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
