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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09
THE GERMAN OFFENSIVE

OF 1918.
The 1918 offensive of the German
army, carefully planned at Berlin,
was intended to overcome the allies
before America could bring over any
effective number of troops. The sue
cessive German drives, which began
March q, have now become history.
We cannot think of them without see
ing the German divisions sent forward,
close packed, wave succeeding wave,
upon the allied positions. In these
drives, we know, the Germans were
utterly regardless of life, and as their
men fell others were advanced to take
their places.
To meet these various drives the al
hes under General Foch adopted the
tactics of slow and cautious retreat,
giving up one position after another
to the German assaults, with as much
conservation of men and supplies as
possible. The period has been one of
intense anxiety for all the allied coun-
tries. From day to day there was no
certainty that the allied line would
hold.
Gen. Foch was playing waiting
game, realizing that every day that
PASSED without absolute defeat tended
to strengthen the allied cause. Amer
lea was charging her transportation
facilities and increasing the troops
she poured across the Atlantic. 244,-
900 men crossed in May, 25O,OOO in
June, each unit bolstering up the al
lied reserves.
At last in the July drive General
Foch felt himself strong enough to in
augurate policy of counter-attack.
The German crown prince threw his
forces forward in a salient across the
Marine. Successive French-American
attacks imperiled the positions of the
German army and brought about its
retreat.
We now have the picture of the ta-
bles turned-the Germans in full re-
tleat with tremendous losses of men
and artillery, the French and Ameri-
cans in pursuit. The French, though
war-worn have not lost an iota of
their spirit, and their courage is buoy
ed up by our fine American troops
pouring in.
The balance is again swinging ta-
ward the allies. On the one side Isl
a great army advancing, full Of hope,
with the certainty of constant addi-
ton of fresh enthusiastic troops. The
harvests Of America guarantee an
abundant supply of food. On the 9TH
CT side is retreat, Encouragement in
the field, hungry and dissatisfied
population at home. Our hopes are
high. We look upon the
present situation as the beginning Of
The end and trust that this forward I
movement Of the allies will be halted |
'nly when it has swept through the
asst line of German defenses.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09
FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 1918
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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09
PRINCIPLES OF 177s
AS APPLIED NOW.

AS APPLIED NOW.
The United States is the only coun-
try whose government was construct
ed upon the principles of human rights
and human liberty. The governments
Of European countries grew up by -
degrees as extension and consolidation
Of the feudal system. They were au-
tocratic, opposed to individual free
dom, and any advance in liberty for
the body of the people had to be wrung
from them by bitter conflict. The
United States government, on the con-
trary, came into being as a guaran-
Zee of the liberty of the people.
The first statement in the Declare
ton of independence acknowledges
mans right to 'life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness" and the forma-
ton of a new government in new
country was based upon the offences
of the king against this right.
The men who designed the Declar-
alton did so as protest against ar
bitrary power. They had little to gain
and much to lose by the separation
from the mother country. American
troops were few and undisciplined,
American resources undeveloped. The
outcome of the struggle for independ-
ence seemed at the time more than
doubtful. Yet these men, with hun
dreds of followers, chose to hazard
their property, their homes and their
families and their very lives in de-
Tense of the principle of human liberty.
America was victorious in the war,
and came to position where she
could develop her power and resour-
ces. The United States became one of
the great and prosperous nations of
the world But the circumstances of
her inception have laid peculiar OBJ
legation on her. She must stand as
the champion of freedom or be recre-
ant to her own traditions.
Our entrance into the war with Ger
many is the logical outcome Of this posi-
ton. We were predestined to it. The
United States could not watch unmov-
ed the spectacle of a great power ut
terly INSCRIPTIONS as to means, u.s.
q 3 25c,a aigbty resources and its strong
military system toward the enslave-
ihSAO VI GutOpe.
Our national holiday this year will
be both celebration and solemnity.
We are giving our money power and
our manpower toward the prosecution
Of great war, in order to insure to
The free Of this country and the op-
pressed to Europe the right to "life,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness"
not only today, but for generations to
come. On this anniversary of the
birth of our nation, let us feel more
han ever that in such a case no sacri-
ice can be too great-that the love of
ountry and the love of humanity are
lot mere phrases, but living reality
o all of US.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

establish small factories in districts
where the material required would eli
Their be largely local or within easy
transportation. Conditions would Be
healthful for workers and employment
would be secured for many men.
Foresight and careful planning will
greatly aid in meeting after-war con-
ditiOns, and should engage our
thoughtful consideration.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

The interest of the country seems
largely to center on the amendment to
the agricultural bill. There is quite
difference between a"drippingwet"a nd
"bone dry" nation.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

Now Prince Lichnowsky has been
expelled from the German parliament
because he told the truth-the most
heinous of crimes in the judgment of
the Hun.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

Our state elections are over. The
battle has been won and lost. Now
let politics be adjourned. Stand by the
nominees and forget all differences.
Any man who harbors feeling against
his n"ighbor after a political fight is
deserving of pity and should be kept
out Of politics altogether.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

Affairs in Russia seem to us like
q play proceeding behind a heavy cur
tain-sound and noise, but no clear
information. If President Wilson sends
his commission Of inquiry there, we
shall have some knowledge Of the
plot and the acts.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

Let US not consider Quentin Roose-
velt's days as incomplete However
brief the life may be, no mans life
which is given for his country falls
short Of completion
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

America is pouring out her money
and her blood like water, to the end
that there shall never be another Ho-
henzollern sit on the throne of the
German empire.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

How proud we are to have saved
some wheat in our househould now
that we realize that our saving is a
part Of the magnificent total that has
fed our army and saved our allies
morale. Let the work go on.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

Nat Goodwin has appealed to New
York court to have receiver appoint
ed. Very few people would be willing
to receive Nat under any circumstan-
ces.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

Overeating kills people physically,
procrastination kills them financially,
and dissipation kills them morally.
In either case they are some dead"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

u. S. Troops have appeared on the
italian front. They have undergone
special training which renders them
completely immune to garlic.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

Perhassvthe Germans may some day,
give up their desire to try Paris cook
cry. The desire seems to be a per-
sistent and unfortunate one.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

The occurrence which gives most joy
to an American in cantonment is the
issuing of his overseas equipment.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

The aiser didn't raise his eldest
y to be eoldier-only to command
( army. There is ad Inference.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

All praise to the man who harvests
and the woman who cans,
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

ence Of which brings forgetfulness
and their absence no regret.-YOuth's
Companion.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1918-08-09

Gen. Foch's policy of patience and
,aiting has been rewarded.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
CIRCUIT COURT
 PR0CEED D|NG
Case of Mayberry Drainage Distki<k vs. Sol Heinemann Arouses
 Much Interest. ||

Quite an interest is being mall fested by the public in the ease [ Mayberry Drainage District M. 6.; Heinemann, on trial today. Hillhouse & Boyce represent the drainage di6 trict and Gustave Jones represellf MT. Heinemann. z
 The following cases have been dll posed of since our report of tho ening of court:
 J. M. Swan vs. Walter George; pealed from justices court; ce01 of action dismissed. S|
 White Sewing Machine Comr vs. Beattie Hardware Company, pealed from justices court; ap dismissed.
 c. Harden and Horton VI. N H Davis, appealed from justiee court; appeal dismissed.
 J. B. Dunn vs. E. c. Barwick < Co.s judgment for plaintiff for pcssessioA and debt.
 In the case of J. M. Gatlin VI. E. Rs Curry, the jury found for the plain- tiff, J. M. Gatlin, in the sum of $7 .60s
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
HOW THEY ARE CHASED.

London, Feb. 6.-Speaking on Ger many's war aims and dangers of a premature peace, Lord Denbigh de- scribed the people who are out for peace at any price and certain others as in class "Z'', separating item as follows:
 "The z, Is are those who are ignor- ant of the situation and do not know what they are talking about.
 "Thc z, 2's are utter rotters, men who want the war to end because they get margarine or because their beer is thin.
 aThe 2, S's are the enemy agents in the pay of Germany, trying to lower the morale of the soldiers and the people"
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
( DOES WORK FUR
 SOCIETY HERE
Rev. Weems of Conway Was Here This Week in the Interest of Ark
 kansas Children's Home Society

Rev. D. J. Weems, we'll known minister of Conway, is spending a few days in Newport this week in the interest of the Arkansas Children's Home Society of Little Rock, which society is non-sectarian institution. MT. Weems received a generous dona- tion from the citizens of Newport to- ward the maintenance of this worthy institution, which has done much to shape the destinies of many home less Arkansas children. Rev. Weems announces that three children will be accepted by the society from New port soon. They are Burt, Mastern and Katherine, children of MT. and Mrs. Neill Mullens, who have moved from this city, Rev. Weems stated.
 Any child sound in body and mind, under 12 years of age, will be taken into the institution. Any person pre- pared to give child a good home, when properly endorsed, can obtain nice little boy or girl by writing Rev. o. P. Christian, state supcrin- tendent, 2428 Louisiana street, Little Rock.
 In five years the Arkansas Child ren's Home Society has cared for over 500 children. Governor Brough is president of the society.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
WEST FRONT
 AGAIN ACTIVE.
Big Guns Are Busy Around Ypres and Cambrai on the British Front and
 Airmen Are Active.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 New York, Feb. 6.-Raiding opera tions and artillery ducls are increas- ing on the western front as the time for beginning spring operations ap- breaches. Big guns are busy around Ypres and Cambrai, on the British front, and on the right bank of the Mouse on the French front, and in the American sector entente airmen are active. The British Monday dropped three tons of bombs and ac- counted for eight enemy airplanes with a loss of one. Italian and Brit ish aviators brought down thirteen en- emy machines on the Italian front. The Germans again bombed Padua.
 A clash between the government and church of Russia is said to be ap- preaching an acute stage as result of Bolsheviki decrees for separating church from state and .confiscating church property. Ensign Krylenko, the Bolsheviki commander-in in-chief, is reported to have been arrested by Polish troops who captured Mohiley. Tartar forces are moving on Sebas- topol. The Ukranians, it is reported, hold the upper hand of Kiev
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
GOOD IF TERNOON
 ID DUR READERS
Independent After Accumulating a Bunch of Nerves Resumes After
 noon Publication Again.

Good evening. This greeting comes from the heart of every employe of the Independent office, from which in dustrv comes this afternoon the regu- lar daylight edition of the paper, it being announced that the Arkansas Light 6 Power Company will, so long as it has plentiful supply of coal, dispense day current, which is neces- sary for the operation of this plant.
 The Independent has done it's best to give Newport readers a good pa per every morning. This has been done under trying circumstances, and to those who are willing to cuss this paper continually and to make sug- gestions as to how the paper ought to be run. we are willing to give full control the next time the day current is turned off. They are liable to turn out a paper equally as rotten and incidentally acquire just as many flocks of nerves as have accu- mulated in this office during the past two weeks.
 Tt is hoped the paper may now re- main permanently an afternoon pulp lication, thereby assuring longer life for the editor and his co-workers.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
MRS. HOOVER GIVEN NEW TASK.

Mrs. Herbert Hoover has been nam ed chairman of a war emergency con1.l mittee which will direct many kinds of war work in the District of Colunl- bia, including the raising of fund for an ambulance to be presented to' the government by the girl students of Washington. \
 Mrs. Hoover has been active in war work since the entrance of the United States in the war. She was one of the first persons in the nation to accept the orders of her distinguished hus- band, the food administration, and has conducted the affairs of the Hoov- er household in strict conformity with the Hoover idea. She is said to have made the Hoover home one q the most Hooverizcd homes in the country.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
EXCEEDED PLAN
 ID SHIP TROOPS
Secretary Baker Says Landing of Mill lion Men in France Does Not De-
 pend on American Stripping.
Associated Press Dispatch.

fASSOCidtcu IcSS DlSDdLCI.
 Washington, Feb. 6.--Secretary Ba- ker appearing before the senate mili- tary committee for public hearing of cross examination regarding re- cent statements, declared today that more troops than had been planned were transported to France January 1st. He asserted his former statement that million more men probably could be sent to France in 1918 did not depend wholly on American ship- ping, and, when asked if it is true that the war department had 491 ,000 tons of ships available, he said he did not know, but thought that that was an underestimate. The secretary said it had not been determined whether troops are to be kept in southern camps next Summer.
 The principal point of the contro- versy, the question of where the army is going to get ships to transport thu proposed million men to France, VIII untouched by the committee. It was decided to hear an explanation of thin feature in secret session tomorrow. Tn the course If the examination Ba- ker gave as his opinion that new leg islation will be desirable toNgive the president power to transfer ands sceser: dinate various departments IT ec
 ditions arise. s|s' x
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
.0sCEOLA GORGE
 FINALLY BREAKS
Mississippi River At Memphis Is Ris- ing and Shipping Generally Has
 Taken to Shelter.

Memphis, Feb.. 6.-The forty mile ice gorge in the Mississippi river, ex- tending from Osceola, Arkansas southward, broke last night. Ice is moving rapidly southward today. The river at Memphis this morning was at stage of 26.3 feet, rise of approximately four feet overnight. Shipping generally has taken to shell ter.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
THE AMERICAN BLACK LIST.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Mexico City, Feb. 6-The American blacklist has had something of the effect of a commercial tornado on certain business houses in Mexico. And, like the Kansas species of the phenomenon, it has performed some queer antics. For instance, a French business man, with six relatives in the trenches, figured on the first list. Slips like this however, have been rectified readily through the various legations at the capital.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
RUNG FOR LAST TIME.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Amsterdam, Feb. 6.-The great bell of Cologne Cathedral CMaria Gloriosa) was rung for the last time on New Years eve, and the metal which weighs several tons will be used for war purposes.
 The bell was first rung on the birthday of William I, on March 22, 1877, and was cast from French guns captured in 1870-71.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
Better Put the Paint Brush
 and Vacuum Cleaner dt Work

A perusal of the list of poll taxes paid in the City of Newport last year shows that about ninety ladies paid the proper posS,tax so as to entitle them to vote in the city primary, which will be held at the city hall on Wednesday, Feb. 27th, 1918, which
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
< COLLECT ARTICLES.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Amsterdam, Feb. G. School chil- dren of Frankfort in two weeks col lected 166, 900 pounds of waste paper, 24,OOO pounds of rags, 8,400 pounds of metal, 900 pounds of women's hair, 4,OO0 pounds of rubber, 2,O00 pounds of leather, S5,OOO bottles, 10000 cleo tric lamps, 41,OOO corks, and 12,0OO hats. The articles were all turned over to the army.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06

leads us to believe that the city cen tral committee, the city fathers, or the board of election commissioners, or whosever duty it is to do so, had bet ter tidy up the voting place bit be- fore that time, else they might get themselves talked about.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
MANY KILLED
 IN COLLISION
A Train Loaded With Red Guard Meets With Government Train,
 With Fatal Results.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 London, Feb. GA number were killed and injured in a collision today between train loaded with Red Guards and a government train sent to intercept them near Kemi, in Northern Finland, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Copenhagen.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
GREAT LOSS IN
 INDIANA FIRE
Five Buildings of the State Reforma- tory Burn Today, With Loss of
 One Million Dollars.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Jeffersonville, Ind, Feb. Give buildings of the. Indiana State Refor- matory were destroyed by fire this morning with loss of a million dol lars. None of the prisoners escaped. The blaze is believed to have been due to crossed electric wires.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
PEACE MEETING
 MAY BE CLOSED
Petrograd Correspondent Says He Is Informed That Negotiations at
 Brest- -LitOvsk Are Broken.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 London, Feb 6.-The Petrograd cor respondent to The Exchange Tele- graph says he is informed that nego- tiations at Brest-Litovsk have been broken off.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
IN
 COFFEE STOPPED Hoover Orders That Speculation On Green Coffee in New York Ex-
 change Be Discontinued.
Associated Press Dispatch.

Associated Press Dispatch.
 Washington, Feb. 6.-Food Admin istrator Hoover today ordered specu- lation on green coffee in the New York Exchange discontinued. Deal- CTS volunteered to take the necessary steps to eliminate the speculation.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06

Carl Bellingrath, the genial young manager of the Coca Cola Bottling plant here, returned Monday night from Little Rock and Pine Bluff, where he has been for some time and expects to be in Newport regularly from now on.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-06
SAMM|Es STOP HUN Av|AT0Rs
Lively Shelling of the American Sec tor Ensued Tuesday, and Sam-
 mics Are Successful.
Associated Press Dispatch.

With the American Army in France, Feb. 6.-American artillery kept up a continuous fire on enemy batteries Tuesday. The Germans responded, with the result of lively shelling of the entire sector. American anti-air- craft guns are busy repelling at tempts of enemy airmen to cross the American line. German airplanes finally abandoned the attempt.