Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-01-27
sponse to their appeal would be very

sponse to their appeal would be very
liberal.
Miss Mabel Boardman said the feo
Cross Society knows no creed ihere
is she said, much suffering among
the non-combatants. The Red Cross
she declared is doing good work IN
also helping the women and children
The speaker told of the sufferings Ill
Palestine, and she said she wished she
could picture some of the scenes Of
the suffering as described to her. IN
conclusion she said that to the Am
erican people has fallen great dea'
of the responsibility for aid to the
victims of the war.
Rev. Louis Smet, pastor OF 81.
Mary's Catholic Church, said ne took
pride in belonging to natlon-bei-
o;um-that was loyal, but was the
f;rst to be crushed. This country, ne
said. by its aid prevented Belgium
from starvation, and he added that
# was his duty to try and give AID TO
others.
The United States he declared has
nlaved the roll of the Sisters of Char
inv on the battlefield and hoped her
reward would be continued peace.
"We are here to give something bet
ter than words. me saddle appealed to
all and especially those OF the Cath
olic faith to respond literally to the
Jewish war sufferers. Charity he de-
clared asks no creed it only asks Are
you in need?"
Rev. E. V. REGISTER, formerly
nresiding elder of, the Washington
district of the M. E. Church South,
in his opening remarks expressed his
sorrow to the members OF the Hebrew
race in their trials in the war zone.
He said there hearts are breaking
and homes being deSolate and their
cry fer help comes across the sea.
The speaker made an earnest ap-
peal for liberal contributions and de-
clared the happiness of those who
gave would be greatly increased.
Rev. DR.. Simon said he was conscl-
Gus that Christians are proud OF the
privilege of aiding in the movement,
and he spoke of the large contribu-
tions he received from the people OF
other places.
In country like this, ne said,
where We bask. in sunshine and pros
perity they should stand up and give
gladly and cheerfully. The Jew, he
said, does not speak of charity or is
it in the Bible, but he only speaks of
Justice and righteousness. Contlnu-
ing he said: "Your duty is to your
fellowman who are suffering and l
feel there is an obligation on the part
Of those who have for those who
have not"
The speaker said he could tell stor-
les of suffering that would bring tears
to the eyes of his hearers. but ne did
not think it necessary.
He briefly sketchcd in vivid word
picture the terrible scenes being en-
landed in this country they have new
lion Jews in Russia are being crushed
and made homeless as result OF the
war.
In thirty-five centuries, he said, the
Jew has never come before the world
asking for physical help. He referred
to the fact that the President has
asked all to help.
DR.. Simon called attention to the
fact that from 1855 when % Jews
acted whereby three and one half NIL
err before found it necessary to ash
for aid. He said, it was a rare thing
to see a Catholic, Protestant ant
Jew all on the same platform for
great and good cause. Such a thing
is only possible in great countr!
as this. In concluding his remark!
DR.. Simon made most earnest an'
eloquent appeal for aid for the Jew
ish war victims.
Afterward DR.. Simon made shor
address on the great work OF the Re'
| Cross and said the people in Alex
andria ought to aid the movement b.
becoming active members at 81 yeal
Following his address number 0
those attending the meeting Jolne
the society, turning their subscription
over to Leopold Ruben.
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