Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-19
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
August KILLERS Official RelstiOn to City, q
Subject Of Court Discussion.
JUDGE LEVY MAKES FORMAL COMPLAINT
Charges miller with Malicious De-
struction of Property and Disputes
His Claim rs street Com
missioner or Foreman.

his official relation to the city7 This is
the question that was asked In the police
court yesterday afternoon. when Judge
Jacob Levy appeared and asked for a COM
plant against the eX-councilman.
Judge Levy claimed that Mr.. Miller had
come upon his premises and excavated In
the alley bordering on his lot to such a
depth as to leave the foundation to his
house in danger. In looking the matter
up Judge Levy was informed that Mr..
Miller had never been appointed to any
ONCE, so far as the records of the council
we're concerned, neither had he given bond
for his acts.
A complaint was accordingly drawn out
charging Mr.. Miller with the malicious de-
struction Of property. Friends Of both par
ties appeared, however, and when It was
proven to Mr.. Levy that II his statements
were true Mr.. Miller had committed a
crime punishable by Imprisonment in the
penitentiary. the matter was allowed to
rest as 1t is.
The acts of Mr.. Miller in the capacity
in which he is now working have caused
many complaints. 1t is said that the city
is not liable for whatever may be done by
Mr.. Miller, where damage accrues. neither
has an official bond been filed to cover
what damages may be done. Why some
thing has not been done before this in con-
nection with the office of street commits
sioner is a problem with many. Neverthe-
less no appointment has ever been filed
naming a commissioner and the matter has
never been before the council in any shape.
Even though appointed as street fore
man by Mayor Koutsky, Just how far Mr..
Miller may go in his repair work is un-
certain. In the complaint made by Judge
Levy 1t appears that the established grade
- A.
Twenty-third streets on N street has been
tempered with and legal lights Of the city
who were in the courtroom when the mat
ter came up stated that even though the
authorized street commissioners of the
town, Mr.. Miller would not have the right
to do this work without express consent
of the mayor and council and not then un-
less some defect appeared in the alley.
Owing to the question as TO Mr.. Miller's
official capacity 1t is not probable that
suits will be commenced against the city
for the work thus done.
Boys Destroy Property.
The usual complaint about the destruc-
tion of windows in school houses is being
made. It is asserted that boys in the west
ern part Of the city are throwing stones
through schoolhouse windows. This has in
the past caused considerable expense to the
school district and in order to prevent
further cost to the district during the
summer vacation the windows in quite a
number of the schools will be boarded up.
This was done at one Of the schools last
summer after nearly every light in the
building had been broken. 1t was consid-
cred much cheaper to pay for lumber to
close windows than to keep continually re-
placing window glass.
st. Agnes Boys Closing Exercises.
At the troop armory last night closing
exercises Of the eighth grade boys OF ST.
Agnes parochial school were held. A pro-
gram by the graduating class and others
was rendered, which was greatly appre-
ciated. The hall was crowded with rela-
tlves OF the graduates and friends OF the
school. The sisters at the school had
charge of the entertainment, which con-
sisted of music, recitations and other ex-
e%rcises. Then the court scene from the
Merchant Of Venice" was presented. Ger
tihcates were conferred upon John Cavan.
augh, John Hayes, John Kennedy, Raymond
Corrigan, Edward Ryan, Edward Cahill and
Charles Morgan.
Few Complaints Filed.
Only half a dozen complaints were hled
with the Board Of Review yesterday. All
OF the members were on duty for the
purpose Of showing taxpayers the lists and
receiving complaints in writing. So far
only eleven complaints have been nied and
Secretary BerSquist says that these have
all been from small property owners. The
board still has eight days to sit and then
the figures Of the valuations will be made
public.
School Board Levy.
On Thursday morning Of this week mem
bers OF the Board OF Education will meet
for the purpose OF determining how much
money will be needed to conduct the pub
lie schools during the coming year. About
half OF the liquor license money has been
used in taking up overdue warrants, but
there still remains in the school treasury
$40, 900. With the usual levy OF 20 mills
and the state apportionment with what
money is on hand. the board is considered
TO be in good financial condition and can
II 1t is desired erect either a portion Of the
proposed high school building or a separate
ward school.
Magic City Gossip.
A daughter has been born to Mr.. and
| Mrs. John II. Loechner.
Captain James A. Austin has returned
from a trip to Louisville, Ky.
w. /. Harmon of st. Louis, Mo, is here
for a few days, visiting his brother. Dan
: Councilman Myles Welsh has gone tc
O'Neil, Neb.. for a few days visit with
relatives.
The beef luggers employed at the rack.
Ing houses have been given an increase
in wages by the packers.
I Magic City lodge of the Modern Brother,
= hood of America will meet Friday evening
in the hall over the South Omaha Nat!ona
bank building.
Teachers examinations will ommenc
I at the High school building Thursday.
On Friday evening Mesdames prewel
and Wroght will entertain Superior lOcg,
Of the Degree of Honor at Twenty-hfti
9 and ii streets.
= Members Of Upchurch lodge, Degree q
Honor, are to meet Thursday night L
. celebrate the anniversary Of the organiza
> ton Of the lodge.
II warm weather makes you feel wear
you may be sure your system needs cleans
ing. Use Prickly Ash Bitters before tn,
E hot weather arrives; it will put tn,
stomach, liver and bowels in order ant
8 help you through the heated term.
FURTHER PLANS FOR CURFEW