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GREETINGS BY TAFT' " (Continued from First Page.) fectien. Not only is he first among our nation'* heroes, but he stands a* chief among the peerless fsw of the world'* trei'y greatest and best. There are two thlfigs in his life that are unique. Never a*ere the relations between a leader and histpeople so pure and sincere, and never did a man's cotemporarles so accurately forestall the judgment of posterity, aj did the men of Washington's time. Quote* Word* of Napoleon. The world has called Napoleon great. "But Napoleon himself said: "When my * name shall be lost in the vortex of revolution. posterity will talk with reverence tl*- -U t?- " T5a ? <*?n ! %JL IIIC Ui ^ asilliiftivn- * v" | asked, "Where shall the eye rest, weary | ot gazing at the great; where find a glory f that is not criminal, a pomp that is not TS?IEB3^sgMwlBPy ^ft ^ BHfffi^ : ^ilfefefc v v?" . .'^ RHHHmhkx ^^KBBBKm-WUnm tiyl^^UHV 1 f x J SOLOMON WEflL Of North Carolina, Who reprosonts Austria nt the Convention. Contemptible?" And he answered himself, 'Yes, there is a man, the C'incinnatus of the west?first, last and best of all, whom envy itself does not hate. The name of Washington is bequeathed to make humanity blush that such a man is alone in history." Frederick the Great sent his picture with the inscription, "From the Oldest general in Europe to the greatest general in his generation." "When we consider what our position is today; when we note the tremendous volution that has taken place; when we glory in the magnificent material resources that lie in exhaustless richness throughout all the borders of our land; in the power that has spread o'er the ' seas and the islands thereof; as we are Jubilant over each new star that is added to our flat?; as we remember, with swelling hearts, that ours is the ideal of human government, where liberty sits en* throned, and where, under the guidance ? of God, we have become the haven of the storm-tossed of earth, the avenging sword of justice, the champion of freedom to the uttermost ends of the earth, let us not forget that this ideal is ever to he-cherished, to be sought for and fought for with undiminished ardor and with unyielding devotion. Time Works Changes. "The conditions that prevailed in Washington's day do not altogether obtain today. Other times bring other things. The current of our national life finds new keels breasting its bosom today. But the direction of that current cannot be changed. The sarr.e goal of high ideals mnet ha nitpct;r<r1 Tho co tvia it naiillia/l |;v<t ouvu. > iiu cattic UIICUIIICU ;atriotism, the same deep love of justice, the same wide sweep of liberty must be 0 maintained. The sun of hope that for 1<V> years has sent its rays of welcoming light from over the gates of our sheltering haven shall not set. Those gates hall not be closed. The power of the flag that has heretofore defended its citizens shall not be weakened or dimin<? Sib ?? jp J? II K MM! : * ma/GBR wr Jh b XATHAN DRITKER * ' Of Clnclaaati, Ohio, Member Executive Committee. ish^i. The rising specter of know-noth. ingism must be put down. The sophistry * of aa irrelevant international comity shall not prevail against a just recognl ll\IU VI& iilTJ 1?VV ?IIWV U I V * V>?v ?1D Vi n?v l*nlted States are entitled to the same rights at home and the same protection abroad, irrespective of creed, class or condition. "At this shrine of our noblest national memory we pledge ourselves anew to the maintenance of our noblest and purest American institutions, to the nearer realisation of the highest ideals of civic government, law and liberty,* Justice and freedom and equal opportunity for all. And for Impulse and inspiration we solemnly invoke the memory of him, round whose resting place we are reverently A>ith*r0^ anrl whnsp nnmp HpenitP nil*. cling centuries and changing conditions, still remains fresh in the hearts of his countrymen." The program for today will be closed with memorial services this evening for Messrs. Bien, Tahlmessinger, Ellinger and Tuch. Will Be National in Character. President Taft's address at the banquet Wednesday evening will be national in charaetsr. it is believed, referring to the Jews In the United States and their accomplishments as business and professional men andcitlxens. The introductory remarks will be made by Simon Wolf, who will present Rev. Dr. Abram Simon as toastmaster. Speaker Cannon will respond to the toast, "Our Country"; Ambassador ftryce of Great Britain, "The Jew in History"; Admiral Wlnfleld 8. Schley, "The Navy"; Jacob H. SchlfT. "Unity"; T. V. , Powdorly. "Immigration and Distrlbu. tion"; former Secretary of State John W. Foster, "Diplomacy"; District Commissioner Cufto H. Rudolph, "Our City"; Justice M. P Stafford of the District of Columbia Supreme Court. "The Jew as a Citlsen"; Dr. A. D. Jacobson, "The Press." Simon Wolf, when asked as to the (irobable action of the convention as to ts current issues, said: "In my opinion the leading topic will * iff ffhe P i: v . 4 I The Pala | X A. Lisner. Hours, 8:30 / V be unceasing action against the white slave traffic. Also an effort n get the United States government to take action to recognise the services rendered by Hoim Solomon, who during the financial crisis in the early history of this republic most patriotically furnished money to Gen. George Washington to pay his continental soldiers at Valley Forge at a most critical time. "Another feature of the convention, in my opinion, will be the branching out of the order with Its educational uplift Work in Russia and* Roumania. Further contributions are to be asked for the B'nai B'rith Hospital for consumptives at Denver, Col." Opening Address by President Kraus The message of President Adolf Kraus was delivered at the opening session of the convention at the Arlington yesterday morning. He prophesied that the day was not far distant when the scattered sons and daughters of Israel will be reunited and when all clashing and bickering among the Jewish factions will cease forevermore. ! It was explained that the term B'nai B'rith is the tfebrew for "Sons of the j Covenant." I "The order of B'nai B'rith must on| tinue to be the rallying ground for all > Jews, regardless of political or religious opinions," Mr. Kraus declared. "A tremendous dynamic force has been at work in the camp of Israel. Passions have been aroused, schisms have been created, and where peace and harmony are so essential strife and discord reign. Wc have the Zionist and the anti-Zionist: the Orthodox and Reformed, with their respective chasms constantly widening; their antipathies steadily growing. In my judgment it is the province of the order to continue in the path which it has pursued from i*s inception. It must not favor or discountenance movements within our ranks on which Jewish opinions are pronounced and varied." Outlines Work in Aid of Jews. Mr. Kraus' message to the convention contained an account of work that had been dOne during the past five years in aid of Jews at home and abroad, of responses to appeals !r? behalf of the suffering and of the condition of the order in various parts of the world, besides discussing many questions of importance to the organization. The total membersnip now is 33.124, a gain of 22 per cent in five years since the last convention, while the amount paid to widows and orphans during that pei iod amounted to $1,243,070 and to charity $1.14.7,118. A brilliant future was predicted for the order. Immigration Problem. It was stated by President Kraus that the problem of what to do with newly arrived immigrants was one of increasingly serious Importance. Something should be done to distribute the immigrants in the badly congested districts in the seaport cities before they become permanently settled. Strong ground was taken In opposition to the white slave traffic, and combatting it be declared to be one of the most important of the organization's undertakings. The message made a plea for a high standard of membetehlp. whose sole test should be character. Recommendation was made for legislation providing for the appointment of a lodge guardian for a deceased brother's family, such as exists in the Vienna (Austria) lodges. . A pathetic picture was drawn of the conditions In Gallcia. where the poverty of the people. Mr. Kraus said, was indescribable. It was not strange, he added, that among the Galician Jews the recruiting agent finds many not too reluctant additions to the army of "white slaves." "We are fighting the white slave traffic," said the president. "Let us help to close up the markets which furnish the victims." London Lodge formed. The formation of London Lodge, No. 663. this year .th* president considered the most important work of his administration, so far as strengthening the order was concerned. Argument was made against abolishing | the so-called secrecy feature of the or{ ******** ********************4 alais R( j lis Royal, | ( LM. to 6 P.M. 0 Street % < i der, * hut the president believed there fa should be selected an annual password w and that no member should be permitted se to visit sister lodges without having it v< in his possession, or a traveling card as ol an evidence of membership in good stand- ot ng. b Recommendation was made for an increase in the per capita tax. Opening Session Yesterday. Judge Josiah Cohen of Pittsburg, one of the strongest personages in the oiganization, called to order the opening ses- ? ei(,n . f . 1, a nln.Vi annual aanitantlAn i.. Ol oiu 11 \jl inr jiiuiii annual luiivchlivh vi the Constitution Grand Ixidge. Independent Order of B'nal B'rith yesterday ti morning. Judge Cohen, before whose tt court the Pitsburg graft cases are now ir being heart, outlined the work now be- ai fore the order, and said immigration, the white slave traffic and the support of the ai Hebraic philanthropies were the most im- ar portant problems confronting the eonven; tion. v la i Cuno H. Rudolph. president of the i board of District Commissioners, and <j? ' Simon Wolf, chairman of the arrange- Df | ments committee, extended a cordial wel- ti< L* h< ipr jaragB jHK or JSBk n' ai w jflj H fil tc St m tc tl w tc tl hi JACOB MA'GER P1 Of Philadelphia, ^ Member Executive Committee. | come to the delegates. Commissioner l" Rudolph declared the Hebrews to be ^ "citizens of the highest type" and good *' Americans. He said: 1 i "You are welcome to Washington. Wft open our doors and our hearts to you, . and anythihg you see that you think you want, just ask my young friend, Simon " > Wolf, for it and you'll get It. He usually e gets what he wants when he comes down to see us at the District building, and ss we Commissioners are used to obeying his orders, so don't be backward about tackling him." J* 4 cm-dial ereetine to the delpoales and their ladies on behalf of the Jews of ^ , Washington, was extended by Simon B . Wolf. He read letters of welcome from f' the Board of Trade, Chamber of Com- , , merce and Commercial Club, and said f< , every Hebrew home in the city is open to the members of B'nai B'rith and their families. Mr. Wolf explained the details of the program for four days, ending with p a banquet at the Arlington Wednesday night that will be attended by Washing- o; ton officialdom from the President down tl and the diplomatic corps. (g Predicting that Washington will some b< day be to the world what Rome was P to the empire of the Caesars. President ol i' Kraus returned the thanks of the or- a ganization for the cordial welcome ex- B tended to Its representatives. el Judge Cohen, the presiding officer, in said the white slave traffic is of vital ot interest to every member of the race, tt and that the constitutional lodge must re >yal's S Garments . Were $ Every woman of refinement * TA a A. 1 _e it.. ^ ? gcuc -L/cpai imcnL icarn 01 mc an and enthusiastic. A word to tho most disreputable at first glance. The garments pictured on this pa See tables on first floor, nortl for the distant future. Note?No 17c See the Sh Cambric Cor Covers at t price ? trimn Jw i t h warran wash laces, i with silk ribbo Early visitors v find all sizes. f Shirt Wats J Does this illustration tell j these waists are of aristocratic / to the plebeian and vulgar? 1 f Tomorrow's early visitors ing all sizes, both in the plain Put money in ^'our purse?tl here. $1.29 $2.! $2 Corsets. $4 C01 Corsets?All broken lots shelves and thrown upon table * m * proper. Apparent contusion, the Corset you require and w are fortunate enough to profit more than likely, because near in one make or another. "Klosfit" Petticoats Fitting the waist and hips like a g wrinkle and requiring no alterations, side gussets of elastic jersey e o h ar ings are another. Of cotton ann silk, to $5.00. All lengths, in white, blick i Glove-fltting Swiss Ribbed Lightweight "Merode" Vests, Pants and Tights. 49c grade. Special price tomorrow until mid"Merode" Union Suits, high and low necks, also separate garments in the out sizes; i5c qual- jenr lty; until midday tomorrow...0"^ Satisfaction or Moi If you do not the Bifocal, for se< 40^1 only pay 98c for faction, without s Dr. Samuel fits thi Dr. Samuel has honor from two co l>8r fn $4. 08 of srateful people. vt.yo first floor. Balcony ___ ?7?; ? _ 1 ice 11 now ana aectae what attitude ill be taken. Immigration, he asirted, is another Issue that must be ited upon. He advised consideration ' a policy toward the philanthropic -ganizatlons maintained exclusively y Jews. Address by Lucius L. Solomon. A large audience assembled In the Ighth Street Temple last night to listen > the address of Lucius L. Solomon f San Francisco, who declared in no ncertain language that the attitude f Congress toward restrictive imrnipatlon laws is a grotesque parody on le colonial anthem of freedom, and tat senators who oppose the entrance ito this country of religious refugees re dishonoring their togas. Mr. Solomon, who is second vice presi;nt of the order, spoke broadly of the ms of the order and of the Jew's place nong the nations. Mr. Solomon criticised the immigration ws of the United States. 'The position of the immigrant Jew toty," he declared, "is on a par with that me eariy coiomsis 01 ine pre-revuiuinary period in this country." He claimed that some of the descendits of those who came to this country r religious freedom "dishonor their own oud lineage by fathering immigration ws aimed at those for whom they ight to feel the keenest sympathy." Tribute to Hebrew Consciousness. Tracing the history of the wandering ibes through the ages in a picturesue ibute to "that subtle psychological rce we ill the Hebrew consciousness," 3 said d.e United States is now leady i shut her doors in the faces of the lildren of Israel who cOine seeking a nd of religious and racial tolerance. "The position of the wandering Jaws iio come to this country," he said, "is i a par with the position of those colosts who braved the unconquered deep id gallantly hewed homes from a start* ilderness In order that they might worlip in peace and call themselves free. "They, like those sturdy men of history' ho made this nation, are fugitives. But iere were no immigration restrictions ten. There was no head tax and no nanci&l and physical test. The land was i those men a temple of liberty* and a ronghold of peace. Contrast Drawn. "What a contrast today! Are we any lore tolerant than they of history who irtured a race in the name of Him whom ley worshiped as the Savior of the orld? Are we more tolerant when sena* ?rs, descendants of that people who made le wilderness a temple of freedom, discmor and disgrace the.r position and the 1 - Vs.. ruuu iminc ui men tate uy cAiiuuuig i jgitives who should nave their hereditary! empathy? "Sympathy?and such is the plea of the | indesirable citizen' of today. What a rnical term to apply to the people who ave to Christendom a part of their region! "We. the children of Israel, ask Justice f the civilized world and no |.nore. We ave always given more than we have sceived, because we have been the teachrs of the world." Rev. Dr. Abram Simon, in response, aid: "I am glad such an oration as you have ist hoard has been given in this temple." e said, "because faith and fraternity mst always walk hand In hand. Peole of the faith must be fraternal, and , nai B'rith must Join with the synaogue, because the trinity of faith, fra?rnity and freedom must ever be its jundation." Notes of the Convention. One of the notable figures at the B'nal :'rith convention is Judge Josiah Cohen f Pittsburg, Pa., before whose court te trial of the grafters and "boodlers" ; being held. Judge Cohen is a mem. sr of the court of common pleas in ittsburg, but is now Sitting as a Judge ' the criminal court of that city. He Is man of great popularity in the B'nal 'rith as was attested by his unanimous ~ eetion as presiding officer at the openg session yesterday. Judge Cohen is an< ie of the great Jewish characters in lea ie United States. He is a straighout publican in state and national politics A >ix Pri( as Illustrated Here an j LOO and u] will appreciate "this year's best nual clearing sale, that comes pr: - ^ * ? ? ?A " ? A ?. . 1 ox <> se wnu arc nor rcguiai Do more than glance?hvpercr: ge can be yours tomorrow at 8-)c least corner, and third floor, nortl garments sent on approbation or _ 46c . SS eer The Corset set Covers and Draw- aJ his ers to match the led nightgown pic- q ted turcd on this page an un will be found on an ns. = these tables, at H? on vil! only 46c for G( choice. ct< sts at 89c. | you the true story?that lineage and in no way relate 't should. " 1 \ will have no trouble in find- " j tailored and lingerie styles. ; | lis year's best bargains are i > o f 98 $3.29 :: j rsels. Corsets. !! I 1 ?1 have been culled from the 1! j :s in front of the department " I but our experts will know I ill promptly tell you if you j by this bargain chance. It's ! I ly all styles or sizes are here ' ? 1 l\ ? . $1.50 to $.;.oo. n I love?never developing a pucker or ~ Thfc nflfpntprl Tvaisthand and f e part explanation. The snap fasten- f ; prices gradually rising from fl.oO f and colors to match dress materials. = f / Union Suits, with low neck, lace trimmed umbrella and tight knee * pants; 40c quality; until ? midday ?5VC | Lisle Thread Union Suits, low | neck, with fancy yokes, and lace- I j trimmed pants; manufac- I turers' seconds; values up Kfh^. * to $1.00 \ ley Refunded. * I jj require specially ground lenses, or | J eing both near and far. you need I ; glasses that will give perfect satis- I M hadow of doubt. No doubt?when i i sm. | m every applicance, certificates of lieges and testimonials from scores j i* Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., | || -- I ^? ? ^ [^^bS(S l Telepl I A TELEPHONE < it made pottibl maintained plai The remarkable it indicated by the folk The average time local ttationt: Operator to antwex Operator to receh number, put up tl begin ringing the *Subscriber to antv Average time to dit completion of conv Operating errort in *Time taken by subscribers to ansuH the telephone Lett than 30" 70 30" tol1 . . .4 1'tol? 30" . . 16 1'30" to 2' . . 5 21 to 2'30" . . .1 2' 30" to 3' . . 1 At tko exnSruHon of minute* " Don't Aniwei it reported. I The Chesapei ? - - ' ? - - - i -i 9 is recognised as a power, his col- p gues say. d< LUtograph copies of photographs of t< ;e Sur] id Manv Others p to $2.25 bargains."' When the regular p; ior to the May Sale, the respons "?many of the garments are so itically examine the materials, th ?and many others equally attra< hwest side. Come with your pt C. O. D. It's to be a closing sa (5 tl * m cipiioa The Palais Rov- L o v e 1 i 's Famous $i Combinatio :>mbination Gar- merits and ents. Corset j elaborate o 3ver and Skirt ; aratc Gowi d Corset Cover I j Skirts, man d Drawers in ; j were $2.50, e; also Separate jfH; tables on Dwns, Skirts, j j first and c., now 69c. doors. 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I / i 0 atrons of the Palais Royal's Lin- <? ?e will be. as heretofore, prompt - mewhat tossed and tumbled, al- < > e trimmings and the needlework. < :tive. ? * irse. prepared to secure supplies < > lie?quick and decisive. ] | S3"|, $1.79 I | est of j The connois- j >n Gar- j seur of Dainty ?most j Lingerie will look ! I i Sep- | upon these gar- t ;; is and men t-s as the j ?> iy that prizes of this; ! ! C/io I'.or'c cnl. 1 lip * * ? v 'VV/ I v vai ;<ai v. i nv j ^ both ?j| prospective bride | third *sst will rejoice in the & opportunity. ? _-3E-. _^1LI__LJ|^ %. m m m m ?A?? Jr ' |^? ^W-*?Ayr-|^^|flpMr^|P^B ^HHwHnSMHEdHfivi % yuT^B rating I ro subscribers' stations H trly equipped anil well I: era ting in Washington ! ion between two - ' 3.1 seconds . 5 seconds I 20.7 seconds I otal, 28.8 seconds C 2.7 seconds | ... 18 &CV are tspictcd by I * idea by the telephone I y a highly trained and I is required. I company assumes I urgent and important ;: ds of operating speed I ; sined during the busy I its of the day. I * ; 4 elephone Co* ^^^ " * ' T ? , ... 1T..1 . < .1.1 ...II. IS.II I I) 111 M, ith. " " ? " ' " **?'itv? cAAdle burner. MBMMI 6f tfct B'mi Smth. mod from efiten ?s m* ponded red. white 4nd blue rlttlea streamers, properly inscribed. * * ? 9 e *