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The New York herald., 1920-01-12
OLD ASTOR LIBRARY
To BE HOME FOR
IMMIGRANT JEWS
Sheltering Aid Society Buys
Property for S325,ooO-
Americanization Urged.

The old Astor Library, in Lafayette street.
street, will. on May I. become the home
of the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant
Aid Society. Harry F'ishel, secretary,
made the announcement yesterday at the
eleventh annual meeting of the society in
the Lexington opera House. He disclosed
the price of the property as $4,000.
More than five thousand members and
supporters OF the society attended the
meeting. Alderman Louis zetner said
more than three thousand persons had
been turned away. Police reserves were
placed outside the doors of the building,
recently the scene Of tho German opera
riots
Plans were discussed to reunite by mail
many thousand Jewish families who had
lost track of one another through the
war. In connection with the meeting
there was farewell demonstration ia
honor OF Leon Kamaiki and Jacob Massel,
vice president and secretary Of the society.
who will leave on January 3 TO take
charge OF this work abroad
John L. Bernstein, president Of the So
ciety, said that they had assisted five
thousand immigrants TO take out natu-
ralization papers during the year. lie
added -
There has been an increase in Jewish
immigration since the declaration Of the
armisticc. There is a constant stream OF
Hebrew immigrants from all parts OF the
globe arriving in this country today. Most
Of them show intense loyalty TO their
adopted country. There arc some foreign
born. excelling I'm vocal power. whose dis
loyal utterances attract tho attention o.
the press. The overwhelming mass of our
foreign born population, however. Is In no
wise influenced by these agitators."
Louis r. Post, Assistant Secretary Of
Labor discussed the problems facing the
immigrants OF this country.
After tho revolution we welcomed all
immigrants for a period Of over a hun
dred years" said Mr. Post at one time
the Know Nothing party arose and tried
to close the door. They succeeded. but not
for long.
'In the seventies great masses Of people
came over here and found that labor was
scarce When the great grabbing corpora
The New York herald., 1920-01-12

On the Fifth avenue front are a series
of beautiful rooms all of early French
periods Chief among these perhaps is
Louis Xv. period. With furniture and OBJ
jects of art. mantel and wall designs of
the period. the Louis Quinze room has
long been of great interest TO those who
have seen it. In this room Mrs. Wander
blt has held many receptions to close
friends. 1t also has been the object of
admiration of scores of dignitaries, both
American and foreign.
Passing to the art gallery, in the north
east wing and overlooking Fifth avenue
and the entrance to Central Park, one
sees works of art which arc among the
favored pieces Of the masters who created
them.
The art gallery is apart from room as
interesting If not so historically important
and which is called the picture gallery
Here are smaller and more numerous
pictures done by masters of many differ
ent schools.
In the Picture Gallery.
Opening from the picture gallery is the
famous Moorish room. IL is in the west
ern wing. and the view from it is over the
Hotel Plaza balconies and front yard.
The afternoon sun assures the light which
ness Of detail. Mr. Post spent two months
in Spain in work to insure an exact dupli-
cation of the room Mr.. Vanderbilt de-
sired. Pictures and diagrams of rooms ir
the Alhambra at Granada, Spain. were
The New York herald., 1920-01-12
COUNTRY CAN PAY
WAR DEBT OUT Of
TAXES, SAYS CLASS
All Depends, Secretary of the
Treasury Declares, on Atti-
tude of Congress.
Herald Bureau.
No. 1,J02 III Street. ". W.,
Washington, ID. G.. SUNDAY.

Reviewing the governments financial
operations for the last calendar year, Car
ter Glass, Secretary of the Treasury, in a
statement issued tonight, says it is now
certain that the country's war debt grad
ually can be paid out of the taxes unless
Congress enters upon new fields of ex-
penditure.
The statement shows that the gross war
debt from August 30 to December 81 has
been reduced s759, 81 $40, and reveals gen.
erally a wholesome financial condition But
Mr. Glass issues the warning that IL Con.
gress should overstep the bounds of econ
omy a new Liberty loan may be necessary
He says:-
TT will no doubt be recalled that on
September s, in announcing issue of certif-
icates. made certain statements concern
ing the governments financial position
and prospects for the balance of the calen.
dar year and said that the turn OF the tide
had come. Now that the figures at the
years end are in hand It appears that my
most sanguine expectations have been
moro than realized.
ION the basis of Treasury daily state
ments the governments gross debt on Au-
gust %, 1919 was s2s.5ss, ,7Oi 64s.o1 On De-
cember 81 IL amounted to s25, 1897, on, ,S07.S3, a
reduction of S759, ,6s2, ,S40.63.
certificates Of indebtedness) on August 81
was Si,c01. .13q 15o.39. on December 81 Il
amounted to $3,57s, ,is5 S0o.37, reduction OF
s622. $50, ,2Jo.02
The portion OF the floating debt re-
qurins to be refunded (so-called loan
certificatesD on August 30 amounted 10
&. .o12 3s7, 800. On December 81 II amounted
TO 81, ,3o6 e61, 600. a reduction of s6s5, ,726 500
"The loan certificates outstanding on
December 81 were OF issues maturing
January 2. January is, February 3 Feb
ruary is. 1890, and have been or will be
paid from cash on hand December 81, and
from the proceeds of the sale of tax GER
nficates thereafter issued, thus consum-
mating the Treasury's plan for financing
the unfunded portion Of the war debt
In such a way as to avoid any large
funding operations
'As 10 the future, It may be stated
positively that, unless Congress should
enter upon now fields OF largo expendi-
lures not included in the Treasury's cs-
Inmates. or should make reduction IN
tho amount of taxes IN addition to the re-
The New York herald., 1920-01-12
Red Cross to Guard
Health of City

One OF the principal activities this year
or the New York County Chapter of the
American Red Cross will be that of inn
proving the health of the city. according
TO an announcement made yesterday. In
its health work here, however, the Red
Cross does not contemplate any indenend-
ent campaign. its aim being to co-ordinate
its efforts with those of the existing
agencies.
The Committee on Public Health activi-
ties has recommended campaign OF
health education. One OF the first stems
VIII be the establishment of a publicity ser
vice available to all other health agencies.
and bureau OF information. where citi-
zens can obtain information relative "a
all health work here. The pubIicitv ser
vice will assist In preparing for the cam
palgns OF the various organizations. and
Will act as a. sort Of clearing house IN
arranging for places OF meeting, Speakers
and everything that will expedite the work
which Is already going on.
Members of the chapters Committee ON
Public Health are DR.. Herman M. Birgs.
Bailey B. Burritt, DR.. Haven Ernerson.
Homer Folks, John NJ. Glenn, DIT. L. En-.
NETT Holt, DR.. James Alexander Dr
Thomas w. Salmon and Or. William r.
Snow. This committed made I'D Of rnen
prominent In health work. has made a
study OF the needs and opportunities FOR
supplemental health work on tho part OF
the Red Cross.
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duction made year ago nron the recon-
mendat ation OF Secretary McAdoo from
Sc, 900, 900 900 to $OO0,0oo0Oo, we may look
forward confidently to the retirement of
tho floating debt out of the taxes pro-
vided by existing law and miscellaneous
receipts coming within the general head
of war salvage, CaIthough further issues
OF tax certificates in diminishing amounts
will be necessary from time to time in
the intervals between income and profits
tax irstalment payments), and to the
gradual reduction Of the funded war debt
through the operations of the Liberty
loan bonds purchase fund and sinking
fund, already created by law. On the
other hand, should Congress embark upon
new fields of large expenditure or further
reduce taxes, 1t will, as l have already
Indicated, be clearly necessary to revise
the T'rcasury's plans and call upon the
country to finance the resulting deficit
by the issue of a new Liberty loan"
The New York herald., 1920-01-12
SOLDIERS HOME INQUIRY
TO BE RESUMED THIS WEEK

BATH. n. Y, Sunday.-Investigation OF
alleged irregularities and unsatisfactory
conditions at tho state Soldiers Home
will be resumed this week by Lieutenant
Governor Harry Walker.
While official word has not yet been re.
ceived as to tho date there are under
stood TO bo many witnesses yet to be
heard, including volume or testimony ir
reh,,ttal Of charges that have been pre-.
ferred. These arc brought through George
reclx. a member OF the Board OF Managers
az tho home, and now Mayor OF Elmira
He charges other members or the Boar
with rnlsnana cement, neglect and inflic.
ton of hardships upon civil war veterans
living AZ the home.
II is believed the investigation may oc.
cupy several weeks
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posed to make OF it his own idea of d
comfortable and inspiring home. He said
he expected to make it as beautiful and
as important from an artistic standpoint
as any home in the world, and he sue
ceeded. The structure when completed
commanded the admiration of architects
and designers throughout the world.
Standing between Fifty-seventh and
Fifty-eighth streets in Fifth avenue and
about a half block to the westward, just
where the avenue breaks into tho broad
plaza to Central Park, where since the
Pulitzer fountain has been erected ii
ranked for beauty of architecture along
side that of any European mansion and
The New York herald., 1920-01-12

thrilled New York men and women since
its erection in the early 90s, is to change
hands and eventually in its place is to rise
a structure costing perhaps as much to
build, but for another purpose The build
ing that will replace it will be hotel. In
place of a. home of art and beauty and
personal interest that has reached the
point of being one of the genuinely beauti-
full places of the greatest city in the world
there will be a commercially operated
building which will earn for its owners
vast amounts OF money. From quiet and
unremunerative beauty to hustling money
making comnercialsrl-from a work OF
art to a cash drawer institution. A rose
is pretty and greets the eye very pleas
antly indeed, but it earns no dividends for
its owner.
Year and a Half I'm Construction.
1t required a year and one-half for the
construction of the Vanderbilt home. Cor
neius Vanderbilt, the builder, watched its
erection with great interest and, although
when first completed it contained only
slightly more than half as much space
as it does now, he declared that he pro-
The New York herald., 1920-01-12

Tear out by its roots q delicate rose
stem and plant In its place cornstalk.
"How absurd you say.
But it is not absurd; this being the age
of commercialism; the age of production,
not of sentiment
Consider the razing OF the palace of Mrs.
Vanderbilt. There at Fifty-seventh street
and Fifth avenue stands a mansion worthy
Of the memories OF our fairy stories,
Through the opal like colorings Of its va
rious rooms and corridors. with draperies
of the rainbow's tints. mirrors extending
in every conceivable form. rugs from Tur-
key and throughout the Orient, lamps that
date back into ancient history, objects of
art with an Importance even from mer-
cenary standpoint to stagger the mind,
through these magnificent furnishings can
be seen the efforts of many artistic per-
sons
This palace, whose imposing exterior has
The New York herald., 1920-01-12
NEW YORK CENSUS
TAKERS BREAKING
OLD Time RECORD
Population of the Greater City
Expected To Be Known
Before May 4.
Herald Bureau,
No. 1,5O2 III street, N. W.,
Washington. ID. c.. sunday.

Prediction is made by the Census Bureau
that it will be able to announce the popu-
Iation of Greater New York between April
Is and May /. perhaps slightly before the
earlier date. That publication will be de-
. layed longer than May 1 is not believed
likely. Hope of this record achievement is
based on the smoothness with which the
census work is being accomplished in the
city, the hearty cooperation of its citi-
szens and the favorable weather
1t took four months and a half in 1910 to
, count the people of New York, the task
being begun on April 15 and the result
made public on September /. January 2
saw its start this time, with limit of
fifteen days for the enumerators to hand
in their last sheets. The saving OF at least
n month in arriving at the total number of
inhabitants in the largest and most diff
ficult city in the country TO canvass is
especially aimed at It was divided into
smaller districts than ever before with
4,21S enumerators to cover them, and given
five supervisors instead of three serving
ten years ago. Other machinery was set
I'D to expedite matters in this particular
instance and to avoid the causes for criti-
cism which then arose.
orators are finishing their districts II
Ia Judged that the final sheet should be
in Supervisor F'oley's hands by January
20. But this is merely the beginning OF
the count. Every one OF the many thou
sands of turned In schedules must be
carefully checked UP, inaccuracies de-
tected and corrected, apparent absurd
tiles looked into, inspectors sent out for
pick ups" or houses skipped and for
persons who were out on the first visit,
and a lot of similar work done In New
York before the sheets are In shape 10
send to the Census Bureau in Washing
ton There they are subjected to further
scrutiny for errors and sent back II any
are found which cannot be straightened
out there. Then each name lie carded by
o punching machine, the cards sorted by
smother and tablulated by still more ma
chimes, which finally arrive at the grand
total of the city's population,
New York's schedules VIII be shipped
70 the Census Bureau as fast as com.
pIeted In cases holding fifteen portfolios,
secA portfolio containing the sheets OF
The New York herald., 1920-01-12

was a show place for visitors to the city,
as it has continued to be.
In 1895, whdn additions had been made.
1t was said the cost was something like
s., 100000. This figure was increased as
years went by. George B. Post &c Sons
made the plans for the structure.
Standing across Fifth avenue and look
ing up at the graceful spires and roof dec
orations combined with the grand expanse
of the building one recalls pictures con-
'jured up in the mind by fairy stories In
other years. 1t is admired alike for its per-
feet workmanship and pleasing lines. The
exterior of the building follows, according
to architects, the general style of the
Chateau de BIois, on the Loire River, in
The New York herald., 1920-01-12

tions endeavored TO import men 10 reduce
the cost Of labor. they found they were
doing just the thing which put fire into the
hearts of the American laboring ciass
They Started the great exclusion law"
Senator William H. King, of Utah, and
member of the Senate Committee on I'M
migration. made a strong appeal for
Americanization. In part he said -
I'VE must make the stranger within our
gates a part Of US. We must teach him
the meaning of the Stars and Stripes and
the constitution. The time has come for
free government to be taught TO the
people. In pure intellect the schoolboy OF
the middle ages far surpassed US.
''I stand with the great Jews and Car
dinal Gibbons when / say that L believe
in tho moulding together of the home and
not carrying 1t TO the divorce courts Of the
country.
I'VE want our policies ruled by. the
United States and not by the countries
across the sea. We are not Irish-Amer-
lean nor German-American nor Jewish
American. We are just plain American.
and we ought to be darned glad or s.
Roosevelt and Wilson drank from the
same fountain when they offered their
services TO America. The sooner we de-
port those who came here 10 str up this
country the better for our people. But we
do want to import the good immigrant and
leave out the firebrand.
''The world is fireproom, good people. II
will rise Phoenixlike new nation bar-
tized by a new light. In order TO do Il
though, 1t will be necessary for us TO take
care of the incoming stranger and to teach
him that this country is America of the
real red blooded Americans"
Jacob n. Schiff characterized the Jews
OF America as men OF energy and courage
Immigration is temporarily at stand
still," said Mr. Schiff. The immigration
restrictions will never keep out Jews. be-
cause there is nothing in the Jews which
justifies keeping them out. The 100000
Jewish immigrants are an asset 20 thts
United States Of ours"
The New York herald., 1920-01-12

France, while inside everything conformec
to Mr.. Vanderbilts ideas Of comfort anc
elegance.
Many Designs Submitted.
II is said that before the final plans fol
the interior were agreed upon by Mr.. Van
derbilt two score sets Of diagrams and
building schemes were presented TO him
1t appeared he had an idea for its con
structipn that could not be understood by
the architects, and finally, after several
weeks of study, Mr.. Post presented to him
scheme calling for no corridor, but a
great ballroom on the main floor, sur
rounded by smaller rooms. He assenteo
and said THAT'S it. That's what
want" And they gave 1t to him
The New York herald., 1920-01-12
BANK OF MANHATTAN GETS
13 BRANCHES BY MERGER

The merger OF the Bank OF Long Isisnl
with the Bank of tho Manhattan Company
having become effective, the latter institu-
tion will number, besides It's main Office
ct No. 20 Wall street, and It's uptown
office in Union square. thirteen offices. in
the Borougb/ of Queens. located At ia
maica, Rockaway Beach. Far Rockaway,
Seaside. Flushing. College Point. Corona.
Elmhurst, Fresh Pond. Woodhaven, Ridge
wood. Richmond Hill and Long Island
City.
The New York herald., 1920-01-12
Secretary Alexander to Speak Here.

Joshua W. Alexander. Secretary Of Com
merce, will speak at luncheon and con-
ference to be held at the Hotel Pennsyl-
vania next Wednesday under the aus
pices Of tho American Manufacturers Ex-
port Association. His subject will be
Government Cooperation for the Anoeri-
can Exporter" Eugene Meyer. Jr.. rnan-
aging director OF the War Finance Cor
pordtion, also will address the exporters
He will outline the present policy of the
war Finance Corporation in financing GER
The New York herald., 1920-01-12
Yesterdays Fires.

121o A ~. No. 100 West Seventy ninth street.
va 1,t6 N W No 800 West Fiftieth street. WIN.
ian n 20 beRSM hi No. 40 Broadway; James Doyie
'rlinoep LAO r. NJ. No. 20 East Brhu.nrst strcet;
s.3oo p NJ. No. IS East Eishty eighth street.;
solomon TriedmaS triflins. ......-...---
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The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-12
Gold Beating Is Ancient Art.

Pedestrians walking through Arch
street near Summer street are often
puzzled by constant sullcn pounding
almost under their feet Many are
the questions asked of the men who
do business in that vicinity, says the
Boston Globe.
A similar noise probably was heard
in Egypt more than 300 years before
the advent of the Christian era and
the Greeks arr known to have been
engaged in making noises very like it
in 400 Il. G.
For the pounding is made by gold
heaters who are beating gold into thin
sheets, much as it was done centuries
ago by the Chinese and the Egyptians.
It Is one of the most unique trades
carried on in Boston and the mon who
do the pounding are, many of them
veterans Of many years; some of then
have done II and nothing else during
all their entire business V~ss
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-12
The Evening Caledonian-Record
ST. JOHNSBURY
Local News

Regis Neagle is home from an
extended trip to Montreal.
Lindol M. Scott was a business
visitor in Woodsville Monday.
Mrs. Ami Juneau is gaining from
her recent illness.
Mrs. Lillian Dole is working at
the c. II. Davis Office.
Charles aTplin of Orleans was Il
recent visitor here.
J. Kaczer leaves for New York to-
Right on business.
w. A. Wright is home from few
days spent in eNw York.
Mrs. Ira Wilkic and son returned
from Brightlook Hospital Saturday.
ID. C. Horner was in Bradford
Monday on business.
Mrs. T. Fl. Osgood of Concord was
a visitor here Monday.
Hnry iKdder spent Sunday with
friends in town.
Raymond Stenson spent Sunday in
town with relatives.
Alfred Thorley of Windsor spent
Sunday with his brother, ePter Thor
ley.
Miss Violet Mccullough spent the
week end in Lynn and aNshua with
friends.
Miss Madeline Lavigne has return
ed to her work after few days i'll
hess.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Cooper are
lending some time in Springfield,
Mass.
M. N. Ruggles was taken to
blightlool, hospital Saturday for an
operation.
Charles T. Lynch is able to resume
his duties at the George H. Cross
Co., after a weeks illness.
C. II. Davis, who is in Manson
vile most of the time, is in town for
Il few days.
mss Mabel l.. Spencer returned to
Newport Monday to resume her du-
ties as Court reporter of Orleans
county court.
Miss Rebecca Brunette went Sun
t'y night to Newport, r. l., to visit
friends for the week.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-12
Her Last Social Function.

Ny small son on coming home frcE
school one noon said to me- Mother,
I'm going over to Bundy's home this
afternoon On my asking what he
was going for he replied: "Why, don't
you know his grandma IS having her
funeral this afternoon ?'--Chicago Fri.
hume.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-12
St. Johns Bread.

st. Johns bread Is the name given
the cnrob in the Holy Land ms It Is said
to be both the locust and wild honey
devoured by that famous acclaimer
while in the desert. 1t grows practical
ly everywhere planted in Palestine.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-12

TO RENT-TWo rooms at 20
Pearl Street. 167 1t
FOUND-BroWn Kid Glove. Call at
the Y. M. G. A.. 1921
TO RENT-Front room, % Spring
Street. 167-1W*
TO RENT-Steam heated room at 26
Central Street. 167 tt
FOR SALE-Sleigh, good driving
harness and buffalo robe, II Concord
Avenue. 167 If
FOR SALE-The William Wether-
bee homestead on the Danville road
Apply to J C. Clark, Administrator.
1912 and weekly.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1920-01-12
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LOST OR Saturday night
between St. Johnsbury and Lyndon
vile Goodrich tire and rim, 32X3 1-2
If found return to Fred Narcotic, %
Caledonia Street. 1877