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The Newark journal., 1917-03-29
COMMITTEE WILL
 NAME CANDIDATES
Voters Urged to Attend Meet. ing to be Held in Batesville
 Saturday, April 14

The Independence County Democratic Central Committee met at Batesville last Saturday for the purpose of considering the matter of nominating two candidates for delegates to the Constitutional Convention, to be held in Little Rock in Nov ember.
 The committee was called to order by Chairman Jas. B. Ketchem at 10.:30 a. m. Roll call by Secretary W. M.Thomp- son showed that the committee lacked one of having a quorum present and the meeting ad- journed to 1:15 D. m.
 Upon reconvening at 1:15 D. m. the roll call showed the fol- lowing townships represented.
 Ashely, W. L. Ottinger.
 Big Bottom, J. B. Ketchem.
 Black River, T. H Dearing, proxy for T. J. Carter.
 Christian, w. c. Caldwell, proxy for L. K. Ray
 Craig, Lee Caldwell
 Cushman, w. T. Dobson.
 Dota, Sidney Picken, proxy for M. L. Pickens.
 Logan, W. E. Self, proxy for J. H. Fetzer
 Magness, J R. Alexander. proxy for w. W. Magness.
 Rosie, Lee Caldwell, proxy for D. A. Wyatt.
 Ruddell, s. M. Bone, L. F Reeder and J. E. Rosebrough
 Union, Dene H. Coleman proxy for ]. R. Dobson.
 Washington, L. ]. Bracy.
 White River. E. c. Casey proxy for Will Duvall. Wycough, o. F. Craig, proxy for W. c. Sanders.
 A motion was adopted re. cognizing the proxies as en. titled to seats in the committee meeting.
 After considerable discus sion, a motion was offered by T. H. Dearing that the com mittee proceed to nominate two candidates as the Democratic nominees for delegates, to be voted upon in the special elec- tion to be held June 26. An amendment was offered that the committee hold a special meeting at Batesville on Satur- day, April IA, for the purpose of nominating two candidates, and that the voters of the eounty be invited to meet with the committee in mass meeing for the purpose of recommend ing Tn person or by petition any person whom they may de- sire nominated by the commit tee.
 The amendment was adopt ed by the unanimous vote of the committee, and each com mitteeman requested to urge the voters of his township to attend the meeting to be held on Saturday, April IA.
The Newark journal., 1917-03-29
TO DRILL FOR GAS
 AT BATESVILLE

Batesville, March 28.-The derrick for the oil and gas we'll to be sunk in the Hinkle pasture in the edge of Bates vile has been completed, and drilling will beNn as soon as the machinery ehn be put in place. lndicationA for gas are said to be excelle 1t.
The Newark journal., 1917-03-29
SLOAN CANDIDATE
 FOR DELEGATE

Clay Sloan, of Lawrence county, who served two terms as State Auditor, has entered the race for delegate from Lawrence county to the state Constitutional Convention.
The Newark journal., 1917-03-29
SCHOOL CLOSES FOR
 TEACHERS MEETING

The Newark High School closed yesterday afternoon un- til after the meeting of thd State Teachers Association Little Rock. School will ou again next Monday.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30
BEACH VENUSES TO
OlSP0RT AS USUAL

LOS ANGELES, April 3O.Venice
and Santa Monica authorities do not
believe in making laws which will in
any way affect the attractiveness of
their beaches, the haven of thousands
during the summer months. And, al.
though in the advertisements are
mentioned the cooling breezes the
pearly sands and the tempting surf.
it is admitted that were it not for the
trim-formed Venuses who disport
theselves in the aforementioned set
ing, we'll
What are termed the 1917 bathing
suit regulations" have gone into eff
feet for the season. But there will
be no limit 10 the style or brevlty of
the suits, from toes up, or neck down
The authorities felt it necessary to
insist that cloak of some character
be worn-insidc a line not over
twenty feet from the boardwalk. 4
protest against bathrobcs allowed to
flag open in front and not buttoned
up when worn" went UNDECIDED. and
bathcrs may drape their covering
in any way they see fit.
Otherwise regulations are a minus
quantity.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30
SCRUB GIRL INHERITS
$780, 900 FORTUNE

PORTLAND. Ore. April S0.-After
working two years and half scrub
bling doors and cleaning windows In
Portland office building and receiv'
ing $40 a month. Miss Mae Nc
Mahan, 1S-year-old granddaughter OF
the late T. d. McMahan. lumberman
of Duluth, is the heiress to half of
his estate. valued at 100000. and
besides will share with her mother.
Miss Rose Hanson. $4,000 in cash.
Miss McMahan will come into her
share of the estate when she be-
comes 81 years old; but the $4,000
will be given her and her mother by
July 1. The girl is now taking care
OF her grandmother, Mrs. Mary
Packard, of Belmont, Ia, who pre-
yious to the girls recent good for
tune had offered to give her $4,000
and an annual income of $1,000 a year
If Mae would live with her for com.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30
STATE INSANE ASYLUM HAS
CLOSE CALL FROM BIG FIRE

A fire was discovered in the roof of
the building where the high pressure
boiler is located at the state hospital
for mental diseases Saturday morning
about 10 o'clock. The water system
recently installed was Immediately
brought into play and did such quick
and efficient work that city alarm
was not turned in and the discipline
under the management OF the asylum
was so perfect that the entire build
ing was emptied of its occupants and
out on the grounds, out of harms
way, in five minutes.
The cause of the fire is unoknwn
and the damage will not exceed 5000,
fully insured. But for the new water
system and the efficient work of the
employees very disastrous fire. in
volving the loss of many lives. might
have occurred.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30
COLORADO CHILDREN TO
GIVE U. S. AER0PlANE

DENVER, Colo. April 3O.-Colo.
RADIO children will give an aeroplane
to the United States government. The
Plan for contribution OF pennies by
children throughout the state has
been formulated by Mrs. Mary C. c.
Bradford, state superintendent of
public instruction, and the money now
is being collected. The suggestion
came from the Brookside School Dis
trict, near Canyon City where the
majority of the children's parents are
of foreign birth. They were eager
TO do their bit" TO aid Uncle Sam.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30

FOR SALE-New room house
partly furnished and lots % and "a.
Block Is, in Ballou's addition, price
$5S5.00 cash, IL sold at once On
sewer line, has telephone, electric
lights can be had any time. The
house contains 1 iron bed. 1 pair
springs, 1 sanitary couch, / mattress,
stool bottom chairs. l rocking chair,
l steel range. l dining table, and a
few dishes. everything included with
house at above price. The house rents
for $1,000 cash and the renter Is do
ing $3.50 worth of work each month
on the place which makes a total OF
$3.50 per month rental. with a few
additional fixtures the place will easily
rent for $500 per month. Room on
vacant lot for another room house.
Inquire at this Office. m27
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30

will be for the next ninety days a resi-
dent of the county Jail and also minus
Il $25 fine. John got in bad in the
patriotic city of Goodsprings when he
denounced the government of the
United States. the flag and most
everyone in general. He was arrest
ed and given his sentence, which will
hold him for awhile.
1t has been stated in Vegas by some
Of the radicals that "it can't be done"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30
GRADUATE CLASS EARLY
TO WORK ON FARMS

MADISON. Wis, April 3O.-Three
hundred students of the University
OF Wisconsin will drop their courses
within a few days and go to work on
farms.
The faculty of the agricultural
school will allow all juniors and
seniors full credits for their work
of the semester providing they go to
work Immediately on a farm to as.
sist in the general increase of pro-
duction in time of war.
Lower classmen will be allowed
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30
NoTIcE!

The following letters remain un.
called for in the Elko postofilce for
the week ending April 2S. 1917:
Ladies-Mrs. Bessie Dayton, Mrs.
l.. c. Lennelle, Miss Edna Steele.
Gentlemen-Walter Brookfield, j. E.
Byrne, E. l.. Carr, c. Clendening, ].
ID. Collins, John Davis; Paule Fran.
ech, (3), Chas. Minzenmier, Wilkin.
son Talbot, G.. S. White.
When calling for the above please
mention advertised, and pay one cent
for advertising.
POSTMASTER.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30

similar privileges should they prove
their services in demand. Professors
OF the agricultural school will de-
vote their time to farm organization
and instructive work in twenty-five
counties OF the state.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30
FOR SHOWING DISRESPECT
GOT NINETY DAYS I'M JAIL

John Kuhman, native of Germany,
but late of Goodsprings, is now and
For Sale: Modern six room bunga-
low with store room, basement and
furnace in good location near new
high school. Owner leaving town. A
bargain if taken at once. Call at 639
Juniper street, write p. o. box SIG or
phone sos. M
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30

but nevertheless. John is resting
quietly with Sam Gay and win have
plenty of time to think over his an
archistic views regarding the United
States.-Las Vegas Age.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30

is necessary. The massive scenes in
the picture easily bear out the state
ment that the play cost 100000 to
produce. Don't miss seeing this great
film drama. Last time in Elko to-
night. Augmented orchestra and spe-
cial musical score with the picture.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30
WILL RUN"
FOR LAST TIME TONIGHT

Thos. H. Ince's wonderful picture
Civilization" will run for the last
time at the Gaiety theater tonight.
No comment on this great film play
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30

GENERAL DRAWING AND HAUL,
ING-Going to move-call us. Got
trunk for the train-call us. Any time
day or night. Reed and Lasher. Day
phone "a; Res. phone 41s i'll
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30

FOR SALE-Two show cases, bed.
room and dining room furniture, al.
most new. Price very reasonable. In.
quire Mayer Hotel. milo
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30

N. w. Parker agent 8. p. Railroad
land. $50 5th st. ia
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30
For Sale

Business location with 5O.foot front
age, containing two buildings, all OF
which pays 1870 on the investment.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30

Does your dentist overchsrge7 The
Whitesidcs Dental co. See sd.--Ady.tf
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30

Farm in Moapa Valley, southern Ne.
Yada, containing so acres, of which 40
are under cultivation. Catalogues
principal crop. Raise garden vege-
tables in February. Good place for
someone that wants a mild climate
the year around. Hardly ever freezes
II. s. TABER,
Harrington Building.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30

Dwelling on Commercial street. 6
rooms furnished. Price 100000.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30
CLASSIFIED ADS

Notices 4 Lines and Less In
Length Will Be Run in This
Column For SOC Per Week.
For Each Additional Line 1oc
Per Week.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30

Corporal q. L. Jack, OF Sacramento,
Cal, arrived Sunday evening to take
charge Of army recruiting station, re.
licving Corporal Bruer. Many enlist.
ments were secured last month and
this station will be made central en-.
listing point " results hold the same
this coming month. Firstclass PR.
vate Haglund will remain at this sta.
ton. All men subject to draft can by
enlisting now have choice Of seven
branches, including the aviation sec.
ton, or may be given special assign
ment TO Philippine Islands. All enlist
ments are for term OF emergency only.
A bin before congress win undoubted.
iy pass Increasing priyate's pay TO
$50 per month and non-commlssioned |
officers will be raised in proportion
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30

PETALUMA HATCHERY - Can
ship day old chickqs as far east as
Utah. Five varieties. We challenge
the hen. Send for circular. l.. w.
Clark, Petaluma, Cal.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-04-30

Rev. chas. MeHarness last night
handed in his resignation as pastor
Of the Elko Baptist church and will
leave In a few months to take charge
OF the Weiser, Idaho. Baptist church.
Mr.. McHarness' transfer comes in the
nature of a promotion as the new field
Offers greater opportunities for church
work. ---r,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-03
TURKS TIRED OF CONFLICT
Grave Error if We Declared War Now.
Says DR.. w. E. Strong.

BOSTON, Dee 3-The Turks are
heartily tired of German rule, and n
declaration OF war bv the United
States against Turkey now would be
playing into the hands Of the Berlin
officials. according TO Or. William T.
Strong. editorial secretary of the
American board of commissioners for
foreign missions
why the United States should de
clare war upon either Turkey or Bull
garia is incomrrehensiblc to those who
know anything Of the internal situa-
tion Of those two countries, said DR..
Strong Friday night. Both of the
countries are as much under the con
/ trol Of Germany as Belgium and Po-
| land. Who would suggest that we
! should declare war against Belgium be
cause Belgian subjects are working
for Germany and Belgium is supplying
Germany with foodstuffS and Other
| equipment Those who have come out
Of Turkey during the last few months
give only one testimony, and that j,
to the effect that Turkey is heartily
tired Of the domination of Germany
Even the leaders recognize that the,
went into this war not for any poSsiol,
gain to Turkey, but with every oppor
tunity Of losing everything.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-03
COLLEGE GROWS MILITANT.
Middlebury Students Ask for Establish
ment of Unit

MIDDLEBTRY, Dee. BY unani-
NOUS vote of the state war board a
petition from AIiddleburv college to
Gov Horace f. Graham asking for the
establishment Of q unit Of the Vermont
Volunteer militia, to be composed of
students Of the college. has been ac-
ccpted. One hundred men signed the
petition, the juniors having the high
est percentage Of signatures.
1t is hoped that the college will have
all the equipment. including rifles, when
the men come back from Christmas va
cation.
The petition was as follows:
ITO Gov Horace +. Graham,
Executive Chamber, Montpelier, vt.
''Thc undersigned students in Middle
bury college would respectfully petit
tion for the establishment Of unit Of
the Vermont Volunteer militia to be
composed of students of Middleburv
college, and offer themselves as mem
bcrs of such unit ii and when the
same is organized.
:" We pledge ourselves to attend
drills and classes for instruction three
hours a week during college year, exclu-
siye of examination periods-to respond
to all calls during the college year for
military service within the state OF
Vermont issued by order of the com
mandcr-in-ch obey all orders and
regulations prescribed for the Vermont
Volunteer militia SO far as the same
can be performed within the college
year until discharged from the military
service of the state OF Vermont.
We petition for the equipment OF
the unit with rifles and cartridge belts
and will hold ourselves individually re-
| sponSible for the proper care Of tho
same, to be returned IN good condition
at the close Of each college year wher
| discharged from service.
| d" We agree TO pay individually tn,
sum Of 50 each toward a uniform con
sisting Of blouse, brooches, belt, cal
or service hat, and leggins, and to keen
| the same in good condition, reasonahl,
wear excepted, for military use during
| our connection with the college Ii
! discharged within two wears or at an,
time before our connection with the col
| lcge shall cease. the uniform is TO b,
| returned or paid for at the rate pre-
9erihed by the adiutant general. A
! graduation, provided that two wears
service including the present collea,
| year have been rendered, il is under
stood that the uniform is to be our per
| SoHal Erupcrtv
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-03
BIG GERMAN TRADE PROJECT.
New Concern, It Is Hinted, Aims at
South American Exploitation.

THE HAGUE, Dee. 3.-The inspired
Berlin correspondent Of the Weser lei
tung announces the formation of a new
German foreign trade association, with
central offices in Hamburg and CAPT
tai at first of S5.o00,000, rising to SO,
100000.
The object Is a special study Of OPP.
portunities in and the encouragement
Of export industries and shipping con
ncctions, especially financial undertak
ing9 overseas. There is reason to be
lieyc that the new foundation, though
its sphere Of activity is not specified
is intended especially to fight for trad,
in South America.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-03
STRONG EVIDENCE.
Is the Statement of This Brattleboro
Woman.

Backachc is often Kidney ache;
4 common warning Of serious kidney
ills.
"A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
Don't deIay--usc Doan's Kidney
Pills.
Profit by Mrs. KnowIton S experience.
Mrs. Lora L. Knowlton, 6 Horton
Place Bfattlcboro, says: II have al
ways found Doan S Kidney Pills an eN.
cclleut remedy. ] have been subject to
attacks Of kidney trouble which have
caused me quite bit of distress and an.
uoyauec. Ny kidneys haven't acted
right at times and my back has felt
tired and painful. This has been quite
bother 90 me. However, / have used
Doan s Kidney Pills ON such occasions
and they have soon improved my con
ditiou. and it has not been long before
! have felt well again
Price G0c. st all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy get
poau > Kidney Pills the same that
Mrs. Knowlton had Foster-MiIbun
Co, Props, Buffalo, y. N.--Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-03

mai temperature this month toI eight
wears, 354 Deficiency this year compared
with normal, IL
Atmospheric PRESSURE Highest 3o.91
Jl5l Lowest, 2955 OBJ D,Gly mean tor
month, 3012 Absolute maximum this
month for eight years. 3o.97 l9l7) Ab-
solute minimum this month for eight
years, 1926 (l9l5l Normal pressure this
month Ton eight years. 30.0l Excess tins
year compared with normal, IL.
Precipitation. 50 inch Normal this
month for eight years, 30 Total precip-
itation this year. 37.99 Deficiency this
month compared with normal, l97 Mum
Der Of days on which 81 inch or over Of
precipitation occurred, ) Snowfall,
inch Snow on ground end OF month,
trace. Clear days, =. Partly cloudy, "A.
Cloudy, l.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-03
WANTS UNITY AT SEA.
Navy League Doubts if Our Forces Are
Working at Full Capacity.

WASHINGTON, Dec 3. - Liovd
George 5 appeal for unity of control
oven military operations has been made
the basis for a plea by the Navy
league OF the United States for unity
in the command of naval operations.
- Do not lose sight of Ilovd George ;
Recommendation for unity Of command
in naval operations. SAYS 2 statement
authorized bv the Navy league last
might. Emitted naval command. proper
~ constituted and with adequate au-
thoritv for the direction of All naval
should insure the utmost
initiative in the conduct of the war by
the allied sea forces. 1t should guaran-
tee that every advantage is aggressive
~ pressed.
1T is constant duty Of public opinion
to seek increased initiative in military
and naval strategy throughout the war
never to be content with what has been
done rs long as il is humanelv possible
TO do more. Such an cXacting attitude
on the part Of the public viii do good.
not harm.
But public opinion should never
seek to dictate or influence strategy
The formulation Of war plans should be
ltit 10 experts.
-" PROFESSIONALLY every American
warship ON active duty in the war zonc
today is doing splendid work. The ca
pacity for command of Vice Admiral
Sims could scarcely be overratcd. But
much less than per cent Of our war
ships are in the war zone. Whether
the entire establishment is doing al
! that is humanity possible to win til,
/ WAR, whether il is being driven at toI
speed with utmost efficiency as a fight
/ ing machine is another question.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-03
COUNTY AGENTS REPORT.
Funds to Pay for Home Demonstration
Agent to About July l.


County Agent A. ". Sweeton sent
to Thomas Bradlcc, leader Of county
agent work, today his report for the
week ending Dee i. With the cxcep-
tion Of the statistical report. il is a.
follows:
Dairy Project Spent one day look
ing up pure bred sires for two farmers
in the county We found one which
was Well suited to the needs Of one
applicant and this bull was purchased
to head a herd in Westminster. He is
of excellent breeding and should pro
duce some better stock for his owner.
Home Demonstration Project The
latest reports from the home economies
town directors show that we have al
most 100 women who have Joined the
home economics department of the
Farm Bureau, thus providing 800,
which, altogether with the 800 voted
by the Farm Bureau, should very near
~ Fay the expenses of home demon
Stration agent until July |. Upon the
instruction of the executive committee
an application has been sent in request
lug that a home demonstration agent
be appointed at the earliest possible
date. The membership of the various
communities is approximately as fol
lows: Bellows Falls l6, Rockingham
| :, Athens 9, Wilmington l6, Jackson
/ vile 3. and Brattleboro Il, with sew
| eral other communities to report. II
is hoped that an agent may be secured
and that the work may start soon.
Miscellaneous Project The monthly
! News Letter has been written thi,
week aud parts Of two days spent Of
the regular annual report which is dut
! December !
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-03
WEST BRAT7LEBORO
MRS. JAMES S. CLARK.
Sudden Death of Wife of Congrega-
tional Pastor in Madison, Me.

News was received Saturday of the
sudden death OF Mrs James $. Clark
of Madison, Ne, where Rev. Mr.. Clark,
formerly Of this place, is pastor OF
the Congregational church, having gone
there from North Bennington. last
May.
Mr. Clark had been out attending to
some pastoral duties i'll the afternoon,
leaving Mrs. Clark at home with her
three children. Upon his return he
was told that she had been missing
fer two hours or more. An immediate
search resulted in the discovery OF
her body in q vacant part of the house
under circumstances indicating that
she had taken her own life. No rea-
som can be assigned for hey act be-
vond the theory Of a seriously depict
ed nervous condition resulting in tenn
porarv arrangement.
Mrs. Clark was a remarkably deVot-
ed wife aad mother, and had often OK
pressed her happiness in the life she
was living. She was kind. svmpathet-
ic, aud unselfish to the point of person
al exhaustion, and her gcniality and
warmth Of heart won for her many
friends. She was native of Detroit,
graduate Of the University of Mich
igau. and was a teacher for several
years before her marriage. As Il min
istcr's wife she was most efficient and
uutiring in devotion to her work.
The body was taken to Detroit, her
former home, where the funeral was
| held today The children are at the
home OF Mr.. Clark 5 brother and sis
ter ia West Brattleboro. The family
visited here several weeks last sum
mCr.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-03

Miss Susan Houghton Of G. Canal
street has opened n Christmas sale of
kitchen and fancy aprons, boudoir
caps. bags and fancy articles and post
cards-Adv. 233-23J#