Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-13
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
Ringer Will Seek Naming Of Referee
in Custer Case.
REPUBLICANS MEET TUESDAY
VIII Afford Opportunity for All
Candidates to Appear and State
Their Po,itiop-Harmon TO
Speak This Evening.

Acting for Attorney General Grant
Martin, Attorney ]. Dean Ringer yes.
terday served notice on the attorneys
for the fire and police commissioners,
Joseph Pivonka and John ]. Ryan. that
the appointment OF a referee to hear
testimony in the custer proceedings
brought against the commissioners would
be sought on the 18th Of the month.
The announcement was communicated
to II. B. F1eharty. one of the attorneys
for the defense. Besides Attorney Fle-
harty, 1t is understood the firm of Smith.
Smith & Shall will participate in the
suit on the part of the accused commits
sioners.
The notification by the attorney gen.
eral that a referee would be appointed
indicated that the custer suit will be
carried on TO its final termination, not
withstanding the doubt that was raised
as to the effect that reelection would
have on the matter. Some who discussed
the case expressed a doubt as to the
further pursuit of the matter. in view
OF the fact that both Ryan and Pivonka
were returned at the late election. Others,
however. and especially lawyers. argue
that If the two men were guilty Of NAL
feasance they would have been ousted
on those charges. and under the circum-
stances would have been ineligible for
reelection.
The custer proceedings. II is thought.
will be short and to the point. in view
of the recent indictments returned, which
TO great extent eliminates the posi-
bility OF suppressed evidence.
Republicans to Meet
At a meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the South Omaha Republican
club, held yesterday at the hesdquar-
tiers. arrangements were completed for
a large meeting to be held next Tues
day night at the Red Mems hall, For
the occasion all the candidates on the
state and national ticket will be invited
to attend in order to communicate their
views on public questions to the voters
present.
II was commented on at the meeting
that the South Omaha republicans were
in first-class condition for the approach
ing election. 1t is the policy Of the club
to give courteous and attentive hearing
to every candidate who presents him.
self for republican suffrage.
Judge Levy withdrayss.
Judge Jacob Levy. who recently filed
for the republican nomination to the
state legislature withdrew his name yes.
terday and will not make the race.
Judge Levy declared that in making the
withdrawal he was actuated by the fact
that there were other good men in the
field. The Judge declared that he would
support the party nominees TO the best
of his ability Notwithstanding the fact
that he would not enter the race himself.
Harmon to stock Exchange.
Governor Judson Harmon of Ohio will
address visitors at the Live Stock Ex-
change building this morning. For the
governors visit the Harmonites are
making strenuous efforts to arouse some
I enthusiasm. In South Omaha. however.
the Wilson men are strong and the fact
that Harmon is alleged to stand for the
trusts and big interests Of the country
has done much to make the efforts OF the
Harmon supporters Intellectual.
Magic City Gossip.
Boy Scouts-Best spring and summer
shoes for boys. Sold only at Cressey's.
]. ]. Neson left last night for the coast.
He expects TO be gone for two or three
months.
Homer Peyton. formerly a South Omaha
boy. was shaking hands with old friends
in the Magic City yesterday.
Our Boys-Tan shoes or oxfords. from
s1.I5 to $500 pair will please you. Cressey.
Miss verna Mann returned to her home
at Saiina. Kan. yesterday after two
weeks visit with relatives here.
White-Shoes and strap pumps. in cali
vas or tan buck, all styles for old or
young. Cressey.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. r. Smith Of Harting-
ton, Neb., en- route to Texas, were guests
Monday Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oswald.
Arthur C. Pancoast, only Republican
candidate for State Senator residing In
South Omaha. Primaries April 18th.
Danish Sisterhood No. %, will give a
calico bail Saturday night at the Danish
Brotherhood hall. A2s n street.
william. the s-months-old son Of Mr..
and Mrs C. waymlre. Twenty-third and
streets. died yesterday. The funeral