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TRANCE,


THE INVASION or TuNIs. ~
.,! lAnlH. April ls.-rho cYrrcsponaoliee be-
."eta1 Franco and TuNlsts published! DNr-
,%rs':lay st lltlaire, the French Minister OF
asefslKa Atfairs, in q dispatch to Koustan.,
sanA tho otlI Inst, aays: "Tllo|rencll Con
sae' will give tie Tunlsia.l troops notice of'
W. W. Tine when strategic ex!gencies will lead
asAn to borrow for their operations Tnnlslan
;ssltory, either uear Laca!llo or III the Mel-
Keda Yalley.n
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ITi<.

THE M1N1sTE1t1AL* Cn1s1s.
KosR, April 18.-rhe SGssa las advised ths
aalhato refuse to accept tbe designations Of
us present Ministers. ~
Ttr1s lTA114ty MINISTRY. y
koAE, April 1a.-1t Is likely tue present
eaalaet will ba retatnel.,
>, T]iE CRISIS ENDED.
HOME, April l8.-Tllo Ministers have with
utaWn their resignation, and tle' crisis ls
sudeG 4
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TUNIa.

.r.. 4 D1sAVoWAL.
d1ausis' April lh-rhe Italian Consul hero
LII e. all acts Of upfriandlt,less to Frauce
'~sa 10 hIs charge.
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RECONCILIATION, nY THE orroslTIoH.
tATilESs, April 1S,-An important asmo1,'
n'saa aauoia against tt,s; policy OF tie Govern,
a,s asIt n9s beon made under the auspices OF
"'7 National League.
, 1881-04-19

seI1se Ine London L.t.cel 5ays thnt Lord uaacons.
III. ~ !. 3usrinK frpnI AI utfcution which the
~ elr henry Holland was uno,g tho tirst tu
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GERMANY,

Earn. DupFEllIN AT BERLIN,
ueII.1S, April 1a.-I.orl UutYsslIt7las' ar-
sNea here. llo had q conference with Bis
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Tile olilcxt ard most cxtrnklvc fion1es'
npathiD tnGdlclne nRo IN the; United Stntes ts.
thAt Of fttcriuke l., 'rAfat+ lnv!ng BEEN fuundetE
III New iUrk in lKii. Their Chicago bFQuch- H.
nt:H Clark street.
, 1881-04-19

.. .L.oSpoN, April la.-Coupt Henry, yon
$780,, THE EMPEROR,
oERLlS. April le.-The Emperor, William
Ssu1esinx from cold and sore thrmt,
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lANQ
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

What is it that makes all those
men who asso ciate habitually with
women superior to others who do
not? What makes those wome n
who are accustomed and at case in
the society OF men superior to
their sex generally? Solely be-
cause they are in the habit of free,
graceful, continued conversations
with the other sex. Women In
this way lose their frivolity, their
faculties awaken, their delicacies
and peculiarities unfold all their
beauty and captivation In the spir-
it of intellectual rivalry. And the
men lose their pedantic, rude, dec.
lamatory, or sullen manner. The
coin of the understanding and the
heart changes continually. Their
asperities are rubb d off, their bet
ter materials polished and bright
ened, and their richness, like gold
is wrought into finer workman
ship by the fingers of woman than
it ever could be by those of men.
The iron and steel i'm their charac-
tiers are hidden, like the character
and armor of the giant, by studs
and knots of good and precious
stones, when they are not wanted
in actual warfare.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
Gigantic Extinct Birds.

From Madagascar we have the
remains of eggs that were found
among human implements that
were good lift for two men, and
that, after being cut in two, were
probably used as vessels for hold
ing water, their capacity being
several gallons. The hen that laid
these monster eggs is unknown to
science, but must have been a
wondrous spectacle. Two other
birds, the solitaire and nazarene,
haye also become extinct within
the traditions of man. The form
er attained weight of forty.five
pounds, had feet and beak like a
turkey, but in other respects re-
sembled the didus above mention
ed. The plumage was of a brown
ing gray color, and, according to
De Legnat, produced noise like
rattle by f1uttering their wings.
which, he says, were enlarged at
the extremity of the bone into a
round knob, like musket ball. -
The nazarene had only three toes,
and from its bones we Judge that
it was thrice az large as the didus
Imagine a pigeon, or flock of
them, as large as an ostrich, with
huge hooked bills, waddling along
on short. stumpy legs, covered
with scales their bodies ornament
ed with Haunting plumes, and per-
haps an idea of these strange crea-
lures that crawled on the ground,
having wings like bats, might be
mentioned but the above Instances
will, perhaps, serve to show some
of the wonderful characteristics of
the ancestors of our present birds
from an evolutionary point of
view.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

She staggered TO her feet. and
drawing her shawl about her
turned away in the direction OF
the bridge. perhaps half a mile dis
tant from the hotel To be sure
she did not even know the road
he had taken, but if she could only
cross the rotten structure she
could then await his coming on
the other side. She reached the
place at last. Gathering all her
courage together she stepped upon
the old bridge. 1t was nearly
dark now, but with an agonized
prayer for protection, she moved
inward. Even beneath her light
weight ii tottered and shook. she
could see, away down below, the
black angry water, with its swift,
awful current, swollen by recent
rains, and choked by driftwood; it
was a wild sight there in the gath.
ering gloom. Onward she moved,
holding her breath, and with
cIasped hands and dilated eyes
watching the other side.
Thank God ! she is over-safe
at last! She sank down on a
messy stump, and crouching low,
awaited Johns coming.
And darkness gathered and fell
over all things. She felt timid and
afraid; but she Gained her fears
as best she might, and remained
patiently at her post. An hour
passed. What If he were not COM
ing home that night ? The thought
made her heart stand still; but
even then she heard, away in the
distance, the tramp of a horses
feet, coming nearer, nearer. She
arose and stepped forward. The
moon had arisen now, and its clear
rays showed her plainly that it
was really John.
She stepped into the road. She
forgot everything-all that had
happened that day-and, raising
her voice she cried, wildly:
John oh, John!o
DR.. Ansleigh checked his horse
and paused, irresolute. His heart
beat unanimously; he could moi
credit his own eyesight.
allie my God!" ihe gasped,
what is the matter 20
He sprang from his morse, and
in a moment more she was in his
arms, her head on his breast,
while she sobbed out the whole
story. John listened with a new
light in his eyes, his heart full OF
happiness. And while they stood
there, alone in the moonlight,
with great rush and roar the old
bridge went down. John shud-
dered and drew Allie closer to
him. while thankful prayer went
up to heaven.n
"My darling he uttered, softly,
"you have saved my life"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
A Vermont Fox Story.

When they tell a story in Yer
mont they never leave anything
to be added. The London Union
Is responsible for the following -
A man has for several years been
in the pursuit of a cunning fox, but
every attempt TO catch him has
been defeated. A few weeks ago
he put a beef's head on the hin
and set trap in a convenient
place for the fox to fall into it,
The next time he went to it he
found fresh fox tracks. and put
his hound to work. The chase
was lively, but the fox was too
much for the dog, and on two or
three different hills he actually sat
down face toward the dog and
waited for him. In this way he
coaxed the dog over a good deal
of territory, and finally, coming to
the hill where the trap was set, the
fox made a straight line for the
trap, jumped over it, and the old
dog, pursuing the same line, put
his foot in the trap and stopped
right there, leaving the fox to
pursue the rest of the Journey
alone.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

A novel combat was witnessed
by large crowd in Kerry Patch,
st. Louis. A bantam game cock
made fierce attack upon small
bull-tar"ier which had approached
close to a number of chickens that
were feeding. AT first the dog
snarled and showed his teeth, but
did not attempt to iDjure his i'm
pudent antagonist. The bantam
would not be subdued by such a
moderate manifestation OF spirit.
He flew upon the terriers back
and kicking his spurs in the hair
10 obtain foot-hold, apparently,
tried to put out the dogs eyes. =
Terrier then attempted to snap off
bantam's head, but the latter was
too quick. After infiicting some
slight wounds bantam few short
distance and crew shrilly. Then
he darted back again and met ter
rier half way. The terrier was
agile and fighting hard, but was
never able to get bite of his OPP
ponent. He made a snap every
five or six seconds, but the willy
rooster always escaped injury
The fight lasted some five minutes
and only once did the bantam's
life appear to be in imminent dan
ger Bantam lost some of his
feathers in the fight. Terrier lost
one eye and considerable blood.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
Guide

FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRIPLE
PLATED SPOONS AND FORKS.
Persons having occasion TO purchase
silver plated spoons or forks, win do well
TO observe the following;
EXTRA PLATE is NOT TRIPLE PLATE.
Triple-plated Spoons and Forks have
the following numbers stamped on the
hack-Teaspoons, No. 6; Dessert Spoons
and Forks, No. .; Tablespoons and Forks,
No. IL. All goods not having these mum.
bers stamped on the back of each spoon
and fork are not triple plated, but of in.
ferior quality Remember these numbers
and you cannot be deceived Cut this out
and take it along with you when you go
to purchase.
The best assortment of all qualities can
be found at w. l.. JONES',
febl4-tf. Next to Everett House
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
For the INDEPENDENT.
A PLACE OF REST.


Some wish their lifeless bodies laid
Amid the waving forest trees,
Where music birds perch in the shade,
To carroll 10 the summer breeze.
And some who live a peaceful life,
While looking to the other shore,
Prefer a place remote from STRIFE
With some dear friends who went before.
While others in their pride of race,
Look to the city of the dead -
The costly graveyard as the place
Best suited to the better bred.
I, too, would make like request,
IT distance did not intervene,
And name place where ! could rest
With kindred in the world unseen.
The place that | would designate,
Ras not its charms in ornate grass,
Nor polished walls, nor pearly gate,
Thro' which the weeping friends can
pass.
There is upon that sacred ground,
But little done by human art
To beautify the place around,
Tho nature did a noble part.
She deeply planted forest trees,
And grew them up in comely form,
That they might court the balmy breeze,
And bid defiance to the storm.
1t is place of some reaown,
Illumined by the Gospel torch,
Whose brilliant light has shown around:
mean to say the Back Greek Church.
A youthful sister lying there,
In whom no wrong was ever found,
Has brought from me the weeping tear,
When standing on that holy ground.
There father sleeps beneath the earth,
With mother lying by his side,
A brother, tso, Of sterling worth,
Than he no better lived or died.
Another there has been consigned,
Who never was in life reyiled;
He left, among The friends behind,
A loving wife and only child.
There laid, their bodies must remain
Beneath the shadow Of the grove,
Till born from earth to live again
In higher, nobler climes above.
J.F.
Hampton, Platte Co., No.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
Hard on Drinkers.

Oregon has hit upon a expedi-
ent to keep her citizens sober. Ev-
cry man who drinks is required
to take out license costing five
dollars year. Unless armed
with this document he can not get
his bitters at any hotel or saloon,
for it is penal offence for the pro-
prietors of these establishments to
sell to any person without a IL
cense. Every six months the
name of the persons who take out
these licenses are TO be publised in
the local papers, SO that the public
may know who and who are not
authorized to drink. -Er.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
A Sheik's Death.

During the last hours of Khalil
Effendl, the venerable Sheik-ul-
Islam, who died short time ago
at Constantinople, twelve softas,
stationed in his death chamber,
where necessarily engaged in
chanting chants from the Koran,
with the pious object of facilitating
the passage OF his soul from this
world to the next. AS soon as he
had breathed his last his six wives
were admitted to his bedside,
where they set up piteous wall
ing, beating their breasts the
while, and continued to give ex-
preston to their grief in this dis
NAL manner until removed by the
eunuchs in order that Khalil's
body might be prepared for its in
torment, which took place within
seven hours of his death. After
being bathed in perfumed water,
the aged dignitary's corpse was
inwrapped in the folds of a costly
white turban, which he had worn
upon his head for thirty consecu-
tive years previous TO his decease.
This, and this only, was Khalips
winding sheet, tightly swaddled
in which his remains were borne
to the cemeteryupon the shoulders
of four young softas, after the
ninety-nine virtues of Allah had
been duly recited over his bier by
the senior UIcimas of the Stam-
boul clergy.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Vanderbilt, the elder, gave
Nashville, Tenn, a university,
and in Nashville now the people
have regular Vanderbilt fever.
They have a Vanderbilt shirt
factory" Vanderbilt barber
shop" Vanderbilt corn-cutter,'
and more to come.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
A Heroine After All.

1t was lovers quarrel, no
doubt about that. Sky threaten
ing-a regular storm brewing--one
could see it at glance.
She stood, all flushed and ex-
cited. in the curtained bay-win.
dow, her fair face clouded, her
blue eyes flashing, her breath COM
ing quick and fast.
He stood at her side, stern and
pale, his hands clenched excitedly.
his dark eyes full of mingled sor-
row aud passion.
"Allie ~
John Ansleigh's voice was low
and intense with feeling.
ut is all your fault, remember"
he went on, with an effortlat calm
ness, II have only requested you,
kindly and gently-and, as your
betrothed husband. / surely have
some right-to desist from these
foolish flirtations. Why, Allie,
you were flirting with that Mr..
Mayne, whom public opinion pro-
nounce5 AL can't tell you, only
that he is not proper company for
you, my darling" Johns voice
lost it's angry tone and grew very
gentle and tender. you know
that this would not trouble me so
if you were not dearer to me than
my own life. Say you are not an
CRY with me, sweetheart !"
DR.. John Ansleigh bent his
handsome head, and his dark eyes
gazed into Allies blue ones.
She had been betrothed TO DR.
Ansleigh for nearly a year, and
was now, under his mothers care,
passing few weeks at a watering
place,
John AnsIeigh's words had
touched her pride. Did he then
imagine that, because she was
careless" ard happy, she was shall
low and -llly, and needed a guild
ing hand?
She mentally resolved to cut
Mr.. Mayne's acquaintance that
very day; but then John should
not have the satisfaction of think.
ing tina: his words had instigated
the step. John had no confidence
in her love, she told herself. Well,
let him think as he pleased
All the girls defiant spirit was
in arms, when John, at last, fear
ing that he had wounded her sem
sitive nature, attempted TO set
matters right, he was stricken
dumb with amazement as she
turned upon him a face that YVES
white and angry, her blue eyes
fairly scintillating.
"You have said enough, John
Ansleigh!" she cried passionateIy.
81 can see now the-the mistake |
have made. We were never in
tended for each other; we are not
suited. You want wife tharwill
obey you like a puppet-a woman
with no will or mind of her own
perfect Griselda. Aud | can
never submit to tyranny in anv
form. The man | love must trust
me; and since you have ceased TO
do that, we are best apart / give
you back Your freedom.
"Allie, stopw
DIR. Ansleigh was white as a
statue.
DO you mean what you say >
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

Ladies, and all who lead seden-
airy lives should use DR.. MET
TAUR's HEADACHE AND DYsPEP-
STA PILLS. Price % cents. For
ale at all Drug Stores.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02

aa n HzN Outfit fu nished free, with full instrri~..
n 81 Il ti0ns for conducting the most pTodta 81 .
" vi III businels that anyone can engage ia. yh.
AHU E business Is easy to learn and our ia -
- n structions are so simple and plain shat
~ III any one can make great proafs floxa tina
very start. No can fail who is willing to work
Women are as successful men. Boys and girls can
earn large sums. Many have made at the business
over one hundred dollars in single week. Nothing
like il ever known before. All who engage are sur
prsed at the ease and rapIdity with which they are
able TO make money. You can engage in this busi-
ness during your spare time at great profit. YOa do
not have to invest capital it, We take all the Iisk
Those who need ready money, should write TO usA
once. All furnished free. Address TRUE 4 GO.
Augusta Maine. rcct3n 'ss-S0-lyI.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1881-04-02
10 THE PUBLIC.

desire to inform the public that have
Increased my facilities for manufacturing
Carriages, Bug gies, Wagons
&C., and having arranged to manufacture
at Hagerstown, Md, in connection with
my factory at Martinsburg, w. Va, ]
will sell my work as cheap as it can be
purchased elsewhere.
Those desiring Carriages of any style
will do well to call az d see my stock be-
fore purchasing, as it is no trouble to
show work.
always keep large stock, which
will sell cheap for cash, or exchange for
OLD CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, &C., or
HORSES and other LIVE STOCK.
All my work warranted, and prices
down to suit the hard times and scarcity
of money. A call is all that ] desire to
convince my patrons that ! mean TO do
business.
| prefer to sell for cash, but will make
time sales to responsible parties.
| have now on hands large lot
SECONDHAND WORK, including Fam.
lily Carriages, Buggies and Spring
Wagons; lot of OLD WHEELS, &c.
Also lot of secondhand HARNESS,
PLOWS and HARROWS, all Of which
will sell at prices defying competition.
w. f. GEYER.
WEST BURKE STREET,
Martinsburg, West Va
PoToMAo ST., HAaERsrowN,
my 3-'79.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-06
THE SIXTH REGIMENT.

Fourth Annual Meeting Of the Survivors,.
A Fine Gathering ut Chcster--Address by
Doctor Boggs--1 he Business Transacted.
[REPoRTED FOR THE NEWS ND HERALD.
The Survivors Of tic Sixth Reui.
ment, South Cafolina Volunteers, held
their annual reunion at Chester on
THURSDAY last, the 4th instant. being
tho fourth meeting Of the Rcgimehtal
Association since its formation 1T
Chester in August, 1878. 1t was gc,:-
orally understood that the Chester di-
vision were making extraordinary cfa
forts to get up celebration worthy Of
the OCCASION, and 1t was expected that
large crowd would bc in attendance.
The survivors In this county, living
near Winnsboro and south of 1t, went
to Chester OH the through freight train
on Thursday morning. Those living
in the upper scctfon went by private
conveyance. BY nine o'clock Thurs
day morning quite good crowd of
survivors and their friends were seen
on the streets Of Chester, and at ten
O'Clock the procession was formed to
march TO the Fair Grounds, where the
celebration was to take placc--N1ajor
Julius Mills, Chief Marshal, being in
command. The following was the
order Of the procession:
Sandy River Band.
Lee Light Infantry.
1ntcndant and Wardcns Of Chester.
Invited Guests.
Rev. w. L. Boggs. ID. d., Orator.
The Executive Committee.
Honorary Members Of fthe Association.
Survivors of the Sixth Regiment.
The old battle flag Of the Regiment
was born by Mr.. James Tinker of this
county, o member Of Company G.
One thing especially noticeable in the
procession was the appearance of sew
oral colorea men in the ranks of the
survivors, amongst them Frank Will
}iams and Dave Aiken, both we'll
known III Winnsboro. These dusky
relics of$he "Lost Cause", arrayed In
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-06

TALLMEN.-Anderson county boasts
Of negro six feet, eight inches in
height, and the papers say lie is to be
taken in hand by Barnum and \cxllib-
tied as phenomenon. Six-feet-cight
is "pretty good for high" but Fair
field can beat it. Mr.. Il. NJ Steven
son, an esteemed citizen Of this coun-
ty, stands six feet, nine inches. He /;
eighty years old, but is in finc health
and general vigor. Mr.. Stevenson had
several brothers who measured not
less than six feet, six inches-but they
weren't considered so very tall.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-06
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
aug 6-tx3m

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
Mary e. Rose, Fanny A. Hogan,
Is.tiah N. Smith and Henry Y. Smith,
Plaintiffs. against Edward P. Smith,
as Administrator Of the estate Of
Wright Il. Smith, deceased, and in
dividually, Silcna r. Smith, Robert
Smith, Ella Smith. Aaron Fielder
Smith, Matte II. Mcdaniel; James
w. B. Smith, DerrclI Smith and
Wylie j. Davis. Defendants: St,m-
mons for Relicf-Complaint not
Served.
10 THE DEFENDANTS ABovE-NAMED:
YOU are hereby summoned and re-
qHired to answer the complaint in this
nctiont which Is filed in the Office Of
the Clerk Of Common Pleas, for the
said County, and to serve q copy of
your answer to the sold complaint on
the subscribers at their office, No. G
Law Range, Winnsboro, $. g., within
twenty days after tho service hereof,
exclusive Of the day of such service {;
and if you fail to answer the complaint
within the time aforesaid. the plaintiffs
in this action will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded III the COM
plafnt.
Dated 18th July, 1881.
DOUGLASS & McCANTS,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
TO the above-named Defendants Silena
f. Smith, Robert Smith, Ella Smith
and Aaron Fielder Smith:
Take notice that the summons IN
this action, Of which the foregoing is g
copy, and the complaint were filed in
the office Of the Clerk Of the Court of
Common Pleas, at Winnsboro, in the
County Of Fairfield, in the State of
South Carolina,on the 18th day Of July,
A. d. 1881.
Dated 18th July, 1881.
DOUGLASS & MCCANTS,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
july 16-f6wsat
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-06
JOE PAINTINa.

All kinds Of JOB PRINTING, such
as Letter Heads Bill Heads Envelopes,
&c., &c., done III neat style and very
oIEAP, at The News AND HgRaIp
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-08-06
vENNoR's PREDICTIONS {

For this Months weather, prepared expressly
for STODDART'S REVIEW.
Sample copy mailed for 30. Stamp.
j: n. sToppART, Publisher, Now York, Philadel.
phia or chicago. fully 27-xSt