Newport daily independent., 1918-09-27

ment of Newport and Jackson coun- ty was furnished last night when practically every business firm and profession of the city was represented at luncheon given at the Hazel ho- tel by the Chamber of Commerce, and to say that this index pulsated with promise and hope is to make a statement only for the benefit of those members who were not present, for every man who participated in the meeting has the knowledge to- day of what is to be expected, and what will be accomplished through Newport's newly formed and now actively engaged organization. The luncheon, sumptuous feast of good things to eat, was greatly enjoyed and made every man fit for the transaction of business before them.
 The business session twas opened by A. T. Hubby, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and to whom, by the way, we wish to say here, Newport owes an undying debt of gratitude, for no man of our city has worked more courageously and eff ciently for the community's upbuild- ing that he. MT. Hubby has pecu- liar ability for accomplishment, and has never stumbled over formida- ble task.
 The president explained the pur- pose of the luncheon and the meet ing, after which he called upon Tom w. Johnson for a speech, intimating that MT. Johnson was one of those public-spirited tireless workers who has avoided "his place in the sun" by reason of his being afraid to make a speech. MT. Johnson re- sponded with the declaration that he was afraid of nothing nor anybody in Newport, that he had been here four years and had not one time witnessed anything too big for Newport to at tack or accomplish, expressing his deep confidence in the city's future welfare and growth-following which it was duly voted that MT. Johnson is quite able to make speech, remov- ing the presidents Informed im- pression.
 Chas. G. Henry, president of the Arkansas Bank 6 Trust Company, was the next speaker of the evening, being called upon to give his hearers the benefit of his visit to Little Rock early in the week when he attended meeting of chairmen of the United War Work Council. MT. Henry said he was greatly impressed with the enthusiasm of the gathering, as we'll as with the plan adopted for the handling of the work of raising money for united war work in the fu- ture He explained that in future in stead of separate campaigns being conducted for the Y. M. c. A., Y. w. c. A., Salvation Army, National Catholic War Council, War Work brary Association and Red Cross, one drive for funds to be distributed proportionately among these organ izations would be waged simulta- neously. He said Arkansas will be called upon to raise $S69,55O, and that Jackson county's quota will be about $25,OOO. MT. Henry said that rep resentatives of the Y. M. c. A. and other organizations in France were present, and that to hear them and understand the work they are doing places one in possession of determl- nation to exert every effort to sup port the allied drive.
 Hon. G. A. Hillhouse made plea for the Fourth Liberty Loan in New port and Jackson county, every mar rising to his feet with pledge to back the drive te, his utmost. MT Hillhouse urged everyone to become propagandist fof the raising of the county's quota, and denounced tEe prevalent talk that unsettled ,ondl- tions arising from cotton-fixIng I'll. mors will injure the campaign. He asked that this false impression ce laid aside and that nothing but thoughtful and helpful sentiment Dc planted here.
 Judge Dene H. Coleman of Bates vile paid splendid tribute to New ports spirit of progressivesm anc the people who make pogress here their watchword.
 Judge Coleman's remarks conclud- ed the speaking and business ses sion was entered into. The boare of directors had appointed the tol lox.,;,,or cha;rn4oy, for their respectlVe