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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-25
COMpERS IAL0oF
Will Not Send Delegates
to Stockholm
Answers President Ooudegeest
of Dutch Federation

Washington, May 24.-Another eff
fort to get Americans to participate
in peace parties at Stockholm failed
today when President Gompers of the
American Federation of Labor declin-
ed an invitation to send delegates to
a Stockholm trade union congress to
discuss the claims of labor in connec-
ton with peace negotiations. The con-
gress will meet simultaneously with
the Socialist peace conference on
which the state department has put
it's stamp of disapproval by refusing
passports to Americans expecting to
participate and by warning citizens
that such participation would be in
pain of the law.
Gompers' Reply
The Federation Of Labors invita-
ton came in a cablegram from Pres
ident Ooudegeest. of the Dutch Fed
Grafton of Trade Unions. Mr.. Com
pers cabled this reply:
Long before the United States en-
tered the war, the American Fedora
ton of Labor proposed an internation-
al conference after the war and at the
time and place where the representa-
ives OF edCH government were "
meet to determine the treaties and in
terrational relations. That proposition
was rejected. Now, after the United
States is in the war, YOU propose Il
conference to be held la Stockholm at
the Same time and place when the So
called International Socialist confer
ence is to be held at Stockholm and
this proposition too. without consulta-
ton. with trade union Centers Of the
United States and other countries.
There is not time by which Amer
lean organized labor could select dele
gates to attend the Stockholm confer
ence June s and I cannot see how any
good could come from our participation
in such a congress at this time"
Federation of Labor officials interp-
reted the Dutch move as having been
prompted by German interests, mas
much as the head Of the Interna tional
Federation of Trade Unions, which or
dered the Dutch organization to ar
range the conference is Carl Legein,
a German labor leader.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-25
BATH LAUNCHING
Largest Steamship Ever
Built There
The Maine Christened Thursday
of 5000 Tons

Bath, Me. May 24.-The steamship
Maine, the largest merchant ship ever
constructed here. was launched late
today for the Texas Steamship Go.
She was christened with champagne
by Miss Helen A. Drake Of New York,
daughter of the manager of the com
pany. No one was admitted to the
shpbuilding plant, except members of
the launching party.
The Maine is AIS feet over all and
will register about 5000 tons, when
measured. She was built on special
system of longitudinal framing. and
has triple expansion engines and three
boilers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-25
Secret Departure

Havre. May 24-The members Of the
French mission to America have ar
rived safely after a pleasant voyage
devoid of encounters with either mines
or submarines The ship that brought
the mission dropped anchor in the
roads, nine days after it's distinguish
ed passengers had said farewell to
President Wilson.
The members of the mission left
Washington in the evening. going to
the railway station singly so as not to
attract attention. They travelled TO the
port Of eYnbarkation on a special train
and boarded an armed ship at mid
night. The vessel sailed Immediately
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-25
Mr.. PENF|ELD
Reports on AUSTRIA
Hungary Conditions
state of Affairs Not as Bad as
Might BE Expected

Washington. May 2i.-Former Ambassa-
oNr Fcnhcld. who has Just returned from
austria Hungary. said today a the White
'oAst 'hI' conditions in that country are
w. 50 iFd IS might be expected. There
p ho starvation. he said. but "A great deal
~ DEPRIVATION. He said he had 1ut lit
'' i' report 10 President Wilson that is
''' already known. The morale of the
'""Pi' IA Austria Hungary. he said. Il
to"d tecause the only information they
So Is given in the newspapers censored
mo government. The people there.
"r tcnneld said. "still believe that Ger
Mah' and Austria are winning the war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-25
5000 Prisoners

Not alone were the Italians successful
in capturing numerous points of vantage,
but more than 1000 Austrian prisoners. in
GLIDING officers in excess Of 300, were
taken The Austrians are declared to
have been taken completely by surprise
by the sudden onslaught OF the Italians.
who, to divert attention from the south
ern end of the Isonzo line, had struck a
hard blow to the north. When, however.
the Austrians recovered from their sur
prise they launched heavy counter at
lacks. but the Italians tenaciously held
the ground they had won.
The new advance Of the Italians brings
them appreciably near Triest, which from
the lower part of the line is less than 10
miles away.
The ground traversed and yet to be
passed over is difficult for military
operations and even with other sue
ccssful advances such as the last one
the objective Of the Italians will not
be attained except by the fiercest
fighting.
Comparative quiet still prevails on
the western front in France held by
the British, but farther south around
the bend in the line from Scissors
eastward intensive artillery duels are
in progress between the French and
the Germans being most severe in the
regions of Moulin de Vauclerc, the
California plateau and Chevreux.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-25
CHARGE CONSPIRACY
TO M0NOPOL|zE TRADE
Dominating and Illegal
Control of Onion
Trade for Past Three
Years"

Boston. May 24.-Eig h y
eight corporations and individu-
ais were indicted by the federal
grand jury here today for con-
spring to monopolize interstate
commerce in onions.
The indictments were return
ed as a result of a nationwide
inquiry into the cost of food
conducted last winter by Unit
ed States Attorney George w.
Anderson of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-25
FRENCH MISSION
WELCOME HONE

Paris, May 24-Enormous crowds,
cheering tumultuosly, welcomed the
French mission to the United States
on its arrival here from America. Pre-
mier Ribot, Minister of the Interior
Malvy and other members of the cab
met were at the station to welcome
the ENJOYS. Premier Ribot congratu-
lated the members of the mission upon
the results of their trip to America.
as did the other cabinet members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-25
SENATOR LANE DEAD
Oregon Man Victim of Blood
Clot on Brain

San Francisco. May 24.-United States
senator Harry Lane Of Oregon died at Il
hospital here last night OF nervous dis
organization produced by a blood clot on
the brain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-25
AMERICANS SAFE
Arrival in Switzerland from
Turkey Is Reported

Washington. May 24-The safe arrival
in Switzerland of more Americans from
Turkey has been reported BY American
Minister Stovall at Berne. Consul Gener-
al George Horton, wife and daughter
were among the arrivals
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-25
$500 FIRE
AT BRUNSWICK

s,, nr'hs"ick' Me- May Fire did
1890 damage to the Brunswick Ga
age TO. garage Thursday afternoon.
Nerle II. Johnson is proprietor. The
"f' started from a vulcanizing ma
nine. Tho building is owned by the
state OF T., H. Wilson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-25
Principal Changes

Chairman Simmons announced after to-
days meeting that the committee had
agreed to the following changes in the
House measure:
To strike out the additional retroactive
income tax on incomes earned in 1916.
To strike out all provisions for increas-
ed second class mail rates under the zone
system and substitute a low direct tax
(probably about per cent? on all adver-
Using, including that in newspapers and
magazines and of billboards, posters and
street cars; and
ITO strike out all the proposed in
creases in inheritance tax schedules,
and
To substitute for the House excess
profits tax on profits over s per cent. of
invested capital, an excess profits tax
based instead on an average profits for a
period of years not more than five.
Elimination of the retroactive tax on
1916 incomes, Senator Simmons estimated,
alone would result In reduction of the
House bills tax levy by sos. 100000.
Newspapers and magazines have Wig
orously fought the proposed zone sys-
tenn increases, declaring they would
De ru1nOuS 10 many Pubiithti'iH' ny
loss of revenue by elimination of the
section will be partly If not wholly re-
couped. the committee believes. by the
proposed two per cent. tax upon all adj
vertisng.
The excess profits tax principle adopt
ed today, the committeeman say, would
greatly relieve this years tax burdens
upon business interests. generally pro-
vide a more equitable basis of taxation
and also increase by many millions the
net revenue returns. Some corporations
have complained that not until last year
or this have they made normal profits.
While not finally decided. the COM
mittee apparently favors retaining the
House rate Of 16 per cent. on excess
profits over earnings Of S per cent,
but with invested capital abandoned
az the basis Of taxation calculated and
the period of years average substitute
ed
Consideration is being given tax
upon parcel post packages, smaller
than on express shipments. A parcel
post tax. senators said. would be con-
sidered a freight rather than postal
tax
Further changes in the inheritance,
tariff, freight, passenger and liquor
taxes also are being considered by the
committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-25
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast; Fair Friday and
Saturday; not much change in tempera-
ture; moderate southerly to westerly
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-25
Washington, May 24.-Revi-
sion of the s1,80O,OOO,OOO war
revenue bill passed yesterday by
the House was begun today by
the Senate finance committee.
Reduce Amount

Reduction of the gross tax levy of
the bill by about one-third or to
about s1.250.0oo, 900, is said to be ia
vored by most of the committeeman.
1t is deemed certain, at least that the
aggregate tax burden will not be in
creased and that the committee will
not consider adding the extra esti-
mates Of s445oOoooO recently submit
ted by the treasury department. Short
term bonds to take care of the millions
by which the total levy for this year
probably will be reduced apparently
is generally favored.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-07-20
THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD

Mr.. Sidney Rothschild, 500 Lincoln
avenue, has returned from a short trip
in the East.
Mr.. L. 1. Strouse, 23 N Chatsworth,
is spending a few days in Milwaukee,
Wis.
Mr.. Arthur Weiss of Chicago is spend
ing a two weeks vacation with his
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-07-20
July 20, 1917

parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Weiss, 1872
Laurel avenue.
Mr.. Jay Sarbach, Fort Smith, Ark,
who visited Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Sar-
bach, 756 Ashland avenue, for the last
two weeks, has returned home.
Mr. Milton Contain of Chicago, for
merly of this city, is visiting his aunt,
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-07-20
800
SOCIAL NEWS

(The columns of The American Jewish
World open for the publication of news of a
communal and social interest These must reach
our Office by Wednesday to insure publication in
the issue of the following Friday. Telephone
Editor, The American Jewish World TIA Pioneer
Bldg. st. Paul.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-07-20
ST. PAUL.
With the Travellers.

Miss Sadie Goldman and her two
nieces the Misses Ernestine Simmer
and Jeanette Bechhoefer will leave the
end of this week for Atlantic City,
Later Mr.. and Mrs. A. Simmer will
join them.
Mrs. Harold Goodkind, Heather
Place will leave at the end of the week
for Des Moines, Iowa, to visit her hus-
band who is stationed there in the U. S.
Army, Quartermaster's Dept
Mrs. S. w. Dittenhofer, 8O7 Summit
avenue and children are leaving Friday,
July goth, for Portland, Ore, accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. J. Dittenhoffer,
705 Summit. They will spend most
of their time at Gerhart, Ore, a beau
tiful summer resort.
Miss Margaret Contain has returned
from an Eastern trip and will spend the
rest of her vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Contain, SIS
Lincoln avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Klein of Cleveland,
Ohio, will arrive the latter part of the
week, to visit Mr.. and Mrs. A. Wilmer
and Mr.. and Mrs. j. Kurz, $50 Fair
mount avenue.
Mrs. Albert Eyer, Chicago Ills, is
spending the summer with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Firestone at Bald Eagle
Lake Mr.. Eyer will join his wife next
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Paper, $40 Capt.
toll Boulevard, left last Monday even
ing, for a several weeks visit on the
Pacific Coast. On their return, they
will tour Yellowstone Park.
Mrs. Lottie Gottfried and daughter
Rose have returned from an extended
trip through the West where they have
been sojourning for the past six months
and are now at their summer home
Hamline and Larpenteur avenue.
Miss Rebecca Goldberg, $40 Carroll
avenue, is visiting with Mr.. and Mrs.
M Zimmerman, at Verdi MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs Jacob Rabinowich,
(Clara Willner) after ten day visit
in the city, left Monday morning for
their home at Park Falls, Wisconsin.
The trip home was made by motor.
They were accompanied by Miss Norma
Levitt of Phillips, Wis
Mrs Celia Frankel and daughters
Misses Sarah and Della, 224 Arundle
street, left Thursday for Rock Island
and Des Moines, where they will visit
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Yuckman, 1924
Burling avenue, Chicago, left last Sun
day evening for their home, after
visit of several weeks with relatives.
brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Muir
ray Sander of Duluth.
Miss Besse Myers of Merriam Park
is the guest of her sister and brother,
Mr.. and Mrs. Abe GarOn at Duluth.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-03

it appears that the shipments of plants by parcel post are nearly twice as nHe- 1 ly to carry insect pests and plant dis eases as shipments by freight and eX- press. This is possibly due to the fact that the bulk of the shipments by freight and express come from respon- sible nurseries whereas the shipments by parcel post are usually in small lots and are apt to originate in back yards which are not under the supervision Of the state inspectors as are the recog- nized nurseries. The pests found in parcel post shipments were fully as important on the average as pests found in freight and express shipments.
 The increased interest in the work of the commission is indicated by the fact that there was an increase of 2l.4 per cent in the correspondence of the state entomologist's office over the preceding year. Thirtyfour articles and reports concerning insect pests and plant diseases were prepared and pub 1 lished during the fiscal year. Fruit growers, farmers and others who are interested in the report which is here reviewed may secure copies upon application to the office of the state entomologist, Phoenix, Arizona.
 
 spraying alone to save their apples and pears from attack by codling worms. Banding the frees should al ways be done as a supplementary mea- sure. Even when trees are sprayed with the greatest care the number of worms which can be trapped by this means will abundantly justify the slight expense. If for any reason the spray was not applied at the proper time or with sufficient care to secure best results, then it is of even greater importance that the trap bands be used.
 The object of handing is to provide an attractive place for the larvae or worms to pupate or transform. After leaving the fruit. the majority of the worms crawl down the branches of the tree and spin their cocoons under loose bark. in cracks of trees or in other protected locations.
 Bands of burlap may be placed on the trees and removed at short inter vals throughout the season for the de- i struction of the captured insects or a l trap may be made by covering the ! burlap band with 12 mesh wire screen l ing This allows the worms to enter and prevents the escape of the adults ] making it unnecessary to destroy the ] insects by hand.
 After 6 band or trap is applied to the tree the loose bark above and be- i low on the trunk and larger limbs
 should be scraped off. Cavities and deep cracks in which the worms might spin their cocoons should be cleaned out with a knife or chisel and
 if necessary filled in with cement or covered with piece of tin. The traps
 will probably be serviceable for two i seasons without removing but they i should be examined at the beginning of the second season and tacks used
 wherever necessary to close any open i ings through which moths might es- | cape.
 From Press Circular No. S3. by A. " Morrill, state entomologist.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-03
With The Farmers Of The
 Salt River Valley

weekly conducted for The Arizona Republican by Maricopa will should be addressed Box 1876 Phoenix Telephone 2s
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-06-22
ENLISTING THE CHILDREN.

The Jewish children of Minneapolis
have responded heartily to the appeal
that was made to them to "do their
Bit for the relief of suffering in the
war zones. The children of North Min
neapolis were assembled in three mo-
tion picture houses where they were adj
dressed by Mrs Jacob Harris and Rab-
bis Matt and Deinard. In South Min
neapolis the children were invited to a
Movie Treat at the vista" and there
addressed by Rabbi Matt.
Through the courtesy of the Mime
apolis Public Library, special slides
were made in order to visualize for the
children, the destruction and desola-
ton abroad. The children understood
the appeal and promised to help by
saving their pennies in small boxes,
which were distributed to them and
which will be collected at regular in
tervals.
The women's section of the War Re-
lief committee wishes to thank the pro-
prietors of the Liberty" the Coax
Park" ''Third Ward" and Vista"
theatres. They are grateful too for
the services of the operators, pianistg
and the many women who in various
ways helped to make the events sue
cessful. So far the three committees
under the direction of Mrs. Mae Sgutt,
Mrs. l. Rosenstein and Mrs. C. D. Matt
have distributed about 1,4O0 boxes
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-06-22
SELF DENIAL CLUB.

$113.1O is the encouraging sum of self
denial contributions for three weeks. The
entire sum raised since the organization
of the club three months ago is $543.30.
1t surely gladdens our hearts to think
what this substantial sum has the power
to do. And we are no less happy at
the continued zeal for self-denial by each
contributor.
The young women of the city have
now gotten together as a body. Self
denial boxes were distributed among
them and we have no misgivings as to
results once our youth enters the field.
And so the movement is gaining and
spreading and promises well to become
steady and appreciate source of help
for our starving people across the ocean.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. B. Tremblatt 1904 Bryant
avenue north, on Tuesday, June 26th.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-06-22
Y. w. H. A. COTTAGE.

The Y. w. H. A. Cottage committee
wish to announce that there are still
some accommodations at the summer
cottage at Mound, Lake Minnetonka,
and those who plan on spending their
vacation there, should register now.
For information, please communicate
with Miss Bess Winter, Hyland 1902.
Registration is now taking place at the
Talmud Torah from eight to nine every
evening.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-06-22
DEBORAH TO HAVE OUTING.

At the closing meeting of the sea-
son held by the Deborah Society in the
vestry rooms of the Adath Yeshurun
Synagogue, Tuesday evening, June 10Th,
the committees were appointed to ar
range the Deborah Outing, at which
picnic Mrs B. B. Schwartz of West New
Brighton, New York, former Deborah,
now visiting in Minneapolis, will be
the honor guest.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-06-22

of candidates ever initiated in the local
lodge to take the ceremonial next Mon
day evening, at the Arcanum Hall, Lowry
Building, the meeting to start at eight
o'clock A class of over forty candidates
will receive their introduction into the
lodge at that time. A pleasing program
will be rendered, and cooling refresh
ments served during the evening
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-06-22
A Bank For The
Jewish People

What does it mean to you?
Many new customers are real
izing that they no longer need to
go out of our own neighborhood
to secure safe service with a
strong bank.
How can we serve you?
Safety Deposit Boxes
41o on Savings Accounts
INSURANCE
WESTERN STATE BANK
9th Ave. No. and Lyndale
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-06-22
THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD

ST. PAUL.
BNAI BIRTH INITIATION WILL BE
LARGEST IN HISTORY OF
MINNESOTA LODGE.
The Committee on Propaganda and
the Committee on Entertainment of Min
nesota Lodge of the Bnai Birth are max
ing arrangements for the largest class
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-06-22
June %, 1917.

If you are "movie fan" go and take
your family; if not addicted to the
habit, begin now.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-06-22
6reenberg Investment Co.
William Greenberg President
9O8 Security Building
Minneapolis, Minnesota
QUARTERLY NOTICE
Farmers ( Mechanics
SAVINGS Bank

115 S. 4th Street,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Money deposited
during June will
draw interest from
July LIST.
Interest rate 4 per
cent per annum,
compounded quar-
terly.
New accounts can
be opened and de-
posts and with
drawals made by
mail.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-08

hall for eight firemeu and that the membership be increased to 30 and each be allowed $5 per month. Also that a new hose cart be purchased and the bell be replaced by a siren. These matters were referred to the fire com mittee.
 Health Officer Romig asked that the burned buildings on Third avenue north of Lowell creek be removed.
 F.. A. Thede renewed his claim for damages alleged to have resulted from errors in grading Second avenue at Washington. This will be investi- gated.
 On request of Councilman Chamber lain $500 was set aside for street work and clearing stumps out of Lowell creek.
 Recommendation by Health Officer Romig that fire escapes and exit mo- tices be placed on certain buildings was read and referred to the fire com mittee.
 City Attorney Green was instruct ed to hurry the condemnation suit against lots near the depot site on Adams street.
 The completion of the contract for lighting the city streets was also or dere0
 A committee was asked to call on the Seward General hospital to see whether or not some more favorable arrangement might be made concern ing the care of indigents.
 The chief of police reported that 1OS loads of garbage had been collect ed and a number of nuiSances abated.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-08
STREET WORK AUTHORIzED---PLAN
 FOR MARINE QUARANTINE CASES

U. s. health service whether Seward is prepared or will prepare to handle marine quarantine cases, which makes the construction of small building necessary.
 Attorney Morford filed verbal ap- peal from the judgment of the health officer who had ordered certain ac- tion concerning the property of a cli- ent and the matter will be taken up by the board of health.
 Need for abatement of the danger of fire from the high grass north of Lowell creek was pointed out by At torney Morford and the street com mittee was instructed to burn or cut fire breaks where necessary.
 Members of the Seward fire de- partment filed a request that sleep ing quarters be provided in the fire