Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16

by President Morrill, for the purpose of
considering the case of the seven boys
who were suspended a week ago on charges
of carrying skeleton keys to the locker
sytem. After considerable discussion, the
board agreed 20 reinstate the boys next
Monday morning. They have been out of
school Just week. II is believed by the
superintendent and the principal the sus-
pension has had a good effect and the
discipline has improved to a degree among
the other pupils. There are members of the
board, however. who are inclined to look
with disfavor on the matter of suspension,
except where the cases of incorrigibility
become a menace to the other pupils At
best they argue a suspension is not TO be
looked upon as a punishment that is salu-
tory in its effects. Too many boys would
enjoy It as a holiday, and those who did not
should be at work rather than out. The
use of these arguments resulted in the
prompt reinstatement Of the boys.
Suddenly Becomes Insane.
Henry Basford, a carpenter who has been
employed in the packing houses about the
city for several years past, fell at Twenty
sixth and " street yesterday during the
noon hour He was seen standing In front
of the Pivonka block for some time, but
suddenly he threw himself backwards and
fell TO the walk. When he was reached
by Mr.. Lake, who was across the street
/ from him. he was raving and striking
about him in demented condition. not
seeing OF hearing anything. DR.. Koutsky
| was called and the unfortunate was taken
| to the city jail where he struggled violently.
| yeping like dog and trying 10 bite. After
about two hours he became quieter and at
last fell asleep. 1t may be that the stroke
| is simply temporary and that he soon will
! be rational again Owing 10 the violence
of the man 1t was not thought advisable
to take him to the city hospital, where most
| Of the help consists of women. He is still
at the city jail.
HoIdup Men busy Again.
| A. r. Moon, who lives at Twenty-fifth
| and G streets, was held up about mid
night within half a block of his home. The
robbers secured between 81 and S.
Improvement Club smoker.
The smoker OF the Highland Park I'M
provement club was great success il
every way. All the seats in the clut
room were occupied and there were a few
| who stood up in the rear. The president
of the club had spent raaeh time n. thu
preparation and his Efforts were well a.
preeiated by those present. Boxes of cigar
plenty of the fragrant aroma in evidence
Through this the winding voices of tn
club members penetrated as one and an
other responded TO the request of the cha!
for an expression of views. Besides tn
club members proper there were a mum
Der of local party leaders who held tn
floor on topics kindred to c1-tc improve
ments. The Elks quartette OF Council
Bluffs rendered many selections which me
with approval. All the songs were of
humorous character. The club by ris
ing vote expressed its appreciation o
their services.
NJ. Afabery told in a humorous way Q
the early life and organization OF the clut
c. w Miller followed along the same line
A. II. Murdoch spoke on the Improve
meEt of the City Government" but too
time TO say that permanent sidewalks an
curbs and cutters were among few of IN
things which had been accomplished by I'll
aid of the improvement clubs In munic
pal affairs he advised the influence of I'll
clubs be directed toward the selection {
| the best men for the Offices and when the
are once elected TO keep after them an
see that they did the wishes of the pee
pie. spasmodic reforms were worth littl,
it is the continual pointing to better thing
that counted in the end. Jay Lavert
spoke on the idea Of persistence and COZ
centrated effort, He said he was glad
get the support OF a good club behind hin
He said II was through the efforts OF Il
Highland PARA Improvement club thu