Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-28
AFFAIRS At SOUTH OMAHA
Local Politicians Are Already Discussing
: Election Of Next Spring,
Frederick AND oUEENAN MAY HOLD OVER
Present Indications Are that EIec-
tiOn VIII BE Called for Only Tax
Commissioned and school
hoard Members.

Local politicians are already talking
about the spring election. Under condi-
lions at the present time Il looks as II
The election would be called for only one
tax commissioner and three members Of
the Board Of Education. The members OF
the board who retire are Lott, Miller and
Bchroeder. all republicans. Already the
republicans OF South Omaha are casting
about for representative men who can be
placed on the ticket with some show Of
being elected. It is understood that every
effort will be made by the republicans to
Blect members to fill the vacancies. As
FOR tax commissioner, the republicans have
two or three irst-class men in view. James
Fitzgerald, the present tax commissioner,
IL a democrat and he is seeking a renom-
lnation.
The most interest, however, centers In
the question Of whether two councilmen,
one from the Fifth and the other from the
Sixth wards, are to be elected.
In the proclamation issued by Mayor
Kelly, under the new charter, he merely
called for the election Of six councilmen,
one from each ward. No term Of service
was mentioned in the proclamation. Now
some contend that as the Fifth and Sixth
wards were new things here, the under
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wards were to serve only for one year.
Both Broderick and Queenan dispute this.
They assert that they were elected oh an
equal footing with the balance Of the mem.
bers, and as they are both anxious about
the matter an appeal was taken a few
days ago TO a leading Omaha attorney. The
opinion Of this attorney was that Broderick
and Queenan could serve the full term Of
two years.
In support Of the opinion section 10 Of
the new charter is quoted. A portion OF
this section says: Whenever, by reason
Of an increase OF wards in such city, any
ward shall be without representation, 1t
shall be lawful and proper at the next
succeeding election to elect one councilman
from each of said wards for a term of two
years"
Those who favor the election Of council
men from The Fifth and Sixth wards in
the spring assert that the charter may be
SO changed as to give more definite in
formation on the subject. In the meantime
Broderick and Queenan rest easily, APP
parently, on account Of the opinion given
them by their attorney.
So far Mayor Koutsky has not indicated
whether he will call for an election Of two
councilmen in the spring or not.
VIII Lower Tracks.
When the Q street viaduct Is repaired
this winter the street car tracks crossing
the structure will be lowered so as to DO
on q level with the flooring Of the bridge.
News was received yesterday that some
OF the timber for the repairs was now
enroute. Onicials of the Union Stock Yards
company assert that the mills in Oregon
are way behind on orders. but advices have
been received to the effect that several
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on the way. In speaking OF the proposed
repairs a day or two ago General Manager
Smith Of the Omaha Street Railway COM
pany stated that when the track across the
bridge was relaid the rails would be low
cred, so as to conform to the surface Of
the flooring. II this is done II will do
away with a great many complaints and
lessen the danger OF accidents. In the
meantime motor trains will run slowly
over the viaduct.
Thompson VIII Build.
Frank Thompson. one OF the we'll known
business men of South Omaha, has pur-
chased the property at the southwest COR
ner of Twenty-fourth and H streets. On
the corner lot be will erect a two-story
store building. Thu ground floor Of this
building will be used by a drug firm, while
the upper floor will be arranged for living
apartments.
On the lots adjoining the store building
Mr.. Thompson will erect a residence to
cost him not less than $4,000. Aside from
the cost OF the property the improvements
arranged for will cost about $4,000: Work
on construction Is to commence at once and
continue as long as the weather holds
good.
investigating Tax Titles.
r.. .o. A.. na,t m oa.taro trrst
company has had an agent in South Omaha
looking over the records in the treasurers
once with a view to buying up property
on which taxes have become delinquent.
The representative of the trust company
stated to a Bee reporter that II was the
Intention, after an investigation, to invest
several thousand dollars in property here,
The property on which taxes are delln-
quent is now for sale at the once OF the
county treasurer.
Observing ThanksEiving.
Thanksgiving was observed in the usual
manner in South Omaha yesterday. From
noon on until night the streets wore a
Sunday aspect. Business was generally
suspended at the stock yards and the pack
ing houses and In fact all over the city.
Union Thanksgiving services were held at
the First Methodist Episcopal church in the
forenoon heV. Lsander Lane, pastor Of
the Christian church. delivered an interest
Ing sermon on "The Signs Of the Times
Members OF the Magic City Kings Daugh-
tiers sent out quite a number Of baskets
containing food and clothing TO poor peo-
pie. Both nremen and policemen were
given a little extra time OF for dinner
while the city ofices were closed all day
CastaIia starts Saturday.
Saturday forenoon the steamer. Cas-
Italia, will leave the foot Of Douglas street