Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-20
Norwich. Feb. 20. 1917.
Tag Day for the Jews in the Wa
 Zone.

Tag Day for the Jews in the War Zone.
 MT. Editor: As a steady reader of your valued paper, I appeal to you to grant me the privilege of using your columns in appealing to the people of Norwich, in behalf of the tag day which is to be held on Feb. 21st. in or- der. to raise funds for my fellow men, women and children who are dying from hunger and cold in the war stricken countries.
 Nearly a million Jews in Poland, Galicia and Bukowina (the no mans land), between the Austro- German and the Russian armies. will die from starvation and exposure if relief does not come immediately and plentifully.
 The conditions of the Belgians are comfortable in comparison with that of the Jews in Poland and Galicia. They were caught by the armies as if between the jaws of wise, they fled before the first advance of the Rus sian army through Poland They were caught and despoiled again by the Russian army in it's retreat. ThR are now simply waiting to die. Our latest reports say many of the chil- dren are no longer able to walk Their legs have become so thin from lack of nourishment that they can no longer carry the swollen and distorted little bodies.
 To increase the misery of these peo- pie, most of them are without ade-
 
 committee has built barracks to shell ter the refugees who poured in from Poland. At this time of year the temperature is from 15 to- 20 degrees below zero. Driven out of their peace full homes as they are, hunted and bounded. deprived Of all the means of livelihood, without bread, they call upon us, the only ones who are free, to help them for salvation.
 The fate of about ten million of Jews dwelling in the belligerent coun- tries is in suspense. More than five million among them are in the most urgent need. Many of them are in exile. A million of their best off, springs, the most sanguine blood, are in the ranks of their enemies, braving danger. hazarding life and fertilizing with their blood the soil of their op- preSSorS countries, while fighting each other in defense of lands which are unkind to them. Many chaste women, fair virgins, are violated, sanctuaries profaned, holy scrolls torn in pieces, peaceful homes set on fire after being pfllaged by mobs of pIunderers, carry ing away the booty to enrich their shrines, cities and communities. The previous abiding places of our breth- ren are now laid waste and in ruin, as though a volcanic eruption overturned them. Are we to stand a1oof, un- moved, disinterested and unanswerable to this loud cry? Something must be done to the mitigation of pain and 
 In this our dear and beloved coun- try, where the all-destroying sword has not reached, with a most prosper ous year, you are reaping the harvest of many other countries. Much of the wealth you procure belongs, indeed, to your brethren. The a1l-consuming war sends streams of gold here to fill the coffers of your treasuries, and also gives employment to thousands of hands. Will you not share your bless ings with afflicted human beings?
 Through the blood and tears of five million victims, through the cry of woe of those who are towering be- tween life and death, through the sighs and groans of the helpless or- phans and miserable widows, through the ashes of the burned homes, I ap- peal to you. fellow men and women of whatever race or creed you may be. Open your hearts and hands. Can you enjoy the comforts of life, par take of your daily meals, or dare to approach in prayer, without bearing with you the blessings of your needy brethren?
 Inscribe yourself in the book of life by giving the means of life to those who are in need of them!
 Yes, let the 21st day of February be no distinction of race or creedi
 Let the 21st day of February be a day of humanity. a day of charity, re- gardless of who bears the eutstretched hand; open your hearts and hands, and give generously, hberaily and
 May the Lord bless you, one and all.