Party Circle to Stay on Ballot by Senate Vote L pper Branch Overwhelming ly Opposed to Measure Backed by League of Women Voters. Special nUpatch to The Omaha Bee. Lincoln, April 20.—House ri>ll 103, the Mears-Osterman hill to abolish the party circle, was killed In the state senate by an overwhelming vote. Backed by the league of women voters, the bill had cleared the first hurdle in the house. In the commit tee. there had been a split over the question of reporting it, but the ma jority favored indefinite postponement. Senator Purcell, representing the minority, moved to overturn the com mittee report to kill the bill. Purcell attempted to force a roll call, but was unsuccessful, and on a vlya voce vote, the senate sent the bill to the grave yard. Would Mediate Strike. Senator McGowan introduced a reso lution calling on Governor Bryan to attempt mediation in the strike of railroad shop workers. The McGowan lesolution calls upon the governor to endeavor to effect a compromise be tween the carriers and the striking shopmen in this state. The same resolution was introduced in the house I Heed’s budget bill, providing that the governor shall not terminate any activities for which provision has been made by the legislature In appropri ations passed, and likewise making the two-thirds caluse required to boost an appropriation over the governor g message apply to the budget of the out going governor, was advanced to third reading in the senate. Appropriations Next. The senate Monday will begin con sideration of the appropriations bill. The senate finance committe has been working on the measure and expects to complete its work by next Monday. The senate Friday killed these bills: H. R. 324, Keck—Raises term of county judge to four years. H. R. 635, Quinn—For election of county commissioners by districts, in larger copnties of the state. Bills pussed: S. F. 83, Allen— Gives extra judge to 13th judicial dis trict, and adds Banner and Arthur counties. Measures Reported Out. Bills placed on general file were: H. R. 488—Gives street car companies right to operate buses. H. R. 478—Gives railway commis sion authority over stock and bond issues of carriers or public service corporations doing business within the state. H. ,R. 451—Alows governor to sus pend county police officers, pending ouster proceedings. H. R. 582, Thacher—Strengthening dry law enforcement. Amended to re move burden of proof from accused. H. R. 630—Allows regents to pay Interest not to exceed 5*4 per cent on property donated to university. House Advances Three Measures School Tax Limit ami Blue Sky Bills Are Passed. Special OUpatcIi to The Omaha llee. I.inOoln, April 20.—The lower house advanced senate file 24 to third read ing yesterday. This bill calls for sub mission of a constitutional amend ment doing away with the $200 ex emption of household goods from tax ation. The house also passed a bill to third reading appropriating $25,000 for the Nebraska library commission. This appropriation was not in the governor’s recommendations. Hence, it took 60 votes to advance It, Democrats joined tepublicans in putting the bill up to third reading. The Dumb compulsory egg can dling bill likewise was advanced to third reading. A bill, passed in the senate, giving county clerks author ity to print sample ballots up to B0 per cent of the number of voters, was killed. House roll 372 making the lin'ut 18 mills for upkeep of schools In towns with more than 1,000 popula tion up to those classified as metro politan cities was passed bn third rending and now gees to the senate. Despite the fact that an amend ment was attached yesterday which nearly everyone believed would kill the effect of the Orr bill repealing j I Dangerous Days for all spoilable food. The utmost will be demanded of your ice box. Why not make sure of utmost efficiency by owning a Herrick Refrigerator that saves both ice and food. The genuine “dry air system’ will keep food free from foreign flavors or odors. The easily cleaned, sanitary lining insures a condition appreciated by particular people. The solid oak outer case resists the wear and tear of a generation. A Herrick costs no more than many ordinary, inefficient ice boxes. 60-lb., 2-door Herrick (10-coat white enamel lined.) A splendid value— $3950 116-lb., 3-door Herrick (10-coat white enamel linedl, at.$66.00 Smaller or larger sizes in proportion. Side, top or back icings to spe cial order. Convenient terms. o---n Timely Rug Offerings that are none the less welcome because of the moderate prices we have put on them. Rattania Rugs for Sun Parlors Perfectly chapnjjng new patterns are be ing shown to harmonize with the gayly colored reed and fiber furniture for spring and summer. The soft gray and taupe grounds are bordered with dainty chintz designs in blue and rose. The general effect of such a rug scheme is very complementary to cretonne hang ings or upholstery. These rugs are also delightful in bedrooms. 7-6x10-6.815.00 9x12 *.*««) ..... <817.50 n Body Brussels Rugs These fine rugs, so popular for bedroom use, are finding very wide acceptance in sun parlors, or where new fiber, reed or enamel furniture is being used. The dainty chintz designs in which these rugs come make them ideal in rooms where cre tonne is used for upholsteries or draperies. 8-3x10-6 Body Brussels. $83.50 9x12 Body Brussels ....$57.50 - - . ■— , n Axminster Rugs A Splendid Value We are showing; a closely woven, wool surfaced Axminster Ruk in several desigrns and wonderful color ings at— $39.50 for 9x12 size. Other sizes in proportion. Summer Furniture We can think of no happier occupation than planning a home for summer, when the furniture, draperies and all the other things one needs are so bright and cheerful. Our displays at this time feature most accommodating styles, most comfortable models and the most reasonably priced furniture for summer. ' V A Lloyd Loom Woven 3-Piece Suite as illustrated. Were It not for the exceedingly moderate prices on these pieces you would regard them as only within reach of a large income. You will find each piece carefully and skillfully finished in frosted mahogany or frosted silver, with good quality velour cushions that are both comfortable and serviceable. Chair or Rocker, $19.50; Settee, $42.00; Tables to match, $11.00; Ferneries, $10.00 * A__ Lloyd Loom Fernery Of Exceptional Quality 28 inches long and fitted with strongly constructed self watering metal container. Note the exceptionally fine continuous weave at the top. Finished in plain nut brown— $765 In frosted mahogany at $10. o— -o Lloyd Loom Carriages .Truly one of the most charming ensembles of Rnhy Car riages we have ever seen, and they are. not in any in stance less practical because of their dainty colors and smart lines. Shown in old ivory, dnrk blue, blue frosted, white enamel, natural, gray and brown. Prices 23.50, 28.50, 35, 39.50, 53.50 j the blue sky laws, the bill was pas | sed on third reading today and it Is1 ! up to the senate to dispose of it,. Fi