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NEWPIIRT
VOLUME XVII. NO. 235.
CATASTROPHE IN
1SMPENDS
Newspaper Correspondent Says Only
Intervention of Allies or Ger
many Will Save Country.
Associated Press Dispatch
London, Jan. 9.— The correspond
ent to the Times-Telegram dated Mon
day declares affairs in Russia are “so
desperate that only the intervention
of the Allies or Germany will prevent
a catastrophe.” It is said that Pet
rograd is full of dirt, disorder and
crime, with no police or other au
thority to whom to appeal. The food
situation is critical also.
Late Wire Briefs
Associated Press Dispatch.
Washington, Jan. 9.—Woman suf
frage forces won another victory in
the house today when the rules com
mittee and not the judiciary commit
tee will have charge of the suffrage
constitutional amendment, which
comes up for a vote tomorrow.
Associated Press Dispatch.
Washington, Jan. 9.— Admiral
Sims reports nine men of the crew
of the American steamer, Harry
Luckenbach, which was torpedoed
January 6th, are still missing. Sims
reported twenty-two of the crew
were rescued.
Associated Press Dispatch.
Berlin, Jan. 9.—The general staff
announced strong Fi’ench forces yes
terday attacked on a front of more
than a mile west of Flirey, penetrat
ing the line to German posts. A Ger
man counter attack forced the French
back to their former positions.
Washington, Jan. 9.—Two men
from the American destroyer, Jacob
Jones, which was submarined Decem
ber 6th, are held prisoners in Germa
ny, according to official announce
ments. Through the Red Cross and
navy it is learned one is Albert De
Mello, a, seaman, and the other John
Francis Murphy, a cook.
ROBBERS GET OVER $500
Batesville, Jan. 8.—Robbers secur
ed between $500 and $600 from the
postoffice and Miller Company Store
at Magness early this morning. The
safe in the postoffice was blown. The
robbers took no stamps or money or
der blanks, but secured $45 in money.
More than $500 checks and currency
was secured ffom the Miller store.
The robbers broke open the tool
house at the depot to get tools. The
agent, Mr. Wilmouth, says he heard
the men opening the toolhouse, but
did not give the alarm when he found
there were several men in the party.
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SOCIAL MEETING.
The Woman’s Missionary Society
will have a social meeting at the res
idence of Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Hays
on Friday evening of this week at 8
p. m.
The Circles of the society will have
charge and will ask ten cents for an
introduction to the lady who has held
$5.00 for four weeks on condition that
she give it to the one who asked her
to attend a regular meeting of the
society at the church. No one has
yet been able to locate this party and
a great deal of interest centers in the
question of who she is. Everybody
invited.
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J. I). NEAL SEEKS
TO FILL VACANCY
IN CLERK’S OFFICE
J. D. Neal, who has been employed
by N. D. Moon & Son at Swifton fot
the past several weeks, was at his
i home in Newport Wednesday and
j stated that he will seek appointment
| to fill the vacancy in the county clerk’s
office, caused by the resignation ol
John E. Williams. Other applicants
are George Robinson, Fred Parish
and M. D. Kinkead.
THE EVILS OF GERMANY.
London, Dec. 25.—. (Correspond
ence)—“The fundamental evil of
Germany today is idolatry,” said
Lord Robert Cecil in a statement for
The Associated Press today. “They
have set up for themselves a graven
image, just as truly as did the wor
shippers of Baal against whom the
prophets of the Bible preached.
“Germany’s idol is the state. They
place the state above religion, above
morality, above all laws of God or
man. They believe that any act is
justified which advances the interests
of the German State, however base
that act may be, however immoral,
however inconsiderate of the lawful
rights of others.
“Otto Kahn, himself a German by
origin, has defined this State-idolatry
as ‘the demoniacal obsession of pow
er-worship and world-dominion.’
“This idolatry is at the bottom of
our whole fight against Germany.
It is the secret of the whole revolting
list of outrages and atrocities which
Germany has committed against the
civilized world. The violation of Bel
o'inm the Armenian atmeities. the
unspeakable horrors of submarine
warfare—all these are the outcome
of a creed which holds that no laws
of morality are binding when the de
fense of the state-idol is at stake.
“The results of this violating of
the foundations of morality by Ger
many are bound to be colossal and
far-reaching. They mean the degen
eracy of the whole German structure,
and the effects are already seen in
the wave of crime and immorality
which is sweeping over Germany. So
long as the governing classes are in
fected with this doctrine there is no
limit to the wickedness and cruelty
which will be put into execution. It
means the undermining ultimately of
the whole fabric of civilization. This
is what President Wilson has fore
seen. This is a reason for the deter
mination of President Wilson and the
leaders of the allies on both sides of
the water to carry this war through,
whatever the cost, in order that th'
world may be a fit world to live in.
“The Lansdowne letter has been
thought by some to indicate some
weakening of determination on the
part of this country, some change of
attitude. I believe any such impres
sion is a profound delusion. I know
it is a delusion as far as the actual
government of England is concerned,
and I believe that the British people
as a whole, including Lord Lansdowne
himself, are more determined than
ever to bring the war to a victorious
conclusion.
“I see that it is being alleged with
a certain degree of plausibility that
there are many points in which Lord
Lansdowne is in agreement with
President Wilson’s message. That
may be so. But in the case of the
president’s message there breathes
through every line not only a deter
mination to win—for in that there is
no difference between the two men—
but also a certainty of victory. Pres
ident Wilson’s message has an inspir
ation of leadership which Lansdowne’s
letter lacks.”
NEW PASTOR AT COTTON PLANT
Cotton Plant, Jan. S.—The Rev B
L. Harris, pastor of the First Metho
dist church, has tendered his resigna
tion to the Board of Stewards, and
it has been accepted. He has beer
stationed here for three years, anc
was sent back for the fourth year
He goes to Conway for a few days,
and will later accept work in tht
northern part of the state. The Rev
W. F. Walker, formerly stationed al
Wheatley and Gunter, has been sen!
here. He preached his first sermor
Sunday.
EAT
Lettuce, Celery, Grape Fruit, Bana
nas, Apples, New Mince Meat, Eggs
Chickens and Turkeys, New Apricotc
Peaches and Prunes, New Rocklanc
Sugar House Molasses.
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IF WORLD PEACE
Is The Way The London Press Wel
comes Wilson’s Reiteration of
U. S. W’ar Aims.
Associated Press Dispatch.
London, Jan. 9.—President Wilson’s
address to congress yesterday takes
the leading place in the news and
editorial columns of the London press.
One of the newspapers describes it
is the Magna Charta of future peace.
REVO LUTIOTi N
MEXICO SHUT
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Three Men Are Arrested In Los An
geles As Result of Attempted
Sale Of Machine Guns.
Associated Press Dispatch.
Los Angeleas, Jan. 9.—Three men
are under arrest as a result of the
investigation of an alleged conspiracy
to sell machine guns, ammunition and
colthing valued at $250,000. The
machine guns were stored in the base
ment of the Federal Building and are
alleged to have shown to a govern
ment agent posing as a prospective
buyer. According to federal officials
the munitions were offered for sale
for the purpose of starting a revolu
tion in Mexico.
Associated Press Dispatch.
Washington, Jan. 9.—Senator Var
daman, in a brief speech in the sen
ate, today announced the Mississippi
legislature has ratified national pro
hibition amendments. Mississippi is
the first state to affirm. Represent
ative Harrison made the announce
ment in the house.
HOSPITAL SHIP
IS TORPEDOED
Was Sent Down Last Friday—Ail
Crew Saved, There Being Only
Three Casualties.
Associated Press Dispatch.
London, Jan. 9.—The hospital ship
Revva was torpedoed and sunk in
Bristol Channel January 4th. It is
officially announced that all the
wounded were saved, there being only
three casualties among the crew.
Mutinous Warships Bombard Lisbon
Forts, But Army Is Loyal And
Outbreak Is Checked.
Associated Press Dispatch
Madrid, Jan. 9.—News has been re
ceived of another outbreak in Portu
gal, in which warships mutinied and
began bombarding Lisbon forts.
The army apparently remained loyal
to the government and it is reported
tranquility was restored.
COUNTRY’S RATE
SYSTEM WILL BE
READJUSTED SOON.
Special to the Independent.
Washington, Jan. 9.—It is official
ly indicated that a general readjust
ment of the country’s complicated
rate system to fit the new noncompet
itive situation will be one of the early
outgrowths of government railroad*'
operation. The readjustments are
considered inevitable in many in
stances. They will involve material
increases in rates.
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Including Jan. 26th.
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also our Wilson Bros, shirts. An early selec
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which to choose. Sale prices are:
$1.75 Values $1.35 $3.50 Values $2.85
2.00 Values 1.65 5.00 Values 3.85
2.50 Values 1.85 6.00 Values 4.85
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GENERAL PERSHING’S
SISTER TELLS STORY
OF MILITARY AMBITION
Associated Press Dispatch.
Lincon, Neb., Jan. 9.—It was a
newspaper story that dirverted John
J. Pershing from his purpose to be
come a school teacher and started
him upon the military career which
lead to his appointment as general in
the United States army and Com
mander of the Army Expeditionary
Forces in France. The story is told
by General Pershing’s sister, Mrs.
Butler and Miss Mary Pershing, who
are residents of Lincoln and have
given The Associated Press intimate
views of Pershing’s character in his
youthful days.
It was while Pershing and his sis
ter, now Mrs. Butler, were attending
the Missouri State Normal School at
Kirksville, Mo., that his attention was
one day called to a newspaper an
nouncement that examinations were
to be held for appointment to the
West Point Military Academy. Ypung
Pershing asked his sister’s advise as
to whether he should try for the ap
pointment and she advised him to
do so. Then followed a short season
of intensive study in preparation.
In a few days he was called before
the examining board and, although
improperly prepared, received the
highest mark among the contestants
and soon afterward was notified of
his appointment. Up to this a his
action had been a secret betw „v,. his
sister and himself and it remained so
until he was ready to start for West
Point. On his way to the military
academy he stopped off at the home
of his parents and for the first time
told them they were to have a soldier
in the family.
As a boy, General Pershing, his
sisters say, was of a quite serious
temperament, assuming, as the oldest
of six children, many of the respon
sibilities of the family. He was wont,
during his early years which were
spent in Laclede, Mo., his birthplace,
to manage one of the several farms
operated by his father, John F. Per
shing, a merchant and farmer of
Laclede.
“John,” Mrs. Butler said, “although
of a quite disposition, liked a good
time and enjoyed fun as much as any
one. Yet when he started anything
he wanted to get the result and he
generally attained 'bat object befo
he gave it up.”
While at normal school at Kirks
vilie, he was always in the center
of student activities and never was
content to be merely one of the crowd
but wanted to be head of the move
ment. His personal magnetism and
generally lickable character quickly
won him friends and supporters and
soon he became one of the student
leaders.
After having been graduated from
West Point and having served with
General Miles in a campaign in New
Mexico against the Indian Chief Ger
onimo, Pershing was stationed as
military instructor at the University
of Nebraska. His friends there re
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man who enjoyed music and dancing
parties and other social activities ant?
who appreciated a good joke.
“Old Jack Best,” the veteran train
er at the University, remembers Per
shing intimately. “He was the finest
man that I ever worked with,” said
Best. “It’s true he was mighty strict
with his work but the lesults he got
were so good that everybody he work
ed with loved him for it. When he
was here we had a regiment the Uni
versity could be proud of. I just wor
shipped that man and everybody
around the University felt the same
about him. If any one of you news
paper men get a chance to tell it Ac
him, you just say that old Jack wish
es him the best luck in the world and
that he hopes that he will beat thf
! Germans all alone.
“Usually he was mighty dignified
j in his work but he had a way of get
i ting next to new men,” continued Best
“The first I ever saw him he walkec
; right up to me, slapped me on th(
' shoulder and said, ‘well Jack, they tel
me you got along with my predeces
sor. If you did, I am' darned sur<
we’ll get along just as well.’ ”
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GERMANS LEVEL I
Von Hindenburg Orders Village* Ob !jj
Western Front Destroyed To ^J|
Strengthen His Defense. |1|
Special to the Independent. /' ''ayj
Paris, Jan. 9.—Thme Rome cor
respondent to the Matin says it is M
learned through reliable sources that jMj
•a hundred thirty villages behind ths Mg
Western Front, mostly in the region R 'flj
of St. Quentin, have been leveled f|H
l>y order of Von Hindenburg so as to . jjl
afford a better defense for the Ger- ',mm
man lines to the rear. JH
FRENCH ENLIHENfM
WESTERN FROM
German Lines Are Penetrated
Mile Front and Prisoners all
and Guns Taken. j -'SH
Associated Press Dispatch. Sj
New York, Jan. 9.—French troop* .3 jjj
in Woevere have enlivened the vir
tual inactivity on the western front
with German lines east of St, Michiel |1|||
positions on a mile front penetrated. 'W
One hundred and fifty prisoners and'ifMj
some macnine guns were captured.
The French returned to their own j
lines after destroying defenses. Ber
lin claims the French thrust was re
pulsed. Paris announces the check
ing of German attempts in the
Champagne.
Artillery duels at other points
the western front continue. Bs
weather on the Italiam front has
duced infantry activity a minimi
Field Marshall Haig, retaqgjjftj
j ear’s campaign, says Russian andLjH|
Italian failures are largely discount*
od. The destruction of German arm-•■MB
ios is appreciably nearer. Germany
has extended her submarine barred ,|jffl
zone to include the Cape Verde Is- -Jig
lands and made Ira a part of the vflHj
coast which outs off Spain from com*Jf|
munication with North and South 1S||
America.
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were killed and four injured |||
morning when the burning walls
moving picture theatre fell. 'Se¥pi9^H||
hundred spectators narrowly escai jHH|
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