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.,
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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' ' '
