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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
Jewish War Sufferers Benefit 49,.
By $50, 900 Fund Raised Here

Omaha Jewish war sufferers COM
mittee executed stratagem in the
wind-up of this city's part in raising
a sI0,0O0,0O0 war fund when the COM
mittee, headed by Harry B. Zimman.
borrowed $4,000 from a local bank in
order to make good for number Of
pledges yet uncolleeted. The coup
was planned so that the war fund
might realize as largely as possible
from the offers made by julius Rosen-
wald of Chicago, Morris Travis Of
Oklahoma and Morris Levy of Oma-
ha to contribute one-tenth of the total
amount collected at the close of the
1917 campaign. Mr.. Levy's offer ap-
piled to the state of Nebraska.
Close to 100000 is the amount
raised in Omaha, according to Mr..
Zimman. Mr., Levy's contribution
therefore will total more than $4,000.
George Brandeis' donation of $4,000 is
the only one of its size. The Ameri-
can Jewish Relief committee advised
the local committee of plans to issue
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
BRITISH REPEL
FIERCE GERMAN
THRUST ON West
Teutons Enter Haig's Trenches
Near Cambrai, But Are Driven
Back in Brilliant Counter
Stroke. l
(By Associated Press.)

Notwithstanding the fact that deep
snow covers the ground along the
western front in northern France,
bitter fighting has been in progress
between the British and the Germans
on the Cambrai sector.
After having captured British front
line positions Sunday and later losing
the greater portion of them in a
counter attack. the Germans Monday
again set forth after heavy. bonn
bardment in quest Of much desired
position--the Welsh ridge-which
lies to the South of Magcoing in the
old Hindenburg line and offers a
splendid vantage point TOR observa-
ton.
Attacking over front of about
Zoo yards, the enemy entered one OF
the British trenches. Its tenure, how
ever, was of short duration, as Field
Marshal Haig's men, in q brilliant
counter attack completely rcgained
their lost ground. On the other part
of the line the Germans were met
with withering fire and. compelled
to retreat with heavy casualties.
British Gain at Jerusalem.A
From Jaffa eastward General Al
lenby's forces in Palestine are contin-
uing their advance against the Turks
N'N -
The latest reports from Palestine
show that the Britons are now well
to the north and northwest of Je-
rusalem and in possession Of some OF
the most important roads in central
Palestine.
The advent OF the new year finds
the United States and the eptente al
lies confident of the ultimate success
OF, their aims, Notwithstanding the
cessation of fighting in Russia. The
peace proposal made at the Brest-
Litovsk conference by Count Czernin,
the Austro- Hungarian foreign minis
ter has not yet been officially recog-
nized by any of the allied govern
ments, but one OF the leading Eng
lish newspapers says the British pre-
mier will send a serious and reasoned
reply to it when it is presented Of
fcially. Any reply, it is believed, will
first have the sanction of all the coun-
(Contipued on Page Two, Column Three.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
Attacks Eligibility
8, Of German Mayor-EIect

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. Fired c.
Miller, German alien enemy and
mayor-elect of Michigan City, Ind, is
here today to appear before Federal
Judge Anderson to answer charges
filed by Martin T. Kruger, present
mayor, seeking to enjoin Miller from
taking Office January z. Miller holds
an alien enemy permit to allow him to
go in the, restricted zones of the city
of which he was elected. mayor.
Mayor Kruger alleges Miller is
ineligible to take Office because he is
not a citizen and that his election was
obtained. through the votes of $50
alien enemies.
The petition of Mayor Kruger was
denied by Federal Judge Anderson,
who held that his court did not have
Jurisdiction to grant the relief asked.
He suggested that Kruger might re-
fuse to surrender the Office to Miller
on January 7, which would make il
necessary for Miller to enter the
courts. .
Mayor Kruger, who has been in
Office for four years. was born in
Germany, but has been citizen Of
this country for IS years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
'GoTHAM's POOR
SILVER WITH
COALB|NS EMPTY
Office Buildings Heated by Old
Oil Stoves; HyIan Promises
Drastic Measures to Re-
Iieve Situation. ,

New York, Jan. New York
City's shivering millions must face
at least 24-hour continuation of
zero weather with less than half the
city's normal supply of coal coming
into its bins.
Several deaths due to the cold were
reported today, as we'll as hundreds
of cases of exposures.
At 8 o'clock tonight the mercury
stood at 2 above zero. While the
Weather bureau believes 1.-THE worst of
the cold wave is past, it did not hold
out hope for any appreciable break
within the next "a hours. his
Closing up of office buildings, cur
tailment of electric lighting and re-
duction of all sorts of power wher-
ever possible were some of the meas
ures taken in an effort to cope with
the wintry blasts. A Salvation, Army
station which had been sheltering
hundreds of homeless was forced to
close its doors. Brokers' offices and
banking houses in the financial dis
trict we're heated by oil stoves, in
some cases dlapidated and battered
from long disuse.
Poor in Great Misery.
Unprecedented drain on the city's
gas supply presented another prob
lem, and gas company officials said
their plants would not be long, able
to keep up the pressure. =
Suffering is general, although the
poor are in the greatest misery and
charitable institutions are becoming
taxed with the constant stream OF
shivering dwellers who have forsaken
their homes.
John F. Hylan, who will become
mayor of New York tomorrow, an
nounced that one of his first official
acts would be an effort to provide
the poor with coal, starting deliv-
cry system with city trucks if neces-
sary.
Warmer Weather in Sight
Washington, Dec. 31.-The cold
wave which has gripped the eastern
part of the country for. the past two
days rapidly is passing to sea, the
Weather bureau announced today, and
there will be return to normal tenn
peratures by Wednesday.
AT far northern points such as
Northfield, VT, where "a degrees be-
low zero was recorded, there was no
abatement in the severity of the cold
today, but generally throughout the
east slight rises in temperatures were
reported.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
SLOAN SHES HIS
HAT TINTOTHER ring
FOR U. S. SENATE
Congressman From Fourth Ne.
braska District Announces
- Candidacy for Upper
y Houst.

As a full-hedge candidate for the re-
publican nomination for United States
senator, Congressman Charles H.
Sloan, now representing the Fourth
Nebraska district in the house, is
speeding back to Washington to re-
sumo his duties there.
Mr.. Sloan has been considering
ymaking the senate his objective point
and spent the holiday recess can
vassing the situation among his
home folks. As. the outcome ot
his visit, he reached the decision EN-
bodied in his announcement which ne
gave out during his stop-over in
Omaha between trains.
Announces His Stand.
In this statement Mr.. Sloan sets
himself forth as an uncompromising
republican, yet committed unre-
servedly to support vigorous prose
cution of the war. The announcement
in full is as follows:
Il shall be candidate for the repub-
lican nomination for United States
senate at the coming primary.
"Ihe national republican platform
for 1916 expresses generally my prin-
ciples on economic and other inn
portant issues applied to conditions
of peace.
great war, l, as l have heretofore,
shall hereafter, in harmony with the
republican party, its leaders and ad-
herents generally, cordially support
vigorous prosecution of that war to a
triumphant and honorable conclusion.
Would Enforce Rights.
"The enforcement of all American
rights and the defense of the lives,
liberty and property Of American citi-
zens have been cardinal republican
principles to which l have always
given my unqualified support. In har-
mony with this principle during my
service in congress, when it was less
popular than now, | have advocated
and supported the building of a strong
navy and the establishment of an ade-
quate army. When near the close OF
the 64th congress the question came
up for arming the United States ships
to defend against the German subma-
rine assassins of the deep, l voted to
grant the authority the executive re-
quested. 1t was my belief that the an,
nouncement by Germany of its ruth
less submarine policy to begin Feb
ruary was equivalent to an act OF
war upon our rights, upon the high
seas, which called for our prompt and
vigorous defense. II
Favored Preparedness.
"Later when the question Of de-
claring war against Germany was be-
ing debated, remembering the per.
sistent neglect and refusal of congress
and others in authority during sever
al preceding years to provide ade-
quate preparedness for a complete
defensive campaign or a formidable
offensive one, and having in mind the
scope of the declarations of war made
by the several nations then engaged,
moved to amend the proposed res
olution substantially as follows: that
a state of war existed, between the
United States and Germany; that we
place our country in state of thor
ough defense; that we use all the
powers of the army and the navy for
Continued on Page Three, Column Three, \
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02

book that is to give the history of
the $l0,000,000 campaign as conducted
by American Jewry. The book is to
serve as a monument for the glorious
manner in which the Jews answered
the appeal of their starving co-reli-
gionists in the war zones. Photo
graphs of local committees and large
contributors will be included in it.
Plans for the 1918 campaign are
now under way. The goal will be at
least $25,000,000 for next year. accord
ing to statements emanating from
New York headquarters. Double
your 1917 subscriptions will be the
slogan. Stories of great sacrifice in
order to give mite to the war fund,
are reported by the campaign commit
tee. A widow who was left small
sum of money by her husband. killed
in an accident, insisted on donating a
large amount to the fund. The COM
mittee over her protest, would only
accept half of her stipulation because
the woman was left with a child and
no means of support
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
PASS THE HORSE, THE VOGUE
Willie Green Makes Some Observations
On Pure Food and Things Like That
SINCE DOBBIN OUSTED BEEF
Bv WILLIE GREEN,

The editor called me up to the big
desk today and sez kinda confidential
like:
"Say, Willie, have you ct any horse
meat yet?'
Nav, I a'int yet, an I a'int never
goin' to. Quit your kiddin', /" SEE.
jollyin' bit, but / was sore enough to
bean i'm.
"Well, this a'int no kid" he seq.
"Pel Barrows, our correspondent at
Lincoln, has just wired this in," an he
handed me telegraph that set me
dippy. run it down an don't get
fused up about it." he seq. The boss
looks like seven days srain, an some-
times he tracks as If he had wheel
off. = H.
Wont be no trouble runnin' down
that horse stuff" l seq, II can smell
it now" sThis is what Pei sent, but
he's no pal o mine:
That Pure Food Commissioner.
"Horse meat has been made a
legalized food by Otto Murschel, pure
food commissioner of Nebraska. In
reply to an inquiry by State VetArinar-
ian ]. S. Anderson as to whether
equine meat will be sold in the state
for food purposes the commissioner
replied that there is no statute pro-
hibiting the sale of horse in sound
condition, and added that the meat
already is being used"
Did you get that? This guy is the
pure food commissioner, and he's 60
ing to feed US horse. Boy,> page
Wattles. Now if you see any puff for
horse in this the boss changed my
stuff for that a'int the way ! wrote it.
Roast beef is passe, pork chops are
too expensive and horse has become
the real recherche thing in Omaha.
Pass the horse" goes now among
the creme de Ia creme OF society.
Pater carves the delicious morsel
without batting an eye. Madamme
smiles assent and Reggie and Audrey
get theirs piping hot.
***
"Pferde Aeisch?" queries the polite
waiter at the best hotels and cafes
of the after-the-theater guests. =
Give Me Liver Wurst.
"Ja," he repeats taking the order,
and then says, "Du weist mich vie
gut ich dir bin,~ smacking his lips. A
Dutchman does >that when he seq
horse-roast or friccaseed.
Nov listen to me, Bo; horse may
be all right for high fallutin' guys
that don't have to work, an drawing
room Tables to chatter about, but I
don't want no horse stickin' to my
ribs. Most of US fellers don't like it a
bit. We rush into the market an
shake our fists an cuss out the
butcher: , .'.
off any of this 'pferde' stuff on me,
I'll bat your block off," / tell i'm
something like that as he puts an edge
on his long knife ready to cut into a
CONTINUED ON Page Two. Column Thrse.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
BRITISH TANK
AND GERMANS SUB
TOUR COUNTRY

u "
New York. Jan. LIN an effort to
give impetus to enlistments in the
British and Canadian forces. the Brit
ish armored tank Britannia will be
started on a recruiting tour of the
United States on January Ia. 1t was
announced tonight that the tank had
been turned over to the British re-
cruiting mission by the London war
office. ...
Accompanying the tank will be
squad of speakers and Scotch pipers,
as we'll as the captured German SUBJ
marine, which was used in the Liberty
loan campaign in this city, and in the
Victory loan campaign in Canada. A
tour of, the south will be made first.
thence north to Chicago and west
ward. , s.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
-Homeseekers' Rates Near
End, Railroad Men Say

Western Passenger association has
wired Missouri Pacific and Rock Is
land officials that, effective Tuesday
only, homeseekers' rate will be ap-
piled to about a, half dozen points in
Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. In
stead of the rate being one fare and
one-half. plus s., it is a fiat rate OF
each point and in every instance is
pretty close to the commercial rate.
Railroad men take this tc mean the
end of the homeseekers' rates, at
least during the continuance OF the
war
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
First American Hospital
Train Starts for France

London, Jan. 1.-The first of six
American hospital trains which were
being built in England for use in
France started for American quar-
sers today. This train was completed
by the car building shops of the Mid
land railway, under rush order, in
less than II weeks, which is a
secord for English car builders.
The train consists of 10 cars
which have accommodations for 400
patients. The cars are painted khaki
color and have on them tn: familiar
Red Cross insignia and also ~. S."
in large letters. Inside the cars are
finished in mahogany and white
enamel. They are the last word in
comfort and equipment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
War Times Cast Big Shadow Ouer
Gothan1's New Year Festivities

Special services were held in the
churches, but for the first time in
years lower Broadway, in the vicinity
C. Trinity church, was virtually de-
ted. In the past vast throngs had
gathered near the historic edifice to
hear the chimes.
Patriotism was the predominant
feature of the celebration in hotels
and restaurants, where the Star
Spangled Banner" occupied the place
of honor in orchestral welcomes to
1918. At midnight thousands of din
ers rose to their feet and drank toasts
to Victory in 1918"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
y. s. Sends Tractors to
SDeed French FGrmin0

Washington, Jan. Fifteen
hundred farm tractors will be sent
to France by the food administra-
ton for use in increasing the
French food crops. One hundred,
it was learned today, already have
gone forward, and all will be
across by March, when the spring
blowing begins.
Use of the tractors, food admin
istration officials said today, not
only will be of great service to
France, but will release 100000
tons of shipping next year that
otherwise would be required to
transport food from America to
the French.
Use of the tractors will enable
the French in the spring to plant
100000 additional acres in pota-
toes and in the fall an extra mil
lion acres in wheat.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02

CHANGE 10 OFFENSlVE.
But the chief significance of the
stroke is the change from defensive to
offensive tactics and the stirring en-
thusiasAn and sureness with which the
French delivered their initial blow
against the enemy lines. Thus far the
enemy has been on the offensive, with
the Italians delivering telling defen-
sive blows.
Now, however, the French have
turned the scale and the enemy is be-
ing attacked in this sector for the first
time since he reached the Piaye.
The story of the fight shows thor
oughness of preparation and heroic
bravery in execution. The scene was
southeast of Monte Tomba, low
snowless mountain just west OF the
Pave, where the allied lines turn in
to the mountain region. Here the ar
tillefy preparation began Saturday,
but the main bombardment began at
noon Sunday and increased hourly un-
til the enemy was deluged by the
French FIRE. "
Infantry and Planes Descend.
It was Their that the crack French
infantry swung forward in, steady
lines from Osteria di Monfenera and
Maranzine, front of about two miles,
The heaviest forces were on the right
wing. Italian and British airmen at
t;sa same time attacked the enemy
from the air.
The struggle was comparatively
short and sharp, with most Of the
fighting on the right wing. The ar
tillerY had so damaged the enemy po-
sitioas that he was unable to make
any effective resistance. The French
losses were comparatively insignitl-
can't. d..
Austrian soldiers made up the. en-
tire enemy force engaged, which is
taken to indicate that the German
contingents are being moved further
west toward the Brenta river. It also
has been established that no forces
are being moved away from this front
and that no new forces are being
brought here. '..
Sweep on Enemy Trenches.
, French Army Headquarters in Italy,
Monday, Dec. 3l.-The attack OF
French troops in the Monte Tomba
region was executed by three battal-
ions Of picked men. The artillery
preparation, which was intense, lasted
forihours and then at AIS o'clock the
French made brilliant and impetuous
charge.
On the French right wing the at
tacking troops swept forward stead
lily until the enemy trenches were
reached, a great number Of their oc-
cupants being captured. The success
of this first important movement by
Italy's allies arouses the keenest sat
isfaction and is a tribute to the dash
and steadiness of the French forces.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
American Steamer Seized
tt.. For VIOLATING Blacklist

A. Pacific Port, Jan. Its officers
and crew, charged with violating the
trading with the enemy sact, by at
tempting to trade with black-listed
concerns in Lower California, the
steamer Norfork was brought into
this harbor tonight with prize crew
aboard and dockcd. Officers and crew
are under, armed guard and no one is
allowed to approach the pier.
The Northfork, an American owned
steam schooner, ESQ feet long, was
seized at sea by United States
cruiser. 1t had been engaged in car
rying ore mined in Lower California.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
Cossacks Defeat Reds and
Take 400 Prisoners

Stockholm, Jan. 1.--Ukrainian and
Cossack forces in a great battle on
the southwestern front have defeated
Bolsheviki troops. taking four hum
dred prisoners and capturing eight
big guns, according to a dispatch re-
ceived by the, Nagens Nyhetcr from
Petrograd by way of Haparanda.l The
Cossacks are in hot pursuit of the
Bolsheviki.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Jan. New Yorks
annual pastime of bidding a gay well
come to the new year became an in
door affair tonight under the influ-
ence of zero weather. Empty coal
bins and food and drink restrictions
also acted as a damper on celebsa-
tions.
There was decided absence of the
gayety of former years, the realiza-
ton of the nations war being per-
ceptible in the subdued merry making.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
FAMOUS FRESCOES TORN.

FAMOUS FRESCOES TORN.
Donatello's famous equestrian sta
tue Of General Gattamelata, which
stands In the square before the Santo,
had been removed to place of safety,
but the base, also the work Of DOM
atello, was damaged severely.
The paintings and frescoes In the
Santo by Titan and other masters
were torn and scratched by the con-
cussions. The rose windows and the
Renaissance stained glass were shi-
vered to fragments. The building
opposite the Santo, where the Guild
of St. Anthony issued leaflets to be
sent throughout the world, was de-
stroyed.
A pilgrimage to the sepulchre Of St.
Anthony was in progress when the
bombs struck the Santo. The ca
thedral was struck above the gable
facade, the entire gable and the upper
part of the facade falling in the street.
The raiders came at three different
times, at 2 o'clock and II o'clock and
ats o'clock this morning. Twenty in
cendiary bombs were dropped.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
GERMAN RAIDS WORK DEADLY RUIN AT PADUA:
FRENCH ON OFFENSIVE NEAR MONTE T0MBA
Washington's Voice Shows Us Path to
Triumph Through Sacrifice, Says French
President in New Years Greeting to u. S.
One Million Greeks Massacred
By Turco- 7eutons; DroWn Babies
(By Associated Tsess.)

New York. JAM lat least 100000 Creeks and chill
pehed result of organized and depoons
Aac Turkey according by
George Maedes of leading merchant made
public through the Armenian and Syrian relief committee here today
Macde who recently arrived here he of party Of
1000 Greeks which rescued by the fleet that
of Odu late last August and took the refugees aboard He had
taken odou said when the Turks raided Trebzond and
seized his fathers along with those Of other Greek merchants
Those Of who between of and 50 drafted
older placed temporarily homes and orphanag until the
poun offered dispose of them in the approved
fashion, which in this instance turned be by wholesale drowning
% survivors of deporaons owed for several
Black Sea and then calmly dumped overheard like
much garbage None of them survived German efficiency has simply
effective than before should think that the conservative
estimate least 100000 Of fellow untymen have perhed mer
through organized cruelty of this Tutonc alliance The
only hope of the future lies in America"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
Cut Off the "FGithfuL'
In Chicago to SdUe COiI,

All city en-
Chicago, Jan. ALI city en-
day basis and between 400 and 500
municipal jobs were abolished to
effect, yearly saving of approxi-
mately 100000 by the city coun-
ell at a meeting today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
P0ILUS BAG l,348 MEN
IN BRILLIANT CHARGE
ON ROCKY STRONGHOLD
Enemy on Defensive for First Time Since He Reached
Piave River; Intense Artillery Preparation Lasts
for Hours Before Final Dash Comes;
Take Much Booty.

Italian Headquarters in Northern Italy, Monday Dec 81
The magnitude of the achievement of the French troops
the Monte Tomba region grows full details received
In addition to 34s including "A Austrian officers
several of high rank made and large
tured booty includes 60 machine guns several trench
auckrer. and great Of miscellaneous material
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-01-02
CATHEDRALS AND
FAMOUS FRESCOES
PREY TO BOMBERS
Famous Paintings in Santo by Titan Torn and Scratched;
Rose Windows Shattered in Fragments; Pilgrimage
to Sepulchre of ST. Anthony Rudey interrupted
By Devastation of Invaders.
tBy Associated Press.)

Padua, Italy, Monday Dec. 31.-The third successive
night air raid last night scattered havoc among the famous
churches and of Padua. The front of the sx
teenth century cathedral demolished.
The Santo Basica of ST. Anthony, where the body
Anthony Padua buried lost its bronze doors and the
sepulchre of ST. Anthony missed narrowly by bomb.