A I. I.I A NCR IIFIIAM, MARCH I, IIT
COOD ROADS COMING .
FOR ENTIRE STATE
FaMe of HoiiMe I toll 722 Would
Moan I&pondlturo of over Three
Millions In Five Years
Lincoln, Feb. 2 8 Sentiment In
tha Nebraska legislature is changing
m the good-roads proposition. At
tk first of the session there appear
ed but little chance of a bill passing
wklch would allow the state to take
advantage of the federal fund of
$71,000,000 appropriated for good
reads, of which over $1,600,000
weold come to Nebraska if the state
Jeetdea to take its share.
The members appeared to be of
tie opinion that the money taken
Irem the government fund and the
eaaal amount to be raised in the
state by taxation would have to be
mwed on paved roads and that it
weold not go very far. But they
bare been shown that the money can
tee used on graded dirt roads under
roper supervision and that it will be
ftrtded for use all over the state In
stead of being used only on one pro
Jsjet ouch as the Lincoln Highway.
A. hearing was given at the capltol
ee evening last week at which sup
porters for and opponents of the bill
vtere present from all over the state.
91m debate developed that no one is
MfMod to good roads but that there
if a division of opinion of the best
Wf to get them. When tho mem
tore were shown that if Nebraska
takes advantage of the federal aid
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she will be getting back $6.30 for ev
ery dollar put In they began to real
lie that the act will bo a good thing
for Nebraska. It is believed that
the bill will paBS without much oppo
sition. On February 17 the Secretary of
Agriculture at Washington gave out
a statement refuting tho report that
states desiring to obtain money for
roads under the federal act must
build expensive roads and to make It
clear that no particular kind of ma
terial will be required or favored by
the department to tho detriment of
other materials.
"There Is not the slightest truth
in such a report," said Secretary
Houston. "This department, which
is charged with the administration
of the Federal Aid Road act, bus
placed absolutely no restrictions,
either direct or implied, upon the
kinds of highways to bo construct
ed. States may submit for approval
any kind of road, even an earth
road, and approval will be given if
the construction be substantial In
character, suitable for trafllc needs,
and meets the terms of the federal
act. To give state legislators and
highway officials the Impression that
this department favors only costly
types of road or discriminates in fa
vor of any particular material, re
sults only In spreading misinforma
tion, but in placing barriers In the
way of Btates which wish to avail
themselves of federal aid In road
construction."
H. R. No. 722, Introduced In the
Nebraska legislature by the Iloads
and Drldgo committee. Is known as
the Good Roads Hill, and reads as
follows:
Make Your
Come See ithe Chalmers
Chalmers 5-Passenger, 6-30, $1090
it that sets Chalmers cars apart from all others?.
the Chalmers a better value than many other cars
some of much higher price?
Here are a few reasons. Only a few. Read them. Then
come to us and let us prove to you that meaning of the
word Quality in a motor car.
In Materials You Find
The Chalmers, inch for inch, pound ior pound, stands
high above the other cars near it, in size or price.
Chalmers selects only the finest raw materials. For the
frame: Carbon Steel. For the axle shafts and propeller
shaft: Chrome Nickel. For the front axle: Drop Forged
Carbon Steel. For the motor casting: Close-grain grey
iron. For the rear axle gears: Nickel Steel, heat treated
to secure hardness and toughness. For the transmission
housing: Aluminum Alloy.
So it goes throughout the car from end to end. Examine
the Chalmers carefully. The deeper you go the deeper you
are impressed with the quality of Chalmers materials.
In Manufacture
Chalmers builds "from the ground up" in Chalmers
own shops. Motors are Chalmers built, from rough cast
ings to the anal test. Built with skill, perfect facilities
and untold care.
In The Motor
The motor is a light weight, high power six. Walls are
tested for uniform thickness, to prevent the possibility of
distortion and loss of compression.
A specially designed intake manifold improves carbure
tion. Economical. Insures easy starting in cold weather.
The crankshaft is designed to transmit maximum power
of the motor without distortion or vibration. A one-piece
crankshaft of drop forged carbon steel, heat treated. Noted
for sturdiness. Strength. Rigidity. Balanced while rotat
ing at high speed on a special machine. The balancing
weights are a unit with the shaft.
In The Transmission
There is quality in the transmission, fn the housing.
In the gears. With Hyatt quiet bearings. Gears and
shafts are made of nickel steel, case hardened. The
transmission housing is cast from aluminum alloy.
In The Axles
The axles are amply strong to withstand all the stresses
of hard service. The front axle is an I-beam drop forging
Buy now and save $160. Now, $1090.
Price of the 5-passenger 6-30 Chalmers
advances on March 1st, to $1250.
'All mri, f. ,. k. Datrait.)
LOWRY & HENRY, Distributors
ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA
i Section 1. The State Hoard of Ir
rigation, Highways and Drainage
shall have power to use the funds
herein provided for the purpose of
aiding In the construction of public
roads, highways and bridges In tho
state of Nebraska, and to that end
shall co-operate with the counties
within the state and with tho federal
government. Said roads, highways
and bridges shall always remain free
from tolls for use of the public.
Sec. 2. For tho purpose of carry
ing out the provisions of this act,
there shall be, on each dollar of the
assessed valuation of grand assess
ment roll of the state, a levy of one
-mill per annum for four years, com
mencing with the year 1917.
Sec. 3. The proceeds of tho levy
herein shall constitute a fund to be
known as the State Aid Road and
Bridge Fund, and shall be used ex
clusively for ihe purpose of aiding
In .the construction of roads and
bridges In the state of Nebraska In
conjunction with the money appor
tioned to the state from the federal
government under the federal aid
road act of June 30, 1916.
Sec. 4. The State Aid Road and
Bridge Fund, when available, and
the money apportioned to the state
from the federal government under
the federal aid road act of June 30,
1916, shall be apportioned among
the several counties as follows:
One-third Jn the ratio which the
area of each county bears to the to
tal area of tho state;
One-third in the ratio which tho
mileage of rural delivery and star
routes in each county bears to the
total mileage of rural delivery and
star routes in the state.
Dollars Count
of carbon steel. Spindles are extra large. With Timkcn
roller bearings. A disc protector keeps out dust or grit.
Rear axle: light, strong, simple. The identical type
used on some of the most costly Americiin aiv' European
cars.
In The Frame
An exceptional frame. Light and stiff. Sturdy and
strong. Made of a pressed channel section. S inches dep
1Yi inch flanges. -i inch thickness. Braced by 3 cross
members and reinforcing ptates.
In The Body
A sheet steel body. With frame of select ash. Genuine
leather upholstery. Luxurious cushions. Soft and deep.
High seat backs. Wide seats. Four bow top. Covered
with silk mohair. Curtains equipped with quirk and easy
fasteners.
In Equipment
Equipment is costly and complete. Westinghouse elec
tric starting and lighting. Willard 80 A. H. Battery. Stewart-Warner
Speedometer and Vacuum fuel feed system.
Gun metal finish instrument board. Nickeled foot rest.
These features indicate the high quality of equipment used
on the Chalmers cars.
In Appearance
The lines are distinctive. Unique. The radiator is high
and narrow. Lines are straight with an unbroken sweep.
The windshield may be set at any angle. Molded oval
fenders harmoniie with the body.
In Performance, Dependableness, Economy
From Chicago to New York Chalmers holds the record
for highest speed. On the steep grades of famous Giant's
Despair hilt it ran away from cars almost double its size.
On Pike's Peak it distanced all competitors.
In innumerable local endurance runs, and hill-climbs,
it holds many proud records.
Put it up against the best and it shows its heels to al
most any field save racing models.
Test it out for fuel saving and low coat of upkeep and
you need fear no rival.
Read; then come see the Chalmers. The car that gives
a new meaning to the word Qualify.
One-third In the ratio which the
population of each county bears to
the total population of the state.
For the purpose of filing the pop
ulation, the votes cast for governor
of the state of Nebraska, at the gen
eral election in 1916, shall be multi
plied by live.
Sec. 5. The State Board of Irri
gation, Highways and Drainage shall
divide the state into project districts
not exceeding five counties in any
one district, In such a manner as In
its judgment will best utilise the
State Aid Road and Bridge Fund
available each year, as well as tho
money apportioned to the state from
the federal government under the
federal aid road act of June 30,
1916. Before submitting any pro
ject statement to the Secretary of
Agriculture, as provided for In the
Federal Aid Road Act, tho same
shall have received the approval of
the county board, highway commis
sioner, or other proper officer of
each county within the project dis
trict. The State Board of Irriga
tion, Highways and Drainage, at any
time prior to the approval of the
project by tho county boards of the
counties within the project district,
may change the boundaries of any
project district, as it may deem ad
visable; i
Provided, the fund apportioned to
each county shall bo UBod In the con
struction of roads and bridges with
in said county, and in the event that
nil of the apportionment for each
county is not used In the construc
tion of the roads outlined In the pro
ject district plans for such county,
the unused funds shall be In the con
struction of such other roads within
Why is
' ie county as the county board and
me state ooaru or irrigation, high
ways and drainage may agree upon
and which receive the approval of
the Secretary of Agriculture.
Sec. 6. Any county desiring to
use a greater sum of money upon the
roads within the county than is made
available under the provisions of
this net and the Federal Aid Road
Act of June 30, 1916, may use other
available county road funds or pro
ceed to vote upon the question of
Issuing bonds for such purpose In
the same manner as Is provided In
Article V of the Revised Statutes of
Nebraska for 1913, In voting for
bridge bonds.
Rank Foolishness
You occasionally see It stated that
colds no not result from cold weath
er. That 1b rank foolishness. Were
It true colds would bo as prevalent
in midsummer as In midwinter. The
microbe that causes colds flourishes
In damp, cold weather. To get rid
of a cold take Chamberlain's Cough
Komedy. It Is effectual and Is highly-recommended
by peoplo who have
used It for many years as occasion
required, and know Its real value.
Ohtainablo everywhere.
Adv mar
N. P. A. ENDORSES
LLOYD'S H, R. 226
Fifty i:litors from over Slale Attend
Meeting of Nebraska Press As
sociation at Lincoln
Lincoln. Feb. 24 Tho annual bus
iness meeting of the Nebraska Press
Association was held In this city Fri
day with fifty editors from over the
state In attendance. The two most
imporgtant matters of business bo
fore tho state association wero tho
adoption of tho new constitution and
the consideration of legislative mat
ters. A resolution was unanimously
passed endorsing the following bills
now before the state legislature for
passage:
11. H. 226. Introduced by Thom
as. Provides that a subscriber who
continues to take his paper from the
pastotllce Is legally liable for the sub
scription price.
H. II. 166. Introduced by Cron
ln. Same provisions as 226 and
somewhat more drastic.
H. It. 228. Introduced by Thom
as. Amends corrupt practices act.
As amended by its introducer It
would allow a candidate to spend all
he desires for legitimate purposes,
and require htm to file a sworn
statement showing all expenditures,
the same as the Iowa law.
H. It. 773. Introduced by Rich
mond. Requires referendum notic
es to be published In two papers in
each county. Recommends change
to six weeks time Instead of three
months publication.
Senate File 321. Introduced by
Hammond. Provides for the com
pulsory publication of the personal
tax roll.
The association went on record us
being unanimously opposed to the
passage of II. It. 24 4, Introduced by
Trumble. This bill concerns politic
al advertising and would nearly
eliminate this form of publicity for
candidates.
The new constitution as adopted
at tho meeting provides that any
person actively connected with tho
publishing or job printing business
of the state as owner, editor, pub
lisher, business manager, reporter or
any resident person actively engaged
In newspaper or magazine writing,
may become a member. The annu
al dues are two dollars. The initial
membership fee Is one dollar addi
tional. A Held secretary to work on a sal
ary basis Is also provided for In the
new constitution. In addition to the
regular dues a newspaper desiring to
participate In the work of the Held
secretary must pay dues of $5 per
year if in a town of less than 1.000,
and $10 if in a town of more than
that number. An annual business
meeting Is to be held In February of
each year. It is proposed to hold a
social meeting in the month of June
or thereabouts each year In addition
j to the annual business meeting.
Following the business session in
I the afternoon most of the publishers
j present went at once to the cupitol
building to work in the interest of
J bills endorsed by the association. A
banquet was served to them at 6
o'clock at the state farm. Many
were accompanied by their wives.
An Interesting talk was made by
I u. jiosnier or uoiorano, cnairman
I of the legislative committee and for
j mer president of the National Kdlt
! orlal Association. He gave some in
teresting figures showing that the
; print paper manufacturers are mak
i ing newsprint practically as cheap as
i they were two years ago, although
. newsprint is costing the average
I newspaper publisher more than
i twice as much as he was paying at
i Vi o , t I m.i Da ia DiAni4lnn .. In....
I iuni b . ... . . mxt i o ,rimiiiK n lai (D
j share of his time at Washington on
.the investigation being made by the
! special committee appointed by con
gress.
Mr. Hosiner stated that the inves
tigation had shown that It has cost
the print manufacturers cn average
of 13 4 per ton to manufacture news
print during the last six months of
1916. It cost them $31.92 per ton
the first six months of last year. It
'cost them $32.28 during 1915. The
j ordinary newspaper publisher Is
lutyuiK (uv ier ion 10 ins wnoie
sale house. There was on October
1 a total of 58.000 tons stored in the
United States. There was an in
crease of 70,000 tons Imported from
Canada during 1916 over 191 6. And
there was an increase In that manu
factured in the United States In
1916 of 200,000 tons. He is of the
opinion that there in uo shortage and
that the present price must begin to
drop by July 1.
Calline cards lor the ladles art
I printed promptly and neatly at Tb
Herald office. The prices are reas
onable. Phone 340 for samples not
prices, or call at the office.
"WHAT THE CAROS TOLD"
By N. 8. ZARICK.
A spring sun with early (lower and
a sky overhead like the deep blue of a
lelft plate tuny be very attractive tH
one attuned to the loveliness of nature,
but to a young man with a wenlth of
money In his pocket, the beuuty of tlm
scene, so out of accord with his feoN
Ings, comes with it sensation that JareJ
He hnd been revolving the situation!
In his mind; hnd carefully considered
every point of the question, and the
outlook wan anything but encouraging.
The letter that be held In his huul
demanded an immediate reply. It wu
a short business note from n firm in
a distant city, offering him a position
at n very small lucrease of salary.
Ordinarily he would have dispatched
the matter after scarcely a moment'
deliberation. To accept the offer
would mean no appreciable rise In thof
world, and It would Bever certain chet
Ished associations. Rut thut was Just
the thing. Was It not the part of wis
dom to put distance between hliu and)
an object that wus unattainable T Ti
Bee the woman be loved, to bo brought
into almost dnlly contact with her
beauty nnd her thousand charms, waa
simply to live tn a fool's paradise.
To know that other men wooed lief,
laid their hearts' Becrcts before her,
nnd at least stood a chance of winning
her, was maddening to him whose Hp
were sealed. How could he ask her
to share bis lot? What had ho to offer
her but a heart ovortlowlng with ten
derness? 1
Rut why torturo himself with
thoughts of the future? As for the
present, his mind was made up. Ha
had written his letter accepting the
position offered him, and his prepare
tlons for departure were concluded.
There was nothing left for him to Uo
but to bid some of his friends good
by. He was ushered Into the little sudlo,
where Bhe elected to paint when It
suited her funcy.
She wits sitting near tho bay win
dow, her hands clasped loosely In her
lap, ami her eyes n dreamy expression
which showed that her thoughts wero
far away. She rose when Bhe saw
lil in. and came forwurd to meet him.
"I am glad you have come," Bhe said.
"I think I was about to give way to
one of my moods. I don't like mood
people, do you?"
He bulked at her. Could she not
guess that whatever phase of lier
character might be turned to hliu, he
loved her always? Rut they wer
treading on dangerous ground.
He told her that he was about to go
nwiiy, that he probably would not re
turn for many years, and he tried t
speak lightly of the many changes thut
juiglit occur before they would meet
n pi In. Was it Imagination that mud)
hi ui think she puled slightly at his
words?
"Isn't this a sudden determination?"
she iiHked. "Why are you going?"
She had turned her fuee away, ami
he could not catch the expression that
hiid suddenly stolen over It. ,
"There are ninny reasons," he said.
"I doubt If you would be Interested lu
a reeiiul of them. I am ufruld I ant
growing eg.iilstlrnl. Let us talk of
something else." And this they at
tempted to do, but the conversation,
lugged perceptibly.
She. too, was unusually silent. At
length he grew desperate. His eyes
fell on u pncU of cards thut lay in a'
I able neor her.
"Why, I do believe," he said, laugh'
lug, "that oti weiv playing solltulr
before I mine in. You must lnive beeu
very much bored."
"Tbnt is your own conclusion," slid
replied. "I was not playing solitaire.
1 mil explain the preseuve of thoso
curds by idling you thut I was trying
my fortune. When you apjifured lu
the doorwny, I had Just discovered the
pleasing fact that I had u friend, m
Im- and u Journey to go. If really
;i most e.iitviujf WHy of upending the
time."
He bunded Ihe puck to her. "Tell
tie my future." he mild. "I it tit goln
iiwiiy. I should k to know what Is
before me."
She smiled. "I half believe you are
skeptical. I wonder If I c:m couvln.o
you of the wonderful truths that lie
hidden there!" She drew out a klu
of hearts as she spoke. "You are in
love," she said. Her eyes met hl
for one moment, then a wave of color
swept up to her brow. He leaned for
ward eagerly.
"Yes," he said, "that is true." AuJ
bis voice was husky.
She was Idly turning the cards over
In her httnds one after another. "You
love a woniMii strongly, tenderly, as a
man may love, and yet you will not
tell her so. I can read pride here, and
this It is that keeps you from it."
She paused, but he begged her to go '
on. 'Tell me of her! Is she fair or
dark?"
Her face was half in shadow. "She
has fair hair" she said.
"Like a wealth of gold," ho broke In.
"And her eyes?"
"They are brown." she replied, so
softly that he had to bend forward to!
n tch her words.
"Glorious eyes," he whispered.
"Brown with all the lights of an au
tumn sun ! Rut tell me that which X
wish most to know. Does she love
me?"
A soft breath of spring flowers stole
in through the window. The cards fell
in confusion to the floor as Lis hands
closed upon hers. Her eyes had aa
swered him and the fortune was told.'
(Copyright, 19i, by the MeCIurs News-,
Mtxr Syndicate.) 1