Legislators Favor Auto Tax for State Roads ■jLower House Kills Governor Bryan's Bill to Gut License Fee in Half. — Sr it Staff Correspondent. Lincoln. Feb. 27.—(Special.)—Parly fervof in the state legislature reached a new record today when democratic floor lenders attempted to place the Pryan hill cutting the auto license tax in half on general file over a rec orhmondatlon for indefinite postpone ment by the house committee on roads and bridges. The democratic motion failed by a vote of 53 to 40. Three democrats, Mitchell, Yochtim. sr., and /Yochum, jr., joined the republicans. While two republicans, Garher and Hardin, joined the democrats. During the debate Governor Bryan was charged with spreading falsehoods broadcast over the state, either de liberately or through Ignorance, in an effort to create sentiment for this bill. False Statement Charged. "It is high time we do something to curb our governor, who through pre meditation or ignorance of facts de liberately spreads false statements over the state," Representative Lamb asserted. Thin statement was pre ceded by reading a copy of a letter written by the treasurer of Seward county to the governor's secretary, in which the. treasurer quoted facts and figures to prove that a charge made by Governor Rryan that 120,500 of the 11)21 auto license fund was lying dormant In the Seward treasury. Democrats admitted the error of Bryan's statement that rond mainte nance could he carried on efficiently on one half of the present auto license funds and promised. If the pending bill passed, to support a new bill In creasing licenses of motor trucks. It was charged such a hill wag backed by railroads who wished to eliminate cheap transportation and competition from commercial trucks. Road Maintenance Favored. "No one can dispute the fact that right now many of the smaller and poorer western counties don't raise sufficient money from auto licenses to conform with federal maintenance and have to levy a tax to maintain roads," Representative Staats of Fremont as serted. "We must maintain our roads, and ■ It is either a question of having tho I autolsts. users of roads, maintain them or vote an additional tax on land to keep the roads in shape. In some counties It may he true that nino license funds have been used to a certain degree for construction, but we have a remedial bill for that de fect ready. "Public sentiment, as represented by every county commissioner and man appearing before our road com mittee. favors adequnte maintenance paid by the automobilists who use the roads. In keeping our roads up to standard, we aren't merely provid ing pleasure highways for the rich. We use roads to haul rhtWren to school, to haul grain to market and for all business transportation. Representative I.undy of Custer county "asserted that before the roads were built and maintained ade quately, St took six gallons of gasoline to drive his car from Sargent to Bro ken Bow. a distance of 30 miles. "JJow. with good roads. It tnkes only three gallons,” Bundy said, "and It doesn't take many 30 mile trips to save the auto tax which ts responsl bis for keeping our roads in shape. The farmer today can put an extra sideboard on his wagon and reduce hauls necessary to take his grain to market." “The farmers in my county want the present tax on autos because they realize the necessity of good mainte nance in order to save their invest ment in building good roads," Keifer of Nuckolls said. Osterman of Merrick and Bock of Butler argued for the Bryan bill, Their chief argument was that a re duction of auto license fees was a re duction in taxes, and that some of the auto license money had been spent for construction Instead of mainte nance. Cut Government Cost, Aim of State (Continued From Paso One.) Into departmens. The second is that submitted by the governor, abolishing the code secretaries and distributing their duties among the various con stitutional officers and a dozen or so deputies serving under the direction of the governor. The third plan, designed by Repre sentative T. B. Dysart of Omaha, and a committee of republicans, would simplify the code system along the lines of economy. Would Cut Salaries. Three departments would he re tained under this committee plan but with reduced salaries. The finance department, whose duties connect with accounting, purchasing and bud get making, would remain intact. So Would the trade and commerce depart ment which inspects hanks and insur ance companies. The governor would separate these functions, with him self at the head of the two deputies. The public works department would be continued, with the governor au thorized to appoint the commissioner of public lands and buildings to handle it. without any added salary. Then Dysart would combine the functions of the departments of agriculture, pub lic welfare and labor In one office which would handle all the work of inspection. At present, Governor Bryan has the advantage through his claims that his plan would save the taxpayers $9,000, 000 during his two-year term. Close i examination reveals that less than $600,000 of this amount would come from his revision of the code. Three million dollars of his claim arises from his proposal to cut the fees for automobile tags one-half. This pro- j posal was defeated in the house today. ' Most of this money goes to the coun- j ties for maintenance of roads and none of it is represented in the gen- j eral tax Nil. Account for Showing. Almost *2.000.000 of the showing made by the governor Is due to the fact that the fund for the relief of service men is now complete and will not be collected this year. Two mil lions more is cut off by his decision ; not to match the full amount of money with the federal government for building federal aid roads. His j budget recommends cutting $400,000 I from the appropriations of the state j university and normal schools and 5 $400,000 more off the state capitol commission. The railway commission, also separate from the code system, is slashed $60,000 In his estimate. The public library commission, which cir culates books In the rural districts, i loses $26,360. A hlg Item Is eliminated hy aban doning the method of eradicating tub erculosis among dairy cows and other livestock, which cost $793,174 in the lost biennium. This item alone is a larger amount than will be saved If the code departments are abolished, which suggests that after all. the code may not be ns great an Issue In the crusade to reduce taxes as some have believed. True 20 years ago; true today—“When better automobiles are built, Buick will build them” Nebraska Buick Auto Co. Lincoln Omaha Sioux City H. E. Sidle*, Pre*. Lee Huff, Vice Prc» H. R. Herlejr, Mgr. Dr. Burhorn’s Chiropractic Health Service The greatest record during the last year in health circles ha* been made by the science of Chiropractic. Results have been obtained and can still be obtained by onr method* at all time*. Horn* call* answered promptly. Office hour* 0 A. M. to K p. M Office adJuRt ment* are 12 for 910 or HO for 925. Com plete X-Ray laboratory. Lady attendant*. Twelve private adjusting room*. Prompt service. Suita 414-26 Securities Bldg. Cor. 16th end Ferr«em Sts. Phonest JAckeon ft.147—Rea., WE 7042 Anti-Klan Bill Dies in Committe Without Roll Call Measure Js Covered by Other Statutes, Is Pointed Out— Farm Agent Bill Advances. Lincoln, Feb. 27.—(Special ) — The antl-Klu Klux bill, which passed the house some time ago, died in the senate committee of the whole this afternoon without the formality of roll call. The bill. Introduced in the house by Representative Strehlow of Omaha, has been amended to include the names of Tomek and Oumb in the senate, who were also sponsoring a similar bill, Tomek, In tho course of discussion, defended the bill on the grounds that it prevented illegal ac tion by mobs, but on questioning hy Senator Robbins, admitted it was aim ed at the klan. Senator Cooper Insisted thst tho present statutes against unlawful as semblage, Impersonating an officer, and assault, fully covered the situa tion. Senator Smrha said newspaper re ports Indicated the organization was one of superpatriots. He fnvored giv ing it more rope and letting it Jiang itself. S. F. No. 9, the Wiltse county agent bill, was advanced to third reading in the senate. Warner's attempt to amend It by striking out the clause providing for a vote by the people, failed. The bill now provides that farmers may petition for county agents every two years. The number of signers to the petition range* from 100 to 600. If a remonstrance petition la signed by a fourth more, then the matter goes to vote. Expenses of the work are limited to $3,500. Tho house has paased a similar hill providing for a referendum every year. S. F. 52. by Chambers and Larkin, providing that tho sheriff shall buy and the county board shall pay for supplies for feeding prisoners in Douglas county, and also reducing the mileage allowance in Douglas, Gage and I.ancaster counties for the sher if s office from 15 to 10 cents, was re ported out to the general file. The senate salaries and fees com mittee this afternoon acted favorable on the bill reimbursing former Lieu tenant Governor Barrows for the time he spent as acting governor. The bill carries an appropriation of $1,801.69. Bill Requiring Judges to File Report Meets 0. K. Lincoln, Feb. 27.—(Special.)—A bl'l which would force district, end su preme court judges and members of their immediate families to report an nually to the secretary of state the amount of corporation stock held was reported out with amendments with a favorable recommendation by th" house Judiciary committee. The amendments struck out that part of the bill calling for tiling the stock held by members of the families. Bill Cutting Number of .State Solons Is Killed Lincoln, Feb. 27.—(Special.)—Omaha politicians and special Interests were blamed today by Representative Har din for opposition to his bill which would reduce membership of the lower house to 60 and membership of the senate to 18. Representative Hardin asserted that such n law', If passed, would reduce the Omaha membership to an. equal ity in numbers with the membership from other counties. At present, Omaha has 13 members, which Is more than double the number from any other city or county In the state. However, the bill was killed by a vote of 73 to 18. Thomas Urged as Sears Successor 1.000 Committee Members Af10 South 16th Street These prices are NOT in effect at our Farnam Street Store. Arguments for Sarpy - Douglas Merger Heard r> M. J. Bcuder Spokesman for Annexationists — Opposi tion to Be Given Hear ing Later. Lincoln Feb. 27.—(Special.)—Argu ments for the Sarpy county annexa tion bill, which would call for a refer endum in Sarpy and Douglas counties on the question of annexation, were heard last night by the house sommit tee on privileges and elections. Ar guments against the bill will be heard later. M. J. Bcuder, It. F. D. 5. made the principal argument for annexation. He opened by pointing to fully a doz en persons opposed to annexation sit ting near him. i "Practically everyone Is a Sarpy county officeholder, a banker with Sarpy county funds In his bank, or interested financially in some way In seeing the two counties separated," Beuder said. Beuder’s chief argument was that Sarpy county couldn't afford the pav ing and improvements necessary for a county so near Omaha and that an nexed to Douglas county, with Doug las county paying fully 80 jkt cent of the paving tax, the county could . improve. "The courthouse was built ' last, year to ward off annexation," he | said. "Hut It could be used as a seat of government if annexed, the same j as public’buildings in South Omaha; have been used since annexation." Beuder read a letter from K. T. Hughes, Gretna banker, in whlrh Hughes asserted that there was so much quarreling and wire pulling in Harpy county no improvement worth while could be accomplished until Harpy county was annexed. Ho also presented petitions by Harpy county residents asking for annexation. Oran Merrill of Gilmore described Sarpy county as “the mudhole of the transcontinental highway.” He assort ed Harpy county couldn't afford im provements. Others to appear in be half of the bill were Perry M Smith of Bellevue road and John Gillan of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Representative John R. Hughes an nounced the antiannexation side would be presented later. Those at the meeting opposed to the annexa tion didn’t care to express themselves. Hughes Is against annexation. Mother and Daughter Charged With Murder Iowa City. In.. Fob. 27.—Mrs. Minn Wertz anti her daughter, Mrs. Robert ] keeper, were arrested today on a bench warrant charging them with the murder of Roy Wertz on Decem ber 27. Motion to Advance Hardin Proposal Loses in House Introducer Arraigns Special Interests for Being Against Bill B educing Bepresenta tion in Legislature. Lincoln, Feb. 27. — 'Special l — Charging that '’special interests" in Omaha and county politician* weie banded against him, Representative Hardin of Franklin waged a hard but unsuccessful fight In the house today to advance his bill calling for reduc tion of lower house membership to r,n and senate membership to 18. The moliop to advance was lost, 72 to 18. "Most of our legislators are guided more by the selfish lrtterests of county politicians or special Interest In the larger cities than by a desire to aid the great majority of people," Hardin said. "And this will be true a* long as our representative system is based upon county units In a ma jority of cases. "I know special interests In Omaha are guarding their present representa tion of 12 in tbe house and five in the senate with jealousy and are fighting this Oil 1 because it would reduce the • representation in the legislature. "f iiH'l an Omaha member pronm* me a few days ago to support nry b ■ latter he approached m» and *tld tii they didn't want such a bill in Omab ' The same is true if politicians '* counties. They are against the bill. After the legislative reduction bi'i was killed Hardin moved to lndetl rdtely postpone two other measure* one providing for redlstrlcting the state in conformity with his key blit and the other calling for electing mn* half the house arid one half the sen ale membership every two years. An amendment by Beushausen H transform the law making bodies ii.H rti« assembly of IOC members lost bj a vlvl voce vote with Beushausen «P piirently the only member in favor o< the amendment. Those supporting the Hardin bllii f-iilow: Baldrige. Broome. Davis o, Fillmore. Green, Haidln. Haycock Hueftle, Jacoby, Keyes, Morgan. Neff North. O'Gara. Orr, Osterman, Po> lard. Smith, Staats. Bill Giting Town Right to Sue State Introduce* Lincoln, Feb. -7.—(Special.)—Toda? the last day for entering approprit tlon or claims bills witnessed intr*. auction of a bill by the claims con mittee giving city of Chadron th right to sue the state for S13.000 lo* alleged to have been suffered by th« city as result of building of a stau highway. -—-— l ^ reorganized Spring HATS Decidedly Reduced Three charming groups of springtime hats which have only the favorite colors, styles and mate rials of this season’s mode. Every Hat Is a New Higher Priced Model $3.85 $6.85 $9.85 1 Month End Purchases Charged In This Sale Will Appear on The April 1st Statement A Special Vogue Offer For Wednesday only the two-year subscription rate on Vogue will be just $7. Beginning March 1st it will be increased to $8. A saving of SI is decid edly worth while. Exceptional Sale of Hairnets Sonia hair nets in all shades of both cap and fringe styles. The double mesh. 4c each; 45c a dozen. 3 dozen, $1.25. The single mesh, 3c each; 35c a dozen; 3 dozen, $1. Main Floor Very special are white and colored embroidered hand kerchiefs. Reduced. Wednesday only, to 12 l-2c. Main Floor Three Specials For Baby Soft soled white kid shoes now $1.35. In washable kid, $1.65. Patent slippers with white kid trimmings. 90c. Waterproof venti lated panties of pure rubber with cloth or silk coverings, 50c, 85c and $1. Second Floor All-Wool Skirts In Several Pleated Styles $5 A most unusual display of woolen skirts for spring wear. They are smart pleated models in ptaids. checks and stripes in navy, tan, black and brown colorings. Waist lines from 27 to 32. Wednesday for $5 — Extra Sizes $7.50 . __ Last Day of Our Big Clearance Sale of FURS In accordance with our policy never to carry over fur coats from one season to another, every fur coat must be disposed of regardless of cost. This opportunity to purchase furs of the very highest quality for the lowest of prices will never be presented again. Wednesday fs the I.ast Day of This Remarkable Sale. N<> Approvals. No Returns. No Exchanges. Fur Shop—Third Floor Filet Panel Curtains 50% Less A goodly assortment of delightful patterns in fine filet panels. They are nine inches wide and 21* yards long. Reduced to their 1 o w e • t on Wednesday. New prices from 50c to $2 panel. Second Floor Pony hose for chil dren in odd sizes, eery special Wed nesday for 25c. A Iso half and three quarter sox for 59c. A Lorraine Corset For $5.75 It is most attractively made of silk figured brocade in flesh color only. A model which will please any wearer because of its comfort and dis tinctive style. Price in this sale is $5.75. Second Floor Oxfords and Strap Slippers Reduced to $4.95 Tan Russia oxfords with military heels. Pan Russia oxfords with flat heels. Brown kid strap slippers, military heels. Patent leather oxfords with ihilitary heels. Patent strap pumps with military heels. 'Phe sizes are somewhat broken in all these ’ vlr «. Every Pair In l\ikcti From Our Regular Stock Main Ho»r Silks and Woolens For Lowest Prices For 95c a Yard. 36-inch figured lining satins. 40-inch all-silk dress voile. Cheney’s kimono silk. For $1.69 a Yard. 10-inch crepe do chine, all colors. 36-inch chiffon taffetas. 10-inch all-silk figured georgettes. For $2.89 a Yard. 10-inch silk canton crepe. 10-inch silk pebble crepe. 34-inch Widewale Corduroy. In light and dark color ings. Boyd’s best grade, 79c a yard. 40-inch Jamestown Plaids. Ideal for children’s wear. 79c a yard. 42-inch Poiret Twill. A splendid wearing quality, in navy only. $2.29 a yard. 40-inch All-Wool Dress Poplins. Of an exceptional qual ity. $1.49 a yard. M»m Flt*r