Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-16
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
Highland Park Improvement Club Dis
ouEses Annexation.
BOTH SIDES OF QUESTION SUPPORTED
Burglars Make John II. RusaeIl's
Butcher shop the Place for
Their Regular Monthly
Cell.


ing Thursday evening at the Lincoln school,
and the various departments Of the city
government received considerable atten-
ton.
Mayor Hector suggested that some OF the
department allowance should be by mills
instead Of the present budget system Of
just so many dollars. so that the funds
would receive the benefit OF increased val
uation. especially so with the street repair
department.
The sewer question was considered also
the building of the f street viaduct. and
an effort will again be made to induce the
city council to create the office Of city
electrician and meter-lnspector.
The main feature Of the evening was
the discussion Of the question Of annexa-
ton. William ]. Brennan stated he wanted
the question submitted TO a vote Of the
people Of South Omaha and would abide
by the results. although he thought South
Omaha was doing well as It was.
A. NJ Gallagher said, II he could be
assured that the commercial property and
Industrial interests demanded greater
Omaha, he would not object but he thought
that II the injunction procurors could be
sienced and the city carry out tue i'm
provemeuts as voted by the people that
agitation for annexation might stop and the
twin sisters would grow just the same
He was doubtful of this being accom-
| plished
w. w Fisher spoke from a merchants
standpoint and said in substance, that con-
soldation Of the two cities would give a
/ great impetus to all great industries to
locate here, as this Is the natural manu-
featuring center; improvement would be
| much greater as all would work together.
| Now many are constantly opposing and
/ the strife has kept some concerns In doubt
as to the profit Of locating here. Mer-
! chants would prosper because of the in
| crease OF industries. This would mean an
| Increase IN homes. which would constantly
| keep up the influence for better improve
ments.
! Al Powell was for Greater Omaha as
soon as possible. He stated the live stock
business has suffered for many years and
lost valuable territory because of the lack
Of unity in getting better rates. II the in
terests of Omaha were Joined with ours
we would soon have as favored rates as
any live stock market on the Missouri
river. AS II is, we are Disseminated
against by the railroads, and other points
| are getting the live stock that by rights
belong here, but IL the Grain exchange. the
iobbers, or the Commercial club Of Omaha
were all assisting, the railroads would soon
give the rightful concessions, which would
mean many more manufacturing Industries
established along the lines, from the grain
elevators north. below swift's on the south,
where there is ample room for trackage
facilities.
]. Sam Gosney stated he would picture
the same results from annexation for this
city as appeared in the Town of Lake, now
in Chicago, where the stock yards are
located, and which is really the booming
center Of the great city.
Mayor Hector said, he would content
himself that he always has been and would
be opposed to annexation; but holding the
office of mayor, his views might1be mis-
construed.
t. ]. O'Neil was entirely opposed, he
thought the real estate values might suffer
and taxes would not be decreased, which
really means the welfare of any city. He
said taxes are less and the bonded indebted
pess slight compared with Omaha.
A. II. Murdoch, from professional stand
point was opposed, as it would practically
annihilate the legal fraternity in South
Omaha and work many discomforts, he
believed, to citizens not now anticipated.
The club will take up this discussion
again at the next meeting.
Butcher shop Robbed.
Another case of burglary, which appears
to be OF almost nightly occurrence OF late,
was discovered yesterday morning. When
, John A. Russell went to his place Of bust
! ness which is a meat market on Twenty
, fourth and l. streets. he discovered that
his ca sh drawer had been rihed during the
night. About 81 in pennies we're taken
and as much as $40 in silver. The intruders
entered by the transom over the door
4 After the robbery they made their escape
in exactly the same manner. Nothing but
: the cash drawer appeared to be disturbed
= The police have been bafied by the clever
y work of the gang which is working the
a city. No clue has been obtainable in sew
= eral of the late cases. which have covered
a a period Of two weeks or more.
e Y. NJ. C. A. Notes.
e Evening classes have closed till after tn
p holidays. The change In tuition is ex
y pected TO increase the enrolment for tn
I next term.
n Physical Director Paxton and a buncl
e OF his men gave an athletic exhibition a
y Benson last Thursday. They were wei
Is patronized.
d Next Sunday the boys club, known a
II the Loinads, viii hold its regular meeting
In the rooms at o'clock. Attorney Ringe
k will address them. There will be som
n special music and A song service.
'e Last Sunday Prof. Graham gave an eS
It oellent address to the men. So good wa
" the talk and so well appreciated by thos
lt present that he has been asked to repea
&c the same address In the near future NeX
IL Sunday at o'clock O. A. Young will cor
rs duct a Bible reading. All men are ir
be vited TO attend. Be sure to bring you
lg Bibles. There win also be a scriptuI
d. quiz, prayer meeting and a song service
X About a year ago the association move
ct into its present quarters and now It find
lis them too small The educational class,
81 have been cramped for room for the la
ST. two months and one class was abandone
altogether for the same reason; the bat
49, plant is entirely too small and the equi
ment for Bible study is inadequate
eh every way. The problem OF new quartz
ct and better equipment is one that mu
n be solved in the near future.
MS The Get -Four Club" composed OF riv
I'm teams Of ministers and laymen. is workir
er. like busy bees The laymen are now
20 the lead.
as Bible classes organized by Brass al
its Walker last week are doing good wo
no and showing interest.
LED The second number IN the Star cour
10 the impersonator. Gilbert A. Eldredl
He Will appear in the Auditorium Mond
'7o evening, December II.