Evening star., 1900-10-03

congregation at 9th and G streets. 1radl-
tional music. eiaborately rendered formed
an interesting part of the ceremonies in
each instance. The musical program al the
Sth street temple was especially ATTRACTIVE
and quite lengthy, many inspiring NUMBERS
being rendered by the quartet composed OF
Mrs Nellie Wilson Shir-Cliff, Mrs. Marga-
ret Nolan Martin, Mr.. McFarland ana Mr.
John Nolan.
The principal address of the day in Wash
ington was delivered at noon in the Sth
street temple by Mr.. simon Wolf. The
house of worship was thronsed with CON
grcgation of Jews devoted to their reilglon
and its teachings All listened intentiy 10
the speaker and joined in the services with
devOutness.
MIR. WoIf's Address.
Mr. Wolf spoke in part as follows;
The Jews Of the world in the year clos
ing have had severe tasks set for them
Especially is this true in European coun-
tries. In Galicia, province of Austria, the
condition Of our careigionists has been most
distressing, indeed revolving. Nearly a mil
lion of people have been subjected to the
most trying and fanatical persecution
Their mental moral physical and eco
nomc condition is far below par, added to
which has been the terroriZ!ng influence IN
spired and famed into lurid flames by a
fanatical population that looks upon every
Jew as an alien and an outcast.
Thus the reports that emanate from gov
ernment officials TO the degraded condi-
ton of the Jews has its origin in and IS
traceable 10 the government itself, which
denies to many of It's sons the rlgnt not
only to live. but The right to enjoy life and
all that is implied in the term. The condi-
ton in Galicia has become so intolerable
that the Jews OF the world have been ap-
pealed 10 and committees have been formed
in Europe as well as in this country to
create a pubic sentiment that shall stop
this heartless persecution, and al the same
time strengthen the hands Of the few noble
men and women of Gdllcla In educa llnS
and fostering these unfortunate people.
And So Roumania, which had been prom
ised under the Berlin treaty a wider scope
Of citizenship. and whose horizon seemed
illumined 10y modern civilization, has lapsed
into a state of barbarism that borders on
the incredible. Men, women and children
of that land have been driven forth like
cattle. irrespective Of their standing and
their worth. and are battling now on the
ocean that separates Europe from this
country. wandering all over Europe and
the United States, seeking homes and shell
among mankind. These Rouman!ans are
not paupers,s they are not peddlers. The
bulk Of them are mechanics, artisans, men
who have earned their own living and are
honor to their race and mankind.
The portion Of them that win be domi
ciied in our own land Will he menace
They will not destroy the iaboring men 5
union. and they will not become a charge
the inception is a helping hand until they
become asSimilated acquire the language
of their new homes and start out once more
men and women anxious TO support them
selves and be of credit to their race. In
aid Of both of these Gaicians and Rouma-
mans the Order Of B'nai Brith in Europe
as well as in this country has taken a lead
ing part, and is using its excellent and effi-
cient machinery in aid Of domciliHg the
refugees in various parts of the United
States, 50 that they shall not become a
burden to any one community and not swell
the already overcrowded condition Of the
seaboard cities.
sufferers by Flood.
The fearful flood and devastating storm
which swept Galveston and other portions
Of Texas almost from its moorings appeals
TO US in no uncertain sound. We have to a
very limited degree, thank heaven, seen in
our own city wind storms, and we thought
ourselves very badly abused yet how tame
and insignificant when compared with this
greatest Of all disasters in the history OF the
United States. The Wreckage, still visible,
tells tale Of woe and disaster unparalleled; /;
but out Of the chaos created by the havoc
6f the elements there has arisen spirit of
human sympathy that also stands Without
a parallel, and almost reconciies one 10 this
great disaster for it brings forth a corre-
spending amount of love and kindness,
which otherwise would lie dormant
w hile from all parts of the United
States this hand of help and sympathy has
been extended, ii IS gladstone TO know that
ashingion has not been in the rear, and
TO know that the members of this cOngrega-
ton have not only contributed as citizens
as Jews, but as members of general organ
izations, and thus have duplicated and
quadrupled our gifts of love and sympathy
But we have not done enough More must
be done and for some time to come Forty-
five Jewish families were swept into eter-
nifty. Many others have been left homeless
and IN many instances the breadwinners
and widows and orphans appeal to us while
III every direction men who were earning a
livelihood III commercial pursuits have been
bereft of all they own and must start anew.
and we must help them. Again the Order
OF B mai Birth has come forward in aid of
this worthy cause, and 2o0Jo is to be raised
from the brotherhood alone to aid and as
sisl. out that IS mere drop in the bucket.
Local Charities.
While we Will no doubt discharge every
duty incumbent upon US, international and
national, We must not forget our local
needs. The United' Hebrew Charities of
Washington has shown wide and inteli-
gent grasp OF what Is best in the field of
charity, what 1t means in its true signifi-
canoe. not to degrade, but to elevate and to
instll into each and every recipient the feel
ing of manhood. The association did a vast
amount of good during the past year 1t
could have done much more had its ex-
chequer permitted it. While no worthy case
has been denied aid and assistance yet |
have no doubt a certain amount of economy
was absolutely necessary, and this condi-
non ought not to be tolerated in the ma
tons capital. We have reputation at
stake, and we ought to lead, instead of fol-
lowing. The amount given annually by
subscribers or donations are trifiing COM
pared to the needs of the association /
therefore implore you to rouse yourself
to the height which you ought to occupy.
A religion that simply consists of forms and
liturgy is dull and uninteresting unless
back of II is q heart aglow for all that is
noble and inspiring, back of it disposition
10 do our duty on every field of human ac-
uVity. Therefore, let us grid on anew that
glorious armor which was a source of
safety and courage TO our ancestors and
which has made ii possible for US TO be pre-
served as a great coordinate branch of the
human family. and in addition to all this
let US be thankful and grateful that we are
citizens of the United States, where we are
a part of the whole, where we are contrib
tDNr In a