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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-18
A Race With an Ava
lanche.
Probably the Fastest Time That
was Ever Made on Any
Railroad.
From the San Francisco Chronicle.

was Ever MADE on any
Railroad.
From the San Francisco Chronicle.
1t was four years ago last win
ter. l was coming down with
I train loaded with cattle. The
weather had been bad for weeks
and the snow lay deep, but was
melting of fast in the warn
weather that had lasted nearly g
week. The ground was saturated
and | noticed that things looked
shaky on the mountain. | was
feeling my way along carefully.
thinking that the track might
spring, as the bed was wet and
sloppy, when just as | got around
the point of this ridge, | looked
UP. and it seemed that the whole
mountain above me had broken
loose. For hundreds of feet wide
the hillside was in motion and
charging down upon me.
The slide started one hundred
yards above the track, and was
coming right down on me like
Lightning. Rocks, trees and show
drifts plunged down the face OF
the mountain with a laundering
roar, and seemed bent on over
wheiming US and burying us in
the canon thousands of feet be-
low. | was never so close TO
death before, although | have had
my share of perils oD the road.
For a moment | was Supplied,
the danger was SO great and es-
cape SO hopeless, but only for o
moment. l determined not to
die without an effort, but clapped
on all steam, while the brakes
were thrown off at the same time.
You can see for yourself that the
grade is very heavy here, and can
believe that we made fast time. -
The engine seemed to know her
danger, ond to gather herself for
an effort, as she went>qulverlng
and snorting down the grade IN
the maddest race l ever saw.
Down came the avalanche like
directly upon US, throw
ing up clouds of flying snow and
spIinters and rocks, end away flew
the'engine dragging the cars like
the wind down the grade after
her. abreast the slide. But 1t
seemed doomed to be all IN vain.
The avalanche came faster every
moment. 1t was almost upon US,
The rocks began to bound against
the cars and over them, and tho
train was hidden in cloud OF
snow. But we were flying
through the air now ; the "heelS
seemed never to touch the rail,
and Just as l was giving up hope
the engine rushed past that point
of land Just back there where the
little ravine comes down. This
turned the current OF the slide,
I
SO to speak, a little, and was our
The engine rushed past the
point Just as the slide reached
the track, and big pine, uprooted
in the edge of the avalanche, Tell
across the next car to the last one,
and crushed it. The track was
swept away like a cobweb In
gale, the coupling OF the cars
broke, and the cars fell IN the
chasm left in the wake OF the
slide, and was carried down to the
river a thousand yards below. =
What there is left Of them lies
there yet. The jerk made the
engine and train jump the track,
but she kept on her ieet, and got
off with a few bruises. That l
account one of the greatest dam
gers I ever met in my twenty
years of railroading.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-18
The Nashville Life Insu-
rance COMPANY.

- AS AOAAS " Al q AObbSA 4AOiu 0tdl'
Insurance Commissioner Morrow
published in the american, gives
the present status of the Nash
vile State Insurance Co., in which
many of our citizens and reader;
have risked their money, and a.
bout which they have felt much
disappointment and uneasiness. -
1t is certainly to their interest, we
/ think, from the pledge given by
Mr.. Morrow, that they should not
give up their policies, but keep
them alive and reap the adyanta-
ges of the reinsurance which he
will effect. We confess we always
had confidence in the Company 5
integrity, and were astonished
when rumors Of its rickety condi-
ton were first announced still it
is nothing like as bad as was first
represented, and it is now pretty
jevident that ttose who will suffer
at all will suffer by their own too
hasty action, and By not availing
themselves of the advice given by
the Commissioner. His letter
follows
"On Yesterday. April IA I filed
"a bill in Chancery, prepared with
great care by Ed. Baxter. This
brought every one to realize the
importance of action. Last night
an adjustment was agreed on,
which | am sure will be approved
by policy holders. All the assets
of every description are to be
placed in W. II. Smiths hands az
trust for the re insurance of the
policy holders in some good COM
pany. lie cannot use a dollar Of
the assets without my appreciation;
he and [ are empowered to effect
a re insurance. An effort was
made (prior to filing the bill) to
re-insure in the Columbian of ST
Louis, or rather that company pro
posed to buy the stock of the
Nashville Lie and step in It's
shoes. This trade is now ca, IS
in my bill | enjoined it, feeling it
was not the bsst company to he
had. | mean | asked for an In
Junction. The Nashville l. le
was impaired below our legal re
quirement just $28,8S4, aad had
this company been in possession
Of the death losses paid since Jan.
lst, they would have had assets
enough to comply and go on With !
the new business.
$50 far the protection they are
entitled to will be extended to nil |
policy holders who keep up their
policies, and have TO doubt Of |
being able to re-insure. ! would |
be glad to have an indication of |
the preferences of few of your
most thinking policy holders as to
the company they would prefer. |
W. Morrow, Insurance Com
missioner"
A correspondent Of the Cbatta-
nooga Times, in behalf OF the pol
.cy holders of that place, prefers
l fair division OF the assets Of the
to being re insured in
any other company. 1t might be
well enough for the policy holders
n this vicinity to express their
wishes about the matter. There
are many of them, and so far as
we have heard, they agree with
Chattanooga in preferring pro
rata distribution OF the assets now
n the hands of the trustee. -
That the stockholders should be
required to pay every dollar
If unpaid stock, and that the
should be required to ac-
count for all profits realized for
values, to be pro rated
among the policy holders Of the
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-18
@IN.6QirRaet
For the Fayetteville Observer.
SONG OF THE FAIRIES.
BY JEssIE FEReusoN BROWSE.

Away, away at the break of day,
= At the blush Of early morning;
Ere the dazzling sheen of the day gods seen
Yon radiant arch adjoining.
Ger Hill and dale, with the rising gale,
On our viewless pinions speeding;
When the wild delight of the closing night
With lis friendly shades are receding.
Oh! bllthe indeed is the life we lead
As blithe as life may be,
Aswe gaiiy dance by the ripping stream
On the side Of the dark blue sea.
With pirth and song do our elfn throng,
Their waltz of the midnight keep;
While safely locked is the dreaming world
In the arms of the god of sleep
Oh, then from each flower and fairy bower,
Our leaders their ranks are calling;
When the silvery sheen of the moon is seen,
And the dews are gently falling.
We gaily dance to the music made
By the waves of the sounding sea,
Oh blithe indeed is the life we lead,
As biithc as life may be.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-18

Charles Glosson, a Memphis
negro, sued Ella Daley for kiss
ing him. The prosecutor has a
wife, and he stated that Elias
malice did not consist in the
mere act of kissing him, which
ordinarily he did not object to,
but III persisting in kissing him
in the presence of his wife,
which had a tendency to make
things unpleasant at home, and
was expensive when the broken
crockery and frying pans that
had to be replaced were taken
into the account.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-18

The Hindoo Bible forbids a wo.
man to see dancing, hear music,
year jewels, blacken her eye
brows, eat dainty food, sit at q
window, or view herself 10 a mir
ror during the absence Of her bus
band, and it allows him to divorce
her if she has no sons, Injuries bis
property, scolds him, qnarrels
with another woman, or presumes
to eat before be has finished his
meal.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-18
Hard Times in New York.

"Burleigh," the regular New
York correspondent Of the Boston
Journal writes to his paper as fol-
lows: Nothing goes here that de-
mands money; lectures, concerts,
and entertainments don't pay ex,
penses. Balls and parties appeal
for patronage in vain. The best
lecturers in the country and the
most popular speak to thin hou-
ses with scarcely income enough
to pay expenses Nearly all the
benevolent work is stopped, for
when men cannot get bread they
cannot support charitable socie-
ties. Full one-thild the church
es are suffering from enbarrass
ment. There has not been a sea-
son for years when there were SO
many unemployed singers in New
York. In many Of the churches
choirs are cut down, salaries re-
duced, or congregational singing
introduced. Many artistes are re-
tanned in the churches simply by
the private donations of individu.
ais. Nobody wants any help.
in many of the large stores reduc-
tions have been made two and
three times. Men accustomed to
get 81, 500 and 81, 500 a year are
thankfully receiving SIS week
rather than be turned adrift. =
Nobody can forecaste when there
is to be a change for the better. /"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-18

Some people seem to be ex-
tremely sensitive. At one of
the churches on Sunday the
minister read the prayer for a
person in deep affiiction, and a
man who had just been married
got up and went ont. He said
he didn't want public sympathy
obtruded on him in that way.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-18

The mode of getting witnesses
against unlicensed liquor dealers
in Middleton. n. c., is to subpoena
supposed drinkers. Two consta-
bles secured the town, and, al
though many OF the men hid, ff.
ty were caught.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-18

When the motion was made to
call Mrs. Belknap before the com.
mittee, one of the members sig
niGcantly asked /: "Have any OF
YOU ever heard her when she gets
a fair start?" The quick
ly arose, with startled expression,
stsmmered frightfully in an effort
to say something, and finally with
drive his motion.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-18

The fare to Philadelphia di-
rect, during the Centennial Ex-
position, will be $46.20 from
Nashville and return. Tickets
by the way of New York will
be S47.20. The tickets will be
good for sixty days.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-18

a startling rumor comes from
Paris that long gloves reaching
nearly to the elbow and reqnir-
ing twenty buttons will be es-
sential to the peace of mind of
every well-dressed lady this
wear! Also that without court
plaster patches no true toilet
will be complete. Twenty but
tons and patches!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-05-18

~ Two Dollars for one wear. ma
.rsaOtg az GdcGnce; Two Dollars and
ts Gents If payment be deferred three
months. All papers going out of the county
to be paid fer az adcoace.
Ess- Single copies, Five Cents each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-14

pennsylvania avenue may be rehabiIitated
during the Centennial year IL members of
Congress- can confine the debate on the
measure within reasonable limits. There
seems TO be no special opposition to paving
the Avenue, since the necessity for a new one
cannot be denied. The consideration of the
bill was almost concluded in the Senate yes
terday, and its passage by that body may be
looked for some time next week. The au-
thortty of Congress to detail army officer
being doubtful, the bill was amended so as to
request the President TO make the necessary
detail. The commission are invested with
authority to select the kind OF pavement.
other than wood, or cobble or block stone, 10
be used, and as amended they are also re-
quired to pave the space between the railroad
tracks with square blocks OF stone which
Will at least be an improvement on the pres
ent ugly cobbles. Tie expense Of the pave
ment is to be borne as follows: The railroad
company to bear all the expense OF paving
their tracks, and for a Assistance of two feet on
each side; the owners Of property on the Ave
nue. pay in proportion TO their frontage, one
third OF the expense after deducting the
amount paid by the said railroad company;
one-third is TO be paid by the United States;
and the remaining ole third is to be paid out
OF the general revenue of the District. As
the commission is composed OF eminent en-
neer officers, one of whom at least General
Gilmore) is regarded as an expert In the mat
Ter OF pavements, the citizens of Washington
have a right to expect that the work intrusted
TO them will be done in an acceptable man
FER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-14

A decision on the question how far corpo-
rations are liable for the acrs of their agents
was decided in Baltimore a day or two ago
in the suit of William W. Mcclellan against
the Metropolitan Life Insurance company
for $3.50 office rent. 1t appears that the agent
signed lease in the name of the company,
agreeing TO rent from Mr.. Mcclellan a GER
tain Office for one year. The agent left with
out giving notice before the expiration of his
lease, but Mr.. Mcclellan refused to accept
the key and brought suit for $3.50, the
amount OF rent due from the date of the
agents leaving the office 10 the date of en-
tering the suit. Judge Do5bin, OF the supe-
rior court, decided against the plaintiff, ON
the ground that IL was not shown that the
agent had any specific authority from the
company TO make the lease In question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-14

II will be remembered that Senator Key
was the only democratic Senator who voted
for the resolution to investigate the Missis-
sippi election. The fact was commented on
at the time as an indication that possibly
Mr.. Key intended TO follow in the footsteps
OF his pred Andy Johnson, and
stand aloof from both parties. He is sharply
criticised for his action by the democratic
papers Of Tennessee, which intimate very
pointedly that il he succeeds himself In the
United States Senate he will not do so as a
democrat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-14

Tue Spanish government is not carrying
out Its expressed determination OF sending
large bodies of troops to Cuba as soon as II
had disposed of the Carlist revolt Mean
while the insurgents seem to be getting
holder In their operations. Their last exploit
was an attack on the town OF Sancti Spiri-
tus, where they plundered stores and killed
and wounded several Spanish soldiers. The
nations whose commercial interests are seri-
ously affected by the continuance of the war
are getting very tired OF this state OF affairs,
and sooner or later will insist that il be
brought 10 a close.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-14

The commissioner OF internal revenue
thinks he has discovered a way 10 break up
the abuse ofrevenue officers aOsenting them
selves from their posts TO the detriment of
the service, by stopping their pay while
absent This will probably prove an eflec-
tual remedy. Had the same plan been pur-
sued during the late war, Washington and
other cities would not have been decorated
with so many brigadier and major generals
Sinking their duty at the front.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-14
NEW SPRING DRY GOODS.

1no ysrd, Remnants Calicoes, &c worth 10,
bite Bed Spreads, slightly soiIed, Sc
" tde sbs etings. Is, worth Sc.
Elegant Sprtng Dress Goods, l2h, II, %, sc.
DauesA Plsids and Stripes, Mohair Suifiues
Black Mohairs-marked down-from tx 10 Gk
b sok silks, q, 81 -, 10, 81; very cheap.
Black Alpscas. cheap At 70, rs. 81, 500
tl- CANT line Children's stri bed Hose CHEAP
Men and Boys Cassmeres. very low.
CARPETS AT COST, TO CLOSE OUT.
Beet Insrains made, Is 10 per cent of for cash
Heavy Ingrains- 75c., former price, 81.
Brussels marked down to turn into money
Always good value given for your money.
r. n. NAUOAJN,
spltn 7O9 Market Space.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-14
DRY GOODS.
SECOND GRAND OPENING
or
NEW SPRING DRESS GOODS
and PARAS0LS.

jus: opened IS piece. Plain Plaia ana Scroll Dam
ask bkkSS GO0Os, from Is, 81, 81 and SOC.
Another rev stock Of new style PARASoLs, from
81, IS. o So. q rs, 80, 81 50 - sui upwards
Al tie newest style sndlss In Pearl Set, French
Horn lVory, Centennial shell, &C.
100 pieces MEsRIMAOK CALIOoKS, no sae
bands, 81 Sc reduced from Noe.
100 pieces yard vide FRENCH OAMBRICs a.
l2Se.; reduced from Ee.. AL tns newest styles
Great bargain IN double width BLACK ALPA-
CAS-, frOn Is, 81, 81, soc.
% piece more CALCUTTA PLAIDs, - heavy 90
CGsrlsi's haiT, Of lso Z; worth &C.
ibsIes yard vide nne COrTOss, ats.
Double weight Heron Bone BED TICK, 81 sec.
2osses -. wide SHIFTING COTTON, Gzo
LOO Dozen all linen HAHDKEsCHIEFs,s Sc.
100 rolls new MATING a. low a. 2lc better
grades Is, Is, -, Is, in Nhi;e ald Dheck.
Men and Boys CAssIMERrs, from Is, 50. O.. rs,
sc ,Si.
Gros GIaia BLACK SILKS, rs, sc .sLsI1s. &C.
Blask CAeuMEREs, dcuiIs Width. 90; si,.. 70,
Sc, 81
CM. TOwsON d CO.,
$50 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
aPi2eotr tscu,h sidel near IN street n. ".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-14

Notwithstanding the statements OF the
Philadelphia journals that only moderate
prices will be charged for hotel accommoda-
lions during the Centennial, the contrary is
the truth, as persons who have lately been
there can testify. Already the hotnis have
increased their rates very materially. As
an instance of their Centennial prices, IT may
be stated that WashiogtOnian, who re-
Gently stopped at the Continental for night,
was charged s. for dinner, lOd cling and break
fast. At second-rate hotel he was subse-
quently charged "A per day for the use OF a
room alone, said room being seven by nine
apartment located In near proximity to the
roof. II prices have already been advanced
like this, what may not be expected when
the big show is in full operation and the city
is crowded with visitors? Those who intend
visiting Philadelphia during the coming
summer ought TO be warned of these extor-
tions in advance, so that If they choose not
10 submit TO them they can take along sup
plies Of commissary stores and camp out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-14

1t is stated that a western Senator, not es-
pecially noted for his prompt attendance on
the sessions OF the body of which he is a
member, has gone home, and will not return
again this session. Absenteeism in Con-
gress is becoming a marked abuse, which
ought TO be corrected. In the Senate, for in
stance, yea-and-nay vote is never taken
without disclosing the fact that from fifteen
TO thirty out OF seventy three Senators are
absent from their seats. The votes by which
measures are passed or rejected are therefore
scarcely fair expression OF the views OF that
body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-14
LOST AND FOUND.

LOST AND FOUND.
I OsT-B ack aud Tan TERRIER DOG. name OF
II "Thos. FTaucts" on the collar. ~
liberal reward if left at NOAH WALKER4
CO.'S, 62S Pennsylvsnis avenue. apis 81
CS REWABD.-Lost, on this % d instant, a red
SC BILL HOLDEN, containing some notes and
rexard viii be paid il returned to Johnson's Fish
spll,st' We. srUART
G. BEwARD.-sIrsyed or stolen from my stable,
large Roam HORSE. The above reward AoN
W. shipg on aud Dunbsrton streets. G-orgetovn
ID. Q. GaphH-I NIL WILLIAMS.
c. REWARD.-Lost. ON the 18th Instant, one
SC brown HORSE; both hind fetlocks ~
white, with star in forehead. The above re- &oS
ward will be given If returned to JOHN FALvEY,
I osT.-strsyed from my store yesterday mora
female SETTER; answers to name OfA
Belle " A liberal reward for her return. GEO
M; HaNAuLT, southeast corner 9Th and streets
CI0O REwARD-stolen from the residence Of
1917, rUSU 9. =; pe@aI, in Georgs,9TI; Friday
and Chain, Gold Cross, Diamond and Pearl Riuga,
&c; most Of the articles marked with name. r loo
will be given for the return OF the articles to So
High street, Georgetown, d. c. apl2 A.
I OsT--on Wednesday night last. April 5th, ab5ut
Depot, 9th street, q small PACKAGE weighing six
pounds, containing material for two silk dresses,
aud marked to IF Nelson, fredericksburg, Va"
from Baltimore The package is supposed to have
ward will be paid by returning IL Adams Express
spl2 st GEO W. MOSS, Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-14
ME ARE SIZZLING QUIZ
DRY GOODS CHEAP.
GATHERS, s0s Market Space.

We are selling excellent Calico 81 a. pest
lively not over one cre.s pattern sold g. each pur
chaser. We are sailing a splendid Black IGTas
Grain, satin finish SIX ~ 81. ard the finest satin
rnish. sublime quality. ~ 1. 81, IS, 2e0. We have
A very large assortms Mt Of errfng nress Goods
~ IS. 81 81. Tee, ard selling beautiful SILK
and " ool Dress Goods, sc Black Alpaca. double
10Th, sc. q the very hnest pure eilk n chair
BLACK Alpaca, soc Black Cashmere. very wide,
tTemelg hne, 7sc best Bed Ticking 25o pure Linen
lNeTy hneG Ia lie namssk. soc: wide SbeetinR
Cotton, 2sc; Mems Dress Shirts inside 81 " smsatta
meni new ParasCls. IS, l %, rs, 2 %. apll-tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-14
CIRCULATION OF THE STAR,
Sworn Statement.

The attention OF the public Is invited to
the following figures showing the sworn cir
culation OF THE EVENING STAR on the
dates named-a circulation believed by COM
petent judges to largely ereeed ndt Of oil the
Other daily papers IN the city aided together:
Dste. No. Of copies.
Monday, April ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1858
Tuesday, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $500
Wednesday" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1880
Thursday, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $3.50
Friday, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1920
saturday, s.."..--............. 1880
Total CsrcStattoN for the Week. ..9I,775
Average Daily Circulation. ......fS, eos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-14

"Frsn Gay to Grave. from Lively 10 Severe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-14
cal PEsNsYIVLHI. ayxNrr
NEW SPRING GOODS.

Receiving new supplies daily FANCY DRESS
GOODS arriving I'm all the new Fabrics and stylss.
helarGest and cheapest sfock of BLACK SILKS
MOHAlks end ALPACAe % be found IN the city,
w. w. BURDErTE 4 co,
No. e2s 7th street n. ".
-..,, No. zoe X street n. ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-14

1SI1TsT sIse SHIFTS MADE TO oRDER
F4,H.L best material, I'm the most elegant
- " uhs seN Perfect satisfaction guaranfeed.
op1s "a ior n. Why ,S sisEsr bEsss
:ssSsaF; ~ ss 20 Il Ssis W.
'i sssh & Z. o. fs.,I Nv. DAss, Anas~.