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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 2, 1923)
Former Bluffe Postmaster Is Victim of Attack Arthur D. Hazelton Found Un conscious on Sidewalk— Has No Recollection of Attack. ' auso for the slugging Wednesday night of Arthur S. Hazelton. former Council Bluffs postmaster and at one time a state senator. In front of the tterriam block, where he has offices nud rooms, was baffling Council Bluff's police yesterday. At Jennie Edmundson hospital, where the victim was taken, follow' jog his discovery, lying unconscious on the sidewalk on the Pearl street side of the Merrlam block, Mr. Hazel tin was unable to throw any light mi the Incident. He has no recollec tion of being attacked, nor does he 1 now how he came to bo lying on the sidewalk. Mr. Hazelton had been dining at the home of Fred Johnson, assistant, post master. When he left, about 11, Mrs. Johnston gave him sevrrnl magazines in which lie was reading a continued story. Twenty minutes later his uncon scious form was discovered by Ward Price, an employe of the Commercial National bank; Mr. and Mrs. E. J. .Stamper, who live in the Merrlam block, and Charles Paschel. His hat and the magazines were missing. His face was covered with blood from a four-inch gash above his right eye. He was first taken to his loom, whore he was attended by Dr. \’. L. Treynor, and later removed to i he hospital. Enter the magazines and Hr. Hazel on's hat were found about 20 feet apart on the sidewalk in front of Hie home nt Mayor Zurmuehlen, 333 Wil low avenue. There were no signs of a struggle. The victim's watch and money were untouched. He stated at the hospital that he knew of no enemies who • light cause such an attack. Although he has recovered con rciousness, Mr. Hazelton is still weak from loss of blood. Mr. Hazelton has been prominent In Iowa politics for years. Theater Crowds Smash Records '■Ligliliiiit' ” to Remain in Omaha for Three Extra Engagements. Gross receipts for "Lightnin' " dur ing Its engagement at the Brnndeis theater will total more than $35,000, .Toy Sutphen, manager of the play house, said yesterday. Tills will break ihe houj<e record by several hundred dollars. So great has been the demand for seats for "Lightnin'” that Sutphen hns made arrangements for three ad ditional performances. An exlra mat inee will lie given Friday afternoon and the company has been persuaded lo remain in Omaha over Sunday to give two performances that day. On the first four days of the en gagement. including the Wednesday matinee, 8,200 persons witnessed the show. More than 1,000 persons were turned away at the. Wednesday mat inee. Sutphen estimates that 8,000 out-of-town residents will have come to Omaha for "Lightnin' ” before the engagement ends. Never before has so much interest been taken In a play in Omaha and it was for that reason that Manager Sutphen mad# the arrangements for the three <?itra performances. *’ * Attacks Reserve Ranks. Oklahoma City, Okl., Feb. 1.—The federal reserve banking system was criticised ns "un-American Institu tion’' and the Nonpartisan league of North Dakota was eulogized by Edgar Howard, congressman-elect from Ne braska, and one time secretary to William J. Bryan, in address before t lie lower house of the Oklahoma legislature. Howard spoke at the request of (Jov. J. C. Walton. "Our government in reality has no . more to do with our federal reserve I system than it hns with a pocket book in some man's pocket,’’ the speaker asserted. Reverting to the Nonpartisan league, he declared it to be “the only real fighting farmers’ organization we have had since the old farmers’ allinnce and the only organization in America today that offers a construc tive program.” January. 1923, Warmest Since Winter of 1880 January. 1923. has gone into wrath rr history as the wannest January with the exception of the one in 1880, Melerologist Robins reported yes 1 erday. The average temperature was 33.4, which is 10.4 degrees higher than j the norma). January. 1S80, hRd an hv* ?rage of 34 9 degrees. The six weeks from December 31 n Jauary 31 was the warmest six weeks of midwinter in the weather bu reau records. During -that time tbe average temperature was 11.5 degrees above normal daily. Temperature here was *30 at 7 this morning. North Platte reported 10 and \ alrntine 4 and Sioux City 8. Fair last night, probable snow- to day and a rising temperature was the forecast. Ernest Bross Dies. Indianapolis, Feb. 1.—Ernest Bross. nationally known journalist and nanaging editor of the Indianapolis star, died at h!s home here tonight iftcr a brief illness. Mr. Bross. who ; and contributed many articles to j leading magazines, gained consider able note as an English language j purist and a writer of brilliant editor- ^ reals. He was born In Newaygo, i Mich., in I860 and attended school »t Poan college, Nebraska, graduat 'ng in 1881. Mr. Bross had been connected with | various newspapers in Nebraska, and was formerly associate editor of the Portland. Oregonian. He came to the > ndiunalopis' Star in 1904 as manag ing iditor and liolrl that position up •*> the Pme of his death. He is sur- > \ived by a wife and two children, j Author and Editor Speaks in Omaha Tax System Is That of Bandit Louis F. Post, Editor and Economist, Says Present Method Is Confiscation. The present system of taxation is baxed on the methods of the highway man; it is a system of confiscation, according to Louis F. 1’ost, noted edi tor and economist, who spoke to mem bers of the Concord club at a luncheon In Hotel Fontenelle yesterday. The system Is wrong, because it is based on the theory that the individ ual should be taxed all he can afford to pay, in the opinion of Mr. Post, who declared the highwayman relieves his victim of money on the^ame basis. Distinguishing between natural re sources and artificial resources, Mr. Tost advanced his belief that man should be taxed for the increase In value on his natural resources, such as the land on which his home stands, rather than on the property or the in come which he has crpated with his own hands. Mr. Post, who is giving a series of lectures in Omaha under the auspices of the Omaha chapter, Unitarian Lay men’s league, advised the Concordlans to think in n systematic way about world affairs; not to think in details, but in generalities. Omaha Elks Let Contract for New Building Here The Elks building find finance com mittee, at a special meeting Wed nesday night, awarded contract for general construction to the \aughn Construction company, whose bid was for $509,000. with an alternate hid of $7,300 for additional marble. The heating, plumbing and ventilating con tract was awarded to J. J. Hanighen company, whose bid was $127,000. Con tract for the wiring was awarded to H. W. Binder who submitted a bid of $1-1,000. A meeting was held yesterday after noon at 3, at which contracts were expected to be signed. Customs Officers Predict Record for Fiscal Year Duties on Imports Expected to Pass $480,000,000 Mark Under New Tariff Measure. Washington, Feb. 1.—(By A P i— ; Customs officials estimated that duties collected on imports will ex ' eeed $480,000,000 in the current fiscal year ending June 30, which would establish a new record for govern ment revenue from that source. The estimate attracted much atten tion in official circles, since the new tariff law will affect the collections j for nine months of the period. The first three months' collections were made under the tariff act of 1013, but receipts in October. November and 1 December, under the higher schedules ' of the new Jaw, revealed an upward ; tendency with Indications pointing toward a progressive Increase in col- ! lections in January. Receipts for 29 days of January, al ready received by the treasury, j totaled $43,309,090, and it was offl- j ciaJly predicted that the month’s | total would exceed $46,000,000. This ! amount Is greater than was collected i in any month In 1922 except Septem ber, when Importers made a vigorous effort to get shipments into the United States before the higher ' duties of the new law became effec tive. The estimate of $480,000,000 in ' tariff receipts for the 12 months end ing June 30 was based largely on the average maintained since the new law went into effect September 22. Almost $300,000,000 already lias been received, it was said, bo the estimate contemplates collections averaging i close to $40,000,000 a month for the 1 next five months. The average of 1 the last three months seems to indi- ; cate, according to officials, that the necessary averages will be main- I talned. Receipts from tariff duties by months since the fiscal year began were reported as follows: July. $37,491,590; August 1. $39,012, 1 098; September. $63,135,385; October, $39,206,393: November, $41,647,032. and December, $37,502,446, with indi- 1 cations of $46,314,000 in January. _ Flinn Acquitted, Still in Jail Evidence Man, Fearing Vio*| lence, Returns to Cell After Verdict Given. Tom Flinn. former federal prohibi- ] tion “evidence man," acquitted Wed nesday night by a jury of n charge of murdering John Salerno the night of October 7, was still In the county jail at noon yesterday. He asked to be returned to the jail after the jury gave Its Verdict lrt ' federal court after five hours of delib eration. He said he was afraid he might suffer violence. “I don't blame County Attorneys Slabaugh and Stalmaster for prose cuting me so vigorously,” said Flinn. “It was their duty and they are able men. I want to thank those who helped me in my fight.” Flinn stated that he was through with government work and would leave Omaha. There is nothing | Smarter for Milady This Spring than a Tweed-O-Wool Street Suit They are so mannish in style that they surpass any other garment for practical wear. They arc made in such fas cinating shades and pattetns that they offer the utmost in smart chic appearance, and Tweed-0 Wool suits never wrinkle, lose their lines or sag. Come in, let us show you these remarkable suits. School teachers, business women and the women who love the great outdoors are finding Tweed-O-Wool suits very much to their liking. The prices are unusually low. WILCOX CLOTHES SHOP Formerly Wilcox & Allen Exclusive Agents for Tweed-O-Wool Suits for Omaha 17th and Harney Streets CARBON COAL (Updike Coal) Is Most Economical Lump $10.50 The Most Heat for The Least Money We Can Fill Your Order Promptly—No Waiting UPDIKES" Telephone WA Inut 0300 Vigil Beside Body in Morgue Stopped Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 1The funeral of George Stevenson will be held here tomorrow memebers of his family stat ed today. An order that the body be buried was issued by Coroner Fred C. Bolen late last night after It had been permitted to remain In an un dertaker's establishment for eight days, members of Stevenson's family and close friends maintaining that he was not dead but In a state of sus pended animation. Complaint was lodged with the coroner yesterday against allowing the body to remain longer. Stevenson's body had been kept In a private room at the undertaker's and a constant vigil maintained over it by members of the man's family. As a result of yesterday's complaint against longer delay in burial, a coro ner's jury' was assembled. It reported that Stevenson was dead and Coroner Bolen ordered an autopsy. When doc tors arrived to perform the autopsy they found the body lying with face uncovered. In the same room were seven persons, including ihe three year-old daughter of one of Steven son's friends. Youth and Girl Friend Uotli Die of Influenza Grand Island, Neb., Feb. 1.—Miss IClsie Schroeder, 25, and Sylvester Reese, 20, of Wood River died within a few hours of the "flu." The young people had been keeping company for some time, both becoming ill about four days ago. The young woman’s death occurred late Wednesday: that of Reese at 2:30 Thursday. New Malady Is <¥ Prevalent Here, — M a 11 v Omahans Suffering from Intestinal Crip, Says Health Commissioner. Intestinal grip Is prevalent in Onta i ha. according to Dr. A. S. Pinto, health commissioner, who Is convales cing from a mild attack. The doctors was at his desk yes- ' terdav for a brii/ period, although he has not -eaten since last Friday and has lost two pounds of weight per day for the last week. "My experience and observations have led me to believe that there Is a definite form of Intestinal grip.” asserted the health commissioner. “Victims usually suffer nausea and have an aversion for food. It is my opinion that this germ is in the air and I also believe It may be commu nicated through a cough or sneeze." The health commissioner added that the form of grip now prevalent here is not the pandemic influenza that caused so much consternation several years ago. The best form of insurance against this disease, the doctor said, is to observe the fundamental laws of health. No January Snow in St. Louis. St. Louis. Feb. L—January pass ed in St. Louis without a flake of snow falling. This was an unprece dented condition in the 47 years rec ord of the local weather bureau, It was said. FORCED TO VACATE FEBRUARY 28th JEWELRY AT HALF PRICE Watches .33V3% Discount Rings .33 V3% Discount Sterling Silver and Plated Silver. . .25% Discount Diamonds .i..-20% Discount Jewelry . 50% Discount Every Article It Priced to Sell, Thit Is Your Opportunity—Make the Most of It LOUIS A. BORSHEIM JEWELER and SILVERSMITH 506 SOUTH SIXTEENTH STREET RECORDS Q For your Victrola made by the Original Frank Bacon on sale tomorrow morning. 75c Each. 14224—'In the Reno Divorce Courts. The Bee Story. 14*245—Lightnin’ Bill Jones’ Escape From the Indians. Me and Grant. By Mail 85<* Each rr\AK?0RD MCsri c Co. 419 S. 16th Omaha ADVERTISEMENT. J. A. YOST AOVKRTISEMENT. BETTER THAN CALOMEL % Thousands Have Discovered Dr. Edwards’ Olive 1 ablets are a Harmless Substitute Dr. Edwards* Olive Tablets—the sub stitute for calomel—are a mild but sure laxative, and their effect on the liver is almost instantaneous. These little olive colored tablets are tho result of Dr. Edwards* determination not to treat liver and bowel complaints with calomel. The pleasant little tablets do the good that calomel does, but have no bad after effects. They don’t injure the teeth like strong liquids or calomel. They take hold of the trouble and quickly correct it. Why curt the liver at the expense of the teeth? Calomel sometimes play* havoc with the gums. So do strong liquids. It is best not to take calomel Let Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets take it place. Headaches, “dullness" and that lar.y feeling come from constipation and a dis ordered liver. Take Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets when you feel “logy" and “heavy.’’ I They “clear" clouded brain and “perk up" the spirits. 15c and 30c. KEEPING WELL—An N? Tablo* (a vegetable aperient) taken at night will halp keep you well, by toning and atrcngthening your di gestion and elimination. Chips off +he OW Block N? JUNIORS-Little hRs One-third the regular dose. Made of the same ingredients, then candy coated. Por children and adulta. E. & W. Shirts at Bargain Prices This event promises to be the greatest feature of our Closing Out Sale. Remember, we carry the largest and finest assortment of Earl & Wilson (the genuine E. & W.) Shirts in this section of the country. And included in this event for Friday and Saturday is a large new shipment of these wonderful shirts that were ordered for the Spring season. We have reduced prices so as to make unheard of shirt bargains of every shirt in the house. And, though our prices are but a fraction of their usual level, we will include our regular ONE YEAR full guarantee with every pur chase of these shirts. Note These Prices Genuine E. & W. Shirts, regular $2.50 Cl CC values .* Genuine E. & W. Shirts, $3.00 and $3.50 Cl QC values, Friday and Saturday. Genuine E. & W. Shirts, values to $5.00, JO QC choice .. Genuine E. & W. Shirts, silk and silk-and*wool materials, values to $12.00, choice Friday and 4C Saturday .. • • • Another Great Sale of Underwear Lot No. 1—Values to $2.50, all sizes...$1.35 Lot No. 2—Values to $4.00, all sizes..$2.15 Lot No. 3—Values to $6.00, all sizes .$2.85 Lot No. 4—Values to $8.00, all sizes. .$3.85 Get Your Spring HAT Now We are selling out every hat in our big stock at bargain prices. You know the makes we carry. See them Friday or Saturday. Values to $15.00. $1 to $9.95 508-10 South 16th Street These Prices Are NOT in Effect at Our Farnam Street Store advertisement. Getting Rid of a Stubborn Cough is Childs Play Now Make the Medicine Yourself at Home—it’s Cheap—But You Can’t Beat It. If you want to take cure of that hud. hang on cough and do it !n a few hours, better get one ounce of Parmint (double strength) and mix a half pint at home. You can do this in two minutes by adding a little sugar and enough water to fill a half pint bottle. You'll travel the world over before you get a medicine that will act so surely and quickly on the mucus membrane of the nose and throat. It halts the inflam mation. the tickling sensation stop- with the first spoonful, the heavy breathing goes and clean membrane, free from irri tation and mucus follows. For Catarrhal conditions such as mucus Hroopings. clogged nostrils and watery eyes. It won t disappoint—ask for Parmint (double strength) Speak plainly so that the druggist will know exactly what you want. When in Need of Help Try Omaha Bee Want Ads 1 Piles are usually due to straining when constipated. Nujol being ;» lubricant keeps the food waste soft and therefore prevents straining. Doctors prescribe Xujol because it not only soothes the suffering of piles but relieves the irrita tion, brings comfort and helps to remove them. N u ] o 1 is a lubricant — not a medicine or laxative — so cannot gripe. Try it toduy. A LUBR1CANT-N0T A LAXATIVE! WHEN IN NEED OK HEM' TRY OMAHA BEE W ANT AUt> ADVKKTISKMENT. Loosen Up That Cold With Musterole Have Musterole handy when a cold starts. It has all of the advantage* c grandmother's mustard plaster WITH OUT the blister. You just apply it with the fingers. First you fee 1 a warm tingle as the healing ointment penetrates the pores, then comes a soothing, cooling sen sation and quick relief Made of pure oil of mustard and other simple ingredients. Musterole i« recommended by many nurses and doctors. Try Musterole for bronchitis, •ore throat, stiff neck, pleurisy, rheuma tism, lumbago, croup, asthma, neuralgia, congestion, painR and aches of the back or joints, sore muscles, sprains, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds of the che*t. It may prevent pneumonia and “flu." 86c am! U6c, jar* and tubes. Better than a mustard plaster