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The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-25

the wind the clapper struck. He caught
the limb with both hands and gave q
hard, strong pull. The limb bent and
the bell stopped ringing.
In the meantime the people were
waiting anxiously below. AS soon as
the boil stopped Cyrus put his mouth
to tho hole in the lattice and called out
that it was all right. The sexton soon
arrived with the keys, and taking a
hatchet Cyrus chopped the bothersome
limb in two. The people OF Aquasco
went to bed and many laughed at the
sexton's ghost. On tho following day
Il great number visited the belfry to see
the curious bell-ringer. 1t was found
TINT an army Of fying-squirrels had cut
the hole in the lattice work, and that
the wind had forced the limb of the
neighboring oak through the opening.
A little prong near the end of the limb
had caught the clapper near its point,
and SO the wind made its novel bell
ringer
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-25
Can't Stop Il Minute.

Recently Mr.. Sarsaper told his wife
one morning that he had got about tired
OF buttering his bread with a spoon, and
SO that day he sent home refrigerator
IL was beauty, and he felt proud of it,
50 mnch so that he had good deal to
say about it at the store.
IL suppose you have to put ice in it,
don't you ?" said one Of the clerks.
Certainly" said Mr.. Sarsaper; "but
then 1t takes very little. It's an i'm
provement on all others ever made. Full
OF little boxes and places for all sorts of
things. Keeps everything separate
meat, vegetables, milk and so on, with
out any mixing up. It makes hot weather
SO much moro comfortable, Bob, to pull
up to the tablo and find everything
nlce' cool and crisp, instead of limp,
sour and slushy We wouldn't be with
out it again for any money. wish you'd
run Ill and look at it, Bob, the first time
you're going by. It's curiosity, and T
know you'll get one as soon as YOU see
1t. Don't you bother about CEREMONY
run in at any time"
About O'Clock one morning, Mr.. Sar
sapcr was awakened outcof his slumbcr
that always keeps company with an easy
conscience, by his vito poking him in
the RIBS, and calling on him to hustle
out and see what tho matter was. The
door was jingling like all possessed.
MI. Snrsaper crawlcl out of bed. and
after banging his nose Oh the door post
tlll the blood started, giving himself O.
black eye against the corner of the ,man-
tel, and falling down over pretty much
everything i'll tho room, he finally made
his way to the front part of the house
threw up window and pcered out into
the wet and murky gloom.
"Who's there ?" he demanded. looking
down ut the top Of an umbrella.
ME = came in thick voice from the
under side of it.
"Who's me-"
"Bob."
"Oh it's yon, is it? What's the mat
ter, Bob anybody sick ?"
"Oh, no. You see I've been ont to
Sodamsvillc with somo of the BOYS to
help institute lodge, and I'm Just get
ting back. 1 happened to think about
that refrigerator of yours rs L was going
b,y' and SO thought I'd stop in and sec
1t, without ceremony, rs you said. Como
down and let nc in. I'm in hurry to
get home, and can't stop but n minute" !"
MI; e"ra"Pul s"id sunlcLhiug thut
would bend tho types double if We
should undertake. to print it, and slam
med down the window
ne remarked to Bob tho next day that
lor downright coolness his refrigerator
was bni1e-ovcn compared to the prank
prGctiscd OH him.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-25
Human Endurance In the Water.

Men and animals are able to sustain
themselves for long distances in the
water, and would do so much oftencr
were they not incapacitatcd, in regard
OF tho former at least, by sheer terror,
as we'll as complete ignorance of their
real powers. Wcbb's wonderful endur-
ance will never be forgotten. But there
are other instances only less remarkable.
Some years since, the second mate of n
ship fell overheard while in tho act of
hosting sail, 1t was blowing fresh
the time was night, and the place some
miles out in the stormy German ocean.
The hardy fellow, nevertheless, man.
aged to gain the English coast. Brock,
with dozon other pilots, was plying for
fares by Yarmouth, and, Ms tho main
sheet was Delayed, asuddcn puff of wind
upset the boat, when presently all per-
ished except Brock himself, who, from
four in the afternoon Of an October even
ing to one the next morning, swan thir-
teen miles before no was able to hail n
vessel at anchor in tho ofling Animals
themselves are capable of swimming i'm
mcnsc distances, although unable to rest
by tho way. A dog recently swan
thirty miles in America in order to rejoin
his master. A mule and dog washed
overheard during gale in the Bay of
Bischy have been known to make their
way to shore. A dog swan ashore with
n lettcr in his mouth at the Cape of Good
Hope. The crew OF tho ship to which
the dog belonged all perished, which
they need not have done had thoy only
ventured to tread water rs the dog did.
AS certain ship was laboring heavily in
the trough of the sea, it was found need
full, IN order to tighten tho vessel, to
throw some troop.horses overheard,
which had been taken in at Cor!nna,
Tho poor things, my informant, q staff,
surgeon, told me, when they found them
selves abandoned, faced round and swan
for miles after the vessel,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-25
a Peculiar People.

The people Of Hatteras Banks are of
M ambitious nature and live SO much on
and i'll the water that most of them,
am sure are web-footed. They live
mainly on fish, CLAIMS, oysters. crabs.
terrnpins md wild fowl. When thev
leave home they 60 in boat. and
whether they 60 to court or 90 counting.
or to trade, or to mill, or to a funeral
they always 60 by sail. Their corn
mills are rnn by sails, and some Of them
pump their water with windmills. They
don't 60 up stairs, but 'go aloft :" and
when they go to bed they ''turn in :"
when they are i'll they .'are under tho
weather." and wheu in robust health
they say they arc ''bung up and bilge
free. They speak of trimbuilt sweet
heart rs ''clipper built" If she is q
little stout they say she is "broad in the
beam, or she is "wide across the tran
som. Many of them have ships cabin
doors III their houses, that slide on
grooves, and to their buildings they give
q coat OF tar instead Of painting them.
The old woman blows q conch she'll when
dinner is ready, and they measure time
by ''bells." Their babies are not rocked
in cradles, but swung in hammock's.
They chew black pig tail tobacco. and
drink wild ton called "Yeopon." They
manure their land with sea grass and
bury their yam potatoes in the sand
hills. When they want the doctor they
hang red flag against hill side as a
signal of distress. If he don't como.
because tho wind amt fair" they tako
dram of whisky and copperas, soak
their feet in sea wafer, "turn in. and
trust to luck. If they die they will be
buried on the top of sand ridge and
when you SEQ several sail boats on the
water i'll procession, with q flag ut half
mast, You are looking ut funeral.
They ornament their houses with
whales ribs and jaws, sharks teeth.
swordfish snoots, devilfish arms, sawfish
swords (six feet long), miniature ships.
camplor-wood chests, Honduras gourds.
spy-glasses, South American lariats. war
clubs from tho Mozambique Islands.
Turkish pipes, West India shells, sandal.
wood boxes, Chinese chessmen. Japa-
ncso faces, Madagascar idols, Australian
boomerangs, and other strange outland-
ish things. Their hogs are raised on
CLAIMS, mrssels, offal of fish and garbage.
and their cattle wade out on the shoals
for miles, whore tho water covers their
backs, to feed on sea- grass, and if they
are carried up-country and fed on corn
and fodder, they will not limo.
Every man is captain of some kind of
n boat, and ''she' is always better than
any other boat in some way. "She is
hard to beat in n gale of wind" or "be-
fore the wind, or Cheating to wind
ward, or with the wind on the beam"
or 'shc can sail closer to the wind" or
will carry sail longest, or is hard to beat
or is stronger" or "dryer," or tbig-
ger" or .'she is big little boat" OF
"draws tho least water" or ''needs less
ballast" or ''has the best timbers," or
"steors the best" or ''she is lucky
boat" or Islands up better" or ''needs
less sail than any other boat or "she
IS best for fishing" &c. Perhaps she
comes about better than any other
boat" Sho is bound to have something
about her better than any body elae'a
boat. ,a
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-25
TRI-WEEKLY EDITION.
THE LULLABY OF THE FLOWERS.

Wept the flowers sadly,
For the day was dying,
And the flckle sunbeams
TO the West were flying,
In the arms Of sunset
Day It's last was breathing, .
And It's shroud, the twilight,
Busily was weaving.
Came zephyr signing
"Slumber sweet my GowersI
Nights dark sway is grues0mc,
Sleep tho weary hours"
Still the mournful blossoms
For the day were weeping,
And their tears, the dewdrops,
Tween the leaves were peeping.
Then, with gentle pity,
Nlghtingalcs came singing,
Thrilld their soothing music
O'er the meadows ringing.
Soon the weary flowers
Bliss21lly were dreaming,
Till the larks awokc them,
When the sun was beaming,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-04

WE acknowledge the receipt of an
invitation to be present at the recsp-
ton Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Silver,
near Chico, California. Mr.. II. G.
Silver, formerly of Frederick county
Va, was married on June ], 1881, to
Miss r. E. McCune, daughter of ex-
Senator McCuns, OF California.
We tender our congratulations,
and wish the happy pair prosper
Gus and pleasant voyage on the jour
ney of life; may no shade Of sorrow
fall across their pathway.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-04

Martin street, was referred to Water
Board for examination and endorse
ment, with power TO have order is
sued for whole amount, if found
correct.
On motion, bill for Sis balance
due for work on Race street, was
passed and Clerk instructed to issue
order for same.
On motion all bills for Water De-
partment were referred to Water
Board for examination, and to be
paid If found correct.
On motion it was ordered that in
future all bills shall be read and re-
ferred to the appropriate Commit
ees for examination, and orders is
sued for payment, if found correct.
On motion the Mayor was ordered
to have sewers at various points
flushed out every Monday.
The Mayor announced the FL
nance Committee, which is same as
last year. The other Committees
were not announced. The old Com
mittees were instructed to perform
duties until new are announced.
On motion adjourned.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-04

AN exchange states "that the de-
struction Of tomato plants by cut
worms may be avoided by making a
compact mound of earth about the
plant, as large as an inverted teacup,
the cut-worm being unable to climb.
Another way, which we have long
practiced, is to wrap around the
stem, if the cut-worm is feared, a
few inches of paper or large green
leaf of any kind, before drawing the
earth around it. They will not take
the trouble to gnaw through the pa
per or leaf"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-04

LoNoAK CoLLEGE.-The follow
ing will be the closing order of exer-
cises:
Annual examinations will begin
on Monday, June 18th, and continue
until Friday afternoon, commencing
each day at 8 o'clock. Conference
Committee: Rev. p. H. Whisner,
Rev. W. q. Eggleston, Rev. Jas. H.
March.
Annual Sermon, by Rev. Jas. S.
Gardner, ID. D., on Sunday morning
June 10th, at IL O'Clock, in the M E.
Church South.
Soiree Musicale on Tuesday even
ing, June 2lst, at the College.
Annual Address, followed by
awards, on Wednesday evening,
June 22a, in the NJ. E. Church
South.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-04

HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
The public schools of this city closed
on Thursday with commencement
exercises at Feller's Hall in the eve
ming. The programme of exercises
consisting Of music, recitations and
compositions, was well carried out
and gave general satisfaction to the
large and appreciatiqe audience in
attendance. Those who took part
in the exercises, acquitted themselves
handsomely, and evidenced excellent
training on the part of their teachers.
The following are the names of the
graduating class: Misses Jessie
Strailman, Jessie McElroy, Minnie
A. Blocker, Lulu Muth and Bridget
O'Haley.
The conduct on the part of some
young men and boys during the eve
ming, was simply outrageous, and
they ought to have been taken from
the hall by the police officers. Their
yelling and hooting was such as to
prevent those who desired to hear
and enjoy the exercises, from doing
so.
Martinsburgi il certainly to be con-
graduated upon the excellence, and
from term to term, increasing eff
cheney of her schools. Prof. Ger
hardt, Superintendent, with the cor
dial cooperation Of his Ward Prin-
cipals, and corps of teachers hardly
to be excelled any place, has the
school work so thoroughly systema-
tysed, and progressing so pleasantly
and effectively in every department,
that there seems to, be little or no
occasion for adverse criticism from
any quarter.
On account of the inclement wea-
Their, the Picnic to Byrne's Island
was postponed until Tuesday.
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MRS. JOHN TELLER, who with
other ladies, last fall, held fair for
the purpose OF raising funds with
which to erect a fountain in Green
Hill Cemetery, will commence a
Strawberry Festival in Feller's Hall
on next Tuesday evening, June 18th,
for the purpose of raising the bal
ance. The proceeds from the for
mer effort amounted to 5000, and it
is earnestly hoped that every one
who feels an interest in the laudable
project of adjoining and identifying
the last resting place of our cherish
ed dead, will give the ladies engaged
in this worthy undertaking every
assistance and practical encourage
msnt possible. The ladies desire
contributions of cakes, cream, ber-
ries, &C., which can be sent to Mrs.
Feller, at the hall on Monday or
Tuesday. Let there be full attend
ance at the opening Tuesday night.
1t will be continued during the
week.
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DEATH OF JOHN H. BLoNDEL

DEATH OF JOHN HI. BLoNDEL,
EsQ.-Another old landmark has
passed away. The venerable John
II. Blondel died at mis- residence, in
this place, on Monday, May 30th,
1881, after protraeted illness. He
was a gentlemen of marked social
qualities, and had a large circle OF
friends and acquaintance in this
aud adjoining States. In his young
er days he wa. known throughout
the country as one of the leading
cornet players in the United States.
He was a fine musician and delight
ed in the accomplishment. He or
ganized and was for many years the
leader of the old Nartinsburg Brass
Band, which, under his instruction
and leadership, took front rank
among the bands of the country. As
age crept upon him he gradually gave
up his connection with all musical
societies, but never his ardent love
for music, and until within few
years, he frequently played for his
own amusement and for the enter
tainment of appreciative friends,
when requested.
He was kind-hearted, social gen.
tleman, fond of innocent sports and
pleasant company, and was always
the very life and spirit of any social
gathering at which he was present.
He was modest and unassuming,
beloved and respected by all who
knew him; an enterprising and pub
lie spirited citizen, fully alive to the
best interests of the town in which
he lived and died. He was in the
S1st year of his age. Thus, after a
long and honorable life, he has pass
ed to his eternal rest, with the bless
ings of the whole community
Lightly rest the clods upon his
bosom.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-04

THE meeting of the Right Worthy
Grand Lodge of Independen Order
of Good Templars, which has just
closed at Topeka, Kansas, was at
tended by representatives from every
State in the Union, the British Isles
and from many of the nations of
Europe. Mr.. Eugene Baker, Of
Jefferson county, was the represent
alive from West Virginia, and DIR.
j. w. Best, Of Brucetown, the rep
resentative from Virginia.
The membership Of the order now
embraces $40, lis in good standing,
and the reports Of its financial con-
dition are good.
The meeting Of the r. w. G. L.
next year will be held in Charleston,
South Carolina.
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Notice.

Farmers, consult your interest; call
at X. b. MILLERS, and see the
Buckeye, which is the best machine in
the market. We challenge the world
to compete with our new Irvine Bind
err, Table Rake, Dropper and Mower,
all enclosed gears, and no side draft.
Don't fail to examine before you buy.
have the agency for the counties of
Jefferson and Berkeley.
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THE Hannisville Distillery will
close operations in July for a time.

Mr.. w. s. FELEER, has in opera
tion at his drug store, corner Queen
and Race streets, one Of Tufts
Arctic Soda Fountains, and is deal
out a superior soda water. He has
also placed on his counter a novelty
in the way of a tumbler washer,
which in itself is an attraction we'll
worth walking from up town to see.
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DEAD LETTERs.-The followin &
is list Of letter remaining in the
Post Office at Martinsburg, W. Va.
May 2Sth, and will be sent to the
Dead Letter Office June 18th if not,
called for. Persons calling for
these letters will please say adver-
tised.
Miss Peachsy Nasty, Mrs. Bette
Miller, Miss Maggie Lamsford, Miss
Lizzie Woolts, f. Carlton True,
Mrs. Tillie Thompson. Also the fol-
lowing letter held for postage: Mr..
Jacob Lavender, (coD Milldale,
Warren county, Va.
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THE ladies of the Mite Society of
the M. E. Church South, in Hedges
vile, will hold Strawberry Festi-
val, commencing on Thursday night
next, June 18th. A cordial inYita-
ton is extended to all.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-04

We have three grades Of Mems
"Stitch downs" one of which We have
made to order, and the best ever offer
ed here. Every pair warrentsd.
GETTINGER q HOKR
Queen St., Blondelps Building.
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COUNCIL PRoCEEDINGS.-
Gil met Thursday night. Present,
w. I. Logan, Mayor, in the chair,
and Councilmen Showers, McSherry,
Hill, Cushwa, Parks, Degrange,
Bratt, Grozinger, Linhicum and
Lambert.
Minutes of last meeting read and
adopted.
On motion, the Treasurer was or
dered to turn over all books, papers,
and balances in hand, to Finance
Committee.
On motion adjourned.
New Council called to order, and
Messrs. Showers, Hill, Degrange,
Bratt and Linthicum, new members,
were sworn in.
The first business in order was
election of Treasurer. Mr.. Parks
declining reelection, nominated
Mr.. Bratt. Mr.. Hill and Mr.. Cush-
wa were also nominated. Mr.. Bratt
and Hill declined. Several ballots
were taken without result, when on
the seventh ballot Mr.. Parks receiy-
ed a majority and was declared
elected.
DIR. McSherry called attention to
condition of cutters in front of Mrs.
z. Cunningham's residence, on
Qaeen street, and on motion the
matter was referred to Street Com
mittee, to examine and report back.
Mr.. Degrange offered the follow
ing, which was adopted
Resolred, That the members of the
Street Committee notify all property
owners in their respective Wards, to
have brick pavements laid, and to
have stone pavements taken up and
relaid with brick.
On motion of Mr.. Parks, Mr..
Rhodes bill for digging trench on
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-04

Mr.. D. WE'LL is offering greater
inducements than ever in clothing
latest styles, neat and hobby. See
advertisement in another column.
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Personal.

Messrs. James and F. T. Ma!oney,
OF Washington, were in this city a
few days this week, visiting their
mother.
Mr.. Charley Scheu left here Non
day morning for Colorado, to engage
in mining. We wish him success.
Miss Feltzer and Miss Morrison,
of Clearspring, Nd, are visiting at
Mr.. F. G.. Warmers.
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ONE Of the Merino ewes exhibited
by Mr.. Jacob Ropp at the recent
Sheep Show, and which took the
premium, has since bean sheared
and yielded a fleece weighing fifteen
mounds.
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Notice! Notices.! Notice ~!
To the People Of Berkeley
and Adjoining Counties.

Those contemplating erecting Mon
uments or Tombs to departed friends,
will find it to their interest to call at
JNO. A. Y0UNG'S Marble Works,
where you will find a larger selection
than at any ether place in the Valley.
Call and see the place and be convinc-
ed, and do not leave without asking
the prices of the tombs, the lowness
of which will astonish all.
Opposite Old Post-Office.
m 21-3t.
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ANNUAL Picnic. The Teachers,
Pupils and Alumni of Lonoak Fe-
male College will hold their annual
picnic and reunion at "Island Park -
on Thursday, June 9th. Special
train will leave Martinsburg at s
o'clock, returning at seasonable
hour. The friends and patrons Of
the College are cordially invited and
pleasant day anticipated
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-04

THERE is much complaint of the
ravages of the cut-worm in both
town and country. Garden vegeta-
bles and the young corn have been
destroyed to frightful extent by
them. We hear it said that they are
more numerous this year than ever
known in this section.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-04

Good Heavens ! my friend; How
do you manage to keep so cosl and
comfortable this hot weather 2 Well,
/ drank glass Of soda drawn frsm
Tufts Attic Fountain at FELLERS
DRUG STORE, and 1 was compelled
to go home ard put on my ulster.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-06-04
Guard Against Disease.

If you find yourself getting bill
ious, head heavy, mouth foul, eys
yellow, kidneys disordered, symp-
toms of piles tormenting you, take
at once ~ few doses of Kidney
Wort. 1t is natures great assis :
tant. Use it as an advance guard
don't wait to get down sick--
See large advertisement.
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Black Goods.

Damise Cloth, Nuns Cloth, Satin
de Lyon, Silks and Black Cashm eres,
also Black Thibit shawls just receiv-
ed at G.. w. HOKE'S.
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THE LADIES

Are invited TO examine the large and va
ried assortment Of Spring Styles in Shoes,
just being received at GETTINGvR & HoxE's
and embracing everything from a house
slipper to fine Kid Button Boot. Prices
guaranteed as low as anywhere in the
land. Queen Street, Blondel' Bulldog.
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TEETH for the MILLION
At DIR. II R. HamiII's.

No. l6 North Queen Street, opposite
Bakers Drug Store,
Will insert you beautiful upper set Of
Teeth as low as So 90. All other opera
tons, such as Filling, Extracting, &c. at
corresponding rates. Call and be con.
WINGED. (m2l.
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THE amount of $1,000 has been as
sessed and will DO paid by the Trus-
tees OF Berkeley Council American
Legion of Honor, of this place, to
the heirs of the late Ludwig Hess, in
a few DAYS.
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THE ladies of the Baptist congre-
cation are holding a strawberry fes-
tival in the market house. Special
attractions and the most delightful
cream and berries this Saturday
evening. Don't fail to give them a
call.