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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14
NEBRASKA GETS
ITS BANNER RAIN
CONTINUED from First Pass.)

ton Saturday night, and another rain of
an inch and a half last evening insures at
least two-thirds OF q corn crop. Wheat is
turning out from eight to thirty bushels
per acre, Of q better quality than last year
HASTINGS, Neb., July 12-(special.)-A
generous rain fell over central Nebraska
last night and made practically sure the
yield of a normal corn crop. In this city
the precipitation measured 1:25 inches,
which is the heaviest downpour recorded
here since winter.
Corn in this section is a little backward
owing to the drouth OF the early summer,
but very little of IL is fired. The fields
are remarkably clean and che frequent
rains and mild temperature OF the last
ten days have given the crop a growth
which is expected TO return, at least in
Adams county, yield Of twenty-five bush
els per acre.
RoSALIE, Neb, July 1a-(Special)-A.
G. Fisher, implement dealer at Resale,
threshed out eight acres Of winter wheat
yesterday which made over twenty-five
bushels to the acre. This is the first wheat
threshed here. Other crops are looking
fine in this locality, oats and barley maxi
ing an excellent yield. Corn Is CON-
mencing to tassel out and with another
good rain q bounteous corn crop will be
insured.
EDGAR, Nsb.. July 1S.-(speciSI.)-A
heavy rain fell here last night. The pre-
cipitation amounted to little more than
one inch and has broken the long drouth
in this section.
BEAVER CITY. Neb., July 12--(special
Telegram.)-A rain amounting to three
inches fell here last night and was general
throughout the Beaver valley.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14

Bancroft, Nebraska, Dec. Il, IyIU.
W. c. Wilson, President
The Old Line Bankers Life Insurance Co.
Lincoln, Nebraska.
Dear Sir:
am much graified to have the privilege of acknowl-
edsns receipt of your draft handed by Samuel Cotner
agent of your company for $30488 being in settlement of
my Policy No. 1923 the Twenty Payment life plan.
which has just maured took out this policy at the age
of 48 years and have paid in to the Company $1734.80
and have enjoyed the protection of 100000 insurance
during the 20 years and the advanced years of my
life can say nothing in the history of modern times
cords instance impressive than this of money
conception of the untold of good which being
accomplished by this great humanitarian institution of
state, "The Old Line Bankers Life of Nebraska"
| shall ever be glad to give it my hearty approval,
hoping all my friends may profit by my experience
Very truly yours
BERNARD FARLEY
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14
MAN CAUGHT IN COG GEARING
barney Berscheid of Mitchell, 5. d.
Has Very Close Call from
Death.

MITCHELL, S. d. July 1S-(special.)-
Barney Berscheid had close call from
death today when he attempted to pour
some water in the cooling receptacle Of a
gasoline engine Of which he has charge.
The engine was running and the large cog
wheels in connection with a cement mixer
caught his clothing and wrapped it up in
the gearing. He was carried to the top
OF the mixer, and the engine was stopped
just in time to save his life. His clothes
were torn from his body and he was Sc
verely bruised about the face, and the
flesh on his arm and side was lacerated.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14
Heavy Rains in Kansas.

TOPEKA. Kan, July n-wsstern Kansas
received it's first soaking rain Of the sea-
son last night. Between Alemena and
phillipsburg the tracks OF the Rock Island
were washed away and trains delayed sew
eral hours. There were also heavy rains
between wellington and Caldwell and Her
rington. Kan. and Dalhart Tex. The pre-
eipitation was from one to two inches ex-
cept In the eastern section. where there was
no rain.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14

of the extent of the damage and the num-
Der OF deaths.
p. Levinson of Montreal came out today.
He was caught by flames at Standard
Porcupine mine with eight others but all
escaped by running three miles through
burning forest to Edwards lake, where they
found $50 people gathered on the banks and
in the water.
Levinson crossed the West Dome prop
erty and saw the body of William King, a
well known mining man. lying beside the
shaft. a woman and children, all who
could, took refuge in the shaft, but the
fire burned the timbering and all were
suffocated including Manager Weiss, his
wife and child, Assayer Burke and wife
and three other women with children.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14
BAILEY, WOOL AMENDMENT
Is DEFEATED IN THE SENATE

WASHINGTON, July lathe Bailey
wooden amendment TO the Canadian reeip-
rocity providing a reduction on all wool
duties 20 % per cent ad valorem was de-
featsd In the senate today without roll call
Senator Bailey said he considered Il a
waste OF time to delay the senate with
record vote.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14
AIinister Installed al now city.

DENIsoN. Ia. July sa-(speclal) J..
There was a gathering OF Baptist ministers
and laymen AZ Dow City Thursday altar
noon and evening TO take part in the
service Of oraaining Rev. w. A.. Creas6n.
pastor Of that church Rev, crsASon is a
native Of North Carolina andya graduate
OF the Baptist seminary At Louisville. KY
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14

men were met at the Union station by o
large crowd of Cheyenne people and well
coined home. The Fourth field artillery
and the Eleventh infantry are expected
home today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14
Ninth CavnIrY nd Fort RusseI.

CHEYENNE. Wye, July 1S-(speciaI)-
The Ninth United States cavalry. occupy
ing four trains, arrived at Fort Russell at
noon today. The returning officers and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., July l2-"Hsllo
bills" from all parts OF the country took
part this afternoon In the annual parade OF
the Benevolent and Protective Order OF
Elks More than 1900 members marched.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14
LATE RAIN Is A GREAT HELP
Visitor Says Il Il of UatOIa worth tS
the Growing Crops.

the Growing Crops.
''The rain we had at Grand Island last
night was a wonder" said w. Frank OF
that place on Thursday morning. with a
little bit more moisture in q week or two
the corn crop will be bumper one"
Mr.. Frank. who il in the city on business,
states that the rain was heavy one from
North Platte to Columbus and he believes
that it has come just in the nick Of time
to prevent serious loss to the farmers
throughout the state. The crop near Grand
Island was almost despaired OF q few days
ago. but the lighter rains earlier in the
week and Wednesday nights rain are ex-
peeted to put the corn in excellent condi-
ton and remove all traces OF the drouth.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14
MICHIGAN FIRES CHECKED
Wind is Dying Down and Situation is
Much Improved.
TWO VILLAGES STILL IN DANGER
Woman ana Two Men Reported
+: Burned to Death In Antrim
County---seach for Bodies
at Au Sable.
BULLETIN.

BULLETIN
DETROIT, Mich., July 13-A Detroit
News special from East Tawas says that
forest fires between that town an Ausable,
driven by north wind. have this after
noon given, rise to great anxiety over the
safety Of East Tawas.
DETROIT. Mich, July 13.-The forest
fire situation throughout northern Michi-
gan appears to be generally improved to-
day with the wind dropping below ten miles
an hour in most sections. The village OF
lie Grand, however, In Cheboygan county.
is reported surrounded by flames, with
communication cut off.
Hillman. in Alpena county, is also said
to be threatened today. A report from
GRAND Rapids tells of the death Of a
woman and two wood choppers in Antrim
county, and IL seems inevitable that the
death list WIN continue to increase as re-
turns are received from isolated districts.
Al Au, Sable and Oscoda. which were
wiped out by fire. patrol of the Lake
Huron beach has been organized to search
for the bodies OF victims who may have
drowned when driven into the water by
the flames.
Stood in Lake for Hours.
Women and children stood in the lake in
some Instances three and four hours. sub
merging themselves when the heat became
too intense for endurance. Many OF these
people report that they saw a number OF
persons on the docks when the lumber
piles began TO crumble and fall into the
water but among the Au Sable and oscoda
refugees none have been found who had
been on the docks. The more conservative
however believe that all we're saved. The
number of burned bodies found at Oscoda
and Au Sable remained today the same az
yesterday-three
Reports received today from the region
between Alpena and Cheboygan indicate
that the town of Millersburg was almost
entirely destroyed during Tuesday night
and that half OF Tower Is gone.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14
Timber Fire I'm Maine.

SOUTH WATERLOO, Me-, July IA
timber loss estimated at more than 100000
was caused by the fire which spread to
the woods last night after wiping out more
than thirty buildings in this village, with
a loss OF nearly the same amount.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14
Carnerie Librnry Refuaed.

PENSACOLA, Fla, July ls.-Because they
believed IL tainted money the city council
last night rejected the offer OF Andrew Car
negie to give this city a $4,000 library.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14
DR.. whey IL Not Scared.

II wouldn't advise anyone to wait
around my office to see me put OUT there
is no telling how long that win be-" said
DR., Wiley today, when asked for a state
ment
do 1 look frightened about this mat.
ter? All know Il that a copy OF th'
charges was served on me about a week
ago and will make reply to them through
Secretary Wilson TO the president Until
the latter sees fit to make that statement
public. I will have nothing further to say
In the matter"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14

sherman shaw.

FAIRBURY. Neb.. July lS-(speciaI y
sherman shaw. Jefferson county farmer
living about eleven miles south Of Fair
bury. died at an early hour Wednesday.
was held Thursday and the body taken 10
Mahaska, Kan i| -tt
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14
DEATH RECORD
Dietrich J. schemerus.

NEBRASKA CITY. Neb., July lS.-(Spe-
cial. )-Dietrich ]. Schomerus, one of the
oldest residents Of this city, died at his
home here yesterday. He was born In
Hanover, Germany, May 20, 1881, and came
to Nebraska City in 1853 and drove teams
across the plains until 1861, when he Joined
the Indian fighters and became a member
of the Second Nebraska cavalry. He saw
considerable service on the frontier and
was at the battle Of Whitestone hill. He
remained with the company until the fall
Of 1855 when he was honoTably discharged
and Joined Company /, Forty-first Mis-
souri, infantry and did garrison duty until
the close OF the civil war. when he returned
here and engaged in mercantile business
with John II. Menke. He was married
twice and Is survived by his widow His
funeral will be Friday afternoon and under
the direction OF William Banner post No
"a, Grand Army OF the Republic. being one
of the charter members OF that post
Mrs. Grace G. Hayden.
SIDNEY, Neb.. July 12.-(speciaI Tele-
gram.)-Mrs Grace q. Hayden, daughter
of the late LATE Garner, general superin.
tendent Of the American Express company
at Omaha, died here this morning after an
operation and only a few days sickness
aged % years. She leaves a son 4 years
old. Interment will take place tomorrow,
the funeral being held at the home OF her
brother-in-law, L. @. Lowe.
Louis seIts.
FALLS CITY, Neb., July 12-(speclal.) y
The funeral OF Louis seitz was held
Wednesday morning at the residence north
OF this city and burial will be in the Bow
man church cemetery. Mr.. seitz was born
in Germany In 1888 and in that country
was married 70 Miss Louise Rhodes, who
survives him. They came from Germany
in 1873 and settled on the farm where he
died. OF twelve children born to them
only two suryive-Herman OF Oklahoma
and Miss Louisa At home.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14
PROBE FOR NEW
STEEL COMBINE

Continued from First Pase,)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14

Ths Ksy to the situAtiOn-Bes Want AdS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-14
TWO HUNDRED
DIE IN FLAMES

Continued from Page one.)
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-03-01
GRANDFATHER"
 CLAUSE ADOPTED
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
RESTRICTING SUFFRAGE OF NEGROES TO BE SUBMIT
 TED AT NEXT ELECTION

Little Rock, March 1.-The adop- tion of the Hardage resolution in the senate Tuesday afternoon, the first proposed constitutional amendment of the session, will be submitted. This resolution provides for an amendment to the constitutional qualifications for electors by the incorporation of the celebrated grand father clause. It is similar in it's effect, if not exactly in words, to the Robertson resolution which passed the senate and will now be permitted to lie over in the house. It is almost copy of the Louisiana law, the ancestry clause of which has been sustained by the supreme court of the United States. The education al feature of the law was appealed from Mississippi and sustained by that tribunal Similar laws are in force in South Carolina and North Carolina.
 There were only two votes in the senate against it, Christian, the lone Republican, and Holland of Green wood, Sebastian county, who said he opposed it not as the friend of the negro. but as the friend of the white man who would likely be deprived of rights under it. It was admitted on the floor of the senate by Senators Holalnd and Keel that it is necessary for the white man to see that the ne- gro is counted out, and the sentiment of the senators appeared to be that such a measure as this would insure the white men of Arkansas peaceful control of their own affairs without owing their elevation to the Ethiopian or the Mongolian. Senator Keel pre- dicted that the time is coming when the south will be confronted by race war and he believed this means of deferring if not preventing it.
 Senator Holland said that no negro is permitted to stay in Greenwood over night, but" said he, i've can control him without this. We can count him out as we have done and as I have helped to do, and l am ashamed of it, but this bill will cut out some good white men,"
 / The house, after sharp fight, pass ed the Hughes bill, providing for the consolidation of contiguous school dis tries, which had been recommended by the education committee. Repre- sentitve Barker pleaded that it would be an injustice to the black belt. There were only 15 votes against it on the final passage. The largest sin gle appropriation bill ever introduced
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-03-01
WILL ENCOURAGE
 CORN CLUB WORK

Little Rock, March 1.-The ROCK Island railway is preparing to place an exhibit car at the disposal of H. s. Mobley, director of the Boys Corn Club work in Arkansas, for tour of the entire Rock Island route in Ar kansas. The car will start from Lit tie Rock next month and be out over one month, stopping for day at a time at various places over the state, where lectures will be given to the boys of that vicinity, as well as show by specimens what other boys of Ar kansas and other states have done. This tour is expected to start several thousand boys more working on corn this year than last. Prof. Mobley is in Little Rock today arranging for the itinerary of this trip.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-03-01
DAY LETTER SERVICE
 INTO EFFECT TODAY
w. U. INACCURATE 50-WORD DAY LETTER AS CONTAIN
 ION TO THE NIGHT.

The day letter is to be inaugurated by the Western Union Telegraph Co.,, as the companion to the 50-word night letter, which the company has offered during the past year, this new letter being in effect today.
 The day letter must be written in plain English, code language or code letters not being allowed. Day letters are to be transmitted as the facilities of the company will permit during the business hours of the day, full rate telegrams having the preference in transmission.
 As the wires of the company are in demand during the midday hours, the management had announced that bet ter service will be secured on the let ters if they are filed as early in the day as possible. The letters will be accepted at any hour during the day or may be telephoned in.
 The rate charged for day letter of 50 words or less is one and one half times the 50-word night letter rate and for each addition 10 words or less one-fifth the rate charged on the first 50.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-03-01
INSURANCE FEES
 HELP REVENUE

Little Rock, March 1.-The final crash, announced for April 1, will not come so sudden. It has been staved off for at least two weeks through cash paid into the state treasury dur ing the past week by insurance com panies of Arkansas. Tuesday was the last day for the payment of the in suranc, taxes, and over $10,000 was paid into the treasury. During the week about $40,000 was paid in. The state collects about $70,000 annually in insurance taxes. The largest taxes so far have been paid by the New York Life Insurance Company, which paid about $10,000.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-03-01
MEN'S MEETINGS
 SPEAKERS SECURED

Little Rock, March 1.-Rev. John Jeter Hurt of Conway was in Little Rock Tuesday upon work connected with the Baptist church of his town and while here completed arrange ments for a continuation of the Mems Meetings which are being held in his church on the first Sunday afternoon of each month Hon. A. c. Little of the house will speak in Conway Sun day, and on the first Sunday of next month Hon. Joe T. Robinson will be the speaker. President John N. Till man of the University of Arkansas will speak in May; w. E. Bilheimer of Little Rock, in June, and Superintend- ent of Public Instruction George B. Cook will speak in July. Governor Donaghey, pr. H. S. Hartzog, Dr. J. S. Shibley and M. H. Wolf of Dallas ahve already spoken in this series. Rev. Hurt has from 200 to 800 men in his church at each of these lec- lures.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-03-01
AMPLE FACILITIES
 TO BE PROVIDED
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
FIR FEE ENTERTAINER - N o INCREASE IN PRICE OF
 MEALS.

Little Rock, March 1.-To feed, for several days, an army of at least 50,- 900 visitors, expected at the Confed- crate Veterans Reunion, Little Rock, May 16-17-1S, is a problem which the special committee having that branch of the work in charge, has solved in engagements have been completed not only to provide entertainment at prices definitely fixed, but also for meals and specified dishes, so that no one will be subjected to overcharging, but for the greater convenience of vis- itors, temporary restaurants and eat ing houses will be established conven- tent to the various places where extra sleeping accommodations have been provided, so that visitors will not be required to travel any distance to ob- tain breakfast after arising. For in- stance, at Camp Kavanaugh, great bachelor barracks, which will accom- modate 5000 visitors, there will be a large temporary restaurant right on the grounds.
 At the camp of Confederate veter- ans in city park, restaurant to ac- commodate all who occupy the tents will be established. An improvement has been made in the interests of the veterans over all other reunions. They will not be put to the trouble of get ting tickets. The badge given them on registering at headquarters will suffice to admit them to all free enter tainments as well as free meals and tents.
 At the public schools, in which thousands of new single beds, bought especially for the purpose, will be placed, the ladies' auxiliaries of the various schools will provide meals. All of the hotels, of course, have their own dining rooms or restaurants, and as far as possible, in the house to house canvass, made to ascertain how many visitors can be accommodated arrangements will be made to furnish breakfast with lodging. In the down. town districts, in addition to the larg- CT number of permanent restaurants and eating houses, temporary ones will be established, and the ladies aid societies of various churches will also serve meals.
 Complete arrangements have been made to prevent overcharging or ex~ tortion. No restaurant will be en- dorsed by the committee unless it first agrees to it's requirements. This means that the proprietor must agree to fixed schedule of prices for meals and special dishes. In return, the committee gives all such restaurants large especially designed sign, pro tected by copyright, stating that such restaurants are endorsed by the committee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-03-01
BOARD OF HEALTH
 BILL WILL PASS

Little Rock, March 1-To secure a favorable report from the judiciary committee of the senate, a committee of Arkansas physicians met with that committee last night and discussed the state board of health bill In the shape the bill now stands, and that is without amendment, it will pass the senate. The physicians who appeared before the committee were Drs. F. T. Murphy, Brinkley; NJ. L. Norwood, Lockesburg; F. c. Eberle, Fort Smith; R. c. Darr, Batesville, and Morgan Smith, Little Rock.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-03-01

in the Arkansas legislature, without being itemized was offered in the sen- ate by Senator Oldham of the chari- ties committee, being $410,000 for the support of the insane asylum. It is understood that it has been approved by the governor. The bill is likely to pass the senate, which is already on record for the deaf mute lump sum appropriation, but the house is ex- pected to demand that it be itemized as it has demanded of the def mute bill.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-03-01

That the referendum will be brought into action as a means of de- feating the four-wire fence law in this county was predicted by some of the opponents of the measure in Con- way today. Under the new constitu- tional amendment five per cent of the voters may petition that a law be submitted to a vote of the people be- fore becoming effective. It is possible, however, that the bill passed this morning contains the emergency clause" in which case the referen- dunn could not be invoked. Another difficulty would lie in the fact that another county is included and it is probable that the entire law would have to be defeated by referendum vote in order to prevent it applying to this county This action would prob ably be resisted in Pope county, where the law is said to be favored. If the emergency clause is not contained in the bill and it is not held up by the referendum, it would not become ef- fective until 90 days after the ad- journment of the general assembly.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-03-01

will buy one of the best PIANOS n the world for this price. We defy and challenge competition on this Piano and this price. We are going to sell the first 10 of these instruments at the above mentioned price.
 It is a wonder and is fully guaran- teed by one of the best piano factories in the county for TEN YEARS. Terms as good as anybody will give. Some people don't believe we are able to do all We have been offering in the Piano line. Here is the chance to try us.
 s E. Anderson
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-03-01
COUNCIL POSTPONES MEETING

On account of the absence of the recorder and several members the city council held no meeting last night, the members present adjourning to meet Friday night, March 10. The latter date was selected on account of the fact that the Woodmen convention will be in session at the time of the next regular meeting
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-03-01
LENT BEGINS TODAY.

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Special services in ob- servance of the day are being held at St. Joseph's Catholic church. Lent continues during a period of 40 days, until Easter Sunday, which occurs April 16.
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-03-01
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the many friends for their kindnesses shown us during the recent illness and death of our wife and mother. May the richest blessings of God be with them forever. H. M. FIRESTONE and FAMILY
The log cabin Democrat., 1911-03-01

John F. Weinmann is in the city today, after spending month in Florida, Key West and Havana. He is attending to business matters. Mrs. Weinmann is spending a week in New Orleans.