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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-03

weighed exactly two ounces. The animal
Immediately, as if famishcd with hunger,
fell upon the fruit, scizing it between the
thumbs and index fingers, and took large
mouthfus out Of IL, opening the mouth to
the fullest extent, with extreme voructy
In the space of three hours the whole fruit
was consumed. Next morning the bat was
killed, and fund to weigh one ounce, half
the weight Of the food eaten in three hours
Indeed the animal when eating seemed to
be kind of living mill, the food passing
from 1t almost as fast as dcvourcd, and ap-
parently unaltcred, eating being performed
alone for the pleasure of eating" 1t used
to be thought that the vampire bat fed only
upon human blood, but it has been shown
by the investigations of later travellers that
it is mainly frugivorous. Some bats live
upon mixed diet, feeding indiscrimnate-
ly upon insects, fruit, frogsand even smaller
bats; and our own southern, or leaf-noscd
bat Clacrotus materhousiO is in this
class. Some, too, catch fish, and even
bathe in the sea, swimming with case.
This group has, until within short time,
been but little studied, owing mainly to the
difficulty Of investigating the habits of the
different species, all of them being noctur-
nal in habit. NIr. Dobson's work, which
filled want long felt, describes about 400
species OF bats, thus cutting off about 400
of the 800 names heretofore given by natu-
ralists.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-03
Wonderful Wcnlth.

Some excitement is being created among
the AlcNicaH population of Phoenix, Arizo-
ma, by the story OF Mexican who arrived
last evening from the Reno mountains. lie
came into town under cover of darkness as
he was nearly naked. His hands and feet
were torn and bloody, and his face was
gashed III afenrful manner. His story was
told with the air OF man who had been
terribly frightened and had not recovcd.
With companion hc started out prospect
ing about month ago going up Salt river
They left the river when opposite Supcrsti-
tious Mountain. Their prospecting began
at this point. While climbing up the
mountain, in a little gully, through black
sand, and down which a large stream of
water had evidently passed years ago, they
were astonishcd to find that in this sand
were large quantities of fine gold. In some
places The sand was only about half al inch
deep over the granite. The gold in pieces
the size of a bean and smaller, was fonnd
in little tisures IN the face Of the bed rock
Very little washing was necessary, and
they found a spring of water which fur
nished them what they needed. They OBJ
obtained, they think, about 5000 worth in
half days work. About Q o'clock in the
afternoon they were surprised to sec an In
dian woman come to the top OF the gulch
above the spring and start to come down.
Upon seeing them she ran back over the
hill. N less than ten minutes they were
surrounded by fifty or sixty savagcs. The
Indians were very small and seemed to be
OF different nature than they had ever
seen in Arizona. The Mcxicans were not
armed except with knives, and the survivor
says they were almost instantly caught
with lariats. The Indians took them up
tho mountains and put them in a
cave. They tortured and killed his CON-
panion and his fate would have been the
same bnt for his escape. EIe succeeded in
getting away with only few knife gashcs
on his face. They lost their gold with all
theiE outfit. Tho Indians seemed to be
cave dYellcrs and were evidently excited
over the>place bciug found by outsiders
Our rcporteC's limited knowledge of the
Spanish language, makes it impossible to
obtain all the particulars of the affair. For
the benefit of non-residcnts we will say
that Superstition Mountain derives its name
from the fact that no white man has ever
been seen again who attempted its ascension.
1t is tradition among the Mexicans that
large deposits of free gold are to be found
In It's gulches and ravincs. 1t is not known
whether there is any water there or not.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-03
lS,.ta.

Ii is not generally known that many bats
are to certain extent migratory in their
habits, performing journeys more or less
extended at the approach of winter, or
when, Tor any reason, their food supply
fails thcm We are told, however, by DR..
Troucssar, OF Villcveque, that this is true
or several European species, and Mr.. Dob
son, In his recent great work on tlis order,
quotes Hutton as stating that one of the
frugvorous bats, Ptcropodidn (Cyuo2tc-
rHs ma'YinatuS), will travel thirty or
forty miles in q night and back again IN
search of food. These great powers of
flight would account in part for the ycry
wide distribution of this group throughout
the islands of the Pacific Ocean. in MANY
OF which bats are the only indigenous NAM
mails. But tho fact that Atala2oha Gruyi,
the only species reported from the Sandwich
Islands, belongs to an American tyne. Is
not to be explained in this way. since these
islands are distant from the American coast
NEARLY twenty five hundred miles. Fossil
bats have been discovered In deposits of tho
Tertiary age, but, as might be imagined.
from their small size and the frailness Of
their bones, not in any great numbers
From tho cocene gypsum tof Montmartre
Cuvier described We; spertilio 7ourisiensis,
and two genera, Nyctcriuns and Nycti-
testcs, have been discovered IN the Brideer
eoceno of tho Rocky, Mountains. These
specimens, though fragmentary and inoom-
plctc, indicate that the bats are an old type
which was firmly established in the Tertiary
and reached back very likely to Mesozoic
time. All the Chiroptera arc most vora-
cious feeders, and, in countries where they
abound, the fruit-eating bats do an enor-
nous amount OF damage, and are regarded
as nuisanccs, from tho injury which, they
cause to the orchards. Hutton says; "In
Nipal this bat { (Cynopt a,a,1i,,atus)
Is perfect pest, from the havoc 1t makes
among the ripe pears 'and guavas." Mr.,
Dobson tried an experiment with iaa indi.
vldual Of the same species, which Is so in.
teresting that we may give 1t In full, He
says: ITO a specimen Of .tllis bat, obtained
by, me at Calcutta uniniured, i gave ripe
! banana, which, with the skin removed,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-03
Killed by IL Snake.

Lowell X. Smith, prosperous and Ill
tclligent farmer of Franklin, about six miles
from Norwich, Conn. is justly proud of his
crops and stock-espcclally of herd of
some twenty Alderney COWS, mostly of his
own raising, and of span large bay carri-
age horses that have taken prizes ut two
county fairs. About six months ago one of
the most valuable Of his COWS became rest
less and frctful, goring and worrying other
cattle whenever near them, and filling the
air with dolcful bellowings. She lost flesh
rapidly, and it was evident that her internal
organs were much dcrangcd. Her breath
ing was difficult at times, and later was ac-
companied by a strange gurgling sound
Her appetite was generally ravcnous; and
although she had the best of pasturage, all
abundance of choice hay, and liberal sup
ply of gram, the suffering beast continued
gradually to waste away. Her maady was
a mystery. Tho ordinary and extrnordi-
nary remedies were administered in vain
No medicine or treatment that was suggest
cd produced any beneficial effect; and a
few days ago, having become reduced to u
mere skeleton, the COW died. There being
no skilled veterinarian in the ncighborhood,
a regular examination into the causes of The
animals sickness and death was not made;
but the mystery was soon solved. The skin
was thought too valuable to be lost, and in
removing that Mr.. Smiths employees found
between the skin and the flesh, on one side
OF the cows neck, dead snake, eleven
inches long and three lnchcs in circumfcr-
cnce, its head embedded in a mass of coagu-
lated blood, which had evidently oozed from
laccratcd artery! The snake was of q
dark color, of the common water species,
and its tongue was Slightly protrudlng from
its mouth. The indications were that tho
COW and the snake died about the same time
1t is conjcctured that the snake was taken
into the cows stomach while she was drink
ing, probably at night, from small brook
that flows through the pasture; that it made
repeated efforts to escape from her stomach;
that at length, unable to escape, it effected
a lodgmcnt III the glands of the throat, and
eventually worked its way to the spot in
which it was found.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-03
AUTUMN.

In Autumn, seo tho faded leaves
Sail slowly down upon tue wind,
Leasing, like Death when he bereayes,
Tue living germ Of Hopo bohind.
Tis Autumn, and the sun is dim,
As II his fro were nearly gone;
Tho breeze inton"s soothing hymn,
Aud all tho earth is still and lone.
'Tls Autumn; over land and main
vol OF azure haze is thrown,
As If tho purest heaven again
Had claimed our planet ~ its own,
And tho blue vostmcnts Of tho sky
For garnitnro Of glory gwen;
For scarcely can tho raining cyo
Toll which is earth or which is heaven.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-03

"A friend Of Princeton Theological
Seminary has sent to each student In
the Seminary a copy Of Crudcn,s Con-
cordance. '8. 81 q .5..
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1880-02-03

On the very next day to the day of her
despair, hope dawned upon Caroline. The
world became something more than a place
Of dreary exile.
And you really bought Dccrsncld2"
eyes; but on--only with your---youl
money the payment for your image.
Caroline with the birds; Caroline with tho
blood-hounds; Caroline standing in the
field, with the wild colts careering toward
her, only, as one In the picture shows, to
lay the ,trnstful head against her shoulder.
These pictures brought great prices Caro-
line--Carric, Dccrsfeld is yours"
nh"And you--you dear, dear Joc?' It
was Carrie who stalnmered now. "N
II am yours, too. My love, my queen,
my darlingl" IS'gs M 4,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-24

A Fad tale comes to US from New York.
Adolph Ei>eman was to marry the beautiful
Bertha Wiel. The wedding. was fixed for
Wednesday at 6 p. NJ, and he had made
his devoirs faultlessly. He had sent flowers
to adorn and beautify the wedding room,
and had at Tended to all details with scrupul-
Gus cxactness. On leaving her house on
Tuesday night he had fondly expressed his
gladness that it was the last time he would
ever part with her. All was in readiness
for the ceremony, but when the hour ar
rived, the guests being assembled, the
groom came not. Inquietude soon became
excitement, and the great grief and NORTH
cation Of the lady elected the warmest sym
pathy. On inquiry it was found that Else
man was not at his place Of abode, but his
wedding clothes lay on the bed ready for
use. 1t was a great mystery And, SO the
night wore on. The next morning the de-
noument came. Eiseman had hired a room
elsewhere on that very day, and at the hour
when the ceremony was to have taken
place. he had shot himself in the temple.
He expired during the night.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-24

The following is from a Partisan journal.
Il shows how much of a business affair
matrimony is:-"An honorable English
lady, married to a French nobleman, is well
acquainted with three dukes, four ~marquises
and FIVE counts, belonging to the highest
French nobility, who are desirious to marry
English or American ladies having enough
income to keep up a high rank in the St.
German society Of Paris. Csc The titled
persons in question are from 80 to 60 years
old. They do not require titled ladies, but
honorable ones. The same English lady
can procure the title of marquis and the
title of count to gentlemen Of fortune, aged
from 80 to 50 or 25, if they consent to marry
Che young ladies' who, by contract, can give
chat title to themselves and to their descen-
dants. The greatest discretion is promised
and will be observed. Apply, during a
FORTNIGHT. to the Post Restants, Bureau,
1s&, Paris"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-24

Persons troubled with neuralgia will find
this "a cure if they try it Two drops lauda-
mum in half teaspoonful of warm water, and
dropped into the ear it will give imme-
diate reli ef-Erchange.
Fayetteville Ernminer:: Osgood and that
vicinity, on the Raleigh and Augusta Air
Railroad. was visited by quite a severe hail
hailstorm last week. A good deal ofdamaee
was done to the crops, and especially to the
young corn. which, up to that time, had
been growing finely.
The Washington Post says Gen. Vance
has recommended that Mr.. LeDuc, com
missioner of agriculture, test the c%ultiva-
ton of ginseng in the mountains Of North
Carolina. Some years ago Mr.. P. j..
Smith. of Asheviile. began the cultivation
Of ginseng in Madison county, but removing
to Asheville he did not carry the test to a
success. The plant is worth in China s.
per pound. and if it can be cultivated in
the Blue Ridge range. may become a source
of wealth exceeding that Of tobacco.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-24

ANOTHER TAGGER.--Little Johnny, the
juvenile zoologist of the San Francisco
Argonaut, tells another 'tagger" story as
follows:
There wos a other tagger wich was a sho,
an one day it's got out and bid its self in a
mans gardin. Then the sho man he went
to the house, and he sed to tina other man.
An I CESS you had better tie up that dog o
yourn."
The other man he sed, ''Bles my sole, do
you spose Tine a goin a navigatin round
outside wen there's taggers, and lions, and
catamints, and rhi nosy roses, and hiphip-
h~urrahcusses loose? Dog be blode he
amt wurth two bits, any how"
Then the sho man he sed, 'Mebby not,
but that tagger O. mine is a valuable animel
wich was made a present to me by the King
Of Shoodan, and no son of a sea cooks 3 bit
yaller deg shall Spite a FIVE 100 dollar sho
for me if | can git a kick in wen the tussle
comes"
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-24

THE II. a. NJ. Warehouseman of Durham has orders
for large quantities OF fine colory wrappers ranging IL
prices from $40 TO $50.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-24

FARMERS, if you have tobacco to sell give Reams $
showing as it is an undeniable fact that he always OBJ
tains Tor You the top OF the market on all grades.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-24
Special Notices.

RE NJ. the H. A. NJ. has heavy orders for all
grades OF nllers and requests his friends TO bring sucn
III 1T once.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-24

Senator Hampton, with his daughter,
Miss Daisy Hampton. will spend the sum
mer at a Virginia watering place.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-24

Fashionable Straw and Felt Hats, at
ID. :. WATTS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-24

Sleeping cars without CT anye. runs both
ways trains Nos. 4S and AZ. between New
York and Atlanta via Richmond, Green's
bOrO and Charlotte. and between Green's
boro Aue usta; and on trains Nos. AZ and
As between Boston and Savann ali.
GY Through Tickets on sale at Green's
Raleigh. G"ldsboro, Salisbury and Char
Charlotte and at all principal points South,
= uthwest, West, North and East. For
Emlgrant rates to points in Arkansas and
Texas, address j. r. MACMURDO,
Gen. Passenger Agent.
Richmond. Va
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-24

Fashionable Spring Clothing, at
d ). XAITT'S
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-24

White Goods, Piques, Lawns, checkered Muslins,
\ a1nsooks, Laces. Edgiugs, Ladies Linen Collars ard
Guns &C, at i. s. WATTS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-24

We recommend or Complete Tobacco Manure as specially valuable to you; be
WE MAKE 1T OURSELVES, here, in Richmond in the Heart u d Iooac
and we KNOW that it is made of the best materials and consequently can guaran
be as represented in every respect. -:
r. rs CAREFULLY prepared and experimentany and scientifically adapted
growth of fine YELLOW Tobacco on the soils OF Virginia n North Carohn
TT rs RICH in Ammonia, Soluble Phosphates and Real Bone Phosphate OF
rived from the unburned bones of animals. -.
IT'S ACTION is prompt continuous and lasting. 1t starts tn plant quickly ~
it tt maturity c-,
IT'S USE secures large crops, early maturity, and q large, fine, silky leaf, With
Of body which is easily cured and makes the finest Of Bright Wrappers.
CROPS GROWN with it have sold for a higher average price han those r
n other fertilizer whatever.
fT rs FINE. dry. and in the best mechanical condtion-better than eve before
IT rs A RENOVATOR of WORKOUT lands
TT HAS stood the tet of time and seasons, ant is endorsed by many OF b most
full planters in every neighborhood:
IS STANDARD and QUALITY will POSITIVELY NOT be lowered.
WE INTEND 10 MAKE IT TO THE INTEREST OF EVERY GROW
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W. solicit our patronage n influence IN extending Inc use OF ms nrstca
s''' sN"' ALLISON & ADDISON, Manufactu
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And hv AGENTS. everywhere. If there is u Agent near you, please write dnec
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-24

No. 48-Connects at Greensboro with
Salem Branch Airline Junction with A. &
CA L. Railroad for all points South and
Southwest; and Charlotte with c.. G.. & A..
Railroad for all point South and Southeast.
No. 42-Connects at Airline Junction
with A. & G. A. L. for all points South and
Sou Invest; at Chorlotte with c. C. e A..
Railroad for all points South and South~
east
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-08-05
No. 500.
FIRST ORDER OF SALE.
Sheriff Sale Of Real Estate,
William symmes vs. Thomas S

ftt
Sheriff 5 Sale Of Real Estate.
William symmes rs. Thomas S.
Sandford et al.
IDURSUANf to the command Of an
Il Order of Sale from the Conrt Of
Common Pleas Of Gallia County, Ohio,
and by virtue Of said writ, ] will offer
for sale at public auction, at the front
door Of the Court House, in the city of
Gallipolis. in said Gal.ia County, and
State of Ohio, on
Saturday, the 4th day OF September,
A. D., 1880,
at one o'clock o. m. of said day, the
following described lands and tene-
ments to wit: Situate in Cheshire town.
ship, Gallia County, Ohio, and bounded
and described as follows, yiz:-f0wn
lot numbered one ~ In the village Of
Cheshire, county and State aforesaid.
except thirty feet off the South side of
said lot; said lands lying and being In
the east end of one hundred acre lot
numbered four hundred and eight (40S)
Town 8, Range IA, Ohio COmpany's
Purchase; together with all the priyi-
leges and appurtenances TO the said
land In any wise appertaining aud be-
longing. Appraised at $500 90.
TO be sold as the property of Thomas
s. Sandford and others. atfhe suit of VIII
liam Symmes. Terms Of sale, cash In
hand at time Of sale.
Given under my hand this 2ist day OF
July, 1880.
C. B. BLAKE, Sheriff.
White & Holcomb, Att'ys.
July 20, lSS0.-5w
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-08-05
India Ink Work.

You can get an Sxl0 India lax
Portrait with nice heavy frame for
80 so at Fenner's Gallery, and other
work as cheap in proportion
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-08-05
Case No. 1913.

at one O'Clock m. of said day. the following de-
scribed lands and tenements. tO-wit:-Ail Of one
hundred acre lots. numbered hve hundred and
eighty. -5S0- hve hundred and eighty one. $50
i've hundred and eighty-two. -562- and five
hundred and eighty-three. -583 containing
ton number twenty 81 In Township
number one i Range numDer fourteen. IA in
the county Of Gallia and State OF Ohio. with all
the appurtenanres.
Appraised at &3408.
To be sold as the property OF Albert M. Nash
ct al.
Terms of salc--Cash in hand at time OF sale;
Given under my hand this 2ad day OF July,
A. ID. 1880.
A-E4 C. B. BLAKE, i
Sheriff Gallla County, Ohio.
July 20, lSS0--5w
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-08-05
Execution No 1SS.
SECOND ORDER OF SALE.
ISherif's Sale of Real Estate,

Er. Vol. IL, page 1877.
T. s. & H. N. Ford vs.. TAYLOR
Hampton ct, el.
DURsUANT to the command OF an order OF
1 sale. from the Court OF Common Pleas OF
Gallia County. Ohio and by virtue OF said writ.
! viii oder for sale at public auction. at the
front door OF the Court House. I'M the City OF
Gallipolis, in said county and State Of Ohio. on
Saturday, the 2lst day of August,
A. d. 1880, T.1-l.
at one O'Clock p. no. of said day, the following
described lands and tenements, situate in the
county OF Gallia and State OF Ohio, to- witt
The undivided one-hslf OF the following
bounded promises: beginning at the soufhe
westerly corner or Fourth and Sycamore streets:
thence mp said Fourth street along Clendinen's
line 20 stake and To the north westerly corner
OF said described lot; thence easteriy along said
Ciendinen's line to s. Dr. Ayers north west
cornerj thence south westerly along said Ayers
line TO sycamore street: thence westerly along
said street 70 the place of beginning; situate
in the township OF Galiipolis. county Of GnlIia.
and state OF Ohio: with the appurtenances
Appraised At $500 co., - y fsII7Sf- q
To be sold as the property OF Taylor w.
Hampton ct. ais.
Terms OF sale-Cash in hand at time of sale.
Given under my hand this July lash 1850
At C. b. BLAKE,
Sheriff Gallia Co.; Ohio. 4
July l5, 1SS0-5w. 80
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-08-05

Hutchinson d BaIdridge is the on
ly firm that sell the GENUINE OF
IVER CHILLED FLOWS and
POINTS in fGallia Co., Ohio, and
Mason Co., W.. Va. sdIa7 5ess
In purchasing always look for the
name OLIVER on the beam.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1880-08-05
No. 566

No. 566.
THIRD ORDER OF SALE.
Sheriff IS Sale of Real Estate.
James H. Gnthrie's admir- VS.. w. M.
johnson ct al. p
pURsUANT to the command OF an order oi
Gallia County, Ohio. and by virtue Of said writ
will offer for sale at public auction at the from.
door OF the Court House, in the city of Gallipols
In said County OF Galiia and State of Ohio, ON
Saturday, the 4th day of September,
A. d. 1880,
at one O'Clock p. m. OF said day, the following
described lands and tenements, situate In the
county OF Gaiiia and State OF Ohio In the.Ohio
Company's Purchase, in Section thirty-four.
IL Township one, J. Range fourteen, Ia and
bounded and described as follows, To- wit Lot
number two, p lying in the middle OF the north
side of said Section beginning at the north east
corner OF lot number one l.; thence running
east on the north line OF said Section thirty-tw0
IL chains; thence south thirty-two .32- chains /;
thence west .thirty-twO -32- chains: thence
north thirty 1.-TWO Sc chains to the place of be-
ginning. containing one hundred and two and
1C0 (10s 4-1O0) acres more or less; with the
appurtenanees.
Appraised at $Ii5.
TO be sold as the property of W. NJ. Johnson
Terms of sale-Cash In hand at time of sale.
Given under my hand this 2ith day Of July,
a. ID. $780,
G. r. BLAKE,
Sheriff Gallia Co, o.
July 20, 1ss0-5w