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Today Newest in II nr. Hawks on a Condor. 60 to 1 H ins. Americans in Paris. By ARTHUR BRISBANE v Imagine & gignntic condor from the Andes sailing through space, carrying on its back, resting, watching, a dozen vicious little hawks, able to turn and twist quickly in the air, ready to fly from the hack of the great condor, attack and destroy their prey, then return to the resting place on the big bird’s back. 4 - -. You would say. “how marvel ously, how viciously; with what care nature has developed her kill ing methods.” Nature leaves that highly devel oped killing to man. The leopard doesn’t ride after his prey on the back of the elephant or buffalo. The hooded cobra does not travel as a passenger on the nonvenomen ous python. Man will show the birds and animals things they never dreamed of. The United States is building a gigantic “lighter than air dirig ible” that will carry, as part of its equipment, 12 small fighting fly: ing machines. Each will be able to start from the big dirigible to attack the enemy, then fly back to roost and wait. Horrible?,Yes, but if the world is to have such machines let this nation have them and every im provement in the game of killing. For we should use them to de fend ourselves from attack, not to attack others. And we know by experience that every possible de vice will be used in war against us or anybody else. Dirigibles, high up in air, could patrol our coasts, carrying, each one, its supply of swift flying TNT and machine gun carrying “Hawks.” These could be used to take care of enemy fliers or enemy battleships, foolish enough to visit our shores. You read of one vast flying bat tleship, carrying a dozen fast, small death-dealing machines, and won der how soon men will realize that their only salvation lies in peace. White Bird, English race horse, won the Lincoln handicap. The bet ting against her was 00 to 1. Eng lish newspapers say the mare’s trainer added to the horse’s diet two pints of old ale every day. Such ale is not the American 2.75 per cent. It is most powerful, with a kick worthy of a horse. The idea isn’t entirely • new. American trainers have often stimulated horses wtih alcohol in jumping contests. In Italy when the red wine crop was over-plentiful, farmers mixed it with hprses’ oats, to increase their strength. Prohibitionists may reply that what is good for a horse is not necessarily good for a man and advise you to look up the word •‘antimony.” The meaning of that word is “against monks.” The head of a monastery in Prance, long ago, observed that a certain sub stance added to the feed of swino made them digest better and grow fatter. He decided with the best intention to try it on the monks. They died and the substance was called “antimony.” It was good for pigs, not for men. Americans discussing “French immorality” may find enlighten ment in the fact that the first man brought in by the police for inde cent dancing was'an American. It is well known that Americans have contributed their share, financially and otherwise, to so-called “Paris immorality.” A well known young American editor discussing prohibition, (trice said: “Look at the French. They all drink wine. But whenever I saw anybody drunk in Paris, it was al ways a foreigner and often an American.” It Is announced that the pope will make a pilgrimage to Lourdes, thus putting an end to impi-iaon ment in the Vatican which all popes have voluntarily imposed on them selves ns a protest, since the Italian royal family, established by Gari baldi, took from the popes their temporal power. The Echo de Paris, strong pro t’atholic newspaper, says the pope’s journey will be based updn much better understanding between the Italian government and the Vatican. The Italian government today resides under the hat of Mussolini, who recently announced that what the world needs is “hierarchy and discipline.” This marks a new de parture in modern Italian history. The free and independent citi zens of Kansas City put a tax of I cent a gallon on all gasoline “sold, stored or transported over the streets of Kansas City.” That will seriously annoy the oil trust. Kansas City should realize that taxation of citizens, via gasoline, is an oil trust monopoly. While it is true that we once rebelled against taxation without representation, that happened 147 years ago. We liuve got used to such things now. Too Many Railroaders on Jury; Judge Dismisses Case Stilt of Frank Rreassale against the Wabash railroad for $700 was thrown out of Council Bluffs district court Monday by Judge Thomas Whit more of Harlan when he learned that j nine of the 12 men on the Jury were railroad tr.en. Judge Whitmore Is replacing Die 'riot Judge George W. Culllson, who is 111. Man Perishes in Fire. . lainraster, Pa., April 2.—One man was burned to death and $200,000 property dnmage was caused by fire which today destroyed part of the tin we Motor company's plant Mon- j roe Getst, who attempted to drive machine* from the garage whlli the dames were at their height was over i nme by smoke. Ills charred body was recovered. Fremont Waiter Shot in Attempted Holdup, Is Belief' — Wilbur Booth. With Another.! Tried to Rob Card Party— Bullet Fired by Player Knters Shoulder. Special niapntch to The Omaha Bee. Fremont, Neb., April 2.—Further evidence in the shooting of Wilbur Booth, Brunswick waiter, early Sun day morning, today disclosed the story of, a holdup staged by himself and Harley Williams, son of a retired farmer, when the two surprised a party of 10 card players at the Spence home In the western part of the city. Investigation revealed that the two men. with their faces heavily hooded, pushed their way into the room where the men were gathered about a table playing cards. The alleged gamblers were lined up against the wall while one of the bandits, (it the point of two guns, forced them to empty their pockets. Booth entered a nearby room where K. C. Barrett, a lodger, had retired. Barrett Is reported to have brought a revolver into play when he saw the masked man enter the doorway. He tired, striking Booth in the left' fthoulder. The alleged gunmen made a break for freedom, with Williams reported to have scooped up a sum of money on his way out. Booth made his way to the back the house, where he was found later by members of the card .party. He was taken to Fremont hospital, where the bullet was removed and he was released Sunday afternoon. Folic* claim that a mutual agreement was made between the would-be hold up men and the card players to hush up the affair for the benefit of both sides. It is understood that complains are to be sworn out for those involved. Members of the party today spread the story that the entire incident was an April fool joke, but the police are inclined to consider the matter other wise. Growers Oppose Tax on Sugar Manufacturers •Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. HcottsblulT, Neb., April 2.—Opposi tion to that part of senate file 269 which includes sugar manufacturers in provisions for special taxation, has been voiced by the local Chamber of Commerce in letters and telegrams to various members of the state legisla ture, on the grounds that the measure is discriminatory taxation. The bill would have enabled the state to tax manufactured sugar on hand during the entire year. Farm ers here oppose It, believing the load would have been passed on to them. Norfolk Election Tot lay. Special I>lnpatch to The Omaha Bee. Norfolk, Neb., April 2.—The city's ! registration records have been broken for Tuesday's election. The principal features include the mayoralty race and a bond issue for a new city hall. Mayor John Friday, democrat, eight I times mayor of Norfolk, is opposed by George Phelps, republican. Doctor Exonerated. Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Scottsbluff. Neb., April 2.—Exonera tion of T)r. J. J. Jones of starting the fire which destroyed his office March 25 is contained in a statement made public by L. J. Butcher, deputy fire marshal. Rain and Colder. Zero temperatures were registered Monday morning a few hundred miles north of Omaha. Winnipeg having -2 below and Prince Albert 6 below, oma [ ha had 54 above at 7. The forecast was for probable showers Monday ! night and Tuesday. Boston Teacher Who Names W. S. Hart as Father of Baby M/tJy ^Bli^Subeik/ JtfkzCdudey' Miss Elizabeth MaeCauley of Brookline, Mass., is the woman who now charges that William S. (Bill) Hart, two gun man of the movies, is the father of her child. Miss MaeCauley is the daughter of a banker, who was for merly a prominent lawyer. Her sister, Martha, was formerly dean of the women of St. Louis university. Her brother. MaJ. Samuel W. MaeCauley, is a prominent Chicago engineer. Miss MaeCauley is a woman of culture and is a teacher in a fashionable school. Hart denies her charges in their entirety. Dever Favored in Chicago Election Windy City Bedlam as Cam paign Conjee to Hec tic Close. By International New** Serflce. Chicago, April 2.—Which: William E. Dever or-Arthur C. I.ueder? One of these men will be elected mayor of Chicago tomorrow, succeed Ing William II ae Thompson, whose spectacular handling of the office made him a national figure. Thomp son, a republican, and the builder of one of the greatest political machines ever put together—not excepting Tam many's—Is preparing^ to drop out of politics, for the time being at teast, and take a long and much needed rest. Chicago was a bedlam today as the campaign came to a hectic close. The streets were filled with shouting peo ple, with hand wagons, calliopes, drum corps and placarded automohlles. Every billboard and telegraph pole, and almost evrry home, flaunted the likeness of either Dever, the demo crat. or Leuder, the republican. There was some betting, but not much. Dever was a heavy favorite. , Jim O'Leary, famous betting Impre sario, was laying these odds; Dever, 1 to fi to win; Leuder, 5 to 1 lo win. The majority of political leaders picked Dever to win. Htraw votes conducted by newspapers have all fa vored Dever. I.ueder leaders, however, asserted i that "the great silent vote" is for their candidate. They sa. that while tho street talk may favor Dever the women's vote and tfie business vote will be swung to Lueder. Law Keeps Girl from Stage Here World Theater Aet Discon tinued on Warning from State Labor Commissioner. Burnell Marlon, Juvenile entertainer who w%s to have appeared at the WorTd theater this week, wns forced off the program upon a warning of arrest from State Labor Commissioner Larsen. The girl, said to be 1S, heads a com pany bearing her name. Her pub licity agent says her act is a "novelty comedy playet." Mr. Larsen stated that after the girl appeared at the theater Saturday and Sunday he telephoned Manager Fru denfeld of the theater to discontinue the act because of violation of the state law. "But. Mr. I-irsen, the contract of the girl was made In another state,” replied Mr. l'rudenfeld. "It makes no difference," said Mr Larsen. "The girl Is violating the Nebraska law and she cannot appear." Boy Using Weed for Arrow Is Struck in Eye, Blinded Special III,patch t«i The Omaha lice. Creston, la., April 2.—While .play in* with a bow and arrow, Vernon Wakefield, K, Greenfield, attempted to use the stalk of a weed for an ar row with the result that he was struck in an eye hy the sharp end of the weed. He was rushed to tho hospi tal here where the eyeball was re moved. Are You Up in the Air? DO YOU want to be? If you wish to keep your feet on the ground—no matter where your head is—there is a way. To make progress steady, success sure— Open a Savings Account Today # The Omaha National Bank Farnam at 17th Street ■ * Capital and Surplus - - - $2,000,001) Blind Baritone • Sings at Meeting of Music Teachers Charles \madon. York. Heard Opening Day of Convention, Highly Praised—Quar tet Plays Tonight. Very little music enlivened the first day's session Monday of the Nebraska Music Teachers' cqnvention which de voted itself to addresses, a lecture and round table discussions. The only soloist to appear was Charles Amadon of Tork who sang at the morning session. lie Is the possessor of a baritone voice of exceedingly fine quality. Warm and opulent In tone, wide in range, and with a vibrant note In it. Mr. Amadon is a sensi tive artist, and his voice is well suited to dramatic interpretation as well as to the more sustained numbers. He sang a group of three songs "Der Doppelgaenger," Suhubert; "Happi ness,” Mageman, and "Sing me a Song for a Lad That Is Gone,” Homer, doing much fine singing throughout. His enunciation might have been clearer In spots, but he was sure and true and he has both temperament and technic. Mr. Ama don is blind. Mr. Amadon’s accompanist was all right as far as she let herself go, but she might have supported him better from a musical standpoint. She was always a wee bit behind, and not quite enough anything. Accompany ing Is a fine art many good pianists do not attain. Mr. Amadon should be heard in Omaha often, as he is very worth while. The Chicago String quartet which gives a concert Tuesday night at the convention was organized under fex traordinary circumstances. The founders, finding themselves placed in the same company and regi ment upon their enlistment in the navy, did not take long to discover each other, and within a short period chamber music resounded throughout the barracks during rest hour's. The work of organization quite nat urally aroused profound interest and a first recital was arranged at North western university. This was the be ginning of a long list of appearances j which ultimately led to the quartet being chosen to accompany President Wilson on the first of his voyages to France. The personnel of the quartet In cludes Herman Felber, first violin; Carl Fasshauer, second violin; P.obert Dolejsi, viola, and John Lingenian, | cello. , The concert will take place at th" F,rst Baptist church. Twenty ninth avenue and Harney street, at 8:15. Two fJij; Land Deals. kpecisl Dispatrh to The Omaha Fire Beatrice, Neb.. April 2 —Two of the biggest land deals made here this win ter were closed today, when Walter Hoyle of Pi< krt 11 purchased the It )>ert son farm of 2'»0 arr- s. north of the city, for Sil’.OfiO, or 1170 an acre. Peter Steele of Cortland purchased thejj Hoyle farm of ICO acres, near Piek rel. for *27.OOP. Lanili Frrder«” Day April L special DUpatrh |o The Omaha lire. ScottsblufT. Neh . April 2.—Lamb . Feeders day w ill lie celebrated A|in! 1 4 at the ScottshlulT experiment farm. Feeders will examine 13 lot* of '■ iambs, fed under varying conditions, and there wr|U also lie a demonstration of the experiment station dairy herd. Bandits Raid U. S. Mails in 1 wo Cities |( onllnum] I'rtim l iir. On*.) truck, entered the depot from the postoffice with a load of miiil short ly before 1 h. in. Sunday. The mail was for a train due in Chicago at 7:30. Harney left his truck nad started for the baggage room when the bandit car raced up. Hix.men, armed, sprang out. "Hands up!" was the command given as shotguns and pistols were levelled at Harney, Herbert Perkins and John Kirk, station employes. Knocked Down With Dun. Harney made a movo to escape and two "shotguns were discharged over his head. Ills hands went up. One of the bandits knocked him down with a gun. Perkins and Kirk were driven to a corner where one of the bandits kept them under guard while his companions sorted out the mail bags. Exchange Shots With Police. As two automobiles loaded with pa trolmen dashed to the depot the ban dits loaded the mail in their car and "Sped away, exchanging shots with the officers. The bandits’ automobile was found abandoned a short distance from the city and the six bags of mail were found in a barn. Only half the let ters had been opened. Postal In spectors believe the bandits wanted a certain piece of mall arid stopped opening letters after they found It. The captured bandit was identified as Byron J. Shelton, a notorious mail robber, long Identified with the "Egan rats," a band of St. Louis bandits. His identification was made complete by comparison of his finger prints with records in Chicago. Shelton failed to reach the automo bile as it dashed away from the sta tion. He fled to the railroad tracks where he threw away his gun and surrendered. Li"ht Rates Lowered. Special DtKpftlrh to Th* Omaha Ike. Scottsbluff, April 2,—Rates for elec tric light, heat and power have been reduced from 6 to 20 per cent through an agreement between city council and Western Public Service company. The agreement is for three months. It will be made permanent 4f satis factory to both parties. Light rates will be graduated down from 12% cents a kilowatt hour, in stead of 15 cents. CHICAGO Uf'0,S <cjlTjej3ej4 Q oa cuj{xeeL9' He Wouldn't Do l his With an N. & J. Pie! .Xopc! IX & .1 Pics arc so delicious that the movie comedian would eat them instead of throwing them . . thus cheating the poor extra out of a good thing . . . Northrup-Jones Pies are made fresh each day from the finest of materials—just as you would make them at home. If your family likes PIE —take them' home a surprisingly fine treat. And oh for flutter and Eggs—You'll Thank I s for Introducing You to Ours . DitljjipJonos BUTTERMILK SHOP -~ Northwest Corner, 16lh and Farnam Sts. TPfiH/avtfs Fistula -Pay Whelm (Cured f | ? II iPjflKj * *bU4 ***tom of trOMMont u»i t ouro# Pllo*. FtrtuUt and ‘’that VS^ W' lUotoJ In o abort tm>* without a aovoro turf ten) op* oration No i'hloroforftt, Ethor or othor prnoral onoathotlo »*od A ouro cuorontowtl tn ovorr oo#o oooopttd for trootntoni, and o mono? I# to ho paid ■util ouroA Writ# for boob on llootftl PUoaar* tor 11H no mo# and toatimnnlola of moro than 1,049 promlnont poop to who ha«o boon ponnmtontlp ourod OR. E R TARRY Sanatorium. Rotor* Yrtiat RUto (Roo Itl4| I, Omaha, Nob Girl. 13. Smittwi \\ i t h Chaplin Comedian and Fiancee Find Las« in Charlie's Jloine In fatuated Through Film*. Hollywood, Cal.. April 2.—A young I woman saying she is 15 years t>!d, .and claiming acquaintance with (Jen. Francisco Serrano, Mexican minister of war, and Pedro J. Almada, In spector general of police in Mexico City, interested police surgeons and newspaper men Saturday night with declarations of having swallowed poi son after having been ejected from the box room • ,f Charles Chaplin, mo tion picture actor. She gave the name of Mrs. Marina Vega of Mexico City. While no traces of poison were found, the movie | comedian, in whose automobile she was taken to the receiving hospital for treatment, told of several en trances effected to his house by the girl through ruses, and of her being put out by his Japanese servant. Her story was of infatuation with the comedian through seeing his pic tures in Mexico City, and unsuccess ful attempts to see him at the studio, followed by gaining entrance to his residence while he was out and re maining in his bedroom until discov ered there by a Japanese servant when the comedian returned with Pola Negri, h.s fiancee, and a physi cian. The girl was Induced to leave after a brief talk with Chaplin, hut returned a second time and after be ing put out said she purchased poi son at a nearby drug store and again effected entrance. Induced to entt-r an automobile, she collapsed and was brought hack Into the house, saying she had taken poison. She was rushed i to the receiving hospital, but after treatment surgeons shook their heads j and placed a question mark on the hospital chart. Copies of messages addressed to Urneial Serrano a f*d Inspector Ai* 1 mada appealing for funds, were found j in her |*o*M*f»ii.oti. Easter Homecoming and lemplar Convocation V1 i»l liMpaUti to The Omaha Bra. Dongplne, Net)., April 2.—The an i ual K . ter homecoming and religious | convocation service* of Bethel enm ] mar dery t * Knight* Templar were held here gunday, At the dinner for ,190, including knights, and their fatri 1 Hies, talks were made l y Bir Knights Joseph 11. May, Valentine; O. H. Thorley, commander, Ainsworth; Franklin R. Stump, recorder, Ains worth, and Dive Hanna, former state ! senator. Mighty knights In full uni | form marched to ihe Metiu i (hureh, where services were held : ender direction of Sir Knight Frank i It. Williams, who spoke on the text. Te Are the Temple of the Diving God.” Special anthems were sung try 1 an augmented choir. M ail Order House Mak- s New March Sales Record Chicago, Apr§ 3,—Montgomery Ward tc Co. Bale* for March were the highest for any March in the history of the company, 112.957,073, an in crease of 55 per cent compared with March last year. Sales for th< first quarter of the year total $30.* 515,616, against 119,410,312 for the first quarter of 1922. M rch sales by Sears. Roebuck S Co., $19,755,338, show an increase of 25.03 per cent over the corresponding time In 1922. Carnarvon in Collapse. Cairo. Egypt, April I —Lord Carnat von, Egyptologist, who discovers1! Pharaoh Tutankhamen's tomb in th> Valley of Kings and who later suffere' infect! in from the bite of a poison o ;s insect, suffered a collapse today \ but later responded to treatment am' rallied. & Ca Closing Out the Men s Shop to Make Way for the West s Largest Store for Women The 516 Remaining Shirts Tuesday Irrespective of their former price, Manhattan, Emery, Arrow, Eagle and Kingsley are offered Tuesday for SI.00. Mostly 14, 16i, 17, 17*, 18 sizes. Every type of shirt represented. Every shirt goes for SI.00. All from regular stock. All Other Men s Things Reduced 50% Forget about rainwater-use *pnrepnhterizedsoap that contains mtum Watcrso/hm lot 25f THE OMAHA BEE DICTIONARY COUPON 3 cTr 98c ••curat thi# NEW, authentic Dictionary bound in black teal grain, illustrated with full pagan in color. 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