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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
ReDin@tOn Trial Monday.

London, Feb. 14.-It is understood
the summons for Col Repington of
the Morning Post staff, and II. A.
GWynne, editor Of the same paper,
who are to be prosecuted under the
defense Of the realm act for an ar
ticle by Col. Repington which ap-
pcared in the Post on Monday. are
returnable in the Bow street police
court on Saturday morning.
Gen. VIM. Robertson, the Daily
Chronicle declares on its own infor-
nation, will remain chief of the i'm
pcriN staff with the full approval and
confidence of the war cabinet. Major
Gen. Wilson, the sub-chief will con-
tinue to be the principal British rep
resentatiVc at Versailles. The paper
adds that if an exchange of offices
between Generals Robertson and Will
son was contemplated at any time it
has now been abandoned.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
Approves OF Wilson'S Stand.

The debate in the house was closed
by Lord Robert Cecil, minister Of
blockade. Contrasting the demands
of President Wilson regarding Bel
gum and a league of nations with the
enemy'S attitude on the same question
nc said Won Hertling proposed to
leave consideration Of a league until
peace had been concluded.
That, he said, would not be the
proper attitude for Great Britain to
adopt 1t was no mere phrase to say
the government was giving the closest
attention to the subject of such q
league Lord Robert added that he
himself had gone so far as to pre-
pare a scheme for it and it was q
matter concerning which they must
have clear ideas before the peace
conference met
In rebutting arguments of the paci-
fists, Lord Robert said it was useless
to attempt to discuss peace unless the
enemy meant peace. The government
recognized its only duty was to put
an end to this war. No man of sense
or feeling could wish it to go on long
er than necessary. He believed it could
not be said that a policy of cringing
before the German nation had met
with any great success. He added:
"'If the government would not
crawl before the enemy and offer
peace on any terms, it is because they
are convinced not only that such a
peace would be repudiated but that
it would not achieve a lasting settle
ment,'
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
NEW ENGLAND COAL
IN 1S1S-19 ASSURED
Nc.Adoo Places Coastwi>c and Great
Lakes Lines in Charge Of
Single Manager.
Single Manager.

Washington, Feb. 14.--CoastWisc
and Great Lakes steamship lines
operating by railroads today were
placed by Director General McAdoo
under the supervision Of w. p. Pleas
ants Of New York, president of the
Ocean Steamship company, who was
designated manager Of the marine
section OF the railroad administra~
ton.
Special attention will be given to
organization of water transportation
facilities to insure greater movement
Of coal to New England next winter
and better use of lake shipping to
haul coal to the northwest.
Among the lines which will be un~
der Mr.. Peasants supervision are
tho Old Dominion, Ocean Steamship
and the Southern Pacific ships. Inde-
pendent steamship lines, not operated
by railroads, are not involved in the
new arrangement.
Mr.. McAdoo specified that the
direction Of water shipping hereafter
will be removed from the three re-
gionaI directors and given exclusively
to Mr., Peasants.
From time TO time it is planned,
the railroad administration Will take
over temporarily steamers not needed
by the shipping board for tranSatIan-
tic traffic and use them in the coast
wise trade
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
LLOYD GEORGE HAS
COMMONS SUPPORT
Question Of Confidence In Govern
ment Rejected by Large Margin
PACIFISTS VOTED DOWN
Government Forces Win Political Vic
tory at Conclusion of Day Pregnant
With ScnSatiOns-Bonar Law An
Swers Critics Of Premier

London, Feb. 13.-The governm ent
tonight successfully overcan1e the first
OBSTACLE threatening it's existence
when an amendment proposed by
El1chard Holt, which the ministers
had made a question of confidence,
was rejected in the House of Com
mons by the very substantial majority
Of 131. The Holt amendment e&-
pressed regret that continued military
effort is to be the only immediate task
Of the government. 1t was support
ed mainly by Dacifists.
The event shows however dissatis-
fed parliam cntarians may be with the
governments conduct of the war, the
House Of Commons is in no mood 10
force a change in the government.
It was in a highly charged atmOs-
phere that the House met today. First
came the sensational announcement
that Colonel Repington, military cor
respondent of the Morning Post, WAS
to be prosecuted in connection with
disclosures concerning the Versailles
conferences. He has been a stout
champion of Field Marshal Haig and
General Robertson against alleged
ministerial endeavors to discredit or
she1ve these officers. An article by
tOlOn6l tLoplnSl ION early III ITe war
revealed a shortage of high explosive es
and indirectly aided in remedying
that shortage. Should his trial be held
in public it should prove of intense
interest, but it is believed it will be
held in secret.
Attacks on lloyd George.
Verbal shafts were directed at Pre-
mier Lloyd George again today from
various quarters Of the house. Her
bert Samuel, former secretary for
home affairs, voiced the opinion Of
the governments shortcomings pre-
vailing in a discontented section of tn Q
house. He suggested that the war
cabinet was war weary and should be
aided by special councils, dealing
both with war and home affairs.
Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor. of
the exchequer, and Arthur J. Balfour,
foreign secretary, came to the assist
ance of the hardly-pressed premier.
Mr.. Bonar Law produced statistics
with the view of disposing of charges
against the government of falling 10
carry out promises with regard to
shipbuilding. food and other matters.
Like the premier yesterday, he chal-
lenged the house to change tho gov
ernment if it no longer had conf
dence in its policy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
FRENCH WHEAT OUTLOOK GOOD
Best HarvCNtS Since 1871 Anticipated
by Experts.

London. Feb. 14.-The condition of
winter wheat III French departments
which give the largest yields is re-
ported by an expert who has just fin
isheu tour Of inspection TO justify
fully the optimistic hopes Of the 1913
crop. Nowhere did the frost do any
damage and the po5p2ct5 are good
for a greater crop per acre than in
any year since 1914.
Preparations Tor spring seeding are
Wen under way, and it is probable
tho acreage Will exceed that of last
spring by nearly 100000. There is
an increase in tho acreage of winter
wheat over 1917,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
DEPORTATIONS CONTINUE.
Germans Put 2,7OO Belgians to Work
On West Front.

Havre, Feb. 14.-Deportations Of
Belgians by the Germans are con-
tfnuing, despite the protestations to
the contrary By the German authori
ties according to information re-
ccyed by the Belgian government
Witnir the past few weeks the Ger
mans EavI carried off 2.7o0 persons
from? ToFeron. in East Flanders, ard
rus t:en an military work on the
western front
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
Washington Shocked by News.

Washington, Feb. 14.-Diplomatic
Washington was shocked today by
the news of the sudden death in Ot-
tawa of Sir Cecil Arthur Spring Rice,
who retired after nearly five years
service as British ambassador to the
United States early last month in
favor of Lord Reading.
Although it had been known he
had requested a long time before his
retirement was announced to be re-
lieved of his heavy duties in charge
of the embassy, no intimation was
given when he left here he was in i'll
health. 1t was pointed out he had
been under treatment for strain due
10 responsibilities deVolving on him
especially during the negotiations on
the operation of the Allied blockade
before the United States entered the
war.
Sir Cecil, who became ambassador
here May 6, 1913, succeeding Ambas-
sador Bryce, now Viscount Bryce,
was born in 1859 and spent many
years in the British diplomatic service.
He came here first as third assistant
secretary of the embassy in 1886 and
was appointed acting second secre-
tary to act as secretay to the British
delegation to the international ma
rine conference, August 27, 1889. Af-
ter serving for q time at Brussels
and Toxic, he was again transferred
to Washington in 1898. He was sue
cessively charge d. affaires and minis
ter to Persia from 19001190S. He
then became minister to Sweden. and
left Stockholm to accept the ambas-
sadorship here. His earlier services
here were remembered during the
days Of Lord Pauncefote. He was
created K. c. M. C. in 1908.
Lancing Wires Coincidence.
Following is the text of a formal
message of coincidence sent by Secre-
tary Lansing to Lady Spring Rice:
"In the name of the president and
of all those with whom Sir Cecil was
brought into official contact I offer
you sincere coincidence. 1t has
been given to few men to rise as
Sir Cecil did to the heights of great
international emergency and to be-
come, as he was, the fortunate med
ium through which our two nations
drew into closer touch and became
ararers in the great task which has
been imposed upon the world
Secretary Lansing also sent tc
Foreign Minister Balfour a MESA &c
of coincidence, saying:
'"The government of the United
States joins with the British govern
ment in mourning the great loss which
has been suffered"
A representative of the American
government will be sent to Ottawa fol
the funeral service.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
AMERICAN G(JNNERS
IN CHAMPAGNE: LINE
First Inti1nation of L. S.
Forces on Front Other
Than Lorraine.

Paris, Fob. f.-AmeEican batteries
took part in the artillery bombard-
ment in connection With the largo
French raid in the Champagne yes
terdaY, it is announced officially. IGf-
fectiVc assistance Was given by the
American 2NnnCrS. Cribs is tho first
merton Of American batteries on the
Champagne frOntD
American gunners arc trained by
the French before going into active
service on their own front. The
American batteries referred to in the
French report evidently are some of
those UNDERGOING this instruction.
The official French statement of
last night reported Il large raid on
front Of about I,200 meters in the
Champagne near Butte du Mcsnil, in
which the French penetrated as far
as tho German third line. The Amer
lean sector is in Lorraine, some dis
tancc to the east Of this point.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
City's Holdings Increase $780,
57S.52 During Year
CHURCHES ARE VALUABLE
South Church at $25O,OOO is Most
Valuable Single Item-St. Nary's
est Single Ownership Exempt.

The board of assessors has COM
pleted its list of city propertv and
other non-taxable property, which is
valued at a total of $9,747,343-27- The
city property is by far the most val
uaple however, being on the grand
list for $7,O09, 343-27, which is an in
crease of $152,57S over the valua-
uoh or q year ago. The other nOn-
taxable property is valued at $2,73S,-
900. The most valuable single piece
OF non-taxable property is that of the
South Congregational church, on the
lists at $250,O0O. St. Mary's Catholic
church group, consisting of church,
parish house, school, etc, is the most
valuable one of the list and is given a
total valuation of $36O,0OO.
The City's Property.
Following is the complete list of the
city's property:
Fairview cemetery Gum
sold lots, buildings,
etc.) 35,550. 90
Portable school " 100000
School houses and Pre-
vocational school ... 1,4O5,5O0.O0
Contents of buildings
etc. 125, 10000
Local pipe line ... 1,75S,817.OO
Land and buildings
southington ...... 56,oOO.oO
Land - East Main and
Harvard streets ..... 100000
Land and reservoir
Wolcott ....... 40O,OO0.OO
Land and buildings
Burlington .... 100000
Land and buildings
burlington neW sup
pIy) ........... 100000
Pipe line from BurIing-
ton 30O,o0O.OO
ReServOir-Burlington 1880
High sevice pipe line =. 49,970.51
High service reservoir Is, 6,559.07
Stock and tools . 100000
Office fixtures ....... 10000
Police department, real
estate and equipment $4,000
Fire department, real es-
tate and equipment :. 134, ,O64.OO
1925 miles of sewers,
including ma h les
etc. .... 1,397,S4S sc
Cost of filter, beds, ETC. 100000
SUBWAY " 1913, 900. 90
Steet department., tool
house and machinery 1O,5O9.Oo
City Hall, tenement prop
erty and land ....- $50, 100000
Town Farm, land, build
ings etc. ...... 100000
CITY parks .. 4SS, ,6S2.0P
Municipal Ice plant, real
estate and equipment 100000
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
Will Welcome Investigation

Phila-, Feb 14.--Ot1claIs oL tHe
American International Shipbuildlng
corporation declared today that they
would welcome the INVESTIGATION
which President Wilson directed At
+or.ra1, Cen Gregory to conduct in
CONJUNCTION with Chairman Hurley of
~ sbinping board, into the shipyard
of +hc company now under construc-
4i,17 ;ot IToG; island.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
KING GEORGE OFFERS CASryr,s,

London, Feb. Liking George, the
Daily News Says has offered thren
royal palaces for national use. They
are EHlm"rHl cstlc for wounded SOL
dicrs and buckingham palace and
NonsingtoN palace for public Offices
Thc government has not yet taken any
action on the offer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
BILLION DOL
BILL I\EPOK
Won Hertling Will Make Rel
TO Spokesnae1l

London, Feb 14.---Nn importanl
man Reichstag Feb. II, according 70
sterdam. Chancellor VOr Hortlng VIE
Ukraine and reply to President wilson, u
Premier Orlando.
Amsterdam. Fed. 14.-Presidentb0WA
Anzeiger and the Vossische Ze1 ding ~ =
as world judge that the copHng peace
compact
"President Wilson'S beaudltully soundfi
forget the decisions reach at Versaillesag
president seems 10 wish to continue the eff
sible when the Entente modifics its war aim
The Koelnische Voks Zeitung says: Z
'President Wilson may have TIE chaT
peace conference if he induces his allies tt
mood '"Thc peace Germany wants. it
is based on the eighth commandment '(Tho
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
S7.OO9.3 1927


There are several increases in city
property over that of last year. For
instance the school houses were only
listed at $1,325, 900 a year ago but
since then additions and a new school
has been built. The contents of the
buildings has likewise increased from
$115,8 The water departments
pipe line was only valued at $1,751,
900 a year ago, but this has been in
creased and made more valuable and
the subway, in for $137,321 a year
ago, is also increased. The city hall
property likewise has been increased
in valuation from the $275,000 for
which it was On the books in 1916 and
there is an additional value of $30, 900
in the sewage system.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
WEATHER.

Hartford, Feb. tt.-i>orc-
cast for New britain and vi
<inity: Cloudy uDd Waipncs. to-
might! Friday probably rain
and warmer
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 14.-Sir Cecil
Snrinc- Rice. former British ambassa-
dor to the United States, died this
moning at l o'clock of heart failure
at Government House. Lady Spring
Rice and his son and daughter, Betty,
and Anthony. aged II and respec-
lively, were with him.
Funeral services will be held for
Sir Ccci' in st. Bartholomew church
here Saturday afternoon and his body
will be buried at Ottawa in Beechwood
cemetery His Lordship Bishop
Roper will conduct the services, as
sisted by the Rev. F. H. BreWin, rec
tor Of the church.
Sir Robert Borden, the prime min
lister, today issued a statement de-
claring: THE news Of Sir Cecils
sudden and untimely death will be
received with deep sorrow in the Dom
inion and especially by those who had
the privilege of intimate acquaintance
and friendship with him.
Sir Robert paid a tribute to the
late diplomats long years of service
during which, Gin matters of the
most vital moment, his rare discre-
tion and excellent judgment were of
inestimab1e value to the British em-
pire and to all the allied nations"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
SPRING dies
OF Heart DISEASE
At OTTAWA, CANADA
English Diplomat Had Been Re-
lieVed As Ambassador to United
States Only Last Month
REPRESENTED BRITAIN AT
WASHINGTON FIVE YEARS

Sudden Death Shocks Official C1rclcs
at Nations CapitaI-First Came to
America in 1886 and Later Held
Inloortant Posts in Brussels, Toxic,
Persia and Swcdcu--Had Asked to
&c Replaced.
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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
WHAT The DOCTORS SAY.

''Whereas we believe that the use
Of alcohol as a beverage is detrimental
to the human economy: and
whereas, its use In therapeutics as
tonic, or stimulant, or as food,
has no scientific basis; therefore be 1t
Resolved, that the American Medi-
cal association opposes the use Of al
cohol as beverage; and be it further
'Resolved, that the use of alcohol as
a therapeutic agent should be discour-
aged"
The above resolution was adopted
by the American Medical association,
an organization representing $4,000
physicians and surgeons of the United
States.
DR.. Charles Fl. Mayo, president Of
the association, declared in his install
lation address: "AlcohOl's only place
Is In the arts and sciences. National
prohibition would be welcomed by the
medical profession"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
CONSERvATIONIN
KITCHEN IS URGED
Becoming Impossible to Purchase
Many Household Devices.
CARE FOR HOME EQUIPMENT
With Many Of Simple Articles Almost
impossible to Purchase, House,
keepers Are Confronted With
Hard Problem.

Stores used to be well supplied with
new household devices to tempt the
housewife. Now 1t Is becoming impos
sible to purchase some of the simplest
articles because they are no longer
manufactured, or cannot be transport.
ed. The hOusekeeper is confronted
with the unusual value Of little things
with the necessity Of making house
hold utensils last, Of repairing them
or Of making what she has on hand
answer. 1t is a part of wars lesson
Of thrift. Are you learning from til
Here are some aids:
Handles, screws, and fastenings OF
knives, forks, egg beaters, ETC., left in
hot water. become loose.
Metal utensils rust when put away
wet.
Brooms and brushes used contlnu'
ally on one side wear to a point.
Brooms should not be allowed to
stand on the floor until their weight
bends or breaks the straw.
Glasses often are broken when the
bottom instead of the side first touches
the hot dIshwater.
China is dulled by washing 1t with
too strong soap suds.
China is broken In the refrigerator
by placing heavier dishes on 1t.
Liquids are spilled on rugs or polished
surfaces because the container was too
full.
Contents of saucepans boil over on
the stove or in the oven because al
lowance was not made for the expan-
sion Of liquids when heated.
Burned food will clog burners of gas
and oil stoves and lessen efficiency.
Many rugs are torn because they
were held firmly by the edge during
severe shaking.
The glazing Of porcelain and enam-
eled sinks, tubs, and wash bowls is
scratched and broken by cleaning with
too coarse cleaning materials.
Finish Of furniture is likely to be
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
Destroy This House Pest.

The silver fish-like insect known as
silverfish or slicker is a troublesome
pest in many homes where 1t is found
in books, papers, clothing and other
articles containing starch. 1t is par.
ticularly destructive in libraries, being
fond Of the paste used in the bind
ing Of books. Frequently 1t feeds on
the paste used in applying wallpaper,
causing it to scale off. 1t also dam
ages starched clothing, linen and cur
tains If left undlsturbed for any consid-
cradle period of time. Nearly every
housewife Is familiar with this obnox.
ious little pest, which Is able to run
about with great rapidity, though they
may know 1t by some other name than
sllverfsh.
One Of the best household remedies
for silverfsh is pyrethrum. Sodium
fluorld, a most efficient roach powder,
Is also an effective remedy. It may be
busted, or applied with the powder
blower, wherever the silverfish Is likely
to occur. Frequent handling and airing
Of starched clothing and similar OBJ
jects will aid in their destruction. A
thin, boiled starch paste made of three
quarters ounce of powdered white ar
senic and one pint of -four is a good
poisoned bait when spread upon small
pieces Of cardboard and put in places
frequented by sllverfish. AS this paste
is very poisonous it should be kept out
Of reach Of children.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
WHEAT AND MEAT CONSERVED
Much Can BE Saved by Use Of Various
Substitutes in Arranging Lunch
for Children.

Wheat and meat can be saved In
thousands of lunches carried each
morning to school by the children Of
this nation. There is no need to de-
crease the energy value or nourlsh-
ment of these lunches, but in addition
to saving wheat and meat 1t Is pos
sible with the various substitutes to
give a pleasing variety to the noon
meal at school.
Since whatever meat brought from
home Is usually in the form Of sand
witches, the problem Of the meatless
lunch is not hard, for so many good
sandwich filings other than meat are
easy to secure. Here are few sug-
gestions for sandwich filings: Chop
ped hard-bolled egg mixed with salad
dressing; peanut butter; cottage or
cream cheese; chopped dates and nuts.
All are good and the children will like
them as well as meat.
For the wheatless day the sand
witches are more of a problem, but
toasted corn mullins, rye bread, 0at-
meal bread, or oatmeal or corn waters
can take the place Of the bread made
Of wheat only. The filings can be
anything usually used.
A sweet such as chopped fruits and
nuts pressed and cut In cubes or slices,
piece Of chocolate, or oatmeal cook
1es, will find favor with the children
in place of the cooky or cake made
from wheat -four.
Sandwiches, fruit, and sweet make
a good lunch, especially If supplement-
ed by cupful Of hot cocoa or soup
made at school and containing some
milk. Or the lunch brought from home
may be even simpler--plain bread and
an apple or other fruit are enough If
the hot dish prepared at school is a
hearty one.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-02-15
oyster FIshlna by submarIne.

Mr.. Simon Lake, the father of the
modern submarine, has suggested the
use Of the submarine for polar explora-
ton for ferrying supplies across Ice
bound rivers, for seeking sunken treas
ure, and for dredging oysters.
Experiments have demonstrated to
Mr.. Lakes satisfaction that when the
submarine is at the bottom of the
ocean, the oysters can be sucked up
into 1t on the vacuum cleaner prin-
ciple, When traverslng good ground,
the submarine will suck up 5000 bush
els Of oysters In an hour. This means
that In one hour q mass of oysters
will be collected which, If compactly
piled, would require cylinder one and
three-quarters mile long to hold IL.
The idea should be particularly use
full to the pearl-oyster fishers, as Of
Ceylon, for instance.