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[Copyright, 1&95, by G. P. Putnam’s Sona.) On tbs Fecond floo; of the apartment hons j in East Ijirtietb street lived Mis. Mortimer Remeeu and her two daugh ters, Emily and Dora. Mrs Remsen's husband had been ead more than ten years, but he bad amassed a handsome fortune, which left hia fam ily able to maintain the position in Mew York society to which they were heira by birth and breeding. They lived in the most commodious apartment in tbs magnificent building in Thirtieth street and were surrounded by an elegant lux ury \jhich results from a combination of wealth and refined taste. They enter tained frequently, ar.d Mrs. Remsen, still a handsome woman, was always a conspicuous figure at tbo most notable social and charitable events of the season. Emily, the eldest daughter, was a woman of 26, who comma, ded rather than attracted admiration, fcaie was of admirable proportions, easy and regal carriage, with a fine head tvell poised on magnificent shoulder.’. As to her face—well, I cannot describe it better than did t!ie eminent artist, (iastc ie Castilla, who was requested to paint her portrait “Madam,” said he to her mother, "I do not like to undertake yonr commis sion. Yo-.r daughter has one of those marvelous faces which defy art Every feature is a departure from recognized standards, and yet the result is nobility and beauty i f the highest typa Only ua'uro hcrrcif can produce such effects. Through an imperfect countenance she sheds the rays of an illnmiued soul, till all faults are obliterated, forgotten. We poor artists cannot hope to supply on our cold canvas-what so singular a face must have to make it beautiful ” Nev ertheless he did paint the portrait, the one which the detective had seen in Mr. Mitohel's room, and be had succeeded at least in suggesting the marvelous ef fects of character, revealing itself through tto features. Other painters had failed, perhaps because they appreciated loss than he what they attempted. This description also gives a hint of the woman herself. A combination of all the softer emotional elements, she dominated self and others by a supreme will. Sim was rarely disobeyed by suitor or by servant. That she had engaged herself to marry Mr. Mitchel had bar prised the entire circle within which she moved, and yet perhaps the secret of his success lay in the simple fact that he had In d the courage to ash for her, and to do so in a loving hut masterful way which'pk fly shewed that lie antici pated t > refu. al or coy hesitancy. His wooing h ii b n of an impetuous whirl wind kuni. ..ii<i ho was affianced to her with"j a month of their acqu: utance. It was this fact which had caused the most comment. Mr. Mitchel moved in good society, bnf ho was a newcomer, and now that he had captured the prize of the matrimonial market all were asking “Who is ho?” a question which iiono seemed able to answer, fie wo« \ southerner, and that single fact had shed abont him a halo of attractive light which had blinded the eyes of those who feebly attempted to look deeper. Mrs. Remsen had protested when Emily announced her engagement, bnt Emily had replied, “Mother, I have given my word,” and the discussion was ended. A few moments later she had affectionately seated herself at her mother'.i feet, and, after tenderly kiss ing her. whispered: “I love him. He is my king,” and then hu.ied her head in her parent’s lap. Few women argne against an appeal of ihnt nature. Thus Emily ami Mr. Mitchel became engaged, after which he came and went much as though he were the master of the housa Why not, since he had become tbo mas ter of its mistress? Dora was her sister’s antithesis, save that both were brunettes, b.ie ws sim ply a lovable, docile, impress^ .liable, pretty girl. She adored her mother and worshiped her sister, whom she cr 11 -d “The Queen. ” Dora was only 17. Tr.cre hr.d been three boys bom between the sisters, bnt they had died in infancy. The two gills were in the snmptnons parlor of their apartment, Emily lying on the soft lounge, while Dora sat near her in a cozy armchair, which made her look almost a little girl. , “Queen, did yon enjoy the opera last night?” asked Dora. “Oh, yes," replied Emily, “bnt yon know, my dear, comic opera is comic opera, and all is said.” “It's all very fine for yon to talk in that patronizing way. Queen, abont amusement, bnt it is different with me. I have not ontgrown the theater yet I’ll tell yon what I have been thinking of seriously”— “Seriously," laughed Emily, pinch ing her pretty sister's cheek. “Why, yon sly I '.'ie rogue, you couldn't be serious if you tried.” “Oh, couldn't I! But listen. lam going to ask Bob”— “Bob?" “Mr. Mitchel, yon know. I told him list night that I mean to call him Bob after th : i, ami he kissed me and said it was a bargain. ” “Kissed you, did he? Woli, Miss Im pudence, I like that!" “So did I. Bnt yon need notscold be cause you know what Bob says is law. You a-e as much afraid of him as—well, as all the rest of the men are of yon. But I haven't told yon what I am going to do. i want Bob to take me with yon both v .i(cover yon go to the theater.” , “Oho! S< that is yonr little plot, is it?” “\>s! What do yon think of it?” “What do I think of it? Now I shall surprise you. I think it is an excellent idea. I love yon very much, my little sweetheart sister, and shall be only too glad to see yon have as much pleasure as your heart longs for. ” “You darling Queen 1” and wn'i . u impetuous bound the younger girl was on her knees with her arms around Emily, raining kisses upon her lips. This effusive show of affection Emily received with evident pleasure, for, however dignified she could bo in her bearing, leaving the impression that she wascold, in reality she was warm heart en to a degree which would have sur prised the go-sips. Nestling her head in the folds of her sister's suit silk gown, thus hiding her face, Don said timidly: "May i tell you something, Queen?” "Ba! Ton nltcbitf, whit hay* yon tO confess now?" “I have Invited a man to call bate.” replied Dora, suddenly raising her bend ard speaking with a different touch in her tones. “Is that all?” laughed Emily. "Who is the monster? Where did yon meet him?” “I have met h’m several times at aft ernoon teas. The last time he asked me if he might call and I told him beconld do so this afternoon when I thought yon , wor ld be athoma Was it very wrong?” ell, Dora, I don’t think it was ex act-y proper, bnt perhaps it may be all right, since yon have met him at several of our friends’ houses. Bnt what ia his name?” i “Alphonse T’lacret ” ! “A Frenchman?'' "Tea, though be speaks English with only a very slight accent. ” ■ "I don’t like Frenchmen. I know it is preposterous prejudice, but I never meet one withont thinking him a possi ble adventurer. With their soft, syco phantic ways, they remind me of cats, and I expect them to show their claws at any moment. However, pet, perhaps yonr Frenchman will not call and i then"— "Oh, but he will! He said he would come this afternoon. That ii why I - have been so nervous. I was afraid yon might be going out, and"— “No; I will be hers to protect you. , Besides I expect Bob at any moment He said he would oome about noon, and 1 it ia after that already. Perhaps that ia he now. Tea; three rings t” ! “Ob, so Romeo and Jnliet have sig nals! But jump up, Queen. He must not catch ns lying down and ‘spoon- |lng-"’ ' A moment later Mr. Mitchel entered, to find both girla seated in the most dignified manner, reading novela. Walk ing over to Emily, he stooped and kissed her lightly on the forehead, whispering, i “My Queen. ” Next ho patted Dora on the head as one would pat a child. . 1 “Emily, I have taken the liberty of telling a friend of mine that he might I call here. Ton do not mind?" ’ “Why, of course not. Boy. ” She had made this name for him by eliminating the first syllable of his second name, Leroy. She told him that thus she oould call him King .withont heralding it to the world. Almost immediately the bell sounded again, and Mr. Barnes was in- trodneed. Mr. Mitchel presented him to the two ladies, and then devoted him self to Dora, tbna leaving the detective perfectly free to converse with Emily. Being well educated and having trav eled through England early in life, Mr. P^es soon made himself at ease and talked like any society man. Presently Mr. Mitchel took Dora to the window and stood there looking bnt and chat ting, apparently absorbed and unobserv ant of the others. Mr. Barnes decided that this was bis opportunity. "Pardon me, Miss Remsen, and let the interest of a collector excuse the im pertinence of my noticing that beautiful pin which yon wear. Cameos, I think, are too little appreciated nowdays. They are passed by, While statuettes bring fancy prices. Tet does it not require ex quisite skill to parve so small an ob ject?” "I agree with yon, Mr. Barnes, and am not at all angry with yon for admir ing my pin. Ton may look at it if yon wish ’ Saying which she took it off and han od it to him. It was the facsimile or those which Mr. Mitchel wore as but tons, save that it bore the image of Shakespeare. The cameo was mounted in a gold frame, and surrounded by dia monds made a beautiful ornament "Ton would never guess, Mr. Barnes, that that was once an ordinary tratton?” Mr. Barn^ assumed an expression of surprise as thongh the idea was entirely new to him. All he said was: "It may have been a button, bnt sure ly never an ordinary one. ” "Well, no, not an ordinary one, of course. I suppose yon know that I am engaged to your friend?” Mr. Barnes assented with a bow, and Emily continued: "Shortly after we became engaged I went to Europe, and while there 1 came across a jeweler who produced the most “Lost onef No—that U, l don’t know.” bear, lif nl carvings in cameo and intaglia I oraered a set made to be need for but tons. ” “AM similar to this?” “Similar, but not identical This one has Shakespeare’s head. The others rep resent Romeo and Jnliet ” Mr. Barnes determined upon a bold stroke. Taking the button from hi* pocket and handing it to Emily be said quietly: “Here is a cameo of Juliet Perhaps it may interest yon?” "Why, this is extraordinary 1 It is one of my set I” "One of yours. Why, have you lort one? How many did you have?” “There were seven, including this one of Shakespeare. The other six”— Here she stopped and colored deeply. “Miss Remsen, yon think that ia one of the original set If so, of oonrae it is yonis, and I should be too glad to restore it to yon. Bnt have yon lost one?" “Lost one? No—that is, I don’t know. ” She seemed much confused and looked intently at the bottom Suddenly her whole expression changed, and with her self possession folly restored she startled Mr. Barnes by saying: "I am mistaken. This ia not one of the orig ins. set. Tet it is very similar. ” Mv Barnes did not know what to tliL.it. Did she divine that there might be some danger in admitting that there was a seventh button still? Had that matchless scheni.r Mitchel sent her a note warning her Ui say that there were but seven in the original set? He could not decide at once, but hazarded one more stroke. “Miss Remsen, I have seen your por trait, and it struck me that that button is a copy of it. What do yon think?". The girt onoe more became confused and stammered, “1 don't know.” I Then reddenly, and -with complete i oompuatiTi) again, ah* aald: "Tas; I < think yoo are right This ia a copy 'from my picture. The portrait waa 1 made last summer, and afterward I al- | lowed the artiat to exhibit it I think I photographs were made from it, and possibly some cameo entter baa need it for hia work. ” This was ingenious, but net satisfac tory to Mr. Barnes, for he knew that it waa far from probable that another gem entter should have used the picture and then have called it Jnliet Besides, it weuld have been too great a coincidence to make a button of it He decided, therefore, that the girl waa doing the beat the oould to invent a plausible ex planation to a question which Mr. Mitchel himself -bad simply refused to answer. Not wishing to aronse any sus picion in her mind that he doubted her word, be replied quickly: “That ia very likely, and surely be oould not have ohoeen a better face for hia subject ” “Mr. Barnes, "aaid Emily, “yon of fered just now to give me this, thinking that I bad lost it Of conrse I should not accept a present from one whom 1 have had the pleasure of knowing for so abort a time, bnt yon are Mr. Mitohel's friend, and as I would really prefer not to have my portrait in the hands of strangers I accept yonr gift with This waa entirely unexpected. When Mr. Barnes had made the remark that he would be glad to restore her her own, be had done so feeling safe, because to obtain it she would need to admit that she had lost it Now it aeemed that ahe bad deprived him of hia piece of evi dence. He did not know what to say when Mr. Mitchel walked across to than and remarked pleasantly: “Well, Emily, do yon find my friend Mr. Barnes entertaining?” "Mr. Baraea has been moat agreeable, Boy, and, see, he baa actually given me a present, "aaying which she handed the button to Mr. Mitchel acroea whose countenance Mr. Bamee thought ha saw a fleeting smile of triumph pass. "I am proud of you, Emily. Ton command homage wherever yon extend yonr inflnence. Doyon know,Mr. Barnes refused to give this cameo to me only this morning. Ton can guess why I wanted it" “Because it has my picture copied on it?” "Exactly. Mr. Barnes, allow me to add my thanks to those sf Miss Remsen. Ton can readily appreciate why we pre fer to have this bauble in our own pos session?” Mr. Barnes thought that he con Id. He saw that he was fairly cangbt, and that beoonld do nothing withont making a scene. He met a glance from if r. Mitch- el which we knew was meant to re mind him of his promise not to annoy Miss Remsen. He had abont decided that he had been a fool to make soch a promise and to have visited the place at all when he suddenly changed hia mind as a servant announced: “Mr. Alphonse Thanret” Immediately the detective remember ed the name. It was upon the card given to him by the Frenchman who bad left the train at Stamford. He waa watching Mr. Mitchel when the newcomer was thus unexpectedly announced, and be thought he detected a glance of displeas ure. Were these two men acquainted, accomplices perhaps? "Mr. Mitchel, let me present Mr. Thanret,” said Dora. “I have had the pleasure of meeting the gentleman before," replied Mr. Mitchel, and with a stiff bow be croaaed to the side of Emily as thongh to pre vent an introduction to her. This of course was impomible, and Mr. Mitchel was plainly annoyed. Emily stepped forward, extended her hand to Mr. Thanret, and then, turning, presented him to Mr. Barnes, who had arisen, and who simply bowed. “Ah I Mr. Barnes,” aaid the French man, “I am delighted to meet yon again.” “Why, do yon know Mr. Barnes also?" cried Dora, greatly surprised. “Who does not know Mr. Barnet, the celebrated detective?” He said thia in that extrimely polite tone so much as sumed by his raoe when inclined to be meet complimentary. Tet Mr. Barnes thought that he had some sinister mo tive in thus proclaiming his connection with the police. Was it to prevent him from calling upon these women again ? If so, he failed to make the desired im pression upon Dora, for that young woman seemed fairly enraptured. “A detective?” aaid ahe. "Are yon really the great Mr. Barnes?” "I am a detective, but scarcely a great one.” “Oh, bnt yon are, yon are! I read all about the wonderful way in which yon caught that man Petting ill And now tell me, are yon going to catch the man who robbed the woman on the Bouton train yesterday?” "How do you know that it ia a man?" asked Mr. Barnes, amused at, her impetuosity and plseaed at the turn taken by the conversation. “Oh, it is not a woman! I am sure of that. I read abont it in the paper* this morning. I bought three, ao as not to mim anything. Mu woman would have been clever enough to plan it aU, and then carry it out ao thoroughly. ” i “This is very interesting,’' aaid Mr. Thanret "Of course, I, too, have read, the papers, bnt beside* that as you! know, Mr. Barnes, I was on the train myself, and the first to be searched. I have thought of the clim ever s-ncu In my own country we claim rt-at our de tectives can unravel any mystery, and 1 am curious to know how yon will man age in an affair of this kind. The thief evidently ia clever; do you not think ao?" Mr. Mitchel bad drawn apart and ap parently was absorbed in a conversation with Emily. Nevertheless Mr. Barnes waa confident that he missed little of what waa being said by tbe group of I which he himself was one. Under ordi- I nary circumstances he would not for a 1 moment have thought of speaking of so • important a case before one who at least might be inspected of complicity. Bnt these were not ordinary oironmatanoea. Here were two men, abont both at whom there was a mysterious connection with tbe crime, cr Crimea, which bp waa investigating. If either, or both, were gnilty, it waa evident from their cour age in visiting unconcernedly at the very building in which th# marder had been committed that extrema skill would be required fp obtajn a conviction. Tbe de tective therefore considered that these men must be met with methods as bold as their own. Speaking in a tone loud enough to reach Mr. Mitohel’s aara ha mid: "I think that the thief ia clever, but that ha is not ao olever as ha considers "Eow la that?* "Ha believed—1 a*y ha, beeaaa* Itka Mim Bernier:. 1 think ft ia a “How di.ightful of yoo to agree with me. ” said Dora. “This man, then." continued Mr. Bames, “considers that ha mu Ha thinks that when 1 directed that all the passengers should be —axehed 1 did ao hoping to find the lost jewels, whereas I waa not looking for the jaw- alt, bnt forth* thief." "How could yon do that?" "Ton may think me egotistic, but I hoped to detect him by his conduct. 1 was entirely anccemfnl I know who stole the jewels. ’* This waa ar bold as sertion, especially as Mr. Ban— had not decided tbe matter in his own mind. He wished to note the faces of them men when he made the statement He gained nothing by the maneuver, for Mr. Mitob- el aeemed nut to have beard, while the Frenchman quickly aaid: “Bravo! Bravo! Ton are better than Leoocq. It ia like a wizard's trick. Ton pass the suspects before yon in review, and then, presto! yon pick out the crim inal with yonr eye. That is a charming method, and ao simple!” “Mr. Thanret,” said Dora, “yon are laughing at Mr. Barnes, and that is not good natured. Mr. Bamea aaya he knows tbe thief I believe him. ’’ “Pardon! I believe him alaa I did not mean to laugh. Bnt tell me, Mr. Barnes, how did the man secret* the diamonds—1 suppose they were din mood*, were they not?” “ Diamonds and other jewel*. But let me ask you—how would you have bid den them had yon been in his place?" This time the shot went home. Plainly the Frenchman did not like tbe sugges tion of being himself the criminal B quickly recovered hia equanimity, how ever, and answered: "Do you know, I have thought of that veay thing. Of course I would probably make a bungle of it Still 1 have thought of a way. ” “A way fay which ha could have hid den the jewels, ao that a search could not have found them, and yet in a place accessible to himself afterward?" “I think so. Perhaps I am wrong, but I think my little plan would do that much. The newspaper says the jewels were unset stones. I should have pushed them into the cake of soap in tbe washroom. No one would think to look for them there, and, even if ao, there would be nothing against me. Afterward I should have gone back, taken the seep, and the jewels would have been mine." “Ton are mistaken.” "How so?" “Ton were the firet person searched, and I watched you till you left tbe train. It would have been difficult for you to oome to New Tcrk from Stam ford on another train, and then gain ac cess to the coaches on a aide track and in the hands of tbe scrubwomen. Even then yen would have failed, for I took all tbe soap away and substituted new cakes before tbe second man was searched.” A smile on Mr. Mitohel’s face proved that be was listening, and tbs. be was pleased at tbe detective’s cleverness. The Frenchman shrugged hit shoulders and said, laughing: “There, yon see, I ahould never make a thief. Beafata, there waa the mtahel I bad forgotten about that One oould not bide a satchel in a cake of soap." “Bnt he could throw it out of the window to mislead the man who picked it up,” replied tbe detective. “Ton are shrewd, Mr. Bamee,” aaid Mr. Thanret, after a keen scrutiny, which Mr. .Bamea thought betokened uneasiness, “But,” be continued, “will you tall me how you think the thief hid the treasure on the train?" "He hid it off the train,’’ aaid Mr. Bamee quickly, and to hia satisfaction both hi* men started slightly. Evident ly Mr. Mitchel decided that it waa time for him to enter tbe game, for he oroesed and joined the group, saying as he did so: "Are yon all discussing the train rob bery?” * "Ob, yea!” said Dora. ‘‘And it is just lovely, the way Mr. Bames has found out all about it!” “Found out all about it? Has ha in deed?" “Tee! He knows who tbe thief is and that be hid tbe jewels off th* train. “How very clever of yoo, Mr. Barnes to discover that Where elas'oould b< have hidden them, since the train itael. and everybody on it was aeaiehad?” It irritated Mr. Bames the way ■< which Mr. Mitchel always aeemed to t* little hia skill He waa a trifle angrj therefore aa he made hia next bold DOlw. “1 win tell you, ladies and gentle men. where the thief might have hidden tbe jewels, on the train—a place which no one thought of searching, not even myself. ’’ "Oh, toll us!” exclaimed Dora. The two men looked interested, nothing mere, Emily had oome behind Mr. Mitchel and slyly slipped her hand with in bta. "Tbe woman carried tbe jewel* in a satchel Snpposerthe thief had stolen the satchel and thrown it from the window. Misting that, tbe woman would have naturally concluded that tbe jewels were gone, would ahe not? Vary well Tbe thief might have hidden the jewels in her own pocket while she slept” Mr. Barnes had hoped much from this prop osition, but it was a distinct failure. Either that waa not the thief’epietbod or else Mr. Mitchel and Mr- Tbgpr*| were both innocent Both smiled imred- ulonsly. The former spoke: “That is too farfetched, Mr. Bamea. How do yon suppose that he would re gain possesion of tbe geena?” “By murdering tbe woman,” answer ed the detective. Again he failed, for neither of th* men winced. Mr. Bamee was foiled for tbe moment, but not eo tirely discouraged. Tbe start which both men had made when be suggested that the stolen property bad been hidden off tbe train still remained to be explained.. “Come, oome, Mr. Bames,” said Mr Mitchel, patting his shoulder familiar ly. “Don’t let this case upset you gq When you go so far for a theory, yog fiq act show th# skill trbicly yoq di iq tracking.fettlngil), Will, | «M» get yog • better mm than that” ’•yogmgst got think m*quit* a foal, Mr. Mitchel If my theory aeema pre posterous, it does not follow that it to ih* only pna at my command Wa de tectives meat look at them cases troas all light* I will wager rhit I can toll you what your theory ia?” “Hood! I am glad New Tcrk km •nob * olever man to defend bar. I ac cept your wager. Ham, I will writo my “I ow* you a dinner, Mr. 1 H —all ha a good one.” nmaihit Jin Hebei “Wsnld Mr. Bames Ilka to whs an- of' ■low I “I would, “said the dutaettve —arpfr. “Then I will wager with yon that If you ever clear wp the mytoery yea will be obliged to admit that non* of tbs theories advanced is the eorraot cam. ” “I cannot accept that bet,” mM Mr. Bernes slowly, “because lam mne that ws have not mentioned the t “Ah, yon have another theory.” Mx. Thmret almost meatsd. I "I have, and it ia the oorract ana,” retorted Mr. Bernes, “but I prate net to diaclom it ” “I think yon am quit* right, Mr. Baraea,” aaid Emily. “In fact, know ing you by reputation aa a man of great shrew da—. I have not tbonght that yon were tolling us your true ideaa It would have bean foolish to do aa ” | “Quito tree. And now, gentlemen, I regret the neoeadty of dismissing yon, but I have a ball on band for tonight and must beg yon to txoues ns that w* mgy prepare for it Ton know in tbs fashionable world wa train for a ball aa athletes do for their sports. Tea will forgive my sending you away. ” Thia waa her way, and men never re nted it Thgy simply obeyed. Mr. srne* was delighted that both the oth er men would leave with him. He had prepared a trap for Mr. Mitchel, but now he would entice two birds into it [io an oomtihucd.I Two Record Breakers. [News and Courier.] We stated a week or ten days ago that we bad been informed that a “dark hone" in the northeastern part of the State had beaten all the published records of profitable tobacco crops made m the State last year, and that we had the prom ise of a report of his schirfve- ment for publication in a few days. Tbe report is presented in the letter of Mr. Norment, which is printed to day and, as will be seen, shows that there were two such record breakers instead of one. For tbe purpose of convenient comparison we repeat the best records heretofore published. They were as follows: Mr. T. W. McIntosh, of Darlington County, made 1,240 nounds of cured tobacco on one acre (his first crop), at a cost of $40, net ting 1115 35. Mr. J. D McCaU. of Florence County, planted four acres and made 1,736 pounds per acre, coot $30 per acre, netting $140 04 per acre Mr. T. G. Gamble, of Clarendon County, planted three and three-fourths acres (his first crop), and made 1,2701 pounds per acre, cost $76 66, netting $229 80 per acre. As reported by Mr Norment to day Mr. SL E. McGill, Dar lington l ounty, planted 20 acres of tobacco last year, and on one selected acre made 1,486 pounds, which sold at 20cents a pound, makiug the gross proceeds $297 20, or, deducting $35 tot cost of "cultivating and gather ing" the net proceeds $262 20. This, as it seems, places M~. Me Gill’s record of profit $32 40 higher than Mr. Gamble’s *ind $122 higher than Mr. McCall’s, but as those two gentleman in eluded the ezenses of "selling" their crop in their statement of its "cost," the difference in Mr. McGill’s favor is probably tome what less than the figures ws have given. The added cost on acconnt cf "selling,’’ etc.’ however, could not well have been nearly as much as $22 40 and Mr McGill is fairly en titled therefore to the credit of having beaten the record here tofore reported. Mr. W.S. Williams, of Mar ion County, however, appears to have beaten Mr McGill, as he sold his crop from 91 scree last year for $874 54, or at the rate of $218 per acre. The re port is made for aim by Mr. R. A. Croxton, who bought his crop, but who was unable to state the cost of making it. As matters now stand, therefore. Mr. McGill holds the first honor in the contest, with a fair ebanoe of losing it when Mr. William* reports tbe cost of his crop, as Mr. Williams has $20 80 the advantage in the gross proceeds of his acre, and it is not probable that he will lose so mnrh in his exhibit of expenses. We shall be glad to have his report on that head for publication. AU the tobfift- oo growers in the SteW, good many ot are intereeted bTthe crop on wo it. Another of Mr. Normont’s letter m hia report of* crop made lough, of ago. 4* m;-: L.B. ney trouble with severe pates and also that his affected. He tried i ed Kidney can any good reeult. Abot ago he began use of km Bitters and found relief at< Electric Bitters is espec w •dapted to cure of all Kidney and Liver troubles and often gives almost instant relief. One I trial wUl prove our statement 1 Price only 60c. for large bottle. I At Dr. J. A. Boyd’s Drugstore, j lotto of final Disebarge. i O .N the 21st day of Aprtlaextr ’ will apply (or a final di-eterir* aa Bxeeotrix of H. Ague- Fount ia, LI2Z1E 8. FOUNTAIN. Mu. 16—it Executrix. BTATM OF SOUTH CAROLINA. County of Darlington. By W. B. Rode, Boq., Probate Judge. WHEREAS, Isabel T. Bogan mads suit to me to grant onto bar Letter* of Administration otthe Batata of airi offsets of Cbas. K. Rogers, do- Theee am therefore to rtte and ad monish all and aingalar th* kindred and creditora of the aaid Chan K. Bo- w ffl give all onto, to be held at Darlington. 8. ’ « v ___ e-_ . on April tod. next, after pabUeatton 111 1161* 11116 T hereof at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cease, if any they have, why the aaid Administration should apt be granted Given under my Hand, this 18 day of March, Anno Domini tttf. W.B BOOLE. Jadga of Probata. Mar.lt—It Sheriffs Sale. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Darlington. P. W. Wagner A Co., Bndoraem, vs. A W. Parrott and others, and Colombia Phosphate Cot| any v*. A W. Parrott and others. with an By virtu* of th* above stated Enau- tiau taste lUmatad, I will aaBto front of thaeourthauaa of DarMog ton eounty, State adeaasaid, an tbe first Monday ia Apr. next, daring the la—I hoar* o' sale, an of the right, title and internet of the De fendant *. W. Parrott in and to the foUawin* deaertbed mat estate: All that certain pareel, tract, ar plantation of land ha tbe eeuaty of Darlington, State of containing on or leas, and In Oat. 6—46. north won the W Parrott's lend* Dowling's load, on 1 tries Creek, and «u tbe i aiorir belonging to Mrs. J —to satisfy tbie and oth now ir my < " Q. P. SCARBOROUGH, Feb. RIM*. 8.D.C. STATS. Stoves, Housa Fi Mr uihii VsrtstMsof Oil Stoves USE. H interested who madei ip on aqo hors last tsar, and think his report wffl dsotes h .0.*. E CO, which sou; . $3,376, OT At •■m