Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1932-05-13

              A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER FOR THE JEWISH HOME
VOL. XV—No. 72
COLUMBUS, OHIO, MAY 13, 1932
Per Year $3.00; Per Copy loc
By the Way
fiy David Scliwartz
Hillel Choral Club Will Pre¬ sent "Trial by Jury," June Znd and 4th
The Easy Art of Forgetting
How quickly wc forget is evidenced by tlic death o£ Cyrus L. Sulzberger. I'erhaps with the excetitiau of Louis Mar.shall, ub one man played so decisive a part in the hi.story of his generation— as far as American Jewry is concerned, yet how few at his death knew anything of Mr. Sulzberger cxcciit that his son had married the daughter of the publisher of the New York Times.
He was a unique individual—a cos¬ mopolitan and self thinking type. Thirty aud forty years ago, American Jewry \vas of a different mould than today. Tliere was for example a much sharper cleavage between the Germau aud Rus- .sian Jews. Sulzberger was one of those rare German Jews who was entirely at home in the Russian-Jewish atmosphere, who had a hunger, indeed, to mix with all types of a vivid nature.
A Light That Failed Sulzberger was the sort of general all around man of that,111 fated journalistic enterprise—the Yiddische Welt, a daily which proposed to devote itself primarily to the Americanization of the incoming masses of Ru.ssian immigrants.
Jews ftoiu Russia and Poland were coming in at the rate, for two years at least, of half a million a year. Probably the'biggest cJtodtis in history, making the historic exodus of the Jews from Egypt numerically at least, very small by com¬ parison. Jacob Schiff was the financial angel of the Yiddische Welt. Louis Marshall wrote the editorials, and I be¬ lieve it was Philip Krantz, a philosophi¬ cal nihilist or anarchist of his day, who translated the editorials from Marshall's English to Yiddish. One of the most bizarre stalTs that was ever assembled. Cyrus Sulzberger was the intermediary who kept all of the various elements from jumping at each other's throats.
The paper succeeded remarkably well —in losing money. Losing it, I am told, at the rate of about 10,000 dollars a week. ¦
At the Century's Dawn Much more successful was Sulzberger in, the project of which he was among the leaders, that of, distributing the im¬ migrants, as far ,as possible, over, all : America, diverting the immigrant stream to all parts of the country. Today, some GO pbr cent bf the Jews of America live outside of New York. How touch of that was due to Cyrus Sulzberger can not be known, but you may be sure, it was no small percentage.
Sulzberger and hi.s allies not only car¬ ried on a propaganda among the Jews to "go West," but he even got the steam- .   ship companie.^ to go to Galvestan instead of Nevv York. .
A Modern Exodus I said; Sulzberger was of a seH-think- ing type. I can best illustrate that by a story that Jacob de Haas tells me of a visit paid to Sulzberger by a Red Cross solicitoi-, who knowing Sulzberger's phi¬ lanthropies came to him for a contribu¬ tion to the Red Cross.
"I wouldn't give a red cent for the Red Cross," replied Sulzberger, "L don't believe in your work. To abolish war, make it more horrible."
Coming from another person, such an answer might have been capable of va¬ ried constructions, but coming from Sulz¬ berger, one knew that it came from his deep-seated loathing of war.
Nominated for Olfice I u don't know why Sulzberger never reduced his kaleidoscopic experiences to the f6rm of an auto-biography. It would have made a marvellously interesting work, ranging from the utmost of pathos . Jo pungent humor. What more interest¬ ing and, more racy chapter coukl there have been than that of Sulzberger's nomination for Borough President of Manhattan? The story of it could well have been made the theme of a Broadway stage hit.,
Sulzberger was nominated by the Good Government   ticket,   a   fusion   of   varied forces to defeat Tammany at the time. How They Beat Sulzberger Tammany recognized that it would be a hard matter to defeat Stdzberger. What . they finally resorted to reminds one of the recent instance m Nebraska to defeat Senator Norris by putting up as a com¬ petitor on the ticket, another unknown Norris, a little small town grocer. _, The comparison is not of the best, but in the case of Sulzberger, Tammany did something even more ridiculous, and yet it worked.   At that time, the meat pack- mg  firm  of   Sulzberger and  Schwartz- child was very much in the public eye in an unfavorable way.   It was, you remem¬ ber, the days when Upton Sinclair was (Continued on page 2)
AfFair Will Take Place at University
Chuticl Under Direction of Samuel
R. Goldman
The Hillel Choral Club of the Hillel Koundation is presenting the fourth in a scries of Gilbert and Sullivan oi)eras ut  Univer.sity  Mall June *2iul  and 4th.
This opera i.s a one act cantata en¬ titled "Trial hy Jury." In conjunction with this play Percival ^Vilde's "Tlie Inn of Di.scontcnt" and "The Clod," Wash¬ ington . Square Players drama, wiU be presented.
Sannicl R. Goldman who has tlirectcd the former Gilbert and SuUivan operas will be in charge of these productions.
"Trial by Jury" i.s a frivolous parody on the miscarriage of jtislice in the Hng- lish courts. The phly i.s augmented hy a chorus nf bridesmaids, a jury, and a singing audience. :
Saul R. Kaplan who has starred in former pro<luctions of tlie Hillel Pliiyer.i add who is remeniliered for his inter¬ pretation of the Lord High Chancetlor in "lolanthe," lias been cast as the judge.
Maurice A. Rosenthal, another old trouper, fills one of the leads as the u.'ihei- in the court.
"The Inn of Discontent" is a fantasy ir. whicli the- characters are given the things they most desire.
"The Clod" is a Civil War melodrama, Unlike other Civil War stories, it is not a revival of an old play, but is a com¬ paratively new play.
This is the last big production of the year and is the HiUel Players' major lipring  presentation.
"AU Elements in Jewry Are Uniting to Re¬ habilitate the Ancient Homeland of the Jewish People," Says Lipsky
Distinguished Leader  of the Zionist Organization of America Heralds the Oonsummaiion of the Jewish Agency as a Turn¬ ing Point in Jewish History; Rabhi Barnett R. Brickncr Tells of the Labors of the Chalutzim; Speakers De¬ scribe the Revival of the Ancient Hebrew Tongue; Assert  That  Jews  Must Unite in  Normal Times aa Well as in Emergencies
DISTINGUISHED JEWISH
NEWSPAPERMAN VISITS
COLUMBUS
David Uiwrence of Washington, D. C. editor of the United States Daily, was the chief speaker last Wednesday evening, at the annual din ner-meet ing of the Manufacturers' and Wholesalers' Association of the Columhus Chamber of Commerce which took place at the Deshler-Wallick Hotel. Lawrence, who is considered one of the leading students of governmental affairs in the entire country, is a meniher of the Board of Trustees of Princeton University. While here he was a luncheon guest of the Co¬ lumbus Princeton Club. Hugh Fuller- ton, columnist of the Dispatch, headed the reception committee which met Mr. Lawrence at the Union Station upon his arrival here.
Election of Officers For J. W.
F. On June 2nd At
Center
Mr. J. W. Steinhauser, president of the Jewish Welfare Federation, and Dr. E. J. Gordon, president of the Hermine Schonthal Center, ¦announce the election of officers Slid hoaruu of ditcetors at the. annual meeting to be held on Thursday, June 2nd, at 7:30 P. M. at the Hermine Schonthal Center.
Prominent speakers have been secured. Representatives from the Council of Jewish Women, Hadassah, B'nai B'rith, Ezras Noshim, and the Jewish Shelter House organizations will be elected to the board. Annual reports of the varied ac¬ tivities will be submitted in detail.
Tliis organization not only supplies funds, for the work in cur own com¬ munity but contributes annually to the Jewish Infants' Home of Ohio, Belle- faire Jewish , Orphan Plome of , Cleve¬ land, Jewish Shelter House, National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives, Jew¬ ish Consumptive Relief Society, Leo N. Levi Memorial Hospital, National Farm School, Montefiore Home for Aged, Den¬ ver Sheltering Home for Jewish Cliil¬ dren, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, National Desertion Bureau, and Train¬ ing School for Jevvish Social Work.
This/^rganization is a member of the Natioi/al Conference of So'cial Work, National Appeals Information Service, Jewish Welfare Board and the Jewish Religious Educatiolial Associations of Ohio.    .
Every member of our Jewish com- nmnity is invited to attend this meeting so that he may becoine familiar with the work of the Jewisli Welfare Federation and its various divisions. It is the duty of every member in this conimunity to know that the greatest amount of good possible has been derived due Mo the economy of operation.
Few of the members of our community realize the great part these organizations are playing in strengthening the com¬ munity life of our city. The wide scope of activities meets the need of individuals and families in all walks of life.
Let no Jewish community-minded in¬ dividual miss this opiwrtunity to meet wilh his fellow citizens on the common ground of community interest.
The messages which Louis Lipsky and Rabbi. Barnett R. Brickner brought to the flOO men and women who thronged the ball room of the Southern Hotel Wednesday evening, May Uth, were iiot only saturated with the, spirit of the He¬ brew renaissance and the indonlitable ar¬ dor nl gre.at Jewish champions; they were, also replete with brilliant flasiies of wit, satire, sarcasm, vivacity, aud hu- m^ir., These two untiring workers in the Jewish Nationalist Movement, described the revival nf the ancient Hebrew tongue and asserted that Jews must unite in nor- liial times as well as in emergencies. Mr. Li])sky S|)oke in part as follows:
"Something beautiful will come out of Palestine' ... for the whole world aS' well as for the Jews themselves.
"THiere is something beautiful in Palestine now—a magnilicent human structure, symbolizing the creative, con¬ structive genius of the Jewish ijeoplc. It is a concrete, inf.pirivig denirhistrati<m of wliat is in their jpower to achieve in a free cnvirfinincnt, where their ability is untranuiieled and their spirit unfet¬ tered.
"Into it have gone toil and. ag^ony, de-^ votioii and sacrifice. Thousands of men and women; the ilower of our race, our proud .sclf-rospecting youth have conse¬ crated their lives to its upbniltRng and its preservation. By their sacrifices they have earned the love, the encouragement and the .s'ui)iJbrt of their fellow-Jews and the admiration of the wbrkl.
"Today, ihcciiuse of conditions beyond their control, and" not due to any lessen¬ ing of Iheir 7-eal or cifort, they stand in need' and they call to as for help. Not so much for themselves, inured to hardships, do they cull to us., biit for the saving of mucli that they have achieved—anil which now, 'because of lack of funds..' is faced with the peril of breaking down.
"They see, in the present situation, an agonizing'delay in the.task cf rebuild¬ ing the Jewish Homeland."
Rabbi Biickaer biHjke In part as fol¬ lows^: . :' ¦ '^ . "For more than a decade the Jews of America, cooperating with Jews tlirough- out the world, have participated in the IjuiUling up of a reservoir of social, eeonomic and iwHtic-al strength in Palcs^ tiiief which has become a source of pride to all Jewish Uf?. Our institutions have grown to an iniposiug stature,' nurtured by the material and moral support of the Diasipora, and! the inspiring devotion and sel'f-sacrific'e of the lYisIiuv.. Where formerly were desert and swamp land and desolation there are now cities, viU; lages, farms. A Hebrew educational sjistcm, an extensive public health sys¬ tem, scores of splendid colonics—all are
Rabbi   Jacob   Tarshish   to
Form Radio Congregation
Here
This Sunday's Sermon on "Why Arc
Presidents Assassinated?'* Will Be
Delivered nt 12:30 Over WAIU
tokens of the perseverance, the courage and the vision of the Jewish people. Jt lia.>i, indeed, heen a decade of heroic achievement.
"W<^irld economic conditions today, h*nvever, constitute a threat to the ac¬ tivities whicli have ibecn sponsored by the Jewish Agency for Palestine. Coun¬ tries in Furo'pe which had previously been able to make substantial contril>u- tioiis td the work are uiuiblc to do so to a great extent. Upon the Jews of .^mer- ica falls the iiaramoiiiit rcsjponsibility for lTeser^¦ing those great institutions mid projects  whicli  have  been  built up.
"Despite the economic conditions, the Jews in Palestine have shown, their mett'e. The country bas maintained its stability and confidence. The situation of the Jews in many other lands pre¬ sents a picture nf distress and despair and the utmost confusion, while in Pales¬ tine tlic Jews arc courageous and hope¬ ful.. They are confident because they iviiDW that the difficulties they surmount lead to freedom for the Jewish people^ - "It is to assure the .maintenance of the resources that have alrea<ly been gathered in Palestiiie that the American Palestine Ompaign, fund-rising instrument of the Jewish Agency for Palestine, appeals to the Jews of America for tlieir support and cooperation. By sharing in this task, they arc participating in the most fundamental effort 6f the Jewi-sh people to guarantee its present and its future.
"There must be a quick and generous -response. In tlie words of Albert Ein¬ stein: 'Wliat we do in our commton cause is dbne not only foi' our brothers in Palestine, bi-it for the welfare and prestige of the entire Jewish people.'"
Oil behalf of the State of Ohio. At- torney'General Gilbert Bettman extended cordial greetings and sincere good wishes. The chairman at the banquet preceding the mass meeting was Dr. B. W. Abram¬ son; Rabbi Lee J. Levinger,-director of tbe B'nai- B'rith Hillel Foundation at Oiiio Stale University, presided at the mass meeting. The affair was a tremen¬ dous success in every respect. The com¬ mittee responsible for all the arrange¬ ments was composed of Dr, B. W. Ab¬ ramson, Mrs. Herman Lieverman, Dr. Lee J. Levniger, Mrs. Lee J. Levinger, Rabbi Nathan Zelizer^ Rabbi Solomon Rivlin, Mrs. W. A. Hersch, Mir. Robert L. Mellman, Mr. Isadore Thall, Mr. Morris Shimony, Mr. Bernard Levitin, Mr. A. W. Robbins, Mr. Joseph Solove, and Miss Dorothy Finkelstein. Miss Lillian Levin, violinist, presented two violin selections which were very favor¬ ably received. She was accompanied on the piano by her sister. Miss Evelyn Levin.
As I See It
By A. M. N.
Rabbi Jacob Tarshish, who has been broadcasting for the last five years, an¬ nounced duruig his radio lecture last Snnday sonic,.^of his plans for the coming year. In acrpiiescence to a popular and insistent demand on the part of his thou¬ sands of radio listeners, he will form, a ra<Iio-cungrcgation to begin next fall, The rabbi's many friends who write him regularly are assuring him of their loyal support.
Announcement was 'made that all who are eager to have him continue with his good will messages as well as his talks un iiolitical, social^ religious and educa¬ tional subjects, should signify their sup¬ port by writing to him at his new offices at  the  Broad-Lincoln Hotel.
In addition to his radio activity, Ralibi Tarshish will continue Iiis lectures and addresses before various organizations tlirougliout Ohio and out of the State.
He will continue his Sunday broad¬ casts at present until the first Sunday in June. His subject next Sunday over WAIU at 12-.BO p. m. will he "Why Are Presidents Assassinated?"
Final Hadassah Meeting To
Be Held At Lazarus'
Tea Room
All members and friends of Hadassah arc urged to turn out for the final nieet¬ ing on Tuesday afternoon, May JTtli, at Lazarus Tea Room, at 2 :l~y o'clock. Yoii can't afford to miss the playletj "Blue Star l-'inal," written by Mrs. B. W. Abranison and Mrs, Herman Lievcrman, and directed by Mrs. Abramson. The cast will include Mesdames Albert Liichs, Solomon Rivlin, II, Rosenthal, H T-icvcrman, B. Lcvitan, Martin Rosenthal,, and Louis Schlezinger.      .
You will undoubtedly want to hear the popular Master Eddie Thompson who won first place, in the Juvenile Singing Contest of the State Federation of Music Chibs held at Cleveland recently, ip a gruup of lovely songs accompanied by his teacher Maud Corbett Warner.
The opening prayer will be given .by Mrs. Marcus Burnstine. A complete re¬ port of the year's activities and achieve¬ ments will be read by the President, Mrs. H. Lieverman, The New board members vvill be installed by Mrs. Lee J, Levinger.
Refreshments will be served. Mrs. Ainon Thall, Hospitality, Chairman, will be happy to apcept your reservation for this meeting, (Soc per person). Call EV. ,1038 before Saturday, May Uth.
1 have often_ been asked where the Ohio Jewish (llironiclc stands regarding Juda¬ ism, whether the Clironicle champions Oi"lhodoxy, Conservatism, or Reform Judaism, Anyone wlio has carefully fol¬ lowed these columns over a period of years need not be told that the Ohio Jewish Chronicle, as the organ of Jewry of Central Ohio, is not aligned with aii> specific wing in the House of Israel, but follows a more catholic policy. It is oiir constant aim to serve Kol Yisroel; and to let our deeds attest our sincerity.
Every phase of Jewish life is near and dear to our hearts. We try to serve every worthy Jewish cause in which oin thousands of readers are interested. Our columns are open just as wide to the Agufiath Achim Congregation as they are to the Bryden Road Temple, to the Beth Jacot) Synagogue as to the East Broad Street Temple. . At all times we stand ready to co-operate with every organiza¬ tion which is working for the advance¬ ment of pur ancestral faith. It is in this spirit that wc have been assisting the Zionist organization, the B'nai B'ritli. the Union of American Hebrew Congre¬ gations, the United Synagogue of Amer- iea. aud the Union of Orthodox Congre¬ gations; and, it is in this spirit that ,we want to continue this service in the years to come.
In Utah and adjacent states, where I travelled recently, the Mormons are con¬ tinually ' strengthening their faith and broadening its scope and influence. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (the Mormon Church)' has de- ^veloped a tremendous power in this land. It wields a great influence in political as well as iu financial circles. Politicians and.business men are continually cater¬ ing ti> its officials. One of the Mormon Church's favorite sons is none other tlian Senator Reed Smoot, a leading figure in Washington.. '^Although the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is less   than  three  generations   old,  having
0.  S. U. Avukah Sponsors
Benefit   Bridge   at   Fort
Hayes Hotel, May 14th
The O. S. U. Chapter of Avukah is sponsoring a benefit bridge at the Fort' Hayes Hotel Saturday evenings May I4th, from 8 to 12 p. m. There is going to be a beautiful style 'review presented by Robert's Cloak House together with a grand floor show. Radio entertainers from WCAH and WSEN as well as some bf Columbus' fine Jewish enter- tainer;? will he featured on the program. A cordial invitation is extended to^ all. Chronicle readers to attend this affair.
Silverman rendered several tap dances, accompanied on the piano by Evelyn Levin.
Junior Members of Agudath
Achini SeHing Tickets for
Refrigerator
The junior members of the AgudiUh Acbim Congregation are now selling tick¬ ets for a Majestic Electric Refrigerator, model !i;i.5, which they will give away on Sunday afternoon, June 2(jth, at JJ o'clock, in the vestry room of the Congregation, Washington Ave. and Donal<lson Street, to the |>arty holding the lucky number. Mr. Harry Maybrook, Gar. 0*101, is chairman of the ticket committee. Tickets at 50c can he obtamed either through Mr. Maybrook or any of the oflicers or members of the board. The funds re¬ alized from this project will go towards the repairs necessary to the Agudath Achim Congregation,
Operetta ''Akeidas Yitzchok"
To Be presented Early
In June
"Akeidas Yitzchok" (The Sa,crificc of Isaac), the well-known oi>eretta of A. Goldfaden, will be presented by the Jew¬ ish Music and Dramatic Qub under the <lireetion of Cantor Solomon Grodner. The cast will be coinprised of members of this progressive musical organization. Rehearsals are taking place regidarly.
Mr. Morris Supran, president, of the Jewish Music and Dramatic Club, an¬ nounces that the organization is inviting membership from, all musically inclined Jewish young men and women. Those who are interested are rctiuested to get in touch either with him, ADams 8806, Cantor Grodner, FA. -IflOr).- Miss Fannie Goldberg. FA. 70(io. or Miss Reva Zu¬ ravsky, ADams 701L
Samuel Geichman is the publicity di¬ rector of the club. Watch the Chronicle for further announcements regarding the date and place of the presentation of ".\keidaa Yitzchok."
DR. LEVINGER TO DISCUSS
GOLDING'S LATEST BOOK
AT TEMPLE ISRAEL
On Friday evening, May 13th, Kabbi Lee J. Levinger of Ihe Hillel Fmnicla- tion occupied the ]iul|)it oi the Bryden Roatl Temple and spoke on "Jewish Youth at the Crossroads." A good at; tendance marked the services. The rabbi announces that on Friday .evening. May 20th, he will discuss and review the novel of Louis Golding, "Magnolia Street."
The Board of Trustees of Temple Is¬ rael has.announced that Rabbi Levinger will continue to act as spiritual leader of the Congregation until a successor to Rahbi Tarshish will be chosen.
DEMOLAY CHAPTER TO BE ORGANIZED SUNDAY EVE
GOOD ATTENDANCE MARKS
REGULAR MEETING OF
ZION LODGE
A number of enthusiastic and loyal "Sons of the Covenant" turned out for Monday night's meeting of Zion Lodge No. CJ, B'nai B'rith, at the East Broad Street Temple. Several matters of vital interest to the Lodge were brought up for the consideration of the members by Secretary Jaffee. A very clever and hu¬ morous skit entitled," "King Solomon and His Thousand Wives,'' was presented by the Misses Cecelia Krakoff, Reva Zurav¬ sky, and  Sophie Liss.    Master Herman
There will be a meeting at the Desh¬ ler Hotel on Sunday evening, May loth, at 8 o'clock, to which all young men be¬ tween the ages of 10 to 21 are cordially invited. The purpose of this meeting will be to organize a Jewish Chapter of the Order of DeMolay. The charter class will be ihitlalcil on Log B'Omer, Mon¬ day evening. May 2''ird.
It is not necessary that the applicant's father be a Mason in order to be eligible for membership in DeMolay. The spe¬ cial privileges given the Charter class will he immediately withdrawn after the initiation of this class.
Agudath   Achim  Sisterhood
Holds Last Meeting of
Season
The Sisterhood of the Agudath Achim Congregation held its last meeting of the season on Tuesday aifternopn. May 10th, in the vestry room of the synagogue. Mrs. S, Goldman read the oi)ening prayer. Final reports were made by all the committees.
At tliis meeting the following appoint¬ ments were made: Mrs. J. Krakowitz, menilbenship cliairman for a campaign wliich will take place in the early fall; Mrs. A. Shafer, delinquent dues; Mrs. S. Topolosky and 'Mrs. M. Ruben, chair¬ men for the annual picnic to ibe held at Olentangy Park, August Mth; Mrs, A. Thall and Mrs. S. Goldman in charge of arrangements for the fall dance to he held on October 2Stli.
Following the business meeting, Mrs. Amon Thall read a very interesting iiaper on "Peace."
Refreshments were served fey Mrs. S. Goldman, Mrs. S. Topolosky, and Mrs. L Nutis.
CONFIRMATION EXERCISES AT AGUDATH ACHIM
The Confirmation Exercises of the Agud!tth Achim Congregation wUl bt held on Sunday, June 12th, at 2:^0 p. m. Sixteen pupils will be confirmed, accord¬ ing to J. W. Zilberman, president.
EZRAS NOSHIM MEETING
The regular meeting of the Ezras Noshim Society will be held in the vestry room of the Agudath Achim Congrega¬ tion oil Sundav afternoon, May 15th, at '> o'clock. All niembers are urged to attend.
HACHNOSIS ORCHIM GROUP TO MEET WEDNESDAY EVE
The regular meeting of the Ladies' Hachnosis Orchim Societj' will be held on Wednesday evening. May IBth, at 7:30 o'clock, at the Agudath Achim Syna¬ gogue. All members are urged to be present as very imiiortant matter will be brought up for discussion.
The anniversary dinner will be held on Sunday, June 19th, at the Peth Jiicob Synagogue, with Mrs. Wm. Cohen as chairman.
"SUNDAY NITE*' SUPPER AT THE EXCELSIOR CLUB
On Sunday'evening, May 15th, at fl;!iO o'clock, another one of those well pre¬ pared and popular "Sunday Nite" sui>- l>ers will he given for members, their wives and lady friends. Mr, Walter Katz, president of the club, urges all members to turn out for this event. An excellent entertainment program will be presented.
been organized in the state of New York on April, Gth.. ISfJO, it is an institution to be reckoned with in this land. ¦
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One- of the- chief bulwarks of this de¬ nomination is its careful attention to the problem of educating ¦ its young people. Every young Mormon is not only taught the fundamentals of his creed;.he is also informed in detail regarding the rise and development of Mormonism and is ca¬ pably prepared to expound its teachings in public and in private. Earnestness and zeal, religious fervor and enthusi¬ asm, are glaringly evident in all the ac¬ tivities of the Saints.,
Through intelligent training every young man and woman is ready at' all times to protect and defend the sacred principles for which their church stands. These people place loyalty to God first and foremost in their list of religious duties. They believe in clean living, high thinking, and hard work. They have transformed a barren desert to a blos¬ soming garden.
Anyone who has traveled through that section of the United States where Mor¬ mons are found in large numbers will realize in all their grandeur the remark¬ able accomiJlishments of the hardy pio¬ neers who founded Salt Lake City and built up the great state of Utah. Their history" is indeed most interesting; it is even stranger than fiction.    '¦
I take this means of expressing my high regard for the spirit of consecra¬ tion which animates the rank and ,file of Mormondom. Their achievements of the past presage more glorious accomplish¬ ments in the future.
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The attitude, of the Americao Federa¬ tion of Labor toward immigration and its advocacy of a policy of restriction were termed fallacious in an address de¬ livered on May 7th by Morris Hillquit before the amiual convention in Phila¬ delphia" of the International Garment Workers' Union.
Mr. Hillquit made his assertion follow¬ ing an address delivered by Matthew Wohl, Vice-President of the Federation of Labor, in which he called for further immigration rcstrictiocLas a panacea for unemployment and as a means of secur¬ ing higher wages. Mr. Hillquit pleaded for an appreciation of spiritual values among American working people. With¬ out spirit, he said, there can be no morale, and without morale, no institu¬ tion, not even a Labor Union, caU exist.
Referring to Mr, Wohl's address, Mr. Hillquit pointed to the fact that when American capital needs cheap labor it opens factories abroad. He cited the case of Henry Ford as typical. He pre¬ dicted that the time will conie when the American Federation of Labor will see the error of its way and cease to advo¬ cate immigration restriction.
I wish to register my complete ap¬ proval of Mr. Hillqnit's sentiments. Al¬ though I have not always agreed with this distinguished Socialist leader, I feel impelled to endorse wholeheartedly his views on this particular question.
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I regret to hear of the departure to the "Academy on High" of Mr. Cyrus L, Sulsberger of New York City in his 74th year. His passing removes from Ameri¬ can Jewry one of the most beloved and respected laymen, a man whose beautiful life and exemplary labors attracted the attention of his co-religionists throughout the land. I
In every resiiect Cyrus Sulsberger was a genuine lover of his fellpwnien. He Utilized every opportunity to do his share 'towards the advancement of the public weal. As Dr. H. Pereira Mendes, of the Shearith Israel Synagogue of New York declared, "he was a rare spirit. He was (Continued on pagt^ 2)    .