Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-16
AFFAIRS At SOUTH OMAHA
Smallpox on the Wane and Emergency Hos
pitsl is Almost Empty,
CRUSADE AGAINST FILTHY STREETS
Large crowds Attend %nventi of
Nebraskan Christian Missionary
sOciety-wOrk to Begin
on Boulevard.

month has disappeared about as suddenly
as II came and the emergency hospital Is
DOW practically without inmates. However,
there is more or less Of an epidemic OF
other diseases.
Sanitary Inspector Frank Jones said
Wednesday evening: THE smallpox seems
to have left us, and l believe that we have
1t stamped out Of the city permanently.
The hearty cooperation Of the citizens In
general helped to stop the spread.
During previous years too little atten-
ton was paid to the sanitary condition OF
streets and alleys and even the back yards
Of residences. 1t is surprising. even now,
after all the trouble we have had with
contagious diseases. how many families
have to be reminded by the health depart
ment before they will put their yards in p
healthful condition. But there is a de-
cided improvement in the streets and al
legs, and the refuse which at one time
found its way to both Of these is now
dumped at some more suitable spot.
Measles, whooping cough, diphtheria and
scarlet fever are the only diseases which
are occupying our attention at present,
and while there is considerable Of each In
the city | do not believe 1t is any more
than we can reasonably expect. However.
the same precautions are being observed
with these as was done with the smallpox,
and after a limited run the city will prob
ably be free from ALL"
The health department will assume con-
troll Of the streets so far as their clean
ing is concerned, and the police department
says it will do everything In its power to
prevent the accumulation Of debris and
decaying stun in the yards OF the homes OF
the city.
First Call for warrants.
The first call for outstanding city war;
rants was issued Wednesday morning By
City Treasurer Howe. The warrants called
In are drawn upon the various funds OF
the city and will cease to draw interest
after May 16, two days later than the time
set for the stopping Of interest on the
$50, 900 worth Of school warrants called In a
few days ago. The amount OF the warrants
will amount to about 100000.
Funeral of Mrs. Ross.
The funeral Of Mrs. Lydia Ross, who
died Tuesday at her home. 2210 ] street,
will be held from the residence this after
noon at 2 o'clock. After the funeral cere-
monies the body will be conveyed to Mon
mouth, ILL.,. for interment. Four of the five
surviving children are now here, Rev. J.
r. ROSE u son VI tue u6CthSSub having ar
rived Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Andrew
Renwick will ~oficiate at the ceremonies in
South Omaha.
Awaiting News from Parents.
The remains Of Thomas Dugan, the
young man who was killed near Gilmore
Tuesday night, while stealing a ride on the
Union Pacific fast freight, are still at
Brewers undertaking establishment, await
ing word from the parents, who reside In
st. Louis. Coroner Bradley has ordered an
Inquest to be held Friday afternoon. Mike
Galash. who was Dugan's companion, is
said to have been the only witness of the
accident. The two were attempting to
reach Colorado.
Waiting Park improvements.
The statement Of the South Omaha Land
company, that 1t will Immediately begin
work on the proposed boulevard through
Syndicate park, was a great relief to the
residents of the eastern portion of the
city. For years they have been working
to have the land company max the i'm
provements now promised. The grading OF
the streets leading up to the proposed
boulevard is we'll under way, and as soon
as 1t is completed the park improvements
will be made.
Equipments for Cavalry.
Captain W. L. Holland Of the South
Omaha cavalry company has Just received
word from Washington that the requisi-
ton Of the troop for equipments will be
honored at once and that they will be of
the newest and most complete type. The
old equipments will be retained by the
company. 1t is expected that the goods
will be here within the next ten days.
Harder VIII cov
Albert J. Harder, 1926 Q street. who at
tempted suicide Tuesday evening, will re-
cover. Harder's preparations were ex-
tremely accurate, since he placed the muz-
zle OF the revolver practically against his
head. However, the effect was to make
only a g~lancing shot, which will lay him
up but a short time. He Is said to have
been drinking when he attempted to end
his life. He is we'll known in South
Omaha. having been superintendent OF
Cudahy's tin shop for years.
Hold Big Meeting.
The first day Of the Nebraska Christian
Missionary society convention drew out
good crowds, despite the threatening
weather. Although the afternoon program
was devoted TO routine, still the FRS.
ShA AAa NhhANhI "VAhg univ "A n
streets, in which the meetings are being
held. was comfortably filled. The song
service in the evening brought out a great
many people. The convention sermon was
preached by Elder A. ID. Finch. The pro-
gram for today will be: $3.50 to IL a. M,
Missionary Discussiors;" speakers, Harry
@. Hill. Omaha. C.. w. Fuller. jr. Ashland.
and Mrs. Collins, Fremont. Afternoon, las
to 4 o'clock, bible school session; speakers,
W. b. Crewdson OF Iowa. /. Clark and L.
A. Dissong Of Ashland. and George G. Wal
lace OF Omaha. Evening, 1880 to 10, state
and national work; speakers, ]. w. Hill
ton, w. A. Baldwin and c. s. Paine. The
convention will close tomorrow.
Magic City gossip.
Buggies on Payments. Culver-Co.
The Young Mems Christian association
Mrs. Anna Taylor and mother have gone
TO Excelsior Springs. Mo-, for a few weeks
stay.
Washable tribe OF Red Men will give a
dance at Odd Fellows hall this evening.
ST. Martins guild met Wednesday after
noon In Guild hall, Twenty-fourth and ]
streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Neher, Twenty
seventh and z streets, announce the birth
OF a son.
Many through trains Of cattle are being
received at the yards, where they are WI-