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TUB BEE: OMAHA. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2. Ml.
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- Even Babies in Alliance
Aw Prrm nf P!?fv Man a otpv
County Seat of Box Butte County Only Town in State
To Take Advantage of New Law Five Months
Use Proves Plan Success Saving in
' Expenses More Than Pays
Manager's Salary.
Alliance, Neb., Oct .(Special.)
'Why, even every bby born in Al
liance it a booster lor the city man
Ifer form of government."
Thut did R. M. Hampton, mayor
oi Alliance and president of the
First National bank, express I in en
thujiv in for the city manager plan
of municipal administration, under
i which Alliance hat operated for the
lad five montht.
Alliance, by the way, hat the dis
tinction of being the only city in Ne
braska which has (his form f city
government. It hat a population of
5,000, and is the county seat t f Box
Dutte county. The new government
was chosen at a special election last
January and became effective April
19. With a city manager and five
councilmen, it replaced the old form
of a mayor and eight councilmen.
Sound Business Basis.
"After five months of operation,
the city manager, plan is no longer
an experiment," continued Mayor
Hampton. "The only experiment
. any city adopting it will have will he
in he selection of the right men for
city manager. The system is also-
lutely sound and will result in untold
, m benefits to any city which gives it
jF fail trial. Alliance is highly pleased
with the results so far attained, and I
am confident that the accomplish
ments of the future will fully lustify
our present faith in this new f-m of
city government It is a vast im
, provement over the old mayor-and-tf"
council plan, in that the city govern
' ment is simplified and the executive
responsibility is centralized in one
mnn, the city manager, who i able
to give us a strictly business ad
ministration, the same as the chief
executive officer of any other cor
poration." The man chosen at city manager
ry me live councimirn is . a
Kemriiih. civil ensineer bv profes
sion, who had previously held sev
eral positions of responsibility. He
was for several years assistant gen
eral manager of the Lincoln Traction
company and during the war he wis
a consulting engineer for the gov
ernment For two yean prior to his
coming to Alliance he was general
manager of the York Public Service
corporation, which controls lighting
and heating, ice, cold storage and
ras plants in 16 towns in Nebraska.
He lived in Alliance from 1911 to
1913, during which period he was
superintendent of the light and wa
ter department and superintended
the biulding of the electric light
plant. Hit present salary it $5,(XX) a
year, with a yearly increase of $500
up to $6,500.
Five Departments.
Mr. Kemmish's first act after hit
appointment wat to reorganize the
city government by establishing five
departments as follows: TI.e de
partment of finance, department of
public safety, which includes the po
lice and fire divisions; department of
public welfare, department of law
and the department of public service.
The latter department includes the
water and light plants, streets and'
alleys, sanitation and storm sewers
and cemetery. His next step was
to investigate the city's finances,
which he found to be in such bad
condition that it was necessary to
adopt a policy of rigid retrenchment
in order to save the city from bank
ruptcy. He stopped numerous
"leaks" in the treasury and reduced
expenses to the . lowest point con-
itrnt with progrtiv policy of
government The tpin tf the
"leaks" alone, according to Mayor
Hampton, in five months hat sued
the city more than the manttfrr'
salary for year.
Manager KemmUh has succeeded
to a remarkable degree in bringing
order out of chaos In the mai.a.
mrnt of city affairs in the five
months he hat been here. Hit suc
cess has been such that even those
who were opoted to the city manager
plan at the start have been won over
until the entire city is solidly united
in its approval of the change from
the former mayor-and-council plan.
Divorced From Politics.
Oe of the most striking cature
of the prctent city government i
that it has been absolutely divorced
from politics. "A square deal ti-r all,
regardless of rolitical affiliation, re
ligion or social standing," is Mr.
Kemmish's slogan. "Strictly a busi
ness administration first" is another
motto that is being carried out in
all departments of the city govern
ment
Mr. Kemmish has adopted the
policy of keeping the people fully
informed of all that is being done in
the various 'departments. This he
does in a semi-weekly letter entitled
"The City Manager's Corner,' which
is published in the local newspaper,
giving a full account of the deliber
ations of the council and the work
of the manager's office.
Several yean ago Alliance tried
an experiment with another form cf
the city manager plan. The plan
adopted then was created by city
ordinance, instead of by state law, m
the present form ia created. The
powers of the city manager were not
clearly defined by the ordinance and
a conflict of authority between the
manager and the mayor resulted, so
that the ordinance was repealed and
the city manager plan abandoned.
The town of Chadron also tried the
seme experiment last year and met
with the same disastrous results.
Alliance is proud of the distinction,
it hat of being the only city in the
state to operate under this compara
tively new form of municipal gov
ernment. It would be hard to find
one voter in the city who would
favor r returning to the old mayor-and-council
form of government
The citizens are highly pleased with
ortant
Oct. 3,
Hum Will
Remain Open Until 8 p. m.
Because of the insistent demand of
our friends and patrons, we are going
to remain open until 8 p. m. each
evening. This will make it possible for
you to have a Solar Bath Treatment
after business hours.
You business men and women who
cannot get away from your desks until
5 o'clock can now get a better service
than ever at The Solar Sanitarium.
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We have put on extra assistants so
that you can pome direct from your
business and be through with your
treatment in time for your evening
engagements. ,f
Modern, business demands are; so
strenuous that most of us find it im- .
" possible to keep in the best condition
' unless we give some attention' to. our
physical well being.
Many of Omaha's most successful,
hard - working - business men and
women keep themselves in a condition
of health by regular treatments at The
Solar Sanitarium.
For further information, prices and terms for any special
course of treatment or baths, write, call or telephone
Solar
The Home of Solar Baths
. ,Nw Masonic Tempi Bldg., 19th and Douglas
", ' Omaha, Neb.
Two Doors Watt of Fontenelle Hotel
Telephone AT lantie 0920
Great Sale
of I
Fireplace
Fittings
Thi s Week
A Timely Selling These Chilly Days
This week we are holding a special selling of fireplace fittings
of quality and charm. I Brighten up your fireplace with a new
fire screen, andirons or a wood basket. These chilly days you
- need your open fire. Come in tomorrow and make your selec
tion from our complete stock, reasonably priced. ,
Andirons Fire Screens Fire Sets
Wood Baskets Basket Grates
fjSTABLTSRED MBS ',.
ILTON krOGERS S
AND SONS
COMPANY
Hardware " Household Utilities
1515 HARNEY ST. V
CSC THIS DISPLAY AT 1406 EABMZT STRHST
the rctulu vf the f.rt fit months!
of the administration and frrl thai a
prvgrfative step has been taken M
the management of city atfairt.
j lie are satunea wun tne cny
manager pln for the simple reajon
that "it works."
New Airplane Field Will
He Named fur Omaha Pilot
The new airplane field in North
Omaha will be christened after some
Umaha flyer who !t his life in
the war if plan of the officials of
the Omaha Aero dub are carried out.
Diicuitn yestrrday centered on
naming the field after William l'e
terson. who crashed to his death in
France.
The field will be christened Colum
bus duy. October 12, by simple
ceremony attended by city officials.
huinc men and executives of the
Omaha Aero club. 1'ilot D. C Bow
en. designer of the Ashmucn Blue
Bird ptanc, will take the first hop
off from the new field.
Guaranty Finn Trustee
Suet Hank for $25,000
Robert Webb, trustee for the
Guarantee Securities company, filed
suit yesterday in federal court
anaiiiKt the American State bank to
recover $25,000, representing 50
PIANO
Competition Bewildered.
1 pCSTtT
Prices All Shot
To Pieces
Profits will not be con
cidered this week.
Room We Must Have
The contractors that are
remodeling - our building
are crying for more room,
so rather than rent storage
space, we are determined
to clots out every slightly
used Piano and Player
Piano oil our floors, regard
less of price and terms. Do
not allow yourself to be
talked out of one of tfcesa.
Genuine Bargains
Uprights
....;..$ 95
135
160
175
195
225
235
Hazelton
Bacftman
Vose & Sons
Lagonda . . ,
Whitney ,. .
Vose & Sons
Gramer
Schmoller & Mueller 265
Price & Teeple.... 275
Chickering 295
Player
Mansfield Player.. 240
MiHon Player..... 335
Schmoller & Mueller 395
During this sale we will
let the instruments, prices
and terms do the talking.
Record Breaker
A- small cash payment and
$5.00 or mora a month will se
cure one of these bargains. We
will also make lowest prices and
terms on our entire line of new
Steinway, Hardman, Emerson,
Stager & Sons, McPhail, Linda
man Sz Son, Behr Bros., Irving
and Schmoller & Mueller Pianos,
also Emerson, Lindeman 4 Sons,
Waldorf, . Solo Concerto and
Schmoller & Mueller Player
Pianos.
" Out-of-town customers
should by all means write
for catalog and bargain list
and prices.
Schmoller & Mueller
i!ii'Piano Co.
Steinway Representatives
am
THE
DR. BENJ. F BAILEY
SANATORIUM
Lincoln, Neb.
This institution is the only one
in the central west with separate
buildings situated in their own
grounds, yet entirely distinct, and
rendering it possible to classify
case?. The one building being fit
ted for, and devoted to the treat
ment of noncontagious and nonmen
tal diseases, no others being admit
ted; the other Rest Cottage being
designed for and devoted to the
exclusive treatment of select mental
cases requiring for a time watchful
care and special nursing.
THE DUBLIN INN
WINTER GARDENS
Dancing and Hlrh Clats Entertainers
Every Nifht at 8:30
Car! "Strappy" Effle's laugh pro
ducer bulling all the tim. Cabaret
conducted br "Strappy." the Popular
Pep Producer.
Admission 25 Cents 1
You dance free. - We serve chicken
dinners at $2.59 per plate. Also sea
foods and short orders.
For reservations call Walnut 1894.
Sixty-Fifth and Center Star ;
DUBLIN INN CO, Props.
. - Fred Myers, Cen. Mgr.
Boys Caught Stealing
Candy Weep at Penalty
Arthur Case, 4117 Patrick avenue,
and Thomas Keegan, 4JJ0 Durdrtte
itreet, IJ and 12 respectively, began
tearful journey on foot out to
Rivcrvirw home at 10:J0 a. m. yes
in day,
Arthur and Thomas were chargrd
with breaking sud entering. It was
their first otlrnse and would be their
Ukt, they promised Judue Scars in
juvrpilo court.
I sot Sunday evening the boys
craved candy. The store of C V.
Warhetd, Military avenue, was
dosed, but they found an open
transom, covered only by a scrrcn.
They cut the screen, entered, and
had about $7 worth oi candy, buiu
and tohacco piled up on the floor
when Mr. Warficld caught them.
C of C Endorse Drive for
Father Flanagan! Home
Endorsement of the drive for funds
to be staged by Father Flanagan's
hoys' home was made by the ecu I
tivg committee of the Chamber cf
Commerce at its meeting Tuesday
J. Uavid Larson, commistionrr I
the Chamber of Coiumrrce, adviked
Father Flanagan yesterday, Dates
(or the drive have not been an
nounced.
Bee Want Ads t roduce Results,
The Fashion Whim Which Has Aroused Paris to Enthusiasm
Canton Crepe
Knee Length
Blouse
Unique in idea; cleverly executed th:
full success of the designers dream
Priced at
10.00 to 29.50
Unique blouses which bear the earmark of Pans. This blouse when worn
with a suitable slip makes a bsauti ful frock. The colors are black
and navy with green, red, tan and white pipings to relieve the solid
color. There arc six different mode Is to select from.
Second Floor South
! i - P jf '
oronet
Mats
Now 10.UU
Wa dsslre to call special attention to
our Coronet Hat. Aa'you have been
advised frequently they are now 10.00.
The Coronet is made especially for us,
and we feature It in all styles, for dress
wear, street wear end sports wear; in
tha new shades. See our black lace
'draped hats, charming in 'their dainti
ness. Other pretty models are-feather
or flower trimmed. In all colors and in
all combinations; models may be found
to suit the most fastidious. Don't for
get to ask for the Coronet.
The Coronet Hats
; Always 10.00
Second Floor East
Cool Weather Specials for
Infants' Wear
Outing Flannel Sleepers White and
colored stripes, with drop seat, open
front and back; with feet; Q
sizes 1 to 8 years, WX
Ve also have Dr. Denton's 8leepers In
slze3 from 1 to 8 yra. l.CO TO 1.50-
Baby Bath Robes White, pink and ,
blue; made of Eiderdown with "I QC
trimmed collar and cuffs, special, L,i''
Wa have new Corduroy Bath Robes For
Children from2 to 8 years; O QQ
navy and cardinal, special, ' il ' tfO
Children's White Chinchilla Coats For
either boys or girls hat to match; sizes
2 to 4; priced 6.50 T0 10.00
Babies' Eiderdown Robea In soft
shades of pink, blue and white; always
practical and serviceable; for babies 6
months to 2 years; 1 QQ
special, .X.0
Third Floor East
Fundamentals cn the
Subject of
Corsetry
Women who have
heretofore accepted un
scientific and unbeautl
ful corsetry as a
"necessary evil" are
beginning to question
its necessity. The new
Silhouette demands a
corset, but a corset
that reflects the new
Silhouette. 1
The , success of dress
this season will depend
completely on the un
derneath material on
which it will be built.
We realize the wide
divergence In figures
and tastes and are
therefore in a position
to meet the demand of all types. Oar
corsets are correct, flawless, scientific.
Our line Is complete In Madam Irene
Corsets and we will be delighted to help
you select the right model for your
figure. '
Third Floor North
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MONDAY MORNING BEGINS OUR GREAT OCTOBER SALE OF ,
HIGH GRADE ROOM SIZE RUGS
Substantial reductions from our regular prices. Every rug guaranteed for service and durability. Every rug care
fully selected for beauty of design and coloring. The prices quoted are the lowest in years and in all probability the
lowest for years to come. ' . " j ,"
As an example of the savings we quote the 1920 price on each grade.
9x12 Royal' Wilton Rugs'!
9x12 Seamless Axminster Rugs
9x12 Seamed Axminister Rugs
9x12 Wilton Velvet Rugs
9x12 Brussels Rugs .
9x12 Brussels Rugs
11.3x12.0 Extra Size Rugs,
1920 Price Now
125.00 75.CO
75.00 37.53
69.50 32.50
79.50 45.00
55.00 . 24.50
45.00 19.50
98.50 62.50
8.3x10.6 Royal Wilton Rugs
8.3x10.6 Wilton Velvet Rugs
8.3x10.6 Brussels Rugs
7.6x9.0 Axminster Rugs
7.6x9.0 Wilton Velvet Rugs
6x9 Royal Wilton Rugs
6x9 Axminster Rugs
1920 Price
115.00
75.00
39.50 :
49.50
57.50 -i
89.50
" 49.50
Now
69.50
45.00
17.50
24.50
29.50
45.00
22.50
50 c
S a 1 e of Ro saries
For October Is the Month of the Rosary
Five-Year Guarantee
Priced for This Sale
Beautiful medium sized, imitation cut stone beads,
mounted on gold plated chain, with gold plated scapu
lar medal center, and fancy new design cross with
heavy corpus. Decade beads capped with gold. Choice
of Amethysts, Garnet Topaz, Sapphire, Crystal, Emer
ald, Jet, Jasper and Imitation Pearl Beads. Each in
a box. With each Rosary we give a copy of the book
"My Rosary" which contains 15 colored pictures of the
mysteries and prayers for .same, and explanation of
the Rosary. Every Catholic should have a Rosary and
copy of the book for use during October, the month of
the Rosary. .
Main Floors-Arcade
Demonstration and Sale of
One Minute Washers
110.00
Beginning Monday October 3rd. we will hold a demonstration
of the famous One Minute Washer. Mr. Ciynch, direct from
the factory will be in charge.
The prices on all Washers have been reduced to tha lowest
price they will be sold for this year.
Double Tub Modal Formerly
125.00 Now
Single Tub Model Formerly ' Oft l?tV
100.00-Ncw :. , Oi7OU
Stave Leg Model Formerly ff
,83.50-Now at OeUU
Terms If Desired
During This Sale We Will Give a Case of Peat's Crystal White'
8oap With Each Washer 8old. ,
Fifth Floor West
EB1S
MS . a-
Arranged Especially For Homelovers Is This Celebration of
HOME CRAFT WEEK
We Invite you to come and look around, particularly during Home Craft Week ' the week
set aside for featuring Curtains. Draperies, and other merchandise of Interest to home build
e,Vnv,h2me ,oveHf- We naye.a th0Und,nJ one novel and beautiful patterns on display.
And which is equally Important, we also have suggestions as to the latest Ideas and the most
effective ways of using the goods. . , r
Horns Craft Scotth Ism Cartels A lsrm vtrlet?
et Renalsssacs and Brussels patterns; plain and
Bgnrsd curtains with Ws and - nn
oovtlty borders; per pair, WsUU
Vsiles and BIsrqul4ts Fine quality tnsrcerlsed;
with drawnwerk border; in whits, cream M
anit belts; special, par yard. tfC
Baffled CnrtsinlBs Ftns quality mercerised vohs
with full narrow ruffing- for lone or sash on.
portslnm snn-lsl, per ysrxt OeC
Irish Point Curtaias Our own Importations; mads
of fins Swiss net. with Borders and beautiful
cmsdalllon, 70 w 18.00
Curtain BfarusUette Dotted and flcured pat tarns:
la white, eream and belcs; a yery popular tZQgt
curtain material; special, per yard OiC
Lac Window Panels Made of fine quality net
with heavy braided and Marl Antoinette p fwv
work tn white and ecru; each O.VU
Saafast Materials Plain colors, in pink, blue.
ereen and tan; suitable for srerd rapes I ((
1.W
and bed ests; per yard
Preach laeet and Marls Antalt
Made of fine quality net. braided pa turns aal ma-'
oalllon corners; our own nn
Importation; per pair ' . delU
Qaaker Craft Net Cartalna Pins quality plain anil
agursd patterns and wide Q CA 04 fflT
novelty borders; per pair Uedvt ej1 ,04 iD
Qaaker ' Craft Panels Beautiful fiaured patterns
la white, cream and beige; -e rn
peclai. per panel ' leUU
iraaaer "jrait art Beautiful an erer patterns; In
white, cream and beice; per yard ' 1 (TA
tte and ledU
8ixth Floor East