introduced to a
in his native town of Odessa, until nice girl, with a view to matrimony?
the pogrom of 1907 drove him west- To be sure he would, with the greatest
ward. He derived the main-part of of pleasure? Just show him the girl,
his living from catgut strings, but in that's all.
But it wasn't all, for the girl of
the heart-strings of marriageable girls
and boys and the purse-strings of Mr. K's picking had a twin sister.
their parents centered his real inter- Both Rasovsky girls were exquisite-
(
est in life. As a teacher he had the ly beautiful, both were dressmakers
'a fretcloin of scores of Jewish houses. wearing eyeglasses in right of being
gebildet e Eraeuleins, both were
A s a shadchen he ma d e use of hi s
ubiquity to weld these houses to- plutnp, healthy, sentimental and plain-
gether in the bonds of matrimonial ly ripe for the matrimonial state. This
alliance. He played the violin and the is where the embarrassing part of the
piano, but wedding bells were his whole business came in; If Lisa
favorite musical instrument and thirty- Rasovsky was to be given a chance
day notes covering the time-term with Mr. Percival Cohen, Anna Rasov-
balance of a marriage broker's corn- sky had to he entertained separately
mission his favorite !totes, esteemed in some other corner aboard ship,
above Mozart's and Rubenstein's. In and there was no one to do the en-
short, Mr. Katzenelbogen was an en- tertaining except the shadchen him-
thusiast in his chosen line of avoca- self. It certainly looked as if he
tion. were courting the girl, and whenever
view of
When he left his native soil for- the two c inples came into
ever he carried his professional en- each other promenading, Mr. Kat-
thusiasm with him on shipboard. A zenelbogen was greatly annoyed by
novel idea struck 111111, \Vhy not the arch looks of Lisa and by Mr,
earn at least part of his passage Percival Cohen shaking at him ami-
money by match making among the ably threatening forefinger. Worst
boys and girls of the steerage? On of all when he spoke to Anna about
reaching I.ibau and the steamer, his 11;s main conversational theme, to-
working program as a marine insur- wit, her prospective brother-in-law
ante broker of married happiness was his good louk,, and manifested pros-
h
ready. On the first day afloat he perity, Anna sighed, listened
with
snook! mingle with the males among half an ear, ;old looked at him as
his fellow passengers find out about he were a man and not a mere mar-
their circumstances, and ways of life, riage looker. It was very annoying;
and pick his one best bet. On the yet the girl was pretty ssitlial; the fee
second day he would de the like to be earned in all probability com-
among the women folks His one mensurate to Mr. Cohen's evident
most paomising choice being mode prosperity, and Mr. Katzenelbogen
among either sex, lie would introduce not the sort to be overcome by petty
having first made sari, of obstacles in a match-making exploit.
the two
their matrimonial inclinations, and Besides, there was always the chance
then play all his wits to perfect the of earning another fee by finding a
match before sighting land. husband for Anna upon landing. After
His choice among well nigh a ten days they touched American soil
groves and colonies of Petach Tikvah
has been made possible by a loan of
£22,500 from the Zionist Commission
and the ICA. £24,000 has been loaned
to orange grove owners, and £11,000
for the growing of lucern.
Beer-Sheba's agricultural work is
in an experimental stage because of
the difference between its climate and
that of the part of Palestine where
Jews have already settled. These is
also difficulty about irrigation.
300 workmen will be employed for
several months on the construction
of the Seinach-Kintreth-Tiberias road,
undertaken by the Zionist C o mmis.
sion with the approval of the Admin•
istration. 30 workmen are now pre-
paring the material for the work
which the "Ahdut Arodah" will do.
A plan for the ronstruction of a
new quarter in Beer Sheba, proposed
by the "Abdul Bait," a society com-
posed of merchants, proprietors,
teachers and clerks, was approved by
Prof. Patrick Geldes, the noted town-
planner. One hundred housese and
road and drainage will start the
work.
The British flag was raised on the
Governorate of Tiberies on July 3,
Notes From
The
Homeland
ISRAEL ZANGWILL TO Eddy Brown Will Be
Soloist at Concert in
HELP THE ZIONISTS
Community Course
LONDON-At a special conference
of English representatives of the
"ITO" (Jewish Territorial Organiza-
tion), the movement founded by Mr.
Israel Zangwill in 1905 when he
broke away from the Zionists, it was
decided to co-operate with the Zion-
ists in the development of Palestine.
provided the mandate assures the
Jews an autonomous basis for devel-
opment. A resolution to this effect
was forwarded to Lord Curzon and
the League of Nations. The chief
speakers at the conference were Mr.
Israel Zangwill and Dr. David Jochel-
man.
Noted Violinist to Be First in B'Nal
Brith Swim.
Matriculation examinations for the
At Orchestra Hall next Wednesday
University of London will be held
evening at 8:15, Eddy Brown, the
in Jerusalem for the benefit of Pales-
foremost of American violinists, and
tinians who wish to enroll. Credit
one of the most brilliant of the Auer
will be given for Hebrew and Arabic
graduates, will open the popular priced
upon examination ezi those subjects.
Community Concert Course series.
"Avatiah" (Watermelon Co.) has
This course, arranged for the Intel-
been organized in ninon Jacob to
lectual Advancement Committee of
promote the export of water melons,
Pisgah Lodge No. 34, I. 0. B. B., by
in which a large trade is expected.
the Wolverine Lyceum Bureau, prom!
A pamphlet "Malaria" by Dr.
ices to provide several excellent con.
Puchovsky of Jaffa which is being cir-
cents during the' - season, bringing to
culated there is vert popular because
the city several stars of the first cali-
it explains clearly the causes and
ber. Mr. Brown has chose*. a very
NEW
JEWISH
SEMINARY.
symptoms of malaria, and means of
interesting program for his recital,
combating it.
KI.AUSENBURG, T RA N S Y L- one which should appeal to all music
A new reservoir with suitable new
VANIA.-The first seminary for Jew- lovers:
PROGRAM.
engines is badly required in Tel Aviv
ish teachers in Transylvania has just
I.
concluded its first three-months'
That was five years ago, • 1 am where altho all water pipes laid ten
•
year<
ago
are
being
replaced
by
larger
course. Thirty-five students have Concerto in A minor
happy to announce that a certain Har-
Antonio Vivaldi
completed the course which will en-
lem music teacher, for and in con- pipes, the water question ii still un-
able them to give liebrew instruction
sideration of, a loving wife, a pretty settled.
Allegro
Labor
Party
cabled
the
baby, and an ample chance to earn a
in
the
public
schools
of
Transylvania.
The
Largo
The Jewish National Association of
living for both, has extended a quit- Poale Zion Conferen. - e that it has
Presto
claim to Uncle Sam long ago regard- decided to protect l'alestine against
Klausenburg is responsible for the
Max Bench
exploitation by capital, according to
creation of the course and every grad- Scotch Faiitasie
ing those two broker's fees
a wire received by the dads' "Ilaarez"
JEWS AT CONFERENCE.
III,
uate teacher is obliged to pledge him-
Tschaikowsky
self to devote his life to Hebrew in- a. Melody
JEWISH SOLDIERS KILLED. in Jerusalem.
A Government loan of £10.000 has
Cramer-Brown
b. Rondino
WARSAW-to improve the relations struction.
secured by the colonists of
Wienawsky
1,5 IN DON-A train containing been
c. Tarantella
between the Jews and l'oles, the
IV.
Jewish soldiers who were returning Rishon-le-Zion, Beer Jacob, Gederah, Polish government has invited all HUNGARIAN GOV'T.
from the camp at Jahlona, met with and Mazkeret Batia.
a. to Gutana, Arabian-Spanish Gypsy
Jewish deputies, as well as a num-
WARNED AGAINST
Moneys for repairing the Tomb of
18th Century
an accident between Lublin and Ros-
Dance
ber of other leading Jews in his city,
ANTI-SEMITISM b. Menuet t
Padere wski
wardowo, resulting in nine killed and Rachel are being raised by Mr. Gard- to attend a conference this week-end.
Cuii
79 injured. It is said that the catas- ner of London who contributed £50 In this connection a number of meet-
c. Orientate
VIENNA-The
attitude
of
the
Bazzini
and
hopes
to
obtain
the
rest
in
and
La
Ronde
des
Lutins
trophe was the result of deliberate
d.
ings between government representa-
Hungarian government towards the
Joseph Hotline, accompanist.
criminal intent on the part of the rail- out of Palestine.
tives and leading Jews already took
Jews was aired in the Hungarian par-
Comprehensive plans for enlarging
Course seats are now on sale at
road authorities. Although the spe-
lace some time ago, but these wee
liament at its last session according Grinnell Bros., and seats for the sin-
vance.
cial camp for Jewish soldiers at Jab- the Jerusalem "National Library" to p
d
Bolshevist adeneral to reports received here from
lona has been done away with, Jewish make it one of the most remarkable interrupte by is the
D. Bogen, the F,
gle concerts may also be secured. As
Budapest. The debate was called the proceeds from all the concerts are
the world are being worked out by Dr. Bor
soldiers are still kept in special de- in
Dr. Hugo Bergmann who has recent- head of the Joint Distribution Com- forth by Deputy Gaston Gal who
to be devoted to charity, there will
tachments which are under suspicion.
ly come from London to reorganize mittee, reached this city.
accused the government of systemat- be no war tax. The second concert
ically distributing thorughout the on October 12th, will bring the
it. In speaking of his work, Dr. Berg-
WHITE RUSSIA SOVIET.
mann said "We are very rich in cul-
country Deputy Dudavery's anti- world's greatest dramatic soprano,
STATE LOAN PLANNED.
COPENHAGEN-W h it e Russia
tural material which is valuable both
Semitic proposals which would dis- Mine. Rosa Raisa, and her husband,
has been proclaimed a Soviet Repub-
as to quantity and quality."
LONDON-British-Palestine lead- franchise all Jews and generally rob the Italian baritone, Giacomo Rimini,
lic, according to delayed advices re-
them of the privilege to exist in to Orchestra Hall in joint recital.
For the first time in 315 years •
ers have decided to launch a Pales-
ceived from Kovno. The proclama-
Hebrew printing press has been
Hungary. Declaring that the govern-
tinian state loan for two and a half
tion which is signed by White Rus-
opened in Damascus, smaller presses
ment had apportioned for each
million pounds in order to guarantee
The first list of women magistrates
sian and Lithuanian Communists and
municipality in the country a large for England, appointed by the Lord
existing in Aleppo and Beirut.
an income for Palestine for some
the Bond was issued in Minsk on Sep-
At the memorial service held in
number of the printed copies of the
tember 7th. The Social Revolution-
time to come. Jewish bankers of
Chancellor on the advice of the corn-
Jerusalem in honor of Dr. Herzl, all
anti-Jewish proposals, Deputy Gal
London and New York, it is expect-
aries refused to participate in the for-
mittee of ladies whose assistance he
Ifoy Scouts planted saplings which
warned the government of the danger
thousand male steerage passengers tin Ellis Island.
It was right there where Uncle mation of the new republic, declaring will be transferred after a year's care, ed, will themselves take up the whole of such a course and said that the invited in making the selection, has
was a handsome, hawk-nosed, smooth
loan and will then offer it for public
that it affords no real independence.
been issued. bliss Nettie Adler, L.C.
shaven youth of twenty-four or there- Sam stepped in to make unfair corn- The highest revolutionary council of to the Herzl Forest.
first result of the persecution of the
subscription. Whether the loan will
C., and the Hon. Lily Montagu have
The Zionist Commission has started
Jews would be that the oriental coin-
abouts, arrayed in such splendor as petition in the match-making line, the new republic consists of Cern-
be floated by the British government
been appointed magistrates for Lon-
to nearly overawe the shadchen. Mr. despoiling a poor immigrant of two munists and Bundists and the Can- the construction of houses at Kin-
mcrce, which Was at present concen-
or by the Palestine administration
has been ap-
Gam, Kiar-Saba, and Machine Ye-
Percival Cohen's clothes were as prospective conunissions.
trated in Hungary, would be trans- don. Lady Battersea
officially
recognized
are
independent
of
the
local
government
pointed a magistrate for Norfolk .
I n the first place Mr. Percival Co-
Ituda.
ferred
to
Austria.
grandly outlandish as his first name, hen's
line of business was abruptly sian, Whiterussian, Polish and Yid-
Construction of roads to the orange is not definitely known.
ol finest blue serge and of a bold
disclosed, then and there, as that of dish.
sartorial outline entirely unfamiliar
BEDROOM FURNITURE
LIVING ROOM FURNITURE
3-pc. Mahogany Suite, consisting of davenport and two chairs, up-
holstered with imitation leather.
$123
\Vas $165. now
3•pe. Fumed Oak Suite, consisting of davenport and two chairs,
upholstered in genuine Spanish leather.
$0
Was 2200, now
in tapestry. Ilas spring
3-pc. Mahogany Suite, u
cushion arms. The fanner prise was $365.
$273.25
$315
110W
1910
1919
1918
1917
192,0
We feel justified in calling this the greatest sale we have ever
staged!
In an effort to reduce our stocks, which are seriously handi-
capping the carpenters, painte rs, etc., we have marked prices down
to a new low level.
Included in the sale are the
products of such distinguished
makers as Berkey & Gay, Karpen
& Bros., Sligh, Luce, Widdicomb,
etc.
The diagram above illustrates
the way this business has grown
during the past five years. The
I,THOUGH first introduced
but a few months ago, the
better-than-usual values which
Standard Plan has quickly developed
into one of the most appealing fea-
we feature will encourage a simi-
tures of our service. It enables you to
buy on time, taking 30 weeks to pay
lar growth during the years to
without interest or investigation fees.
come!
is
ib
Standard Plan:
1
3•pc, Mahogany Suite, with cane back. Beautifully upholstered In
tapestry andvelour. Was $42o-
sale price
3-pc. Mahogany Suite, davenport and two chairs, upholstered in
brocaded mulberry tapestry. FCTIller price
$300
5.too, now
3-pc. Walnut Suit., polychrome finish, beautifully upholstered
with mulberry tapestry. Former price $2,t5o,
1
DOW
Long Mahogany Living Room Table of exquisite Italian design.
$1 615
A beautiful addition to the living room.
$60
Was $80. now
An Antique Walnut Console Table, liberally carved and trimmed
with gold. Former price was .18o-
$60
sale prise
A Beautiful Mahogany Spinet Desk, with closing top. A delight
to the lover of beautiful furniture.
.
Was $tio, now
Solid Oak High-back Chair, with seat and back panel of cane.
Beautifully carved in period design.
$127.50
Was $i7o, now
Hand•carved Solid Walnut Chair, with seat and back upholstered
$8.50
with so een and gold damask. Was $365, '
sale price
'270
DINING ROOM FURNITURE
ft•pc. Mahogany Suite, consisting, of buffet, table, five chairs and
one atm-chair. Former price $530,
„„w
'397.50
$577.50
'603.5
10-pc. Chippendale Walnut Suite. Buffet, cabinet, oblong table,
five chairs 3111 one a-m-chair. Was $770,
now
ble,
s-pc. Sheraton Mahogany Suit•. Buffet, cabinet, 54-inch ta
tine chairs, one arm-chair. \Vas $8,55,
7
sale price
0-pc. Queen Anne Walnut Sails. Buffet, cabinet, 54-inch table,
five chairs, one arm-chair.' Formerly $84o,
$630
now
10-pc. H•ppelwhite Mahogany Suite. Buffet, server, oblong table,
five chairs, one arm-chair. Was $Lboo,
$19200
now
10-pc. Italian Renaissanm Walnut Suite. Buffet, cabinet, side
table, oblong table, six chairs. \Vas $2,215,
now
A Fumed Oak Dining Table, of Colonial design, which has a
length of 48 inches. Fortner price $35,
sale price
$56 75
Al Odd Fumed Oak China Cabinet, in a beautiful
period design. Was $75, sale price
with
full
A William and Mary Walnut Dining Table,
length of 48 inches. Was $95, the sale price
which
A Beautiful QV.. Anne Walnut Extension Table,
has • length of 54 inches. Was Et" now
An Odd Qum. Anne Walnut Buffet, which has a length of fo
$1,575
$26.75
'72 50
' inches. It was formerly $t5o, the sale
price is
$112.50
2-pc. Bedroom Suite of Walnut, consisting of bed and dresser.
A typical Expansion Sale bargain
Was $485, now
3-pc. Suite of Mahogany, consisting of bed, dresser and dress-
ing table. The former price was $a75,
$an
sale price
4-pc. Suite of Walnut, consisting of bed, dressing table,
and dresser. Was formerly $264,
'138.76
0111-
ferobe
4 198
now
2-pc: Bedroom Suite of Mahogany, consisting of dresser'and bed.
Another big bargain I Was $570,
sale price
3-pc. Suite of Walnut, consisting of bed, dresser and chifferobe.
Former price was $465-the sale
price
4-pc. Suite of Walnut, consisting of dresser, bed, vanity and
$277.50
$348.75
$545
chifferobe. Former price $725,
sale price
4-pc. Suite of Mahogany, consisting of dresser, bed, vanity and
chifferobe. Was $890, sale
4667.75
price is
4-pc. Suite of Mahogany, consisting of dresser, bed, vanity and
chifferobe. Was $1,62o, sale
419120
price is
A Strong Durable Simmons Steal Square Post Bad, finished in
ivory. The former price was $40, sale
price is
A Simmons Steel Square Poet Bed, finished in waislut. A bargain
$3 0
$45
'30
for the thrifty! Was $fio, sale
price is
A Genuine Silk Floss Mattress, well-covered with good, strong
ticking. Soft and yielding! Was $.40,
now
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
gen-
A Fumed Oak Dining Room Chair, with seat upholstered in
uine leather. Regular price $18,
sale price
A Strong, Durable, Meshed-wire Bed Spring, enameled in gray.
The regular price was $22, sale price
$16.50
is
A Solid Mahogany Odd Chair, with cane back. Come and see
$13.50
$8.5o
this chair value I Former price $38,
sale price
An Odd Genuine Walnut Server, fitted with a shelf A handy
dining room piece. Was $50 . sale
$37.50
price
A Beautiful Solid Mahogany Odd Chair, with a cane back. $45
The former price was 5tio, the Expansion Sale price
A Large 4-burner Garland Gas Range, with big baking
$52.50
large broiler. Regular price $70.
now
A Combination Ca. and Coal Stove, neatly nickel-plated, $120
of Garland manufacture. Was $15,n, sale price
A Pullman Davenport of Fumed Oak, upholstered with
$60
imitation leather. Former' price $80, sale price
$Q9
A Karnes Mahogany Davenport, richly upholstered
0001 0
with genuine leather. Former price $555, sale price.,
A. Extra Large shied Fumed Oak Buffet, which Is
J.VID.
I kJ
Was
2143,
now
65 inches long. A wonderful value!
vino r7 m
Solid Walnut High-back Chair, with polychrome. WA,
upholstered with imported tapestry. Was $335, now,,„
$251
0
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