Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-19

are absolutely strict on every detail Of the
law.
The whole difficulty, as charged by e. P.
Roggen at the time of his resignation, lay
in the fact that the chairman of the fl
nance committee had refused to honor his
claim for a Decent fee on each record of
birth and death, which he had been ac-
customed to receive. The chairman is
Matt Paterson, one of the democratic mem
bers. The other democratic members stand
with him as does one republican. It has
been laid at the door of republicans by
papers representing the democratic inter-
ests, but the facts. as admitted by Mr..
Roggen show a squabble among the demo-
Gratis of the city council with the city
clerks office. Roggen explained that Matt
Paterson became angry because he, Rog-
gen, had testified in such a manner con-
corning the city finances, that Paterson
was called before the grand jury and given
an examination which tried his patience.
To get even, he cut off the pay of the
deputy registrars fee.
Roggen then resigned and refused to do
the work on the ground that there was
no fee attached, and he could not be COM
PEELED to work for nothing. DIR. Wilson ap-
pointed DR.. John Koutsky and the doctor
refused to accept. The latest is a COM
munication from DR.. Wilson recommending
that the mayor and city council agree
on an appointee. This may be taken up
! Monday evening.
In the meantime the technical difficult
ties of getting along without a registrar
have grown quite serious. The record OF
births is not so serious, but the deaths
bring about unpleasant situations.
Little Work for Police.
South Omaha has been very quiet in
police circles for a month. So much so
. that the department has only two or three
minor cases to work on. One of these is
the case Of Roman Storoska, who was ar
rested on suspicion Wednesday. 1t has
developed that he has been handling a 10,
of stolen shoes. The man who sold him
the shoes is wanted by the police. He made
good his escape TO Sioux City, however.
The arrest of Storoska, 1t is hoped, will
lead to Information concerning the other
man which will result in his arrest.
Leo wiehn was yesterday arrested at the
instance of the Nebraska Furniture COM
pany. 1t is charged that he used his credit
to secure a lot of furniture and when he
gained possession sold the furniture at a
sacrifice to a secondhand dealer and at.
tempted to get out of town with the pro.
ceeds. He failed in this and will therefore
have to answer the charge Of obtaining
property by false pretenses.
Mrs. p. A. Burke caused the arrest OF a
Greek who attempted to beat her out OF
SO I'm changing a $40 bill. He was searched
at the Jail and $40 was found in his posses.
sion. He was willing to pay back the
money rather than to endure prosecution.
Magic City Gossip.
This store will be open evenings until
Christmas-Cressey.
The English club Is making a study OF
Ben JohnsOn's "~Alchemist."
The New Settlers Improvement club will
have a meeting this evening.
| The Good Government league meets to-
night In Masonic hall at s O'Clock.
letters Gold Top Beer delivered to any
part of the city. Telephone No. s.
Ivory Chesley and wife are the guests OF
his uncle, Sylvester Chesley of this city.
See our new Butcher calf, mems shoes, al
$500 pr.-Cressey.
James Crowel of Kansas City is visiting
his friend, d. S. Foster of South Omaha.
COAL! Try Howland's celebrated Silver
Creek. office, 4SS N. Gath st. Tel. South Z
The women of the Baptist church will
give a tea this afternoon St tha residenc'
OF the pastor, Rev. George Van Wrinkle, sO.
/ street.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Harlan Of Atlantic
Ia, and Mr.. and Mrs. Crombe of Spokane
Wash are guests Of DR.. and Mrs. c. NJ
Thomas Duckworth will leave I'm a few
days for Tennessee and Kentucky, the HON,
OF his wife. They will spend the holiday
season there.
Those swell patent button and BlucheI
shoes for ladies at $3.50 pr. please everyone
@Cressey.
Bishop A. L. Williams Of the diocese o.
Nebraska will visit ST: Clements mission
OF the Episcopal church to administer th'
sacrament OF confirmation TO the members
OF the class which Is preparing under Rev