Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
MAY HOLD LIVE STOCK EXHIBIT
Boosters Club Takes Active Interest
in Live Stock Market.
for This PurpOse-Mysteriou Fires
ThouEht 60 he from spon-
tRneOus Combustion.

In the preliminary meeting Of the busi-
ness mon OF South Omaha, held Friday
morning in the mayors office, several mat
tiers were discussed by the Boosters club
in the interests Of the city.
Among other things. the new organiza-
ton is determined to take an active part
in boosting the live stock market at South
Omaha. 1t was proposed to start a move
ment for monster live stock exhibit TO
be held in this city within the year. so
far the dealers and exchange men have
not signified their position in the matter,
| but It is safe to say that anything that
will tend to develop the live stock indus
| try will receive the unlimited support OF
the dealers and stock yards company. 1t
was mentioned at the meeting that the i'm
msnse new barn being ere cited by the stock
yards people would lend itself conveniently,
II such an exhibition. The building Is
already in course Of construction and when
completed will be probably the largest
edifice Of lite kind in the United states 1t
Is argued by the Booster club promoters
that the merchants and business men OF
South Omaha would be greatly benefited
by the ingress of people who would attend
the proposed live stock exhibit
The matter will be pushed with vigor
and 1t is proposed that a dinner be given
at the Live Stock exchange at which time
the stock yards people will be invited to
get into the game Of boosting for the city
and a greater live stock market at South
Omaha
Fires Start MysteriousIy.
During the hottest portion Of Friday
afternoon three fires broke out in piles
oh av,A
partment is inclined to attribute the cause
to spontaneous combustion. The first blaze
occurred about 1880 at Twenty fourth and
w streets in the vicinity of the Union
Pacific tracks. The blaze was confined 10
pile of weeds. The department could not
decide as to the cause OF the blaze, unless
the great heat.
AT 3:1O another fire occurred in the base
ment of the house occupied by Mrs. c.
Raft at Twenty-fourth and U streets in
pile of rubbish. This fire was also said
to be caused by spontaneous combustion.
Another pile Of garbage in an alley on N
street between Twenty-second and Twenty
third streets broke into blaze about 490.
scorching an adjacent fence II was
thought that the last was caused by throw
Ing matches into the pile by boys.
Charges Against Policemen.
Charges we're filed Friday by Harry
Lapidus against Tailor James Grace and
Policeman Jake Small, charging them with
abusive language. The difficulty grew out
of the arrest OF Louis Kafnofsky and Jake
Stoller, two peddlers, arrested for selling
without a license Kafnofsky who had
been Ill for some time. at the solicitation
OF the Associated Charities, was granted
temporary permit to peddle. 1t is alleged
h.aN
and made the arrest. Harry Lapidus, who
interviewed in favor Of the two prisoners,
claims that he was abused by the police
men. UP to Friday night no action had
been taken by Chief Briggs, who is await |
ing word from the Board Of Fire and Police |
commissioners. The complaints were filed |
with the mayor as president OF the board.
Plans Progressing Well.
Strictly routine business occupied the at
tention of the Fourth of July arrangements |
committee at the meeting held in the |
mayors office Friday afternoon. Reports |
of the committees were read and a meeting |
was announced for Monday morning at |
10 O'clock A meeting of the chairmen of
the different committees was called for
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The re- |
port of the finance committee showed |
balance of $1,6OS collected. It was the |
sense of the meeting that the finance com
mittee had done yeoman service in the
cause OF boosting the celebration.
Coaster Hits Hydrant.
While coasting on the sidewalk at Eight
zenith and NJ streets, William Levey, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Levey OF 170l Missouri
avenue, was badly injured.
The boy and his sister. girl Of 10, were
riding in a coaster wagon. AS the machine
neared the corner the child lost control
and was thrown head-foremost against q
hydrant. The boys forehead was gashed
and he was rendered unconscious. Medical
aid was called and the child was taken
home
On Lookout for Fireworks.
Chief of Police Briggs announced Friday
afternoon that from now until after the
Fourth OF July he would have a number
OF policemen in plain clothes patrolling the
streets for persons using ammunition pow
der or firearms. In accordance with the
instructions of the mayor the chief will
not permit the discharge Of firearms on
any of the celebration days. The police
have been given orders to keep a sharp
lookout for boys and young men carrying
firearms.
skyrOcket Burns BOY.
Roy Roxina, a 12-year-old boy, was in
jured last night about the hands and face
by burning skyrocket which he failed to
let go in time. The boy was taken TO
his home at Thirty-sixth and v streets,
where his injuries were said to be painful
but not serious.
James Harold IL Dead.
James Harold, one OF the old residents
OF the city. was stricken Friday evening
with paralysis at his residence. Fifty-sIxth
and l. streets and died this morning at
1880 in the South Omaha hospital.
Mr.. Harold was a well known character
OF the city and his demise is a shock to
his friends. The stroke attacked him early
last evening and DIR. w. J. McCrann, his
physician. was called. The doctor ordered
the patient TO the hospital at once Mr.
Harold died fifteen minutes after his ar
rival at the hospital. The funeral arrange
ments have not yet been made.
Church Services.
After July 2 and until the end OF August
Sunday evening services for the Baptsts
will be held at the Bethel Baptist church
Baptist church, Twenty-fifth and II
treets, Rev. c. II. Ilsley, Pastor-9:45 Bible
school at home church and Brown Park
IL a m, morning worship. Sub
lect OF sermon, American Patriotism"
1880 D. m, Bible school at Bethel church.
D. m, Bethel Young Peoples union. p.
M, ehildrens Gay