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The Washington times., 1915-12-17
Bulgars on Border of
Greece Show No Plan
For Present Invasion

SAIsONIKI. Dec. T.-Bulgarian troops
continue to hold their lines about two
miles from the Greek frontier and show
TO intention Of crossing, according to
dispatches received here today.
Anglo French military officers, how
ever, believe that an invasion by either
l}Ilgars or Germans will begin within
In withdrawing Greek troops from
Saloniki, General MosChopulOs sent =
cOrmal notice TO General Sarrail, de-
claring: The Hellenic army has been
ordered to retire for the purpose. of
leaving the ground free for the BEL
Iigerent armies"
LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE official an
nouncement of General Smith-Dorrien's
new command in East Africa. combined
with various reports tending to corrobo-
rate the belief that an ATTACK on Egypt
and the Sucz canal will be the next
blow the German headquarters staff will
seek 10 deliver, receives serious consid-
Grafton
The immense strateeicnl possibilities
OF the world war furnish q fascinating
study Sir Horace Smith DoTr'en's APP
pOintmcnt sugRCEIs. in the words Of the
Westminster Gazette, that 'the Cpera-
tlons iu East Africa are destined TO
take on a more important character
than thcv have hitherto possessed"
with the operations i'm the Namerun
practically complnS'd, German East
Africa Is the only rCmalnlh" German
colony to lie subducd, and its possession
viii be- a valuable asset to the British
FmDrc. especially India.
Germany is undCrstOOd to possess
force of about 1000 whites at her dis
pOsal there. and she has not hesitated
to arm large numbers of the native
population, which numbers 1O.OUuUI.
The British forces i'm East Africa In
the early stages OF the war consisted
only OF two battalians OF the King $
African Rifles native troopsl, some
3ONl native police i'm British East Africa
and Uganda. and some small wnlie
lcviles. These were re-enforced later by
Indian troops
The German and British forces have
come into contact on various occasions
the two most important results being
tho failure of a British attack OF tho
German port of Tanga and the British
capture Ol Bukoba, the chief German
base on Lake Victoria Mama. Notn-
InE m the nature of an attempt to Goa
ducr German Fast Africa. which rs one
and n half times the size OF. GERMANY
has hitherto hcCn attempted hut tho
appointment of general ut the fame
Of SIR Horace Smith-beTFieR loads TO
the expectation that a coup OF this kind
Is now IN preparation.
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08

wonderfully made, and delivers
 orations that would turn Sergeant
 Buzzbuz green with envy. If he IS an economist he proposes that the salary of every forty dollar clerk be reduced and that the tax on circuses be increased. If he is a moralist he wants 1t made a pen itentiary offense for boys to play marbles for keeps, If he Is re- ligionist he calls for punishment upon the man who even so much as kisses his wife on Sunday. If he is a notoriety seeker he makes all sorts of charges and wants va rious committees appointed to in- vestigate things. If he happens to be a "know nothing" pure and
 simple, he keeps his mouth shut and thus confers blessing on his country. MRS. A, A. CONVICTION.
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08
USELESSNESS OF WORRY

The old year has passed and gone and the new year Is here. How is 1t with us? Can we look back on the past with peace and happiness, or have we made mis- takes or had misfortunes? If so, don't worry. It matters not how great or small our mistakes, wor- ry won't mend them. They have passed with the old year, never to return. Worry does no good, but harm. It is dangerous. It shat ters our nerves, blasts our happi- ness, weakens our mind, and in fact 1t affects the whole system and brings us down to premature graves. No doubt many people have been sent to the assylum from worrying over some trivial matter. We should not worry, but be thankful that all is as well with us as it is, and endeavor to do better in the future. We should avoid mistakes and shun evil and not only try to be happy ourselves but try to bring happiness to others. Life is what we make it, and is too short for worry.
 Love God and serve Him and we will not only be happy in this world but the world to come.
 W. s. M.
 Sulphur Rock, Jan. l, 1915.
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08
COLDS & LaGRIpPE

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The Newark journal., 1915-01-08
OUR LEGISLATURE

Editor The Journal. Our legis-
 lature will soon convene and in 1t will be the usual large per centage of new members. Right there lies disturbance for every new member feels 1t incumbent upon
 himself to introduce some meas ure as decidedly new" as him self. If he is from the forks of the creek, he shakes the capitol
 roof with laundering denuncia- tions of "the soul-less corpora tions," and presents a bill con- polling railroads to provide guides for his constituents when they go on a visit. If he happens to be a young lawyer, he makes dark and gloomy criticisms of the constitu- tion, and wants convention. If he is a demagogue he wants one man in hibited from having more property than another and de- mands that railroads construct pa latial stations at every road cross ing. If he is a nonedescript he gets himself interviewed about "a just libel law" and makes speeches that the newspapers have to re- write to make them understand able. If he realizes the respon- sibitty resting upon him." and wants to do something for the dear people" he proposes all sorts of bills, which are fearfully and
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08

The town of Rison, in Cleve- land county, is preparing to put in a light plant and waterworks. Rison is about the size of New ark and is not in as good coun- try as this, nevertheless her citi- zens are showing their faith in the future of their town in a most commendable manner. This is the proper spirit of push and enterprise necessary to make a good town better. The Journal would like very much to see the people of Newark start a move ment like this.
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08
TAKE MORE PRIDE IN YOUR TOWN

Town pride is a pride that should be cultivated by every cit izen of Newark.
 It is the duty of every man who lives in Newark to do his dead level best for everything that concerns the welfare of Newark, because this town is his home. It is MY toWn-YOUR town-and it is going to be just what WE make it-YOU and ME.
 To do this is not merely a priv ilege. It is a sacred duty.
 Whatever helps to build up a business, or institution, or en- terprise of any kind in this town helps to improve the conditions of all dwellers therein.
 All the units of a composite population should work together, pull together, build together and plan together for the increased prosperity and happiness for their community.
 We should gather the lessons taught by other towns and cities that have felt the inspiration of city pride, and then apply these lessons to our own community.
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08

In a recent public speech, Secretary of State Wm. J. Bry- an asked the following pointed question: If the soldier must give up alcohol because it inter- feres with his efficiency, why should not the civilian promote his efficiency by giving it up?
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08
CHE VALUE OF THE HOME PAPER

The really good weekly news paper promotes the interest o1 the town in which it is published to such an extent that it becomes impossible to place an estimate upon its worth.
 There is no enterprise that does so much for the town and the community as the paper. It is the friend of everything that stands for the upbuilding of the community.
 The paper has not come into it's own, however, because it is never appreciated to the extent of its worth by the people at large. Yet when battles are to be fought for the town or con- munity. a rush is made for the newspaper office, always to find the loyal editor ready, frequently without hope of reward.
 Communities often lose sight of their greatest benefactor when they fail to recognize the local paper in their midst as such.
 For these and other good req sons, the newspaper of the town and county should receive the support of the public at large in a very liberal degree, for 1t is really the most important busi- ness enterprise in the communi- ty. The editor is a business man and not a mendicant, and should be recognized as the most im- portant factor in the community for poor indeed is the town that has no newspaper in it.-Busi- ness Mans Magazine.
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08

We are becoming more or less accustomed of late to hear of na- tions appropriating a billion dol lars for war and of the people of this or that country benig pressed to meet the heavy war expendit- ures. This tends to bring home to us another matter of billions of dollars in our own country the expenditure of two billion dollars a year for intoxicating liquors. And who can say that this is not as great a waste as the money that is squandered in warfare?
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08

The Journal for Job Printing.
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08
BACK FROM TEXAS

R. T. Magness and family ar rived home this week from Waller county, Texas, where they moved about a year ago with the inten- ton of making their home. Mr. Magness has purchased the Dr.
 Williamson residence near the Christian church and they moved in Wednesday. Their many friends are glad to welcome this excellent family back to Newark, as it is believed they will now become permanent and satisfied citizens.
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08

High class commercial printing promptly done by The Journal.
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08

Intentions, no matter how good and how sincere they may be are worth but little unless carried into action. It is what we do, and not what we intended doing that counts.
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08

The legislature convenes next Monday. Let us hope that it will be constructive session and that petty local legislation will be given scant attention.
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08

Henry Johnson superintendent.
 We forgot to wish The Journal a happy New Year last week.
 You need not ask C. w. Yaney who had hold of the other end of the stick when he got black eye. for he won't tell you
 Jasper Allen is on the sick list this week.
 Miss Lucy Stubblefeld is on the sick list.
 Miss Willie Mccoy returned home Tuesday. She has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Opie John- son.
 School is progressing nicely. Good work is being done by the pupils and patrons are manifesting some interest.
 c. ". Yaney spent Tuesday in Newark.
 Fred Riddle spent Saturday night and Sunday in Newport with his sister, Mrs. Maggie Bar rett.
 Miss Ellen Hodge returned home from Sulphur Rock where she has been visiting relatives.
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08

Arkansas imports about twen- ty million dollars worth of meat and lard annually. Failure to produce our own meat and bread is one of the States greatest drawbacks.
The Newark journal., 1915-01-08
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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-02-26

A high commissioned officer of the
British army was een making his way
through the smoky, drink scented
room.
Men of the British defense" the Of
fcer snapped with trained precision in
front of the tables where sat Maloney,
Rooney and other uniformed followers
of King George. you are to report at
once to the command of Colonel Cal
vert at the southwest entrance to Hyde
park. Tomorrow at noon you will be
entrained TO go to Dover and from
which port you will cross the channel
to Calais"
Michael Maloney's party broke up
speedily. and its members walked out.
complaining at The summary procedure
of the British authorities.
Through another doorway Patrick
Rooney walked out alone and trans
yersed the darksome sidewalks of the
Strand.
Paddy was in a dangerous mood.
His dra wn lips. set jaws and twitching
fingers would have shown that to any
one who had been able to photograph
him by means of a 1ashlight that night
as he hurried to the encampment at
Hyde park with the thought of Michael
Maloney and of Molly Molloy squirting
his brain into action.
And Michael Maloney whispered to
himself as he sank into grateful SUM
Der In his tent but a few yards away:
III win and wed Molly Molloy If l
live through this war, and that's all l
want to live for"
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-02-26

vi was IA merry night in the cafe of
the Hotel Hanson. in London
The hour when. under the law.
the lights should be dimmed, had
passed. After theater parties were at
the height of gayety. and many sol
diers were there TO enjoy the last
hours of ease and freedom. Suddenly a
loud exclamation was heard:
THE cowardly beggar. be sure
should be making merry and drinking
wine, but he's thinking about some girl
miles and miles away,1 know"
Two variety performers, girls of a
vivacious type, turned toward the table
at which Michael Maloney pointed.
They had cost Michael many dollars.
and consequently were looking for new
fields to conquer fearing that he might
have no more. They saw Paddy Roo
ney gazing steadfastly. even u
fully, at IA metal mounted object, while
the orchestra played a tune which was
then becoming widely popular because
of the war.
Marie, newly elevated from the posi-
ton of chorus girl to show girl at the
Gaiety, jumped quietly to her feet and
tiptoed to the table where the sad
faced young soldier sat. Selling the
article which he held in his hand, she
glanced at it ~momentarily and then
brandished it aloft In a bejeweled
hand before the occupants of the adj
joining table. They saw in a gilded
frame the photograph of a buxom
young maiden. black haired and black
eyed. who was Immediately known to
Michael Maloney. the jovial host of
the evening, 10 be none other than
Molly Molloy.
THE wrath o. the saints be on yer'
shouted Patrick as the treasured me-
mento of Molly's loveliness left his
hands. Springing to his feet, he turned
and saw that the hated Michael Malo-
ney had risen from the nearby table
md was standing with a dripping glass
of champagne in his hand.
"He's-a-homesick-baby hiccough-
ed Maloney. .He's-a-w orryin'-he-is
about t%h-gurrl-I lef'-behin'-me."
In the loud guffaw which followed
Pauuy started IN VIII rage across 10
the table behind which Maloney was
standing. But Marie was quicker than
he. She darted toward him and threw
her arm about him. at the same time
pressing the photograph into his hand.
Paddy pushed her from him and placed
the precious reminder of days past in
his pocket.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-02-26

~ OR days the allies had been
pushing toward the banks OF
the river Aisne, where a de-
cisive conflict with the COM
bined Teutons and Austrians was GER
tain to occur. Infantry and cavalry
by the hundred thousand fled through
ruined, deserted villages day and
night. Light and heavy field artillery
numbered and grumbled and groaned
over the mudholes and the ruts mark
ing the highways. Miles of commits
sary wagons and armored automobiles
equipped with bloodthirsty mitrail-
leuses, splitting hundreds of steel nosed
messengers of death a minute, wended
their way up hill and down valley, here
and again passing through pitful lines
of Belgian refugees. Ragged, starving
old men and women and ragged. stary-
ing little children they were, miserable
remnants of a nation swept remorse-
lessly into the human scrap heap by
the grim panoply of war.
Creaking trucks carrying aeroplanes
and h~ydroplanes for the aviation corps;
others bearing huge boats for use in
building pontoon bridges; load after
load of fodder for the horses; ambu-
lances bearing the wounded to places
Of shelter and care; groups of stern
looking officers with their decorations
won in CORY conflict; swarthy men
from the African tropics and the hymn
singing warriors from northern Scot
lands icy mountains-all these were
parts OF CAT vast onward moving as
Bemblage on which depended the fate
of nations and races and world govern
ments.
And atoms in it all were Patrick Roo
ney and Michael Maloney, stalwarts of
the first line in the Tipperary guards,
Colonel Downs commandant.
Finally came the night before the
battle Of the Bridge of Napoleon III.
The orders were TO assaultthe German
trenches at 5 a. NJ. Around the camp
fires of the guards all were merry ex-
cept Paddy Rooney. The men of his
company, LED In the singing by Mi
chael, sent reverberating through the
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-02-26


written his letter after that memora-
BILE night OF the fight with Maloney in
camp.
She speedily wrote Paddy the fol-
lowing epistle:
my dear old Irish Paddy, my Irish Pad
dy o.
That Mr.. Mike Maloney wants to marry
me. andeso
Leave the sight and warning people or
you'll be to blame.
For love has fairly drove me silly. hoping
you're the same.'
"Tipperary guards. once again you
are to face the demons Of destruction
under the most dangerous conditions"
Colonel Downs it was who spoke. 1t
was In the blackness of midnight on
the battlefield of the Aisne. Around
him clustered sturdy survivors Of. the
attack on the Bridge of Napoleon III.
A hoarse, hearty chorus of AYE,
aver with cries of "Sure, we're wit
your was the response. A night at
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-02-26
AFTERW0RD.

Yes. it is a long. long way to Tip
perary, but Paddy Rooney expects to
make the trip as soon as the war is
over. Paddy and Murray made their
way to their lines the day after Michael
Maloney's untimely end. Their story
Of the Tipperary lads heroic sacrifice
was received with many expressions of
regret and admiration from his former
companions in arms.
In a long letter to Molly the sad
story was told by Paddy, and over In
the little cottage by the emerald green
banks of the river SUR a beautiful
young girl with sparkling black eyes
and waving black hair is watching
and waiting for her soldier hero Pad
dy. And be it known to the entire world
the Tipperary lad is no longer plain
Paddy Rooney. He is now First Lieu
tenant Patrick Rooney Of Company G.,
Tipperary guards. if you please.
That title was the reward given him
for his gallant work In the capture OF
the Bridge Of Napoleon III.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-02-26
copyrIght. 1gl4. by Pathe Freres.

"LONDON DISPATCHES STATE
THAT GERMANY HAS DECLARED
WAR ON ENGLAND. FRANCE AND
RUSSIA. RECRUITS WANTED AT
ONCE.'
.sGreat heavens CALCULATED Molloy.
Were at war at home and at war
abroad. What are things coming to?
Is the world coming to an end?"
Both Maloney and Rooney stood ST.
lent for a moment, studying the dire
news. Molly covered into a corner
clusping her hands %nervously. This
was a situation for the men folks alone
to handle. Finally Rooney, with a
grave countenanee, answered the old
man.
mo. it's not the end of the world"
he said in low tones. but it's the end
of M fighting against home rule-until
the Germans are defeated. My rife
will not be pointed against Irishmen
now, but against the enemies of the
empire. Sure, I'm going to join the
army at once"
Maloney threw back his head reso-
lutely.
Sure I'm for the same thing" he
said. Great Britain first above all
things. ! guess home rule can wait
awhile for all o me"
AS Molly's father heard the state
ments of the two young men he sighed
disappointedly and glanced from one
to the other.
I'm sorry I'm too old to go meself,
he finally said. Il know the country
needs all the men 1t can get" Then
he stared nxedly ut Rooney. But as
for Won. ! hope you 20 to war and
never come back. don't want you
ever to come into my house again.
He turned away from Rooney and
stormed out of the DOL
The parting between Molly and Pat
rick was a most affecting one. The
girl broke down utterly at the thought
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-02-26
II meant 10 HARM. the girl said.

81 meant no harm" the girl said.
Paddy started 10 surge forward again
at the scornful Maloney. when the or
ehestra began playing oH-e more, and
the audience joined in Singing these
words:
slt's > long way to Tipperary; it's :
long Nay to go. G
It's a long way to Tipperary, to the
sweetest girl ! know;
Goodby PiccadiIly, farewell Leicester
square;
It's a long, long way to Tipperary, but
my hearts right there"
Paddy halted and bowed his head.
He drew from his pocket the picture
of Molly and struggled to keep back
the tears that weIled into his eyes.
Then Maloney's companions laughed
in their glee as Paddy Rooney sank
into his chair. to listen TO the last
strains of the song that was ringing In
his ears
aIt's a long, long way to Tipperary, but
my hearts right there.p
But a few minutes had passed after
the music had ceased when a porten-
tous commotion occurred in the cafe.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-02-26

"You'Il be the death o her" choked
Rooney. you scoundrel.~
TenderIy he supported her limp form
until she regained consciousness. while
Maloney. with a malignant tone. said
~threateningly as he departed:
I'll settle things with you, Rooney.
when there aren't any woman folks
around to protect your dainty little
self. You'll never win Molly Molloy.
not as long as there's a breath left in
the body of Mike Maloney."
The scene ut the recruiting Office in
the town Of Tipperary became a busy
one within ~forty-eight hours after war
was declared. From even the borders
Of the great waste Bog of Allen the
men came, and they were the hardy
men who fought with their human
muscles the fight against the forces of
nature that made 1t supremacy difficult
to wrest from Mother Earth the peat
that earned them their livelihood.
They were weak in earning capacity,
but strong in the sense of duty to
their empire.
Colonel Downs, in charge of the re-
cruiting. had with him Captain Wilkes
and Lieutenant Smithers. Seated on a
platform. theyzgreeted the recruits and
placed before them the an.sny's official
recruiting book. which every SO called
rookie" had to sign.
A multitude had gathered In the Tip
perary town hall, which had been turn
ed into a recruiting station. when Pat
rick Rooney strobe in. He had his
rifle with him and 200 rounds Of am
munition. Along row of friends and
acquaintance had drawn up in a line.
leaving a clear entrance to the plat
form where Colonel Downs was pre-
siding.
'T'm for my country and for my
king" announced Rooney boldly. Il
am here with IL gun. 200 rounds of am
munition and a stout heart for Britain.
be she English. Irish or Scotch or
Welsh. Britain is all four in one.
United we stand, and divided we viii
be the prey for any powerful foreign
government that is the foe of educa-
LlOU. dutduCeutCuL duu AAEIdOh4s
Colonel Downs arose from his seat
on the recruiting station platform and
advanced to the edge of it.
Young man. he said, Welcome to
the fighting supporters OF his majesty's
government"
AS Rooney moved forward and afix-
ed his name 10 the recruiting roll an
other figure appeared. Michael Malo-
ney 1t was. He also signed his name
to serve for britain and its king. Pat
rick. hailed by the multitude and pass
ing among the cheering crowds, found
himself suddenly halted.
A young girl threw her arms tensely
about him.
.tYou must not 90 away. You must
not she Historically exclaimed.
But Patrick. with firm resolution. hurt
him though it did to the depths of his
heart. forced Molly Molloy gently away
from him and went forward to the
railroad train which was to carry him
away. perhaps forever. from the Tip
perary that he loved SO well.
All the while he realized, did Paddy
Rooney, that Michael Maloney was on
the same t~rain-that they were both
in the same regiment, and that both
would spend days and nights In Lon
don before being sent to the firing line.
Each mar knew that their quarrel
must come to a conclusions violent
one ~too-before either saw the hills
and dells of lovely Tipperary again.