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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
Nathan Stratus Elected
Chairman of Committee
for Am NEW Congress

New York, Dec. 25.-After heated
meeting here tonight of the executive
committee of 140 for an American
Jewish Congress Nathan Straus of
this city was elected permanent chair
man as a compromise candidate.
Washington was chosen as the place
for the holding of the forthcoming
Jewish congress. The date probably
will be not later than May 1 next, this
being left to an administrative COM
mittee. At the meeting tonight the first
of the executive committee thus far
held, two factions representing oppo-
site views as to the purpose of the
forthcoming congress called for vote
on their strength. Several lively tits
occurred between the members when
the nominating committee recommend
ed Adolph Kraus, grand master of the
Independent Order B'Nai Birth, to be
permanent chairman. A minority re-
port submitted by Cyrus l.. Sulzber-
ger of New York "deplores the fact
that the committee had decided to
nominate as permanent chairman a
man who is at the head of an interna-
tional secret order"
The reading of this report caused an
uproar in the hall. In the confusion,
Henry MorGenthau, former ambassa-
dor to Turkey, took the chair and en-
plored the members to forget petty
differences"
Mr.. Kraus, who gained the floor, de-
MED that his organization is a secret
one. He suggested. however, that it
would be better fom and Louis Mar
SHALL candidate of the action opposed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
RAILWAYS PLAN
TO RELEASE CARS

New York, Dec. pa committee of
railway officials is to establish an Office
in Detroit with view to eliminating the
congestion there arising out Of the car
shortage situation, it was announced here
today by the American Railway Asso-
citation. Shipments to Detroit consignees
who are unable to unload Immediately
will be restricted and an effort will be
made to reduce the number of cars held
there. There are 5000, according to re-
ports to the association.
Stringent measures are to be adopte
also to reduce the accumulation of cars
at Pensacola, Noble, New Orleans and
Galveston.
A. H. Smith, president of the New York
Central, and c. H. Markham, president
Of the Illinois Central will head the com
mittees which will attend to the respec-
tive efforts to relieve congestion az De-
troit and the Gulf ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26

assistant superintendent be abolished
as board; that the number of assist
ant superintendent be reduced TO
three, and that they, with the BUSH
ness agent, school house custodian
and secretary of the committee be
made subordinate to the superintend-
ent and responsible to him. The abol-
ishment of the board or apportionment
and the salary board is also recon-
mended.
In order to effect a saving in SAL
aries, school equipment and buildings,
the commission suggests the adoption
of a Junior High school system. con-
sisting of Grades vi and VIII in the
elementary schools and Grade l in
High schools.
DR.. James H. Vansickle, superin-
tendent OF schools at Springfield, was
employed by the finance commission
to direct the survey which forms the
basis of it's report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
Reorganization of the School
Department Of City Of Boston

Boston, Dec. 25.-The re-organiza-
ton of the school department of the
city with the centralizing of admins
trative authority in the office of the
uperintendent is recommended in a
report to Mayor Curley by the finance
commission made public tonight. The
commission has been investigating the
school department since March OF last
year. 1t finds that 1.-The present organ
ization of the administrative offices of
the school committee, consisting of in
dependent executive officers including
the board of superintendent. the bust
ness agent, the secretary and the
school house custodian Is not the best
possible organization to produce eff-
Gent results.
The commission recommends that
the superintendent of schools be made
the chief executive of the school COM
mission, that the so-called board of
superintendents which includes five
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
THE PRELIMINARY
MOVE FOR A new
TRIAL OF Waite

New York, Dec. 25.-That DR.. Arthur
w. Waite, awaiting execution at Sing
Sing for the murder of his wealthy ia
ther-in-law, John Z. Peck of Grand
Rapids, Mich, had confessed to his
brother Frank Waite. that he had Sc
GREETED a bottle containing poison in
Frank Waite's room shortly before his
arrest, was disclosed in statement is
sued here tonight by the condemned
mans brother. DR.. Waite is quoted as
saving that he brought this poison
with him several years ago from South
Africa, where he had been employed
by a dental supply concern. If he had
used the South African poison instead
of purchasing a quantity OF the poison
from the local dealers to kill Mr.. Peek
frank Waite asserts that the authori-
ties here probably would not have been
able to trace the crime to DR.. waite.
This oversight the brother contends, 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
|MYSTIFIED BY ACTIONS OF
FORMER GERMAN VESSEL

New York. Dec. 25.-Ofticers and
crew of the American steamer Sucrosa
which arrived today from Tuxpam.
Mexico. were mystified by the peculiar
actions of q ship encountered on the
voyage, which they identified as the
Portuguese steamer Faro. of Lisbon
last reported leaving New Orleans Dec
IS for Newport News and Gibraltar.
The Faro was formerly the German
steamship Galata. one of the German
vessels interned in Portuguese ports at
the outbreak of the war and later seiz-
ed by the Portuguese.
The Sucrosa, her officers said today
encountered the Faro at dusk on Dec
IS, about so miles south Of Diamond
Shoals lightship, which is off Cape
Hatterass. She steamed across the
Sucrosa's bow, then circling crossed
astern and disappeared in the dark
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
WHY THE ADS ARE
IMPORTANT TOWOMEN

Women who have "Icarned things"
about buying about relative values
Of commodities-make a PROPER
APPRAISAL Of the interest and
value Of q store advertisement.
A woman docs not read an advsr-
tisement ITO kill time"-but to
SAVE time, and to save money.
A woman who has learned to read
the ads FOR PROFIT is not likely
to outerow the habit.
Fully half Of a woman's know
ledge Of fashions is gained through
her reading Of the ads.
A woman's knowledge Of VAL
UES must be kept UP TO DATE
and 90 she reads tho ads as reau-
larIy as she reads the NEWS.
Among q thousand women who
are accustomed to reading adver-
tisemsnts you might find ONE
whose interest occasionally iags.
The woman who reads the ads is
no moro likely to overlook q good
buying opportunity than would a
man be to overlook the result Of an
eIection-or the issue Of a great
battle.
Mere "talk" about bargain oppor-
tunities in the ads Of = store does
not impress a woman. The talk
must be definite, giving details on
which she may base conclusions.
To fail to fully "maks good" on
every advertised offering would
mean DESTRUCTIVE advertising
for . merchant.
Women read the store ads for
facts-faets Of the IMMEDIATELY
NEGOTIABLE KIND!
Good advertising 10 good service
simplifying the work Of "the buyer
for the home," and making that
work INTERESTING because prof
table.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
How to Freshen Velvet Without Pay
nq the Price Of Good Steamina.

The usual way to steam velvet is
over hot flatiron covered with a
wet cloth. Another way is to dampen
evenly tho back of the velvet and use
no cloth. or it may be held before tho
spout Of a kettle in the steam. The
best way, however, is to put large
wet cloth upon the top of the range or
stove that is not hot, but just warm,
and lay the velvet lpon this. In this
way the velvet can lie there and steam
thoroughly and so get the pile we'll
raised without steaming the hands and
face. To steam more slowly and keep
the cloth from drying too soon put a
stout paper beneath it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26

With the British Armies in France
December "a, via London, Dec. %
From a Staff Correspondent of the
Associated Press North of Arras
certain Canadian troops have just ac-
declare marks a new phase in modern
complished what the British officers
trench warfare. In raid, which how
ever was much more than a raid, they
succeeded in putting out of action,
temporarily at least, an entire bat
talon of German infantry. They took
80 prisoners. including one commits
stoned officer and estimated that they
killed $50 Germans in dugouts which
were blown to atoms after their Occu-
pants refused to surrender. The Ca
madam losses were extremely light.
The raid took place at o'clock in
the afternoon on a front of 400 yards.
The German prisoners admit that they
were taken completely by surprise.
The officer captured said he was con-
WINGED that something was about to
happen but believed that the attack
was coming on Christmas eve. He
reported to the higher command but
received no support.
The Canadians, mostly stalwart men
from the plains of Manitoba, Sas-
katchewan and Alberta, had skilfully
established themselves well forward
so that when the artillery had ceased
the preparatory fire they We're in the
German front line trenches in less than
two minutes The officer in command
who was reporting the raid to Brigade
Headquarters by telephone said that he
had hardly uttered the words They're
off, before he had to say They're in"
CONSERVATION reigned among the Ger
mans who scrambled for the saps mad
dugouts leading to the rear trenches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
Canadian Troops Surprise
Germans with New Phase Of
Modern Trench Engagement

while the Canadians pelted them with
hand grenades.
Caught absolutely unprepared. many
Germans in the front line offered no re-
sistance but they up their hands VILE
cries of ''kamdrad.'' Others were taken
as they fled for the second and third lines
for the Canadians pushed on quickly 10
the second trenches.
Ahout % dugouts were destroyed by the
Canadians, several with bombs captured
from the Germans One OF the Objects
engaged said:
LAS we entered the trenches Many ger
mans broke for the dugouts. All VINO o'u
were subsequently we'll cared for' EACH
of our men was given definite INSTRUCTIONS
for his precise task and map OF tne
enemy's trenches which proved absolute
w correct Each man knew every detail
of the proposed operation. Ihen t"e'
came out two hours later they were sing
ing and as happy as school boys on mol
iday. The neatness and dispatch with
which the raid was carried out were
unique, The artillery cooperation OF the
British guns was perfection. The pro-
gram had given the men an hour and
half for their work, but the cleanup was
accomplished in an hour and 10 minutes
and the raiders signalled they were ready
to return to their own trenches"
No attempt was made at counter at
tack until the following night. when the
Germans bombarded and raided their own
first line, or what was left of it. thinking
that the raiders were still there. AS
matter of fact the Canadians who carried
out the operation were miles away. They
were not part OF the fighting line but on
rest and had gone forward for this par
ticular piece Of work, which was planned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
AMERICAN LEGION DIS|NC0RP0RATES
JANUARY |, WITH $4,000 ENROLMENT

New York, Dec. 25.--Actng under the
direction of Secretary of War Baker, the
American Legion, a civilian organization.
formed in February, 1916, for the purpose
of classifying men of military and tech
nical experience as a defence measure
has turned over its records to the recent
ly created Council of National Defence
of which the secretary of war is chair
man, and will on Jan. dsncorporate.
The American Legion in making this
announcement today says that its 24.ool
enrolled members will be released from
all obligations of promise of service or
payment of dues. but that it has request
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26

to MIR. Kraus'to step aside in the in
terest of harmony. Rabbi Stephen S.
Wise then nominated Mr.. Straus,
whose election was made unanimous.
The committee divided on the ques-
ton of placing the subject Of con-
structive relief for Jews abroad on the
program Of the Congress. An amend
ment was carried which declared that
it was deemed advisable to place on
the agenda of the congress the sub
ject Of the economic reconstruction of
the Jewish communitiwa in the war
zone"
Besides Mr.. Straus. the permanent off,
GERS of the committee are:
Vice chairmen, Harry Cutler. Harry
Friedenwald, Morris Hilquilt. Isaac Hour
witch and Leon Sanders treasurer, Adolpa
Lewisohn; exclusive secretary, Bernard
G. Richards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26

You couldn't convince a woman|
who had saved a dollar, through
hsr close attention to the ads, that
she had not really EARNED that
dollar-fcr "a dollar saved" has al.
ways been termed "a dollar earned"
A woman is not "ready to col
shopping" until she has read the
latest "store news"
No woman is making the most"
of her "house money" unless she
studies the ads.
No woman "knows the stores"
unless she has read THE LATEST
ADS Of the stores.
No woman can make her shop.
ping trips FULLY PROFITABLE
unless she reads the latest store ads
ATTENTiVELY.
The merchant who fails to com.
municate hi s store news RE0U.
LARLY to the patrons Of his store
places entirely toe much reliance on
1.-The hold" he believes his store has
on its customers.
Loyalty to . particular store, on
the part of q woman whose frat
duty is to buy wisely, is assured
only through the stores reciprocal
loyalty to her interests.
No store is "strone enough" 10
venture upon a campaign Of half.
adequate advertising. II would re-.
suit in less than half adequate bus.
mess. K
Women discuss stores, store prae-
tees and policies, store sales and
store advertising, among themselvss.
Advertising initiates most Of this
taik-thus carrying on The work of
building store prestige. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
BATTLESH|PS' CREWS
laid n, Y. CHILDREN

New York, Dec. 25.-Not the least inter
estng feature of the Christmas celebra-
ton here was the part taken by two OF
the largest American hattleships. the New
York and the Pennsylvania. the crews of
which played Santa Claus with their YES
sells at the service of the children. BE
tween 5000 and 1000 hungry children were
provided with Christmas dinner ana a
toy, made possible by collections among
members Of the crews that Melted nearly
$1,000 The chief master boatswains of each
shin appeared in the role of Kris hringie'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26

ed the secretary of war to communicate
with each member 'fn order that his will
ingness to render service, as expressed
by his Legion membership, can be mad }
use of by the government through the
officers reserve corps or enlisted mems
reserve corps or in such other ways as
the Council for National Defence may
devise"
The statement is made that the work Of
the Legion could not have been accom-
plished but for the financial support of
one generous and patriotic citizen not a
member of the board whose identity the
directors are not at liberty to disclose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
LASSEN PEAK HAS
CHRISTMAS SMOKE

Redding, Calf, Dec. 25.-Lassen
Peak celebrated Christmas by emitting
today a great black pillar of smoke.
Then the wind came up and whipped
the smoke into a ring like a halo
around the top Of the restless old
mountain. House-tops were covered
with folks viewing the spectacle
through field glasses even before they
had opened their Christmas packages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
Other Officers

New York, Dec. PA life for life"
is the slogan, it was announced tonight
of the women's proclamation committee
in the campaign to.nssist other organ
izations in raising $1O.OO0,OO0 before the
end of 1917 for the relief Of Jews suffer-
ing from the war. The Interpretation of
the cry, it was said, is that prosperous
protected lives in America shall save pau.
perized, prosecuted lives in Europe and
Asia.
Specifically the women's committee has
appealed to every Jewish woman In
America to save life threatened in any
way by the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
MOUNTAINS OF MAIL
BLOCKED At CHICAGO

Chicago, Dec. 25.-Thousands of
sacks of first class parcel post mail
are blockaded in the railroad term
mails here. Coming from every direc-
ton, the Christmas mail overwhelmed
the railroads and deliveries are said to
be four or five days behind. Outgoing
mail also is delayed. Every train run
ming out of Chicago has four or five
extra mail cars. Hundreds of sacks
were piled in the open sheds of the
railroad stations today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
HOWARD BURCHARD LINES
DIES IN ARGONNE REGION

Paris. Dec 25.-HoWard Bunrchard
Lines. a graduate of Dartmouth and
the Harvard Law school. son of DR. f.
H. Lines Of Paris and volunteer in
the American ambulance corps, has
lust died in the Argonne of acute
pneumonia. He contracted the disease
while on ambulance service at the
front
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
How to Manipulate a TabIecloth That
ls Too Lona For a Short Table.

Sometimes 1t is necessary to use
tablecloth that is too long for the din
ing table. Instead of folding it under
at one end try folding it under in the
center, SO that the outer edge crosses
the cloth right at the center, at right
angles to the long crease.
This makes it look like another
crease, when it has been fattened
down as much as possible, and the
edge that is folded under is not so
bulky or noticeable as an end because
1t has not the hem to make it so.
1t leaves the ends as they should be
and is more easily concealed by the
centerpiece and dishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
How to Mend TabIscIoth, Sheets and
EedepreaSs.

when a tablecloth begins to break
or small hole appears" says a writer
In the Farm and Fireside. "cut piece
of white paper somewhat larger than
the place to be mended. haste over the
hole and stitch on sewing machine
lengthwise and crosswise, very closely
and evenly: 1t will look much heater
and is easier than darning or patching
by hand. l elso mend sheets and bed
spreads tho same way. The paper will
disappear when washed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
WAR FRONTS
Continued from Page One)

turns, says the statement from Lon
don. show that 1880 prisoners were
captured and large amount of arms
and war material taken. Heavy cas-
ulties were suffered by the Turks.
The Russians claim to have inflicted
heavy losses on the Austro- Germans
when the latter attempted to recap
ture heights occupied by the Russians
on Sunday in the wooded Carpathians.
Macedonia, except for an artillery
struggle. is void of rnomentous activ-
ity. The same is true generally of the
Austro-Italian theatre except for the
Julian front. where even such opera
tons have been prevented by mist.
Two British destroyers have been
sunk in a collision in the North sea-
Fifty-five officers and men were lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
FRANK j. GOULD
TO BUILD CHURCH

Paris, Dec. %, 1850 A. M.-Frank ],
Gould, says the Paris Herald, has just
given 100000 for the rebuilding of the
English Protestant church at Maisons-
Lafitte, where there is an important
English American colony, mostly ill.,
terested IN thoroughbred racing sta
bleS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26

ness. Yesterday at noon the same ship
appeared and repeated the perform
ance. The name Faro, Lisbon" was
distinguished ON her Stearn. She
steamed away southeast without sig
Mailing any message to explain her ac-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26
IT PAYS J
ADVERTISE
RISING COSTS OF LIVING
MAKE ADVERTISING MOHE
useful TO THE PEOPLE,.

Prices Of commodities are in
state Of fluetuation-mostly up
ward. HousehoIders are compelled
to olve more consideration to the
problem Of buying to best advan-
taee than in . period when prices
are on . moro stable basis.
OF course, many people are earn
ing more meney-but not all. To
a great number Of housewives the
increase in cost Of some necessity
presents . puzzle, but ono which
must be solved at once. Thus Il
happens that readers Of advertise
ments multiply in periods like the
present-for in tho ads it 10 al
ways possible to find clues as to
better buying opportunities, hints
as to savings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26

OF itself proof that DR.. Waite is not
the confirmed criminal he has been de-
scribed but that he is insane. Frank
Waite asserted the evidence would be
presented to the court of appeals in an
effort to obtain Il new trial for DIR.
Waite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26

Bcntonte is a clay which is USED TO
give body and weight to paper. IN the
preparation of dressing for inIaiheo
hoofs of horses, as a constituent Oh an
tiphlogistne AND as an aduiterah' Oh
candies and drugs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-26

How to Brighten Tan Shoes Without
Footboy.
When tan boots or shoes become
darkened. wash them we'll with warm
water and little soft soap, using a
stifr brush for the purpose. This will
remove all the dirt and old nolish
When thoroughly dry. polish again.