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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
ON sukLIT STREETS
The Smaller Happenings Of a Brilliant Day
Here 'ChronICled In Brief Array.
AROUND THE CITY WITH PAD AND PENCIL
An incipicnt Firc-JnIIed for Six
Months Idop at the Nnyy.Ynrd A
Wagon Brrnhs Down The Old
Maids Convention Matinee The
labor Board CIinnge Quarters.
The convention closes TODAY

The convention closes to-day.
See ud. new house for rent. Apply to
40 High street
The usual Saturday afternoon hon
was given at the yard yesterday.
Yesterday IL number Of iron workers
were called in the Construction Depart
mcnt.
The matinee of the Old Maids Con
rention was well attended yesterday
afternoon
Mr. Clarence Wallace. of Washington,
ID. c.. is visiting Miss Mary Wicrsdorf,
on Court street.
Attention is called TO advertisement
of lost bracelet. The finder will receive
reward by leaving the same at this
office.
The City Council will meet Tuesday
night rs a committee of whole TO hear
discussion on the Dillingham; street
track matter.
y drunken Jack Tar created quite a
rumpus on Crawford street last night.
1t took several officers 10 land him ut
the City Hotel.
The negro VIM Smith. who stole IL
suit of clothes from MIR. Roscnbauni was
given six months In jail for stealing
from Mr.. John Morris.
Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. =. S.
c. Davis, Pastor-Preaching by the pas
tor at II II. IN. and 1870 y. III. ID. Y. T..
l.. Will meet ut 3 -. m.
Mr.. Stewart Hopkins. of Richmond
will this morning at IL O'Clock sing III
Monumental Church The Holy City"
! is Il larc treat to hear him.
The Rev. L. S. c. Davis the new pastor
OF Cavalry Baptist Church in Scotis-
vile, has moved his family To the viii
| lage ana definitely taken charge of the
paSt0rate.
J. u. Griffin. who was a successful
applicant for the position OF carpenter
in the United States Navy. has been
| assigned to duty ut Newport News on
| the 18th inst
John s. S. Miller, Il well-known Ports
| month boy. who was recently appointed
as "a carpenter in the United States
Navy will report for duty at the yard
Monday morning.
Tn" next regular meeting OF the La
| dies Benevolent Christian Union will
| he held ut the B. II. O. IIlkS Hall to-
morrow Monday) afternoon ut 4 O'Clock.
There VIII be II maSS-mectlng for men
to-day 1T y. IN. Address by Mr.. T. =.
| Rrockman at Monumental NJ. T.. Church.
Grand male chorus ana solo by Mr. j.
Siuar; Hopkins. Of Richmond
4 wagon belonging TO Mr. A. s.
| Hodges broke down on High street yes
! tcrday about l. o'clock. Fortunately
| no damage. except Il broken wheel.
which will have to be repaired by the
| owner.
| There came near being q fire on Mid
| die street yesterday. The colorcd boy,
who cleans UP the Merchants and Far
nerS Bank. poured IL quantity of hot
ashes in a dry goods box. which caught
] on fire. II was put out with the hose
! from the street sprinkler.
Prof. T.. Nj. Rugby, by request will
| sing baritone solo. entitled sun of
| My Soul" by Cramncl al the night ser
! vice at Court Street BAPTIST Church
| 4 al,
the solo, with chorus ohligato. in the
beautiful anthem. Somewhere" Prof
| Rugby possesses Il rich and mellow
voice of remarkable compass.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
NnVy-ynrd Notes.

The Raleigh was placed in the dry
dock yesterday for the purpose of MAX
ing an examination of her bottom ana
ascertaining the amount Of damage sus-
tanned by the ship during her recent
trip To Florida waters. where she ran
against an obstruction while near Key
West
The Montgomery will leave the yard
tomorrow.
The New York left TUmnkimsvillr. y.
v. yesterday for Hampton Roads.
one hundred ana nineteen men OF the
Baltimr!c's crew left san Francisco ON
The 18th over the Southern Pacific route
for this place, where they will arrive
next week. y portion Of these men arr.
already serving overtime on their IN
liSiment ot three years. and VIII b" dis
charged Immediately upon their arrival.
The remainder have hut a short time to
serve and will be discharged from tim.
10 time as ihei! enlistment expire. The
apprentices. will be- granted a months
leave of absence
Seventeen cauikers were discharged
yesterday morning form the Construc-
ton Department. Three rivet heaters.
four drillers. four shipfitters' helpers,
one shipsnith. one tool sharpencr and
four machinisis' helpers. making total
Of seventeen. were called In.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16

Friday afternoon the Portsmouth
Star published an article In the local
columns in reference 10 the condition
Of the city water and tn. connection of
Mr.. Harry lSain Herewith. and also
brought Mr.. Baincs name IN an cdito-
rial comment. Yesterday morning Mr..
l;ain called at the star Office and told
Mr.. p. c. Trusirn. the editor. what he
thought OF the attack Words followed
and Mr. Balm struck MIR. Trugien in
the face. but before any other blows
were struck the gentlemen were sepa-
rated.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
THREE DAYS"
monday. Tuesday ana Wednesday,
February nth. 18th and I9ih viii
IL" Grem Barsain Days ar Ham

RE Great Bargain Bays ar Ham.
mills.
We shall slaughter the following
goods:
Every yard of dress goods. your choice
in this sale, 2jc. u yard. worth soc. Csc.
and 75c
l2i@c percales will go al sac. a yard.
'3c. colovcd silks will be sold at 3Sc.
Il yard
81 colored silks will so at Csc. a yard.
Goo. table linens will be sold at 4sc n
yard.
25c. handkerchiefs Cembro!dered at
l9c
l5c. handl;crchicfs (cmbroidered at
lie.
ioc. napkins will be sold at 4c.
SC. canton flannel will be sold nj 5.s
S.50 white blankets extra large) will
be sold al Csc. a pair.
75c. comforts will be sold at 49c.
1.i@c. lIamburgs will be sold at &c.
81 kid gloves ut 19c. n pair
Sc. Hamburg cdgings will go at lalc
zoe. Tiamburgs will be sold al lac.
2bc. Windsor ties (all silk will be sold
at l9c.
Sc. towels will go at 334c each
Together With all ladies'. gents and
children's underwear. Remember these
bargains are for cash. Sale commences
promptly ut 10 O'Clock tomorrow (Mon-
day. morning.
HAMMILL'S. $50 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16

MIR. Edition:

/ All.
| ! have frequently noticed the street
hands sweeping the streets ami have
also noticed that they will sweep on
poth sides of the street car and Seaboard
Air Line tracks. but never sweep in
| them. This is where Il large portion Of
The dirt accumnlatcs. because IL is never
swept. Now what would like To know
is whose duty is il to keep these tracks
clean? II il Is the city's. then the hands;
should receive instructions To clean the
tracks. If it Is not their duty. then the
roads should he made Ia clean them
The contracts made with the roads re-
uuirc them Ia keep their tracks in good
order. and two feet outside of the track
This being III" ease. then IL seems 10 me
they should be made to carry out their
contract and in windy weather there
would not be so much dust. The matter
is worth attending to.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
rho Con-rc.. orNn,ion..

To DO given Tuesday. February 18th. nj
D. M. AT kim liall. for the bcntit of
Court street Baptist Church. under the
auspices of the Il. Y. l.. H.. promises to
pe one of the hest entertainments ever
given In the city. Nations will he repre-
scented III chorlsrs, drills and marches.
handsomely costumcd. The cast COM
priseS 100 people, some of the best talent
In the city.
The Academy of Music Orchestra will
furnish music during the entertainment
Tickets on sale ut John Il. Morris x Co.
High street General admission 2ac.
reserved seats, SOC
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16

Mr. Alvah Martin. Clerk of Court of
Norfolk County, received II postal card
fn1m the Medical Director of the prison
hospital nj Richmond. announcing the
death of Caesar Russell. colorcd who
was serving a term in the pcnitcnti;ary
The cause of his death was consumption
He died ON YucsdnN last
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
The baptist Young peoples, Union

The Il. Y. p. u. Of Cour, Street Hap-
tlst church have II Very interesting pro-
Ertininc arranged for tomorrow night,
including solos, quartcttcS. Sc. by some
OF Norrolli's best talent. led 10y Professor
r.. l.. Justice. orranist of I'rcrmason
street Baptist Church, of Norfolk Ad.
dress by Rev. Or. Woudiin, of Hampton
and other interesting ana instructiv,
features. Commence at H. m SliarD.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16

Mr. and Mrs. w. Il. Cherry, Of this;
city, had tn" sad misfortune yesterday
TO los" by death their infant daughter.
Emma. The little ones funeral will
take place tomorrow afternoon ut :
o'clock from the residence. on Green
street. extended.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
The EpWorth I.cngr,c.

There will be an Epworth League
rally at Wright Memorial NJ T.. Church
Monday night al 80 o'clock Rev. w.
III. A'will. a former pastor. will deliver
an address. Very Interesting pro-
Sramme has been prepared for the oc-
casion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16

Have YOU seen Prentis Place lately ?
It's growth is wonderful. It's residents
are pleased from II health standpoint
Many of the Y. NJ. G.. y. delegates
hav" visited the property. and expressed
themselves as greatly surprised III the
marvellous growth
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
THE HORSES HOME.

havc Just rebuilt the stables al GIG
m mhnr 'H Middle street. Portsmouth,
HORSES ut the following prices: BOARD
,nE flores. $i2 Der month: Clipping
Ssa,orssS. 5. per head: Filing Teeth, 81 to
=. Mc,licincS Tor horses :lwuyg on
hnhu Spotil horses broken OF ali had
nahi's-runninS away. baking. kicking
nTnrint' ric Horses for sale or en-
chthSr always on hand Your patron.
age Is cordially solicited. Rcspcctfullv,
CAPT JIM KID
INV II COME TO STAY. fcll-3m
FOR R:NT-A new seven room nous,
on North street. i'ark View, near Hat
toii street. Apply at 40 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
who would sIaye Thourntit

That at this season of the year. gen
orally dun. we should be busy. It's
easily accounted for, however Large
stock to be reduced Low prices doing
it and a fair place to deal The public
have, no doubt, caught ON.
LEVY g. JACOBS
200 High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
OFRTSMOUT1N MI ,WS
a. M.-Delegates' Meeting. Rev, l.
n. Dadmun

a. M.-Delegates' Meeting. Rev. L.
II. Dadmun.
NORFOLK
Queen Street Methodist Churchill n.
M. Mr.. +. Il. Turner
Freemason Street Disciples Church
III a. M, Mr.. Il. l., Stacy. OF Indiana.
l4ambert's Point Presbyterian Church
IL a. M. Mr. c. W. Curran. of Rich
mond
Colored Y. NJ. Z A.-5 y. M. Mr.. G. G.
Kent.
North Street a. NJ. Il. Churchill II.
m. Mr.. II. a. Meachau. of Roanoke.
Centenary NJ. E. Church-7:3V D. m,
MIR. +. p. Turner.
PROGRAMME TO-DAY.
300 a. m. Special service for delegates
ana members of the Local Association
300 p. m. Meeting for ladies.
300 y. IN. Meeting for boys.
400 p. m. Meeting for men.
80 y. IN. Platform meeting; address
es by delegates.
S:i5 p. M. Farewell meeting.
There Will be Il maSS-rncetin., for men
AT Monumental Church to-day ut 4 %.
III. Address by Mr. T. s. Brockham, and
grand male chorus with solo by Mir, ].
stewart Hopkins, OF Richmond
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16

That we sell clothing cheaper than any
other store and give better values. We
are always leaders III everything per
tanning to Clothing a'ld Gents Furnish
ngs. BRESLAuER X ANTHONY.
lii High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
10 rurc n Co,d In One Dn,

Take laxative Eromo luinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money If it fails
10 cure &c.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
This Is Your Chance

For nne week all winter stock, such
as dress goods, men and boys cassi-
meres. blankets. gloves, etc
y. j. PHILLIPS.
Under Oxford Hall,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16

J. S Clawford's Furniture and Garnet
House has added II stock of Gendron
bicycles. and has the SO wheels in stock
at low prices; guaranteed by makers.
Also tea dinner, fish and toilet sets.
Go to see him--Prices are low.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
DR.. Gray G. Holiday

mas moved his office to ANNEX to KIRN
BUILDING lover DR.. II. H. parkcr's Of
iicr)' Entrance same as Middle street en-
trance to kirn Hall. rch,-,m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
X IR N n ALL

soNGNESS OF NATIONS. TUESDAY,
FEBRUARY .5. AT b T.. NJ.
'hst or 10" people. Benefit Of the Court
street BAPTIST Church. Admission. DC
reserved seats foe. Doors open on
Middle street, T:30 -. IN. Seats on sale
III ',no, y. Morris n Co.'S. High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16

The new Youman's shapes in Spring
Hats, at CHAS. Il. WELTON Il co.
Just out.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
Clearing Out Sale.

AS carpenters have commcncrd remod-
uiliS our store, we wish To impress on
me public That We are Compcllcd to snc-
Iihct al! goods LETT To make more room
com" early and secure big bargains in
Furniture, Household furnishings. Cloth
iiS; shoes, Gents Furnishings, etc All
VIII so at prime cost.
5. LASTING
County street extended. Portsmouth. Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
rue Prophecy

H. Il. WILKINS will have uleutv of
the best dry wood, II IL does rain be-
cause he has his large shed full of Wood
10 Keep arS: also The very best clean
ciaity. Just try il. Phone glS High
street office 800 ana GA County street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-02-16
AN ELEGANT LIVERY.
The Finest Horses and Vehicles to Be
Had in this Section.

THE PALACE LIVERY STABLES, To-
Gated in Portsmouth at COZ and G09 Middle
street, phone 923, has enjoyed the reputu-
tion OF Keeping the finest stock and incest
vehicles 10 be found in this section II
has steadily grown in favor with the Nor
folk people. and numbers among its pat
ionS some OF Ill" most noteworthy society
ladies ANA gentlemen, who have found
perfect satisfaction in the teams sent
them. Such 81 sinhl. rs THE PALACE is
u credit IL any community. and we be-
speak q liberal patronage for them.
Mi. w. j. DAVIS, the proprietor Is an
aiIahl" gentleman, and will always be
found to be obiging. Polite attendants
20 with each vehicle, and il must be said
that he has been successful in securing
those who seem to know every nook and
corner in the twin cities. For the best
service to he had and at modera te
charges. always bear in mind
The Palace Livery Stables,
COZ and COS MIDDLE ST. PORTSMOUTH.
Phone 923. Vehicles sent to Norfolk
without extra charge.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-24
BEPUBLiCAs NOMINEES.



j. Edward Addicks in an interview GU
Thursday said, II have in my pocket u
report Of conversation in which Senator
Higgins stated that he and his friends
would vote the Democratic ticket at the
coming election If 1t were necessary to do
so In order to defeat Addicks" MIR. Hls.
gins says II such al-tt-c i-t~-r,si-oce tho
writer must have misunderstood what be
(Mr. Higgins) said, as he intends to vp's
the full Republican ticket and nothing
else, and never had any other Idea, or made
any statement to the contrary"
HWe presume the story originated from
the threats Of some other gentlemen WIN
favored defeating the party in order to de-
feat Addicks, as it has been proclaimed
time and time again that defeat was pref
CRADLE to victory If thereby Adlicks could
be driven out of politics. 1t is untortn.
nate to have too many great men in u lit
tie State like ours, and we do not SIZE tho
fate which awaits us, There Is not much
principle when a political campaign DO
comes mere struggle between two fac.
lions for ascendency and the leading actors
who prefer defeat to the success OF their
rivals, have no more consideration for tho
great mass Of citizens than II they wcle
80 many puppets ind their interests were
Of no more Importance than foot ball to
be kicked about ut the will of every anbi.
tious aspirant for Office. We are sick and
tired of such patriotism and We think tho
time Is near at hand when the people
ehould take matters IN their own hands
and let all understand that the success IF
their principles is more important than
the success Of individual aspii atoms
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-24

= The difficulty of compromising tho FAC
tious quarrels of the Republicans in our
State seem to be hopeless. Neither Ad'
dicks or his opponents are willing to back
out or make any concession. Hence the
Democrats are rejoicing over the prospect
OF filling all the offices in our State, from
Congressman down to coustablts Ad
dicks says be has been shown no quarter
thus far, and now his opponents must
come TO him or take the responsibility of
defeating their candidates In pursuance
Of his plan the Executive Committee met
on Saturday and after re,districtins the
county, named Saturday. the 9Th of Sep
tember for the selection of Legislative
candidates. 1t is stated that the plan is to
nominate Senator and Representative
from this city; representative from Mn
Creek, another from White Clay Cte@k,
New Castle, st, Georges. Appuquin'mtnk
will thus be left without representation
on their ticket AS the voters In the sew.
cral Hundreds will ballot for candidate s
1t may be that some Of the candidates al
ready nominated by the Republicans may
be selected. If this be the ease it Is his Wy
probable that they may be elected Wo
believe it Is understood that there Will be
no change made in the nUrninntiun fer
sheriff, coroner, levy court commissioners
and road commissioners assessors We have
prayed for compromise to the lest of our
ability, but it seems that our efforts have
been without avail, and therefore we leave
the responsibility with AddiChs who says
me or nobody for Senator. " nud Ills nppo.
nents who say, we will defeat the party
In order TO get rid Of AddcEs"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-24
lbots

Harry Hemple Of NJ 1913 French street
was struck by II Rlycrvi"w car las, might
and received badly ont head.
Letters have been received from Princi.
pal Isaac I, johnson of the Friend 5
school Alien b Clement uild Hugh A.
Garland who are cycling through Europe.
The letters came from Rotterdam
II Hand, and stated the party Was
thoroughly enjoying the Trip FrJrn
Rotterdam the whcelmrn will 20 to tl.e
Hague then 10 England
There has been heavy demand made
upon scott & Co, brokers for sound
money ltcral are bat the firm has been
able to III all orders. The Republican
Bureau IN New York viii send the firm u
Lev lot OF sound money literature In IL
few days
Howard Stats Is mentioned as the one
INST likely to secure the Add ks noini
nation for member of the Legislature from
THIS city.
Eleventh street bridge needs repairing
Residents Of the lower part Of the Ninth
ward complain Of the stencil that comes
FROM the garbage dumped on Cherry
Island marsh
About fifty Survivors of the First Del!
aware Regiment, Union veterans viii
accompany tho Philadelphia Brigade to
tho reunion OF priCkCits division Con.
federate soldiers and Union veterans ,.
Tho employees of the Telephone Com
phny took barge ride to Philadelphia on
saturday night.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-24

hi;n ~ulEe Ilcrsey Of Phliade. phia 10
In on city on visit to day.
Miss Lille Armour, who has been visit
lug IN West Chester and vicinity for the
E.st ten days, las retained home from
hrI vacation. gIeatly benefited by her out.
Ing
Miss Molle iInrscy Is taking her Sscs
ton Mrllia viii visit Atlantic CITY,
Cape May and Peunsgrove, during her
outing, 80.
Miss Lula Hagre and Mr. Edgar Mort
lock have retllrErd from II visit to TRENDS
Ia and around Lancaster Co., Pa
Dr. Leonard kittinger is rnstlGat.ng In
the Cutskill Mountains.
Mr. and Mrs William II. Joyce have
returned from four weeks visit III lie
CatakiIl Mountains
MIR Juycr Is lndsp tsed suffering iron. a
fever.
Dr. Hammond has returned home to
tn Delaware ~tale Asylum Of the Insane
htlci All abS"hCu Of some ten days, being
Oh Lis vacation.
james + Brine Is On a visit to boston
and Portland, Maine.
Mrs. H. W Brine and Miss Nellie Dun.
bar are spending week at Ocean Grove,
n
Miss Marie Gibbons was rendered a de.
lightIul party on saturday evening at the
Residence Of her cpusin Mrs DJugherty,
1891 Lincoln street, previous to her depart.
Vie for her home il Philadelphia
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-24

SIXTEEN Single Tar orators, who have
been confined In Dover jail for some ten
days OF more. and who had been released
on bail pending legal proceedings in the
Kent county courts, had quite reception
on Saturday evening Headed by a brass
band they were escorted from the p. W.
& B depot to Fourth and Market streets,
where speeches were made. and general
enthusiasm was the order Of the evenings
Publication, The crowd was estimated at
over one Thousand and the Single Takers
felt highly elated at their success in at
tracing 80 many persons to hear them
PROFOUND the Single Tax doctrine, which
they claimis making So much Roadway In
Delaware In numbers the meeting was
q success
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-08-24
RLncrRIc CAR RUN. away
BOWS moanrain and Fort, Persons Are
Iuiur0d ...- ID.

FREDERICK CITY, Nd, Aug. 2a-By the
brakes Of trolley car falling to wsrk this
evening on steep mountain forty persons
were injured more or less. The Middle.
town and Frederick Electric Railway was
opened Cd Thursday and today a large
number Of excursion parties made the
The more seriously hurt are Miss Annie
Buckley injured internally; Frederick
Heinlein, back injured; Mrs +. Brookey
cut and bruised about the head; Mrs. G.
Larkin, badly bruised and lacerated; T.
7. Anderson, left hip fractured; Miss
Rosa Eyler, left leg ,spraned; Emma
Riddlemoser, arm broken; George
Smith, president Of the electric road,
bruised.
A score or more Of children were slight
ly hurt. All the injured will recover.
The notorman and conductor escaped in
jury. The car on which the accident &C.
cured started from Braddock Heights, at
the top Of Catoctin Mountain,at 7 o'clock.
w Mantz was the lnotorman and ID.
kefauver conductor. There were over
hundred people on the car, larger
number more than its capacity. The
conductor and motorman tried to keepa
number of men and boys uff, but they
crowded in the car and the start was made
down the steep grade with the heavy load.
The motorman applied the brakes. Those
in front seemed TO hold but those on the
rear wheels yielded and the speed OF tho
car rapidly increased.
For while the people on the car did
not seem to realize their peril but the
exhilaration of the dash down the noun
tain side soon turned to terror, as they
realized that the car was beyond tho con.
troll Of the motUrman. A three.mile run
Was before them.
JusG before reaching trestle over o
ravinc fifty feet deep the car gave lurch,
the window panes split from the strain,
and it seemed that the timbers would
break. Over the trestle the car flew at u
terrific speed, The women and children
screamed and several tried to leap to what
would have been instant death. Others
tainted, but the men clnyng to the sides
Of the flying car supported and held them
back
The Iuotorman tried TO reverse, but the
trolley slipped the wire and he was power.
less. He stuck brave!y to his post, how.
ever, aud called to the passengers to hold
On for their lives, as the car neared Il sharp
curve Two miles aud half from the
mountain top.
The next instant there was crash as
the car bounded from the rails and turned
over. The people were piled on top of one
another and janmcd In tho mass OF
wreckage MANY persons who had seen
the car tearing down the mountain hnr.
rled to the rescue, and the bruised and
MANNED passengers were removed to their
hOiues.