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I (cpy.f/b.fr iS9' 5r-j S.L'f p^(cr CEAPTEK L '"am. Qrrrrr along thk potomac!*' fc ***r"7* LI X ? - KL INK j.// " kiinlzita - klinkita ^t^? K\4 klink-'hlink!'* - 7* ? \ ** chimed the hoofs raj \ \ \i: o r c r * *n 0 frozen .is^Y "^?^^?^^ ro?-f'- as the horses . [ ^JJSSS'..- dashed on through s. t ret eh dug int-> long-, straight reaches, .under bare :armed trees that seemed to point warn ing fingers to the steelr-cold si;y over head. For it r;as midwinter of 'ISGS?that clime-imp?sed rest in the grapple for life, or death, of the blue and gray . giants, still watchingin eager crouch on either side of that world-noted river. A moony haze'that'was not light, yet loomed up objects of near distance in r^T^gantesqne dimness, lay over the land: :and the- east wind* sweeping- across the | "broad Potomac, paused an instant to 'touch its lips to her cold waves, then i -mounted the-southern bank with new- | chilled breath from the caress, to swirl : about the riders pressing onward in seeming defiance of its efforts. An oddly-mated pair these were, for ! time and place like this: A tall, lithe j female form, clad in heavy riding habit and cape of coarse gray cloth, soldiers soft slouched-hat drawn close over the | brow, long gauntlets covering hands that hud firm, practiced grasp on the ; reins that checked a powerful roan I horse: her companion a stsrdv soldier, : seemingly, in the wrap of his gray over coat, his slouched hat trailing a long | black plume, and high thigh boots, rest- i ing lightly in long stirrups that swayed ; to each stride of his black horse. Had the light been stronger, and had . curious observer been a possibility on ; such a night, on that lonely trail of the j neutral ground in time of flagrant war, the woman's face would have challenged closer scrutin}-. The clear-cut. high bred features "were lit by large gray eyes, that glinted out watchful and res- j ?ointe; and the firm-set lips were fall <mrved, denoting sensitiveness as well as character. Such curious observer, too, might have noted that the rough habit clung about a figure not too full, but of most symmetric curves; that the : gauntlets covered hands as long and j "taper as they seemed firm and nervous; j '^that the heavy coils of ruddy-gold hair, ? -beneath the semi-military hat, shone .^smooth and glossy, even in that wind. For Carolyn Clay was one of those women developed only by "storm-and stress" eras, such as the brothers* war; _ a beauty and petted belle, fickle, glib of tongue, and light in dance; a very mis tress of society's sword-play, who con Id, at need, rise to heights of heroism and -even do deeds to shame a soldier: Good blood and proud ? straight coursed from veins of lordly settler on virgin soil, named for the queen?was that the night wind brought to Miss Clay's cheek; and her lissome figure could, upon occasion, straighten into a -hauteur as rigid as that becoming fithe '-daughter of a hundred earls."' Washington and Baltimore, equally "v.ith Virginia's capital and her noted summer resorts of ante bellum, had rung with the name of the brilliant young girl, who had stood the social 5 campaigns of two preceding seasons with never one reported repulse, far less capitulation, yet had tied to her chariot scores of noted captives, "rescue ' or no rescue." 2sor had the two years 4of war known her less well, in the gayetics of the capital, when winter's mud and snow bade even Bellona stay her dreadful wort; in the hospitals, thick-strewing the path of summers battle; even, it was said, in more tl.an rone bold foray and perilous, in ouest of information or of much-needed medJr -eines, across the division river between the warring sections. Less marked in outer seeding, while no less a type, was her companion; young, vigorous and gallant of r ien .above his rough gray coat end coarse "brown shirt. For Evan Faunticroy, like many another, hud left the luxury .of the old homestead., to cast his lot as a private soldier under the guidon of the "Black Horse.*1 Coolness in p rih punctuated by two be : wounds before his nineteenth birthday, had valued the "boy no higher promotion than favorite scout to that blond-bearded cavalier who was Ms idol, Jeb Stuart. "It is going.to snow, Evan." the ghr* said, abruptly. "1 have felt three stray flakes strike my nose already. If it should-" "If it should, HI orderacamp. Cousin Caro,*' the boy broke in, with a laugh. "You shan't get your little feet wet, even; for I promised Gen. Jeb Fd see yon safe at 'the Ferry" or never claim a chevron! .Dut it carCt snow! C-ughl it's toodeuced cold"" the youngster add ?ed, throwing ids cape higher about I ds ;ears. "Don't you mind It. C >n: in Caro?*" I "Xot a bit!" the girl responded, cheer ily. "But we seem to go .*? slowly! : ?h, ,3:* van, if daybreak catch us before we .make the landing, wl ut will I do? 'They e:?rp<<-t mc, over there; and i:'I ixniss this trip, there's no knowing n I can get back. Au l poor Little Fair fax so needs morphia and q ;;. : and many another, too. Capt. Charlton warned me?" "Capt. Charlton! Go's a fir. ; mentor, too!" Fauntleroy broke in. with vicious dig of spars t hut sent the black ah*n:d [with a great bound. "And to asked the general for the honor of eis orthig you to the fcrayT" he added, pullh j the horse down to even stride n:-- a. "A nice escort lied be! Don't know a foot of the road: an?, if a Yank popped a cap he'd be?" \ "Your superior officer still, Private 'Fauntleroy/' Carolyn < 'ay's roiee cut in, coldly. "Discipline seems !:e; about cavalry headquarters, to judge by the way your tongue wags.*' ' "Yes: he's my superior <>;:i er." he .sneered. "TJm! woods full imeh?su periors**' j "If discipline cann<>t. pr;iy let conrt j esy curb your tongue. Capt Charlton is my friend," Miss Clay retorted, qu:< tly. ' "All righ\ co/.: ?'m dumb." I answered, again good-natur* i I '*Nothir?g could indtice me to say one I word about yonr friend: not even that he's the best friend Tom Charlton? Hello! pull up, quick!*" And, suiting action to word, the cavalryman threw his rein into his right hand, reached ' with his left for the lady's b't. as he drew his ov.n horse almost <>n its haunches. But the practised horse woman was (packer than he; and the first glimpse of dark shadows looming at the roadside tightened her pull on -the bit, aad the strong stride of the roan fell into a canter, a trot, then a -walk, before the clear "Halt! Who goes thar?"' rang out on the night, not ^ix^yards ahead, ' "S-sh: . L'?t me taik.V- IvaujaUeroy "crhi?peroc? softly. ''They've Yanks! Noneci? oursso**h?g*s- n**.?: Ta--? horses were ;: ! :t dead 'stund.'*pawi?rg. .*. ' ' "Who be ye 'uns?*' ^jra\V*!pd? th?' sentry, now in mickroad; with musket levelled. "Answer, -quick! Ye'd bet ter!" ... "Yriendsi, with jtSs cvunt^sTg-n,'1 cheo-iiy resporuIed^he<^.va*ry{?i?n,ni.r'!d ing lower to his companion: "By Jove, there's no Yank in that tonerae. Nor' G*iica, or I'm.no scout.*' "Wall, dismount one frcn" and Vance with the count'sigm*' solemnly replied the sentry. Evan slung- himself from saddle, as Kght?y as the cramp from cold per mitted, and strode briskly towards the soldier. "Haiti** nruiri commanded the latter. "Lel'tcnnnt Greene, as we *uns ain't got no count'sign on this yere picket, ye'd belter comc:an git it ye'self!" And the click of ihe-gan lock sounded clear in the frosty sir. ".Steady, Munson!"' called the lieu tenant, advancing out of the shadows at the roadside. "Thunder, a woman "halt! who goes ti?ap.?*' on a night like this!**1 he muttered | under his breath: adding- aloud: "Who : are you, friends?'' : "Private, I> company, ?th Virginia J cavalry; attached "to Gen. Stuart's \ scouts,"' Evan replied, promptly, sure of ! his man. "Have you ruasses?" The cavalryman for reply extended a ! paper, which-the officer^ swinging his ! -pocket latTtern^scanne?! iuoaiJljv read- j i-ing half al?ud: . ?^^.' >-..'/< "M:ss ^C?R?yn"Crey,* or-'ri>v sfaff. and her ' escort, have permission to pass all posts and pickets in th:.; military district. j -J. E. 13. Stuart, Slajor Goncro.l.*' Handing the paper back, the lieu tenant advanced and raised his cap cottrteousiy. "1 am Lieut. Greene,?ta North Caro lina, of Hampton's "division, Miss Clay." he said. "All the army of northern Vir- j gmia knows your name and brave deeds. I And. if I am not mistaken; this is a j youngsecut who has already won'his I spurs end the title of Fo?" .He stopped abruptly:; but Evan broke in with a merry laugh: "Finish it! Yes, I am. Fool Fanatic-" j roy: but, 1 hope, not such a fool us 1 look, sir. This is my cousin. Miss Clay; i and we Virginians are always proud to know [Tampton's men."' "Always, Mr. Greene," Carolyn Clay added. ''But why arc you down so near the river? .We Lad.no ideu*?;f meet ing one scout, far less c picket, on this, trail. Is any movement expected from ' Averiii?** ' : ' "Possibly, f>-r aught 1 know to the contrary, miss," the Carolinian an swered, quietly. "Ail I do know isthat we were ordered onadvancopicket-duty at dawn,-with strict- orders to respect no. passes (joiiiff soutlt. We are to have no fires or light'-: men rot even to smoke," he added to Fauntleroy. "S; une! :;ir.?-*s up: then, beyond doubt,*! . the scout answered. "Marse Bob don't play freeze with his boys, this time o* year, for fun. I'li hunt it upon my own account, v. l.-ni drop you at the river, Cousin Car..." "The river! You are bound across. Miss Clay?1* the Carolinian asked, anx iously,?adding, cuickly: "I'ardon my unsoidi erly qu estion." "? am tryi >// to make T?^v-kl^v's Land ing I". time to catch the boat across, to night.*" theeIr! answered. xranidy. "I haveayoung bi*othcr slowly dying in Richmond for want of medicine and tonics; and I am going t" bring them over to htm. Fi Goddets me!*' "Mount., Mr. Fauntleroy.''the officer ordered, briefly.; "3 am but-<lela*ying you. Miss C lay; and you have many a mile to cover in the next two hours. 1 j <:.i ! I knew nothing beyond my orders: J all a soldier has th;- right to know. But j any reasoning creature may think, I ! suppose: and "! do think, Mr. Scout, you had best be v. ry watchful as you near the Ferry.' My pickets run to< 'rantley's; one at the fork roads: the other?the advance? a1 Gresham's farm. That lar" ?ho paused and v? hispered a word in the scout's ?-ar? "this parole will pass you I safely. After that^ your own eyes and horses' logs must do the rest. Good- ! ;;i-.-:.?. and good fortune, Miss Clay." }.es;i::t? '1 an instant. "May I shake hands with you? All our e<>rps honors your bravery and regards you as a comrade ? "Surely \ :?u may." And Carolyn! lay frankly extended the little gauntlet over t: ' peek of her pawing roan. "Wo regard lac I'almetto boys os eomrades, known or not. 'firank you sincerely for your warning, too. We'll k'eep our eyes well iront, rest assured. Good-by." Loosing the t.-i.?t rein. Miss Clay let eager roan b *nnd forward, as M nn son gloomily; stepped] out ,< ?? the r ad and came to a eari-y." like a spectral sen try through the mist. "Nice fellow, that. Cousin Can..'' Evan s;;io. crdrD?lv. as Ii?* ranged along side. "All those Legion fellows are, I guess. Hello! that is snow, sure enough. Felt it on my hose.'' "? hope it is," the lady answered, briefly. "You do? Well that's charitable to the poor devils On dark pi.-ki t. Miss Cla;." ' { had forgotten them." the girl re plied. "I was only thinking that it would moderate in snow, and then the river would not freeze before I could get back. Yes; that is snow: one two ? thr e a dozen flakes have struck my eheelc "Enviable snow!" laughed h,-r com panion. "Would I w<-re a flake uj i that nose, if I might touch that check! That's as pretty a paraphrase as Capt. Charlton?my superior officer?could make. Hello!*' h? suddenly interrupted himself, as his quick right hand whipped a revolver from its holster and his left pulled the black down to a slow canter; "we're followed! Lieut. Greene said he Tie turned in his saddle, bending low over the crap to listen intently, the click of the pistol leek sounding sharp on the air. The girl steadied her horse's stride with easy pull of her left hand, j and her right also slipped a revolver 'from the holster at her pommel. Pursuing hoofs certainly rang out from the frozen road behind, drawing . nearer and nearer. "There's only one,*' Ev;;n whispered, quietly. /'If he's ? Yank, he's not after us. lint forewarned is forearmed.*' lie wheeled his horse and halted be hind a tree, as Miss Clay, with intuitive tactics, turned hers into the underbrush opposite and "faced the road. "S-st! eoz," ..called the scout, in stri dent . whisper at the shadowy shape in theluize opposite* "There's only one of him, If. he's s Yvnn, leave him to me. I);<rdt**you shoot! Mamma's, a widow: and you might make her an or phan, tool" "All right, yon goose," Miss Clay whispered back, .as quietly as though consenting to g?'e him a turn in the german. "When we get back to head quarters I'll make you shoot a match with me, before the stall?" "Listen! lie's calling,?yes, calling me!" Evan broke in. "I wonder what's up! It's the lieutenant's voice:" and he drew int^- the road, as the hoof beats came clearer, and the legion offi cer galloped up. "I thought I'd visit my advance pick et." he said to Evan, Carolyn Clay fan cied a trifle anxiously, "so I spurred up to overtake J'ou. You're both better mounted than I; and a voice carries so, I feared to yell. They may have ad vanced since?" He stopped abruptly, but not before the girl's quick perception caught the idea. "So you are expecting Avcrill?" she said, quietly. "Let me see: he would have to cross at Washingtomor above. If he be out for a raid, he would not force march his horses over such roads; so we should make *the Ferry' long before Ids scouts could meet us. Besides, he would take the lower road. It is better than this trail." "You are a good soldier, Miss Clay," the Carolinian replied, gazing through the gloom at the cool speaker, in some wonderment. "But / have never men tioned Geh. AverilTs name: r.or do I really know anything beyond my own orders at last dawn. Your idea is not an impossible one. for I do not suppose the general would have sent us on a picnic; but whom, or what, he expects I have no knowledge**' "Averill!" the girl answered con fidently. "Hunier and Kilpa trick arc watching West Virginia?we know that at Stuart's headquarters; also that i Averill was closeted with the secretary ; of war at Washington last Wednesday, j and cavalry was massing at Harper's Ferry and above-on Thursday Evan?" j the scout, who had fallen to the rear as I the officer joined the lady, drew closer up, as she continued?"did Capers say i that the cavatey at Harper's was I AverilTs?" "Mostly Averill's: some raw recruits ; and a Pennsylvania Dutch regiment," the scout answered, formally. "But . Gen. Jeb doesn't believe they menn to ; move over such roads. Neither do I," i he added, with delightful assurance. : "It'sonly a feint." The legion trooper looked from girl i to scout in profound araa'/.e. Then he : said, bluntly: "You certainly seem to keep well j posted at Stuart's headquarters." "We certainly do, sir," Evan replied, naturally. "That's Gen. .Teh's business. ; The cavalry arc the eye;-, of the army." j "But in Hampton's not even a troop ! captain knows a tilings while yon seem : ~ ,!,......,.c_M "Discuss! You hear the lieutenant, i Cousin Caro?" Evan broke in with a low I laugh. " Why. sir, I vwonild be currying Private Fauntleroy's horse, at B com pany's" rope, one hourr after I said 'I think.'' or ""I believe^ to the general. Ile wants what we fcwtc; says 'Um? um!' sometimes: gencuaUy only points to the tent door. The general was a regular, : sir. and the S?cut that "dis cussed* with him would dfiscuss tack the fiext day. in place of heaj?quarters lux uries.?bacon and eom-pone." ,j "And I only reason," Miss Clay came-} to the rescue, "that the general would ] not have let me come, unwarned., had ho really looked1 for a raid from the j river.*' ... "Y>'hen did this seoKCt Capers come in?" the Carolinian'asked, "suddenly. "Yesterday/at six/ sir," Fauntleroy answered . "And your pass is dated yesterday, Miss Clay." Greene replied. "? got it at noon." the girl answered; adding quickly, as though, to avoid shadow of suspicion of her hero: "The general was not in camp when we left. He and his chief rode off with Capers an hour after his retina." '' The snow was beginning to fall more, rapidly now,?thorngh not yet a d?cid?e ' storm. They came suddenly round' a j bend in the road; one misty shadov j YOU si.JIM TO KMr.I* W K.M. POSTED AT S [ ( A ?: r's UK \ E>Q I A r: I ERS.*' crossed the gray-gleaming haze before theru, a sudden ehtange of arms, -and the o??iecr spurred ahead the cl .1 Icnge. rang out. G~cene bent over nis horse's neck, qu?cSvly replied t > the ser geant, :iud next m??ment the little part v was galh ping by, the tiakes falling crisp an<t cold, but more rapidly now, and Evan, soldica-like; again dropping t<? tbe rear. "What s<>rt -f horse did General Stuart ride?" Greene, asked, suddenly, breaking silence. "A heavy chestnut with white mane and tail," Miss Clay answered. "And t!.<- ehh'f of sf-ifT rode a big bay." 11 : * ^ Carolinian added. "Those h?r .es were in fruit of (feu. Hamptons tent -. :? ? went for flii.-tl instructions from Col. Fraser t??is morning. Faunt leroy,'* he turned in his:saifcHe ^ the scout drew up, speaking less familiarly, and with authority in tin* tone, "a half mile beyond is my advance post. How many miles further lies your 'Ferry'?*' "Seven, sir," the scout replied, pr* >mptly. "I'm! not. an hour's spin. Keep your eyes about you, then. There iiuuj be strangers on the road Miss Clay would prefer not to meet." "All right, sir,*' Evan replied, confi dently. "We both have good eyes, know every foot of the road, and both horses have good wind. We're as good at running as at fighting, sir. Dut thank you all the same." And again the scout fell to the rear; and the silence of night was unbroken, save by fitful gusts of river wind that crackled the leafless trees. So. for sev eral minutes, the two dashed ahead, the ground rising into higher bluffs, and the road widening as the woods opened more. And as the river wind gained freer play al>out the chilled riders it sent the snowflak?s about their heads softer, larger and in dizzier whirl, coating the ground lightly, though not enough to muffte the hoofs ringing :n unison on the hard clay. "Pull up!" the officer cried, suddenly; and, as the other horses fell into slow canter at the command, he touched his own with the spur and turned from the open road into a clump of trees on the hilltop. The quick cars behind him caught the ring- of arms brought to a "ready," then quickly back to a ''carry," as he reappeared. "This ends my line." ho said to Fann tleroy. "T?nt I'll ride a bit further with, yon, Miss Clay, and take a look up the road" On again in silence for one mile?two ?three. Then the Carolinian, with evi dent reluctance, drew rein. "I can go no further." he said "Good by, Miss Clay; and God speed your mis sion! I only hope I may be again on picket when you come back with the medicines and?" he puascd an instant, adding, significantly ? "the news. Good-by, Mr. Fauntleroy, and good luck to you!" Then, with a parting grasp of the hand to each, the officer wheeled his horse and galloped back, as the venturesome cousins sped away, far be yond the confederate lines. CHAPTER II. A RACK FOR FREKD0M. "That'.'; a soldier and a gentleman, Cousin Caro," Evan said, as they spun along. "Good taste, too; hasn't he*? 'Pon my word! he seemed hard hit: and in the dark, too!" And the light hearted fellow laughed, as though war were net and enemies were read of only in the fair}- tales. "Don't be a goose, Erau!'' Miss Clay retorted, half amused in spite of lier anxiety. "And don't make such a noise. What a boy you are! Do you know," she added, seriously, "I am really wor ried about this news'? If Gen. deb had only been in camp! Oh, Evan, should I miss that boat to-night, Fairfax may die before I can get over and back! And poor mother! You know how worn and nervous she is with nursing and anxiety. Should she chance to hear of Yankees on the road, lier fears would conjure up capture, prison?worse?for me!" "Why, eoz, what's the use of borrow ing trouble? See that fork away to the left? That is but three miles to 'the Ferry:' and the horses are as fresh as?" "What is that glow over by the river, to the right? No, thore!" Miss day broke in. pointing impatiently. A faint, pinkish haze showed dimly through the whirling snowflak?s?a steamy glow, rather than a light. The scout gazed steadily in the direction awhile, then answered, placidly: "Northern lights, maybe; but I'm no dab at astronomy. Seems pretty low, though. Perhaps there's brush afire in that bottom." .... "It is a fire," the girl replied. "See! it expands and falls. Evan, can it be a campfire?" "Not much!" he answered, lightly. "We're 'way beyond our lines; and surely no Yanks could camp so near them without our scouts' knowledge. By Jove, Cousin Caro, I really believe the legion man lias made you nervous!" "Caution and nervousness are not akin, as an older soldier would know," Miss Clay retorted, rather coldly. "I have too much at stake to risk any dan ger I can avoid. Oh. Evan, I must get to Baltimore to-morrow!" . Call special attention to t FALL AND WINT! SILKS AN! Comprising latest materials, c< known popular prices. The Iii shown in the State. MISSES' CLOAKS ALL THE NE*\ ;-See our line o FLANNELS A! Ai prices thai will please the pnirliaf fJX (fXDEKWEAfi DlVMllMh ten! young lad}' and we aie pri pared line.' A full line of REKFKR, LT UN elades an SOLI: AGENT? FOR TUE GELEBT IN LINENS, CR AS! We ediow an unusually large and all:-; l<>>v prices QTJB DEESSMA2 QCT03?R 1st, and will be in chaige IN OUIi C-LOVE AND 3 You will find much to delight you. Ktandaid gi CARPET m We aie showing a line line of Velvel ?.VC A hand.,olive line of Rugs. Spec IN OUR CLOTHING DEPAE Such an epportunily is not often pies work of I tie herd brained Clothing in place ::: the :ai:ks of I he In si dressed [< Iii' ii.! o the woi id attired superbly assort ment Von can no] help being I ES 2 LZ GANT SUITS, TUS STYLISH P. Ai! the ! ' ill and Wien i slyh s |.,, |?,, Three.G ;u !:.< ht Soils. \". al Iv.i ALL TES IvLW SEAi-SS I See Mir line ni l>? \s' Caps. The line ciry ai.d ;-t popu! q 7-r f) T* T% T* T' ... - ;i !. i o } l ( Mii passed lor s? vie and Ki tt ing S h? es. Sole ngdilsToi I for L du s. .M ;ss? IL-C IL A A tj Cl t. Depar ^ 1 U will :nWa\ - find oui" g >ods aie very !) st quality. Patroniz > the best il.. In our Jobbiii W ? are i fli-r?ng special indncemenls ; ;is well as freight, !>_ Northwest Cor. Main Mail orders will receive prompt at?rn Sninp'tfS sent upon application. "And so you shall, nry dear, brave girl!" the boy answered, confidently. "See that open hilltop just beyond? From that we strike the last fork of this trail?good road and a short mile down hill to "the Ferry.' It can't be much past midnight: and old Pete lias orders to wait till the very last minute he dares, before dawn. Brace up, coz! Voxi*ve been over this same trail three times?*' "And never felt a shadow of doubt before," she interrupted, adding, with a sigh that would come: "It is because f have so much more at stake than ever before. liut it i* nearly over, thank God:" The steaming horses breasted the hill bravely and reached the open crest. An easy slope led away into a broad, white road, now well carpeted with winter's wool. Just at its foot a narrow belt of trees stretched away to the left, leaving the black river plainly visible from the bold bluffs to the right, and through those trees cut a narrow road, dark and dismal through the broader gleam of the snow haze, now scarce less light than day. "There! Ellis' fork?-just one mile to the landing!" cried the scout, as they raced at speed down the sandy slope and nearly up to the bisecting trail, the hoof beats ringing no longer, but thudding dull on the dampened sand. Suddenly with one impulse both, rid ers wrenched their hox-ses" mouths so fiercely as to bring them almost to their haunches. Then both sat like statues, their necks strained forward, ears bent eagerly towards the woods road, just ahead. In the dead stillness, the deep breathing of the steaming horses was the only sound, save, to them, the quick beating of their own hearts. ! So, for seconds that seemed ages. Then the scout whispered low, as though in answer to a question: "Yes; hoofs! 'S-sh!?clank of sabersl Quick! into the trees! Quick! Go softly." Both horses were turned simultane ously into the screen of trees, well back from the gleam of the open road; and Evan Fauntleroy, placing himself be tween the girl and the approaching sounds, leaned from his saddle, straight ened her bridle, felt the roan's bit, and gently stroked his great neck. Then he rose in his stirrups, stretching the cold cramp out of his legs, braced himself afresh in the saddle, and tested the chamber of the big revolver drawn from his holster. j TO BS C NTJ.NCr.D - Pronounced Hopeless Yet Saved., J Ffi?tn a lettc ?Titien by Mrs. Ada K. Iltird f Groton. S. D . we quote: "Was taken with a bail cold winch fettled on 1113' Taing*, c?-uirb set in and finally terminated in Consumption. Four '1 icf->r.< ?;i\e me 11p. *nying I could live j bu: :i short li re 1 gave myself 111? to in) j Pnvior. determined if I could not stay wth my I friends on tarth. I would meet toy ao.-eni ones Fahove My husband whs advised to git Dr. I Kind's N?w Discovery for Consumption. j Coughs and Colds. I gave it :i tri;:!. ?->ok in ?I]..?ighr bottles.: it bay cured inc. and thai k ? ??.d I am now a Well and hearty woman." !'rnl bottle? free at J. F. W. Debarme** I>tug ?tore, regul?r siz-. 50? and $1.00. 4 - mm- -w**? Shiloh's Consumption Cure. I This is beyond question the most successful Congh Niedtvin? we hate ever sold, a few doses invariably cure tie worst cises of coughs, Croup and Bronchitis, while its wonderful success ia the cure of Consumption is with out a parallel in the history of medicine. Since its first discovery it has been sold on h I guarantee, a test which no other medicine can ! stand. If ton have a cough ?r earnestly ask j you to try it. Price toe. 50:\ and $f.>-*U i your Iunir-s nr* sore, dust, or bark lame, use j'Sai'oh's Porous Plaster. Sold by'Dr A.J. j China. Sum ter S 0. * 1 Answer This Question. Why do so ninny people- we see around us ! seems to prefer to -e:rft-rnnd be made miserable i by In {gestion-, Constipation, IMzzinPSS loss : of Appetite, Comb?gnp of die Food, Yellow j Skin, when for 73c w?s will seil ihem Shiloh's 1 Vdxi'zer, guaranteed to cure ibem. Sold by I A J Chin*, Sauver, S C. 2 heir immense assortment of ER DRESS GOODS, D VELVETS, :>lorings and designs, at our well nest line of TRIMMINGS ever A tremendous stock of AND JACKETS IN VEST STYLES. f Infants*' Coats. ND BLANKETS er. We hare added a Ladies' \fCS 'XT which is in charge of a eoinpe lo eile!- pperial inducements in tin's and RUSSIAN BFA)?SE SUITS in all id qualities. tATED S. C. AND KABO CORSETS. SES, TOWELLINGS, uttive litifi of Fresh Goods at specially IKS DEPABTMENT WI^L 0??N of a first class Modiste from I he North. IQSISRY DEPARTMENT Ail lite latest novelties as Well as ades. in oar 3FARTBSSNT Is, Mequettes, Brussels, :> ?.>!y Supers, ?i'u'l bargains in (>:! Ch-t!is ami Mailings. - AND FURNISHING 'TMENT eiltet] lo the people tyy view the skilled . 11 of the land V? n wili bold yi.ui fireil ' ! the peifod. wlien ofice Voll go in the prince like contents ul oui ?wajj-.c pi cast d with ANTALOONS, THE HANDSOME CV2??00ATS. VS and < hil!; iti Two (iaitnetit Suits, 11 le K ill Suits ami hi:t Waists N SIX?? AND S07T TATS. vi ,.| \i'ck-wear-?,\ slum 11 in the ;il j?; ic' s. 1 n otir an t m bit comfort Wear a pair of" our Perfect he best and leading makes ol shoes e and t renth men. jxition to Our Grocery tment. pure, always fresh and always of the is and you will set your table with ;; ?1 .k? t ailords. ig Department [o merchants and you will save money y inspectiug our stock. wg $g 8ons9 and Liberty Sts., Sumter, S, C. ti.nl. Sept 28 Dry Goods, -OF Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Shoes, ! Groceries and j House Furnishing Goods. Our stock tli?s season is the most complete we have, ever carried and will bear inspection in every department. In our Dry Goods and No tion Stock We have desirable bargains for close buyers. Particularly do we call attention to One Lot Undressed Kid Gloves at 50c. per pair, io all shades. IN OUR Clothing Stock Will be fount! a gre.it many novelties ami desirable bargains. Particularly is this the case in our line of Children^ Clothing:. j EVERY fi ARMENT OF WHICH \IS GUARANTEED NOT TO II:F I Under au obligat it m that we will re j fund the money for each garment i tailing to cany out our guarantee Mats. \ Our reputation in this- Hue is j too well established to require j much comment. We will say, however, that we have about ! our usual stock 1,000 Samples i h) prices ranging from 50c. to ! ?1.50 Call early and make |\*our selection before they are S picked over. i SHOES. t ; In addition to a complete stock hi this department, we I m re still the sale Agents of |e. p. REED & CO'S. Fine Shoes for Ladies. I i We cannot impress too forei ! bly upon our female friends the [merits of these goods. We : sell them under a guarantee, land any pair tailing to give sat isfaction will be taken back and the money refunded. 1'ear in mind the price is I Only $2.50 per pair. IN OUR j GROCERY DEPARTMENT i Will be found a complete i stock embracing all the neees ! shies from table delicacies to the necessities of the cotton patch and at prices at which we will not be undersold. OES! (Successors to Heiser & Walsh.) Have just ?ni?hed openfrrg their F?ll Stock. Mr. Walsh' knows4 the wants of every class of customers in tins sect ion, aed their Shoes have been icade to meet every demand. We deal with FACTORIES direct, No Second Hands, no middle man's- profit to be paid by yur customers. In putting the price on oiw Shoes We have remembered the low pri?e of Cotton. We hare a practical shoemaker of over 40 years eX'perfenetev When your SOLE-S begin to wear Come and ?ee Rhu. If yot* want a pair shoes made to order we can accommodate- yotr oi* Short Notice, See our $3 and $5 Shoes, they are wonders, Walsh & Co. MONACHAL BLOCK, STJMTER, S. C, Sign, Heiser & Watefe. Sept 2 ! Wholesale and Retail 0 GENERAL MERCHANDISE. Will keep on hand a full stock* We will not he undersold, Give us a call. Save Money. Corner Main and Republican Streets, April 15. 276 EAST BAY STREET, IMPORTEIt 01 ENT AND P?A?ER IN t Lime, Cements, Piaster, Hair, Terni Cotta Pipe, &c, arid all- Building Material. jQrders Given Prompt Attention. 'Correspondence Solicited L-cwesf pnees. Best Satisfaction Oct 21 o WABE. SELL HARDWARE OF ALL KINDS. Machinery Supplies. Buggy and WagOD Material, Cooking and Keating SioXreg, Potware, Wauden ware, Crockery and Giassware, XHiwsre, Hardware and Sadlery, Um'er"y~Fucfcet and Tab-ie, ?Sc.;s>-orsr PISTOLS aad CARTfilDG??, Powder and. S3 hot. Shells?jvaded arid Empty, Belting, Lacing, Packing, Bristle?, . Whips, lljbes, Ac, Ac. Prices to suit the times. This space is reserved for the advertisemement o.t MSSS S ALLIE E, M-OONALO, who w?? succeed Miss McElhose, in the Milli nery business, on Oct. 1, SUITER J. f. BBUNSONj PROPRIETORS EngilieS, eo'ilCFS an;* machinery of all kinds and description* repaired. tfirCtilar SaWS o2?nw??? s?d framed. IRON AXD BRASS CASTINGS made to order: and any work usually don* in a first class machine shoo or foundry executed in a w>rkmati!i1cfe mancefs PRICES REASONABLE at:d satisfaction guaranteed by gooi work. Estimates win be fuinished >>n applicatioir. Sum fer Fron Works, W. K. fc J. ?. Brunsott, Proprietors, Suinter, S. C All? o B MM M ^11 afcC III! I I* rr-n^amE?f.iiitMi.j.i ^gry.^ TTTICTCT-?if We beg to say to the trafic that, as heretofore, Our Suinter House Will remain open in charge of Mr. F, B, Bloom, TIic saving of money is mon; cd an object than etor in hard years, artdf to those contemplating ihe purchase of machinery we offer Cue opportun??* of saving money by dealing direct with manafactnrers W??7i men of t%* perrence and ability in all departments, and a thoroughly equipped simp at your doora ureare able to offer High grades at L?-\v Piiees We ftim*.Ii competent machinists free uf charge to erect all machinery we scH. Call ?? or address OHERAW MACHIN 3 WORKS. Engineers, Founders and Machinists,