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Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
FORM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 THIS EVENING
Whistles. of Local Factories Will Be Tied Down For Fifteen Minutes Before Meeting Starts At
 Court House.
YOUR DUTY TO BE PRESENT.

If the weather man stays in good humor and the plans carefully made by the local committee are carried out, tonight cannot be forgotten soon by the citizens of Newport. At the court house at 7;30 o'clock there will be a vast assembly of business and professional men for the pur- pose of organizing Chamber of Commerce for Newport As a pre- Jude to the meeting an automobile parade will take place. Drivers of cars will drive through the streets and see that every person has oppor- tunity to enjoy free ride, which will end at the court house. Another feature will be the continuous blasts of factory whistles These whistles will be tied down at 2 o'clock and not released until 7:15.
 This afternoon the committee em- ployed the telephone to reach every business man in Newport who was urged to attend the meeting tonight, and from present indications there will be monster crowd on hand to have a share in starting Newport and Jackson county on the road to new prosperity.
 Invitations were maNed to every business man in the city urging his presence in order that he might lend his moral and physical support to the organization. An effort was made to get one of these invitations into the hands of every business man and if the committee overlooked anyone it was not done Intentionally.
 At the meeting there will be speech es worth hearing. There will be ci- a4rs and a jolly good time. It will be shown what can be done in New port through organization.
 Do not let anything, even an i'm portant business engagement, pre- vent you from putting in an appear ance, because it is to your interest to be on hand. You are entitled to a share of the fruits that will accrue from the formation of a Chamber of Commerce in Newport, and you should not expect to enjoy these ben eficial results unless you lend your influence to bring them about.
 Remember at the court house at 7:30 o'clock.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
MOSCOW n BE MADE CAPITAL Indications Point to Immediate Rus- sian Plans to Resist the German
 Peace.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 New York, March 6.--The Bolshe- wiki government is evacuating Petro- grad. Moscow is again to become the seat of government, while Petrograd is to be made free port. The pop- ulation is fleeing and it is reported that all the Russian congress of workmen's and soldiers delegates will not accept the German terms which is taken to indicate the non- peace clement of the Bolshevili, is gaining the upper hand. The re- fusal of peace treaty by the congress when it meets in Moscow next week probably will cause the downfall of Lenine and Trotzky. Reports from Petrograd indicate the intervening days will be used for recruiting an army for preparing a defense against the Germans. American Consul Tredwell has returned to Petrograd but probably will go to Moscow. There is little activity except artil- lery fighting on the battle frontss There are no details of the American repulse of an enemy attack in Lor raine, other than the French state ment of yesterday
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
PARIS PREPARED.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Paris, March 6.-Paris was ready for the German bombing expedition which took place January S1. Fifty new relief posts had been established in Paris and the suburbs, where first aid" could be given to the wounded or to the "gassed." These preparations along with daily warn- ings in the newspapers and hints as to what to do in case of alarm had given sort of official support to rumors that had been in the air for months.
 Parisians were warned to keep their windows open, their blinds shut and their lights shut. Full explan- ations as to the best model of gas mask had been given them and the sale of gas masks had increased.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
WILL HEAB DRIVE.

 Special to Independent.
 Little Rock March Cd R. Vinson, president of the Southern Trust Co., of Little Rock, who is to lead the next Red Cross war fund drive in Arkansas, has returned from Wash- ineton and New York, where he went fully into the question with Henry Davidson and other high officials of the American Red Cross.
 The campaign for the Red Cross will open the middle of May and an effort will be made to have it end in one week. Arkansas will probably be asked for s1,0O0,OOO.
 Chairman vinson will begin Tn April to set up his campaign. This is to be a very systematic affair, and instead of having it all handled from Little Rock, there will be district manager for each congress- ional district. He will be held re- snonsible for the work in that dis trict. and under him will be coun- ty manager for each county in the district.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
COMPLAINT ISSUED AGAINST -SEARS-ROE-
 BUCK OF CHICAGO
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Wasbingtin, March 6--Complaint today was issued against Sears-Roe- buck and Company of Chicago by the Federal Trade Commission charging unfair methods of competition.
 Sears -Roebuck and Company has been summoned to answer the charge that it advertised sugar for sale at a loss, upon conditions that a certain amount of other groceries would be purchased, for which sufficient pro- fits charged make a profit on the combined sales.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
NJ EXCHANGE IF
 WORD MYTH JAPAN
Without Communication the Friendly Attitude of United States Is Un-
 derstood By Japanese.
Associated Press Dispatch.

asSOcIated FTess DIspaJcH
 Washington, March Cit was au- thoritatively stated today that the United States has sent no communi- cation to Japan on the subject of ac- tion in Siberia. If the United States should express any views they proba- bly, will be through Great Britain. It was stated further that the United States has not assented, dissented or protested, and that without any ex- change of written communications Japan already understands the friendly attitude of the United States and it's disposition to take no part.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
Description Of the . Destruction of q Submarine

London, Feb. D. Correspondence of The Associated Press) :-One of the methods by which, as the First Sea Lord, Sir Eric Geddes said re- gently, the submarine menace is be- ing "held" is vividly described by a writer in the Liverpool Journal of Commerce.
 A seaplane had spotted" sub marine lying on the sea-bed. In stantly, the observers finger com menced to tap the key and ten miles away, a long, lean destroyer and four squat trawlers detached them selves from pack of hounds work ing covert, and hastened to the kill. Meanwhile the seaplane circled around, but when the surface ships arrived her instructions, delivered by wireless were curt and precise. Act ing upon them the trawlers stationed themselves at the four corners of a wet quadrangle, while the destroyer kept her guns ready to talk to Fritz should he appear above the surface.
 The trawlers at the corners of the wet quadrangle got out their sweeps long wire hawsers of an incredible stoutness, with a heavy ''kite" in the center to keep their bights down on the seabed-and commenced to steam towards each other As the pairs of
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
RUSS LEADER
 IN PROTEST
Asks Higher Command to Take Steps Necessary to Stop Hostil-
 ities.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 London, March G. According to an official Russian statement Kry- lenko, the Bolsheviki commander-in- chief, has sent a message to the Ger man Austrian chief commanders, stating the Germans and Austrians are still fighting, notwithstanding the conclusion of peace. Krylenko asks whether the German higher com mand has taken steps necessary for a cessation of hostilities.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
T0 MAKE INITIAL MOVE
 FOR GREATER NEWPORT
BATE5v|L.L.E: l. MAN
 HEAD5 CAMPAIGN
I A. Dowdy Opens Headquarters for s. Brundidge, Who Is Can
 didate For Senate.
Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, March CIR. A. Dow dy, of Batesville, has arrived in Lit tie Rock for the purpose of opening campaign headquarters for Stephen Brundidge of searcy, who opposes Joe T. Robinson for the United States senate MT. Dowdy has se- cured headquarters in the Moore and Turner building, Second and Louisa na streets. The rooms were occupied by George W. Donaghey in his first race for governor. The number is 23 and MT. Dowdy thinks it will act as a talisnan for MT. Brundidge, as it did for Gov Dona gheg
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06

Miss Bessie Watson, of our city, has been signally honored in having been appointed to serve as a page in the national convention of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution to be held at Washington City in April Miss Watson served as page two years ago and her appointment for 9 second time is an unusual compli- ment.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
TRENCH SOLDIER
 ARRESTED TODAY
Charged With Swindling French Government On Truck and Auto
 mobile Contracts.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Washington, March Crank J. Goldsall, formerly private in the French army, was arrested here on 9 warrant sworn out by Counsellor Bergenron, of the French embassy, charging larceny of from three and 9 half to six million dollars from the French government by means of truck and automobile contracts, Federal authorities are asked to re- turn him to France.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
Associated Press Dispatch.

Petrograd, Tuesday, March G. "The Bolsheviki leaders are prepar- ed to withdraw even as far as the Ural mountains rather than submit to defeat of revolution" said Leon Trotzky, the Bolsheviki foreign min ister, in an interview to the Associat- ed Press today.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
Associated Press Dispatch.

Belfast, Saturday-six hundred and ten persons were aboard the steamer, Bulgarian, when it was tor pedoed and sunk off the Irish coast. Nearly five hundred have already 5een landed The Bulgarian was struck by four torpedoes.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06

Reeves Schaer, aged 26, of Little Rock, who had many Newport friends, died at St. Vincent's -Infirmary Tues day afternoon from an operation for appendicitis. MT. Schaer, with his wife, formerly Miss Mae Kline, had made numerous visits to the home of William Mosby of our city, and many friends here regret deeply to learn of his death.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
WILL DEFINITELY
 APPROVE PLAN
 TO LIMIT CONTROL
associated Press Dispatch.

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 Washington, March G.. Conferees on the administration railroad con- trol bill today definitely. appa owed 5he tentative agreement limiting gov- ernment control of carriers to twenty- one months after peace is declared The conferees will meet tonight to settle the dispute over the rate mak- ing authority.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06

The body of Mrs. L. D. Cole, who died at the home of her son, Judge Charles F. Cole at Batesville, were brought through Newport last even ing, being carried to Beebe for bur ial, accompanied by several members of the family.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
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BRITISH ARMED
 CRUISER LOST
Two Officers and Forty Six Men Lose Their Lives When Ship Was
 Sunk Last Friday.
Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 v London, March 6-The admiralty announces the British armed mercan- tile cruiser, Bulgarian, has been tor pedoed, being sunk March first. Two officers and forty-six men were lost.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
SENATOR lAFOllETTF
 IS AGAIN BRANDED
State Assembly of Wisconsin Passes Resolutions Condemning NotOr-
 ious Statesman.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Madison, Wis, March 6.-The state assembly this afternoon passed a resolution condemning Senator La Toilette, by vote of fifty-three to thirty-two. The assembly remained in continuous session throughout the night and morning and was deadlock ed before the adoption of the reso- lution.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
AMERICAN SHIP
 BADLY DAMAGED
The Armenia Was Torpedoed Off the British. Coast February
 - Ninth.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 At an Atlantic Port, March 6.--It was learned today that the American steamship, Armenia, was torpedoed and badly damaged off the British coast February ninth. The vessel was beached and crew arrived here. The Armenia was former German merchantmen.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06

Every time you buy a War Savings Stamp, you weaken the Hindenburg liner
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-06
JOHN REDMOND |5
 CALLED 2Y DEATH
Irish National Leader Succumbs to Heart Failure Following
 Operation.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 London, March 6.-John Redmond Irish National leader, died this morn ing. Death was due to heart failure, following a recent operation.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Holmes for County Clerk

B. L. Holmes. prominent farmer from the southern part of the county, was in Dermott Thursday of last week and while here authorized us to announce his candidacy for the office of County Clerk. Mir. Holmes was a candidate for sheriff two years ago, and narrowly escaped election. He appreciates the loyal support given him in that race and asks your consideration in his pres ent campaign.
 Mir. Holmes resides near Eudora but is we'll and favorably known over the entire county.
 His home paper. the Eudora Herald, says of him:
 He has large interests here, and possesses the necessary qualifications for the office. He is not allied with any clique or faction. but is before the peo- pie on his own merits. If elected, he will discharge the duties of the office faithfully and well. for he is competent and trustworthy.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
More Work for Remley

The following telegram from the National Entertainment Council Is the first step in launching new campaign for another branch of work in response to our country's call The public will in due time be advised of the details of the work of the organization. and it goes without saying that the people of Dermott will respond with characteris- tic whole -heartedness:
 Washington, D. C. January Is, Is. E. P. Remley.
 Dermott, Ark.
 Military Entertainment Council honored and pleased that you have been elected to serve as member of Arkansas Military Entertainment Council Under your active leadership the people of your state will hel D make this one of the most significant movements of the year Supplies being shipped.
 Harry P. Harrison.
 Executive Chairman.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Elder for Reelection

We are pleased to call the attention of our readers to the announcement of George Elder candidate for reelection to the office of County Clerk. Mir Elder is very efficiently serving in this important position and has proven his trustworthiness and his ability. He will. if reelected. continue to give his faithful attention to the work. and asks your support in the campaign. Each vote cast for him in the primary will be duly appreciated.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Actions Speak Louder
 Than Words

In looking over the list of those who are actually engaged in knitting for the soldier boys, it ia somewhat discourag ing to find SO few who are really interested in this work
 Our recent membership campaign is certainly second To none in the South Western Division. and by reason of our large membership. our responsibility as active Red Cross workers Is proportion ately increased The ladies of Dermett should recognize this responsibility to our country and do everything possible to broaden the work Of the Red Cross. 1 trust that every lady who has not hitherto been active in knitting will get busy.
 Let's by all means do something. and all We can. to mantain the good name which our little organization has made. and produce the best results possible for itS future reputation for doing things
 There Is a supply of yarn on hand anu can be had bA merely asking for 1t. and when the material how on hand k exhausted, We will try to have more for you
 President Wilson in addressing the Red Cross division managers in Wash ington few days ago. said
 There Is work and much work for all. For the men, there are financial duties. For the woman there can be no pause: bandages, dressing. garments are needed Tn staggering quantities. and millions Of hands must fold and roli and stitch and hem. Millions of fingers must knit the warm articles. without which the dread foe of disease will thin our ranks.
 It Is pleasing to know that some of the good ladies are devoting every spare moment to this work, and l am sure that as many more should and will be come interested and show that they are good Americans and let the boys at home an at the front know that they really care for them. It may require little sacrifice on your part. it may be necessary to leave off few personal interests and drop few social affairs. but after due consideration of the mat ter believe you will agree with me that this matter is of more vital i'm portance than many other things consuming our attention at such a time, when so much is needed to be done to help the boys who are doing so much for us.
 E. P Remley.
 Chairman Local Red Cross.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24

Mir. and Mrs l.. NJ. Belser, who have been living at Dumas for the past year, have sold their property there and re- turned to Dermott to make their home. They have bought the Denson property on the corner of Main and Petticord Streets, now occupied by Geo. A. New man and family. and will reside there for the present. They expect to build on the front of the lot, which is one of the most desirable locations in town. in the near future Mir Belser will engage in business here, and will probably be assisted by his son. Louie. The farni- ly have many friends here who will welcome their return to Dermott
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Business Changes

Henry Caster last week sold his interest in the Valley Mercantile Com pany to his partner, F. 0. Bynum, who will continue the business as formerly. Mir. Caster then bought the interest of C. NJ. Measel in the Dermott Hardware X Furniture Co. Mir. Measel selling out because he expects soon to engage in the active business of helping to ''can the Kaiser. Temporarily he is help ing MT Bynum at the Valley Mercantile Co The Dermott Hardware & Furni- ture is now composed of V. c. Barnett and Henry Caster
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Murphy y-Swain

Mrs. Kate swain Of this place and W. H. Murphy of Little Rock were married last Saturday in Little Rock, Rev Lawson. presbyterian minister, officiating. They will reside in Little Rock. where NJ Murphy has position with the Missouri Pacific atCamp Pike.
 Both the parties are well known here and have many friends who will wish them much happiness. Mrs swain Is the daughter of MT and Mrs. N. J. Raborn, and Mr. Murphy, better known here a9 "Pete. was formerly freight clerk at the Dermott station.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Wholesale Arrest
 Of Bootleggers

As result of the efforts of the Anti Bootleggers Association. Paul Washing ton. Robert Watson, Curtis Neal. Hal Bradley. Hump Smith. and Frank Howard. all colored. were arrested here last Friday on a charge of illegal hand ling of liquor. All plead guilty and were fined Sl00 each and costs. except Paul Washington. who was fined S200. having entered plea of guilty on two counts.
 On Saturday Wade Moore was ar rested and convicted on evidence gather ed by Marshal Alb Parrish, and was also fined Sl00 and costs.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Bank Officers Elected

At meeting of the stockholders of the Exchange Bank X Trust Go. helc last week. the following directors were re- elected:
 J. J. McCloy. D. kimpel. c. W. Lambert. C. T. Duke. E. R. McCul. tough. w. H. Roper and w. D. Trotter. The Board of Directors elected off. cers as follows:
 President, J. J. McCloy
 Vice President, D. Kimpel
 Cashier. w. D. Trotter
 Assistant Cashiers. W. J. Splawn and Angus McDermott.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Local and Personal

''fhe Winning of Latane. See ad. All numbers 0. N. T. Crochet Thread at The Novelty.
 Classy line of new Georgette collars and waists at The Novelty,
 S. J. T. Wynne was business vis- itor to Pine Bluff yesterday.
 Mrs. B. Ford left yesterday for a business trip to Fl Paso, Texas.
 See "The Winning of Latane" at the school house tomorrow night.
 Avery Farm implements for sale at B. F. Robson s Blacksmith Shop. If RuB-MY-TlsM Antiseptic. Relieves Rheumatism, Sprains. Neuralgia, etc A country worth fighting for is a country worth saving for. Buy THRIFT ASTAMPs
 Mrs Orrie Montell and three children of Little Rock are guests here of her mother, Mrs. Hogan.
 FOR SALE: Three carloads of first class autos in good running order. at Layton Garage, Eudofa, Ark.
 The young people of Dermott will give dance at the Hotel Dermott auditorium tomorrow night.
 Needles. needles, needles , Crochet. amber and steel knitting. and embroid cry needles. The Novelty. FoR SALE:-Ford car with Clover leaf body; in good condition.
 R. P. Blythe. Don't cough your head off. Use Rexall Cherry Bark Cough Syrup. Bordeaux Drug Store. E. P. Ford of San Diego. California, eame in last Saturday for a visit here Aith his parents. Mir and Mrs B. Ford, and other relatives.
 Mrs. C.. $. Robertson and little daughter. Marjorie. of Little Rock are  Robertson joined them here for over Sunday.
 Samuel Cohen writes from Camp Pike that he is now doing some special work in the 3rd Officers Training Camp. and that he has gained II pounds in the last three weeks.
 Bernice. the baby daughter of Mir. and Mrs. A. k. Walker died at their home here Monday night. at the age of three months She was buried in the Dermott cemetery Tuesday.
 The Suburban Store, F. Schnelz, proprietor. handles chickens. eggs. butter and fancy groceries of all kinds Delivery to any part of the city at all times. Your patronage appreciated.
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Officers Installed

Triple Link Rebekah Lodge No. l23 met in regular session Thursday evening January 10th. After the transaction of routine business. the following off cers were installed. Mrs. Dora Johnson acting as installing officer, assisted by Mrs. G. Michael.
 Noble Grand, Mrs. ]. Cohen
 Vice Grand. Mrs. E. k. Shuey
 Secretary, Mrs. c. Wooten
 Treasurer, Mrs. B. V. Evans
 District Deputy President, Mrs. Dora Johnson
The Dermott news., 1918-01-24
Army Y. M. C. A.
Chairman Local Red Cross

All those who made pledges for the Army l. NJ C. A. work are asked to call at the Valley Mercantile Go. and pay up or send check to me You will confer favor on me by complying with above request as it takes quite a lot of time to call and see each one.
 C. NJ Measel. Chairman.