i w v i. Disabled Vets Neglected, Says Agent of Legion , Hospital Facilities in Ninth District Declared Inade quate in Statement by Jamrs Milota. Chergim that hospital facilities provided by the United States gov crnmmt arc inadequate and that fed eral fifurti en the rare of disshled veterans are inaccurate, the Ninth district rehabilitation committee of the Veterans' bureau, through Jamei Milota, American legion rehabilitation committee publicist, issued a state ment en its findings and recommend ed additional and better facilities. The committee investigation show- ed there are i.UOO insane veterans in the district, which includes Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa, of whom 492 are in hospitals, 229 in con tract hospitals and J6J in leased or government-owned hospitals. Five hundred and right remain and should receive attention. Modern facilities for 1,000 insane are recommended. 6,000 Have Tuberculosis. Records of the Veterans' bureau show there are 6,000 former soldiers in the district suffering from tuber culosis. The district needs two 500- ' bed hospitals, the statement declares. - "Moreover," aaya the statement, "there ia urgent need for modern hos pital facilitiel for 1.000 medical and surgical casei in order that the sus pected insane or tubercular veterans may be provided with observation and diagnosis." Four hundred and forty such pa tients already are in hospitals. The atatement quotes fro ma gov ernment report showing "government beds. 1.348; unoccupied beds, 544; number of patients in leased institu tions. 804; number of patients in con tract hospital beds, J 19. ' Hospitals Described. The facta are, according to the committee, that of 1,348 beds report ed as available in federal institutions, only 172 are in an institution "owned by the government, and it is occu pied by. insane at Knoxville, Ia. Federal .reports on district hospital ization were taken up by the com- and Better Values "-with five times larger showing ;Dvr in all our history have we made great er effort to please the women of Omaha both in low price and in showing furs of char acter in the widest possible range of styles and variety of pelts, than we have in this, our Ninth Annual Sale. And this year, besides showing five times the usual amount of stocks, the skins, com ing from the far north where all the Aula bftugh gclts are bought direct from the) Indians, are deeper in rich fur, thicker, more luxurious and of a far higher quality than those of many years. Aftd that our prices are low fa evidenced by the fact that we are selling our finished garments even lower than the prices aeked for the raw skins on the open markets. Don't let another day go by without attending -this great sale. See the most bewildering array of beautiful furs that wa have ever offered. But come early we will stora your selection, wjthr out charge, until you are ready for them this falL ' Compare these prices V ttea wnembei1 oar play Is five times larger than ever before. riM ftutitr ' Hadaoa Seal CM 40 Inches leas;; .Jarre collar and rfs ofT skunk, silk girdle; special jJ75 - : 'H , - - t -' latNM Ct -Slada of ark Noxtfcara- Skins. Beautiful garment tbat will atand hard wear; tr;:: $2130 Brawa Fax Ckaker Aal- aal SMf- - both sldea. "2t! $50 Southeist Corner 19th and Farnam PMes Fistida - aaOdi intra i its ef XHeeaeas at A aaaiaii evaty tisplsl'Ssr cant se te keek eat Sae4at XHsaasee, 1.S piasaaiiai wk aweai miltre and tacit hospital dftcrib ed, follow; 67. Kansas City, "no jard. eras nor shade lor convalta cen;" 35 M. Lotus, "formerly eld people a Mint with separata buUd digs, meaning all iood is served cold;" 25. Coltax. la , "formerly sum mrr hotel, damp, not fireproof aad only walking cases can be sent there;" 57, Knoxvillr. Ia, "for incrly state inebriate institution, un fit:" IS. St. Louis, "discontinued, pa tients are sent to 35;" Soldiers' home. Leavenworth. Kan., "a home, not a hospital, talking facilities and personnel Kearney Fire Department ' (Jets New Pumper Track Kearney. Neb., Aug. y. (Special Members of the Kearney fire dc partment celebrated the arrival of their new pumper truck, purchased by the city at a cost of lu.jU. Ih gives the volunteer fire department two trucks and two thoroughly mod ern and complete fire fighting equip ment. It was over the delayed pur chase of this truck that the city com missioners experienced sWste trouble in the spring, when the entire lire de partment threatened to resign unless contract lor the truck purchased was signed. , Head of Fairbury Schools May Get Beatrice Position fairbury, Nen., Aug. y. (.special Telegram.) Resignation of Prof. Stoddard as superintendent of the Beatrice schools may possibly re suit in the removal of W. P. Morton head of the Fairbury schools for the past five years, to Beatrice. It i rumored here that Mr. Morton will be tendered the Beatrice position, as soon as the Beatrice school board can reach him. He is at present at tendinsr summer school at Columbia university, New York. Prof Morton is president of the Nebraska State Teachers association. Hoffmann Quartet to Sing at Clay Center, Kan., Sunday The Hoffmann quartet, one of Omaha's popular singing organiza tions, will go to Clay Center, Kan., next Saturday afternoon to fill en gagements Sunday afternoon and evening. This quartet has been enter taining Umaha audiences this sum mer and sang for one of The Omaha Bee radio concerts. Fraternal Aid Picnic Lincoln, Aug. 9. (Special.) The annual -state picnic of the Fraternal Aid union will be held at Lincoln, Wednesday, August 16. 3 This U by far the Greatest August Fur Sale that we have ever held. Nataral Haskrat Caat SI i lnehea Ion;, deep border, chin cellar, belt. rt!1.': $125 InT Wras t Easter ; Mink Dark natural skins, brocaded crepe lining:. Corhpate with garments of hisrher prices else where, at .. $750 Aaaerleu Mink Cope Shawl cellar. OllET tall, pw trim J))4() Furs Pay Whon Cured tnetaacBt thai cans FOaa, Flstale, aa4 atkst ahaat, tiaaa, wltaae t a seven sanrleal sav. ft . mm uwwii, awawe ee etaar aeectai sasw tiaatawc aad m aaaac ia M. aaeaea aad taaHaa isla at atl - cased. Delegates Are Named at County Party Meetings Republicans, Democrats aud Progressives Make Plans for Full Political Campaigns. Tecumset, Neb., Aug. 9. (Special. Jay C Moore presided over the Johnson county republican conven tion ncia here. ine toiiowing delegates were named to' the state convention: I.. C. Weitwood. Paul Facka, F. P, Eversole, Diedrich Meyer. O Bailer. A. B. Downinar. C. E. Ziuk E. E. Souders, David Foster, Jay C if . j r!i i- inn jciiiii ivcppncr. The entire republican ticket, from I'nited Statea senator to county of ficers, was heartily endorsed and the national and state administrations praised. Johnron county democrats ksM a convention in Teciimseh with F. C. Radke presiding. ' ine following: deiesatcr were named to the state convention Henry Mauckenhaupt, Fred Ander son, r. C. Kadke. Mrs. F. C. Radke. Dr. A. P. Fitisimmons. Pierre Mur phy, C. L. Byckel and C. E. HauDt HAMn Da.AlnliAa. ... - J . J q4c9imiiuuiib were uupicti re affirming belief in the principles of democracy, favoring economy in public office, endorsing the entire ticket and promising relief from tax ation. Conventions at McCoolc MeCook. Neb.. Aug..9.-(SDeciaU At the republican county conven tion held in MeCook J. E. Kelley was made chairman of the county central committee and F. M. Kim- mell, secretary. Delegates to the state convention: E. D. Perkins. J Cordeal. Mrs. Walter Stokes. Toe Burton, William Hiersekorn. A. B. Wood. Dr. W. D. Mackechnie, E. J. Weyenth, Mrs. Charles Heber. Democratic convention resulted as follows: W- M. Somerville, chair man county central committee; Mrs. V. H. Meyers, woman chairman. Delegates to state convention: S. H. Stilgebouer, W. M. Sommerville, Roy Hiler, Mrs. E. E. Gillette, Mo. Lillian Sage, A. W. Crowley, C. L. Hawkins, L. C. Nolan, E. R. Sadler. Progressive convention: M. L. Search, chairman: Mrs. Ruth Riley, secretary. Delegates: William Deere, Eugene C. Lyon. Three Parties Meet Madison. Neb.. Auk. 9. (Special.) With three conventions, two of which had nearly their full ouota of delegates present, one was reminded of the old-time convention days. The republican county convention was called to order by County Chair man F. L. Putney of Tilden, W. L. Dowline of Madison and W. 2. Ans- tine, Meadow Grove, were elected as temporary chairman and secretary and afterwards made the permanent organization. a Delegates to state convention are W. H. Field, W. L. Dowling, Mrs. Ada Hodson, Mrs. R. G. Mossman, ames Nichols, A. ti. JJedderman, Mrs. Utley. F. L. Putney, C. A. Smith, C. A. Randall, H. Helderson, H. L. Gerhart, George H. Gutru, H; Mason. G. M. Hayden. W. R. Mc- Farland, Mrs. Anna Troutman, C. E. Burnhaih. R. J. Shurtleff. M. D. Tyler, Carl A. Silas, L. C. Hepperly, Nbrfolk. The democratic convention was called to- order by E. B. Hansen, county cfcairman. Herman Gerecke, N6rfolk, and Mrs. Haljie Schmidt were elected temporary officers who ere later made the permanent or ganization. Ihe delegates to the state con vention are John F. Flynn F. H. Herring, Frank Warner, C. J. Hulse, Webb Rice, Watson L. Purdy, F. D. Conley, E. B. Hansen, J. W. War- ck, T. B. Preece, R. C. Huddle. C Hinman, Rudy Tedge and Mrs. Alvina Beck. The progressive party was repre-1 Nothing has been overlooked THING is going out at prices prices and complete suites for tXir real valued edroom $et This isT'rwRTarflaln in bed room furniture. Coma early. ular $127.50 value, while they Bargain Specials 36 -tq 36 Seductions S0 nuffet $26.50 132 Floor Lamp.. $18,25 45 Extension Table ' 23.25 950 Davenport .. $24.50 3S Dresser $17.60 $3t Libary Table 'w $14.95 122.50 Refrigerator $9.75 S48.50 Gas Range $27.50 2230 Wcod'led $11.50 2-inch Post. Ail-Metal tods, while' they last, regular M SS vslue for $3.78 A B f If II Ij 14 Special THE OMAHA Kbit;: THURSDAY. AUGUST 10. ltfitt. settled by f"iir delegates and so far a could be learned there as little il any business transited. Conventions at York. York, Neb., Aug. 9,(Special.) The progrctsie party held their coun ty convention here and elected a lull delegation to attend the Hate conven tion, ' The democrats held their concntion in thie city' Thirty delegates were elected to the stale convention. T. W. Smith was chosen chairman and H. L. rillman, secertary. ' The York county republican con vention was held in this city. U. A. McCloud Has chosen as chairman and Mrs. Harry Price, secretary. Eighteen delegates were elected to attend the state convention. O. O. P. at Fairbury. Fairbury, Neb., Aug. 9. (Special.) The republican county convention was held here Tuesday- The conven-, tion was organized by C. If. Denney, temporary chairman, and Henry Fouts, temporary secretary, and the temporary organization was made permanent. The following delegates were elect ed to the state convention: Herman Grummert, Herman Zabcl, Louis Newel!, Vol Glenn. Guy Stewart. S. C. Hutchinson. Ray Wagner, CHff Crooks, F. A. Houston, U. K. Jones, Henry Delano, Al Mosier, R. Mc Cord, J. J. Fast, Sam McNish. Burt County Republicans. Tekamah, Neb., Aug. 9. (Special.) The republicans of Burt county held their county convention here and the spirit of the concntion was harmony and enthusiasm. Twenty-six delegates were elected to attend the state convention instead of 13, the number authorized for the county. This was.done to recognize the women- The 26 will go with half a uic ciin, - l r Senator E. C. Houston was re elected county chairman. Adams County Delegates. Hastings, Neb.. Aug. 9. (Special.) P. W. Yager was re-elected chair man of the republican central. com mittee of Adams county at the meet ing .of the committeemen and com- mitteewomen. The following dele gates to the state convention were elected at the county convention: Fred Stack. I. D. Evans. Neil Mik- kelsen. Judson Burwell. J W. MV Harry, Ray Smith, JVC. Lee, T. H. Keasoner, Harry Rusell, Mrs. I. b. Montgomery, Jacob Fisher. John Slaker, Walter Djvan, J. C. Hall, Mrs. J. K. Sherman, P. W. Yager, Mr?. H. B. Cornelius, E. E. Danly, Mrs. D. P. Jones, S. V. Byrne. Charles G. Ingraham, who was hairman of the- Adams county democratic committee for eight years prior to two years ago, was re-elected chairman at the meeting of the com mittee, following the county conven tion. The following delegates to the state convention were chosen at the coun ty convention: T. L. Hynes, C. G. Ingraham, Mrs. Alice Brooke, Wil liam Harm, Ed HalJ, John ain, J. L. Hull, E. P. Hubbard, V. B. Trim ble, W. M. Whelan, L. A. Kinney, B. S. Koehler, John Laux, R. A. Pickens, Blinn Sill and A. D. Marvel. Conventions' at Nelson. Nelson, Neb.; Aug. 9. (Special.) The Nuckolls' county republican con ention was held here with a good at tendance frcin all parts of the county. The delegates were enthusiastic over the prospects of electing the entire state and county ticket this fall. Del egates were chosen to attend the state concntion. They are: W. L. Hilr yard, J. A. Agee, W. S. Young, J. W. Keifer, 0-, Tomlinson, W. W Mc Cutchan, W. W. Hawley, R. Green wood, John Remmers, John Cald well, Frank Bopkirk, kobert Nelson. Nuckolls county democrats held their county convention . here.. The delegates to the state convention afe: William Keithly, F. H. Stubbs, Mrs. ! Zona Berg, Doug Moore, Lawrence; ! Ralph Brittenham, Roy Montgom ery, Dr. Frank Nelson, N. C. Chris tensen, George Jackson, Miss Mil dred Maucka. Meetings at Geneva. Geneva, Neb., Aug. 9. (Special.) Delegates to the state' convention GVST2 nothing- left out from bassment to that would have made yon gasp a year ago. Individual living room, dining room, bedroom all for a fraction of - A wonderful and 3-pleea sets, reg Suite, 8 pieoes, Q worth S225. While they last Beautiful full-size Floor Lamp and SHeie free iswith ovary one ef theae handsome, well eonatrueUd S-pisco overstuffed Suites $97.25 Our Exchange Department and What It Offers If you have old pieces of furniture In your homo you would like to exchange for new. up-to-dato goods, wo will accept K aa part pay ment en same Wo have many beautiful br gains liere. - , You make your own terms State Furniture Co. f 14th and Dodge Sts. were selected at the democratic county convent ion held litre. Dr, M. II. UflfdiUaugh ol rairmont was chairman of the meeting and Mrs, Percy liedlord of Geneva, secretary The principal speaker of the re ptthltran eounty convention was Charles II. Sloan. The chairman of the meeting was George A, William of Fairmont. Mrs. Frank Dcmarce M OhicuM and K. M. Hamcn of Shickley were secretaries of the meeting. Fifteen delegates were elected to the state convention. Platte County Conventions. Columbus, Neb., Aug. 9. (Spe cial.) Both the democratic and re publican county conventions were held in the new courthouse with representative attendance from all over the county. A spirit of optimism prcvades the district courtroom where more than 80 democrats were gathered. County Clerk George II. Bender, chairman of the county central committee, called the convention to order, Charles I. Theilen. candidate for sen ator to the state legislature, of Humphrey and Mrs. Lena Peck of Duncan were chosen chairman and secretary of the convention. While the soint of optimism reighned in the room where the dem ocrats met there was also a spirit of confidence in tht room where the republicans met for their convention, C. N. McElfresh. chairman of the rntintv central committee, called the convention to order. Carl Kramer and Herbert Hahn were chosen as chair man and secretary of the convention State Holstein Breeders Hold Meeting at Beatrice Beatrice. Neb.. Aug. 9. (Special. A laree number of Holstein breed ers and their families attended the nirnic of the State Holstein creed ers association at Chautauqua park Wednesday. At noon a basket dinner was served and in the afternoon ad. dresses were Biven by Prof. H Davis of the Nebraska university ex al utation and I. E. Palm president of the Nebraska Holstein Breeders' association. In the after noon there were ball games and oth er outdoor snorts. The affair was in charge of County Agent L. Boyd Rist and the officers of the Gage county noisiein oreea ers association. Scottsbluff Lions Club Opposes Governor Harding Seottsblutt, web., Aug. v. tape' cial.) A orotest against the reap pointment of Governor Harding to the federal reserve banking board was made in resolutions adopted by the Lions club of this city and tor .warded to President Harding. The resolutions declare that the rulings of the federal reserve board in rejecting lor rediscount paper based upon reakestate have tn ef fect deprived, the agricultural sec tions of the country of banking pro tection and a reappointment of Gov ernor Harding would be an endorse ment by the president of this course. Children's Home Society to Erect $35,000 Home Negotiations, for the purchase of lot on Fontenelle boulevard, as site for a $35,000 receiving home for the .Nebraska Children s Home so ciety, were completed at a meeting of the executive committee at the Chamber of Commerce at noon yes- terday. The new -building will be a three-story brick structure. County Red Cross Nurse Is Sought at Scottsbluff Scottsbluff, Neb.. Aug. 9. (Spe cial.) The county Red Cross has' asked the county commissioners for an appropriation of 51,500 for a pub lic health nurse next fall. An equal amount for the year's work of the nurse has been pledged by various school districts, and the Scottsbluff chapter of the Red Cross- REFRESHING HOT-WEATHER TONIC Horsfordl Acid Phnnohsts enola. refreshes, soothes the nervei, aid digestion. Delightful In water or fruit juices. DruEjists. Advertisement. roof, everything:, EVERY well constructed Dining Room Italian and Queen Anne design, s $111.75 One, Two andi Three Boom Outfit -Specials S550.00 3-Room Outfit Only $345.00 $350.00 2-Room Outfit Only $260.00 1185.00 1-Rocm Outfit Only $97.50 Terms to Suit 8 Thrae-door Refrigera tor, only $24.75 r epaciv while they last, only- o 8 $9.75 n tpgvr- o -r 1 ip icers, n McKelvie Gives Keynote Speech at Denver Meet Nebraska Governor Warns Colorado Republicans Against Regulation by Statute Law. Denver, Colo, Aug. 9. (By A. P. The deposition to "regulate about everything and everybody" by statute law, was blamed for much of the present day increased cost of rov ernment by Samuel R. McKelvie governor of Nebraska, in his kcyoote address before the republican state assembly here today. The assembly will designate candi' dates to be voted unon at a state' wide primary to be held September 2. The assembly was called to order by George-11. Shaw, state chairman, who introduced Jesse F. McDonald of Leadville as temporary chairman, Governor McKelvie called atten tion to the tendency of the federal government to usurp the powers and prerogatives of the . state govern' mcnts, which he characterized as "in direct contravention of theory that the exercise ot governmental author ities should be left as near ss pOssi' ble to the people." ' "With reference to legislation. Governor McKelvie said, "there has been the disposition in Nebraska, as elsewhere, to regulate aboat every thing and everybody by statute law, ana we have sought tq impose innum erable benefits upon the people by legislative act. "But the tendency is now in the other direction for there is a realiza tion of the fact that these activities are in no small measure responsible for the increased cost of government, and the theory is wrong fof it tends toward oaternalism snd thwarts the enas oi enterprise sum inumauii itiative. . . ; i jj:..:j..-t "The federal control of intrastate Questions and the granting of federal aid for the carrying on of prdjects withm the states has deprived them of the rights of self-determination of manv imoortant local questions and has imposed burdens of taxation upon .a . ... e 4 s ; tnem mat tney snouia not oincrwisc have to bear." "The republican party is the na tional party," Governor McKelvie said. "It has served the nation faith fully in times of greatest stress and reflected the ' largest benefits that may-eome to a people unaer tree government." The speaker praised the progress made by the republican national ad ministration, describing some of the difficulties under which the adminis tration has labored. In concluding, the governor warned against the "making of unwarranted promises, or appeals to class con II Ik 11 III I IN I - m Wi MM : FX II Ai47 VJ CTae A Popular-Priced Cord Tire Without a Rival The new Goodyear Cross-Rib Tread Cord Tire is built with genuine high-grade longstaple cotton as a foundation. It is liberally oversize --the 4Vi-inch .tire, for example, measuring nearly 5 inches. 1 The deep, clean-cut, cog-like pattern of its tread affords excellent traction even in snow and mud, engaging the road like a cogwheel. v The scientific distribution of rubber in this tread the wide center rib and the sernifiat contour gives a thick, broad surface that is exceedingly 6low to wear. This new tire is a genuine Goodyear through and through in design, in material in construction. It costs less to buy than the net price you are asked to pay for v many'1ongdUcount,,tiresofunluiownreputado Why be satisfied with less than this efficient tire can give why take a chance on an unknown make? CompmTt that prices with 30x3tf Clincher $1250 30t3X Straight Side.. 13.50 toxtyi Straight Side..' 31x4 Straight Side. . ( ftKMbeor Cro$Jlib Triad CRONIN TIRE REPAIR CO. 4S() So. 24th SI. MA. 07S O. I RHOAOES GARAGE MIO Haiaay St. AT. 3322 G. A G. TIRE ft VULC. Co' , tilt Uemavarth St. AT. 1ZS DUNDEE TIRE SHOP " 3S2S Farassa St. HA. 3SST DUNDEE GARAGE CO., INC 4S1S Deaf. St. WA. 0SS4 COLFAX GARAGE 3-tk aad Aasea Ave. KE. 1SOT siioti.rit.i" at a means v( securing vules in the coming campaign. Harding Man Winner in Primary in Ohio traatiaaee Pea Oae.t tory for Govcrnur Thomas C Mc. Kae. candidate for renomination in the democratic primary held through out Arkansas yettrrday. I'nomrial returns compiled today Irom approni mately one tourth ol the state gave Governor McKae a lead of mo't than 2 to I over his opponent, 11 1'. Toney, of l-ake Village. The vote waa: McKae, ib.tH. Toney, 17.288. Representative W. A. Oldfirtd, democratic "whip in congress, the only member of the Arkaass con gressional delegation offering (or re nomination having opposition, had. a lead of approximately two and one. half to one over W. A. Ilodgrs of liald Knob. In UttU Rock and I'ulaikl county, where the Ku Klux Klan and antt klan fight was made an issue, the lfEW Fall fashions in 1 i Sorosia Oxforda are here. They come in brown or black vici kid with me dium weight welt soles and military heels. $8.50 and $9.00 !VWWwvvvwvWi MM U M . ; ... UJ 1 ML m: Cross NIT prices you art $ktd to pay for "long disarngt " tins 32x4 Straight Side. . $24-50 3Jx4 Straight Side.. $32.15 33i4 Straight Side. . 25.25 34x4 19.25 34x4 Straight Side.. 25.90 33x5 22.20 32x4 Straight Side. . 31.45 3Jx$ Thtte priut intlude mtnujuiurtt's txtist tut Cord Tires are alto made in 6, 7 and FOR SALE BY NORTH SIDE GARAGE 23or n. utb st. we. osey NATIONAL TIRE SHOP 17th aad Capital Ave. AT. 6427 HART TIRE ft RUBBER CO. nay, s. leth St. at. ssai R. M. VAN NESS 1M1 Haraay St. AT. SStl , ADKINS MOTOR CO. 41 1 Se. 24th St. MA. 04M TROUP AUTO SUPPLY CO. , . 2027 Faraam St. T6. (230 tuLrt sanctioned ly the kUntrnm held a Irsd on the fate ol parna m return! JL Brandon Iweeea State. JC- Birmingham. AU Aug 9 (Dy V A ) I'noliinsl and tnesger rnunir y oin S3 of Alabama's 67 counties in) i A...'. A -J ... P. from today's democratic primary indicate) that w. W. ttraaxlan ol TuKalo has swept the state in liis race for governor against Hibb Graves n Uongouiery. The same returns cave Charles 5. McDowell ef K.raula a big leaf over B. T, rhillips (or lieutenant governor. Jn the five congressional district contests early returns indicate that present representatives will retain their seats with the exception of Representative Rainey in the Seirntls district, who it not a candidate Chosen By Texas O. O. P. Forth Worth. Tex., Aug. 9 Dr. F.. P. Wilmot of Austin was agreeif upon by the republican nominating committee today for the senatorial V position. W. II, Alwrll of Dallas was nom inaisd (or governor. eev Qaodyetv - Rib Tread Coral Straight Side 32.95 39.10 4145 Straight Side Straight Side S inch sites for truth r ' loooBOooaoDonoaoaoDOBOostscDoacaoBOBoaoecnoooaoaoBc