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Llovd George Disappointed at Debt Terms Kngland Is Able t«> Paj, But It's a Heavy Burden,” Declares K\ Prender. Plymouth, Kngland, JVb . 3.—(Ry j A. PA.—lJuvid IAoyd George. the former British prime minister re turning today aft r Iiis vaia'tinn in Spain sard he felt Hurt tlie American debt settlement terms were hard anil that he was "frankly disappointed." "KtigUind is aide to pay," lie said, "hut it is a heavy burden. 1 do not think it will benefit America as It must diminish their markets in tlie world, whether In-re or els 'Where. "The I'nited States made the lies* : term* for their own country. It is not for me to complain or criticise hot I feel that the terrt: -. are haul. I snil think that the proposal* of the Bal four note arc sound." Washington. Feb. 3. -lip PA— Th - American debt funding i oinmis a,on has been called to meet late to day for a discuss.on of the form of ihe recommendations It will make to I’rfi.ident Harding in omyv "tion with the plan fer funding Great Britain's wartime debt, finally 'pprnvod liy the i i:’-.,i,.s ion last right. Washing'-in. l'eii —Th- -\tneri i i deb: funding commissi n plnuiied i.i i -mi t-i Pi" s o ut Harding today | v ia rccounta ndalinns for bis tip- 1 p rural anil tram Mission to i ongrers f. ■■ la lfj '■■■ action tlie final draft1 of tlie comp! fed nrrnngeniFiit for llm f - - ling of Great Brl-aln'a war time df-' t to tli- Fnitc I States. Ii was ► fi| t i be ike pr-siik-nt's intention i. - ad Gp* cm.inn ', ion's rci omup iida. i i.i s :o i aigrcra early next wee!:. Intcrrst Kale l ived. ' • a,in .lured Inst night alter a i ifit; of the commission with Bir Aland Gefkiea the British amhas s..<!nr. ill" funding arrang'inent con forms with pervious announcements , i i i interest rates and provision for 1,i:1 cv: ,ng i.rhraent of the debt in 02 tears. The inte.est rale is lived at S per cent for the Prat 10 years from i'ogeinbrr IS, B'22. and S',; per cent thereafter, with a llxerl schedule of i amurfli:ation payments approximating I a 'I average of out-half of 1 per cent! ci tlie principal. Favored by Hardin". The British government is given | the light to make the annual pay ments on piiucipal in three-year in stallments instead of every 12 months and nlso on 'JO days' notice to retire any additional amount of the bonded principal Great Britain's financial po sit ion permits. Indications today were that the ptesident w- uld recommend to con- , gross that tlie debt funding act lie adjusted to bring within ils provision!) ■ tlie British settlement. The president | is reported in statements emanating| from tlie White House as viewing tlie settlement as so worthwhile that noth ing should prevent its acceptance at this session of congress. Ten Omahans Enroll to Lobby for Bills j Lincoln, Feb. C.—(Special.) — The names of 10 Omniums aro Included In the list of Ij new lobbyist*, who reg j iatered with Secretary Pool during the week. Must of them represent organizations ami corporation inter ested in particular measure*. Tlie new names on the roster are: ('. A. Magaw, .lease iRoot and Wymer Dressier, all of Omaha rail roads. Georg* Rogers. Omaha, contrac tor?. A. S. Kelley, Omaha, telephone com panies. Claude S. Wilson, Omaha, “public good.” Roy SI. Harrop, Omaha, state-owned bank. R. W. Oliver. Omaha, and George Winston. Omaha, firemen's relief. J. D. Palmer, Omaha, banks. Frank K. Ilelvey, fire insurance agent?. F. C. Crokcr, Fillcy, veterinarians and fain bureau. K. L. Hunt, byracue, rural school Improvement. H. L. Cook. Lincoln, Pullman com pany. S. Sawyer. Lincoln, agriculture and taxation. Chief Scout Executive to Attend Omaha Meet Every Child Should Have Privilege of Home Life, Says James E. West. .lames ]'. West, chief scout execu tive of the Boy Scouts of America sine.* 1910, will be in Omaha February 14 ami 15 for a regional conference. Delegates from .six states—Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado. Wyoming. low a am! Missouri—will attend. Deft an orphan at the age of C. Mr. West w.is placed in an orphan asylum in Washington, D. C. As a result of interest of philanthropic Women lie was enabled to attend the public schools. ID* worked his way through business high school and later graduated from the law school of the National university. He was admitted to prai tice law in the dis trict and aupi' ine couit of the I'nited States. Mr. West's •-xperimee in the orphanage impressed him with the ide i that such institutions should not be necessary. "Home life.'* says Mr. West, "is the liuest and highest production of civilization, the great molding force of mind and character, and children should nok Lc? deprived of it. except for urgent and compelling reasons For 'every homeless child, there is i childless horn ^fr. West several yens ago took tip the child rescue campaign con ducted by The Delineator magazine, as a direct result of which it is slated 2,000 children were placed in good homos. Mr. Wort is 47 years old. Fremont Wins in Freight Rate Suit O Kailu;i\ (ioinmissioii Unlers Norlhwfslprn to Eliminate Lincoln Diacriininalion. Lincoln. F 1). 3.—{Special.}—Follow in;; complaint of the Fremont Coni men ial lub that it had been discrim inated against by the Chicago it Northwestern railroad in favor of shippers at Lincoln to points on tlie Northwestern lines to Hastings and Superior, tlie railway commission to day issued an order requiring read justment of the rates into the South Platte territory to eliminate the dis crimination which the commission found to exist. The Northwestern is ordered, on or before March 13, to reduce thuclass of fregiht rates from Fremont to these South Platte points. It is given the option of meeting the short lino competitive rates of the Burlington to Kxeter. Geneva. Shickley, Daven port, Superior, York, Harvard and Hastings on shipments from Lincoln and of equalizing between Lincoln and Fremont to all other points soul It of Llnwood so that tho two jobbing points will get into those destinations on equal rates not higher than the present rate to those points from Fre mont. Prior to 191C, Fremont and Lincoln shippers were able to ship to all the points affected by this order on the same rates, huf an order of the In terslate Commerce commission dis rupted that oldtime relationship. Presidential Timber Is Picked by Democrats Lincoln, Fell. 3.—(Special.)—United States Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock of Omaha; Governor Charles AV. Bryan and Judge Harry S. Dungan of Hast ings, are the three Nebraskans named by a committee of the Lincoln Demo cratic Luncheon club as possible pre sidential "timber" for the 1924 cam paign. From outside the state, the committee recommended the names of William Cl. McAdoo, former secretary of the treasury: former Governor James M. Cox of Ohio, and Senator Kalston of Indiana. Colorado Governor ^ ill Probe (lode System Here Lincoln. Feb. 3.—(Special.)—In Colorado a proposition to Install Hie code system of government is before the legislature. Governor Sweet of Colorado arrived in Lincoln today to examine the sys tem here. Governor Bryan is telling Governor Sweet all about the code. Governor Sweet is the guest of Gov ernor Bryan during his code investi gation visit. Learn How to Get Well The Real Cure Begins When the Cause Is Adjusted Pressure upon nerves causes disease. This is a scientific fact, not theory. The rapid growth of the science of Chiropractic appears marvelous. There is but one rea son. Chiropractic adjustments actually remove the cause of dis ease—Health is the result. Let me explain thoroughly what is causing your trouble and what can be done in your par tieular case. The benefit of my eight years of experience in Chiropractic work in Omaha is yours. Do you intend to continue in your present condition of ill health? I know you do not. Then you need my services now. , No cases accepted that we cannot help. Ofiice adjustments are 12 for $10 or 30 for $25. Office hours from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Our Council Bluffs office is located in the Wickham Block, with Dr. Lee W. Davis in charge. Our Missouri Valley office is located at No. Ill N. 4th St., with Drs. Ruberg & Ruberg in charge. DR. FRANK F. BURHORN The Chiropractor Fourth Floor Securities Bldg., Cor. 16th and Farnam Sts. Phone JA 5347 X-ray Laboratory Lady Attendant Session in Marc h Plan of Andrews IWliraekan Introduces Bill Changing Date for Con vening of Congress. Washington. Feb. 3.—(Special.)— Representative Andrews, republican. Nebraska, introduced a bill today providing dial congress shall convene the first Monday after March 4 every year. The Andrews bill is a short cut to ] tile change in the constitution which \ Senator Norris of Nebraska aims to bring about providing that congress j shall convene in Jamlary following | (tie elections in November, in order to I avoid the long interim between the time of the election of a new congress end its regular period of convening, j one year afterwards. Senator Norris approved the bill introduced by his colleague, although he will not abandon bis effort to se cure a constitutional amendment. The provision that congress shall meet in March of each year, Representative Andrews claims, will not require any thing more than congressional enact- | ment ami is intended to bridge tbc time that most elapse before consti- ! tutional amendment could be acted ' upon The bill will bo referred to tile com , mlttee on elections of which llepre- , sentative Andrews is chairman. Important Provisions of Army Bill Approved Washington, Feb. 3.—-Many of the j most Important provisions of the an- • nunl army bill, including tlie provi sion for ti personnel of 123,000 men and 12,000 officers, were approved by tbe senate within a few hours after consideration of the measure was be gun. ^ No move to reduce the personnel figures, which will keep the army at its present strength was made from any quarter. Committee amendments increasing appropriations for the army's organized reserves and civilian training camp activities also were approved but no action was taken on the Muscle Shoals and rivers and arbors sections. 50 Witnesses to Testify in Case of Dr. Mathews Stale Vi ill Call 35—Prosecu tor Heal Expects to t ,'omplete Case in W eek. Thirty-five witnesses will testify fui the state in the trial of Dr. John T. Alathews, charged with performing , n Illegal operation, which begins to morrow before District t'ourt Judge Goes. Henry Beal, county attorney, who will personally prosecute Mathews, is i f Hu opinion that the trial will con sume at least seven days. Dr. Alathews was held by a coro ner's jury following the death of I.or etlu McDermott, 24, Bassett iNeb.) school teacher, on January 4. evidence at the ingue^ was that Miss AleDermott came to Omaha- ip have the operation performed at 2602 Cuming street. The day of Dr. Mathews’ arrest, detectives seized a >100 check ^Ueged to have been given by Alias McDermott is payment for the operation. Dr. Alathews. who has employed three attorneys, will have at least 15 witnesses, it is said. Dr. Alathews' defense, according to his attorneys, will he that he never knew the girl, knows nothing about a place at 2802 Cuming street, and that the creek police seized was given him by a Bas sett dotcor. The Alathews case Is identical with that of Dr. Leslie fields' case, it was said. Dr. Fields is now serving a term of 1 to 10 years in the state peni tentiary. Moonshiners at Work in Jail at Lincoln I-lncoln, Feb. 3—Prisoners In the 1-anoaster county Jail hero were found to be manufacturing their own liquor l>y means of a makeshift still, when the jail was searched by Sheriif Claude Ilensel. Two iiuart jars of mash were found socreted under beds in tlie prison. They were presumably left by rela tives, who often visit the jail with food for tile prisoners. During the day time tlie mash was left under the prisoners’ beds, and at. night it w as i taken out and placed on top of radia tors to ferment. None of tlie prisoners would admit knowledge of the mash, hut two fed eral prisoners are suspected. ‘ Capitol Hoard Mectinp is Postponed 10 Days ^Lincoln, Feb. 3.—Owing to the ill ness of Architect B. O. Goodhue 'at his home in New York, the meeting of the Nebraska capitol commission scheduled for tlie first week In Feb ruary, has been postponed for 10 days or two weeks. Mr. Goodhue has wired Governor Bryan that lie is suf fering from the grippe, ltoutino mat ters only are to come before board. "Muller'’ la the most common fam ily name in Germany. AT lantic 9146 AT lantic 9146 Down Goes the Price on Our High-Grade COLORADO LUMP COAL Smokeless $ *1 ^\00 ^er Ton Sootless ^ J| Delivered This COAL i. the PEAK of all in its CLASS and is not full of slack when delivered. It STORES WELL and DOES NOT CRUMBLE to slack like many cheaper grades being sold. WE ARE THE EXCLUSIVE DEALERS in Omaha FOR THIS CLEANER, HARDER and HIGHER GRADE Colorado Coal. Try a ton and be convinced. For a Limited Time We are extending to the general public an opportunity of having their dental work cost them JUST HALF and less of the regular prices. Come early—there will be a real rush at these bargain prices. Regular $10.00 Bridge work (what others charge $15.00 and $20.00 AA for), per tooth. . . «pi/»UU $10.00 Crowns $5.00 $2.00 and $3.00 (1 AA i Fillings for.*P1»UU Gold Inlays as low as . . .. £°00 p,-,e $10.00 ff°° p,.*.,e $15.00 Jr0"**'. $20.00 L5ro pl*,e. $25.00 $150.00 Gold (7A AA Plate for ... <PlU.l/V Bring This Ad With You McKenney Dentists 1324 FARNAM STREET Phone JA ckaon 2872 for an Early Appointment ^oipson ,€>d6eu & Ca Reorganization Sale Our Highest Quality New Spring Apparel Reduced 20% and More Dresses in the most recent springtime styles of both silk and woolen models. Coats in sports models of English camel hair cloth and wrappy affairs for dress wear. Suits—Strictly tailored models and charming three-piece costumes. Reduced 20% and More AppareJ Shop—Third Floor $100,000 of Choice New Silk and Woolen Fabrics Greatly Reduced Every piece of fine silks and woolens has been taken from our regular stock—nothing has been reserved. All of our quality materials purchased from America’s best manufacturers. When ordering by mail be sure and make second choice. A few of the many items are listed below: 40-in. heavy quality crepe de chine, all colors, yard - $1.59 40-in. extra heavy pebble crepe. yard ----- $2.59 40-in. heavy quality all-silk can ton, yard - - - $2.65 40-in. heaviest quality canton crepe, navy, brown, black, yard - ----- $3.69 40-in. Molly O’ crepe, street shades, yard - - - $4.39 40-in. Frost crepe, yard - $4.55 33- in. kimono silks, yard - 89c 34- in. corduroy, yard - - 75c 36-in. Belding’s pure dye taffeta. street shades, yard - $2.49 36-in. pure dye taffeta, all colors, yard.$1.59 40-in. foulard, standard weaves, choice range patterns, yd. $1.49 36-in. figured lining satins, yard -.$1.59 36-in. figured lining satins, yard - - -- --$1.69 36-in. satip raye, all colors, yard ------ $1.59 36-in. Marvel satin, street shades. yard -.$2.29 32-in. figured Sweet Briar for blouses, yard - - - $1.95 32-inch plain and fancy shirtings, ya*d -.$1.45 32-in. striped broadcloth shirt ings, yard - - - $1.75 40-in. good quality all-silk georg ette, all colors, yard - $1.59 40-in. all-silk georgette, all colors, yard ------ $1.95 40-in. brocaded radiums, yard ------ $1.95 48-in. Poiret twill, yard - $1.98 42-in. all-siltc chiffon velvets, yard.$4.45 42-in. all-silk, erect pile velvet, black only, yard- - - $4.45 86-in. velvet brocaded georgette. yard. $7.50 40-in. children’s plaids, yd., 79c 27-in. all-wool challis, choice range patterns, yard - 98c 42-in. repps, all colors, yd.: ?t.29 54-in. all-wool plaids, yard, $1.29 54-in. all-wool coatings, yd. $1.49 54-in. all-wool jersey, good range colors, yard - - - - $1.69 54-in. all-wool novelty plaids, yard.$1.98 54-in. camel hair skirtings, yard.$2.45 t 54-in. all-wool duvyteen, all colors, yard - - - - $2.59 54-in. chinchilla coatings, heather mixture and plain, yard, $2.95 54-in. Poiret skirtings, plaids and j stripes, yard - - - $3.45 54-in. all-wool broadcloth, all colors, yard - - - $3.65 During my thirty-seven years of merchandising in Omaha I have never seen such crowds of buyers. The reason is easily explained: Not a few values made to talk about and other merchandise priced high, but every article in the store marked at a reduction. You buy here with assurance. NOTIONS For Lowest Prices Card Kohinoor snaps, lc. Card Atlas hooks and eyes, lc. Card Welsnap snaps, 5c. Card Delong hooks and^yes, 5c. Card Delong snaps, 5c. Coate’s, black and white cotton, thread for 50c a dozen. Star mercerized thread, for 50c a dozen. Centar Aiale—Main Floor Any New Spring Hat In Stock Reduced 20% Absolutely no reservations, French room models included. A most unusual and timely op portunity to purchase a new spring hat for a price you would be gla4 to pay in the June sales. Over 1,200 from which to make your selection. Fourth Floor Very special prices are marked on curtain nets and other drap ery materials. Second Floor Four Exceptional Hosiery Specials Pure thread silk to the top hose, in colors, now $2.50 a pair. Pure thread silk to the top hose with hand clox. Gray and*chest nut colors, $2.95 a pair. “Thompson - Belden’s Special” silk hose, with silk lisle garter top and double soles, reduced to $1.76 a pair. Children’s lisle hose with triple knees and soles. Full fashioned style and in black only, now 50c a pair. Center Aisle—Main Floor Exceptional Offerings In the Linen Sale The prices are reduced to their limit on pure linen table coths and napkins, Turkish towels and wash cloths, bed spreads and bed sets, white goods and plain white linen by the yard, all widths from 18 to 90 inches. North Aisle—Main Floor