Omaha daily bee., 1902-10-24
REGISTRATION VERY LIGHT
Surprise oanssd by the Comparatively Few
Added to the Old Lists.
WoRKWEN TOO BUSY TO TAKE THE TIME
Many Removals in some Precincts
where New Railroad Comes In,
but Few of Parties Have
Appeared TO ReRister.

Contrary 10 expectation, the registration
in the several precincts Of the city yester-
day was exceedingly light. Reports from
the registration boards last evening showed
that but few names had been added to the
lists Of last year and that only a small
number Of voters who had changed their
residence since last election had re-regis-
tered.
The general apathy said to exist in the
approaching election is presumed to be ac-
oountable for the light registration yester-
day. Another reason given is that every
man has employment this year and but lit
tie time to devote to politics. That there
are many new voters In the city is evident
by the recently issued city directory. and
both parties will make every effort to Sc
cure a full registration before the last day
for same. which is Saturday, November L.
The advent Of the Great Western into
Council Bluffs and the purchase Of it's right
of-way through the city has caused many
families in certain precincts to change
their residence during the last twelve
moaths. The members Of these families en-
titled 10 vote. having changed their place
Of residence since last November, are re-
quired TO register anew this year, but the
reports of the registration boards last even
ing show that but few Of them did. They
have yet two days in which to register and
every EFFORT will be made by the party work.
ers to have them do so.
No Money to Clean Streets.
II certainly am Of the same opinion as
the mayor and realize that the streets need
cleaning. especially those in the business
part Of the city, but II he knows where the
money lie coming from TO pay for the work.
I do not, and will be glad to be enlightened"
This was the statement Of Alderman NC
Donald, chairman Of the streets and alleys
committee, yesterday morning on his re-
turn to the city. when informed that Mayor
Morgan was determined that the streets
should be cleaned.
Alderman Mcdonald explained that there
was less than $500 In the streets and alleys
fund and that as long as the city retained
the services Of a street supervisor and a
sidewalk inspector this amount would be
needed to pay their salaries for the re-
mainder Of the fiscal year. The chairman
Of the streets and alleys committee was
emphatic in his statement that SO far as
he was concerned he would not consent to
the expenditure Of 1 cent above the sum
appropriated for his department. II Mayor
Morgan say a way whereby further money
Tor the cleaning OF the streets could be Sc
cured, Mr.. Mcdonald said he was only too
willing to expend 1t in the manner desired.
n average registration for the twelve
precincts OF the city yesterday was about
ten names. In one precinct only two names
were added to the list while in another
twenty-six were registered.
Harvey belong win appear on the town
ship ballot as republican ominee for trus-
tee Of Kane township, having been selected
to NIL the vacancy caused by the deellnation
of Chris Jensen to be a candidate for re-
election.