Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-22
AFFAIRS At SOUTH OMAHA
o. A. Helm Fatally Hurt While ct Work
In Swift Plant.
CAUGHT WHEN MACHINERY IS sTARTED
Number of Representative south
Omaha Business Men WIN Accom-
pany Trade Excursion to
Black Hills.


day morning Helm works in the fertil-
izing department Of Swift & Company's
plant. Shortly after going to work yester-
day morning he and his companion, who
together work at the dryer or set of rap
idly moving fans in the west side of the
plant, separated. one going upstairs for
load Of sacks and the other. who was
Helm, stepped into another room. While
the man was upstairs HELM returned and
crawled into the machinery, within the
barrel of the blower to make some repairs.
The other man did not know that he had
returned. It is thought that one of the
oilers came along and started the fans
while oiling them. The shout of the man
inside caused the stopping of the ma
chiney at once, but not until he had been
whirled around the shafting two or three
times. Both his legs were broken. his
face was crushed and he was internally
injured in fatal manner. hurry run
was made to the South Omaha hospital,
but II appeared there was nothing to be
done to save the mans life, and he died
shortly after arriving. DR.. c. NJ. Schin-
del attended him, but had no duty except
to give temporary relief The man leaves
wife and four children, who were de-
pendent on him 1t is likely that an in
QutcN WIN bt ielus Inc DOOX lies at the
Brewer undertaking parlors. He will
likely be buried under the auspices of the
Ancient Order of Vikings, of which he
was a member There will be a meeting
Of the order this morning to make arrange
ments for the services.
south Omahans for Excursion.
The following members of the South
Omaha Live Stock exchange and others
Mill
to the trade excursion Of the Omaha Com
mercial club:
Allen Dudley. representing Allen Dudley
& Co.; w. H. Jones, representing Cox
Jones Commission company; r. J, Murphy,
TIepEesenting George Adams 8 frederick
Commission company; Alma Jackson, rep
resenting jackson, Snyder & Co: Hon. J.
a, T., pahlman representing NATIONAL Live
representing Rice Bros % Fred Huber, repre- repre-
senting Wood Bros; James l.. Paxton. rep
resenting Union Stock yards; e. F.. Folda,
representing Union Stock Yards National
bank; w. Il. Cheek, representing Burlington
route; A. A. Jasmer, representing North
western.
Transfer of City Funds.
c. A. Melcher reports that the transfer
Of funds involved in the sale of the sewer
bonds to the amount of $4,000 to Spitzer
Co., bankers, Of New York, was perfected
last Thursday. This was in accordance
with resolution of the city council maxi
ing Splitter & Co. depository for South
Omaha money. According to the agree
ment with the company 100000 in municipal
bonds were deposited with the Fourth Ma
tional bank as additional security. OF this
amount $4,000 was in South Omaha bonds
OF other issues. The remaining $4,000 was
made up OF portion each Of Omaha and
North Fort Worth bonds. These securities
were approved by the mayor as wen as
the treasurer So the cash is all on hand
for the construction of the sewer system.
Much interest attaches TO the bids, which
are to be opened July 30. Several con-
tractors have appeared in person to make
examination of the proposition.
when Greek Robs Greek.
Earnest Bebatan, 26S South Twenty-sev-
enth street, a Greek laborer reported to
the police yesterday morning that another
of his nationality by the name of Juler
Popsie broke into his trunk and took from
it SIS in cash After the money had been
secured Popsle suddenly disappeared and
has not since been seen.
ExeavRtinR for PIunI<ett Flats.
The excavation for the new building
which is to be constructed between L and
NJ streets on Twenty-fourth is progressing
rapidly. 1t is likely that the foundations
will be laid with a few weeks. 1t is de-
signed for three-story fat and is to con-
tain nearly forty rooms OF modern pattern
and conveniences, The building. outside
OF fixtures. such as plumbing and lighting,
will cost $4,000. The contract is given to
T. P. Gould & Sons. who are building for
Horace Plunkett. Adjoining this building
are two others which will be constructed,
| In all oha hafo can tko
construction OF these buildings and the
completion of the large furniture establish
ment across the street, the entire postofhce
block will present a modern and thrifty
appearance.
Eagles TO Have Picnic.
The Eagle Dress club is to give a picnic
all day today at Syndicate park. The en-
tertainment committee has made ample
preparations for a big day among the mem
bers Of the fraternity. There is to be a
band and all kinds OF races even to tut
race across the pond between the fats
and the leans" There will be refresh.
ments OF all shades and degrees OF solidlty
and fuidity in easy reach. There will be
dancing and a big parade by the Dress clut
in uniform. One OF the managers is posi-.
tive that there will be a balloon ascension
during the afternoon. One reason for tn,
festivity Is the rejoicing over the popular
ity OF the local candidate, P. ]. Barrett
for the position OF grand worthy president
OF the national or grand aerie. Mr.. Bar
rett is receiving many favorable pres,
notices by the editors Of the lodge He q
about the only candidate of the middI,
west. He has received scores OF letters
pledging support at the convention at Mil
waukee. II will be counted a large feather
in the cap OF the local aerie and OF IN,
state II he Is successful
No Complaint of PawnbrOkera.
The local pawn dealers have been mucf
aggrieved that they have been publicly
charged with being included in the recem
police Investigations In South Omaha
There are at present three shops in tn,
city which pay the license fees required
and which claim to have fulhlled all tn,
requirements Of the Law. They do not car,
20 have their business connected with Ger
tain secondhand men and junk dealeri
who pay no licenses nor are required L
make daily reports TO the police OF all ar
ticles placed in pawn. As a matter OF fac
the police have not found any fault will
the pawn shops proper, but their suspicious
has rested heavily on abe other class O.
dealers. These were lately given a thor
ough overhauling.
hoy Searches for Uncle.
An example OF Independence done Il
, | small packages was furnished 70 the poiic,