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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 30, 1912)
THE BEE: OM!AHA, TUESDAY. ATEIL 30. 19U RAINFALL IS QUITE GENERAL 0JOHA LAD HONORED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF JHCH3GAS. Back to Nature's Food With the advent of Sorin? and Snrnmpr Nebraska and Entire West Gets Host I Valuable Soaking. 5 A Message from Brandeis Stores FOR MEN AND BOYS You Cu Buy All-wool, Fadeless Blue Serge Suit $15 la Men's ui Yoooj Jien siz.s, at And we guarantee that It will give you fifteen dollars worth of solid satisfaction. . Choose from a Bcore of new ideas in hand tailored two-button models for young men or three-button styles for older men. Coats lined with Italian serge, broad shoulder ef fects. Pants have cuffs or plain bottoms. ...BRANDEIS... A Man Feels Badly if his motor stalls. It's worse still for a woman. To bo sure of your engine, yon must be sura of your lubrication. Ask In any garage and yon will find a large percentage of motor troubles can be traced to faulty lnbricaUon. POLARINE OIL gives full, uniform lubrication under all conditions. It leaves no carbon de posits. It saves you all the . troubles of foul valves and park-plugs. POLARINE Is the best oil for all makes of motors. It Is especially recom mended to women motorists because it Is so reliable. stead far the Polarise kookltti ties, peat-eaiai amy arsnoy, Standard Oil Company, Bseraska. cosninns postt-eight houss w hat the Farmer Vnl te Help Oat the Winter Gratae u ta Fix the Sail RufN. On of the heaviest and roost general rains that has visited Nebraska In years ceased Monday morning. In most local ities having continued for forty-eight hours. It was not a succession of showers, but Instead, a gentle downpour, soaking the grain and grass roots and very Uttle running off Into the streams and ravines. While east of the central portion of Nebraska the rain was heavy, it was nothing like that which visited the west ern halt and eastern Wyoming and Colo rado, all Omaha trade territory. Along the southern and central lines of the Burlington to the west, some of the measurements reported by the agents, all ' of whom are supplied with government rain gauges, carefully tested before being pat Into use, are: McCook, Mi; Imperial, J; Mlnden, HoJdrege, Arapahoe, Curtis, t On the St. Francis branch In Kansas there are a dosen towns reporting two and some fifteen where the precipitation, was In excess of an Inch. On the line to the northwest and in the sandhill country the rainfall ranged from one-half to two Inches; over the entire Lincoln division from one-fourth to one Inch and over the Wymote division from one-half to three-fourths of an Inch. me ionn western s up-river line re corded a rainfall of from one Inch to two Inches, the heaviest being In the northern part of Burt county, with about the same quantity of rain across to Nor folk. From Norfolk west, far out Into Wyoming and southwest to Hastings, during the forty-eight hours, the fall was an Inch and more. On the Union Pacific the central por tion of Nebraska and northern Kansas got the heaviest of the rein. From Omaha west to Grand Island the precipitation ranged from three-fourths of an Inch to an inch and one-half; from Grand Island north and south, around two Inches, with slightly leas to the west, ex tending out to North Platte, where the tall aggregated about three-fourth-inch. a )i GILBERT H. BARNES. t SHRINER CARAYANS ON MOYE First Delegation of Nobles Pauses Here on Way to Salt Lake. MAITY SHRINIBS LEAVE TUESDAY Potentate's Trala and IperUU with Seriners frost Davrapart, Des Molars aad Other cities Depart. Honor Students at High School Named from Senior List The list of twelve honor students of the Omaha High school senior class, whose commencement essays were chosen from sn eligibility list of fifty-seven, was announced by President McHugn yes terday. Seven of the pupils are girls and five are boys All of the twelve will deliver their essays In open competition early in May, at which time six' will be picked for places on the commencement exercises pros ram. Three members of the faculty acted as Judges. They were Miss Bars V. Taylor, head of the constructive English depart ment. Miss Zora Shields and Mr. Edward E. McMillan. ' The title of each essay, together with the writer's name, follows: "A Mountain Stream,", by Katharine Davenport , "The Opening Flower,'' by Clem Dickey. "Harmony In Life," by Bertha Elklna "The Orowth of Democracy." by Cer- son Hathaway. "Obedience to Law," by Phillip John son. . "Real Life." by Merjorte Johnston. "Ideal Americans," by Hannah Xula "The Fourth R in Education," by Eleanor Lear. "Choosing a Leader," by Edward Per kins. "individuality of the School," by Mlltoa Petersen. "The Receptive Attitude," by Viola Pierce. "Opportunity." by Fred Ryptna, Big Check Cashed and Money is Now in City Treasury City Comptroller Cbsgrove has an nounced that the K.OM forfeit check put up by C H. Venner A Co.. In assurance that they would take over the 1600,100 city oi omaha bands, which they later refused to do, had been cashed and the money placed la the city treasurer. Of the XWO.OM bonds, (300.000 fail due on stay 1 This amount Includes $100,000 library bonds, SM.009 sewer bonds and KC, paving bonds. The other 1400 M para Bonds do not mature until June L The city council probably will hold a spe cial meeting either this afternoon or to- ; morrow morning to award the contract ' to some other bidder. Partington Burr were tne next highest bidder to C. H. Venner Co. and will in all probability get tne poiraa The movement of Shrlners to the grand conclave at Los Angeles has begun, the irsi ueiegation or nobles having gone west Sunday. The Rock Island brought the Shrlners from Cleveland Bund&y even. Ing. The members are traveling In special trala consisting of four sleeping cars, a dining oar and a buffet and baggage car. Today the big rush is to start. It is expected Shrlners passing through Omaha will be met at the depots by committees from Tangier temple and all who come to headquarters will be fed on camel's milk and bread during their sojourn at the Omaha oasis. The 8hriners from Winnipeg, Minneap olis, Bt, Paul and Fargo, traveling In special train of eleven cars, will arrive at 11:30 this morning and will re main until 1 In the afternoon. Joined by the temples from Orand Forks, N. D., and Duluth. Minn., they will go west over the Burlington to Denver, there being transferred to the Denver Rio Grande, which will haul them to Salt Lake City, This train will consist of sleeping and dining cars, a buffet car and composite observation and baggage cars. Today noon the Rock Island will start imperial Potentate Treat tor the west. The temples from Davenport, Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, Is., will have a special "train that will leave Omaha at 11 SO. This train will be the escort for the Imperial train, which will leave halt an hour later. Phi Beta Kappa at Michigan Goes to Student from Omah Gilbert H. Barnes, a son of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Barnes, 1314 South Twenty eighth street, and former graduate the Omaha High school Is among the twenty-six members of the senior class of the University of Michigan, who have been chosen thta year to membership In Phi Beta Kappa. The number taken Into the club this year, while smaller than that of the last two years, contains the names of many students of wide reputa tion In college circles, and for this year It Is a noteworthy honor that has been conferred on Barnes. Barnes Is the third Omaha man who has been awarded the coveted honor the last three years, the honor falling two years ago to Lyman L. Bryson and last year to Louis P. Haller, although the latter refused the membership. oaha - J lje?5c , Hi Uneqnaled as a Douche AsMe fraai tu ugt SKdleal eaaMw TYR.5?S .Antiseptic Powder , ft ttt WfMt Mat INt Hll I fwTwu-tsisj era tts Mrksrl. In. kr mjmam an vwm vara rar w jmrt, Hm a mmI aa a wnniittw. Dia Distress Warrants Will Issue May 1 Distress warrants will be Issued by City and County Treasurer W. O. Ure on May 1 and turned over to Sheriff McShane tor service against persons who have be come delinquent In their city and county personal taxes. The sheriff will r.slt the delinquents with moving vans and remove ail furniture from their homes. Oa Mar 1 countv taxes win hr,mm iu linuent and Mr. Ure urges the people t- come in and pay before that time. In case they fall to do so interest at the rate of IS per cent per annum will be charged against them. The lU city uses will fall due May L Personal taxes for ) this year are coming in rapidly. alia uausar ssetasa Bases t I Ask yaw Sena- at seal be basks. lLmn.ChaWssessaa.BX. I est in KiiTi n iotoi aid emu. staa Wiiravows Somtxo Svsrr has brra ased lor over SIXTY TEARS by MILLIONS at MOTHERS far their CHILDREK WH1LB tEUTHISO, with PERFECT SICCEiCn SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS theCCV ALLAYS SU PAIS : CASES WISDCOUt as is the best liauily lor DIAARHCEA. It b an. eohnely hanaleav Be sate aad ask far - atr Wraaarn-s Soothing Synm" aad take ae otaa Has. Tweati-ecarats4 bottje.. R ROBBERY SUSPECTS TO BE TRIED IN BLUFFS I William Denais and Wesley Irwin, ar rested Friday night on a charge of rob ' blng box cars here and in Council Bluffs, J probably will be turned over to the Coun cil Bluffs authorities. Most of the thefts occured across the river, and whlla the Omaha officers are having difficulty in connecting the men with robberies that have occured here, they are almost cer tain the ssaa can be convicted u, Coun cil Bluffs. L. B. Dredge, their companion, is already under arrest la Council Bluffs. L J. McKenna. a grocer, and Tony Baa rela, an Italian, arrested with the two roea as having received stolen property, probably will be prosecuted here. Inform ations will be filed sgalnat them tomor- Parmlts to smoke, s cents. Today is Raisin Day for All People "California Raisin day." Inaugurated three years ago, will be celebrated again this year today. Raisin day has now become an annual affair and there Is hardly a part of the United Btates where ralaens are not eaten on this occasion. It was Inaugurated three years ago by the raisin growers of California and the Southern Pacific company. Throughout the entire country the railroads prepare special menus for their dining ears, all ot which contain some dish which has for one of Its Ingredients raisins. The com mittee m charge of the affair this year Is planning for the Issuance of w.000 posters and window cards, 100,000 post cards and approximately X 000. 030 stickers. "Eat raisin bread." was ens of the slogans of Raisin day two years ago. aad it will be adopted again this year. HIGH SCHOOL DEBATERS ARE AWARDED THEIR O'S 8lx members of the Omaha High school debating squad who took part In the three big forensic contests of the season will receive handsome purple "O'S" for their work, according to an agreement reached by the faculty board of control. This is an Innovation In school affairs. as hitherto the emblem lads have Been only those who excelled In the different branches of athletics. Two of the three big argumentative contests of the year resulted In the local lads' favor, those with Lincoln high and with Council Bluffs high. The members of the squsd their debate against West high school of Des Moines early this month, when they upheld the affirmative of the immigration question. Following Is the list of lads who will receive debating "O's": Edwla Landale, George Grimes, Barney Kulakofsky, Maurice Clark, Fred Rypins and Carson Hathaway. ATHER RIGGE TELLS OF THENEWEST STAR The Omaha Philosophical society Bun- day afternoon heard about a new star discovered la the heavens only a few weeks ago. Prof. W. F. Rlgge leerored before the society at the Lyric theater. The speaker denied there was such thing -as a "fixed star." AH cf them move about fust aa the earth does he L The astronomer aaee sssny later- comes a desire for closer contact with Nature and for a simpler, more rational diet When you get back to Nature you will want to get back to Nature's food. Cut out meat and potatoes for a while and eat Shredded and Wheat Biscuit Berries with fresh green vegetables. It will meCs health, strength and Summer joy. Because of its porous shreds and its Biscuit form Shredded Wheat combines most naturally with all kinds of fresh fruits, presenting them to the palate in all the richness of their natural flavor. Heat the Biscuit In oven to restore crispness and then cover it with berries or other fresh fruits and serve with milk or cream. Shredded Wheat Biscuit is the Real "Staff of Life" The Shredded Wheat Company Niagara FaBs, It Y. WATCH REPAIRING AIM tmvuKtmr esess All Weew Guaranteed. Prtoaa Reasonable. CD HOLM 1SA Maaa eating facts about the. heavens, but most ot his lecture was about the new star, which only In the last day or two has become within the camera's range. Hlrtks aad Deaths. Mirths Mr. and Mrs. Karl Rrnwn tu North Nineteenth street, hnv Mr an.l Mrs. R. O. Conklln. 2n Miami, girl: Mr. and Mra. K. W. Cotruw. ill? North Twenty-ninth street, boy; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Friedman, SOU Charles street, girl; Mr. and Mrs. 1. M. Finn, IIS North Twenty-sixth street, girl; Mr. snd Mrs. William Flnnd, Mil Michigan avenue, boy; Mr. and Mrs. Elic llreenberg, ae North Thlrtfenth etreet. bnv: Mr ami Mra A. (). Mellln. M South Thirtieth street, girl; sir. and Mrs. ('. A. Nelson, 2ll Klllson avenue, boy; Mr. and Mra. William cUork. 3T.1 HL .Mary's avenue. boy. Leaths Baby Johnson. Omaha General hospital; James Mune, HI. Joseph's hos. pltal. 41 years; Edith Qulnlln. lis North Thirty-seventh street, it yeiirs: John oargent, liouglaa county hospital, years; Anna ritevens. lvuglaa count hospital, 71 years; Mra Eva liell. 1K2 Cuming street, 40 years; Kverell (. Hal lou. 214 Wirt street. 17 years: fteliv Friedman. ll Charles street; Llssle Clrey, Kit Nicholas street, w yeui Jerome H. Hutchinson, la North Forty second street, K3 years. Marriage Licenses. The following marrtags licenses were Issued: Name and Residence. Aae. John Peltier. Omaha .MM.,..Z1 Martha Caaebler, Omaha Clifford Patterson. Akron. Onlo. ....... 10 Oertrude Rich. Wiener, Neb Charles F. Wise. Ksasas City, Mo. Hariet Beyerle, North I'latte, Neb... Solomon H seiner. SMoux City.......... Mary Kourl. 8lous City Michael J. Prelner, Omana Mary V. rede. South Omaha ..) inanes w. England, corning, la..... Lena u. Church, Coming, la GDnum That so many of our most crit ical dressers prefer GOTHAM color-fast SHIRTS should mean something to you. J 1.00 to $7.50. A GOTHAM SOFT COLLAR lets you enjoy cool comfort with out sacrificinf neat aDoearance. for 25c; 25c. and 5oc Write for the GOTHAM BOOK de Luxe. TirmtBUb. 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A FENJ.ION FOR LIFE To pledge my premiums to some unknown charity la b ratal necessity for roniailaslnas do aot pef expenses, but I can not live alone nor could I get sufficient business to pay a wvraaa by any other plan. A hundred thousand people read these magaslnee In this state alone. If then your order or re newal will provide me with food and shelter for life and later pension sense other nafortuaate forever and still leave the AOOO intact, then for mercy sake why not? IT'S A DUTY! READ! READ!! READ!!! I was Injured In Hancock, Minn.. June 14, 1101, recerriaa spinal fracture which left m baa ,w. lutely lifeless from waist down, Including the lower organs. There is absolutely no reeling or motion in tne afflicted part and neither functional koowledca or ana. trol. Friendless and destitute, unable even to sit erect, I must literally provide my own treatment and sunoort or perish. Tne situation is merciless tor no invalid could make a livelihood by magazine soliciting. 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