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The Washington times., 1925-11-07
5LAlER'S
DAUGHTER ON
St AND
Battle Of AIienists and Legal
Sparring Loom in Or.
Blazers Trial

international News Service

LITTLETON, Col, Nov. Nov
ing rapidly toward the stage when
the intriguing and intricate debate
of alienists and expert witnesses
will unfold to the hard-headed jury
of Arapahoe county farmers and
laborers the novel theories of va
rious phases of insanity, the trial of
Doctor Harold Elmer Blazer for
the chIoroform Staying of his idiot
daughter, Hazel Ingrit Blazer, TO-
day swung into its fourth day with
the promise Of continued and In.
creasing legal sparring.
Joel Stone, dynamic district at
torney. prosecuting the sixty-year.
old doctor for what he terms lone
of the most heaTtless and deliber.
Nate murders In the history of Col
orado Jurisprudence" will call to
the stand early Mrs. Francis Bishop
second daughter OF the defendant
herself fraIl.
Mrs. Bishop, at the coroner's in.
quest, testified she saw nothing pc
culiar in Doctor Blazers action just
prior to the tragedy. That she Is
in deep sympathy with the ageing
defendant is plainly evident from
conferences with her father in the
court room.
Mrs. Bishops husband, Roy e
Bishop, one of the States wit.
nesses. withstood a severe grilling
Yesterday concerning Doctor. BlaZ-
er's peculiarities, but upon leaving
the stand he created a distinct i'm,
preston amongst the spectators by
saying that the old man had been
queer" for long time.
While the States attorneys, head
ed by Stone and including Sam Nix.
KEEL and Roy o. Sampson, this
morning continued preparations to
attack, in rebuttal, toe anticipated
defense Of murder for love" com.
mitted by an old man who had
temporarily lost his reason through
worry, brooding and constant care
of his "soulless' child, Defense
Counsel l.. ID. Mowry WAS sitting
scores of suggestions received ~
him from psychologists and ".ner
sympathizers with the defe'dant.
MANY letters to Mowry upheld his
theory that the distorted. helpless
human husk" that was called
Hazel Blazer was without a soul and
that removing her from earthly ex-
istence was hearoic and humani.
tartan act
Doctor Defends Him
One Denver doctor. who wrote
that he had delyed into dementia
rtmnesia and psychosis of different
;,inds for forty years declared that
Doctor Blazer was the victim of
"fntroov ers o n''.--a real sense
;ruism"
"Introversion, he wrote. lis to
Continued on Page 2, Column %
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WIDOW DENIES
ANY LOVE
AFFAIR
Man Held in Hammer Staying
Gets Threatening
Letters
BY International News Service


ELIZABETH, N. j., Nov. IA
hammer and pair of heavy socks
caked with mud-these were the
most tangible clues the authorities
had to work upon today in their
efforts to solve the mysterious
murder of William j. Clark, who
was beaten to death with ham
mer in the garage at his home III
Hillside, N. j., shortly after mid
night last Monday night.
Mrs. Priscilla Kent Clark, the
pretty widow of the slain man,
who was taken into custody and
then released on bail after ques-
tioning at the hands of the county
prosecutor, reiterated today that
she did not know who killed her
husband and at the same time
denied that she had lead a dual
life with Joseph Cowen, a mar
ried man, and her alleged admirer.
While the investigation was going
forward, police of Hillside revealed
that Cowen had received letters
threatening his life because of his
attachment for Mrs. Clark, and that
friends had sworn to get" him.
What may be an important clue
developed during the forenoon. 1t
was learned that detectives from
Prosecutor David's, office were II.
vestigating a. reported telephone
call last Nsa1ay night, the night
of Ia which instructed
Clark at to the garage
where Truck down.
This lay link a second per
(Contjni 81 Page 2. Column II
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ITALIAN De B I
now WAL IS
ON ROME
Negotiations So Favorable
Settlement Is Expected
Without Delay
BIZ GEORGE R. HOLMEs

The voice of Benito Mussolini,
which makes and breaks things in
Italy, is to speak possibly the de-
Gliding word in the terms for fund
ing Italy's debt of $2.138,000, 900
to the United States.
The negotiations between the
American and Italian funding
commissions here have reached a
stage where en- agreement is i'm
minent-if MUssolini speaks the
word. 1t may come Monday, but
more probably Tuesday.
Waits Now on Rome
It had been hoped to announce an
agreement today In fact, one
member Of the American commits
sion said yesterday that he expected
IAN agreement within twenty-four
hours"
There was disappointment last
night because it had been found i'm.
possible to make such an announce.
ment.
At the last minute, it is under.
stood, Count Volpi decided the
terms projected by the Americans
went somewhat further than he
cared to commit himself to without
consulting his government, and the
matter was put up TO Rome.
Administration officials were ex
tsemely optimistic today. They
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column ~
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STANDS ON
Removal
(OV Y BY
HEsSE
Is Make No Chang
Himself Despite Plea ~
Business Men

a petition signed BY ten busi-
ness men and residents Of the
300 block of Seventh street south
west, urging that the policemen
continuously stationed on duty IN
the near-heer saloon mad lunch-
room conducted BY Thomas Koran
be withdrawn, has been sent to
Major Hesse, Superintendent Of
Police.
The petition declares that the
signers, most Of them conducting
business establishments on the
same side Of the street as Koran
have never made any complaints
to the police about Horan or the
manner he has conducted his busi-
ness and they have no complaint
to make at the present time. The
petition also states that they con-
slider Horan is being unfairly
treated by Captain Headley, of
the Fourt Precinct, in placing a
continuous police guard in his
place from the time it opens in
the morning until late at night
and urged that the superintendent
of police order them removed.
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Public Hearing Sought
PALESTINE WOMEN WIN
RIGHT TO SUFFRAGE

JERUSALEM, Nov. Palestine
women will go to the polls tomor-
row in a referendum to decide the
smouldering question OF women's
rights.
Hitherto the orthodox wing OF
the Zionists have refused to attend
the national assembly unless women
are barred. They now agree to
abide by the decision of the referen
the women will oppose equal suf'
frage.
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z IN WH|SKEY
CASE DENY
GUILT
By international News Service

INDIANAPOLIS Nov Twenty
one Of the thirty.nine persons indict-
ed by a special Federal grand jurs
here last week in connection with
the removal of nearly 900 barrels of
whiskey from the Jack Daniels Dis.
tillerv at, st. Louis pleaded not
guilty when. arraigned before judge,
X. C. BaltzeI in Federal court to.
day.
Baltzell tentatively set December
ia for the trial date and gave the
defendants until next SATURDAY..
November X. to file demurrers.
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THE WEATHER

OFFICIAL d. $. weather Bureau Report
Rain and warmer tonight.
Sunday, rain and colder at
night; southeast winds.
perature yesterday
Highest, "a; lowest, a.
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OPPONENTS
AM
AN)R
RICH


By WILLIAM H HUTCHINSON
With the heart Of the new tax
bin agreed upon BY the House
Ways and Means Committee, threat
81 4 tax revolt to Be carried tD1
the floors 81 Congress was heard
today from the ranks Of Demo-
Gratis, Insurgents, and Republican
independents.
The new bill, as it will be pre-
sented to the House iii December,
win provide ! s3OO, 100000 tax re-
duction, with about $40, 00o, 900
Of this amount slashed from the
income taxes. Relief viii be given
all down the line, including estate
taxes, and the House will be asked
to repeal the existing publicity
clause Of the income tax law,
Want Half Billion Cut
Democratic opposition to the bill
in its present form viii be based
upon charges that the condition ct
the Treasury justifies 4 $500. 900 goo
slash in taxes and that the Admin.
istration Is saving another reduc.
ton for the Congress meeting two
years hence, in order to help their
party in the following Presidential
election. The Democrats will de.
,,d fa,. more sweeping reductions
all down the line.
From the camp Of the Republican
independents came announcements
~ onnosition to- repeal OF the pub
.licitv clause and general com
nIaint that the new bill, as It now
stands gives the poor man too
little 4 reduction and the rich man
too much relief. This too, re.
fleets the opposition OF the insurg
ents.
House committees measure YVES
voiced by Senator Swanson, Demo
scrat, Of Virginia, who declared the
reductions should be doubled. He
commended the Administer was
using tip surplus to retire the pub
lie debt in twenty-five-year pc
Rod. whereas heavy Federal taxes
could be eliminated il the debt
retirement period were extended TO
fifty years.
Fight Over Publicity
The Republican independents. led
by Senator Norris, Republican, Of
Nebraska, attacked the provisions
for repeal of the publicity clause
and the committees failure to pro-
vide for total income tax exemp-
lions on all incomes up to $5,00V.
Norris also opposed reduction Of
estate taxes.
There is too little reduction fo1
the little fellow and too much Tor
the big fellow, !" said Norris. lie
bill certainly should provide for
exemptions up to $4,000 and greater
on small incomes than
those given to the rich.
The new bills principal provisions
include normal income tax rates
81 1, s and per cent. instead Of
The 2, 4 and s per cent carried In
.xisting law Exemptions for single
persons would be increased to $500
md for married persons to $500.
surtaxes would start at $40. 900 as
It present. but the maximum rate
would be 20 per cent instead Of the
Existing 40 per cent The rs PEI
ent flat reduction for earned III
zones would BE- retained with the
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Surprise to Hesse

Police of the Fourth precinct,
however. will continue to do duty
In four.hour shifts In, the near-beer
saloon and lunchroom until Major
Hesse orders their removal, 1t was
stated by Captani Headley today.
The fact that Horan's place has
been policed on the inside for about
two months came as surprise to
Major Hesse yesterday, and he has
ordered an investigation of Cap.
tain Headley's action. He expects
report on it later today, he de-
clared.
Captain HeadIey said today that
he had not informed Major Hesse
Of his action in placing policemen
inside Horan's place because he did
not want to bother his superiors
with "trifling matters"
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Responsible Says HeadIey.

N~p'PNNA'7'Uh~ tySNF - AhOeSuACSs
"I alone am wholly responsible
for placing policemen inside this
place, and it Is my intention to
regulate matters In my precinct
Without hothering headquarters about
them" Captain Headley said
Koran has appealed to Major
Hesse to order the withdrawal of the
policemen from his place, declaring
that it was not only hurting him
financially, but was laso hurting
the business of adjoining stores.
According to Horan, Captain
Headley's action is entirely unpro.
voked, and that there have been
no violations of the prohibition or
any other laws since he has con-
Quoted the place.
Police OF the Fourth Precinct adj.
nit that Koran has never been arr
rested on any charge, and further
state that they have no recollection
of any arrests having ever been
made in Horan's saloon.
Captain Headley refuses to give
any reason for his action other
than the policemen are stationed
there to prevent violations Of the
law"
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PROF Of.
v. 4. IS
T[)OH|1H
IL AN
Attorney Clayton Demands
Free Bus-to-Ca Transfers
and New Valuation

Estimating that the return on
the investment of the Washington
Rapid Transit Company is APP
proximately rs per cent, William
Mex Clayton, chairman Of the
committee on utilities for the
Federation 81 Citizens Associa-
tiOns, today petitioned the Public
Utilities Commission for : lower
fars on TIE bus line
Certain practices of lle Wash
S. on Rand Transit Company 70
Be sek forth iii detail Il lat y
date should be modified, changed,
or discontinued, the petition stated.
Mr.. Clayton said he would oEfer
! brief within five days in which
facts and figures pertaining 9 the
bus company will be entered.
Car.Bus Transfer Asked
Among other requests in the petit
ton. it il asked that transfers with
out charge be ordered at certain
points where the busses intersect
or connect with the lines Of the
Washington Railway and Electric
and the Capital Traction Companies.
Clayton requests. further. that
the valuation of the Washington
Rapid Transit Company be brought
up to date, as there never has been
q fair valuation set by the Utilities
Commission. as in the case Of the
/ two street car companies.
Disallowance in whole or in part
OF certain items now charged by
! the bus company to maintenance
also is asked in the petition.
Public Hearing Sought
A public hearing for discussion
/ and consideration of the petition
/ is requested of the Commission
It is believed this date will no. be
announced until a more propitious
moment, probably around the first
of December, it is understood.
According to Clayton, he viii
bring statistics to the hearing be
fore the Commission which, viii
warrant a substantial decrease n
the bus company's fare.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-16
MUCH SICKNESS

There appears to be almost an cpl
demic OF influenza and pneumonia in
the community OF late. Many chill
dren have contracted pneumonia and
OF those that have come to the atten-
tion OF the American who are either
now III or Just getting over the all
ment are the following; Mr., and Mrs,
Jacob Hansen's boy. Arol: Mr.. and
Mrs. Niels p. Pedersen's girl. Gladys;
Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Andersen's boy,
Homer; Mr.. and Mrs, John Christian
sens girl, Alice: and MIR, and Mrs,
Erode Brus' boy. Harold.
Nath Degerman has been III with
pneumonia. The crisis came Monday
and he Is better now.
Fred Christensen's daughter, En-
ma, has been III with pneumonia. She
had the same sickness year ago
j, r. Madsen and his three boys
all the men folks In the family-have
been very III for week each with the
same ent--inflammation OF one
ear, They are better now.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-16
BOOSTS LEGION

A reader of the American sent
in the following clipping from a
daily newspaper, a statement
made by Governor Christianson
backing the Ramsey County
Legion's drive for new members:
May | wish you the utmost
success in your drive for new
members for the American Le-
gion. Anyone interested in the
welfare of our country should be
anxious to see a large member
ship in an organization whose
purposes are as noble and patri-
otto as those of the American
Legion.
Anyone in public office, con-
cerned about the best interests of
his state and nation, needs and
desires the counsel of patriotic
citizens, and who can better
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-16
NIELSEN TO LEAVE
TYLER FOLK SCHOOL

Tyler Journal: At n recent meeting
OF the board OF the folk high school,
Prof, A. c. Nielsen rendered his resig-
nation as principal to take effect
after the close OF the summer
school for girls. Mr.. Nielsen
has conducted the school for two sea-
sons with much success, aud has en-
deared himself to the people of the
community as well as TO the young
people from near and far, who fire.
auented the school. His reasons for
resigning have been set forth In a
lengthy statement to the board which
may be published later. but II Is
known that the somewhat lesser at
tendance this last season combined
with the strain Of the work has In
fiueneed the decision. which Is of
course regretted by everyone interest
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-16
CREAMERIES GROUP
FINDS WIDER SCOPE
Cooperative Selling Agency Con-
tinues to Add Original Outlets
for PrOducts-Buyers are At
traeted.

(Omitted last week on account OF
lack OF space.)
The Minnesota Cooperative
Creameries association continues
to add to its field of usefulness as
the selling agency for the farm
ers' creamery products.
The latest source of original
and profitable outlet has been
found in the selling of large
quantities of frozen sweet cream
to supply a high class special
Jewish trade in New York City.
An order for 16 carloads has been
sold at a price to make it highly
profitable. This is an entirely
new market and promises to be
very good.
John Brandt, president of the
association, is now in the East
making new contracts. The as
ISOLATION is trying to get its bust
on a contract basis by the year
and has succeeded in renewing
all old contracts at a better price
and is getting many new ones.
Buyers who never came to Min
nesota before are now coming to
the association because it can
supply any amount desired on
short notice. Many wire orders
are received for this reason.
Butter orders can be filled with
in an hour and cream orders
within "a hours.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-16
Women to Have Boards?

Over in London the question
is asked: Is shaving to become
a necessity for women with bob
bed locks?
BARRIERS are hopeful and razor
manufacturers are planning to
speed up their output following
the report that "stubble" is be-
coming apparent on the upper
lips and chins of women who
have been longest addicted to the
bobbed hair fad.
An anonymous correspondent
of London newspaper writes
that friend of a friend of his
has noticed a perceptible rough
ness on the chins of shingled
women.
Look to your mirror!
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-16

Mrs. William Hansen and two lit
tie daughters. Luella and Frances OF
Laurel, Nebr.. arrived here Tuesday
noon for visit at the home OF Mrs.
Hansen's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Niels
Tn. Nielsen. northeast of town.
Mr.. and Mrs Emil Fogt's little boy,
Arlis, had a setback from pneumonia
but is better again. His parents and
Oldest sister had flu at the same
time. The grandmother. Mrs. Niels
olesen. though not very well herself
came over to help care for the sick
and soon had them all on the mend.
VIM. Madsen who has been mech
anic in the Askov Hardware Co.
garage for several months resigned
there yesterday and went to Pine City
today TO take three day course OF
instructions In road grading with a
Fordson tractor. He has been en-
gagged to take care OF the road from
Sandstone to Kerrick and will com
mence on same as soon as he comes
back from Pine City.
A congregation that filled the
spacious local church greeted the
pastor, s. ID. Rodholm, Easter Sunday
morning. on his return from four
weeks trip to the Pacific coast. He
had an excellent message to deliver
as is the case every Sunday he speaks
To be absent from the church is to
miss something which uplifts and ele-
Yates and gives one something to live
with and for.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-16

speak for our citizens than the
men who offered their services
in a national emergency? We
want the aid and counsel of the
American Legion, and what a fine
thing it would be if the Legion
represented all our World War
Veterans, and not merely half or
two-thirds of them"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-16

ed In the school The board now has
the matter Of selecting new princi-
pal under advisement and 1t is to be
hoped that a successor in Mr.. Mel
sens difficult task may be found. in
time to continue an institution that
really means good deal to Tyler.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-16
ASKOV

Carl II. Sorensen and Slgyard Sor-
ensen are both III with the flu.
Nels Andersen has been under the
weather and confined to bed the past
few days.
Clarence Mattson and Arthur Ole
son are building garage for svend
Petersen this week.
The majority OF the local school
faculty visited from Thursday till
Tuesday at various places.
Christian N. Hansen. northwest OF
town, bought used Ford from the
Askov Garage a few days ago.
VIM. II. Barnick unloaded one OF his
Independent sllos here yesterday
which had been purchased by Fred
Degerstrom.
The Ejnar o. Johnson family moved
onto the X. Ranum farm east OF town
last week, having rented that place
for the year.
Lawrence Jensen has been help
ing with the installation Of several
telephones for the local company the
last few days.
Mr.. 0stergaard OF Omaha, Nebr,
who was here short time ago look
ing at land. came back again n few
days ago 10 look II over a second
time.
A couple OF travelling lawn mower
mechanics spent the first OF the week
In Askov and were kept quite busy
which ought to result In some neatly
cut lawns this summer.
s, II. Wells, the corn king" OF PINE
City, was caller In Askov Saturday
Mr.. Wells has decided to retire from
farming and has some good stocl
which he Ii going TO dispose OF.
John II. Sorensen and family al
Brainerd. visited relatives here from
Saturday TIL Monday. Their little
girl, Harriet remained here with
her grandparents, the J, p. Sorenscns
DR. Ejvind Fenger was up from
Glenn Lake Sanatorlum near Mime
apolis and spent Sunday at home, To
gether with his father he visited sew
erai homes In the community where
there is illness.
A baby boy was born to MIR, and
Mrs. Grant DeMaris late Saturday
night aud Just In time to bring addi-
tional sunshine and happiness for
Easter The Grant DeMaris family
are at present staying at the home OF
his parents, Mr., and Mrs, j. d. De
Maris,
The Askov Base Ball club met Mon
day evening IN the c, Eriksen Co,
store, about II boys being present,
Routine matters were discussed and
Il II expected that Askov will come
out with good strong team this sum
mer. Jens Hyldahl was elected man
ager and Anker NJ. Simonsen secre-
tary-treasurer,
j, G. Jensen who is tower man at
Central Avenue. near Superior. was
a caller In Askov last Thursday,
Jens Is the same good natured fellow
as always and appears to be growing
fat and plump on the job as tower
man In which capacity he has worked
for the Great Northern Railway the
past 10 years or so, Asked why he
didn't ever write an article for the
Opinions OF Others" column. being
a regular reader Of the American, and
in days gone by used to write consid.
cradle. Jens said: II used to think
at one time that could write, but
now I know that l can't" However
American readers may not be en-.
tirely surprised II they should see
an article from Jens Ms he was given
20 understand that Il win be well
come. His family are all well and
are still located near wrenshall
where they have q fine modern home
built by Mr.. Jensen himself who &:
carpenter by trade. The home Il
II miles from his work.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-16
PARTRIDGE TOWN BOARD
PROCEEDINGS

April 6, 1925.
Regular town meeting April 6. in
town hall at Askov.
All members present. Meeting was
called to order. Minutes OF preceding
meeting read and approved.
II was moved and carried to pay
the following wages for labor per-
formed on road during the season:
For team. 25c per hour; for man. 30c
per hour; for road overseer, 40c per
hour.
Motion made and carried that AL
bert Rasmussen be hired as road
overseer for the season OF 1925.
The following bills we're allowed
and paid:
American Publishing Co. .....$ 1855
L. A. Paulsen. road work ...... 6.S5
Peter Jensen. road work ...... 1876
Julius Slot, road work ...... 1916
Jens Slot, road work ......., $50
Koed & Bovbjerg, repairing tools 1925
II. L. Hamlin, filing bonds -. 100
Soren Petersen. road work $50. 1910
p. ". Fenger, health officer sal. $500
Johannes Sorensen. road work. 1919
Albert Rasmussen. road work.. 1855
d. J. Adolphsen, road work -. 1891
Chas. Krantz, road work ...... 5000
C. Sebald. road work ........ $50
II o. johnson, road work ...... 1890
Jens Abrahamsen. raod work.. 1.65
Adolf Jensen. town revenue -. 800
J. r. Petersen. town revenue. 900
ID. J. Adolphsen. town revenue 500
C. Flint. town revenue ........ 4.2O
Business over. meeting adjourned
G. FLINT, Town Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1925-04-16

QUITE TRUE. Chemistry Pro-
fessor-What can you tell me
about nitrates. Student-Well-
er-they are a lot cheaper than
day rates.