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SHEEP-KlLLlNG PARROTS.
The Bloodthirsty kea Parrot of New

The BIoodthirsty kea Parrot of New
Zealand.
1t has always been considered an un-
pardonable sin in a dog to kill sheep.
Wolves, bears and the like are expected
to do so, and sheep folds are guarded
arainst them But the sly and destruc-
tive visit of household dog that has
become a,confirmed sheep killer is some
thing that the honest farmer breads
and despises.
The notorious Kea parrot of New Zea-
land has by a quick process of evolution
become IL confirmed flesh eater, instead
uf confining it's diet to the orthodox
food of parrots the world over, viz:
seeds and fruits. The story of this
strange change of life in that green par
rot of New Zealand (Nestor Productos)
is one of the oldest chapters known to
ornithologists.
One of the settlers noticed first, and
then the notice became general, that
the sheep in great numbers appeared to
be afflicted with an ineXplicable dis
ease. Neighbors and shepherds wer'
equally at loss to account for it, hav-
ing never seen anything of the kind be-
fore.
The first appearance of the supposed
disease was u patch of raw flesh on the
loin of the sheep about the size of
mans hand. From this matter contin-
ually ran down the side, taking the
wool off of every part it touched, and
then death usually supervened.
At last shepherd noticed Kea par
rot sticking to a sheep and pecking
ut a sore, while the poor animal seemed
utterly unable to get rid of it's tor
mentor. This gave the hint to the sheep
owners, and they directed their shep-
herds to keep watch on the parrots
when the sheep were mustered on the
high grounds. Then the discovery OF
the ability and determination of the
mountain parrot to kill sheep was soon
made.
near the snow line several parrots
would swoop down and surround
sheep, singing it out at random, and
each bird, alighting on the animals
back in turn, would tear out a mouthful
of wool and make the blood flow. Then
the half-frenzied sheep would run away
from the rest of the flock, vainly seek
ing for some shelter from these at
tacks. The birds would pursue it, con-
tinue to tear and tear anew the skin
and flesh out on the spot first broken
and force the sheep to run about until
it became stupid and exhausted. When
in that state it would throw itself down
and lie as much as possible on it's back
to keep the parrots from picking the
part attacked; the bloodthirsty par
rcts would pick fresh hole in its side.
This point of attack on the sleeps
body by the Kca is singularly made
wholly and exclusively by it just over
the kidneys, and the aim Of the birds
seems TO be to get the kidney fat alone
when they are not desperately hungry.
N " World
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SOME SLY SHOTS.
Aimed at the Weak Spots of Hu=
manity,


manityt
In addition to being ignorant, lots o
men are internally mean.
We have noticed that Il lawyer who
runs after clients never has any.
One thing all people agree on, and thai
is kicking about the weather.
When man doesn't say thing when
he is mad, he usually doesn't say it.
When a doctor can't tell what ails Il
patient, he calls it nervous prostra.
ton"
Nothing makes II man feel more fool
ish than 10 be unable 10 read his own
writing.
When folks give n party, all who are
not invited wonder how they can
afford T.;
If you want to see the busiest man on
earth, just ask a loafer TO do little job
for you.
The men who think it is no tronbIe
TO take care of children, usually let
their wives do it,
\ fellow doesn't mint making a
mistake so much when he can lay the
blame on somebody eIsc.
good many people might make an
occasional bright remark if they would
only stop talking soon enough.
fPH are pot surprised at the way q
woman sharpens lead pencil when
you see how she holds u knife
We are apt To think people are nm
reasonable if they do not take good
Eaturedly any joke we play on them
y. II. Miller, in Washington tIa.) Demo
crat.
Something for house Keepers. 1t will
do everything. Use it onfs. Yop will
never do without it. q. e. c., at Eggles-
ton q Ewing's. 5-l6tf
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MALAOIES OF GEMS.
me Curious Facts Concerning
Rreclnna Sfnnea

Some Curious Facts Concerning
Precious stones.
Among infirmities to which precious
stones are liable is one common to all
colored stones, that of adding or losing
color when long exposed to the light,
says n contemporary. The emerald,
the sapphire and the ruby suffer the
least, their colors being as nearly per-
manent as colors can be, yet expert
ments made a few years ago in both
Paris and Berlin to determine the de-
terioration of colored gems through eX-
posure showed that even these suffered,
ruby which had lain for two years in
n show window being per2eptibly light
er in tint than its original mate, which
was kept in darkness.
In the case of the garnet and topaz
the change is more rapid than in that of
the ruby and sapphire, but there is a
curious difference in the result in topaz
and garnet; for, while the latter grows
lighter, the former appears to become
cloudy and dull in hue, losing much of
the brightness characteristic of u newly
cut gem.
For ages the opal has had the unen-
viable reputation of being the most
unlucky of gems, and it is believed that
the jewels themselves are originally re-
sponsible for many of the superstitious
stories connected with them, since to the
polishers and settlers say it is one of the
most troublesome gems on their list.
Microtonists say that the prismatic
colors and fire of the opad are due to
myriads of minute cracks in the body of
6 IL. he.
light and give the hues so much ad
mired. Opals that have successfully
passed the ordeals of grinding, polish
ing and setting do not often crack after
ward, but it is best not to expose them
to even the moderate heat involved by
the wearer sitting in front of an open
fire, for the opal is composed principally
of silicic acid, while from five to thir-
teen per cent. of water is n combina-
tion which renders them very treacher-
Gus objects.
A volume would not contain the
stories told by expert jewelers. of the
misfortune of pearls. Consisting almost
entirely of carbonate of lime, they are
easily damaged, and when once injured
cannot be restored. Thrown into fire,
at an ordinary red heat, they are con-
verted into n pinch of lime dust; ac-
cidentally touched with any corroding
Ocid, they hre affected precisely as II
bit of marble or limestone would be
under similar circumstances. They are
easily cracked and broken, sometimes
they loose their luster through hand
ling, while the acids contained in the
perspiration of the skin have been
known to affect them.-Boston Journal
of Commerce.
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A LITTLE NONSENSE.

Her Turn Now.-Duer-''Why did
that pretty typewriter marry her en-
ployer?" Dyer-"She grew tired of be-
ing dictated to."-Brooklyn Life.
-Countess-"My doctor has not or
dered me to go to Nice this winter But
shall get even with him. shall stay
we'll a whole year."-Fliegende Blaet-
ter.
"A traveller lately, describing n trop-
ical shower wrote to a friend in the
following words: THE raindrops were
extremely large, varying in size from a
shilling to 1S-pence. ."-Tit-Bits.
There's one thing about Wagner"
said the enthusiastic opera goer. "If
he had nothing else, he'd be great for
that" What is it?" asked his COM
panion. THE girl next you can't hum
'Siegfried' while de Reszke is singing
it."-Harper's Bazaar.
II don't know what to do" said the
woman whose Lature is distrustful. "I
hate to be imposed upon. How am to
know that you are really hungry?"
That's easy, ma'am," replied the men
dicant. II kin prove it by lettin' ye
watch me eeat."-Washingto Star.
Asker Ito Fisher, who is returning
empty-handed from a fishing trip, with
n dog at his heels)-"What do you call
your dog?" Fisher-"Fish." Asker
why, that's funny name for dog.
What made you give it to him?" Fish
er-"Bccause he won't bite. e."-Tit-Bits.
-Reporter-"Doyo you know what they
are saying about you over in the Nine
teenth ward?" Professional Politician
mo. What is it?" Reporter-"They
say you won't stay bought" Profess
sional Politician (off his guard)-''It's
an internal lie!"-Chicago Record.
Whatever became of BigtawllS? Did
he ever make any progress in his profess
sion?" well, L should say SO. lie be-
gan as n circulation swearer, was pro-
NOTED to a Cuban war correspondent
tor New York paper, and now he's the
assistant weather clerk. k."-Cincinnati
Com me rcial 1'ribune
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door: Il have gone out for half an
hour. Will be back soon. Have been
gone 20 minutes Observation-Disclosures.
MIR. b is so well read. lie re-
peated an exquisite quotation last
nipht." What was it?" II can't give
YOU the exact words. but he said he'd
rather be n something in u something
than a something else in something
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FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given To all creditors and
other persons Interested in the estate of
charles Erskine, deceased, that the under
signed administrator will apply to make "A final
settlement of said estate at the May term,
lSJ7, of the probate court Of LHfaycte
county, Missouri, to be begun aud held at
the probate court room, in the city of licking
ton, Lafayette county. Missouri, on the second
Monday in May, 1887.
LEE BLAKEMOHE,
Host Administration.
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A sea captain tells of his sailing in
southern seas where flying fish abound.
They wonld sometimes in their flight in
the night come aboard the shin apd
drop 10 the deck. He had three carts
that, though they were lying asleep be-
low, would hear the sound whenever q
fish struck the deck and would rush up
to get it, They distinguished this from
all other sounds. The crew tried to inn
itate ii ip YqFioHa ways, but could not
deceive the cats.-Chicago Ghropicle.
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AN OPEN LETTER

10 The Citizens Of Lexington and Vicinity:
We take this means of announcing
that our mills are now in operation.
grinding out the very best grades of
Flour, Meal and Bran We have located
our mills here as Il permanent LeXing-
ton institution, and expect to make it
one of our objects, to build up and add
to Lexington commercial interests.
We shall not attempt to do business
solely OH a local pride basis, but pre-
fer that our products shall be judged
solely by the standard of merit. Appeal
ing To your local pride we ask you to
give our goods fair trial. Should they
prove us good as other mills are making,
we hope and feel that you will be. our
patrons.
TO the Farmers;
We will do an exchange business with
you and guarantee satisfaction.
Thanking the citizens for the encOur-
agement given Our institution, and hop
ing To merit your confidence and patron
age, we are respectfully,
GRAVES BROS.
N. B.-Our goods for sale by all gro
GERS in city.
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EiNAL SETTLEMENT T

Notice is hereby given 70 all creditors and
other persons Interested in the estate of
Annie h. Fox, deceased, that the Undersigned
almiuiStIptprW viii apply To maisc a tnal settle.
mcnt az said estate, az the May term, ls91. of
the probate court OF Lafayette county, Mis-
sUuTf. to be begun and held M the probate
court roam, in the city OF Lexington, ON the
second Monday in May, lsl'.
:. N. WILSON,
I'O5t Public Administrator.
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Ipiurcs Fox Hunting,

The Introduction Of harhed wire fenc-
ing is diminishing fox hunting Ia Eng
land. Many famous huntsmen are Civ
ing up their packs.-Chicago Times
Herald.
For SALE.-An impoFted Spanish JACK,
15h hands high; coal black; guaranteed
in first. class condition in every respect
Will sell cheap or trade for stock. Geo.
l.. Hackley, Wellington, Mo. 2-4Otf
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FINAL SETTi,ENIENT

Notice is hereby given To all creditors and
other Persons inteie ited IN the estate OF Will
liam b. steele, deceased, that the undersigned
will apply to make IA final settle
ment of said estate. nt the May term, 1897, of
the probate court of Lafayette county, Mis-
souri,, to be begun and held at the probate
court room, in the city of lie NingtOn ON the
second Monday in May. 1897.
MAMIE G. STEELE.
f-lc-lt Administrative.
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FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice Is hereby given 10 all creditors and
other persons Interested in the estate of
Eusebia n. Buford. deceased, that the under.
signed executor viii apply To make "a final set
tlement of said estate at the May term.
1897, of the probate court OF Lafayette county,
Mo-. To be begun and held at the probate court
room. in the city Of Lexington, ON the second
Monday in May, lSJ1.
SAMUEL NJ. BANKS
l-lu It Executor.
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Walter B. WaddeII
LEXINGTON, MO.

P2g9'e IB3'eM
Hereford CMtEEe.
The Largest Herd in the county and
as good as i'll the Central West.
Particular attention invited to the
uniformly high character of my cows
and heifers, which are from the follow
ing sires:
Druid 1888.
Rosalind 5lS40.
Don Carlos 33734, Second premium
world s fair.
Don QuiXOtte 37205.
Spartacus 5lSi2.
Lamplighter 1881, first premium at
worlds fair).
Chesterfield 56697.
Hesiod I'd 1869.
Chief stock sire in service Senator
66694, by Beau Brummell 5lSl7.
For Sale-Two bulls ready for service
and others for contract.
3-27-ly w. B. WADDELL.
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FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given to all creditors and
other persons interested in the estate of Samuel
smith, deceased that the undersigned admin
istrator will apply to make final settlement
of said estate, at the May term, 1897, of the
probate court of Lafayette county, Missouri,
To be begun ana held at the probate court
room, in the city of Lexington, on the second
Monday In May, lsy7.
WILLIAM A. DRYSDALE,
i-l0jt Administrator.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE

Letters of testamentary on the estate OF
Alfred u. Lewis, deceased, were granted 10
the undersigned ON the ffth day Of April,
lSS7. by the probate court of Lafayette county,
Missouri.
All persons having claims against said estate,
are required TO exhibit them for allowance To
the executor within one year after the
date of said letters or they may Dc Drccluded
from any benefit of such estate: and II such
claims he not exhibited within two years from
the date OF said letters they will be forever
barred
This NTH day of April. 1881
HlClIAItD &. BOOTON,
GEORGE W. KING,
4 1913 Executors
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MONDAY. ApRIL n. Isnl

between the hours of nine O'Clock la the fore
noon and five o'clock in the afternoon OF said
day, and in front of the courthouse door, in
the city of Lexington, in Lafayette county,
court of said county, offer for sale and sell
publicly. by auction, To the highest bidder. for
cash in hand. all The right. title interest. claim
and estate of the said James Epps. defend
ant in said execution, in and 20 the following
described real estate, situate, lying AT d being
in the COUNT Of Lafayette. and state OF Mis-
souri,. to-wit: West half OF strip south of lot
one ~, woods subdivision 10 the city OF Lex
ington, Mo-, in section twenty seven, town
ship hfty-one, range twcnty-seven, Lafayette
county, Mo; levied upon as the property OF
said defendant. and sold TO satisfy said exc
cutiOn together with the costs and eX-
penscs of this sale.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF March,
1897. JOHN A FULKERSON,
320td Sheriff.
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TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas, John o'Donnell (nOw more than
nine months dead. by his deed of trust, dated
March first. lsJi, recorded i'm the recorders
Office for Lafayette county, Mo, in book l22,
at page ., conveyed to the undersigned as
trustee, the following described real estate,
situate. in said LafaS cite county, Mis-
souri,, to-wit: West hnlf southeast quar-
ter. northeast quarter southeast quar-
tor. and nurthwest quarter southeast
quarter. southeast quarter, all In section "a,
township 30. range 2S in trust, To- secure tho
pal ment OF the prOmisSOry notes i'm said deed
described. Default having been maze in the
payment of some of the said notes. I will, at
the request of the legal holder of said notes.
on
SATURDAY, APRIL 10. 1897.
between nine o'clock in the forenoon and
five O'Clock in the afternoon of said day
at the front door of the court house, In
the city of Lexington, Lafayette county,
Missouri, sell publicly, at auction, To The
highest bidder. for cash, the real estate
above described, far the purpose OF paying
said debt and the expense OF executing
this trust. J. o. LESUEUR. Trustee
Lexington. Mo, March 2nh, ls9s 3-2Otd
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FINAL SETTLEMENT.

TIN ND Sc It IIEM EN I.
Notice is hereby given t. all credit ana
other persons interested In the e tata of David
Groves ana Jesse l.. Grove -, partnership, that
the undersigned surviving partner will apply
tn make final settlement of said estate. at The
May term, lS9I, of the probate court nt Lafay-
ette county, Missouri, 10 be begun and held at
the probate court room, in the city fo LeNing
ton, on the second Monday in May. 1871
JESSE l.. GROVES
lots Surviving Partner.
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Every man believes that he devotes
a great deal of intelligent attention to
his work, while others play half the
f;rria - Atchisnn GInha
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SIIERIFF'S SALE.
Anna Epps, Plaintiff,
VS..
lanes EDns Defendant

By virtue of an execution issued from the
Office of the clerk OF the circuit court OF
Lafayette county. Missouri. at Lexington, la
the above entitled cause. wherein Anna Epps
is plaintiff, and and against James Epps, de-
fendant. 10 me directed and returnabie 20 the
April term, 1897, OF said court, !, the under
signed sheriff OF Lafayette county, Missouri,
will IN
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-17

Womble, B. f., 100 acres, Cieero Will
liams, tract, $6.4S.
ST. MATTHEW-UNLIS
Gooch, Sall:e, so acres, des., $2.66.
Smith, Matilda, acres no des % cents.
NOVEL;, NJ. A. Mrs, 2S11a acres, no des.
$7.75.
SWIFT CREEK TOWNSHIP.
Campbell, Collin, 1874 acres, Campbell
tract, $5.47.
Edwards, Thomas, % acres, Reedy
Branch, 50 cents.
Langston, J. f., so acres, Middle
Creek, $1.33.
Matthews, w. H., 39k, Steep Hill,
$1.33.
Whitaker. w. j., 70 acres, Raccoon
! Branch, 1901.
Walton, E., % acres, Rocky Branch,
x cents.
SWIFT CHEEK-UNLISTED
Jones, S. A., 43A acres, Moss tract,
Bledsoe, f. NJ, 124 acres scotville,
| 1882, paid S1.0S.
WAKE FOREST TOWNSHIP.
| Johnson, A. G. Mrs, 1913 acres, Neuse
River, $4.67.
Jones, j. H., lot, Wake Forest, $4.333.
Lewis, James, / lot, Wake Forest,
$4.26.
Lassiter, Richard, 1 lot, Forestville,
S2G7.
O'Neal, w. D., Mrs, 40 acres, Powell
Greek, $1.33.
Parham, r. e., 144A acres. Raleigh,
Road. Sc acres. Rogers Road, 1874.
Parham and Griffis, 124, acres, RGeigh
| Road, $500.
Dunn, Jno S., 1 lot, Forestville, $2.62.
WAKE FOREST-UNLISTED.
Aston, w. NJ, IS acres. part Aston
tract, heirs, 1914.
Crenshaw, Betsy, lot Wake Forest,
33 cents.
Elliot, J. H., lot Wake Forest, 1914.
Jones, B. c., $50 acres, Powell Road
$13.77.
King, G. II. Mrs.. &c acres. near For
estville, $3.50.
Liggon, Nelson, 80 acres, Walkers
Cross Roads, $291.
| Powell, G. L., lot Rolesv;lle, SO cents.
| Terrell, w. D., 10 acres, Rolesville,
5000.
Holding, G. W., 1 lot Wake Forest,
S1.67.
Pace, e. P, lot, Rolesville, $1O.S2.
Watkins, Il. N, % acres, Smithfeld
Road, $1.67.
Williams, Portillia, 80 acres, Forest
vile, $4.16.
ADDITIONAL LISTED WAKE FOR
EST.
Holding, J. N. Neuse River, $13.36.
Holding, J. N, Administrator of Solo
mon Pace, 366 acres, no description,
S14.99.
Wall, Fannie, 1 lot Forestville, IT
cents.
WHITE OAK.
| Bright, Claudius, so acres, White Oak
| reek, S1.41.
| Bright, Cary j.. lot, Apex, IS cents.
Burch, Alfred, / lot, Apex, $2.07.
Blanchard, A. c., 1872 acres, Lynch
| tract, 1922.
Crabtree, II. j.. 81 acres, Panther
| 'reek, $4.97.
Doud, c. f., So acres, Williams creek,
S113.
Harrington, J. H., 1 lot, Apex, 20 cents.
| Harrington, John, lot, Apex, 16 cents.
Maynard, Wake, 1 lot, Apex, $3.04.
Mann, j. D.. 20 acres, Beaver creek
| 80 cents.
| Matthews, w. A., 20 acres, White Oak
feek, 81 cents.
Mcdonald, Alex, / lot, Apex, $2.16.
Morris, w. H., lot, Apex, $4.03.
Slaughter, Susan, 62 acres, Panther
| reek, $2.17.
Womack, Marshall, 20 acres, Cow Skin,
| ,24S.
UNLISTED-WHITE OAK.
Yates, Thomas, 10 acres, White Oak,
| Il cents.
Jones, c. s.. 20 acres, Beaver creek,
$1.06.
Mills, Mrs. Louisa, acre, White Oak
| creek, 6 cents.
Stone, M. P Admir-, lot, Apex, S. 13.
| Castleberry, r. E. L., ] lot, Apex,
s2.13.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-17

NORTH BOUND CONNECTIONS
at Fayetteville and Atlantis, Coast b..
or all points North and lG:tSr. al SAINT -
with the Seahoard Air Line, at Gr+.-n.
boro with the Southern Railway c..
pany, at Walnut Cove with me Nnrt d
& Western Railroad for Winston Sal.s
SOUTH BOUND CONNECTIONS
at Walnut Cove with the Norfolk q
Western Railroad for Roanoke and points
North and West, at Greensboro with rhs
Southern Railway Company for Raleigh,
Richmond and all points North and East,
at Fayetteville with the Atlantic Coast
inc for all points South, at Maxton with
he Seaboard Airline for Charlotte, At
lanta and all points South and South
est.
w. FRY, W. q. KYLE.
Gent Manager. Gent Pass. Agent
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JOHN GILL. Receiver.
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