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•*'. • I LOST HAN’S LANE. By ANNA KATHAEINE GEEEN. [Copyright, 1897, by Anna K- Kohlfa.] CHAPTER XXXILL AT THK OATE. But in another moment shevras back her eyes dilated and her whole person breathing out a terrible purpose. “Do not look at me, do not notice me,” she cried, but in a voice so hoarse no one but Mr. Gryce could fully un derstand her. ‘‘I am for no one’s eyes but God’s. Pray that he may have mer cy upon me.” Then as she saw us all instinctively fall back she controlled herself, and, pointing toward Mother June’s cottage, said more distinctly: ‘‘As for those men, let them dig. Let them dig the whole day long. Secrecy is for us, a secrecy so absolute that not even the birds of the air must see that our thoughts range beyond the 40 rods surrounding Mother Jane’s cottage.” Sht! turned and would have fled away for the second t ime, but Mr. Gryce stop ped her. ‘‘You have set yourself a task beyond your strength. Can you perform it?” ‘‘I can perform it,” she said, ‘‘if Ln- reeu does not talk, and 1 am allowed to weep my tears alone.” ‘‘But”— I had never seen Mr. Gryce so agitated—no, not when he left Olivo Randolph’s bedside after an hour of vain pleading. “But to wait all day! Is it necessary for you to wait all day?” “It is necessary.” She spoke like an automaton. “Tonight at twilight, when the sun is setting, at the great tree just before the road turns. Not a minute sooner, not an hour later. I will be calmer then.” And waiting now for nothing, not for a word from Loreen or a detaining touch from Mr. Gryce, she flew away for the second time. This time Loreen followed her. “Well, that is the hardest thing 1 ever had to do,” said Mr. Gryce, wip ing his forehead and speaking in a tone of real grief and anxiety. “Do you think her delicate frame can stand it? Will she survive this day and carry through whatever it is she has set her self to accomplish?” “She has no organic disease,” said I, “but she loved that young man very much, and the day will bo a terrible one to her. ” Mr. Gryce sighed. “I wish I had not been obliged to re sort to such means,” said he, “but women like that only work under ex citement, and she does know tho secret of this affair. ” “Do you mean,” I demanded, almost aghast, “that you have deceived her with a false telegram; that that slip of paper you hold”— “Read it,” he cried, holding it out toward me. I did read it. Alas, there was no de ception in it. It was bona lido and read very much as he had said it did. “However”— I began. But he had pocketed the telegram and was several steps away before 1 had got any further. “I am going to start these men up,” said he. “You will breathe no word to Miss Knollys of my sympathy nor let your own interest slack in tho investi gations which are going on under our noses. ” And with a quick, sharp bow ho made his way to tho gate, whither I followed him in time to see him Set his foot upon a patch of rosemary. “You will begin at this place,” he cried, “and work east, and, gentlemen, some thing tells mo that we will bo suc cessful. ’ ’ With almost a simultaneous sound a dozen spades and picks struck tho ground. Thediggiug up of Mother Jane’s garden had begun in earnest. I staid about that gate most of tho day. If I moved away, I imagined that Mr. Gryce was uneasy and wanted me back under his eye. Ho as Lucetta was invisible and Loreen in a strained and anxious mood, I followed tho example of many of the other villagers who had ventured into tho lane for the first time in months, and now stood watching ev ery shovelful of earth that was thrown out, disappointing as the task had be come as hour after hour passed without any discovery. Along toward noon I had a diversion if tho rest had not Mr. Trohm camo riding up in his buggy, and somewhat later in the day Deacon Spear came boldly upon tho field, though none too near our gate, at which Saracen sat growling. Tho talk I had with Mr. Trohm was of a delicate nature, not bear ing repetition, but tho few curt words I exchanged with Deacon Spear may amuse tho reader or at least satisfy some of my good friends that I am not so given over to vanity as to bo misled by every passing compliment a man may pay me. He was, as I was saying, drawn np on the opposite side of tho road, but when ho saw mo ho made a very low bow and sidled a step forward. This made me draw myself up a bit, though I had no idea what was coming. Ho seemed to take that for an invitation, for, pointing toward Saracen, ho asked if tho dog was quiet, and when I in a superior way answered that ho was as quiet as a lamb he edged up to where I was standing and sheepishly held out his hand. “I have been thinking,” ho drawled, “that it was only neighborly for mo to call upon you, Miss Butterworth. But this business which has occupied the lane those last few days has put us all into such a mood of unpleasantness that there was no use of trying sociability on any one. ” His hair was so sleek, his eyes so small and so twinkling, that I began to have respect for William’s opinion of him, but I said nothing, possibly bo cause I only half heard what ho had just said himself. “I’m no lady’s man”—these were tho next words I heard—“but, then, I judge, you’ll not in for flattery and all that Kind or thing yourself, bo now I’ve got the chance, I'll just say tho thing I vo got on my tongue to say. Miss Butterworth, I’m oil and I have been a widower two years. I’m not lif ted fur a solitary life, and I am fitted for a comfortable life with an affection ate wife to keep my hearth swept clean and my own aff'ectiomi in good working order. Will you be that wife? I have a neat cottage”— “Yes,” said I, “in Lost Man’s lane. ” “Oh,” he exclaimed, “you do not like this place? Well, we could go else where. I am not set against the city myself”— “Nor against the comfortable little income somebody has told you I pos sessed, ” cried I. “I sec j our disinterest edness, but I should be sorry to profit by it. Why, man, I never spoke to you before iu my life, aud do j’ou think”— “Oh,” said he, “1 see you are not above flattery and those things. Well, madam, I know a tremendous line wom an when I see her without talking away a dozen evenings on politics, religion aud what not. 1 don t m ed to know any more about you than I can take in w ith my two eyes, but if j’ou would like a little more acquaintance with me, whj*, I can wait u couple of weeks till we’ve rubbed fte edges a little oft’ of our strangeness, when”— “When j'ou think I will be so eharm- ed with Deacon Spear that I will be ready to settle down with him in Lost Man's lane, or if that will not do carry him off' to Gramercy park, where ho will be the admiration of all New York and Brooklyn to boot. Why, man, if I was so easily satisfied as that I would not be in a position todaj* for j*ou to honor me with this proposal. 1 am not easy to suit, so 1 advise you to turn your attention to some one much more anxious to be married than I am, but not before this mystery is settled iu Le st Man’s lane. If you were an honest man, you would ask no one to share your fortunes while auj’ cloud rests upon your honor.” “My honor! Madam, bo careful. I admire you, but”— “No offense,” said I. “For a stran ger I have perhaps indulged iu a little freedom. I oulj' mean that anyone who lives iu this lane must feel that the shadow which envelops it rests also a little upon him. When that is lifted, each one will feel himself a man again. From indications yonder that day may not be.far away. Mother .Line is a like ly source for such a mystery. She knows just little enough to have no proper idea of the value of a human life.” “Madam,” said Deacon Spear, “I have not that much interest in what is going on over there.” Here lie snapped his lingers. “If men have been killed in this lane—which I do not believe— she never had no hand in it. What I think is that it’s all a coincidence. Each and every person who has disap peared has disappeared naturally. No •no has been killed. That is my theory, madam, and you will find it correct. On this point I have expended much thought.” I was irate; 1 was also dumfounded at his audacity. Did he think I was the woman to swallow that? But I shut my lips tight lest I should say some thing, and he, not finding that agreeable, being no conversationalist himself, drew off after awhile with some pompous ex pression of hoping to see me again after his honor was cleared up in my very particular eyes. It was tho second proposal I had re ceived that day, hut the first—well, 1 did not accept that either, though my declination was a little kinder than the one I thought best to inflict upon Deacon Spear. A day of unparalleled anxiety broken by such episodes as these! This story will bo continued in next Friday’s issue of The Ledger. AT THE STAR THEATRE. ‘‘The Mnn from Mexieo” and “Around the World In SO Minute*". “The Man From Mexico” which Walter E. Perkins’ comedians will present at the Star Theatre tomorrow night, promises to furnish one of the most enjoyable evenings of fun and laughter ever provoked by a stage performance. In fact this comedy enjoys the reputation of having made more laugh within the past two sea sons than any half dozen other come dies combined. The previous tours have been limited to the larger cities, but it will be present here in the same thorough and artistic manner that characterized its performance in New York, Boston and elsewhere. It has become unfortunately common for managers to cheapen and cut- down expenses when productions are transferred to the general tour, but Mr. Perkins’ claims the distinction of keeping “The Man From Mexico” right up to the high standard of ex cellence fixed in its original produc tion in New York City. It will be present here by a high class company of comedians and will have the aid of special scenery and appointments. The following is from the Durham, N. C., Sun; “The Man from Mexico” drew a large audience at the opera bouse last night and the production merited all the patronage aud applause it re ceived. It was the best of its kind seen here this season, and is one among the best ever presented here. The play is ail that it is reported to be and the parts were all that the play demanded. Some plays and players attempt to be funny and just miss it but “The Man from Mexico” hits the spot. Following the “Man from Mexico” comes John Thompson in “Around the World in Eighty Minutes.” It is a musical specialty and comedy en tertainment, said to embrace two boars of solid fun singing, music and comedy characters. There are nine acts which are strictly moral and in- struotive. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. People You Know i|iul -People Yon Don’t Know R W. Davi*. of Surratt, made a business trip to the city yesterday and favored The Ledger with a call. Mru. F. L Clary left the city Wed nesday for Marion. N C., where ei e go»-is to visit relatives and friends. E. II Gaines spent Thursday with ’-.i* family in the city. D H riwofford, of Butler, was a Ledgtr visitor yesterday. .} L Strain sp«-nt some time in the nit , Tuesditv Smith Williams, a successful busi- nesa man and gond friend of The L< d- g-r of Blackshutg, was in the city yesterd* \ find paid us a visit. It. H Taylor, of White Plains, made a inisiness trip to the city Wednesday. .wir-s Liucie Smith, who has been spending some time with relatives a id friends |in Chester and Sumt r couiiiirs, returned lo tne city yeetei- dav. Rev W. P. Meadows, presiding el der of tie Spartanburg District, tv s in the city Wednesday and fuvoreu The Ledger with a call. Mayor L ttle was in Spartanburg Fm sday op business Mra S. O \\ a k r was shopping in tne city jes erday. M. M. Tate, of Webster, made a business visit to the city yesterday. E J. Clary, the hustling dairyman and truck farmer, called on Tne Red der Wednesday and renewed. Rlv. Keuneu Jonee,who moved from ih s section fifteen or more years ago !o Lacrcs-', Florida, is here now visit- iog his brother, Newton and John Jones. Mr. Jones has many friends here who are glad to have him back on his old stamping ground. J. W. Humobries, of Cowpens, called to see us yesterday and sub scribed. Allen Jefferies, of Bolinsville, spent some time in the city Wednesday. j. E. Foster and John V. Price, left yesterday morning for Columbia, to carry the election returns of this county. Wm. George, a thrifty farmer of Wilkinsville, was in the city Tuesday- on business. He called and renewed. Capt. Charles Petty, of Spartan burg, was in the city Wednesday. J. C. Painter paid The Ledger a visit yesterday and subscribed. W. H. Martin, ^lumberman and farmer of Ezells, came to the city Wednesday on business. Mrs. A. C. Cree is in Spartanburg visiting Mrs. John M. Nichols. Alfred Harris, an extensive planter of Algood, spent some time in the city yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Clay are re joicing over the arrival of a nine pound daughter at their home Wed nesday. CharitS McBrayer, one of The Led ger’s colored friends of Blacksburg, called ynsterday and renewed. M. J. Hicks, a prosperous fanner of State Line, made a business visit to the city Wednesday. He called on The Ledger and renewed. J. E. Foster, of Gowdysville, spent Tuesday in the city on business. Junius Robbs paid The Ledger a visit yesterday. John V. Price, of Algood, was in the city Wednesday. D. J. Holt, of King’s Mountain, N. C., was in the city on business Tues day. W. S. Hall, Esq., was in Spartan burg Monday on professional busi ness. Magistrate R. W. Lee, of White Plains, came to tne city Tuesday. J. Boyce Lee, a prominent business man of Spartanburg, was in the city Wednesday on business and called on The Ledger. W. W. Hawkins, of Byersville. X. C , spent some time in the city Wed nesday. He called and renewed. J. C. Painter was in the city Tues day on business. W. A. Jones, a prosperous Mt. Pa- ron farmer, was in the city yesterday. He favored The Ledger with a call. Magistrate A. J. McCraw was in the city Tuesday morning. James R. Littlejohn, merchant and farmer of Asbury, camo up to the city Tuesday. Gen. Tbos. W. Carwile, the dis tinguished c< mmanner of the South Carolina division of Confederate vi t- eranw, in the city y sterday. H I) Whem was in < harlotte, N. C.. Wednesday John A. M Estes, a thrifty farmer of Etta Jane t was selling cotton in the oitv Tuesday. W 1’ Vussi-y and son, “Bud,” of Stale Line, w*-re in the city yesterday. Hon. W. I). Kirbv went to Spartan burg on business Wednesday. Rufus Estes, a worthy yr U'-c f Hr‘n- er of Etta ..'ane, was in the citv Tues day. E H Shaw, of the Southern Rail way, was in the city yesterday. Ke-coui milled. Charlev Thompson, colored who has been in jail some time charged with violating the Dispensary lew, having apparently become somewhat demen ted was released on his own bond Wednesday wbrnh it was hoped would improve him. He ha 1 not been out I many-times before his ‘o dc ion made it necessary to recommit him. Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don’t Know it. How To Find Ont. Fill a bottle or common glass with your water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a sediment or set tling indicates an unhealthy condi tion of the kid neys; if it stains your linen it is evidence of kid ney trouble; too frequent desire to pass it or pain in ■ |,u| <•*•••■••» back is also convincing proof that the kidneys and blad der are out of order. What to Do. There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp- Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage. It corrects inability to hold water and scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the extra ordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for its won derful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists in 50c. and$l. sizes. You may have a sample bottle of this wonderful discovery and a book that tells more about it, both sent absolutely free by mail, address Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men tion reading this generous offer in this paper. Home of Swamp-Root. Dr. Woollty's PAINLESS PIUM AND Whlskiy Dura SENT FREE to ar. users of morphine opium, laudanum, elixir of opium, co caine or wniskey, a large book of par ticulars on home or sanatorium treat ment. Address, B. M. WOOLLEY CO., 104 N. Pryor Street, Atlanta, Georgia. Trespass Notice. 1 hereby forbid all persons from trespass ing on my lands or that under my control by hunting (night or day) or enltlng timber 1 hereon or otherwise under penalty of the law. J. E. Wi B8TKR. Nov. 14-tt. Hunting forbidden on Mrs. I). Baxter Wood’s place in Dm j tonville township. I). Uaxtkk Wood. Nov. 14. Is. 21, 2:>, :’N Dee. 2. 1 forbid anyone limiting game on my premises. j. D. JciTBRiia, Sk. Nov. ll-4t-lawU. All persons are hereby forbidden to tres pass on any binds belonging to me or under my control, under penally of the law. J. W. Hui’PK. Nov. 11, 14, 17. All persons are hereby forbidden to tres- nass on my binds or any In mv possession for the purpose of hunting, cutting timber, etc., under the penalty of I he la w. W. 1$. Bi,a< kwood. Nov. 11.14,17. All persons are warned not to trespass on my lands for any purpose whatever under the penalty of the law. W. P. Ski.k. Nov. ll-4t. Notice. Buy you a home with rent money; nice building lots in town for sale; a!so Im proved property for sale. Kents collected promptly and returns made the 1st of each month. Personal attention given to col lecting. See me. Bert Ham.man. < L“ ”i* ^'"j* - «? '—. t ’vV rT’r r WHY USE LARD? ■ /• y*» . THE VEGETABLE FAT SUPERIOR IN QUALITY AND PURITY TO ALL OTHERS fm vi • V f ST S' IERN COTTON 0LC0. SAVANNAH.GA* THECAROLMAS-oGEORGIA. Continues to make Miraculous Cures READ THIS LETTER: ALMOST A MIRACLE. Dillon, 8. C., Aug. 18th, 1902. GentlemenIn 8epteml>er, 1899, I took rheumatism In a very bad form, v after the disease started I had to tfive up njy work and go to bed. It continued to grow worse until my arms and bands wore badly drawn, so much so that I could not use them. My le^s were drawn back until my Teet touched my hips. I was as helpless as a baby for nearly twelve months. Ihe muscles of my arms and logs were hard and shriveled up. I sutfered death many tunes over. Was treated by six different physicians in McCoil, Dillon and Marion, but none of them could do me any good, until Dr. J. P. Ewing, of Dillon, came to see me. He told me to try your “ Khkumacihe.” He got me one bottle or the medicine amt I began to taae it and before the first bottle was used up I began to get better. J used five and a half bottles and was completely cured. 1 nat was two years ago, and my health has been excellent ever since. Have had no symptoms of rheumatism. I regard “Riieumaoii>*” as by far the best remedy for rheumatism on the market. I cannot sav too much for it. I have recommended it to others since and It has cured them. „ ,, " ‘A sav further, that I began to wnlk in about si r days after I began to take ♦ i EU ^. A t IDE ’i t * ie crutches; in about three months after I began to take it, I could walk as good as anybody, and went back to work again. ; Very truly, JAMES WILKES. All Drucrffists, or sent express prepaid on receipt of ?i.oo. Bobbitt Chemical Co., - - Baltimore, fid. ‘For sale l>y the Cherokee I)rn<r Company. fW~For sale by Cherokee Drug Company. i & ! S OUT THE SPOT EVERY TIME. I have just received a lot of Clothing and Ov ‘rcoats, latest styles, at prices t hat knock out the spot every t im . Kegu- / .- \ lar clothing houses cannot or will not meet my price*. Sec , * \ me for anything In Men’s, Youths’ or Boys’ suits. Mens’ Patent Leather, Box Calf. Velun sCalf and Vlci Kid shoes from $2.00 to $4.09. Men’s Heavy .-pllt ties, 7.V and up; Men’s Heavy Oak Kip ties.81.C0and up; Ladies’ Box Calf and Vicis. fl.OO and up. All kinds and prices in shoes for the lit tle folks, Misses and Youths. Anything you want in Dry Goods and Notions. Ladies’ Capes and Jackets. SI.CO to $7.00. I 1 ‘.A ■ y l Big lot of rmbrellas from 4oe to *2 oO. Trunks, a sizes il Til \ and shapes. $l.oo tooo. ^ 1 Have just marked up tiie prettiest line of Neglige shirts to be found in town. See them. Just received a car loud of Kaney Patent and Half Patent Flour. Call and see my Half Patent at $2.00. It ean’t be beat. My warehouse Is headquarters forUrain Drills, Disc Harrows and all kinds of farm ing loo! s, I sell Wagon and Buggy Harness for less than most dealers—call and get my prices. For the next 10 days only, I will continue to olfer all Wagons and Buggies at cost, after that time they will go at regular prices. I have all kinds of Fertilzers for grain. If In need of any, see me before buying. I also carry a complete general line at my store at Goforths and will sell you there at same prices as at Gaffney. Yours for trade. J. I. 1*1* aVP T\ \ NEW GOODS COMING. Our buyer has just returned from the Northern markets where he bought a large and elegant stock of goods, com prising all the different lines we carry. The new goods will soon begin to roll iu and we must move our old stock before they arrive. To do this we have made A Big" ' " in Prices throughout our entire stock, and the goods arc* going fast. We are offering bargains such as you may not be able to get again, and it will be to your interest to call on us now while you can get goods almost at your own price. If you want SHOES, now is the time and HERE is th? place to get them. You’ll be sorry if you miss the great opportunity we now offer you. , RED,WHITE AND BLUE STORE, J. M. Nelson, Prop. Next to Carroll, Carpenter <fe Byers. TEE LEDGER, GAFFNEY, S. C.