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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-20
LET Us THINK OF THE 90.

Warren GarSt, eX-leutenant COVER
nor and now a member OF school
commission created by the last legis-
lature, has written thoughtful and
timely article about the 80 per cent
in education. In Iowa 80 per cent
Of the boys and girls never see COL
lege or state university, not even a
high school. They are the many of
whom we ought to be doing more
and for whom we are in the way of
real results achieved.
That is timely word, indeed. At
the present time we are discussing
and we have been discussing for
weeks and months certain recon-
mendatiOns made for the upper one
tenth or rather the upper one-tenth
of a tenth. the ones who finally get
into the state educational inStitu-
tons. We have spent countless en-
ergies Quarreling over that One-tenth
of tenth, on whom we are already
spending sums that are ten or
hundred time as high, per capita, as
the sums that we are spending on
the less favored ones who will never
get beyond the country, or the vii
lage school.
Would it not be better if we dis
eussed, as Mr.. Garst suggests the
welfare of the great mass more? Are
the young men who study engineer
ing at enormous expense to the state
who nine-tenths Of them leave
Iowa as soon as that education is
eompleted-of so much more import
ance than the 80 per cent of the boys
and girls of the state? 1t is the ru-
raj school problem and the village
school problems that We ought to be
concerned about at the present time.
The young men who study engineer
ing are old enough and most OF them
are rich enough to take care of them
selves.
1t is the usual perVersity Of public
discussions. Every paper in the state
has been filled, more or less, with
she affairs of the university and the
colleges at Ames and Cedar Falls.
where the small per cent Of our boys
and girls are favored, and on which
we spend millions of dollars, but
nobody, and few papers, are discuss
ing the circumstances and conditions
and requirements OF the schools in
which the vast majority graduate
and which, it is admitted by all, have
fallen woefully behind in the race.
We make the motion that there
be less said about the rich and the
favored and the flattered institutions
of Iowa and more. much more, be
said about the little neglected red
school houses that used to stand on
the hills Let the discussion be
shifted and let the big fellows be
given a back seat. Let the legisla
bure devote a few days of serious
consideration to the subject which
Mr. Garst has presented, the needs
and the requirements Of the little
ones in the little school houses that
still dot our state-Ccdar Rapids Re-
publican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-20
THE INCOME TAX.

The income tax amendment to the
federal constitution has been ratified
by the necessary number of states
and is now a part OF the constitution.
Congress can, at least. after an eigh-
teen years struggle. levy and collect
a tax on individual incomes. The
dollar is no longer above the man
Now let congress proceed with the
preparation OF an income tax meas
ure Such law will make it pos
sible to materially reduce the tariff
schedules, thus transferring a part
Of the weight or taxation from the
overburdened poor to the underbur-
dened rich.
Some have suggested that the in
dividual income tax be substituted for
the corporation tax. but the sugges-
ton comes from the protected in
terests which have made the tariff
laws in their own interests for a
generation and are seeking some eX-
Cuse for maintaining present rates.
The democratic congress should re-
ject such a proposition and give the
benefits OF reduction to the patient
masses who have for SO long borne
the injustice of excessive taxation,
collected on consumption. The day
OF relief is at hand.-The CommOner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-20
INTERVENTION.

1t is not difficult to forecast the
kind of intervention that the
Mexican revolution will bring forth
There will be such policing of ports
and safeguarding of lines of COM
munication as may be practicable in
the interest Of the safety of foreign
residents. AS for foreign invest
ments, there are other reasons be-
sides the fundamentals of democratic
theory why an army Of "allies' will
not invade the Land Of the Monte
zumas and settle the destiny Of
Mexico out Of hand. One is that a
stable government of Mexico by
MeXicans affords the only solution
of the question of the safety Of
foreign investments. Great as they
arc, the losses of few days of rcVo-
luton. ending in a decisive victory
and the establishment of a strong
government, are but a trifle compar-
ed with the loss to the foreign in
ycstor through the DISCRIMINATION
of industry by weak government,
with its corruption, panics and gen
er2l social unrest. The interest OF
the foreign investor in Mexico re-
qlircs peace from within. That will
come. not through the mailed hand
OF the outlander, but by the devel-
opment, out of the present struggle,
of national leadership and true
loyalty.-St. Louis Republic.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-20
\ PRESIDENTS RIGHTS IN HIS
NAME,

Against the DEGREES of Generals
il charge and stationcrs to the in
augural ceremonies, Woodrow Will
son insists upon being known to
them as Woodrow Wilson, and not as
Thomas Woodrow Wilson. AS Wood
row Wilson he was mentioned for the
presidency, nominated for the presi-
dency and elected to the presidency
and now he intends to be inaugural
ed as Woodrow Wilson,
A mans right to as much or more
Of his given name as he wants to
carry through life is as unassailable
with the presidents as with anybody
else. No stationers to the inaugural
ton of Hiram Ulysses Grant disput-
ed his right to be made president
under the mistaken West Point name
he had ever after accepted and been
known by. No generals in charge of
tho inauguration OF Stephen Grover
Cleveland ventured to compel res
toration of the Stephen which had
been dropped. Who are these present
generals and stationers that they
would rename I prcSident-elect
against his wishes and rights and all
preccdents.-New York World.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-20
WOULD T. Y A MI NE, PRIVATE
....s BANKS.

Senator Weber, of Ottumwa.
democrat, has introduced in the Iowa
senate a bill which is sound in prin-
ciple and finance. He proposes to
prevent anyone using the name Of
bank or banker in connection with
his business except as he submits to
the supervision of the state banking
There are sound private bankers,
Of course, but their system is I'M
sound from the standpoint Of public
policy. A private banker accepts de-
posits of money from the public
agreeing, as every banker does, to
pay it back on demand. In the
meantime he uses his private funds
to speculate in lands or fancy live
stock and if anything happens to
Kim as he grows old and loses his
business grip. his depositors discover
that thcy loaned their money to him
without collateral security.
Senator Weber explains that:
Il have 70 motive whatever. in
this bill, except to see that all parties
engaged in the banking business are
subjected to reasonable scrutiny at
the hands Of the public, realize that
thare are many private bankers who
do g very safe business, but the fact
remains that there have been eight
bank failures, i'll Iowa, since the last
general assembly adjOln ned, every
one of which has been private banks.
I personally know Of two private
banks, at the present time, one OF
which has the greater part OF it's
assets tied up in lands in the sand
prairies Of western Nebraska end
eastern Wyoming, another which
Eas Us assets largely tied up in IT.
$rigated lands in Colorado and Idaho.
Of very doubtful value.
There are probably other priv2te
bankers who believe themselves
wealthy but who have found deposit
sors' money coming easy and who
have used it for Investment rather
than loan it on safe security. A
bank examiner might not think the
Investments as safe for the depositor
rs mortgage security and people who
wish to enjoy the public confidence
fiat goes with the word bank or
-Rsnker should be willing to submit
TO inspection as ell other banks do.
IF the private banker is not willing
and glad to come under the bank ex-
rliner's protecting wing for the
good Of his depositors then the state
should deny him the cloak of the
5vsord bank In other words it is
time in Iowa that bank meant the
same thing in all places; that it
ir,f-a rfanteed to the public that the
STATE examiners were looking after
and into it's affairs regularly: The
nriyate banker has no more right to
escape regulation than the incorpor-
ated bank or the savings bank. A
hank is a bank and should be SO
treated by the Observation-Disclosures
Times-Republican. -..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-20
INTERVENTION in MEXICO.

1t is not revolution, as Wash
ingtOn understood the term, which
is raging in Mexico. 1t is not a civil
war such as that waged between the
north and south in our own country.
If it were, there would be no need
nor thought of intervention.
The Mexican disturbance has be-
come fued between the Madero
family and the Diaz family; dis
pute between the "cientiticos,' who
like their plumber served on silver
platters with legal sauce, and the
Zapatistas, who eat it with their
fingers, raw. In the progress Of this
wretcned quarrel. American citizens,
invited to Mexico by a previous gov
ernment, are slaughtered: and Amer
lean property, invested there on SINH
lar invitation, is destroyed. BY all
customs of nations, this justities in
teryentiOn.
But the Journal hopes intervention
will be avoided if possible. 1t is no
light task to restore order in Mexico.
a country of 761 900 square miles,
inhabited by 100000 people who
agree in hating the very name
- American is not easy to subdue.
The United States has no regular
army fit for this task, and while an
army could be raised. the expenses Of
such a campaign would be enormous
and its results beyond measuring.
Let American troops once cross
the Rio Grande, and no man eau
foresee the date OF their return.
There is large chance that they
never would return: that Mexico and
then Central America would become
permanent dependencies, to be
managed as England manages Egypt
From a fate like this may sober
deliver us. But the
problem of deliverance grows hard
cr each day Of senseless anarchy in
MeXico.-Chicago Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-20

Cossons convict labor bill would
give $50 prisoners who are work n &
for prison contractors now at frcnl
IS to 60 cents a day employ lent
profitable to the state and to them
selves. Why should a prison coz
tractor hire an efficient Work;,lgIlan
for from 2 y cents to 6 cents an
hour when the man can earn ten
times that simply because the man
is in prison? AS matters stauu the
state loses, the prisoner loses ana
he prison contractor pl ofts By one
mans crime and cuts into coE,peti-
ton with free labor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-20
The state highway e]

The state highway engineer Of
Minnesota, after Investigating those
tWelve-Irot strips of concrete pave
ment laid to the extent of forty
miles on the rural roads of Wayne
county, Michigan, has reported to
the state highway commission recon-
mending concrete roads for Mime
sofa. AS result sixteen mile strip
has been built out Of Winona and
several other experim entail strips
laid in other parts OF the state.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-20
Chairman BrockWay of the good

chairman Brockway of the good
roads committee of the house. is
strong for the dear 'pepul,' and is
criticising the newspapers for Their
activity in the good roads move
ment,' says the Guthrie Guthrian.
We fear the chairman has got off
on the wrong foot. The farmers of
Guthrie county whether owning an
automobile or not, are vitality inter-
ested in having the best roads for
the money expended which has not
been the case under the present
law y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-20

The Marion Regictcr says that his
action in disseminating the inaugural
ball will cost Woodrow Wilson a
million votes in 1916. I'VE do not
believe it, comments the Marengo
Republican, THE country at large
approves the reform. The ball rep
resentc a bad American tendency to
squGnder money on lavish entertain
mCnt'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-20

Ex-congressman Lacy says that
the passage of the Oregon primary
law will give Iowa democratic U.
S. senator. That is a contamination
devoutly to be wished for, says the
Creston American.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-20

This winter roads have been pretty
good most of the time. It ought to
set us thinking whether road good
all winter in all kinds of weather
would suit us. &
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-20

The state engineer of Illinois has
been experimenting with concrete
pavement on rural highways and has
2 strip of it near Springfield which
has proved exceedingly satisfactory.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-02-20

Col. Roosevelt is reasonably sure
there will be no fusion with the re-
publican party as long as he is boss
of the progressive party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03

only now recovering from the wound klstt was told not to stop until he reached the railroad at Beebe, which instructions he obeyed taking a train for St. Louis. The German consul states that letters written by Klatt to the man in whose care his farm was left, remain unanswered.
 Gov. Futrell immediately wrote to friends in White county, requesting an investigation by them. He also wrote the postmaster to find why Klatt's let ters were not delivered. In addition to this Gov. Futrell notified the consul he was making an investigation and would soon be able to make a report.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03
NAMES KINGSLEY
 ROAD ENGINEER

Little Rock, May 3.-E. A. Kings ley was appointed state highway en- gineer by Reuben G. Dye, chairman of the commission, Friday afternoon. The engineer was notified of his ap- pointment and requested to close his personal affairs at once in order to be in position to work exclusively for the state He has also been asked to name his assistants.
 Engineer Kingsley is native of In- diana, but has been engaged in engi- neering work in Arkansas for num- Der of years. He was for several years superintendent of public works of Little Rock, and during the past two years has been engaged in engi- neering work over the state, being con- sulting engineer of the improvement districts Helena, Fayetteville, Para gould, Conway and number of other places. He was at one time the presi- dent of the National Association of City Engineers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATRIX TO AP. PLY TO COURT FOR SALE OF LANDS
 FOR INVESTMENT

Grisham. administratrix of the estate of Mar tin l.. Grisham, deceased. of Faulkner County Arkansas, will, after 30 days notice of pub llcation of this notice apply to the Probate Court for an order authorizing and directing me as such administrative, to sell the follow ing hereinafter described lands, belonging to sad estate for the purpose of investment of the deceased, Martin L. Grisham, to-wit Be- ginning at the half section line 22 rods south of the northwest corner of the southwest of the northeast section 4, township north range l2 west, and running thence east 50 yards, thence south 29 yards. thence west 50 yards, thence north 29 yards to place of be- glnning-l450 square yards also bepinnin0 on the half section line at the northeast cor her of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter section f. township 666 north. range l2 west; thence west 361.5 feet thence south 36l.5 feet; thence east 361.5 feet; thence north 36l.5 feet to place of beginning con- taining l30,680 square feet Also from north- west part of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter, section 4, township 6 north, range l2 west, commencing at the northwest corner of the northwest southeast of said section 1, thence south 22 rods thence east rods, thence north 22 rods, thence west rods to point of beginning, containing l-4 acres. Also beginning on half section line at the northwest corner of the northwest quarter Of the northeast quarter of section f. township north, range 12 west thence east l'o.5 yards thence south 590 yards thence west 1905 yards, thence north 15O wards thence west DO yards, thence north 40 yards to place of beginning, containing l9 IA acres Also part of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 10. township north range l2 vest commencing at made corner 556 feet east of the southwest corner ot the northwest of the northwest section To- township north, range 12 west, running thence north 104 feet, thence east I03 feet thence south 104 feet, thence west 103 feet back to the place of beginning, containing ten thousand seven hundred and twelve (10,7I2) feet.
 NANCY F.. GRESHAM
 Administratrix Estate of Martin l.. Grishan. Deceased
 This April i. 1913. -34-w4t-
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03
WEATHER FORECAST.

Tonight and Sunday, unset tied weather with showers; cooler.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03
MRS. LIGON ENTERTAINS.

On the beautiful lawn of her home on Robinson avenue Friday afternoon, Mrs. J. NJ. Ligon entertained large number of her friends. Mrs. Ligon received on the lawn, Mrs. F. E. Rob- ipS, at the door, Mrs. J. Haydon talk ing the guests to the dressing room. After spending some time in sewing and conversation, a delicious two course luncheon was served, consisting of sandwiches and lemonade, straw berry ice cream and cake.
 The hostess was also assisted in en- tertaining by Mesdames D. L. Young, L. H. Pyle, R. H. Maddox, W. M. liar rell and Misses Ruth Hartje, Irene Harrell and Dora Ligon
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03
Legal Advertisements
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court of Faulk- County. made and entered the 27th day of March, A. D. 1913, in a certain cause (No. l573). then pending therein between J. A. Boydston X w. H. Adams, complainants. and J. c. Sewell and Elizabeth Sewel, defendants. the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder at the east door or en- trance of the County Courthouse. in which said Court is held. in the County of Faulkner. with in the hours prescribed by law for judicial
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03
Fl PASO GERMAN SEEKS PROTECTION MISIREATMENT ALLEGED WALTER KLATT CLAIMS WHITE COUNTY MOB BANISHED
 AND SHOT HIM.

Little Rock, May 3.-Gov. J. M. Futrell on Friday afternoon received a complaint from Consul Von Locke of St. Louis, in which it was stated that Walter Klatt, German subject, and civil engineer, was forced to leave his farm near Ell Paso, White county, on the evening of Dec. 28, 1912, by a mob of eight men who were armed with shot guns.
 The mob, according to the complain ant, shot Klatt in the back, and he is
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03
MONDAY CLEANUP DAY.

Mayor Duncan requests all citizens to have their rubbish and trash to be hauled off ready for the wagons when they call Monday, cleanup day" It should be put in barrels or boxes, so as to be conveniently handled. The hauling will be done at the expense of the city, but the wagons will make only one call at each residence.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03
Personals

Barnes-Photos. Phone 93.-tf
 Typewriters TOT rent. J. D. Duna way.-dtf (adv.A
 For Sale-Two fresh milk cows. Thomas & Sons. d2t
 B. T. Clifft is visiting at his former home in Bolivar, Tenn.
 John Drummer is recovering from an illness of several weeks.
 For Rent-A new 5-room house. Apply to Geo. w. Clark.-tf (adv.4
 Have you seen the new style photo graphs at Pearle's? Phone 188.-adv
 H. I. Anderson of the Log Cabin Democrat force is visiting in Cam den.
 Plenty of cotronseed meal and hulls See me when in need or telephone POT or 162. (advl
 For few days only we will pay 3c each for good tow sacks. I. N. Fields X Son. 193 3td
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03
Durham Duplex Safety Ra= ZOTS, the best yet for the price. Only 35c. See o F window display.
 w. M. HdrreH d co.

Wanted-To rent one or two fur nshed rooms with board on west side home with private family. Perma- nent. Address Box 5S, City. d3t*
 Jo Frauenthal is attending a meet ing of the board of trustees of the State Normal at Little Rock today. The board is receiving bids for the completion of the girls dormitory and other improvement work.
 Mr. and Mrs. Theo Dehmer of Lit tie Rock have announced the engage ment and approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Theodora, to Edward c. Reidmatten of Conway the ceremony to take place at St. Ed wards church in Little Rock on May |20. MT. Reidmatten is an employe of the Log Cabin Democrat and has many friends who are congratulatine him up, his good fortune.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03
Durham Duplex Safety Ra. zOrS, guaranteed fO give per= feet satisfaction. Only 35c at w. M. HarreU G co.

Several good farms for sale at very low prices. See J. A. Lea, at the court house.-dtf. (adv)
 Fresh strawberries with ice cream. Only 10 cents per saucer, at Whites Drug Store-d6t
 For Sale-Two fresh milk cows. Will sell or trade for dry cattle. Thomas & Sons. d2t.
 Fresh strawberries with ice cream. Only 10 cents per saucer, at Whites Drug Store.-d6t
 Four best lots in Boulevard addi- tion for sale, cheap. Address c. c. Denney, Box P. (adv.)
 My large beautiful home for sale, cheap, on Caldwell street. See E. o. Brannon.-dtf (adv)
 Sam Sarason has returned from a business trip to New York and visit to his family in St. Louis.
 Mrs. Luna Mechanism of Overs burg, Tenn, is here looking after her property interests in Conway.
 We will pay the highest market price for your chickens and eggs. See L. B. Dawson at I. N Fields Wagon Yard d-tf
 The Home Mission Society of the First Methodist church will meet at the church Monday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03
METHODIST SERVICES.

Preaching by the pastor, Rev. E. R. Steele at II a. m. At 7:45 D. m., ad- dresses by delegates to the Sunday School convention at Batesville, z. F Balir, W, B. Owen and Prof. M. J, Russell.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03
CHANCERY COURT MONDAY.

Judge Jordan Sellers will hold an adjourned term of the Faulkner chan cery court at the courthouse in this city beginning Monday morning. The session is not expected to continue more than two or three days.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03
sales, SATURDAY. THE 10TH DAY OF MAY. A.

sales, SATURDAY. THE 10TH DAY OF MAY. A.
 D., 1913, the following described real estate to-wit The northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of Section ten, in Township four north range fourteen vest in Faulkner County, Arkansas Terms of Sale: On credit of three months the purchaser being required to execute a bond as required by law and the order and decree of said Court in said cause with approved se- curlty, bearing interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from date of sale until paid and lien being retained on the premises sold to secure payment of the purchase money Given under my hand this 17th day of April A. D., 1913.
 J. H. HARTJE, 4-l8-dltw3t Commissioner in Chancery
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03
BAPTIST SERVICES.

Rev. Otto Wilmington will return tonigt hfrom Fort Smith, where he has been conducting a revival for the past two weeks, and will hold services at both morning and evening hours at the First Baptist church here tomor- row
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-05-03

Dr. B. A. Jones Hog Powder, sure cure for cholera-no cure, no pay. Sold by Chas. w. Jones, Con- way. Ark.-w36-1 VT.