Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-09-12

Natural Greatness the Study of Ma
lures Sons"
Those of our citizens familiar with the
objects and purposes of the mystic order of
L. E. FANTS, and especially those who
were members of the Klubs Of that great
brotherhood formerly in existence in this
city, will be glad to learn that by special
dispensation from Asia Minors Most
Worthy Tusk, the ancient order is to be
revived in this trunk of natures menag-
erie. The organization of Klub, with
spacious and magnificent camp quarters in
the second ward, has just been completed,
and is now regularly at work according to
the ancient and mysterious rites of Ivory
Whites, No. 2" This Klub has already
numerous membership, and is rapidly in
creasing in numbers as well as other ca
pacities for usefulness. Below is list of
their officers elected and installed at their
first grand ritualistic assembly held yes
terday afternoon: L. B. Sloan, Supreme
TUX; John Tardiff, Worthy Trunkman; J.
r. Bruce, Guard of Ivory; W. S. Hunt,
Chief of Seals; Geo. s. Kinney, Guard of
Steeds; J. C. Wands, Grand Guard of Coll
ore; ]. r. Harwell, Grand Dispensator;
W. J. Widner, Great Judge of Speeds.
OF time of meeting and other features
not involved in secret obligation, due pub
lie notice will be duly given.
Nashville and Northwestern Railroad.
The rapidly increasing business of this
important railroad connection with West
Tennessee and the Mississippi river, both
in It's passenger and freight departments,
can be but highly gratifying to the friends
of the Northwestern and the people living
along the main line and tributaries. The
great agricultural interests of West Ten.
nessee, now growing in importance ard
extent beyond the experience Of previous
times, its directness Of route 10 Memphis,
as well az its connection at Hickman with
the Iron Mountain railroad and the Mis-.
sissippi river, establish the importance of
the Northwestern road to Nashville, and
argue strongly and conclusively in favor
of the growing business and certain success
of the Nashville and Northwestern line.
During a recent trip Of observation over
this road, we were pleased to see that its
management indicated prudence and care
on the part of its officers and other ems
ployees, all of whom seem to be obliging
and competent men. The indications of
renewed vigor and increasing thrift are
unmistakable.
The conductor with whom we journeys ed
to Hickman and back was our genial and
clever friend Capt. John E. Sands, for
many years past well and favOrabiy known
to the travelling public as a passenger con-
ductor. Notwithstanding the long time
he has been engaged in that capacity, and
the numerous thousands who have travelled
under his care, Capt Sands has the graft
flying satisfaction Of knowing that by no
accident to a train in his management was
any passenger ever killed or crippled.
Few railroad conductors of his long ex-
perience can say as much as that. Besides
constantly seeking TO render those who
travel with him in every way comfortable.
Capt. Sands Uses all possible diligence to
avoid accidents, and has thus far succeeded.
1t is therefore always pleasure as we'll as
an assurance of safety TO be aboard his
train. Here's 10 you John E-may your
"Sdnds of life" run forever.