Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-25

year ago, they caused a great deal OF eT-
citement IN the circles Of the city ofhciRls.
The n street sewer Is the only outlet for
sewage from almost the entire eastern
business portion OF the city. Not alone
did the parties desire TO stop the emptying
Of the sewer into the creek At tie inter
section OF n and Twentieth street. but
damages, amounting to many thousands Of
dollars, were asked as well.
A temporary injunction was asked against
the city, but this the court refused 10 grant
without 3 hearing. A day was set when
all parties should appear in court, but
when the day came, the attorneys were
not quite ready, so another adjournment
was taken. Then a number Of afbdavits
from people processing TO know all about
sewer matters were handed TO the court,
and the case was taken under advisement.
There it has rested up until the time Mr..
Murdoch called mp for hearing the demurrer
to the different petitions. 1t is said that
the decision will have the effect OF all
} OF the other cases being dismissed. Be-
tween eight and ten cases were started. and
the amount Of damages asked was between
$1,000 and $4,000 in each case.
JOnes-Manchee Conference.
Sanitary Inspector Jones held a confer
ence with Manager Msnchee Of the swift
plant yesterday in connection with the re-
ports that the plant of swift's was not
kept in proper sanitary condition. Man
Rger Manchee made the assertion that
odorless tanks had been ordered some
time ago and would be installed as soon
as possible. By doing this. Mr.. MaDchee
thinks that some OF the cause Of complaint
will be removed. Further, the Swift people
say that they stand ready and willing to
do everything in their power TO relieve
the people of South Omaha and Omaha
from the disAgreeable odors naturally arts
ing from packing plants. The understand
ing with Inspector Jones is that there is
to be a general cleaning UP at all Of the
packing plants.
Health Officers Active.
The dumping OF garbage and manure
within the city limits has caused a number
of complaints 10 be filed with the sanitary
inspector. Yesterday an arrest was made
by the police in order to call the matter Il
the attention Of the police judge. II is as.
serted by oomplainants that garbage and
manure has been dumped on vacant lots al
over the city. Tn mayor and the sanitary
inspector say that this must be stopped.
All garbage haulers who operate updeI
the present city ordinance must deposit
lheT ioAds OUTSIDE OF the city limits. There
iE, so II is stated, a place where the rive
can be reached al the present time, al,
though II is by a roundabout way. Tn,
long haul has caused hAulers to violate tn,
Law and unload the contents Of their wagon
within the limits prescribed by ordinance
II Is understood that there is going to be
thorough revision Of the garbage law 500
and the Legislature win be asked TO Rssis
In the matter with a view 10 keeping tn
city clean at the least cost possible.
K Funeral Services.
Funeral services over the remains o
|, Clyde Aiken were held at the HArreu resi-
dence. Twenty-third and J streets. yester
? day afternoon. Rev. Dr. R. l. Wheeler
? pastor Of the First Presbyterian church, de
liyered a short sermon and Miss Jessi
, Carpenter rendered two solos. The caske
3 was literally covered with flowers, the gift
: Of friends. At the close Of the ceremon
I the remains were turned ever to Undertake
) George Brewer and were forwarded 1
Clarinda. Ia. for interment. Relatives re
siding here accompanied the remains.
. Old Settlers Meet.
e Yesterday afternoon z. B. Skinner