The Darlington news. (Darlington, S.C.) 1875-1909, September 14, 1893, Image 3

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•PTiv iro+nja SfiSUp * Cn ® ^ N6(iaMT^«iTtr''rHV% CHAPTER XV. It was a joyful return to the Mesquite ▼alley ranch. Difficult indeed would U be to exaggerate the enthusiastic wel come of the Impulsive Kate; the over joyed though restrained greeting of the more conservative Edith, for in the brief interval of his absence Miss Stafford had passed some very lonely hours and had found time to realize how much the of Bruce had grown to be to If she had reflected with bitterness upon the change of his attitude toward her, if she bad found the coutrast be tween Miss Dallas and herself so over whelming that she almost pitied Bruce for the blindness of his own vision, there was nothing strange or unfeminine in all this. • Indeed, considering the tender regard the lady entertained for the ranchman, it was quite natural that she should be convinced that she was the one person in the wide world to make him happy. Quite as natural was it that she should see nothing but misery for him in in dulging this unexplainable regard for Miss- Dallas, that she should believe Bruce to be the victim of some species of enchantment, and that the prestige of her own birth and position should inspire her with little but aversion and con tempt for her rival Actuated by these feelings, the fair Edith during the first hours of his re turn laid aside the pique that she had shown of law and displayed an arch and playful manner that Bruce had once found irresif ‘«fjle. It was the old Edith, whose nameless grace aig] charm had once well nigh betrayed him into a dec laration. Fora time he appeared like one fascinated by a memory of the past, and Edith was about to congratulate her self upon the return of her influence when one morning she beheld him saddle bis horse and ride away without taking leave of her as of old. It was three days before he again appeared at the Mesquite valley ranch. Mias Stafford seeded no prompting as to the nature of his journey. The direc tion in which his horse had been headed settled that. But she was grieved and indignant Without stopping to trace the steps by which she arrived at this conclusion, she felt herself terribly out raged and wronged. She was vindictive in consequence. Howbeit, she resolved to make one more determined effort tc regain her ascendency. She would if possible remove Bruce from the influence of this rural siren who was fast teach ing him to forget the requirements of hit rank of life. If in the interval Cynthia, Ending herself abandoned, should decide to crown the hopes of one so suitable as the gloomy Mr. Jerrold, Miss Stafford would renew her childish belief that "all marriages were made in heaven.'' In this strait she appealed to Kerno- chan to fulfill a promise, given long be fore, to take them on a fortnight's trip to Austin, the capital of the state. Sb« reminded him that her visit was draw ing to a close, end that the time was short in which to keep his word. Her indulgent host readily acquiesced. When this trip had been decided upon, Phil Kernochan proposed that the four should ride over to San Marcus on horse back, it being necessary that he and hit businest their departure. The prof seal was received with favor. Before setting out Mias Stafford re paired to her room, where she arrayed herself in the faultless riding dress with which she had once electrified Miss Dal las. Aa she peered into her toilet mirror there was a grim resolve about the lines of her mouth from which her quick witted sax might have argued no quarter to a rival And it was noticeable that the few additional hairpins with which the lady found it necessary to secure her raven tresses were placed in position al most fiercely—very much as Mias Edith might have used a harpoon upon some creature that had excited her iwdntment When has toilet was completed, she surveyed herself from head to foot crit ically, but with evident approval, after which she opened a small jewel casket and taking from an inner recess a ring she aUyped it hurriedly upon the third finger of her left hand. It was a solitaire diamond, large and brilliant, and aha passad har small handkerchief across It once or twice, catching the morning sun light on the flashing jewel and noting bow it graced her dimpled hand. But them was an expression in the lady's dark eyes that was hardly reassuring. Tha ring waa a mere memory with Edith—a souvenir of an attachment from which the sentiment had long since faded—a relic <ft an almost forgot ten past Howbeit, although she usually wore no rin, she permitted it to rt main upon hur finger that morning, and drawing her riding glove qnicklyover the gem she joined the mounted party at tha ranch gate, where the impatient Phil waa calling loudly upon the ladies to hurry. After dinner that afternoon, when Kernochan and Brace had left them tc IpMtct the inevitable business, and eery with the morning's ride, had on taking a siesta in spite of the stuffy atmosphere of the San Marcus hotel. Edith was dominated by a sudden energy. She leaned against a window of the dreary parlor and gamed down the dusty road toward the green foliage of tha rivar. Bow eeol it looked there! And what a abort distance awayl What waa to prevent her going there If she would? She answered this question by ffflfjdflg the sleepy proprietor to have saddled and brought to the at once. in gaining thesad- and dash ly speechless and rode quietly Out of town. When the reached the river, she did not stop, but guiding her mustang ■kUifolly across tha shallow ford she turned in tha shade of the tress upon the opposite bank, taking the direction of the Dallas ranch. She knew its general norition from a remark of Bruce during the weal ‘ “ i week of tbaSan Marcus ball did not think the distance great. Hardly the trail road when sht The man raised his serious face and minted her gravely. Edith drew rein. Just now this meeting was most oppor tune. Did Mr. Jerrold know th^. dis tance to the Dallas ranch, and would he direct her to it? Buck stared, gave the information in the usual blind southera fashion, bnt did not volunteer any per sonal guidance. Edith, moreover, did not request it But was Mise Cynthia at home? Mr. Jerrold stared again and reckoned she was. Miss Stafford thanked him and dashed away in the direction Indicated, leaving the cownym gazing solemnly after her. But ai she rode Edith refleeted upon his gloomy bearing and was not without feeling that she was acting very generously toward him in the utterly selfish purpose she had In mind. Cynthia was in her bower, whither of late she had been much given to repair ing. She was lying in her hammock, •winging listlessly to and fro, her half closed eyes dreamily regarding the ever swaying curtain of green above her head. She was happy—happier than she had ever felt or known before. He was safe. He had returned. She was content. And yet in the restful quiet of the little wood Cynthia could not but feel a pang of pity for the man who had just left her with no hope in his eyes, to whose generous conduct much of the present joy she felt was due. There was the sound of a footstep withont, and tjie girl sprang to her feet with a sudden flush. She put both hands to her head as if to efface any disorder of her tresses due to her previous atti tude. A broad shaft of sunlight slipping through the branches overhead steeped in glowing warmth her picturesque face anti figure. A moment of expectation, and Miss Stafford, cool, erect and fastidious, hold- ' ing her immaculate skirts in the gloved fingers of her right hand, stepped within. As she did so she toyed carelessly with the riding whip held in her le ( and gaxed curiously about her. Their eyes met. Mias Stafford bent her head coldly and permitted Cynthia the slightest In clination of her arched eyebrows. The recognition of Mias Dallas was equally cordial. An embarrassing pause followed thees civilities. Edith was the first to break it "1 suppose you are surprised to see me here,” she began, with more embarrass ment of manner than she had deemed possible. She glanced down at the whip she held lightly between her gloved fin gers. Cynthia remained quiet “The fact is. Miss Dallas." Edith re commenced, t^ hesitation of her man ner lending aq apparent sineerity to her words, “the fact is, I am going away very soon, bnt 1 felt 1 could not do so without thanking you for your kindness to me in being so good to Mr. Brace. Cynthia raised her eyebrows and stared blankly at Edith, turning her head a little one side, very much as a bird will when doubtful if it has heard aright She grew a shade paler, but re plied that she was gratified if anything she had done had found favor with Miss Stafford. If look and manner, however, counted for anything, it was quite evi dent that the temperature of Cynthia’s gratification was indefinitely below sera “I mean by your riding over to hia as sistance in the reckless fashion you did,” Mias Stafford continued. “It was really quite romantic and kind of you, yon know—quite what one reads about, and I wanted to—to thunk you. I told Mr. Bruce aa I know he feels much as I do.” There was a very perceptible change in Cynthia's manner while listening to this ingenuous statement. Apparently ■he grew several inches taller under Miss Stafford's patronage. Her lip curled per ceptibly. and her eyes flashed as she im plied very decidedly that she was quite aware what Mr. Brace thought about it “Very possibly,” Miss Stafford assent, ed quietly, “but I was only telling you what he said to me. 1 am going away, you know—we are both going away.” Miss Stafford emphasised the “both.” -I thought you ought to know bow we felt in the matter.” The ominous plural fell like a knell upon Cynthia. She felt hes breath grow quick and short, and a agddcn faintness seised her. But she did not change her attitude. She remained gazing stead fastly up into the beautiful face before her. There waa disdain in the brown eyes, and she felt it “And so you turned yourself into Henry Brace's errand boy to let me know,” she replied calmly. "Well, now. thet's kind of you. Pm sure; you reck oned I was just natch'ally lyin awake nights to get your approval, and you couldn’t rest until you took this way of showin it P'raps you’ll be willin to say, Mias Stafford, bow long you've been oanryin hia messages and rannin his er rands?” She threw back her bead and laughed Iflerrily •• she said this—a laugh so mu sical and clear that it seemed to ripple upward from the very heart of joy. Miss Stafford blushed crimson beneath her merriment It steeled her to adhere to her original purpoea. With a sudden gesture she stripped off the glove upon her left hand. The glittering facets of the diamond she wore flashed in the broad shaft of sunbeams that cleft the bower. “Do you nee that ring?" she demanded coldly, suffering the fascinated ayes of the girl to rest a moment upon the spar kling gem. "Perhaps that will explain my inttrest in the welfare of Mr. Bruce." She turned quickly, Bashed one brief glance of triumph upon Cynthia from beneath her supercilious lashes and •wept haughtily out of the bower. Cyn thia waa alone with the agony of the sudden revelation. She pat one hand to her head in a half daaed way, as if she. fait a sadden pain there. The ground eeemed slipping away beneath her feet; the horizon wl 'led around her. She felt in one brief Inst mt as if the sunlight had gone from the earth, the vivid bine from the sky, and the next she was lying prone upon the mosses at her fast, weighed down by the , despairing monotone that to pofssm all thing ov«r har ner face deep dbwn in the soft HcMM M if to shat out of right the dreadful reality which suddenly confronted her. Then a quick tremor shook her, and she eras crying as if her heart would break. And so he was really engaged to Mbs Stafford. That was the end then. This man whom she had so trusted and be lieved had been playing a double part with her and had called her ont of the Ignorant content of her early life, only to crash her with the new joy he had awakened. Oh, the pity of 1U And she bad shown she loved him sot Overcome by the hitteraese of this reflection, she sank down again and lay there pale mid wretched, twining her fingers Ustlceely In the soft moesea, her eyes fined on va cancy and oblivious of all else save this one mortifying, agonising fact The moments went slowly by. The shadows shifted on the pine strewn floor. High overhead a squirrel that had marked her grief dropped a cone down opon her as if in protest A motionless red lizard, that at first seemed to sym pathise with her. leered at her from an adjacent stone and was growing viribly hysterical And then this irony of na ture was dispelled by a footstep that came qniqkly into the bower. The squirrel flashed sudden'v around a limb, and the lizard rustled off into the thick et Cynthia raised her eyes, Henry Brace was standing over her, regarding her with a curious, questioning glance. She gave him no word or sigieof recog nition. The one brief glance with which •he swept his face had in it the scorn and contempt of the injured woman. She sprang to her feet, dashing away from her with a passionate gesture tha hand he had extended to her aid. Turn ing her hack upon him, she sought the farthest corner of the bower. Bruce was astounded at this reception. He took a step or two toward her and attempted to take her hands in his. She whipped them Indignantly behind her and faced him with «U«K4»»g eyee. in bis Ignorance of what had passed the yonng ranchman cast about him for some set of his that could have caused this sudden anger. “Cynthia,” he said, breaking the si lence, “what is the meaning of this? 1 am going away on a brief trip to Austin. I have come to bid you goodby. Have you no word to say to meT Drue* leok a *Mp uesver to her. She waved Urn away with an imperi ous gesture, “There is no need of it,” she said. “1 feawa received your goedhys already from herl” Brace stared. He gave a surprised glance about him. Lying at hia feet ansang tha pine needle* wae a dainty glove of undresaed kid. He recognized it instantly as belonging to Edith. In voluntarily he stooped and picked up the perfumed trifle. It waa redolsat-of its owner. Ha turned with a lock of in quiry to Cynthia. “Has Mise Stafttffr beeu faeraT he asked almoet sternly. He was hardly prepared for the icy brevity of her reply. “And she told yom bwnegatng ms^T “She said yon were both going,” said Cynthia simply. The weeds seemed to choke her, but she sssnveesd hsneri with an effort, “She showed mothering that yon gave her and said she wished to thank soefbr my kiatoasdta yoe," In spite of herself the tsars started to the girl's kesitHfulapua. Aa an came snddwly over tha faea el “It it steanga that aa one pc Interested I learn of this now for the first.” he taidHryly. "Am I to under stand that Miss Stafford told yon I gave her aring?" “She gave ms to' understand that she was engaged to yon,* said Cynthia quickly, looking him straight in the eyes. Brace took a stop nearer to her. “it is falser he said, with whits Ups. A sadden revulsion of feeling crimson ed Cynthia's face and neck. Bhengaad- ed him earnestly. “Falser the whispered. Brace took this little brown In his and looked down Into her face. "Falser be said. “Don't yon know, darling, there U but one girl in the wide world I would be willing to make my wifer She looked up at him shyly through the toon of a moment before. "Who is thetT she said. “Cynthia DaUaar tkx mm The Babr UheS Ik The hopelessness of combating indi vidual stupidity with the most enlight ened sanitary measures which the an thoritiee can provide was evidenced the other day oo a Grand street ferryboat. A woman came into tha cabin ear-ring a baby of perhaps • months and leading a little toddler of about years. BothcHl dren, as well aa the mother, were com fortably clad, but the children's faces was* pasty and unhealthy looking, as if unwholesome food and 111 ventilated sleeping quarters wen their portion. .The former undoubtedly was, for each child was munching a large slice of not too ripe nor too clean watermelon, bought from one of the peddling fruit stands which abound in that locality. The baby in arms kept at his piece with his tooth less gums until he han secured several bits, which ha swallowed with gusto. Alarmed for the effect upon his tender or at least youthful stomach, a passen ger, soother woman, approached the mother. “Aren't you afraid to let your baby eat that?” she asked, pointing to the fruit. The woman looked up mystified. “Oh, he likes it,” she said. “Bnt it may make kirn rick, he is sack a young baby," persisted the other. “Oh, no," answered the mother good natnredly. “He’s need to it and peaches,” she added, with an air of pride at hia digestive prowess And the other woman could only rs- tnra to her asat vanquished, white the naleNselon puMned its colicky way.— Always Set tha Best. Persons who suffer from rheu matism want immediate relief. It is not enough that the pain should be eased and the appetite be inceased. Anything short of a cure is only prolonging tor ture. The poisonous acids in the blood, which is the direct cause of Rheumatism are immediately and effectually expelled by Dr. Drummond’s Lightning Rem edy. Where it fails to perform a cure, the price is refunded. If the druggist cannot furnish it the remedy will be sent prapaid to any address on receipt of J rice, five dollars, Drummond [edicine Co., 48-60 Maiden Lane, New York. Agents want ed. "Don’t you think you could love me a little if you knew that I would die for you?" "Possibly, if you will give proof satisfactory to a coroner’s jury.”—Lt/e. Guaranteed Cure. We authorize our advertised druggist w> sell Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption, Roughs and Colds, upon this condition. If you are afflicted with a Cough. Cold or any Lung, Throat or Chest trouble, and will use this remedy as di rected, giving it a fair trial, and experience no benefit, you may return the bottle and have your money refunded. We could not make this offer did we not know that Dr. King’s New Dis covery could be relied on. It never disappoints. Trial bot tles free at Willcox & Co’s drug store. Large size 50c. and $1.00. Pedestrian—You should be in better business than begging. A great, strong fellow like you ought to look for work. Beggar—What! Throw up a sure thing for an uncertainty? —Tit Bits. From tha Piney Woods Of the North to the Everglades of the South, druggists are be sieged by people with every shade of Rheumatism, inquiring about Dr. Drummond’s Remedy. “Will it cure me?” And the druggist points to the fact that the Drummond Medicine Co. 48 50 Maiden Lane, New York, offer a reward of $500 for a case their remedy will not cure. That kind of answer is satisfy ing, and the sufferer planks down five dollars and goes home and is cured. Not only reliev ed ! but Curkd. Agents n an'ed. "You want those shoes shin ed ?” asked a city hall bootblack of a man with enormous feet. Yes, of course.” Well, you’ll have to pay by the hour.”—Texas Siftings. 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For sale at Willcox ft ’s drugstore "Mrs. Smith’s got a dog that likes me,” said little coming home from a visit with her aunt. “How do you know he likes you?” her mother asked. “ ’Cause he tasted of me!’ answered the little girl—Fow/h’s Companion. Qood Evening! Have you us- .ve you i need ofi ed—Ah 1 there is no need ol my saying anything further, I am sure you will hereafter use noth ing but the Famous Blush of Roses for your complexion. Yours with best wishes, Flora A. Jones, South Bend, Ind. P. 8. Call this eve please at Dr. J. A. Boyd’s and learn the particulars. Whaa Babjr was Uck, we s***lMr CUstorta When abe wee sOiUd, •be cried for Oeeuxla. BROWN'S IRON BITTERS cures Dyspepsia, In digestion ft Debility. He— What proof have I that you really love me? She—Proof! Did I not dance with you at the Astorbilt ball ? “Yes, but I don’t consider that any proof of affection.” "You would if you knew how badly you danc.”—New York Weekly. Many Persons err i.n>ken Sown boo overwork or houaehold cam. Brown’s Iron Bitters Rebuilds the eyalast, aMedlseetkm, removre eaceaa of bUe, aiw| girm Qvt Uit? gcuulue. W. L DOUGLAS S3 SHOE aJPMr. Da yea veer them? Whea text lr eeed try ■ P*k. Best In trio world. $2.00 *1.75 ran sovt #1.79 If yie waat t lae DRESS SHOE, made la fin Wait y my *3, $330, $4.00 ar ceiton made and leak aad If yoe wltk to acoaomin la year fcateaar, do ee by purchasing W. L Deeglu Shoe*. Kline aad price stamped ea the bottom, leek hr It wboa yea bey. W. 1- DOUGLAS, Breoktan, Maeo. Sold by For sale by A. J. BROOM, Darlington, S. C. * I you want a aae uncos on ttylec, doe’t pay $6 to $8, try ir iS 81mm. The* ft tqiial to cut wear u well. Ifyo« wUh to mw ig ^fencing s l w RAILROAD, FARM, GARDEN, Cunttry, Lin, PoBltnr Ml Rabbit Feadag. raodSAXM or iilxx in is,:, ckuuaaa KKKK. FRKIOHT PAID. THE - ■o«iUUHI WOVEN WIRE FENCE CO. 1M, US, 111 aad US N. Rarkaft, (Ibtoaga, HI. AREYOU GOING TO PAINT? If you are we want to say a few words to you at>out paints in KP»eral and The Averill Paint in particular Our long, hot season makes ours one of the hardest and most trying climates on paints. Cheap paints are worthless. The best white lead will “chalk off” In a very few months. A paint to give satisfactory results here must be especial ly adapted to our climatic con ditions. T^he Jltferill Is just such a paint. It has been used in thle lo cality for 2S years, and has al ways given satisfaction. It Is GUARANTEED To give you perfect satisfac tion after time sufficient to thoroughly test it has elapsed, and we are authorized to pro tect this guarantee. Please call at our store for color cards (free), and see book of 20 ele gant designs for house paint- iug. Welling & Bonnoilt. Jun 22—6m. Notice. LBERT WILKES, Mr. W. F. Dargan’s celebrated stallion, stand the season at my stables; terms, $13. d. s. McCullough. Sept 7—2m A 1 will s Wtaa tas bad Chfltaaa, aba sseetkni CMoala. Desirable Property For Sale. I DESIRE to sell a most admirable tract of cultivated land, 200 acres under fence, with 8 room dwelling, 4 fireplaces, fine water, good tenement buildings, fine orchard and vineyard. Land makes 1 bale to acre. Situated 8 miles southwest of Sumter and 1 mile from TiiHlnt’s depot on C., 8. A H. R. R. Terms easy Apnly to D. A. OUTLAW, Mecfaanicsvllle. Or Sumter Co., S. C. Wu.uk ItroRAM, Sumter, 8. C. Also a very desirable place close to my home near Mechanicsville. to Nov 2 Watches Repaired AND WARRANTED, — AT — MASON’S JEWELRY STORE. Feblfi—tf School Notice. HE next lion of the Darling- ■ ton Public Schools is to begin Monday, Sept. 25. Ail pupil* that have not received grade tickets and all new applicants for admission must bs examined and graded before they can enter school. The following is the eehedule of examinations: Mayo: children under 10 years of age, Sept. 11 to 18; children over 10 years of age, Sept. 14 and 13. ^Factory School; Monday, Sep*. St.John's: Children under 10 yean of age, Sept. 19 and 20; children over 10 years of age. Sept 21 and 29. The members of St. John’s High AreTou Going to the World’s Fair? If so, see that your ticket reads via Cincinnati and the C. H. ft D. and Monon—the ac knowledged ‘World’s Fair Route.” The only line out of Cincin nati connecting with E. T. V. & Q. and Q. & C. train No. 2, arriving Cincinnati 10:30 p. m. A solid train carrying through sleepers from Jacksonville, Sav annah, Birmingham, Atlanta, Chattanooga, Macon and New Orleans via E T. V. & G., Q. & C., C. H. ft D. and Monon Route to Chicago. You can stop over in Cincin nati if your ticket reads via the C. H. ft D. and Alonon Route, by depositing same with the Merchants’ and Manufacturers' Association. Chamber of Com merce Building, corner of Fourth and Vine Streets, one block from Fountain Square (the C. H. ft D. ticket office is. in the same building). This enables you to visit the picturesque “Queen City” at no additional cost, and special efforts will be made to entertain strangers hos pitably and reasonably. The universal verdict of the traveling public is that the Pull man Safety Vestibuled trains, running every day, "and Sun day too,” via the C. H. ft D. and Monon, between Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago, are without doubt the "finest on earth.” These trains were es pecially built by the Pullman Company for this service, and embrace every improvement. Their magnificent coaches, lux urious smoking cars, superb sleepers, observation cars, com partment sleeping cars and un excelled dining car service, af ford "all the comfortsofhome.” Leaving Cincinnati you pass through the beautiful Miami Valley, and for twenty-five miles the double tracks run through the very front door yards of the finest suburban homes in the country. Beyond Hamilton and up to Indiana polis, the line is noted for its scenic beauty. A stop over at Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana, may be obtained by depositing your ticket with the Secretary of the Commerical Club. This city is more worthy of a visit than al most any other of its size in the West, and offers the greatest inducements to traveller and tourist. Between Indianapolis and Chicago the line traverses the very best agricultural and commercial territory, and the ride is one of unparalleled com fort and beauty. Bear in mind that the C. F. & D. and Monon Route trains all run via Burnside Crossing, from which point the Illinois Central suburban trains run direct to the World’s Fair Grounds every moment. At Englewood connection is made with the electric cars, which run every five minutes to the grounds, but we recommend all rsons to go directly into the earborn Station, which is lo cated in the heart of the city and from which all street car lines converge, then go directly by car or cab to your hotel or boarding place. First locate yourself; know where and how you are to live while in Chicago. Get the locality firmly fixed in your mind, before going to the World’s Fair by any of the numerous convenient ways: the cable cars, electric roads, ele vated railroad, Illinois Central R. R., suburban trains and the steamboats afford ample accom modations for all possible visit ors, and it is but five minutes ride from the business portion of the city to the grounds. Take your breakfast down town, buy your lunch at the grounds, and take your supper down town. If you follow these suggestions you will save money. The fa cilities for serving lunch at the World’s Fair Grounds are ex traordinary and the prices are cheaper than at your own home, but breakfast and supper should be taken down town, or at your boarding house. The World’s Fair is already the most astound ing and stupendous spectacle ever attempted by any people, and a day’s visit wil II afford more delight and instruction than can possibly be obtained in any other way or by the same expenditure of money. For further particulars, descri tive pamphlets, rates, etc., dress E. A. Hooter, General Advertising Agent C. H. ft D R. R., No. 200 West Fourth St. Cincinnati O AtteiHon Mechanics! All persons In need of babbitt metal ean purchase it cheap at THB Dak LueroN Nbws office. School or their parents are requested Saturday, Sept. 16, for of armactaf the election •ATTERSON WARD LAW, Superiuteadeat. TTART8VILLE RAILROAD. ** In effect July 80, 1883. DAILY MIXED TRAIN Leave Hartavllle 6.00 a m Jovann 6.20 a m Floyd’s 6.85 a m ArriveDarlington 7.20 a m Leave Darlington- 6.80 p m Floyd’s. 8.15 p as Jovann •ooaaeeaeeeaeeaa** • ••• 8.85 pm Arrrive Hartavllle...... —. 8.55 p m J, F. DIYItfS, Gea, B«p\, ftHARLEKTON, SUMTER AND NORTHERN RAILROAD CHARLES E. KIMBALL Reoeiver. In Effect Jan. 10. 1898. NORTH. SOUTH. 1 • 2 AM. P.M. 6.50 Charleston 10.80 8.10 Pregnatl’s 8.50 10.25 Sumter 6.80 11.16 launar 5.20 11.30 Syracuse 505 11.45 Darlington 4.50 1200 Mont Clare 4 83 12.11 Robin’s Neck 4.20 12.26 Maude ville 4.05 12.40 Bennettsville 8.50 1.05 Gibson 8.25 1.85 Hamlet 3.55 P.M. P.M. No. 1 connnects with C. F. A Y. V. at Bennettsville for Fayetteville, con nects with Seaboard Air Line at Ham let for Wilmington, Charlotte, Shel by, Koutherfordton ; and at Charlotte with R. A D. Vestibule Limited for Washington and New York. Passen gers can take sleepers at Charlotte at 8 :15 p. m. No. 2 passengers by this train have through Sleepers New York to Char lotte, connects with S. A, L. at Ham let from Charlotte and North, and from Wilmington, connects with 8. C. Ry. at Pregnalls for Charleston. Dinner at Hamlet. J. H. AVERILL, General Manager. C & D. and C. A S. RAILROADS. * In effect Aug 18, 1898. Through Passenger Train. Leave Wadesboro— 4.80 a m Bennett’s 4.51 a m Morven’s 5.04 a m McFarland 5 17 a m Che raw 6.00 am Cash's 6.12 am Society Hill 6.26 a m Dove's 6.44 a m Floyd’s 6.49 a m Darlington 7.00 a m Palmetto 7.11 a m Arrive Florence 7.26 a m Leave Florence 7.80 p m Palmetto 7.48 p m Darlington - 7.58 p m Floyd’s 8.05 p m Dove’s 8.10 p m Society Hill 8 28 p m Cash’s 8-42 p m Cheraw 9.06 p m McFarland 9.88 p m Morven’s 9.54 p m Bennett’s 10.09 p m Arrive Wadesboro 10.80 p m Freight Train. Leave Florence 7.80 a in Darlington 8.40 a m Arrive Cheiaw 11.20 a m Leave Cheraw 1.00 p m Darlington 4.00 p m Arrive Florence 5.00 p m A. F. RAVENEL, President. N ORTHEASTERN RAILROAD. In effect Aug. 13,1893. SOUTH BOUND. No. 61 Leave Florence 7 45am Kingstree 8.58 a m Lanes 9.20 a m Arrive Charleston 11.20 a m No. 85. Leave Florence 8.87 a m Kingstree 4.85 a m Lanes 4.52 a m Arrive Charleston 6.50 a m No. 28. Leave Florence 11.00 p m Kingstree 12.14 a m Isines 12.82 a m Arrive Charleston 2.88 a m No. 58. Leave Lanes 7.10 p m Arrive Charleston 8.45 p m Train on C. A D. R. R. connects at Florence with No. 61 Train. NORTH BOUND. No. 78. Leave Charleston 1.88 am Lanes 8.23 am Kingstree 8 42 a m Arrive Florence 4.50 a m No. 60 Leave Charleston 5.10 a m Lanes 7.05 a m Kingstree 7.26 am Arrive Florence 8.40 a m No. 14. Leave Charleston 4.12 p m Lanes 6.03 p m Kingstree 6.17 p m Arrive Florence 7.10 p m No. 62. Leave Charleston 7.15 a m Arrive Lanes 8.40 am No. 52 runs through to Columbia via Central R. R. of 8. C. No. 78 runs solid to Wilming ton, N. C., making close connection with W. A W. R. R. for all points Ndrth. Train No. 14 runs via Wilson and Fayetteville—Short Line—and makes close connection for all points North. J. F. DIVINE, Gen. SnpL vv ILMINGTON, COLUMBIA ft AUGUSTA RALROAD. In effect July 80, 1898. SOUTH BOUND. No. 28. Leave Wilmington 6.40 pm Marion — 9.56 p m Arrive Florence 10.40 p m No. 50. Leave Florence 8.45 am Sumter *••••••••••••« ••**** 5. 10 am Arrive Colombia 6.45 a m No. 58. Leave Florence 7.45 a m Arrive Sumter - 9 90 a m No. fit. Leave Sumter — 9.58 am Arrive Columbia. 11.05 am No. 59 runs through from Charles ton via Central Railroad; leaving Lanes 8-44 a m, Manning 9 90 a m. NORTH BOUHD. No. 51. . 10.09 pm . 11.87 p m . 1.00 am No. 78. .. 5.10 a m .-644am - 9.10 am No. n. 4.90pm 5.45 p at No. 59. Leave Colombia.. Sumter Arrive Florence... Leave Florence.... .... Marion Arrive Wilmington... Leave Colombia Arrive Sumter...- Leave Columbia- Sumter Arrive Florence.... . 5.55 p i . 7.10-p l No 58 runs through to charleston via central Railroad, arriving Man ning 6.24 p m. Lanes 7.06 p m. Charleston8.45 pm. Trains on Manchester and Augusta B. R\ leave Sumter daily exeept Sun day, 10.50 a. m., arrive Rimini 11:50 a. m. Returning leave Rimini 12:80 p. m.. arrive Sumter 1-40 p. m. Trains on Wilmington, Chad bourn and Conway Railroad leave Chad- bourn at 10.80 a m, arrive at Conway l. 00 p m, returning leave Conway at 2:80 p. m., arrive Chad bourn 3:20 p. m. Leave Chad bourn 7.15 a m and 5.50 pm, arrive at Hub800am and 6.45 p m. Returning leave Hub 9.00 a m and A 45 p m, arrive at Chad bourn 9.45 a m and 7.30 p m. Daily except F, DIY1XE, top'tf