Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-20
HELP FOR THE JEWS
ELOQUENT ADDRESSES AT MASS
MEETING IN PYTHIAN TEMPLE.

At the Well-attended meeting of Reformed
and Orthodox Jews held In Pythian Tenn
pie yesterday to raise subscriptions to the
relief fund which is being made UP in this
country for the benefit OF the suffering
Jews In Russia. Simon Wolf was the prin-
cipai speaker and defended the attitude of
President Roosevelt on the anti Semitic
riots 1t was announced at the close of
the meeting that the subscription taken up
amounted to $50.
M. Kann, president of the Hebrew Re-
lsef Soc.e.y of Washington, called the meet
Ing to order and introduced as chairman
joseph l. Topper, local attorney, who
has been active In the relief movement.
After brief address Mr.. TOPPER introduced
Nj Wolf, who made an eloquent speech.
Defended the President.
Mr.. Wolf insisted that the attitude Of
President Roosevelt must not be misun6er-
stood; that it must not be ina gined that
the chief executive had failed in his duty
In not taking some action in behalf of the
Jews. This, he said, was out of the ques-
ton. Mr. Wolf called attention to the fact
that the entire civilized world was aroused
over the outrages of which the Jews are
victims. and that in this country over $40o,-
70 mad ALREADY been raised for the relief
FUND. But this, he said, was only small
part OF the sum that will eventually be
needed. Mr.. Wolf said that In his opin,on
Count Witte was doing the best he could
ana reminded his hearers that the count
had promised that by next spring the Jews
should have equal rights with the other
people OF Russia. Mr.. Wolf, In conclud-
Ing, said that he had received check fer
800 from Thomas F. Walsh who had taken
occasion to express his sorrow at the state
OF affairs in Russia.
Rabbi Simon spoke hopefully of what the
future might bring, and called to mind the
m lore ha1
suited In the Reformed and Orthodox Jews
Joining hands In the relief measures. Rev
Dr.. Oshrf, an Orthodox rabbi OF Baltimore
spoke briefly along the same lines, and
Louis Michel, editor OF Jewish paper in
Baltimore. made short address.
Contribution Received.
John 10y Edison, treasurer of the citizens
relief fund for the Russian sufferers
today gave out the following list Of recent
contributions to the fund above mentioned:
Judson w. Lyons, 81; Carrie E. Dunning,
81; Mrs. Josephine Simpson, 81; Mrs and
Miss Campbell, So; Louis Abrahams, s.;
George d. Horning. S25 Samuel NJ Marks,
y; Richard q Co., $40; A. D. Prince, $40;
the The Misses Prince, s.; Clarence Grosner,
A. 8. sehnger, 81; Ladies' Liberty Lodge,
|. 0. 8. B., f25; Junior Council OF Jewish
Women, SIS; MIS-: A. Herman. $25; Mrs.
l. l.: Baum, 81; William Baum, 81; Mrs.
N. Meyer, $40; g. f. Heiiprin, SOS; S.
Bensinger. 500: X. Nicolaides. $40, and
Mr.. g. J. Peelie. e: Max Cohen, additional,
$40: Congregation Of Hohon Scholom OF the
District Of Columbia, $25; Nonpareil Social
Club, 81 20; John w. Foster, s2b; Rev r. H.
McKim, s.: Isaac Gutenberg, 80; E. s.
Woog, Is; D. J. Courtney, s.
Another draft OF t1,o0 Will be sent to
Mr.. Schiff In New York this evening Mr..
Wolf received letter from Mr.. John w.
Foster, ex-minister to Russia, inclosing a
check for $25. in which Mr.. Foster said
the giving OF money for the Jews is liv-
ing protest against the outrages.