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New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
Rochester Has Shortage.

Rochester, N. Y, Jan. 14.-Because of the shortage of soft coal here, all public, private and parochial schools of the city, the University of Roches- ter and the Theological seminary closed today for an indefinie period Rochester's coal shortage, the county fuel administrator says. is due to the federal fuel administrations order di- verting coal to New England.
 Service of the. New York state railroad, Rochester lines is to be greatly curtailcd, both during the non-rush hours and at night; heating o fstreet cars during non-rush hours is forbidden.
 No lights are to be used in the stores during the day time, except as are absolutely necessary for the en- pIoyes of the store and it's patrons.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
BOIsheyiki in Power.

London, Jan. 14.-Sir George w. Buchanan, correspondent of the Daily News, says the Bolsheviki are in such a strong position that no other party at present is able to turn them out. He said the BolsheviH will be the ruling power as long as they are able to keep their promises to the people.
 Asked whether the Entente allies were likely to recognize them, Sir George replied that they could not be recognized as representative Of whole Russia, their supporters being only in the north.
 ST George declared that Foreign Minister TrotZky was working whole heartC dlv for peace and at the same time fighting the Germans with their own weapons. His propaganda in the German army certainly had had a
 (Continucd On Ninth Pasc).
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
WASHING
 SWEP
NEW YORK IS STILL IN
 GRIP OF GOAL FAMINE
Transportation Difficulties Prevent City From Obtain-
 ing Sufficient Fuel.

New York, Jan. 14-While A. HI Smith, assistant director general of railroads, reported that more than 462, ,000 tons of coal were available at tidewater today-ample for the city s imm ediate needs--fuCl administrator asserted ethat on account of difficulty in the transportation, the actual avail ] able supply was far below normal.
 According to Albert H. Wiggin! state administrators the supply re- ceived yesterday was the smallest since the present famine began. and that unless there was a marked in- crease in delivery within 24 hours, New York would have to face partial disruption of industrial activity.
 Transportation officials were re- feved somewhat when it became ap- parent that the promised cold wave from the west would not materialize, but in tho meantime there has been a recurrence of the ice menace in the harbor, threatening to impede the progress of cOal-laden barges from New Jersey points.
 Of the 152 public schools in Brook lyn, only A opened their doors today.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
BRITAIN SEEKS MEN.
House of Commons Convenes to Con- sider Empires Resources.

London, Jan. 14.-The house of commons re-assembled today, all in- terest centering in the promised statement by Sir Auckland Geddes. minister of national service on the governments man power proposals
 Sir Auckland has been holding conferences during the last few days With trades union leaders. These con- ferencos will be continued this week, and until they are concluded, a com plete survey is impossible.
 The aim of the minister of national service is to obtain a substantial agreement with the labor men on the governments proposed military ser vice bill, the primary object of which is understood to be to secure reinforce- ments for the army by releasing a very large number of young and fit mon now doing civilian work in na- tional and semi-national capacities at home.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
Fighting in Interior.

London. Jan. 14-The latest news received in Petr5grad, according to Q Reuter- despatch from there, indicates further fighting in interior Russia. Despatches from Kharkov report that after the Maximalists opened f1re-wlth machine guns, the second Ukranlan regiment surrendered with 1000 r1- fies and 1 machine guns. The com- nander of the regiment was arrested.
 Twelve capitalists, resident of Khar- kov were ordered to donate 100000 xubles for the unemployed. The sum was dispersed by the municipality.
 A despatch from Rostov says that Daba1izdego station on the Ekater- inoslav line changed hands three times in the fighting between the Cos sacks and the Bolsheviki. The strug- gle was renewed on Friday, with each side reinforced.
 It is reported that Gen. Kaledines, the Cossack leader, is proceeding northward. The city of Ufa, in east ern Russia, is said to be in the hands of the Bolsheviki, who seized banks and government buildings. They are sending forces, including artillery, to Tchevinsk, on the trans-Siberian rail- way where serious fighting is expect ed.
 Hunger riots have occurred at ko- lomna, in Moscow, resulting in the killing of 12 persons and wounding of 12O. The Bolsheviki have occu- pied the Moscow headquarters of the Union of Zemstovs. Idle soldiers in Petrograd are journeying to the prov inces and bringing back to the capital provisions which they are selling at exorbitant prices.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
PREACHER DENIES SEDIIlON.
U. s. Jury to Have Vermont Case To-
 morrow, It is Believed.

Brattleboro, Vt, Jan. 14.-Federal fudge Howe and a jury heard argu- ments here today in the trial of Rev. c. IT. Waldron on a charge of sedl- ton. The prosecution alleged that MT, Waldron, formerly pastor of Baptist church in Windsor, had urged young men in his parish to eVade military service and in his sermons spoke against the war. This was de- nied by the defendant and other wit ncsses whose testimony was conciud- el Saturday.
 Judge Howe announced that the case would be submitted to the jury tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14

A lafge part of the citS's fire aia paratus was called upon tG figbt tTh names which were given iInpnf1rs is the explosion Of q quantity Of oaso line stored in 6 part of the big ward house. After a hard fight of an lioll ana 8 half, the fire Was Gxaiaguishcoi
 An ordnance warehouse contai,1inI a quantity Of small arms amn1unit{ol was endangered, but soldiers removed what W2s stored thcrc. The orici of the fire has not been disclosed bI oT1cla'S at th2 post. 4 quantity oI clothlng and shoes was destroyed.
 When tho fire broke out threI alarms summoned largo part of thI city 5 fire apparatus.
 The buildings are located on tllI United States arsenal grounds alonI the r1Ncr Fro9t at Four and a Hal street, southwest. Buildings on thI grounds include the United State army War cclleG>, far removed fro1y the other structures barracks and oil Eccrs quarters.
 AS the fro gained hcadvay a f0;tI alarm called fro apparatus from lno distant points.
 The office buildings of the cla!gf master 9upartrnenf ald thc ,rar.71on wero the tir,j to c2tcE. Ii illc na"g house, which oc~apied abou < Gi block, was stored a uuamtit,- nT ;yqeu line. This soon exploited asal iate ;.itied and spread the blaz2. The m burned fierccls.
 After almost an hours fight. tn hremcn were gaining headWay agains inc flames, but. the warehouse wi doomed. Soldiers as.i&tcA the iremc in fighting the naGaoe
 Police sent to aid were barred frol the grounds by soldiers and no old other fA&h fircmcn and army officer. W"s permitted 70 go in the enclosu.e
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
Breach of Negotiations Be- tween Slavs and Teutons in Latest News From Pe- trograd - Meanwhile Ar mistice Is Extended.
NEW REIGN OF TERROR
 STARTS IN SEBASTOPOL

Interior of Slay Domain Continues
 To Be Scene of Massacres and
 Fighting-British Ambassador Is
 Pessimistic.
 London, Jan. 14.-Warning of the possibility of a final breach in the Russo German negotiations is the outstanding feature of the current news from Petrograd- Meanwhile, ac- cording to the correspondent of the Daily Mail at Petrograd, the armistice has been extended until Feb. IS and the Russian delegation will return to Petrograd tomorrow. The peace ne- gotiations will be resumed after an interval at Warsaw, it is planned
 Premier Lenine has returned to Petrograd and is reported to be talk ing an important hand in guiding the negotiations, although avoiding the limelight. The correspondent Of the Daily Mail says some extremists are dissatisfied with F'orein MiniSterTro zky's conduct of the negotiations thinking he is too willing to meet the German views, and they suggest Le- nine take his place at future confer ences.
 The Petrograd correspondent of the Daily News reports the Germans are doing their utmost to stop fraterni- zation at the front He interpret5 ,this to mean that the Be1shevik pro- paganda is having it's effect among the German soldiers. The Germans confiscate all copies of the Fackel, O Russian newspaper printed in Ger man, containing a full account of the negotiations and other propagandist literature Notwithstanding this, he adds, the Germans cross over to the Russian lines every night to obtain copies of the paper secretly.
 A despatch to the Times from Odessa describes the disorders at &c., bastopoI in which 62 naval officers were killed as a result of two days of butchering in which the horrors of Kronstadt were re-enacted. It is added that most of these killed were members of the committee which in l917. under the old regime, held an inquiry into the rebellious sailors revolutionary union, resulting in tho execution of many sailors and exile of others.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
RUSSIANS TIRE OF PEACE
 PARLEYS WITH GERMANY
VI. S. SAILORS STRANDED TN ONTARIO BY STORM,
 HAVE JOLLY HOLIDAY

Chatham, Ont, Jan. 14.-~ During the weekend, 107 off cers and men of the American navy, stranded here by the in- terruption in the railway ser vice caused by the big storm, were entertained by the city.
 A majority of the men were college students, now in navy service and were enroute from the Great Lakes training station in Illinois to Harvard university, where they will complete their training.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
L0NGLEY'S CLOSED
Constabio Bred Nin1ic Places ioad lock oi Church Strcet Eating F. tabiishmcnt-SemaS SuesNFi!iaIc

Operations have ceased tempora fly at 'Longley's" restaurant o Church street, and for a time, tn midnight sons will have 10 loo around for a new place to swa yarns, etc. Shortly after noon toda. Constable Fred Wrinkle, armed with writ issued by Attorney A. A. Green berg, placed the paddock Gn the doc
 The plaintiff in an action to re1ove $500 is kostas Sen,asas. William MI haley is the proprietor of the plac which he recently purchased. Tin plaintiff alleges that he loaned tn defendant $f5o. The writ is returr able in the city court on the fir. Monday in February.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
U. s. ARMS HOO SHIPS
Heavier Gun Equipment Provided For Aircraft, and Smoke Screens Are Obtained.

Washington, Jan. 14.-EleVen hum dred ships have been armed by the navy against submarine attack since last March, was revealed today in the report of the house naval investiga- tiOn sub committee published here. The statement was issued by it's chair man, Rep. Oliver of Ala bama.
 The committee says the report is impressed with the war time efficiency of the bureau, which has not only re- sDOnded promptly to all demands for ordnance Of standard types. but has found time to develop new materials such as improved drpth charges, smoke screen apparatus and heavier gun Gquipnlent Tor aircraft
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
Cleveland Plants Close.

Cleveland, Jan. 14.-Several thou sand men were out of work, many p1arts and stores were without light and motive power and .000 homes were deprived of light power today when three sub stations Of the Muni- cipal Electric Lighting plant turned off the electric current because of the coal shortage.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
EMMA GOLDMAN LOSES.
Supreme Court Sustains Conviction of
 Anarchists.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Conviction of Emma Goldman and Alexander Berk- man on charges of cOnspiring to pre- vent the operation of the selective ser vice act by urging men of draft ages not to register, was sustained today by the supreme cour<.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
Pittsburgh Gets Relief.

Pittsburgh. Jan. 74.-Ali divisions Of the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh were open for traf fife this morning, with the exception of a few branch roads. Operating men were of the opinion that the interruption because of the blizzard was at an end
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
MTREDEN HID ES ON.
Mayor Bans Gambling Machines and
 Warns PropFfctOrS.

Meriden. Jan. 14.---Mayor Henry T. King, in extending his edict against gambling in Meriden, today notified the police to clean the city of all slot machines, punchbOards and like chance devices and to warn all pro- prietors in whose places they are ,ollnd that such devices will not be tolerated during the present admins IratiOn.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
MAJOR GAEt9NER DYING.

Macon, Ga, Jan. 14.-Najor A. r. Gardner, former congressman from Massachusetts, who resigned when war was declared. to enter the army. is in a dying condition at Camp Wheeler today from pneumonia.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
SOLDIER SERIOUSLY ILL

Roy Wilcox, private in the [. Army Medical corps, Is seriously with pneumonia at the home OF h parents, MT. and Mrs. Robert Fl. Wi cox of Fairview street. Private W cox was taken ill while home on furloush.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
AMERICAN TRAWLER LOST
Admiral Sims Reports Sinking of |. S. Vessel in European Waters Crew is Saved.

Washington, Jan. 14.-An American trawler, operating in European waters has been lost. Admiral Sims reported the sinking to the navy department today. -tll of the crew were saved. The tra wlcrW as lost, Admiral Sims reported by striking a rock.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14
Boston Schools Closed.

Boston. Jan. 1A.-Nearly 100 public schools here remained closed today for lack of fuel Coal had been sup piled to the others which were able to resume sessions for the first time since the Christmas recess. hOf1cials said that about one-third of the 1O4- 900 pupils in Boston would be unable to continue their studies for the present
New Britain herald., 1918-01-14

(Continucd On Ninth Pagc).
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-28
CONFEDERATE
PARADE ENDS
18TH REUNION
VETERANS DANCE AND SING OVER
LONG LINE OF MARcH-PARADE
PASSES OVER STAGE OF coNvEN-
TIoN HALL.

Tulsa, Okla, Sept. 27-After four
days Of activity attendant upon their
twenty-e1gth annual reunion, Confed-
crate veterans to the number of sew
era1 thousand today adnced and sang
through their parade, which always
is the closing spectacle of their meet
ings.
They demonstrated surprising vigor
after the days of strenuous entertain
ment that taxed the strength even of
the Sons OF Veterans and other of the
younger associations. Motor cars pro-
vided by the local camps We're all right
for the officers and some of the
younger generation, but most of the
veterans either walked or rode horse
back. There were fewer veterans in
the parade than in past years, but
those that were left made up for
their numbers in enthusiasm. The
line Of march, however, was not long
and the day was cool.
General Marshal D. NJ HALEY, Cen
eral T. D. Turner and General Hailey's
staff led the procession, Commander
K. NJ. Van Zandt, and his staff follow
ing on horseback.
Armies in Line
The army Of Northern Virginia was
next, followed by the army of Tennes-
See, the trans Mississippi division.
Forests cavalry corps and companies
A. B, c. and D of the United Confed-
crate infantry, then the Spanish war
veterans, sons of Confederate veter-
ans. in command Of Carl Hinton, com
mander-i in chief ad Boy Scouts, end
ing with miscellaneous marchers and
motor cars.
A unique feature was. the passage of
the entire parade-automobil horse
men, infantry and all-over the stage
of the convention hall, which extends
from one street to another
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-28
AMERICANS PUSH
ON NORTHWARD IN
BATTLE ON MEUSE

With the American Army on the Yer
dun Front, Sept. 26-The American
troops took the Germans somewhat
by surprise by the speed of their at
tack today and without giving the
enemy. tine to reeuperate they pushed
him steadily northward This even
ing the Americans between the Ar
gonne and the Meuse had reached Mall
ancourt, Montfaucon, Cuisy, Dannevoux
and other towns along that line
The example of intrepidity set by
the Pennsylvania, Kansas and Missouri
troops was followed by the men in the
other American units
The opposition at Montfaucon and
Dannevoux and a few other points In
dicated that the German resistance was
becoming stronger and it was appar-
ent the enemy had had time to place in
position some of the artillery which
was withdrawn earlier in the day.
The American advance continued
during last night on the front or tns
offensive launched yesterday. The
American patrol pushed forward.
maintaining contact with the enemy.
Stout machine gun resistance met
during the night at one point was
quickly overcome with tan.s and ar
tilIerx-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-28
CUSHER WELL
WILL SUPPLY
1000 GALLONS
SHAFT SUNK By MEMPHIS DRILLER
FOR CITY INCREASES IN FLOW
OVER THREE TIMES NEEDED SUP
PLY. =

Mayor Sanders reports the new city
Well IS proving a yeritable gusher for
at demonstration before Mayor SAN
ders and Commissioner Hendricks yes
terday. it was proved that at least
from 2.300 to $500 gallons of water per
minute could be supplied if necessary.
The manager for the Layne Boulder
Company of Memphis. who sunk the
well, is we'll pleased with the success
of the project since the flow exceeds
the expectations of all the officials
The shaft has been driven to a depth
of $50 feet and although water in small
volume was struck at first, the flow
has gradually increased until it is far.
above the 700 gallons per minute min
imum which was the city requirement
on the contract. The water has also
proved to be exceptionally cool.
Ready in Few Days.
Lyme Boulder Company will be util-
lied by the city until the new motor
which has been ordered arrives in
Pensacola. Owing to the heavy de-
mand for such machinery 1t is not ex-
peeted that the motor Will arrive be-
fore the first of the year However.
the driller's pump will throw at least
f500 galolns per minute and this will
supply the present needs of the city
and remedy the water shortage ma
terially, according to the city commits
sioners It will be several days be-
fore the new supply is utilized in the
city mains and the water is thor
oughly cleared up
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-28
GERMAN WAR MINISTER
SAID TO HAVE RESIGNED

London. Sept 27-Lieutenant Gen
eral Won Stein. the Prussian war min
ister is reported to have resigned. ae-
cording to adviees to the Exchange
Telegraph Company from Copenhagen
General Won Stein became Prussian
war minister late in October, 1916. sue
ceeding Lieutenant General Wild Won
Hohenborn, who was placed in COM
mand of an army corps on the western
front. General von Stein had been
in command OF the fourteenth reserve
army corps. after having served as
uartermaster general Before his ap-
poinfment as war minister he was in
command Of troops on the Sommes
front in France General Won Stein
minister Of war July i3, 1911. but It
was not accepted
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-28
Plan to Utilize Extra Rooms of
Pensacola Homes Fostered
BY r. C. Edwards
WILL ASK PEOPLE
TO OFFER ROOMS
Attempt Is To Be Made To List
Rooms To Aid War Workers
Here in Getting Quarters

Bulletins reading rs Your Guest
Room Vacant will soon greet the eye
in Pensacola, when campaign is be-
gun Monday to remedy the lack of
housing facilities for war workers
here. This drive is being instituted by
r. G. Edwards of the bureau of in
dustrial housing and transportation
of the Department Of Labor.
A committee is to be named who
will have charge of U. S. home reg
istration service bureau, which is one
of the plans Mr.. Edwards is advocat-
ing to aid workers here in getting suit
able quarters. The purpose of this
bureau will be to keep list of all
rooms which are open for use in Pen
saeola homes, and to have the in
formation to aid inquiries
kilograms were sent late yesterday
asking that the cards and filing sys-
tenn paraphernalia be shipped here at
once, in order that the bureau may
get into service at the earliest possi-
BILE time. 1t will be conduced under
the direction of the local branch OF the
Department of Labor.
It is not the intention of the gov
ernment to ask owners of homes to
take in any and every person who may
apply at the home registration bu-
reau. Cards filed will keep informa-
tion at hand of just what people house
holders wish take in and in this way
great care will be used to see that all
who apply are given the quarters best
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-09-28
DRAW MASTER
MI MBERS FOR
DRAFT MONDAY Y
SEPTEMBER so DATE OF NATIONAL
DRAFT LOTTERY TO DETERMINE
ORDER IN CLASSES ES-WILL TAKE
IS HOURS.

WASHINGTON, Sept 27.-Drawing OF
the master numbers to determine the
order of the 100000 new draft reg
istrants will begin at noon Monday
and continue until the 1900 capsules
are taken from the boy.4.
Officials estimate that it will re-
require about 20 hours to complete
the task In announcing the date Cen
eraI Crowder said that only the first
hundred numbers will be telegraphed
over the vountry Others will be mall
ed to the district draft boards as the
drawing proceeds. This is necessary
to prevent a congestion Of the wires
which would prevent all transmission
Of news of the world.
Washington, Sept 27.-Monday, Sep
tember 80 was set by Provost Mar
shall General Crowder today as the
date for the national draft lottery to
determine the order in the classes to
which they they will be assigned, OF
the 1900 900 men from is to IS who
registered for selective service. Sep
tember IL.
The drawing will take place pub
licly at the senate office building, ana
the numbers will be given to the press
and the country. by district draft
boards as quickly as the list can De
printed and put into the hands of the
boards by mail.
It will be necessary this time to
draw one at a time approximately IT,
900 capsules containing the serial
numbers and it will require approx
mately 26 hours to complete the task.