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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01
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SCHOOL NOTES
FAY THOMPSON
NEIL SMITH
Editors

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Seniors picnicked at Davis City on
Tuesday.
The Aeonian arrived on Monday al
ternoon. The sale was brisk for a
time. The Juniors have gotten out
a splendid annual. This has meant
hard work. There are few extra
copies left.
The boys were defeated at Lamont
in the base ball game with Grace
land College by the score OF to |.
This is the only game they have lost
this season. Garden Grove was de-
feated in two games, Graceland Col
lege in two games and kellerton IN
two games The Alumni will be
tackled at Warner field on Wednes-
day evening.
Many of the manual training boys
are putting in extra time in finishing
ND their wood work. Some splendid
work has been done in this depart
ment this year.
High School examinations COM
menced on Monday afternoon. TINS
is one Of the examinations IN which
pupils may be exempt.
School children helped in the
Decoration day exercises on Tuesday
afternoon.
The base ball team met on Mon
day to elect a captain for next year.
Mike Grogan was the lucky man.
The next years Junior class have
taken time by the fore lock and COM
menced to plan for next years an
nual. The following were selected
for the staff:
Editor-in- Chief-Jewell Drury.
Business Manager-Stephen Hurst.
Advertising Manager-Forest Ha-
gan.
Athletic Manager-Warren Hill.
Observation-Disclosures Hoffman.
Joke Editor-Esther Osborn.
Secy. -Treas.-huth Shields.
Music and Literary Managers
Merle Stephens and Nettie Hutchin-
son.
There seems to be many regrets
among high school students that
school is out. The year has been a
most pleasant one. We hope it has
been as profitable as it has been
pleasant.
The eighth grade will hold their
graduating exercises on Thursday at
ternoon in the high school room.
Next years enrolment in Leon
High School bids fair to excel all
previous enrollments.
Baccalaureate exercises were held
in the Christian church last Sunday
evening. Rev. R. R. Moser preach
ed the sermon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01
Christian Church.

Sunday school ..9:45 a. IN.
Communion and preaching SER
vice II 100 a. m.
Christian Endeavor -. 700 p. m.
Evening evangellstic SER
vice 500 p. m.
Prayer meeting, Thursday 500 p. m.
Sunday is to be observed as Chill
dren's Day for foreign missions, the
children are preparing an elaborate
program in which will be portrayed
the ministry of the gospel Of Jesus
Christ, the adult as we'll as the child
life in China. There is no more in
teresting or romantic subject today
than the story of the progress of the
gospel Every attempt is being made
to bring you service that is throb-
bling with life from beginning to end.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01
Will Oil Roads.

The question has been asked sew
eral times this spring, will Garden
Grove oil the roads this spring?' Yes
the funds were raised last week to
buy the oil and it was planned, in
fact the order was given to have the
oil delivered the first Of this week,
but owing to the heavy rain the order
was countermanded, and it will be
delivered a short time later. Every
one seems to be strongly in favor OF
it and came across with their sub
scription Willingly SO there will be
plenty of money, it is thought. The
oil this year will cost about twice as
much as it did last year, the price
this year being S4.96 pc rgallon. Two
cars will be used, and arrangements
have been made to have Jim Gill who
did such a good job last year put the
oil on again this year.-Garden
Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01
Wells.

Those from this vicinity who went
to Decatur Saturday were Mrs. John
Main and daughters Julia and Gladys,
Mrs. Frank Ward, Francis Ward and
wife.
Fred Hembrey was in this vicinity
Sunday.
Those who went to the picnic Fri
day report having had fine time.
Miss Sylvia Petticord had the mis-
fortune to get thrown out OF spring
wagon one day last week and was
pretty badly jolted, but is getting
along as we'll as could be expected.
Those who called at the Francis
Ward home Sunday were Nathan Pet
ticord and brother Rodney, Howard
Taggart, Adam Sherger, Charley
Roger and Otis Nash.
Mrs. Fletcher's little boys called at
Mains Sunday.
Mrs. Newt Finkbone and daughter
Lena called on Adam Sherger Tues
day.
Alva Bridger and friend Mr..
Brammer were in this vicinity Tues
day.
Those who called at the Will Jones
home Sunday were Mrs. John Main,
Julia. Lewis, Clara and James, Chas.
Roger, Otis Nash, Francis Ward and
wife and Miss Mary Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis ward went
to Leon on business Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01
High School Base Ball.

On Friday evening the High School
boys met their first defeat Of the sea-
son at Lamont. The opposing team
was Graceland College and the score
2 to |.
The boys had beaten this aggrega-
ton on two previous occasions this
season, first by score Of to and
then - to 0. However in the final
game Dillon for the College pitched
a wonderful game, and by the aid OF
fluke won out. Following is the
score.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01
Church of the Brethren.
FRANKLIN.

FRANKLIN.
Sunday school 10 a. m.
Morning service, l a. m.
Christian Workers meeting p. m.
Splendid good interest and good at
tendance at all the services last
Lords day.
F. A. CARRIER will have charge of
the morning service.
Oscar Watson will be leader of the
Christian Workers meeting.
An invitation is extended to all to
each of these services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01
MONEY!!

The Mint makes it and under the
terms of the Continental Mortgage
Company you can secure it at SO
for any purpose on approved real es-
tate. Terms easy, tell us your wants
and we will cooperate with you.
Petty & Company,
l4l9 Lytton Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01
State Of Ohio. city as,.s Of Toledo. {ss. y

- Lucas County,
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner Of the firm of F. j. Cheney
& CO., doing business in the City of To,
ledo, County and State aforesaid. and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
erv case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed IN
my prcsc~ce. this 9Th day of December
iSean A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood ana mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. Send fos
testimonials. free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Hsll's Family Pills for consttpauoos
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01
Triplet Colts.

A mare belonging to Rufe Wilder,
lessee of the Joe Duncan farm south
east of town, foaled triplet colts last
week. Only one was alive at birth
and it only lived a short time, but
all three were fully developed. Mares
frequently give birth to twin colts,
which rarely live, but triplets are OF
very rare occurrence.-Lineville Tri-
bune
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01
Brethren Church.

Remember the Sunday school con-
vention next week, June 6 and 7, at
the Methodist church. Bring your
dinners Wednesday and plan to stay
all day. The big parade will be in
the evening at $50.
UNION CHAPEL
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching service at l l a. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01

was scored.
Leon H 0 0 0 l 0 0 0 OIL
Graceland 0 0 Q Q 1 0 II
Summary: Earned runs Leon Q,
Graceland l; base on balls off Gates
l, off Dillon 3; struck out by Gates
II, by Dillon 16; left on bases, Leon
). Graceland 3; double plays, w.
Scott to Grogan to W. Scott, Smith to
Grogan; wild pitches, Gates =, Dill
Ion 8; passed balls. Gass ., Reed /.
Umpire, Smith. Time, 2:05.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01

am prepared to do all kinds OF
light hauling and delivering. Guy
Smith, Phone 3S
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01

If you have any or our ice cream
packers at your home please tele-
phone us and we will call and get
them.
Walkers Ice Cream Factory.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01

Money to loan on some good farms.
Leon Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01
Presbyterian Church.

Evening SeTVlC6 O.VV p. III
Mid week meeting, Thursday
1870 p. m.
Choir practice Thursday $50 p. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-06-01

A tough town boy likes to bluff 4
country boy bigger than he is.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
Assurances Now Asked That Germany
Will Not Garry Out Policy Of Attacking
Liners Which Are Armed for De-
fensive Purposes

Washington, Feb. 17.-Secretary Lansing today ac-
cepted the Lusltana agreement acceptable to the
United States insofar related that case but asked
Ambassador Benstorf for that Germany would
not carry out the announced policy of sinking merchant
ships without warning to liners, if they carry defen
sve armament. The question Of what constituted arma-
ment may be determined later in a way not vet agreed
upon 1t is suggested that the United States may propose
that guns mounted on the stern of ships capable of being
swung from 5 30 degrees in either direction might come
within that class.
1t was stated authortatively that Germany because of
its unusual position cannot and will not accept the United
States suggestion it stands that liners carving
arms shall be immune from attack under previous assur-
Secretary Lansing is understood to have told Ambas
sador Benstorf that while Gemanys position is recog
nlzed we'll founded the United States must insist that
Germany conform her practices to international law, in
asmuch as the entente allies had declined to make any
changes The Lusitana agreement will be kept by Sec
retary Lansing and later will be published with assurances
which the United States hopes to receive from Germany
covering the points involved in the submarine cam
pagn.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
NINE ARE KILLED
BY The COLLAPSE
OF old THEATER
Explosion Followed Which
Caused Fire and Entire
Town of Mexia, Tex, Was
Threatened.

Mexia, Tex, Feb. 17.-Nine persons
we're killed here last night in the ool-
lapse of the old opera house building
which was followed by an explosion
which threatened the entire business
section of the town. Numerous per-
sons were injured.
Search continued late into the night
for other bodies which it was feared
might be buried in the ruins, al
though IT was believed all persons in
the building had been accounted for.
The old hall. seldom used, had been
opened for an art exhibit for the pub
lie schools, which gave promise of be-
ing largely attended The spectators
mad begun to assemble when. without
warning, the structure gave way.
The confusion caused by the accident
was intensified by a terrific gas explo-
sion which followed almost imme-
diatelN. This caused fire in the wreck
age The flames spread to other
buildings, including the Farmers State
bank, and so rapidly was the progress
OF the oonflagration that it seemed
certain to consume the town. After
-four hours work the fire was under
control. The loss is estimated at
$4,000
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
DATA ON MEXICO
SENT TO SENATE:
TO BE PUBLISHED
Secretary Lansing Tells of
the Number of Americans
Killed as Result of Trou-
bles in Republic.

Washington, Feb. 17.-All the state
departments data on the Mexican sit
uation asked for by Senator Fall was
transmitted to the senate today by the
president. Under motion OF Senator
Stone. chairman of the foreign rela-
tions committee. it was ordered printed
as a public document. IT had been ex-
pected some part would he confidential.
In letter from Secretary Lansing ac-
companying the report 1t is said IS
American citizens were killed in Mexico
in the years 1913 to 1915. as against A
in the three years preceding and that
26 civilian Americans and 16 soldiers
were killed on American soil in the
same three years as a result of Mexi-
can troubles. Describing the CarranZa
government Secretary Lansing wrote
1T cannot be said the defacto govern
ment is constitutional government.
The defacto government is OF a mill
tary character, but that government
has committed itself to holding cleo
tions. 1t is confidently expected the
present government within a reasonable
time will be succeeded by a govern
ment organized under Mexico's con-
sthution."
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
Indiana FIRST TO
NAME DELEGATES
TO CONVENTIONS
Wilson and Fairbanks Will
Be the Only Names on the
Primary Ballot as Presi-
Dental Candidates.

Indianapolis, Feb. 17.-on Tuesday,
March Indiana citizens will troop
TO the polls TO cast their ballots in the
most momentous primary contest ever
held in the state. A feature of the pri-
mary will be the selection of delegates
to the presidential nominating conven-
tions-the first to be named In any OF
the states. In addition, the primary
will decide the candidates for United
States senator and for governor and
other state officials to be voted for at
the election next November.
Under the new primary law the vot-
ers of the state vote presidential pref
erence at the primaries, for the first
time. Wilson and Fairbanks will have
the support OF the Indiana Democrats
and Republicans. respectively. No
other names will appear on the ballot.
Under the law the Indiana delegates
will be required to support the primary
choice for president as long as his
name Is before the national conVen-
tion. If he fails of nomination and his
name is withdrawn the delegates are
free to support whom they please.
Three Republican Senatorial Contests.
nation of Senator John w. Kern by
the Democrats. The Republicans have
several candidates for the senatorship.
James e. Watson, Republican whip
when Cannon was speaker of the house.
is a candidate. So Is Harry New.
member OF the Republican national
committee for eight years. Arthur
Robinson. Republican leader in the last
state senate, also is a candidate.
on the Republican side the contest
for the senatorship is closely inter
woven with the contest for the guber-
Material nomination. The aspirants for
the head of the Republican state
ticket are Warren T. McCrary of Kent
land. James p Goodrich of Ninches-
ter, Quincy A. Myers of Logansport,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
BOMB SENT Chief OF
POLICE AT SEATTLE

Seattle, Wash, Feb. IA rudely
constructed bomb addressed to Chief OF
Police Louis NJ. Lang of Seattle was
found in the weeds near the Northern
Pacific tracks, three miles south Of
Auburn, yesterday. The bomb was
brought to Seattle police headquarters,
where it was found to contain a large
stick of dynamite and an eight-inch
fuse. The dynamite, wrapped in pa
per, had been placed in baking pow
der can. which in turn had been placed
in syrup can. The fuse protruded
through holes cut in the bottoms of the
cans.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17

Milwaukee, Wis. Feb. 17.-George w.
Peck, former governor OF Wisconsin,
is critically i'll. For nearly year he
has been in failing health. but not un-
I'll recently did his illness take dan
gerous turn. He is now confined to his
bed and in view of his age-he is past
75-his condition is regarded as criti-
cal. Governor Peck is a native of New
York state, but has resided in Wiscon-
sin since early infancy. Since 1850 he
has been actively engaged in Journal
ism Many years ago he became not
ed for his humorous sketches. and par
ticularly the "Pecks Bad Boy" series.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
CHARGED HE HELPED
TO WRECK RAILROAD
Lawyers Say Presidents
Appointee Is Capable and
Energetic but Not Scrup-
ulous as to His Methods
and Cannot Be Trusted.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Moorfeld Sto-
rey. a Boston attorney, charged before
the judiciary sub committee today that
Louis d. Brandeis helped wreck the
New York & New England railroad in
1892 and 1898 with the result that 1t
was absorbed by the New Haven road.
Asked as to Brandels' reputation as
a lawyer. Storey testified:
Il think his reputation in the Boston
bar is that he is very capable and very
energetic and If necessary to advance
his objects, he Is not scrupulous as to
methods, nor is he to be trusted"
Storey testified that at the Massa-
chusetts legislature investigation OF
the relations OF the New York & New
England, Brandeis refused to tell who
his clients were. unless Storey agreed
to the facts that would not be used in
suits. Storey said he refused to con-
sent. Chairman Chiffon wanted to
know what Storey's specific complaint
was against Brandeis. Storey respond
ed that he considered it unethical for
lawyer to do anything the truth of
which would prejudice his case in
court. Storey charged that Brandeis
had done the same thing in the Ba-
linger- Pinchot investigation Storey
said Brandeis announced he was ap-
pearing for Louis CLAWS, whereas he
was paid by Golfers Weekly. How
do you know by whom he was paid7"
asked Senator Walsh. only by hear
say" replied the witness.
Storey defended Brandels in the
Warren will case. saying It was COM
mon practice for lawyers in such cases
to represent all members OF the family,
even II some of their interests clashed.
Another Lawyer Testifies.
Sherman l.. Whipple. another Bos-
ton lawyer concerned in the Warren
will case, testified that as a lawyer
Brandeis was able and learned, and he
believed that on the supreme court
bench he would exert a strong influ-
ence in establishing the ideals to which
he has been devoted in recent years.
Coming, however specifically to what
he considered the legal and moral as
poets of Brandeis' action in the War
rem case. Whipple said:
Il then claimed and am now con-
vinced that the original transaction in
volved a breach of trust in that he
gave Samuel Warren, and perhaps an
other trustee. an opportunity TO make
great deal more than otherwise would
have been allowed as trustee fees, and
violated the principle that trustee
shall not make personal or private pro-
fit" Whipple said he did not believe
Brandeis had intentionally made ar
rangement to give Warren private
profit.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
POSITION OF ENGLAND
ON SENDING FOOD TO
POLAND EXPLAIN NED

London, Feb. 17.-Great Britain has
not refused to allow food to reach Po-
land, according to Sir Edward Greys
statement in the house OF commons
today. Grey said the entente allied
governments had been approached with
the request to permit food to be sent
TO Poland under neutral control, but
the allies replied they could not con-
slider the question until various
methods Of spoilation" adopted by
the central powers ceased. TO do
otherwise, Grey said, would be merely
to supply food to the Germans.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
JEALOUSY RESULTS in
SHOOTING OF won IAN

Huntington, W. Va. Feb. IL, Mrs.
Rose Wood, young married woman,
was shot and killed on a crowded
huntington Ashland interurban car
yesterday by Mrs. Leonard Defoe, who
claimed that Mrs. Wood had alienated
her husbands affections. Mrs. Wood
was seated in the car with Mr.. Defoe,
1t was said. When Mrs. Defoe board
ed the car she drew a revolver from
her muff placed 1t against the back OF
Mrs. Woods head and fired Mrs. De-
foe surrendered TO the police
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
OF GREECE
ARE TAKEN FROM
BANKS OF LONDON
Millions of Dollars Trans
ferred to Banks of New
York City During the
Past Few Weeks.

New Yor. Feb.. 17.-The government
of Greece has been transferring mil
lions Of dollars of it's funds from Lon
don to New York within the past
months. according to bankers who es-
Innate that SIS, 900, 900 of Greek funds
is now on deposit in large number
Of banks here. This action is regarded
by bankers as a precautionary move
in case of break in relations of the
Greek government with the entente
allies.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
Pennsylvania Y. M. c. A.

Reading, Pa, Feb. 1.-THE annual
convention of the Pennsylvania Young
Mems Christian associations assem-
bled here today with a full representa-
ton of delegates. Two hundred city,
college and railroad branches of the
organization in Pennsylvania are rep
resented. In addition to the usual bus
mess of the convention the program
provides for addresses by several Of
the international officers and other
prominent Y. NJ. c. A. workers.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
National Orange Show Opens.

san Bernardino Feb. 1.-THE Sixth
National Orange Show. which opened
here today for weeks engagement. is
the largest and most comprehensive q
exhibition In the history OF the Cali
fornia orange and lemon industry Dur
Ing the week there will he a conven-
ton Of citrus fruit growers and others
Interested in the industry, with daily
lectures by noted horticultural author
tiles.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
TO CONSIDER nature
OF RADIO MESSAGES

Washington, Feb. Ito avoid
complications in the proposed modifi-
cation of the censorship on wireless
messages at Sayville, Secretary Daniels
today appointed a board of naval off
GERS, headed by Captain Buflard, chief
of radio service. to consider whether
the revision should permit passage into
the United States or radio messages
referring to naval vessels OF the coun-
tries at war.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
Student Convention at ohio ST to.

Columbus. O.. Feb. 17.-Ohio State
University is entertaining for three
days the annual convention OF the Ma
tional Association of Student Unions,
an organization which aims at the
betterment of social and other condi-
tions at American educational institu-
tions. large number OF the Leading
universities and colleges throughout
the country have sent delegates to the
convention.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
BELIEVE CRONES
IS IN HIDING IN
AN EASTERN CITY
Officers Are of Opinion That
Man Who Tried to Poison
Chicago People Is With
Anarchists.

Chicago. Feb. 17.-Captain Nicholas
Hunt today announced the conclusion
that Jean CIones, the assistant chef
wanted for putting poison in soup
served to Archbishop MIndelein last
Thursday here. is hiding in New York
or Boston. Hunt says there is a large
colony Of anarchists in Boston. A
friend Of Crones was arrested and eX-
amined by tho police here today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
MORE POSITIONS
ARE OCCUP|EDBY
French TROOP OPS

Paris, Feb. IA Havas Athens dis
patch says the French have occupied
all the bridges over the Vardar river
and Gree"s have occupied the river
from Topsin down to the mouth Top
sin is Is miles northwest of Saloniki
and II miles from the mouth.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
HOUSTON LIKELY
TO Co TO HEAD Of
WAR DEPARTMENT
President Thompson of Ohio
State University and Con-
gressman Lever Consid-
cred for Cabinet Places.

Washington, Feb. 17.-Cabinet COS
sip today took a strong trend toward
the possible transfer of Secretary
Houston from the department OF agri-
culture to the war department DR..
w. o. Thompson, president OF Ohio
state University. anC Representative
Lever, OF South Carolina. chairman of
the house agriculture committee, are
being discussed as Horston's success
sors,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
CASE AGAINST DUVALL
DISMISSED BY court

Shoshone, Feb. 17.-The case of l..
A. Duvall. one of the Blaine county
bond cases. was dismissed in district
court here yesterday. This action was
taken on motion of the prosecuting at
torney after the court had refused to
admit an alleged confession by Duvall
as evidence.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-17
kHfD|VE OFFERS
THRONE OF EGYPT
TO PRINCE RUSUF

Berlin, Feb. 17.-(Wireless)- Cairo
advises state the khedive of Egypt has
become discontented with the British
and offered the throne to Prince Rusuf,
who declined. The leader of Senussi is
said to have informed the British that
he was powerless to suppress the
rebels.