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Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24
PROMOTION FOR vANDERvOORT
Omaha Man Becomes Assistant super
intendent in the Railway
Mail Service.

The morning mails brought the informa-
tion 10 w. c. Vandervoort that he has been
promoted to the position OF assistant super
intendent Of the Sixth division of the rail-
way mail service. with headquarters in Chi
cago. Mr.. Vandervoort will soon leave for
his new field of duty. The promotion is
brought about by the recent death Of Cap
tain Troy In Chicago, who held the position
OF superintendent Of the division. He was
succeeded by Captain West who had been
assistant superintendent for number Of
years. The vacancy caused by his promo
ton is now to be filled by Mr.. Nandervoort.
While comparatively young, Mr.. Van
dervoort is still an old man in the rail-
way service, having entered the employ of
the government twenty years ago this month.
At that time he was a postal clerk on the
Union Pacafic, running from Valley to
Stromsburg. While on this branch he
showed so much ability and skill that few
months later he was transferred to the main
line of the Union Pacific and was given one
of the heaviest runs out of Omaha He con-
tinued on the road until 1891, when he was
appointed chief clerk in the Omaha office
of the railway mail. holding this position
until 1897, when he was promoted to the po-
sition of assistant travelling superintendent
in the field, with headquarters in this city.
Who will succeed Mr.. Vandervoort is a
matter that affords considerable speculation
However 1t Is certain that 1t will be one Of
the fourteen chief clerks in the division, as
the promotions are always governed by civil
service rules, fitness cutting some figure,
however 1t Is thought that the place will
go to either j. NJ. Butler, chief clerk at Lin
coin, or II. f. Shearer, chief clerk in the
the service and both have worked up from
the postal car. Butler has been a little
longer in the service than Shearer Still
he would not have been, however, had not
Shearer been let out few years ago. When
Grover Cleveland was first elected to the
presidency he undertook to reorganize the
railway mail service, and in so doing he or
dered the discharge of most of the repub-
lican clerks. At that time Shearer was run
ming on one of the Iowa lines. and because
he was republican his head dropped into
the basket. The Cleveland order nearly
crippled the mail service, as inexperienced
men were put into the cars. In few
months the plan was decided a failure and
all the old employees were reinstated.
Shearer went onto the Union Pacific and re-
NAMED on the road for few years. While !
'unning out of Omaha he showed so much |
ability that he was taken off the road and |
out into the Omaha office, receiving the ap- |
)ointment of chief clerk. This position he |
las held ever since.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24
KOUNTZE-COTTON MARRIAGE
Takes Place In Trinity Cathedral and
is Marked by Utmost SIM
: plicity and Elegance.

The marriage Of Mr.. Herman Kountze, sr.
and Mrs. Clara Cotton was solemnzed yes
terday at high noon, Dean Fair officiating.
The wedding took place at Trinity cathedral
and was marked by the utmost simplicity
and elegance. -. $500, ~
The bride was attired in a stylish go-away
gown of French broadcloth of the castor
shade. the coat opening over vest Of ivory
tinted velvet embroidered in chenille of
castor hue. A toque of two tones of velvet
with plumes of white and castor, completed
the costume.
After the ceremony a wedding breakfast
was served and at 4 o'clock Mr.. and Mrs.
Kountze left for points of interest in the
south and will return to Forest Hill" about
the holidays
Only relatives and few intimate friends
OF the contracting parties were present at
the ceremony. The guests were: Dean
and Mrs. Fair, Father Williams and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lehmer Mrs. Gardner,
Mrs. S. d. Brown, Mr. S. d. Brown Mr.. and
Mrs. Millard, Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholson of
Denver, Miss Gertrude Kountze. Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Kountze, Mr. and Mrs. Luther
Kountze, Miss Clara Palmer, Mrs.
Clarkson, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Davis, Mr..
Andreesen.
The bride has occupied an enviable posi-
tion both in the social circles of Omaha and
in its musical life, where she has been the
foremost teacher of voice culture and also
director of the chorus choir at Trinity Ca
thedral. She has a beautiful soprano voice,
which has received the attention of the best
masters, both in America and Europe. She
is rarely gifted woman, possessing a per-
sonal charm and grace which fit her for
social honors.
Unusual interest naturally attaches itself
to the wedding because of the prominent
position of Mr.. Kountze. one of the pioneer
settlers OF Omaha. one of it's wealthiest
business men and public spirited citizens.
Mr.. Kountze came to Omaha in 1857 and ever
since has identified himself with its inter-
ests, showing sagacious judgment in both
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24
REV. |. P. J0HNsON's LECTURE
He Explains the Altar and Tells Why
Episcopal Ministers Are
Called Priests.

Rev. Irving P. Johnson lectured at St
Paul's Episcopal church Thursday night on
why We Have an Altar and Call Our Min
listers Priests. This was one OF a series
of lectures Rev. Johnson is delivering weekly
at st. Paul's church. His next will be Fri
day evening, his regular date being changed
on account of Thanksgiving.
The speaker declared that the most prom
inent article of furniture in many OF the
churches is the pulpit, while in the Epis-
copal church the altar takes the place OF a
pulpit. II don't know who Invented the
pulpit" he said, but think 1t is bad in
ventiou. A minister standing behind the
pulpit must necessarily appear stiff and
formal he cannot get down to his people
as he could if he were not cooped up behind
such box"
Then the speaker went on to say that an
altar is a symbol Of sacrifice, and he thought
it proper for the church to use an altar
instead of a pulpit. He explained the Lord s
supper at great length, and in conclusion ex-
plained that in former days priest was a
man who received offerings and was a SER
want OF God THAT is today the mission
of priest and that is why we call our min
listers priests" said the speaker
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24
CUNNING STREETS NEW DRESS
Eight Blocks of Asphaltum Complete
Smooth Driveway Nearly
Six Miles Long.

The finishing touches are being put on the
Cunning street pavement from Thirty-second
to Fortieth and the north side will be thrown
open to travel today. The work on the
south side was begun about one week later
and may not be completed for ten days. The
contractor has been delayed by wet weather
and on Tuesday laid off his gangs alto
gether.
When this piece of asphalt is completed
the first long circuit OF that pavement will
be established. A citizen will be able to
drive west on Farnam street to Fortieth,
porth to Cunning east to Sixteenth and south
to Farnam without encountering either dirt
roads, cedar block or cobblestones.
The continued rain has also interfered seri-
ously with various sewerage operations
which the contractors were attempting to
complete this fall. Water has gathered In
the trenches and the earth Is too soft to
work to advantage. The excavation on Fort
street is now about fifteen feet deep, while
that on west Leavenworth street is nearly
closed up.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24
snccInI Committee Meeting.

A special meeting of the city council was
held at 6 o'clock last evening for the purpose
of opening bids for the Q street sewer and
considering a petition for grading Twenty
second street from N to o. Three bidders
contested for the @ street sewer, which is
to extend from Twenty-third street west to
Twenty sixth street, distance OF 1,400 feet.
George Dare was given the contract, as his
bid of 79% cents per lineal foot was the
lowest This bid is $50 less than the former
bids which we're rejected.
The petition for grading Twenty-second
street from N to was favorbaly considered
and an ordinance creating grading district
No AZ was passed under a suspension of the
rules. President Bennett, who occupied the
chair, appointed II. M. Christie, f. J. Per-
sons and T. J. o'Neil to appraise the dam
ages, If any, and the city clerk was author
lied to advertise for bids for the grading
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

A. NJ Priest of Lincoln is In the city
F., $. Sweeney is a Nebraskan in town on
business.
NJ. X. Sherwood, the traveling-man poet,
Is at the Murray.
John Burt of Fremont is registered at one
of the Omaha hotels.
Il. A.. Huston, a prominent merchant of
Ewing Neb.. Is in the city.
+. l.. Johnson of Milford is In town to
remain for a few days.
l.. p. Weatherby of Norfolk, referee in
bankruptcy, is in the city.
!. r. Alter, stockman from Grand
Island, Is In the city on business.
Joseph Harkey, a wealthy merchant from
Creighton. is in the city with his wife.
r. S. Noryal, one of the prominent at
torneys of Seward county, is In the city.
Frank Fowler and wife and son of Fre-
mont are in the city, the guests of Judge
Munger.
II. II. Miller. Crete banker, is visiting
in the city. lie Is accompanied by his
daughter
Walter RONALD and wife and Misses
Underwood. LeCla!re and Frausirle OF the
Spider and the Fly company are at the
Frank r. stotler from Kansas City, Is in
town. Mr., Stotler makes his money by
extensive dealing In horses and Is here
looking for bargain in that line.
on business. He was formerly president OF
the Travelling Mems Bryan club and is
prominent in fusion politics in the capital
city.
G. NJ. wilhelm returned Thursday from
a trip through the east: Although he was
in Philadelphia he did not take In the ex-
position, as he had had an ample suffi-
cheney. He says that the Philadelphia ex-
position people are in worse condition finan-
cially even at this stage of the project than
was the Greater America Exposition at Its
close; While in New York Mr.. Wilhelm en-
toyed touch of high life at the big horse
show
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24

; SOUTH OMAHA NEWS.

The suggestion in Thursdays Bee that the
city pay a portion or all of the cost Of
building an approach from the l. street
viaduct north of the property owned by the
Missouri Pacific railroad met with general
approval by the people until the cost was
estimated and then it was decided impracti
cable. An error was made yesterday in
crediting the Elkhon road with the owner
ship of the property, as the land is owned
by the Missouri Pacific. In connection with
the building of an approach to this Missouri
Pacific property, The Bee yesterday secured
the services OF an engineer and the ground
was measured with a view to ascertaining
the cost OF the proposed approach The south
line OF the property in question Is situated
about 200 feet north OF the viaduct while
the roadway of the viaduct Is thirty-six
feet above the railroad tracks. In order
to erect serviceable approach a tructure
450 feet in length would have to be built
and even with this length the grade would
approximate per cent. Steel spans would
have to be used on account OF the location
of the tracks beneath and OF course this
adds to the expense. For a roadway eigh-
teen or twenty feet In width the cost OF an
approach 450 feet in length is estimated at
20Oc. This sum is much larger than was
anticipated by members of the Commercial
club when the matter was first suggested
and the project will now very naturally be
dropped, as 1t s not considered that the
benefits would be commensurate with the
amount OF money expended. 1t is possible
that the Missouri Pacific road might be in
duced to assist in the payment OF the cost
OF an approach and II so the scheme will
be taken up again and considered.
The Elkhorn property is at street and
there is no good reason why facilities for
handling freight should not be established
at this point. at least that is what those
familiar with the situation assert.
The plan generally considered as the
best is to induce the Uuion Pacific to con-
tract for the handling of Missouri Pacific
and Elkhorn freight. II this arrangement
can be brought about the complaints of the
will most likely cease. During
the summer it was reported that the Union
Pacific contemplated extensive improvements
here and request was made by the COM
pany for the vacation OF certain streets be-
tween Commercial street and tho railroad
right way. A restraining order in
terfered for time. but 1t is now reported
hat the order has been dissolved and SO
'ar as known there Is nothing to prevent
ho OouhSii hUh soiHs anedu ana Nacdllns
he stub ends Of the streets asked for by
he Union Pacific. A new passenger and
reight depot is contemplated by the Union
Pacific when the improvements planned are |
,arried out, which will probably be not until |
lext summer.
Interest in the location OF a Burlington |
lepc. near the foot of N street continues |
Without abatement. The suggestion made |
yesterday that o street be utilized east of |
twentieth street does not seem to meet with |
ayor In the eyes OF many, as 1t is considered
round way. 1t has been suggested
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24
THREE "NON.COMS" CHOSEN
Eleven Candidates Settle Their
Claims to Military HonOrs In
Competitive Drill. -

At the weekly meeting of the Omaha
Guards the claims Of eleven candidates for
corporalships were decided. Only three were
to be chosen and the highest marks were
secured by Privates Deisng, Sholes and
Copernell, their grades being SO, SO and So
respectively. Private Martin was a close
fourth, and the remaining candidates fol-
lowed in this order: Hamming, Doane,
Richards, Traynor, Fetterman, Benawa and
Francis. Sholes stood highest In the writ
ten examination, which was valued at 1870
possible points, and Delsing was ahead in
the practical drill, which was good for
possible 1856 points. The judges were Cap
tain Hodgins and Lieutenant Osborne. The
vacancies occurred by reason of the growth
of the company and the departure OF several
non commissioned officers from the city.
The monthly medal drill OF the Guards
will occur on November 27, and will be fol-
lowed by an informal dance. more formal
hop will be given on December 15
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24

that NJ street be opened and in this way
give a direct line to the proposed depot
This. 1t is asserted. could be done by the
grading OF two blocks, between Twentieth
and Twenty-second streets, and a little grad
ing at the foot OF the street. 1t is as
serted that such a course would be much
cheaper than the filling of the deep gullies in
N street. On account OF the non payment of
taxes most Of the property in the gully on NJ
street, between Twentieth and Twenty-sec-
ond, is really owned by the city and of
course the city at large would therefore be
compelled to pay for the grading of this por-
tion.
1t is expected that the Commercial club
will seriously consider a number Of these
important questions at the meeting to be
held in the council hamber tonight. Ad-
dresses are to be made by a number OF the
members and really interesting session is
antiCiDated, ..a,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24
THREE CITIES IN THE RACE
Contest for National Educational Convention
is Narrowed Down.
BOSTON, MONTREAL, CHARLESTON FAVORED
superintendent Pcnrsc Returns from
Tour of Inspection with other
Officials nnd Location VIII lie
Announced Next Week.

Superintendent Pearse of the Omaha pub
! lie schools returned Wednesday night from
a visit of inspection at Boston and Montreal
where he considered the claims of those
| cities for the next convention OF the Ma
| tional Educational association. Mr.. Pearsc
acted in his official capacity as treasurer OF
the association and was accompanied by the
remainder of the executive committee, con-
sisting OF Oscar 7. Corson former supern-
tendent of education of Ohio; Il. o. Lyte,
state normal superintendent OF Pennsyl-
vania: DR.. William 7. Harris, United States
commissioner of education, and Albert G.
Lane, superintendent of schools of Chicago.
The decision arrived at by the committee
will not be announced until January, but the
choice will lie between Charleston, S. c.,
Boston and Montreal Memphis and Gin
cinnau are out Of the race.
Several months ago the committee made a
southern tour on the same mission. The
trip extended to Memphis and Charleston
and the latter city made particularly fa-
vorable impression. p" Its situation on the
bay makes it an attractive resort during
July and it also possesses historic interest
Mr.. Pearse says that there was more hos
pitable reception awaiting the committee
there than at any other city visited The
local educators and citizens have organized
and are sparing no pains to secure the con.
venton.
On his departure a week ago Mr.. Pearse
went directly to Boston, where he met the
other members of the committee. The
party was entertained at the Twentieth
Century club and the advantages of the
city were pointed out by prominent local
educators. Boston backs up its invitation
by showing of Libraries, historical points
and suitable auditorium for the sessions
of the convention, point which Charleston
lacks.
The party then proceeded to Montreal,
where it was cordially received. The excel
lent hotel accommodations were pointed out
ami Mr.. Pearse found one in particular well
adapted for use as headquarters by the
thousands of teachers who will be in at
tendance. The vicinity of the lakes of
Quebec, the Thousand Islands and the Adj
rondacks were also points in favor of the
Canadians. After days visit at Montreal
the party broke up, the trip having con-
sumed one week.
Superintendent Pearse believes that the
next July will be more largely
attended than any previously held. At Los
Angeles this year $4,000 teachers made the
pilgrimage to the coast the year before
about 10000 were present in Washington
and in 1897 a slightly smaller number Wis
tied Denver. The attendance next year will |
reach $4,000
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24
Affairs of Greater America Exposition

No quorum was present at the attempted
meeting of the board of directors of the
exposition Thursday afternoon at the Com
mercial club and an adjournment was had
probably be little accomplished by the
board pending the hearing of the bank
ruptcy proceedings, which will come up in
federal court November 2S. Should the
court declare the exposition to be bank
rupt it will, of course, do away with the
functions of the board Of directors and turn
everything over to a receiver. If 1t should
not declare the exposition bankrupt then
the directors will probably make diligent
endeavor to pay off the unpaid employees, as
most of the members of the board are an
noyed daily and hourly by the opportunities
of employees who are needing their money
and are trying to shave their claims to get
something out of them. Secretary Smith
was authorized to make the publication re-
quired by law, showing the Indebtedness of
December 16.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24
Mrs. Pinkham's Medicine Made
a New Woman Of Mrs. Kuhn.

"DEAR MRS. P1NKHAM-I think it is
my duty to write to you expressing
my sincere gratitude for the wonder
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of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. I tried different doctors, also
different kinds of medicine. I would
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For eight years was great suf-
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/ can now work all day and not get
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-MRs. Z. L. KUHN, GERMANo, OHIO.
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24
Magic City Gossip.

The Century club dances at Odd Fellows
| hall tonight
The Modern Woodmen gave a smoker al
| their hall last evening.
The increase in hog receipts over last yeal
| now numbers 2l2,OO0 head.
James Francis of Miner, Neb, is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Max Foote.
Frank Cress left for Oklahoma yesterday
where he will spend the winter.
Street Commissioner Ross had the 9
street viaduct cleaned yesterday.
Ed d. Skinner, the hide broker here, is
travelling in the west with his bride.
1t is predicted that the strike at Armour s
will be settled without any difficulty.
Local packers report that they are kept
on the jump these days filling orders.
Property owners want a sewer between
Nineteenth and Twentieth to extend from
NJ to N.
Miss Maggie Murphy and Miss BERTHE
Chase, operators at the telephone exchange,
are on the Sick list.
II. e. Barber. formerly of Minneapolis,
Mimi, has been appointed assistant to Gen.
eral Manager Howe. ,.,. q
The stock yards will be open for, busi-
ness on Thanksgiving day, but the banks
and city offices will be closed.
the South Omaha police force, is confined
to his home with broken leg.
Court Allemania No. 2o25. Independent
Order of Foresters, gave very enjoyable
ball at Odd Fellows hall last night.
The annual meeting Of the stockholders
of the Union Stock Yards company will be
December II. AR
,;5' 5oi, SI1 e FsnsE y ,ss sess sss
pies A5fe The handsomest
baby. The priZS Bid medal.
E. F. Spethman q distributing clerk at the
postoffice, has rendered his resignation and
c. F. Cowan has been appointed to fill the
vacancy. Mr.. Spethman leaves the service
of Uncle Sam on December /.
1t is asserted that the depression in the
sheep trade these days is attributable to the
large amount of game and poultry on. the
market. The cattle market Is affected to
some extent, but not as much as sheep.
A petition for sewer in the alley be-
tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets
from the center of the block between Mis-
souri, avenue and M streets to a point 100
feet south of NJ street is being circulated.
The Lotus club is the, name of new
dancing and card club organized recently
with DR.. c. M. Schndel as president
evening, November 80 is the date
of the first entertainment to be given by
this club.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24
nnker-StpuC.

DEs MONIES, Nov. 2s.-Cspecial Tele-
gram Lewis Baker OF waunakee, Wis.
and Anna II. Stone OF Madison, Wis, a
member of the famous Bostonians. came to
this city today to be married and after
some difficulty in securing the license they
were at last united by Rev. Mr.. Griffith,
Baker Is II years OF age, while the bride
claims to be "a. The groom is wealthy
stockman and this romance in his life is
the outcome Of devoted attentions paid him
and The kind care given to him by Miss
Stone, who nursod Baker through his Sc
rious Illness and is now united in mar
riage to him. The couple intends to re-
side at Colfax on account of the groom's s
poor health
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24

business and public matters. He was one
Of the prime movers for the establishment Of
a circulating library in the early years OF
Omaha. one Of tho committee to make pro-
visions for the building OF the water works
and leader in the founding OF the Real
Estate Owners association, whose object
was the upbuilding Of the city and the en-
couraging of manufacturers to permanently
locate In Omaha. MIR. Kountze is presi-
dent of the First National bank OF this city
and is interested in the Colorado National
bank OF Denver and the New York banking
house Of Kountze Bros
Omaha daily bee., 1899-11-24
Sheriff Leaves with Prisoner.

Sheriff Tinker left Thursday afternoon
for Falls City with Dick Savery. alias Ed
Shannon. Shannon was captured here
Wednesday evening by the police on the IN
formation of man who was a Jail mate OF
Shannon's in Falls City. Shannon broke
where he was awaiting trial on the charge
of numbering section hand with whom lie
the police the tip about Shannon did so in
the hope of 5000 reward, which he heard was
up on Shannon. He would not tell his
name and 1t is thought he is wanted out in
the state for burglary and he is being held
for information.