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aIlcK-DRAuCHT
 CLEANS THE LIVER
,-..usiastic Texan Tells of Bad Fix 1T" Was In and How He Got Out Rv Tsing Black-Draugllt Liv-
 CT Medicine.

uol,and. Texas.-Mr. J. N. Messer, ..o lives a short distance from here sr0 s,,t in the country, says: Black ,nrouhg Tu is without doubt the best ,;rsr medicine made. I do not hesi- .,,e' .nts to say it will do all it is recom- mended to do an more.
 n.y. am strong an healthy, but we all .,aa little active medicine once in U n'y while. and Black-Draught is good ano,,gf for me. It does the work we'll snGN snd cleans the liver, carrying away s;le sIe the easiest of any purgative I have ever seen. ,
 nncs. some years ago, had slow ..yer and my stomach was in a bad t;y @ and Black-Draught gave me relief sla and helped me a wonderful sight It eured s me of indigestion, and the bad tsetng after eating. I keep it for nv family, they use it an have for resrs. vol and too, it saves doctor bills and is not expensive.
 " 4 stitch in time saves nine, and most sickness is caused by bad liver 4 few doses of 'Black-Draught fixes that h and I don't see why people don't nee nee t. and they would see as I have, what help it would be-"
 Ask your druggist for Thedfords plack- -Draught. Advt
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EAT LESS MEAT
 F BACK HURTS
Take a Glass Oi Salts t0 Flush kid. neys Ii Bladder BOthcrs
 You.

Eating meat regularly eventually produces kidney trouble in some form or other, says a wtll-known authority because uric acid in meat excites tn , kidneys, the become overworked get sluggish: clog up and cause all sorts of distress, particularly backache and misery in the kidney region; rheu- matic twinges. severe headaches. acid teomach. constipation. tolhpid liver, sleeplessness, bladder and urinary ir- ritation.
 The moment your back hurts or kidneys aren't acting right. or if blad- der bothers you, get about four ounces of lad Salts from any good prarmacy: take tablespoonful in a glass of wa ter before breakfast for a few days nd your kidneys will then act fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, com bined with lithia, and has teen used for generations to flu sh clogged kid heys and stimulate them to normal activity: also to neutralize the acids in the prime so it no longer rritates, thus ending bladder disorders.
 lad Salts cannot. injure anyone: makes 8 delightful effervescent lithia- water drink which millions of men and women take now and then to keep the kidneys and urinary organs clean thus avoiding serious kidney disease
 'Adyt.
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SOLDIERS WHO WANT TO FARM
 TO BE TAUGHT
Y. M. c. A. Ships $6O,OOO Exhibit to France for In
 struction Purpose.

New York, March 3.-A SGo,Ooo farming exhibit is being shipping this week to France by the War Work Council of the Young Mems Chdistian Association to be used for the instruc- ton of thousands of soldiers in the American EXpeditionary force. who want to return to the farms when their regiments are demobilized. The ex- hibit was assembled by the United States department of agriculture at the request of the war department 1t includes samples of soil from every county O fthe United States. dairy utensils, egg testers, cereal and corn samples, insecticides and fungi .cldes and other material sufficient to fill five cars.
 With this material will go to France four government experts to supervise the setting up of the exhibit and to prepare for the work of instruction in Frasce. These experts will remain with the Expeditionary Force four months to teach men assigned from the army so that the work finstruc- tlon can continue as long as the Amer lcan troops are held overseas. A. A. Ormsby, of the department of agricul- ture, is in charge of the exhibit. 1t is announced that the shipment of this material is the result of wide spread demand among the fighting men overseas for instruction in agri- culture. Dr. Kenyon L. Butterfield, president of the Massachusetts Agri- cultural College and member of the Y. M c. A. Army Education commits sion has estimated that one fourth of the men in the American expedition ary force came from the farms of America and that a similar propor- tion of them want to return to the farms when their military service is ended
 Will be Divided.
 On it's arrival in France, the exhibit will be divided into four parts, loaded on trucks and moved from camp to camp for demonstration.
 The government will pay the salar- ies of it's experts and the Y. M. C. A. will pay their expenses. It is ex- Ipected that the military authorities will assign several hundred instruct ors from the army to use this exhibit in agricultural education. It is an- nounced that the Y. M. C. A. sent to France in January more than $70O,- QUO worth of text books part of which bear upon courses of agriculture and ,that these courses are open to all fighting men of the United States as long as they remain overseas.
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GOLDEN RULE RECOMMENDED FOR
 MEAT PACKERS

Fl Paso, Texas, March 4,-Recom- mending the golden rule in the meat packing industry, Lucas c. Brite, of Maria, Texas, president of the Pan- handle Southwestern Stockmen's as-
 sociation, today urged that the power of the large packers be limited to equal and fair competition with the small packers and that. in all meas ures intended to regulate the packing business, care should be exercised to keep within the confines of justice.
 "The cattle men are not seeking to destroy Or cripple the meat packing industry" President Brite said, ''but accepting the conclusions reached by the marketing committed. the food commission and the federal trade commission resulting from the recent investigation, we are forced to the belief that prices of our products are controlled by the most powerful mo- nopoly in the world"
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DISMISS APPEAL TO SET ASIDE THE
 JENKINS WILL

An appeal to set aside the will of the late Phillip G. Jenkins, of Sher- Till, was dismissed in Circuit court yesterday. An appeal was made in Probate Court some time ago bv Wlnlfred Jenkins, a daughter of 1enklns. half-brother, to have the will set aside. On unfavorable decision. the case was carried to the circuit court. The case of Payton Randall, as next friend of Dudley Robinson, a minor. versus Josephine Smith, was dis. missed for want of prosecution. l In the case of Mrs. A. w. Mills, ct al., versus Mrs. rFank Mays, resulted Tn verdict for the defendent.
 Josle Rumage, ct al., vs. Tracy Mills continued for the term. Dugger and Goshorn company vs. James J. Ryan, continued for term.
 Merchant and Planters Bank vs. w: A. Robinson, passed by consent.
 Lonnie Watson, charged with steal ing coupon books to the value of $24 from the Arkansas Short Leaf Lum- Der company, was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary.
 Walter Wright, accused of stealing clothing from boX-cars on the Mis- Isouri Pacific railroad to the value of $37 was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary.
 Jack Mitchell, accused of petit lar ceny, on an appeal, was ,efind $10.
 The Lemon Auto company, against Bob Trimble got judgment to the amount of $815.
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BOATMEN VOTE STRIkE.

New York, March 3.-A strike of harbor boatmen, effective at 6 o'clock tomorrow morning, was voted today blythe executive council of the Marine Workers Affiliation following con. ference with owners of private craft which failed to bring about an ad- justment of the dispute :. over the award of an eight hour day for some classes of port workers by an umpire of the national war labor board.
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OKLAHOMA COURT
 GRANTS NEW ORDER

Oklahoma City,. Mar. 3.-The state supreme court late today granted an oder of the district court taoinshrdm order to the Southwestern Bell Telc- phone company spperceding the re- cent order of the district court here requiring the company ii put into ef- feet rates set bv the state corpora
 4ion commission. but requires the company to furnish supercedas bond from which subscripers will te reim- bursed if the c6rporatien rates are eventually put into effect. The deci- : sions, upholds, for the present, the rates put into effect by Postmaster General Burleson.
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PEACE COMMISSION CONTINUES WORK ON
 SLOVAK FRONTIER

Paris, March 4.-The peace confer ence commission on Czecho-Sloyak af- fairs on Monday afternoon further considered the question of the iron tiers of Slovakia. At the same time, the first subcommittee of the com mission on international regime of ports, waterways and railways con- sidered the final draft regarding free dom, of transit as submitted by the British and Anerican delegates. The British and American delegates. The committee planned to continue it's discussion of separate articles today.
 The second subcommittee of the commission on ports, waterways and railways continued today its discus sion of the draft regarding the inter- national regime of ports. The first eight clauses of the draft were agreed upon this morning, subject to verbal arrangement by the editing commit tee;
 Decide on Treaty.
 Paris, March 4.-The peace confer ence commission on Belgian affairs at it's session today reached deci- sion regarding solution of the ques- tion of the revision of the treaty of 1889, which finally brought peace be tween Holland and Belgium. The de cision will be submitted later to the , supreme, council
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-05

Send your subscription for The La dies Home Journal, The Saturday Eve ming Post, The Country Gentleman, to Ben J. Scull, phone 2345 box 43t, City: 2-21-6t
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Decide on Treaty.
WEATHER MAN HERE.

H. $. Cole, sectional director of the weather bureau, Little Rock, was here yesterday on visit to south eastern Arkansas inspecting weather observation stations
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-05

There will be no ''Flu" at your house if you keep bottle of pr. Brunson's Favorite Prescription ham dy ond take a few doses when you feel little "out of sorts." For sale at all druggists. 12-4u
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When you pay your incorne tax you get receipt from Uncle Sam. What would have William yohenzol- l.rn have handed you?
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LIFE MAKES ALL ELEMENTS OF the soil active there fore 10c percent result. Phone 250. Pine Bluff Brick Company, Brick and Cement. G-13-tf
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WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF parts for all sewing machines, in- cluding needles, bands, oils, etc
 SlmpsOn-Webb Furniture Company, 212-2-4 West Second 2-18-1m
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LIME AWAkENS ALL THE LAT ent clements of the soil and good fo : sanitary purposes. Phone 230. Pine Bluff Brick Company, Brick ani Ce- rnent 2-l3-tf ae
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-03-05

.Army of Occupation" sounds good bat it needs your support says one of the slogans. Then it asks, Have you paid youi income tax?"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-05
Scraps about Scrappers

Len Rowlands. the active middleweight,
now under the personal management Of
Bobby Gunnis, viii be seen in the windup
at the Cambria A. c., on Friday night op-
posed to Johnny Wolgast. Rowlands made
good at the National last Friday night.
Young Merino. the former New York
featherweght. will entertain in the semi
windup with Jimmy Sullivan, of Hoboken
The other bouts will bring together Terry
Hanlon va. Jack McCarrgan, Johnny (Kid)
Burman vs. Young Johnny Duffy and Char
ley o'Neill vs. Walter Connors.
George Clancy has drawn the windup
assignment at the National on Saturday '
night Pete Hartley. the modern Durable
Dane, Will attempt to make II interesting
for the Baltimore X. o. King. Four other
good bouts will comnlete the program.
Lew Tender will feature the show at the
Olympia on Monday night. The brilliant
southpaw will have no easy job for he is
scheduled to face the rugged Harlem Eddie
Kelly. Benny Leonard failed to do much
damage to Kelly here last month. -Four
good bouts will precede this windup.
Roy. Mcfarland and Johnny Lincoln will
meet in the windup OF the Hog island Ath-
letic Club show tomorrow evening Bat
Ting Morgan and Kid McLoughlin mix in
the semi. The other bouts bring together r
Joe McGovern and Eddie Wagner. Mickey
Carey and Joe Belmont. Willie Hines and
Johnny Buck.
Major A. J. Drexel Blddle will direct the
amateur boxing tournament which starts at
the Service Club tomorrow evening. This
tourney is open to all amateurs, either in
out of the service.
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Jack viii Receive $27, 500
and a Third of Moving
Picture Receipts for
Championship Bout
SITE STILL UNDECIDED


confident that he can defeat LACY nenr n
sey or any other man in a bout Of any
length and under virtually any condi-
tions.
That is the word brought back here
by Tex Rickard. the promoter, who has
eclipsed his own records In signing
Dempsey and Willard to battle for the
championship. He made the state
ment as he sat waiting for Kearns to
fll an engagement that resulted IN
kearns agreeing to sign for Dempsey
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Notes Of the Alleys

Tonight will be n big night for the Artisan
Bowling League. Several close contests are
being waged in both the "a" and IN" sec
tions. These two will howl on the Keystone
alleys. while Section ''C'' will roll Its week.
ly contests on the Terminal alleys.
Captain" Eddie boyd will again try TO
recover those three games his squad lost la st
week.
Costa alleys will entertain the knights OF
Columbus League tonight. At present both
ST. I.cos and San Salvador are fighting ha rd
for the top rung.
The new record hung UP last week by the
Curtis bowlers has drawn considerable at
tention from the various other leagues and
a post-season game would be in order.
The Philadelphia League rolled its final
game OF the first round last night. On next
Wednesday evening 1t will go into the second
round Liberty Bell looks like a good bet in
this league.
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TEN EYCK WILL
COACH SYRACUSE
College Authorities to Meet
Rowing Tutors Salary
Demands
START PRACTICE SOON

Syracuse, Feb. 5.--That a few dollars
added to the salary he received in the
past as coach of Syracuse crews will
bring "Od Jim" Ten Eyck back TO the
Hill to tutor the varsity oarsmen, be-
came known today when a letter bear
ing such statements was received in this
city from Henry ID. Lucy. commodore of
the Orange Navy, now in France.
Eyck assured Lucy of his return to Syra-
cuse IL the athletic association would pay
him a little more money. The Orange
rowing mentor is not known to have
hinted that the money problem had any
thing to do with his acceptance OF the
Duluth position in preference to the
Syracuse place prior to his letter TO the
Hill commodore 1t was stated today
Ten Eyck's terms will be met.
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POCKET BILLIARD TOURNEY
Six Prominent Players to Play
for Title

An important pocket billiard tourna-
ment is to be held at the Casino Parlor
starting Monday. February 10, in which
six well-known professionals will COM
pete for the eastern championship. The
present holder of the title, Claude Brown.
of Wilmington, who gained the honor by
defeating Jim Mccoy in an intercity
tourney, in which matches were played
at the Casino and in Wilmington. has
entered.
So has Mccoy. Morris Fink, who. beat
Charles Harmon, the present city cham
pion. recently in a four-game series at
Green's and the Penn Academy, 500 10
468, will be a contestant. Ralph Green
leaf. the clever western star, and Joe
Concannon, New York State champion,
are also to compete. Morris Fink said
last night all had accepted the invitation
TO play except Concannon. and he eX-
pected to receive an acceptance from him
today,
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DEMPSEY WILL MEET
WILLARD ON JULY 4
Bob Simpson Enters
MiIlrose A. A. Games

New York, Feb. 5.--Lieutenant
Bob" simpson, worlds greatest
hurdler and holder OF the worlds rec
ord OF IL 3-5 seconds for the 1aOs
yard low hurdles, will compete In the
Millrose A. A. games in Madison
square Garden on Tuesday, February
20. simpson Ia stationed at the Presi-
dio, San Francisco.
forty-eight hours after receipt Of
an invitation sent by wire to compete
~ the special 70-yard low and high
hurdle events Simpson was speeding
east on his way to New York. He Ia
expected to arrive here in n couple Of
days. and will begin training at once
In a local armory for the big games.
simpson obtained n thirty-day fur
Tough. and will probably stay long
enough In the East to 20 to Boston
Tor the Boston A.. A. games on
March 1 and return to New York
for the national championships on
March 8.
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Report Charles Murphy
New Owner of Braues

New York, Feb. B.--Latest develop
ments In the mystery regarding the
Identity OF the new owners OF the
noston National League club lead to
Washington Grants partners is none
other than Charles webb Murphy.
murphy will be rem membered as the
FORMER president OF the Chicago Ma
tionals, who wss forced out OF the
league. Murphy sold his control Of
theless cleared close to o million on
the transaction.
IL was learned yesterday that Muir
ply came East TO be in the thick OF
the Grant negotiations for the
braves. Gossip has II that he was In
New York, in commu nication with
Grant, when the latter went up to
Boston to complete the deal.
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CHASE VERDICT TODAY
President Heydler Will Announce
Result of Trial

New York. Feb. 5.----John A. Heydler.
president of THE National League, an
nounced yesterday that he had reached
decision in the case of "Hal' Chase,
Cincinnati first baseman, who was heard
here last Thursday on grave charges
preferred by his club
Mr.. Heydler stated that he would an
nounce his findings oday. when he
would make public ali details Of the
case, including the nature of the
charges.
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AMATEUR BOXING TOURNEY
All Eligible to Enter Bouts al
Service Club

Tomorrow evening will mark the
opening Of the amateur boxing tourna-
ment at the United Service Club
Twenty-second below Walnut street.
The tournament will be held under
the direction of Major A. ]. Tony" Bid.
die, of the United States marines. 1t is
open for all amateurs of all weights
whether in the service or out of the
service. So far more than 100 names
have signed IN to take part in this box.
ing carnival.
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STAR TALENT AT
/ M'GUIGAN SHOW
Eight Classy Bouts and One
Exhibition on Bene-
fit Program
SHOW AT NATIONAL A. A.

This is the last chance for the boxing
fraternity to pay its tribute to- the
memory of the late Jack McGuigan, the
man who did so much to place the ring
game upon its present high standard.
The boxers have contributed literally
ana freely. The best indication of the
late promoters popularity will be the
attendance.
Eight bouts and one exhibition will
make up tonight's banner program at
the National A. A. each bout Is
scheduled to be a three-round. three
minute affair. All of the principals have
purchased tickets, both for themselves
and for one second. This Is something
very unusual, but the volunteer enter
tainers insisted upon this method of ex-
pressing their appreciation,
Tillman Generous
Johnny T1llman, who imeets Eddie
McAndrews. made hurried getaway
from his home in Minneapolis in order
to be here in time to do his share. In
addition Johnny gave s25 for two seats,
then turned them back to be resold.
Yesterday he purchased two more. one
for the privilege of fighting and the
other for his second.
Here is the card arranged for to-
night:
Tommy Dixon vs.. Johnny Nelson.
frankie Conway VS.. Joe Burman.
Johnny Tlllman VS.. Eddie McAndrews.
g Fred Dyer VS.. Henry Hauber.
JET Smith VS.. Zulu Kid.
Pete Herman VS.. Chick Hayes.
Jack Britton VS.. Jimmy McCabe.
Willie jackson VS.. Jack Russo.
Exhibition: =
Jack Hagen VS.. Spider Kelly,
Two Chairmen
Two chairmen are In charge Of the
program Herman Taylor and Frank
Poth have been working double time in
order to make the show a success
Chairman Poth. who will be recognized
by his badge, started the voluntary con-
tributions with a new 500 bill.
When interviewed, Chairman Poth
said: "Its going to be a great show
for great fellow and II looks like a
great night for great show which is
for a great cause. Yes sir everything
looks great"
: Jack Hagen and John McDermott
close friends of McGuigan. have been
working silently. The Jacks collected
a large sum among their friends for tie
cause. Steve Moroney. the refreshment
man, will donate the gross receipts for
the evening.
Jack Hanlon. well-known boxing au-
thority, has done much. He made the
circuit Of all the clubs and there pro-
ceeded to extract money for the cause
At the Cambria he appeared in the role
of auctioneer and his evenings work was
profitable.
There will be different referee fol-
each bout and there should be action
all the time. The boys are well matched
and as the bouts are limited to three
rounds the talent should 30 on high
speed all the way.
The National A. A, made known
through the efforts of the late Jack
McGuigan. should be packed tonight
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Soccer NeWs and Notes

competition will take place at Pearson I
Hall, Hancock street and Lehigh avenue.
sentative on hand
That boy Hardy. of Merchant A. played
and from soccer standpoint he had It ali
Several rough plays were INDUCED in. es-
peclaliy between Burnett and McKelvey. al
dsorEs Young Ahs fsd a to notice fIeA IL way
Todd and Morrison play one of the great
President Wilson and the head of Merchant
should think lot of that boy Todd.
the pick of the Shpyard League in the near
future. with plenty of advertising and the
record breaking crowd should be on hand
Good soccer with good teams will draw the
crowd anywhere.
Every now and then some one will sprina
ssa play Sd spssStsS SAsy fsas
ss, ap3thr sSa result With will
Merchant A and New York Ship are tiet
for third place In the National League.
wolfenden Shore seniors found the Merior
G. c. liked to rough it a little in spite OF
that they were going to play friendly
contest
As soon as Pusey & Jones's new members
from Buffalo get more acquainted ths
Gloucester team should give any Of the
shpyarders a st-game.
Wolfenden shores team is anxious to gel
game with the Hog Island soccer team
and will play the game on Sunday morn
ing or afternoon.
Did every one notice how the veteran
Teddy Hurt played Saturday with the Island
srsomes srs ae w fee home ne %ben s
gets his old side partner. Alex Brown.
playing on the team.
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BRITT BEATS BROCK
New Englander Refuses to Quit
When Fouled

Minneapolis. Feb. 5.-Frankie Britt
of New Bedford, Mass, outboxed Matt
Brock of Cleveland, in a ten-round bout
last night Referee Potts awarded the
fight to Britt on a foul in the ninth
round. but after considerable argument
the fight was allowed to proceed at
pritt's 10 nuegt
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Monument for Murnane's Grave

Chicago. Feb. 5.--President johnson. of
the American League, announced today that
the organization would erect monument
over the grave of Tim Murnane at Brook
lines, Mass. vino died year ago. Muir
name gained fame base runner In the
los, and following his playing days was
president Of the New England League and a
baseball writer.
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Jimmy Pappas Shades Doyle

Reading. Pa, Feb. 5--Jimmy Pappas. the
Bobby Doyle, of brooklyn. in the ten-round
windup of the Watson A; G. show last
night. Battling Murray and Patsy Wallace.
of Philadelphia were In the semi-windur
with Murray having a shade. Johnny Ma
loney outfought Young Coster and Willie
Spencer drew with Billy, Hines, of New York.