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ife garlinjiim JUica. PUBMSHKD EVKRT TRt'RSDAT MoRNuie. JIemrv J. Jkompaon; PUOI’UIETOR. TEUM^—$1 Per Amn-ui in Advance; ■ 5U cents for 0 months; ceuis for | 8 months. Advertising Kates: One Square tirst insertion $1.00 1 One Square second insertion 50 Every subsequent insertion 80 Contract advertisements inserted) ui>ou the most reasonable terms. ss, -irrsc— to attack a solitary traveler h. nre ,, ' r, ‘ r b 1,1 "“‘J ■ ow ; Uk carrl««s consider lonu Iwfore attackiiiK a tarty i i U " M " s" Mon loa!f • nd M 'r»- How m.my were your 11 ^ '* DO ‘ “*»»•' g’detrg. Ou« D*y's Com in mi tl. Tci^ plu>n#J staff officer KaUo{w Alou^ the sst aying liuo, Tliot slwk.-s an. beaten by h.iilstone* Sliakes the loa-letl autumn vine; ' An<l the earth beneath m redtiened. But not with the s ain of wine The regular shock of a battery The rattling tumult stuns, Ami ite steady thrill through the hilhdda Like a pulse beneath it suns; The many are dead aroun i it. But the few wtill work the guns. “Who commands this battery f And Crosby, bis clear, young eyes From the sliding gun sights lifting As the well aimed death bolt llioa, “1 command it today, sir !*' With a steady voice replies. Answer as heroes answer, With modest words and few, Whose hearts and hands to duty Even in death are true. Though its awful light b breaking Full oa the blenchless view The officer passes onward With a less troubled eye. The words and the look unshaken Bids every wild doubt tty; Ho knows tliat young commander Is there to do or die To do and die; for the battle And day of command are done. While stands unmoved oa the hillside Each sh Altered, blackened gun, And Crosby in death beside them A deathhva name has won ft-.CAST ' for>?v ' V * FORTUNE BY CHRISTIAN REID- COPYRIGHT BY AMERICAN PRIM ASSOCIATION iSSk CHAPTER VL It was with a very strange sensation that Derwent came back to consciona ness Hexposed from stupor with a sense of ti" applied to his shoulder and to his throat The first resolved Itself into the agonizing pain of his wound, as be was lifted to a partially sitting poe tare by a strong arm underneath him and the second to a liquid which was being cautiously poured down bis throat He opened h s eyes aad looked up, to se a brown, solicitous face above him, and to inhale the odor of brandy from a bot tle held to his lipa ‘'Ah! it has brought him to life.' said the person administering this remedy, in a tone of satisfaction, and also in Span ish. "A little more, senor—a little more.’" But Derweut shook his head and closed his lips He was. in fact, almost stran gled by theliqoid, which had neverthe less served its pur;lose in bringing him back to a knowledge of his surround ings. He lifted himself to a more up right position, in order to relieve the terrible pain in his shoulder, and looked about him. He found himself in the midst of a group of men and hones, among whom were none of his own party All were strangers, all apparently Mexicans—as indeed what else was likely in this re mote part of the country?—and a sense of despair seized him as he thonght ol his inability to make himself understood by them Looking np. with eyes expens ive of the suffering be was enduring, he conld only touch his shoulder and say “1 have been shot—here.' All were stmnpcrs, all avwtrtntly Met ion as ‘English. I thonght so.* said another voice. And then out of the group of faces which seemed to swim around him one bent over him which had a vaguely familiar look—a face deeply sunburned, yet fair underneath the tan, as was proved by the dark bine eyes and the luxuriant brown beard. The exclama tion which this person altered had been In Spanish, bat he now spoke to the young man in hia own tongue. “The wound is in your shoulder," be said. “Yes. I see yon have bled copious ly Lie down while we cut away your coat uid bandage it" Derwent was very glad to obey this direction, for blackness was gathering around him again. He had lost a quan tity of blood, and this, together with the blow on the head which he had received in falling, made him feel faint He lay down obediently, and the stranger began to ent away the clothing from his wound in a very practiced manner. He mut tered several comments in Spanish when he saw the wound: bnt he bandaged it skillfully, administered to Derwent an other doee of the atiuniant and then naked him how be had been shot The account waa briefly given. “The last thing I recall," said the yonng man, “is falling down tha precipice. 1 must have struck my bead against a tree or a rock, and from what 1 remember of the blow, which instantly stnnned me, it ia wonderful that it did not kill ma;" “Your bead ia badly ent and braised,* ■aid the other, examining it “Bnt if the last thing yon remember is yonr fall, bow did you get back here in the rosdi'' “Did yon find me ia the road?" asked Derwent with surprise. “Then 1 can only imagine that the man who shot me bad sufficient humanity to drag me back where 1 might be found. I snppoee that ha robbed me—yea, mg watch is gone and also my purser “Bat were you traveling aloneT “Ha 1 had dropped behind my party because 1 waa tired of riding and wanted to walk a little Of coarse they will dis cover my abeenoe soon, and return for me” “It ia strange that they have not done SO before this. At what time were yon shotr “About two o’clock. I am certain of th-t, for I had glanoed at my watch not “It ia now four, la it not a Httio strange that they have not returned be fore this time to look for ybuT “ft is ipoontPcehonrihla* mid Dc* Five—and well armed.* ‘The thing is iiiiposKihle. then. Bnt this is not the time or place to investi gate Un affair That must lie done inter. Meanwhile the sooner yon (jel medical attendance the better. Do you think you enn manage to sit iu a saddle and ride a tew luiles?’' “If it must be done I can do it,” said Derwent with a certain grim resolution ‘Help me to rise.* It waa with a geutleneas equal to hit dn * t y road. Ten minutes strength that the tall, strong stranger ^ ac,:d •“* insensible mao in it assisted him to his feet. Dcrweui tried to smile, bat he knew that hia strength was going fast, and that if the carriage did uot meet them he could never hold out for that five miles Antonio hail made good speed, however. With their siow progress they had hard ly covered a other mile, and he was on tlie point of saying, “Yon must taka me down; 1 can bear no morn," when a joy ful exclamation from the whole party greeted the appearance of a carriage rolf mg rapidly toward them over the level, they Then he called a moso. who hronght up a richly capari- •oued horse of beautiful build and chest nut color “I will pnt you on ray own horse,’ said the gentlemi'n, “because he walks well, and will carry you witli as little jar as is compatible with any motion." "I un are trnly a good Samaritan.’ said Derwent gratefully “May 1 ask if we are count rymenr "Only in longue, I fancy,’ answered the other. I am an irishman—Maurice Ormond byname. Vou are, if I mistake not, an American." “Yes; my name IS Derwent. I know now," he adued quickly. “why your face has seemed -e familiar to me. 1 saw you the other day In Ouadalajara." “That is likely. I have been thera lately Now. Senor Derwent, make es little effort as possible and let us lift yn into your sr-ddle. There"—as half a dozen ready lands did the work—"that is accomplished; bnt if you are to stay there you must take more brandy." .The deadly faintness that almost over powered him warned Derwent that this was indeed necessary. He took the stimulant willingly, and, thankful for the deep Spanish saddle which afforded him some support, they set out. He perceived, now that he had gathered his senses a little, that the party formed qnite a cavalcade. There were six or eight riders besides himself and the man who, having had to resign his horse to Senor Ormond, walked with a long stride and lithe bearing in advance of them All, with the exception of the stately Irishman, were Mexicans of the purest type, and all seemed to be bis attend ants. As they proceeded down the monntain Derwent looked about for some time in the expectation of finding the bnllet rid dled bodies of Fernandez, Aranda and the mozos. Bnt. since no sign of them appeared, his wonder increased over the remarkable fact that they had apparently not concerned themselves in the least about his fata “I cannot nndentand this," he said presently to Senor Ormond. "It is in credible that my companions should have delilierately abandoned me." “If you will tell me who they are," said that gentleman, “I can better tell you whether or not it is incredible." “One of them was a man from this part of the country, Senor Arauda" “1 know him Who else?" “A man who accompanied me from Ouadalajara to show me a mina His name is Fernandez. And two mozoa” "I know also—by reputation, at least —the Fernandez of whom you speak May I ask wiiat mine he brought you to see?' “The Buena Esperanza. Do you know itr “Yes," replied the other, smiling, “I know the Buena Esperanza. Did you while there, see or hear anything of one Senor Barrera?” “1 saw him yesterday at the mina He came and had a fierce altercation with Fernandez Wiiat passed between them I do not know. for. unfortunately, 1 have little knowledge of Spanish: but 1 per ceived that there was trouble, and I da dined to buy the mine. You do uot think”— he looked at his companion with a sudden, startled glance—“that it could have been Barrera who shot me?" “No," was the decided answer. “It certainly was not Barrera. He is a man of fiery temper and dauntless courage capable of killing an enemy on sight, without reckoning consequences, bnt ah solutely incapable of shooting him from an ambush Besides, what quarrel had he with you? No, senor. do not even in your thoughts do so great injustice to one who is in all iespects a true gentle man." “1 was favorably impressed by him," said Derwent. “But the whole thing is so strange. Why should 1 have been picked off, and why have my compan ions made no search for me?" “You were probably picked off be cause you were lingering iu the rear of your party—a foolish thing to do had yon been aware of the danger—and so offered an excellent opportunity to the robber. Why your companions have not returned for yon is more than 1 can an swer. 1 advise you not to trouble your self further about it now. 1 consider myself fortunate in having fonnd yon. and 1 really think it ia fortunate also for you. 1 am the only English speaking resident of this part of the country, and my hacienda is near at hand, where yon can rest and recover your strength." “Yon are more than kind," said Der went. “1 pnt myself entirely in your hands. It was the greatest good fortune that bfought you along this road." “It was a lucky chance, certainly," said the other cheerfully. “1 have been for several days visiting the outlying ranches of tny estate, and au now home ward bound. Our road turns off at the toot of the monntain, and we will reach Miraflores in about two hoars." Two honrst if he had said two days Derwent could hardly at that moment have felt more dismay. With the terri ble pain of his wound and the deadly faintness from loss of blood bow was he possibly to maintain an erect position in the saddle for that length of time? His companion must have read his thoughts in his paling face, for he said quickly; “Whenever you feel too weak to go on we will stop and rest. I know that yon are Buffering horribly. Ah. 1 have a thought Antonio)" Be tamed, and as a young Mexican came forward spoke at some length in Bpamsh. “Si, senor," was the reply when be had finished, and tonching his horse with the spur the young man rode on in advance so rapid- iy that he was soon lost to sight “1 have sent him to the hacienda with orders to bring a carriage to meet us.' his master said to Derwent “We shall be out of the moan tains and on the level land of the valley by the time it reaches oa Now, senor. If yon can manage .< keep) up" It was hard work—the hardest, Der went thought, that he bad ever attempt ed—hot, by the aid of renewed stimu lant and desperate resolution, he fought the constantly threatening faintness, an- dnred the pain which momentarily grew worse, and kept his seat Once or twice he felt himself reeling, bnt a strong arm was instantly thrown around him and a halt commanded. He never contented to descend from the aaddle, for he fslt •nre that if he did be could not regain It, bnt, after the rest of a few minytes, Insisted on going oa It was like a dark and evil dream to him afterward, that passage through the monntain defiles, nntil suddenly, even to his pain dark •nsd sight, i hers unrolled a glorious pio- vast extent of wide, beautiful with cnltivation, broken by of -•rest, and with a distant CHAPTER VU. “flow are you tecllwj loilny wcnlf" Per ‘It is worth a journey to the Sierra Madre to see Miraflores." said a gentle man in the City of Mexico, many months after this, to Derwent. The latter agreed witli the sentiment before having heard it, and added on his own account that it was well nigh worth a bnllet In the shoulder, when a week after the acci dent be lay on a conch near an open window with an enchanting pfetnre be fore hia eyes Through the arches of a gallery be yond he looked ont over the great plain that rolled away like a verdant sea from the foot of the slope on which the hacienda stood, stretching in level ex pause for miles, until it melted into bine magical distance. Nothing was allowed to obstruct this glorious view, with its limitless turquoise sky shove, its shift ing shadows falling here and there, and tile wonderful sense of vast siatce, of boundless freedom and all the conditions of a wild, romantic, jiatrinrcbal life which these immense tablelands of Mex ico suggest As he lay In the pleasant weakness that follows the cessation of fsver and pain, Derwent feit as if he oonid nevet weary of the wide, marvelous scene But if he did. he had only to turn hia head a little and there waa a glimpse at one side of a pleasam-e that recalled the beautiful huertas which he had seen and admired at Tacubaya, near the city of Mexico. Like these, the gronudsof Mirn- flores were half garden, half park, bnt as he learned later, were far more pis tnresque and extensive than anything al Tacubaya. Meanwhile his immediate surround mgs were pleasant enough to have satis fied any but the most wandering fancy The aiiartment in which he found him self was largs and airy, with floor of shining tiles, frescoed ceiling and deli oately painted walla The furniture waa simple, but very graceful—a bedstead of polished brass, a pretty toilet table of French pattern, a center table also French in design, the slender, curving legs of which were faithfully reflected in the glistening floor, while on it stood a bowl of splendid rosea The conch on which he lay was covered with pretty chintz, as were also two or three easy chairs; rugs were scattered over the floor and on a small table beside him was a crystal dish heaped with orangea Three immense windows, opening on the gal lery already mentioned, gave light and air to the room; while on the other side the doable door opened on a court which, with its oriental arches and brightly frescoed walls, its tropical plants and fountain, delighted Derwent's eye whenever he obtained a glimpse of it But there had been days after his ar rival when not even these picturesque surroundings had power tochann him— when, indeed, he hail hardly been con scions of them. After the [lainfal opera tion of extracting the ball from hit tbonlder he had been partially delirious from fever and weakness, and had teen as in a dree -i the jieople around him He was uot certain whether be bad really seen or only imagined Fernandes standing by him once, regarding him with a look iu which he had felt that there was little real compassion. Bnt he had never any doubt when the hand some, kiudlv face of his boat bent over him; and presently he began to know equally well a delicate brown counte nance. with gentle dark eyea and in asses of black, curling hair, which belonged to the deft, noiseless attendant detailed for his terries. As be grew better be fonnd that Ramon needed only a glance or a gesture to understand and fulfill hia wants And so willingly, with so much gracious charm of maimer, was this ser vice rendered that Derwent, when he placed his arm aroand the offered shoulder to raise himself, fslt as if be touched an affectionate friend rather than a servant The soundness of his constitution soon asserted itself. The fever yielded after a few days, and the wound began to heal in a satisfactory manner. Bnt bs wta exceedingly weak, and it waa only with Ramon's assistance that he could walk from his bed to the conch by the window where be had now lain for two days, in haling the fresh, delicious air as it cams to him over leagues of spues, and feast ing his gaae on the wide, beautiful scene. With returning strength came a deep sense of gratitude for tbs wonder ful chance which had thrown him into such kindly handa and brought him to this charming place It is not to be supposed that among elements of pleasure around him hs ig nored the probability of seeing again the beautiful face that had so attracted him in the Alameda of Mexico and the plasa of Uuadalajara. Bnt illness dolls all emotions save those of pain, and when pain ceases, this in itself Is pleasure enough for a time. As bs grew better hs wondered a little if Dona Zarifa was at the hacienda; but no one had mso- tioned her name, aad, had his Interest been much keener than it was, hs would still have felt that it was not fitting (or him to make any inquiry oa the subject But iw^fact his Interest was not very keen; and, although tbs idea of meeting her was n pleasant prospect hs would not bare been very much disappointed had this anticipation not been fulfilled. While hs was lying wondering n UttU how be should communicate the news of hia accident to his mother, the door softly Opened, and Ramon entered. Hs was n •lender, handsome young fellow, with lithe Indian form wall set off by tight fitting trousers and short jacket Hs wore sandals on bis feet and moved noiselessly across the floor. “Dun Mao rixio, senor," he said, “wishes to know If yon feel able to see him." The question bad been asked so often before that Derwent was psrfsctly famil iar with it and hs. answered in tha far ana mat as naa learned, “ifcrtntniy. Bag Dost Maorizio to enter." Ramon smiled approvingly, moved a deep armchair uear the conch, and then retiring, returned after a luumet.t, uau enng in the tall, stately form of his master “How are yon feeling today, Mr Derweut?" asked that gentleman with a cordial smile as he cruMsed the room and sat down in the chair nrrauged for him •1 am sorry to be ratber late in making the inquiry, but the doctor gave a good report of you this morning and 1 have been far out on the hacienda today My daughter accompanied me. and she is so devoted to riding that we made a circuit of at least thirty milea." It waa the first time that he had men tinned his daughter, and Derwent felt a certain thrill of interest at the name; but he only replied that he was feeling much ; better, and was he thought, gaining strength rapidly. “How could it be i otherwise," he added, “in such delight- | fui quarters and with such admirable care? 1 do not know how I am ever to express to you, senor. my deep obligation for yonr great kindness." "The kindness on my part is really nothing." said Don Manrixio “I am sincerely glad to have been able to be of service to yon end to see you improviug so fast. But I am sorry to tell you that the mystery of your shooting remains a mystery still. The government otfiriab have lioen making diligent efforts to find the robber, bnt there is no rlew as yet And. meanwhile, I regret to say that yunr companion Fernandez does not heat tate to accuse Senor Barrera of the out rage." “What ground has he for the charge?" asked Derwent “Only his own enmity, in my opinion," replied Don Maurizio; “bnt he says that Barrera nttered threats against the whole party when he was at the mine, and this assertion Aranda—who is Fernaudei tool—corroborates Unfortunately not having any knowledge of Spanish, yon cannot tell what passed.” “No." said Derweut. regretfully, “i cannot tell, further than this, that if Senor Barrera made any threats—and It is likely enough that he did. fpr he was a very angry man—they were directed against the others and not. I am sure against me." “Fernandez affirms that he included yon, as a probable purchaser of the mine that he went away declaring that no one should buy the Buena E-qiernuza and live, and that his intention in shooting yon was to inspire terror, ami prevent the possibility of selling the mine to any one else." Derwent lay buck on his cushions, and was silent fur a moment Then he said slowly -I have been trying to bring tie fore me as clearly as possible theapjiear ance of the man 1 saw behind the bowlder and I canmuet certainly swear that be waa not Senor Barrera. The latter tin pressed me so much tliat I should know him again anywhere." “Unfortunately,that does uot help mat ters." sail) Don Maurizio “Fernandez does not pretend that Barrera shot yon himself, bnt he declares his belief that he had it done and that the robbery was a blind—not to deceive him, but tbegov eminent’ “He is more likely to have had it done himself!' cried Derweut impetuously without panslug to consider his words Don Mannzio's eyes met and held his with a flash “Yon have spoken my own suspicion." he said “I should not have spoken it. Iiecause I have no knowledge of how long you have known Senor Fer nandex. nor what yonr degree of tut) macy with him may be But I certainly inspect him of a plot to injure Barrera and at the same time revenge himself on you for yonr refusal to liny the mine I know." he said, answering a look on Derwent's face, "that this sounds to yon very melodramatic; bnt yon must re member that we are a primitive people m Mexico, that we love and hate with a good deal of intensity, and that things as strange as this of which I s|>eak are of sufficient ly common occurrence among “l am sure." said Derwent, ‘that Fer nandei is a very vindictive man, and I inspect that he is also au uuscrnpnlons one Bnt it requires time to arrange a plot aneb as yon suspect; and what time had he? 1 “You spent the mght at a ranch which belongs to Aranda The matter might easily have been arranged there I do not say it was, bnt it might have been it certainly afforded him an admirable opportunity to achieve a double revenge -to pnnisb yon and throw a stigma on Barrera which he may never be able to disprove." “Bnt it shall be disproved I" said Der went, whose indignation grew as the idea seemed to him more and more prob able. “if Femandei is accountable for this thing 1 will follow the trail like a bloodhonnd nntil 1 fasten ft on him. Certainly his neglect in failing to retarn (or me it very suspicions. He has been bars 1 know. How did be explain that? 1 "Oh, plausibly enough; he is always plausible, you know. They were in basts to reauh Eitzatlan by night, and so they pressed on. thinking you were be hind. It was only when dark was clos ing in—nod there had been time for you to die comfortably on the mountain side —that a moso was sent back to look for yoA He fonnd yonr mule loose on the road, and presently met my messenger on his way to obtain a doctor and report to the authorities what had occurred.” Derwent smiled slightly. “I certainly owe no thanks to Senor Fernandez for my present safety," be said “I shall be very glad if yon will show ms some way by which this affair may be thoroughly dfted. 1 am more than ever anxious now to know to whom 1 am indebted for this"—he touched his shoulder. ‘It is a difficult affair to sift,” said the other thoughtfully. “I will, however, tee Barrera and get him to come ami talk to yon. S miethiug in the way of n clew may be elicited. It is unfortunate that hia enmity to Fernandes with re gard to the Bnena Esperanza is well known: and it is doubly unfortunate that he should have gone to the mine in that reckless manner." “I should like,” said Derwent, “to know the true state of the case between Fernandez and himself. Can yon tell it to me?" "lnafewworda,"wasthe reply. “Fer- nandec, as yon may imagine from the character of the man, is the pliant tool of the corrupt officials with whom Mexico is cursed. There is no transaction so in famous that be is not ready to serve as an instrument in it. and he has therefore an influence altogether out of proportion to hia real importance—for men fear bim as it ia in human nature to fear those who have au almost unlimited power to injure. He has grown rich from the bribes he has received, both from those who have something to dread, and those who have much to gain, from the government. But Barrera is one man who has neither feared nor bribed him; and. since he ia well known as an ofioompromising opponent of the present government, he has suffered in conse quence. He has been Imprisoned on false charges, mulcted by heavy fines nntil his fortune is greatly diminished, and hararwd and persecuted in innumer able ways. Hs is the chief owner of the Bnena Esperanza, and on this Fernandez has long been known to have a covetous eye- But, aware of the valne of the mine, Barrera has never been willing to sell, had hq was.ia aaaotinttoa with aw to i obtain ue money to wort tne mine, when his ton—who is as impetuous and I uncompromising as himself—fell into ! trouble with the government. Fernandez i was sent to the father, and, while de manding a heavy In.be for llmee who e nt him. he demanded also the Buena , Es(ieranza for himself. Berrera thought that he had no alternative: he gave the bond on the mine, ami it was not until later that he learned that this had lR*en no part of the official bargain. He then de manded from Fernandez the return of the bond which bad beta obtained bv fraud and falsehood. The reply was a contemptuous refusal Do yon wonder at the anger of the man wlten he met the spoiler on his own property?" “I only wonder," said Derwent, “that be held back hia hand from shooting him then and there. This I can say for my self, that I had uot the faintest donbt as to which was the honest man and which the scoundrel when I saw them face to face. 1 told Fernandes that nothing would induce me to buy the mine until I was assured that all was straight and clear regarding the title." "And made a deadly enemy, as the re sult abundantly proves." said Don Man rixio “I am more than ever sure that Femandei alone is resjionsible for what might have been your lunrder. But it will be difficult to prove it” “Let me regain my strength.” cried Derwent, “ami I will make it my busi ness to prove it" “Your business, more likely, to be shot again, and perhaps with a better aim," said the other. "No, yon must be quiet, and leave Barrera ami myself to work oat the matter if possible 1 will only ask you to remain here for a time, in order to give your testimony in case we should be successful In any event it is necessary that yon allow your wonnd time to heal thoroughly. If you have never before been on a Mexican hacienda, life with us for a few weeks will at least have the attraction of novelty for yon." “It is the best fortune I could nave imagined to have an opportunity to sc— how life goes on a Mexican estate,” said Derwent eagerly. "It is something I have desired from my boyhood, and I really cannot feel mneb enmity toward the man who shot me when I think of the result." “I am delighted to be able to gratify yon," said Don Maurizio smiling, “and very glad to offer some counterbalancing good to atone for the manner in which you have fallen among thieves. It is settled, then, that you will be my guest for some time to come. And now that you are getting better, yon most be rather lonely in solitary confinement. Do yon uot think yon might make an effort to join us this evening? My daugh ter will be glad to see yon." "You are very kind. 1 shall be happy to be allowed to do so; that is, if 1 can manage to put on a coat:" for he was at present clail m a silken dressing gown that Ramon had brought from his mas ter’s wardrobe. “Yon must not think of putting on a coat,” said Don Maurizio; “not, at least, of putting it on yonr injured arm. Sim ply button it around you. 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Ask J the agent to show it to you. You will see its great value at ouee. Thk Wonder ok the Aok! First in the field with new ideas; high arm; lient wood worn; convertible stitch I sewing machine. The "DOMESTIC" can he seen at ; the store of McCall A Burch, or at the I residence of J. CL McCall. Mrs. J. Gc. McCall, For Solicitor. I HEREBY announce myself as a candidate, subject to the result of the Democratic primaries, for a second AgSUt fOT DdrllHgtOIl C QULtU term as Solicitor of the Fourth Judi- 0 s cial Circuit of Soutli Carolina, and promise, if nominated and elected, to j endeavor, with the help of ex|ierience ; of the past term and of ripening age, to perform the arduous duties of the | office more satisfactorily than hereto fore With thanks for past favors. Very Respectfully, J. M. JOHNSON MarionS, C., 18 April '92. ST A TE OV SO UTH CA RUUNA. County of Darlington. Court of Common Pleas. Summons for Relief, (Complaint not served.) The Bank of Timmonsville, a corpora tion 'organized and chartered by and under the laws of the State of South Carolina, Plaintiff, against the Champion Canning Company, a corporation organized and chartered by and under the laws of tlie State of South Carolina, C. S. Nettles and A. Ames Howlett, Defendants. To the Defendants, the Champion Canning Company, S. Nettles and A. Anios Howlett ; You are hereby summoned and required to answer the complaint iu this action, which is filed in tlie office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on tlie subscribers at their office, Evans street, Florence, S. C-. within twenty days after tlie service hereof, exclusive of tlie day of such service: and if you fail to answer the complaint within tlie time afore said, tlie Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court, for tlie relief de manded in tlie com) laint. Dated, Florence, 8. C„ April 13th, A. D. 1892. WOODS t WILLCOX, Plaintiff's Attorneys To the Defendant, A. Ames Howlett; You will take notice tliat the com plaint in tills action was duly filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court of .'ommon Pleas for Darlington County on the 15th day of April, 1892. WOODS & WILLCOX, Ap 21—8t. Plaintiff's Attorneys. A Pointer on Stationery. Buy your Books and Billet Deaux Materials of THE DAR- ! LINGTON BOOK STORE. Pen Pointers are his spe- i cialty, and everything in the line of Stationery and Books can be supplied at rock bottom prices. TILLMAN-SHEPPARO. fit Aipta M; ail Mlj CHRONICLE WILL GIVE Full and Impartial Reports Of ail the Campaign Meetings this Snmmer in Sontli Carolina. Remem ber : Full, Accurate and Impartial Reports so that you can see for your- — ‘ self just wiiat is going on. We give you simply the news. If you want good reports subscribe now to tlie Chronicle Address THE AUGUSTA CHRONICLE, Patrick Waslh, Presi dent, Augusta, <Ja. Remit by postofflee money order, postal note, registered letter or ex press. By mail the Daily and Sunday Chronicle one year, $H.00. Six months, $3 00. Three months, $1.50. Weekly Chronicle, SI a Year. Latest telegraphic news from ail over the world. Correspondence, farm topics, history, stories, poems, fashion. Iiolitics The most complete newspit per in the Southeast. Ap 20—tf Notice. A MEETING of the Stockholders iO. of the Darlington Brick and Iron Works will he held at the Bank of Darlington, on Tuesday, May 17, next, at 12 M., for the purpose of con sidering and voting u jsm the bonding of the said company to the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars. GEO. H. EDWARDS, Pres. A. C. McFall, Secy, April 1«—fit. li. s, mm\ & ii\ Manutacturers —OF— Doors, Sash, Blmus TvIOTJXjIDIJSr GS —AND- Building Material. ESTABLISHED 1842. CHARLESTON, 8. C. April, 2U 1B89—1 Patronize Home Industries. The Darlington Ginning, Milling, Fertilizer and Warehouse Company are turning out the Finest Heal Hade, 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, patronize your home mill and give your customers the best meal to be had, besides save writing, exchange on bills, and haul ing. Give us your orders.!^^ The Darlington G„ H„ F. k W. Co- May 21-tf Creditors’ Notice. ALL persons having demands against the late Mrs. A. A. Baker will present the same duly attested, and and all indebted will make payment to the undersigned. PAUL WHIPPLE, J. GREGG McCALL, J. E. NETTLES, Executors. Ap 21—Jt I XTAKTSVILLK RAILROAD. ; ** In effect Jan. 81. 1892. DAILY MIXED TRAIN Every one should use P. P. P.; nearly every one nei-ds a good medicine to purifv, vitalize', and enrich tlie 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 lii'imaiiiH and Potassium will cure Syphilis, Rheumatism, Scrofula, Syphilitic Rlieu- matism, Malaria,Old Sores, Blood Poison and Dyspepsia. If your head aches and you are out of spirits take P. P. P.. Prickly Ash, Poke Root, and Leave Hartsville 5.55 a m Jovann. 6.20 a in Floyd's 7 10 a m Darlington 9.00 a in Palmetto 9 26 a m Arrive Florence 9.50 a m Leave Florence 2.00 p m Palmetto 2.15 p m Darlington Floyd’s 3.10 p in Jovann 8.30 p m Arrrive Hartsville 8.50 p m J F. DIVINE, Gen. Supt. HARLESTON, SUMTER AND NORTHERN RAILROAD HARLE8E. KIMBALL Receiver In Effect March 2, 1892. SOUTH. NORTH 1 2 /or a Tired Feeling, Impure Blood, Dis tress after Eating, Dyspepsia Pains in the Back, Headaches and Nervous Pros tration and Debility and Weaknosa all yield readily to P. P. P. For Sleepless ness, Exhaustion and Malaria use P.P.P. A. M. A. M. 0.50 Charleston 10.20 8.00 Prcgnall's 9.00 10 12 Sumter 6.43 11.08 I,amar 5.53 11.25 Syracuse 5.85 11.40 Darlington 5.20 11 56 Mont Clare 5 05 u.os Koliiu's Nee k 4.54 12.23 Mandeville 4.89 12 37 Beunettsville 4.25 P. M. P. M. FDR Catarrh and a Shattered Constitution, both male and female, nothing better than P. P. P. THE Trains 1 and 2 have through ears between Charleston and Fayetteville. THROUGH SHKDULE. Leave Charleston ti.50 a 111 Sumter 10.15 Darlington 11.40 Arrive Richmond 7.40 Washington 8.38 Baltimore 10.30 Philadelphia 12.35 p m New York 3.20 All trains daily except Sunday, i J. H. AVERILL, General Manager. Indies whose systems are poisoned and whose blood is in an impure condition, due to Menstrual Irregularities, are peculiarly lienefited by the wonderful tonic and blixxl-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, - - - OKOKOIA. Sold by J. A. Boyd and Willeox A Co. ( "i & D. and C. & S. RAILROADS. J, In effect Jan. 31, 1892. | Leave Wadesboro - 5.00 a m Bennett’s 5.17 am Morven’s 5.25 a m McFarland SHtiam Cheraw 6.05 am Cash's 6.17 am Society Hill 6.32 a m Dove's 6.50 a m Floyd’s 6.58 a m Darlington 7.12 a m Palmetto 7.22 a m Arrive Florence 7.37 a m Leave Florence 9.00 p m Palmetto 9.13 p in Darlington 9.23 p m Floyd's 9.83 p m Dove's 9 40 p m Society Hill 10 00 p m Cash’s 10.15 p m Cheraw 10.27 p m McFarland 10.57 j> in Morven’s 11.06 p in Bennett's 11.14 p m Arrive Wadesboro 11.30 a m Freight Train. Leave Florence 6.40 a m Arrive Darlington. 7.55 a m Leave Darlington 6.40 p m Arrive Florence 7.25 p m A. F. RAVENEL, President. N ORTHEASTERN RAILROAD. In effect Jan. 31, 1892. SOUTH BOUND. No. 27. 1.35 a m WHY IS THE W. L. DOUGLAS S3 SHOE GENTLEMEN THE BEST SHOE 111 THE WORLD FOR THE MONEY? It is a Hcatnlt'ss shoo, with no tacks or wax thread to hurt the feet; made of the best line calf, ■tvllsh i and easy, and because we make more shoes of thie grade than any other manufacturer, It equals hand* sewed shoes costing from #l.i)0 to W OOtvcnniiie IhiiMl-Mcwed, the finest calf ■ shoe ever offered for •auals Flench Imported shoes which cost from $8.00 to $12.00. tiaA 00 Hand-Sewed Well Shoe, fine calf, i stylish, comfortable and durable. The best : •hoe ever offered at this price ; same grade as cus tom-made shoes costing from $<i.i)0 to $9.0). 50 I’oliee Shoe; Farmers. Railroad Men and Letter Carriers all wear them; flnecalf. seamless, smooth Inside, heavy three soles, exten sion edge. One pair will wear a year. 50 fine cnlfi no better shoo ever offered at «J9«na this price; one trial will convince those who want a shoe for comfort and service. (fiaO ^3 and Workinginan’ft shoes are very strong and durable. Those who Dave given them a trial will wear no other make. #-.00 nud #1.75 school shoes are worn by the boys every where; theysell on their merits, ns t he increasing sales show. ■ orl £‘**00 Hand-sewed shoe, best I VzO Longoia, vervstyllsh; equalsFrencn imported shoes costing from $ t.(Xi to tti.ixi. lindies* ?£.50, # - i.00 nnd #|. , 75 shoe for •Misses are the best fine uongola. Stylish and d urahle. ( nution.—See that VV. L. Douglas’ name and price ore stamped on the bottom of each shoe, nr TAKE NO HI BSTIT1 TE..#* Insist on local advertised dealers supplying yoc W. la. DOUGLAS, Hrocktou, .Mass, Sold by For Sale by A. J. Broom, Darlington S. C, Cheap Wrapping Paper. Old ncwitpapera, answering exceed ingly well for the purpose of wrapping paper, for sale at Thk Darlington Nkws office at20ceiitsa hundred. Leave Florence Kingstree Lanes Arrive Charleston Leave Florence Kingstree Lanes Arrive Charleston Leave Lanes Arrive Charleston t.^i 11 It' i hzh 2.59 a m 5.00 a in No. 23. 10.35 p m 11.49 p m 12.15 a m 2.40 a m No. 53. 8.52 j) m 10.30 p m No. 61. Leave Florence 8.05 a m Kingstree 9.32 a m Gmes 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. I^eave Charleston 1.20 am latnes 3.25 am Kingstree 3 43 a m Arrive Florence 4.45 a m No. 14. Leave Charleston 7.01 p in Lanes 8.38 p m Kingstree 8.56 p m Arrive Florence 9.55 p m No. 62. Leave Charleston 6.50 a m Arrive Lanes. 8.27 am No. 60. Leave Charleston 4.29 p m Ijiues 6.85 p m Kingstree 6.56 p m Arrive Florence 8.15 p m No. 52 runs through to Columbia via Central R. R. of S. C. Nos. 78 and 14 run solid to Wilming ton, N.C., making close connection witli W. A W. R. R. for all points North. J. F. DIVINE, Gen. Supt. VV < 8U<iA& COATED) i Haydock’s New Liver Pills. A wonderful and extraordinary combination of concen trated medicine. Tbo Victories ef b-cionce—Llectrio Telegraph#, tttoam *;:d Printing—rev.ilutionized the whole system of the globe, and made mankind wiser and hotter. So, although there are countless Pills used for dis n nse, and claiming much as to their merit, the re- markable discovery of JDr. Hey dock uua eclipsed them all, and has founded a * NEW MEDICAL SYSTEM. Tho Doctors, whose vant doses of four or five pills. en~ feeble the ttora~<..i and pand/zo the bowel*, niukt give way to the man who restores bfalt.i and appetite with one or two ot hts extraordinary Vegetabln Pills. One or two of DR. HAYDOCIvU NLW UVKU PILL.V auffices to place the stoma‘ hln perfect order, creates an appe tite, and renders t ee spirit light and buoyant. If the Livor is affected its functions are ri stored, and if the Nervous bystem U en.'oeblod, it 1j Invigorated and sus tained. SYMPTOMS OF BIUOrSXESS. 1. The patient complains of a fu!!ne&j of the ntemach. $. Distension of the bowels by wind. S. Heartburn. 4. A feeling of weariness, sleepiness after meab. 5. A bod tohto in the mouth, and furred tongue. 6. Constipation, with an 00 .isioual diarrhoea. Headache in front of head. 6. Depression of tpixhs and great lassitude. All of the above symptoms go to show functional derangement of the Liver: ana now comes the great Fance of any error made ss to tho condition of the ..it. He should immediately provide himself with a Kft STIMULANT, tho most common form of which Is * Pill. Dally experience shows that this, when the Pill is compounded properly, is the readiest mode of Inciting and promoting the action of the Livor, and can be always relied on. I have devoted many years of my life in com. pounding a PtU, that will act readily and systematically os a Dillons Remedi lives, and therefore nave znaue • r m, v active and thorough dose. 1 have called ifc ILMINGTON, COLUMBIA & AUGUSTA RALROAD. In effect March 27, 1892. SOUTH BOUND. No. 23. Leave Wilmington 6.25 pm Marion 9.34 p m Arrive Florence 10.15 p m No. 5u. Leave Florence 3.26 a m Sumter 4.35 a m Arrive Columbia 6.15 am No. 27. Leave Wilmington 10.10 p in Marion 12.40 am Arrive Florence 1.20 * m No. 52. Leave Sumter 9.43 a m ! Arrive Columbia 10.55 a m No. 58. Leave Florence 7.57 a m Sumter 9 20 a in Aarrive Columbia No. 52 runs through from Charles ton via Central Railroad; leaving Lanes 8.32 a m, Maiming 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 Arrive Florence... 1.15 am No. 78. Leave Florence Marion Arrive Wilmington 8.55 a in No. 59. Leave Columbia Sumter Arrive Florence 8.40 p m No. 53. Leave Colombia..* 6.00 p U) Arrive Sumter 0.25 p in No. 14. • t willact roodily ami systematical! y. I do not believe in great purgi have made a Pill, one of which is « i dose. I have called R Haydock’s New Liver Pill. They are the true grains and essence of health, and the greatest blessing that Science has given to the world. For Nervous Prostration, Weakness, ClenersI Lassi tude, Want of Appetite and Sick Headache, Dr. Rey- dock’s New Liver Pill* will bo found an Effectual Kerned v. Bach’ vial contains Twenty PlUff. Price Twenty-five Cents. For sale by ail Druggista. _ ........ Any sceptic can have a viafof Pills 8KNT HIM FRKI3 M receipt of his name and addre8\ for a trial. M Send a postal card for c«»py of pamphlet—"THK LIA. HR AND!m MY.STBKV.” It famishes valuable la. formation to all, HAYDOC'C & CO., NKW YORK, U. R. CAUTION'!—Druggists aro desired to notice that the name at J. H. Fra neb, tolu agent, is written across each doxen package* of Hay dock's Livor Pills, AU without this are owunUrfoils. A.i ril U—ly- Leave Florence 10.25 p m Marion 11.02 p m Arrive Wilmington 1 50 a m. No. 53 runs through to charleston via central Railroad, arriving Man ning 8.04 p in. Lanes 8.45 p in. Charleston 10.80 a m. No. 59 connects at Florence with C, & D. train trom cheraw and Wades boro. Nos. 78 and 14 make close connec tion at Wilmington with W. fit W. Railroad for ail points North. Trains on Florence Railroad leave Pee Dee daily except Sunday 8 85 a m, arrive Rowland 11.40 a m. Return ing leave Rowland 12 16 p m, arrive Pee Dee 4.00 p m. Trains on Manchester fit Augusta Railroad leave Sumter daily except Sunday 10.50 a m, arrive Rimini 11 59 a in. Returning leave Rimini 12.30p. m, arrive Sumter 1.40 p. in. J. F. DIVINE, Gen Supt s ,