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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14
How She Manages 1t.

lis my hat done?' inquired q
cold looking lady at a Chicago
millinery establishment one pleas.
ant day this week.
eyes, ma'am," politely respon.
ded the shop woman, and while
the customer was duly inspecting
it the proprietresS ventureI to in.
quire:
"How do you like it, mA'am?"
"Il's simply horrid," was the
reply.
"But it's just as you ordered
it," pleaded the maker of the
head wear.
"Yes, something as l ordered
H." was the short and Sneering
answer.
"rm really sorry, but"
"WelI, never mind" broke in
the buyer. with set lips, whats
the EXPENSE"
"a b o-u t 81, I guess" said the
woman timidly.
The money was paid over and
the bonnet sent up to the house,
when the purchaser pranced out
on the street, and Immediately ex-
claimed to an accompanying
friend: .a.
"Isn't it perfectly lovely?'
eyes," replied the friend, sits
ravishing; but how could you talk
SO to that woman?"
"Talk so?'' exclaimed she of
the new bonnet, "why, if | had
let her know how much like the
hat, that woman would certainly
have charged me $l5, but now
you see I've got it for $7l"
The other woman said she had
never thought of that, but would
profit by her friends experience,
and never like an article again
until she bought it. es2 .ta
One feels glad that this woman
is the exception aud not the av-
erage of her sex. Fair dealing
requires her course aud her prin
ciple of action should be condem
ned. All duplicity should be dis
countenanced, especially in buy
ing and selling. Let the ladies
everywhere set the good example.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14
The Man who was Scalped

A scedy. individual stood at
the corner Of st. Louis STREET.
1t was midnight, and the moon
glimmered among the floating
clouds. A we'll dressed citizen
approached. The seedy one
planted himself in the center of
the sidewalk. "See here, mis-
ter, can't you lend me a quarter
to rent a bed for the night?
Pom my soul, l haven't slept
undera roof forsix long months"
"Where did you come from?"
"Black Hill. I'm the man
what was scalped. You heard
about me, 1 'spose?"
eyes, l read something in the
papers about a man being
scalped by the Indians; bnt
you can't be the individual, be-
cause you have not lost your
hair.
''Oh, it growed on; just feel
them Jumps Oh top. It's a
dreadful thing to be scalped by
and | don't want it TO
happen again, l tell you. Feel
how tight my hair sticks to my
head. It's glued on
The citizen put his hand Oh
the mans head, and declared he
could see no difference between
his hair and that of other men.
He told the fellow that he was
an impostor, and passed on.
When he had proceeded about
two blocks, he put his hand TO
his vest pocket to draw out his
but the ticker had disap-
peared. Then he was mad.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14
James Atkins. who WAS recent

James Atkins, who was recent.
ly appointed Collector of Customs
at Savannah, was formerly Reve.
nue. Collector in one of the Geor-
gia districts, and is under indict-
ment in the United States Court
at Atlanta for defalcation to the
Government to a large amount.
At the Georgia State Convention
he labored hard to get the dele
gates instructed for Conkling, and
his appointment is understood to
have been procured by that Sen.
tor. But he has not been able to
find a single person in Savannah
who would go on his official bond,
and he is now in Ohio in search
of securities. 1t is possible that
another appointment to the posi-
ton will yet be made necessary.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14
Church Directory.

Presbyterian Fsyetteville-services ev-
cry Sabbath at l0:3O and at night; Rev a ID
Mcclure, pastor; Sunday school at 8 A NJ.
Metl odist Aservices every Sabbath at
IO:3O and at night; RevAFLawrence, pastor;
Sunday school at 8 o'clock.
Cumberland esbyterian-services every
Sabbath at 1890 and at night; Rev c Z Du-
vail. pastor; Sunday school at s..
Methodist, Flyntviilc--seryices lst Sab
bath in each month at IL and night; Rev WA
Gill, preacher in charge; Sunday school at g..
Union Church, Pleasant Plains-services
Ist Sabbath each month at IL and night by
the Mctl,odists; Rev Mr. Barham, preacher
n charge-2nd and 4th Sabbath each month
atlI by the Associate Reformed Presbyteri-
ans, Rev b Muse, pastor. Union Sun
day school at 8.
AR Presbyterian, New Hope, services lst
and 3rd Sabbaths at IL; Bethel, End and
lth Sabbaths at l1-Rev Sloan, pastor.
Methodist, Mulberry-seryices 3rd Sun
day in each month at IL o'clock and every
Sunday night; RevWJ Collier, pastor; Sun
day School at 8.
Cumberland Presby byterian--services 4th
Sunday each month at IL o'clock and at
night; RevMrM orris, pastor; or;Sabbath school .
Baptist, Mulberry-church session. Sat
urdAy before 1st Sabbath in each month;
services LIST Sabbath at IL; ReyA Van Hoose
pastor; Sabbath school at 8
United Presbyterian, Lincoln-serylces
every Sabbath at tll:l5 A NJ; Rev w Wait,
pastor; Sunday school at 10.
Methodist, Shady Grove, (Shelton's
creek)-services lst Sabbath in each month
at IL o'clock; Rev j. Parks, preacher IN ch
Liberty Gro ve-services End Sabbath at
HAN; Rev w A Gill, preacher in charge
Cumberland Presbyterian, Oak Grove,
(near Flyntville)-services 4th Sabbath IN
each month at IL O'Clock; Rev a w Suth-
erlend. supply.
n oad, 6 miles North of Fayetteville, lst and
ard Sabbaths in each month; Rev Os-
borne, pastor.
Cumberland Presbyterian, Cane Creek, on
Fishing Ford road, s miles North of Fay
etteyille. End and 4th Sabbaths each month;
Rev j b Tigert, pastor.
Methodist Oak Hill-services 4th Sab
bath each month at 10 o'clock.
Cumberland PresbyteriaE-Rev n DCraw-
ford, pastor.
n; Rev w B Lowery, G.
Cumberland Presbyterian-services 4th
Sabbath at 10 NJ: Rev b Tigert, pastor;
Union sunday school at 2 every Sab
bath; prayer meeting "Wednesday night.
MI. Hermon, Flintville circuit--services
3rd Sabbath and preceding Saturday; Rev
VA Gill. preacher in charge. -,
Macedonia, Flintville circuit-services 4th
Sabbath and preceding Saturday; Rev w a
Gill, preacher in charge.
Missionary Baptist, Norris Greek, (Buck-
,,,oN services 2nd Saturday and Sunday In
each month; Rev Sanford, pastor.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14
MAIL Directory
Fayetteville POst-Ofiice.

Observation-Disclosures every day except Sun
5.vat 7.45A.M.; arrives at 8 P. NJ. Supplies
the following offices: Kelso, Lincoln, Flynt-
willie. Oregon, Georges Store, Flora, Hunts
station. Salem, Winchester and Decherd.
Shelbyville stsge--arrives Monday, We'd
pesday aud Friday at 10 A. NJ; leaves same
davs at 2P.M. Supplies Mulberry, Lynch
bnrp. Bonneville, County Line, Shelbyvllle:
Huntsville stage--leaves Monday and
Thursday at A. NJ; arrives Tuesday ana
Er;day at4P.M Supplies Harpers Branch,
Goshen. Halle Green, Meridianyllle and
Huntsville.
SbelhyyilIe horse--leaves Mondays and
Tbursdays at A. M; arrives tuesday ana
Friday at p. NJ. Supplies Norris Greek,
Chestnut Ridge, Hawthorne and ShelbyVllle;
Pnlaski horse--arrives eyerv Friday at Il
~ leaves same day at 1890. Supplies Cy-
rnston Boons Hill, Millyille, Pisgah, Brad
shaw and Pulaski.
blanche horse-leaves every Friday at
n. arrives Saturday at P. NJ. Sup
o,;as Csmargo. Moline, Geld Water, Blanche.
Money Orders can be obtained at this Of
Gee upon post offices in all parts et the u
n;ted States. A list Of Money Order offices
,nsv he seen on application. Rates OF COM
Etn5s=ion for Money Orders are as follows:
Nor exceeding $l5. -. -. ~ Genus
Sver Is aDd not exceeding $50. 10 90
do 80 do do 40 40. 20 % 90 90
40 40 do do 90, =. 20 90
= = w. o. DoUTIlAr, ?. NJ.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14
A Scrap Of Foote'S Biog-
raphy.
Chattanooga Times.


The galyanizing of old Foote
into political vitality reminds
us Of an episode in which he
was principal actor in the u.
nited States Senate, in 1853
Replying to speech of Thos
IL. Benton on the repeal of the
Missouri Compromise, Foote,
as usual, INDUCED in much bru-
tai personality and vituperation.
BentOn's self-control finally
gave way, and just as Foote sat
down at the close of an exccp-
tiona!ly savage assault, the gi-
ganic Missourian strobe down
the aisle toward the venomous
Mississippian, with the evident
intention to smash" the wasp
that had stung him beyond en-
durance. Dignified Senators
from all parts of the Chamber
rushed into the aisle and forced
Benton back into his seat, and
others literally held Foote down,
after re-seating him by force.
When Benton started toward
him FoOte sprang TO his feet,
and began nervously tugging
at a revolver in his pocket,
which he drew and cooked. The
pistol in the general scramble,
was either knocked from Foote's
hand or fell to the floor through
his nervousness. The affair was
over in minute, and both gen
tlemen left the Chamber in
charge of friends. Next morr-
ing there were "explanations."
Foote barely escaped expulsion.
The pistol portion Of the scene
was very severely commented
on by some of the older and
more influential Senators. FOOte
made a very humble apology to
the Senate and to Mr.. Benton,
and thereby saved himself from
being summarily elected from
the body.
In the course Of his apology
and explanation he said he sup
posed Mr.. Benton was armed,
of course, and he thought he
was only putting himself on an
by drawing his weap-
on. At that point Old Bullion
roared out: "You had no
right to 'spose' such a thing of
me, sir. l never carried a weap-
on in my life, sir; and never
knew any but a coward who
didr'
The fact Of his Eacing the
pistol with him, in the Senate
Chamber, was the circumstance
which was most severely COM
mented on, and that ought to
have expelled him, and would
but for the height at which par
ty spirit ran at that time.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

The Modocs who were sen
fenced to confinement for murder
are entrusted with guns, at St.
Augustine, Florida, and permit
ted to do guard duty. "They have
proved themselves trustworthy
and susceptible of drill and dis
ciplipe." No doubt they are IA
miliar with the drill! They will
raise a fine crop of hair some of
these days, and when they go in.
to the harvesting business some
fine morning and get up volcan
ic eruption and convert the bar
racks into a lava bed it will occur
to some body that an Indian is
like mule that will be docile and
tractable ten years in order to
kick the stuffing out of somebody
on the lst oil January of the elev-
enth year. s.r
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14
How We Treat Our Indian
Friends.

Frontier Correspondence Chicago Tribune.
Generals Gibbon and Bris-
bin place great reliance upon
the fidelity and courage of the
Crows-the most honorable and
loyal tribe of Indians the Gov
ernment has upon its pension
rolls. And yet these same
Crows have been worse treated
than any west of the Missouri.
Captain Ed. Ball, of the Sec
ond Cavalry, has been Inspec-
tor of Government Supplies for
the Crow Agency, and he tells
sad tale of the perfidy of the
appointees of the Peace Com
missioner. About two weeks
ago delegation of Crows made
its way through Sitting Bulls
lines and intercepted General
Gibbon. The Indians came,
they said, to beg food, as they
were starving on the reserva-
ton. And this, too, in the face
of the fact that an unexpended
balance of $4,000 was then and
had been for some time, in the
hands of the agent. Captain
Ball says the agent, Dexter
Clapp, sent Nelson Storey, the
contractor, to him in April with
a proposition to pass a list of
worthless stores without inspec-
ton, and they (Clapp and Dex-
ter) would make it all right with
him (Ball.) The brave old SOL
dier, who has been in the SER
vice twenty-six years, and who
has worked his way up from the
ranks, Indignantly spurned the
bribe; and now because they
cannot be robbed, the harmless
and inoffensive Crows are
starved! Generals Terry, Glib
bon and Brisbin are fast solving
the Indian question. To-day,
with an armed force, they are
after the blood of the hostile
Sioux, while at the same time,
in their inmost souls, they be-
lieve the scalps Of the rascally
contractors and agents would
be a far more acceptable offer
ING to the American people.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14
@ Captain G. S. Smith

& Captain G. S. Smith,
of Ohio, a eolored man who
fought in the Federal Army,
invites his Republican brethren
to meet him on the stump and
discuss the following PROPOSE
tions:
81. That the war was not
waged OH the Federal side for
the overthrow of slavery.
"2. That the passage Of the
Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fif-
teenth Amendments to the Con-
stitution was prompted by mo-
tives involving party interest
rather than magnanimity.
"3. That the Democratic or
no other party will ever re-es-
tablish slavery in this country,
and that any one who says so
states a known falsehood in his
heart.
"4. That Republicans stole
the colored mans money out
ofthe Freedmen's Saving Bank" +"
We do not know the exact
measure of Captain Smiths a.
bilities, but we believe it will
be an easy thing for him to an
nihilate any man who makes an
effort to dispute the stand he
takes in the present contest.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

A man was stopped on the
road between Santa Cruz and
Sequel, CAL, by a highwayman,
with the order to stand and de-
liver what coin he had about him.
He stood firstrate, but he didn't
hand over the cash worth pic
ayune. On the contrary, he put
his hands in his pockets, drew
out from one a $50 gold piece
and from the other six-shooter
already cooked, and holding
both toward the road agent
asked him to take his choice.
Then it was the footpad's turn
to show-whieh he did-a
mighty rapid-moving pair of
heels, and got away.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14
H The Rochester On. Y

@ The Rochester IN. "
Union conveys the information
that Horace Maynard is announc-
ed as leaving his mission and com
ing, or about to come, home to la
Dor for the sinking cause of Hayes
and Wheeler. 1t is a critical time
for a representative of our very
economical diplomatic service to
abandon the scene of Turkish
atrocities and come home TO wave
the bloody Bhirs. Yet, as face
tiously observed by the World,
''the most recently reported Of
the Turkish atrocities was the
speech delivered by Horace May.
narI at the commencement of the
Robert College in ConstsntinOple.
1t is gratifying to learn that our
Minister'S observations were short
but peculiarly happy. Shortness
itself is a peculiar happiness il
Maynard's orations.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14
sW@ The last House of Re

B1T The last House of Rep
resentatives has earned the
thanks of the people of the o.
| nited States for the bold stand
it took against extravaganza
and corruption i'll the expendi-
lures Of the government. 1t re-
duced the appropriations thirty
million dollars, in the face of
the fierce opposition of the Re-
publican administration, the
Republican Senate and the Re-
publican press. 1t has forced
retrenchment and economy in
expenditures in spite of the de-
termination of the Republicans
to increase them over former
years. 1t has exposed the
tbieyery and rottenness of the
Republican administration, and
broken up some of the rascally
schemes for plundering the peo-
pie. 1t can not be charged
with any jobbery or plumber
ing schemes. There have been
no Credit Mobilier swindles nor
railroad subsidy jobs put through
It has stood between the pub
lie plunderers and the people and
protected the interests of the
latter. "y','-l'
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

The Jefferson county lark.
Radicals hold all the Offices, while
the Democrats hold nearly all the
property in the county. A con-
vention Of the latter at Pine Bluff
the other day resolved that they
would no longer 60 on the bonds
and become sureties for Radical
office-holders. The RAIDS are said
to be furious over the matter.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

The majority of Republican
newspapers, instead of denounc-
ing Fitzpatrick for his brutal
"bloody shirt" communication
to Governor Hayes, content
themselves with abusing the
newspaper which first gave the
misdirected epistle to the pub
lie. One Republican journal,
however, the Pittsburg Dispatch,
has the good sense to treat the
matter in this way:
"Kilpatrick writes to Hayes
that a 'bloody shirt canvass is
needed for Indiana. These are
his words. There is something
intensely revolving in the cold
blooded way in which we find
this man urging a renewal of
sectional animosities, advising
a clap-trap feimt and speaking
of the ruse with some exulta-
ton in the slang of the slums.
we must have a bloody shirt
campaign he says. 1t is not
to be left to circumstances as
they have arisen or as they may
arise; no, we must have it. We
can not strongly enough ex-
press our disgust with the inn
plication in this sentence. Ev-
cry intelligent and right think
ing man in the country will feel
disgusted at it, whether he be
Democrat or Republican"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

There was a witness before one
of the Committees at Washington
last spring named Perrin. one of
Spencer's friends in Alabama.
He swore: II shot a hole in my
hat and reported that had been
attacked by kuklux, and sent for
troops to arrest the mythical as
saiIants. / kept the troops as
long as | could use them as poi
irical machine We supp 'se
Perrin is somewhere in tie South
now shooting holes in his hat, and
calling upon ZIch Chandler for
troops.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14
S1SlGllaire RQetpg,
sgSS SsSS "a
Dicks Watch.

DIOh y UOtOAs
Dear little Dick, curled by the fire,
Sat watching the shadow come and go,
As the dancing flames leaped higher and
higher,
Flooding the room with yellow glow.
His chubby hand on his side was pressed,
And be turned for a moment listening
80 ear;
Mother" said he, "IYe got watch!
feel it ticking light under here
ayes Dick, 'tis watch that God has made
To mark your hours that fly away;
He holds the key in His mighty hand,
And keeps it in order night and day.
SHOULD He put aside the mystic key,
Or lay his hand on the tiny spring,
The wheels would stop and your watch run
down, I
And lie in your bosom helpless thing"
he crept to my side and whispered soft,
While his baby voice had an awe-struck
sound,
Il wish you would ask Him, mother dear,
To be sure and remember to keep it
wound"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

The law in Texas imposing
fine upon those who use profane
language, is proving a great suc-
cess, not morally, but financially.
1t is estimated that if the pres
ent hot spell continues and the
cattle do not reform their habits,
enough will be collected from
drovers alone, before the season
ends, to pay of the entire State
debt,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14
Dorsey B. Thomas, the 20 cents

Dorsey B. Thomas, the 90 cents
candidate for Governor voted for
an eighty cents tax, and for pay.
ing the Brownlow bonds, and
worse still, he was IN favor of
selling out the railroads to pay
the bonds. Truly a consistent
lowtax man! Can any Democrat
hesitate in choosing between Por
ter, the Democratic nominee, and
Thomas, the 20 cents champion?
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

This note from a Chicago girl
to her lover was made public
through a law suit: "Dear
Samie: Pap's water-millions is
ripe. Come and bring some
more poetry like You brought
afore. My love for you will
ever flow like water running
down a hill. Bring piece as
long as your arm, and have q
heap more about them raying
ringlets and other sweat things.
Come mex Sunday and don't fole
me-"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

II France, out of a population
of 1000, 600, only 2, 600, 900 peo-
pie live on the revenue of accumu-
lated wealth, while 100000 of
the entire population live ON the
produce of labor. OF these, 18,.
are exclusively engagedin
agriculture. -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

"Cuha wants to borrow forty
million dollars" We have on
ly thirty-nine millions in cash,
and we don't want to mortgage
our printing Office to make up
the balance, hence Cuba will
have to seek relief from some
other source.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

Buddhism In Japan is declining.
In single district or ken seventy.
one temples have since 1878 been
converted into dwelling houses or
used for other similar purposes.
During the last six years upward
of 600 temples have thus been de
verted from their original object.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

A post-ofilce has just been
established in Pennsylvania un-
der the title Of "Autumn
Leaves. This must be one of
the offices from which a "falling
off in receipts is annually to be
expected.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

"Father,'' said lady of the
new school to her indulgent
spouse, as he resumed his pipe
after supper one evening, ''you
must buy our dear Georgiana
an English grammar and spell
ing book. She has gone through
her French and Latin, and now
she must commence her Eng
lish studies"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

The forces of Generals Crook
and Terry, in the Black Hills,
have at last effected a Junction
and are pressing forward on the
trail of the Indians.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14
TERMS.

1~ Two Dollars for one year. t1evc-
t'td6ty ia Gdc0Rce; Two Dollars and
Fifty Cents if payment be deferred three
months. All papers going out of the county
TO be paid for IN adcance.
Rzr Single copies, Five Cents each.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

A young gentleman, who
moves in the best society Of
San Antonio, said the other
evening to a young lady, "rhe
foliage is much more exuberant
this year than usual" YES"
she answered thoughtfully, cali
them imported fruits is cheaper
than they used to was"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

The new silver quarters have
the device ain God We Trust" /"
but not the half-dollars. No
confidence in Him for any sum
greater than twenty-five cents,
evidently.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

A Chattanooga farmers house
was robbed. Next morning a
stranger called and said that he
was one OF the robbers, and show
ed locket. The farmer said that
he valued the locket because it
had been worn by dear child.
"Here it is" said the robber,
seemingly affected. LET me
make restitution. Here are $50
for your little son." He handed
the farmer a counterfeit $50 bill,
and received $50 change.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

An exchange correctly says:
We are about entering upon a
season of intense political ex-
citement, and it will be well for
every one interested in the con-
test to remember two facts
first that every man is entitled
to his own opinion, and second,
that blackguardism and abuse
are not logical arguments. By
bearing these very simple facts
in mind, many a man will a
void making a fool Of himself.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-14

Money is awfully, cheap now
except for those who want to
buy some with hard work.