IJ .. 1'HK BEE: OMAHA. FRIDAY, DKCEMBER 16, 1021. I ' ( City Manager at Alliance Keeps Cash in Treasury Kxpfnditurri -Belov Estimate 'Ami Improvrnit-nti Made At Minimum Cost to Taxpayers in Alliance. Neb., Dee. IS. (Spe cial.) With reports from many town of depleted city' treasuries Al liance it congratulating itself that it is not in this class and gives credit for the sound financial' status to the city manager plan of, government, which was inaugurated last April. Under the new system,- which is in charge of City Manager N. A. Kern niish, the city has used in the first six months of the fiscal year only Ai per cent of the .money appro priated for expenditures for the year. There is a balance of $300 in the KciH-r.il fund at the, present time, and in addition the. city has used $4,700 of this fund to pay paving costs on property which will even tually be paid back to the city in taxes, with interest. It has also spent $5,700 out of the general fund for water mains, which,- it is esti mated, would- have cost $10,000 if the work had been let out by con tract by an . out-of-town engineer. City Manager Kcmmish is himself a civil engineer and supervised the work... The -. electric light plant, city pumping station and other city insti tutions have been made largely self sustaining and are operated on a much more economical basis than under the old system of a mayor and council.- - . ; ; Three New Loan Firms Are Given Approval of State Lincoln, Dec 15. (Special.) Ap proval of the organization of the State Agricultural Loan association of Omaha was given today by J. E. Hart, secretary of the, depart ment of trade and commerce today iThe company is incorporated for $50O.0OO by Albert L. 'Schantz, Elmer i Williams and Dan Stephens.. Approval was given also' to the Merriam Agricultural Loan associa tion with a capital of $25,000, incor porated by A. H. Metzgcr, W. A Metzger and D. W. Coffey. The Union Building & Loan as sociation was also given permission to incorporate. . It is an Omaha concern, incorporated , by F. C: Hor acck, Emit Kayalec, ? Vaclav Tiscr, L. V. Tiser Charles lief marfck and Joseph Votava. Nebraska. Battery,. Mcnfr .... Open, oiy ent bn Here Nebraska, distributors ' "of ' Exide storage batrcries-jiegan; a; convention in the Hotel Fon'tencllc yesterday. At a banquet- in -the hotel last night H. E. Gantlet the Northwestern Bell Telephone company and F, VV. Prleging, signal engineer of the Union Pacific railroad, were the principal speakers. - The purpose .- of the. convention was to instruct dealers irt this terri tory in the proper care of batteries and methods of carrying on busi ness and rendering service. A. W. Pierce, manager of the Kansas City branch of the Electric i Storage Battery company, presided over the convention.- Dandelion Plants Bloom , ,;, InPamee Citywards Pawnee - City.eb., &J5A near Christmas ,flftrity twas; sho.v?n here when more than a etozeri dande lion plants jpri'-fhe front , lawn of W. D. HeartwelVs town property burst into full bloom. The maxi mum temperature yesterday was 72 degrees, a record for the Season of year here, so far as can be recalled. Rpad Conditions '! (Furnished liy Oniriin Aolo Club.V 'Uni-oln.. Highway,, r3St-f-Roael tn good cdrKlition; little rpugb nea. OejUr Bapids. Lincoln High-way, - West Read fine-to Orand Inland and weft; road work near Nona Platte completed and road In. good shape, f V r5 " O. L. D. Highway Roads good to Iln coln and vek; detour between Imperial and Chase tn good condition. Highland Cutoff Roads good. 8, Y. A. Road Excellent condition. Cornhuaker Highway Excellent condi tion. ; , ' . '. Omaha-Tope'k Highway1 Roads good. O Street . lload Excellent condition: rnait wnrif nent renflft now CGlflTjlfted. Oeorge WaSrilngtojt Highway Roads good to fltnux City. Black Hills Trail Roads good to Nor folk King of Trail North Roads good; little rough north or umwi King of Trails South Roads In excel lent rendition to Hiawatha: Hiawatha to Leavenworth roada reported a little rough; detour between Leavenworth and Kansas City due to roada unaer construc tion. River to River Road Good to Pes Holnea. . ' White. Polo Road Good Jo Des Monies Ith exception of detour near Casey. 1 rt a Mhnrtllna Roada fine. Blua Grass Road Roada rough to Glen wood, with one or two detoura; east of Olenwood roada are good. Weather reported clear at every point, except Neola. Atlantic and Oenniaon. MrKelv. on Fortret-Me-N'ot Iay. Lincoln. Dc. 15. Endoraement of For-get-Me-Not dMT, Saturday, recember 17, sponsored by th Disabled American Vet erans' organization for th purpose of raisin fir funds thrnuch the sale of the flower to benefit disabled ex-uervlce men out of employment, was given tn a stwte , ment )s.med today by Governor McKelvle. "Hotel . Castle OorTifortsW ioc me for permanent ireets. Tae romnf her are noted for fearing all Um eeareoienee f ?deris bone, and by virtve of the betel srric are much more pleas ing to bve wv grrt! ntm tr iiaiwt imitfs wis er tm eaoeK vua jviute beta, 5 per By RUBY AYRES. (('otil.nu.d rreaa ..Irf 4jr ) The Fortune Hunter walked into the drawing room and shut the door bchin l him. Anne wm leaning bik against some cushions in the cor ner of a settee; the looked weary and there - were dark shadows around her eyes.. She had hardened her heart against him, and determined to keep up the barrier of constraint but something in the questioning smile he gave her broke down her strong resolution. She was naturally Impulsive, and she broke out tremulously almost before she was aware of it: "John, what is the matter wit this house tonight? There is some thing terrifying-about, it to me I as if something dreadful is going to happen. I dare spy you'll laugh at me, but oh, I'm sure sure that 1 am right." ' He stood behind the sofa looking down at her with eyes that tried to be only impartial, as he answered quietly: "I. think you're tired and unstrung. Teople often imagine things when they are not very well." She shook her head patiently. "It's not that and you know it is not. It's something to do with you. I've felt it all day. It's as if as if oh, I can't explain myself I can't." 'Don't try, my dear," the For tune Hunter said harshly. "Be a fa talist like I am, and say, 'What is to be, will be.' Life is too short to worry about anything too much." "Yes, I think you're right," she said slowly. "I only wish I wish you'd taught mc that 10 years ago." "Ten years ago!" The Fortune Hunter echoed Anne's words blank ly, then he flushed. "Oh, you mean that if you had been as wise as you are now, you would not have waited for me is that it? She clasped her hands in her lap to hide their ' trembling, but her voice was even enough when she spoke. '-1 "Yes I think that is what I do mean." There 'was a terrible silence. So it : bad come. . The climax to which ho had been so deliberately leading up was reached at last, and although, the Fortune Hunter had sometimes thought that it would be a relief to have things finally fin ished one wy or another,,, his heart seemed to. stand , still now as he tried id vain to (find words with which to";.' answer -her. " v "You7; mean you no longer care for roe. Yott mean you wish me to go away?" : His Voice sounded strange to his own ears When at last he could Sieak,:-and '. the ' following silence seemed an. "eternity until she an swered, "I think it would be best for both of us." And then, for a long time neither of them spoke, and the Fortune Hunter began to move slowly to wards the door. He felt like a man in a dream. This was the end -of everything; nothing had happened to put things right fofc$tut ttoniirvif t&d come about, litsTliick had faileaV He put out his hand mechanically to open ; the, door when Anne called his name across the room. "John, please, come, here " . She had risen to her feet, and her face was as white as her frock when he turned and went slowly backto where she stood, but her eyesywere unfaltering as'lhejfcrnet his.v' ,iiat was jKt 4ue. What J said justfenow," she Said, and hejtfvoice was shaking &o he "could hardly" hear what she said. "All my life be cause it seems all my life that I have known you I have never told you a lie--rnever once deceived you, arid I can't do it now . . . Things have gone wrong between us. '; I, know that, though I. don't under stand why. No, please don't speak," as he made a quick, little- gesture. "It's not not easy for me to say,-. Attend 139 5 The greatly reduced prices oa practically every it$m in our great stock will certainly enhance the buying power of i your -CHRISTMAS DOLLARS. Everybody needs a good sweater, and cer tainly they will make appreciated Xmas gifts. Men's, women's and . boys' sweaters have been greatly reduced for this sale, offering you substantial savings in your - Xmas buying. Come In before the best bar' gains are gone.' - We quote a few Coif Club bargains as an indication of the price reductions for this removal sale: McGregor Wood Clubs, J6.00 values, for S4.75. McGregor Iron Clubs, 15.00 values, . for$4.00.: V V;' ""'.t?v : 'Wi ' ? Guaranteed. Iron -or Wood Clubs-lnst-are regular $2.50 values, for $2.00. 4 what I want to. The Ut few days I've tried to make up my mind to send you awayto preteud I didn't tare any more . . ." She drew long sobbing breath. "I tuppote I'm not a good actress at any rate, I can't go on trying to make you be. licve in lie. I do caret Perhaps I ought to be ashamed to admit it, but it's the truth. I know you've lied to me, and I know you've de ceived me . , ." , "Anne" She shook her head, moving back a step from him. "Oh, please, what is the use cf denying it. I know) something in my heart knows and yet I can't stop loving you. I've tried I've wanted not to care, and it's no good, and so I want I want to make one last appeal to you bu don't know how hard it is for me, but it's because I do feel that there it something behind it all that I can't properly understand; I wan't to ask you if we can't begin all over again?" Jlcr voice broke, and the dared not look at him,-for fear that the tears would overflow. The Fortune Hunter stood with his hands gripped behind him, and the veins stood out like cords on. his forehead as he tried to answer her. Garry Ctnnon'i words came bark to him urgently. "Tell her the truth, man tell her the truth, and if she cares a hang about you! ..." He looked down at her, his face twitching. Would she forgive him? She looked so sweet and desirable. How could she take such a vagabond as he was to her heart, and ever believe in him again? A liar and an impostor. That was what he was. While she, who loved truth "I have never told you a lie never once deceived you." She had said that to him just now; how, then, could he confess to the many lies he had told her the manv times he had deliberately, deceived her? ' He broke out desperately: "If you'd only try to1 trust mc. God knows I love you I'd give my life for you " "Then it's- no good we . must cither go on . as we are or say good-bye. It's for you to choose, John it's for you to say. . But I thought after all that had happened-1' She could not finish. She went back to her seat on the couch, and closed her eyes wea Anldeal Christmas Gift For Father or fie Boys -Make Your Selection Early Grapefruit Sets Carvers Bread and Cake Knives Flashlights Boys' Whitlinff Sets James Morton & Son Co. '1511-13 Dodge St. This Removal Sale For the ladies, too? we offer an assort ment of fine wool hose, In blacks and brown and green heathers, all sizes, regularly sell for ?3.00, NOW $2.00. Moccasins, our regular $3.00 to $5.00 val ues, make an Ideal house or boudoir slip per, at 25 reductions. Other practical gift suggestions Include skates, skies, guns and rifles, fishing rods, reels, lines and tackle, driving gloves, poker sets, sleds, footballs, baseball gloves, and hundred of others. Surely,, In this great assortnJfenC yoii will ' find tie gift you are seeking. advise, however, an early visit, come in NOW, TODAY. TONSEND GUN COMBNY 1514 Farnam Str " YOU CAN ORDER BY MAIL FROM THESE PRICES. Careful attention ft Lit be Riven all mall orders. We will pa the Parceli Pest a all purchases of more tbaa f 10.00 rily. Her head ached her whole body seemed to ache; she had made her appeal, she had sunk ht-r pride and held out her hand tct hint, and it had all been utrlctt. The Fortune Hunter stood look ing down at her for a moment, torn with despair. He longed to tell her the truth, to bare hit unhappy heart, and yet the dread of losing her, of seeing her love turn to scorn, held him back like a grip of iron. He went down on hit knees be side her, encircling her with his arms. "Uon't throw me over don't send me away I've had nothing in my life but your love don't snd me away, Anne don't tend me away." He was like a child crying in the darkness; for- the moment he wai quite unmanned, but, though her face quivered as if with intol erable pain, she would not look at him or even touch him, although she said: , "I've offered you everything I want to give you everything! But you don't love me well enough to trust me." "I love you and if you love me, what does the rest matter?" he said recklessly, "Kiss me, Anne, and love me oh, my dear, it's an eter nity since I held you in my arms " She shrank away from him, warding him off with trembling hands. . "I will never kiss you again tin til you love me enough to tell mc everything," she said and breaking into bitter sobbing, she started up and raa from the room. (Continued in The. lie tomorrow.) Competing Newspapers at Gregory, S. D., Consolidated Gregory, S. D., Dec. IS. (Special) Gregory, which from the time it was founded has had - two weekly newspapers, will have but one in future. The Rosebud Democrat has become the property of the Gregory Times-Advocate and has been con solidated with that paper. Mr. Cross, retiring editor and publisher of the Democrat, has purchased the Bone steel Pilot-Herald and will assume active management of that paper. Another Attack on Landis. Washington, Dec. IS. Another bill designed , to compel Federal Judge Landis of Chicago either, to retire from the bench or give up the position of base ball commissioner was introduced today by representa tive Lee, republican, New York. TOOLBOXES A household without a set of real working tools is as bad off as Robinson Crusoe on his desert island. Here, at Surprisingly small cost, is something absolutely new in the tool world. STANLEY . TOOL BOXES ' A. handy container of black : walnut, with a'l the necessary Stanley Tools for repair jobs, , "puttering around," etc. : ... Other Gift Suggestions: Cases of Scissors Safety Razors Jack Razors t Mail Boxes ' Shur Edge Pocket Knives The Tool Store Illiteracy Plea Fails to Break Farmer's Will Three Men Horn in Doilge County and Unable to Read , Anything But German Lose Contest, Fremont, Neb., : Dec. IS. -Special.) The confession thab they read only German in an appeal tor a re hearing in the probating or their father's will, brought no additional results for Carl, August and Wil liam Alberts, when County Judge Winterstcen allowed the will for probate at the second hearing. When the will that leaves the three brothers $1,500 each and two younger brothers 240 acres of Dodge county land was admitted for probate the first time, legal notice of the action was printed in the newspapers. Later the -Alberts brothers came before the county court asking for another hearing. They admitted that they were born in Dodge county and a German paper is the only literature that enters their homes. The brothers range in ages from 31 to 37 and had but a few years of school ing in parochial and public schools. The brothers failed to prove that the father, August Alberts, 82, at the time of his death, was mentally incompetent. The attorney tor the three brothers gave notice of appeal to the district court. In case this w'ill is set aside, it is understood that a previous will, that allows them $500 less, will be introduced. A daughter testified that Herman, one of the younger brothers who gets a farm, received the land as reward for his services during the world war, 'when he served' with the A. E. F. while the older brothers remained at home and made money. Interest in the case is increased by the successful attempt made in Dodge county district court some time ago to defeat the Rced-Norval language law. . An all metal valve has been in vented that grinds itself each time it is opened or closed. ' . Special Holiday Prices on Or High-Grade Musical Instruments Give him or her a musical instrument. Let them put their talents to use, We carry the most complete stock of musical instruments in. Omaha. . 12 Free With Every Saxophone Sold Violins We have the most complete stock nf Vinlinft 4n Dmahfl. Tn tha nnm who can play or wants to learn Sons. Comets. ' A complete why not a Violin for Xmas? .. . . . . , , Priced at . --.. . ,. .- line of instruments priced at $12.50 up ; Convenient terms arranged to suit. ; We carry the most complete stock of Sheet Music in Omaha also a complete line of Music Teachers' Supplies.. ' Schmoller & Mueller 1514-16-18 Dodge St. Piano KasfVty-floifda Special An All Steel Through Train Leaves Kansas City Arrives Jacksonville 8:45 am (second morning) via Frisco Lines and Southern Railway. Dining car service all the way.. Fred Harvey meals on the Frisco. Florida literature, reservations, and information at . Frisco Ticket Office 709 Walnut St, Kansas City, Me. . CLovrien, Didtion Patienger Agent ' L )FRISCI tlNCS Poultry Association Holding Show at York York, Neb.. Dec. 15. (Special.) The Central Nebraska Toultry asso. ciation has opened its four-day show here. Trn counties surrounding York are well represented. IHrrts representing popular varieties have been placed on exhibit in large num bers. An added future u the farm flock, consisting of 10 hens and one roos ter. Nineteen flocks, representing different varieties of birds, are on display. This form of exhibition has been extensive in the east, but this is the iirt time it has been shown west of the Mississippi, according to poultry men. Of the 700 .birds on exhibition, many have taken prizes at the state poultry show. , Parole Denied Slayer .. j Arrested in Nebraska The Missouri state prison board yesterday refused to recommend a parole for Lee fB, , Bird, serving a term of three years in the Missouri penitentiary for killing Fred Reed, a Kansas City, restaurant man, Octo ber 28,; 1919.... : Bird wis arrested in Nebraska last year while he" was out on bond, pend ing appeal cf his case to the supreme court. He was arrested at Walthilll Neb., on a federal charge of bringing a stolen automobile into the state, and ordered held after a hearing before the United States commissioner here. He was turned over to the Missouri authorities after his sen- tence in the manslaughter case was aflirmed by the high court. , Rotary Clul) Establishes Skating Rink at Kearney Kearney. Neb.. Dec. 15. (Special.) Through efforts of the Rotary club, Kearney kiddies will have Rood ice skating this winter. A block of ground has been secured, properly banked up, and the power company will furnish water and light. Every thing is already set for a good freeze. In past years the youngsters have gone to Lake Kearney or the Platte for their skating and several have been drowned. This prompted launching the. movement for a safe skating .rink. ; The Saxophone Easy ; to learn Easy to play Easy to pay. The Saxophone has come to the front as the most popular of all' musical, instruments. 'What' better gift to'' one Sfrhq ' 'Wants to; .develop such-talent. ".'': :v - ', jfl" 3-df 9;l SV'-'i V .f $90 and up Lessons Between Now and Xmas Cornets The famous J. W. York & $65.00 up Co. Phone Dong. 1623. 5:30 pm I if Phone Company Asks Rate Hike Application Filed for Increase To Take Care of Surcharge. Lincoln, Dec. IS. (Special) The Northwestern 'Hell Telephone coin pany filed application with the state railway commission today (or a grn fa I increase of ratrs in Omaha and throughout the state. Members of the commission, after examining the complicated schedule of rates asked, estimated that it would amount to about 10 prr rent. The company is nuking pnly 4 per cent on the "book cot" of its property, it says. Since the war it has been collect ing a surcharge of 10 prr cent. This charge has been rmewed from time to time by the railway commission. The last renewal would expire Jan uary 1. The company asks that this surcharge be allowed to run until decision is made on the per mancnt increases asked. According to Omaha telephone of- ficals, the increase sought is dc siRtied to take place of the sucrhargc which expires January 1. Rates, under the increase, thus would re main practically the same as they are now. Browning-King & Co. "The Store-of ihe Town" Friday and Saturday 1,000 Imported Grenadine CRAVATS That Sell Regularly at $3.00 Each Our Price 1.10 3 for $3.00 Men's and Young Men's Fall and Winter Style SUITS In single and double breasted models. Pencil stripes, checks,' plaids, heather mixtures in brown, gray, green, and solid colors. Qualities that sold regu larly from $35.00 to $40.00 Now on Sale, While They Last, at $22.50 34 to 46 sizes. Browning-King & Co. 15th and Douglas Sts. . Harry H. Abbott, Manager We Don't Make New Clothes We Do Make Your Old Ones New The PANT0RIUM 1515 Jones St, Doug. 0963 -N. WCor. 24th & L Mar. 1283 $10Vorthof "ADVO" Xmas Groceries Free Union Outfitting Co. Christmas Club Plan Sale Now on. $1 Down and $1 Week Brings Her a . Hoosier. Nothing you can give a woman will add so much to her joy not only on Christmas--but through out her life-time as will a "Hoos ier" Kitchen Cabinet, and easy payments of $1 Down and $1 Week will brinj? this time and labor saving gift for Xmas. . And, just picture how her eyes will sparkle when a big Christ mas box containing $10.00 worth of ADVO Groceries comes with her "Hoosier" FREE. The Union Outfitting Co. is sole Omaha agent for Hoosier Cabinets. KlrrtMl rnmAf vt Kl.s. liffl... l.--in A. I-H.il.rl H..1) has Mit i !... 4 prwhUnl i f witsorln4 r ' l.-lrt.l . ml.lv fI Ih. r'.f till tl. wilt its utlu.i J.nu.iy I, OIoh.i lk.it kfU.aisr MM iMtwt u. IIIMld.nl. V, Dorit cougk TIE violent paroxysms of cohing soon eaid by ur. Kins' Sen Discovery, l ifty years a standard remedy for colds. Children tike it. No hitrmful drugs. All druggists, 60c. Dr. Kind's New Discovery For Colds and Coughs Mute Bowels Normal.-' Nature's way is the wsy of Dr. June's l'ills gently and firmly regulating the bowels. eliminating (lie intestine clogging waste. At all druggists, 25c. D PROMPT! Vr-OM'T GRIPS . r. King's Pills, Value Giving Store GIVE MOTHER This Christmas a VACUUM CLEANER Easy to Operate- Easy to Own J Vacuum Demonstrators, slightly used. . ., $1 DOWN; $1.PER WEEK Be as willing to. help mother as she is to help you, so let one of her gifts be a Vacuum Cleaner. Eldredge Two-Spool SEWING MACHINE Saves Dressmaking Bills and at the same time permits you to have more clothes for much less money. Own a machine and keep the profits at home. As usual you are privileged to make your own terms. Select your Sewing, Machine now, having, it to use while paying for it. Eight handsome, models from which to choose;, priced from 972.00 to 898.00 Ask for demonstration and remember, it pays to - read Bowcn's small ads. We offer several good values in Machines that have been used for demonstrating pur poses, as well as a number that have been used .for short peri ods in homes,. $21, $32, 835, ' . ' 839, 845 It pays to read Bowen's small ads. Howard St., BetweM 15th ta I6tb. , ADVERTISEMENT. It's Nerve mil $3975 Force from Nuxated Iron ; that helps malic STRONG, MAGNET- 7 IC, FORCEFUL MEN, who took their over-mastering presence felt the moment they enter a room N U X A TED IRON contains th principal chemical constituent of active living- nerve force in a form which most nearly resembles that in the:, brain and nerva cells" of man. It also! conuins organic iron ; like the" Iron in." your blood and like the iron in spinach, ' lentils and apples. -' Organic iron enriches j th. blood and plenty of rich red blood means more nerve force, so that Kniated ' Iron not only feeda hat might be termed , artificial nerve force to the nerve eeHf, -. but it stimulates the blood to manufacture ' - a greatly increased supply of new nerve fore. If you are weak, nervous or run- down, get a bottle of Nuxated Iron tnday, and if within two weeks time yon do not feel that it has increased your nerve force and made you feel better and stronger m every way, your money will be refunded.. Sold by all druggists. AUTKKTISEMKT. . 666 is a prescription for Colds, T rever and LaOrippe. It' the. J most speedy remedy we know. vi A