Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-28

daily. Several OF them have made the
positive assertion that IL annexation were
submitted to a vote that a surprising
number of the administrative public
would be found to favor union OF the cities
The annexationists of South Omaha have
not coveted the torrent of abuse which
is Unfortunately hurled at every man
who has courage enough to make a public
fight. Were hanging in effigy the only in
suit offered by the ring and their friends
they might stand IT, But the persecu-
ton is carried to business relations In
several instances. The annexationists for
the most part prefer to be left out OF dis
cussions; but they are ready when the
time comes IL their assistance is needed.
Two mail men and as many Of the police
force at least are openly In favor of an
nexation. even though the latter are de-
pendent for their positions on the parties
In power.
Shoemaker and Money Missing.
John O'Leary. the shoe man on Twenty
fourth, reported to the police that his cob
bier had absconded with S1Ss Of the stores
funds. The cobbler's name was William
Myers and the police have his description.
1t is believed, however, that the man has
left town and will not be found in Omaha.
O'Leary suspected the man before because
he was we'll acquainted with his habit OF
! getting drunk. He asked the police to take
| him up and give him a good reprimand
but he did not wish to have him prosecuted.
I He now thinks he would have saved money
IL he had given the cobbler the full limit
Of the law.
RIveter Takes on Finger.
Fred Brix. living in Albright, workman
! in Armour's shops, had a finger taken of
| by a riveting machine. His duty was to
direct the machine and as he was holding
two pieces of metal to be Joined he pressed
! the foot lever and the machine closed on
his finger. 1t shipped the flesh OFF clearly
on the second finger of the right hand.
The parties suffering from hurts at the
| South Omaha hospital all show slight i'm
provements. A man was taken there last
night suffering from a scalp wound re-
celved it is thought, in a street car ac-
| cident at Twenty-fourth and o streets. He
was too much under the influence Of liquor
to determine the exact extent OF his In
juries and for that reason his name also
could not be learned. man by the name
of Joe Woods from Kilpatrtck's grading
camp, was attended for severe injuries to
his left hand. 1t required considerable
yet lose the hand. He got It caught in
some of the grading machinery.
William Roberts, a driver for Carpenter
was slightly hurt in a street car accident
yesterday evening. He was driving q
four-horse team at Washington streets
in Albright and in some manner turned
the wagon across the track in front OF
the southbound car. The car stove In
front wheel OF the wagon and threw tho
driver to the ground. His clothing was
badly torn. but he himself escaped will
slight bruises. The front end OF the cal
was stove in and several windows suf
fered. The team escaped injury.
Report of e. ,. seykOra's Death.
1t is reported from Seattle. Wash, tina
f. ]. Seykora died in that city Monday HI
was an old time citizen OF South Omahl
and left about two years ago Ha was en-
gagged while here in the drug business.
Y G. A. Notes.
No doubt catching the inspiration from
the great activity in Omaha. the Soutl
Omaha Young Mems Christian associa
tion has begun a campaign OF most prom
Using action. The secretary records tn
following past OF prospective happening
OF the association:
, The George Washington reception give
by the Women's auxiliary OF the Youni
Mems Christian association at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Crosse
netted over $50. This sum will be give
> toward a fund for better quarters for tn
, Young Mems Christian association.
Mrs. George F. Copper. president of III
Women's auxiliary of the Young Men
r Christian association, is asked almos
every day II arrangements cannot b
made whereby young women and girl
may enjoy gymnasium privileges here 1
South Omaha. There Is a crying deman
for better facilities for helping thes
young people. This matter will be Ola
eussed next Tuesday. March 8. at tn