The Darlington news. (Darlington, S.C.) 1875-1909, June 26, 1890, Image 3

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iVetqj. UMn We borrow, in our sorrow, PlOUl the huh of Home to-morrow Half the light that gililK to-duy ; And the aplendor Flanhes tender O'er hope'* footstepH to defend her Prom the fears that haunt the way. We never Here eau sever Any now fromthAforever liiterelasping near and far! For eaeh minute Holds within it All the hours of the infinite, As one sky holds every star. [Father Ryan. ifTiirai. from tub diary of inspector uyrnes By JULIAN HAWTHORNE, Author of '‘The Great Bank Robbery," “An American Penman," Etc. I Copyright by O XL Dunham, and published, through special arrangement by the American press Association with Cassell & Co., New Yot k sod London.) CHAPTER IX. RAIL. A VE you any knowledge about this, Mrs. Tun- stall?" inquired the judge, when he and Martin were in the street together. “It’s a nasty com pi i cation," replied the Eng lishuian “I fancy Percy lias hoen making a ' ' fool of himself about her. There was no actual harm done, you understand; but there was some nonsense and imprudence, and Tunstall, somehow or other, got wind of it. Percy lias been in a state of mind lately, hut 1 didn't exiiect the woman would behave in this way. I suppose she had the alternative of turning against her husband or against Percy, and find ing that the strongest battalions were on her husband's side, she very prudently and with much propriety sided with him. Hut what is Percy's defense?” "lie denies the charge,” the judge an swered; “but he lias no theory as to how the thing happened." “What is the theory of the prosecu tion as to the disap[iearance of the bank notes?' "They assume that Percy must have passed them to a confederate.” "Was anybody resembling a confeder ate seen hanging about?” The simp was full of people coming and going: but no one in particular was noticed." “It's a lame theory," remarked Martin, after a little consideration. “If Percy had passed a confederate the money, lie would have (Kissed him the purse too. il is more likely that whoever did the stealing kept the notes, which could not he identified, and got rid of the purse, which could he identified, by dropping it into Percy’s pocket as he (Kissed by.” “I think that view Is a sound one," said the judge; "but the thief lias got off, and the prospect of apprehending him is very small Percy may not be convicted; I hardly think ho could he; but there is, nevertheless, evidence enough against him to produce a dis agreeable effect upon persons not ac quainted with hum And, of course, when it is known that Mm. Tunstall was acquainted with him, and yet did not hesitate to accuse him, his position — even after he has been legally exonerated —will he a painful and eiubarrassii gone. I am inclined to thing tliat the best thing for him will bo to leave New York and remain away for some years. Meantime, the affair will be forgotten, and possibly the true culprit may tie discovered.” “1 agree with you,” said Martin, thoughtfully. “Percy can ho of no use hero, no matter how tho affair turns out. I have a mind to propose to him to go with me.” “To go with you!” repeated the judge, with an involuntary accent of surprise. “I infer, then, that you contemplate leaving New York?” “1 shall leave New York very shortly. My idea is to go to Australia by way of San Francisco. ' In Australia Percy would have a fair lit Id to start out and do something. I might bo able to give him some help.” “His family should feel much in debted to you,” observed the judge, cordially. “There's no obligation," returned Mar tin. “1 am fond of Percy—not on tiis own account only. If 1 can lie of any good to him I shall consider myseif lucky.” The two gentlemen now entered a horse car, and the conversation ceased. Martin lapsed into a gloomy revery; but the judge’s spirits seemed, for some rea son, to have visibly improved. Ho had received a severe shock at the moment when he entered the room and found Pauline and Martin together. Tho lat ter’s announcement of his intended de parture brought an immense relief. Ho had already begun to like the young Englishman, but be now began to regard him with sincere affection. They left the car at Blcccker street and proceeded to police headquarters. There was still a quarter of an hour before the formality of getting bail could bo ar ranged. They were admitted to tho in spector's room, and at the judge's request he courteously gave permission to them to have an*intcrview tfltli tho prisoner. "How is ho standing *, inspector?” asked Martin. "He doesn't find it amusiqg, I suppose; but ho is ns comfortable as could bo ex pected,” replied the impenetrable officer. “There will bo no difficulty in getting tail, will there?” "I presume there will be notldng un usual. Rut the case Is not a simple one. There are some awkward features to it." “How is that?” demanded the judge. "Well, as regards motive for one thing.” "It would need a strong motive to give weight to such an accusation,” Martin remarked. “That may be true for those who have made up their minds beforehand not to believe him guilty. But the jury will not be composed of such persons.” " What is the evidence you speak off asked Martin. “He lias been short of money for some time past,” said the inspector. “There is reason to think that he borrowed a sum of money several weeks ago. But within the last two days his needs liccame v :ry pressing. He incurred a debt of nearly a thousand dollars at play last night The money has to be repaid this evening, under pain of social exposure. He was unable to borrow again, and It made his situation very trying. When a man in that condition suddenly find two or three thousand dollars In h.s hands, and re members that they belong to a woman whom he has every reason to think will not betrav him—well when a skillful lau \ or tells that story to n jury, it would not lie surprising if it make.-, son * ini- pression on them." ' \ou don't take any stock in such rubbish yourself, insjiector.'' observed Martin, with a laugh. Hie inspector lifusl Ids eyebrows. “1 should lie very apt to take the same view of tho case that the judge and jurv do- after 1 know what it is," lie returned, quie.lv; mid that was all that could 1^ got out of him. They now descended (o the basement and were conducted to the imprisoned Percy, lie was much more com[iosod titan they had expected to find him. In fact- •w had experienced such intense and varied emotion during the last few hours that no mutter for diseonijxwure was left in him. Martin's presence seemed to gratify him He asked the judge about his mother and sister, and received ids somewhat rose colored ac count of their condition with apparent indifference. ‘But you will ho able til judge of them for yourself at dinner,” the judge added, kindly. "You mean when I am out on bail?’ "Certainly; that will be in a couple of hours from now.” Are you going to furnish liail. Judge Ketelle?" “Undoubtedly I am. Who has a bet ter claim to stand by your father's son?” Percy was silent a moment. “Have you ever believed that 1 might possibly have committed this crime?" lie asked at length. “No sucli idea has ever entered my head. I am surprised you should ask me such a question,” said tho judge, with an emphasis that indicated that ho was a little hurt by the insinuation. Percy took a long breath, and as he looked up his face betrayed signs of a feeling that lie had not hitherto be trayed. "You are a good man,” ho said in a husky voice. "I wish I had had the sense to trust you long ago. I was afraid you would pitch into me, and the fact that I deserved it made it all tho more difficult to face it. I don't know whether you have heard that I borrowed a thousand dollars from my mother two months ago. She wanted to consult you. but 1 wouldn’t let her. This morning 1 went to her again, hut she didn't have anything, and there was nothing for it but to apply to you 1 was on ray way your ofiico when this thing occurred. If l had not happened to see her” He He broke off and altered his plirase—"if things had not taken the turn they did 1 should long since have received your blowing up and the money, (aid my debt, and—but it turned out otherwise.” “Who is the man to whom you lost tho money?” inquired Martin. “His name is Henry Cotton." answered Percy. “Y’ou know him." ■ "To bo sure; and he is a friend of Tun- stall's,” returned Martin, thoughtfully. “Upon my word, the luck is against you. Will you answer me one question?” "If 1 can.” “Y’ou can, and we are among friends. Are you cured of a certain lady?" Percy laughed, and that laugh of hit ter resentment and humiliation was a more convincing an a. i r than any words could have framed It put all doubts to rest. “Ah!” ejaculated Martin, with an ex pression of satisfaction. “ih:'ti it will be all rightl” At that moment an officer came with the information that the court was ready to decide the question of bail, and the whole party proceeded totlieeourt room. The transactions there were brief and not particularly complicated. Mrs. TunstaU's lawyers professed to consider the ease an especially grave one, and ro- questcil that bail lie lixed at the full | amount permitted bylaw. Counsel on ' the other sidemaintain.-.l that the charge against Mr Nolen was a pre(iosterous one, and demanded that he be allowed i goon his own recognizance, bile court, after due deliberation, declared that the facts against the prisoner, though not conclusive, were sufficient to warrant a prima facie evidence of guilt, and re quired bail to be f urnished to the amount of fifteen hundred dollars. Judge Ko- tello immediately qualified for that sum, the bonds were signed, and the prisoner left the court with his friends. “And now,” said the judge cheerfully, “the worst U over. Let us get into a 1 hack, Percy, and drive up to tho house. Your mother and sister will he anxious to see you.” “1 am much obliged to you, judge, for all you havo done for me,” replied tho ! young man; “I wish 1 had known you sooner and better. But this affair is not over yet, and it may end differently from what wo hope. Until the trial, at all events, 1 must remain a suspected uian, , and 1 can't go to my mother's house with that suspicion hanging over me. When I have been publicly acknowledged to bo an honest man I will go to my mother and sister, but not till then.” “My dear boy,” said tho judge kindly, ! "you are a little off your balance after all this trouble, and you naturally tako a morbid view. I assure you you have no need to feel sore about tho matter. I need not tell you that you will find noth ing but love and confidence awaiting you at home, and that there can bo no other place in the world where you can hope to find them to, anything like the same de gree. On tho other hand, your mother and Paulino could not fail to feel hurt if you did not appear.” “Tliat is all very true, judge,” Percy answered, “but there's something clso that you haven’t considered, and which will be certain to couie out, now that the thing is going into tho newspapers.” “What is that?" “My relations with Mrs. Tunstall My mother will hear of that, luul that is a thing I can’t deny. I love my mother, and I know she loves me; but she could never make any allowance on such a subject. It would be a useless pain to both of us to attempt to discuss it, and I am not going to put myself in tho way of it No, I can’t agree with you, judge,” he added, as the judge seemed about to make a rejoinder: “I have been through as much as I can stand for the present, and any tiling more would break mo down. Say to mother that I will see her by and by, but not now." The judge saw that the young man was obstinate, and felt that his sensitive- ness was, under the circumstarcus, not discreditable. He further rellecied tliat, in the course of a day or two, he would probably be more disposed to modify Ills resolution. Accordingly, he relinquished for the present the attempt to persuade him, and having ascertained that he would take up his quarters with Martin pending further movements, he hade him farewell, little thinking how long a time would elapse before they met again. Percy and Valentine lietook themselves to the latter’s rooms at once, and, hav ing ensconced themselves there, Martin poured out some whisky, offered his friend a cigar, and after they had smoked fora while, said: “How much do you owe here, outside of your gambling debt?" "Not more than throe hundred dol lars." “Thirteen hundred dollars debts, and your bail fifteen hundred. Two thousand eight hundred altogether. I have over ■even thousand dollars. What do you say to my settling all your liabilities to morrow, and taking you with me to Australia?” _____ CHAPTER X. rs rum. •v H E a nestloi* “ staggered Percy fora moment. “I didn't know you were going to Australia," lie said. “To Australia, or Mexico, or South America, or the North Pole; it don't |^u>ke much difference where. But I am going, and I'm going to morrow. And I want you to come with me. Percy." “And jump my bail?” “And jump your bail" "I can't do that. Judge Ketelle is liable.” "Haven't I told you that I will settle all your liabilities? Half an hour before wo leave New York, I will post a check to him for the amount. Your friend Henry Cotton will receive his dues this evening; everything shall be paid. And we will bo off together and make a fort une, if you like.” “If I went off in tliat way,” said Percy, after a little thought, “everybody would come to tho conclusion that I was guilty and feared conviction.” “Y’ou aro not guilty, are you?” "No.” “But you do fear conviction, and all the more if you're not guilty than if you are. That stands to reason.” "Of course I hope not to bo convicted, but” “Exactly; and now do you know what I think? I think there is a strong proba bility—a deuced strong one—that you will bo convicted. Y’ou can see for your self that your defense doesn't amount to a row of pins. And if once you get into jail, my boy, you are done for. Inno cent or guilty makes no difference; you will have a stigma on you that ail tho years of your life will neve/ obliterate. If I were in your place, I wouldn't risk it. Y’ou have an op;>ortunity to escape now, and you bad better take advantage of it.” “But if I escape judgment will go against me by default, and I sliall have tlio stigma just the same.” “Listen to reason, Percy. To have the stigma of being adjudged guilty is bad enough; but what is it compared to being adjudged guilty and sent to jail into the bargain? If you were actually guilty, or if I thought you were, the situation would be different; but you are inno cent, though you can't prove it; and, being innocent, why should you spend two or three years in Sing Sing just to gratify tho spite of Cuthbcrt Tunstall and his wife? It would be more sensible to tako that razor and cut your throat. Y’ou aro innocent, mid you have a per fect right to avoid lieing imprisoned if you can. No one will suffer by it. and there is no telling how much you may gain. Tho robbery of which you aro ac"- cused was committed by somebody, and probably by a proles.-ioi.ai thief. Pro fessional thieves—pickpockets especially —arc always practicing their trade, anil sooner or later they are certain to get caught. When the thief who stole Mrs. TunstaU's money is caught it is more than likely that the truth about the robbery may como out; you will bo vin dicated, and then you may come homo with (lying colors. But if your vindica tion came after you had served your time in jail it wouldn't do you much good— not to mention the (xisitivo harm that jail life might have done you in the meanwhile; people would never forget that you had worn tho stripes, though they might easily forget whether or not you had deserved to wear them. But come back with a fortune—como back after having made a respectable name for yourself hi another part of tho world —or after having simply lived in free dom instead of in bondage and in the society of thieves—and, trust mo, you will never regret it! This is not a mat ter to bo treated on sentimental grounds; it is a serious thing—quite as serious as a question of life and death to you. You are innocent, and you have a right to your freedom; that’s tho case in a nut shell. Don't throw away your whole career for a figure of speech!” This was 1 powerful appeal, and it lost nothing by Martin’s delivery. It pro duced an evident impression on Percy'. “If I were certain that I should be con victed,” ho muttered, half to himself. “Y’ou may fairly tako that for grant ed,” said Martin. “When there has been a crime, there must bo provided a crim inal; that is tho legal maxim, and in de fault of a better you will have to bear tho brunt.” “It is not myseif, only, that is to be considered, Val.; my mother and sister are quite as important.” “I don't deny it; it’s a part of my argu ment. Y’ou said this afternoon that you did not intend to see them again until after you were vindicated. Did you mean what you said?" “Certainly I did.” “I think you were right in your de cision, for more reasons than one. But if you remain in New York you will not be able to keep your resolution. If you don't go to them they will como to you. But if you aro a thousand or two thou sand miles away you will have no such embarrassment And that isn’t all, my boy. If you were put in jail It would be a bad thing for you, hut it would simply kill your mother outright and ruin your sister's prospects ns effectually as your I own. Whereas, if you go off with mo, you and I can keep up a correspondence with them and explain exactly how the case stands. They can watch your career step by step, and the knowledge that they are doing so will give you tlio strong est stimulus to succeed that you could have. Meanwhile they will bo watching the progress of affairs here, and as soon as anything turns up in your favor they can let you know and you can act ac cordingly. If there were no other reason for jumping your bail, consideration for your mother and sister would be enough. ” This suggestion practically decided Percy. "I believe you are right,” said he; “but I don’t see what right I have to let you pay all my liabilities. You and I have been friends, Val, hut I havenover done anything for you, and I have no • prospect of repaying you for what you propose to do for me.” “You will owe mo less than you sup pose,” Valentino replied. “In tho first place, my money is no use to me; if 1 didn't spend it for you, it would go into tho pockets of the tradesmen and bum mers of New Y'ork. In the second place, 1 want your company; wa suit each other, and that is not a thing that hap pens every day. But tho real truth is— 1 have never spoken to you about it, al though you may have guessed something for aught I know—the truth is that I am a good deal iuflucnccd in what I am doing by tho fact tliat you aro Pauline Nolen’s brother." “Ah! You caro for her, then?” “Yes, I care for her. She is tho dear est friend I have in tho world, and for her sake I would do most things. But she can never bo more than my friend, and I can do very little." “If you want to marry her, I am sure she” Valentino Interrupted him with a gest ure. “It can never come to a question of that,” said he; “I am married already." "Y’ou aro a married man I Does Pauline know it?" “I told her this morning. It’s a long 1 m *arv and von shall haar tfc armthar tlmo Magazine editor (to sub)— “You’ll have to leave out your if you want to. 1 married in haste, and I am likely to have plenty of leisure to re pent. Wi ll, you can imagine that noth- , ,, ■ ins coaid please me so much as serving Idemry notes this month, on ac- hcr in any way I can, and 1 know that oouut of the pressure on our art no better way is open to me than to give department. Sub— “Another a helping land to you. So, if you agree portrait of Lincoln ?” Editor— to join me, you will bo doing mo the best j “No—three new soap advertise- Dargan & Lide. ments.”—Life. kindness that one man can do another— it is not to bo measured in time, or _ ass© cheerful at tlio best; but whatever good £***‘UlOUl lint* of hugg} whips comes to me will bo from tho thought i Js. L. Harrell Co’s., that I am of some good to Paulinos which are perfectly waterproof, brother. I can’t live with her, or see her Any party purchasing one is at any longer; hut 1 can live with you, and liberty to return it if it does not :Uat’s the next best thing, not to men- give entire satisfaction for rea- tion that you arc tolerably goodcompany sona ljl ( . llsf , j uno 1 o_; lt on your own account." Ho ended with June l- -it “It's very kind of you to put it in that . ^ l ltre *' s U’illly 11(1 tangibleob- way, old fellow,” said Percy, in a some- j to \ loleiltl} plaid trous- what unsteady tone. “Well, I’ll go with j ers except that they keep one you. I have been a drug in the market constantly wondering whose so far, am! I won’t make any promises; move it is.— Washington I'ost. but I don’t think you'll find me a volun- evcnts - Hav ° The cures made by Radam’s you any uemui/O plans.'* i 7r*ii "I haven thousand; we have only to ‘ H r ' > H ' filler Bool-Mers 7 Purpose conducting an establishment that will he Darlington County at the stand next door to Dr. Drug Store. a credit to Bovd’s I<TEW SaHED-CTL U’l'i irer im sa. w. -u ur . Schedule of the HartsviHe R. R. HAIITSVILI.S. S. C., Jidc. ’ 9. DAILY MIXED THAI Leaves Hartsville. li.-l.'i A. M. Leaves Jovnmi, 7.90 " Arrive at Floyd's, 7.45 “ Making connection with the South bound passenger train on the Cheraw & Darlington Railroad. RETURNING. Leave Floyd’s, 10.00 A. M. Leave Jovanu. 10.20 “ Arrive at Hartsville, 10.50 “ This train waits two hours, if necessa ry, for tlie North hound freight train on &. i). R. K. ,T. L. COKER. President. i i ^ w are in many cases choose,” Valentino replied. | considered almost a miracle. If the doctors can give you no hope, try it. For sale at Dr. Garner’s Drug Store. pick ' My intention this morning was to go direct to Australia by way of San Fran cisco, hut 1 think I shall change tliat, for one reason, because I mentioned it to Judge Ketelle, and, hi any case, it will bo well to get outside the country as soon as possible. Wo might go to Mexico by steamer, to begin with. I have some good letters to people there, so that wo slian't bo strangers. If anything good turns up wo can stay there; if not we can go to Colon and Panama, and get aboard some vessel bound westward. Y'ou may find an opportunity to make a practical acquainlanco with mining be fore you aro done.” It was then about 4 o’clock in tho after noon. On consulting a newspaper they loarucd that uno of the United States and Brazil Mail Steamship company's vessels sailed on tho following day, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock. This vessel stopped at St. Thomas, where, if they saw fit, they might disembark and tako passage to Havana, and thcnco to Vera Cruz and Mexico, -thus throwing possible pursuers off tho scent. This seemed to bo the best route open to them; and, as there was no time to be lost, Martin left at once for Broad street to secure their passage. Percy was left alone 'o meditate on his position. Martin's rooms were In a bachelor apartment house, not far from tlio junc tion of Fifth avenue and Broadway. The roar of tlio streets was audible as a continuous sound; and (o Percy, sitting in an easy chair before the fire, and A full line of Stationery and School- Books always on hand. wearied < r. lotion j and vicissi- This is the season when you ask the bartender to mix you a drink to keep out the heat, and he gives you the same prescrip tion you took last winter to keep out the cold. P. S.—So we’ve been Md.—Norristown Heraltt. A Nasal Injector free with each bottle of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price 50 cents. At Boyd’s 2 i She Wanted to See a famous j man.—Girl graduate—“So that is your editorial room, is it ?” Janitor—“Yes."’ “And are all these gentlemen editors?” ’'Yes.’ “Which one of them is ‘We’ ?” —Chatter. • Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy—a positive cure for Catarah, Diph theria and Canker-Mouth. For sale at Boyd's. 2 -o o- Law Blanks in great variety. —O 0 o- Tliis is the place to buy your ledgers and blank books of all kind at the lowest market prices. Sporting Headquarters! Base Ball Supplies, Croquet sets, Ham mocks, etc. KOU i \ p. AND C. A ?. KA1LKOAU P mint ns nt's Office C. & 1>. anuC. & 8. HA I HUM Charleston, S. 0., May On nml nfler May 12, the traini on ihese roads will run as follows (Sunils , ex- ci-pted) every day: DOWN TRAIN. Lesve Wadesboro 5.25 A M Itennelts 5.40 Morven’s 5.55 McFarland 0 10 leave Cheraw 0.48 Cash's .‘7.00 Society Hill 7 111 Dove's 7.00 Floyd's 7.38 Dariington 7.60 Palmetto 8 00 Arrive at Florence 8 15 VP TRAIN. leave Florence 8.10 P M Palmetto 8 25 Darlington 8.86 Floyd’s •' 8.40 Dove’s 8.62 SoeietyHil! 9.12 Cash’s 9 17 leaveCheraw 9.43 P M McFarlan 10.08 Morven’s 10.20 Dennett's 10,35 lake Wadesboro 11.00 Freight Train going up. Wrong in the Number.—Bel lows—“Let me congratulate you on your recent marriage, old fellow ; you have got a number A LARGE LINE OF HANDSOME BOOKS SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS. tudos of tlio day, it bad the soporific in- S one wife." “Fellows (of Chica- llueuco of the wind among pines, or tho ' go)—“You art* wrong ; 1 've got noise of surf on a shore. The sun had j w jf e g *’ Enoch set, and the room became dusky. Percy's * ni eyes closed, and ho was just on tho (joint of falling asleep. The sharp sound of the eleotrio bell aroused him. Had Martin returned al ready? Ho must have left his pass key, to be obliged to ring. Still partly asleep, Percy arose and went to tho door and opened it. A lady stood on tho thres hold, and as tho door swung back she stopped quickly inside. Percy recoiled a pace or two with a disagreeable sensation. Ho thought that tho visitor was Mrs. Tunstall. But tho next moment, she spoke, and the voice was that of Ids sister. “I am so glad you . , are here!” sho said breathlessly. “I! ^ hy will . > <>U cough when feared I should miss you.” " \ Shiloh's cure will give immedi- ! "Are you alone? How did you come Utc relief. Price Diets., fillets., here?” returned ho. Ho closed tho door l and $1. At Boyd's 2 and led her into tho sitting room. The largest greenback in ex istence is of $10,000 value, and it is the only one of its kind. At present it Any book not in stock w r ill be ordered out on a few day’s notice at catalogue prices. All forms of organic and j functional diseases cured by Raj dam’s Microbe Killer. For sale at Garner’s Drug jStre. On the Stage.—Servant— { “Madame, the marquis is with out and desires un audience.” i Star actress (surveying a nearly empty- house)—“So do 1."— 1 America. “Judge Ketelle told us that you were staying with Mr. Martin. Is ho”—sho glanced about tho room and hesitated. “He has gone out,” said Percy. “Did you como to see him?” “I camo to see you, Percy. I can under stand why you kept away from us, but I wanted to tell you that I am your sister. I love yOu and believe in you, and what ever happens you cau trust mo. Let me do something for you!” She spoke with great emotion, though in a controlled voice, and ho could perceive that a tremor passed through her now and then as sho stood before him. A feeling of strong brotherly tender ness and gratitude came over the young man; ho put his arms round Pauline and kissed her. “I couldn’t do that if I wasn't innocent, my dear,” he said. “Of course I know you are innocent!” she exclaimed indignantly. “YVhat made that woman accuso you? Sho knows it is false. Why is sho your enemy?” Percy hesitated. “Appearances were against me,” he muttered. “What aro appearances to any one who knows you?” broke out Pauline, im patiently. “Sho must have hated you. Why did sho hato you? Women do not hate unless • • • has she ever loved you, Percy?” sho demanded with a changed voice. “She—why, she’s a married womanl” j he returned, uneasily. There was a pause, “Yes, I under stand now!” continued tho girl, with a sad laugh. “Oh, my poor brother!” She caught her breath and sobbed once or twice. “I am so sorry it is that,” she said, tremulously. “I have been a fool, but nothing worse than that,” said the young man. “There is no actual sin on my conscience, Pau line. It is nu thaaks to me, but it is the truth. It is all over now, and I thank heaven it is overt” “I thank heaven, too. Percy; for whate-er you had done I should support ycu and defend you; and if you were wicked I should be wicked, too. I am your sister”—it seemed to give her satis faction to repeat this—“wo are the same fiesh and blood) if wo do not stand by each other who dse will? But what shall you Jo, Percy? You cannot tell that in court.” He took a quick resolution. “I shall never appear in court,'’ he said. “Has the case been put aside?” she ex claimed eagerly. “No; I am going away. I am going with Martin. H^has gone to tako our passages to tho West Indies by to-mor row’s steamer.” “Well, perhaps it is best,” sho re turned, with a composure that surprised him. “Your bail has to bo paid, has it not? I will do that—I havo money.” “Martin lias done it already. Ho will pay everything. I shall leave no debts, thanks to him. I thank you just the same, my darling sister.” “He is a good friend—ho Is a good man,” sho said thoughtfully. “I can af ford to let him do it, for I know ho does it willingly. So you are going away to gether!” She gave a long sigh. "Well, I will tako care of mother.” “Poor mother!" said Percy, a great wave of grief and remorse coming over him. “Tell her tho best you can of mo, Pauline.” “I can manage her—don’t fcarl It will como right at last, I know. I will go now, brother." Sho throw her arms around him. “Be good,” she said; “do the best you can. Oh, Percy, Percy I” she suddenly cried out, with % heart breaking sob, pressing him to her with passionate energy. “I must go now, or never," she said, controlling her elf by an immense effort; and tho next moment he was alone. But the ardor of her last embrace liad something more than sis terly; it conveyed a message to one who was absent. sion.- ahl. is not ■Martha's in our posses- Vineyard Her- Everytliing You Want in the Stationery Line, O-AITSr BE BOTTG-HT -A.T THE DARLINGTON BOOK STORE. Terms Cash : DARGAN & LIDE, Proprietors. January 10, 1890. ANOTHER’S^ CRIME! FROM THE DIARY OF INSPECTOR BYRNES. The Rev. Geo. H. Thayer, of Bourbon, Ind., says: “Both myself and wife owe our lives to Shiloh's Consumption Cure.” For sale at boyd’s. 2 The city in summer.—Citizen —“I wish to seethe Health Offi cer.” Clerk—“He is not in.” Citizen—“Where is he ?” Clerk —“Gone out of tho city for his health.”—New York Weekly. « “Hackmetack,” a lasting and fragrant perfume. Price 25 and 50 cents. At Boyd’s 2 BY JULIAN HAWTHORNE, — Auxnon or— “The Great Bank Robbery,” “An American Penman,” Etc. A famous artist once painted an angel with six toes. “Who ever saw an angel with six toes?” people inquired. “Who ever saw one with less?” was the counter question.—A r . V. Ledger .. Shiloh’s Cure will immediately relieve Croup, Whooping Cough and Bronchitis. For Sale at Boyd's. 2 “This egg, madame,” said the professor, with asperity, “is not fresh.” “Sir,” said the land lady, graciously, “it was laid just one week after you made your last payment.”—Harper's Buzar. Copyrighted by O. M. Dunham, and published through special arrangement by the American Press Association with Cassell & Co., New York and London. IJV TJie Darlington News. Leave Florence 8 1 > a m Arrive Darlington 9.05 a ui Freight going loivn Arrive DarlinSton 2.00 p in Leave Darlington 8 80 p in Arrive FI or once 4.10 p m A F. RAVENEL, Pres. G li Master Transportation. T^GRTIIEASTERN RAILROAD 0 IIAKLK8TON, J*L 0., May 1, 18110. On and after this date the iol'owinp schedule will bo run : DOING SOUTH. No. ‘27, Daily. Leave Florence *1 85 a ra Leave Kingslree 2 20 a in Arrive Lanes 2 50 a ui Leave Lanes 2 60 a ui Arrive Charleston 5 00 a in No. 28, Daily. Leave Florence *8 30 & m Leave Kingslree it 40 a ii Arrive Lanes # 10 07 a i Leave Lanes 10 07 a i. Arrive Chariest tin 11 50 a in No 6.8. Leave Lanes * 7 50 P. M. Arrive Charleston 0 30 p. in. Train on C & D R R conn els al Flor- ence with No 28 Train GOING NORTH. No, 78, Daily. Leave Charleston * 1 20 a m Arrive Lanes 3 00 a m Leave Lanes 8 QO a m Leave Kingslree 3 17 a in Arrive Florence 4 20 a in No. U. Leave Cnarlexton *4 30 p iu Arrive Lanes 6 29 p ui Leave Lanes 0 29 p m Leave Kingslree 0 40 p in Arrive Florence 7 55 p in No. 52, Daily. Leave Charleston *7 00 a a Arrive Lanes 8 27 a in * Daily, f Daily except Sun Nos 52 runs through to Columbia via Central It K of S C. Read these prices. Call at Nos. 78 and 14 run solid to Wilininglon, N. C„ making close counection witli \V St W R K for all points north. J. R. KENLY, J, F, Divins, Supt. Trans. Gcn’l 8up't. T. M. Emkrson, Gen’l Pass. Agt. WILllNfiTON MI'XBIA AMI AKISTA KAILKOA May 1, 1890. 71 W, B. McGIRT, D. D. S. Bo Here his professional services to flu the people of Darlington and vicinity. Office over the store of Edwards. Nor- ment & Co. Jan 19, ’90—ly (To he continued.' Notice. U. S. INTERNAL REVENUE, ) Dep’y Col. Office, Dist. of H. C., >■ Darlington, S. C., June 12,1890. I The following described property having been seized for violation of Sections 3289, 3327, 3376 of the Inter nal Revenue law at Darlington, S. C., May 27, 1890, parties claiming same must file bonds with the Collector at Columbia, S. C., within thirty (30) days from date hereof, or the same will he declared forfeited to the IT. 8. 2 malt whiskey, 87 gallons, 1 bbl corn whiskey, 4 gallons, seized from L. F. Smith & Bro.; 1 bbl rye whiskey, 48 gallons, 1 bbl corn whiskey, 5 gallons, seized from Beck A Bro. ; I keg French brandy, containing about 3 gal., seiz ed from J. al. James ; 1 keg corn whis key, 4 gallons, one bbl corn whiskey, 11 gallons, seized from Lewfcnthal A Hennig. E.H. DEAS, Deputy Collector. June 12, ’90 HENRY H. SMITH, Real Estate Agent, Florence St., Darlington, S. C. o Special attention paid to the buying and gelling of real estate, collection of rents, &c. The strictest attention will be paid to all business entrust ed to me. March 27, 1890-ly I _eL I 1,000 yards assorted Worsteds at 10 cts, worth 20 to 40cts A full line Cashmeres at 12i and 15 cts. We arestill run ning our famous 25 cts. yard wide Cashmere in all shades more popular than ever this season. 45-inch Henrietta at 50 cents. A large line of Biack Goods consisting of Cashmeres, Henriettas and Imported Reps from 15 to $ 1 per yard. A well selected stock of Ladies’ and Misses’ Wraps consisting of Jackets, Modjeskas and New Markets. A specially large line of Staple Dry Goods, and Notions at prices that move them rapidly. SHOES. Our line of Shoes is large and complete and well adapted to the wants of the people. We continue to maintain our reputation for selling solid goods. Gents’ Furnishing Goods Our success in the Gents’ Furnishing Goods Department war-! rant us in the belief that om Clothing and Hats Men’s, Youths’ and Boys’ suit the people, botli as to quality and price. We carry always in stock a full line of Hardware, Crockery, Tin, Harness, &c. GROCERIES. The Grocery Department is large and kept well supplied, at Rock-bottom prices. HARDWARE. At the Hardware Store, Managed by J. H. Early, is kept Stoves, Sewing Machines, Pumps; Gins, Belting Steam Engines, &c., in fact everything that comes under the head of machinist’s supplies. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. October 31,1889. GOING SOUTH No. 23. Leaxc Wilmington *0 15 p ui Leavo Marion 9 33 p m Arrire Florence 10 20 a m No. 50. Leave Florence 3.20 a u Arrive Sumter 4.'5 & u. Leave Sumler 4 35 a m Arrive Columbia 6. 15 a m No 27 Leave Wilmington *10.10 p ID Leave Marion 12.40 P Ni Arrive Florence 1 20 a m No 52 Leave Sumter f 0 -ti, a in Arrive Columbia 10 55 p m No 58 Leave Florence f8 25 a a Arrive Sumter 9 35 a in No 52 run, through from Charltxten via Central K K. Leaving Lanea 8 30 A M., Manoinr 9 iO A M. Train on C & D R 11 connects at Florence with No 59. GOING NORTH. No 61 i.eave Columbia. Arrive Sumter leave Sumler Arrive Florence No. 78. Leave Florence, Leave Marion Arrive at Wilmington, No. 59 Leave Sumter Arrive Florence No. 53, Leave Columbia Arrive Sumler *10 35 p n 11 68 p m 11 68 p m 1 15 a m 4 86 a m 6 20 a m 8 35 a m fC 37 p w 7 60 p m *5 20 p in 6 32 p n No 14 Leave Florence *8 IS p Leave Marion 8 65 p m Arrive at Wilmington 11 45 |. m •Daily. fDaily except .Sunday. No 53 runt through to Charleston, via Central R R, arriving Manning? 04 I* V Lanes 7 42 P M, Charleston 9 30 P M. No 69 connects at Florence wiih C 4 D train for Cheraw and Wadesboro'. Nos 78 ind 14 make close connection at Wilmingtoa with W 4 IV R R for all ptirl North. Train on Florence 2 R, leave Pee D«e daily except Sunday 4.40 P. M., arrive Rowland 7.00 P. M. Reluming leave Rowland 0.30 A. M., arrive Pee Dve 8.50 A.M. Train on Manchester 4 Augusta R. R. leaves Sumter daily except Sunday. 10.5C A. M., arrive Rimini 12.01 P. M. R. turning leave Rimini 12.16 P. M.,ar rive Sumter 1.80 P, M. JOHN F. DIVINE, Ueu. Sap’t. J. R. KENLEY, Asst, (xen’l Manager T. M. KMMKRSON. «en. Pas. Agt. iSSNS.