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RANCE

United Press Leased Wire Service
PARIS, June ia new French Of.
fensive movement In the vosses,
pressing forward on a wide front, has
resulted in the capture of all the
heights dominating the Foeht river
valley from Metzeraf to Steinabruck.
This afternoons official communique
reported further progress Of this new
movement toward the German military
center Of Colmar in Alsace. but con-
tained no hint Of the. number of forces
engaged.
"our troops have made important
gains between the branches Of the
upper Focht and also along the heights
between the Focht and LAUGH val
Ieys west Of caImor," said the official
statement
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BALKANS

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1
ATHENS, June 17.-Albanian insur-
gent aviators bombarded the capital
at Duraxzo yesterday. A dispatch re-
ceived here today said that bombs hit
the Greek legation and the Creek
cathedral, doing considerable damage
... {.
WAR PARTY IN CONTROL.
ATHENS, June 1.-THE new Greek
chamber, 1t was officially announced
today, will be composed Of 1856 sup
supporters Of the present govern
ment and independents, twelve theo-
On tie minority side will be 1o4
supffiporters Of the present govern
ment and independents. Twelve theo-
tokists, six IaIists and eight dimitra-
copouIists.
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rBy Ed. l.. Keen, London Correspon.
dent United Press]

tBy Ed. L. Keen, LONDON CoffeopOh'
dent United Press]
LONDON, June 17.-Although an
official statement is not procurable
! am authoritatively informed that
the allies. especially Great Britain
would regard any German peace over
lures at this time as premature.
Great Britain is determined to con.
tinue the war, at least until Germany
is driven back upon her own terri
tory. ANY peace talk that has reach
ed the United States certainly has not
had its origin either In London or
any other capital of the allies.
There are several reasons why
Great Britain in particular intends to
prosecute the war until the German
grip upon Belgium and northern
France has been shaken. Briefly
these are among the more important:
First-It is the firm belief here
that Germany has reached and passed
the high peak Of her offensive eff
cheney. England believes that from
now on the kaiser must fight desper-
ately on the defensive to hold what
his armies grasped by getting the
Jump on the allies at the beginning
Df the war.
S6COIlu- Is tuS Univ UCACA
here that England is now only ap.
preaching the height Of her often.
sive efficiency. When its full inten-
si.y Is developed, the Germans. 1t
Is believed here, must be rolled back
out of France.
Third Military men here agree
that the final verdict will be won
not by brilliant dashes, but by q long
4 Vxyn< CT oey1n Thov
base this belief upon the strength
of line after line Of strongly forti-
fled works on both sides OF the Elan.
ders-France battle line. And Eng
land is certain that the longer the
struggle, the more certainly will
the great resources of the allies ul-
timately overwhelm the kaiser.
Fourth-England wishes to demon
strate that a citizen army organized
by volunteer enlistment can cope
successfully with so called German
militarism.
Gigning Of a peace pact now, no
matter how satisfactory the terms
might be to the allies, would leave
the solution Of the question of abil.
ity Of democratic" army still in
doubt
In support of the statement that
Germany has passed the height of her
offensive ability, it is pointed out
here that since the dash into Franch
last fall the Germans have been un-
able to make any appreciable progress
against the France-Flanders front. On
the contrary. they have been forced
back. at several points, notably north
Of Arras.
The German victory in Galicia is
credited to temporary shortage Of
shells in Russia. The same lack OF
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Bryan Says the Old Maxim That might Makes
Right" is the Real Reason Why All
Europe Has Gone Mad
THREE COMMANDMENTS ARE VIOLATED
If America Had Been as Well Prepared the
Other Nations She Would Have Found
it Difficult to Keep Out of it.

the first great commandment-thou
shalt have no other Gods before Me
that is, to the putting of self before
service to the Creator.
'The soldier always exhibits unset
fishness of a high order, but as a rule
conflicts are waged for selfish ends.
''If I have made 1t clear that cSe
doctrine that might makes right is
the most common cause of war, we
may pass to the consideration of a
maxim quite sure to be applied In
war. namely that like cures like
the theory upon which retaliation
rests.
There are many believers in the
gospel Of force who have brought
themselves to think that cruelty can
be cured by greater cruelty-that the
only way to win an antagonist away
from inhuman acts is to surpass him
in inhumanities. Absurdity Of absur.
dities!
There was time when men open
ly advocated war as thing to be de-
sired.
Now all join in the, chorus for
peace and how, according to the jim
goes, shall peace be insured Ply
preparedness, say these sons of Mars.
Stand with finger on hair trigger
musket and preserve peace-yes, pre-
serve 1t until some one. by accident
or design, gives the signal-then all
fall upon each other with cries for
blood.
Half the energy employed in pre-
pairing for war would effectually pre-
vent war if used in propagating the
principles which make for peace.
"The doctrine that preparedness
will prevent war will not stand the
test of logic, and the conflasratio1 III
Europe shows that it fails when tested
by experience.
'If any nation is without excuse for
entering into mad rivalry with the
belligerent nations in preparation for
war, 1t is the United States.
'The leading participants in the
present war are th.s nations that were
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Illinois Legislature.

Illinois Legislature.
UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, June 17.-Leu-
tenant Governor Barratt O'Hara and
his vice commission which created a
furore two years ago, today ran afoul
OF the legislature and Governor Dunno
and threatened to tie up adjournment
OF the assembly indefinitely. O'Hara
started trouble shortly after midnight
today over an appropriation of $4,000
for the vice commission which the
house had refused to accept as an
amendment to the house omnibus bill
and amendments carrying appropria-
tions of $4,000 for the state treasur-
er's ofice to collect the inheritanc,
tar and $4,000 for the efnciencyi anil
economy commission. OHara this
afternoon stood firm and had brought
the house leaders to partial conces-
sions. At noon the senate and house
leaders had agreed to furnish the
state treasurer $25,o0O and the senate
leaders had consented to give the vice
commission $4,000. Governor Dunno
was supporting their view against
O'hara. Governor Dunno called into
conference with Speaker Shanahan
and senate leaders took a stan1
against O'Hara and urged him to yield.
Early this afternoon the conferences
was still on.
The senate, having adjourned at 2
a. M. did not meet until 2 this aftef-
noon.
Lee O'NeiN Browne won his fight
against the Gilbert bill to revise the
practice in courts of equity, when,
after two hours debate. the house
refused to suspend the rules to con-
slider 1t. The law practice revisio1
bill is dead by default, Representative
Provine declining to call It up.
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The War i'm Mexico
Latest Developments Among Our Revolution
ary Neighbors of the South.

paying for large display newspaper
advertisements and having we'll or
ganize juntas at work. The Carran-
zistas are endeavoring to convince
the president that they control prac-
tica!iy all of Mexico and that military
operations insure early and complete
victory.
These reports are not altogether
sustained by results of battles at Mon
terey, Saltilio and Leon. Saltillo Is
reported to have been captured by the
Villistas. Another report was that the
Vil1istas had routed the enemy from
Monterey. General Gonzales. chief of
the southern Carranzista army is re-
ported to be bringing up reinforce
ments for the campaign to take Mex
leo City. Zapata is not expected to
make serious opposition as his army
is engaged with Villa and in opera
tions in Tehautepec district. It was
asserted today that three peace offers
had been ignored by Carranza. One
of these was said to have been made
through the Brazilian minister at
Mexico City, who Is acting for the
United States by Conventionalist
President Chazare. proposing a thirty
day armistice for a peace conference.
Red Gross Work.
SAN ANTONIO. Texas. June IL
First efforts of the Red Cross to aid
stricken Mexico have succeeded. Gen.
eral Dekol, acting Red Cross head,
dispatched some corn and beans to
Monclava and vicinity. though Villa
himself evaded responsibility by al
lowing General Hernandez to use his
own Judgment ....
Flagship Sails.
SAN DIEGO, Calf, June 17.-With
a battery of rapid firers and machine
guns and plenty OF ammunition
aboard, the flagship Colorado of the
Pacific feet sailed from here today
for Tobari Bay, Mexico, carrying soc
marines and blue Jackets to the aid OF
the Americans in the Yaqui Valley.
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|TA[Y | !

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
ROME, June 17.-An impetuous
charge by AIpinists drove Austrian
Jaeaers out Of their last position on
a mountain peak north Of Monte Ne
70 In a bloody fight that began at
sunset, ending at dawn. General Ca.
dorna reported today the last detach-
ment Of enemy troops left several
hundred dead and wounded on the
northern slopes. The AIpinists took
$50 prisoners.
Along the entire frontier, we con-
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College Of Canning.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service ]
MONTGOMERY, Mo-, June IL
Claiming at least half the garden
truck Of Missouri is wasted because
the women and girls Of the state are
unframed in domestic science, George
Farrell Of the United States depart
ment and George Reavis Of Colum bia,
attached to the Missouri School of
Agriculture. today addressed a local
gathering Of housewives and girls as
the beginning of campaign Of edu-
cation and cons ervatism.
They plan to teach the proper
methods OF canning peas, beans. pota-
toes and other vegetables to avoid
waste.
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England Would Not Listen to Any Talk Of Peace
Now, Wishing to Remain in the War
For Some Time to Come.
MUST DRIVE GERMANY BACK HOME
Also Desires to Prove That Volunteer Army is
Just as Effective Weapon
Called German Militarism.

munitions. it is admitted. has pre-
vented France and England from
launching an effective drive against
the enemy. But this situation is now
being remedied, both in France and
England, and within short time the
superiority in ammunition supply will
shift from the Austro-Germans to the
allies.
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TURKEY

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. !
ATHENS, June 17.-After six days
of continuous bombardnent, the first
Of the allied warships at the Dardar-
eIIes sTackened somewhat, said a
MytIIene dispatch today.
TURKISH ACTIVITY.
ONSTANTINOPLE, June II. Via
Berlin wireiess.) - Anglo French
troops at the DardaneIIes suffered
heavy losses In bombardment Of
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GERMANY

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
BERLIN, (via wireless to SayviIIe,
L. i.), June 1.-THE admiralty today
officially admitted that the German
submarine VIA has been destroyed by
tho British and ito crew taken prison
ers.
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THE AGAMEMNoN,
PASSENGERS TESTIFY,

LONDON, June 17.-charses that
ineompetency Of the Lusitania,s crew
was partly responsible for the heavy
loss Of life when the liner was tor
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RUSSIANS FALLING BACK.

RUSSIANS FALLING BACK.
BERLIN, (via wlreless to London)
June, 17.-General Mackensen's left
wing has occupied the village OF
Dacknow. An official statement this
afternoon said that tho Russians are
falling back across the Gailcian 6or
der toward the Russian town Of Tar
noQrad.
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UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.
LAREDO, Texas. June 17.-Mon
terey has slipped out of the hands OF
the victorious Carranzistas who a few
weeks since swept into it, accordtn:
to persistent reports at Nuevo Laredo
today.
The loss of Saltillo is now admitted
by Carranza officials, but they claim
as a partial Offset, the capture OF
Icamo!e.
Property Confiseation.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June IL
Coniscation OF all property belongins
to those who supported the Felix Diaz
Orozco Reyes revolutions or the
Huerta regime, has been ordered by
villa, according to Chihuahua mes
sages.
Invasion Not Contemplated.
WASHINGTON, June 17.-"1nter.
vention or invasion in Mexico is not
contemplated and cannot be construed
from orders given to Admiral Howard
to take 500 marines and blue Jackets
into Mexico near Guaymas to rescue
an American colony threatened by an
uprising of Yaqui Indians. They stated
orders to Howard shou!S not and
could not be construed as hands off,
towards armed Intervention.
Howard is due to sail today from
San Diego on the battleship Colorado.
taking 300 marines from the San Diego
barracks for Tobrai bay, just south OF
Guaymas and only twenty-four miles
from where the American colonists
are being besieged by the Yaquis,
about 400 strong and we'll armed.
None of the foreigners have been kill
ed. according to official reports, but
the Indians have raided several
ranches and fired shots at the ten
ants.
"Jockeying" of Carranza and Villa
in the race for q. S. recognition is
being carefully observed by officials.
Press agents of both factions are
busily spreading propaganda here,
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THE RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN,

THE RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN.
BERLIN, June II. Via wireless to
sayviIie.)-"The Austro-Germans are
now attacking the Russians along a
front Of more than six hundred miles
extending from north Poland to Buko-
wTna," said eem-officiai statement
issued here this afternoon. "A decis.
i've battle 10 being wssed and import
ant results are expected"
Reports from Petroarad today do.
eIared Russian newspapers are Sc
verely condemnins their Anglo-Freneh
allies for their Inactivity.
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The Newark journal., 1915-09-16
ABANDON FIGHT ON
 PROHIBITION LAW
Expense Too Great and Liquor Men Realize Outcome of Re- peal Efforts Very Doubtful

Little Rock, Sept. 14.-It is learned from reliable sources that the Arkansas liquor lead CTS have practically abandoned the idea of initiating the repeal of the statewide prohibition act passed by the last legislature, which becomes effective Jan. 1, 1916.
 The men in charge ofthe pro- posed repeal measure decided that the expense would be too great to submit the question to the voters for the state at the election to be held next year. Besides, a lack of interest by the men now engaged in the business would make the out come very doubtful.
 If the bill had been initiated and approved by the voters at the next geneal election, sa- looms would have reopened the latter part of next year, at the earliset, as the new law, which becomes effective the first of next year, would remain in operation until it was repealed.
The Newark journal., 1915-09-16

avowed candidate before Judge Moose's death, will continue in the race. M. P. Huddleston of Paragould, Lewis Rhoton of Little Rock. X. 0. Pindall of Little Rock, and other candi- dates, have made no announce ment of their intention since the death of Judge Moose.
 Governors Statement
 Governor Hays issued the following statement in connec- ton with the appointment of Mr. Davis.
 q had everal applications for the appointment, all from capable men, many of them my close personal and political friends. Any one of the appli- cants would have made an eff cient attorney general and I re- gret that 1 could not favor each of them. l gave the greatest consideration to the wishes ex- pressed by members of Judge Moses family as to his de-
The Newark journal., 1915-09-16

sires. 1 have a very high re- gard for MT. Streepey, who has been so efficient in the dis charge of his duties as assist ant, but after weighing the whole matter, 1 appointed MT. Davls, son of the late Senator Jeff Davis. He is thoroughly capable of discharging the du- ties @f the office and is splen- did young man, just enteringin- to the very best of his man. hood. In making this appoint ment 1 was very glad to honor the memory of his father, who was always my warm personal and political friend.
 Every citizen of the state greatly regrets that it became necessary to appoint any one to succeed Judge Moose be- cause of his untimely death. He was one O. arkansas best men and one of it's most eff cient officers, a man in whom 1 had the greatest confidence and for whom 1 had the high est admiration. l admired Judge Moose because of his pure, clean life and his high ideals. l have never come in contact with an official who was more cordial and capable and seemed at all times to want to do his duties honestly and faithfully"
The Newark journal., 1915-09-16
CIRCUIT CLERK EVANS
 REPORTED DTOBE SHORT

which the Association proceed ed to business.
 Rev. J. s. Rogers of Little Rock was among the prominent visitors in attendance. He preached tw osplendid sermons Saturday and Sunday.
 The attendance was good and a splendid interest was manifested in the work of the Association.
 The next meeting of the As sociation will be held at West Batesville, convening on Friday before the second Sunday in September, 1916.
The Newark journal., 1915-09-16
WALLACE DAVIS NEW
 ATTORNEY GENERAL
Gov, Hays Appoints Son of Late Senator Jeff Davis to Sue ceed Judge w. L. Moose.

Little Rock, Sept. 13.-Gov. Hays late Saturday evening appointed Wallace C. Davis, son of the late Senator Davis and close political friend of the governor, as attorney gen. eral to Succeed Judge William L. Moose, who died Tuesday.
 Mr. Davis immediately went to the residence of Associate Jus tice Frank c. Smith and took the oath of office. MT. Davis did not announce whether any changes in the office will be made, but intimated that none will be made immediately.
 Mr. Davis probably is the youngest attorney general in the United States and younger by several years than any who ever held the office in Arkan- sas. He was born at Russell vile in 1888, and after attend ing the common schools, enter ed the University of Arkansas in 1905. The next year he att tended Vanderbilt University. The next two years he attended Lebaon Law School, Lebanon, Tenn. He was admitted to the bar before Governor Hays. then judge of the Thirteenth judi cial circuit, at Camden, in 1909 at the age of 21. The same year he became associate with his father and Frank Pace in the practice of law at Little Rock. He still is a member of the firm, which now is Davis, Pace & Seawell.
 MT. Davis said he had no statement to make regarding the question of his being a can didate for attorney general at the primary. His appointment undoubtedly will change the aspect of the race for that of flee. It is said that John D.. Arbuckle of Fort Smith, an
The Newark journal., 1915-09-16
GERMAN IS BLAMED
 FOR FIRE AT SEARCY
Factory at Searcy Making Gum stocks For Allies Thought to
 Have Been Burned byTeuton

Searcy, Sept. 14:-The Scar cy Spoke Company's factory at Searcy was burned by an incendiary Friday night. and local officers believe the build ing was set on fire by a German sympathiZer.
 Recently the owner. $. H. Wright. received a large order for manufacturing walnut gun stocks for the allies armies. 1t had been planned to send out a arge shipment Saturday. Fri day night the plant burned un- der circumstances that leave no doubt that it was set on fire, according to officers.
 Officers say they have good reason to suspect a German who left this vicinity undermys- terious circumstances immedi- ately after the fire. Thus far, they have been unable to locate him. They believe the man was working under orders from someone higher up.
 MT. Wright estimates his loss at $7,500, with less than one-third of that amount in- surance. A large quantity of machinery was destroyed and in addition to the gun stocks, a large amount of vehicle spokes an felloes were burned.
 As a result of the war order, MT. Wright had considerably increased his force and many men are thrown outof work as result of the fire. Mr. Wright hopes to be able to rebuild his plant soon.
The Newark journal., 1915-09-16
Alleged Shortage Said to be About $1, 500 and Rumored
 That he Will Resign at Once

It is reported that Circuit Clerk James T. Evans is short in his accounts about $1, $50.
 The shortage is said to have been discovered some time ago but details have been kept un- der cover in an effort to get the matter adjusted.
 It is said, however, that mat ters became so serious that Mr. Evans bondsmen took charge of the office several days ago, in an effort to adjust the af- fairs of the office and if possi- ble save themselves from any loss that might fall upon them in the event that the shortage could not be made up and con- ditions in the office properly adjusted.
 MT. Evans has remained in the office but the office has virtually been in charge of Deputy Clerk s. B. Wyeough, with whom MT. Evans bonds men are said to have made ar engagements to conduct the business, in an effort to recoup as much of-the alleged short age as possible.
 It is said, however, that MT. Evans has determined to resign and that his resignation will be sent to Gov. Hays tomorrow or Saturday.
The Newark journal., 1915-09-16
ROCK ISLAND HOTEL
 AT NEWPORT BURNS
of A. M. Edgar, For merly of This Place, Dam aged---Losses Covered.

Fire destroyed the Rock Is land hotel at Newport early Friday morning, and the cot tage next door owned by N. B. Wishon and occupied by MT. and Mrs. A. M. Edgar formerly of this place, was badly dam aged.
 Mir. Edgar saved a part of his household furniture, but even that saved was badly dam- aged and his loss is probably $500 or S,1000. He had ,000 insurance.
 It is said that practically nothing was saved from the ho- tel. The hotel building was owned by M. B. Farris and was valued at $2,500; with $2,000 insurance. The loss on the Wishon building occupied by MT. and Mrs. A. M. Edgar, is fully covered by insurance.
 The fire started in the hotel building and it's cause is not known.
The Newark journal., 1915-09-16
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

The Independence Mission ary Baptists Association con vened at Magness last Friday. Rev. w. M. Thompson, who formerly represented this coun- ty in the legislature, was chos- en as moderator. Rev. c. L. Fink of this place, who has served the association so well and faithfully as clerk for the past three years, was elected as clerk for a fourth term.
 Rev. James Purcelly preached the introductory sermon, after