Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-22
NEW YORK CONGRESSMAN
 SPEAKER AT BENEFIT.
Conducted by Hebrew Organization For Aid For Nen- Cembatant Suf- fersrs in Europe.

TOT AId For Non- Cembatant Sui
 fersrs in Europe.
 Eight hundred men, women and children gathered at the Davis thea tre on Sunday evening when a bene- nt performance and lecture vas given under the auspices Of the Federated Jewish Relief societies of the city for sufferers.
 The programme opened with a nov ing picture film, The Broken Barrier, which was followed by a six part finn, samson and Delilah, portraying the life of Samson from the time Of his birth to the time he destroyed the great temple by pulling down the pil- liar that supported it.
 There was then a short intermission after which addresses were made by his honor, Mayor Timothy c. Murphy and Congressman Meyer London of New York state Seated on the stage with Mayor Murphy and Congressman London were Charles N. Gordon, chairman, Rev. Max StaInnl, David Ellison, Benjamon Krfeger, Rev. B. Dayidson, p. Weinstejn, Charles Rubin Louis Sachner, \. Rich, Max Sirkin, Charles Millstein, D. Coier, W. Good man, Aoner Schwartz and Sam Tay- Tor.
 Mayer Murphy Speaks.
 Charles Y. Gordon, the chairman, made the opening remarks and said 1t was his very great pleasure to in- Mayor Murphy was greeted with a burst of applause as he arose from his seat. In his remarks the mayor said that We all should be very care tGl ln expressing our opinions regard in the great European conflict now in progress. He spoke of the policy of our president, Woodrow Wilson, and said he is our guide al this mo ment. In settling great questions the speaker said that the president con fers first with his cabinet and these gentlemen did not giNe to the press and magazines the vital details con- nected with our government. The mayor said we may express our diff ferences in politics but there should be no difference or opinion regarding the war 10 the American people who look to President Wilson for guidance.
 Congressman London was then in troduced and es he took the floor he was greeted with prolonged applause Congressman London, who is on his way 10 Washington, is a member of the Jewish Relief committee and Is widely known.
 Innocent Victims of War.
 In his opening remarks Congressman London spoke of the magnitude of the cause that called the people together at the theatre Sunday night. He re- ferred to the two countries, Belgium and Poland, which are innocent vic tins of the war. The speaker said the war is not q, peoples war but IS a rulers war. For thousands of years religion has been teaching against war It is commanded, Thou shalt not kill" This seems to be interpreted, Thou shat not kill retail, but wholesale murder is justifable. and war is wears reIieioue IAadsrS have hna,, teaching peace but all this time the armies and navies of the world have been increasing in power until Europe has become a veritable mad house. \ day will come when the rulers of the world will have to give an account or the crime of the 2oth century. The day will come when the diplomats and those responsible for this war will be held accountable for having plunged Europe into a mire of hood.
 Devastation of Poland.
 We hear a great deal of the condi- tions in Belgium but We do not under stand the dep. OrabIe conditions in Poiand. It is our duty to help those ln need in Europe and the people in the United States and of the United states must generously help the vlc- tins Of the war. In Poland there are eight millions of people who have been deprived Of their rights and who have fallen victims of the war. Little towns are destroyed by the armies: No soon CT has a town been captured than it Is recaptUred by the enemy. Destruction and complete devastation have taken place. W hen we hear of one man being killed we are affected, but when we hear of dozens, hundreds and thousands being killed, our minds fail to become affected.
 The speaker said we have no right cF7T T thought without paying for it and that one Of the ways of paying for 1t is by helping those who are the victims of oppression. Congressman London said he hopes that day is not distant when something will be done to end the war and that the time to talk peace is now. It is our duty he con- tinued, b use every effort to terminate the war. Realize your duty, under stand your obligations. The war is many miles away but if you have ears you will hear the scream of pain and agony.
 Spoke in Jewish.
 Congressman London then spoke in the Jewish language for the benefit of those present who were not. thoroughly familiar with the English language.
 A Keystone comedy was then shown and the meeting closed with tine sing
 
 The Federated Jewish Relief so- cieties in the city include the follow ing: Congregation of United Broth CTS, Congregation Brothers of Joseph, Worlmen's Circle, No. 125, l. Q. B. :. No. 3o9, o. B. A. No. 62, Hebrew Wo- mems association, Hebrew Ladies Aid society, Ladies' Aid society, Young Mems Heorew association, Zion Camp No. 75.
 The committees in charge of the ev- ening were as follows:
 Executive committee: Rev. Max Stamm, chairman, David Ellison sec retary, Mrs. R. Blunenthal, treasurer.
 Arrangement committee: John Bloom, Charles \. Gordon, Benjamin Krleger. Rev. E. Davidson, |. Vein stein, Charles Rubin. Louis Sachner, M. Rich, Max Sirkin, Charles Mill stein, D. Goler. ". Goodman, Anna Bloom, Bessie SteTnlieb.
 Reception committee: Max Sirkin, Meyer Rich, Benjamin kreiger, Charles N. Gordon.
 Reception For Congressman.
 After the performance ata the thea tre there was an informal reception at the Wauregan house pariors for Congressman London and he cordially greeted all who wished to meet him
 The congressman was met at the station and taken to the theatre and to the hotel in Mir. Le- Vine's auto~Dfsi1;fe He reY717 fr=47 iy1 i F,e