Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-16
AFFAIRS At SOUTH OMAHA
Council Meets Again, but Fails to Effect an
Organization,
wlNTRE-OcoNNoR TIE TO BE SETTLED
Both Claimants sign Agreement &c
Have Ballots RecOunted in County
Court and Abide by the
Result.

The city council failed to organize last
night. An adjournment was taken until
Thursday night, when Il is expected that
the organization will be perfected.
Yesterday an opinion was rendered BY
Judge Keysor in the restraining order
granted BY Judge Dickinson and the clerk
is permitted now to draw straws or issue
a certificate to either McIntire or o'Con-
nor. II was agreed before the council met
that these two contestants should take the
case to the county court, where the bal
lots will be counted.
Some time after the council adjourned
McIhtiTe and O'Connor signed an agreement
to have the ballots counted in the county
court and the clerk will make application
for this today. II is expected that this
matter will be taken up at once in order
to permit the organization Of the city
council at the recess meeting Of Thurs
day night.
There was a good deal Of ~haggling and
some old-time politicians we're present
giving new member advice with the re-
suit that the more advice received the
less advance in the work.
No attempt was made to ballot for a
president and It is understood that moth
ing will be done in the matter Of organiza-
tion until the ballots in question have been
counted in the presence Of the court and
witnesses.
Mayor Makes Appointments.
Yesterday Mayor Koutsky named three
men on the FIRE department. Sam NevinS
takes the place at No. 1 fire hall caused
by the death OF T. C. Kelly. Al No. 2 hall
Peter Olson will report for duty in place
OF 1vor Thomas, resigned. At the Brown
park hall Frank Nemec goes on duty
other changes in the department will be
made later on. but the mayor insists that
he proposes going slowly in making
changes.
Police Protection Requested.
Conductors on the sherman avenue line
have asked the local police to assist them
in keeping boys from jumping on and on
cars. OF late this practice has grown ia
such an extent that it is a nuisance. Every
evening about s o'clock a crowd of bows
Jump on moving trains and not only run
the chances Of being injured, but annoy
passengers and the train crews. Suitable
police protection will be given the trains
after this until the practice is broken up
Chorus Meeting Tonight.
The chorus preparing the Golden Legend
symphonic cantata to be given shortly fol
the benefit OF the local Young Mems Chris
tian association will meet at the Methodist
church this evening for practice. 1t was
stated yesterday that any who may desire
to participate in this entertainment oil
join the chorus must be present at the
rehearsal tonight.
While the republican city central com
mittee met last Saturday night and paid al
bills the democrats have ignored claims
and there Is a large and enthusiastic mol.
ler' from those who have bills for worl
performed for the committee.
When this matter was brought to the at
~tention OF a prominent democrat last nigh
he said: "rhere Is no excuse for the com
mlttee turning down any bills, rs 1t had
plenty of money from the assessment mad,
to meet all claims. The assessment mad'
on candidates Melted the committe not les,
than $500 and why bills which should b.
paid are being turned down is past my com.
prehension.' Some attorneys in the city
have offered to suit for thost
who have bills unpaid without charge to tn,
plaintiffs.
Joseph King Injured.
Joseph King, employed at swift's, wa
badly injured yesterday afternoon by
heavy box Of meat falling upon him. H,
sustained a fracture Of two ribs and a mum
Der OF bruises. DR.. Thomas Kelly wa
called and as soon as the injured man
fractures wer, dressed he was removed l.
his home at 1912 Missouri avenue. At
late hour last night the attending physician
reported that King was resting easily.
school Board Meets.
The Board of Education held a meeting
last night and some routine business wa
transacted. Bills were allowed and an or
der for diplomas for the High school gradu
ates was given to an enGraver. In com
plianee with a recent order from the stat
authorities fire escapes will be placed upoI
the High school building. The session wa
brief and, after the disposition of matter
which should have been attended to a wee
ago the board adjourned for a week.
Magic City Gossip.
The Armour insulated sheds are abou
; completed.
J. M; Tanner has gone south on a littl
excursion.
The cavalry troop will meet tonight 10
drill at the armory.
Mrs. 8. H. Kidd of Worcester, Mass, 4
d here visiting friends.
Mrs. J. W. Smith will entertain the Nev