Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-16
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
Tar Commissioner Fleming and Deputies
Complete Assessment.
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS BEGIN JUNE 10
Project for an Organization of Sol
dierS who Served in Philippine
IHIands-GenerRl News
from Magic city.

EhNhA Ia AeN
and his deputies completed the city assess
ment for 1902. In the making Of these lists
the commissioner and nine deputies have
been employed for forty-hve days. II will
be Monday noon at least before any definite
figures can be given out. At that time the
Board Of Review will meet and then Mr..
Fitzgerald will present his figures. The
board will then proceed to hear complaints
and endeavor to adjust the valuations ac-
cording to its own ideas. Last year, after
q three days session, the Board Of Review
increased the total assessment as returned
by the tax commissioner 1926, 900. There
is a report thai the increase will be much
larger this year, but there is no authority
for the statement. Until 1t is known what
Mr.. Fitzgerald has done the matter OF val
uation is mere speculation. 1t has been
asserted, however, that there would be a
general raise and that the valuation would
be increased in order that the levy might
be lowered.
On account Of the fact that in the day
time the council chamber is used as a po-
lice court, 1t is possible that the Board OF
Review may hold evening sessions. Last
year the corporations made a hard fight
against an increase in assessment and 1t
is presumed that the same thing will be
done over again this year. Taxpayers are
showing considerable interest In the out
come and the actions and findings OF the
Board Of Review will be closely watched.
Examinations.
The board Of examiners appointed by the
Board Of Education recently to examine
teachers yesterday prepared a schedule,
which 1t is asserted will be carried out.
The examinations will be held in the as
sembly room in the High school building,
and will mmen on June 10. The fore
noon session will be made up Of examina-
lions in reading, arithmetic and orthog-
Apply. In the afternoon the session will
be devoted to gramma and theory and
practice. closing with music.
On the day following the examiners will
have the class take UP geography, penman-
ship and drawing in the morning, and in
the afternoon physiology and English COM
position. Saturday, June 81 will be the
last day Of the examination, when the
teachers for positions in both the High
school and the lower grades will be asked
questions In the higher branches.
Philippine Veterans.
An effort is to be made here to organize
an association of soldiers who have served
in the Philippines. For this purpose a meet
ing will be held at the cavalry troop armory
on Monday evening. 1t is understood that
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membership. Those who are pushing the
movement assert that about two dozen vol
unteers now reside In this city. With the
assistance of the regulars from the TWEEN
ty-second United States infantry it is ex-
pected that quite a membership can be Sc
cured.
st. Agnes Boys
The closing exercises OF the boys class
OF the Eighth grade Of st. Agnes church
will be held at the troop armory on Tuesday
evening. There will be a class Of seven boys
to receive certificates. They are: Raymond
Corrigan, Edward Ryan, John Hayes,
John Kennedy, Charles Morgan, Edward
Cahill, John Cavanaugh. A program con-
Bisiting Of musical and literary selections
has been prepared.
David Anderson Explains.
Hon. David Anderson submits the follow
Ing communication
SOUTH OMAHA, June ITO the Editor
of The Bee: / notice that Mr.. Van Dusen's
friends charge that Mayor Koutsky and
the result at our primaries on yesterday.
l. therefore wish to declare most en-
to Mr.. Rcsewater or Mr.. Koutsky upon
Tho subject Of electing delegates to the re-
publican state convention, and only con-
sentod to be a delegate at the earnest
soE' ~itGtton of a large number of my per-
sonal and political friends, who seemed
dtsutistied. with the makeup of the pc
titcn candidates. DAVID ANDERSON.
Funeral Services Today.
The funeral of Alvena, the 3-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. August Klaushies,
Twenty sixth and Y streets, will be held at
2 o'clock this afternoon. Interment will be
at Laurel Hill cemetery. The child died
from the effects of a gunshot wound and
was dead before medical assistance could
arrive. 1t appears that three Of the
Klaushies children were playing with a
loaded shotgun when II was accidentally
discharged and the larger portion Of the
load in the gun entered the head of the
little girl.
New Tennis Court.
The local Young Mems Christian a~ssocla-
tion has established a tennis court on the
vacant ground at Twenty-third and X
streets. The grounds are now ready for
the use of all members OF the association.
Secretary Marsh says that all those in
tending to play must equip themselves with
tennis shoes. as heavy shoes will not be al
lowed on the court, Physical Director Baker
will have charge OF the games.
Lodge Elects officers.
Nebraska lodge No. 227, Ancient Order
0AtNN WV hAhNht AaS 0lCCAtu tnt lOllUN-
ing officers; S. Collins. master workman
Frank Pratt, foreman; ]. Young. overseer;
i. Osborne, guide; ]. Gallagher, hnancier;
". S. Baily, recorder; ]. Paul Lang, re-
cetver; Theodore Wahlen. trustee.
Alumni EntertainA.
Last night the alumni Of the South
Omaha High school held a reception al
Masonic hall In honor Of the graduating
elass of 1902. An interesting program was
carried out and refreshments were served
All Of the members OF the graduating class
were present and the representation Of
members of the alumni was larger thar
usual. The reception was a success IL
eTery respect.
Magic City Gossip.
Mrs. T. +. Payne OF Fairbury, Ill, /.
IN the city, the guest OF relatives.
j. Il. Kells has sold out his bushes,
here and will move to Pueblo, Colo.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Mclean are enter
tanning Mrs. Hattie w. Ingram OF Villisca
Iowa.
Members OF the German Lutheran church
will hold services at Syndicate park to
day. A picnic Will follow the services.
Secretary Marsh OF the Young Mem
Christian association Is attending a meet
ing Of the aSgppfa ffon NJ MoupTafp 10 l.