IHti htiif OMAHA, isAi UKUA I, AUGUST 10, ltflhV M1HIE FINDS ILLINOIS CODE EFFECTIVE PLAN Makes Statement of Manner in Which Budget System Has r Worked in Year Since Adoption. Lincoln, Aug. 9. (Special.) S. R. McKelvie, -republican candidate for governor, recently went to Spring jie1d, 111. to study the operation of . the" Illinois civil administrative code ' adopted by the last legislative ses sion in Illinois. "The code was adopted at the in- ; stance of Governor Lowden," said VMr. McKelvie ""who was elected at ; the last general election. Being a man of large business experience, it " was his opinion that a great saving might be effected 4o the state through .' a more business-like administration I of the state's affairs. It was upon this issue that he made his cam- ! i t ii. e paign, out mere were lew, even among his friends, who felt that he would be able to brine about the - wonderful improvement in the ad ministration of state business, that has been effected through the new code law. - State Budget Plan. " The dominant ideas of the ad 1 . r ministrative code are centralization, 1 co-operation, supervision and a state i . budget. In order that these results might be accomplished it was neces sary to originate nine different de .'-'partments or divisions. These de- partments supplanted over 100 boards ana commissions which had previous ly had charge of the work that is now being done under the code de partments. The departments are presided over by men selected by the governor . and the code is sufficiently shorn of unnecessary restrictions, that the de A partment directors - are unhamoered tin a business-like administration of ' the matters that come ' within their purview. ' Picks Men of Capacity. It should be noted also that in bp : lecting the directors to man these de- : partments Governor Lowden waved ' aside the question of political avail ability and chose men . who have : proven their capacity in .the business world. I "For instance, Mr. Thorn, who is a J.-nan of large means and is better , known as the head of Montgomery, rWaiJ & Co., was prevailed upon to accept the directorship of one depart ment. The very important depart- , nent of finance which has charge of , the money saving and budget making tnu oi ine administration is umar Wright-who is well known through out Illinois as a successful banker, - larmer and man ot large business at fairs. In Effect for Year. "The code has been in effect now one year and a report that has just been issued, by the governor makes this gratifying showing: i " 'Despite cost increases incident to the war, varying from 35 and 300 per cent, the nine departments under the . administrative code actually effected - a saving for the fiscal year ended June 30 last, of $290,508. Figures for tne entire state show there are now 3.517 employed at 23 state institu ' tions, compared with 3,876, a year ago. a reduction of 359.' "Summarizing the operation of the civil administrative code one author ity said: 'It is modern business , gumption applied to state affairs.' . "Commenting upon the attitude of the people generally toward this new business program, another gentleman of large acquaintance said: 'The suc cess of this program is one thing up on which the people of Illinois are all . agreed. We consider it the most sub stantial improvement that has ever been made in this state by way of eliminating leaks, . wastes, and lost motion in handling the business af fairs of the state.' " Fremont Draft Evader Is Located in Omaha Fremont, Neb., Aug. 9. (Special Telegram.) Chiles , A. Burdeen, member of the July draft contingent of Dodge county, who failed to re- ( port for entrapment July 26, has been located in "Omaha and will be brought back to Fremont. It is prob ,able he, will be sent to Camp Dodge to take the place of one of the seven men of the last contingent who failed to pass the physical test. - Burdeen left Fremont the day before the con-, tingent entrained, after notifying the draft board that he would report. Fremont News Notes. Fremont, Neb., Aug. 9. (Special Telegram.) Dr. W. H. Cobble re ceived word that his son, Beauregard, member of a quartermaster's corps, had arrived in Italy vith American troops. lA committee of Fremont business men held a conference with repre sentatives of railroads operating in Fremont in an effort to obtain a re adjustment of the schedule for han dling freight out of Fremont on cer tain days of the week. The railroad men said this was a request of the federa administration and thaj noth - ing was left but to comply. A representative of an Omaha firm was in Fremont to make arrange ment for a motor truck freight line to be operated between Omaha and i this, place. It -is planned to begin daily service next Monday. Governor Appoints Leaclmg .Men to Confer On Americanization From a Staff Correspondent. Lincoln, Aug. 9. (Special.) Gov ernor Neville today issued the follow ing regarding appointments made in connection with Americanizing chil dren of parents of foreign birth: "The most important and perplex ing problem demanding solution in Nebraska at this time is that of Americanizing a considerable number of our people of foreign birth. It is of even greater importance, if possi ble, that we insure the thorough Americanization of the children of such parentagt. "The problem is a complex and a dedicate one, due to the sensitiveness of our people of foreign birth, and for the further reason that many of thern have arrived at an age that makes it difficult, if not impossible, for them to adopt our language and our customs. "The problem cannot be solved by harsh, arbitrary or unreasonable methods, and it is most desirable that we have the harmonious and hearty co-operation of th6se most affected. "Tf is a nitpctiAn wnrtliv rtf thr rnn- slderation. and effort of the big, broad-minded men of Nebraska and as members of an Americanization committee to act with the National and State Councils of Defense in the solution of this problem, I have se lected the following distinguished Nebraskans: Rev. John Williams, Omaha; Ray Rye, Fremont; Charles F. Gustafson, Mead; John E. Miller, Lincoln; F. W. C. Jesse, Seward; W. V. Allen, Madison; Father Theobald Kalamaja, Omaha; Chris Grunther, Columbus; Edward A. Coufal, David City." Supreme Judge Hamer ' Is Critically 111 at His Home in Kearney Kearney, Neb., Aug. , 9. (SpeciaUl Supreme Court Judge Francis G71 Hamer is at death's door suffering with cancer of the stomach. Physi cians in attendance stated this after noon there was little chance for re covery. Mrs. F. G. Hamer, who is visiting a daughter at Portland, Ore., has been wired to return at once, ine supreme court judge has been in ill health for several weeks. Nebraska Rural Carriers Will HoidYremont Meeting Fremont. Neb.. Aug. 9. Special.) Rural letter carriers of Nebraska will come to Fremont Monday and Tuesday of next week for . the six teenth annual convention of the Ne braska Letter Carriers association. It is expected that upwards of 150 of Uncle Sam's employes on the rural routes will be here. Ross L. Ham mond and Congressman Dan V. Ste nhens of Fremont. W. H. James, John H. Morehead and Vice Presi dent W. D. Brever of Bertrand are among the speakers. George F. Wolz, president of the Fremont Commercial club, and Postmaster N. W. Smails of Fremont will welcome the carriers. The visitors will i be entertained by the Commercial club at a buffet lunch Monday evening. Increase in Minimum Flour Car Weight Ordered T.inrnln Ancr . 0 fSner.fal'.l The -1 1 iiVUlti) 0 - j Interstate Commerce commission has ordered the railroads of Nebraska to inrrficp minimum nn carload lots on flour froni 28,000 pounds to 40,000 pounds between points in JNeDrasKa to meet the interstate rate. Ther Via. heen much controversy between western states and the con- mission regarding the increase in the number qf pounds to compose the minum'um on carload lots, western dealers insisting that it practically puts the smaller dealer up against it, fnr thpv rannnt afford to handle flour in the large quantity which the new rate will require them to handle. Heat Wave Kills Fish in . Lakes Along Platte River Fremnnt. Neh.. Auar. 9. CSoecial.1 Thousands of buffalo catfish, carp and bull heads were killed in lakes in the vicinity of Fremont during the hot weather the forepart of the week. The water in many of the lakes be came low and heated, suffocating the fish. None of the game fish was killed. Fine Rain in Gage. Beatrice. Neb., Aug. 9. (Special Telegram.) The first heavy rajn since May visited this section this evening, ine moisture win save much of the corn. A heavy wind accompanied the storm, but no dam age is reported. Fremont to Have Chautauqua Fremont, Neb., Aug. 9. (Special Telegram.) At the Chautauqua meeting last Thursday evening 470 season tickets were disposed of, leav ing only 130 of the necessary num ber to guarantee a bourse for next summer, and a committee signed up with the representative of the Chau tauqua company for a return engage ment here in 1919. The 50 guaran tors' of this year's course will have jta make up a deficit of $300, ' Private; Inglesby Wounded. Fremont, Neb., Aug. 9. (Special Telegram.) Willis Inglesby, grand - non ofMrs. E. C. Burns of Scribner, .lias been wounded in the leg by a (sniper in France. 'He is recovering in a Red Cross hospital., v V , . V'v-" V North Platte Boy Killed. North Platte. Neb.. Aug. 9. (Sps- cial .Telegram.) S. R. Deriyberry, C. Mrs. Mary Eddy of this city, -was killed in France recently. He en listed in 1917 in Chicago and has been "ovsr there" four months. He was 25 years6f age. New Directory . Named. North Platte,' Neb., Atfg. 9. (Spe North Platte. Neb.. Aug. 9. (Spe- S. Clinton, J. E. Nelson and H. L. Pennington were elected as a board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce. Fairbury Mento Camp Dodge. v Fairbury, Neb.. Aug. 9. (Special.) Thirty-seven young men entrained from Jefferson county Thursday for national service. They left over the Rock Island for Camp Dodge, la. Bell-ans Absolutely Removes Indigestion. Druggists refund money if it fails. 25c, Albert W. Jefferis ' FOR CONGRESS v , Republican PRIMARY, AUG. 20. Woman' Fibar and LitU Ho in all colon, fine qual ity, seamless, double feet, garter tops, some are out sizes. Special CQ price .i UC D mm Stores Woman' Pure Thread Silk Hosiary, in laco effects and embroidered; also Italian Silk in plain and d 1 Q C lace stripes, pair S . New - Arrivals iin Women's Apparel Handsome Creations Here in Women's and Misses1 Fall and Winter Apparel HIGH grade Tailored Suits for fall and winter are here for your inspection in al most endless prdfusion. Some are richly trimmed with fur, and some are without fur. All the very latest ideas in coat shapes that will be worn this season both short and long of the finest materials. There are Duvetynes, Silvertones, Broadcloths, Velour de Laines, Serges and novelty .Velour Checks in the new shades of Brown,' Taupe, Green, Algeria, new Overseas Blue and the Khaki shades. - Early shoppers will find a wide variety of new Gowns and Coats from which to make their selections. Satin, Georgette, Tricolette, Gabardine, Jersey and Serges are favored materials for Dresses, displaying fringe trimmings, beads and embroidery. Coats display elaborate fur-trimming, attractive embroidery de signs, and are shown in Silvertones, Bolivias, Broadcloth, Duvetyne and Velours. Suitable garments for dress occasions, street, travel and motor are now on exhibition. In Misses' Apparel the new Suits are in Velour, Serges, Tricotine and Checks. Coats are un Peau do ' Peuch, Velour, Velvets and Bolivias. Dresses are in Serge, Tricotine, Wool Jersey, Satins, Charmeuse,; Kitten's Ear. Crepe and Velour. The popular colors are Hay, Algeria, Mole, Deer, Rose, .Taupe, Beaver Peacock, Poilu, Reindeer, Pekin, Navy, Brown and Burgundy, Wool Jersey Dresses Fashion dictates wool Jer sey as a leading cloth for the practical frock. For street, travel and business wear, tjie practicability of this cloth has made it a prime favorite. New decorative touches in yarn embroidery, beads, braiding and buttons make these extremely smart frocks desirable. Late shades in clude Beaver, Sand, Taupe, Navy and Pekin Blue Prices Range $27.50, $35.00 to $50.00 We announce the arrival of "Rosemafv" Frocks as advertised in Vogue and Harper's Bazar, t including Wool, Jersey, iserges, Satin and Georgette. ' Individual types present a dress for all occa sions at a nominal price. .$35.00 Second Floor Sale of Summer Wash Suits We have grouped our en tire stock of Summer Wash Suits into two lots, to close N$6.50 and $10.00 These suits formerly sold at $10.00 to $25.00. We are continuing our August sale of Wash Skirts at prices little more than half. Prices $2.50 and $3.95 SecondTloor Second Floor Girls' Frocks Very Special Frocks that are worth as high as $5.00, we offer Sat urday at $2.75. Every moiner should take ad- vantage of these low prices. Frocks that can be used for school or dressy occasions. Hundreds and hundreds of pretty styles to select from, one pret tier than the other, show ing pretty, dainty colored voiles for the hot weath er; also the beautiful large plaids, reps, and chambrays. . All the new style ideas in pockets, just what the girls want. , Dainty Underwear Women's Silk Underwear, plain and Bloomers; made of good quality glove silk, at v iS1.2t Embroidered Vests, 82.95 Silk Envelope Chemise, daintily trimmed with filet and fancy wash laces, and plain heavy silk combination suits. All sizes. Many in -this lot are samples from a well-known manufacturer. Special showing on large . bargain tables. Suit, $4.50 Women's Summer Union Suits, made of,fine lisle fin ished cotton ; plain and lace trimmed cuff and open lace knee; regular and extra sizes; more than a dozen styles. Very special, per suit 59d Third Floor Second Floor. Here Is a Sale for Boys ' Specials in Suits, Wash Suits, Pants, Blouses, Etc. Wash Suits Hundreds of Suits, slightly mussed from being on display, choice, at $1.39. Here are $2.00 suits, $2.50 suits, $3.00 suits, with short sleeva styles or long sleeve styles, big assortment of different styles. Buy all you can use even for next season, for this price. AH sizes. to Two-Pair Pant Suits for Boy ' A table of 2-pair pant suits, very much underpriced for August selling. $6.50, $7.50, $8.50. Many of these have double seat and knee pants. All odd lots arid single suits. An opporutnity to get a sflendid suit at popular prices. All sizes, , Extra Special! v - Washable Pants for Boys 5 to 8 Years We have a quantity of these sizes. They are 85c and $1.00 values, Saturday, at 55c, . Special $1.00 Quality Blouses at 75c Madras, Percale and Chambrays, various patterns, light and dark effects, Bport styles, Bhort or long sleeves, Eton collar style and regular collar styles. , - Buy your entire .school supply now. . Boys' Overalls, $1.25 Blue Denim Overalls with double seat and knees; sizes 3 to 15 years. x Second Floor Men's Building. Drugs and Toilet Needs Sal Hepatica, 60c size, spe cial, at 39e. Epsom Salts, 1 pound pkg., for 8c. Beef, Iron and Wine, $1.00 size sit T9c Waneta Foot Tablets, 25c size, at 16c. Senreco Tooth Paste, 25c size at 18c. Armand Face Powder, 50c size at 33c. Benzoin and Almond Cream, 25c size, at 15c. Abonita Vanishing Cream, 35c size, at 19c. Lusterite Nail Polish, cake, 30c size, at 16c. Melrose Beauty Cream, 60c size, at 45c .Locust Blossom Perfume, " special, the oz. 29c. White Rose Perfume, spe cial,' the oz. 29c. Trailing Arbutus, 29c. Graves'. Tooth Powder, 25c size, -at 16c. Simplex Manicure Sets, com - plete at 35c. Lucille Natural Rouge, 50c size, at 29c. Physician's and Surgeon's Soap, special at a bar, 7c Transparent Glycerine Soap, special, at 5c Hay Harfine Soap, 25c bar, special, at 8c Turkish Bath Buttermilk or Oatmeal Soap, regular 6c bars, special, 2 for 5c. 10c rolls Crepe Toilet Paper, special, at 5c. 2-qt. Maroon Fountain Syr inge, special, at 69c. Rubber Sheeting, yard widej special, at a yard, 4c Main Floor. Clearance Sale of Smocks, Middies and Sleeveless Sport Coats Children's Hose Cutie Sox -with Cutie but ton and roll top, with fancy stripes, in lisle thread. Some thing nifty for' the little ones. In all sizes. OQ Per pair eSUC Main Floor. New Arrivals in Marvel Hats A new shipment of Marvel Hats recently received will be shown Saturday for the first time. These beautiful hand made hats are combinations of velvet crowns andv maline brims, made over wide frames which have a very airv aD- pearance. Trimmed with natural black and white paradise, natural and black goura; edges bound in narrow ribbon and beads, oth ers in jet and chenille and some with soft maline edges. All these handsome hats at ' $6.85 We have reduced these, regardless of regular prices, to make room for our Fall merchandise. One Lot White and Striped Middy Blouses, at. .$1.00 Sleeveless Sport Coats in Voile and Smocksjn Crepes and Voile, also Middies in Galatea. .$1.95 $2.50 One Lot of, Middies and Smocks in white, rose, tan and orchid, at :: $1.50 i Second Floor Summer Footwear Women's Oxfords and Pumps, $3.95 a Pair Formerly Priced to $7.50 Cleaning away sale of several hundred pairs of women's Oxfords and Pumps, at the lpwest prices of the season,. Assortment consists of gray and brown patent, colt skin, tan calf, gray suede and patent kid, welt and turn ; soles, medium and high heels ; range of sizes fairly com- ' plete in the lot. ' ' Misses1 Mary Jane Pumps, $2.48 Regular $3.50 Grade ' Dull calf and patent kid, welt and turn soles, broad toe shapes, low heels, sizes 11 to 2. - Main Floor 11 How About Your Fur s? Our August sala of furs whichstarteoSlast Monday, has proven immensely popular, and a great many women have availed themselves of the opportunity to buy furs at . 25 to 40 Below Regular Prices It probably will be. many years before these low prices ' will be duplicated. Everything from the rich Hudson Seal Coat down to the modest collar and muff set of 'fox or wolf. ,; Second Floor J' ' '