Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-28
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
Power Project Committee Meets,
Talks and Then Adjourns.
NO DECISION IS ARRIVED Al
nance Collision on street Results In
Cutting ARRAY which Lacks But
Little of Having serious
Results.

The committee appointed by Mayor Frank
Koutsky to examine into and report on
the Nebraska Power company's project,
which OF late has been brought consid-
erably into prominence. met yesterday aft
ernoon for the purpose Of considering the
proposition in detail. The committee was to
have met with a committee of the Good
Government league, appointed TO confer on
the project, but this committee failed to
appear for some unexplained reason.
The mayors COMMITTEES considered a re-
port adverse to the proposition for several
stated reasons. A motion to adopt the sd-
verse report failed to carry, but a favor
able motion likewise failed. The committee
therefore adjourned at the call OF the chair
to meet during the coming week.
CoIOred Man wIelds Knife.
John Scott was seriously cut late Friday
night by Luther Baker, the latter a colored
man. The cutting took place at twenty
fifth and N streets or Whereabouts. 1t ap-
pears that Scott and the negro were walk
ing In opposite directions and collided.
From this a quarrel arose. Baker whipped
out a knife and cut Scott once in the arm
and once across the throat. The wounds,
though long and ugly looking, proved to
be superficial when Scott was taken TO the
hospital. He was reported doing we'll last
night. Baker was arrested and is waiting
the outcome of the wounds before being
given a hearing.
Police Court Happenings.
The men who were held for the alleged
assault of Tom Spokes were released ycster-
day morning. The evidence in the case was
largely circumstantiai and Spokes, the in
jured and most interested party, refused
to testify against anyone. Only one of the
five arrested as suspects in the case is still
held in jail.
Judge Callahan. out of twenty cases
yesterday morning for Christmas days
celebration, fined only one and dismissed
the greater part of the others. Six or more
were passed over until Monday morning.
John Safer was sentenced to ninety days
for wife beating. He had been arrested and
sentenced once previously for ten days. His
wife forgave him and begged his release.
No sooner out than he gave her another
terrific beating. The judge gave him the
limit. ta
Magic City Gossip.
The son of ]. j. Gillin is slightly i'm
proved from his illness.
letters Gold Top Beer delivered to any
part Of the city. Telephone No. 8.
COAL! Try Howland's celebrated Silver
SIGchs OAAiCC, fOo N. Gtln 0l. l6i. OOull 4.
Miss Julia Schmidt and Arthur Lynn
were married in South Omaha Thursday
evening.
Minnie oleson ana Gladys Hamilton of
Kansas City are the guests of Ethel Ber-
lin, 1902 North Twenty-fourth street.
Bishop Nuelsen will preach at the morn
Ing service at Letter Memorial church.
The pastor will preach in the evening.
w. c. Smith, 5lS North Twenty-fifth
street. reported the loss OF a number of
aFfiNIaQ from tho Ufaitaff0n Of a hnrU1ar
Friday night.
A joint card party and dance of the
Catholic Order Of cFofesters will be given
December 80 at Mafcsabee hail. Thirty
G. McHyzer died Friday at the South
Omaha hospital of appendicitis. He had
undergone an operation for the disease,
but failed to get relief.
The friends of James West of the thea
ter company at the Ancient Order of
United Workmen temple gave him a fine
military set for Christmas.
The class of 1908 OF the South Omaha
building Monday evening, December IS.
Important business is, to be transacted.
Oscar Sederholm and Miss Johanna Blon-
dell were married at l70s II street last
a friend of the parties. Rev. V. e. Peter
son of South Omaha performed the cere-
mony; The home was decorated in the
were present. After a weeks visit in
Omaha they will make their home at
Mead, Neb.
The Tuesday Night club met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs, Fred g. otter. 2SOS
] street. The first prizes we're won by
Mrs. A. A. Wright and Lew Etter. The
consolation went to Mrs. James ". Chick
were served and all enjoyed a good time.
The women rendered several musical Sc
lections, both vocal and Instrumental,
which were highly appreciated by those
present.
Monday we place on sale mems suits,
the latest shades in brown, made up with
fancy cuffs, flaps on vest, side buckles on
pants, etc. Sale price, $.75. actual value,
$500. See them displayed In our new
showcase. Watch the showcase for dis
plays of some OF the best bargains ever
shown in clothing or furnishing goods.
Nebraska Shoe and Clothing House, cor.
9th and N SITS. South Omaha.