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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03

IL An interesting table has
been published giving the price
of leading articles of commerce
and the wages received for ordi-
nary labor, going as far back as
the year 1900. 1t shows that
wages during the thirteenth CEN
tury were about so cents a week.
In the next century they advance
ed some Is cents, and continued
to advance slowly, until in the
last century, they had reached
ST 81. The average for farm Ia
Dor at present is So per week.
Wheat in the thirteenth century
averaged II cents, or eight and
a half days labor, a bushel.
Now wheat is worth, wholesale,
about ST bushel or two days
labor. In six centuries meat has
nearly trebled in price, but wa
ges have increased more than
seven-fold. But the essentials
of comfortable living have In
creased a dozen fold, and the Ia
borer can not come as near meet
ing his requirements at the wa
ges now paid as during the time
he received so cents per week.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03

The Morristown Gazette pnts
in the following 1--WE don't
think the present Legislature
has been treated with entire
fairness. 1t has been remorse-
lessly skinned by almost the
entire press of the State from the
first day Of the session TO the
present time. This is not just.
Let us all wait until the work
is done, and then judge. Per-
haps some useful law may be
enacted. There are some hon
orable, sensible men in the body.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03
Music! MnSicl!

Two splendid new Pianos now
belong to the music department
at Mulberry Institute. Let all
interested come and see for them
selves.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03
AfC0Sti At COST!

i am now offering until the
First Of april my large stock
of Clothing, Bed Blankets, Car
peting, Flannels, Shawls, Cloaks,
Ladies Dry Goods and other ar
ticles too numerous to mention
CO strictly .Frst cost. 1his is
not done to make room for spring
goods but to get the cash to buy
spring goods with.
p. L. MURRAY.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03
New Advertisements.
CLERK AID SPECIlL COHNSSIOSER'S
OF LAND!

On Saturday, May Bird, 1879,
IN obedieace to decree Of the County
4 Court of Lincoln County, Tennessee, rem
dered at the January term, 1879, in the
cause of Samuel G. Webb VS.. Nelson Var
borough, ct ais, will offer for sale TO the
highest bidder, at the court house door in
the town of Fayetteville, the following de-
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03

@7 Spring cleaning IS now
in order. Some people are bad
" in need of it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03

~ Another cool atmospher-
lie wave swept over this country
on Sunday.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03
CORN--sacked.

In Texas they send a man to
the peniieniiary who sells mort
gagged property.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03

~ With the return of the
Spring comes that "demnition
grind" the organ-grinder.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03
FIFTY-NINE ACRES
TERMS OF SALE:

SAID LAND will be sold for cash to sat
isfy judgments in favor Of the undersigned
Special Commissioner against Samuel G.
Webb and others. PAUL d. BOYCE,
april g. Clerk and Spe. Com.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03
Sales before our Next.

Advertised in the Observer.
BY ID. w. Holman, on the
in the 18th dis, Sat
urday, 9th inst, 1881 acres be-
longing to ID. NJ. Perkins.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03

@ In cur legislative report
will be found the vote of both
houses ON the bill to settle the
State debt.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03

~ Arrangements are being
made for the erection of a Bap-
fist Church in Fayetteville. The
preliminaries are well advanced,
and the building will be. erected
as speedily as possible. There
are many citizens of this place
who endorse the Baptist religious
belief, and we are glad to note
their determination to have a
house of their own in which to
worship.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03

~ If you want to send
your children to one of the best
Schools in the South, send them
to Mulberry Institute.
EDW. w. HALBACII.
Principal.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03

@ The wheat crop of Lin
coin county is improving and
looks much better OF late.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03
Stock Bills,

We are prepared to printHorse
and Jack bills in the best style
and at the lowest prices. Our
stock of pictures is unusually
large and attractive. If.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03

Chew JAcnsOs's Rrsrswess navy Tobacco.
Nov. Is Nv. $1,000
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03
For sale.
A FIRST GLASS second hand
WHEELER & WILSON

sewing machine for half its value Tor cash
Apply at the OBsERvEs office.
( jan g.
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gfatbs


In this place, Wednesday, 2Gth ult.,
Inflammation of the stomach and bowels
Mrs. ELIZABETH McEWEN, wife of John
McEwen, aged IS years months and
days.
In this county, on Cane Greek, of cancer,
Monday, 1st inst, Mrs.CORDELIA BLAKE,
aged 70 years.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03


H DIR. Newman, an esti-
mable gentleman of this place,
owns a fine horse of which he is
justly proud. Last week the
animal got out of the stable, and
while loose some eyil-minded
person tied a brush to his tail,
which SO frightened him that he
ran until blood flowed from his
nostrils and he is probably disa-
bled for life. The person guilty
of the cruel act should be arrested
and given the extreme penalty of
the law.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03

~ Not a marriage license
was issued in this county last
week. ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03
Neither Dead nor Sleeping.

But / have removed my shop
from next door TO Lamb q Till
mans to the
BILL SMITH SHOP
one lot South of my residence,
where | viii be pleased TO meet
my former customers or others
In need of work. / use only the
best seasoned lumber and can
furnish you a good job for low
money in cash.
w. j. DAVIDSON.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03

AT John o. Hatcher 81 Co.'S, 60c
per, bushel. a.s
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-03
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The New York herald., 1879-12-29
WILLIAM BRAY'S PISTOL.

William Bray, who lives in Essex street. entered Es
Market Court yesterday morning. handcufed. and
In the custody of Policemen OConnor and Kelly, of
the Eleventh precinct He was arraigned before
Justice Duffy on two separate charges of attempted
burglary and of felonious assault upon Kelly. Kelly
was on post in avenue at little after one O'Clock
on the morning of the 26th inst. and when in front
of tho manufactory of julius Bergener. No. 179
nue. c. his attention attracted by the suspicious
actions of two men. Twenty minutes later Kelly,
who had returned to the same locality came
upon the they in the
act of leaving the doorway Of Bergener's place.
Catching sight of the policeman they hurried off in
the opposite direction. He after them. They
allowed him to approach within few feet of them
when they whipped out revolvers. Threatening him
with death II he interfered, they made good their
escape but before he had we'll scanned their faces
On returning Bergener's mandatory Kelly founI
that the lock of the front door had been broken off,
Kelly recognized. as he alleges. one of the men
lookout tor him and his companion. Policeman
OConnor sent along with him. Yesterday
morning, shortly after one o'clock. Kelly aud
OConnor were in avenue ID. when, at the corner of
Tenth street. they saw crowd of young roughs
In their midst was Bray. The policemen arrested
him, despite his producing revolver and making q
desperate struggle for liberty Bray pleaded not
guilty in court yesterday. but Justice Duffy held
him N default OF $4,000 ON the complaint Of burg
larry, and in default of 1000 for the assault.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29

Cr.ARKK-McDoS&Lp.-A At the residence OF the
brides parents, December %, lS79 by the Rev. Vim.
NJ. Taylor II. d., CHARLES II. CLARKE. of Chicago to
LIzzIE W.. daughter OF ex-senator Alex. Mcdonald
No cards
Chicago and st. Louis papers please copy.
CRpoKER-SroRY.-On Christmas evening, by the
Rev. Newiand Maynard, chaplain Of the Forty-sev-
enth regiment, Gro. B. CROKER to ISABELLA, daugh.
of Geo. Il. and Isabella Story, OF 1926 Java ST..
Greenpoint, l.. l.
KELLocK-wReHT.-In New York city December
4, 1S7y by the Rev. John Il. Goodman, WM. ii. KEI-
LOCK, of New York. to Miss MINNIE H. WRIGHT, Of
Glastonbury, Conn. No cards.
MIDDLETON BLAKEst EE.-On Friday, December 20,
by the Rev. Thomas III. Sih of Trinity parish,
GEORGE c. MIDDLETON of this city, TO IDA " bLAkK-
sLEE, of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia papers please copy.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
be Are here wouldn't risk my life in these build

be FIRE here wouldn't risk my life in these build
ings very long"
With that the fireman passed on. and the reporter
examined iron column at the corner OF the build
ing. While doing SO his eye ran along the front WALL
and that, had bulgeds out at the hrst hoor, or
where the girders rested. 1t seemed rs though the
least addition of weight would throw that mass OF
brick and iron to the sidewalk The top of the iron
column had bulged forward more than an inch from
the brickwork and a crack made in the brick wall
just above it had been arfully hlled in with mortar
The reporter entered the southern building and on
the second story met the fireman again, who was en-
gagged in examining four supports with Jackscrews
attached. the bottoms against the outside wall and
the upper ends resting against the middle walls at
the next flooring. Perhaps 1T would be more proper
por The ,e OF the had been
brought to bear against four strips ranged perpen
dicuary against the middle wall and running up to
- THE YInEMAN's OPINION.
They are only holding 1t up long enough to get
the roof on" said the fireman. go and SEQ the
-Four cables there met the eye. One end of them
held fastto the perpendicular strips on the middle
wall and the other through some holos In tho
outer wall and fastened TO the four big props
Three OF the cables of heavy rope. doubled six
times. and the fourth consisted of an iron chain
doubled four times. All had been drawn to their
tightest tension. Another flight OF stairs brought
them to the roof or rather the place where the roof
which the reporter and fireman stepped eau
tousy to glance down tho outside wall. 1t had
bulged - that they could only see the bottom by
reaching out at the risk of their heads. Going back
again the reporter asked his companion how long he
would fght hre In such building II no knew Its
"Just' as soon as / thought one beam had been
burned through would order the hremen out was
"And let tho building burnl'
Human lives arc more valuable than buildings.
no matter what the buildings arc nor whom they
belong to-"
MR.. BoDKNsERK's CLERK.
From some carpenters about the place the reporter
learned that the builders name was Bodenserk and
that he could be found III row of new buildings on
seventy-sixth street. When the reporter found tho
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
FOUNDERED All SEA.

ARRIVAL OF THE OFFICERS AND CREW OF THE
NORWEGIAN BARK vENERATA- THEIR VESSEL
LOST OFF THE COAST OF PORTUGAL
The officers ana crew Of the Norwegian bark
venerata arrived at this port yesterday afternoon
board the Norwegian bark Vega. from Oporto, by
which they were picked up after their vessel had
sprung leak. Captain Persen left Newcastle with
the Venerata on October 30. having on board 400
tons Of pig iron and 100 tons Of spring Steel
signed to Barring Brothers Co.. Of this city. There
also on board two mates and seven seamen.
Fair weather favored them at the start but in few
days strong southeast wind arose and heavy sea
impeded their passage. The cargo found to be
too heavy for the vessel, and on November s
1t sprung Leak in latitude 43, longi-
tude IA. The pumps were immediately
manned. but the bark leaked about eight inches
Of water every hour. and 1t found impossible to
remedy the difficulty. The crew took turns at the
pumps and worked faithfully night and day They
were about three hundred miles from Portugal and
travelling at the rate OF or eight knots
hour In order to relieve the vessel fifty tons Of
pig iron were thrown overheard but she continued
to leak. On November the vessel was headed for a
harbor In Spain. Tho weather grew pleasant but
what little wind there blew against them aud it
hazardous to carry much sail. as it would have
made the leak more serious. While they were dis
signals OF distress on november 10 the Nor
wegisn bark VEGA rescued officers and crew from
their perilous position and the Venerata was aban-
doned. ,.. .-
THE CAPTAINS STORY.
Captain d. Piersen. OF tho Venerata. was found
last evening by q HERALD reporter the Vega,
which was anchored mile Oft Tompkinsville, 8. l.
He is Norwegian. and speaks English very imper-
fectly. airfa
.'we had fair winds" no said. "after leaving New.
castle and during our passage through the English
Channel. We passed Lands Erd November =, and
then went south to catch the trade winds until the
bark sprung leak. The boys had hard time of it
at the pumps, and We were very much afraid that
bad weather would return. II that had hap
pened we would probably have gone to the
bottom. After working the pumps several days
and not meeting any vessels the grew dis
heatened and began to say it OF and
that We would not reach shore. tried to keep up
their courage and they nicht and day at
the pumps, hoping that fair weather would cou-
tinue or that we should get relief. The bark was
seven years old aud was iirst class vessel. have
served on her three years ss mate and three years
az captain. The cargo was too heavy for her, al
though she has carried $50 tons. Ihe bark was
worth about $4,000 and the iron about
$4,000, all OF which. / believe, was
fully insured In the Norwegian Company at Aren-
dial. have not been ashore since our arrival at
three p. M.. but shall the consgnees to. morrow
and return to my home in Norway with my
mates. Yensen aud Ondrasen. Tho crew are Norwe-
gians also with exception. and will probably re-
main here until they obtain work."
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
MUT1NY ON A MERCHANTMEN.
FIVE OF THE CREW OF THE DANISH STEAMER
voLMER REFUSE TO WORK AND THREATEN TO

FIVE OF THE CREW OF THE DANISH STEAMER
voLMER REFUSE TO WORK AND THREATEN TO
DESERT.
The Danish steamer volmer. commanded by Cap
tain Honzclman. arrived ut this port the 10th
inst from Havrc. France. having board an
sorted cargo OF merchandise. consigned to Messrs.
Funch, Edge & Co.. of this city. The steamer was
made fast to the pior foot Of Tenth street, North
River. where the sailors and small gang Of long
shoremen were set TO work to discharge tho cargo.
This done without trouble but when the sailors
ordered to reload the vessel nvo Of them re-
fused to work and the captain found IL necessary to
lock thom up. by the trouble among the crew the
volmer. which to have sailed on Saturday. will
be delayed until Tuesday. Inspector Murray was
informed Of the niutiny At an carly hour yesterday
morning by Captain Henzelman. who requested tho
detail Of largo forcc of police to preserve
order and take charge of tho rebeiiious members
of his crow. AS there had been no serious trouble
board the vessel and tho captain
stated that he did not think the sailors would at
tempt any violence. the Inspector told him the
ont OF the jursdicti tion of the police and he
ought to bring Il to the notice OF the Danish Consul
who has charge OF those matters. Captain Henzcl-
man yesteuaay informed u HERALD reporter that his
crew cons{stcd Of twenty-five men. the majority
Danes aud the remainder Swedcs. Upon the arrival
Of the boat at her pier in this city the learned
than they themselves were for their labor.
They demanded higher wages. which was refused
them. On Saturday evening delegation from tho
crew waited upon him and said that IL only right
that they should receive double pay for work done
ashore. The captain Informed thom that they had all
signed articles. which according to laws of the
country they were bound to oboy. They returned
and consulted with their shipmates and for several
hours the work was continued. but shortly before
midnight tho men ut the winches suddenly stopped
work and protested that they had stood IL quite long
enough These men were quickly taken charge of
and locked up. They were released yesterday, but
refused TO work and will this morning BIO arragned
before the Danish Consul. charged with mutiny.
yesterday and q policeman was detailed on the pier
near tho vessel Captain Schultz of the police patrol
boat Seneca notified of the state of affairs the
volmor by superintendent wallng and was ordered
to keep his boat in readiness to quell possible out
break. "
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
PRINCE OF MERCY DEGREE.

Aurora Grsta Consistory held an undress rehearsal
and reading at Masonic Temple Saturday evening to
confer the Prince OF Mercy (26th) degree upon two
candidates. 1t was ID first time the degree had
becn conferred, ,g yys paraphernalis and was
witnessed by q large humber Of the highest in the
or'"r q Masonry in The State Of New York. G. J.
IL, IIsrald lin, n an presided at the organ and a
.3ished the vocal music. The
Twas beautiful in the extreme
10 WEST '71cers monies the brethren pro-
liz, LOs,t, f as ~ "a ,ng room of the Temple, where
CIV! .o.o'e" youthful rcpast.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29

OF what was noble soul. II the noble wife of
our President. SAID the speaker in conclusion can
Danish wine from her table festive occasions the
women OF New York, and of the whole country, can
Danish 1t from their tables. not only New Years
Day, but on every other day when false custom
may demand its USE
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
DIED..

BARNEs.At her residence, in this city, No. IL st.
Luke's place. Leroy ST., on Thursday, December 20,
CATHERINE BARNES. daughter of tho late William
Barnes, Sr.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
ENGAGED.
MARRIED.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Ii. RIEaELMAN TO
MArHILDE wMrFHEIMER, both OF this city. No
cards.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
OIO WEST 9TH STA RESIsst 0
r proplN- cook in q plain private fai SviciI

cd OF o Saturaay;'.-.. tthe arrival Of
ne new proprietor and aiarg1 y money was
plan to rob the till. They organized a sham fight.
Bailey was wide enough awake to empty the money
draw Of all its contents at the beginning Of the
brawl. He was ahead of the conspirators few
pretended fight the till was broken INTO.
The disturbance ended by the arrival of the de-
tectives, who arrested Bailey and all others whom
they could fnd Bailey was held for violation OF the
Excise law and for keeping disorderly house, and
the others we're fined He gave bail the same day.
While he was locked up his place had been broken
into and somo hundreds Of dollars worth of liquor
was stolen. His saloon was second time raideu
Smith spent his money in treating the gang he met
in the saloon, and his way out he alleged
assaulted and robbed. Bailey, seven men and two
women were arrested. Tho robbery could not be
were fined for disorderly conduct. Bailey held
responsible for the robbery placed under 81
bail to stand trial for keeping disorderly house.
Following right upon the track OF the last robbery
now comes the robbery of Brady.
Bailey, in court yesterday, claimed that ne could
not help what was done in his saloon, that he was
powerless to prevent disorder and crime taking
place, and that he could not refuse admttance to
thoir hands He further claimed that, on q former
occasion, he had helped to send some of his Gus
somers to the Island Baileys aged mother went his
IL, as she had done on q former occasion.
While the afhdavits against the prisoners were
ing drawn up the prisoners were all put into the
isOners box. In the same place Sergio
.ovanni, an Italian, who had been arrested for a
finor offence. In less than five minutes his pockets
.nown what had happened. but the money could
not be found although all the prisoners hastily
searched. Giovanni pointed out Ford. one of the
prisoners, as the pickpocket The young man had
TO be innocent but was held IN default of an addi-
konal 81 900 bail ON the Italians complaint.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
sIT' BASEBALL.
4insa M FROM EIGHTH PAGE.]

DSca. sAubs of Cuba. on the 22d inst, at
bran, III five thousand people witnessed and
ing; sued the fine points of the game. The
, ~ .vere successful by gaining three runs
secured by their opponents-they get
city - for the Cubans.
The New York herald., 1879-12-29
woMAN's DUTY ON NEW YEARS DAY.


The Rev. W. +. Hatfield preached in the evening in
the Washington square Methodist Episcopal church
from the texts "Look upon the wine when it is
red" and "woe unto him that giveth his neighbor
drink that puttest tho bottle to him and makest him
drink" More young men. the preacher said, have
acquired an appetite for strong drink on New Years
day than any other day OF the year. More men
aud women intoxicated and more arrests made
for disorderly conduct than any othor day. Read
the police reports. and 20 into your courts on the
second day or January and YOU will have proofs Of
this statement. Sit In your windows and count
the number of intoxicated persons who pass
along the street. You count the number of those
who call. ask tho young ladies' to count also the
number who are unhttod to make n call. attribute
this state OF things largely to the free use OF wine
aud otheri intoxicating beverages on New Years Day.
With these facts before any woman oor to the
young tho means of intoxication, knowing. as she
does that there will be many coming to their homes
who unable TO resist the temptation, and who
may through their influence form u habit which
shall disgrace them forcverp I am aware that no
person of honor ana respectability would purposciy
place in the way OF any young man that which
would destroy his reputation and his hopes. and yet
intend to do wrong, but they do II nevertheless.
those around them and which will seriously affect
their present and future welfare
WOMEN
II there Is one more than another who ought to
take stand against the custom OF wine drinking 1t
Is womanl II is vino that has blightod moro hopes,
crushed moro hearts, scattered more fortunes aud
destroyed more lives among women than any other
evil that exists. There to-day In this great land
tens of thousands whose lives made wretched,
whose sorrow no imagination can conceive and no
human heart can know, because of those who are
the slaves of despot more cruel and
inexorable than any that has ever ruled
over man. And yet, with all the woe and
sorrow that woman suffers in consequence
of iniemperance. ON this coming New Years Day in
this city and in other cities OF our land she will
spread tables, and those tables will be the ruby
wine, and she. dressed In attractive garb and with
bewitching smile and voice. will offer the tempting
beverage that may either awaken an appetite long
controlled form habit that may lead To the ruin