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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-03

low the minds pattern but it must
please the ear as well as the eye.
If any one lesson is being impress
sed upon us, as teachers of the Gull
tured arts, by the word in general,
it is this: That in order to develop
Ia life of the fullest significance, the
child must learn to appreciate the
beauties around him. What is more
universal as an avocation than mu-
sic? In this day and age when music
is playing such an important role, it
is necessary that children be equip
ped with power to understand and
appreciate the good music they are
able to hear.
Where can better appreciation be
better acquired than in the music
studio? If our ears were more acute
we should not miss so much from
our lack of appreciation. In four
years high school course, we'll ad-
ministered, the deeper musical side
of selections may be brought out and
a child be able to appreciate, If not
fully grasp, the beauty of our mas
tiers, both old and modern.
But you say, latter all this, why
is it any more of an advantage to
have music in the public schools?"
BY so doing, we ought to be able to
raise the standard of training. If
the schools carefully select a well
equipped and experienced teacher,
with the added inducement of high
school credits. it should do away with
small town teacher who has only
smattering of music and no idea of
correct methods. The standard OF
teachers would be raised and the out
side teachers would have to come up
to THAT standard or drop out of the
race. In case no good teacher of high
standard be available for such work
in the town, the school takes the re-
sponsibility of acquiring agood teach
er and by so doing the musical stand
ard of the entire community is raised
Since the value OF music is almost
self evident, because of it's mental
its training of the ear, eye
and hand it's drill Of the memory
and the appreciation of good music
which it inculcates, why not have it
To uphold the highest
standard as the Public schools?
Georgia Gardner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-03
REVIVE WAUBONsIE TRAIL AsSO.
CITATION.
Plan to Revive Interest in Movement
And Have Trail Recorded in
the Official State Guides.

Waubonsie's Trail was revived and
plans started to give new impetus to
the movement, at the city hall We'd
nesday night.
Farmers and business men inter-
ested in the movement from Page
and Fremont counties met in the city
hall, elected new Iowa officers for
the organization, and selected COM
mittees to take in charge right away
the creating of additional interest in
the trail movement which has been
dying a quiet, undisturbed death for
a couple of years.
Chas. Mitchell was elected presi-
dent, Chas. Wenstrand secretary, and
Henry Ross treasurer, Of the reOrgan-
lied association.
A committee consisting of J. A.
Cheney, E. J. Andrews and Thomas
Mcmahon was selected to draft new
bylaws.
Another committee consisting of T.
j. Andrews, DIR. j. F. Aldrich and
Thomas Mcmahon was named to raise
money to put the association upon a
sounder financial basis
Another reason for the reorganiza-
ton was the desire to have the trail
recorded in the official Iowa Guide
Book
Vice presidents in each county in
Iowa through which the trail passes
will be appointed right away and
systematic efforts put forth to revive
statewide interest in the movement.
Shenandoah World.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-03
IOWA STOMACH SUFFERER RELIEVED
BYflRST DOSE OF AiAYR REMEDY

edy clears the digestive tract of mu-
cold accretions and poisonous matter
and brings swift relief to sufferers
from stomach troubles, liver and in
tcstinal disorders Many declare that
it has saved them from dangerous
operations and many others are sure
that it has saved their lives.
We want all people who have
chronic stomach trouble or consti-
patton, no matter of how long stand
ing, to try one dose of Mayr's Won
derful Stomach Remedy-one dose
VIII convince you. This is the med
icine so many of our people have
been taking with surprising results.
The most thorough system cleanser
ever sold. Mayr's Wonderful Stom-
ach Remedy is now sold here by Bell
& Robinson and druggists every
where"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-03
Notice of appointment Of Executors.

In the District Court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Decatur County.
In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of M.
" Fowler, Deceased.
TO Whom 1t may concern:
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned have qualified as execu-
tors of the estate of NJ. V. Fowler,
late of Decatur county, Iowa, deceas-
ed. All persons in any manner in
debted to said deceased or the estate
will make payment to the under
signed; and those having claims
against said deceased or the estate
will present them in manner and
form as by law required, for allow
ance and payment ~ 4
Dated this 18th day of November,
A. D. 1914.
Fred Fowler,
13-3t J. w. Fowler,
Exec tors of said estate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-03
Il. II. Lewis of Ottumwa Tells How
He Was Quickly Restored by
a Single Bottle.

Thomas II. Lewis of 1902 West
Second Street, Ottumwa, Ia, was
sufferer from stomach ailments. He
took Mayr's Wonderful Stomach
Remedy and got quick relief
The very first dose convinced him.
Mr.. Lewis wrote:
Il received your remedy and wish
to state that it is wonderful. The
first bottle made me feel better than
/ have felt in years Would be glad
to recommend it to anybody who
needs a stomach remedy"
That is this remedy's record in
thousands of cases in all parts of the
United States.
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Rem
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-03
Plinl Brown Dead.

Plim Brown, one of the early set
tiers of Osceola, died at Omaha,
where he had been making his home
for several years and the body was
brought to the old home town for in
terment this afternoon Mr.. Brown
will be we'll remembered by the older
residents of the city. He was a part
of the early history of Clarke, county
and a man who was greatly esteemed.
There will be sorrow far beyond the
family circle over his death.-Osce-
ola Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-03
Prompt Action Will Stop Your
Cough.

When you first catch q cold Gotten
indicated by sneeZe or cough !,
break it up at once. The idea that
1T does not natter often leads to
serious complications The remedy
which Immediately and easily pene-
trates the lining of the throat is the
kind demanded. Dr. Kings New Dis
covery soothes the irritation, loosens
the phlegm. You feel better at once.
1T seemed to reach the very spot of
my cough" is one of many honest tes-
timOnials. soc. at your druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-03
Original Notice.

In the District Court of the State Of
Iowa, in and for Decatur County.
January Term, 1915.
In the matter OF the estate Of Will
liam Day, deceased. T. L. Hem
brey, executor, Plaintiff
VS..
Unknown heirs Of Ann Hays and Sar-
all Stephens. Mary Ann Atkins;
Martha Hyatt; Elizabeth Cole; AL
fred Hays; Samuel Hays; Ann
Hays; Thomas Hays; Sarah Ste
phens; Charles Stephens; James
Stephens; Charles Stephens jr.;
Mary Ann Nye; Charlotte Free
man and Hannah Stephens Dove;
Defendants:
To the unknown heirs of-Ann
Hays and Sarah Stephens: Mary Ann
Atkins; Martha Hyatt; Elizabeth
Cole; Alfred Hays; Samuel Hays;
Ann Hays; Thomas Hays; Sarah
Stephens; James Stephens, Charles
Stephens; Charles Stephens jr.; Mary
Ann Nye; Charlotte Freeman and
Hannah Stephens Dove:
You are hereby notified the petit
ton of plaintiff in the above entitled
cause is now ON file in the Office Of,
the Clerk of the District Court of the
State of Iowa, in and for Decatur
County, asking the court to construe
the will OF VIM. Day, deceased, and
to determine whether or not the
heirs of Ann Hays and Sarah Ste
phens are entitled to any part of the
bequest made therein.
See petition for full particulars.
And that unless you appear there
to and defend before noon of the sec
ond day of tie January, Term, A. D.
1915, OF said court, which will COM
mence at Leon on the 25th day of
January, K d. 1915, default will be
entered against you and judgment
thereon
&. w. HOFFMAN,
" r. McGINNIS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-03

Rags Wanted-The Reporter Of
fee wants to buy quantity of clean
cotton rags. Must not be less than
II inches square; and larger prefer
red. Will pay 2 cents per pound.
We cannot use heavy wooden rags
Bring in your rags and get the
money.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
Russians Surprise
Opponents by Their
Skill and Courage

Copyright. 1914, Press Publishing Coz
ROTTERDAM. sept. l2.-(Via London.
Sept 16.-(Speciai Cablegram to New
York World ana Omaha Bee)--Berlin
has been surprised by the efficiency of
tho Russian army. A correspondent In
Berlin OF tho Rotterdam Courent says;
The Russians are much better fight
ers than they were thought by the Ger
mans to be. One hears that on every
side. II Ia said that they have com
mitted some acts OF cruelty, but all these
things cannot be believed. on the other
hand cases whore Russians have acted
nobly arc heard
There is a general feeling. however,
that the Russians cannot perform the
task they have started on, because OF
the difficulty OF obtaining good supplies.
The Russians who we're brought to Berlin
as prisoners do not give the impression
that they had been starving OF are not
locked after properly.
From Austria II is heard that the way
the Russians are clothed and shed ir
splendid; that all alcohol has been for
bidden throughout the Russian army, and
that a strong hand is being kept on tbs
soldiers"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
PRISONERS LOT
IS MADE EASIER
U. S. Exerts Pressure to Induce
Germany to Relax Strict
Regulations.
INTERCHANGE COMING SOON
Soldiers Probably WIN Not ne EH-
changed. hut NoncOmbstants
and Alien Enemies WIN
Ne Moved.

Copyright. 1914 by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, Sept. lS.-(Special CableEram
IA New York World and Omaha Bee, J.
Negotiations now are actively under way
looking to an exchange OF particulars re-
lating to prisoners OF war between Eng
land and Germany and eventually the eN-
change Of the prisoners themselves.
Through the embassies. legations and
ccnsulates here and on the continent the
United states government Is bending
every effort to facilitate arrangements
which will permit Britons In Germany
and Germans in England TO communicate
with thoir families and friends from the
concentration camps, where they are held
Under Tho Hague convention. prisoners
OF war or civilians are accorded the right
to correspond with relativcs--of course
subject to strict censorship by their cap
tors-but hitherto the German authorities
have refused captured British subjects
the privilege 20 send messages OF Rny
kind homeward, and naturally the SOW
ernment here Ia disposed to treat theft
German prisoners in the same way,
In a few cases. Germany has commune
Gated to the American consulate for trans,
mission to England the bare fact that
such and such Englishmen are incar-
cerated.
u. s. Exerts Pressure.
Pressure eXerted by the American gov.
ernment at Berlin, however, shortly told
on the ksisers officials. who now adopt
kindlier course toward their British
cSptives, and England will follow sui
with regard to Germans held in concen-
tration camps here
1t is improbable, according TO an under
standing at the War office here, ther,
viii be any exchange OF soldier prisoners
but non-combatsnts and alien enemies II
both countries will have an opportunity
to return homeward on a reciprocal basl,
arranged by the United states.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
RUSS PAPER WARNS OF
THE WOUNDED BEAST

LONDON. Sept. is.-d2:5O a MIA
Petrograd dispatch to the Reuter- Tele-
gram company says:
"As an instance Of. Polish solidarity
with Russia. It is noteworthy that youths
OF the Polish aristocrats have raised a
troop consisting OF themselves and their
retainers. This body now is attached
to one of the Russian guard regiments.
Referring TO German concentration in
east Prussia the Novoc Vremya says:
Emperor William. not having succeeded
in dining in Paris. is Fastening with an
empty stomach 10 Petrograd. Germany,
like a wounded beast confined behind
strong bars, is hurling itself furiously
from right TO left 1t must be re-
membered that a wounded beast is more
dangerous than AN unwounded one. until
II is exhausted from loss OF blood"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
M0NTENEGRINS WITH
SERBS BEAT AUSTRlANS

ROME Vla Paris), Sept. l6.-A dis
patch received here from San Giovanni,
Algeria, says the Montenegrin troops
have Joined the servians. and fighting
under servian generals. headed by Gem
ernl Vukotich. have repulsed the AUS
trians all along the Bosnian frontier.
There was fighting Saturday. Sunday
and Monday" the dispatch continues
and the servians are now pursuing the
enemy. The Austrian casualties amounted
to 1000. Seven hundred men were taken
prisoners and another 500 men OF slay
nationality deserted the Austrlan1 eAd
Joined the Servians."
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
FLTERS OF ALLIES
RUN GREAT RISKS
British and French Aviators in
Much Peril in Following Re-
treat of Germans.
WANDERING TEUTONs TAKEN
Detached Parties of Enemy Loose
In Woods Captured by Pursu-
inR Soldiers of Confed-
crate Armies.

PARIS. Sept l6.-It was generally an
ticipated that an attempt TO stem the
tide OF their rapid retreat would be made
by the Germans after the allies had
forced them TO retire defeated from the
great field OF battle to the east Of Paris
whore they had fought stubbornly for
seven days and had suffered enormous
losses.
II has been revealed the British and
French aviators ran daring risks follow
ing tho retrograde movements OF the
German army and succeeded in gather
/ ing the information that the Germans
( had erected field works at various places
along tho northern plateau beyond
Rheims
These works were intended by the
Germans for the event OF meeting su-
perior forces and being Obliged to retire
and reform
| II is understood they left several army
eorps OF their western wing and on their
center with the desperate task OF hold
! ing these lines 80 as 10 prevent their
pursuers from harrassing the bulk OF the
German army which. in the meantime
was making quickly for the frontier.
! Many detached parties OF German troops
have been captured wandering about the
woods where they found themselves with
little ammunition and no food supplies and
deserted by their comrades, who were
ma King forced marches
| There has been no cessation in the prep
arations at Parts for defenae. Although
the Germans now are a considerable dist-
ance away and the likelihood OF their
return Ia regarded as remote, thousands
| of men are being enrolled daily for the
formation Of new forces and TO fli the
gaps in the ranks OF the armies which
have been in the field since the beginning
of the war.
Some military critics are OF the opinion
that the stand being made by the Ger
mans along the river Aisne is the begin
ming OF new battle which may develop
into combat almost. II not quite equally.
AS important as that on the Marne. It
Is pointed out. however. that the struggle
must be frontal one from the German
side while the allies occupy positions
from which an enveloping movement can
be effected.
The strength OF the respective forces
engaged, although kept secret. Is believed
to be almost equal. IL Is argued. how
ever that the allies possess the advant-
age OF Prestige which has been increased
since they repulsed the Germans on tho
east OF Paris The allies also command
the railroads. which enable them to
bring relnforcements. This the Germans
ara not in a position to do. II Is thought.
owing to the activity OF Belgians in keep
ing several German army corps engaged
since taking the offensive from Antwerp.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
NEUTRALITY SOUP"
BRYAN CONCOCTION
Nebrsskan Arranged Peace Menu
at Luncheon After Signing
Of Treaties.
NO WORD FROM WILHELM YET
Presideat Today WIN Receive BeI-
Eian Commission Coming 90
Protest Against German
War Methods.

WASHINGTON, sept l6-That Em-
poror Williams reply 20 the informal
peace inquiry OF the United states Ia ex-
pected within the next few days. is re-
vealed tonight Optimism in administra-
tion circles was heightened today by the
signing OF treaties between the United
states, Great Britain, France. Spain and
China.
Neutrality luncheon.
Tho cabinet officers. ambassadors and
ministers who witnessed the signing OF
the treaties were given a luncheon at the
University club later. Secretary Bryan
aranged the following menu;
FRENCH olives Rice croQuettes ala
Neutrality SOUP Pekin
French olives Torn OBr!en
White RRdishes Miami salad
Spanish omelette American Ice cream
English mutton chopsoolong tea
French peas
President Wilson. it became known to-
day, had made no reply to the messages
from Emperor william and President
Poincare OF France relating to the use OF
dum-du bullets. The president tomor-
row will receive the commission of Bel
gian officials who have come from their
country especially TO lay before him their
complaint against alleged violations OF
civilized warfare in the German inva-
sion.
II ls generally understood that the
president will make general statement
after the Bclginns have seen him, cover
ms their protest as well as the messages
from the German emperor and the French
president. reiterRting the neutrality Of the
United states.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
Irish Suspensory
Measure is Passed

LONDON, Sept. 16.-After the unionists
had made a formal protest and had left
the chamber. the House OF Commons this
afternoon passed through all it's stages
the bill introduced by Premier Asquith
TO suspend the operation Of the Irish
home rule and the Welsh disestSblishment
bills. John, f. Redmond, the Irish ma
tlonallst leader in the House Of Commons,
expressed the hope that In the interven-
ing period when the Ulsterists and ma
tionalists were fighting shoulder TO
shoulder. a new spirit would arise all
over Ireland, making real settlement
possible,
The Welsh and labor leaders expressed
their satisfaction with the bill.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
CORRESPONDENTS AMONG
b. CAPTlvES ENTERING PARIS

LONDON, Sept. 16-The Daily Chronl-
cle's Paris correspondent, under date oi
Sunday, says:
In conformity with the government'I
rule against correspondents accompanying
the allied armies, the following personi
were brought into Paris today under ar.
rest:
Robert Dunn, New York Evening
Post; John Reid, attached 20 an American
magazine. and several correspondents OF
London newspapers They had asked tn.
British general. Smith -Dorien's. permits
sion TO accompany his column. and Gen
eral smith-Dorrien turned them over tc
the French staff"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
DENIES RIGHT OF CLERK
TO BE COLLECTION AGENT

Because the county clerk is holding up
his warrant for $40 as election inspector.
]. NJ. Buell. has brought suit TO force the
delivery OF the warrant. The county clerk
says the warrant is held at satisfy a loan
shark claim fifteen years old When
Buell. was courthouse engineer fifteen
years ago he assigned his salary for one
month to a loan shark and this did not
fully satisfy the loan sharks claim, It lie
alleged. Buell. denies the county clerks
right TO act as a collection agent.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
British Brigadier
General Is Killed

LONDON. Sept. 1s.--Brigadier General
Neil Douglas Findlay, Royal artillery, has
been killed In action. according to official
announcement made tonight
Brigadier General Findlay has com
manded the First division Royal artillery
Of the British army since 1910 He served
In the South African war. 1Sos-laOO. wa,
twice mentioned in dispatches for bravery
and received the queens medal He wal
born In 1859
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
HEADACHES

Thousands OF men and women suffer from
headaches every day. other thousands have
headaches every week or every month. and still
others have headaches occasionally, but not At
regular intervals. The best Doctor Is often unable
and In most other caseq, knowing the cause be
does not know what win remove H. 30 as 70 give
q permanent cure. All he can do Is 30 prescribe
relief, but the headache returns as ueual, and
treatment is again necessary. II you suAef from
Anti-kamnia Tablets and the results VIII be satIs-
factory In the highest degree. You can obtain
them AZ All druggists 10 any quantity, 1oc worth.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
RUSSIANS IN GERMANY
PERMITTED TO GO HOME

ROTTERDAM. Sept. 1s-Russians re-
siding in Germany have received permits
sion to go home, Males from II to As
years Of age and active or retired officers
are excepted In the order. The return
OF English. French and Belgian civilians
in Germany Is not yet permitted. but II
is thought that this is merely a matter
of a few days.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
SURRENDER OF AUSTRIAN
ARMIES BELIEVED NEAR

LONDON. Sept. lo-Telegraphing from
Rome the correspondent OF the Daily Ex-
press says.
The surrender Of the Austrian army
led by General Dankl and Won Auffeu-
burg is imminent The heir 10 the Aus
trlan throne. Archduke Charles Francis.
is with General Dankrs army, which Is
entirely cut off from communication"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
PLAY CH0PIN'S MARCH
TO SCARE DOOMED MEN

LONDON. Sept. 1s.-The Times CORES
pondent in Coulommiers department of
Seine Marine, France. says that the
mayor and prosecutor OF that town re-
fused absolutely to pay $4,000 demanded
by the Germans as a war levy They
were taken outside the town TO be shot,
the prosecutor told the correspondent
and the Germans played Chopin's funeral
march, a last threat to induce them "a
pay but the English saved their lives
as retreat was ordered before the
threatened execution could be carried out
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
First German Army
Fleeing Like a Mob

LONDON. Sept lathe Morning POST S
Petrograd correspondent says:
"The first German army. which has
been stiffened by several divisions, has
virtually ceased TO exist. The Germans
are retreatins like a panic-stricien mob.
The Russians have crossed the lower
reaches OF the River San without op-
position"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
TWO MORE GERMAN FLAGS
IN P0lNCARE'S COLLECTION

BORDEAUX. Sept. 16.--Two more Ger
man flags. those of the rhirty-slxtn and
Ninety-fourth Prussian infantry. pre-
sented to President Poincare. have been
placed beside the standards OF the Sixty
eighth and seventy-second German in
fantry in the grand drawing room OF the
presidents Bordeaux residence.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
Gar Congratulates
Poincare on Victory

BORDEAUX. Sc pt i6.-PresIdent Poln-
care has received the following telegram
from the Russian emperor;
The news OF the brilliant victory gained
by the French army fills me with Joy.
I send you most cordial congratulations.
The valor of the troops and the talent
OF their chiefs are worthy the great ma
ton to which they belong I take pleas
ure In expressing all the admiration with
which they inspire me-"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
Austrians Take
100000 Russians

ROME Via Paris). Sept. l6.-An Aus
trian official communication received here
gives denial to reports OF Russian vic
tories over the Austrians and asserts that
about 10000 Russian prisoners and nearly
500 cannons have been captured by the
Austrians.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
SICK-HEADACHES

sick-head ache, the most miserable OF all sick
nesses. loses tts terrors when AK Tablets are
taken. When you feel an attack coming on,
take two tablets, and in many cases, the attack
viii be warded on. During an attack take one
AK Tablet every two hours. The rest and com-
tort which follow, can be obtained IN no other
Way.
Genuine Ak TabIsts Bear the N noas-
gram. AZ GH druSEists.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-09-17
REAL EsTATE-ACREAGE
TOO LATE To CLASSIFY.
AUCTION SALE.

701 SO. Goth St., half block. north of
LeaYen worth.
Nine rooms. completely furnished. for a
modern home; must be sold at public auc-
ton by the Dowd sales and Auction Co.
This IL the best furnished house we have
had for some time. Everybody needing
high-elABs furniture be at this auction
sale, y. m, Friday. 70i So. 26th ST.
DOWD SALE e. AUCTION co.
For auction sales call r. 32S5.