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C0TT0N BELT WILLING i
 TO ASSIST FARMERS

St. Louis, April 12.-"The welfare and prosperity of the Cotton Belt railway lines depends mainly upon the welfare and prosperity of the farmers, and the first duty Of the railroad in these abnormal times is to aid the government and the pup lic." 3'
 The foregoing expression is con- tained in an address to more than 100000 farmers living along the Cot ton Belt lines in five states-Texas. Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri and Illinois-from J. M. Herbert. first vice president of the St. Louis Southwest ern railway and president of the St. Louis Southwestern Railway of Texas.
 Among the most effective munf- lions of war the world has ever known are the home cured hams, bacon, canned vegetables and fruits, stored away by the townsmen and farmers.
 MT. Herbert, urging every planter along the Cotton Belt right of WAY to diversity and plant more garden and feedstuffs, calls attention to the fact that the company's immense agricultural and demonstration farm in Texas has been placed at the dis posal of every farmer in the South west, whether patron. friend or shipper of the Cotton Belt.
 W. R. Beattie, agricultural agenZ, in charge of culture and demonstra- tions. and his corps of assistants stand ready to give any assistance needed, in person or by mail or wire. The railroad is spending from $4o,- 900 to $5O,00O annually in it's agri- cultural department.
 It is set out that it would not be 70 the best immediate financial interests of the railroads for the farmers and small town residents to Hive at home" and to conserve all their natural resources for an emergency. However, the railroads must not be rt-sighted-they must stand by their patrons and their best interests, letting the future take care of itself:
 The Cotton Belt stands ready ana willing to throw it's every energy and resources towards the government Ill times of war, MT. Herbert said.
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RESOLUTIONS or REGRET.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas April 11th, 1917.


 April 11th, 1917. Your committee to whom was re- ferred the matter of resolutions upon the death of MT. Fred Fox, director in this bank, express as follows the loss we have sustained:
 It is likely that the community is fully sensible of it's loss. Mir. Fox was a fair man in the dicharge of his duties, which often were difficult and he fulfilled all trusts. imposed upon him and discharged his duties ill a manner that none could question the wisdom of his decision.
 Upon his loss to use personally we need not dwell. We resume our bur dens conscious of the absence of the relief his further participation would have afforded, feeling as to him that when man hath attained worthy ends his death may be but deserved rest from the burdens and trials So manfully borne in life.
 To his bereaved family we offer our sincere condolence. Tn his death we are conscious of the .irreparabble loss this bank has sustained and hereby record our high appreciation of his manly worth.
 That a page be set aside in our Minutes, and a copy inserted as q memento to the deceased, and that the cashier is hereby directed to send copy of same to the family of the deceased, also to have the same pub lished in the papers of this city. G.. w. LAM BERT, P. P. BYRD. l v T. H. GREGORY. Adyt
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Carouche, her self-appointed. guar dian, purchases a government lottery ticket which he insists upon present. ing to Eff. The ticket is declared the winning number and Eff sudden ly comes into possession of fortune.
 Thereupon Cartouche decides that she must be educated and made a "lady," much to her disgust, for the little girl has sincere dramatic aspi- rations and is in love with Cartoucha, despite the veterans efforts to as- sume very stern and fatherly atti- tude toward her.
 "The Land of Intrigue" the first and introductory episode of the TO- mantle Louis Joseph Vance serial "The Secret Kingdom,' which was filmed by the Vitagraph company featuring Charles Richman ant Dorothy Kelly is to be shown at thS Best theatre tomorrow.
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Fashions of To-Day By May Mantm

r HERE is a garment that
 ri can be used as a dre@'on 4 A an apron as you like. h is a very simple, drawn oq over the head without any opening. Here, it is made of gingham with trimming of plaid, and the lawns, ginghams and materials of such sort are. of course the preferred ones, but there are very pretty color effects to be found in them all. For an apron, gigham and chambray are good materials unless they seem over weighty and in that case a little sprigged lawn could be used with bands in color to match the design, tu be attractive. For the dress, gingham and chambray a i sturdy materials of sim f weight are desirable. ! '. sleeves are sewed to dc :, arm-holes and gathered wiz the dress at the upper edge t, be joined to a shaped band or yoke.
 For the medium size will be needed, 6 yards of material 27 inches wide, 5 yards 36 with 13 yard 36 inches wide for the trimming.
 The pattern No. o35o is cut in sizes 34 or 36, 38 or 40, AZ or A bust. It win be mailed to any address by the Fashioa Department of this paper, on receipt of fifteen cents. THE cape is a very useful
 garment for the little girl
 4 to wear especially for the Spring season. There are so many light rains that protec- ton is required and the capei is easy to slip on, it is pretty and becoming and means thorough satisfaction and comfort. This one is made with openings which are finished with shaped cuffs that are pretty and you can finish the neck edge with a collar or with a hood. For immediate wear, cravanette cloth or crave nette serge would make a good For the Summer wrap the new pongee that is shown with a cravenette finish is ad- mirablc. It means scarcely ap- preciable warmth, yet it also protection.
 For the 4 year size will be 23s yards of material 36 inches wide, 1A yards A with A yard 36 for the collar and cuffs or A yard 36 for the lining of the hood.
 The pattern No. 934o is cut in sizes from 2 to 6 years. It will be mailed to any address by the Fashion Department of this paper, on receipt of ten @SaA.Ss .,-~4-.~
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LOUISIANA PEDAGOGUEs.

Alexandria, La, April 12.-An army of school teachers invaded Alexandria today and will remain in possession of the city until the end of the week. The occasion is the annual conven- ton of the Louisiana State Teachers association, the membership of which includes men and women engaged in every branch of educational work. The present meeting is notable for the many prominent educators on the pro gram and the live importance of the subjects scheduled for discussion.
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RAIN RETARDS FARM WORK.

A heavy rain on the north side of the river. in the Sherrill section, Wednesday afternoon, soaked the ground to such an extent that field work will be delayed until Monday at least, according to Deputy Sherl1i j.. Wes. Baldwin, who divides nls time between looking after his farm ana looking for law violators.
 eve are already about two weeks late :" said MT. Baldwin, "as compared
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BISHOP HALL 70 YEARS OLD.

Burlington, Vt., April 12.-The Rt. Rev. Arthur c. A. Hall, Episcopal bishop of Vermont. was the recipient of many congratulations today on the occasion of his 10th birthday anni- versary. The bishop is native of England and graduate of Oxford. In 1874 he came to America to be- come assistant minister at the Church of the Advent in Boston. He has been head of the Vermont diocese since lS94
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] \ ,-A

Florence La Badie, at the Orpheo theater today in Pathe feature, "When Love Is Blind," modern so- ciety drama, dealing with one of the greatest problems of modern society, "Loveless Marriage" Miss La Badie has great following here, and her admirers will see her in one of the greatest roles that she has yet under taken. Her support is excellent, in short it is film treat.
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AUSTRALIAN WAR LOAN.

London, April 12.--A Melbourne dis patch to Reuters says that the total subscriptions to the recent Australian war loan were 22,400,000 pounds. This loan was launched in January for 1S,- OOo,O00 pounds at AZ per cent. A previous loan of 10OO0,O ,OO0 lbs. was is. sued in February, 1916, and was over subscribed. -
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PLANTS!

If you want the best Plants in the city call at my Green House. I have the largest and best assortment, both in vegetables and flowers in Pine Bluff; it will pay you to call and see them. Hanging Baskets specially.
 MRS. MAE FLOWERS.
 Phone 23S SD w. 11th Ave.
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DEMONSTRATING TRUCK.

The. Riley, Auto Tire company IS demonstrating Federal truck, the second it has brought to the city. This machine has established good record, and those having use for q moto-propelled vehicle for heavy work and who have used the Federals recommend them as efficient and economical,
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IN RE. SCAYANGER BILLS.

From and after this date all per- sons who do not pay their scavenger bills promptly when the work is done. will be requested to pay in advance. according to law
 CITY SCAVENGER co.
 By J. s. Curric. Pine Bluff, April 2, 1917. 4-3-1m
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TO THE PUBLIC.

On account of my increased supply of milk, am able to take on linn ited number of customers for either milk or cream. For further informa- tion call 1867. T. J. Wilson, Home Dairy. 4-6-Gt
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Russian railroads protect ties and telegraph poles against decay by soaking them for several months be- fore use in strong brine.
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Accordion Plaited Dra,

Should be sent to Frank Diet1a Clothing Hospital to be re-plsA] also any other ladies' or gents elS ing that need cleaning, pressip, altering. We also pu. new in coats and do all general rs, work on clothing.
 Phone 1628 Over Lewine's Qus
 Shop. 2201a Main St
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TAYLOR & co. Real Estate, Insurance, Loans
 Phone No. 1882
's.FOR ;. NOTHING

Did you ever notice how many things bank does "for nothing" Ac- commodating, some folks call it, but as a matter of fact the bank is trying to get your confidence. We need it and can afford to exert little free energy to get it. Every officer and employe of this bank is strictly at your service. We believe we deserve your confidence and wish to merit and keep it. We can do you lot of good. if you will let us, and we expect to profit only by your prosperity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-04-13

Swamp and overflow lands Ill the United States embrace an area greater than that of the Philippines.
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LICENSED TO WE'D.

License was issued yesterday for the marriage of J. A. Sturgis, 2l, of Prague. Grant county, and Miss Ger tie Beatrie Grain, 17, of the same place. and for the marriage of $. t. McCammon, 50, and Mrs. Ada Sh@- heen, 40, of Pine Bluff,
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with last year. Last year at this time, I had my crop planted. This year haven't vet broke nthe land."
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For Sale THREE BARGAINS

NO. ONE ! Seven-room residence, $3.75o. Stan dard lot $1,000 cash, balance monthly payments. NO. TWO
 ,s Modern residence, lot 77x120, on paved street, s4,000. $1,500 cash, balance to suit purchaser. NO. THREE z
 Biggest and best on account of party leaving city; price, $3,OO0 $l,OOO cash, balance $33 per month without interest This is the real j. hing. 5 LET US SHOW YOU
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-09
TRAP SHOOTING
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BASEBALL

League closed at the same time the
Three-Eye went under.
Several other minors are on tie
verge of going to the wall.
There has even been talk this sea-
son of closing the parks in the super
minors, the American Association and
the international League, but It is be-
lieved these with the Coast organiza-
ton, the Western and Southern
Leagues in Glass A and the Texas and
Western outfits will be able TO
weather out the season. The Central
League also seems to be in pretty fair
shape this season and may be able to
finish its season.
The Western League has been
forced 10 divide its season into two
championship seasons to keep up in
terest. Patronage in the Western is
said 10 he below normal.
Many OF the minors could be put on
their feet,with little help from the
majors. but there is little chance Of
aid from that quarter.
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Batting Faces, Watch Your FaVorife
Next Time He Takes WaIIop at the
Ball, You Won't Recognize Him

The next time your favorite batter
is up there trying to outguess the
pitcher. take your eyes away from
his bat for a eecond and watch the
expression on mis- face as he swings
for the pill.
You never saw him look like that
before. but the chances are you will
see that expression many times if you
watch his face in subsequent times
at bat
The face Of practically every ball
player is contorted as he swings at
the ball H is making a supreme
effort and is putting every bit of
energy and strength into the blow.
Wa oh a Splinter as he finihes his
dash for the tape. notice the express
sion on the face Of the distance run
ner as he topples over the line. mark
the express on of the high jumper.
the vaulter or the weight man. There
Is always that drawn. taunt. strained
contraction of the muscles, which In
anything else but athletics would de-
note extreme physical pain
In the athlete II shows the maxi
mum effort being crowded into the
briefest length OF time
The same holds good with the ball
player
The batter is at the plate His
mind is concentrated on the pitcher
His eye follows, the windup ant
catches the fash Of the ball as =
leaves the pitchers hand.
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Fall of Old Three-Eye Throws
Shadow on Other Minors

For the first time in many years the
minor leagues are seriously threat
ened
Every year since the Federal
League invasion there has been talk
OF disbandng minor leagues. and
many of the smaller aggregations
have been wrecked on the rocks of
poor attendances and financial deficits.
But the situation has assumed
graver proportions this year. It de-
mands the earnest consideration Of all
interested in minor league activities.
A real blow was handed the ma
tional minor league organization when
the Three-Eye League disbanded a few
days ago.
This league, one OF the oldest
minors, has withstood every financial
difficulty Composed Of wealthy pros
porous towns in Iowa and Illinois il
has laughed while other weaker
leagues were going under Even
whom brought face TO face with seri-
GUS difficulties the Three-Eye has
managed to find some way out.
But this year the Three-Eye could
not stand the pressure and went on
/ the rocks.
In this action It followed three
other leagues which have been forced
| to close shop since the season open.
ed two months ago.
The Virginia League was forced tC
discontinue a few weeks after It's
opening Then the North Carolina
League disbanded. The Northern
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-09
CHECKER TOURNEY

The third round Of the checker
tournament for the city championship
was completed last week. The win
ners, Thomas r. Guthrie, No. 1905
W. p ghth street. and Paul Bradley,
No. oil Shallcross avenue. will play
ten games in the final round this week.
Mr Ruos. Of Bridgeville. who has
challenged the State champion.
Charles L. Lynch, TO match for a
purse Of 5000, is expected TO play an
exhibition of six games with the w'n-
ner in the near future. at Jacks store,
Ninth and Market streets.
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He sets for the swing and then,
putting every ounce Of strength and
energy INFO the movement tries to
meet the ball.
The strained expression lasts only
the fractional part of a second.
II has been figured tha a bat.
swung hard. will travel about $50
feet a second. The bat is swung
on a circle the diameter Of which.
counting bat and length Of arm, would
probably be five feet on the average.
the bat probably will travel half the
circle or a distance of about II feet.
which would be accomplished in
about I 1-15 of a second.
You will have to watch close to see
the expression. because It does not
last longer than the swing.
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STANDING OF THE TEAMS.

Nandeyer frightened its hold on first
position in the All Wilmington League
ON Saturday by walloping Eden. Inc
Pioneers got within striking distance ot
The lead by defeating BroWntown. New
Castles defeat of Br0wnson, while Viii
mington Steel was trimming Brandy
vino has tied New Castle and Pioneers
up Tor second place. Proof that Brandy
wine is slipping without Harry hoch on
the mound is seen in the fact that the
team has lost every game since the
former big Lacquer was let out.
There were two surprises. Steels de-
feat of the Fire Eaters, and Nandeyers
triumph over Eden. Nnndever goes up
against Brownson in two games at Front
and Union streets on next saturday
while Bnndywne is at New Castle ana
IL Is a safe bet that if Nandever tuciss
away both games while Brandyrine is
loosinr 10 New Castle. the pcnnant fight
from that day will be between Nandever
and Pioneers. The latter teamis hitting
hardeft in the league Just now. and
being well balanced throughout looks
good for the first position by August /.
Steel got after Brandywine in the
first inning on Saturday. but was soon
overcome and was kept on the short
end until the eighth inning. when they
scored four runs, enough to win. Wise
and Harvey Hall were the opposing
pitchers and while Hall was touched up
rather lively, errors burt the Fire
Eaters.
Heavy batting featureA Candy Pat
tcrson drew three singles out of four
times up. r. Minker, johnson, NJ
Alinker. Wise. Bunting and Nannort
each got two hits. One of Vannort's
was three sack drive Another run
getting feature was Boston's base run.
ming. Tie went 70 bat five times and
scored four runs. He walked twice, got
hit and was safo on an error.
For seven innings Nandever held Eden
to a 3 60 J count. Then the old cham
pions got next 20 Wilson's shoots ana
before the boy could apply the brakes
seven hits had yielded five runs. II was
the worst drubbing Wilson ever got. Bill
Crouch pitched his usual good game and
also made the longest home run ever
hit ON Eien Park diamond. The ball
stopped near the poor house. Bill also
led in batting. Morris and Beattie field
ed in d clever manner. Every man ON
the Nandever team expect keatly got
one or more hits.
Pioneers had batting matinee at the
expense of Browntown, the lads pilng
up 10 hits of Hull and Duncan. Every
Pioneer poled the ball, Mat Donohoe
coming through with a record of three
triples. Gortzenherg collected three
singles Browntown also hit Hofiecker
hard. Long leading his team mates with
a triple, double and a single. The two
teams collected total of 30 hits
another league record.
Brownson started after New Castle
ike house on fire. but stalled in tn,
third inning with six runs to the good
New Castle scored its first run in tn,
fifth inning, and from that time OF
polled the hall until eight tallies were on
the board. Carlin. Chase. Josenhs
Clancy and Gallagher hit hard The tw'
teams played miseably in the field. Il
errors being recorded of this numbe
Carlin collected four.
The scores:
Prandv,Vine- Wilmington Steel
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-09
ELKTON Takes A CRACK

Sport Editor, The EVENING JOURNAL
Sir: / see by THE EVENING
JOURNAL that Middletown claims to
be a better team than the team repre-
senting El6ton, Md. Perhaps Middle
town doesn't know that four of Elkton's
best players this year were playing on
other teHms at the time Of that defeat.
If you people don't think Elkton is a
hitting team look at the averages made
against some Of Wilmingtons crack
pitchers.
Middletown is afraid 10 play ball
away from home, and they don't play
lor at least haven't this year. anything
hut second rate teams. Following Is
Tlktonia hating averaoe.
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DOUGLAS STARS WHY.

Douglas Stars defeated the fast
New Castle team yesterday. TO 6.
New Castle played fine game. keep
ing the lead until the seventh, when
the score was tied Matthews. Tor
New Castle. pitched good game
Mason for the Douglas Stars. held
New Castle safe after the fourth in
ming.
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eSE0OE2I2
9C1FIAE TEM

About the best players with the Giants
seem TO be the Boston Braves and the
Brooklyn Dodgers.
They didn't kill anyone at the auto
races at Omaha the other day. Must
have been mighty disappointing.
Cincinnati has butted into the first
division The Reds must feel about as
natural as q rassler at a Browning Club
meeting.
Hugo Bezdek will find managing
Pittsburgh baseball club under Barney
Dreyfuss much more serious job than
smashing through the Minnesota line
a hloomer girl team is touring the
country. We thought they went out of
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Hass Middletown anything like this in
ten games?
II Middletown ever gets nerve enough
70 come to Elkton we viii show them.
Respectfully,
SPORT.
EllCton. Nd, July ..
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-09
SATrRnAY.s nASERAtL.

Yorklyn. 4 Kennett. @
d. j. F. H. Hagley Z FIRST camel
d. IT, F.. s. Hagley, s (second
game).
Company A. 81 Bethlehem Steel 4.
w edel, Q; Port Penn 2.
parkside. S. Keystone A G. q
II e II. b S. g; II. & II. G. s.. 2.
pennsgrovc. 12 Boomers, II.
Rosedale s., Swar hmore. e.
Douglas. z Buttonwood, 6
Elkton 4; Newport, !.
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Browntown

Pioneers -. 0 3 0 o 2 Q o 3 10
Browntown 49,. O00l % p :
Summary; Two base hits, Long. Mer-
rill Hutchinson. Three base hits, Tay-
Tor ., Donohue 3, Long. Home runs,
Pugh. Struck out by HoffeclScr 8; by
Null 81 by Duncan 3; by Long @ Left
on bases, Pioneers o; Browntown o..
Stolen bases. Forrest ., Bowdin. Fish
back, Sacrifice flies, Stirlith. Base on
balls off Hofecker a off Null /; of
Duncan Q; of Long J. Wild pitches,
Duncan. Passed balls, Fishback, Pugh.
Time Of game mr. Is min Umpire
Hastings
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Wilmington Steel
scoRE BY INNINGS

= Brandywine . IL 2O04O o. 2
VII Steel ..... 20 2O04 lilo
summary; Earned runs, Brandywine
3; Wilmington Steel 4. Two base hits,
johnson, Wise, NJ. Minker Three base
hits, Nannort Struck out by Wise 6 +.
by Hall 2 Double plays, johnson to
Mckay TO Proud; Johnson, Proud 10 r.
Minker; Proud TO r. Minker Stolen
bases G Patterson, NJ Minker, Blunt
ing. Sacrifice hits. Nannort. Hit by
pitched ball, J. Hoch. Base on balls of
Wise 2; of Hall o. Wild pitches. Hall
Time of game l.50. Umpires MCGOWAN
and lamieon.
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Eden .... ....... O0OOOOO OIL
Nandover o.. 20 O0 2 90 0--8
summary; Earned runs, Vandever 4.
Two base hits Wright, Smith. Three
base hits, Middleton. Home runs, Crouch.
Struck out by Crouch IL; by Wilson ~.
Left on bases, Eden s; Vandever @.
Stolen bases, Wright, Grant, Patton,
Sacrifice hits, bradford Davis, August,
Clark, Wilson, Thompson Time Of game
2 hr. min. Umpire Cunningham.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-09

The Three Eye league has disbanded.
Connie Mack ought TO be able TO get a
ball club now.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-09

summary: Earned runs. New Castle
3; Brownson Q. Two base hits. Vernon.
Carln, Ranker CLANCY Sacrifice hits.
Vernon. Hit by pitched ball. Gallagher.
Base on balls of Ewing 2; of Gallagher
3. Struck out by Ewing I by GRAY Z:
by Gallagher g. Stolen. bases. Chase.
Mcguire Wild pitches. Ranker, Ritz
q Double plays, Ringler to Doherty.
Left on bases, New Castle 8; Brownson
;. Umpire Henry. Time 2,l0.