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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
Opposition of Staff
Fades Under Press.
ure of French
Solution of Ship
Problem Awaited
Cuardsmen May Go
and Regulars Be
Kept at Home $
By 6. W. GILBERT

Washington, May 1.-The army press
agents are putting forth literature d.
rected against the prompt dispatch OF
troops to France, which probably indi-
Gates the feeling OF the General staff.
In Administration circles you are qui-
city told that Marshal Jofre's speech
was i'll advised. But nevertheless no
one here who has watched the proc
esses by which the Administration
adopts policies doubts that in the end
small unit of troops, probably di-
vision, will be sent.
The French pressure remains un-
abated. Senators and Representatives
are meeting the French commissioners,
and they are being told the reasons
why it is desired that Americans be
placed on the firing line as soon as pos
sible. Where a Few days ago few
public men here thought that it would
be a fine thing from a sentimental
point of view to have the American
flag on the Western front, to-day there
are many who see that TO have il there
is INDISPENSABLE to the rousing of this
nation to action in time to win the war.
Since the censored Joffre speech only
one question has been uppermost IN
Washington, and i. is a question that
will, 1 believe, admit Of only one an
.zweS.-Amrrican troops will 20 to
France, and so soon.
staff Debating Question
This is true, although the problem
is full of difficulties. A change in the
situation here is that members OF the
General staff are now discussing what
troops should be sent, if any are to be
sent soon. This fact is responsible for
the reports that members Of the Ma
tional Guard from this or that state
are to be sent.
The rumor prevailed here to-day that
the New York and Massachusetts, troops
had been selected and would be dis
matched to France within a month. This
is certainly not true, for no such ma
tured plans exist, though it is not un-
likely that New York and Massachusetts,
troops have been mentioned in the dis
cusson Of the sending Of regiments OF
the National Guard
On the face of it, the National Guard
fits in perfectly with the idea under
stood to be held by the French COM
mission. that any soldiers who know
how to march and handle rife can
be taught in five weeks, within sound
of the big guns" to hold trench or
turn the Germans out Of theirs. The
difficulty with the National Guard is
that no one in the War Department
knows Just what il consists Of. just
who are members OF il, whose terms OF
enlistment have expired or are about 10
expire. or who are OF fit age and Of ft
family circumstances TO send to France.
II is most uncertain force. AT least,
a War Department hostile to the i'm
mediate dispatch OF soldiers can point
to dozen obstacles TO sending the Ma
tional Guard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
WEATHER

p,,,,v cloudy to-day. with strong
west TO northwest winds. To
morrow fair, with little change
in the temperature.
Hull Report on Page
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
Rritain's Fighting Millions

"And now we see England, far re-
moved like you, from conscriptlon,
uho has also BY virtue Of discipline
ali accent raised from her soil millions
af Ggbting men. And we see other
nations accomplishing the same act;
and that liberty not only enfiames all
hearts. but coordinates and brings INTO
being all needed efforts.
And now we see all America rise
a,d sbarpen her weapons in the midst
Of peace for the common struggle. To-
oetber we will carry on that struggle;
and when by force we have at last I'M,
rosed military victory our labors Will
not be concluded. Our task VIII 0e-l
ouote the noble words OF President
Wilson-to organize the society OF ma
tions.
mics who have never seen before
them anything but horizons OF car
mage will never cease TO Jeer al so
noble a dream. Such has always been
The fate OF ideas at their birth. and
~ thinkers and men Of action had al
lowed themselves TO be discourage
nv skeptics mankind would still be IN
its infancy. and we should stlll be
slaves. -,
this moral victory. We will shatter
the ponderous sword OF militarism.
we will establish guarantees for
peace. and then we can disappear
from the worlds stage, since we 5hall
leave at the cost Of our common I'M
notation the noblest heritage future
oar pa ticns can possesa."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
Niviani Thanks America

A translation of VI. Viviani's speech
follows:
"Since | have been granted the su-
preme honor of speaking before the
representatives of the American people
may ask them first to allow me to
thank this magnificent capital for the
welcome it has accorded US. Accus-
toned as we are in our own free land to
popular manifestations, and though we
had been warned by your fellow coun-
trymen who live in Paris of the enthu-
siasm burning in your hearts, We are
still full of the emotion raised by the
sights that awaited US.
81 shall never cease to see the proud
and stalwart men who saluted- our pas.
sage your women, whose grace adds
fresh beauty 10 your city, their arms
outstretched, full Of flowers, and your
children nurrying to meet US as if our
coming were locked upon as lesson
for them, all with one accord acclaim
ing in our perishable persons immortal
France.
"And | predict there will be a yet
grander manifestation on the day
when your illustrious President, re-
lieved from the burden OF power, will
come among us bearing the salute OF
the Republic of the United States to
a free Europe, whose foundations from
end to end shall be based on right.
at is with unspeakable emotion that
we cross the threshold of this legisla-
tive palace, where prudence and bold
ness meet, and that for the first time
in the annals Of America, though a
foreigner, speak in this hall which only
a few days since resounded with the
words OF virile force.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-02
An Example to the World

"You have set all the dcmocracies
of the world the most magnificent eX-
ample. SO soon as the common peril
was made manifest to you. with SIM
plicity and within few short days
YOU voted a formidable war credit and
proclaimed that formidable army was
TO be raised. President Wilson's COM
mcntary on his act. which you MADE
yours, remains in the history OF free
peoples the weghtiest of lessons.
"Doub1less you were resolved 10
avenpe the insult offered your flag.
which the whole world respected !;
doubtless through the thickness OF
these massive walls the mournful cry
of all the victims which criminal
hand, hurled into the depths Of the
sea has reached and stirred your souls,
but it will be your honor IN history
that YOU also heard the cry OF human
ity and invoked against autocracy the
ri ghts of democracies. And ! can only
wander as | speak what, II they sun
have any power to think, are the
thoughts Of the autocrats who three
cars ago against US, three months ago
AGAINST you, unclaimed this conflict.
.Ah. doubtless they said among
Themselves that democracy Is an ldeal
government, that it showers reforms
among mankind, that 1t can in the DO
main of labor quicken all economic
activities: and yet now we see the
French republic. which is tghung IN
defence Of its territory and the liberty
of nations. opposing TO the ayalancne
let loose by Prussian milltarlsm the
union of all its children, who are stili
capablc o. striking many a weignty
bloW
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10

Rev G. L. Fink spent Wednesday in Batesville.
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10
THE TWINKLING STUD
 WE LOVE so WELL

Twinkle, Twinkle, little spud, As up among the clouds you scud, You are doubtless feeling gay, Chasin' round the milky way; You have reached to such height, You are nearly out of sight, Like diamond now you seem, In your price-and it's no dream; Twinkle on another twink, But you'll drive us on to drink. As we chase for needful ehink; You are sailing rather high As you wink your shriveled eye Up there somewhere in the sky. As a flyer you're a bird
 But the price is quite absurd. Spud so mighty, though so small, You make diggers of us all; Farmers dig you with a hoe, While the others dig for dough. If you keep on I'll be bound, You'll bring boullion pound fo1 pound,
 You'll fulfill the adage old, That you're worth your weight in gold
 Tuber since the coop you flew, We have only lon-ed for you; That our fireside you forsook, Broke our heart and pocketbook. Never knew how we could love, Till you left and went above, Never knew how o1ar you were Till we paid four dollars per. Small potato please come back, In our lives there is such lack For your presence we so pine, That our stomach's hit our spine; We are tired of eating greens, Stewed Prunes or kraut or beans, 'Tis for you alone we yearn, Darling 'tater please return!
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10

Trade with the merchants who ad- vertise in The Journal.
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10
We'll Known Newspaper
 Man Dies at BatesvilIe

George H. Trevathan, aged 46, manager and principal owner of the Batesville Guard since 1907, and well known throughout the state, died at his home at Batesville Sunday after noon, of tuberculosis.
 Mr. Trevathan was born at Noun tain View, Stone county, and had liv- ed all his life in Arkansas, except two years spent in the Southwest for his health. He had served in several public offices He was at one time bookkeeper in state treasurer's office was secretary of the Senate in 1907, 1909 and 1911, printing clerk in the state auditors office and held a tenn porary position in the office of the State Highway Commission. He was married August 28, 1890, to Miss
 ,elle hunC.
 He is survived by his wife, his mother, six children, and several brothers and sisters. The children are Allen, Jared, John, Mary, Nellie May and Georgie.
 The remains were buried at Bates vile Monday.
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10
Celebrate Sixty-eighth
 Birthday Anniversary

On last Friday, May 1, the sixty eighth birthday anniversary of Mrs. D. c. Lane was celebrated at her home Friends and relatives caused quite surprise by preparing a most elaborate luncheon at their homes and at fixed hour her daughter, Mrs. Lou Wilson, had all to come, and most enjoyable day was spent, which will be long remembered by all.
 Mrs. Lane is the only member of her immediate family living, out of a family of II sisters and 5 brothers.
 Those present were: Mir and Mrs. A. H. Saylors. Mir and Mrs. T. H. Dearing, Mir and Mrs. w. L. Hall, Rev, and Mrs A. B. Haltom, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Ration, Mesdames Mollie Hall, E. A. Horn, Julia Martin, c. M. Edwards, Pheba Yates, W. M. Me Kinney, E. W. Magness, Mary Lowell, Nancy Watt, Thas. Jones, Ellen Ar hold, Mary Arnold, Bettie Moore, L. E. Wilson, Nancy Pascoe, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Arnold, MT. and Mrs. N. E. Lane, MT. and Mrs. Jno. Lane, pr Ed Lane, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Is- grlg, Misses Lucy Mckinney. Bertie Truell, Muriel Rodman and Messrs. John Saylors and Bernard Bruce.
 Their own children and F grand children with a host of friends wish many returns of the birthday of Aunt Tenny" Many nice remem- brances were received all of which were greatly appreciated.
 ONE WHO WAS PRESENT.
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10
E. B. CHESSER IS KILLED
 IN AUTOMOBILE WRECK

death has brought the bitter cup of sorrow to the lips of his family and many friends. His was a heart of gold. Ed Chesser was one of natures noblemen in it's truest sense. His soul was the soul of honor, and his friends and his friendships were sacred to him.
 While he made no religious preten- tions, he lived the White Life in it's truest and highest sense. He early in life developed the habit of weighing things in the balance of reason, dis carding that which to him did not harmonize with the Creators plans as he saw Gods laws in the great book of Nature.
 He believed in doing good for the sake of right and justice and not in the fear of the anger and vengenance of higher power.
 His convictions, whether right or wrong, were honest and sincere, re- sulting from careful observation. His character abounded with many manly virtues, and 1t was a part of his in- most nature to do right. We did not fully appreciate his true worth until after the thread of life was severed.
 Edgar B. Chesser was born near Imboden 38 years ago. He came to Newark in 1902 to accept a position in the bank here shorty after it was organized and was later elected cash fer, position he filled most accept ably until his death
 He was married to Miss Ethel Magness in 1912, and unto this union two ehilren were born, one of whom died year ago. He Is survived by his broken-hearted wife and one son, Ellis, but leaves no other immediate relatives, his parents having died when he was young and he was rear ed by Judge and Mrs. T. M. Duvall.
 Funeral services were conducted at the cemetery by Rev. H. T. Crump- ton,pastor of the First Baptist Church of Batesville, assisted by Rev. J. F. Cossey. The floral offerings surpass- ed in proportion and beauty anything ever seen before, and at o'clock Tuesday afternoon all that was mortal of this splendid young man who was snatched from earth in the bloom of vigorous young manhood was sorrw- fully laid to rest in Blue Springs cem- etery.
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10

E. B. Chesser was killed in an auto mobile accident just west of town late Sunday afternoon, when a car driven by E. E. Allen turned over, seriously injuring Mr Allen and slightly injuring Richard Holderby, Milburn Fink and Porter Crow
 The party left town in Mr Aliens new Briscoe car about 4 o'clock Sun day afternoon. They drove to Ruther- ford where they tuned and started back to town.
 As they came into town near the western approach of Thomas Creek bridge where the road Is narrow, MT. Allen who was driving, lost control of the car and 1t turned over, throwing the occupants out.
 MT. Chesser, who was riding in the front seat with Mir. Allen, was caught beneath the car and sustained injur- ies that caused his death in a short time. He sustained internal injuries about the chest and stomach, which produced an internal hemmorhage. One leg was broken near the ankle and an ugly gash was cut in his fore head just above the left eye.
 Medical aid was summoned imme- diately and Mir. Chesser was placed in pr. Pascoe's car and removed to his home where Drs. Pascoe, Roe and Poe did all for him that medical skill could do. But his injuries were be- yond the power of human skill; they were unable to stay the hand of death, and Mir. Chesser died about 5:30 o'clock.
 Mir. Allen was seriously injured in the accident, one bone being broken in his left forearm, he sustained an ugly wound on his face and was badly bruised
 Richard Holderby, Porter Crow and Mllburn Fink who were riding Tn the back seat, escaped with only few minor bruises.
 After the car turned completely over, it righted itself and ran into the ditch and was later pulled out by w L. Porter who drove the car to town to his garage for repairs. The windshield of the car was broken off, one axle slightly bent and one fender bent, but the car was not other wise badly damaged
 The deplorable accident, which re- moves one of Newark's highly valued and useful citizens, cast a gloom over the entire community.
 MT. Chesser's tragic and untimely
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10
MT. CARMEL NEWS

Mt Carmel, May 9-Mat Holcombe and family of near Pleasant Hill vis- tied relatives here Sunday.
 J, E. McKen and wife, and Leland Bunch, farm demonstrators. gave some interesting lectures here Mon day night.
 Quite number attended Sunday school and singing at Mt. Carmel Sun day.
 D. NJ. Troy of Magness was in our midst trading last Friday.
 Edgar Bridgman, Miss Mabel Smith, Clyde Henderson and Miss Grace Smith, of Magness attended singing here Sunday afternoon.
 Dean Burnes of Batesville was here Monday
 Several from here attended preach ing at Mt. Zion Saturday night and Sunday.
 Luther Sandefur and Jack Holcombe oi near Pleasant Hill were in our midst Saturday.
 Bill Lane and family and Mrs. Jas. Hagar spent Sunday afternoon at J. o. Robinson's.
 Quite number from here attended the decoration at Dugger and Mt. Zion graveyards Saturday.
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10
Elect New CaSheir For
 First National Bank

M. C. Magness, formerly assistant cashier of the bank here, but who for the past four years has been cashier of the Bank of Oak Grove, of Oak Grove, La, has been elected cashier of the First National Bank of Newark to succeed E. B. Chesser.
 MT. Magness was elected at a meet ing of the board of directors held Wednesday night, and he assumed charge of the bank as cashier this morning.
 He IS splendid young man and his many friends here will be delighted to welcome his return to Newark.
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10
PAROQUET ITEMS

Paroquet, May 9.-Rev. A. L. Young of Rosie preached here Sat urday night, Sunday and Sunday night.
 c. A. Walls and his bridge crew left Sunday for Batesville to do some work on some bridges near Bates vile. They will return here soon to finish up the work here.
 C. " Yaney made a business trip to Newark Monday.
 Mrs. Lizzie Styles is still real sick.
 J. R. Linebough and family of Lo- gan township spent aday hero ting relatives.
 John Parks made business trip to Newark Monday.
 Etta Yaney Is spending a few days with relatives in Logan township this week.
 Bill Barber left Friday for Alicia where he has a position.
 Guss Yaney and Cora Linebough are spending a few days at Batesville this week.
 Sterling Johnson and family are spending the week in Logan township with the lady's father, J. E. Mccoy. who is seriously i'll.
 C. P. Vaughan of Newark was a business visitor here Monday.
 s. T. Lehman made business trip to Newark Monday.
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10
WANTS NEW
 AUTO SPEED ORDINANCE

At meeting of the city council last night the ordinance committee was instructed to draft a new ordi- nance regulating the running of au- tomobiles within the city limits.
 There has been too much speeding on the streets recently and it is pro- posed to regulate this as matter of public safety
 John T. Tharp was unanimousl elected as street commissioner No other business of importance was transacted
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10
ELECTION PROCLAMATION

Whereas, act 99 of the acts of the general assembly o1 1917 provides that a convention for the purpose of drafting constitution for the state of Arkansas be called to meet in the hall of the house of representatives in the state capitol in the city of Little Rock, at 12 m., Monday, November 19, 1917; and, Whereas, said act provides that, for the purpose of eleeting delegates to said convention, a special election be called for Tuesday June 26, 1917; and,
 Whereas, Charles H. Brough, gov ernor of the State of Arkansas, has by his proclamation, ordered said election in each of the several coun- ties of the State of Arkansas, for the purpose of electing delegates to said convention.
 Now, therefore I, Lawrence Rud- dell, sheriff of Independence county, Ark, by virtue of the said proclama- tion and order of the governor, and the said act 99 of the general assem- bly, of 1917, and the authority vested in me by the constitution and the laws of the State of Arkansas, as sheriff of Independence county, do hereby proclaim and make known that there will be an election held in the several voting precincts of In dependence county on the 26th day of June, 1917, for the purpose of elect ing two delegates to represent Inde- pendence county in said constitution al convention, and two delegates from the Second congressional district of Arkansas. Said election will be held 'at the usual places in each of the sev- eral precincts of Independence county to-wit:
 Ashley, at Brewer School House.
 Barren, at Hickory Valley.
 Big Bottom, at Newark.
 Black River, at Cord
 Christian, at White School House.
 Craig, at Mountain Gap School House.
 Cushman, at Cushman. Dota, at Walnut Grove
 Fairview, at Pleasant Piain3.
 Gainsboro, at Hams School House
 Hill, at Liberty Hill Church.
 Jefferson, at Avis. Liberty, at Floral. Greenbrier, at Desha and James town
 Logan, at Logan School House. Magnesss, at Magness. Oil Trough, at Aydelott's Chapel. Relief, at Conversion School House Rosie, at Rosie Ruddell-1st ward, at courthouse; 2nd ward, at place to be designated; Third Ward, in West Batesville. Union, at Salt Petre School House Washington, at Bethesda. White River, at Sulphur Rock Wyeough, at Lebanon. Salado, at Salado. Given under my hand as sheriff of Independence county, this 26th day of April, 1917. LAWRENCE RUDDELL. Sheriff Independence Go.
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10
CARD OF THANKS

To the friends who came to us in our hour of trouble, and contributed all that human kindness could sug- gest, to help and comfort, we return most heartfelt thanks, and although such devoted friendship cannot re- move the sad memories that finger around our vacant chair, it brings in- to view the brightest side ofhumanity and throws the pure light of an un- selfish friendship into darkened home. May the day be far distant when those friends who gathered around us will nee3 -'-- ''e~ etteniton, but when the time comes may they receive the same full measure of gen. erous aid and tender sympathy they brought to our home when death was an inmate there
 MRS. E. B .CHESSER,
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 Ira dn with tho merchants who ad-
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10
GOOD CITIZEN PASSES
 AWAY AT HIS HOME

J. E. Mccoy, one of the eounty's best citizens, died at his home in Logan township last Monday, after an illness extending over a number of weeks.
 He was about 55 years of age and is survived by his wife and sev- eral children.
 The remains were buried Tuesday at the Edwards graveyard.
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10
WHERE ALCOHOL IS
 PERFECTLY AT HOME

It is said that it takes a bale of cotton and barrel of alcohol to fire one of those big 16 inch guns. We are satisfied that alcohol is at home when engaged in destroying human life.- Bee Journal.
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10
BATESVILLE PASTOR TO
 PREACH HERE WEDNESDAY

Hev. H. T. Crumpton, pastor of the First Baptist church of Batesville, will preach at the Methodist church in Newark next Wednesday night, May 16 Rev Crumpton is one of the ablest Baptist ministers in North Ar kansas and those who hear him are assured of treat.
The Newark journal., 1917-05-10

Will be glad to have all of my old customers and friends call and see me whether you trade with me or not John NJ. Martin.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-07-16
AMERICAN MUSIC.

With Reginald De Koven as its prime mover,
an organization has been formed to work for
the welfare of music by American composers
particularly for those who write operate
scores and larger forms for orchestra. The
personnel of the organization includes many
people of Influence and they represent all sec
tons of the country. They can do much to pro
mote interest in the work of American compos,
ers. But this organization cannot create de-
mand for American music, if that music is not
able to create a demand for itself. It is unfor
tunate that so much is written and said about
the sad lot of the American composer and the
American singer and player; it gives the i'm
preston that agencies have been at work to
keep deserved talent from its due. But evil
dence Of this is merely theoretic. If there IS
any great American music lacking hearing, 1t
lis right that it should be heard. But is there
any such music2 And if so who has written
Iita number of light operas have been pro-
duced by American composers but the public
has not cared for them. Robin Hood" is an
exception that may serveito emphasize the rule.
! Our orchestral directors have included works
Iby American composers freely IN their pro
grams Where is one of them that has created
/ for itself demand like that existing for many
foreign compositions7 The new organization
begins with an announcement which seems to
lindict our operas and orchestras for discrimi-
mating against Americans. It might better in
dict the public for failure to find American
compositions the equal Of those Of foreign de
rivation.