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0 36t— •low conslrutljr . PUBUSHKD EVKHY rorylng KOln* on for aolue time, wben rcfia i t»B. brcM «honulen<3 '70007 man, I with on aspect unmistakably American, ! inivniK-eil in a leisurely manner down one of the arenoes. caught si^ht of the | »iniet (ivtore in the fliekerina shadow, and i|mckeued his pace as he approach ed it. _ "Well met. Derwentf he said. “I OdOxrtb nty way to the Itur'a le to li*>k nP* wt- kw 1 ** i see yon bav* 1 found yonv 1 lj»e Square second iusertion .10 t ,) <l>c rlTiit plm-e. only yon arc |tENRV J JaCWPkON, PKOl'KIETOtt. TKItMS—$1 1'er Annum dn As 50 etuits for 6 months; fcl oe 0 muutlia. Advertising Hates: One Square first insertion $1.00 v d vanCe: uls for Every Milrnequein insertion .1# tjoiitiact udvertiseineins inserted ui>oii ti e most rettsouuble. jerms. tr 11 ' ' - |V. CtX'U. ■ ■, r Th« M»rk of Rank. tt so, O Christ h-t Boav»»n. That the high** sulTer most? , Thot thc^tt t invest wandor farthest And fiiorv hopelessly are lout? Thu'the mark of rank in natur* If capacity for pain. And tbe Mif uisfe of Uwatogrr . Unkea the sweetnefci of the stnuuf •^roo and Braye. .One ttda* at leftist Is left us, to ba^trug and brave; It is a short step to the grave, Ami lifcvis a vain thing at best, And I had rather be a man _ v ^ ^ And choke my iove uhd lioar^iii^ In iiod’s uuiflterable plan, •Though it ba vrith fl broken heart, Thau w alk' an **asy Liiomiess way .Uni gather ^iossotns as in play, Whrio Uie world marks its years away 1 . ' Isaac Herr ft FOR FORTUNE CMRI3TIAH • REID- COPVRKJMT by .MSRIC.N PRC39 YWSOCI.TION I93> mihsr skrty * Be C meed lit his watch w* he H»t down "Eleven o'clock: not so | early hr I th<m|fht. It will not be long now before nil the world will be here." "A good deal of the worM seems to be here Ht present." hhi<) Derwent. "I huvp Ui*':i ,ivutchiiig for some time the re- i markably varied character of the people passing." “Oh. that can he seen at any time.' | answered the other. "But Bondar morn- 1 ing after mass the fashionable world has * dress parade m the Al'iimnla. Every body in Mexico—especially everybody 1 who is anylsMly—utuuea here, and it is a very brilltHiit scene for an lionr or two. There goes the first sign of it.” He indicated an Indian, who trotted ‘>7 with a dosen or two chairs skillfully liound together and arranged in a pyra mid on his hack. These he conveyed to Vie chief avenue leading from San Eran more. “It U really worth a great deal more,! yon know.'* said Morel), in a coufideutial tone. "1 take it for granted that it is. and 1 hope to make much lu .re out of it." re turned the other coolly. “But that has; been their price, and it is the largest amount that 1 am able to give. If they do eot take it I must, as I have said, look • elsewhere for an investment You can surely make this plain enough for even a Mexican to understand. And I shall be glad to know as soon as possible if It is ; worth while for me to go and look at it or not. That is all.” It was now Morell's turn to be silent, and as he smoked he gave one or two quick glances at the face tieside him. It was a face ao pleasant that many people were deceived altogether with regard *0 the character of which it was an index. Only those who knew Geoffrey Derwent well were aware that under the sunny, debonair charm of his manner and ap pearance there was a very resolute nature. ! Obstinate he was not—for obstinacy is always allied with intellectual weakness; hraru mi Aunt* will probably marry I. . :i\u. Sonor Canlclla; that will re- Uir - jv estates to the family. Now let • ; • liggsat that it is time for lunch, an 1 tli.it w* had ladter go and secure a • t:t to.* Cafe Anglais or the , Concordia lR-fore the crowd comes in. ' “Very well. ' *aid Derwent, rising. ! He was 11 strangely strung, fastidious being, snd ih:* last i;c»u of information sbont the >l,i from him 1 1 > glimpse v. eyed princess had taken j desire to linger for another i (To be continued.) I.A IV < A ItllV W- F. DARGAN, Attorney at Law, Darlington, - - - S. C. Officeover Welling & Benoit’s R. W. BOYD. OKO. W BROWN BOYD & BROWN- but when be had once seen clearly and j attorneys and Counselors at Law resolved firmly beaded inflexibly. There ,, were certain lines about his straight nose \ '-BnCe iu orick building SOUtn 01 and well cut mouth which would have j the Bunk of Darlington, made this evident at once to a physiog DM!! INC Tit \ C It \ C noi list, and which struck Morell now as j lie glanced at the profile presented to 1*1*0MPT PERSONAL ATTENTION Tl> . CHAPTEK L Derwent sat down on a stone bench and looked about him with a sense of satisfaction alcin to delight. And it was indeed a delightful place into which he had wandered—a place of broad ave nues. shaded by immense trees, dividitig pleasances full of the 'most enchanting ! he said greenness, where feathefy 'shrubs and a t least. Here comes the banks of emerald sward, hedges of ge- peopje will soOU follow, raninin ami rose; ami jOia^- - as Nnu i » —-—1_ d*'0 iRrect Into the heart of the park, where a woman removed them from his back and placed them in a line 011 the side of the avenue, putting a narrow strip of carpet before them. Others were engaged in the saiue manner on the opposite side; and soon two rows of chairs faced each other along the length of the beautiful shaded way "For dos realoe, you can have your j choice of those," said the newcomer, "and find yourself in the s<s:iety of the , elite of Mexico, who naturally prefer I wing for their seats to using those which the municipality provides. More- , over, everytaxly who enters the park i comes in by that avenue; so that one has 1 an admirable opportunity for observing and criticising all one's acquaintances.” “But Ijow if one has none/*' said Der went. "That would lessen the amuse ment Ijjjrefermy present position be- cause it cuiumands a number of different avenues, and I supjHise that the most of those who come lien- will walk about, elae there would be no object iu sitting 1 down to look at them.” The other laughed. "You are right." ‘Everybody walks, for a time music; the ALL Bl'blNt MS. G. W. DARGAN. H. T. THOMPSON. him—a handsome profile that, with the | perpendicular brow and firmly rounded | chin, would not have looked amiss on a : bronze medal. It was only in profile, lasnnsvr o that this expression was canght. The DAKuAN & 1 HUMr^UN. eyes dominate the face, and Derwent ? Attorneys at LtW, gray eyes were full of the frank an^ | _ _ . pleasant good nature with which he r«- OiuC8, He witt building (Up garded all the world unless speciall) stairs) north bide of the Public Square. Darlington, S. ('■ T. H. m\v Attorney ,.t J aw. DARLINGTON, C. H., S. C- Will practice in Circuit Courts and ia$*es of 'Nile lilies, with wide green leaves and white, i golden hearted chalices of bloom, were j all sparkling with Hiamhud dtops' from the water lately anil lavishly Rhowered npon thein. The avenues, clean swept as a palace floor, were also damp from the spray .fbat had fallen over them, 1 and thsir leafehAleil vistas led from all .directions to circular spaces, where foun tains played 111 the midst of great basins. I or groups of statuary stood on pedestals of green grass sown with daisies. jDver- head vis a sky of sappiiirw"cloudless and exquisite, from which tip*sun poiyed golden light, but with the light yo h> »t— only su h balmy vuarmth as may have reigned in the garden of Paradise; while the atmosphere was ensp. clear, stimu lating and full of n charm ns iuipissifile to des,Title as the aroma of a rose. The young mall who.fonnd hnmralf for the first time 111 this lovejy garden—the Alameda of the City of Mexico—had seen all of the worlds most famous pleasure grounds; but hesaidto himself, as he lay back in bis shade arched seat. that there was soriifcthtqg here which.'wifthii* annoying occurred'/" He knew pleased the eye and the fancy, wakened the imagination, and charmed the senses to a degree that no spot which he had ever seen could surpass. For thy spell was the spell of Mexico herself—Megsco. with her shadowy history ot past em pires and vanished races, her traditions of anoient splendor, her marvelous con quest) her Dictuiesque people, and bet aspect of Europe, the orient and the New World blended in a whole of ro- mhl A groap of men in uniform, carrying large brass instruments, passed by an mounted in single tile the flight of steps leading to one of the picturesque music pavilions erected in different partsof the park Derwent followed them with his gaze, olwemng how well the gold braid with which they were profusely deco rated gleamejl through the green foliage that surrounded the stand. "Ohu ybu tell me how it is. Morell.' he said, half absently, "that these peo ple have such an artistic genius, and know just how to give a touch of color and grace to everything they do'f" Vlf yo» are in the line of conundrums,'' replied Morell. *T can give you a better om than that. How is it that these peo ple are an infernally slow in all their transactions ttrat a man who comes her to do any kind of business must pass the best part of his time iu waiting on their pro<T»»tination? By Jove! I sometimes think that I will throw up everything and leave the country!” The other looked at him inquiringly. "What-is'the matter?" he asked. “Has evtsry box to ‘‘Whnl ■ bcimtllHl urmuinC " If ho U slier” man tic interest and wonderful beauty. Bomething of all this seemed to Derwent •■pressed in tb« scape before him. in the trppicai loveliness of the beautiful pleas ure round and in the Uld World grace aad solidity of everyonject fashioned by tbe ha.n! iff man ffrom the stone liencb on wiiifli he sat. with ijs high b*<'k and sculptured ends, that might have beeii' taken frorti a classic picture, to the nobie towers of the two .great churches, that look at each 'other across th* Fmzuel* Morelos and of which he had a glimpse through one of the leafy avenues, all was suggestive of Europe m the day* IT hen craftsmen were artists, when me* wrought with a> beauty and a skill that ths world of today can only feebly copy, •rd build* "1 not only for themselves but fr r the generations that were th follrtw them. Yet to fancy himself ev^ti for • moment in a Euroissao city was impos 'd hie If the t}p«ma«d planted deep 1$ the land of*the Aatec his alt. his laws, his ianguagu and his faith, he left—un- like otiier conquerors pt .whom we know —the race to wh-mi Ged had givep it. and to*iay.,in tbe city of Oorte**'the yiMng'stfanger liad seen Aztec faces (111- ipg the'..churches, the streets and the Jimrket places, and forms so purely Im dun that they plight have met. Bie cbm 'tuiatadores passing down the beantif.nl •venues and Icstering-around the shaded, fountains of the Alameda." * * - * ■ - " There was to him so much in the striking oontfksts of the': the close juxtaposition of a : bl civilization' with the most typra of hnman life—that he fet Im thoughts wander far back into tnl nfs- tory of this fascinating land, while a succession of different figures came dotal the shaded vistas, passed around the great basin of the fountain that occupied w he center of the circle whore be sat and dtMi'peared in soma .one of tbe radiating walks.. Now it was a young man who looked as i? be might have stepped from the pavement of Pall Mall. then, a sandaled peim in wide cotton trousers, gayly striped hldflket and straw eo brero: next p gentimnaif' with dignity in every lineef face and presently a group of Me*k*n ladieA silken t'Ud.Tace draped, on their way to maaa, with ivory prayer books and silver rosaries in their hands; s dark (seed woman with a baby wrapped in the close folds of bar blue scarf passed, followed Ay a pair of prettily dressed Aiiariosn «r English girls, with the sunlight gleam ing on their golden hair; • group of young officers with clanking swords made with their uniforms a bright effect of color; and a band of lovely children, attended by thsir Indian gWnd, paused whirs a vmder of daleeehltf erected hi# . itopd and broki into » chattdr cf ■ wmt that tpe outburst had not been without a purpose. Morell. who was rolling a cigarette, did not answer until he had placed it be- tween tue lips, lighted it behind the flap of the little law of wax tapers which I ed. Two ladies were passing at the mo- Mexie in carries, and returned the : to liis pocket. Then be suidi "i have inbl letters this warning, and there is trouble about that mine." “Wliat! the one you have offered meT ;.'"The same. The man who offered it tome, and assured me that he had it in his hand, so to speak, now writes that there is trouble with the owners. They are wrangling among themselves: some don’t want to sell at all. and so the mat ter stands." "Indeed!” said Derwent. He was a little surprised, hut quite cool. Partly by tetnflb'tainent. partly by cultivation of habit, he had an imperturbable self possession which seldom failed and often seryed him iu situations where other men lost control of themselves and couse quently of events. "In that case." b said, quietly, "1 hail better think 11 more about It and take up something ‘ dm.'" '. ~ '“It is the best thing of which 1 know." said Morell. "and 1 don’t anticipate fail ure in getting it. but it is the way of the people to ms re such obstacles and de- lays- Fernandez says tiiat the matter will come right, but thal we mnst hnv- patience and use a little diplomacy. Con found them! I should like to use some thing miteh more forciblel" LOrlveat did,-not reply immediately. He sns]>ectod that a Httle diplomacy was being used fpr bis benefit, although Morell's irritation certainly seemed al together gen nine. But fie did not com mit himself to any expression of such a suspicion. Time would show, bethought bo*r the matter stood, and meanwhile he would bear himself cautiously. A burst of music from the band near by filled the air at this moment and made a me- roused to other sentiments: while one docs not often see a more attractive smile than that which now and then made his white teeth gleam under the sweeping brown mustache. Having uttered his ultimatum, he said : nothing more, and indeed the scene be fore him was now striking enough to engage the attention of any one who saw it for the first time. The beautiful sylvan I park had suddenly become a theater on „ - „ . „ „ _ _ which the fashionable world was dis-1 Supreme Court of South Carolina 1, , . • ,, Prompt attention given to all bind-, plajiug itself in full force and with all neBS and special attention given ed its gayest plumes. Every seat was filled, lections, all the chairs so carefully arranged along the avenue were occupied, and in every j " ~ direction was a moving throng of prom- J- J. ward. k. o. woods. . ward & WOODS. possible to imagine anything more ani- Attorneys b Counselors At Law, mated than the scene. The long vistas D AHLIA O l OS, S. C. of shade, the masses of green turf and , foliage, tbe sparkling fountains, the | WiH practice in^tlje State and Federal statues and great clumps of lilies made 8pecial a tention paid to all matters a picturesque background for the figures pertaining to the buying, selling, that passed in well bred throng among i rentingor leasing of real estate. Any them—graceful women in every variety party having business in this line of fashionable toilet, distinguished look- would do well to call on the firm, who 1 ing men and fairylike children. It was have control of some of the most de- the Champs Elysees transferred to the sirable property in the town and tropics, with such color as only the count >'- tropics can give; while here and there through the brilliant crowd, brushing silken skirts and point lace parasols, came men and women who might have stepped from an aboriginal forest, with their dark faces and lithe, sinewy forms draped in serape or rebozo—some passing with calm unconcern through the elegant throng, others offering here and ther the bright hued dulees which they bore on trays. “It is the most charming picture I have ever seen!” Derwent declared, as he watched the scene with eyes full of in terest, while Morell kept up a running commentary of description concerning the chief personages who passed. Sud denly the young man broke in upon this with a quick exclamation. “What a beautiful woman!" besaid. “Who isshe?" There were a number of women in sight, most of them with claims to beauty more or less pronounced, but Morell had no donbt to whom he allud- J. K. NKTTLKS. C. S. NKTTLKS. Nettles & Nettles, Attorneyi A Counselors at Law, Diiriingi'iii II., *. <. Will practice in all the State and Fed eral Courts. Prompt personal at tention given to the collection of Claims. House Established iSyo- W. M. JONES. *. H. LEE I W. LI JOKES, LEE & CO.. CO TTON FA C TORS, Norfolk, Va. Liberal advances made on consign ments. Correspondence and Shipments So licited. KetertoThe Norfolk National Bank and Citizens' Bank, of Norfolk, Va. Dissolution of Copartnership. XT A TE OF SO VTH CAROLINA. County of Darlinyton. OTICE il hereby given that the Lx! partnership heretofore subsist ing between Samuel Marco and Isaac Lewenthal under the name of S. Mar co & Lewenthal lias this day been dissolved by mutual consent. All debts owing to the said partnership ment, both wearing the charming Span ish costume, which no creation of Worth or Felix can rival in becomingness, and on the younger many eyes besides those of Derwent w ere fastened. She was in deed a beautiful creature—her beauty being the supreme expression of the type i of loveliness peculiar to her country. Soft brunette tints, delicate features and ; dark eyes had been common enough in I the faces that went by, bnt here was a face that faacinated by a distinction alto-! are to be received by the' *aid Isaac gether its own. The complexion w?** Lewenthal and all demands oft said like Ivory In tint and texture, the fea- P! lrt “ ershi P ar ‘ > . to Panted to turea, of exquisite delicacy, had a cer tain fine nobility of outline which gave a lofty expression to tbe countenance . that was only redeemed from haughti ness by the sweetness of the lovely lipe and the softness of the eyes, so large and dark and splendid that they would have sufficed to lift a plain face into beauty. , A LL persons having claims against Somewhat above the average height, her gra. the estate of the figure was tuolded in faultless lines, and«(taddy, deceased, will p she walked with the unconscious grace I preperly proved, and all which all Mexican women display, and a proud dignity that seemed specially j him for payment March 21st 18H2. 8AM1 MARCO. ISAAC LEWENTHAL. Mch ?4—3t. Creditors Notice. T 1 todlous accompaniment to his thonghts. rflssently be said.'tath the same quiet- d for how long a time will thia patience and diplomacy be required?” Morell shrugged !hie shoulders. “Who can say?” he answered. “Taere is no good in trying to force things with these people. They do not understand prompt ness in business, and when you try to press mattenethey take your haste for anxiety, and either double their price or bold back all the uiqre. The diplomacy required is a policy ef apparent indiffer ence Fernands#'says that he will leave them severely alone for a time, and he at th'he %do want to sell will .kmtbdiotbeft coin$> to terms.” But Inyfhing so indefinite as that dhpsDqt suit me at all'.” said Derwent. “ WMmd came here on yonr representa tion I thought that yon had property which you could put into my hands at once. If you have not, 1 must seek srhnt I rtNrtre elsrtvhere ” oV . “My dear fellow, you are like all Americans when they come into this country; you expect to be abi* to do business as it is done in tbe states. But the first less*>it to he learned is that this is iuiprosihl* You must be patient if M fish ip accomplish anything," which .1 have eficient—when it was required," said Derwent calmlv: "but there are timee. as we all know, ‘ when it ceases to be a virtue. And one jf these times Is surely when people who own property do not want to sell it. " “But the fools do want to sell," re- pli<o) Ifcjrell. growing a little excited in manner. “It Is poly their wsy of secur ing. if possible, s higher price.” “Be kind enough, then, to let them know, through your friend Senor Fer- ■Hitdes, that 1 hare no intention of pay ing' more than we hare already agreed npon for that mine. If I find it all that U has bpeq ^presented. 1 will give twen- ‘ dollars for it—not s centavo her own. Dressed simply but richly in black, with the lace mantilla draping her beautiful head, she passed among the throng like a stately young queen among her subjects. “Of course you mean that lovely girl in black,” said Morell. “She is the most beautiful woman in Mexico, and one of | the richest—Dona Zarifa Ormond y OardeUa.” “Ormondr repeated Derwent. “Surely tiiat is not a Spanish name?” "No. Her father—lucky dog—is an Irishman. The younger son of an Irish baronet, he married Senorita Cordelia, an only child, and the heiress ot a prin cipality. Ormond, who had little be sides good birth and good looks to recom mend him when he secured, by sheer audacity it is said, the lady and the for- j tune, has made himself very popular in Mexico by heartily adopting the country and managing his wife’s estates adtnir- j ably. He is a great swell wben he comes to the capital, but he spends the larger CAPITAL, — late Dr. J. A. present them persons in- | debted to said estate will make pay- I ment to W. T. FLAKE, Administrator, or, J. S. WHITE, of Hartsville, Agent of said Administrator. Mch 24—3t. Board of Equalization. HE last regular meeting of the County Board of Equalization will be held at the Auditor's Office, on Monday April 11, at 11 A. M All taxpayers whose values have been raised will please take notice that this meeting is to hear determine and adjust all grievances. W. H. LAWRENCE, Clerk of Board. H. LIDE LAW, Mch 24—2t. Chairman. IF XTART8VILLE RAILROAD. In effect Jan. 31, 1892. DAILY MIXED TRAIN ■a-YOU-fc IG, i Him & Mamilacturers —OF— Doors, Sash, Blums, TvlOXJIalDXISrOS —AND- Huilding Material. ESTABLISHED 1842. CHARLESTON, S. C. April, zu 1889—1 Leave Hartsville Jovann Floyd's ... 5.55 a m ....6.20 a m ... 7.10 a m Palmetto ... 9.25 a m Palmetto Darlington . 2.15 p m ... 2.35 pm Arrrive Hartsville 3.50 p in J. F. DIVINE, Gen. Supt. CHARLESTON. NORTH KHV SUMTER AND NORTHERN RAILROAD CHARLES E. KIMBALL Receiver. In Effect January 10,_189SL NORTH. SOUTH. a*-. WHNT JOB+WORK Y0H W-ZIyNT PLNE W0^K Every one should use P. P. P.; nearly every one needs a good medicine to purifv, vitalize, and enrich the blood. P. P. P., PRICKLY ASH Poke Root and Potassium is the greatest blood purifier of the age. It cures all Blood and Skin Diseases, Primary, Sec ondary, and Tertiary Syphilis where all other remedies fail. P. P. P., Prickly Ash POKE ROOT and Potassium will cure Syphilis, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Syphilitic Rheu matism,Malaria,Old Sores, Blood Poison and Dyspejwia. If your head aches and you are out of spirits take P. P. P., Prickly Ash, Poke Root, and iailf:U1IH.’J For a Tired Feeling, Impure Blood, Dis tress after Failing, Dyspepsia, Pains in the Back, Headaches ami Nervous Pros tration and Debility and Weakness all yield readily to P. P. 1’. For Sleepless ness, Exhaustion and Malaria use P.P.P. Padded Work, Letter Heads, Note Heads, : Bill Heads. Envelopes, Circulars, Business Cards, Pamphlets. SKILFUL WORKMEN FLINT ID par nis rt of his time on some one or other of trousers. ^^Vaceompl.sl, an* ■ nerwr toijd Yttf-self tlefici ugOre, ■ ** .aid tVr* ■ m;- .deod. and Dona Zarifa, whom yon have just seen, is sole heiress of one of the greatest estates in Mexico." “Fate has given her too much,” said Derwent. “Such beauty, and the for tune of a princess!” “But you must agree that the beauty and the fortnne are wet! matched. She looks like a princess, besides being dow ered as few princesses are. Be sure the men who hope to marry her would not have the least charm lessened,” he added with a langh. “Some women should never marry,” said Derwent decidedly. “That girl is one of them. She looks too regal, too fine, to stoop to any man of ordinary mold, and men of extraordinary mold do not abound. 1 ' “Most of those in sight would differ with you," said Morell. “Did you ever know a man who tbonght himself of mold too ordinary for any woman to stoop to? Dona Zarifa has snitors and to spare, and. unless she is very unlike other women, she would not dispense with one of them." “Her looks are deceptive if she is not nnlike other women," said Derwent. “1 should like to glance into the future and see what she will make of the gifts fortune has showered on her so lavish ly—what part she will play in the world; bnt probably I should only be disap pointed if 1 did.” “Not a doubt of it," said Morell "A man is always disappointed when a woman whom he admires has the bad taste to marry another man. I bays BANK OF DARLINGTON, S. C., - #100,000. Surplus and Undivi ded Profits, — #415,973.80 IMPROVED APPLIANCES DIRECTORS: W. C. Coker, J. L. Poker, R. W. Boyd, J. J. Ward, E. R. Melver, A Nachman, Bright Williamson. I Transacts a General Banking Business. WE CAN COMPETE WITH ANY Savings Department. Deposits of #1 and upwards received. Interest allowed at rate of 5 per cent, per annum from date of deposit—payable quar terly on the first day of Janu ary, April, July and October. For further information ap ply at the Bank. FIRM IN THIS STATE. Accounts in both Depart ments solicited and will be given careful attention. BRIGHT WILLIAMSON, President. L. E. WILLIAMSON, Cashier. Dec. 81-tf 1 2 A. M. A.M. 6.50 Charleston 10.20 8.00 Pregnall’s 9.00 10 12 Sumter 6.43 11.08 I jama r 5.53 11.25 Syracuse 5.35 11.40 Darlington 5.20 11 56 Mont Clare 505 12.08 Robin's Neck 4.54 12.23 Mandeville 4.39 11 87 Bonnettsville 4.25 P. M. P. M. Trains 1 and 2 have through cars between Charleston and Fayetteville. THROUUH SCHEDULE. FOR Catarrh and a Shattered Constitution, both male and female, nothing better than P. P. P. THE Leave Charleston ——“ siumter Darlington Arrive Richmond 7.40 Washington 8.38 Baltimore 10.30 Philadelphia ..12.35 p m New York 3.20 All trains daily except Sunday. J. H. AVER1LL, General Manager. X-1 A D. and C. & S. RAILROADS. \_jf3 In effect Jan. 31, 1892. Leave Wadesboro . 5.00 a m Bennett's 5.17 a m Morven’s ... 5.25 a m McFarland Cheraw . 6.05 a m Cash's Society Hill . 6.32 a m Dove's Flovd’s 6.58 a m Darlington 7.12 a m Palmetto Leave Florence Palmetto .. 9.13 p m Darlington 9.23 p in Floyd’s - 9.33 p in Dove’s Society Hill . 10 00 p m Cash’s .10-15 p m Cheraw . 10.27 p m McFarland 10.57 p m Morven's 11.06 p m Bennett's 11.14 p m Arrive Wadesboro . 11.30 a in Freight Train. Leave Florence Arrive Darlington 7.55 a m Leave Darlington Arrive Florence . 7.25 p m A. F. RAVENEL, President. ladies whose systems are poisoned and whoee blood is in an impure condition, due to Menstrual Irregularities, are peculiarly lienefited by the wonderful tonic and blood-cleansing properties of P. P. P., Prickly Ash, Poke Root, and Potassium, the greatest cure known for all diseases of the BLDDD. LIPPMAN BROS., Proprietors, SAVANNAH, - - - - UKORGLA. Sold by J. A. Boyd and Willcox A Co. Patronize Home Industries. The Darlington Ginning, Milling, Fertilizer and Warehouse Company are turning out the Finest Meal Made, ground from best, sound corn, and ab solutely free from adulteration. They propose to sell it as low as pure goods can be sold. Buyers, ask your mer chant for Darlington Meal and take no other; it is always fresh and always reliable. Merchants, pittronize your home mill and give your customers the best meal to lie had. besides save writing, exchange on bills, and haul ing. Give us your orders. Tlie Darlington G„ M„ F. k W'. Co- May 21-tf Notice. T ake notice that all debts due to the late Edwin Ervin, deceased, must be paid to the undersigned and all claims against his said estate pre sented to the undersigned with due proof of same as required by law. WELLINGTON ERVIN, Administrator of the Estate of Edwin Ervin, deceased. Mch 24—3t. ORTHEASTERN RAILROAD. In effect Jan. 31, 1892. SOUTH BOUND. No. 27. Leave Florence 1.35 a m Kingstree Lanes 2.50 a m Arrive Charleston 5.00 a in No 23. Leave Florence 10.35 p m Kingstree 11.49 p in Lanes 12.15 a m Arrive Charleston 2.40 a m No. 53. Leave Lanes 8.52 p m Arrive Charleston 10.30 p m No. 61. Leave Florence 8.05 a m Kingstree 9.32 a m Lanes 10.00 a m Arrive Charleston 11.59 a m Train on C. & D. R. R. connects at Florence with No. 61 Train. NORTH BOUND. No. 78. Leave Charleston 1.20 a m Lanes 3.25 am Kingstree 3 43 a m Arrive Florence 4.45 a m No. 14. Leave Charleston 7.01 p m 1 janes 8.38 p m Kingstree 8.56 p m Arrive Florence 9.55 p in No. 52. Leave Charleston 6.50 a m Arrive Lanes 8.27 a m No. 60. Leave Charleston 4.29 p m J si nes 6.35 p m Kingstree 6.56 p m Arrive Florence 8.15 p m No. 52 runs through to Columbia via Central R. R. of 8. C. Nos. 78 and 14 run solid to Wilming ton, N. G., making close connection with W. & W. R. R. for all points North. J. F. DIVINE. Gen. Supt. w WHY IS THE W. L. DOUGLAS S3 SHOE cen^Pemen THE BEST SHOE IN THE WORLD FOR THE HONEY? It is a seamiest shoe, with no tacks or wax thread to hurt the feet; ma«io of the best fine calf, stylish ’ and easy, and because we make more shoes of thia I grade than any other manufacturer, it equals hand* sewed shoes costing from 84.U0 to $5.00. 00 Genuine llunri-nevvcd, the finest calf shoe ever offered for $5.00; equals French Imported shoes which cost from $8.00to $12.00. 00 Hnnd-Sewcd Welt Shoe, flno calf, stylish, comfortable and durable. The best shoe ever offered at this price ; same grade as cus tom-made shoes costing from $8.00 to $9.00. 50 Police Shoe; Farmers. Hail road Wen and letter Carriers all wear them; flue calf, seamless, smooth inside, heavy three soles, exten sion edge. One pair will wear a year. tfS O 50 fine rnlf; no better shoe ever offered at 1 this price; one trial will convince those who want a shoe for comfort and service. ttO t$5 nnd 8*2.00 Workiiiemun*« shoes are very strong nnd durable. Those who have given them a trial will wear no other make. ILMINGTON, COLUMBIA & AUGUSTA RALROAD. In effect Jan. 31, 1892. SOUTH BOUND. No. 28. Leave Wilmington 6.25 p m Marion 9.34 p m Arrive Florence 10-15 p m No. 50. Leave Florence 3.20 a m Sumter 4.35 a in Arrive Columbia 6.15 a m No. 27. Leave Wilmington 10.10 p m Marion 12.40 a in. Arrive Florence 1.20 a m No. 52. Leave Sumter 9.43 a in Arrive Columbia 10.55 a m No. 58. Leave Florence 7.57 a m Sumter 9 20 a m Aarrive Columbia .- No. 52 runs through from Charles ton via Central Railroad; leaving Lanes 8.32 a m, Manning 9 09 a m. Train on C. and D. Railroad con nects at Florence with No. 58. NORTH BOUND. No. 51. Leave Columbia 10.45 p m Sumter 12.04 a m Arrive Florence 1.15 a m No. 78. Leave Florence 5.00 a m Marion 5.46 a m Arrive Wilmington 8.55 a m No. 59. Leave Columbia 7.30 pm Sumter Arrive Florence...™ 8.40 p in No. 63. Leave Columbia 9.30 p m Arrive Sumter 10.35 p m No. 14. j wiv in <s »in „u<j uiucr mane. i -r t-ni - , _ » f z.oo nmi *1.73 school shoes sre Leave Florence 10.25 p m *isr/tm F*v- 11w. T ^ .v> u 1........ * i. vs -s e . . . . - - worn by the boys everywhere; they sell IM - -—“ts, as the Increasing sales show. ■ 0/1 Sffixe llnud-Newed shoe, best ICO Dongola,verystyllsh;equalaFrenca Jited shoes costing from $1.00 to $6.U). AdieV -i.ao, Hi.00 and •l.J.'l shoe for Misses are the best fine Dongola. .stylish and durable. Caution.—See that W. L. Douglas' namo »*><« price are stamped on the bottom of each shoe. i . $F“TAKE NO HCBSTITI TE. ^ Insist on local advertised dealers supplying vor W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, For Sale by A. J. Broom, Darlington, S C. P ALMETTO RALROAD. In effect October 25, 1891Y Leave Cheraw 4.30 p. m. Kollock 4 50 Osborne 5.15 Arrive Hamlet 5.40 Leave Hamlet 8.80 a. m. Osborne 8.50 Kollock '9.20 Arrive Cheraw 9.40 WM. MONCURE, Supt. Marion 11.02 p m Arrive Wilmington 1.50 am No. 53 runs through to charleston via central Railroad, arriving Man ning 8.04 p m. Lanes 8.45 p m, charleston 10.30 a m. No. 59 connects at Florence with c. & D. train from cheraw and Wades boro. Noe. 78 and 14 make close connec tion at Wilmington with W. & W. Railroad for all points North. Trains on Florence Railroad leave Pee Dee daily except Sunday 4.40 p in, arrive Rowland 7.00 p m. Return ing leave Rowland 6.30 a m, arrive Pee Dee 8.50 a m. Trains on Manchester & Augusta Railroad leave Sumter daily except Sunday 10-50 a m, arrive Rimini 11 59 a m. Returning leave Rimini 12.30p. m, arrive Sumter 1.40 p- m. ! J. F. DIVINE, Gen Supf 1