Evening journal., 1909-10-11
BETH ISRAEL AND BARON DE
HIRSCH SHACKS DEDICATED

ware commends its Hebrew citizens for
the noble impulse that actuatcd them, tho
humane feeling that inspired them. the
spirit Of genuine philanthropy that moved
them to make the gift. The people of the
State should not forget this act Of benevo-
lence.
Nor should the country be unmndful OF
its obligation to the Jew 1t was his muni-
fcence that helped TO equip the caravels
Of the world-seehing Columbus. and he
was among the crew that first set foot in
the new world.
We find him in New York only forty
years later than the Dutch: in AIassachu-
sets only thirty years later than the
Pilgrim Fathers helping 10 lay the foun-
dation Of the Republic. We rec him in
the War OF independence, pouring forth
his treasure to assist the struggling col
onies. and in every national struggle that
has followed he has taken part
Let US glance at a few Of their race OF
recent years and OF to-day that have
made their impress on our affairs
Judah r. Benjamin and David Yhlee,
two brilliant names that shall live for
ever linked with the lost confederacy.
Jacob II. Schiff. whose name is as fam
Gus for charity as for finance.
Oscar S. Strauss, formerly United states
Minister TO Turkey.
David Leventritt, the learned justice OF
the New York Supreme Court.
And can we ever forget that they gave
us. through his Jewish mother John
Howard Payne who wrote that song
that never fails to thrill the heart
Home. Sweet Homer
They have indeed. contributed much to
tho pre-eminence Of the United states
and have proven themselves in every way
worthy Of American citizenship.
But ] did not intend to make a speech
only to say a few words in eommendation
OF this gift, and express my appreciation
Of it. In the years TO come may the fun
appreciation OF it be seen in buoyant step
and sparkling eye. and in faces from
whence consumption's sickly pallor has
fled. and the glow Of health returned
Or. Robins Address.
Chairman Levy then introduced Dr.
Robin as the man who hnds bugs in the
water. DR.. Robin said in part:
"This IS really not a dedication; IL was
called so by mistake. This is a conse-
Grafton Of few Of US. many OF u.s. I hope
in the near future towards hehting tu-
berculosis. 7 wish TO give you at this
time brief resume Of the fight against
tuberculosis IN the State OF Delaware and
/ am particularly pleased 10 say that the
fight of this disease has connected with it
many OF our brilliant men. can hardly
realize what a loss We sustained in pr.
J.-J Black. 70 was DIR Black Who took
up the nglu against tuberculosis M Della
ware
"All along we have had the support OF
the Jewish people; although they have
only a proportion Of about 10 Of their
people afflicted with. tbs plague. About
the time we were at the end Of the rope,
Miss Bissell came in and she. with her
energy. eloquence. and perseverance.
persuaded the Legislature to contribute
$4,000 TO the support Of this movement
think 1 would be justified in calling Miss
Bisser the Modern Joan Of Arc Of the
Delaware Anu-Tuberculosis movement.
We need more money and spirit such as
the Hebrew Charity Association has
shown in dedicating this building"
DR.. Ostro's Praise.
"Israelites in America was the subject
Of an address by DR.. NJ. Ostro lie en-
phasized the many fields Of endeavor for