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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20
Knights of Pythias.

AAt 3 ACS VI bn4do.
Grand Chancellor announced
that two new lodges had been
instituted in Tennessee during
the past year, at Gallatin and
Fayetteville. Also that the lodge
at Trenton had been revived.
The Endowment Rank has been
established in connection with
all the lodges in the State.
The tax on ranks was reduced
to fifty cents. New lodges re-
leased from the payment of rank
tax on fifteen charter members.
Expenses of the Grand Chan
cellor in visiting Lodges were or
dered paid.
The salary of the Grand Keep
er of Records and Seal was fix
ed at $500.
The report of the Committee
on the State of the Order was
read and considered. The sug-
gestions OF the Grand Chancel-
Tor with reference to new lodges
were adopted. The committee
commend his zeal and earnest
ness in visiting all lodges in his
jurisdiction, and are of the opin-
ion that they have resulted in
much good to the cause.
Among the important enact
ments were the following:
Changing the terms of Subor-
dinate Lodges from annual to
semi-annual.
Reducing the rank tax to 90
cents and the charter to $25.
Directing that, in case c. c..
is reelected the Office of Sitting
p. c. shall be filed by election
from the number Of Past Chan
cellors of the Lodge.
Declaring the Grand Lodge
will not confer the rank of p. C..
except in cases provided by the
constitution.
Making previous service in
some subordinate Office requisite
for eligibility to the Office of
Vice Chancellor.
Declaring that dispensations
for Subordinate Lodges to meet
less often than once a week can
only be granted by the Grand
Chancellor.
The following are the officers
for the ensuing year: Past Grand
Chancellor, Il. II. Owen, Clarks-
vile; Grand Chancellor, r. l..
G. White, Lebanon; GrandVice
Chancellor, Z. S. Mallory, Jack
son; Grand Prelate, W. {. Cald-
well, Trenton; Grand Keeper of
Records and Seal, ". b. 1homp-
son, Nashville; Grand Master-at-
Arms, j. \. Lumpkin, Fayette-
Vile; Grand Inner Guard, j. A.
Mcntlo, Gallatin; Grand Outer
Guard, G. Sieferle, Nashville.
The present session Of the
Grand Lodge has been the most
numerously attended for several
years. The interest was great
an much was effected toward
the advancement Of the interests
of the Order.
The next session Of the Grand
Lodge will be held in Nashville
on the second Tuesday in Feb
r1arv. 1890.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20

A few small boats are said to
have gathered some $4,000
worth of sponges in two days
within half an hours sail of a
Florida wharf. A Key West
paper says that the article was
supposed 10 he extinct years
ago, but it is discovered that the
bars in the bay are tecming with
sponge of superior quality.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20
Chambers CyclOpedia Of En-
gIiSb Literature.

Volume / ofthe new and beau
tiful edition Of this excellent
work just issued by the Ameri-
can Book Exchange, 80 Beck
man ST., N. Y, embraces the
history of our literature from the
earliest period to the time of
Queen Elizabeth, with lives of
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specimens from the writings of
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on application. TO those who
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(which is complete in itself, con-
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paper, 20 cents; cloth, 30 cents;
half morocco, gilt top, 80 cents.
The publishers sell only to sub
scribers direct, instead Of giving
to dealers and agents the usual
80 or 90 per cent. discount to
sell for them, which accounts for
the remarkably low prices.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20
Yellow Fever.


The Disease Still Existing in New
Orleans aud yicksburg - Dan
gers from Removing Last Sum-
mer's Victims-Trade ParaIyzed.
ST.. LOUIS, Feb. II, 1ST9.-S.
II. Hewitt of Maiden lane, New
York, arrived here to-day, after
tour through the portions of
the South said to be infected
with yellow fever. He confirms
the reports of yellow fever pre-
vailing in some sections. In New
Orleans there were several deaths
during his stay, and in Vieks-
burg he witnessed the funerals
of four persons who had fallen
victims to the dreadful tropical
scourge. Mr.. Hewitt is of opin-
ion that the change of seasons
has not thoroughly eradicated
the disease and that it will show
its saffron head again early in
the spring. Physicians in Ten
nessee and Mississippi contend
that the exhuming and removal
of bodies is the cause of the re-
appearance of the disease, and if
steps are not taken by the ar
thorities to stop this the. fever
will occur with its old time ma
lignancy. The bodies removed
are mostly those of the veal :hy
and respectable class who re-
manned in the plague stricken
districts to care for world Y
possessions while other members
of the family fled to the North
and waited until they could re-
turn with safety. Many of these
victims were buried beside the
Ipaupers in Potter's Fields, and
relatives have been waiting until
the weather would permit of
their removal for il.terment in
the family graveyards.
A sICKENING BUSINESS.
The work of removal has been
repulsive and sickening, the bod
les being in a partially decom-
posed state, and in many instan-
ces the collins highly offensive.
The removals are sometimes
made at night, but gravediggers
can be seen at almost any time
during the day engaged in this
repulsiye business. Removing
bodies has grown to be a lucra-
tive business since the weathe.'
became few degrees cooler. AS
much as $50 is paid fer taking
up a victim, and an undertaken
will sometimes make three or
four removals in one day. The
employment is not confined to
undertakers. Negroes can be
found who will remove a body
for a smaller consideration by
half. Undertakers in many il
stances prefer not to contract
for removals and express their
dislike Of the business. If the
weather does not grow colder
soon some measures will have to
be adopted to stop removals, and
as a matter of safety for the flu
ture some steps should be taken,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20

II Mr.. T'ilden was before
the Potter subcommittee in New
York on Saturday. He made a
lengthy statement under oath
and was also closely cross-exam-
ined by Mr.. Reed and Mr.. His
cock. He made sweeping deni-
ais of any knowledge of the ci-
pher dispatches or any attempt
on his part to buy electoral votes;
but, on the contrary, when told
the Returning Boards were in
the market he at once put his
foot down on all such purchase,
declaring that he would never ac-
cept the Presidency if obtained
by such means.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20

\ drunken fellow at Austin.
Nevada, took a handful of coin
from his pocket and threw it on
the ground. An Indian stand
ing by gathered up the pieces
and offered them to him, but the
white man refused the money
and said:-''You keep it, jim,
and treat the Indians with it. !"
"All right" replied the Indian,
''me keep 'um; give 'um back
when YOU are sober" And next
day hunted the man up and gave
him back the money.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20
Brownsville Blood.
Attempted Murder and Suicide.

A Brownsville special says:
"Ab0ut twelve o'clock Wednes-
day, 18th, Frank z. Bond, 4
prominent young lawyer Of this
city, was, it is feared, fatally
wounded by his cousin, James
Bond, jun. The shootingocculT-
ed in the courtyard, at a sale
Of some property in which both
were interested. Frank Bond
bid on the part which James
wished to- buy, which so incens-
ed the latter that he drew a pis-
tol and fired three times at Frank.
one shot taking effect in the
shoulder and one in the side.
passing thr rough his bowels.
Physicians think there is but a
slight chance Of his recovery.
After shooting his cousin James
Bond attempted suicide by shoot
ing himself in the head, the ball
entering behind the right ear and
ranging forward under the scalp.
The wound is not thought to be
dangerous.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20

~ LCOIi ~ VIZ !" no ITVI'Oo
ed to publish the Penn Yam
Mystery, went to Europe with
his wife's niece, leaving behind
him $4,000 worth of property
and $4,000 of debts. The mys-
terry is solved! He was a good
writer for the papers, but he
couldn't run one.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20

ST. Louis, February 1.-THE
Board of Health adopted orders
to-day, forbidding the disinter-
ment here of the bodies OF vie
Tins of the yellow fever, and also
prohibiting the bringing of bod
les of victims from other places
into st. Louis.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20

MURFREEsBoRO, Tenn. Feb.
12.-G. J.IIendersor, tie livery
stable keeper from Shelbyville,
and an alleged accomplish in the
Sehorn swindle, appeared before
a committee to-day, of Knights
of Honor, to be investigated.
He was accompanied By his At
torney, j. II. Dean, appointed by
Duck River Lodge, Knights of
Honor. Maj. James ID. Rich
ardson is the prosecuting attor-
ney for the Knights Of Honor.
It is the general impression that
Henderson is guilty, but what
the investigation has developed
has not yet been revealed. He
was sharp enough to elude the
Old Fellows by having a demit
card of date previous to the be-
ginning of the Sehorn affair.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20
Legislative Notes.


Stiit AuItl l5lhc SSanlIlahlSS " CoI-
lecl tolls at half the rates charg-
I'd by macadamized turnpike
companies, read q third time.
Mr. Anderson offered an a.
amendment TO provide that a ma
.jority of the Justices OF the
County Court be required 10
vote in favor Of such charter,
which was accepted by the au-
thor of the bill, and it passed
third reading.
Senate bill making il misde-
meanor for using weights and
measures after The same were
condemned by the Inspector,
passed third reading.
Senate bill TO repeal the acts
establishing the Bureau of Ag-
i'iculture was tabled.
Senate bill to reduce the COM
pcnsation Of the Superintendent
of Public instruction from
$1,000 TO 81 800 was amended
by substituting -, Geo, and pass
cd third reading.
Senate bill to give Justices of
the Peace final jurisdiction over
all misdcmeanor cases, was laid
ON the table.
Senate bill TO aml md section
2114 Of the Code, SO as 10 OK
empt from execution, remainder
interest in homestead, was re-
jected.
Senate bills on third reading:
To make silver a legal tender
for the payment of all debts in
this State, passed, IS to 6.
Providing for working public
roads.
y bill regulating the collcc-
ton of municipal taxes in cor
porations with a population of
10000 and upward, passed.
Regulating sales of land made
by trustees, passed, - TO s.
House bills on third reading:
Providing for the construc-
ton Of sidewalks in corporate
towns Of a population of 5000
and over, passed.
An act to protect game in The
counties of Montgomery AID
Cheatham, passed.
To change the line between
Giles and Marshall, passed.
To amend the revenue laws as
to County Trustees, so as to
make them conform to the pro
visions of the salary bin passed
by the Forty-first General As
sembly.
10 amend section 1912 Of the
Code, regulating fees Of District
attorneys, so as to make it read
~after each final conviction"
To require Clerk and Masters
to keep a minute book of insol-
vent estates.
70 amend section 2269 of the
Code in relation to property ex-
enptions Of minors, so as to ap-
ply to solvent as we'll as inscl-
vent estates.
To prevent the reburial of
persons who died of yellow fe-
YER. under fifteen months from
date of death, and reinterment
ut no tine when the tempera-
ture is above b degrees.
House bills on first reading:
To make it misdemeanor for
any grocer, druggist or other
person, 10 sell or give away spir-
itnoss, malt or vinous liquors
on Sunday, or TO give or sell the
same to minors, passed.
The bond-holders' proposition
was rejected:
Ayes-AIessrs. Anderson. Bib,
Bledsoe. Grove, Lands, Moss,
Roberts. Savage, Shearon, Smith
of Davidson, Tolley and Speak
cr Neal-l2.
Noes Messrs. Beckerdite,
Brandon, Byrd, Clapp, Driskell,
Hansen, Morris, Patton and Sam
sells.
Absent and not voting-Messrs.
Ewing, Miller, Smith of Melgs
ANA Wilson-4. -
To amend section 1916 of the
Code. so as to allow one Justice
Of the Peace to try cases of for
cible entry and detainer, forcible
entry and unlawful detainer
and unlawful detainer. Amen
ded, on motion of Mr..
Roberts, SO as to repeal other
,ot;ons of the Code in conflict
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20

Gey DAY ~ agents canvassin0 fOr lie Efre-
- side Ef,ttors Terms AMI Outfit free
I,i,lrcss 4. .. SICHERY. Augusta. Maine. feb ~
2OFancy Cards Chrome. Snow fake &C no zaiIka
With paue, Iects, Minkler a 90 ,Nassau.NY
ri Mouth and expenses guaranteed 20 Ngent.
80 outfit free SHAW 4 90 ACSCsTA MAINE
Lduoptirom nufoI lines inserted week IN geo
hHI6l lt1DDiGh In ew spapcrs for $40 send l0s Tor
10 page pamphlet. e. r. HOWELL 90. \. j.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20

The following, among others,
we're passed: =
TO declare Thompson q SIC
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20
7. c. GOODRICH & CO,
ian. %. 1879.
Something Elise.

EFMY IMMINENT don't do what claim
L after giving il fair trial for any Of the
GLOWING diseases, such as sprains, bruises,
nervous pains contracted muscles, weak
back and breast, kidney complaint, burns,
SwellingS, cOTns, by applying regularly for
two or three days it will not take them out
but soften them down as natu al a. ever,
never any more tronb,e; also, ncuraIgil and
tOcthsche where there is a nerve. exposed
It will cure fstula, poll evil and sweeney
in IFS primary ages, big head, big jaw
and biz shoulder, in any stage whatever,
rheumatism, it never fails only in cases Of
ten or fifteen years standing. There is 10
ole that buys any other linIment after try
ny mine IS much as one tathirg. Gener-
ally the first question after meeting anyone
is. have you got any Of that Uni ncnt on
hand? And the first man his vet TO come
~ and say Il at be was not satisfied, and
more than :, IL ! vas gOrg 70 bumbug
would 90 sCme here else besides my own
county, and more yet, I'd choose some other
plan besides umLuygingthe afflicted, which
j. mex: to grave robbing. | consider. You
viii find it at Smith & Miles, Fayetteville,
Rawls or Montgomery, Pleasant Village,
Rswls & Griffis or Byers, at y abche, sim
mons Store, a bsma Sherre,'s, neiryviile,
AMI at Ia aski. ! claim that il will ere
all the Above diseases, If not return me the
bottle and get your money.
j. l. MADDOX,
Sole Proprietor and Manufacturer.
Blanche, Lincoln County, Tenn.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20

@ Specimen copies Of the
farmers Rerie'c may be seen
at this office. This is the excel
lent monthly that we propose TO
give 10 OBSERVER subscribers
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20
NOTICE TO BUILDERS!

w f respectfully beg leave to inform all
w parties that contemplate buildiI e in
OF n ar Fayetteville. that we have opened
a III 'p one door south Of Wang & A, k lis
Carriage Shop, where We are prepared 10
do all kinds Of Carpenters and Juiner's
Work in the ncaies', most substantial ard
NO kmanlike man or at the very lowest
cash prices; entire satisfaction guaranteed
or M. ey refun ed. We are al-o prepared
to execute all kinds Of Scroll Saving from
patterns Of fer ign or Of cur own design,
and with the architectural ability Of
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20
Dissolution.
THF firm Of
VINING s. STRANE

is dissolved by mutual consent, and pay
ment may be made to either member Of
the firm. W. Il. StTdRe NAV be .Ound at
the house Of VI. w. Woodland & Go.
feb. 6-3t
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20
RAOGvss H. BPEg

RhOQRa EE. Ben
as a drauehtsman We are prepared to exc
cute designs of the latest style for church
es, store houses, villas, cottages and ain
residences also estimates made on the
same including bli k work carpenters
work, painting, glazing and timers work,
from foundation TO roof, Whereby the bull.
der will know about the cost Of h house
before breaking ground, and warranted TO
be done. with dispatch and as neat as can be
done out side Of large city. Hoping 10
receive very liberal patronage frOm the
public, We rema;n respectfully,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1879-02-20

COst IDpIAttOE duu VI anufatluIcTs
Blanche, Lincoln County, Tenn
Geb.I3
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-04

TACr.-lt was once CauseCr's good
fortune to spend few days in the modest
home Of n lricud of slender means,
homo that was all that its owner could at
ford to mike IT, yet lacking many things
that would have made it more comfort
able and convenient. During Causeurs
stay two guests were entertained at tea.
both Of them men OF means and wide ac-
qua;nance, accustomed to all the luxury
that wealth can give. But they were
widely different in their behavior. The ono
dwelt upon the fact that his house was in
nm out-of the way spot, and that there
were few or no neighbors. At tho table
he told Of the delicious tea no had drank
ut the house of one friend, Of tie rich tea
service he had seen upon the table OF
anotl er, Of the rare old china that was
used in his own household, and Of tho
dainty mea!s be had eaten from it.
In the oramped little sitting-room af-
tor tea, he sat by the stove and talked OF
the delig hts Of an open wood fire, OF his
enjoyment Of rare and costly books and
pictures, and VI twenty other things that
the host Of whose hospitality he had par
taken, did not and could not posses.
When he had gone it was clear, although
nothing was said, that his visit had caus-
ed pain, that it had mado the wife feel
her slaughtered circumstances more
keenly than ever, and cast shadow ever
her husbands thoughts. The next even
ing came the other visitor. lie brought
good cheer in his very face. The room.
be said, felt so warm and comfortable
after his walk, which, he added, was just
the thing to give man good appetite
for his supper.
At the table he spoke OF everything
that was nice, congratulated his host on
having such a snug little home, apologize
ed for eating so much, but couldn't help
it, because it was $50 good" and tasted
50 "home-like," liked tho old black tea
pot because it was just like tho one his
mother bad when he WAS "a boy, and told
his hostess, who was all smiles and as
happy as a queen, that she ought to think
her stars that she had no gas or furnace
to ruin the flowers that made the room rs
cheerful. After tea he insisted that the
Children should not be sent to bed 'Just
yet" said he wanted to tel them story,
as be did; and when he had done, and
had kissed them good night, they trudg-
ed of up stairs with beaming faces, under
the guidance of a mother who felt that n
ray Of real sunshine had enterod her
home, making it better and happier for
all time Boston Transcript.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-04
NUMBER |.

n,essage for Mrs. Pemberton that lady,
who had come in coach, and was in
a great hurry, desired to see her only
moment, in her husbands presence, if
possible, rs an unrepayable favor.
And the next moment, while Darrell
and Helen stood there, in the little silen
room, Lora Dane came in, closing the
door with her own hand.
" Don't waste time by telling me
how surprised you are to find it was
not l who was found drowned. Fool
though was then, / was not fool enough
to believe you would meet me as you
promised, Darrell Pember!on. Fool
though | was, ridiculously infatuated
though | was, did not think you would
keep your word. Tonight, hearing that
Geoffrey Challis would be here TO brand
you with my death, came to save you
because-you need have no jealous fear,
Mrs. Penn berton-because l once loved
quito forget. am living not far from
here, quietly, and only to save your
husband | have 'come-to make what
amends | can for what did to annoy
him on his wedding day"
Helen sank lirelossly into a chair as
Miss Dane went on in her low rapid
tones and whom her consciousness re-
turned she never knew how long
afterwOrd she was in her own room,
with her husbands face looking eagerly
in her own, beaming with the love that
once had thrilled her peniteut heart to
its very center, now, as he spoke.
" | had the two meet in my library,
Helen, and | stand before you as | stood
before them both, as | always have
known myself to be-the guitless victim
ot-shall | shy il, Helen Y-ofmy wilo's
cruel suspicion No, Helen, my
darling, it is all forgiven We will
star: aGew-shall we not from this
very hour, never doubling, never mis-
trusting? Kiss mo- my wife, my love!"
And the now blessed life began, and
the sweeter from the experience Of tho
dark days that preceded. Only, Helen
will never quito forgive herself; and
society at large speculat0s as to the
change in Mrs. PembertQn's tastes, that
all at once she has commenced to wear
the hitherto discarded diamonds and
wears them always.
And only Helen thinks, as she clasps
them around her fair throat that every
shining jewel holds prisoned tear--a
tear Of undyiug regret for tho romance
that clustered around them but tears
on which fash brightly the smiles OF
pcniteuce and restored confidence and
affection.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-04

" So that's Darrell PembertOn's wife?"
Geofley Chalis leaned against the
marble statuette that stood at the foot Of
the magnificent staircase, holding fam
beau, from which sprung dozen tiny,
mellow as-jets-a stern-ia faced, stern
browed man, with keen. piercing eyes,
that were fixed upon MIS-. Pemberton's
quiet, well-bred face as though there were
destinations in her presence.
She was conversing with some one, in
her self possessed, uudomonstrative way,
and looking every whit the Grande dame
she was, but showing No sign Of The hid
den bitterness Of her loveless, Wretchod
life, which, since her wedding hour, three
years ago, had gone on in its pitiful
course-a living farce to the two, and an
unsupported condition Of affairs to all the
world else.
She was looking exquisitoly lovely this
especial evening. She wore princesse
dress Of ivory silk, with blue hyacnths
in her golden hair--not jewel about her,
not an ornament, except her heavy we'd
ding ring.
Il had been a subject for much remark
why Mrs. Pembefton, 80 wealthy and
fashionable, as she was known to possess
a magnificent suit of diamonds, never
wore them, or any other jewels.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-04

LAsryear a Chicago merchant failed,
among hisassets being $500 worth Of ice.
The marshal kept watch over The estate
till the ice melted away, and then brought
in bill Of S67i cor doing SO.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-04

A HUMOROUS apotheear5 in Boston
exposes case Of soap il his shop window
with the pertinent inscription Cheaper
than dirt"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-04

Two JAPANESE girls are now at Vassar
College. It's beautiful and etlecting
sight to see the American girls teach them
how to slide down .he balustra6e.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-01-04

WHETHER he is great or small, set that
man down for tool Whc boasts Ia as
does not read The local papers.