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The Newark journal., 1915-02-19
MANY RUINED
 LIVES

Hundreds can point to the use of calomel as the cause of physi- cal decay. It's strenuous effects upon liver, kidneys and even the heart are known to every prac- ticing physician.
 Medical science has found a vegetable compound that elimi- mates the poisons from the liver and accumulations from the bow els in safer and saner way than does calomel, and leaves no i'll after-effects.
 This remedy is in the form of Grigsby's Liv-er-lax and IS a prov en success. It is for sale in Soc and S1.00 bottles by Newark Drug Co. who guarantees to refund pur- chase price if you want 1t. It IS al- ways protected by the likeness of L. K. Grigsby. Advertisement.
The Newark journal., 1915-02-19

According to a statement made on the floor of the house last Monday by Representative K. A. Dowdy of this county, Arkansas prospective revenue for the con- ing biennial period lacks approxi- mately $1, 661, 1000 of being suffi- cent to pay the necessary ap- propriations for the next two years and to pay deficits already created. The total amount of all appropriations the legislature
 is asked to make is $4, 534, GOO,
 and it is estimated that the states total income for the next two years will amount to only $2, 873, GOO. If these figures are
The Newark journal., 1915-02-19

was in town Monday en route to See his father who IS reported verv i'll.
 Herman Hess and Mr. Case have quit school here and left Saturday for their home at O'neal.
 Mrs. R. M. Gossett IS on the sick list this week.
 Jesse Iiuddleston of Gainsboro township was in town on business Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Toos Jernigan of Batesyille visited relatives and friends here Saturday and Sunday.
 Little Watson of Gainsboro township was in town Saturday trading with our merchants.
 Mrs. Geo. Young of Magness visited Mrs. Hoyt here this week.
 The Batesville basket ball team defeated Sulphur Rock by a score of 12 to 1.
 J. l.. McGill of Charlotte was the guest of friends in town Sunday.
 Ben Jernigan of Batesville wis. ited relatives here Sunday.
 The Sulphur Rock basket ball team defeated Moorefield by a score of 15 to IL.
The Newark journal., 1915-02-19

The Journal is in receipt of a copy of Life, /" a New York publication, containing a marked article which attempts to slur the Southern people because they maintain their superiority over the negro. The article does not interest us in the least, and the only comment The Journal has to offer is that if the editor of Life" desires to think he is no better than the negro, we certainly have no objections.
The Newark journal., 1915-02-19

The influence of a good citizen is far-reaching. His counsel is sought, his advice asked and his sympathies appreciated. It is worth much to have the respect and esteem of our felloW-citizens and young men would do we'll to take older men of sound judg- ment and rich experience into their confidence. Farm and Ranch.
The Newark journal., 1915-02-19

The lower house of the Ark ansas legislature completely sur prised everybody when it passed the bill to permit racing in Ark ansas. The Journal is unable to see where or how race track gambling will result in any legit- innate benefit to Arkansas, and it is sincerely hoped that the sen ate will kill the bill.
The Newark journal., 1915-02-19

Memphis has always been pointed to by the liquor people as a horrible example of how ut terly impossible it is to enforce prohibition laws. The follow ing squib clipped from the edi- torial column of the Commercial Appeal, which has always been an anti-prohibition paper, rather indicates that prohibition prohib, it's, even in Memphis.
 'From faces sad and other signs,
 Which the old town now exhibits, We know the miracle is wrought
 Prohibition now prohibits.
The Newark journal., 1915-02-19

The fight started in the legis- lature on H. s. Mobley. presi- dent of the Arkansas Farmers Union, is not going to win any glory for the gentlemen who started it. Mr. Mobley is doing a good work among the farmers of Arkansas. His work is ap- preciated by the farmers, and practically every man in the state who is acquainted with Mir. Mobley and his work, has the utmost confidence in his ability and integrity.
The Newark journal., 1915-02-19

Notice IS hereby given that by virtue of an order issued by the Probate Court Of Independence County, Arkan- sas, February Term, 1915, the under signed. as Executor of the estate Of ". T. Magness, deceased, will, on
 SATURDAY, MARCH $, 1915
 At the front door of the E. E. Allen building, in Newark, Ark, offer for sale to the highest and best bidder the following described lands, for the purpose of paying the debts of the said estate.
 The $. W. s w. Sec l, T. F, N. R. I, w., 40 acres, more or less;
 The s. E. s. W. Sec 1, T. l2, N. R. 1, w, 40 acres, more or less:
 Part N. half s. W. Sec. 1, T. F, N. R. I, w, 20 acres, more or less;
 N. w. N. W. Sec. 9, T. I2, N. R. 1, w, 40 acres, more OF less;
 N. E. N W. Sec. 3, T. F, N. R. 1, w, 40 acres, more or less:
 S. half s. half N. ". Sec. Q, T. F, \. R. 1, w, 10 acres, more or less;
 N. half $. half N. w Sec. 9, T. 12. N. R. i, w., 40 acres, more or less;
 (The last-named tract, however, is subject to the life Dower of Mrs. Mary l.. Joaehimi)
 The $. half N. E. Sec. l2, T. II, N. R 6, w, so acres, more or less:
 s. ". $. E. Sec. ,, T. F, N. K. 1, w., 40 acres, more or less:
 s. E. s. E Sec. ,, T. F, N. R. 1, w, 40 acres, more or less:
 Pt. N. half s. r. Sec. ,, T. P, N. K. 4, ", 54.50 acres, more or less;
 Also a part of Lots and }, in Block l. of the Western Division of the Town of Newark, Arkansas.
 Said lands will be sold for ten per cent cash in hand, and the balance payable one year after date of sale. Purchaser will be required to execute notes for deferred payments with ap- proved security, and a lien will be re- tained on said lands for the deferred f'4 J'lsleifss. .,.- ~
 The lands will be offered as above listed, in separate tracts, and l reserve the right to afterwards offer same as q whole, and to execute deed to the best bidder; and only sufficient amount of said lands will be sold to .- .I IaIts ~f said
 Given under my hand on this the 3rd day of February, 1915.
 A. A. HENDERSON,
 EXC. Estate ". T. Magness, dec d.
The Newark journal., 1915-02-19

Citizens of Cabot have organ ized a company and will put in an electric light plant at that place. Cabot is not as good a town as Newark, and yet we see it and many other towns of the same class outstripping Newark in the matter of progressive im- provements.
The Newark journal., 1915-02-19

We can't have much sympathy for the man who raises such a loud yelp about how abig inter ests and capital7 are squeezing down on the common people, and who will turn right around and buy his merchandise from large mail order firm. If that is not supporting and encouraging big business and suppressing home interests, what would you call it? Calico Rock Progress,
The Newark journal., 1915-02-19
Sulphur Rock


Sulphur Rock, Feb IS. Messrs. Brodd and Neff of Little Rock were here Tuesday looking after their interests in the oil business. They are reported to have ex- pressed themselves as well pleased with the prospects of finding oil.
 S C. Knight. the Newark at- torney, was in town on business Tuesday.
 ". (. Reeves went to BatesYille Wednesday on business.
 K. H. Buchanan made a business trip to Newport Tuesday.
 Miss Rena Cunningham of New port visited relatives and friends here Wednesday.
 Mrs. Geo. Bevens of Batesville was the guest of relatives and friends here Wednesday.
 Mrs. Sarah Braden of BatesViIle was the guest of Mrs. ". ". Hoyt Thursday and Friday.
 Carl Huddleston was up from Newport visiting relatives Satur- day and Sunday.
 F. L. Painter of Augusta was in town Saturday on business.
 Frank Wright went to Batesville Saturday on business.
 ". S. Moore has been appointed justice of the peace for this town ship to succeed Buck Crigler, who resigned recently.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Burns of Batesville were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Griffin Sunday.
 Armie Hodges of Batesville spent Sunday here visiting friends and relatives.
 E. M. Reeves, a prominent mer- chant of Cushman, was the guest of A. C. Albright and family Sun day.
 The B. Y. P. U. will render a special program Sunday night.
 Factories seeking location and special inducements should write Marshall Gossett, Sulphur Rock.
 Mir. Blair has moved into his res idence on First street.
 Miss Jamie Churchill of Char lotte entered school here Monday.
 J. k. Rawlings of Judsonia wis. ited relatives and friends here this week.
 A number of new students en- tered school here Monday
 Robert and Tucker Moore are spending the week at Tuckerman.
 w. B. Knight of Batesyille was mingling with friends here Mon- day.
 Miss Mary Webster, who has been sick for some time, is able to resume her position as teacher in the school room.
 Miss Addie Huddleston ofMoore- field was the guest of the Misses Gilbreath Saturday and Sunday.
 The Sulphur Rock Street Rail way Cc npany has purchased new car.
 Robert Rawlings of Newport
The Newark journal., 1915-02-19
The Journal for Job Printing.
NOTICE OF EXECUTORS SALE

Notice is hereby given that by virtue of an order issued by the Probate Court of Independence County, Arkan- sas, February Term, 1915, the under signed. as Executor of the estate of ". T. Magness, deceased, will on
The Newark journal., 1915-02-19
J. N. BLACK DEAD

J. N. Black, a former citizen of tais place, died at his home in Rutherford township last Sunday, following short illness of pneu. m0nia.
 Mir. Black was about 58 years of age and had served as justice of the peace of his township for a number of years.
 The remains were brought here fer burial and were buried at Blue Springs Monday afternoon.
The Newark journal., 1915-02-19

The farmers raise the wheat, the spectators raise the price, and the consumers raise the dough.
The Newark journal., 1915-02-19

The saloon men of Little Rock certainly have two loyal friends in Ben Griffin and Judge Asher.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-24
Yesterday in the Churches
Big Texas Banker
Speaks on Tithing
At First Baptist

], Howard Audrey. of Dallas. Texas,
spoke at the First Baptist Church last
night to a large audience on the sub
ject of tithing. Mr.. Audrey Is treas
urer of the Dallas Baptist Church,
from which DR.. G. w. Mcdaniel came
to the First Baptist He is also first
vice-president of the City National
Bank of Dallas and a member of the
Federal Reserve Board for the Dallas
district. He stopped in Richmond on
his way to Washington, where he Will
today take part in the conference be-
tween the Secretary of the Treasury,
representatives of eighteen South
American republics and a number OF
prominent American business men.
Mr.. Audrey gained and held the in
terest of his audience on the subject of
tithing. He presented 1t as Gods plan
of running the church. Mr.. Audrey de-
clared that no man really gives until
he passes the tithing mark, as that por-
ton of his substance is the minimum
set by God for his servants. Nowhere
In the Bible Is the tithing rule abridged
or amended or repealed 1t was COM
mented on and approved by Christ.
made more applicable to existing con-
ditions by Paul, but is just as much a
part of Gods law today as IL was when
pat in practice for the Hebrews
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-24
WOMAh'S MISSIONARY
SOCIETIES WILL MEET
Two-Day Session In Central Methodist
Church Beginning Wednesday.
Good Program.
The woman's missionary societies or

The woman's missionary societies OF
the NJ. f. Church, South. of the
Richmond District, will hold their
annual district meeting in Central
Church, South Richmond. May 27-2S.
Mrs. Lee Britt, of Suffolk, confer
ence president. will be present. The
important address of the occasion
will be given by her May 81, at IL
O'Clock. Mrs. Britt has just returned
from the Women's Missionary Coun-
Gil recently held in Little Rock, Ark.
For Wednesday. May rs. an inter-
esting program has been arranged by
the Young Peoples Societies of Clay
street Church. Miss Lutte Roberts
will conduct the devotional service,
which will begin at 5 o'clock in the
evening.
The business session will convene
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs,
j. FL. Lewis. of Farmville, second vice.
president, will give an address on her
work, with her beautiful subject:
THE child" Mrs. Lewis Is always
heard with pleasure. Miss Lutte
Roberts will present the work OF
young people.
One hour will be devoted to social
service. Mrs. Reginald Potts will have
charge of this service. She VIII be
assisted by Mrs. Joseph Mastin and
Rev. w. C. Cooper. Addresses will
be made by Mrs. II. r. Richeson. or
supplies; Miss Parham on "Metho-
dist Institute and Wilson Home: Mis-:
Pittard, on Training School"
Papers will be read by Mrs. Wilt
shire. Mrs. II. A. Connolly and Mrs
Stevenson.
Special music has been provided by
the women of Central Church.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-24
wilson's
LETTER TO CLASS READ
sfonnment Church Meas Bible Class
Ccmmended Presidents Act I'm
Recent Dfplomstic Trouble.

A letter from President Wilson. ac-
knowledging receipt of the telegram
of the mems Bible class of Monument
Methodist Church. which commended
the President for the splendid manner
in which he handled the recent delicate
diplomatic situation growing out of
the destruction by the Germans of
American ships, and lives of Americans
on the LusItania. was read yesterday
morning to the class at it's regular
Sunday meeting. The letter from the
President was brief but hearty ex-
preston of appreciation for the mes
sage sent by the class.
Yesterdays meeting OF the class was
a most interesting one. There was
special music by the class quartet COM
posed of Or. Koblenzer and Messrs.
Briant, whittemore and Burnett, and
by the class orchestra.
The Sunday school lesson was read
by Secretary S. l. Thomas. of the
Railroad Y. NJ. C. A., teacher of the
class, and an address on the lesson was
made by DR.. J. w. r. Foster. of Can
ada. who is now in Richmond, a guest
of former Governor A J. Montague.
Mr.. Montague was expected to be
present and make an address. but he
was unavoidabley detained. w. Fred
Richardson. president of the class. pre-
sided.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-24
ALLIES HURl BACK
CONTINUED from First Pare,

CONTINUED from First PaGe.1
hospital four hundred feet away from
another shell were killed by the shock.
The total fatalities were three hundred
killed or wounded.
'In the harbor were a few torpedo
boats, One of the shells fell into the
water. exploding after II sank beneath
the surface. II seemed as though
the whole harbor arose as the column
of water shot skyward. The torpedo
boats went out to Sea in n hurry. and
like others who were near me ran
for shelter.
Zone of the shells went OF ap-
prcumately $50 yards away from me
and when I became conscious OF what
had happened ! felt suction of air
drawn toward the exploding she'll, In
stead of away from t.
"In the Casino. which was struck
the force of the exploding shell drove
bits of the skull and shinbone of a
man into the woodwork. This Is
something that ! saw with my own
eyes. II seemed as II the Germans
were trying to destroy the arsenal at
Dunkirk, and since the firing OF the
big gun there has been q transfer OF
and supplies from the French
city elsewhere"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-24
BURKE GRATING TRIAL
SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
TRY First Merchants Accused OF
Brsbing Manager OF Commissary
Department Canal Zone.

New York. May 23.-When the Sc
ries of trials growing out OF the AZ
legged grating transactions or john
BURKE, deposed manager of the COM
n.issaEy, department OF the Panama
Canal Zone, begin in the Uniteo
States District Court tomorrow morn
ing announcement will be MADE oy
the government that Burke's case
will be separated entirely from tnat
OF the merchants with whom ne was
indicted for eonspiring to defraud the
s,ss.,sss
why Burke will not be placed on
trial first az might be expected from
his status as the chief defendant Is
a question upon which the Federal
authorities have refused thus Tar to
throw any light. They would not
even venture to say today whether
or not he would appear as q witaess
at the trial CT his co-defendants
Major General Goethals. chairman
OF the Panama Capai. will be the
frs. witness on the stand tomorrow.
He will tell the story OF how Burke's
fob. originally limited to supervisor
OF the Panama Railroad. govern
ment owned conern, was eventually
extended to include the commissa-
ria. Of the entire zone. This testi-
mony win be brought out TO prove
beyond q doubt the governments
right to try Burke and the others.
Among the other merchants who
were indicted with Burke are Isaac
Brandon. president OF Isaac Brandon
q Brothers, who is said to have paid
burke s2,5et for the contrac. to
supply sugar to Robert Wilcox. .
commission merchant operating, In
Panama, who is. accused OF paying
S409 to supply kerosene oil.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-24
TO GET BUSINESS DONE
BEFORE REUNION week
Members Of Council Have Hard Work
Ahead For the Next Few
Weeks.
SPECIAL SESSION FOR TODAY
Many Matters In Connection With
Reunion VIM BE Discussed-To De-
clare juno 8 HoIiday---Jitney Orii-
nance Up Thursday Night.

The week before the Confederate
reunion will prove a busy one for the
Counciimen. They win try to get
business out of the way for reunion
week. The regular meeting of Com
mon Council IL scheduled for two weeks
from tonight, but a special meeting OF
that body will be held tonight to dis
pose of several matters OF importance
passed up by the Board of Aldermen.
Among the interesting matters will
be several connected with reunion at
fairs. An appropriation of $3.50 for
City Hall decorations win be passed
0uont another fixing upon June as q
public holidays and still another per-
Uniting the railroads to park cars
fur1ngs&hs reunion.
!, Reviewing Stands. Safe.
N connection with the reunion. and
bssmission given the committee in
iong Monument Avenue, II has been
pointed out by Building Inspector But
Ter that hs has personally inspected the
fevfewing stands constructed and In
lpourse of construction. and has found
khem all In perfect accord with every
Requirement conducive to safety.
L Tho ordinance concerning location OF
sospitais, reported from the committee
tpn ordinances. will be acted upon. The
-
anended the adoption Of the ordinance.
Ht prohibits the construction Of q hos
spital within 200 feet OF a church, a
eachoois or q hotel, and oil permits must
BE passed upon by the Board of Health.
The primary object OF the ordinance Ia
ito prevent the location of DIR. fuckers
feanitarium at Madison and Franklin
Streets.
! Council viii also act upon an appro-
tpriation for work along Bacon's Quar-.
yer branch.
street. Conamftsee 60 Meet.
The Street Committee will meet In
regular session at o'clock this after
boon. This committee has . proposed
ordinance granting q franchise to the
East Richmond Street Railway Com
pany before II, but win hardly act. A
special committee viii probably be call
ed for public discussion Of the proect.
Later this committee win meet to
hear further discussion on the proposed
blanket franchise sought by the vir-
ginia Railway and Power Company.
This meeting is subject to the call OF
the chairman, which will not be until
after the investigating committee has
made It's report, at the request OF Coun-
Gilman English. who 10 member or
that committee as Will as the Commit
tee on Streets.
The Claims Committee meets at 8
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The docket
is short and unimportant-
Thursday night the Committee on
Ordinances will met to discuss the pro-
posed ordinance regulating the 5itney
business. This ordinance was framed
at the last meeting of the sub-com-
mittes. and agreed upon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-24
VANDERBILT YACHT
TARGET FOR SHOT

New London. May 2s.-Harold S.
vanderbilt's schooner yacht. the
vagrant. returned from Bermuda to-
day with her owner and party on
board after cruise UP and down the
Atlantic coast, which proved one OF
the most exciting OF the many voy-
ages Mr.. Vanderbilt has had.
Passing Port Saint David. approach
ing Bermuda, Captain Perfham. the
Migrants skipper. failed to notice a
signal to stop and . few second later q
solid shot SKINNED across the schoon-
ers bow not twenty-five feet from her
bowsprit. The vagrant Immediately
came to and anchored. She later re-
ceived word from the commandant at
the fort to proceed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-24
TO CONDUCT DR.. EVANS
FUNERAL At TRINITY
Services Will Be Held This Afternoon
at 2 O'Clock, Or. Gravnft
OfIlciating.

Funeral services over the body Of
Rev. william e. Evans. d. D.. rector
of ST. Paul's Episcopal Church. West
Point. and who formerly held the pas
torate Of Monumental Episcopal
Church, OF Richmond. will be con-
Quoted this afternoon at 2 o'clock
from Holy Trinity Church. The rec
tor, DR.. j. Gravatt. will oficiate,
ana will be assisted by DR.. e. l..
Goodwin, Of Ashland. The burial will
be in Hollywood.
The body will arrive this afternoon
at 1910 o'clock over the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway from Eastwood"
near boswell, Hanover County, where
he died early Saturday morning, The
body will be accompanied by members
OF the family. who will return as
soon as the burial Is over.
Members OF the vestry OF 81. Pau's
Episcopal Church. West Point. will
serve as active paiIbearers. They are
Drs A. r. Hargrsve and Fred. Sterre
and J. L. Wilkinson, William A.
Holmes. George T. Simmons and Ber-
neard 8. Solids. The honorary pail
bearers will be members of the Epts-
copai clergy. together with ]. B.
Pace.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-24
DR.. SHOOT ADDRESSES
BOYS AT ORPHANAGE

The sixty-ninth anniversary Of the;
Richmond Male Orphan Asylum WAS
observed yesterday afternoon with ex-
ercises in which the forty-three boys
now living in the institution took part.
The anniversary address, made to tho
boys, was by Rev. r. A. Smoot. pastor
of Centenary Methodist Church.
General Charles J. Anderson, presf-
dent OF the institution and a number
of the friends of the orphanage. were
in attendance. The visitors were shown
through the home by Mrs. Joseph r.
Gill, it's matron
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-24
CHOKES HIS DAUGHTER
AND WIFE TO DEATH

Richmond. Mich. May 2S.--Herman
Erdman. . prosperous farmer. two
miles from. here. ended q .thEAs-day
quarrel with his wife late this after
noon by choking her and her eight
syear-oId daughter TO death, throwing
their bodies In . heap In . corner, and
cutting his own throat with q huge
butcher knife. He has q chance to
recover.
Erdman was his wife's third hus-
hand, they having been married but
three months. The child was the wo-
mans daughter by a previous mar
Rage.