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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-04
CENTRAL PLANTS To
SUPPLY ELECTRICITY
Sixteen Points to Send Current to
All Of England

London, January 20.-(Correspon-
dence to The Associated Press )-To
effect a saving in coal and its by
products officially estimated at
6 100, 100000 a year. the British Min
istry of Reconstruction has approved
a scheme for supplying all the indus
tries in Great Britain with a cheap
electric power, generated at big "su-
per-power stations,'' not more than
sixteen for the whole of the country.
The scheme is one of the most anabi-
tious that has yet been worked out to
enable the country to recover from
the economic losses of the war. It's
details are given in q report from the
Coal Conservation Committee of the
Ministry of Reconstruction.
The amount of coal used to produce
industrial power in the United King
dom is about S0,00o,000 tons yearly.
The new project, it is claimed, would
enable the same amount of power to
be produced with an expenditure of
only $4,000, 900 TONS and the $1,000,
600 tons saved would represent not
only economy in mining but also
gigantic economy in transport The
committee, however, does not believe
that the change will mean the mining
of less coal, but rather that Great
Britain will rTnouSly increase it's
amount of industrial horse power, and
the extent to which this can be raised,
it is explained, is one of the main con-
ditions necessary for a general rise in
national standards of life.
The committees proposals rest on
the assumption that electricity is the
most economical and convenient form
in which to apply power to industry
and that the only way to generate
electricity cheaply is to generate it
on a very large scale. The report
only anticipates what electrical spe-
cialists have foreseen for years as the
natural electrical development in a
country like Great Britain, which is
small in area. closely settled, and rich
in coal. In view of these conditions,
Great Britain is regarded as the coun-
try in all the world best situated to
profit most from such a national
monopoly of power.
The question in controversy is who
is to own and manage the monopoly.
! The committee recommen ends that the
sixteen super power stations" should
be owned and managed by private
| companies with a national body Of
government commissioners controlling
them on behalf of the state, much
after the model of the present state
| control of the British railways. Sew
eral of the London newspapers take
exception to this arrangement, de-
claring that the whole scheme must
| be run by and for the state.
The committees report says, ia
part:
."The committee proposes to supply
all our industries with electrical pow
er generated at big super-power sta
| tons, and to eliminate or combine all
/ smaller stations. The primary object
| is to economic our coal supplies. The
! saving in coal, together with the saw
! ing of the by-products now wasted by
| the burning of coal in open CRATES and
boiler furnaces, would mean 600,
5000 q year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-04

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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-04

Vegetable Compound cured me SO 1 did
not need the operation, and am telling
all nv friends about it. Mrs. A. w.
,BINZER, Black River Falls, Wis.
1t is just such experiences as that of
HRS, Binzer that has made this famous
root and herb remedy a household word
from ocean to ocean. Any woman who
suffers from inflammation, liberation,
displacements, backache, nervousness,
irregularities or " the blues" should
not rest until she has given it trial,
and for special advice write Lydia E.
Pinkha1n Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-04

Ga 11 A1aN - JILL N1Ai
operation, ] cannot
say enough in praise
of it. I suffered from
organic troubles and
my side hurt me 50
I could hardly be up
from my bed, and |
was unable to do my
housework. [ had
the best doctors in
Eau Claire and they
wanted me to have
an operation, but
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-04
This WOMAN
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
By taking Lydia E. Pinkharn's
Vegetable Compound, One
of Thousands of Such Cases.

Black River Falls, Wis.-'.As Lydia
&c. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
FUEL SITUATION IN NEW YORK CITY IS
 VERY MUCH BETTER
Warmer Weather and In- creasing Supplies Gives Respite From Intense
 Suffering of Week

New York. January 5-Wariner wealth CT today gave New York city its first real respite in more than a week from intense suffering caused by severe cold, coupled with critical fuel shortage.
 Hope that the coal crisis had been passed, based on reports that ample supplies were being brought to the city on barges from tidewater points, were dampened tonight by statements that the thousands of tons of coal were brought through the Kill Won Kull last night after the ice packs had been brok- en by ocean-going tugs. were not for the city as reported, but great part of 1t was for New England points.
 With tangle of contradictory reports as to increased supplies of fuel. 1t ap- peared that the city was saved from a continuation of it's acute distress chiefly by jump In temperature to 25 degrees. The higher temperature is expected to continue tomorrow, but it may bring snow with il. further clogging trans portation facilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
GUATEMALA CITY AGAIN STRICKEN
 BY EARTHQUAKE What Was Left of Capital From Previous Shocks Now Utterly Destroyed,
 Is Report
By the Associated Pres.

Washington, January 5.-Guatemala City has been completely destroyed by earthquake shocks Thursday and Fri day, which followed those late in De- cember. Messages received by the state department today said the loss of life this week is estimated to he greater than that resulting from the earlier shocks.
 A dispatch from the Central and American Telegraph company said:
 .'Our manager at San Jose, Guate- maIa. telegrapns the fOIIowings, What Is left of GuatemaIa City Is now wiped out. Shocks nj IO;3J D. m., 4th, finished everything. Steam is con, in ., up in the streets. Cathedral fallen. Las Vacas bridge to Barri0s now down. Slides on railroad between San Jose and city. No lines or trains reported. Further 300 kiIled.'"
 A cablegram from the American charge at Guatemala City, dated Jam uary 4, said n new series of earth quakes began the night before and were continuing when the dispatch was filed. The weather was very cold. A second dispatch filed later that day reported the shocks stiIl in progress, hut gave no details.
 Dispatches to the navy ds1artment today from warship in GuatemaIan waters also told of severe earthquakes in Guatemala Thursday and Friday nights, with many deaths. The rail- roads were reported In bad condition and a town near the railroad was badly damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
JUDGE GARY GIVES WARNING THAT THE HUNS ARE P0WERF LII Steel Corporation Head Wants Americans to Real
 ize Size of Task TERRIFIC COMPLETION
 WILL FOLLOW WAR Holds That in Order to Solve Labor Problem Nation Should Draw
 on the Orient and
 Islands
By the Associated Press

Chicago, January 5.-A plea to solve the labor problem of the United States by the importation of orientals was made here tonight in an address by EIbert H Gary, chairman of the board of the United States Steel corr poration, at a dinner given by the Commercial club.
 Judge Gary, whose subject was, Business During and After the War" stated that Germany was stronger than ever and that he subscribed to the opinion of an eastern newspa- per that it would be wholesome for every American business man to place over his desk the words, Ger many is winning the war"
 He insisted that even optimists like himself should unblinkingly face the fact that so far the fruits of vic- tory belong to the central powers. In touching on the labor problem, he said:
 ITO the extent needed the United States should immediately, under proper conditions and reasonable re-
  the sea and from oriental countries enough men, including soldiers and sailors, to meet every emergency. If legislation is required Congress should act without delay"
 Not only, he said, had Germany mo- bilized and co-ordinated every last item of her resources of brain and material for winning the war, but the Prussians have perfected a cen tralized, comprehensive, powerful bus mess organization which, considering its size and qualifications. has never before been approached"
 He urged that American business men should prepare for unprecedented competition for world business after the war.
 Americans. if given an equal chance with the people of other na- tions., will furnish business to com. fortably support Americas merchant marine. Mir. Gary said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
Boy Scouts Are Named Dispatch Bearers for
 American Government

New York. January 5.-S letter from President Wilson saying he desired to entrust the 370.000 Boy Scouts of America with a new and important comm ission to make them "the gov crnment dispatch bearers" in circu- lating bulletins prepared by the com mittee on public information was made public here today at the Boy Scouts of America national headquar- ters. Each Boy scout is expected to place in the hands of 15 influential persons in his community the pamph- lets entrusted to him for delivery and to obtain a promise from each per- son reached to read the pamphlet through and then to place 1t where the information will likely do most good
 Through this method, it was stated. the government expects to reach at least 10.O00.o00 persons with every pamphlet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
Eleven Deaths Among
 Pershing's Men Reported

Washington, January 5.-General Pershing today reported to the war department II deaths from natural causes They included:
 Private Richard Eady. stevedore, Eadytown, s. c.
 Private silas Coleman. stevedores, Houlka. Miss.
 Private Charlie Williams, labor company, Clearwater, Fla.
 Private Richard Moody, stevedore, Neeses. S. c.
 Private Isaac Williams, stevedore, Chappells S. C.. and Private George W. Dillard. stevedore, Forsyth. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
That New Outline of En- tente War Aims Was Not Unexpected Is Plain
 ly Shown
PRESIDENT WILSON WANTED A CLEAR
 AND DEFINITE STAND
This Was Made Necessary by Misrepresentations of Germans and Foul
 Propaganda

Washington, January 5. Premier Lloyd Georges ad-
 dress to the British trade unions today on Great Brit aims war aims created a pro- found impression in official circles in Washington. Com lment, however, was withheld until officials could give it thorough study.
 That the address was not unex- Ipected was plain. The growing anxi- Iety exhibited by the entente chan |cellories since the beginning of the Brest-Litovsk peace conference and ithe openly expressed belief that some steps must be taken to counteract the insiduous attempts of the German delegates to misrepresent the aims of ltheir enemies had convinced Washing ton officials that there soon must Icomc from some authoritative source la clear, outspoken declaration of the real position of the powers fighting Germany.
 Some exchanges that have taken place between the United States and her O. belligerents recently had pointed to ] desire on the part of some of the gov ernments that President Wilson should + sr,l laf1 >F kI already taken in regard to war aims The state department felt, however, that as the President twice had outlined in the most formal and public manner his beliefs, Americas position had been suf- ficiently disclosed for the present, at least
 WASHINGTON NOT NOTIFIED While it was intimated that the Wash ington government had not been advised in advance of what the British premier was to say. that the aims he outlined will not lead to any differences between the powers seems assured, not only by the preceding exchanges between the en- tente powers and Ws.shignton. but also in the harmonious lroceedings of the inter-alied war council in Paris, at which all of the subjects treated by Premier Lloyd George today were con- sdered
 CLEAR STATEMENT
 Some officials pointed out that the British premier had taken the repeated declarations of the Italian. French and British premiers and not only had clar- flied them. but had stated them more frankly and directly than they had been presented before. It was noted that even President Wilson's ideas were developed more sharply than he himself had ex- pressed them.
 Although it has all the force of an of ficial declaration, it was pointed out here that Lloyd Georges speech after all could not be seized upon by the central powers as definitely binding the entente allies or even Great Britain to a literal acceptance of his war aims as the basis of peace. They might however, properly be regarded az tentative outline Of British and probably entente allied aims
 <Contiased en Pare Twe1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
Germans Make Slight Gains on Small Section of the Front and Losses
 Are Heavy
IAT ALL OTHER POINTS
 ENEMY BEATEN OFF; FRENCH ARE ACTIVE
London Reports Splendid Success in Aerial Battles. Artillery Duels Con-
 tinue in Italy
By inc Assoclated Press

London. January 5.-The Germans carly this morning made strong To- cal attack against British positions in the Hindenburg line east of Bulie-. court, in the Cnmbrai sector, but only a small party of the enemy succeeded In occupying m advanced sap sc- cording to the war office report to- night. On the remainder of the front the Germans were repulscd before reaching the British positions. and suffered losses.
 The text of the communication reads:
 At dawn this morning strong local attack was made by the enemy against our positions in the Hlndenburg line east of Bullecourt. A small party of his troops succeeded in occupying 8 sap in advance of our front trenches. On she remainder of the front the enemys att tack was repulsed with loss before reach- ing our positions. The hostile artillery has shown some activity during the day northeast of Ypres.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD
SECTION A

SECIlON A. 1-Lloyd George outlines entente war aims.
 Gary warns America that Germans are powerful. Twenty per cent of passenger trains in east will be taken off Germans attack British on Cambrai sector American aviators bomb German lines. Guatemala City again stricken by earthquake. 2-Hitch in peace conference Brandon states position on prohibi- tion amendment. 3-Carpenters letter. 4-Editorial comment.
 Ned Brace. 5-WilI Huddleston have his Waterloo in next race for Congress? John H. Barr dies. Plan to haul coal to city in wagons discussed. North Birmingham light plant may be Dixie Gas company asks for fran chise. S-Atlanta takes up problem of home gardens. 7-Legislature of Mississippi will meet Tuesday 9-Rabbi Max Heller to address mass meeting. Disbursements F Harding issues timely advice to bankers
 SECTION E. 2-News of automobiles. 3-Capital gossip says Forney Johnston will be candidate for governor. 9-Markets.
 SECTION c. 1-2-4 and 5-Society 3-Lady MaIy's letter. 6-Fashions S-Story of heroism. g. Dolly Dalrymple
 SECTION D. Comic supplement- Rotogravure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
British Premier
 LeaUes No Doubs
 L1 Mind of N.,<:d
In Language So Plain That He < ssSns May Read Great Welshman Serves Nc S5 on Gen. tral Powers That Stolen Lands Must Be
 Restored and Preparation Made
Rx the Associated Press

London, January 5.-The British prime minister, David Lloyd George today forth Brains aims most specifically and length before the delegates of the trades unions than he had done before. Having first declared that it not of aggression against Germany the German people, and that the breaking of the German peoples the dntegraon of their state of the objects for which the allies fighting, proceeded fundamental issues for which Britain and her allies contending.
 of Belgium and the
 
  Lorrai
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
ITALIAN STATEMENT

Rome. January 5.-"There were spir- ited artillery duels in the eastern sec tor of the Asiago plateau and astride the Brenta valley the war office announces. 'In the zern valley an ene- my column was surprised and dis persed by our batteries. At the head of the calsino valley hostile patrols which were advancing toward our positions were driven back by rifle fire.
 On the middle Piave the enemy ar tillery showed increased activity and our own replied energetically.
 British airmen destroyed a hostile captive balloon and brought down an airplane. By day and night. there is considerable aerial activity on the front lines and in the rear areas Our air men bombarded with good results enemy encampments and aviation camps The station at Levico and adjacent magazines were bombarded with 200 kilograms of projectlles. Enemy aircraft dropped bombs on Mestre, Bassano and Castel- franco. Slight damage and some casual ties resulted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
Man Beaten to Death
 by Insane Brother

Huntsville. January 5.-tSpecial )-- Bob Lamb. d farmer. was beaten to death at his home near Moulder today by his in- sane brother. Joe. who used an iron pole The men quarrelled while in room alone. Joe Lamb had only recently been released fron an insane asylum. He was lodged in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
AvIAToRs DROP BOMBS ON HUNS

With the American Army in France January 5-(By the Associated Press Limited States avators have flown the German battle lines and dropped bombs in conjunction with British and French pilots The flight of the Americans virtually reprisa for the killing of two American wood cutters during German bombing week ago.
 Through the courtesy of the British French flying authorities the American aviaors also have taken part in observation and photograph work It thought advsa- be to the places where the Americans flew the bombing expeditiona but it we'll beyond the German air defense lines at the front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
Policy of McAd0o as to Pas senger Traffic Will Be Extended Through
 out Country
PUBLIC IS REQUESTED TO REFRAIN FROM UNNECESSARY TRAVEL
New Railway Management Subordinates Everything to Movement of Freight
 and Especially Coal
Fly the Associated Press

Washington, January 5.-To free locomotives and crews for the more important freight transportation, 20 per cent Of the through passenger trains on the eastern railroads will be discontinued tomorrow by ap- proval of Director General Me. Adoo. The running schedule of others will be reduced to lower speed to facilitate the movement of freight trains.
 This policy, announced tonight by the director general, will be gradual ly extended to affect train service throughout the country. Fast trains between New York and Chicago and St. Louis, and between Chicago and southern and western points probably will be the next to be affected. In- dividual railroads will take the initia- tive in suggesting curtailments, but these will be approved by the director general in most cases.
 In approving the new passenger sched- ules of the Pennsylvania. Baltimore and Ohio, and the New Haven. Mir McAdoo ordered a number of notifications result ing in retention of more parlor cars than the railroads had planned. The pro- gramme for elimination of trains and lengthening of their running time al- ready have been announced by the Penn- sylvania. Baltimore and Ohio, and New Haven. and a few other smaller lines. Others are expected to take similar ac- ton within 8 few days.
 APPEALS TO PUBLIC
 MT. McAdoo appealed to the public in statement tonight to refrain from trav- el as much as possible, but promised that no commuter trains or others neces- sary for proper maintenance of business life in cities will be eliminated.
 Congress next week will take up the railroad bills introduced yesterday, fol- lowing President Wilson's message on government operation, and discussion to- day among members of both houses in dicated that a marked difference of opin- ion over whether government control should extend only for definite period after the end of the war, or indefinitely until Congress orders otherwise.
 COAL GOING FORWARD
 Coal continued to go forward today ahead of other freight. In answer to a number of inquiries from coal operators and dealers concerning the status of former priority orders, Fuel Administra- tor Garfield telegraphed this explana- l tion:
 By direction of Director General Me
 tContinued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
Norway's December Ship
 Losses Reported Heavy

London. January s.---In December e1 Norwegian ships with total gross tonnage of s2.155 were lost in conse- quence of war measures. the Norwe- sian legation announces today. Sew enty five lives were lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
Russian Grain Expected

Amsterdam. January 5-The head of- ficials of the Hungarian war prod ucts bureau. says a Budapest dispatch today, have gone to Berlin for con- sultations regarding the division among the central powers of grain imports from Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06

tR
 The question of Russia was toucIied upon and NIT. Lloyd George said that Britain, as we'll as America, France and Italy would have been proud 10 fight by the side Of the new Russian democracy. But now Russia could only be saved by her own people. He declared m independent Poland m urgent necessity for the sta- piiity of western Europe. RUMANIA MUST BE
 PAID FOR DAMAGES
 Rumania is to be paid and the British and other allies are with Italy in her desire for complete union of the pople of Italian race and tongue. Of Austria Hungary hc felt that while the breaking up of the dual kingdom was no part of the allied war aims 1t was fm- possible to hope for the removal of causes of unrest in that part of europe uHleSb genuine SeiA-SOftTH- mcnt was granted the Austro- Hungarian nationalitics. WOULD HAVE DARDANELLES OPENED TO WORLD
 The Turkish empire, within the home lands of the Turkish race. ,sizh ConStanfinople as it's capital, may be maintained. But the pass nse between the Mediterranean and Black seas must he intcrna- tiOnaIixed and neutralizcd and in the British view, Arabai, Armenia, NIesopotamia. Syria and Palestine are entitled to recognition of their separate national conditions.
 The matter of the German coI- onies, all of which are now in the hands of the allies. will be placed before a conference whose deci- sion. however, must consider the wishes and interests of the inhab- itants-the future administration must be acceptable to the various tribes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-06
BERLIN REPORT

Berlin, January 5.-(via London) Following is todays communication from army headquarters:A
 Western front; There were lively ar tillery duels at times in Flanders, east of Ypres, in isolated sectors between the Scarpe and the Somme. and in the neigh borhood of Avocourt and St. Mihiel On the remainder of the front the artillery was limited to a harrassing fire. East of Bullecourt strong reconnaissance was successful and good many Britt ish prisoners were brought in.
 Eastern and Macedonian fronts: There is nothing to report.
 Italian front: The artillery fire was revived intermttently between the Rren- ta and Montelo.'