Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-14
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
Packers Feel More ssuguins Of Their
Supply Of Goal.
ASSERT THEY HAVE CARLOADS COMING
Of the Swift Plant Describes
the Condition ne "ReIieved"-
other News from the
Magic City,

1.-THE coal situation is greatly relieved
tonight" said Manager Manchee Of swift's
last night. I'm The Bee Of Saturday a
true statement Of conditions was made
without entering into any Of the yellow
journalistic features"
Continuing, Mr.. Manchee said that Swifts
had coal on the road from mines In Mis-
souri, and that he figured that there would
be an abundant supply on hand for packers
by Monday.
e. A. Cudahy stated that he had enough
coal to run him for a few days. He as
serted that he has purchased coal in Ili-
nois and that II was on the cars and headed
this way. 1--WE hope to be able to keep
going" said Mr.. Cudahy. but at the pres
emit time the supply looks very uncertain"
r. G. Howe Of Armour's stated that he
had purchased a trainload Of coal in Kan
sas and that It was on the way here and
was expected to arrive either Sunday night
or Monday. AS for the present supply, Mr..
Howe said that he had enough cars in the
yards to run him for a few days.
The clearing weather has tended to en-
courage the packers and every effort Is now
being made by the railroads to hurry ship
ments forward. The lack Of cars Is given
as an excuse by the mine owners for not
complying with contracts made by the
packers. 1t the Omaha plant there is
enough coal on hand to keep the boiler
going for several days. Some coal was
purchased from local dealers, but an In
vestigation shows that the dealers let
loose Of but very little. 1t was estimated
yesterday afternoon that less than 1000
tons Of bltuminous coal we're on hand in
South Omaha. Shipments from the mines
are being eagerly looked for by all Of the
dealers in South Omaha.
brotherhood Elects Omcers.
The Modern Brotherhood Of America
elected these officers at the last meeting:
o.. z. Bruce, PRESIDENT; Mrs. Clara Baker,
vice president; James Austin, secretary;
August Book, treasurer; F. l.. Wilcox, con-
ductor; Miss Hilda Akofer, guard; samuel
Miller, sentinel.
steps Need Fixing.
The steps leading from the west end Of
the Q street viaduct are in poor condition
and need repairing. Yesterday forenoon a
boy made a misstep and went to the bot
tom Of the fight, toboggan fashion. ofieer
Alstadt happened to be passing at the time
and noticed the accident, He at once no.
tihed police headquarters and the steps
were cleared Of ice, and cinders placed on
them in order to prevent any more acci-
dents.
Christmas Bazar.
The women Of the First Christian church
will have a Christmas bazaar at the church,
Twenty-third and X streets, on Thursday
December IS, from 8 a. m. until 10 p. m.
1t is promised that many practical, as we'll
as ornamental. articles will be placed on
sale. Refreshments will be served and the
proceeds will go to the church.
wOman's Relief Corps.
At a meeting OF the wnman's Relief
corps, No. 143, South Omaha. these officers
were elected: Ida A. Aughe, president;
Sarah Fowler, senior vice president; Mag
gle Alexander, junior vice president; EN-
lily Mckay, chaplain; Mary Cress, treas
urer; Mary Eastman, conductor; Anna
wyrick, assistant conductor; Kate Meinzer,
guard; Carrie Burke and Mrs. Mcintyre,
assistant guards; Helen Ingersoll, secre-
tary; Mrs. F. J. Etter, color bearer. Sarah
Orange. Lydia Crawford and Sarah Condor
are the other color bearers. Sarah Orange
was chosen delegate to the department
convention to be held at Fremont. Kate
Meinzer is alternate. All the ofncers will
be Installed at the first meeting Of the
lodge in January.
Fitzgerald Completes epOrt.
Tax Commissioner FitzH raid has COM
pleted a report which shows the valuations
returned by assessors for the last fourteen
years. In 1889 the valuation was 1.764. 61S.
In 1902 1t was SIC. 091, 2O5. In 1889 the
amount Of taxes levied was $40, 498, while
for the year 1902 the sum of $1S3,655 was
levied.
Police Get Busy.
Yesterday patrolmen in the downtown
districts had to call the attention of a
number Of business men to the condition
Of their sidewalks. Orders went out early
to have all sidewalks in the business por-
tion Of the city cleaned before noon. This
was done with a few exceptions. On the
city's part men were employed to sweeT
and clean crosswalks. thus setting a good
example for property owners.
Magic City Gossip.
d. p. Emery is back from a trip tc
Seattle, Wash.
Mrs. ]. Q. Gosney has been called to Chi.