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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
Cemetery Angels
Cause Lawsuit
Widow Declares Her Copy
right Is Infringed by Wife
of Former Film President

Within few days some judge in the
Federal court will bo called upon to
decide whether two big bronze angels
in Woodlawn Cemetery may continue
to spread their ninc-foot wings unmo-
Tested over the graves Of two men who
are buried there a few hundred yards
apart. Upon the court Will fail the
burden of passing judgment on the ar
tistic value of the first angel, erected
in 1900 over the grave of William
Henry Young, and whether the copy
right procured by Mrs. Young is sufii-
cient in scope to remove from the GEM
etery a comparatively strange angel
which has recently appeared over the
tomb Of Samuel Long. former presl-
dent of the Kalcm Film Company.
The controversy of the angels was
started yesterday, when Mrs. Young,
through her counsel, Charles c. Nadal,
brought a copyright infringement, in
junction and damage suit against Alice
". Long. widow Of the former film pro-
moter.
Mrs. Young commissioned Little &
O'Connor, a firm Of architects. in 1900
to prepare a bronze angel six feet high
with nine-foot wings.
Recently she observed over the grave
of Mr.. Long figure almost identical
with that Of the angel she had copy
righted. In her complaint she says:
I'm order TO obscure, conceal and
prevent discovery OF their unlawful
conduct and to avoid the charge Of hav-
ing infringed the copyright. the de-
PENDANTS made a colorado change or
alteration in the head Of said figure
by having the eyes wide open and look
ing straight forward and giving the
face the appearance of suppressed
smile. In this manner the artistic
merit of the design made BY O'Connor
& Little has been seriously impaired"
BY the suit of Mrs. Young the Laz-
zari & Barton Company and John Will
Jams, Inc, who erected the Long angel,
are made co-defendants with Mrs. Long.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
u. S. Barred
Niagara as War Aid
Blocked Bills to Utilize the
Power From Rapids,
Says Representative
GStaf Correspondence

WASHINGTON. Dec. Opposition
Of the Administration TO measures for
the development of additional power
either at Niagara Falls or in the rapids
below the falls has resulted in serl-
Gus curtailment Of efficiency in the war
industries in the Western New York
district. To-day officials of the lIydrau-
lie Power Company are comforting
with Power Administrator Bulkely here
over list of industries in that district
which must be closed down because
there is not enough power to go round.
This will result, it was estimated, in
from four to five thousand men being
thrown out of work in Buffalo alone.
It was pointed out to-day that sew
eral years ago bills were introduced in
the Senate and House by Senator
Wadsworth and Representative Smith
providing for the development of power
from the rapids below the falls. 1t
was proposed that the government
should have entire supervision and
chat 100. O0O-horsepower should be used
for nitrate plant, which would be
turned over to the government for the
manufacture of explosives in time OF
war.
secretary Of War Baker and Cen
eral Crozicr. chief of ordnance said
REPRESENTATIVE Smith to-day, opposed
the lnea sure on the ground that the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
U. S. Begins Inquiry Into
Twin City Car Dispute

MINNEAPOLIS. Dee. 17.-Pres ident
Wilson's special labor commission to-
day began an investigation Of the Twin
City street car controversy which for
some time has been threatening a seri-
Gus industrial tie-up in st. Paul and
Minneapolis as a result of the State
Public Safety Commissions order for
bidding the wearing Of union buttons
by streetcar men.
The commission, headed by W. b.
Wilson. Secretary of Labor, arrived
from the Western coast to-day. and
after a conference with Governor Burn
quist in ST. Paul came TO Minneapolis
and heard the labor mems side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
Wealthy Man Believed
A Victim of Poison

CHICAGO. Dec. 1.-THE death Of
Lucius b. Berdan, millionaire, Of To-
ledo, Ohio, in a hospital here last
Wednesday. was due TO poison, in the
opinion Of DR.. /. J. Port. who attend
Cd him during the attack Of convul-
sions in hotel before being taken
to the hospital.
Investigation into the death Of Ber-
dan has been started by Corner Peter
NJ. Hoffman, and he expected to receive
to-day the report Of Dr.. W. d. Nc
Nally, coroner's chemist, who is per-
fecting an analysis of the stomach
contents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
Captain Blue Punished
For Grounding of Ship

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Captain
Victor Blue, who commanded an Ameri-
can super-dreadnough which recently
ran aground in home waters, was SEN
fenced by court martial to a loss of
twenty numbers, but Admiral Mayo,
commander Of the Atlantic fleet, rec
commended that it be reduced to ten.
Captain Blue, one Of the best known
younger officers in the navy. is under
review for promotion by the board now
admirals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
Sailor Asleep on Watch;
Gets Four Months in Jail

BOSTON, Dec. 17.-Axel Jansen, n
sailor, was sentenced 70 four months
IN jail by Judge Morton in Federal
Court to-day on a charge Of failing 20
obey orders and endangering n trans
atlantic steamship by going TO sleep
in the submarine zone while supposed
10 be on watch.
IF you were in the United States
Navy" said Judge Morton, in imposing
sentence, you would be dead now
Judge Morton announced that in future
cases OF the kind he would impose the
maximum penalty of one year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
Liberty Motor is Praised
Officers Report Dismisses
Aviation Plans Briefly

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE tre-
mendous air programme OF the Amer
lean army is dismissed with a brief
paragraph on the Liberty motor in the
annual report to-day OF the chief signal
officer Of the army directly in charge
Of the work The statement on the
Liberty motor concludes:
"The Liberty engine. which for
mower. lightness and efficiency com
pares favorably with tho best European
type. was under development IN June.
Other statements IN the report as to
the expansion OF the signal service and
the aviation section are so remote from
conditions to-day. although they were
made only n few months ago. that they
furnish no additional information as 10
what the signal corps ia doing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
40 Towns in Bohemia
Dark for Lack of Coal

ZURICH. Dec. 1.-THE electrical
works at Kolin, town of Bohemia.
thirty-fve miles east of Prague, have
been compelled to shut down for lack
Of coal, with serious results to the sur
rounding country.
Forty-nine towns and villages are
without light, and thirty-four big in
dustrial plants and sugar reiineries
have been closed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
Head of Special Mission
Delivers u. S. Good
Will Message
"No False Note in IT.
Declares There Is a Sincere
Desire for Good Under
standing and Friendship

TOXIC. Dec. Viscount Kikujro
Ishii, head Of the Japanese mission
which recently visited the United
States. was the guest Of honor at a
banquet this evening, which was at
tended By 200 Japanese and Americans.
The banquet afforded Viscount Ishii
his first opportunity to speak to the en-
tire japanese public since his return
from the United States.
Responding to the toast Of the even
ing, Viscount lshii said:
Sought Treasure, Found II
"Since last met you | have been
given extraordinary opportunities to
address great audiences. There are
many words and sentiments which |
would wish to add now, but i'm this
presence. indeed before the whole
world, ! declare that | would not mod
fly or withdraw anything said in the
course of our visit TO America. We
had a wonderful trip and a wonderful
experience. We sailed upon a voyage
Of discovery in search of treasure and
found il.
at affords me the keenest gratiica-
tion to tell you that we bring back TO
all the people Of Japan from all the
people of America message charged
with an earnest spirit Of good will and
a sincere desire for a good understand
ing and friendship. The answer to
your message Of good will was deliy-
cred to us by the whole people OF
America. by men whose names stand
highest in the roll Of American honor.
LET there be no doubt among you
rs TO the sincerity Of the message.
There was no false note in it; there
was no discordant tone in the voices
welcoming Us.
Found True Gold Of America
"Now. returning from our voyage Of
discovery. we bring 10 our gracious
sovereign and the people Of our nation
the assurance that the true gold OF
America lies at the very heart of its
people. We arc very earnest in our
desire TO convince the whole people of
this country of the value and real
meaning of the reception Of this mis-
sion at the hands of the people OF the
United States.
Here let NE refer 20 the notes OK
changed between Japan and America.
For the consummation Of this interna-
tional agreement ] stand personally
debtor 10 President Wilson and Secre-
tary Of State Lansing for unusual cour-
tesies and consideration. As the result
Of the frank exchange Of opinion We
arrived at an agreement which must
help America, China and Japan.
"Thc mutual declarations with re-
gard to China ought not to be the sub
ject of suspicion at any time. Neither
should they, under any consideration,
give offence. because where no Of
fence is intended no offence can be
gwen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
Doctors Appeal to Wilson
Urge Public Health Protection
While Physicians Are at Front

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Dr. Haven
Emerson. Of New York. and DIR. +. G..
Williams, Of Virginia. called on Presi-
dent Wilson to-day and presented res
buttons passed recently by the Ameri-
can Public Health Association request
ing that the government inaugurate
an educational campaign to Offset the
absence of physicians with the colors
and 20 protect the public health.
Dr. Emerson said later the President
favored tho proposal and had suggest
oG TO the committee that il call to-
eether prominent men in conference
20 formulate such Ian.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
Germany Grants Safe
Conduct to Relief Ship

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The Ger
man government has given safe con-
duct to the Dutch liner Nieuw Amster-
dam, and the steamer has left Halifax
for Rotterdam.
In accordance with the agreement
with the War Trade Board, the ship
will discharge her cargo in the Dutch
port and, return to this country at
once. She carries ten thousand tons
Of grain for Belgian relief.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
War Tax Bill Not
To Be Overhauled
Minor Legislation to Correct
Inconsistencies All To Be
Expected This Session

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-There Will
be no general reconsideration OF the
war tax bill at this session of Congress,
Chairman Simmons OF the Finance
Committee announced to-day during an
attack on the measure by various Re-
publican Senators. He declared the
bill! was not perfect. and added that 10
correct various Inconsistencies some
LEGISLATION would be required.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
Surtax for u. S. Officials
New Legislation Exempts Only
President and Supreme Court

WASHINGTON. Dec. 17.-Legislation
TO subject specifically all Federal Of
fcials except the President and mem
bers of the Supreme Court TO the eX-
cess profits tax was agreed upon to-
day by the House Ways and Means
Committee.
There has been widespread criticism
because the "occupational tax OF the
war tax bill laid upon the incomes Of
professional and salaried men when
they exceed $4,000 tax Of \ per cent
in addition to the regular income tax,
but exempted members of Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
Means Case to Go
To Grand Jury Here
District Attorney Silent on
Details Until He Confcrs
With Dooling

District Attorney Swami announcer
last night that evidence alleging III
gerry and several other crimes Ioi.s,
tuting q felony would be placed peIo.'
the grand jury soon in the case OF "a
ton B. Means. who was acqui'lcu W os
Sunday IN Cabarrus County y: - "
tho murder OF Mrs. Maude A. hlng
Mr.. Swami said he could not u'SCust
tho details OF the case or the cNaC0
,.ro.o,I,|e until he had conferred with
.ssis,,rt Dictrict Attorney Dooling'
80 ranrcecntod New York County at
tbo tr'aI llr. pooling. who contracted
yce,crdav morning. was confined 20 his
home after his arrival.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
Swiss Ready to Repel Any
Invader, Their President Says

GENEVA. Dec. 17.-President Felix
Calender. in the first public speech
he has delivered since his recent elec-
ton. said here to-day that the Swiss
people were ready 20 pour out their
blood against any one who might at
tempt to invade their country. Switz-
erland, declared the President, would
defend her neutrality to the end.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18
Bill to Reduce Salaries in
House and Senate Offered

WASHINGTON. Dec. ia bill to
reduce salaries Of Senator'S and Repre-
sentatives from $500 10 $4,000 during
the war was introduced to-day by SEN
stor Kenyon, of lows. and referred to
the Appropriations Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-18

present Conservative advocates VIII
raise a storm or protest. Either way
the Lloyd George government faces
opposition. Many Liberals are concen-
tratiug their attacks on Sir Edward
Carson's propaganda bureau. and more
is likely 10 be heard on this subject
during the week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-13

Mrs. Coppock and daughter Josie
visited Friday night with friends in
Humeston.
X. Wolverton of Missouri is visit
ing with relatives here.
Mrs. Hood and daughter Fern of
Lucas visited the past week with
relatives and friends.
Pauline and Marjorie Buffum re-
turned to their home near Cambria
tuesday after visiting at the Z. S.
Buffum home.
j. A. Buchanan, Lena and Melvin
Buchanan visited with relatives and
attended the fair at Corydon last
A little son was born to Dr.. and
Mrs. Burbank last Saturday.
Everett Durham was a HumestOn
passenger Saturday.
Herman Buffum and mother and
MI. and Mrs. Orris Davis attended
the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. Mary
Reed at Humeston Sunday after
noon.
Mr., and Mrs. VIM. Stubs, Lowell
and Coda Stubs left for Wyoming
Monday where they will visit with
their daughter and sister, Mrs. Ger
aid Dick and family and other rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Baker return
ed Saturday from visiting a few
weeks with their daughter, Mrs.
Pearl Scott and family in the north
ern part of Montana.
Miss Nina Bowman visited over
sunday with relatives in Cambria.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-13
President Addresses Greetings to
Soldiers OF New Army.

Soldiers Of the national army were
welcomed into the nations service
by President Wilson with message
of affectionate confidence and a
prayer to God to keep and guide
them; Everything these young men
watched with the deepest solicitude
by the whole country, and the eyes
of the world will be upon them be-
cause they are lin some special
sense the soldiers of freedom"
The first soldiers for the army
raised under the draft law Started
from their homes for the training
environments last Wednesday. The
president asks them as brothers and
slra,eht and fit by standard SO high
thai Living up to It will add new
laurel to the crown Of America.
The message follows:
''1'he White House, Washington. -
To the Soldiers of the National Ar
my: You are undertaking a great
duty: The heart OF the whole coun-
try is with you. Everything that
you do will be watched with the
est solicitude, not only by those who
are near and dear to you but by the
whole nation besides For this great
war draws us all together, makes us
all comrades and brothers, as all
true Americans felt themselves to be
when we first made good our nation
al independence. The eyes of all the
world will be upon you, because you
are in some special sense the SOL
diers of freedom. Let it be your
pride, therefore, to show all men ev-
erywhere. not only what good SOL
diers you are, but also what good
men you are, keeping yourselves fit
and straight in everything and pure
and clean through and through. Let
us set for ourselves a standard SO
high that it will be glory to live
up to it and then let us live up to it
and add a new laurel to the crown
of America. My affectionate conf
dence goes with you in every battle
and every test. God keep and guide
you. "Woodrow Wilson"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-13

we marched through London, so we
were among the first to see all. Saw
Westminster Abbey, Parliament
Building, and other Of the historic
places, including Buckingham pal
ace. Had lunch in the Kings own
garden and it was very nice. We
PASSED within twenty feet of the
King and Queen on review and were
saluted by him, quite an honor and
the first time foreign troops march
ed through London's palace grounds.
think we will soon leave for
France, l hope SO. Will write let
ter later, almost time for retreat.
With Love, Paul.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-13
Brush College.

Earl Still and wife spent a few
days last week at the Nell Still home.
Mrs. David Hubbard and daughter
Beulah We're Davis City visitors
Monday afternoon.
Andy Smith and wife were Sunday
visitors at John Smiths.
John Grogan, Mike Griffin and son
Russell visited Monday in Leon at
Miss May Evans assisted Mrs.
Wayne Cannon with her house
work last week
Willie Rumley and wife spent one
day last week at Mrs. Jane Lilies.
David Hubbard did some carpen-
ter work for NJ. l.. Dale last week.
Misses Hattie and Ethel Evans Wis
tied Sunday with their sister, Mrs
lack Mcdaniel.
Miss Mildred Latta spent Satur-
day night and Sunday with home
Rollie Craig and family were Sun
day visitors at the Clyde Waller
home.
Ode Vanderpool and family Spent
Sunday evening at Eber Horney's.
Earl Still and wife spent Monday
at Nell Stills.
e. j. Evans and wife end sons
Roy and Raymond spent Sunday ct
George Minthorn's.
Ed Griffin and family were Sunday
visitors in Leon at Tade GrifIin's.
Quite number of relatives and
friends gathered at the Ralph Frost
home in Leon Sunday in honor of
Herbert Hubbard, who was in the
draft. The table was loaded with
good things to eat as all brought
we'll filled baskets. Everyone present
felt that they had been royally en-
tertained
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-13
Elm Chapel.
(Delayed)

Miss Minnie Bright spent Mon
DAY night with her sister, Mrs.
Dollie Warnock.
Several from here attended meet
ing at Woodland Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Sinclair spent
saturday night with their daughter,
Mrs. Clara Hamilton.
Mr.: and Mrs. Charles Bright and
son Virgil returned home from Colo
RADIO Sunday where they spent a few
weeks looking over the country and
visiting friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-13
BAD STOMACHS-
THE PENALTY

Stomach sufferers should take
warning: all Stones, Cancer, and VI
GERS of the Stomach and Intestines,
auto !ntoxication, Yellow Jaundice,
ailments, are some of the penalties,
Most, Stomach, Liver and Intestinal
troubles are quickly overcome with
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. This IA
,vorite prescription has restored mil
hons OF people. Let one dose of
Mayrs Wonderful Remedy prove to-
day that it will help you. For sale
by E. E. Bell, Leon. 4
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-13
Decatur County Boys Lunch in King
Edwards Garden.

Miss Mildred Stroll, Of Garden
Grove, has received the following
card from her brother Paul. With
Paul is his brother Leo, both expert
telegraph operators:
In England, 8-16-17.
Dear Folks at Home-Rather tir-
days trip, of which you probably
will have read by this time. Our
troops were review by the King and
Queen of England My regiment, the
10TH, was the leading regiment as
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-13
Osceola Man Has Invention to De-
StrOy Submarines,

Samuel Lockwood of our city, who
recently made an invention that will
destroy submarines, has received a
letter from the Navy Department
telling him that his invention had
been turned over to Thomas Edison,
president of the Naval Board, and
that all further correspondence
would be received from Edison-Os-
ceOla Democrat
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-13

from Centerville Sunday evening
and spent few days at the H. r.
Perkins home
Misses Minnie and Edna Bright
spent Thursday night with their
cousins, Irene and Fairy Bright.
Scott Varney and Miss Ida Hamil-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-13

Miss Ethel Moore spent Saturday
night with her friend, Miss Irene
Bright.
Miss Celia Hamilton spent last
week with her grandmother, Mrs.
Paramala Prather in Princeton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim ORGY drove down
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-09-13

ton drove to Des Moines Friday and
attended the fair.
Those who spent Sunday evening
at the Charles Bright home were
Mrs. Curn Bright and daughter Ed
ma, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. S. Moore and
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Bright