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and show a deep interest in the work the officers of our institution and his
capacity for getting at the heart of fortune.
Although he was at all time. of the college. He had the greatest concern in the welfare of our neigh-
i
rived at his majority when lie came the most patriotic I have known, ir- the most complicated matters present- lavish in the financial support of )ew• sympathy with young people in their bors and especially the children and
young men and women are but an.
to this country, he was a thorough respective of nationality or creed. ed to him, and, after brief delibera- ish charities here and in Europe, even desire for an education.
Only a few weeks ago I received
of his great fortune, and
other instance of the universality of
American and a patriot."
lion, rendering competent decision. for a man
I had been most acquainted with
from
Mr.
Schiff
a
very
kind
letter
in
His opinion was highly valued. fie; though he gave generously of his hint in recent years and had seen his love for mankind.
Judge Robert S. Lovett, Chairman
Council of Jewish Women — To-
of the Board of Directors of the which he stated his sympathy for a was a born leader of men. !wealth to every worthy cause, re- something of an interesting side of
death in my own family, saying he
"He lead by virtue of the justness gardless of race, creed or country, tiffs character, his great love of na- gether with the rest of the commun.
Union Pacific:
had himself been quite ill, but was
there are many other generous givers
ity
we mourn the loss of one of the
-
Kaufman
Kohler,
Judge
Ro-
ag
his
Pr.
ture. lie was an enthusiastic moun-
"I am very sorry to hear of Mr. getting better. In the death of Mr. of his opinion more than by
it is not that way that he will tain-climber. At Bar Harbor three greatest human sympathizers and
. salsky and Ulu Root
Schiff's death. I can only say a word Schiff the nation has lost a great gressiveness. He was a splendid typeand
most
missed
or
best
remembered.
truest
philanthropists that this coun-
American citizen and an ardent be
on she spur of the moment. lie was citizen and the Jews of the whole of
Among His Admirers.
Jew. "lie was philanthropist and loved years ago, when he was over 70 years try has ever known.
one of the best men I ever knew. He world one of the best and purest
fellow men in the largest sense of old, he was still taking long walks,
in
his
Emantt-El Congregation—Mode.tly
"Mr, Schiff was very progressive
Spontaneous tributes to the philan- was a great financier and will be friends. I ant so unnerved at the his religious tendencies, and at the that term. Throughout his long life he climbing mountains almost daily with unselfishly, humbly he walked with
great energy. It was a pleasure to
ropic instincts and the huanitarian greatly missed in this troublous time." news of Mr. Schiff's death that I can same time had great sympathy for the was untiring in his zeal in the cause
God; earnestly, unceasingly and fn.
Governor
of
the
be
wills
him,
because
of
his
great
Harding,
a
W. P.
ork of Jacob H. Schiff continued to
say no more at this time."
various groups among the Jewish peo- of the poor and oppressed. For many pleasure in the out of doors. He had ingly he wrought for his fellow oil s.
come from men prominent in all pro- Federal Reserve Board: "I had a
Ladies' Auxiliary of Montafiw.
Rabbi Joseph Silverman, of Temple plc. He was very tolerant and hos- years by far the bulk of his tissue and a very attractive, lovable, splendid
fessions and all walks of life. Among very pleasant acquaintance with Mr. Esnanu-El, of which Mr. Schiff was pitable toward opinions that differed energy, by day and night, year In ana
House and Hospital—For many yea•'
character.
high ad- Schiff and was always impressed wills
from his own. lie was a great factor out, have been devoted to the personal
the guiding spirit of the institutir
theise . who expressed their
for
many
years
one
of
the
most
active
A
score
of
more
organizations
with
miracon for the character and his broad vision and very high char- communicants, first learned of the in the relief work unsung the Jews, management of the numberless chafit-
which Mr. Schiff was identified, have by his broad intelligence, indefatigals
achievements of Mr. Schiff were the acter. You could not come into his death of the financier from a reporter. but he did not confine his good work able enterprises with which he has
adopted resolutions on his death, of energy and love of humanity,
Rev. Dr. Kaufman, President of the presence without feeling that he was lie was overcome by the news:
to the people of his race. lie was beets identified and of many of which which the following, in part follow:
erected a house for the sick,sssielng
Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati; a man of rare character and high
he was the inspiration. Some of these
catholic
in
all
his
endeavors,
gave
"I knew Mr. Schiff was in ill-
Joint Distribution Committee—His tribute to his memory.
purpose, with a broad and unpreju-
Judge Otto A Rosalsky, Chairman of diced vision of world affairs. His health," Dr. Silverman said, "but I did with a free and liberal hand to educa- institutions that have grown to great love for his fellow mats know no geo-
Societe Israelite Francaise—The
the Greater New York Appeal for
tional, social, philanthropic and re- dimensions are his own creations. His
loss to the financial not understand that his condition was ligious movements of every kind. tastes were simple and to hint the graphical boundary and was confined Societe Israelite Francaise de Secours
Jewish War Sufferers; Elhu Root , death is a great
Motels
de New York publicly ix-
to
no
sect
or
creed.
To
bins
all
un-
serious. About a year ago he re- During the war he was most active chief use of wealth was to put it to
IN. Nathan Krass of the Central Syn- world of which he was one of the
fortunates in the human family were presses its regret at this unfortunate
signed as president of the Montefiore
igogue, and Felix H. Levy, President bulwarks. lie will be deeply missed Home, and at that time explained that in all the relief work for the dis- the best use of humanity. His was deserving of his consideration mid loss.
of the Institution for the Improved by the poor to whom he was very he was unable longer to stand the tressed of the war, and revealed him- a great soul."
Hebrew Free Loan Society—lie 'au
Virginia C. Gildersleeve, Dean of sympathy.
Instruction on Deaf Mutes. Follow- kind and considerate."
Young Women's Hebrew Associa- pre-eminent in so many directions
great strain of the many educational, self to be non-sectarian in his bene-
Simon Wolf, former American
factions. His loss will be greatly de- Barnard College—Mr. Schiff was one
ing are the tributes:
cannot express our deep that there is scarcely a phase in our
social,
philanthropic
and
religious
tion—Words
lie
Minister to Egypt, former President
phoned, but his memory will be peren- of the finest men I ever knew.
Dr. Kaufman Kohler—I am inex- of the International Order of B'Nai movements with which he was active- vial" was a great dreamer, I was always grief at the loss which we and our civic, economic, philanthropic and re-
grieved to
community sustained. From the in- ligious lite upon which he (lid not
pressibly shocked and
ly identified.
B'Rith,
for
thirty-five
years
Chairman
Samuel Untermyer—In the sad very much struck with his splendid
exert a most beneficial influence.
learn of the passing away of Jacob
"Mr. Schiff was one of the greatest death of Mr. Schiff the country loses gift of imagination, his power of see- ception of our work, we have been
of the Board of Delegates on Civil
Schiff,
whose
friendship
I
have
Hebrew Orphan Asylum - 1n com-
II.
representative Jews of America if not one of its most useful and public ing things in a great, broad way. He privileged to have his wise counsel
Rights
of
the
Union
of
American
He-
had for many years deeply cherished
and inspiration, which has been a mon with the peoples of the whole
brew Congregations, and the ''Grand of the world. Ile was a man inter- spirited citizens. To the people of was extraordinarily appreciative of
I
received
greetings
world
we express our regret at the
and from whom'
Old Man" of the Jewish world in nationally well known, not alone in our own race the world over the news what a college could do for New blessing.
Emmanuel Sisterhood of Personal
only a few days ago. In him Amer- Washington:
(Continued On Page 11.1
have known Mr. I financial circles, but also in social and
York City. He gave us a very splen-
"I
body
blow
and
will
be
a
comes as
jica and the entire Jewish world
used to conic up hereService—llis great moral support to
Schiff for fifty years lie was one of I philanthropic circles. He handled rightly considered an irreparable mis- did building and
of
one
of
their
great-
loss
mourn the
the very noblest of men, and one of great affairs. lie had a wonderful
est benefactors and philanthropists,
who has given the impetus and in-
ispiration to the creation and main-
tenanee of benevolent and education
t
land
al institutions throughout our
and beyond by his princely munifi-
personal devo-
and
by
his
rare
cence,
tion to the work. As the Maecenas
of learning, both Jewish and non-
Jewish, he had to an unusual degree
helped in the promotion of education
and of science and art, reflecting un-
dying lustre upon the American Jew
and upon the Jewish faith, of which
he was a most ardent adherent, hav-
ing been a regular attendant of the
synagogue he reared unto himself
lasting monuments through his man-
ifold and varied activities in the
Montefiore Home, his pet institution,
and endowments of the Jewish Theo-
logical Seminary of America, the lie-
brew Union College and Teachers'
Institute, both in New York and CM-
einnati, Bible translation and the Jew-
ish Classics Committee and creatng
a fhnd for superannuated Jewish min-
isters and teachers. lie was large
minded enough also to make endow-
ments for Harvard, Cornell and Bar-
nard; in fact, no great religious, edu-
cational, civic or patriotic undertak-
ing but had his warmest support to
the very last. His heart throbbed
with the moat ardent sympathy and
love for his suffering co-religionist,
whether in the Far East or of our
own land, for whom he was ever
eager to secure shelter and succor.
The memory of the righteous is an
everlasting blessing.
Judge Otto A. Rosalsky—In the
Schiff America
death of Jacob 11.
citizens
has lost one of its foremost
world one of its
and the Jews of the His
loss
will
be
greatest leaders.
keenly felt by all, but his name will
be imperishable. His untiring devo-
tion to philanthropy and to every
cause having for its object the uplift-
ing of humanity was as deep as was
his interest in his business affairs,
Not only did he give generously to
all charities without limitation of race
or creed, but he gave unsparingly of
his time to every cause. It was the
personal service and his sympathetic
personality that endeared him to his
fellow man. Consideration for others
was one of the guiding principles of
his life. No task was deemed by him
too irksome when engaged in helping
suffering humanity. lie was one of
the finest examples of American op-
portunity. He was imbued with the
rugged spirit of America and his pro-
found love for its institutions bear
eloquent witness to his uncomprom-
ising Americanism.
What would have been Jewish life
in this country without his inspiration
and influence? lie was one of the
most active forces in Jewry. He took
particular pride in making Judiasm
loved and honored both by Christians
and Jews. He was a firm believer
that Americanism and Judaism are
not incompatible but go hand in hand
and that Jews who live up to Jewish
ideals arc therefore better Ameri-
cans.
Jacob H. Schiff illuminated the
world; in his absence the world is by
so much gloomier. lie influenced
mankind; in his absence the world is
by so much retarded. Ile was a pow-
er for good; in his absence the world
is by so much enervated.
Dr. Nathan Krass - 1n Jacob Schiff
were blended the noblest ideals of
Judaism and the finest spirit of Am-
ericanism, His faith, his people and
his country formed for him a triple al-
liance to which he clung with all the
passion of his splendid soul. His life
has enriched and exalted the meaning
of the word philanthropist.
Felix H. Levy - 1n the death of
Jacob 11. Schiff the Institution fur
With the famous New 7.R
the improved Instruction of Deaf-
With the remarkable
Red Beal Continental Motor
Muses has suffered a wholly irrepara-
Eicart_yeoming Motor
ble loss. In our work of educating
poor deaf children cif the Jewish faith
Mr. Sch,ff was facile princeps among
philanthropists who have aided in the
furtherance of our efforts. For a full
quarter of a century he gave unstint-
edly of his substance and of Isis rip-
ened wisdom to alleviating the affLe-
lion of our wards. To him more than
to any one else is due the present dis-
tinctive position of this institution as
the only school for the Jewish deaf
in America and one of the foremost
institutions of its kind in the world.
Elihu Root—I was very deeply
grieved to hear of Mr. Schiff's death
from Paul M. Warburg, who received
the news by wireless on Saturday
night on the Rotterdam. I bad
known Mr. Schiff for a great many
years. He was a very good man.
In a message of condolence to Mrs
Schiff the Downtown League paid
tribute to Mr. Schiff AS "OUT most es-
timable and useful citizen, a noble
Aharacter, and friend of all creeds."
Gorge F. Baker, on behalf of the
Grover Cleveland Association. de-
scribed him as "great citizen, an
example to all AMerIC1111."
Oscar S. Strauss, publicist and ex-
'Ambassador to Turkey, who was at
his Summer home at White Plains
last night when told of the financier's
destb, WA:
. "The death of Mr. Schiff is a loss
.to humanity. His benevolence has
been world wide. He has given not
only largely of his means bet of him-
:self to so many noble and benevolent
'causes. Ile was a great constructive
genius in finance and banking and In
apromoting the railway and industrial
interests
of the country. Ile was
.

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