Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-30
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THE Race Problem comforting of de-
grees, the Lincoln Auditorium; 1870 p. m,
university council, Memorial hall; s to $3.50
p. m, the chancellor's reception to. the
faculty, alumni and friends of the unfver-
! sity, art rooms, Library hail..
[! Chancellor Andrews declines to be in
terviewed regarding the rumors OF the offer
Of the presidency OF Wisconsin university.
He would not discuss any phase of the sub
ject and will not say whether he has re-
ceived any offer from the authorities OF the
Wisconsin institution.
Democrats Not without Hope.
Democratic and populist conventions for
this county will be held June Il, for the
purpose Of nominating candidates and select
ing delegates to the state and congressional
conventions. Fusion leaders Of this city
insist that they will make another effort
to capture the First congressional plum,
Notwithstanding the republican majority in
the district has been growing rapidly dur
ing the last few years.
81 consider that the fusionlsts are in as
good a position to win this year as thsy
were In the last campaign" said George
w. Berge this afternoon. "A fight will be
made throughout the district in behalf Of
whoever is nominated by the fusion forces"
Mr.. Berge was the fusion nominee for
congress in this district two years ago
and will make q vigorous campaign against
3. J. Burkett. This year Mr.. Berge VIII
probably have the endorsement Of the Lam
caster county populists for governor, and
the county delegation will probably be in
structed to use their best efforts In his be-
half at the state convention. So far as
known Lancaster county has no candidate
for the fusion congressional nomination.
Orders for National Guard.
Adjutant General Colby has appointed
Private Tim F.. Mccarthy OF Company r.
Lincoln. to the position Of quartermaster
Of the Second regiment. This appointment
is made to hll a vacancy that has existed for
several months. Private Mccarthy was
formerly captain of the York company Of
the National guard. He Withdrew from the
command Of the organization because Of
his removal to this city. In his new po-
sition he will rank as first lieutenant and
will begin his duties at once.
An order was issued from the military de-
partment calling for an election Of captain
OF Company L. Second regiment, Norfolk.
Captain Gerecke's commission expired May
21 and under the rules Of the guard It is
necessary TO hold an election to hl the
position.
Tn Board OF Education OF this city Is
In the throes OF another dispute Regarding
the tendency Of superintendent Gordon to
remove teachers who do not meet his idees
as to qualifications. In this case the teacher
he is seeking 20 remove is Miss Bertha Nc
Korkle. principal Of the Clinton school
Miss MeKorkle has been regarded by for
mer superintendent as one OF the most eff
Client teachers In the schools. but Dr.. Cor.
don insists that her name be dropped with
out further delay. This morning the Beard
of Education held a special meeting and
Miss MeKorkle was present with several
Of her friends to ask for a hearing. The
Board. after discussing the case a few min.
utes. agreed to listen to her on next Mon.
day evening.
Articles OF Incorporation Of the low
Lumber company of Omaha were recorded
In the secretary OF states Office today. Til,
stock Of the company will be $500. 900. IT
tncoroprators are: John N. Williams. Cal
vim Hafer. Henry l. Forsyth and Ernes
Hart The articles Of Incorporation provid,
for, the opening OF a timber tract In Oregon
and the maintenance Of a principal place o
business In Omaha.
Charles e. ProtEman. son Of DR.. William
ProtZman. was nned $40 and costs IN polio
court thia morning for turning in four falls
nre alarms last night Frank v. Raymond
who was with the boy. asked for q continu