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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
OUR NATAL DAY.
31st Year of the OBSERVERS Elk
istence.

An indulgent public allows an
individual or company after they
have made success of a bust
ness venture to indulge in a lit
tie self-gratulation.
On the 18th inst. the OBsER-
YER entered upon the 31st year
of its existence. The present
editor and proprietor has been
connected with it since its initial
number; and every issue since
has been under his personal SUI
pervlslon-a longer continuous
service, we believe, than can be
shown by any other member of
the Tennessee press.
Our town and county are grow
ing in population and wealth
their genial cline and fertile soil
Sill continue to attract emf
grants. They cannot be at a
stand still. Their movements
arc progressive. They have
made wonderful strides in the
past decade, and will do better
in years to come. The FAY
ETTEvILLE OBSERVER will keep
pace with the times and endeav-
or to make itself worthy of be-
ing classed among its valued
industries. We will continue
toadyocate every enterprise that
may add to the good of the peo-
pie. Our past has been success
full, the present satisfactory, and
the future promising. In cir
culation, it has few if any equals
among the country press of the
State. AS in the past, so in the
future shall it be our aim to make
the paper one that should find
its way regularly into every
household in the county. The
weekly newspaper of the pres
ent day should, we think, con-
tain not only the carefully COM
piled news Of the week, but it
should furnish useful informal
ton to the farmer, the mechanic,
and the household. 1t should
not forget the old nor neglect the
young in the homes of its rea-
ders, nor should it contain any
thing in editorial or advertising
columns that could be properly
construed as offensive to good
taste or pure morals. Realizing
these responsibilities and ho-
ping faithfully to discharge them,
we expect to merit and hope to
receive continuance of the
generous patronage heretofore
accorded to the old FAYETTE-
VILE OBSERVER.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers OF real
estate have been made since our
last report:
J.R.Gillespic and wife to Jas.
Smith, interest in 10 acres in
18th dis, $50.
j. q. Woods to j. C. Leather
wood and wife, 80 acres in 2lst
dis, $3.50.
n. S. b. Riyes to HIP George,
104 poles in 9th dis, $50.
W. G. Sharp to Jas. M. and
Robt. ID. Bagley, 1881 acres in
9th dis: 500.
c. Ii. Kelley to Chas. Kelley,
40 acres in 24th dis, 800. s,
L. l.. G.. Niece and wife to
John Good and sons, Az acres
in LIST dis, 1912.
Martha e. Hodge to John
Good and sons, % acres in 1st
dis, $1,150.
John Coston to j. T. Pollard,
Sol acres in oath dis, $1,000.
John Coston to L. j. Barn
well, 81 acres in 9th dis,$100.
John Coston to John Sewell,
1929 acres in oath dis, $3.50.
John Coston to j. f. Coston,
63 acres in Oath dis, $126.
John Coston to M. S. Murphy,
101 acres in 24th dis, $202.
L. j. Pollard to j. l.. Burson
and wife, 200 acres in Oath dis,
gift.
G. e., p. 7. and W. c. Coli
colt to Whitaker Bros, 2 acres
in 9Th dis, $1,000.
j. 4. Alternately and wife to
w. r. Faulkenberry, S03 acres
in 18th dis, $500.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
A. d. Ruth

Has just opened one of the lar
gest and handsomest stocks of
quadruple silver ware and fine
jewelry ever opened in Fayette-
vile, all of latest patterns, which
will be sold at manufacturers
catalogue prices. 1t consists of
watches, rings, bracelets, lock-
cts, chains, vases, fruit stands,
card receptacles, knives, forks,
spoons, casters, and many other
articles, all warranted as repre-
serlted and sold at low figures.
A cordial invitation is extended
to the people of Lincoln county
to call and examine the stock.
Also, a large lot of clocks of va
rious designs. dec. l6-tf
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
DIR. L. Lapire

Will remain at the PetteyHouse,
Fayetteville, until january 3rd,
1881. Persons afflicted and in
terested would do we'll to call
and be referred to many that
have recovered from long stand
ing and extreme chronic difficult
ties. The Doctor is actually
proving his ability to cure here,
as he was represented to do be-
fore he came,as the many speedy
recoveries will attest.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

Our Moline correspondent
furnishes us with a most excel
lent letter this week. We would
like to secure correspondents in
every part of the county. There
is latent talent all over this
county, and all that is needed is
something to awake it from its
> Rip Van lWmklesleep. Suppose
you arise from your lethargy and
begin next year by giving US the
news items from your neighbor-
hood, consisting of marriages,
deaths, crop prospects, runa-
ways, fires, floods accidents,
personals, etc.. f1a irvai g
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Lookout for Our Mammoth Stock
of Holiday Goods

y i.
Which we will open about the
18th inst. 1t consists of gift
books and fancy stationery, card
cases, vases, toilet sets, dolls of
any description, boys wagons,
hobby horses, rocking seats,
photograph and autograph al
buns, china and tin toys, and
other articles too numerous to
mention.
Our stock of drugs and sta
tionery is full and complete.
Call and examine our stock be-
fore purchasing.
w. A. GILL. JR.. & Co.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

Dir. w. r. Hardison, of Giles
county, stayed in Fayetteville
last Friday night with a man
in charge named Pendegrass,
who is wanted in Pulaski for
horse stealing. He was cap
tured in Franklin county, six
teen miles from Decherd, in the
mountains. While eating din
ner at Decherd he called for a
cup of hot coffee; on receiving it
he dashed it in Hardison's face
and fed, but was recaptured af-
ter an hours chase. L4- +. (,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

The OBSERVER will not be is-
sued next week. 1t is a custom
with the best establishments of
the country TO suspend during
the Christmas holidays, to give
employees a needed rest and to
prepare for entering upon the
duties of the new year. The OBJ
SERVER approves the custom,
and, therefore, as stated will not
appear until January 9th.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

An order for new goods was
started by mail to New York
city, on Tuesday morning, of last
week,and Saturday evening they
were in, the Trade Palace, in
this place. This is the quickest
time on record. w
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

A hog shipped from Peters
burg 10 Columbia a few days
ago weighed $50 lbs. This is
the heaviest of which we have
any note.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

In County Court, the 10th, W.
j. Hamilton qualified as admin
istrator Of Peter Hamilton, dec.
And "A. Ashhy qualified as guar
dian of Mamie ID. Ashby, minor
heir of William Ashby, dec.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
Possssnmrl Fire.

Nelson HINES, COL, who lives
near Oak Hill,was unfortunate a
few day ago. He caughta large
'possum, took it home and put it
in a pot to boil over a brisk fire,
and left Soon the water boiled
away, the 'possum caught fire,
the building followed, sand the
cabin and contents were burned
up. This is the second;time this
year that Nelson has been burnt
ont. ...e.;I ,oa ir1l f
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

Henry Mcdonald, col. was ar
traigned before the Recorder last
Sunday for running horses on
the highways and disturbing the
lpublic peace. He was fined
$3.50 and costs in each case.
.Mingo Hickman, charged with
Same ot1enses, continued his Ca
.ses.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
You Bet

That Heymann g. Hills is the
place to buy your So
Holiday Presents a51
Just received q new and CONF
plete assortment of the latest
styles Jewelry, Silver Ware,
Clocks, etc. See their goods and
prices before you buy. All
goods warranted as represented
Dec. Is, 1880.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

Jas. Ridges Christmas beef, a
heifer two years old and weigh
ing LAO pounds, was exhibited
on the square Tuesday. 1t was
fattened by T. M. Kelso.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

If you want bargains in La
dies Shawls, Dress Goods, Ham
burg Edgings, Insertions, Trim
ming Silks and Ruchings go to
the Farmers Store.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
For Christmas.

If you want something really
nice, go to Pettey's Book Store
and you will find a great many
nice things. They always have
something nice. Go and see.
w. w. q r. PETTEY.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

Naylor & Son have a large
stock of Doors, Shoes, HATS
AND READY-MADE CLOTHING.
They are offering great induce
ments. Give them a call.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

Rev. VIM. Huff, of the Bap-
fist church, will preach at the
courthouse next Sunday norm
ing and night.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

Office hours at the telegraph
office on Christmas and New
Years days will be from 8 to
10 a. IN. an 4 to 6 p. m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

If YOU want some Of the best
Ready-made Clothing in the
market at the lowest prices go
to the Farmers Store.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

There will be a Christmas tree
at Bright Hall Friday night un-
der the auspices of competent
committee.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

Bring along the lovely babe
and secure the shadow ere the
substance fade. Shull beats the
world in making pretty pct
urcs OF babies.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
New Advertisements.
4iarpel.'s Bazaar.

alarper's Bazaar.
Ak Household Need.
Blake & Sou are offering their
stock of hardware at reduced
prices for cash.
Nassauer & Hipsh are Offering
cheap Christmas presents that
your friends can keep a life time.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

If you want bargains in La
dies. Misses and Children's
Shoes go to the
Farmers Store.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

In the Methodist church, in Pulaski
Wednesday, 10Th INST, by Rev. Dr. Left
wich Mr.. 4. NJ. SHERKILL Of AIilIvilIe
Lincoln county, and Miss SALLIE EZELL
OF Pulaski
| Attendants: Mr.. Ed. Martin with Miss
Willie McNairy, Mr.. S. Fl. Stevenson with
Miss Jennie SherreIl, Mr.. Henry King and
Miss Pattie Fzell, Mr.. Atha Baugh with
Miss Alice Osborne.
Near Bunker Hill, Giles county. Thurs
day, 9th inst, at the residence Of Mr.. tn, s.
Davis. by Rev. John H. Nichols, Mr. REU-
BEN THORNTON, of Lincoln county, and
Miss TOMMIE z. DAVIS, of Giles.
Attendants: Mr.. Thomas Thornton with
MISS Nettie Smith, Mr.. John Smith with
Miss Nj. ravisI
In this place, at the Cumberland Presby-
terian church, Thurgday, 18th inst, by Rev.
w. H. Groves assisted by Rev. w. g, Tenn
pleton, Mr.. +. NJ. BLEDSOE. OF Petersburg,
and Miss MABEL BLAKE, daughter Of Dir.
Hugh M. Blake, of Fayetteville. Attend
ants: Mr.. j. A. YOwell with Miss Laura
Blake. aft4
Dir. Bledsoe has succeeded in carrying of
one Of Fayetteville's most popular young
ladies, and we trust the happy marriage
may prove harbinger Of the happy life
that awaits them. k
In Mulberry, Monday, 20sh inst, by Rev.
w. j. Collier, Mr.. w. b. ALEXANDER and
Miss ELLA B. HAGCE.
Licenses have been Issued 10 the fellow
ins parties since our last
Wits.
] ". Moore and Mandy Watkins.
w. C. Jordan and II. A. Summers.
--lrhn u Nail !. IA AZ AHA A l..,-.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
Our carriers will be around

Our carriers will be around
Christmas day with their greet
sings. They have served you
faithfully during the past year
Through foul as well as fair
weather, and we hope you will
show that you esteem their Ia
bors by giving them a handsome
testimonial.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
Lincoln County Prosperous.

Not since the county was
flooded with greenbacks just af-
ter the war, has there been such
an indication of financial pros
perity for Lincoln county as at
present. Indeed, he must be a
chronic grunmbler from nature,
who will cry out hard times now,
when almost anything produced
On the farm from dozen eggs
to a first-class mule is command
ing prices never realized before,
and scarcely realized since the
war. Take any article You will,
whether for home consumption
or export, and compare prices
and we are compelled to admit
that an era of prosperity, for if
not already upon us, is in the
near future.
And now, while everything is
lovely, money is plentiful and
the "goose hangs high" let us
look to home comforts; prepare
to keep warm during the cold
winter, and supply ourselves
with all the necessaries of life,
including, always, supply of
"Isaac's" choice coffee, kept on
ly by Lumpkin, and observe
the following six rules, avail
ourselves of the advantages pro-
posed in them, and be happy:
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
"a Thing of Beauty is a Joy
Forever"

IF you want a splendid like
ness, beautifully finished in the
latest style, call on Fate Shull
and you will get it at low price.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

If you want bargains in Mems
boots and Shoes go to the
Farmers Store.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

At Oak Hill, Monday, goth inst, % con-
sumption Mr.. JOEL L. CoLE, aged 81
years.
He was recognized as one Of the best
men in that community. He was On ear
nest efficient member Of the Baptist church
--one of the warmest working friends Of
Oak Hill Institute, and was in every re-
speet good citizen. ISIS a
In this place, Friday, Of meningitis, son
Of Mr. John Little, aged years 8 months.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

BARGAINS at Naylor e.
Sons in HOSIERY UNDERwEAR,
etc. Big stock just opened.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
Copying, Old Pictures.

8 Ifyoulwant your old. pictures
enlarged in excellent styly, Shull
is the man to doit. Take them
to him, satisfaction guaranteed,
and no bulldozingg ifS 6.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

ISL. Inat my stock 10 oIic Vi
the largest and most varied in
the county.
0if o
End. That / come nearer
keeping everything called for.
3rd. That / sell the best goods
the Eastern markets afford, and
in many instances for less mon
ey than shoddy goods are sold
for.
4th. l keep the largest stock
of Custom Boots and Shoes, and
warrant every pair Of them.
9Th. That l can fit the largest
man or the smallest boy from
head to foot, and that my stock
of Clothing is superior to many
and inferior to none.
9th. That no man can or shall
sell goods for lower prices than
j. A. LUMPKIN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

If you want to see the only
entire new Stock of Goods in
Fayetteville go to the
e m Farmers Store.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
Booming.

Rain or shine Shull's Gallery
is booming with work.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

Go to Naylor & Sons for
PLAID CALICoEs. Fresh line
just received.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

Best Clothing and Card Maker.
Beautiful RUBBER STAMP of Jour
name, bottle indelible ink, pads, box and
SO fancy visiting cards, all prepaid. sent
on receipt of 90 eenis. JOHN BRUNO,
dec23.it Gallstin, Tenn.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
fs 1891.
Harper's Bazaar.

This popular periodical l. pre-aminenty jour
nal for the household
Evcry Number furnishes the latest information
In regard 70 Fashions In dress and ornament, the
newest and most approved PATTERNS. whicn des-
crfutsye articles derived from authentic and orig
fnal sources: while It's Saoric- POI Ks and Essays
On Social AID Domestic Topics. give variety to is
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
WANTED

at Elk River Wooden Mills Store.
a 0OO bush. Dried Peas.
II IIIIlI lbs. Dried Fruit.
i EIIlII lbs. Lard.
lsOOO lbs. Bacon.
and butter and eggs.
For which the highest market
prices will be paid in exchange.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
M Aaft
Fayetteville. Tennessee.

Corrected Weekly BY Z. 7. Grey.
BAcoS-none. V1eE 1Le ~
BEEF--by quarters, from wagons 3@4 Il
from orr 4(Rh
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

New DRESS GooDs at Nay
Iler e. Sons, call and examine
them.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

The volumes OF The Bnxsr begins with tho eFst
Numbers Of January OF each year. ben no time
Is menfioned it win be understood that the SUD
scriber fshes to commences n ith the Number next
alter the receipt OF order.
The Iast EIeve- Annual Volumes OF Harrer's
Baszr In neat cloth binding. wiz be sent ny
mail postage paid. or By express. free or expense
lprov idcd the freight does not exceed ohe aoilHr
per voiumel. for 81 % zach.
10th Gases for each volume suitable for s.IndIng
wlu he seat by mail postpaid on receipt q ~ est
ey Orsier or Draft. ~ avei,i chance Of loss
Newspapers are not to copy fa:s advertisements
without the express order OF Harper BROTHERS.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

sell goods for lower prices than
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

j. A. LUMpKIN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23
HARpER's Periodicals.

nARPER's MAGAZINE one Year "A 90
HARPER's WEEKLY. One Year tOo
HARPER's BAZAAR. One Year 4 %
Any THREE shove publications. One Year 10 90
Any Tss o above named. One Year - 90
HARPER's YOUNG PEOPLE. One Year. 50
Postage free 70 al Subscribers In the United
States and Canada.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

9th. That no man can or shall
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-12-23

and inferior to none.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1880-11-25
Coming Changes in the U. S. Su-
preme Court.
From the Washil gton Republic.

One of the most important duties
the new President will have to per.
form will be the appointment OF
tour Associate Justices of the SI-
pre,nc Court OF the United Statea.
Justice Clifford, Notwithstanding
the natural scrsit.vcness If hia
friends on the subject, is mentally
and ph, sically incapable Of ever
taking his seat upon the woolsack
again. He is scventy-seven ycarg
old, and his health is SO precarions
that he can hardly be expected to
long survive. Justice Hunts health
il long threatening. He has not
been upon the bench for two years
and will probably never be able to
resume his duties. He is sevo ,ty
wears old. Justice Swaync, al
,uugh in good health, is s, vclty-
six wears old, and it i, understood
that he will retire within year.
Justice S;rongi is also in good he; lth,
but he is sevcnty-two years old an"
it is und rstood that he, too, i'll
+, tire after the 4th of March and
take advantage OF the tnll pension
allowed by law. Thus Mr. Gar
field will have the appointment Of
four new Judges, a responsibility
he ought not to regard lightly. OK
course only Republicans will be
selected and the Court will thon
stand eight Republicans TO ono
Democrat Justice Field, who was
appointed as Il Republican. One
of these Judges should come from
New England. one from New
\ ork, one from Pennsylvania and
one from the South. Justice
Swayne is from Ohio, but that
State has the Chief Justice and the
South has hardly quota.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1880-11-25

'Fle crown demands money, the
Commons grant it, and The Lords
assent, and no, money can be voted
by Parliament for any purpose
whateyrr except at the demand of
the crown. No petition ever for
amy sum Of money relating to The
public Service can be received bv
Pal lament unless reccomnended
10y the crewn. On the other hand,
no person can lend money to the
crown, or TO any department of
State, without the sanction of Par
iiamert, and all money transactions
between the Bank of England and
the Treasury are expressly forbid
den. The Commons, Of course,
have the power OF Withholding sup
plies, but only once (in 17S4) since
the Revolution of 1858 has this
power been exercised. : W. T.
DAVIS. in Harpe,''s Magazine for
December.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1880-11-25
The Value Of a D ally Bath.

To wash the OmIy ftom head to
foot every day is the one thing
needful in respect to ablution tor
the pure sake of health. T., be-
COLE SD accustomed to this habit
that the body feels uncomfortable
if the process is not duly perform
ed, Is the one habit of body, the
one craving that is wanted, the one
habit that needs to be duly acq lir-
ed in the mia ter of body c.eansipg.
The process may be carried ont as
speedily as possible. Moreover,
it may be carried out az cheaply
as pos sible, and all the bygiepic
advantages may be Tie same as ii
great exper Sc had been incurred.
A formal bath is Mt actually nee
e-sary. A shallow tub, or shallow
metal bath, In which the buther
can stand in front of his wash-stand
basin, a good large sponge. piece
VI RoioA ScoPs n loiS oOlt VI MIL
towel, and Two gallons Of water
are quite sufficien: for all purposes
of health. In the North of Eug-
land there IS often to be- met with
III the bedrooms Of hotels, and
sometimes IN those of private
houses, The c"eapesr aud most con.
venient Of these small and useful
baths. To stand in such bath as
THE, and from the water of the
wash stand basin to spon Q the
body rapidly over, and afterwa, ds
to dry quickly and thoroughly, i.
every thing tina, is wanted if the
process be carried ont daily
Ouce a week it is a good rractic.
70 dissolve 10 the wa'er used fol
absolntlOn common washing soda
in the proportion of one quarter o
. pound to two gallons of water
The alkaline soda frees the skin o
acids, Is an excellent cleanser o
rhe body, and is equally serficea-
BILE to persons of rhenmaticaI ten
deGcy, who are often trouble,
J with free acid Precipitation.