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CorrsioiiT. ttti. by J. a Uppibcott CoMMinr. CHAPTBHJ. the marble- I floored vestibule 1 of the Metro politan Grand hotel in Buffalo, | Prot Btillaon Ren mark st and looke about Mm with the anzioue manner of a per son unused to the gaudy splendor of the modern Amert- pan house of entertainment. The pro fessor paused halfway between the door and the marble counter, because he began to tear that he had arrived at an inopportune time—that something unusual was going on. The hurry and bustle bewildered him. A man with a stentorian but monotonous and mourn ful voice was filling the air with the information that a train was about to depart for Albany, Saratoga, Troy, Bos ton, New Tork and the east. When he came to the words “The East” his voice dropped to a sad, minor key, as if the man despaired of the fate of those who took their departure In that direction. Every now and then a brazen gong sounded sharply, and one of the negroes who sat in a row on a bench along the marble-paneled wall sprang forward to the counter, took somebody’s hand bag, and disappeared in the direction ,of the elevator, with the newly-arrived jgueat following him. Groups of men Stood here and there conversing, heed less of the rush of arrival and departure around them. All this was very strange to the pro fessor, and he felt himself In a new world, with whose customs he waa •not fr miliar. Nobody paid the slight est attention to him as he stood there among it all with his sutohel in hla hand. As he timidly edged up to the counter and tried to accumulate oour- |age enough to address the clerk, a oung man came forward, flung hla Ip on the polished top of the counter, taphoricallv brushed the professor da, pulled the bulky register towards 1m and Inscribed his name on the page iwith a rapidity equaled only by the lillegibllity of the result 1 “Hellol 8am,” he said to the clerk. “How’s things? Get my telegram?” "Tea," answered the clerk; “but I 't give you #7. It's been taken for p week. I reserved 88 for you and had to hold on with my teeth to do that” The reply of the young man waa marely a brief mention of the place of torment -Tt is hot,” said tha clerk, blandly. “In from Cleveland?" “Yea. Any letters for me?" “Couple of telegrams. You'll find them up In 88.” “Oh! you were cock-sure I'd take that [room?” “I was cock-sure you’d have to. It •waa either that or the fifth floor. We're TATBS. CZBTAnrLT, HK’« BSBB.” fun. Couldn't give a better room to the president if he came." “Oh, weU, what's good enough for the president I can put up with for a couple of days.” The hand of the clerk descended on thebeU. The negro sprang forward and took the grip. "Eighty-five," said the clerk, and the drummer and the negro disappeared. “la there any place where I could leave my bag for awhile?” the profea aor at last said, timidly, to the clerk. “Your bag?” The professor held It up In view. “Oh! your grip. Certainly. Have a room, sup?" and the clerk's hand hov- fared nrer the bell. “No. At least, not just yet. You see, I’m—” “AU right The baggageman there to the left will check it for you." “Any letters for Bond?” said a man, pushing himself In front of the pro- feasor. The clerk pulled out a fat “If you wait to the reading-room ru •end Yates to you when he cornea The boy will find him if he's In the house; but he may be up town." The professor, disliking to trouble the obliging clerk further, did not ask Mm where the reading-room was. He inquired instead of a hurrying porter, and received the ourt but comprehen sive answer! “Dining-room next floor. Woking and writing-rooms up tha Billiard-room, bar and lavatory down stairs." The profeasor, after getting into the barber shop and the oigar store, finally the lake, nor yet at the railroad tracks, this aide, nor at Buffalo creek, either, beautiful and romantic as it la, nor to Usten to the clanging of the ten thou- tond locomotives that pass within heal ing distance, for the delight of your guests. The fact is, that, always ex cepting Chicago, Buffalo Is more like— for the professor's sake I’ll say hades, than any other place In America." "Oh. Buffalo's all right,” said the elerk, with that feeling of lopal loyalty which all Americans possess. “Say, are you here on this Fenian snap?” “What Fenian snap?" asked tha news paper man. "Oh! don’t you know about It? I thought the moment I saw you that you were here for this affair. WeU, don't say I told you, but I can put you on to one of the big guns If you want the particulars. They say they're go ing to take Canada. 1 told 'em that I wouldn’t take Canada as a gift, let alone fight for It. I’ve been there." Yates' newspaper Instinct thrilled Mm aa he thought of the possible sensa tion. Then the light slowly died out of his eyes when he looked at the pro- lessor, who had flushed somewhat and compressed Me Ups aa ho listened to the slighting remarks on his country. “WeU, Bam,” said the newspaper man at last, "it isn’t more than once In a lifetime that you'll find me give the go-by to a piece of news, but the fact la. I’m on my vacation Just now. About the first Tvs had tar fifteen rears; so you see I must take care of it No, let the Argus get scooped, if It wants to. They’U value my services aU the more when I get back. No. 818, 1 think you said?” The clerk handed over the key, and the professor gave the boy the cheek for his valise, at Yates' suggestion. "Now get a move on you," said Yates to the elevator-boy. “We’re going right through with you." And so the two friends were shot up together to the fifth floor. [TO BJC CONTINUED.] » ‘ New Imas Goods! PARENTS, “Hard times” should not affect the children’s Christmas. Let them enjoy the Xmas of 1894. CHILDREN, The way to enjoy Christmas is to buy “1—1 AM MOT EXACTLY A QUEST,” XX BTAMMXBED. found his way into the reading-room. Numerous dally papers were scattered around on the table, aaeh attached to a long clumsy cleft arrangement of wood, while other daUles similarly encum bered hung from racks against the wall. The professor sat down in one of tha easy leather-covered chairs, but, in stead of taking up a pnper, drew a thin book from his pocket, in wMch he was so absorbed that he became entire ly unconscious of his strange surround ings. A light touch on the shoulder brought him up from his book into the world again, and he saw looking down on Mm the stern faoe of a heavily- mustaohed stranger. “I beg your pardon, air, but may I ask if yon are a guest of this house?” A shade of apprehension crossed tha professor’s faoe as ha slipped the book into his pocket. He had vaguely felt that he was trespassing when he first entered the hotel, and now Ms doubts were confirmed. “I—am not exactly a guest,” he stam mered. “What do von mean by not exactly a guest?” continued the other, regarding the professor with a cold scrutinizing gaze. “A man Is either a guest or he is not, I take It. Which is it in your ease?” “I presume, technically speaking, I am not.” "Technically speaking! More eva sions. Let me ask yon, sir, as an ostensibly honest man, if you imagine that all this luxury—this—this ele gance—is maintained for nothing? Do yon think, sir, that it is provided for any man who has cheek enough to step out of the street and enjoy it? Is it kept up, I ask, for people who are, technieally speaking, not guests?” The expression of conscious guilt deepened on the faoe of the unfor tunate professor. He had nothing to say. He realized that his action was too flagrant to admit of defense, so he attempted none. Suddenly the counte nance of Ms questioner lit up with a smile, and he (mote the professor on the shoulder. "Well, old stick-in-the-mud, you haven't changed a particle in fifteen yean. You don’t mean to pretend yon don’t know me?" “You can't—yon cant be Richard Yates?” "I not only can, but I can’t be any body else. 1 know, because I have often tried. Well, well, well, well! Stilly we need to call you, don’t you remember? I’ll never forget that time we sung •Oft In the stilly night," front of your window when you were studying for the exams. You always were a quiet fellow. Stilly. I’ve been waiting for you nearly a whole day. I was Just now with a party of friends when the boy brought me your card. A little philanthropic gathering—sort of mu tual benefit arrangement, you know; each of us contributed what we Could spare into a general fund, which was given to some deserving person In the crowd." “Yes," said the professor, dryly, heard the clerk telling the boy where he would be most Ukoly to find you." “Oh, you did, eh?” cried Yates, with a laugh. “Yes, Sam generally knows where to send for me; but he needu t have been so darned public about it. Cure for Headache. As a remedy for all forms of J Headache. Electric Dilters has' proved to be the very best. It 1 effects a permanent cure and the most dreaded habitual sick headaches yield to its influence. We urge all who are afflicted to procure a botttle, and give this remedy a fair trial. In cases of habitual constipation, Electric Bitters cures by giving the need ed tone to the bowels, and few cases long resist the use of this medicine. Trv it once. Large bottles only fifty cents at Will, cox & Co’s drug store. When Baby wm rtek, we x»ve her CaKteriz. When ahe wu a Child, (he cried (or Caetoria. When she became Mifla, she clung In Caetoria. When ahe had Children, she gave them Cutoria. FOR DYSPEPSIA, Indlgeetton, and Stomach disorders, take BROWN S IRON BITTKRS. All dealers keep it, tl per botllc. Genuinehaa trade mark and cmeeed red Knee on wrapper. Or you xp Tom back acbks, are all worn out, really good for noth ing. tt is general debility. Try BBOntrt IRON IUTTKB9. It will cure yon. cleanse your liver, and five a good appetlta. DOLLS; TOTS, FIREWORKS, Etc. And the place to buy them from is the BOOK STORE. N. B. We have the only NEW Christmas Goods in Town, Ordinance. Council Chambir, ) Darlington, 8. C„ Dec. 4,'94. j W HEREAS, pursuant to Section 5 of the Charter of the Town of Darlington, 8. C., the biennial elec tion of Mayor and four Aldermen it ordered to be held on the third Tues day of December, 1894, pursuant to the requireinenta of zaid section of the Charter of the Town of Darling ton, we publish and make the follow ing Ordinance: That before any voter shall be en titled to vote for Mayor and Aider- men for the Town of Darlington, 8. C.. at an election for the same to tx held on Tuesday, Dec. 18. 1894, he shall be required to register at the place appointed by the Town Council ui>on taking the following oath: That he is twenty-one years of age, and has been a resident of the (State of South Carolina for one year, and the Town of Darlington for sixty days, eceding this election, and that hs not, for any cause under the law and Constitution of the said State, disqualified as a voter. Be it further ordained: That, for the purpose of holding and giving]op portunity to the electors of said Town to register as above required, three (8) managers of said re gistration, to be appointed by the Mayor, shall meet at the Council Chamber of the Town of Darlington, 8. C., and after taking the following oath, “That they will impartially register all vot ers who may present, themselves to take the above prescribed oath”, shall take down and keep a record of all persons who present themselves for registration; and for the purpose of allowing the said electors to register, the said managers shall meet at the Council Chamber on the mornings of of Dec- TXART6VILLE railroad. ^ June 8, 1894. MIXED TRAIN Leave Hartsville 4.80 a m Jovann 4.48 a m Floyd’s 5.05 a m Darlington 5.85 a ui Palmetto 5.40 a m Arrive Florence 8.00 a m Leave Floretce 8.60 p m Palmetto 9.06 p m Darlington 9.86 p u Floyds 9.45 p m Jovann 10.00 p n. Hartsville 10 15 pm J. F. DIVINE, Gen. Bupt. CHARLESTON. SUMTER AND NORTHERN RAILROAD CHARLES E. KIMBALL Receiver. and the 14th., 15th. and 17th. days ember, 1894, at 8 o'clock A. M., keep said place open for registration until 8 o'clock P. M , of each day, The same managers shall be, on Tuesday, the 18th. day of December. 1894, st the same hours, as provided for in the same registration, and re ceive the votes of all electors who have complied with tiie taw, and af ter the polls are closed at 8 o'clock on the evening of the 18th. day of Dec- • ember,1894, proceed to count the votes and declare the election, and in three (3) days thereafter serve written no tice upon the persons who have been elected Mayor and Aldermen of said Town. The said managers, after counting the votes cast and declaring the elec tion, shall return the said liallots to said box, seal same, and turn over said box to the Town Council. That all persons who shall, in any way, interfere with the managers in the discharge of their duty, or who shall illegally vote, shall be fined not less than five dollars, nor more than twenty-five dollars, or be imprisoned for not less than five days, nor more tan thirty days, or both. By order of Council: W. F. DARGAN, Attest: Mayor, J. W. EVANS, Clerk. Dec 6—2t. ROOFING SLATES. 1 1 'tnleming CEMENT ^ AND BRICK COMPANY. MASONS’ SUPPLIES, 278 East Bay, CHARLESTON, 8. C. Importers of 1 ENGLISH - ! to IU 1ZPOIRTL ! 1- 5 | CEMENT | g and dealers In -n O Eastern and Sonthern Rock z z Lime. Rosendale Cement, N. p iZ Y Plaster Paris, Hair, Laths, CO 8 DC Shingles. Tiles, Bricks, Fire Clay and all Building Mater 5 ni ALL SIZES T. C. PIPE. Cfl BEST FULL SIZE FIRE BRICK. Tklephonk 291. • T. • T ROOFING SLATES. * Auditor’s Notice. Auditor’s Officr, ) Darlington, 8. C., De<;. 1,1894. ) T HIS office will be open for listing all personal property and polls hunch of letters from tbs ejapertment Being a new.‘. k uper man. • lrn °" [marked “B” and handed the whole lot |to the inquirer, who went rapidly over them, selected two that appeared to be addressed to him, and gave the bunch |a push towards the clerk, who placed them where they were before. Although the professor was to a cer- jtaln extent bewildered by the condition jpf things, there was still in Ms nature A certain dogged persistence that had jbefore now stood him in good stead, and whioh had enabled Mm to distance, In the long run,, much more brilliant men. He was not at all satisfied with Ms brief interview with the clerk. He resolved to approach that busy indi vidual again, if he could arrest his at tention. It was tome time before fie naught the speaker’s eye. as It were, but when he did so, he said: “I was about to say to you that I am waiting for a friend from Now York Who may not yet have arrived. His name la Mr. Richard Yatee, at the—” “Oh! Dick Yates. Certainly. He’s Acre.” Turning to the negro, no said! , “Go down to the billiard-room and nee if Mr. Yates is there. If he is not, look for Mm at the bar.” The elerk evidently knew Mr. Dick ,Yates.. Apparently not noticing the look of amazement that had stoles over I aha tcofe mui's faoe. tbs olsrk saldi . I whatT ought to go in print and what shoold have a blue pencil run through it. 8am is vary discrete, as a general thing; but then he knew, of course, the moment be set eyes on you, that you were an old pal of mine.” Again Yates laughed, a very bright and cheery laugh for so evidently a wicked man. “Come along,” he said, taking the professor by the arm. “We must get you located.” They passed out Into the hall and drew up at the clerk’s counter. “I say, 8am,” cried Yates, “cant you do something better for us than the fifth floor? I didn’t come to Buffalo to engage In ballooning. No sky parlors for me. If I can help It.” “I’m sorry, Dick,” said the clerk, “but I expect the fifth floor will be gone when the Chicago express gets in.” “Well, what eoa you do for us, any how?" “I can let you have 518. That s the next room to yours. Really, they’re the most comfortable rooms In the house this weather. Fine lookout over the lake. I wouldn’t mind haring a sight of .the lake myself. If I oould leave the of the county for Fiscal commencing Nov. 1st., 1894, apd ending Oct. 31st., 1895, in accordance with the law from Jan. 1st. to Feby. 80th., 1895 inclusive excepting days named below. Tax payers will be required to make their returns in person, and subscribe to oath before me as Auditor or my de ppty. All returns sen' into this office will be received subject to my accept ance or rejection when made before any other officer qualified to adminis ter oaths. Tsxpa>ers will see that the Auditor or his deputy gives credit for any buildings destroyed or torn down since last return, and any new buildings or addition to buildings not already on tax books must be return ed. Make von.r returns as the law requires and within time prescribed by law. 1 am tired making efforts for relief of penalties. Meet me or my deputy at High Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 9. Swift Creek, Thursday, Jan. 8. Mecbauiosville, Friday, Jan. 4. Leavensworth, Tuesday, Jan. Antioch, Wednesday Jan. 9. Hartsville, Thursday, Jan. 19 Ashland, Friday, Jan. 11. Stokes Bridge, Saturday, Jan. 13. Lydia, Monday, Jan. 14. Cypress, Tuesday, Jan. 15. Lamar, Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 18 and 17. Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 18. -$10,000- worth of Clothing at just one-half price. These goods were bought at a Bankrupt sale and we propose to sell them. Any one who wants a good suit of clothes for a little money should not miss this chance. Council Chambki, i Darlington, 8. C., Dec. 4, ’94. J K E it ordered and ordained: That, on and after Dec. 15, 1894, it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to ride any bicycle on the side walk of Railroad Street from its inter section at Garner's corner with Pearl Street to its intersection with Broad Street. Any person or persons guilty of a violation of this Ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not less than $1 (one dollar), nor more than $10 (ten dollars), or by imprisonment not exceeding twenty (80) days, or by both fine and imprisonment, at the discre tion of the Mayor. By order of Council: W. F. DARGAN, Attest: Mayor. J. W. EVANS, Clerk. Dec 6—8t. We have by far the largest stock of D RY;|M|M| ever opened in Darlington, and are selling them at prices that have never before been mentioned in this market. We have been busy ever since we opened, and we propose to continue to do the business if good Goods and low prices count for anything. We buy and sell for cash—Merchants who Friday “ ud 8KU,rd ‘‘ r ’ do a credit business can t compete with us. “Jllxtebi. But I didn’t cocos U> look *4 Jan 85 and 88 AH male persons between the ages of 21 and 50 years are deemed taxable Polls, unless incapable of earning a support. Fifty per cent penalty will te charg ed against aU peisoual property if not returned- W. H. LAWRENCE, Auditor, D. 0- Dec 6—4t. SUCH 4 RU. Nachman Building, ^ Ordinance. G, l BffiR & Manulacturers —OF— Doors, Sasb, Blinds, ■ IvIOXJL.IDXISrOS —AND - Building Material. ESTABLISHED 1842. CHARLESTON, 8. 0. April, 80 1898- y Docs Ibis i Hit You? I The management of the Equitable Life Assurance Society in the Department of the Carolinas, wishes to se cure a few Special Resident Agents. Those who are fitted for this work will find this A Rare Opportunity It i&ttvrk, however, and those | -who succeed best in it possess character, mature judgment, tact, perseverance, and the respect of their community. Think this matter over care fully. There's an unusual opening for somebody. If it fits yon, it will pay you. Fur ther information on request. W. J. Roddey, Manager, Rocknia,&e. IHMUMUMW 99mm No. 9 connects at Hamlet with 8. A. L. Vestibule train for Raleigh, Rich mond, Washington, Baltimore, Phil adelphia and New York. No 8 connects with 8. A. L. Vesti bule train/rom above named points. Trains run solid to and from Charles ton. C. MILLARD, Superintendent. C. & D. and C. & 8. RAILROADS. In effect June 3, 1894. MIXED TRAIN Leave Wadesboro 2.00 ;> m Bennett’s 8.25 p u- Morveu’s 8.40 p m McFarland 8 55 p m Cheraw 8.45 pm Cash's 4.10 p to Society Hill 4.40 p m Dove’s 5.15 pm Floyd's 6.30 p m Darlington 6.05 p n> Palmetto 8.80 pm Arrive Florence 8.45 p in Leave Florence 7.35 a m Palmetto 8.00 a m Darlington — 8.85 a m Floyd's - 9.00 a m Dove’s 9 15 a m Society Hill 9 45 a m Cash's 10.15 a m Cheraw 11.00 a m McFarland 11.40 am Morven’s 11,55 a m Bennett's 12.10 a m Arrive Wadesboro 13.80 a m Local Freight. Leave Darlington 4 30 p m Palmetto 4.42 p m Arrive Florence 6.00 pm Leave Florence 8.80 am Palmetto 8.60 am Arrive Darlington 9 05am A. F. RAVEN EL, President. NORTH. SOUTH. 9 8 P.M. P.M. Lv 4.10 Charleston 2.30 Ar 5.20 Pregnall’s 1.10 7.25 Sumter 11.02 8.37 Darlington 9.50 9 29 Bennettsville 9.00 9.52 Gibson 8.87 Ar 10.20 Hamlet 8.10 Lv P.M A.M N ORTHEASTERN RAILROAD. In effect Noy. 18,1894; south bound. No. 85. Leave Florence 3.10 a m Lanes 4.80 a m Arrive Charleston C.10 • m No. 83. Leave Florence 5.36 p m Kiugetree 8.48 pm lanes 9.07 p m Arrive Charleston 11.13 p m No. (3. Leave Lanes 7 05 p m Arrive Charleston 8.10 p m NORTH BOUND. No. 78. Leave Charleston j.—.. 8.85 a m Lanes 6.40 am Kingetree 6 00 a m Arrive Florence 7.06 a u No. 88. Leave Charleston — 8.65 p m Lanes 6.44 p m Kingstree 5.59 p ru Arrive Florence 8.56 p in No. 69. Leave Charleston 7.15 a m Arrive Lanes 8.45 • m No. 58 runs through to Columbia via Central R. R. of 8. C. Train Nos. 78 and 14 runs via Wilson and Fayetteville—Short Line—and makes close connection for all points North. J. F. DIVINE, Gen. Sopt. \\ ILMINGTON, COLUMBIA * AUGUSTA RALROAD. In effect Jane 8, 1894. SOUTH BOUND. No. 55. Leave Wilmington 3.30 pm Marlon 8.81 p in Arrive Florence 7.10 p m No. 50. Leave Florence 7.25 p to Sumter 8.38 p m Leave Sumter 8.88 p m Arrive Columbia. 10.00 p in No. 58. Leave Florence 8.15 a m Arrive Sumter 4 21 a m No. 59. Leave Sumter — 9.58 am Arrive Columbia 11.10 a m No. 58 runs through from Charles ton via Central Railroad; leaving Lanes 8-48 a m, Manning 9 96 a m. NORTH BOUND. No. 51. Leave Colnmbk . sees . e»e.« 4.80 a m Sumter... . 6.53am Arrive Florenee. . 7.10 a m No. 58. Leave Florenee 7.35 a m Marion 8.18 a m Arrive Wilmington 11.00 am No. 58. Leave Columbia 4.90 p m Arrive Sumter 5.48 p m No. 59. Leave Colombia Sumter Arrive Florence w unarleeton arriving Lanes 7.06 p 5.47 p m 6.56 p m No. 58 runs thiouaa via central Railroad, i ntng 8.21 p m. Charleston8.40 pi Trains on South and North Caro lina R. &., leave Atkins 9.40 a. m. and 6.90 p.m., arriving Lucknow 11.10 a. m. and 8.00 p. m. Returning leave Lucknow 8.45 a. m. and 4.80 p m., ar riving Atkins 9.15 a. m. and 5,50 p m. Daily except Sunday. Trains on Wilmington, Chadbourn and Conway Railroad leave Chad- bourn at 10.10 a m, arrive at Conway 12.80 p m, returning leave Cons 8:00 p. m , arrive Chadbourn m. Leave Cliadbourn 6.36 p arrive at Hub 8 30 p. ui. Re turning leave flub 8.15 a m, arrive at Chadbourn 9.00 a m. Daily < away at a 4:50 p. 1 Sunday. | JOHN V. DIVINE. Genl 0mp\