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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21
FREAK OF AN OIL LAMP.
A Lively Domestic Sensation in South
Nashville.


There is no class Of items that a live
newspaper reporter would willingly dis
pense with-hOweyeU they may relate to
the destruction Of human life and proper
ty, except possibly it be explosions of oil
lamps. These accidents have occurred so
often and with SO exhaustive a variety Of
results, that it would he difficult to con-
cieye a case, within the range Of pOssibili-
", not already familiar 10 the public. To
take anything like liberal notice Of 4 lamp
explosion, a newspaper man requires that
II shall have some mark Of novelty, TO dis
tiuguish il from the sold, old story
Elaine is a new chemical compound in
the way Of Illuminating oil and has
about established a reputation for
being non explosive. We had
thought Il perfectly safe, until
yesterday, when We heard Of an occurrence
a night or two ago in dwelling at the cor
ner Of Fogg and Ewing avenues. The
dimmutiye, but most wOrshipful lord Of the
premises, the Clerk of the Law Court, and
family were seated on tie pOrticO Of their
residence, when they ID strange crack
ling noise in one of the rooms. The little
Englishman, followed closely by his lady,
FASTENED into the apartment, and 10 their
establishment behgld an elaine lamp atiTe
all over.
AWith little faltering, but with true ap-
probation Of the danger, the brave gentle
man steadily approached the lamp, or
rather the huge torch, for the lamp was
enyelOped in flame, the muscles Of his face
fully Indicating his purpose. As he neared
the perilous object, his wife fairly trembling
with anxiety for his safety, though glowing
with admiration for his courage, his cheeks
filled to their utmost tension with atmOs-
phere, and "putr!' me went, with an explo-
sion Of the lips like the report Of pistol.
Mistaking the noise for the bursting Of the
lamp he TetTeated instantaneOusly 10 the
opposite side of the room, where his con
sort was standing with her hands raised in
horror.
The lamp still burned all over, making
as large a blaze as ever, when suddenly its
bowl cracked around the top and the wick
and neck tumbled into the oil, entinguish-
ing the whole flame and instantly filling
The room with outer darkness. The Eng
liShmam was as quickly himself again, and
said TO his wife, u thought we were gone
sure, but we're not quite hout Of 'Ouse and
'Ume yet
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21

w. b. Galbraith, President Of the Mem
phls Cotton Exchange, visited tina Nash
vile Exchange yesterday.
Col. +. &. Huntington, Of Columbia.
left last night on notwithstanding tour to
the lakes and Canada. lie is accompanied
by his wife and daughter.
AT the Battle House: J. L. Roley, Nc
Kenzie; John Washburn, Ewing, ILL.,; r. l..
Smithson, Hendersonville, Ky; j. w.
Haley, Lebanon; Charles Driver, Memphis:
}. I. MOtlow, Lynchburg; 7. Z. Holmes,
w. G. Rives, Louisville.
The Lynchbtuy Va.) NetDs, Of Monday,
says: "COl. George +. Akers, of Nashville,
Tenn, son Of our townsman, B. Akers,
Esq, is now in this city on his annual
visit 10 his father and friends. He will re-
ceive hearty welcome on this and each
succeeding return to his old hens tead.
At the Commercials Clay Roberts, King
ston Springs: w. e. EagletOn, Jno. l..
McGaughey and Prof. JAS L. Scobey, Muir
freesbOrO; e. r. Wallace, Shelbyville; j.
B. McCabe, Ashland City; Z. C.. Dining,
Franklin, Ky; e. L. d. Ham, Scott CO.;
w. L. French, Tullahoma; II. r. Summers,
WartTace, and Geo. B. McGaughey, Green
vile.
AT the Maxwell House: Maj. q. S. Dea-
kins, Jasper; (. w. McGaughey, Bridge
port, Ala; Col. w. b. Galbraith,
John 7. Burr, Memphis; w. T.
Plumber, Shelby county; Col. c. p.
AtmOre, J. L. Chiffon, Mrs. Mary
Latapie, Louisville, KY; Jno. II. PEBBLES
Columbus, Ky; w. II. McCardy, Lexing-
ton; II. +. hammers, James BrInaush,
Edward White, st. Louis; Col. F. +.
Whitfield, Maj. A. ID. Banks, Mississippi;
Geo. &. Douglas, Columbus, Ga; J. r.
Ogden, Knoxville; Jno. A. Cump, Gala
tin; ). w. Williams, Louisville; w. H.
kilyert, Boston; NJ. z. Sanford, Geo.
SpiceT, New York; Ms. Z. J. Orgain, Bias
tTOp, Texas; w. G. Semple, w. II. For
wood, Cincinnati; Mrs j. NJ. Ellington,
MIS-. J. d. Ellington, Tuskegee, Ala; Mrs.
CheairS, Spring Hill; q. g. Crowder.
Cleveland, and =. :. Birkew, Mayor,
Montgomery, Ala.
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FESTIVE GOOD TEMPLARS.
A Pleasant Social Gathering at the
Hail of the Rock city LOdEe-The
Most Popular Lady and Gentleman.


The ice cream festival given last night
at the Hall of Rock City Lodge No. l, L. o..
G.. T.. under the management of John
Cronan, and for the benefit Of that Lodge,
was a decided success, both financially aud
in point of enjoyment. There were about
two hundred Good Templars present.
After the opening exercises Of the Lodge,
the w. e. Il. declared 4 recesS-the first
thing was the voting for the most popular
lady present, the votes being five cents
each, and the proceeds TO GO. to the Lodge Of
which the successful lady should belong
The canyassing was very brisk. The con
test was finally narrowed down 90 Miss
Belle HAYS, Of Balm Lodge, Edgefield, and
Miss BlaHCh Wuillc, of Rock City Lodge,
Miss Hays finally carrying off the prize, a
handsome lady's wOrk-bOX. The amount
collected S40.6j was given TO Balm Lodge.
After some fine music and songs by
several lady members, the voting was begun
upon the most popular gentleman present.
\. J. Gibson, the Grand Secretary Of the
State was elected. His closest competitor
being w. F. Sloan, of VandeEbilt Lodge. a
cane was the present and tine amount $3.50
was turned over 10 the Rock City Lodge.
John Cole then played a march, when
the assembled Good Templars formed in
couples and after marching around the
room several times, repaired TO another
room, where everything in the way Of good
edibes was in readiness and at very mOdeI-
ate charges. The Union AND AMERICAN
reporter did ample Justice 10 the refresh
ments aforesaid.
After returning to the lodge room, the
lodge was closed in due form. The prizes
were then presented by J. Q. 4. Barhams
who was responded TO by n. j. Gibson
The proceeds Of the festival were $3.50.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21
AFEW CONNISsIONS.

Habitues Of the summer hotels and wa
tering places, says the Boston Commercial
bulletin, will recognize the following as
a correct specimen of the domestic dia-
Iogues which take place while Paterfamil-
las is waiting for the omnibus TO drive up
to the front piazza, or his buggy to take
him to the steamboat landing, or for the
whistle Ofthe expected locomotive:
'.You have got the pattern for the mus
lin, my dear?'
"Yes."
"And you won't forget Charley's slippers
and my bathing drels in the lower bureau
drawer"
"No, darling"
"And the cold cream and camphOr from
the upper shelf in the closet, and 10 bring
us some books from the library, you know,
and bottle OF cologne"
ayes; yes"
"And baby's caps, you know, and tell
the dressmaker about having my dress sent
by express, for l want it for the hop. And
do ask Aunt Maria 10 send my driving
gauntlets; forgot them
'Anything else?'
.sNo, darling, nothing, only ifyOu could
step over TO mas and ask her TO lend me
that-purple and white hood, and bring me
down a new sun umbrella, and my India
rubbers to wear when we go out in the
boat, il is so damp that
"StOp, darling. I've just thought Of some
thing want to DO myself.
"What is it, my dear?'
"Why, / want to run in my store for five
minutes for my own business, If there's
any time left after transscting yours"
'LOr' now, Charles, hope you are not
going to be diSagreeable about few little
errands, I'm sure"
Charles-"Oh, not in the least, only l
haven't quite GOT used to this express bus
mess yet, and 1 can only give Uine-tenths
of the time to it this summer, that's all,
tootsicums-there's the engine whistle
"Good, by, dear, don't forget the
Rut The rest Of the sentence was lost IN
the rattle Of wheels that bore Charles on
his way 10 town.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21
YaIuabIe Kinks An Cookerr.

In this country fat meat, Oftentimes
/ strong and rancid, is considered the base Of
| almost every description Of cookery. Eggs.
! chickens and beefsteak are made horribly
, lndigeslible by il, plugs of the gross stuff
| dropped into hash, greens, cabbage, beans,
| peas, tuTnipS and even asparagus, are
! stepped in bacon grease. tasting more Oft The
hog than the delicious vegetables they rep
resent; and, lastly, the simon pure article
| itself is converted into salt sole leather bv
the frying process, and then consumed.
10 may not be too much 10 say that this
wholesale use Of IA bacon is one of the
prolific causes Of that almost universal
American comR!aint-dyspepsia. II re-
quires the stomach Of au ostrich 10 digest
all this grease.
And the saddest part Of the matter Is,
that The people don't know any better.
This IS The season now when tender, crisp
snap beans are appearing upon our tables.
let the reader change the old way of cook
ing them for once, and try the following
method: Gather the beans in the early morn
and throw them into a vessel of cold water
Immediately. String carefully, rejecting
the pods that are tough, and, as they are
thus prepared, cover with cold water again.
This abstracts the bitter taste and adds
greatly TO the Crispness Of the vegetable
When the dinner hour approaches, boil
rapidly, with little salt, until the veget3-
bic is perfectly soft and tender, and then,
after draining of the water, serve hot, with
the addition Of little butter.
They will eat like marrow, and you get
the benefit Of the full flavor Of the vegeta-
bic. Turnips, cabbage, squaShes, peas,
beeIs, and indeed almost every other Vege-
table are also far more wholesome aud del
iCate when cooked by themselves, and al
forwards seasoned with pepper, butter and
other cOndiments-tO the taste.
The preparation of Irish potatoes for the
table likewise, though exceedingly simple.
is properly understood by but few cooks
They usually appear hard and sOdden, and
unfit 10 be eaten. To have them flaky and
mealy, wash clean without breaking the
skin, and about thirty minutes before the
dinner hour, drop the tubers Into water
billing as rapidly as possible, and keep up
the heat until tried with a fork they seem
perfectly done. Then draw off every drop
of the water and cover over closely for
few minutes before serving, and they will
be so mealy Is almost % require hand ling
with a spoon. Eaten piping hot in this
condition, no article of food is more whole
some or delicious.
Il IS unfortunate that the proper prepare
tiOn Of their food is so much neglected by
The masses. Both press and medical facul-
ty should spare no effort 10 promote reform
in matter SD vitality essential To health
and comfort.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21
Neu Advertisements.
House girl wanted.

House girl wanted.
See bankruptcy notice.
A boy is wanted at 81 Church street.
An experienced nurse is wanted at l2i
South Spruce street.
Money wanted by Scoyei, who will pay
10 per cent.
Residence site, corner Cedar and Vine,
for sale.
Picnic garden, with Improvements, for
sale.
Elmwood and Warwick collars DO not
need washing.
The Sulphur Spring is again open to
its patrons. Hot or cold baths always
ready.
Great bargains are to be had at the bar
gain counter of Thompson Bros. * Kelly.
See city notices.
Those in want Of mosquito bars should
call on Richheimer, 4G College street, where
you can get them very cheap.
At the courthouse door in his city, on
Wednesday, Aug. 13, at y o'clock NJ,
Nathaniel Baxter, Jr., Clerk and Master
Of the Chancery Court, will offer for sale
some valuable country and city property.
See advertisement on second page.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21
THE NEW OPERA HOUSE.
A Plan for Raising Money 10 Trans.
form Masonic Hall.

A Plan Tor Raising Money 10 Trans.
form Masonic Hall.
The Trustees of Cumberland Lodge, F.
and 4. NJ, which owns the Church street
Temple, have devised an admirable plan to
raise funds to defray the expenses Of con-
verting Masonic Hall into an opera house.
Bonds have been printed, Of which the fol
lowing is a copy:
No.. The Masonic Hall. Nashville.
Tennessee. For value received, the Board
Of Trustees Of Cumberland Lodge, No. 5,
hereby transfers to bearer the twenty-five
coupons hereto attached, each for one dol
lar. Payable at the Office ofthe Treasurer.
The said coupons, having been issued by
the order Of the Board of Trustees, 10 inn
prove the Masonic Hall, are receivable on
and after maturity at the ticket Office Of the
the same. -, President Of the Board
Of Trustees. , Secretary Of the
Board Of Trustees. Nashville, Tenn, July
l, 1870"
Here follow the coupons, payable month
", beginning with Oct. l, 1873. An OPP
portmity is now presented our patrons Of
frst-c!ass amusements 20 aid substantially
in building up the dramatic interests Of
the city. We hope they will 90 in liber-
ally,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21
Green SAWYER necIines.

To the Union and American.
In your issue Of this morning | find a
call on me 10 become candidate for Mayor
of the city Of Nashville. Whilst l am
truly grateful to your correspondent Ore
form for the very complimentary, latter
ing and undeServed terms in which he is
pleased to speak Of me in connection with
that office, yet CaudOr as well as honesty
and fair dealing, forces me at once 10 de
cline in favor Of my friend Judge S. A.
Duliug, whom l was partly instrumental
in placing before the people as 4 candidate
for that office And j do this most cheer
fully because L know him TO be, in every
way, capable, honest, faithful and true. He
is perfectly familiar with every want Of our
people, with our municipal affairs, our debts
and expenditures. Having sprung from
the people, himself . mechanic, and having
risen to his present position by ms own I'M
aided effo;ts, he is the man for the place,
and trust my friends will give him their
earnest and undivided support
J. G.. SAWYER,
Nashville, July 20, 1879.
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The Mississippi and tennessee Boom

A gentleman from Jacksonville informs
us that the Tennessee river rose about six
teen inches at that point Monday night,
and the river was still rising yester-
day. In that section Of country all kinds
Of grain have been more or less damaged
by the recent heavy rains.
Monday night the Mississippi river rose
several inches at Hickman, KY, aud is still
on the rise. Many old citizens of that
place predict an overflow. Inmany places
the river is already out of its banks, and
the high water is doing considerable dam
age 10 all kinds of crops.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21
The Csreuit Conrt

Judge Guild was expected to decide yes.
terday morning, the motion for new trial
&c the case Of the State, ex rel. Brown,
clerk, vs.. Gaines, Comptroller. he with
held his opinion, however, until this morn
ing.
Judge Baxter will probably close the
business of tie term and sign the minutes
to-day. The motion for new trial in The
case OF Cheatham vs.. Hays has not vet
been finally disposed OF, and will be de-
cided to-day
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21
CapItnI 00euse

We learned yesterday, from a Will
amsOn county man, that one night
last week near Nolensyille' a Ger
man named Levi Openheimer, was
knocked down by a couple of .negro
men and robbed of $3.50, which composed
his entire capital. After he had been
stripped of his effects the robbers threw
him into a small creek near by.
A day or so afteTward his empty pocket
book was found near the scene of the
crime. Opeuheimer is a hard-working
man and has been in this country only 4
year and 2 half.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21
NO PRINCIPAL YET.
The Nashville state Normal school
DecIinaIiOn OF Prof. Backus and
Another Nomination

Information was lately received from
Prof. T. j. BackUs, Of Vassar College, y.
Y, to the effect that he declines the super
intendenCy of the State Normal school de-
signed to take the place Of the Nashville
University. Also a telegram has been re-
ceiyed, stating that DIR. Sears has, On the
recommendation Of Prof. Backus, nOmi-
mated one Prot. Gates, Of Albany, y. Y, TO
the position.
Prot. Gates is expected every day to ar
rive here on a visit Of inspection to deter
mine whether he will accept. The TTUs-
tees of the Institution had strong hopes of
starting the Normal School in September
next, up to the time they heard of Prof.
Backus' rather tardy declination. They
feel now as if at sea with a poor compass.
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HEALTH AND PLEASURE ExCUR-
SIONS 70 COLORADO

The st. Louis, Kansas City and Northern
Railway has just published q new and Illus
trated Guide to Colorado, season Of 1881 Civ
ing a brief description Of the famous Resorts
in the Rocky Mountain Regions; also
rates Of fare. This Guide contains valuable in
formation for Tourists and InvaIids. Free.
Send Tor copy. Address c. X. Lord, General
Passenger Agent, st. Louis, Mo.
apps we'd sat 3m
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21
STEPHEN BERNARD.
The Old Five Cent Man On Federal
Court Corner.
A Half Century of NashVIIIe's History
stored In His Memory.

EHLOEGN III MS DChAoEIs
Nearly every day for the past nine
months an old negro man, supporting him
self with a staff, has been seen standing at
the corner Of Summer and Cedar streets.
His name is Stephen Bernard, and he has
been an inhabitant Of this country for
ethree score years aud ten Born within
four miles Of Nashville, almost his whole
life has been spent in this immediate
vicinity.
Stephen is possessed Of remarkably re-
temtive memory, aud has dis
tinct recollection Of every event
Of interest that has occurred around
Nashville in the last half century. He
is able to give a detailed account Of Gen.
Lafayettes visit TO this city in 1875, tells
about the grand ovation given him on his
arrival, and his stopping al the old Boyd
McNairy residence, which is still staining,
on Summer street, between Union and
Church. Ii was during his visit here that
Gen. Lafayette lost a watch, which was re-
covered some time ago, bought by Congress
and presented TO the Generals grandson 10y
Minister Washburne some months since.
Another interesting event that the old
man likes 10 talk about is the laying Of the
corner stone Of the Capitol. He was pres
eHt on that day, and assisted ia letting
the huge stone down 10 its resting place.
In his own language, "Mars Ed. Ewing
made a mighty good speech on dat OCca-
SION He gives, ia his own peculiar style,
a very entertaining accoui Of the event,
and mentions the names OF quite a NUM-
Der of eminent men who were witnesses of
the ceremony.
This venerable colOred individual can
converse with intelligence on any impOr-
tant episode in the history of the town, and
is wonderfully familiar with the lives of
many Of her leading citizens. But time is
beginning to tell on the old man aud he is
almost entirely blind, being scarcely able to
distinguish daylight from darkness. For
number of years he earned a livelihood by
saw ing wood, but he has now become too
blind and infirm 10 follow that vocation,
and depends upon the aims Of passers by
for his daily bread. When he hears any
one approaching him he appeals in hum
bic and respectful tone, Help me five
cents, please, sir lie never asks for mole
than five cents aud says he is always
thankful to receive even that paltry sum.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21
COnvIcts from Marion and Fayotte'

Sheriff r. 5. Pryor Of Marion county
consigned TO Red Top yesterday a white
convict named James GIllem, sentenced TO
one year for larceny. The Sheriff was the
only guard.
Sheriff I. +. Holmes Of Fayette county
brought up the following last night: j. j.
Bounds, murder, 10 years; VIM. LaTkin,
cOlOred, murder, u years; and Lacy Fisher,
co!Ored, grand larceny, 10 years.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21
Declared Rankrunt.

The petition Of creditors Of the Evans
vile, Greensboro and Nashville load, filed
in the United States Court at Louisville
about two weeks ago, asking that the road
be thrown into bankruptcy, was granted on
Monday and the road declared bankrupt.
Mr.. r. 5. Triplet', Of OwensborO, was APP
pointed receiver Of the road until the cred
itors shall elect an assignee, which will
occur at a meeting to be held August 10.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21
RA.Carfer,sFnnernI

The funeral Of i. A. Carter, at his
fathers residence on Cherry street, was
largely attended yesterday. DIS. J. w.
Hoyte and r. K. Hargrove Officiated. His
remains were followed to the cemetery by
a large number OF friends and by the mem
bers of the Lodge of Knights Of Pythias,
20 which be BELONGED.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21
FnII Of TMentH Feet.

Last Monday carpenter came nearmeet-
ing his death while at work on 4 church
beng erected several miles from the city on
the Whites Creek pike. The scadold upon
which be was standing gave way, and he
fell a distance OF about twenty feet. He
was severely bruised and had his ZIP and
chin split open. His condition is not con
sidered dangerous, Is he received no inter
nal injuries.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21
A GronInr Organization.

At the annual meeting Of the Express
mems Aid Society, held in this city last
spring, il bad about 800 members. Since
that time the membership has been nearly
doubled. A member Of the society has not
died since the last annual meeting. There
have been only three deaths among mem
bers Of the association since its Organiza
tion two years ago, one each in Texas,
Georgia and Mississippi.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21

THERE is All English paper which thinks
that in case OF war the chief food prOduc-
inc nations, by combining against Eng
land, could conquer her without firing a
shot or landing a soldier by simply deelin-
ing to deal with her,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21

The New Remington Sewing Machine IS
a marvel Of beauty. Is finely finished. Is
the lightest running and the fastest sewer
of any shuttle machine on the market.
Ladies, call at the company's Office in this
city, No. SO North Summer street, and ex-
anime them before making purchase else
where. jy13 tu,wed, sat,sun If
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BAR MATTERS.
The Location OF the Advocates Libra.
~ ChRnged-A Committee on NOmi-
nations Appointed.

~ Changed-A Committee on NOmi.
nations Appointed.
The regular June meeting Of the Nash
vile Bar Association was held yesterday in
the ChanceTy Court.
A room in the courthouse having been
rendered fore the Advocates Library, the
arrangement formerly made TO procure
rooms in the Federal Court building was
relinquishad and the latter offer accepted.
The change was made solely on account II
greater convenience in respect Of proximity
10 the courts Of the county.
The following were appointed Commit
tee on Nominations: Ed Baxter, III. H..
Harrison, II. McThail Smith, j. g..
Bradford and w. K. McAllister.
The Association then adjourned till the
regular meeting in November, unless soon
er called together by the Presidents
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-07-21

Headquarters for Mosquito Rars.-NOt-
withstanding the advance in the New York
market, you can buy them at the old price
at Richheimer's Dry Goods Emporium, 46
College street. jy2l 2t
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School YaeatiOns.-Use them to learn
Writing, Bookkeeping, photography, etc,
at No. l n. Cherry st. J. W. DOlbear.
jy1S Nv