Omaha daily bee., 1910-03-26
AFFAIRS At SOUTH ONAHl
Republicans Urged to Register fol-
Coming Election.
ILLEGAL SWEARING IN WATCHED
Democratic Scheme VIII Not BE Re-
Peated--Funeral of Late Fire
Chief Gnrratt Takes
Place.

Republican candidates held two important
meetings last night one was at Twenty
seventh and streets and the other At
z52o Q street The former meeting was at
tended largely by Polish residents and
people OF the Fifth ward. The topics Of
discussion were chiefly concerning the
approaching day for the revision Of reg
istration Saturday. March 2e. The voters
were urged to see to it that their names
were on the poll books. Those voters who
swore in their votes on primary day.
whether before the election boards or be-
fore the city clerk, were warned that they
must so and register Saturday. A number
OF young men were present and they were
urged to see that their names were en-
rolled so that they may cast their first
vote al the election. me new residents
Of the city since last fall must also reg
lister.
A special committee Of the republicans
has been appointed TO challenge illegal
registration. It is declared that Of the s1s
registrations before the city clerk on the
primary day, over $50 were actually non
residents. sent in by the democratic inter
ests to have a local influence and to make
showing for the state election. Many Of
these win not dare to appear on the day
Of revision or at the election for their
names and their record is known and they
will meet a surprise on their return. The
special committee has been doing some
| quiet investigating as to the source Of
these interlopers and the same machine
win not work next time This state Of
affairs was commented on at length by
several OF the speakers at the Fifth ward
meeting.
Cheers for Trainer.
| A good point was the evidence OF feeling
| favorable TO p. J. Trainor manifest on ali
sloes- He is received everywhere with
open arms The democrats have confidence
In him When he rose 20 address the meet
ing he was cheered until he had TO ask for
quiet. 4 never saw a campaign which
looked 50 hopeful" said H. C. Murphy.
and / have been through all Of them. I
can feel the temper and want 70 say that
the republicans VIII win.
We have q candidate who appeals most
happily to the working men. He was
working man, one Of the rank and file, and
he never was unfavorable to the cause Of
any working men, Notwithstanding certain
unfounded and widely circulated charges
The friends of Mr. Trainor are numerous
enough TO drive this fAisehood into the
ground long before election day. He proved
not only that he WAS q working man, but
that he was capable OF fitting into posi-
ton OF service and benefit to the city and
| the county"
The entire roll Of candidates responded in
short addresses al this meeting. each en-
forcing some point for the benefit OF the
city government
WOrkinEmen GOr Ticket.
The Working Mems Independent Political
club held the second meeting last evening
at $50 q street. They endorsed the balance
OF the republican ticket and will support Il
entire. At this meeting the fact was brought
out that at q democratic meeting held
Wednesday night. Omaha influenes came TO
the fore in the person Of Tom Flynn Of
Omaha, who is J. c. Dahlman's right
bower. It is charged that he added greatly
TO the nthuSiasm Of the occasion by pay
ing in s125 10 the campaign fund. The Dahl
man interests need South Omaha In the ap-
preaching state campaign, and there is the
lever which drew - tie pocketbOoks. That
the Omaha ENJOYS brought a peace offering
With them is about the best feature OF
their visit South Omaha residents dom
usually look with favor on the delegates
from the north.
David Garratf at Rest.
The funeral Of David CARAT was the
concern Of the whole city yesterday after
noon. Hundreds OF residents and former
friends were In attendanoe. The flowers
were never more lavish nor The obsequies
more solemn az the death Of any public
man in South Omaha
In the correge were the South Omaha 20
lice department. led by Chief John Briggs
the warm personal friend OF David Garratt
TIE firemsn Of Omaha. numbering 100 meE
in uniform led By Chief Charles A. saltel
and staff; the South Omaha city official.
from the mayor down, Occupying four car
riages: the Fraternal Order Of Eagles, 10
strong; the South Omaha fire department
manning their truckHs the horse and rig o.
the departed chief covered In the deepes
mourning, with the empty seat graeed bg
the helmet which the heroic spirit had had
down. Then came the hearse. vita twelF'
pallbsarers-
The active pallbearers were John MekAle
assistant chief; Fred Lynn. captain No. !
A. Boocurt captain No Z; J. Kubat, cap
tain No ,; J. Donahue. plpcnAn No. 4 anS
/. Sandwich. driver No
The honorary pallbearsrs were Lew BtteT