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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1922-01-13

and moral qualifications may be
designated by Ms fellows 10 conduct
religious services. Inscriptions per-
sons have not hesitated to avail them
selves OF this to call themselves rab-
bis SO that Whole crew OF such
fskirs lave arisen in the last two
years. Their ehief concern is not
conducting services or Otherwise
fuuotiouing as rabbits are wont 10 do.
hut TO sign vine permits. 1t is to be
regretted that among many OF the
worst offenders are some regularly
ordained rabbis, but owing 10 the
same condition Of the lack OF cen
trail authority hey continue their Of
hce as long as they can set a Con-
grcgation' to accept their services. 1t
has been reported that some OF them
pay congregations to permit them 10
act as their rabbs! Adding 10 the
confusion is the TACT that in every
Jewish oommunity-pa particularly the
orthodox-there Is considerable
number OF quasi-relgious officers who
in addition 10 their ordinary duties
are oftentimes in the absence of more
competent people called upon 10 dis
charge what We might call ministerial
Notwithstanding at funerals, we'd
dings, etc. These include the Seheche-
tinl--the men who slaughter and in
pect meat, Mehelim, the circumcisers,
teachers OF Hebrew, Scribes, who copy
the sacred scrolls, etc, and Cantors
who chant the prayers in the syna-
cog. This further opens the door for
such nastiness as n present exists in
many circles in this wretehed wine
business. These matters are of course
the concern of the Jewish community,
but it seems to us that the authors
ties might we'll call upon the Jewish
community through its representatives
to advise them On these points and 10
aid them in putting down these
traffickers OF unrighteousness
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1922-01-13
WHISKY SEIZED IN CAR
AT RAILROAD YARDS

A dispatch from Newark, N. J.,
under date OF December u reports
Prohibition agents seized 500 cases of
whisky valued at $4,000 in freight
car in the Lackawanna yards. The
whisky was consigned to the Alex
ander Soldier Company, wholesale
druggists. The federal agents alleged
that forged liquor permits had been
used at various times TO withdraw
the more than LOO cases of liquor.
The head of the company denied all
knowledge of the use of forget per-
mits by anyone connected with the
firm.
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Whereas. We arc comnlcting nearly
two years of National Prohibition nm
der the Eighteenth Amendment as in
trepretcd by the Nolstead act the
Willis Campbell bill passed by Con-
gress, and our own Illinois Proh,bi-
ton act effective the first of last Iuly.
and,
Whereas. These two wears have
witnessed a most remarkable progress
OF Prohibition in all parts of orr conn
try, going so far as that everybody
now admits the old retail liopor sa.
loon is gone forever. indeed tbe sa-
loon is SO dead as that nolit;cians de-
clare that il is now. more of \ Iiabi,-
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IL
Thanks to Senators and congressman


Whereas. The recent enactment in
TO law of the Willis-Campbel bill,
strengthening the Nolstead act by out
having prescriptions of beer as medi-
cine and further clarifying our Prohi-
bition federal statutes constitutes an
other great advance for Prohibition;
therefore.
Be it resolved, That this board
cordially thanks Senator Frank T..
Willis of Ohio and his fellow Sena-
tors, including both Illinois Senators,
Mccormick and Mckinley. in passing
this measure through the Senate, like
wise VIC extend most cordial thanks to
Representative =. =. Campbell and
his fellow Congressman for their
service in passing the bill through the
House. We desire also to warmly
thank President Warren g. Harding
for so promptly affixing his signature
and thus making the new bill part OF
the Prohibition law of the nation and,
Whereas. Our own national legisla-
tive committee funetioning in the de
voted and able personality OF Wayne
r. Wheeler has been essential to the
preparation and enactment OF this new
measure; therefore.
Be il resolved, That this board eX-
tend its congratulations TO Hon.
Wayne B. Wheeler, his assistants and
the members of the national legsla-
tive committee and assure them, each
and all, of our loyal support.
Be it resolved, That this Board again
records its high appreciation OF the
manner in which the Federal Judges
are hearing and disposing OF cases of
violations of the Prohibition laws. We
feel that in the Federal Courts the
Eighteenth Amendment undergoes the
acid test and the Constitution finds its
most effective interpreters and de-
tenders.
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Hon. John G. Woolley

Whereas, We are informed that
Hon. John G. Woolley has returned to
his native state and has taken up his
residence in Paris, Illinois; therefore,
Be it resolved. That this Board
heartily welcomes our distinguished
fellow worker TO his native city and
state.
Resolved, That we hereby elect
Hon. John g. Woolley an honorary
member of this Board OF Trustees
with voice and vote.
Resolved That a copy of this ex-
preston be sent to DR.. and Mrs
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Superintendent's Report

Whereas, We have listened TO one
OF the most significant reports from
our State Superintendent, +. Scott
Mcbride; therefore,
Be it resolved That VIC again ex-
press to our efficient and devoted
Superintendent our entire satisfaction
with his administration Of our League
affairs and extend to him, his field aAd
office forces our hearty greetings. We
feel that the force from tic Superin-
tendent 10 the last employee in our
office comprises one OF the finest
bodies anywhere advancing Christian
civilization.
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many who should have been the first
to feel themselves in honor bound to
observe them most scrupulously. 1t
is not the question of the rightness or
the wrongness of the Eighteenth
Amendment. If the law is distasteful
to any of our citizens there are recog-
nized means by which it can be
changed, but till that law has been
modified we conceive it to be the duty
of every American citizen to observe
it both in spirit and in letter and
above all others, those ministers of
religion who are permitted to sell
wines for sacramental purposes.
Condolences Violated
One of the religious groups which
has been granted this right is the
Jewish. Orthodox Jews use wine for
religious ceremonies on
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1922-01-13
REPORT OF RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
To the State Board of Trustees of the League of
illinois in Semi Annual Meeting in Chicago Friday,
December 80, 1921

our new law, the Illinois Prohibition
act, has been enacted by the Legisla-
turc and signed by the Governor, CT
fective July /, 1921; therefore,
Be it resolved, That this Board
cordially thanks our floor leaders in
the persons OF Representative Ticc
and Senator Wood for their able
leadership in securing the passage of
this act. We also extend to the men,
bers Of the House and Senate our
hearty gratitude and assure them, each
and all, of our constant support. We
also send greetings to Governor Len
Small thanking him most cordially for
his friendly attitude shown in so
promptly signing our measure, thus
making it the law in Illinois.
Whereas, The activities of Attorney
General Brundagc in using the cffec-
tive injunction method authorized in
both the Nolstead act and the Illinois
Prohibition act is a matter of gratih-
cation to us all and for this fidelity TO
duty we thank our Attorney General.
Whereas, Through the patient and
constant effort of our Chicago office
functioning through Superintendent
Mcbride, District Superintendent Da-
Wis, Attorney j. II. Collier and the
Headquarters Committee, our new
Prohibition act has been carefully and
ably analysed by the Corporation
Counsel of Chicago, Hon. Samuel
Ettleson, in an opinion recently given
the Mayor by First Assistant Corpor-
alton Counsel James Breen, which
opinion is entirely fair and reflects
adequately the purpose OF the law;
and,
Whereas, Mayor William Hale
Thompson has personally approved of
this opinion and has given it to Chief
of Police Chas. Fitzmorris with in
struction to enforce it throughout the
city of Chicago; and,
Whereas, The Chief of Police has is
sued strong, ringing orders, con
sistent with the provisions OF this law,
to his captains, lieutenants. sergeants
and patrolmen to faithfully enforce
this law in the city of Chicago; there
fore,
Be it resolved, That we express to
each of these officials the great salts
faction of this Board in their timely
and thorough going application of this
law and assure them of our hearty CO.
operation, proffering them every re-
source OF this League to the end that
Prohibition OF the beverage liquor
traffic shall be accomplished in every
nook and corner OF the city of Chi
cago.
Whereas, When the anti-Prohbi-
ton resolution of Anton J. Cermak
was recently passed by the city coun-
Gil, for which most of the Aldermen
voted save the heroic six; therefore,
Be is resolved, That this Board ex-
tends to each of these six Aldermen
its hearty greetings and congratula-
tons upon their consistent and brave
act III voting against the aforesaid
resolution We extend to these Alder
men each and all assurances of ctr
loyal support
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Bishop Thomas Nicholson

Whereas, Our fellow Board Nom
Der, Bishop Thomas Nicholson. has
been honored with election 10 the
high office of President OF the Anti
Saloon League OF America. therefore,
BE it resolved, That We express 10
him our gratihcation that one Of our
number has been so favored. and as
sure him OF our loyal cooperation in
the performance OF the duties Of his
important Office. VIC trust We shall
continue to have the presence and
counsel OF Bishop Nicholson in our
own state League.
Resolved, That a copy of this reso-
luton be sent to Bishop Nicholson.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1922-01-13
CHURCH ABUSES GENEROUS ALTAR Wine
PROVISIONS VOLSTEAD ENFORCEMENT ACT
Code Dry Amendment Exempt From
Operation of Code; Wines Used in Church Ceremonies Jew
ish Ecclesiastics Violate Wine Privileges Charge

following the
clergymen religious for the purchase OF spiuous
California,
nu-EL Dr. Meyer is of the prominent
ewi clergymen in California;
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Whereas, Alderman Anton !. Ger
max presented in a recent meeting to
the City Council OF Chicago a resolu
ton calling for amendment to federal
and state laws permitting the sale of
wines and beers OF heavier alcoholic
content than now permitted in exist
ing law, and made a speech relating TO
this resolution in which, by wspaper
report, he is represented as declaring
the Prohibition law impossible OF en-
forcement and a law rcpugnant to and
misrepresentation OF public opinion;
therefore,
Be it resolved That we call atten-
ton to tho fact that this same Mr..
Cermak has for generation been the
leader Of the wet FORCES i'll Chicago
and in the state and is expressing the
opinion and the attitude OF himself
and his so-called United Societies
which have repeatedly been shown to
pcrvert the facts to suit their own
case. This expression simply goes to
show that Mr.. Ccrmak and his asso-
ciates have not changed their opinions
on the liquor question. In this we arc
neither disturbed nor surprised; but,
Be it resolved, That we express our
establishment that dignifed legisla
tive body such as the City Council of
Chicago ought to be, would approve
OF such d resolution so contrary to
facts as that presented by Mr.. Ger
max We denounce such action by
the City Council vets as utterly mis-
representing the major opinion of this
city and state upon the liquor ques-
ton. 1t is purely liquor interests
propaganda. We also condemn this
action as an invitation to lawlessness
and an encouragement to the illicit
manufacture and sale of Intoxicating
drinks We deplore this movement of
the City Council vets as antagonistic
to and obstructive of the efforts of
the mayor and the chief of police i'll
enforcing the Prohibition laws i'll Chi
cago. 1t is also an assault upon the
law of the republic
Be it resolved, That copies of this
resolution be sent to the mayor and
chief of police OF Chicago, to the clerk
of the City Council of Chicago and
offered the public press with the re-
quest that they give as great prom
inence in their pages to this EXPIRES
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Abuses Prevalent

And what ADVISES there arel 1t IS
well known that some OF these con-
sciencclcss fellows have violated the
law in every parecular They have
sold wine to Jews indiscr;innately
without inquiring whether they were
conscientious observers of orthodox
practices. They have gone about
pcddling memberships in their So
called congregations, accepting any
who would pay nominal dues for the
sake OF getting The wine. They have
gone among non-.lews WHO have not
hesitated to avail themselves Of the
privilege OF such membership and
such wine as they could thus obtain.
They have frequently betn housed in
the Offices OF vino firms, ready to
sign permits for anyone Who might
offer himself as a prospective buyer
OF sacraniental' wine-God save the
mark! 1t must be a very profitable
business, for Rabbi Nie.o and myself
have been approached and have been
offered large sums of money either
TO keep still or to join the gang and
sign permits. y understand that
Rabbi Wolf God the honored head
Of thu orthodox community OF this
city. has been similarly approached
know he as an orthodox Jew is even
more distressed about this whole mat
ter than we others. That those VIII
laus will go To any length was
shown me by permit to which my
name had been forged. SO clumsily
that even the w;nt merchant to whom
Il was brought for the purchase OF the
wine recognized it as such. The
forged permit has been in the hand of
the authorities for many months.
American Jews Respect Law
] Think can say that every decent
American Jew, including those who
would like to be able To use fermented
wines for their religious observances,
is heartily disgustcd with the whole
thing. Most OF us would like to see
this provision entirely eliminated
from the law, ready and willing to
renounce any such rights for the sake
of the protection OF cur good name.
This is being furnished by these
trafhckers who would drown the
good name OF their people and the
honor OF their faith i'll a golden butt
OF wine. As American Jews, we hold
to the spirit OF the land wherein we
dwell and to that of the old Jewish
traditions-the spirit OF respect for
the law, that the law must be OBJ
served as long as it is the law. To
their credit be it said the vast ma
jority of Jews N America want no
more OF this nasty business and call
upon the authorities to put an end to
these abuses and upon every self re-
speeding, law-abiding Jew to do his
best to see that no encouragement be
given these betrayers OF the trust OF
America and of the honor of the Jew.
| understand that accusations of
similar abuses of the law have been
laid at the door of other sects and
other professions. Their representa-
tives must speak tor them. | believe
do not fall shcrt OF presenting the
views OF the majority and OF the most
honorable section of my co-religion-
lists in the above paragraphs.
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Other Beverages Used

Various questions arise in conncc-
ton with the ase of fermcntcd wine
for these cerem onias Reform Jews
rarely observe these customs. When
they do, they may easily substitute
grape juice or any other beverage cx-
eept water. For such there is no need
to issue wine permits. Numerous
congregations and societies are on
record as opposed to the whole bust
ness OF these wine permits. Practically
every reform rabbi in the land has re
fused 10 have anything to do with this
wine business.
Some Orthodox Jews Have Discarded
Use of Wine in Ceremonies
In the case Of orthodox Jews the
case is not as simple. According to
the Schulchan Arukh (the 10th cen
fury code of Joseph Karo, by which
orthodox ews order their lives),
there seems to be sufficient basis for
the use of fermcnted wines Yet even
that rigorous code permitted the use
OF substitutes; e. s., when it was feared
that the wine might nave been made
under conditions offensive to the
scruples of orthodox observers. | re-
member that my own grandchildren
orthodox rabbi, who received his ordi-
nation from Akiba Ager, one OF the
most distinguished orthodox teachers
of the early 10Th ocntury,-ncver used
fermented wines on these religious oc-
casions. | know that at the present
time many high-,ninded orthodox Jews
have forgone the use of fermented
wines because OF the scandals which
have arisen i'll connection with their
sale and distribution. They feel that
the whole business as at present con-
Quoted is offensive to all ideas of right
and decency held by them as Jews and
Americans
| am in no position to say how lar
The federal Prohibition authorities have
gone III trying tc enforce TIE provi-
sions OF the present INV am sure
they have pore than ordinary difficult
ties in doing so, for in addition to the
general difficulties OF enforcing the
law. they no doubt fear to face the
cries OF religious discrimination and
anti-Semitism which some fool" Jew
might raise against them.
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Finally

Whereas. Reference in these rcso-
buttons has been made 10 public off
cials, national, state and municipal;
therefore,
Be it resolved, That the Secretary
of the Headquarters Committee be
authorized to communicate our action
to every official thus named in proper
form and add thereto the greetings of
this Beard of Trustees.
Respectfully submitted,
The Headquarters Committee.
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sion as that accorded to the report OF
the aforesaid resolution
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DIR. P. A. Baker

Whereas, In field and office General
Superintendent, DR.. p. A. Baker, con-
tinues to serve with unabating vgor
and growing efficiency, this Board ex-
tends to him, his office and field forces
hearty greetings, rejoicing in the
militant fellowship that is ours in the
war upon the beverage liquor traffic.
V
Local Authorities
Whereas, Since this Board last met
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Woolley at their home in Paris. Iii
nois.
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Easy to Evade the Law

Jews have no central religious CT
sanization which controls the ap-
pointment of rabbis or the fouuda-
ton or congregations and which
might in this case have designated
those who would have the right to
issue wine permits and control their
discharge Of this privilege. 1t might
even be pointed out that there arc
many observant Jews who arc not al
fi'iated with any congregation but
who ought to have the privilege OF
the use OF wine tor religious purposes.
The provisions 3f the act however do
not contemplate issuing such permits
to any who are not affiliated. Any
ten adult Jews may organize them
selves into a congregation according
to Jewish religious law and thus
a, all themselves OF the privileges Of
lered by the Noistead act This Of
fered a chance which many seized
for the establishment OF wine con-
grePations,' mushroom. outlaw al
fairs whose chief concern was wine,
lot worship 1t certainly creates no
little difficulty fo- the authorities who
are called upon tic enforce the law to
decide whether 4 congregation is bona
hde o. not Only a careful scrutiny
Of their records OF membership and
wine transactions may decide this.
Good Faith Appeals to Good Faith
Naturally the law founded in good
faith makes Its appeal to good faith.
The conscience OF each such group
must decide for it just how it will
carry cut the intent of its own or
ganization, not to mention the intent
OF the law with reference to issuing
wine permits ! can safely say that
the community a. whole is abso-
lutely opposed to all organizations
and individuals evading the law At
a meeting held lit this city last Fail,
called by Rabbi Jacob Nieto and my
self, at which every group in the San
Francisco Jewish community was
there was unanimous
opinion that these abuses must cease
and the meeting appointed commit
tee to wait upon the local federal Pro-
authorities to advise them of
this resolution and to offer their good
services for the proper control OF the
situation. 1t must be added that the
committee did wait upon the authori-
ties and did offer its good Offices for
the control of the situation, but up to
date, the committee has not been
called upon to act
Central Authority Lacking
Owing to the lack of a central re-
Iigious authority, there is the further
of controlling who shall act
as rabbis. According to Jewish law,
any adult male OF proper scholastic
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Central Authority Lacking

Owing to the lack of central re-
ligious authority, there is the further
difficulty of controlling who shall act
as rabbis. According to Jewish law,
any adult male OF proper scholastic
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Local Authorities

Whereas, Since this Board last met
New Britain herald., 1922-09-20
City Items

Victrolas and Pianos, Henry Morans. -advt.
 Miss Cora M. Beale, executive sec retary of the New Britain Welfare association, who has been confined to her home with sciatica for the past five weeks. is improving slowly but still unable to leave her bed for a longer period than few minutes each day.
 Rothfeder's will be closed this Sat. -advt
 Mrs. Rodman Chamberlain of Har- rison street has returned from Bar Harbor, Maine, where she has spent the summer.
 Mrs. George Traut entertained at cards Tuesday afternoon at her home on West Main street in honor of Miss Catherine Mills, the occasion being a candle shower for Miss Mills
 Mir and Mrs. Perciva Patt enter tained at bridge party Tuesday evening at their home on Trinity street There were three tables of players, Mrs. Maurice Johnson of Forest street and Harry Wheeler of Colingwood. N J., winning the prizes.
 Motor Vehicle Commissioner Rob- bins B. Stoeckel this morning notified the New Britain police department that the automobile license of Dom- mick Zoccoli. of 355 Arch street, waG suspended from September IS.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-20
TOWN MEETING TO BE
 HELD IN BENNINGTON
Voters to Take Action on Appropria- ton for Improvement of Road Part
 Of Which State Will Pay For

A special meeting of voters in the town of Pennington has, In response to a petition, been called for tomor- row evening at S30 o'clock.
 The meeting Is to be held for the purpose of taking necessary action on the appropriation of sum of money to improve the eight acre road run ming through Scott's swamp from the Bristol town line to connect with the road between Plainville and Farming ton. The appropriation Is to equal 25 per cent Of the cost of improving the road, and Is not to exceed $30,- o00. Thns money Is to be used for the purpose of converting the road into a state aid highway. The State High way department is holding 75 per cent of the cost for this purpose and property owners Of Scott's Swamp haveagreed to supply stone, sand and gravel free.
 The second purpose of the meeting Is to auth orize the selectmen and treasurer to borrow such an amount of money and to give notes of the town for the money borrowed.