Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-26
AFFAIRS At SOUTH OMAHA
Paving Of Block Of Il Street is Being
Talked OF
WORKMAN TEMPLE NEEDS GOOD APPROACH
such T. the Argument of Those who
Favor Laying vitrfaed brick
from Tuenty-FOurth
street West.

Now that the Workmen temple at Twen-
ty-ifth and NJ streets is nearing compile
ton, the members Of the building commit
tee having in charge the construction OF
the temple are turning their attention to
the condition Of NJ street between Twenty
fourth and Twenty-hfth streets. 1t is pro-
posed now to endeavor to secure the paving
of this street from the west line OF Twenty
fourth street to the east line OF Twenty
NTH street. Several times IN the past an
effort has been made to secure the sigma
lures Of enough property owners to pave
this one block, but there always has been
some hitch. Now that the largest hall in
South Omaha Is soon to be opened, II is
considered no more than right that a paved
street should lead to it. One diniculty is
the government building at Twenty-fourth
and NJ. streets. The government has de-
clined to pay the expense Of paving any
portion OF NJ street, and so the cost will
fall upon the city. At a rough estimate,
this block can be paved with vitrihed brick
for 81 900. The cost of paving on the south
side of the postofkce building would be
about $500. In the event that the majority
OF the property owners can be induced to
sign a paving petition the council thinks
that It can secure the necessary funds from
some source to pave on the south side Of
the postofhce. While II is a little early to
talk Of paving, the workmen are pushing
this project and hope to have matters in
shape TO present to the council by the
middle of next month.
Another Complication.
When the South Omaha Library board
met yesterday afternoon it was the inten-
tion to make a draft on Andrew Carnegie's
agent for $1,000. This was to be the first
installment Of the $50, 900 donated for a
library. In South Omaha. Certain forms
must be carried out in order to pass the
agents who handle Mr.. Carnegie's money
and yesterday another snag was struck.
When the draft was partially made out it
appeared that the Library board had no
treasurer. In the organization 1t was pre-
sumed that City Treasurer Howe would
take this portion OF the work, although he
had not been consulted. When it came to
a showdown yesterday afternoon Mr.. Howe
did not think it part of his duty and as
a bond is required he did not feel like
going TO the expense OF paying for a bond.
The result was that the board adjourned
without mailing the draft. An effort will
be made today to induce one Of the cash
iers Of the banks here to act as custodian
of the funds. AS soon as this detail is
arranged the draft will be forwarded. At
the rate matters are progressing the pro-
posed library building will be a long time
coming.
Rev. BIom Coming.
Rev. A. Blom OF Chicago will deliver a
series Of lectures at the Swedish Baptist
church, Twentx-second and X streets, on
the evenings of1&bruary 20. 27 and 20. The
topic will be Around the World" Rev.
Blom recently returned from an extended
trip and will give to those who care to
hear him a concise statement Of the con-
dition of affairs in the far east. Members
Of this church request that all those who
are interested attend the lectures.
Looking for Bonds.
Friends OF Patrick Shea were out yes
terday afternoon looking for bonds. Mr..
Shea was arraigned before Judge King at
noon and pleaded not guilty to the charge
Of murder in the second degree. AS It was
not deemed advisable to detain the court
after the usual hour of closing, the matter
Of bonds will go over for a day or two.
In case bonds are furnished 1t is under
stood that the preliminary hearing set for
Saturday will be continued, or else the
examination will be waived. When Shea
appeared in court yesterday noon with his
attorney he was we'll dressed. looked well
anu was uOl at All utTNOuS WHtu tue war
rant was read to him by Captain Troutan.
He greeted his friends in the court room
with a hearty handshake and a pleasant
word. When the amount Of the bond to
be given was announced by Judge King
neither Shea nor his attorney made any
sign Of displeasure. Later on in the after
noon Shea had the pleasure OF airing him
self on the sunny side of the lily hall
building while waiting for his commitment
papers to be made out.
Etter Wants Hose.
Chief Etter of the FIRE department would
like to have the city officials purchase as
soon as possible not less than 1000 feet OF
hose and two horses for use In the depart
ment. Councilmen Broderick, Welsh and
Smith. who compose th5 fire and water
committee, are free to say that Etter will
have to go without hose unless some pro-
vision is made to furnish funds. The city
council, il appears, does not feel inclined
to go against the law aud permit any bills
to accumulate in any Of the departments
until the present overlap is taken care Of
in some way. There IS a natural wear on
hose each year which necessitates the pur-
chase Of from 500 to 1000 feet OF new hose
In addition to the hose needed now two
horses are badly needed. Just now the city
mas no money 10 pay Its hremen, let alone
/ buying hose and horses. 1t vas stated yes.
!, terday that unless relief came soon tbs
mayor would be requested to cut down bott
5 the fire and police departments in order tC
save money.
r want More Pavement.
A petition has been signed for the paving
Of ThiTtieth street from Q street south Il
2 street. OF course the curbing and gut
l tering goes along with the paving petition
AS B. letter owns a majority OF the foo
frontage, and he having signed the petition
| for all his lots on the street, II is mort
D than likely that the city council will max
= a favorable report when the petition is pre-
sented. letter hopes to have this worl
{ done during the coming summer. 1t wal
stated at the city hall yesterday that il
case The street was paved a number OF tn
q old shacks now standing would be tori
4 down to make room for modern houses t
, be erected for those employed near by.
I MuIeahy Goes Back.
\ Deputy Sheriff Roach visited the cit
Jail yesterday afternoon and when ne wen
n to Omaha he was accompanied by DaVi