Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-20

an eyesore to the people OF South Omaha
for q long time. Numerous Efforts have
been made to have the block graded. but
some defect has always been found in the
petitions. The city engineer Is authority
for the statement that the tangle has abou;
been ~unraveled and that the chances are
that the street will be graded early in the
spring.
Live stsck Receipts.
Commission men doing business at the
Union stockyards here look for large re-
oeipts OF cattle from the ranges this week.
One dealer said last evening that he did not
look for any more exceptionally big runs.
but that from this time on the runs would
be large enough to keep all hands busy
during a greater portion Of the day. A
representative Of n commission house who
came In from the west yesterday stated
That on some portions Of the western lines
stock cars were being used now [, trans
port coal. on account Of the exceptional de.
mand for fuel at this time.
Anderson Makes statement.
Referring to the meeting Saturday night
IN regard to the charges against four mem
bers OF the Board Of Education, Hon. David
Anderson. president of the Taxpayers
league. said last evening: "I omised the
citizens and taxpayers at the last meeting
that ] would obtain the destinations OF the
-FOUR accused members OF the Board Of
Education in case the charges could be
withdrawn, OF nolled by the county attor-
ney. The sentiment OF those present
seemed to be against such a proposition.
the majority favOring a continuance OF the
prosecution
Churches Well FiIted.
A number Of the pulpits Of the churches
OF South Omaha we're occupied yesterday
by clergymen In attendance at the Chris
tian convention. At ell Of the churches
where the visiting ministers spoke the con-
gresations were large and the visitors were
given a hearty welcome.
EpwOrth League Omcers.
At the seml-annual meeting Of the En-
worth league one evening last week the
following were elected: Miss Fannie Brown.
president: I. e. Hunnicut, first vice pres.
ident; Mrs. James Lush, second vice pres
ident; Mics Bertha Clark, third vice presi-
dent; Miss Agnes Olson, fourth vice presl-
dent; Eden Smith, secretary; Horace Brass,
c. NiISs n D. II NeHdFLy, GnOlT1SteT.
Banner Court Initiates.
On Monday evening Banner court of the
local Tribe Of Ben-Hur will meet to initiate
candidates. About fifteen will be called
upon to take the obligation. The degree
team OF Mecca court Of Omaha will be
present and will exemplify the rltualistio
work. Refreshments will be served.
want walks Repaired.
The plank walks around the site pur-
chased by the Board OF Education for a
High school are in a dilapidated condition.
IL has been suggested to the mayor that
the board he called upon to repair the
walks around its property and this will. It
was stated yesterday, be done. While the
repairs will not cost much the city feels
that the board should stand The expense.
Already the street repair fund Is in a de-
pfeted condition, while there is yet some
money left In the treasury of the school
district. This matter is to be taken up on
Monday night by the mayor and council.
Magic City Gossip.
z, A. Cahow has gone west on a business
trip.
The cavalry troop will meet for drill to-
II is understood that there will be a meet
ing of the Board OF Education tonight.
Miss Lizzie Thomas OF Cincinnati is here,
the guest of her brother. Ivor Thomas. ass
South Thirty-third street.
The sacred concert given at st. Br!dget's
church last evening. was very entertaining
and greatly enjoyed by those present.
Miles Mitchell has returned from the sand
hills country. where, he enjoyed a weeks
shooting. He brought back about 100 fine
birds.