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New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
S5OO,0OO FIRE LOSS
Blaze ill Center of HaNcrhill's Busi- ness Section Causes Great Dam age Early Today.

Haverhill, Mass" Dec. S1 CP -- Loss estimated at more than $500,- o00 was caused by an early morn- ing ire which destroyed two large buildings in th" business district of this city today. An overloaded oil heater in the basement of the Pea hody building, one of those burned, was said to have caused the fire,
 All available fire apparatus in the city was in action for hours to prevent the spread of the fire to nearby buildings, Aid also was sent from Lawrence, Methuen, West Newbuly, Merrimac, Amcsbury and AndovCr.
 Two hrcmon were slightly in iurcd, one having his hand frozen.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
Miami Beach Mayor Is
 Walkers Guest in N. Y.

NcW York, Dec. 3l Pl = Louis r. Snedigar mayor of Miami Beach. Fla, Is here at the invita- ton Of Mayor Elect Walker, for the inaugural ceremonies tomor- row.
 Mayor Snedigar will confer with Mir. Walker for advice on selection Of q police commissioner for Miami Beach, Criminals and other unde- sirables have flocked to the south since the Florida boom got under way. he said yesterday, and a trained police official is needed to cope with them.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
Premier Briand Makes
 Explanation to Canning

Paris, Dec. 31 R - Premier Rriand has sent a letter to Captain Gordon Canning, peace cmissary of the Riffian leader, Ahd El-krim, explaining that he is unable to re- ceive him.
 The premier yesterday told the chamber of deputies that Abd-El- Krim was merely a caid exercising authority over certain tribes, and that the government preferred to deal separately with the tribes rather than confer upon Krim the dignity Of negotlator as a Moslem
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31

hall, County and state officers will assist in the exercises.
 Commissioner John F. Gill of the hoard of compensation and assess mont is i'll and is undergoing treat mont at the New Britain General nospital.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
PURINToN-AxDERSoN

oscar II. Purinton Of Hartford and Miss Augusta J. Anderson of S29 Osgood avenue will be married Sat urday. January ., at 1 o'clock at the home of he bride. The ceremony will be performed hy Rev. Dr. Abel \. Ahlquist, pastor Of the First Luth- eran church,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
WANTS CLIENT RELEASED

W. r. Mangan, acting for Walter Gryzenia. has applied for the re- lease of his client from the county jail, where he was lodged Monday on a body writ. Gryzenia Is alleged by Bessie Wincek to have failed in payment of a court judgment for $12419. If the application is grant cd by Justice Henry P. Roche at the hearing Monday, Gryzenia will take the poor debtors oath.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
POPE nEEICIATES

Rome. Dec. SI H) - With GUS tomary pomp ands splendor. the pope today at a ceremony In the basilica of St. Peters promulgated the Feast of the Kingdom Of Christ as a part Of the Catholic liturgy. as announced with his re- cent cncyclical.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that Edward T. Casey Is indebted to the Town Of Piain- Vile In the sum of .2.b? Dollars for taxes duo from lists isia 10 1919 inclusive. levied on the following described property. Lots No. .oi, 900. 2o7, 2os, 2es. .i7, Sii. SIS. sls. Sli, SIS. New Britain Plaza. Map al Town Clerks office, PlainyiiIe.
 Conn.
 Said described property. or psrt of same. WI, be sold 10 the highest bidder at the hour of ?, m. on Tuesday, the sth day Of March, 1896 al tho Town Hall of said town.
 Dated st PlalnvIlic, Conn, this thirty first day Of January. 1926.
 W. J. HEMINGWAY. Tax Collector.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31

Nj. II. Horwitz.
 The J, NJ. Hallinan O.. Inc. has been sued for .seb0 by the Con- tinental Screen Service Co of New York. Nair & Nair Issued the writ. which was served by Constable Fred Wrinkle.
 Mrs. Margaret Glackln has brought action for SIS damages against Otto Curko.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
NOTICE

Notice is hereay given that Joseph saii- OTIS estate Is Indebted to the Town of Plalnville in tho sum of 1899 Dollars for taxes due from lists 1907 to 1924 inclusive. levied on the following described property. Lots No. l59 and no. Old Gristmill Park. Map at Town Clerks office, Plainyille,
 Conn.
 Said described property. or part of same, vii be sold 10 the highest bidder at the hour ot ?. m. on Tuesday. tho 9th day of March, lss6. at the Town Hall Of said town.
 Dated at Plainville, Conn.,. this thirty. first day Of January. 1a?s.
 W, j. HEMINGWAY Tar Coiisctor.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
NOTICI

Notice Is hereby given that Chas. Sack cit Is indebted to the Town Of Plainvills n inc sum of 37lo Dollars for taxes due from lists 1914 10 1924 inclusive, leyisA on the following described property. Lots No. lt6. Iis, ib0, is3. il7, iiS G75 to l7sl, i59. lN. New Britain PlaIa. Map a. Town Clerks office, PlainyiliA
 Conn.
 Said described property or part of sarnA will bo sold to the highest bidder at the hour of ?. m. on Tuesday, the 9th day of March, la.5 at the Town Hall Of saia town.
 Dated at Plainville. Conn, this thirty first day of January, Iass.
 W, J. HEMINGWAY, T.x Collector.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
MoEI. MURDERS IN CHICAGO
Year 1925 Records 3SS agains'
 3i7 in 1924

5t1 in l0si
 rhira-o. Dec, $l.-Chicago mas b~okon records in 1925 for murders Coroner Oscar Wolff gave out ms figures. which show SS9 murders with six more murder inquests pend inc The number has advanced from 194 in 1920. Last year 1t was S47. ,..,, l.,
 The beer war murders, which in- c,ude inc killings of many gangsters in the struggle for supremacy III 'no M alcohol markets, helped break 'he record. A month ago coroner Wolff attributed thirty-one mnruer" io thcse causes and there have pee" several since. Not less than SIX po,icemen are listed among the 'iN'ilas.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
CIVIL SUITS RECORDED

Lillian Wrinkle, through D. L. Dunn, has sued Max silverman Of Hartford for $500 damages. Papers have been served by Deputy Sheriff
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31

Notice is hereby given that Fred white head Is Indebted 10 the Town of Plsin- villo ln the sum Of 5.eO Dollars for taxes due from lists 1919 10 ls3t inclusive. levied on the following described property. Lot Nos iis and i.o, New Britain Pisxa.
 On map mada by Hall & Bacon,
 Said described property. or rart of sanse. will be sold 10 the highest Nader at the hour ot ?. m. on Tuesday, the eth dsy Of March. is3s at the Town Hall of naid town,
 Dated al PlAlnville, Conn. this thirts~ first day of January. lase.
 W. J, HEMINGWAY, Ts1 CsIlecser.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that Alice II. Gormsn is Indebted 10 the Town of Plain vllle In the sum of e.ss Dollars for taxes due from lists ialt to 1s2+ inclusive, levied on the following described property.
 Lots No. Si, 5c. Gristmlli Park, Map at Town Clerks office, PialnvtIIe
 Conn. Said described property. or part Of nms, will be sold 10 the highest bidder xt the hour of ? p. m. on Tuesday, the 9th day ot March, 1928 at the Town Hall of said town.
 Dated at Plainville. Conn.,, this thirty- first day Of January, 1s3s.
 W. J. HEMINGWAY, Tax Collector.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that Mar Fish man is indebted 10 the Town of FlAlnviils Tn the sum of 4s.6s Dollars for taxes due from lists 1918 10 lsal inclusive. levied on the following described property.
 Lot Nos. II. l2. IS. l.
 On map made by IilEhy & Btal. Said described property, or part of sanA will be sold 10 the highest bidder Rt the hour ot '. n.. on Tuesday. the sth day of March, ls26 at the Town Hall of said town.
 Dated at PlaInville. Conn, this thirty first day os January, 1928.
 ". J. MEMlNGMAY. Tax Cellseter.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31

Said described property. or part of same. will be sold io the highest bidder at the hour of 2 p. m. on Tuesday the 9th day of March. ls,S at the Town Hall Of said town, Dated at Plainyllle, Conn.,, this thirty first day Of January, lQsS.
 " L NENfINEMAY Tar i-nllecfnr.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31

Said described property. or part of game, will be sold to the highest bidder at the hour Of r, m, on Tuesday, the 9th day of March. 1926 al the Town Hall Of said town.
 Dated at Flalnvllle. Conn. this thirty frs, day of January. 1s26.
 W. !. HEMINGWAY. Tax Collector.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Philip Ram Siehcl Is indebted tn tho Town Of Plaiu- vile In the sum ot 1921 Dollars for taxes due from lists 1918 10 l9eI inclusive, levied on the following described property. Lot Nos. le7. lsS, ls9. New Britain Plaza. Nap at Town Clerks offlce, PlAinvilie.
 T'N,N
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
NNTICE

NOTI(E
 Notice Is hereby given that J. CallIsarts Is indebted 10 the Town of Plaiuville in the su mot 7.e6 Dollars for taxes due tho sum Of 7.96 Dollars for taxes due on the following described property. Lots No. sS and cI. New Britain Plaza. Map st Town Clerks Onlee, Plainville,
 Conn.
 Said described property, or part of sane, will be sold to the highest bidder at the hour of 2 ?. m, on Tuesday. the Eth day of March, 1928 at the Town Hall of said town,
 Dated at Plalnville. Conn.,, this thirty. first day of January l926.
 ". ]. NEMINGMAY. Tax CnllastnY.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-31
NnTlCE

Notice |, hereby given that Chas. c. Nelson Is indebted to the Town of Plain vile In the sum of S.S1 Dollars for taxes due from lists 1918 to 1924 inclusive, levied on tho following described property.
 Lot No. .s5. New Britain Plaza.
 Map at Town Clerks ofIice. Plsinviiia
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-11-26
Solomon Ibn GabirOl's Life and Work

An event of literary significance. both In the Jewish
and non-ewish world is the Forthcoming appearance cf
the and revised edition of solomon Ibn Gabiros
pearls ethical wisdom and moral instruction of which
the work consists. Although translation from the He
brew made in 1859 by the Rev. r. II. Aschcr
this rendition left much to he desired. Furthermore
Asccrs book is of print and and thus makes
the "Clcicc Of Pearls practically inaccessible to the Eng
lash rcudcr The edition to he published by the Bloch
Publishing Company will contain the Hebrew text,
fully edited and the corrcspoiie English translation.
In addition o the very fine translation which has
of of Gabiros masterpieces the publishers
furnishing the book with lengthy and authoritative
introduction giving analysis of the Choice Of Pearls
and outlining its history and the of its compia
tion The question of the authorship of the volume Is
then up the assertion having been made 10y many
Hebrew photographers that Gabrol wrote
the work And what should to he most interesting
to American Jews especially lnymcn Interested in
of great Hebrew poets, is the Geographic sketch of
solomon Ibn Gabrol.
The author Choice of Pearls Sole
Malaga. in Southern Spain in his early years he
taken Saragossl. Although it is unknown with
tnnty who his teachers, he must have hecn pre-
cocous lad absorbed knowledge FAY beyond his
What is extraordinary about Gabiros work is his
versatility Firstly. he is Of the poets pro
by the Jewish people and of his sacred
positions have found honored place in the liturgy of
the Synugog Secondly. he wis II Biblical In
addition he thorough student Of ethics and phil
oscphy.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-11-26

their ideas amy of those mentioned They will mention
Johulah ha-Lcvi. Bcnjamn Tuden. aud Bacly lbn
Peludal The reply he given to these persons
those who wonder about the limited knowledge Of
the 1almul. Neither the the Talmudc literature
attained general circulation. First because these
wrote In n medium which had limited disciples. Secondly.
the Church rather Jealous In its watcfulncss
Hebrew literature: it tried to that not too
contaminated
\ volume which may he called sequel To Macys Is
the by Ludwig Lewisohn. Israel The author OF
Upstream deals primarily with the subject of tolerance
to the jew. He gives the history Of the worlds attitude
the jew and indicates In what the jew usti
fled the hostility of his nelghbors Lewison establishes
thesis which is totally distinct from that of the ether
volumes Libraries of literature neither affect the
worlds judgment of the Jew modify the Jew himself.
Israel preicntes the utter difference of the Jew from
The world about him. II uphols his difference and seeks
to have all Jews acknowledge it, for their hest interest
Iewisel,n hclts up the jew the historic minority
group and shows that the decline of intolerance has
in the least affected them. lie nfcrs tat mans struggle
for the right think has included the granting of tnt
right others. weaker and less able their pre-
negatives.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-11-26
YOUNG PEOPLES LEAGUE
CONVENTION

Tie convention of the Young Peoples
League Of the United Synagog, which
is being held in New York during the
Thanksgiving weekend, beginning with
Wednesday evening. merits the atten-
tion and interest of all. Its program
Is one that seems to fiji the needs of
the Jewish youth. regardless of their
particular interests.
The League aims to bring the jew
ish youth closer to the synngog. tn aid
1t TO improve its education. especially
along Jewish lines, to interest it in
Jewish institutions, and to enlist II in
every form of communal endeavor.
The publication by the League Of the
Guides for the Arrangement of Holy
Day Services ana also OF Friday Eve
ming Services. has been II real CON
tribution towards solving our religious
problem. lis educational festival ana
holiday programs, participation in the
celebration of the opening Of the He
brew University. the conduct of month
ly rallies. Its help to groups in drn-
| matirs. music and literary work have
brought about n stir in youthful circles.
These vital activities account for the
doubling of the membership of the
| League during the rnst ycnr--l mem
mrship of organizations that is ncw a'
| the century mark.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-11-26
National Jewish Hospital
Is Unique Institution
ocontinued from Page ~

intellectual and artistic types. Discus
sions ranging from such profound aues-
ticns of our social life Ms war, religion,
capital and labor TO such trivinlities us
Babe Ruth and vaudeville are heard
daily. Here also one may iind Euro
means. Americans. and Asintics, of DIFF
fcrcnt religious beliefs from those
whom are Jews (who are in the njor-
ity) to those who profess themselves
to he Protcstauts Catholics, BuddhistS,
Agnostics aud even Atheists. Even If
we can not altogether agree with one
another on u single question, yet the
discussions have been 81 intelligent and
our relations 50 cordial and Intimate
that ench one gained II broader outlook
on life and contributed towards the
ultimate understanding Of all crccd>
and colors.
But all is not yet told there are lee
lures on health and other topics of in
terest. synagog, n school, n library.
and even a movie" The library Is
rather small. but take n look nt what
It has Shaw. Ibsen, Anatolc France
Nietzche. Dresser. Upton Sinclair hi''
Ludwig Lewi>olm. Any librarian would
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-11-26
WOmen's Orthodox Union
Inaugurates Liberty Bell
Bible Contest.

At the last executive committee
meeting of the women's branch of the
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congrega-
tions of America, Mr.. julius Hyman,
one of the four minute men, spoke
briefly on the approaching Sesqui-
Centennial celebration, to be held In
Philadelphia in honor of the l5Oth an.
niversary of the adoption OF the Dec
laration of Independence. Mr.. Hymau
outlined the plans for nationwide
essay contest among the children Of
the religious schools, under the au-
spices of the Union of Orthodox jew
ish Congregations of America, on the
subject, sour Bible as the Source Of
Inspiration for the Ideals Upon
Which Our American Government
Was Founded" The winners of this
contest-a boy and girl in each of the
48 states-are to be given free TRIP
to the Philadelphia Exposition by
their respective committees.
The basis of this contest is the Mo
sale Verse, proclaim liberty through
out the land and to all its inhabitants
thereof" (Leviticus XIV, Verse 10
which appeared on the original lib
erty bell in Philadelphia.
The executive committee of th'
women's branch of the Union fell
that a contest of this nature wouI<
lend powerful impetus towards
deeper study of the bible on the par
of the growing boy and girl. at th'
same time imbuing them with a JUS
pride in the glorious heritage OF theil
people. 1t, therefore, voted to inaug
urate this project.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-11-26
Busy Jewish New Workers.
Devoted Supporters of
Symphony and Opera
JEWS AND MUSIC

Those who tnlk about the Jews ms
materialistic should occasionally visit
some Of the higher class concerts in
New York.
At the Stadium concerts, which at.
tracted nightly audiences of between
10000 and fifteen thousand, 1t may ~
safely said that fully three fourths Of
the patrons were Jews. incidentally y
too, the palntial stadium was given to
the city by Adolph Lcwisohn.
At the New York symphony and Phil
harmonic Concerts. about the same pro
portion Of patrons are Jews, and the
conductor of the Philharmonic. vii.
helm Mcngelberg is not only Jew,
hut one who Is pious in the good old
orthodox fashion. Mr.. Walter Dam
rosch, the famous leader of the New
York Symphony Is of Jewish descent.
The name Damrosch in fact is but the
Transformation Of "Blutkopf' into He
brew. And if we recall correctly, Dam
rOsch's father married n daughter OF
james G. Blaine, the ''plumed Knight
to use the Ingersoll description. whom
the Republicans nominated for the
Presidency in the unsuccessful fight
against Grover Cleveland.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-11-26
Vatican Organ Opposes Cen
structieR Of Medel Of Soi0-
mons Temple.
UNGES CATHOIAC CRUSADE TO
WIN SOULS IN PALESTINE"
Jewish TeleRraphic Agency


I,ome-Or4'csition to the plan to
construct II full sized model Of the
Temple Of Solomon us an exhibit in the
celebration Of the 1JDth anniversary of
the achievement of American iniepend-
ence To be held in Philadelphia next
year was expressed by the ''Osservatore
Romano" the official organ of the
vaticnn.
80 the new Jewish immigrants in
Palestine this idea of reconstructing
the Temple Is more II symbol of ma
tional pride than of religious fnith.
The recent Jewish arrivals IN Palestine
have brought to the Holy Land Euro
pean rntiOnulism and most Of them
have little religious feeling" the paper
snys. Those Jews who pray every
Friday evening ut the Wailing Wall
have not many adherents Of the Zion
list idea among them.
A new crusade of the Catholic
Church In Palestine for the purpose
of winning these unl,elieving souls is
urged by the "Osservatorc Romano.
Since the Balfour Declaration. vari-
ous protestant missions are actively at
work in Palestine. The Catholic
Church must exert all Its strength to
proselytize the land OF the apostles,
the organ OF the vatican declares.
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-11-26

dealings with the .Icws In fact there
is an actual case Of the peaceful exist
cnce Of Jewish colony. which csial-
lished itself in Kuifcngfu, llonnn, ns
early ns before the Christian era
That such n thing should ever have
happened may he easily accounted for
if we recognize that the Jews and Chi
neSc are not very different in their
philosophy, their outlook ON life. their
civilization and their achievements
To us Chinese. nothing can bring so
son win rcnown IN learning and schol-
arship: so with the Jews. II may also
bc pointed out that the Tulmud is quite
acceptable 10 us. The Jews have
achieved great things under very AN
taconistic and adverse influences
whnt might have been their achieve
mcnts in the enrichment of civilization
had they been allowed the utmost frcr-
dom. ou one can predict. The center
of human activities is gradually shift
ing towards the Orient. mud the Jews,
u wandering hut constructive people rs
they are viii lie migrating 10 China
and Siberia. Muy they find In china
"A people whom they can call their kin
and II home which they can nj last
claim their own,
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-11-26

feel proud to have people take such an
interest In his books as we do. The
schoul Is doing constructive work In
helping patients new to this country to
acouirc II command of the English Ian
slngc. IN helping the young people to
learn some commercial trade. such as
typcwriting and bookkeeping, and.
lastly. In giving the children patients
an elementary education So that they
can continue il later when they are
discharged. II might h. mentioned
here that one of the most unique de-
partments In the institution Is The pre-
ycntorum where about forty children
Of cOnSumptive parents are kept
Al present am working for II few
hours a day in the hospital research
laboratory, and | am very happy TO
contribute my small share 10 its work.
/ camp to the United States In 1870 to
study. intending the Colorado Agricul-
ur,f college for three years before I
Irc,,nc too III To continue my studies.
Since | nm on my way TO health.
know tr whom / shall feel grateful
tI,osr whnsc aid has enabled this in
stitution Ia carry on its valuable work.
with all this related above. | must
have mndr 1t clear tn you why | am
thnnErul that there is no blot in the
history ol chinese civilization ia our
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-11-26
,Jewish Tclegraphic Agency

tJrwish Tclegraphic Agency
New York-One Of the great finds
Of the excavations Of the University y
of Pennsylvania Museum ut Bcth.shan
Palestine. has been large engraved
stone monument erected by ltnmescs II
which contains the inst information
outside the Bible about the SOjOurn Of
the Hebrews in Egypt according TO the
report OF Alan Rowe. field director of
the Palestine Expedition made public
Sunday by Dr. George Byron Gordon,
director of the Museum.
In spite of the plaques, the destruc-
tion of PharaOh's army In the He'd Sea
and the other stirring events Of the
SOjourn in Egypt, rs described by the
Hebrew Chroniclcr. there was nothing
in Egyptian literature to show that the
Hebrews made the slightest impression
on Egyptian consciousness. The mOnu-
ment erected by llnneses at Beth.
Shan. however, tells Of his capture Of
certain Semites and of his use Of then,
to build cities for him. confirming the
account in Exodus" the report stated.
The excavations OF forts and battle
grounds where Saul and David fought
the PhilistineS is described.
Fortresses successively occupied by
the Egyptians, I'hilIistlnes aaM Israel.
ties have been uuenrthed on the tc1l
Intermountain Jewish news., 1925-11-26
EXCAVATION AT BETH SHANE PROVES
BIBLICAL SOJOURN IN EGYPT
FORTRESS WHERE rHIIrsTINEs HUNG sAuLs BODY uNE

OF the hill Uf ltetltS Shan near the .Ior-
dan. laying bare ti1 wall on which the
Philistii,cs hung the body of Saul. THE
Interior OF the wall is blackencd by an
ancient confagration believed to have
been set alss,it 1000 Il. G.. Ms part of
the revenge for the death Of Haul.
which wns wrcnkcd on the Philistine
city by David after he conquered ". A
quantity II baked clay objects belong
Ing to the cult Of Ashiaroth have been
collected among the remnants OF a
building which apparently wns the
temple Of Ashtaroth. In which. accord
Ing to l. samuel, the armor of King
Saul was hung.
Figures of the goddess Ashtaroth
were found In association with uuan-
Titles Of Egyptian objects, Indicating
that the temple was originally erected
by the Egyptians. who held the hin Of
Bptllehnn for several centuries before
II was seized by the Philistincs, who In
turn We're conquered by the lsraeiltcs.
The excavation, which Is heing ear
rie,l on by no workmen. is illnminnt-
ing the rise IT the goddess Ashtorsth,
who was apparently introduced orig
ins,iy by the Ekyptiuns into ras-stine
H,M Syria. where she was worshippcd
for centuries. The Greeks are believed
to have taken her over ana wors,,ilH~d
her Ms AphrOlite.