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GATHER FUNDS FOR
RUTENBERG SCHEME

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(Copywright, 1921.

By Chas. 11. Joseph.)

No better cause could be furthered by financial aid then the Jew-
ish Theological Seminary of New York. A campaign is now under
way to raise $100,000 annually for the proper maintenance of this
very much needed institution. I believe that the so-called Concerns.
tire congregation will be for • prolonged period the popular congre•
gation in American Israel. The breaking away from Orthodoxy by
the thousands into Reform ranks has been too violent • movement
and I look within the next year or two for a swing hack part of the
way at least an Conservative congregational grouping. For this reason
the Seminary will be one of the most important educational agencies
in American Jewry and will need the utmost support and encour•

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Well, at last, finally. The long awaited boom for Ford for Presi-
dent has been launched. Dearborn, Michigan, was the place selected
for the momentous event. Henry is to be the choice of • third party
with • platform of honest currency. Honest currency doesn't interest
us nearly so much as honest men. So many lies have been born in
Dearborn, under the personal direction of Mr. Ford, that he cannot go
before the country with clean hands. The sane citizenship of the
nation will have none of this man who is now being publicly exposed
as • fool and • dupe. A fine President Ford will make. The country
would have • prolonged nightmare for four years. The "boom," how-
ever, will give further employment to crooked detectives, thugs,
hangers-on, the international conspirators and all the rest of the army
of Ford's undesirables who are now out of jobs because of Henry's
shutting down the anti-Jew campaign, thus depriving the gentry of
the delightful occupation of investigating the garbage cans for rotten
morsels to be fed to credulous minds, the greatest of which was none

I was curiously interested in an appeal that is being made by the
American Medical Aid for Russia. It read something like this:

"A few days ago, in the reported discovery of the typhus
coccus—the organism that causes typhus fever—we hailed an
event which may be of incalculable importance to mankind.
But this report comes not from a land where millions are to be
had for education and research, and rich foundations merely
touch their boundless resources—not from a land of plenty
with clothing and shelter and bread for all. Out of cold and
hunger, privation and disease, comes this hope, from one of
those Russian doctors whose heroism is one of the wonders
of the world—Dr. N. Kritch of Moscow. Yet in this land of
great scientific contribution people are dying for the lack of
a little soap."

And the appeal goes on to say that your contributions will be im•
meditaely converted into thermometers, soap, anaesthetics, imtru-
meats, bandages and quinine, the most needed and the "scarcest drug

in Russia today."

Some of the greatest physicians and surgeons in America lend
their names to this appeal for sick humanity; and among them are
those that you and I know well: Dr. Milton J. Rosenau, Dr. Aaron J.
Goldberger and Dr. S. Solis Cohen and others such as Dr. Charles H.
Mayo, Dr. Morton Price, Dr. William H. Welch. If any reader of this
clumn sends to 103 Park •venue, New York, • contribution to save
o person who is dying for "lack of • little soap," I shall consider my.
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self well repaid for having devoted this space to the cause.
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One and Two Pants

This Standard Clothing, Taken from Our Own Stocks at

/4 to 1 /3 Off

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This is a clear, straight reduction of 25 to 33 1-3' ' from spring season prices on
clothing from some of the best makers in the country. The sale opened with 1,703 suits,
and the saving we offer on any one of them is big enough to make any man a lifelong
friend of Frank & Seder.

Following the decision of the exec-
utive committee, the administrative
committee issued an official order to
the chairmen of the Zionist districts
urging the immediate appointment of
committees who, under the direction
of the Zionist Organization, will be-
gin work at once to secure the neces-
sary funds for the promotion of the
Rutenberg plan.
The urgency and imperative need
of immediate funds, in order to en-
able Mr. Rutenberg to proceed with
operations in Palestine, is pointed
out in the official communication.
"On its success," the communica-
tion says, "depends in great measure
the development of Palestine as a
self-supporting Jewish settlement.
The World Zionist Organization,
through whose moral influence the
concession for this far-reaching en-
terprise was granted to Mr. Ruten-
berg by the British and Palestine
governments, has until now, acting
under instruction of the Zionist Con-
gress, advanced the sum, of £41,000
(approximately $184,500) for pre-
liminary work done in Palestine un-
der Mr. Rutenberg's supervision.

A reader sends this laconic message: "Don't you think we are
over•socializing confirmdion7" and I reply, "Yes." For years I have
commented on the fact that the social atmosphere is too highly de-
veloped. It is human, of course, to think of confirmation in terms of
presents and receptions, but it doesn't interpret the spirit of the
solemn occasion. All over the country, particularly in those communi-
ties that p large Reform congregations, come the same stories of
"over-socializing confirmation." It is rather difficult, I admit, to re•
strain the relatives and friends of liberal purse from expressing their
sentiment regarding the solemn rite of confirmation through the me.
dium of costly gifts. One is inclined to feel sorry for the poor little
rich girls and boys who become so surfeited that when they grow
older there is nothing left in the way of gifts to stimulate either their
imagination or their appreciation. Some day we may see simplicity
and modesty emphasized. We certainly need it.

Not long ago the students at the Americanization School at Wash-
ington were asked to write • composition on the lives of Lincoln and
W•shington, and this Jewish boy from Poland, not able to spmk Eng•
dish without stumbling, wrote • wonderful poem on Washington, the

first stanza reading like this:

"I see him, he is before my eyes,
The rider who is hurrying to free his beloved.
Over fields and rivers he is flying on his horse,
A sword in hand, but his face is soft."

The Reason for This Sale

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In the turn-over of this tremendous clothing busniess, there is an accumulation of
suits in incomplete size ranges. A few suits of a certain pattern here—a few there—
and we have gathered 1,703, all from our regular stocks.
And—VERY IMPORTANT—there are all sizes from 34 to 46 in the sale, but not in
every pattern, style and color.

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Plenty of Two-Trousers Suits

Some are golf suits with long trousers and knickerbockers. Most are business suits
with two pairs of long pants.
We want you to feel free to examine these suits and compare them with others that
you see advertised. The superiority of Frank & Seder clothing at regular prices is so
well known that men will be anxious to take every advantage of this occasion to buy
at these reductions.

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Facts of Negotiations.

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Begin Work at Once.

other than that of the Peerless Peace Promoter.

"The extent of your co-operation
will determine the degree of our suc-
cess in the vital undertaking. It is
imperative that you make immediate
efforts to get your district commit-
tee to organize all its forces for the
creation of adequate machinery for
a systematic promotion of the sale
of shares for the Rutenberg project
on an investment basis."
At the meeting of the national
committee, Mr. Lipsky gave a com-
plete review of the outstanding facts
relating to the negotiations that have
been conducted by the Zionist Or-
ganization with Mr. Rutenberg on
the financing of the plan.
The report of Mr. Lipsky was sup-
plemented by Mr. Rutenberg, Mr.
Conheim, Mr. Schweitzer, Mr. Gold-
berg and Mr. Neumann, following
which the executive committee adopt-
ed a resolution approving of the "ac-
tion thus far taken by the adminis-
trative committee, especially in its
efforts to secure joint action on the
part of all groups and organizations."

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Rutenberg Explains Scheme.

At the invitation of the adminis-
trative committee, Pinhas Rutenberg
attended the morning session of the
executive committee meeting, in the
course of which he delivered an ad-
dress on the importance of the
scheme for the economic development
of Palestine. In his address, Mr .
Rutenberg stressed the immediate
and urgent necessity of beginning at
once the work of harnessing the wa-
ter of the Jordan. In conclusion,
after answering scores of questions
put to him by members of the com-
mittee, Mr. Rutenberg expressed
confidence that with the forces at
the disposal of the Zionist Organiza-
tion of America, it should be pos-
sible to raise very speedily the neces-
sary capital for the successful oper-
ation of the concession in Palestine,
although he regretted the fact that
the efforts to secure joint action of
all groups and organizations had
failed.
The following resolution was then
adopted:
"In view of the fact that the
World Zionist Organization is to be
recognized in the Palestine mandate
as the Jewish agency, and further
that the Rutenberg concession rep-
resents a public utlity of the great-
est importance to the future develop-
ment of Palestine, and further that
the status of the Jewish agency in
relation to the concession must be
safeguarded, therefore
"Be it resolved, that the adminis-
trative committee be given full poW-
er and authority to adopt ways and
means for conducting a systematic
and concerted action to secure funds
for the Rutenberg concession on an
investment basis."
A resolution was also adopted au-
thorizing the administrative commit-
tee to invite the co-operation of na-
tional Zionist organizations with the
Zionist Organization of America in
the activities to be undertaken ip be-
half of the Rutenberg scheme.

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And these:

"Not great is the number of his knights,
But great is their spirit that binds them together tight."

I doubt whether men some of the gentlemen who conduct the ex-
aminations in Americanization could have struck such a high note as

Sam Cohen, the Jewish boy from Poland.

And how many native born, 100 per cent Americans could have

caught this spirit of Abraham Lincoln:

"Who is the man
Who learned the wisdom from mother nature,
Learned to write without a pen,
And whose words were more than sure?

"Whose words were for the people's mind,
Clear like the skies on summer days."

Says the Atlantic: "To understand hearts America need not fear

to trust her heritage."

Despite the irritation that exists in Poland regarding the Jewish
question, and despite the outrages that have been visited upon the
Jews of Poland, and finally, despite the extremely vexatious disputes
that arise constantly between the Poles and the Jews, it is an extremely
interesting fact that the wife of the Dictator of Poland, Pilsudski, is •
Jewess and that almost a third of the Polish Intelligentsia have Jewish
blood in their veins, and that one of the outstanding public figures of
Poland today is a Jew. Joseph Russkiewcil of Buffalo, who is one of
the strong opponents of Paderewski and his royalty ambitions, is the
authority for the information. Mr. Ruszkiewcis, who will sail shortly
for Poland to work with Pilsuclski, told me that one of the stumbling
blocks in the way of solving the Jewish problem in Poland is the
emphasis placed upon separation of the Jew, placed there by the Jew
himself. I am sure my readers will be glad to read the reports that
Mr. Ruszkiewcis has promised to send me his impressions of the Jewish
problem after he has arrived in Poland. He will bring to his subject •
most sympathetic spirit characteristic of • thoroughly broad-minded

and catholic nature.

One will begin to realize that this is an epochal event in the lives
of European Jewry when one begins to consider how the bars have
y
been raised against the unfortunate Jews of Europe by nearly
of the earth. Palestine, with all its good intentions,
nation on the face
cannot begin to accommodate • fraction of those who seek to escape
the persecution that is theirs. We have no reason to believe that this
proposition will not be received with warmest approval and gratitude
by those most directly •ffected. The report has it that • group of
Jewish social workers will leave shortly for Mexico City to complete
plans for the colonisation project. The working out of this plan will
living hell and it will undoubtedly
mean the relief of Jews from ■
great gain to the economic life of the Mexican people.
mean a

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An astonishing announcement is that emanating from H
thorities regarding the possible limitation of enrollment because it

contains this significant statement•

natural that with a widespread discussion of this sort
"It is
going on there should be talk about the proportion of Jews at

college."

Jews

t situations that has confronted the
lion. Not because H d University

This is one of the g
of this country within • r
may or may not see fit to limit the number of Jews that attend, but
because its position will affect all Jewry in relation to higher educa-
tion in this country, is the seriousness of the question raised. It has
been stated in the daily press that as soon as the announcement ap-
peared, the Harvard authorities were informed that the public as well
as the student body has seen in it • declaration of policy that spelled

discrimination against the Jews.

Why did Harvard mention Jews? It is true that the number of
t Harvard has increased greatly during the past 10
Jewish students ■
years, but what of It? Are Jews Americans or not? Why should
such an outstanding institution of learning swing in line with the
vicious class hatred that is so frequently exploited by the ignorant and
the thoughtless? Will this mean the beginning of a movement to
force Jews to establish their own universities in this country? Is it
r•y from the traditions of democracy that hme been
the first break ■
Dom it mean that the
t
characteristic of the colleges o
in many of the
and class prejudice that ebtai ■
social snobbishness ■
leading private schools of the nation are to find • place in the great
institutions of learning? It is one of the most serious questions that
, be awaited with
we have today to consider. Further development will

closest interest.

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The Zionist Organization of Amer-
ica, by virtue of authority vested in
the administrative committee by
unanimous action of the national
executive committee, will forthwith
begin systematic and concerted ac-
tion to secure funds on an invest-
ment basis for the financing of the
Rutenberg project for the electrifi-
cation of Palestine.
This decision was taken at a spe-
cial meeting of the national executive
committee of the Zionist Organiza-
tion of America, held on Saturday
night and Sunday morning, June 3
and 4, at the Hotel Astor, New York,
following a report by the administra-
tive committee of negotiations con-
ducted by it with Mr. Rutenberg
leading to the appointment of the
Zionist Organization as agency for
the collection of investment funds in
the United States for the Rutenberg
project.

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Begin Activities to Secure In-
vestments for Harnessing
Jordan Waters.

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UKRAINIAN ORPHANS GET
FREE PALESTINE VISAS

un-
der instructions of the British Gov-
ernment, the Consul has issued visas
for the 160 Ukrainian orphans to be
taken to Palestine by Israel Belkind,
the Palestinian pioneer, who has un-
dertaken to train them as agricultur-
ists. The visas have been issued with-
out payment of the customary fee.

WARSAW.—(J. C. B.)—Acting

"High in Quality — Not in Price"

Summer Furniture
of Excellence---

HERE is something about this display of summer furniture that peo-
ple seem to recognize as very unusual. It is partly in the fine qual-
ity of reed, fiber and willow it is made of, and partly in the dis-
tinctive style in which every piece is executed. In spite of the fact that
there is no better furniture of this kind to be had, our prices are so mode-
rate that you will really be surpristd at them. In fact, we doubt if you
can match them anywhere in Detroit. We cordially invite your inspection.

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If you have any doubt in your mind as to our rug
prices, come and compare our values with those to
be seen elsewhere. A large and varied display of
floor coverings makes this a most interesting exhibit.
We also carry a complete line of refrigerators at
most attractive pricings.

WHEN GOVERNOR MEETS RABBI

"This is no time to approach me on
this subject," said Governor Miller to
Chaplain Katz of Sing Sing Prison as
the latter approached him when the
Governor was coming out of the Holy
Trinity Church, Brooklyn, to grant a
reprieve to Julian Rosenwasser, who
was to go to the electric chair at Sing

Sing on Shevouth.

It is true that the Rabbi failed to
observe the amenities of funeral ser-
vices in accosting the Governor at
such a solemn moment. But might not
the Governor have remembered that
Chaplain Katz was not pleading for
himself. He was suggesting to the
Chief Executive of the State that it
would be gracious to save a Jew from
death on a holiday.
When a Governor meets a Rabbi,
the Governor might be expected to be
as courteous as he would be to a
clerical of another persuasion. But
then, governors don't always do what
they may be expeteed to do.

Pringleciiendure

One and One-half Blocks from Broadway
431 Gratiot Avenue

David Pringle, President

Harry V. Mutter, General Manager

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