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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12
Automobile Collision.

Quite a serious automobile smash
up occurred last Friday night when
cars driven by Clark Biddison Of
this city, and Chester Leggett of Mt.
Moriah, collided near the John Leaz-
enby farm southwest Of town.
MIR. Biddisons car was almost
completely demolished, both front
wheels being torn off scarcely a
spoke being left in them. The car
was also badly damaged otherwise.
Mr.. Leggett's car was also badly
wrecked, but we are not advised as
to the particulars. Fortunately Meth
er driver was seriously injured, their
escape being almost miraculous
Gainesville News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12
Notice to Road DragYers.

All persons dragging the roads in
Woodland township will be furnished
with post cards, to be given by road
superintendents. All cards are to
be mailed to township clerk giving
date and amount OF dragging done
each dragging to be on a separate
card. No bills will be allowed for
dragging unless rules are complied
with and cards are in township
clerks hands by November 9TH. Nc
dragging to exceed $500 per mile
If you have not received your cards
get them from S. W. Barry, superin-
tendent of the west half of township
or Henry Sauter, superintendent OF
east half Of township.
PEARL COONTZ,
35-1t Township Clerk
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Miss Enid Alexander, who has
been in New York City for the past
Two years, pursuing lie: musical
studies, arrived in Leon last Satur-
day for a visit at the home Of her
father, w. A. Alexander, and with
many friends in this city. Miss
Alexander has made a wonderful
success as violinist, and leaves next
week for California, having a nine
teen weeks contract with the Red
path Chautauqua System on their
western circuit. the biggest circuit
they operate. Miss Enid is the vio-
linist in a musical company of six
young ladies, and they will appear
in. Chautauqua work in California,
and other western states.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Mr.. O. E. Seymour and Miss Dollie
Maynard, two we'll known young
people OF PleasantOn, We're married
a. the clerks office in this city last
Friday afternoon, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. &. S. Marsolf,
pastor of the Presbyterian church.
Inc happy young couple returned to
Pleasanton on the evening train.
Their many friends extend congratu-
latiOns and we'll wishes for their fu-
lure,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

A private show of the seven part
picture, Damaged Goods was Civ
en- at the Idle Hour theatre Tuesday
morning, before the physicians, min
listers and city officials. This pic
ture which has been produced in all
the larger cities, portrays one of the
greatest social evils of the day. 1t
is educational and should be seen by
every person in the land. Those who
witnessed the production Tuesday
morning were unanimous in saying
it would do much good if shown in
Leon, and Manager Lindsey has
booked the picture for future APP
pearance, probably some time in
Nav
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

In renewing for his Reporter for
the coming on year, J. W; Beavers, OF
Carleton, Neb., writes that the paper
Is better than letter eacn week
from his old home county, although
he has been a resident of Nebraska
for good many years. He asked to
be remembered to some of the old
time friend, Mike Mayer, Jonas Hoff-
hines. j. w. Honnold, John Bell. ].
w. Bowman, E. J Sankey and others,
and that he would like mighty well
to see these old boys and others
again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

A letter from Sam Wells, of La
verne, Okla, a former well known
resident, of Decatur county, says he
is pretty busy these days looking at
ter his oil prospects, as they are drill.
ing for oil just across the road
from his farm, and are now
down 500 feet with mighty good
indications of striking oil. He also
says if we have any extra moisture
up here in Iowa he would like to
have us send him some for they sure
need rain in that country.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Clarence Baker of Leon, was ar
rested by deputy U. S. Marshal Leo
Healey and brought to this city
Wednesday He was given a hearing
before U. S. Commissioner j. c..
Hunt ana pleaded not guilty but
upon hearing the testimony of the
witnesses Commissioner Hunt bound
him over to await the action Of the
grand jury His bonds were placed
at $4,000 which he furnished
CreStOn Advertiser
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

The boys Of Decatur county had to
forego their usual egg roasts out in
the woods this year on Easter Sun
day, on account of the big snow storm
of the day before
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

The Hines Bros, who are located
on the farm formerly owned by E.
Housh, just southwest of Leon, be-
lieve in breeding good live stock.
This week they purchased a fine
yearling Hereford bull from c. NJ:
paid an even $500. He is mighty
fine calf and thew will get some good
Herefords from him. That's the kind
of stock it pays to buy and raise.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Neal Hamilton who has been en-
ployed at hte American House and
also one of the pitchers of the city
base ball team, left last Saturday for
Des Moines where he has signed a
contract to pitch for the Des Moines
Electric base ball team the coming
season. We. wish Neal lots of good
luck.-Pella Booster
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Lester Lorey, one Of the Leon
boys who recently Joined the navy,
was last week assigned to the cruis-
er Arkansas, and was sent TO join
his ship on the Atlantic coast. The
other boys expect to be assigned to
|ships within d few days. Harvey Post
is in the hospital at the Chicago
training station. sick with scarlet
| tayar
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

NJ. F. Grimes will go to Des
MONIES next Monday where the
spring convention of the managers Of
the forty Kraft clothing stores will
oe held, and where statesmen from all
the big wholesale clothing and fur
nishing goods houses will have their
lines on display and book orders for
all the Kraft stores for their fall
goods
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

C. E. Mcdowell, barber of Ting
lev, who we understand formerly lv-
ed at Garden Grove, was taken. to
the insane hospital at Clarinda last
Wednesday, his halluc1natl0n oelng
over the war question. He is great
reader and thinker, and too close
application to these caused his mind
to give way.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

DR.. F. A. Bowman will erect a
commodious new residence on his lot
at the corner of Main and 4th streets
from which he removed the Old rssi-
dence last summer. j. w. Sell 4
Son have the contract.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

For Sale, Easy Terms-S0 acre
improved farm on main travelled roat
about 2 IL miles from Corydon. NJ
brush. Fred Teale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

The Homesteaders will have with
them on April 18th, Harry j. Green,
supreme president of the Homestead
er order. A program and refresh
ments will be feature of the even
ing meeting
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Now is the time to get that extra
pair of glasses. When you lose or
break YOUR only pair there is always
discomfort and spoiled pleasure until
aew ones can be obtained Eyes ex-
AHMED free. G. Butler and see better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Harris and Wayne Cannon, of
Eden township, were called to
Auburn, Neb., Friday morning by a
message announcing the dea,h Of
their brother-in-law, John G Sea-
hold
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Leland G. Allbaugh, who is a STU
lent at the State College at Ames,
Visited over Sunday at the home OF
ais parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. AL
)augh, in this city He was accom-
'anied by his friend. Mr.. J. f. Rogers
If Dunlap, Iowa, who is also stu
dent at Ames,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

IN commission, makes farm loans On
approved security at the best rates,
and does u general real estate bust
ness. Has had 20 years. experience
IN the business. Office upstairs at
northwest corner of Main and Conn
mercial streets. Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Guy l.. Stark has commenced the
erection of a fine residence on the
lot Just south of the High School
building which he recently purchas-
ed of Give NJ. Alexander. u. G..
5enetiel has the contract for the
II
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Y Il NcGinnis is erecting :, fine
porch OF the east and sofia SIDES of
riS residence property IN north
church street.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Rev. F. H. Perkins, Of Decatur,
and Rev. N. p. Barton, Of Davis City,
we're III Leon Tuesday, being joined
leie by Rev. r. K. Moser, and all
vent 70 PleasantOn on the evening
rain to attend group meeting OF
VI. T.. pastors at that place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Scottish Rite and HAVANA Spike
cigars are the best 5 cent smokes on
the market. Everybody sells them
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will serve dinner at the
Christian church basement, Wedne.>-
day evening, April 18th
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Friends have received word from
Mrs. { 4. Henderson, who was op-
Grated upon in Chicago hospital
last week, that she is getting along
the finest kind, and expects to be
able to return home before long,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

lost-In Leon a bunch of keys
with paddock attached. The finder is
requested to return them to The Re-
porter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

235 acres miles east of Leon, 16O
acres in grass and meadow, at $3.50
per acre, Is acres for corn and oats
at half crop in crib. See A. NJ. Pryor
nnoo
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Ii you have any of our Ice crea ii
packers at your home please tele
phone us and we will call and get
them. Walker Ice Cream Factory
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

For Sale-My Maxwell Special
touring car. Fine condition. Win
sell al d bargain, and give time on
part to responsible party. o. E. Hull
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

John, the little son Of MIR. and
Mrs. Jas. F. Harvey, is seriously i'll,
suffering from measles and pneu
mOnia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Eggs for Hatching-R. c. r. /.
Reds, exclusively, 7Jc per setting, 81
per 100 eggs. Indian hunner duck
eggs, sc each. Mrs. p. G.. Alorgan. 1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

For Rent-Furnished rooms with
modern cOnveniences, two and a half
blocks from square. Phone Mrs.
James KOnklin. 23-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

For Sale-Residence property in
I,eon. one block from paving, "
block of ground. room house and
other good out-buildings, lots OF fruit
fine location, price very reasonable.
II. s. Jenkins, Leon, Iowa. As
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

The ladies OF the Presbyterian
church will have on sale at the Chris
tan church basement aprons and
many other useful articles WeGnes-
day afternoon, April 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

For Sale-Imported Percheron
stallion, sound, 10 years old. weight
Years in community. w. H. Thomas,
SeWal, Iowa. 5o-zt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Don't use common drop cords for
your electric lights. Select an at
tractive fixture from the many dis
played in the special fixture room al
the Leon Electric Company's office. l.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Frank n. Hansell spent Monday at
Mt. Ayr, visiting his partner, r. e
Fisher, who is critically i'll at his
ncme in Mt Ayr, suffering from a
complication of diseases.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Don't forget to see Dr.. Weber, the
eye and ear doctor on Monday, April
IL, forenoon at hotel Leon. Exam
ination free. :;4-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

For Sale-On account Of moving
away, my Leon residence property on
north Main street. W.: G. Stempel,
1921 Santa Fee Ave-, FIT. Madison.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

The ladies Of the Christian church
will hold a bazaar at the church,
April 14th, at p. NJ. Ice cream and
cake lOc, and lunch from to D. m.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Four pounds per capita is the
cheese product Of this country annu,
ally.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

The Leon Savings Bank is prepar-
ed to make some good farm loans at
reasonable rates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Pease & Pease write all kinds of
insurance, and protect their policy
'hOlderS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

The w. C. T. U. will meet with
Miss Matte Truit Wednesday after
noon, April Is at $3.50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

$500 per week, straight salary to
many with rig to introduce poultry
remedies. Eureka Mfg. Co., East st.
Louis, Ill. 34-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

j. S. Arney. who has been quite
sick since his return from Texas
several weeks ago, is now improving
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

White Leghorn eggs, 45c per set
ting. Good laying strain. Mrs. Ben
Chastain, Leon, Iowa. 3413t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Wanted-A quantity of spring
y T he a; f for seed. Biddison Coal q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

HAVANA Spikes, the old reliable 5
cent cigar sold by all dealers. 3O-6t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

We have some 5 per cent money
for choice farm loans. Farmers q
Traders State Bank
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Spring house cleaning time is the
right time to have your clocks and
watches cleaned. Let Butler do it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Wanted-200 hedge fence posts,
( Y feet long, 4 inch top or larger.
33-f l.. G.. HinkSt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

For Sale-Residence property on
south Main street. six room house in
good repair. City water and cleo
trio lights. Address ]. B. McEndree,
2l3 Market street, MarshalltoWn:
Iowa 4t-lA
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

We can use some choice first mort
gage farm loans. Farmers L. Trad
ers State Bank. Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

For Sale-One 4 year old mare
mule and D smooth mouth work
mares. BOwsher & ROWSher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

For Sale-Saxon roadster, good as
new, a bargain for 5000. Estes q Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Mr.. Smoker, when you want a real
smoke for a nickel, try one of the
New Scottish Rite cigars. 30-6t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12
p1akQ't Bowshsr's

For Rent-7O acre farm near
Leon. See Amos Chambers. 1T
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

My bull, Everett Bargenoch No.
2120S3, will make the season at my
farm, at $3.50. G. l.. Sage. 32-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Lost-A large cloth covered gray
coat button. Finder please return
to The Reporter office. 1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

Biggest line of wall paper in town
~ fhe Rexall store 37-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

For Sale-Yellow Dent seed corn,
~ per bushel. &. =. Millsap, miles
west or decatur. 34-3t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-04-12

For Rent-Good house with plen-
ty OF water. Mrs. ii. l.. Pease. 29-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
BY SLIPPING
householder DRINK
Erwin Cotton Mills, Durham. In
crcases 1000 Employees Pay.
Hosiery Mill Head On War
Committee.

Durham, NJ. c., May &c, G.
Dickson. a local newspaper man. was
late yesterday awarded a verdict fo.'
$12.50 by superior court jury in his
suit against the Durham Coca Cola
Bottling Works Co, In which he ask
ed $4,000 damages for having drunk
a portion of a bottle of Coca Cola that
contained an embalmed mouse.
]. S. Carr. Jr- president of the Dur
ham Hosiery mills, of this city. last
night announced acceptance of an in
vitation from the council of national
defense at Washington to serve on a
knit goods committee for war prepar-
alton. He will go to Washington,
when called and devote his time to
work.
w. A. Erwin, head of the Erwin
Cotton Mil Co. announced that Z.
ten per cent increase In salaries will
be given 1000 employees OF the COM
pany at two mills in West Durham,
East Durham. Cooloomee and Duke,
N c. The increase is the second for
ten per cent within six months. Last
Christmas a ten per cent bonus was
given the 1000 employees.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
MEETING TUESDAY N
INTEREST Of CAhn|Ie

Tuesday evening at the Gintee
Park school building there will be a
meeting of all persons in that sec
ton of the city interested in gard
ening and canning work. Miss Emma
b. Mondy one of the two teachers
to have. charge of the canning work
in the city, will be on hand for the
purpose Of organizing a canning cfut
among the girls and women of Ginter
Park. This work Is to be carried On
very much as at present In the rural
communities. with regularly ORGANISED
classes and with frequent public
demonstrations of the best methods
of canning the different vegetables N
season. Other speakers will be Oliver
J. Sands, chairman of the central
garden committee; j. II. Binford. Of
the city schools, and ]. Frank Fooshe,
director OF the garden club; of tins
American National bank.
This il the first OF a series of meet
ings to be held in the schools OF the
city for the purpose OF aroussng a
greater interest In the production OK r..
larger food supply and preserving
what is produced. rrs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
The firm OF Frank Overmann Son
was by mutual consent dissolved on
the tenth day Of February. 1917, and
all of the good will. rights. titles and
interests and property assigned to H
B, Overmann. who will conducr the
business under the name OF II. b. over
mann. successor TO Frank overmann
& Son. All debts due the firm OF
Frank Overmann & Son. prior to Feb
ruary 10. 1917. are payable to Frank
Overmann and all bills against the
aforesaid firm. contracted prior to tina,
date will be paid by him.
Persons holding claims against the
Arm OF Frank overmann 4 Son will
present them at once to the under
signed and all persons owing the aforc-
said Arm will settle At once with the
undersigned.
fSignedD FRANK oyERMANN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
HOW ADVERTISING e
HELPS THE PUBL &c
(By the Hon. Walter f. Edge, Gov.
ernor of New Jersey

fBy the Hon. Walter r. Edge, Gov.
ernor of New Jersey
The decision of the Associated
Advertising Clubs of the World. to
adopt the slogan Advertising Low
ers Cost of Distribution" and to make
this the keynote of the forthcoming
convention at St Louis tJune to -,
is one to be unreservedly commended.
Advertising represents service to
the community. This is generally
recognized today, and is the natural
outcome of the efforts on the part
of manufacturers to raise the stand
ard of advertising to its present high
level. Manufacturers have / o n 2
realized that 1t is essential to their
own interests, as well as of the pub
lie. that the merits of any product
advertised must be portrayed honestly
and truthfully as we'll as graphically.
The technical side of advertising.
however, is somewhat difficult for the
average layman to grasp, and there
seems to be a lurking impression
among certain sections of the public
that advertising increases the cost Of
selling and distribution and that it is
an unnecessary tax upon the con-
sumner.
This fallacy cannot be too often
exposed, nor can Its harmful in"u-
ence be too strongly combatted.
Quantity Controls Production Cost.
The cost of production and selling
of any product Is dependent upon the
quantity sold. The greater the volume
OF sales the CHI caper, proportionately,
In the cost of production. This is
obvious. 1t may be remarked, yet II
is the obvious that is so often over
looked.
Increased output decreases cost be
cause IL enables a manufacturer to
use his plant to full capacity. II en-
ables him to use better and more eco
nomical methods of production by In
Sailing improved machinery and
adopting new and scientific devices
adding to the efficiency of his organi-
zation. It means that he can buy his
raw materials cheaper by buying in
enormous quantities. while such fixed
expenses as rent. taxes. light, insur-
ance and other charges become pro-
portionately less as the total volume
of sales increases.
How Consumer Benefits.
Another point to be remembered is
that the retailer is usually content
with smaller margin of profit on
articles for which there is a steady
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07

and big demand. The quick turn
over of his stock Is the aim Of every
modern dealer, and 1t Is the ultimate
consumer who benefits by this smaller
profit
Any factor contributing toward m
increase In the volume OF sales con-
tributes to the decrease of the cost Of
production and distribution. lbs
Advertising IL the most effective
and most economical factor yet de-
vised to create. to foster. and to in-
crease demand. So assuredly II can
be said with all truth that "Advertis-
ing lowers cost of distribution
And 1t would seem to be the special
mission of the advertising fraternity
itself to voice this economic purpose
of advertising. and to educate tho
public to the true practical workings
OF advertising In its relation to tina
cost of production and distribution.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
COL. JENNINGS WISE
SKETCHES IDEAL ARMY.

Colonel Jennings G. Wise Of Rich
mond. has sketched the ideal mill
tary institution for the United States
in his latest book. The Call of the
Republic" In direct, practical and
energetic style he reviews military
systems of medieval and modern
times leading up to the present crisis
in America. The ideal military situa-
ton for us, not only now but at ali
times, should be flexible draft sys-
tenn requiring two years military SER
vice of every man around the age of
twenty This system should also pro-
vide for enlistments during dull in
charge when labor was again in de-
mand. The physical. mental, moral
and political good to the individual.
according to Colonel Wise, can not
be overestimated.
The book is patriotic to the core
and Is written with deep forethought
and military intelligence. 1t justi-
fies the regenerattng movement IN the
national life OF the United States and
It gives convincing arguments.
The great advocate for prepared
ness. General Leonard Wood, is au-
thor Of the preface to The Call Of
the Republic" He recommends Colo
mel Wise as an able authority and
student of military history. He says
Colonel Wise speaks from the stand
point of trained and experienced
soldier. -----.
e. p. Dutton and Co. of New York
are the publishers. The price of the
book is 81. net.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-07
AMUSEMENT TAX MEANS
REDUCTION OF SALARIES.

St Paul. Mimi. May S.--Even il the
war does not compel the abandon
ment of next Years baseball sched-
ules. ball players most probably will
find something to worry about in the
governments tax on amusements. In
fact President Hickey. Of the Ameri-
can association. is about to make a
tour of his circuit to show the play
ers the necessity OF thinking things
over.
Hickey is prepared to tell the men
of the clubs that the tax. when trans
lated into hard facts. means a reduc-
ton OF salaries or the alternative
the collapse of the league. He hopes
the men will see matters in the right
light and acauiesce in a reduction of
their incomes.
The American association president
tntimates the international league may
pursue the same course In regard to
its players.