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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28
A Natural Wonder in Nevada.

AMONG the many curiosities of this
State there is perhaps none more singu-
lar than what is called the devils
Punch BOWL found to the southwark
of here, some eighty odd miles. 1t is
in a valley, like many to be found on
the eastern slope of the Sierras, sur
rounded by the towering heights of
this magnificent range, the garner of a
Nations wealth.
The approach to the Devils Punch
Bowl is up an elevation or rounded hill
of apparently igneous formation. The
oritice of the Bowl is near the apex of
the hill, the rock of which projects over
the sides of the Bowl. On looking into
the vessel, at first the water has a dark
green appearance, but, or looking for
while longer, it becomes transparent,
and, throwing stone into it, you can
see it sink into the water to unknown
depths. One remarkable feature of the
water is it's immense heat, being a hot
sulphurous punch at all times. Its heat
has been tested in many ways. One
was putting snake into it, which was
cooked in an instant. Another expert
ment occurred here not long since. A
party of Piutc Indians we're on visit
to this bowl, when one of the bucks ap-
pre- ached SO near the edge that a por-
ton of the rock gave way and he was
precipitated to the caldron below.
When he struck the water he was seen
to stretch out almost instantly, and be-
gan to sink. The next day, however,
his scalp, boiled from his head, came
out at a warm spring some 500 yards
from the base of the Bowl, followed by
other portions of the body, boiled loose
and cooked done. These springs, of
which there Pre- many, at short distance
from the Bowl, are not as hot as the
water in the Bowl, as is evidenced by
ducks alightihg in them in very cold
weather, and as was demonstrated by
friend of mine going into one, and
almost not getting out again. by reason
of the fact that when he got into the
pool, he found a thin crust of sod
formed the rim of the pool, the water
extending indefinitely beneath, and
when he would catch hold of it to haul
himself up, it would break and let him
down again. Finally, by getting some
ropes to him he was pulled out, salts
fed with experiments in a strange
place. The surface of the ground gives
with your weight as you approach any
of these springs in the valley around
this hot punch bowl, but the sod is
such that it prevents you from going
through, but the sensation in going
over a giving surface, over bottom
less volcanic pool, is not of the pleas
ATTEST.
Another appropriateness about this
vicinage is the great quantity Of snakes
that constantly dwell here. 1t seems
to be the headquarters of continental
snakedom. They are here in all varie-
ties, of all characters and sizes. "Seak
and Joe's'' Lake of snakes in "Wild
Western Scenes is nothing compared
with his snakeship's dominion around
the Devils Punch Bowl, the original
snake of them all, and fitting it is, then,
they should attend His Majesty's rem
devious Virginia City (Nev.) Cor.
Louisville Oourier-Journ0.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

Mark Twain has a new dog. which
he has named Joe Cook" and thus
explains the reason why: j" call him
Joe Cook because can't quite under
stand him. There are depths in that
dogs nature that haven't fathOmed."
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

Robert Hamilton. ex-Member of Con-
gress from New Jersey, died on the 18th, Of
paralysis.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

No LESS than 247 Indians have bitten
the dust in frontier wars during the last
year. And each bite cost the United
States 11,47S. 24.-N Y. Graphic.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

The Prohibitory Liquor bill was de-
fcated in the Massachusetts House of Repre-
scntatives, on the 12th, by a vote of % to us
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

ABOUT one couple in sixteen married
in Vermont are divorced,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

The Rev. Mr.. observation-disclosures
anse breaches the Gospel in New Zeal
and.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28
EPITOME Of THE WEEK.
Condensed 'relegraphic News.
CURRENT PARAGRAPHS.

Six thousand persons have been At
tackled with the measles at Lyons, France.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

Oliver A. Willard. managing editor
OF the Chicago E,vniny Post dieda few daysa o.
after brief illness. He was forty-three
years Of age.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28
1000 majority. The Republicans also carried
the House, Senate and Council.

{, 1000 majority. The Republicans also carried
the House, Senate and Council.
The Sultan has bestowed upon Baron
ess Burdett- Coutts, of London, the Grand
Gordon of the Order of Mejidie, as q recog-
milton of her efforts in behalf of Turkish refu-
gees.
The store-room being erected at
Woolwich. Eng, fell Oh the 18th, burying
hundreds of workmen III the ruins. Many
were seriously. and some fatally, injured.
At Brest, France, on the 14th, thirty
six persons attending fair were drowned by
the capsizing of barge.
1t is announced from St. Petersburg
that Prince Battenburg, the Czarina's nephew,
has been definitely proposed for the throne of
Bulgaria.
According to a Constantinople tele-
gram of the 18th, Northern Syria had revolted
and proclaimed its independence of the Sui
tan. The Kurds in Diarbekir had also re-
volted
During the week ending March 16,
the Secretary of the Treasury purchased sill
yer bullion sufficient to supply the mint for
about five weeks. The price paid was not al
together satisfactory to holders.
The heaviest snow-storm since the
settlement of the Black Hills by white men,
recently occurred in that section, lasting five
days. The snow was four feet deep nn a level
at Dea,lwood, on the 18th, and mail and tele-
graphic communication with the States was
entirely suspended.
On the evening of the 18th, ODono-
van Rosa. the Fenan, lectured at Toronto
During the delivery of his address, the hall in
which he spoke was Quilted by Orangemen, and
the hotel where he stopped was also destroyed
nothing but the frame being left standing
Four men were shot.
At Kalamazoo, Mich, on the 18th,
Dr. f.. H. Van Duesen, late Medical Superin-
tendent of the Michigan State Insane Asy-
lum, was mulcted in 5000 damages for false
Imprisonment and malpractice, Mrs. Nancy
Newcomer, of Chicago, being the complaining
witness.
Four tramps were burned to death in
car on the Iron Mountain Railroad, at Pied
ment. Mo-, on the 18th.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

The exchanging of new silver dollars
for gold was begun at the Philadelphia Mint,
on the 18th. The rate of coinage will be
about $4,000 tlay.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

On the night of the 18th, at Washing
ton. recently discharged employee Of the In
terror Department, named Dr. b. s. Schorn,
committed suicide by shooting.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

On the 10th, the Lechmere National
Bank OF East Cambridge. Mass. was robbed
OF @1o,Vco. \ man and woman called at the
bank and asked the President to sten to ,ha
door while they talked to him about financial
"i1"lFs. during his absence some confederates
STEPPED INTO the vault and made away with the
funds
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

The first three silver dollars of the
new coinage We're received in Washington. on
the 18TH One Of them was delivered to the
PRESIDENT, another to the Secretary Of the
Treasury and the third to the Director of the
MINT. About 10000 of the new dollars would
bc forwarded. on the l4tl
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

a serious case of haAing occurred at
Dartmouth College, a few nights ago. In re-
taliation for being imposed upon by the Soph-
omoreS, some Freshmen broke into a room oc-
crpied by Sophomore and his brother. a
Senior, and numerically beat them with bot
f.eS. Two arrests were made.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

Joseph LaFaige, alias Joseph Par
ish' was hanged. at Concord, \. H., on the
18th. for the murder, in October, 1873. of Josie
l.angiGaid. He confessed to the crime for
which lie was hanged. and also to the murder
OF Miss Ball. Schoolteacher. at st. Alhans,
Vt. in 1874
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

Since Jan. 10th. the date of the
Treasury circular advertising the bonds, there
had been subscribed to the i-per-cent. loan, up
10 the l4th, total Of s35OU.OOO.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

The Secretary of the Interior has de-
cided that presumption filing is not absolute
~ required in making a homestead entry. and
that it may be entirely dispensed with in max
ing final proof thereon. This ruling will. it is
said, save settlers Inconvenience and EXPENSE.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-03-28

The Louisiana Supreme Court gave
its decision, on the 18th, in the appealed case
"t Gen. Anderson, of the State Returning
Board. II rcvcrses the verdict Of the lower
Court. which convicted him of fraud and per-
Jury, and ordered his release
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02
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WCrGeSter's Dictionaries

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Library sheep. 5000.
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School Elementary Dictionary. Illus.
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Primary Dictionary. Illustrated. lGmo.
Half rom. 60 cents.
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Cloth. 63 cents; roam, flexible. IS cents
loan, tucks, gilt edges, Sl.0J.
Many special aids to students, in nddi-
tlon to very full pronouncing and de-
tinins vocabulary, make the nbovc-namcd
books, in the opinion of our most dis
tlngnishcd educators, the most complete
us well ,s by far tho cheapest Diction-
ries Of our language.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02

Baptist Church-The Rev. Il. w.
Mellichamp will lecture this afternoon
at o'clock, and preach tomorrow at
II O'Clock, a. NJ.
Episcopal Church-Rcv. j. Obcar,
services every Sunday except the 2nd
Sunday of the month; at II a. NJ.
Presbyterian Church-Rev. II. B.
Pratt, IL a. IN. and 4: 80 T.. NJ. Sum
day School A. NJ. Prayer meeting
Wednesday 4: 80 T.. NJ.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02

Estes company, being only recently
organized, is not yet uniformed.
Aftcr the review the battalion was
wheeled into line, and then formed in
column Of platoons for inspection.
After Colonel Scoffin finished his in
spcction, the column was marched
through the principal streets, and, attor
executing several mnnUuvrcs in a very
crcditablc manner, ahc companies
were turned over TO their several cap
tains and by them dismissed. -.
Altogether, the parade was q most
crcditablc one, and Fairfield has reason
to be proud other citizen soldicry.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

pURSUANT to nm order of the Court
Il ofProbate for the County of ofFairfield,
made this day, oil persons having claims.
Of whatever nature against the estate Of
John IL. Davis. deceased. are required to
establish their demands on or before the
eighth day, of November next, before the
Judge of Probate, at Winnsboro, South
Carolina.
o. r. THOMPSON,
a4It It1st Judge Of Probate.
Winnsboro 81. O., October II, 1879.
oct l2-td
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02

The Winnsboro Building and Loan Asso.
ton .......
Robert +. Martin, NT. Evans Martin, J.
Alice Martin, Matte T.. Martin and
William M. Martin.
| pursuance ofan order Of the Court
Iof Common Pleas. made in tho above
stated case, I will offer for sale before
the courthouse door in Winnsboro, on
tho first Monday in November noxt,
within the legal hours of sale, at public
outcry to the highest bidder, tho follow
ing described property. to wit: . 0 ,,
All that piece. parcel Or tract of land,
lying, being and sitnate in the town OF
Wlnnsboro, in the County OF Fairfield,
State OF South Carolina. known in tho
plan Of snid town as Lot Number Ono
Hundred and Fifty-Fve. fronting on
College street anu adjoining lot OF Caro-
line Jones and lets formerly belonging to
David Campbell.
TERMS OF SALE;
One half Of tho purchase money to be
paid in cash, for the balance a eredit OF
six months from tho day Of sale, with in.
forest payable annually; tho purchaser to
give tor, tho unpaid balance bond &C.
cured by mortago Of the premises sold:
To insure tho dwolling-ho on said
promises against loss by Are; to assign
the policy of insurance to the said Clerk,
and to pay for all necessary papers.
,.. w, II. KERR,
,,,! 1erss Once, O. 9. O. p,
Winnsboro, y. G.,
October II, 1873.
oct 12-td f''t ''"s'
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02
The Military Parade.

Thursday was the day appointed by
Adjutant General Noise for the in
spection of the volunteer troops of
Fairfield county. General Noise,
being engaged in the canvass in tho
lower counties, was unable to at tend
and was represented by Col. John
Scoffin, Of Major General Kemcdy's
staff. The hour fixed for the parade
was two o'clock, and very few
minutes after that time all the COM
panics were OH hand. These were
the Gordon Light Infantry, Capt. w.
G. Jordan, the Hampton Rifle Guard,
Capt. r.. S. Dcsportcs, the Fairfield
Light Dragons, Capt. w. j. Heron,
and the cavalry company command
ed by Capt. w. b. Estes, the name of
which we could not learn. The line
was formed by Lieut.. John Vinson,
adjutant Of tho Fairfield Battalion, and
by him turned over to Maj. Chas. e.
Thomas. The line then salutcd Colo
mol Scoffin, and were prepared for
review, the ranks being opened, and
Colonel Scoflln and Major Thomas
passing along them, front and rear.
The ranks were then closed, and. the
troops marched, in column Of platoons,
in review before Colonel Scoffln, in
tho following order:
Drum Corps.
Gordon Light Infantry.
Hampton Rife Guard.
Fairfield Light Dragons.
Captain Estcs' Company.
n The troops all presented o most
creditablc appearance, and were the
subject Of many complimentary re-
marks. The uniforms are all tasteful
and handsome, and tn, soldierrly bear
ing Of the troops is}excellent, Captain
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02

Preparatory to Communion to-mor-
row, there will be services in the AS
sociatc Reformed church to-day at IL,
a. m, and 7, p. Ill. Preaching ut II,
Il. H., by Rev. j. p. Marion, Of
Chester.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02

1t is not yet certain that the Demo-
Gratis will have no opposition. There
are strong grounds for belief that the
Radical leaders will attempt to spring
ticket ON the day Of election. Let
Democrats be prepared for every
emergency.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02

The jury cases III the Court Of Com
mon Pleas were concluded on Thurs
day afternoon, and the jurors, being
discharged, went on their way re-
joicing.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02

TIE NEwBERRy FAIR.-Wc have
received the premium list Of the New
berry Agricultural AMI NJ ,chanic"l l
Fair, which will be held a. the court
house OH tho Goth and 2lS Of Novem-
Der. This Fair speaks we'll for the
progress Of our sister county.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02

WHIspERINts OF LOvE.--Your baby's
life is in danger whenever it is troubled
with a cough or cold. Give Dr.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02

The last meeting Of the Winnsboro
Democratic club during the present
campaign will be held on Monday
night. Let every Democrat attend.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02

Remember the regular Democratic
Club meeting on Monday night.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02

Rcv. f. J. Meynardic, ID. d., will
preach iii the Methodist church to-
morrow night. Rev. w. a. Rogers
will preach in the morning as usual.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02
Now Advertisements. a

New Arrivals-R. j. McCarley.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02

Hon. d. WYATT AIKEN.-Thc last
issue Of the Ncwbcrry HcralA contains
good wood cut Of Hon. ID. Wyatt
Aiken, and sketch Of his life. AS
Fairfield is C)l. Aikcn's native county,
he needs no Introduction here. We
will only say that he has made an cncr-
getic and efficient member Of ongress,
and the people Of the third district
have done well to send him back.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02

THE AMERICAN SEWING MACIIINE.-
We have had q call from Mr.. Leon
A. Camp, the general travelling agent
of the American Sewing Machine Com
pany. The machine nude and sold by
this Company has been so long in the
market, is SO well known, and SO
much valued by those who use it, that
it is scarcely necessary to speak of its
merits. 1t is sufficient to say that it
is recognized as one of the standard
sowing machines, and always gives
satisfaction. The advertisement Of the
American Company will be found in
another part ofthis paper, and we in
vite special attention to it. Mr.. j. O.
Boag is the agent for Fairfield county.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02
LOCAL ITEMS.
Religious Notices.

SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 2, 1878.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02
AND NOW TO BUSINESS

FOR FALL TRADE ISIS we orc rnodv ,,I,,,
tne IN, largest and finest line OF Instruments ever
uiSpiilytd SOUTH which VIC sell direct t0 MIR
iLAN az Manufacturers FACTORY RATES.
1"r 1nr, HM%ii c;;nS ana on EASY TERMS. No Bogus
on, ,"cnaS t,o & SHld AT any price Every Instru-
written SIX years guarantee. Reliable instrrs
mchlS aI LOWEST RATES in America IS what
W., we guarantee. On this rock We stand md
a,ge Gna,ilcnge all competition. The man who can
undcrScl lis isn't born yet "'0 ''''
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02
BOOTS AND SHOES.

NOW arriving,a a large and wcll selected
IN stock of Boots and Shoes, direct
from tho Manufacturers, which I can
warrant and I will not be undersold
Give mea call before you make your pur.
chase.
septl7 RI MCCARTNEY.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02
Got the Standard.

"1"' BEST NHhtorHY. II omiM 10 b"
n cre'y Lib'u'y. also IN ercry Acti,nsy u,,i
IN ece'y SchoM. Hon. CHAs, SUMNER.
"1hede existing I"ylish I.ericon. LON
DON ATIiENEUM.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02

Let every Democrat turn out on
Monday night. ...
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02
MRS. BOAG

has engaged the services of a
first class Milliner, who will as
sist her in her department, and
who will take pleasure in pleas
ing the most fnstidious tastes.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02
AGENT

for the celebrated md most re
liable paper pattelns-But
rick's-for Ladies, Misses and
Children.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02
CHEAP GOODS,

and buyers may confidently
rely on getting their goods not
on3y at low prices, but of the
most desirable quality that the
market affords.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1878-11-02

:. -: tSt!:Nr.<> :G.''.r So; - - ,,'
, 1878-03-29
The American Pipe Com"
pany'S Pipe.

Some IS or 20 years ago the wyckof pipe was in.
troduced into the Eastern States and at once at.
tenton was attracted to its peculiar adaptation for
the purpose of conveying gas or water. 1t was
found that when compared with iron, the wooden
pipe was not only cheaper but better for certain
purposes, and in March last organization styled
the American Pipe Company was organized in this
city with capital stock of s2J0,0OO for the pur-
pose Of manufacturing this pipe and thoroughly
Introducing it on this coast The officers of this
company are Robert G. Byxbee. of the firm of H. i.
Tichenor & Co.. President; John f. Chalfant, form
erly of the Mendocino Lumber Company, Vice
President; John +. Byxbee, of Duncan Mills Lum
Der Company, Secretary and Treasurer; Calvert
Meade, Auditor; P. T. Dickinson who has been for
the last 20 years connected with the manufacture
OF this pipe, General Manager on the organiza-
tion of this company mill was started at Olympia
Puget Sound. W. T., where the lumber is prepared
when 1t is brought to the city and taken to the fac
tory of the company, on Channel street near
Fourth. where it is finished ready for use. Some
80 or 60 men are employed at both places. The
manner of making this pipe is peculiar, but may
be easily understood by referring to the accompa
nying engravings. Fig, shows a completed pipe;
Fig. the horizontal sections and c0nnections dd.
cylinder of wood bb. bands of iron; &C, coating of
hydraulic or asphaltum cement 1t is made In sec-
tions of eight feet long, from Puget Sound pine
Oregon fir. 1t is first bored, and then turned in q
, 1878-03-29

In olr opinion this pipe has decided advantages
over iron pipe, such as saving of time and labor,
in tapping and making connections, ease Of re-
pairing, cleanliness of water flowing in it, and
great saving in cost and freight. With US the pipe
is a success, and can unhestatingly recommend
its to any town or corporation, or persons de-
string pipe for water works of any kind"
In June last this pipe was introduced upon the
Central Pacific Railroad and its branches for all
purposes where pressure Is required, and the OFF,
GERS Of the road give 1t their hearty endorsement.
Since that time they have laid about $4,000 feet,
and II ia now superceding all other kinds Of pipe.
By special order issued from the War Depart
ment this pipe is now being used at all military
posts, and II has been hauled over 400 miles into
Arizona, to be used at Camp Mcdowell, where IL
gave entire satisfaction.
For use in mining purposes this pipe would be
very economical. IT possesses great strength and
durability and can be made to Withstand very
heavy pressure. great desideratum, acknowl-
edged by ALL is the with which II can betrans-
ported to the mines.
Messrs. j. s. and @. H. Briggs, owners of the
Briggs mine, Central City. Colorado, write: "We
take pleasure in recommending the pipe made by
the American Pipe Company to miners in particu-
lar as we have tried II in our Briggs mine at Gen.
tral City. Colorado; and found in better in every
respect than we expected We would not use iron
Lipe If 1t did not cost q cent foot, II we could
get wooden pipe"
The American Pipe Company, as now organized,
is an active company, with ample capital, and
they are energetically introducing the pipe In ev-
cry direction The office is at 20 California street.
San Francisco. sH Please state where you saw thls