Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-24
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
Mass Meeting of Democrats Discusses
Charter Revision.
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION ARISES
Committee ~ Finally Appointed
to Cooperate with the coR-
mittee Appointed by the
Mayor.

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symptoms OF the usual democratic diff
culties within ranks, which in the history
of the state invariably arise when the party
achieves a measure of success, appeared In
the mass meeting held yesterday afternoon
at the city hall. This meeting was called
by Jerry Howard, the eccentric state repre-
sentative from South Omaha. TO consider
charter revision. This meeting was at
tended by a large number OF w~orkingmen
and a sprinkle of business men and attor-
neys. Jerry Howard presided ana tried his
best to preserve harmony and with a few
outbreaks succeeded indifferently.
]. Macmillan and c. w. Sears engaged in
a lively tilt over the scope Of the authority
OF the mass meeting. Macmillan said the
meeting yesterday was more representative
than the charter revision committee APP
pointed by Mayor Koutsky and that the
meeting should act on all points independ-
enuy Of the mayors committee. c. w.
Sears took the ground that the committee
appointed by the mayor was the only au-
thoritative body. The act OF the mayor
was ordered and approved by the city coun-
Gil. Its representatives in LAncoln would
have the only credentials which. under the
new state law regulating lobbying. would
be necessary 10 give inc coInNnitNeo . piaSo
In the legislative halls.
After a struggle in which epithets were
directed against nearly every city official
since the city began, a resolution was
adopted directing the committee appointed
by the chair to cooperate with the mayors
committee. An early split on important
issues is predicted. The first meeting Is
held Tuesday night at the call of J. NJ.
Tanner, the chairman.
The committee, which was approved by
resolution at the meeting yesterday, con-
sists OF Dan, Hannon Jake Davis, John
Macmillan, C. NJ. schindel. Thomas Alton.
Joe Pivonka, p. L. Linighsn. J. W. Jordan,
A.. N. Hazen, j. G. Gribble, ]. ]. FitS-
gerald. George F.. Gibbs, Morris Yost. An
thony Smith. e. r. Roggen, George ster-
rett. j ] Nightingale, Dana Morrill,. Mike
Burke, Captain Parkhurst, George Stephens,
j. NJ. White, +. p. Hart, George Kennedy,
j. J.. Kubat, Judge Hedges, wiley Beckett,
Harry Bockmann, L. A. Davis, William
Schneider. w. w. Fisher, Morris Thomp-
son, Andrew Nelson, ]. F. Murphy, John
O'Connor, Walter Slate, P. c.. Caldwell and
! W. B. DAILY.
Many of these men were not at the meet
ing and II is possible that all may not
serve. The questions Of policy were dis
cussed briefly after the long talk about the
standing of the committee.
Grocery store Robbed.
The grocery of Samuel Altschuler, $50
South Thirtieth street, was entered by
burglars Sunday morning. The plundsrers
secured no money. but helped Themselves
to the stock in a liberal proportion. officer
Joe Ballew and the detectives unearthed
the booty last evening in the house occupied
by a colored man. who Is known to the
police The goods were found in a large
sack. -Four hams, a box of pub tobacco
and other articles including a duck for
Thanksgiving dinner, were found. The
owner tof the house rad got q tip and was
! gone. The police know him and will prob
ably make his arrest shortly 81
Miss Annie Rush Resigns.
I Miss Annie Rush, secretary in the office
OF superintendent N. NJ. Graham, has re-
signed her position, 20 take effect ut once.
The resignation has not been formally pre-.
scented to the Board OF Education, but It is
expected early this week. N IL explained
that Miss Rush is seeking to recuperate
after nine years OF hard work In the post
ton. She has always been very proficient
and her going viii be felt as a loss to the
department for som time at least.
Miss Mercedes Breen, at present IN a
similar position In the office Of the princi-
pal of the high school, win be promoted TO
the place. Miss Breen has held her posi-
ton for two years. Miss Cora Barclay. a
teacher in the Lowell school will be Ia the
principals office. %
sermon by DIR. wheeler.
DIR. r. l.. Wheeler preached a stirring
sermon on the fundamental ideas OF Pro-
t~estantism yesterday morning at the Pres
byterian church. He called these ideals
abundant cause to celebrate the Thanks
giving season. He spoke OF many OF the
ideals OF American life outside OF religion
as well and declared the survival OF the
idea through the ages OF cur history was
the most wonderful force In the world,
greater than armies and battling navies.
lie said he could dimly see the dawn Of a
better era, the fun triumph OF legal right
eoLsness. The most striking point In the
sermon was in taking issue with President
Roosevelt as TO the right TO inquire into
the religious beliefs OF the men who were
made candidates for the presidential seat.
He referred to the presidents declaration
ss to the religious attitudes Of the presi-
dent-elect.
Magic City Gossip,
For Rent-s7s South $50. 8 roorns-Ns.
Tit city ounci meets this evening in
adjourned session.
Judge Jacob Levy is visiting his dAugh-
ter IN Nebraska CITY.
letters Gold Top Beer delivered to any
part q the city, Telephone No. s.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. L. Wilcox expect 70
spend the winter In California.
Mrs. Claire Walker will entertain the
Johnnie Rover Card club this evening.
COALi Try Howland's celebrated Silver
Creek. Office, 436 N. cath 81. Tel. South Z.
Levy ProudfOOt left Saturday for Des
Moines, where he. will visit with his brother
for a few days.