Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-05

tried to steal ride. The younger boy
lost his balance and fell under the wheels.
One set of trucks passed over his right
leg between the knee and the ankle, sever
ing 1t completely. He was otherwise
bruised and shaken. The ambulance was
called and he was taken to the South
Oman hospital. DR.. A. II. Koenig attended
his injury. He is the son Of Mrs. Mary
Shaefer and one of a family of four. The
mother is a widow. Unless complications
set in only the loss of the limb will re-
suit,
Refused to Repair Building.
Max Rypins was arrested Saturday by the
order Of the city building inspector. Ed
Trap. for alleged violation Of the city
ordinance in refusing to make the proper
repairs TO his building at 1904 street The
building inspector condemned the build
ing at the same time that he condemned
the buildings on the corner. Rypins de-
clared that he would not repair the build
ing. He has insisted that the building in
spector tried to hold him up for $25 The
inspector explained that he had told Ryp-
ms that the cost Of the repairs would be
about $25, but that ne had no intention of
holding up anybody
Union Evangelistic Services.
The evangelistlc services now In prog
ress under the direction of Dean A. c. Peck
Of Denver were a pronounced success last
night. The entire available seating capac-
ity of the Ancient Order of United Work
men temple was occupied. The choirs of
the different churches were represented on
the rostrum and the Young Mems Chris
tian association quartet, under the direc-
ton of c. f. Campbell, rendered special
music. The sermon of the evening was
alat,, 90 l., Nl,o xrId
erness. Dean Peck pictured in vivid terms
the sting and poisonous effect Of sin on the
human heart. At the close of the meeting
twelve persons confessed conversion. Sew
eral more expressed their interest in the
cause
Magic City Gossip.
The city council will meet this evening
in regular session.
letters Gold Top Beer delivered to all
parts of the city. Telephone No 8.
j. ]. Ryan goes west this week to look
after his mining interests.
L. A. Coulter is reported recovering
from long and severe illness.
The funeral of Peter Hansen took place
from the Methodist church yesterday aft
ernoon.
Mrs. L. g. Eads has not yet recovered
sufficiently to be out. She has been Ill
for two weeks.
Mrs. r. o. Haskins 1910 North Twenty
fifth, is to entertain a company of young
people at tea Tuesday evening.
Mrs. ]. ]: wier and son arrived in the
city from Los Angeles, Cal, where they
have been for some time on a visit
Mr.. and Mrs. James Houston entertained
a number of friends last Saturday even
ing In honor of their daughter. Isabelle
Dan Stannis was arrested yesterday on
the charge of stealing coal from the Union
Pacific. officer George Lewis made the
arrest.
Captain p. II. Shilend of the detective
force is expected home soon. He has been
| I'm Minnesota and Iowa on his annual
vacation.
William e. Miller was arrested at the
instance Of Charles styles, who charged
him with obtaining money under false
pretenses.
Mr.. Louie Williams and Miss May Niles
were quietly married in Fremont Saturday
! They will soon return TO South Omaha
| to make their home.
The Board of Education is to meet in
regular session tonight. The president
stated that nothing more than routine
business would occupy the board.