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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24
An Incident in q Russian
Hotel.

In hotel in Moscow known
as the Nobel'schen Gasthaus, a
young man engaged the rooms
numbered so and 81, ostensibly
for a family. He Immediately
took possession, and on the fol-
lowing morning went out, re-
turning in about an hours time
whether alone or with a compan-
ion is not known, although sew
eral residents Of the hotel saw
two young men in the corridor,
who entered the apartment No.
so. For eight days the door of
No. go remained locked without
the fact attracting attention.
Finally a disagreeable smell was
detected pervading the corridor,
and the police was summoned
and broke into the chambers.
In No. 81 was lying the corpse
Of a man, face downward, and
tie feet direct toward the door
of the chamber. The head was
partially covered with a pillow,
beneath which was pool Of con-
gealed blood. On the back Of
the murdered man was pinned a
paper, upon which was written,
"Traitor and spy, condemned and
executed by us, the Russian
Socialists and Revolutionists.
Death to the Judas, death to
traitors" The murderers are
still at large.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24
Down with the LaWleSs
Element.

Gainesville, Ga, Free Press !:
There seems to us nothing
more cowardly than the habit
Of carrying Concealed weapons.
A brave man or a good citizen
never goes armed to shoot his
neighbor on the slightest provo
cation.
Thomasville, Ga, Enterprise. :.
All right thinking people re-
gard the carrying of concealed
weapons as confession of fear
and evidence Of timidity that
the offender would deny most
bitterly. 1t is habit that should
be broken up, and we are glad
to hear it does not prevail in
this immediate vicinity to any
thing like the same extent that
it once did, and we hope to see
it abandoned altogether.
Marietta Journal AS Judge
Lester says, "Pistols were not
made to hunt with, but evident
ly to kill somebody with" When
the practice becomes more dis
reputable and punishment swift
er, then society will enjoy great
er protection and fewer homi-
cides will be committed. If you
have been in the habit Of
carrying a pistol, go and lay it
on the shelf and let it stay there
until you ''go west.
Augusta Chronicle In re-
forming public opinion, the first
thing to be done is to make the
carrying of concealed weapons
not only odious but inconvenient.
Until that shall have been done,
the bloody drama will be re-en-
acted. The horror at Atlanta
did not prevent the affray at
Waynesboro. Pistols and whis-
key are among the curses Of the
land that need reforming.
Cleveland, O., HeraLd:-If
the Southern people would only
relegate the custom Of carrying
deadly weapons to the cOWardly
and black-guardly element to
which it properly belongs, it.
would save them a deal of suf-
fering, and tend materially to
advance their social and pecuni-
ary interests. In a civilized
community a man with reyol-
yer in his pocket carries prima
facia evidence about his person
of being either a coward, Il fool,
or knave, as no honest, brave
or sensible man can in such a
community expect to have any
use for such a weapon. There
are just two ways Of breaking
up generally prevalent custom
Of carrying concealed mortal
weapons-one is by making the
act of itself a crime punishable
by severe penalties, and the 9th
er is by bringing to swift justice
all persons who use such weap-
ons. a movement in the South
to bring about either Of these
ends will be a movement in the
direction of moral health and
pecuniary prosperity.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24
A Model Confession.

Several years ago in a wes-
tern town, a young lawyer, a
member Of a large church, got
drunk. The bretheren said he
must confess. He demurred.
lie knew the members to be
good people, but they had their
little faults, such as driving
sharp bargains, screwing the la
borer down to low wages, loan
ing money at illegal rates, mis-
representing articles they had
for sale, etc. But they were
good people, and pressed the
lawyer to come before the
church meeting and own up
his sin Of taking a glass to much,
for they were temperance peo-
pie and abhorred intemperance.
The sinner finally went to the
confession, found a large gath
erihg Of the brethren and Sis
ters, whose bowed heads rose
and whose eyes glistened with
pure delight as the lawyer be-
gan his confession.
IL confess" he said, "tllat /
never took 10 per cent. for mon
ey." On that confession went
down brothers head, with a
groan. IL never turned a poor
man from my door who needed
food or shelter" Down went
another head. 81 confess |
never sold skim-milk cheese for
a new one" whereupon wo-
man shrieked for mercy. "But,"
concluded the sinner, II have
been drunk and am very sorry
for il" !"
Whercupon the meeting qui-
city dispersed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24
Church Directory.

Presbyterian, Fsyetteviile-seryices at
1880 and at night; Rev } u Bryson, pastori
Sunday school at AN.
MethoIist-servces every Sabbath at
1920 and at night; Rev G PJacksOn, pastor;
Sunday school at s O'Clock.
Cumberland esbyterian--services lst,
2nd and Sd Sundays at IL O'Clock A
and at night; Sunday school at 8.
Union Church, Pleasant Plains-services
list Sabbath each month at i and night by
the Methodists, Rev w B Lowey, preacher
in charge--2nd and 4th Sabbath cach month
at IL by the Associate Reformed Preshyterl-
ans, Rev Muse, pastor. Methodist Sun
day school at
A 4 Presbyrian, New Hope services lst
and 3rl Sabbaths Ia il; Bethel, End and
llh Sabbaths at 11-Kev a S Sloan, pastor.
Methodist. Mulberry-services 3rd Sun
day in each month at IL O'Clock and <Ssery
Sunday uighl; BeyWJColher, pastor; Sun
day School at 3.
baptist. Mulberrv-seryiccs lst Sabbath
in each month at II Rev Wm HuH, astor.
Cumberland Presbyterian, Mulberry
services lst Sabbath in each month at i
and night; Rev JAS Campbell pastor.
United Prcsl1 teriau, LincOln-services
every Sabbath at il:l5 N; Rev DAVID
Slran pasiSr, Sunday school at 10.
Methodist, Shady Grove, lSheitons
creek)-serv;ccs lst Sabbath in each month
at IL o'clock; Rev j. Parks, preach,r incl
Liberty Groye-services End Sabbath at
liam; lt,v w A Gill, preacher IN charge
Cumberland Presbyterian, Oak Grove
near Flyntyille)-seryices 4th Sabbath Ia
pacha,onth at / o'clock; Rev w Suth-
erlend. supply. m
hath each month at 10 O'Clock.
cumberland Presbyteriar, kelso, Rev W
Estil, pastor. 20
N. Rev W Is Lowery, 7 G.
rrmbcrland Pres yterian, Oak Hill, Rev
j y Tigert pastor. .,
r,oslect. Wells hill, Saturday before %
SUNDAY, each month, Rev B 7 King pastor
ug.,er's Creek. Saturday before 4th Sun
day each month, Rev b T King pastor.
Nrtlludist, Flyutyiilc--Serylces 4'h Sab
loth nj 1890 NJ; MI. Hrrmon, flintvIlle
circuit services 1T sabbath at lO:oO A
Macedonia. flut,iile circuit. services 3ru
Sabbath =; 1880 M-Rev W II Anthony:
preacher in charge
Missicnsrv BAPTIST. Norris Creek, Buck
ove,-serv .ces Ain Saturday and Sunday in
each month; R~v W Dolby, pastor.
Union, lst Sunday; Providence, 2nd; Lib
ertv Grove, 3rd; Oak Hill, 4th; Rev W 1
Oil. preacher in charge.
shiloh! Methodist, n ar Millyille-preach-
ine on 2nl Sunday in each month at p.
AZ. and on Saturday at II A. NJ, before the
2nd ana ith Sunday, Rev NJ cherry, pastor
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24
nxa11 D1rootory.
Fayetteville Post-Omce.

Railroad--leavcs every day except Sun
Cav at SA5A.M.; arrives at $40 Pm supplies
the following Offices: Kclso, Lincoln, tiynt-
willie. OREGON Georges Store, Flora, Hunts
Station. Salem, Winchester and Dechcrd.
Shelhvville eStage-arrives Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday at ii a. NJ leaves same
days at 2P.M. Supplies Mulberry, Lynch
burg, Bonneville, County Line, Shelbyviiie.
Huntsville stase-ieaves Monday and
Thursday at s A. E.; arrives Tuesday and
F,iddv st BPM Supplies Goshen Halle
Sreen. Meridianville and Huntsville.
Shclhyville lack-lcaves Mondays and
Thursdays az A. NJ; arrives Tuesday and
FridaN at 5 r. N. Supplies Norris Greek,
Chestnut Ridge, Hawthorne and Shelbyville.
Pulaski housewives every Saturday at
1l:3uAM: leaves same cay a, 1880. Supplies
Cyrssa9n, Miilyilie, Pissah, Bradshaw and
Pulaski.
Blanche ehorsc-leRves every Tuesday and
FRIDAY AZ 4. NJ; arrives Wednesday aud
Saturday at 8 M. Supplies Camargo, Mo-
limo. Cold Mater, Blanche.
Boons Hll horse--aTrives every Satur-
day at u N; leaves same day at n.
Petersburg horse--ieaves Saturday at A
n: arrives at M same day. Supplies
Renf ow Station ard Pcte;sburg.
Morry Orders can be ol Ia n d at this Of
fee upon post Offices in AL parts ef The u
nited States. list ci Money Order Offices
may be seen on application. Rates Of COM
mission FOR Money o. dors are as follows;
Not exceeding SIS. .............. 10 cents
Over Is and not exceeding $50 =. 10 DO
do 50 do do 40 . 20 do
do 40 do do 80 20 do
w Il D0ETHAT, =. NJ
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24
Two Alligator Yarns.

Last spring a large OK went
into the waters Of Lake jackson,
near Tallahassee, to drink. An
alligator fastened to the fore leg
of the animal, crushing the bone.
The OK struggled to the shore,
dragging his antagonist with
him. At this time the shore
was black with alligators, attrac-
ted by the smell of blood, and
some crawled upon the bank.
The OK fought valiantly, tossing
one of the monsters high in the
air, from which fall he lay on the
ground stunned considerable
time. But the wounded OK a.
gain got in the water, and a
mammoth alligator closed on his
nose and dragged him under.
Not long ago a Florida paper
told story Of the charming of
an alligator by a rattlesnake.
The latter, upon discovering the
former, attracted attention by
sounding an alarm. The alliga-
tor turned his head several times,
as if he wanted to get away,
but as often faced the snake a.
gain. Coward the end of half
an hour" says the paper, with
fixed eyes the alligator moved
toward his terrible enemy, until
within striking distunce, when
the snake cmled himself more
compactly and struck the alliga-
tor. For a moment the alliga-
tor shook tremendously, and
then, as if by magic, made a
semi-circle backward, and
brought his tail down on the
would-be assassin with fatal re-
suit On several occasions
captured alligators and rattle
snakes have been put in an in
closure to fight for the benefit of
spectators, and in a majority of
cases the snake has been victo-
rious, having succeeded in strik-
ing his fangs into the alIigator's
open mouth.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24

1t often happens that man
is willing to pay compliment,
even when he is unable to pay
his other debts. A compliment,
however, may look like the hon
ey Of the bee and yet conceal
the sting OF the wasp. A cer-
tain lawyer was compelled TO
to the Court. With
stately dignity he rose in his
place and said:~"Your Honor
is right and l am wrong, as
Your Honor generally is. There
was a dazed look in the Judges
eye, and he hardly knew wheth-
er to feel happy or fine the law
yer for contempt Of court.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24
A County Without a
Dram Shop.

The inhabitants of Edwards
County, Illinois, do not support
any temperance lecturers, or
spend their time talking about
temperance. L ey decided
twenty-five years ago that no
liquor should be sold in the
County, and since that day they
have sent hRt one person to the
ponitentiary, and he committed
a crime while drunk with whisky
procured in another County,
they support but two or three
paupers, and their Jail is empty
most of the time. Their taxes
are thirty-two per cent. lower
than the adjoining Counties, aud
their terms of court occupy
three days in the year while
their tax rolls show that thev
return more property than any
other County in the State of e.
quail population. This is a case
where the minority cannot COM
plain of any invasion of private
right, for the people are unani-
mously opposed to license under
any circumstances. Families
seek the locality, coming from
other parts of the State, as a
good place to bring up their
children. When confronted
with the statistics Of this model
County even old topers admit
there is something in it; but ev-
identlyit is not whisky.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24
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Roots Of the Roses.
BY ALICE CARY.

The leaves are fading and falling,
The winds are rough and wild,
The birds have ceased their calling;
But let me tell you, my child,
Though day by day, as it closes,
Doth darker and colder grow,
The roots of the bright red roses
VIII keep alive in the snow.
And when the winter is over,
The boughs will get new leaves,
The quail comes back TO the clover,
The swallow back to the caves.
The robin will wear on his bosom
The vest that is bright and new,
And the liveliest wayside blossom
Will shine with sun and dew.
So, when some dear joy loses
Its beauteous summer glow,
Think how the roots of the roses
Are kept alive in the snow!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24

Anson Grey's illness, and, as we
have seen, went to him and had
the courage to become his wife.
The people Of Burlingame.
learned to love the gentle mis-
tress Of the old mansion on the
hill, and never suffering one
called for help in vain, as long as
"my lady" as they called her,
was mistress there.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24

There was outrageous fraud
in a Philadelphia pie-eating
mach. The contestants were
three in number, and one Of the
largest OF the variety theatres
was crowded with spectators.
Three pies were placed on a ta-
BILE, on the stage, and the ref
cree said, "Ready-go." Each
man grabbed a pie, and shut
his mouth on about a quarter Of
its surface; but there was no
swallowing. for the pie was fill
ell with leather, straw, and nails.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24
An Exciting Time.

In Virginia City, Nevada, the
Chinese have occasional fights
with the police. A Chinawoman
who was to marry youth Of her
own race against the wishes Of
other Cinnamon was abducted by
them and secreted in Chinatown.
Police officers who went to free
her are said to have been fired
upon by the excited Mongolians
with shot guns, and to have re-
turned the fire with revolvers.
The officers brought the woman
forth, and she was married in the
afternoon. Later the police Of
ficers returned to Chinatown to
get her clothes, and were again
assaulted. The denizens of Vir-
ginia City were getting ready
meantime, in case any of the Of
ficers were injured, to sack Chi
natown and annihiIate its popu-
lation. The young couple are
said to have asked permission to
pass the honeymoon in Jail, for
fear Of their countrymen.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24
A Little Girl from
Nash vile.
New York Sun.

Police Officer Cole, loaded
down with a big travelling bag,
to which was tied a dolls rock
ing-chair, and his hands filed
with apples and oranges, entered
the Central Office. Accompany
ing him and carrying a bunette
doll was a little red-cheeked,
blue-eyed, yellov-haired, neatly
dressed girl. To Marion Webb,
whose guest she became, the lit
tie stranger introduced herself
as Minnie Miller of Nashville,
Tenn. Her father she went on
glibly to say, had died Of yellow
fever, leaving her an orphan, and
she had come here to be cared
for by his mother, Mrs. Mary
Holstein, of Brooklyn, who was
to have met her at the Desbros-
ses-street ferry. Mrs. IIolstein,
had not done so, and her address
had been lost. A man who had
taken care of the youthful trav-
eler on the journey left her at
the Leonard-strect Static n,
whence Officer Cole had brought
her. Minnie told of her journey
with pleasure. Her uncle plac-
ed her under the care Of the con-
duetor of the train on which she
started from Nashville, and he
at the end of his route handed
her over to another conductor,
while the through passenger
mentioned interested himself in
her, so that she was at no time
without protection.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24
A family Is like an equipage.

A family Is like an equipage.
First the father,a draught horse:
next the boys, the wheels, for
they. are always running round; ;
then the girls, they are surroul-
ded by fellows; the baby occu-
pies the lap board; and the
mother-well, what's a wagon
without a tongue, anyhow?
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24
County yOmCors-

\. p. Carter. County Judge.
a : Falton. G erk Chancery Court.
~ d.. Morgan. DO Circuit DO
p n. Ro, ce, 10 County do
R.T. nolIaul. Sheriff.
q ". Counts, W. A. Miilard, W. a. Cur
uioplsm, y -pu1y-Sheriiis.
ilenrv n rd.sson, Trustee.
r. r. rh mpson, Register.
n G. Daif. County Surveyor.
n !. eiyes. Sup't OF Public Schools.
i. Il. Moran, Coroner.
g. a Wallace. Ranger.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24

a woman in a Kansas Pacific
Railroad car sat facing a man
who, with one eye at least, seem
ell to be staring fixedly at her.
She became indignant, and said
''Why doyou look at me so, ,~ir?''
lie said that he was not aware
OF having done so, but she in
sisted. 81 beg your pardon,
Madam, but its this eye, is it
not?" lifting his finger to his
left optic. Eyes, sir, it's that
eye" "Well, Mldam. that eye
won't do any harm. It's a glass
eye, Madam --only a glass eye.
| hope you'll excuse it. Bu',
upon my soul, I'm not surprised
that even a glass eye should feel
interested in so pretty a woman. "
The explanation and the COM
pIiment combined to pnt the
woman into a good humor.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24
Thanksgiving Ode.
By BRO. b. P. SEuLABE3.
AIR-Americd.

Again our song we raise,
OF glory and of praise,
For this proud dav,
When, like Minerva's bi,th,
Our Order, grand with worth,
Sprang forth TO bless the earth
With loving sway.
Over the sea and land
1t moves in triumph grand,
And, gathered here,
We consecraie the hour
Viii h saw il burst in power,
'EThe bright consunmate flower
Which we revere.
III.
No violence il brings, .
No hos tile menace GinSs,
Or warlike ban:
lis banner is outllung
The tribes Of men among,
Responsive TO the song,
"GoOd will 70 man."
".
Our Heavenly Father! bless
This hour of ioyousncss;
Give us 10 see
That all Of good we claim,
All fruits of righteous aim,
All worthy OF our name
We have from Thee.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24

The red man may "scorn your
profered treaty." but leave off
the last syllable and try him.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24
TERNI@.

sT- Two Dollars for one year, tnrd-
ssa5lg IN Gdconce, Two Dollars and
Fifty Ceslts if payment be deferred thre
months All papers going out Of the county
. be paid for IN odcaace.
rG- Single copies, Five Cents each.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-04-24

The Rome Sentinel thinks a
healthy Indian is q well red
man.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-06-23
A Female Forger.

An enterprising female who believed
in equal rights of the sexes and thought
that woman had just as much right to
profit by her ability to forge other peo-
pies names to notes as men, was taken
west on last evenings train in custody
of Chief of Police Stephens OF Sacra-
mento. The strong minded one is ac-
cused of the crime of signing the name
of William Sharon, Nevada's Senator
from California, to a draft for coin.
She was arrested away down East in
Maine" and held until a California Off
Ger arrived there with requisition for
her extradition.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-06-23
Paradise Paragraphs.
[From the Paradise Ranorter.

After the literary exercises on the
Fourth, j. r. Harvey will present a
purse of $50 to the person, male or
female, who tells the biggest, hughest,
grandest aud best appreciated lie. The
contest is open to all, Mrs. Agnes jerks
and members of the Louisiana Legisla-
tnrc not excepted.
The practice of canning dogs is in
dulged in to great extent at "Gouge-
Eye" and caused two teams TO run
away last week.
A new race track has been surveyed
near Paradise City and viii be put in
order for races on the Fourth.
Rich ore has been found in a new
opening on the Ethan Allen mine, in
Willow Creek District. 1t assays
$3.50 g. in silver to the ton, and con-
tains 6J per cent. lead.
A new town, called Queen City, has
been laid out near the Paradise Valley
Company's mill on Martin Creek.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-06-23
TGSsAROR
TUscARoRA, June 10, 1879

TUscARoRA, June 10, 1879.
Eo. SILVER SrArE:I propose writ
ing you few lines, concerning Tusca-
rora, which contain nothing but the
truth, with the request that you pub
lish them.
An article in the Times Review of
this date is headed, "Quit Growing, :"
and business man remarked in nv
hearing yesterday that ''there were no
IDLE men in the place, except those who
do not want to work" The article and
the remark convey the idea that times
are lively here, and are, therefore. la
bic to create wrong impression. |
here state, what can be proven by at
least go hard working men, that there
are plenty of cool men in this camp,
who want work and cannot get it. I
have been to all the mines where, work
is going on, almost daily since | arrived
here, and 1 have seen men going to and
from these places every time in search
OF employment. They get the same
answer at all the mines, and that is,
all fnh, have too many men now and
will have to discharge some in a few
days. This is the fact, and poor men
cunlng here i'll search of employment
had better go elsewhere. Business
men would, no doubt, like to see peo-
pie come here, as it would be to their
profit, but is no place for those who,
perhaps, have barely enough to pay a
weeks board after their arrival, as all
they can do when their means are ex-
hausted, is to walk off like any other
tramp.
Tuscarora has good mines; there are
seven hosting works here, and mines
which give good many men employ
ment, but when extra men are wanted
there are plenty of old hands or old ac-
quantances of the superintendent and
foremen, and stranger stands no
show whatever Of getting place. ]
think there are good reasons for growl-
ing, but perhaps some cannot see it in
that light, as it is out of their line of
business. j. ID.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-06-23
Back From Oregon.

Jack WATSON, who went to Canyon
City, Oregon, as witness at the trial
of Rattlesnake Jack, alias Charles Car
son, has returned. john Jurgens saw
him ON his way back, and reports that
he was so badly disgusted with the
Oregonians that he crossed the line into
Nevada in the night. Rattlesnake Jack
was convicted of horse stealing, and is
under engagement to serve the State at
some useful employment in the Oregon
penitenti&ry for one year.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-06-23
Lang Syne sxIii.

Messrs. Taylor K Lark are building
n new iifteen-stamp mill on the Lang
Syne mine at Dun Glen. A part OF the
machinery has arrived from San Fran
cisco. The old mill was destroyed by
fire some two weeks ago IL was a
severe loss to the owners, but the mine
was paying well at the time of the fire
and there is plenty of ore in sight, so it
will not take them long to recuperate
after the new machinery is set In
motion.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-06-23
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Personal Notes.

Senator Cassidy, of the Eureka SEN
tinel, who has been spending a few
days studying the situation in the west
ern part OF the State, passed through
yesterday homeward bound.
Governor Thayer, of Oregon, was a
passenger on last evenings train, going
west.
Warren Hutton left for his home at
Tuscarora yesterday.
Samuel Linkton, noted mining man,
passed through yesterday on his way to
San Francisco. He reports the mining
prospects at Tuscarora as being much
better than for some time past.