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New-York tribune., 1920-12-21
Book Sale Brings $1O.299
First Edition of Penta;eucb in
Hebrew Sold for LOO

Sales of collection of books. manu-
scripts and letters at the American Art
Galleries yesterday afternoon and
evening amounted to S1O,299 80 The
manuscripts, first editions and other
items in the collection are from sew
eral private collections, including part
OF the library Of the late II. S. Marlor,
of New York. The afternoon session
amounted to 81 ,445, and that in the
evening to s2,854 so. Among the sales
were included:
\ first edition OF the Pentateuch, printed
in Hebrew. 1889; sold to F. Andrews for
sl.1QO.
Original manuscript of Lord Byron's
"Promet hous', to A Swami. agent, FOR
$500.
Original manuscript OF William Harrison
Ainsworth's Stanley Brereton" to Ga
briel Wells for 5000
Difei to l.. c. Harpef for $3.50.
Bibla Sacra Latina. printed b. Jense n
1876, to L. c. Harper for 5000.
William Caxton, Vincent de Beauvais
1890; TO L. c. Harper for $310.
William Caxton. trauslator, Saint 10
rome. Nitas Patrum; to l.. {. Harpef for
S240.
Donatus, one OF the earliest specimens
Of type printing; to a. Swami, agent, for
$215.
Original manuscript OF Bret Harte's JEFF
Brigg Love Story; to A. Swami, agent
Cor 1915.
The sale will be continued this after
noon.
New-York tribune., 1920-12-21
Calder Board
Bares $50 %
Coal Profits
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tors or the coal men have held off from
nihng these contracts on the plea Of a
shortage which has not actually ex-
listed, thus compelling the utilities to
pay high prices in getting coal from
hand to mouth.
Also, the committee wants light on
what the coal men have been doing in
regard 70 priority orders OF the inter
state Commerce Commission. The
question is raised whether the coal
men have not made use of sucn priority
orders, whNa they obtained by using
shortages in different sections. to en-
able them 50 hold off on filling con-
tracts which they we're not anxious to
fill promptly.
c. f. Lesher, editor of Coal Age, yes
terday gave out the following statement
concerning the raid by agents of the
Calder committee on the offices Of the
National Coal Association:
Swinging the ak at the open door,
Franklin I. Miller, the guiding genius
of the Calder committee. armed with a
subpoena from the sergeant-at-arms of
the Senate and fguratively accom-
panied by, brass band raided the
Offices OF the National Coal Association
IN Washington, December 49,
Since last August, when Colonel
Wentz. president of the association.
first appeared before the Calder com
mittee in New York. the Senate com
mirtee has had a standing invitation to
examine all the records of the National
Coal Association and to investigate to
its hearts content. AS recently as
the middle of last week, in a letter to
Governor Burnquist of Minnesota, Mr..
Morrow, vice pre- sident of the associa
ton, said; The whole record of the
association is open to the Calder COM
mittee, or any other proper agency
that desires to know the facts
Notwithstanding these assurances Of
evident willingness to cooperate in any
investigation, Mr.. Miller, acting for
Senator Calder, makes a pretense Of
meeting resistance by entering with a
subpoena and with clerks and account
ants, and spent Saturday and Sunday
going over the records Of the associa-
ton.
"In Washington the procedure Of NJ.
Miller is IiktHed to that OF a euest
who, invited to occupy the apartment
Of friend, refuses the proffered key
and chops open the door"
New-York tribune., 1920-12-21

Burch or deadlock. You can't change
the lay vote"
His prophecy was fulfilled. The two
succeeding ballots showed that Bishop
Burch he'd his lead among the faity,
and that the sheer force of that ma
joritv swung the clergy to his support.
Election Is Applauded
When the news of the election was
formally announced there was a spon-
tareous outburst Of applause. DR..
Ernest NJ. Stires, rector of st. Thomas's
Church, and Dr.. William T. Manning,
rector Of Trinity Parish. who had been
the other leading candidates for the
bishopric, both rose to move that the
election be made unanimous. This
was done in storm of applause.
The election of Bishop Burch was
promptly ratified by the House Of
was formally installed in his otfice with
impressive ceremonies, in the Cathedral
of st. John the Divine. In his brief
career in that Office he had several in.-
portant and trying issues to deal with,
conspicuous among them being the
complaints which were made against
the Rev DR.. Grant, Of the Church of
the Ascension, for unecclesiastical con-
duct of his Church Forum
ms ano other matters he disposed
OF with frmness and prudence which
greatly commended him TO the conf
dence not only of the Episcopal Church
but also of the general pubic. In June
last he wen 20 ng gar1 t. ~ ~ q
ooh"th conference, and preached IN
Westminster Abbey. He was OUT poken
j. -. = yforu Ut American principles
against Bolshevism, Communism, and
other forms of revolutionary radical
ism, and was unsparing in his con-
demnation of parlor Bolshevists as the
New-York tribune., 1920-12-21
most dangerous enemies OF the Re

most dangerous enemies OF the Re
public
He was married in November 1876,
to, Miss Margaret Hadley, Of Detroit,
who survives him, and who bore him
son and daughter. The son, Albert
Inc daughter, Miss Grace Burch, whose
hr5t husband was 4 Mr Walkup, was
married year ago to CAPTAIN Arnaldo
Marsson, of the Italian Army. Her
son by her first husband, Linden Walk
up, was adopted by Bishop Burch, and
assumed the name Of Linden Burch. He
served with distinction in the Royal
flyylng Corps during the war.
blshop Burch received the honorary
degrees }aa Of D: D. from St. Johns Col
lege' Maryland, ard from the Univer-
slty OF the South; S. 7. D. from Colun-
Stephens. Annandale. n. =. and LID
from the University Of Michigan.
JUST year ago Bishop Burch wrote
Tor Inc Tribune Christmas message
70 the public, which may be recalled
at THIS time as word OF peculiar fit
ness to the occasion. 1t read as fol-
lows:
Bishops Christmas Message
In spite of the unrest and the men
ace OF la"iessness and disorder with
" iOiCeu as ROOC clClZenS
TO reckon III this day of test and stress.
one who calmly and clearly faces the
facts and logic of human history must
conclude that the world is making
progress upward to higher, levels.
Acknowledging the tremendous diff
cultles confronting US to-day, the great
and at times seemingly unsolvable
problems Of reconstruction, OF renewal.
OF rehabllitation, are we not compelled
as we look back over the ninteen CEN
turies since the angels sang their un-
Dying song over the manger cradle in
exercise sane optimism, and as the
thrill of the Christmas cheer and the
Christmas spirit fills our hearts, be-
lieve wholeheartedly that the world is.
as 1t ever has been, steadily and surely
growing better because O. the birth
song outpouring from the heart Of the
angels that first Christmas night
Not yet, it is true, has history sung
the full triumph of Christianity, which.
at its birth, brought the message of
peace and good will, but on every
hand, even in this day Of uncertainty
and anxiety, are signs that men are
growing less selfish, more ready to
serve their fellows, more alive to the
responsibilities of wealth or genius or
power or opportunity. We should be
glad and grateful for all these multi
plying signs of betterme and give
ourselves over to Christmas cheer and
Christmas giving rather than to pes
simism and doubts that the good God
is still in His heaven and that, in the
long run at least, all's we'll with His
world "
New-York tribune., 1920-12-21
Court Quashes u. S.
Coal Ca se Against
Brooklyn EdisonCo.
Indictments of Two Dealers
'and Officials Charging
Conspiracy Also Are Set
Aside ON Technical Point

Judge julius NJ. Mayer, in the United
States District Court yesterday, sus-
tanned the demurrer interposed BY
counsel in behalf Of the Brooklyn Edi-
son Company, the Adelphia Coal Com
pany and the B. J. Lynch Coal Com
pany to an indictment charging con-
spiracy to violate the Lever Act in that
they are alleged TO have misused prior
lty permits in the transportation Of
coal.
This action by Judge Mayer quashes
temporarily the governments case
against the coal companies and Walter
F. Wells, vice president o. the Brook
lyn Edison Company, and Harry Wood
formerly in charge Of the company's
coal transactions. The first two indict-
ments, which charged profteering in
coal. were dismissed several weeks ago
by Judge Mayer. The government has
stances and it is expected that similar
steps will be taken from Judge Mayors
opinion OF the conspiracy Indictment.
In this indictment it was charged
that in the furtherance of the alleged
conspiracy the Brooklyn Edison Com
pany, as public utility, procured from
the Interstate Commerce Commission
priority permits whcih were used by
the Lynch Coal company for its own
purposes.
The Indictment charged that such
practices we're in violation Of Section
4 OF the Lever Act, which relates to
discriminatory. unfair. deceptive or
wasteful practices - IT.
ding or dealing in necessaries. Judge
Mayer ruled ina III, 49, .-.4
the indictment did not come under this
section Of the Lever Act
Harry Wood, one of the defendants,
pleaded guilty to the indictment at the
time it was returned and offered t.
testify for the government. The di
missal OF this last indictment. It
said, will nullify his plea and allow
to go free.
New-York tribune., 1920-12-21

Russell J. Poole. secretary OF the Fair
Price Committee of the City Council,
announced that fair p,.s az cations
for meats will be iss q ~aii>- by the
council comm ittee.
Wholesale price; austed by packers
at the stock yards Sill made the basis
of the fair pri-e' schedule ne said.
To this will be atSed overhead charges
and g fair profit
New-York tribune., 1920-12-21
Boston FOrbids Children
To Test Christmas Tovs

BOSTON, Dec. 20.-Youngsters snd
their parents who call llpon Santa Claus
at any Of his vario-~ -
the departments stores toylands may
horns a~A
to their hearts content, but they must
not blow them to resc Cno.l ...~.~...
NAi-tieo, y uuucr an oluer Promulgated
to-day by the City Health Department.
New-York tribune., 1920-12-21
Solomon Pincus Discharged

Solomon Pincus. of 1878 ST. Johns
Place, Brooklyn. who was arrested last
August IN connection with an alleged
assault upon Louis A. CERT, who fell
and fractured his skull at Greenwich
and Cort.andt streets, was discharged
yesterday in Tombs police court for
lack of evidence.
New-York tribune., 1920-12-21
Who gets the earnings
Of the savings banks ?

THE SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS
OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SAYS:
"Only small percentage of the people know
that mutual savings banks are benevolent in
stltutlons, regulated by strict State laws and
carefully supervised by State authorities and
that the trustees serve without pay unless they
have active part in the EVERYDAY business
of the institution.
1T should be emphasized that the depostors
parties in institution, the primary motive
OF which is not to make money, either for those
who manage it or for those who avail them
selves of its privileges but is an institution
which takes of the savings of the people
and develops thrift and economy
Il believe that if your Association will lift
this veil of mystery and lay the plain truth
about savings banks before the people of
the State, especially the 100000 people who
are depositors in your member banks, the
result would be greater public confidence
which is so important during this period of
general readjustment; and furthermore YOU
will prove to them that the savings banks can
be relied upon as their faithful and efficient
allies. This, in my estimation, will be definite
stride for a better public understanding of
savings banks'
(Sie~eD Very truly yours,
GEORGE V. MCLAUGHLIN
Superintendent of Rawks
The Law Provides
Deposits be invested in nom
speculative securities
A fund be maintained
to protect deposits
Only depositors may participate in
the earnings from Investments
The Savings Banks
Are orsanized with M shares of stock.
SAVINGS BANKS ASSOCIATION
OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
S. Wess 45kh Street, New York C;ty
New-York tribune., 1920-12-21
Chicago Uses War Methods
In Fight on Food Price

methods in fighting high food prices
was adopted in Chicago to-day, when
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-04
SEEK TEMPORARY
 ROAD TAX RELIEF

Temporary relief from the special highway taxes in their district, which fall due next spring, was requested of the Conway and Vilonia road com missioners here this morning by a com mittee elected at a mass meeting held at Vilonia earlier in the week.
 None of the members of the com mittee asked that the work now in progress on the highway be abandoned and one or two of them expressed op- position to cheapening the character of construction, but they stated that the unexpected and tremendous decline in the value of cotton and other farm products would make it very difficult and in some cases impossible for farm CTS to pay their special taxes the first year, If some relief could be granted from the first payment, they believed matters would become adjusted so that the taxes could thereafter be met
 Members of the board promised the committee that they would ascertain whether it would be possible to grant the request and if so steps would be taken to postpone a portion if not all of the assessment due next spring.
 The committee from the Vilonia meeting was composed of W. R. Me Henry, W. L. Easter, "Yank" Bush, W. P. Berry and D. J. Dallas.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-04
WILSON TOlD AVOID STRAIN
 OF SPEAKING
tBy United Press,

Washington, Dec. 4.-President Will son will receive the committee which will call at the white house Monday with formal notification that congress has been convened. The reception to the notification committee, custom observed since the founding of the republic, was omitted last December because of the serious illness of the president, and notice sent to the white house by messenger.
 No indication has been given at the white house as to when the president will appear before congress to deliver his message. President Wilson has declared, it was said, that he will ad- dress the senate and house in person. Admiral Cary T. Grayson, his personal physician, has advised against the strain of an address in person and has recommended that the message be read at joint sitting of the house and senate.
 The president has completed his message, and the converting of con- gress Monday is awaited.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-04
COTTON MARKET
 IN SLIGHT GAIN

Registering slight gain which off, set the larger part of yesterdays loss, the cotton market ended today the best week it has had since the presidential election, the net gain in future con- tracts for the week being s5 to $6 per bale. At that, however, the weeks net advance was not so great as the decline registered the preceding week
 January New York contracts closed today at 15.90 cents, 25 points net higher, and March ended the session 13 points up, at 1895 cents. In New Orleans January and March closed at the same figures, 15,30 cents Spots in New York advanced IS points to 16.30 cents and in New Orleans spots declined 25 points to 1925 cents.
 On the local market prices ranged slightly higher with II 1-2 cents as about the average price for middling cotton.
 The price of cottonseed here was un- changed at SIS per ton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-04
RAMON DEFENDED
 AS PEACEFUL MAN
(By pnited Preaal

Ardmore, Okla, Dec. Airs. Jake L. Hamon, wife of the Ardmore politi- cal leader and oil magnate slain two weeks ago, today made her first public staetment since his mysterious mur- der. She made her statement as her baggage was being checked for Okla homa City, where she will buy mourn ing clothes.
 Mrs. Hammon assailed Clare Smith, his alleged assassin, as one who came along and ensnared MT. Hamon with her beauty and later quarreled with him.
 "I lived within four walls with Mr. Hamon and no one could be kinder than he," Mrs. Hamon said. "If he was cross with Clare Smith, it must htave been that she provoked his wrath by doing something she should not have done."
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-04
MARK OF RESPECT
 SHOWN MAY0RESS
iBY United HreSsl

New York, Dec. 4.-Sinn Feiners sympathizers wearing bands of mourn ing and displaying Sim Fein Flags preserved impressive silence today while greeting Mrs. Muriel Mac Swiney. widow of the late lord mayor of Cork. Mrs. Mac Swiney landed from the White Star liner Celtic and was received by concourse of Irish Americans.
 Mary Mac Swiney, sister of the lord mayor, accompanied Mrs. Mac Swiney They are en route to Washington to testify before the American commits sion on Ireland.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-04
SUSPECT
 IN MAIL ROBBERY
By limited pressS

St. Louis, Dec. "A federal war rant for the arerst of Alfred A. Oliver, accused of complicity in the robbery of Missouri Pacific train on August IS, was issued today. Oliver is an em- ploye of the Terminal Railroad Asso- citation, which operates the St. Louis Union station.
 The two robbers, who boarded the train at Tower Grove, escaped with $35,000 in cash taken from registered mail sacks.
 Oliver was today released under bond of $10,00O. Evidence against him is said to include proof that jewelry taken in the holdup was sold by him at St. Louis stores.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-04
WOULD FORGE POWERS
 SHOW LEAGUE STAND
By United P.@s)

Geneva, Dec. 4.-Before withdraw ing from the league of nations as sembly today, the Argentine delegation submitted measure by which all world powers which do not make a specific declaration to remain out of the league, will be voted in as mem bers. One immediate result which would follow adoption of the measure would be the acceptance of German membership. The German republic has applied for membership, and would not pass definite declaration of n-participation.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-04
CHICAGO PREPARES
 TO CHECK SMALLPOX
(By United Preset

Chicago, Dec, 4.-The city board of health today barred from attendance at any of the Chicago public schools children who have not been vaccinat- ed, the step being taken on account of the increased prevalence of smallpox. About 200 children are excluded under the order, parents having refused to permit their vaccination. Smallpox has increased in several quarters of the city, it was reported by the board of health
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-04
LEAGUE RANKS FIRST BROKEN
 BY ARGENTINE
By United Press,

GeneVa, Dec. 4.-t OfelPn Minister Pueyrredon, delegate of the Argen- tine republic, today formally notified the league of nations assembly of his withdrawal.
 Interpretation of the unanimity rule and the victory of England, France and Belgium in smothering proposals submitted to the league assembly by Argentine caused withdrawal of that republic to be forecast several days ago. Argentine attempted to have Scandinavian amendments to the league covenant submitted to the as sembly as whole as it's present sit ting. When vote was taken, Ar genuine cast the only vote against re- ferrlng the amendments to a commit tee for report and vote at the next meeting in September, 1921.
 Argentine then raised the point whether this disposition of the amend ments requiremd unanimous vote. President Paul Hymans ruled that the question was one of procedure only and did not require unanimous vote. Former Premier Viviani of France led the opposition to the Ar genuine move. The covenant as fram- ed in the Treaty of Versailles re- against majority of the powers rep qulres unanimous vote as a safeguard resented imposing their will on all nations holding membership.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-12-04
WILSON'S CHARGE
 BECOMES SOVIET
fBy United Presse

London, Dec 4.-Armenia, to which President Wilson was recently assign ed as league of nations madiator, has declared a soviet republic, according to wireless dispatches today from Moscow. Dissatisfaction with the government had been general since failure to stop the depredations of Turkish nationalists.
The Denver Jewish news., 1920-12-15
ID. U. MEMORIAL.

A very important meeting of tn"
Menorah society was held last Smidny
hight at the Adams Hotel. DIR. Spivak
gave very interesting. educational
address about the furtherance of
Jewish culture and ended with n plea
that the d. U. Memorial should con-
tribute toward the relief of the suf
fering Jewish students in Europe.
Plans for dance were left to n
special committee. .'
The history-study circle. conducted
under the auspices of the Memorial.
will meet next Saturday night at 500
=. III. at the Community Center. N,
which Rabbi Kauvar will lecture
Everybody is invited.-L. J. c.
The Denver Jewish news., 1920-12-15
MORE INFORMATION.

We have increased our offer. In
addition to a large box of Baur's
Chocolates, we will also give the first
ten who guess the following. a com
Elementary ticket to the big dance.
Query-What top-notch club of Den
yer is going to give the best dance
Of the season, at the best hall in
town and at the best time of the year.
And further, its a Novelty dance and
it comes off after Jan. I.
Address all communications to MIN
see, Gen. Delivery. City.
The Denver Jewish news., 1920-12-15
JUNIOR MIZRACHI.

The Junior Mizrachi of West Col
fax will have its regular meeting n;
the Old Talmud fora between Fed
Sunday December 10. at p. m The
Junior Mizrachi have invited DR..
Kauvar and other prominent men to
be ut this meeting to try to revive the
ciety. II
The young Jewish people of this
city should not miss this opportunity.
Please come to this meeting and bring
your friends and your parcnts.-Z. C..
The Denver Jewish news., 1920-12-15
YOUNG JUDEA.

Young Judea had q very successful
II. Zwetow addressed tn. gathering in
an Interesting talk on the subject of
historical Judaism. The usual lecture
on history and customs was delivered
by Rev. Mayer, followed by insrrnc-
tion in Hebrew. Wednesday. the 22nd
Mr.. J. II. Butcher will address the
meeting
The Denver Jewish news., 1920-12-15
OWL BOYS.

A regular meeting of the Owl Boys
was held at the Community Center.
Wednesday. Dec. S. 1920. The club
has many new members. the latest or
these is Lester Leight. Current Events
will be given by each of the members
at the meeting Wednesday, Dec. 10.
The Denver Jewish news., 1920-12-15
X. X. X.

A regular meeting of the X. X. X.
will be held Sunday December 10Th.
The nomination of officers for
the coming half year will occur. The
program committee is hard at work
which will be given the latter part
of this month";. r.
The Denver Jewish news., 1920-12-15
Clubs
COLONNADE CLUB.

A regular meeting of the Colonnade
club was held Sunday. December II.
The Colonnade dance to be given ut
Progress club January 30. will be
known as the ''Dapce of Roses" and
a pleasant surprise is in store for all
the young folks. Watch the Jewish
News for full particulars.-D. w.
The Denver Jewish news., 1920-12-15
ARGONAUT CLUB.

A regular meeting of the Argo,nut
club was held Mt the home of Mr.
Sigman. 1477 Julian, Dec. s. After the
business meeting debate between
Mr.. Brody and Mr.. Strimburg follow.
1d,-H, NJ Fl
The Denver Jewish news., 1920-12-15
YAD ALIAS AUXILIARY.

A tea will bwe given by Mrs. ID.
Emeson and Mrs. s. Shamsky at the
home of Mrs. l. Lehrer, 1925 Irving
street, Sunday, Dec. 10, at 100 p. m.
All members please be present and
bring your friends.-I. G.
The Denver Jewish news., 1920-12-15
SIONIAN CLUB.

The Sionian club had charge of the
check room Mt the Big Chanukali
dance last week. They put such ire
mendous push and vim into their
work they succeeded in raising $50
for the campaign.-L. A. II.
The Denver Jewish news., 1920-12-15
ATHENS CONFECTIONERY co.

The Athens Confectionery company
is one of the oldest businesses of its
kind in the city, and has built up n
large trade by the high quality goods
they sell. They have established 4
reputation for fine goods and court
eous treatment.
The Denver Jewish news., 1920-12-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Sol RosenbloOm of
Pittsburgh, Pa, have donated $4,000
to the Hebrew Institute of that city.
of which Mr.. Rosenbloom is president.