Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-14
AFFAIRS Al SOUTH OMAHA
Revival 81 AEitAtiaa for strsst Car Line
to FSEt Greek.
IMPROVEMENT CLUBS FAVOR THE PLAN
Committees VIII ne Appointed 10 APP
prOaeh Omeers Of Omaha street
Railway Company on
the Project.

Since Washington adviies indicate that
the garrison ct Fort Crook Is to be en-
larged to accommodate a regiment, those
who have long been in favor Of a street
car line to the post evinoe considerable IN
terest In the matter. Now that there is a
probability Of an increase in the garrison,
a reQuest IL to be made Of the street car
company to complete its survey and con-
struct a line.
Judge Brsen, one OF the prominent mem
bers OF the East Side improvement club,
and Judge Agnew OF the South Side I'M
provement club are in favor OF the pro-
posed line, and II is understood that at
an early date a Joint committee OF the two
clubs, as well as a committee from the
council, will be appointed to wait upon
the officers Of the Omaha Street Railway
company to see what can be done toward
the construction OF q lin? along Thirteenth
street to Fort Crook.
Business men In South Omaha insist
that the Albright line should be extended,
thus bringing the people from Fort Crook
into the heart Of the city without the
necessity for a transfer. Some say that
the Albright line can be extended for less
money han It will cost for the building OF
the proposed Thirteenth street line. In
any event, the people Of South Omaha ap-
pear to want a suburban line to Fort Crook
and Bellevue and argue that it would be a
paying investment.
Plenty of Ice.
While the cold weather lasts packers
and the Ice companies will continue to cut
ice. although all OF the houses are filed.
In some cases ice Is being piled on the
ground and temporary shede will be erected
over the stack when the cutting ends. The
quality OF the Ice is excellent.
Wants walks Cleaned.
Councilman Miller is after the mayor and
the street commissioner In an attempt to
have some of the Ice and snow cleaned
from the sidewalks In the business portion
Of the city. The street commissioner is
busy these days looking after his own at
fairs and the mayor insists that there is no
money on hand to pay for the removal OF
ice from the walks. Miller wants the po-
lice ordered to enforce the ordinance gov
erning the removal Of snow and ice, but
the mayor hesithtes on account Of the
possible expense.
Bonds Forwarded.
The issue Of size, $50 in refundlng district
Improvement bonds we're shipped east by
express last night. the necessary sigma
lures n the seal OF the city having been
appended during the day. The deal is all
closed now, except the payment of the
money, and this has been guaranteed by
the buyers. BY this sale there will be no
need OF renewing any district improve
ment bonds this year.
DeferrinE Vacation Proposition.
Some of the members Of the city council
are inclined to the opinion that no further
attempt will be made by the present coun-
ell to pass any ordinances concerning the
vacation OF Railroad avenue. The PROPOSE
tton Of the Union Stock Yards company to
undertake" to construct a vladuct across
the tracks within a year. In lieu Of the
vacation Of $500 feet OF valuable railroad
trackage, does not seem to meet with the
ideas Of the council, and the result will
likely be that the present council Will put
of action. This will leave the proposition
up to the coming council.
Equalization Board Meets.
The city council met yesterday after.
noon as a board Of equalization to heal
complaints on the grading Of e street from
Twenty-third to Twenty-fourth streets. NJ
complaints were filed with the board and
IL IL not eApeCJOu any viii Ucs Auolucl
session OF the board will be held today.
Magic City Gossip.
Harry NJ. Christie left yesterday after
noon for a southern trip.
Miss Anna Riley entertained the New
Century club yesterday afternoon.
The Norwegian = American Republican
club held a well attended meeting q
Franek's hall last night.
Jay Laverty, one of the we'll known bust
ness men OF the city, Is being talked of 70
a member of the Board OF Education.
Joseph Dworak Is going to be a republi
can candidate for councilman from tn
Second ward. His opponent will be Mile
Welsh.
The woman's Relief corps OF Phil Kear
ney post will meet with Mrs. Orange
Twenty-thlrd and II streets, Saturday, 4
complete the installation of officers.
Captain Holland of the South Omahi
cavalry troop has engaged the large hal
at the Exchange for the muster OF tn
troop. IL IL expected the troop will b
mustered Tuesday evening.