Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-08

QeleEdleb ITOm TOUT Ol the SIX WATubs Inc
fight was between Mayor Kelly for re-
election and Frank Koutsky. present city
treasurer, for the republican nomination
for mayor. Kelly received 3es votes for his
delegation, while Koutsky polled $50 votes.
This elects the Koutsky delegation. In the
Sixth ward there. was no contest, only one
delegation being in the field, and while log
votes were cast in this ward equal credit
was given on the records for both Kelly and
Koutsky. The vote by wards follows:
Ward. Koutsky. Kelly.
First ~
Second &
Third 80
Eourth 90
SIKH mo ~conteatl .'''..... :.
Total vote. 1,O29.
The delegates entitled to seats in the
convention to be held this afternoon are:
First Ward-E. r. Leigh, George A Cur
It's, A. H. Murdoch, E.. E. Darling, Il. L.
Second ward7John Kubat, Gus Olson,
John Keegan, John Larson, Jacob Meis-
Third ward-George johnson. W. C.
Schmidt, John MaSaloski, Henry Ditzen,
Fourth Ward-Charies oferman. Jed
DeLee, c. K. Thompson, ]. N. Donnel,
Fifth Ward-I. ]. C~openharve, George
Housman, tt. Cooley. M. Hanno, Stephen
sixth WARM. Mabery. J.. Laverty, s. r.
Cox, c. c. Stanley, e. T. Miller.
The primaries were decidedly interesting
and there was a great deal Of activity dis
played by the contestants, both around the
city Offices and at the voting places. A
large number Of voters who had neglected
to register or vote last fall were sworn In
and City Clerk Shrigley was forced to
employ a couple Of additional clerks in
order to handle the crowd. No count was
kept Of the number Of votes sworn in, but
1t was not less than 200.
1t was stated last night that with the
showing made at the primaries Koutsky
could hardly fail of being nominated in the
republican convention today.
League Meetins Called.
A call for q special meeting Of the Tax
payers league has been sent out by A.. H.
Morrill,, for a meeting Of the members
tonight at Kelrs hall. 1t is stated in the
call that important business is to be trans
acted and every member is urged to attend.
While no special mention Is made In the
call Of the Importance Of the meeting, 1t
has been reported that steps are to be taken
to prevent the council, II such a thing is
possible. from renewing the twenty-year
bonds now outstanding at the same rate Of
interest. 1t is possible that q restraining
order may be asked for from one of the
judges Of the district court. The plan of
the council to renew these bonds. which
have nearly fifteen years to run, does not
seem to meet with favor among people
who are paying heavy taxes.
Muster of Troop.
The South Omaha cavalry was mustered
into the state service last night by Captain
Hodgins Of the Second Nebraska infantry.
In this work Captain Hodgins. who CON-
manded the Omaha Guards. was assisted by
Captain Richards Of the Thurston Rifles.
Seventy men reported for muster and took
the obligation and the drill put up was en-
tirely satisfactory to the inspecting and
mastering ~oficers.
Following the muster the troop met and
elected officers. william L. Holland was
elected captain. Bruce McCulloch first lieu
tenant and Harry Tagg second lieutenant.
The nom commissioned officers will remain
the same for the time being. A drill under
the state regulations will be held at the
troop armory on Monday night and all mem
bers-will be expected to answer to roll call.
A I the conclusion Of the muster, Captain
Hodgins addressed the troop. and gave
some advice, which will come handy later
on. Captain Holland also made a few re-
marks.
Real Estate Transfers.
Dealers In real estate look for a busy
season this year. Already the spring trade
has started. Yesterday job F. Shultz dis
posed OF his property at Thirtieth and r
streets. This is a trade whereby shultz
acquires a farm Of 800 acres in Valley
county. in exchange for his residence prop.
erty. After completing this deal Mr.. ShultE
proceeded to purchase two lots at Twenty
second and @ streets, where he proposes
building a residence for himself and family
and possibly a house to rent. Other trans
fers of a like kind are In view by dealers
and it is stated all along the line that the
prospect for a busy season here this year
is decidedly promising.
War stiII On.
The ice war between the three companies
now doing business here is still on. No
radical change in the prices recently quoted
has been made, but 1t Is understood thai
each dealer Is doing all he can to get BUSH
ness. and that the rates are being cut
every day. One Of the dealers said last
night that there was not enough business
In South Omaha for three companies and
that one IL not two would be forced to drop
out before warm weather came on. Up to
the present time the consumers Of ice APP
pear to be getting rather the better OF the
deal.
Magic City Gossip.
Jay Laverty Of this city has been elected
q trustee of the Methodist hospital In
Omaha.
Miss Kelly, principal OF the High school
at Hastings. Neb., was a visitor in the city
yesterday.
The Sunday school of the First Methodist
Episcopal church is preparing to observe
Easter as a missionary day
Sam Hon mourns the loss Of a wallet
containing about 500 worth of city war
rants. Payment on the warrants has been
stopped.
Rev. 8. 8. McGill, pastor Of the Christian
church, will preach both morning and
evening on Sunday. He has recovered
from his recent Illness.
Frank J.. Fitle, formerly a member of the
city council, is here for a few days. For
some time past Mr.. Fitie has been en-
ployed at Lincoln, but he still retains HIS
residence here.
william Henry Loechner. son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John Henry Loechner, has returned
from a ten months stay in Europe. While
away DIR. Loechner visited the hospitals OF
Berlin, Vienna and London
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