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? (Monatear Bernacalre, Continued from sixth page.) pump room, a6 you know, and after that he forbore his visits to the rooms. Mr. Nash explained (and was confirmed, mndcm, by indubitable information) that this Beaucaire was a man of unspeakable, vile, l low birth, being, in fact, no other than a iac key of the French king's I ambassador, Victor by name, de AIircp< ix'b barber. Although his 1 condition was known, the hideous impi:uc:;ce of the fellow did not deserf him, and he remained in Bath, wlirre none would speak to .t ? him." ' "Is your farrago nigh done, sir "A few moments, madam. One evening, three weeks gone, I observed a very elegant equipage draw up to my door, and the Duke of Chateauricn was announced, l ne young man s manucn ?nc ?uiwij ?according to the French acceptance?and 'twere idle to deny him the most monstrous assurance. He declared himself a noble traveling for pleasure. He had taken lodgings in Bath for a season, he said, and called at once to pay his respectR to me. His tone was so candid? in truth, I am the simplest of men, very easily gulled?and his stroke so bold, that I did not for one moment suspect bim, and, to my poignant regret?though in the humblest spirit I have shown myself eager to atone?that very evening I had the shame of presenting him to yourself." , ^ "The shame, sir!" "*Have patience, pray, madam. Ay, the shame! You know what ' figure he hath cut in Bath since that evening. All ran merrily with him until several days ago Captain Badger denounced him as an im pastor, vowing that Cbateaurien was nothing." "Pardon," interrupted 2d. Beaucaire. ""Castle Nowhere* would j have heen so much better. Why did yo^i not make him say it that i amy, monsieur?" Lady Mary started. She mas looking at tho duke, and bar face "was white. He continued, ""Poor Captain Badger was stabbed that mne da/*? "Most befitting poor Captain Badger,'' muttered .Molyneux. ?"and hm adversary bad tbe marvelous insolence to declare that be fought in any quarrel ! This afternoon the wounded man ef*nt for . sae tmd imparted a very horrifying intelligence. He had disevwered a ' lackey whomhe had seen waiting "upon Beaucaire .in tftteixlawre at the <8oor of'this Chateaurien's lodging. Beaucaire had disappeared the day before 'Chateaurien's srrrwal 'Captain BaTlger looked closely at L Chateaurkn at thear next meeting :flnd identified htm with She missing W Heaucahc -beyond the faintest doubt Overcome with indignation, he immediately proclaimed the impostor. Out of regard for me he did wot charge him ?dth being Baaucaire. Tlie poor soul was unwilling to [ qmt upon me the humiliation of having introduced -a barber, but the secret weighed tqpon him fill be sent for >me and ptft 'everything in ray 'hands. I accepted the -odium, thinking only off ^atonement I wenttfco Sir John Wimpleckm'e fete. I tank poor Sir Hugh, there, and theee?cther gentlemen as?<k, and told tlJeni my news. We narrowly _ 'observed this rman and ware shocked at our simplicity in not baring [ discovered him before. These are men of honor and cool judgment, madam. Mr. Molyneux bad acted for him in the affair of Captain IBadger.and was etrongly grrejudiced in his favor, but Mr. Molyneux, Sir Hugh, Mr. Bantison, -every one of ahem, in short, recognised him. 3n*pite of his smooth &re;and his %ht hair the adventurer Beau caire was writ upon him amazing plain. Look at him, madam, if he wHl dare the inspection. You saw this Beauc&iae well the day of his onulsion from the room*. Is not this he ?" * M. Beascaire steppoflxdbse to bet. .Her paktface twitched. ' u<Look !*" he said. "Oh, oh!?" -she whispered with .a dry throat .and fell hack in the if aarriage. . ( 4<Js it m4" cried the ?ih?e. J<1 .do ant :know. I?.cannot :teTLw "One moment raowe. 1 begged Aese geiiflemen to aBow me to wipe out the* rinsnft 3 iiod 'unhappily .offered to Bath, but particularly to you. Tbpv agreed not to forestall me or to interfere. 1 left Sir [ John Wirrrjtfedon's -earW And Arranged to give .the sorry rascal a lashL ing under yanr own a wtiwfaction due .the lady into sshose prest ?enoe br irad .dared to fence horn self."" B. . -J^XoWeme .obliged"" eaid 3d. Beaaeaire in a tone of gentle inI | And now, madam/* said the duke, M1 will detain yos not one i nd longer- 1 plead the good purpose of my intention^ begging [ j+u to believe that the desire to avenge a hateful outrage, next "to the |&, wish to flrrre you, form the dearest motive in the heart ?? WinI t a. a W / wmi. "Bravo !" cried Beaueaine softly. lady Mary leaned toward him, a thriving terror "ia her-eyea. "It if falsef she faltered. "Monsieur should cot have been born so high. Hie -could have Made little book'." !! "You mean it is false f* she cried breathlessly. ^ ^ " 'Od's blood, is she not convinced T* broke out Mr. BantaMO., "Fellow, were vou not the ambassador's barber V 7 * I "It is all false ?" she whispered. "The mo9' fine art, mademoiselle. How long you think it take M.' de Winterset to learn that speech after he write it out? It is a mix of what is true and the mos' chaste art Monsieur has become a man of letters. Perhaps he may enjoy that more than the wars. Ha, ha I" Mr. Bantison burst into a roar of laughter. "Do French gentlemen fight lackeys ? Ho, ho, ho! A pretty country I We English do as was done tonight?have our servants beat them." ^ "And attend ourselves," added M. Beaucaire, looking at the duke, "somewhat in the background ? But, pardon," be mocked, "that remind' me. Francois, return to Mr. Bantison and these gentlemen their weapons." "Will vou answer a question V' said Molyneux mildly. gjf "Oh, with pleasure, monsieur." K "Were you ever a barber?" L i "No, monsieur," laughed the young man. a ,-%<rpftk exc]ajme(j Bantison. "Let me question him. Now, felI low, a confession may save you from jail. Do you deny you are Beau* 3 caire P' hbt * "Deny to a such judge ?" I "Hal" said Bantison. "What more do you want, Molyneuxt g Fellow, do you deny that you came to London in the ambassador's I suit f' S "No, I do not deny." l| B "He admits it! Didn't you come as his barber f9 n "Yes, my fricn', as his barber. Lady Mary cried out faintly an her eves. "I'm sorry," said Molyneux. " "I thank you, monsieur." "You called yourself Beaucaire "Yes, monsieur." He was swa to support him. "I wish"? continued Molynei I'm sorry you're hurt." "Assist Sir Hugh into my carri "Farewell, mademoiselle!" M His eves were fixed upon her face. 'I hey were propping Sir Hugh up close to Beaucaire, but Franc forced the horse back on its hauncl (To be contini EVENTS AT SCRANTON. any latttrs of Ma|or and Minor Moment Mentioned. t (Written for last weeks' issue.) Scranton, Angust 6:?A number of young folks of Scranton attended an ice cream supper at Cowards Thursday night and all report a jolly good time. Among,1 those who attended were: Missesj Addle Cannon, Fdnnie Cannon, Beulah McCullough, Estelle and French' Coward, Minnie Bvrd, Myrtifc and Chessie McKnight, Bessie Cusaac, Messrs (tee. and John Cusaac, Douglas Singletary, Fred Cdward ? XI Lowman, Hoyt Hill, Richard Matthews, Smith and Mundy. Ret W 8 Henry ? conducting a protracted meeting at the Methodist church this week. So far the meeting has b?eu very interesting and it Will.continue throughout the week. Miss Effie Baker of Leo was a visitor here last week. Mr and Mrs T B Anderson of Cowards were in town Sunday. Misses Nellie aud Daisy Pate of Bishopville arewisitmg their brother, DrC H Pate, of tfcts place, this week. l>r W <2 Mcknight of -Charleston is ho?e on a visit th? "week. Mr Fred "Coward 'is -spending this week with friends at Mars Bluff, Florence county. Miss ?la Coward of Lake City spent Sunday in town with her parents. Mies Maude Parker returned boaoe Thursday night after spend ing a week no -Charleston ?itn friewd*. Mies Lola Bam aDd Mr Courtney of Lahe City were vieitore l?ere Sunday afternoon. MreiFra&k Cannon spent Snnday in Lake City with her -sister, Mrs W, E Carter. . Miss Lola Hymam of Hyman, FWrenoe county,accompanied by Mr Sam J Matthews of Cowards, was noted in town Saturday afternoon. MrP M Lee left last week for Glenn Springs, where he has gone to spend a month or two. Don \ forget the L T Lgold medal coo test on Friday night August 15. Every body eome and enjoy your selves. We guarantee you all a good time. Mr Marvin McConuell of Kingstree has aeoepted a position with Mr Wmslow Wright?as salesman. M. R.M. DeWitt's Little EarlyRisers don't sicken or gripe. Small Pills, easy to take. Sold by Dr. W. L. Wallace. The Largest and Most f ..mplete Establishment South. GEO. S. KICKER I SON. 1 Jfl s : jWlhfS 2 ^SH2E,t? 2 fefl a ^wsaSWH -MANUFACTri UW OFSash, Doors, Blinds Moulding and Building Material, Weights and Cords CHARLESTON, S C. l tf d, shuddering, put both hands over You fight like a gentleman." !?" ying to and fro. His servants ran ix, hesitating. "Evil take me, but ? age," said Lady Mary. . Beaucaire's voice was very faint. She did not look toward him. on the cushions. The duke rode !ois seized his bridle fiercely snd lea. led nextweek.) Nearly all old-fashioned Cough Syrups are constipating, especially those that contain opiates. They don't act just right. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup contains no opiates. It drves the cold out of the system by gently moving the bowels. Contains Honey and Tar and tastes nearly as good as maple syrup. Children like it Sold by W L Wallace, M D. I tmm 1 W. L. Bast A. C Hindi RASS & HINDS. Attornevs-at-law K N GSTREE, S. C. 9-20-tf. I. DllllS HH. SSI Lake City, S. C Crow* ?d Bridge Work a Specialty. ALL WORK Ovaraateed as Represented \rJ, L. BASS Attroney at Law LAKE CITY, S. C. Dr R J McCabe Dentist masREE, - s. c. - - J. D. MOUZON'S - BARBER: SHOP ?in the? Tai I ear* a late) is equipped with up-to-date appliances. Polite Service, t ompetent Workmen. 5?8-08. . ' fteat ?rv tctoac | tepms fort V&. #a|., i H -'* Bwwro Vfi Three ways are used for curing and preparing bacco for the market; o cured, air cured and I The old and cheap way i cured; the later discover nrAved wav ic railed flllfe i V f VVft ?f My ?w i i In flue curing the tobac from the fields and racke especially built to retain there subjected to a conti temperature, produced by heat of dame heated fli brings out in the tol stimulating taste and a expert roasting develops coffee. These similar pro to both tobacco and coffee ing and stimulating qualit] ularizes their use. The quality of tobacc much on the curing proce kind of soil that produces pert tests prove that this R. J. REYNOLDS TO I ' f . r * ? t- : i ./ ? ? vv Not better than the best," but better than the rest. One trial order will convince you that it pays to deal where you ?et the best for the money. ; -^"bsol"o.tel3r JTree ONE QUART OF OLD MONONGAHELl! 1 :?a One Dozen Good Snaps while they last. V -its SNAP 1. SNAP 7. 4 Quarts Acorn Corn $2 00 4 Quarts Mongram Rye $2.00 1 Quart Old Monongahela lQuart Old Monongahela free. Rye free. SNAP 8. SNAP 2. 4 Quarts Black Fox Rye $3.00 4 Quarts Surnuf Corn $3.00 1 Quart Old Monongahela free. [ 1 Quart Old Monongahela free. SNAP 9. SNAP 3. 4 Quarts Square Deal Rye $4.00 4 Quart Hygrade Corn $4.00 1 Quart Imported Claret Wine 1 Quart Old Monongahela free. free. . . ' 3 SNAP 4. * SFAP^KT. 4 Quarts Corncob Corn $5.00 4 Quarts Gold Seal Rye $5.00 1 Quart Imported Claret Wine 1 Quart Imported Claret Wine free. # free. ? y SNAP 5. SNAP 11. 4 Quarts Eagle Gin $2.00 20 Bottles Pale Export 1 Quart Old Monongahela free. Beer $1.50 SNAP 6. SNAP 12. 12 mixed Quarts Wine $5 00 5 Quarts Cream of Kentucky 1 Quart Old Monongahela free. express paid, $6.00 MORRIS DISTILLING, CO. j Mo. $ S. Front St., Wilmington, N. C? P. 0. Box 243. M , i HERE | to stay-With Prices Hammered downTWO CARS FLOUR, ANY GRADE. 0 ONE HUNDRED SACKS COFFEE ANY GRADE. FOUR HUNDRED SACKS RICE ANY GRADE. |T ONE HUNDRED BOXES CRACKERS. A . ? ? 1 i Big Assortment Can Goods to ,| Move Cheap for Cask | Yours to please, W T Wilkins, KINOSTREE, S. C. ' v ?????im i [ xo VmpMWtt Vt wv CrtlN. M fat mA flmnMiii MiA titilt ImniA ScYvTvowt tobacco ~"^>and Gottce ' / v!< by farmers tobacco, grown in the famous Pied- , I their to- mont region, requires and takes less tamely sun sweetening than tobacco grown In due cured. any other section of the United States s called air and has a wholesome, stimulating, y and im- juicy, full tobacco taste that satisfies cured. tobacco hunger. That's why chewers :co is taken prefer Schnapps, because Schnapps d in barns cheers more than any other chewing i heat and tobacco, and that's why chewers of nuous high Schnapps pass the good thing along ' the direct ?one chewer makes other chewers, ; les, which until the fact is established that Dacco that there are more chewers and more iroma that pounds of tobacco chewed to the ' ; in ereen population in states where Schnapps cesses give tobacco is sold than there are in the cheer- those states where Schnapps has not f that pop- yet been offered to the trade. A ioc. plug of Schnapps is more o depends economical than a much larger ioc. :ss and the plug of cheap tobacco. Sold at 50c it, as ex- per pound in 5c cuts. Strictly 10 flue cured and 15 cent plugs. BACCO COMPANY, WlNSTON-SALEM, N. C.