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Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23
WILL CUT WAR TAX
 ON SOME LUXURIES.

Washington, Nov. Reductions aggregating $500,000,000 in the yield from the new war revenue bill were made today by the senate finance committee in revising the measure downward to the 100000 total for 1919, proposed by Secretary Me Adoo The decrease was confined principally to the tobacco, luxury, semi-luxury and other special and excise articles.
 Among the more important decis- ions today was elimination of the luxury schedule proposed in the house bill, levying 20 per cent on costly articles of clothing and other merchandise and estimated to raise house tax of two cents a gallon on gasoline, estimated to yield $40,000,- 900; reduction from 10 to 5 per cent or about $200,000,O00 in revenue in rates on many articles classed as semi -luxuries, and a reduction of about one-half in the house rates on tobacco, cut of about $54 100000 in revenue.
 The committee deferred decision on the plan suggested by Secretary Me Adoo and specifically presented yes terday by Chairman Simmons for incorporating in the measure specific rates for 1920 taxation, by which the total revenue yield would be limited to $4,000,000,0O0. Republican mem- bers still vigorously oppose legisla- ton for 1920 and the committee de- cided to pass that question temporar- ily Tomorrow it will resume revis- ion of the miscellaneous taxes with a view to cutting of another $500,O00,- 900 necessary to reduce the whole to $6,000, 100000.
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Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

erty lying in said district are required to pay their tax to me by the 1st day of December, 1918. If such as sessment be not paid by said date, action will be taken for the collection of said tax for the legal penalties and cost.
 Given under my hand on this the 29th day of October, 1918.
 LOU MINOR, 158d3Ot Collector.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23
FOR THE CONSTI- TUTION-AGAINST
 THE CONSTITUTION
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Nov. 23.- Secretary of State T. J. Terral, upon the advice of Attorney General Arbuckle, has certified out to the County Election Commissioners the form of the ballot for the new constitution at the special election December IA. There will be printed on the ballots the words.
 "For the Constitution"
 Against the Constitution"
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

subjet at the morning hour will be "The Inevitable" At the evening service at 7:3O the subject will be Beginning Again" These are vital topics. We will try hard to help you if you will lend us your ears.
 Sunday school at 9:45.
 Christian Endeavor at 6:30. You are invited to attend these services.
 c. Bridenthal, Pastor.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23
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NOTICE OF BRIDGE TAX.

The tax books for the collection of the Special Bridge Tax on real prop erty in Bridge Improvement District No. of the City of Newport, Arkan- sas, for the fourth annual assessment of said district, have been placed in my hands. All owners cf real prop
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23
OFFICERS FROM
 TRAINING CAMP
 BEING RELEASED

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Nov. 23.-The Officers Training Camp is one of the first units that is to be mustered out at Camp Pike, and the men are being released rapidly. There are five thousand in the camp and it is re-
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.
 Regular preaching services at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
 Mid-week prayer meeting Wednes- day at 7:30 p. m.
 A special Thanksgiving service will be held Thursday, Thanksgiving day. Announcements will be made later as to time.
 You are cordially invited to attend these services.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23
FOR SALE.

A jim-dandy double-barrell, 12 guage, hammerless shotgun, brand new, will sell cheap. If you want a good gun call at the Independent of flee and take a look at it.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

ported that not more than one per cent of them elected to complete the course that they might secure com missions.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Wanted -Galesmen for Art and Business Calendars, Leather goods; Advertising Specialties. All business will m"-Liberal commission; Ex- elusive territory; Permanent posi- tion.-Economy Advertising Co.,, Iowa City, Iowa.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Prof. Edgar Williams returned this afternoon from Clarksville, where he has been since Wednesday attending the Methodist conference. Mr. Tom w. Johnson, who is also at Clarksville, will ran2~.n over Sunday.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Sor Sale-Cypress lum0er for building material. This timber is of the best grade, well suited for build ing purposes, and will be cut to order. ". O.. Jones. 175d6t
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23
WEATHER.

Tonight fair and somewhat colder, temperature below freezing; Sun day continued cold.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

MT. and Mrs. Robert Ivy drove to Tuckerman this morning and will visit over Sunday with her parents, MT. and Mrs. W. M. Tins.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Dr. L. E. Willis returned last even ing from delightful camp and hunt ing trip of two weeks in the Missis- sippi bottoms.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23
To Our Customers

The above prepared from the statistics furnished by the United States Government.
 surprising how small electric light and water bill s compared other expenses and what little you these bills to be increased to the amount asking for? la @ 4@kl s ia k5 4N.a
 understood that the increase is not permanent but necessary the during which, operating substantially greater than income conditions, will naturally bring decrease light pants can expect corresponding price of and electricity Gcs2sxszaA4aa
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Fresh country sorghum at Bowen's Cash Store. 179d6t
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

New nuts, evaporated fruits and canned goods at Bowen's Cash Store.
 176d6t
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Misses Stella Hardy and Amy Fer rell were here this morning, having been to the woman's club meeting at Little Rock most of the week and were on their return.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Lieutenant Dewitt Poe of Camp Beauregard, who has been the guest a day or two of Hon. S. Brundidge, at Searcy, arrived at noon today and will spend the week end with his friend, Miss Joyce Stone of our High Shool faculty.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Mrs. Manuel Mayer is expected from Jonesboro Monday afternoon and will join her husband here, the two to keep house in the home of MT. and Mrs. Chester Wathen on Ash street.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Coy E. Baker, who was killed in action in France and reported in the casualty list yesterday, was son ot MT. and Mrs. James Baker of 1ngle- side, splendid people, who have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of their son. The family moved to this county about two years ago and the son was drafted almost a year ago and had been in France TOT several months.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Fruit cakes just received.-Snet- ser's. 178d3t
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Drayage of all kinds handled ,rompty. Phone No. TO- Chester Robinson. 13-dj Mrs. H. M. Westcott and her sister, Miss Mae Young, came in on the train from Hot Springs last night and were met here by MT. Westcott, who drove over from Oil Trough to meet them this morning.
 Florida Oranges just received at Bowen's Cash Store and only soc to 65c. per dozen. 176dGt
 Mesdames Lawrence Ruddell, W. B.. Ruddell and w. R, Ruddell of Bates vile were through here last night, spending the night at the Hazel hotel and leaving this morning for Little Rock for a several days visit.
 For Rent-Two nicely furnished steam-heated bed rooms, with hot and cold water.-323 Main street.
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 A. c. Stedman and R. T. Simmons returned yesterday afternoon from ten days hunting trip on Big Lake, where they killed lots of ducks, which their many friends here at home had the pleasure of enjoying with them.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Best bleached domestic worth 35c, only 21c at Bowen's big sale. 176d4t
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Knox mends snoes cheap. III Wall nut street. dtf.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Mrs. " G. Richardson of Bates vile is here today and is quite sick at her room at the Claridge hotel. Mrs. Richardson was on her way to Little Rock, where she is spending the win ter and came in on the delayed Bates vile passenger last night.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Mrs. Jack Crone of Little Rock passed through here at noon today on her way from Batesville, where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. E. Peterborough.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

For Rent-Barn. Apply this of flee.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Mrs. H. E. Cobb left at noon today for her home in St. Louis, after several weeks visit with her many Newport relatives and friends.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

The ministers in attendance at the Methodist. conference in session at Clarksville, voted yesterday to meet at Jonesboro in 1919, which means that our neighbor city will have about two hundred and fifty ministers, be- sides that many visitors this time next year.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Mrs. Edgar Williams, Miss Joyce Stone and Miss Marie Fender return ed last evening from Little Rock, where they enjoyed a two days stay during the onvention of the State Federation of Women's Clubs, which closed it's annual meeting last night.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

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HERE AND THE E

HERE AND THE F Fresh country sorghum at Bowen's Cash Store. 179d6t
 Dr. l.. E. Willis returned last even ing from delightful camp and hunt ing trip of two weeks in the Missis- sippi bottoms.
 Fruit cakes just received.-Snet- ser's. 178d3t
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Ivy drove to Tuckerman this morning and will visit over Sunday with her parents, MT. and Mrs. W. M. Tins.
 Knox mends snoes cheap. III Wal nut street. dtf.
 Mrs. H. E. Cobb left at noon today for her home in St. Louis, after several weeks visit with her many Newport relatives and friends.
 Fresh oysters, celery and lettuce at Snetser's Grocery. 178d3t
 Mrs. I. M. Holland of Judsonia is spending several days with her sis ter, Mrs. T. D. Snetser, on Laurel street, who continues very sick.
 WANTED-Nice clean rags at the Independent office.
 J. w. c. Gardner came down from Batesville last night and went out to Tuckerman this morning for few days visit with his daughter, Mrs. J. w. Lindley.
 Mrs. Jack Crone of Little Rock passed through here at noon today on her way from Batesville, where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. E. Peterborough.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Drayage of all kinds handled ,romptly. Phone No. 10. Chester Robinson. 13-dtj
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Fresh oysters, celery and lettuce at Snetser's Grocery. 178d3t
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Mrs. I. M. Holland of Judsonia is spending several days with her sis ter, Mrs. T. D. Snetser, on Laurel street, who continues very sick.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

WANTED--Nice clean rags at the Independent office.
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

Florida Oranges just received at Bowen's Cash Store and only soc to 65c. per dozen. 176d5t
Newport daily independent., 1918-11-23

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Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
COAL PRICE WILL
 BE REDUCED SOON
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WASHINGTON, May 23.-Reduc- ton of the government-fixed price of bituminOus coal will be ordered by the fuel administration soon as result of an agreement by which the rail roads will pay the standard price reached today by Fuel Administrator Garfield and Director General McAdOo.
 The amount of the reduction is to be worked out at further conferences between heads of the two admins. trations.
 Dr. aGrfield declined to indicate what new prices are contemplated, but the attitude of the railroads ad- ministration was understood to be that the maximum would be in the neigh borhood of S2.25 ton and that the figure might be lower. This is 35 or 40 cents below the present average of government prices for bituminous coal at the mines.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
HORSE FACING EXEMPT

NEW YORK, May 23.-The amend ments to the selective service regula- tions announced today by Provost Marshal General Crowder will not af- feet the sport of horse racing, in the opinion of Assistant Secretary Alger- non Dangerfield of the Jockey Club. In a statement here today he said that the majority of trainers were over the draft age, while most of the jockeys stable boys and other employees were either under the draft age. under the draft age. under weight or under height for military service.
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CHARGES
 MUST BE PAID IN
 ADVANCE IN MONTH
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WASHINGTON, May 23.-Railroad transportation charges must be paid in advance after July 1 under an order issued today by Director General Me AdoO, abciishing the present system which many large shippers and con signees are given credit on their freight fills for weeks or months, while small patrons are required to settle on cash basis.
 This means that under government management railroads will collect each day the charges on goods ship Fed or delivered that day, with the exception that credit for two days may be extended those who file surety bonds covering payment. Existing bonding arrangements are to be terml- hated July l or as soon thereafter as possible.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
ALL MEN OF DRAFT AGE MUST WORK
 OR ENTER ARMY
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AAbAAAlAAAN4 rum | eAkN NflANf bah players, and thereby probably put the big leagues out of business for the period of the war will not be de cided until the point is raised on ap- peal to the provost marshal generals cffice after the regulation becomes eff fective July l.
 The war department was lombard ed with queries ou the subject soon after the new regulation was made public At first il was indicated that ball players certainly would be classed among those in non-useful occupations who must seek new jobs or 20 into the army. Provost Marshall General Crowder announced, however. that there would be no decision until a case arose through official channels and later the war department issued this ofrmal statement:
 "No ruling as 10 whether baseball players or persons engaged in golf. tennis or any other sport, come under the regulations regarding idlers os non-essential pursuits. will be made until a specific case has been appealed to the provost marshal generals of flee"
 Test Case Probable
 Secretary Baker explained that the status of baseball players had been discussed before the regulation was approved and it was aereed that the question could not be disposed of un- til all the facts relating to the effect upon the baseball business has been brought out through the hearing of a case appealed from a local board.
 The secretary did not profess to know how seriously application of the rule to professional ball players would affect the leagues. He did not know that a large majority of the major league players were of draft age and were exempted only because of depen- dents. but on the other hand was un- der the impression that most of them were outside the draft limits.
 The paragraph Of the new regulation which may touch the ball players is a subdivision of the enumeration of the classes affected. and says:
 Persons. including ushers and oth- CT attendants, engaged in and Occu- pied in, and in connection with game, sports and amusements. excepting act ual performers in legitimate concerts, operas CT theatrical performances"
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
Lemon Juice .
 For FreCkIeS
GlrIsl Make beauty lotion at home for a few cents. Try It.

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of or chard white shake well, and you have a quarter pint of the best freckle and tan lotion, and complexion beautifier, at very small cost.
 Your grocer has the lemons and any drug store or toilet counter will sup ply three ounces of orchard white for a few cents. Massage this sweetly fragrant lotion into the face, neck, arms and hands each day and see how freckles and blemishes disappear and how clear, soft and white the skin be- comes. Yesl It is harmless. Adv.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
sAN JOHNSON WILLING

PHILADELPHIA. May 23-R. B. Johnson. president of the American League in discussing the new draft regulations Wa squoted here tonight as follows:
 "I do not believe the government has any intention of wiping out base ball altogether, but if I had my way we would close every theatre. ball park and other place of recreation in the country and make the people re- alize that they are in the most ter rible war in the history of the world |"
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
TUCSON MAN ARRAleNED
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TUCSON, Ariz., May 23.-Eugene Shaw, formerly 8 clerk of the Pima county local draft board, today was arraigned before United States Com. missioner Edwin F. Jones on the charge of having taken the false affi- davit of a woman as the wife of a registrant, Henry Pacheco, son of a former sheriff of the county, making a claim Of dependency on Pacheco Shaw had resigned his clerkship and secured appointment as a notary to assist dependents of registrants in making out the claims. He was held under S1 1.000 bond for examination Sat. urday. He. also, is a son of former sheriff of the county. M. F. Shaw
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
HUNS STOP ADVANCE
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MOSCOW, Thursday. May 16.-At a meeting of the central executive com mittee today Nikolai Lenine, Bolshe- wiki premier announced the receipt of an official declaration from the Ger man government that henceforth the German armies will make no further advance eastward. that Germany will observe the treaty of Brest-Litovsk and that the Russians residing in Ger many will have their rights as neu- trals restored.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
Decoration Day
 To Be ObserUed

The committee on observance of Memorial Day will meet at the Y. VI. c. A. Saturday night at 8 o'clock. All lodges and other organizations willing to take part in the service or the march please send delegates to the meeting.
 Any persons willing to give flowers for the decoration of the graves please leave them at the Palace undertaking rooms, the confectionery store at flee not later than S:30 on the morn ing of May 30.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
SHIPPING LOSS LESS
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LONDON, May 23.-The naval cor respondent o fthe Daily News, analyz- ing the shipping losses for April points out that the total of allied and neutral sinking was hardly more than a third of that of a year ago.
 We are entirely justified in believ- ing this improvement will continue and be progressive he writes.
 The correspondent further asserts that the construction of the new ton mage has Overtaken the rate of de- struction.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
RECORD AIR TRIP

NEW YORK, May 23.-A record was established today in the aerial mail service when the trip from Wash ington to this city was made in two hours and 15 minutes by airplanes equipped with Liberty motors. Most of the time the planes travelled at more than two miles minute.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24

The American Red Cross is he largest and most efficient organization for the relief 1f suffering that the World has seen.
 It is made up almost entirely of volunteer workers. the higher executives being without exception men &C., customed to large affairs who are In almost all cases giving their services without pay.
 It is supported entirely by its membership fees and hy voluntary contributions.
 It is today bringing relief to suffering humanity. both military and civil in every War torn allied country
 It plans tomorrow help In the work of restorA- tion throughout the world.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
DEFEAT PROHIBITION

BATON ROUGE. La, May 23.- Louisiana is the first state to refuse to ratify the federal constitution pro hibition amendment The state sen- ate by a vote 20 to 20 tonight defeat ed a resolution ratified a few hours by the house, 70 to A. Leg islatures of 10 states have ratified the
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
ARMY HEALTH BETTER

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The health of the army in this country in general continues satisfactory during the week ending May F, says the weekly report fthe division of field sanitation. made public tonight. The total deaths for the week were 77 as against 162 the week before.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
BENNY LEONARD IS
 NOW DESIROUS OF
 BECOMING AVIATOR
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SAN DIEGO. Calif., May 23.-Fly' ing nearly a mile above sea level, with Major John Purroy Mitchell, former mayor of New York, as his host, Ben ny Leonard. lightweight champion of the world, decided today to make an effort to join the flying branch of the military service as soon as his duties as boxing director at Camp Upton, N. r., will permit.
 He has a perfect temperament for an aviator" was Major Mitchel's com ment, when Leonard announced his decision.
 Its the greatest thing I ever expe- rienced," said Leonard
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
TRIED TO HOARD FOOD

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 FL PASO, Texas, May Exchanged with hoarding 1900 pounds of sugar and 800 pounds of flour, Mrs. NJ. P. Schuster, manager of a large hospital here, was held to the federal grand jury today by United States Commis- sioner Sam Kelly. The charges were filled by the county food administrat- or. Mrs. Schuster gave bond.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
BENNETT IS BURIED
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 NEW YORK, May 23.-While funer- al services for James Gordon Bennett. former publisher of the New York Herald and the Evening Telegram. were being held in Paris today, all activities were suspended in the of fices of the two newspapers while the employees paid silent tribute to his memory.
 For the first time in 25 years, the clamor of presses, linotypes ana type writers ceased throughout the big newspaper plant. The silence was broken only by intermittent tolling of the bell in the Herald offices by the ringing of which it is said, MT. Bennett used to announced his unexpected ar. rivals in New York from Europe.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
PALM NOT WORRIED

SAN FRANCISCO May 29-The drafting of baseball players for army or other war employment will not ma teriallv affect the Pacific Coast league, according to President Allan T. Baum.
 Good baseball players both under and over the draft age are always available he said
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
TUCSON RAISES BID

TUCSON, Ariz.. May 2SI-Tucson has seen" Governor Hunts bid of $50 for the two pounds of wool from President Wilson's sheep, allotted to Arizona to be auctioned for the bene- fit of the Red Cross, and raised it to $500. The bid was wired to Phoenix by Chairman R. D. Carpenter, chair manof the Red Cross drive.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
FAIRBANKS BETTER
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 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. May 23.-Im- provement in the condition of For mer Vice President Charles W. Fair banks, who is i'll at his home here, continued throughout today and this evening, Dr. J. A. Mcdonald stated to- night.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24
LEAVES FOR CALIFORNIA.

Harry Schofield. shift boss at the Gardner mine, has left the district for a brief stay at the Murrietta Hot Snrings, California, where he hopes 10 secure relief from a severe attack of rheumatism.
Bisbee daily review., 1918-05-24

It feeds and clothes entire populations in times O: great calamity. need. With its thousands workers its tremendous stores and smooth running transportation facilities 1t is serving Americas advance guard-and thu helping to win the
 Congress authorizes it.
 President Wilson heads it.
 The War Department audits its accounta
 Your Army your Navy and your Allies enthaAI- astically endorse it.
 Twenty-two million Americans have joineo u
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RED CROSS.

The women will meet at the Gar field school to sew for the Red Cross today. This is a special meeting to finish some comfort kits for the navy.