Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-24
AFFAIRS At SOUTH OMAHA
Proposed Mass Nesting to Discuss Water
oOmpany's Franchise.
DEMAND FOR ADDITIONAL MIGRANTS
Democrats interested I'm Trial of Al
legged Boilers at Jacksonian Club
Interest ON City Bonds Com
ing Due June First.

ing Due June First.
Mayor Koutsky has been asked to take
steps toward the calling OF a mass meeting
for the purpose Of discussing the PROPOSE
tion to renew the franchise OF the Omaha
Water company, which expires in two
years, and also to bring UP the question of
lower hydrant rentals. At the present time
the city is paying $50 a year each for 200
hydrants and certain taxpayers who are be-
hind the present movement think that in
case the city agrees to make some conces-
sions the water company will reduce the
rental to $50 a year. This will be quite a
saving and the amount saved can be used,
so Il Is stated, in placing additional hy-
drants. The mayor has not designated a
date yet for the meeting, but will most
likely do so before long. AS has been
mentioned before, the water company fran
chise has two years to run yet, but there
seems to be a desire to have 1t renewed at
this time, Notwithstanding the opposition
Of "a prominent member OF the council"
The law does not, 1t is asserted, allow
enough money to be levied for water pur-
poses, and as there is a constant demand
for hydrants, it is expected that the coun-
ell, when 1t comes to making the levy this
/ year. Will ~ "a ihhA ~ Nhoh cOh0
provision on the side for the payment OF
back rental and the cost OF increased
service.
Local Democrats Interested.
South Omaha democrats are showing a
great deal of interest in the arraignment
before the JRcksonian club tonight Of sew
eral prominent leaders in the party. 1t is
asserted that there will be something doing
- III 1T.
one. Captain P%arkhurst said to a Bee rep
resentative last night that he was not
afraid to go before the club and stand trial;
in fact, he courted an investigation OF his
actions. Mcmillan, Nolan and Roberts are
the others to be brought upon the carpet.
Little can be said Of Roberts, as his inhu-
ence in democratic circles has been on the
wane for a number OF years. OF the three
prominent democrats a lively reply is ex-
pected. They propose giving their reasons
for not supporting John Henry Loechner
for mayor last April. The report of the
meeting will doubtless be read by a great
many people in South Omaha. In addition
to this a great many democrats have sig
nifed their intention Of attending the ses-
sion.
The trouble at this time has caused a
decided split in the democratic ranks and
/ luS ItbuiI VI INC TIA may " " SullIclg
satisfactory to the Loechner or the Nolan
ends Of the string.
Obligations Coming Due.
City Treasurer Howe has prepared a
statement which will be presented to the
council Monday night, showing the amounts
due at the state fiscal agency on June 1.
In the first place there is the semi-an-
nual interest on $780, 900 intersection paving
bonds, which amounts to s 1,125. Then there
Is semi-annual interest on $50, 900 OF re-
funding sewer bonds issued IN 1895, amount
ing to $3.50. The old viaduct proposition
comes up again with It's call for interest
on the original Investment The interest on
these bonds amount to $3.50. Sewer dis
trict bonds and commission amount to
about $3.50, bringing the total up to $4,977.
In this connection Treasurer Howe, says:
There not being sufficient funds in the
treasury to pay these obligations 1t will
be necessary for the city to borrow $107
for sewer district No. 107 and draw interest
fund warrants for $3.50 in order that these
obligations may be paid" Mr.. Howe will
request the council to make arrangements
to borrow the sums mentioned in order that
he may keep the credit of the city good
at the state fiscal agency.
Troop Equipment Ordered.
Eighty-hve men Of the South Omaha cav
airy troop will be equipped by the govern
ment as soon as the requisition reaches
the national capital. Captain w. L. Hol-
land Of the troop returned yesterday from
Lincoln, where he visited Governor Savage
and the adjutant general. A telegram
from the authorities in Washington was
the cause Of the visit by Captain Hol-
land. The troop is to be supplied with
all accoutrements, including carbines, re-
v%olvers, saddles. blankets. dog tents, belts,
ammunition, etc. 1t is expected that the
equipment will reach here before the troop
goes into camp this summer.
Checking school Records.
James v. Chick. an expert accountant
is now employed in checking the books OF
school district No. 8. So far 1t has been
found that over 10 warrants have been
issued which have not been registered. This
does not mean that there is any shortage
Of accounts, as all Of the warrants are reg
istered at the city treasurer's once. Ow-
ing to the fact thai the stubs have not
been made out and that the journal has not
been kept up to date the work Of the ex-
pert will be continued for at least two
weeks.
i The Drawing Exhibit.
1OcP mO wac OAOWuCu yCSNCFudy
with pupils of the public schools and par
ents on account Of the drawing exhibit.
Miss Stebbins, who has charge OF the ex-
hibit, went home last night entirely salts
fed with the attendance. She was tired
and so were her assistants. The exhibit
will close tonight. All pupils OF the schools
who take an interest in drawing are invited
to visit the armory and look over the
drawings. No admission fee is charged.
Attend Memorial Service.
Captain Holland issued orders yesterday
to the members of the South Omaha cav
airy troop to report at the armory at 2
O'Clock Sunday afternoon for the purpose
Of attending memorial services at the First
Methodist Episcopal church. The troop
will appear in fatigue uniform. caps and
white gloves.
Fourth Annual Banquet.
Invitations are out for the fourth annual
banquet Of the Nebraska State association
OF the National Letter Carriers association.
The banquet will be held In the dining room