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The sun., 1919-09-18
SO9.335.658 HAULED
ON /. X. T. IN ONE YEAR
Increase of 3S, 337 ,323-""
Passengers Decrease.

The Interborough Rapid Transit Conf
pany gave a summary yesterday OF that
part OF its annual report that deals with
physical development during the last
year. The system. which includes the
subway and elevated lines OF Manhattan
and The Bronx. carried sos,Sa5.65S
passengers in the year ended June so
and had 1915 mile added to Its tracN
length. Passengers the preceding fiscal
year numbered 770.sss.336.
There was a striking drift OF traffic
from the elevated to the subway lines.
The subways carr ed over 42,000.0Ov
more passengers than the year before I;
the elevated lines. 4.472.000 less This
is attributed to the opening of the new
lines in the H system. The new extern
sions are held responsible. also. for
'rop OF 6s.127,0 S5 In ticket sales at the
stations Of the original subway.
Tho company operates more than TO-
600 ira ms a day and uses more than
1000 cars. New steel passenger cars
numbering 225 were put into service
during the year.
or the 147.4s miles OF, new track
planned under the dual subway contract
Of 1918 with the city. 1lo.7i miles are
in use. The city slowed up on construc-
ton during the war. but the entire
mileage Is expected to be in use by
next summer.
The sun., 1919-09-18
LEGION TO ENROLL
1000. 900 IN COUNTRY
Drive for Membership Head
ed Touudrd Record.

II the rest of the country keeps pace
with the rate set by the New York
county organization of the American
Legion the new members to be enrolled
this week will surpass the 1000. 900
mark set by the national committee.
Indications last night pointed toward
New York enrolling almost 100000 men
for the American Legion before the
drive closes.
At the opening OF the drive there were
seventy established posts Of the legion
chartered here. Last night the number
was closer to $50. This number includes
all posts formed on locality, business,
social or military unit basis.
George Brokaw Compton, chairman of
the New York county organization. said
last night in regard to the membership
drive:
'Our most optimistic dreams have
more than come true. The first few
days of the membership drive brought
us as many new members as we had
hoped to get by means of the system
which we have installed. We are regis
tering for enrolment not only New York
city men, but transients as we'll How
ever, the. enrolment cards of all tran
sients will be sent to the proper posts
scattered over the country
Because thousands of immigrants
land here every year the task cut out
for the American Legion in New York is
gigantic. for we intend to weld solidly
together every person in this city who
wishes to discard his European or
Asiatic traditions for the more demo-
cratic and righteous traditions Of the
United States. Nowhere Is there a
greater need for thorough programme
for Americanization than In this city
and the American Legion is going to see
1t through"
The sun., 1919-09-18
READ OWN METERS;
GAS BILLS DWINDLE
BrookIynites Joyful OUer
Conpdnys Strike MoUe.

Those Brooklyn householders who
heretofore have been emitting yelps OF
anguish whenever they received a bill
from the gas company, which made 1t
appear that they kept every light in the
house and every Jet In the gas stove
going full blast night and day, are about
to have their revenge. They have been
asked by the Brooklyn Union Gas Com
pany. which has strike on its hands
to read their own meters This reQuest,
on a postal card and accompanied by a
drawing OF gas meter dial, has been
sent to the users OF the company's gas:
Your cooperation at this time will be
appreciated. VIII you please mark on
the diagram the position of the hands
on the dial of the gas meter supplying
your premises and mail the return postal
card?
THE BROOKLYN UNION GAS COMPANY. {"
So for two or three days now Brook
lyn has been plodding eagerly down the
steps into the cellar and reading Its own
gas meter.
And the replies received already midi
cate almost no gas at all was used In
Brooklyn during the last month. The
postcards were devised as a means OF
helping defeat the strike OF gas COM
pany employees.
The sun., 1919-09-18

patched by the chairman to bring the
newly elected Bishop to the platform.
His hand trembled and his voice was
uncertain as he uttered his first word
as Bishop of the diocese of New York.
II can only say from the bottom of my
heart thank you." he said. III God
will give me the grace, the wisdom and
the strength / shall face the trials and
responsibilities of this high office to the
best of my ability"
Later, seated in the office of the late
Bishop Greer, where he had not come
since Bishop Greer's death, the new
Bishop said:
II am going to carry out the policies
of my beloved Bishop Greer" he said.
THAT is, II I can even measurably
measure up to the position he occupied,
the work he accomplished. could have
no hizner ambition. While there may
be things in which / might work diff
ferently I am not going to make any
radical changes. am not a radical.
Above everything 1 am going to be
loyal to the diocese. Party lines
shall absolutely ignore. II there is any,
thing I dislike II is ecclesiastical politics.
Bishop Greer had the Cathedral at
heart, the completion OF 1t. / shall
endeavor to carry on that work which
he 30 well served"
The sun., 1919-09-18
WOMAN FILES SUIT
TO BAR FARE RAISE
Former Hearst Attorney
Named in No. Shore Action.

Harriet Watson, through her attorney.
william A. DeFord. who has been coun-
Gel for william r Hearst brought suit
yesterday In the Supreme Court to res
train the New York and North Shore
Traction Company from charging more
than Ave cents for a continuous ride.
Justice Edward r. Finch issued an
order requiring the traction company to
show cause why 1t should not be en-
Joined.
Permission TO raise tho fare was
granted recently to the traction company
by the Public Service Commission on the
ground that certain legislative powers
had been delegated to the Commission
by the Legislature. Mr.. DeFord con-
tends that the increase violates the
terms of the franchise granted to the
traction company by the city.
'"rhe action will present a purely legal
question for the Courts decision" he
said. "It is not concerned with the rea-
condolences OF the proposed rate OF
charge. or the needs Of the company.
II the Court should decide that the
Legislature had no power to authorize
n street railway company. without the
consent OF the city. to charge a fare
in excess OF that fixed by its franchise.
then the city would be in q pos ton to
take either OF the following courses:
att could require the street railway
company to operate at the rate fixed
by the franchise. or 1t could negotiate
with the company to surrender certain
OF it's rights under the franchise IN con-
sideratioi of being permitted to charge.
for a definite term subject to definite
conditions, an increased rate Of fare"
The sun., 1919-09-18
About Our English
Friends

Stacy Aumonier writes a
story of an English family
called "The Querrils." It'll
a story of a mother. father
and five children. OF their
guarded. happy life and
then their contact with
life, not so guarded; S1.6O'
The sun., 1919-09-18
American
Foreign Trade

A book by Charles M.
Pepper, former Foreign
Trade Adviser to the De.
partment of State. A sur
vey of world markets and
the nature of the trade
which constitutes them. 1t
analyses and interpretS
the consequences of the
great war, the control Of
raw materials and the ma
tionalized efficiency of the
rival countries. Natural
economies and fiscal
policies evolved from the
new conditions are re-
viewed; $3.50.
The sun., 1919-09-18
Handmade Sweaters
from Switzerland

Sweaters of beautiful soft Shetland handknitted
in collarless and pocketed model with belt finished
with charming little balls. Made
fully finished
At just $1075
And such choice of colors-heatherly blue, rose,
pale blue white jade blue, midnight blue cafe lat
and orchid. Second floor, Old Buidinx.
The sun., 1919-09-18
eff Abraham
Lincoln We're Here,
What Do You Think
He Would Do 2"

Often these days, when a
little group of men are in a cor
ner, or around table, some one
says: eff Abraham Lincoln were
here, what do you think he
would dor"
Mostly assuredly, George
Washington, Benjamin Frank
lin, Madison, Robert Morris,
Hamilton and Gouverneur Nor
ris were frequently in con-
ference to settle the various
points of the Constitution OF
\ the United States.
No other document, SO far as
we believe, has ever been SO
complete, effective and held in
high honor as the Constitution
of the United States.
1t might be considered child
of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence, the first document of the
Thirteen Colonies, which was so
wonderfully inspired that it has
never been amended; that il
stands with every | dotted and
very crossed, exactly as 1t
was written.
It is said that William Ewart
Gladstone, the greatest of Great
Britain's statesmen in the last
century, declared that the Con-
stitution was
The sun., 1919-09-18
Other Books
Published This Week

From the Life" by Harvey
Higgins book full of inter
esting characters; $3.50.
"The Cottage of Delight" by
Will N. Harben-a dramatic
love story; SLIGO.
"Cake Upon the Waters" BY
Zoe Atkins, a breezy COMEDY
with a charming widow for
heroine and her old friend,
lawyer, the hero; 81 80.
"Silver and Gold" by Dave
Coolidge, a story of love ana
luck in a western camp; sl'lo'
1.-THE Lions Mouse" by C. \;
and A. M. Williamson, a mover
of mystery and love; $1.GO'
"The Charm School" by Allr ,e
Duer Miller-a sparkling lIt''e
boarding-school tale; $l4o'
Eighth Gallery, New Building
O.. u
!
The sun., 1919-09-18
KENYON MDoRsEs HIGHER PAY
Chief Expresses Hope That Fire
men VIII BE Rewarded.

Fire Chief John Kenlon commenting
yesterday on the petitions sent the
Board of Estimate for an Increase of
pay for firemen said he sincerely
hoped" they would get the increase.
"They are the finest body OF men in
the world and are deserving of more
money" he said. ''They are always
ready to make sacrifices for the good of
the public and are absolutely loyel to
the department and the city. The police,
too. are deserving OF an increase. They
are another fine lot Of men and I am
particularly thankful to them for their
aid to our department They are the
IRE departments second line Of defence"
The sun., 1919-09-18
De Valera to speak in Brooklyn.

canon De Valera, president OF tn.
Irish Republic" will speak at the
Thirteenth Regiment Armory, Putnam
and Sumner avenues. Brooklyn. this
evening. Frank p. Walsh. formerly
Joint chairman Of tho National War
Labor Board and chairman of the Amer
lean commission on Irish independence
to the peace conference. and the Rev.
James Grattan Mythen. an Eplscop allan
clergyman OF Baltimore. will also sDeak.
The sun., 1919-09-18
Greece Honors Hamilton Holt.

The cross OF onicer Of the Roya,
Order OF George the First has been
conferred upon Hamilton Holt. editor
of the Independent. by King Alexander
OF Greece, II was announced last night
Mr.. Holt was a member OF the relief
committee for Greeks IN Asia Minor.
The sun., 1919-09-18
Another War Book

Each week brings its war
story. This week gives US a
charming story by Ma
dame Saint-Read Italian.
der, "The Soul of the C.
R. B" The noted French
woman tells us of the
Hoover relief work in Bel
GUM and in Northern
France; SITS.
The sun., 1919-09-18
a.

Inc gentle
Readers Column
This week the Gentle
Reader came across two
beautiful new books
about Saint Joan of Arc
written by two great
writer's. One volume
is a reprinted story writ
ten by Mark Twain
called "Saint Joan of
Arc" The paper bind.
ings, print and pictures
make it a book one likes
to have, aside from the
words of the text. Of
course, we all know of
Mark Twain's admira-
ton for the New Saint,
and so the book is par.
ticularly charming.
"The Broken Soldier
and the Maid of France"
is the name of a beautiful
story by Henry Van Dyke
which tells how Joan of
Arc led a soldier in the last
war back to his ideals and
back to battle. 1t is writ.
ten in the way which only
Van Dyke can write
every word is beautiful,
and while the story is very
short it moves the heart
and mayhap brings a tear
at least a tear to all who
have really lived in the last
war.
Van Dykes book is
$1.25.
Mark Twain's book is
$1.50.
The sun., 1919-09-18
JOHN WANAMAKER
Formerly A. T. Stewart q Co.
Broadway at Ninth, New York.
Store Hours, 9 to $50.

Good morning!
This is September 18l
The aoeather to-day prob
ably aoiU be fair.
The sun., 1919-09-18
ADVERTISEMENT.

In sizes to 3s. This smart
youths suit Of strong all wool
material, made in two button
straight cut. half lined with silk,
with a soft rolled lapel, S31.
There are others at 1872, S35. $3S,
in blues, browns and green mix
lures. High and Prep" School
boys will find a pleasing touch
of style in addition to the excel
lent value. G.. N. VINCENT
b24-626 9Th Ave. near 3lst.
The sun., 1919-09-18
A coat UOmen
UiU like, .S55

It Is coat Tor street, motor
and general wear, of wool We
lours of a very good quality
soft, fine and warm; all silk
lined-beautifully finished; and
with a great shawl collar of
skunk-dyed opossum or arctic
dyed coney).
Two models, one fully
belted It the other half
belted; in midnight blue,
taupe, brown and black.
Second floor, Old Building.
The sun., 1919-09-18

! Applause greeted the reading Of the
figures showing that Bishop Burch was
the choice. DR.. Stires and DR.. Manning
jumped to their feet simultaneously and
moved that the vote be made unanimous.
which was done. The ayes threatened
the security OF the roof. There was more
applause and cheering. A moment later
Drs. Stires and Manning were des-
The Denver Jewish news., 1919-06-11
Horrors Of Jewish Trag.
edy AT wilma
REPORTED DEAD. 1900; 10000 DE-
PORTED. 35 HOSTAGES TAKEN.
INCLUDING WIVES OF CABINET
MEMBERS.

A belnted report from wilma, the
Copenhagen on May 1ith, and London
four days later. giving details of per-
haps the worst of all of the many
Jewish tragedies which have been
lranspiring recently in Eastern Europe.
aas been transmitted 10 the Zionist
Organization of America by the Lon
don Zionist Bureau.
The report tells of poerom which
broke out in wilma after its invasion
Ly the Poles on April 18th. Street
fighting fol, possession of the city con-
,inued from April 10Th to 2lst, when
The BOlsheviki We're compelled to re.
treat. The defeated Bolsheviki. 1t Is
charged. took with them 81 hostages.
including the wives of Secretaries
Eosenbaum and RachmiliOwicz, of the
Lithuanian Ministry. The fate Of
these hostages, who wer" last heard
Cf in WilkOmir, is unknown.
During the street fighting, the repor-
says. the Poles armed II mob who
started terrible pogrom. which re-
suited in the Staying Of two thousand
two hundred Jews. including all who
were attending divine services at one
II the synagogs. This figure is given
un the authority of the "Chevra kad-
isha" the local organization for per
forming the last rites over Jewish
dead. All the Jewish houses were
plundered and damaged. and 10000
tews were d,pOrted. no one knows
where. Chief Rabbi Rubenstein was
abused and arrested because lie refused
Ia confirm statement that the pO-
grom had been organized by the Boil
sheviki.
Three days after the capture Of the
city by the Poles, General Pilsudski
rrrived in wilma. He appointed his
brother commander. and ordered the
release of Rabbi Rubensteln. He aisO
SSqeiRted = snaaieipai communication con-
sisting Of four Poles and four Jew
ish merchants, in order, says the re-
port. to create the semilance' Of Pol
ish sympathy with the Jews. but the
prevailing Polish boycott against the
Jews was not withdrawn. and they
are unable to purchase foOdstuffs, 50
that, in addition to all their other snf-
ferings they are threatened with ia
mine.. On top Of nll these horrors.
the retreating Bolsheviki bOmbarded
the city.
The Denver Jewish news., 1919-06-11
BE THOU A DREAMER

Re thou dreamer. tho the way be
long,
And sombrc shadows cloud the forward
path:
Nor lose the gladstone hope and vision
OF brighter SCENES and happier hours
to come.
in each days stir and strain. oh. live
thy best.
Nor spurn the duty that is thine TO do
However lowlS it is service still.
Yet dream thou on. and never close
thy sight
TO visions of some swcetcr. holicr time.
When battle cries shall change to songs
of joy
As hatreds vanish that cmbittcr all.
While human hearts in every cline and
creed
Shall realize at last their brotherhood.
Abram s. IsaacS, in the New York
Times.
The Denver Jewish news., 1919-06-11


The Jewish communities in $50 cities
in the United States, are making pre-
liminary arrangements for a national
election day on June Goth, to choose
delegates to the 22nd annual conven-
ton of the Zionist organization OF
America. The convention, at which at
least 1,JOO delegates are expected. will
be held in Chicago and tho the date
has not yet been definitely fixed, 1t
will most likely be ID session during
an entire week including Labor Day.
The voting will be ut public polling
places, open all day to all who hhv'.
registered in advance. and 1t is antici-
pated that this national election will
be a striking demonstration that the
majority of adult Jews of this coun-
try strongly favor Jewish Common
wealth in Palestine. Over 100000
adult Jews in this country are al
ready registered for the ensuing cleo
tiOn, by virtue of membership in the
Zionist Organization and campaign
has been launched to bring this reg
istration up to at least quarter of
II million, each hundred registrants.
or members of the organization, being
entitled to elect one delegate. The reg
istrants will have to pay, each. at
least $1.OO, which will apply TO mem
bership dues. Plans have also been
perfected to enable registrants in
towns where there are Tess than 10
Jewish families to join with neigh
boring small community In the elec-
tiOn of delegate.
Due in large measure to the for
tunes Of war, the Zionist Organiza-
ton of America has gained n controls
ing influence in the world Zionist or
saniza tion, and the decisions of the
international Zionist Congress. which
is planned for early next year. will
he swayed by the resolutions adopted
Ly the American branch q the move
ment. The voters will be asked not
only to choose delegates, but to par
ticipate in referendum regarding the
progressive policy adopted at the con-
ventiOn. held in Pittsburgh last June
with reference to the ownership of
land and public utilities and the con-
tlol of industry, commerce and finance.
The Denver Jewish news., 1919-06-11
CORNER STONE LAYING BRINGS
FUNDS FOR BUILDING.
Sympathy and Helpfulncss Shown BY
Contributions Of Fellow Sufferers.

The laying of the corner stone for
the new dOrmitOry Of the Ex-Patients'
Aid society occurred Sunday after
noon and was witnessed by a large
gathering of people. Addresses were
inade by Tully Scott, Justice Of the
State Supreme court, Df. Win. H.
Sharpley, DIR. c. f. Kauvar, Isabbis 8.
Halpern, Edward Monash, and Nath-
aniel Halpern. ~
Two thousand dollars were raised
I1r the building $500 OF which was
cash, the remainder in subscriptions.
pathetic story is connected with
the giving of a few hundred dollars
OF this sum and shows tnat no mat
ter how poor and sick one is. there
still is something that may be done
for another even less fortunately sit
mated.
The patients at the two National
Sanatoria in the city, by putting to-
gether the tiny sums they were able
to give for this cause raised $3.50.
Sanatorium and 800 from those of
the National Consumptives hospital.
Two patients ut the latter institu-
zion had no money they could
give to swell! the sum given by
their comrades, but each still had
u small piece Of jewelry. n ring.
which could be sold for small
amount and would he their contribu-
lion to build this haven for their less
fortunate brethren.
The rings, instead of being sold.
were brought TO the platform during
the exercises, and were auctioned off
Tor $50.
Then to coInpleto the deeds Of kind
hess for the day, the rings were re-
turned TO the douors. having served
the purpose which they were to per-
form.
The Denver Jewish news., 1919-06-11

Paderewski's secretary in Washington.
The persecution of the Jews is the
most serious crime of the nations. You
know. that when l was in the White
with Russia. because of her brutal
reatmcnt Of the Jews. 70 tell you
tle truth. | was personally against
taking that step for fear that Russia
woud avenge herself on her unfortu-
nate Jews. Later ! was glad it had
been done. When look upon Russia
! consider it punishment from Heav-
On for her treatment of the Jews
What do you think, Mr.. Taft, about
the Jewish demands for minority rights
in the New Statcs?' was Mr.. Rasllins
pext question.
Il regret very much" replied Mr..
raft. that owing to Japnn's demands
at the Peace Conference no paragraph
could be inserted in the Peace Trenty
guaranteeing the Jews national rights
in certain countries. But If you VIII
study the Peace Treaty carefully you
will see that that question was left
to the League of Nations. As far ns
| know Jewish rights will be protect
cd. We have to he careful with Pol
and and Roumania. ROumania rio-
lated the Peace Treaty of 1874 in a
shameful and diShOnorablc way by de-
tlaring the Jews Aliens in spite of
the fact that many of them had lived
there for centuries. We must he care
full now that such devices should not
occur in the future. l recently cabled
to President Wilson regarding this.
Mr.. Taft then asked Mr.. Raskin
whether he knew anything about Rou-
mania and her standard of culture. Il
have never been in Roumania." Mr..
Raskin answered. but friend of
mine, nr. Moses Caster. Chief Rabbi of
the Portuguese Congregations of Eng
land. told me much about the country,
DIR. Caster. who composed the first
grammar of the Roumanian language,
was expelled from that country be-
cause he dared protest against the
atrocities it committed against the
Jews. Roumania has not high de-
gree of culture.
After further conversation touching
| m incidents occurring while Mr. Taft
occupied the White House. the end of
the journey was reached. and most
memorable conversation was brought
to a close.
The Denver Jewish news., 1919-06-11
TROUBLE BETWEEN JEWISH AND
GENTLE STUDENTS IN n. Y. u.
OVER PROTEST MEETINGS.
tBy !. j. =. b.


New YOrk-A bloody clash between
Jewish and Gentle students was mar
rowly avertcd last Wednesday after
noon when the Chancellor and Faculty
of New York University intervened and
granted several demands of the Jew
ish students. Tiie chief reason for the
Indignation and bitterness among the
Jewish students was the fact that the
Gentle students. had called secret
meeting on Tuesday night. in which
they passed Il resolution demanding
That America should not intervene ON
behalf of the Jews in the pogrom coun-
tries.
The Student Body of New York Uni
vcrsity had week before at gen
tral meeting decided by IL great ma
jority to protest against the pogroms
and to demand that Congress and the
President intervene on behalf of the
Jews in Poland. Some anti-Semitic
Gentle students and adherents of Pad
crcwski could not swallow this. They
therefore. called n secret meeting of
the student-body TO which they did not
invite the Jews. At this meeting they
passed the above mentioned resolution
against the Jews and rescinded their
action in favor of the Jews which was
taken the previous week.
The Denver Jewish news., 1919-06-11
LIGHT BURNING FOR TWO YEARS
TO BE EXTINGUISHER ON
ARRIVAL OF HERO.

Madison. Wis.-With the return of
The 32nd division light that has been
hurning continuously for two years at
the Charles l.. WOldenberg home, will
he e1tinguished. According to an an
cient Jewish custom II was placed In
the window ut the departure from
home for military service of Charles
WOldenberg. Jr.. of the Major L0renz
hospital unit, who, while serving in
France, was well aware that however
long his absence, the home light would
be kept burning. Distinguishing the
light will be feature of the home
coming reception being planned for his
return from New York, where his sis
ter, Miss Rose, a guest of eastern rela-
tives for the past two months, met
him upon arrival with the 32nd He
las been commissioned lieutenant and
cited for special honors.
The Denver Jewish news., 1919-06-11

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