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?H? gwwa *tatcb?an, K?t?t>ti?hed Aprn, isso. "Be" Just and Fear not-Let all the End? thou Aime't afe be thy Country'?, thy Qod's and TrutV? " tai trek seCTBKOM, Ertaklfched joa., I?9W Consolidated Aug. 2, ISSl.l New Series?Vol. 1 . No.. 16: i -- CHAPTER IX ' - .??>, A BOOH AND ITS RBSfT&T. t>. The mov^ ^iji^?iickly turned the old - general's eyes |fre$n ?he guarded line .to the obstacle' ilNlis pa^fsiarprisQ now * : replacing" IJt^^fcnAtfii^p'^y in them. | ~ .11^ before JiV?mld speak tie girl was at his stirrup, her own eyes downcast, 1 her Toice quiet but beseeching, as she said: 4*Paxdon such boldness in a lady, and ft stranger to yon. Gen. Baldwin. I am Miss Bessie Westchester?" "Relation of Howard Westehester, ! v> ^ formerly of the artillery?" the old so"L - dier asked, quickly. -I.. "Yes, sir; his youngest child,".Mis? S Jessie replied, with meekness of a bud * ding saint. ^We were tent-mates in Mexico, my : child,** the veteran returned, warmly. *;'*We rode into the Belen ga^side.by. ; ; - %%*de.*"* ' . '!! am 90 glad!" the girl cried, frankly, i -**T*h?t emboldens me; though your un l ;fi?^%g courtesy and kindne^.are. too ' ?weil j^oron to prevent any Baltimore ! girl ?slring a favor at yonr hands. " "Any favor, my dear young lady," f% :t*he general began, warmly, checking 4>irnsrtf suddenly, toa^d: 'Chatis, any "?? inre?^n.** :> - "T?*e"'gfirl raised to his lai ? Instrons j?? 5 ^ey?si,hmnid with piteous oosecraiion wiv;:*;ft%j????id: ' . .. ? "J?etl-.in;-reason, bnt m common hu rnamty, I ask -this one, Gen. Baldwin!"" ??I' ".Never* before fiad-^he petted belle : striven to throw so'touch of glamour -into her glance on favored partner in the dance, or best parti at watering place, as now was given that gray 'haired old soldier. /iS^ell, miss, I think yon may-safely ' *' ' . ?sk,w he answered, with kindly smile *; ya?a^?fting his plumed hat. * 'Yon do riot look as if you .could ask anything - :ver3yd^adfaL"* i<i:t "*T^n can we notJ^ve permission to SSI f&** these ; fellows bread and r- coffee dnr?g fhV^/halt?** Spite, of her tram?dvt?ct,; the-woman s lips trembled .-. with ?nades-as they formed the plea. - "Urn! THiere should be no communi cation "between prisoners and citizens," the soldier answered, gravely. "Leni ency has been so often abused of late, that I issued very strict orders.** "Bnt yon can stretch them a little, just this once,** she pleaded, eagerly. "My dear young lady," the answer came seriously, almost sternly?"who can tell bnt the simple Vinrinf?,^ might ;Tbe abused again? I fear I must?" "Bnt were I yonr daughter, instead of your old comrade's,** she urged, quick ly. "If yon had a so?V^therif V "I had one ^" the veteran said,; slowly,; buthisl?p? trembled? 'a'gallant .boy, who sleeps at Cemetery Hill." He turned his face aside; but the chance shot had gone to his heart. Turning calmly to ^the, girU he added, gently: ' "For his memory?for that of Mexico ?-I will grant your request. Licuten- j ant, order the captain of the^nsard?? j "He is here, sir/* " The junior passed i to the rear as the captain halted, ? saluting grimly, with a scowl with any- ? thing.bnt kindliness-in, it^towards his ! charges, as the general said: "Captain, instruct your guard detail i -to permit the; l??iies-=-bnly ?he ladies?? ! t? serve food to the prisonersduringthe .halt**;:. ;?? f?~: ? ? "My orders-are very strict, general,** &B officer demurred," "from rny colonel, * ^Writ?ffl^.*?'^-*--? I & "Let me see them, sir." Very differ ent was thetoae- from that th? yeteran had used to the;;girL . "Which".'is "your regiment, sn*?** "Hundred and ?th Indiana, sir1? CoL Funkitt," the captain answered, extending a paper drawn from "Iiis belt. Casting his eye over it, the general muttered to himself: ,: "Ah! I thought so; never been to the front!?Um! my own orders."^ Then he hastily penciled across the paper: **A*> rogated for thirty: minptes, at.Baltimore only, at 9 a. m^'Aetfembcr i?, ISQ3.-^ Baldwin, major general, commanding.*" Handing it back without a word to the guard commander, he turned again : to the.girl, rwifh^lif?ed?hat: - f, -"I grant your request, Miss' Westches- ? ter?for memory's sake and your own. ? Thirty minutes will be allowed, to the* i ladies only.** *"0h, thank you! thank you so much, j general!** the girl cried; and the little j hand went np warmly to the tall sol- > dier's. He tore off his right gauntlet j and took it gently in his own. as he ; stooped from the saddle/ and added, ! lower: "It is scarcely discipline, Miss Bessie; bnt it can do no harn; and your own honest face, your father's name, guar antee me that it will not be abused.'* A scarlet flood dyed the girl ?> face, and her eyes fcU -beneath the grave, fa- | therly regard of the old soldier, as he released her hand and moved slowly on. ? Then she flew to the sidewalk to give ! the joyons tidings to mother and friends, ! not omitting another meaning glance <t i Evan Fanntleroy. As Gen. Baldwin's eyes turned to that gtonp of waiting men and women, they encountered a glowing pair of black j ones fixed steadily upon him. their own- ; er standing directly behind Mrs. Gilmor j Gray, and wrapped in a heavy, dark Ulster. A light of recognition passed over the general's "face, and he made movement to check his horse, seeming about to speak. But the other man, with very slightest shake of his head, put his finger carelessly upon his lip, and the federal commander?the look of recognition on his face changing to one of contempt?turned his eyes toward the prisoners once more, riding slowly onward. As he passed out of view, his mute interlocutor raised his hat gracefully, saying over that lady's shoulder: ?-k "A very sad spectacle, my dear Mrs. Gray!" 1 Turning quiekly at the words, the matron started as her glance encoun tered the placid one of Peyton Fits* hugh. **A piteous spectacle, indeed," she be gan, earnestly; but her younger daugh ter, coming up at the instant, looked full at the spy as she finished for her: "And some of them are?Virginians!** "Yes; that tall, coatless youth looks like one,** he replied, unperturbed,. b\it with a meaning glance that brought the blood to her cheek. **Come, mamma, sister, we are writ ing time.*' - Bessie turned her back ab ruptly oft her handsome "Dr. Fell," covering her wonder if he had.eaught'j her signals to Evan by directions to tho j bearers of the coffee-tins. ? There was general: movement by the .women, as news of the merciful order spread, Mrs. Gray and Miss Weetohester '.. ;&lready near the line. ' "Poor young devil! He looks so deuced cold," he said, distinctly. *Btop, Miss Bessie. : Here, give him this.'* ' As she turned in surprise, Bessie Westchester saw his tall figure clad in & light walking-suit^ his hand extend ing- to her the warm ulster, as he added, meaningly: "Not from me, of course,* from yourself. lie will prize it more, that way, and be more careful of it? than of his life and liberty.** Strangely. enough, the graceful man was so awkward that he dropped tho heavy coat, as the girl hesitated; but when he raised it her quick ear caught, from lips that scarce moved, the hurried whisper: "Inside pocket?warn him?danger ous paper?extreme caution!*' With brain whirling from excitement and conjecture, with no time to think, the girl took the coat. And ere she could form one word of query?not direct ^enough for exposure if overheard?Fite hugh had "moved rapidly away. A moment later, matron and maid, rebel sympathizer and union loyalist alike, were close at the long line of captives, eager for warm drink and food?more eager still for kindly word and touch of gentle hand; and bring back ?home! Strong food and steaming coffee, del icacies and warm, wraps, were urged upon the needy men, their guards stand ing grim but not unsympathetic, as they warned back those pressing too far be yond their line. ' Thank you, miss, from my heart!" Evan Fauntleroy said, cheerily, as he drained his second cup of coffee and munched rapidly on a third buttermilk biscuit. " 11 never forget your face? your goodness to a stranger.*' "Flattering, that! I owe you one, Mr. Evan Fauntleroy! 'Tis not often that gentlemen who have danced with Bessie Westchester forget her com pletely," the girl retorted with a bright smile and a mock courtesy that brought a grin to the stolid 'IXSTDE POCKET?WARN HIM?DANGER OUS PAPER." face of the sentry at her elbow. But the meaning in the eyes she fixed on the youth's belied her levity; and again the dark arched eyebrows spoke almost as plainly as words had done a quick cau tion to his sense trained in peril of the border. He knew some meaning would underlie her words, and his brain grew alert to unravel it. "Your pretty cousin Carolyn is so close a friend to me, Mr. Fauntleroy, that she shall send you a message to mend your memory," Bessie ran on, glibly enough, but with heart in her very throat, lest she might say too much. "We were talking of you, only this morning. She is looking so well?so contested?now. I would not let her come cut; there was too much risk?from, the cold. But, had she dreamed you were here, she " would have sent?indeed, you may really accept?her messages of love and cheer through me. She leaves for the north, very soon, to visit her mother and broth er. He has been very sick, but is better now. I know that you are glad that she took no risk?from the weather even if you miss seeing her. Perhaps'' ?again the girl's glance emphasized her words strongly and her brows moved slightly?"she may be looking at you from some window, now.** Fauntleroy's glance answered that he fully understood her. His heart flut tered under his rough shirt; but he kept his face calm, though the pleasant sur prise would send the color to his frost nipped cheek. "I am so grateful to you,'* he an swered, jauntily enough, though the feeling in his voice made if vibrant. **Tell her, please, that I thank her and cannot be too glad that she did not risk ?the cold." ''How thoughtless I have been! Hcrc^ put this on. quickly," the girl suddenly crieti, handing him the ulster. It is for you, from?a friend.'" "Stand back, there! Only women al lowed," the sentry called, gruffly, turn ing from Bessie's side and advancing a step. Peyton Fitzhugh had lounged away from the sidewalk and was approaching the line. Like a Sash, she seized the opportuni ty, never pausing to note its cause, and the rapid whisper went straight to Evan's brain: "She's well?safe! If you escape, come to us! Be very cautious; breast pocket ?a paper?" The sentry was beside her again; and she was saying aloud: "?? glad you remember me at last! Yes, I am the same little Bessie West "IT IS FOR YOU, FROM-?A FRIEND. ehester. Oh! yes, we live at the same old brown house yonder"?she pointed him to it?"and the old number is un changed?462 Saint -"s street. You remember mamma married again?Mr. Gilmor Gray. Everybody in Baltimore ?yes, anywhere in Maryland?knows Gilmor Gray." With an effort she again gulped down the rebellious heart, thumping so loud in her throat, adding, saucily: "Sorry you can't stop and call now, Mr. Reb; but some day?when you are paroled, or when We've whipped you all back to the union again, mamma will 1 perhaps open her doors to Carolyn's cousin. Be sure and remember the house, if you did forget me when?"" "Fall in, there! Tention, pris'ners! Fall in!" The gruff command rang along the line. i With final hand shake, low-breathed blessings on either side, and tearful eyes on that of the women, the pitiful column and its grim escort formed, moving slowly up the street. And, j watching them with wet lashes so long ! as they could see, some of those women I stood in mid street, unmindful of wind and cold, but with, their baskets and i coffee oans alike emptied by the effort " To do for those dear ones what woman Alone in her pity can do!" Just then the chime of bells broke : out sweetly on the frosty air, calling sinful ones to early church. But that goodly throng of gentle women had al ready offered up the incense of good deed at the highest Altar's foot, had al- ! ready partaken of the Blessed Sacra* ment of love and pitying charity. Bessie Westchester had fled to her home?to the attic?into her friend's arms. "Brave, good Bess!" Miss Clay cried, I stroking the dark hair with hand that trembled strangel". "I saw you speak to him?give him a coat; almost fancied you whispered something." ! "I did/ Oh, Caro, It was so luckyi The Yankee turned away; I had a sec ond to tell him about you?to warn him . about the paper?" "What paper, child?" Miss Clay's eyes opened wide. "The one left in the coat-pocket?the one he cautioned me was dangerous?" "He? Of whom are you* speaking, j Bess?" "Carolyn, that coat?that warning? , was given me by?" She paused a mo- : ment, drawing back gently from her friend's arms and dropping her eyes. But quickly she raised them again, j looking steadily in the other's face, as she said, slowly: "I cannot ask for what you left unfinished. I will not surmise, even, against your wish, why you considered him unworthy for my feet to spurn. But that coat, the paper, and the warning, were given by?" Miss Clay stood rooted to the spot by surprise," staring at the earnest speaker. But a deep red flush rose over cheek and neck and brow, as she cried: "That man? They were given by?" "By him you swore never to name,". Bessie Westchester broke in, gravely. "You must have reason; keep your word.. It was Peyton Fitzhugh." CHAPTER X BETWEEN THE LINES. Mr. Willie McKee walked restlessly ? and down the bachelor rooms, spe cial pride of his friend Carroll Meredith. Unique they were in decoration; antlers of ten, hung with varied guns, fishing tackle and game bags; rare staffed specimens on brackets and stands; while the walls showed best reproduc tions of the sporting triumphs of Amer ican and foreign art. But the younger man was alone, as night fell rapidly over the cold quietude of the city, four days after that Sabbath when the prisoners had passed through Baltimore streets; and with it fell toe north wind, that had howled all day, leaving the outer air piercing cold, and presaging a sharp, hard freeze. Raising the sash, McKee peered out anxiously into the fast-growing gloom, then shutting the window with a bang, and shivering as he muttered: "Growing devilish cold! Why don't he come? Iiis dispatch said five o'clock." He poked the fire nervously, lit a fresh cigar, and threw himself into a great leathern chair, thinking, half aloud: "Urn! if Pete has come over, 1*11 risk it to-night, without waiting for that nameless adviser she trusts so implicit ly. If this calm holds, the river will freeze; and then?" Brisk clatter of hoofs on the stones without brought the thinker to his feet, with the exclamation: "At last, thank heaven!** But as he waited expectant for Car roll Meredith's entrance, the door banged, a slow, heavy step crossed the hall, and a stout, ruddy-faced Irish woman, with neat band of grizzled hair low over her forehead,entered the room. "Where is he, Mary?" he queried, im patiently. "He's rid aff, sor,** the woman an swered, "afther lavin* this note for the masther.** "Was that not he?" "At th' dhoor? Shure it was wan ar thim blue-coats, bad luck to 'em! He fetched this: *Wid dispatch from hid quarthers,' he sid. I'd like to crack his hid-quarthers, be th' same token!** With an angry toss of her head, she laid the note on the table. It was an official envelope, printed in the corner, "Headquarters department of Mary land, adjutant general's oifice. Official business," and directed to Carroll Mere dith, Esq., in prim, clerical hand. McKee stared hard at the missive, taking it up more than onc e, as though his curiosity would force him to open it. Could it be an arrest? he wondered. His friend made frequent trips to "the Ferry," but his ordinary huntsman's life left them presumably without sus picion. Besides, were it an arrest, it would come in very different manner. A warning, perhaps? Yet Meredith had no friends among the federals?had avoided the officers, and even lectured McKee roundly for his courtesies to Maj. Bond for sake of passes. Anyway, no warning could come from that onice. What could it mean? Again he took up the envelope, handling it as though it burned him, then holding it close to the ruddy blaze, only to find it densely opaque. "Who brought it, Mary?" he asked of the servant, still lingering by the table. "An orderly?" "Virry, sor! A dacint-shpoken lad eno', barrin' th' blue," she answered, in an accent that long residence nor long devotion to the Meredith family had been potent to conquer. "He sid it was immayjit: and I sid I*d hand ut to th* masther in three winks av a pig's eyel I wudn't be afther littin' th' likes o* thim know whither he wor in or no." "You are right, Mary. IVudence can do no harm these days. Of course Car roll only goes hunting, but?" "Is it that? Shure it's th' bad shot he's grown, thin, fur whin he takes th' longest thrip th' bag comes in th' empti est. But where he goes, an' whin, is his own bisinese, an' none ar th' blue ' divil's matther." The ttoman spoke | hotly and honestly, though there was I keen twinkle in her eye as she finished, i "Very well, Mary," the man an- 1 ewered. looking keenly at her. "I'll give him the letter as soon as he re- ' turns." And, as the servant closed the door, McKee resumed his reinless walk, with many a glance at the suspicions missive. | It was a full hour after nightfall when Carroll Meredith clattered np, dis mounted and entered hie own cozy apartment. "Hello, Willie! U-ugh! but it is bit ter cold!" was his greeting, ss he threw off coat and gloves and stood with his back to the fire. "I should bare thought you would ride faster," was the reply. "Here's a ! letter for you." j "Faster! Sellm and I dM the thirty ! miles in an hour less than usual," Mere* dith answered, taking the letter care lessly. "It was broad day before old 1 Pete paddled into the creek; said the. tirer was fall of transports passing np. Wonder if they can be massing for a a move this weather." 'Were the creeks freezing?" the other asked, anxiously. "Carroll, if the river freezes, how can we ever get her across?*' ' Upper route?Harper's?and cross on the ice," Meredith returned, prompt *Not if they're massing above Wash ington. Besides, hang it, she's obstinate as a burro about that cursed anonymous meddler. But for him I'd have had her across that night." *Hls information was strictly cor rect, " his friend replied. "Bead your letter," McKee retorted, abruptly; and the host read, slowly: ***Maj. Bond begs to hand Mr. Car roll Meredith the inclosed, just received from Wheeling, with request for imme diate delivery.' Um! polite enough; but I'm getting into good company fast! Notes from?headquarters!" "Bead the inclosed, Carroll; it may be important." "Beyond doubt," the other chaffed back, as he slowly slipped the inclosure from its unsealed envelope. It bore only his name and number, covering a large, stiff sheet of plain paper scrawled over in careless writing, wide-lined and ragged, "Doubtless, Willie, Gen. Bald win presents Aw compliments to Mr. Carroll Meredith, and requests his views upon prison discipline. You know he is off on an inspection. Damned if this isn't a puzzler. It might be written in Chinese. Here, see if you can translate it. I don't remember the writing, even." Meredith tossed the sheet to his friend, reaching for his slippers and drawing off one boot, as McKee read aloud: "'Called off suddenly. Don't delay the hunt for me. Creeks may freeze and ducks fly too high; so go ahead?alone. Regrets to the ladies, especially Miss C Let her read this, but be careful the heat (from her angry eyes) docs not burn ii up before she reads my grief between the lines. Ask her to pray foi my souL Thine, Harry.*" "Who in thunder is 'Harry?* I hac no engagement to hunt with any fello*** ?far less any woman," Meredith rrowled, pulling on one slipper. "Who is 'Miss C?* Do you recognize "lstT McKee queried in turn. "Diwil a shpat a me! as Mary says/1 the other returned. "Miss Carroll? CrensbHw?Colston? But I've no en gagement It is some stupid joke! If 1 catch the fellow, I'll make him pray foi his own soul?" * "That's it! lie Is the manP McKcc started to his feet. "Damned if yon don't read Chinese after all," Meredith replied, staring. Well, his name?" "I have no idea; but there's far more than any joke in this. Carroll, its writer is the same who sent the warn ing " "By George!" the other cried, spring ing to feet shod in one slipper and one riding-boot. "Are you sure? Why, man, he would have written to you. No one knows that I ever saw Carolyn Clay." There may be good reason," McKee persisted. "See: 'Don't delay the hunt.' Go ahead alone.* Why, Carroll, it is plain warning to cut and run. And that 'Pray for my souP is his signature.'* *It does look that way," Meredith as sented, scanning the latter closely, suo^ ** does look tuat wat," meredith assented. denly adding: "How in thunder could it have come from Yankee headquarters? Will, it's a trap or a joke." "It is no joke," was the confident re ply. "The words are too exact for co incidence. She must see it, anyway. It will fix her determination to go; and. we rnvet get her to the river before the freeze. Walt till I come back." Hastily pocketing the letter, McKee seized hat and overcoat, sallied into the street, and raced for the Gray mansion. Bessie opened the door for him, her ear ?more acute from long and wondering; waiting?recognizing his step before his hand touched the bell. "Well, you are here at last, Willie," was her eager greeting. "I've looked for you four whole days. Where have you been?" "I have been quite busy," he an swered, formally. "1 hare sent daily notes for Miss Clay, inclosed to you." "And without one word for me," the girl replied, with a little pout. "But, Willie, I have watched for you all day? ran down from Caro dozens of times to see if you had not come." "I have come now," he answered, with what aimed at dignity but struck pettishness only. "And I must see Miss Clay at once." The girl stared at him, surprised, a hot flush stealing to her face and hot words to her lips. But she held them back, saying, as gently as gravely: "And / have not seen you for four days!" "I saw you," was his quick reply?"at the prisoners'." "Then why did 3-ou not come to me? I never saw you ouce." "I presume not!" This was at zero mark. "Yon were much better em ployed." "Perhaps I was: but I always have time to welcome you?Willie, what is the matter? What hare I done, that you should be so dif?" "Nothing." he interrupted, stiffly. "Can I not see Miss Clay? It is very im portant." "Walk into the parlor," the girl re plied, coldly. "I will see if any servant? arc about." And. without even a glance at him, she ran lightly upstairs. "She didn't seem to mind it a great deal," Mr. McKee said to himself, turn ing into the empty parlor. "But I was right. She talks one way and acts an other. If it had been one of the prison ers?any man! Lint that fellow!" And be stared at bis angry-faced reflection in the mirror, with the pat-me-on-the back expression of a man who convinces himself against his will. Then he took out the mysterious note agaiu, reading: It very slowly and very carefoily; but, somehow, the characters would change, to familiar English penmanship, the. short, mystical sentences would twist themselves i uto those meaningful noth ings so well remembered in many a dif fering missive, on theme less important, perhaps, but fateful to his peace of mind. TO BS CC ?lli?i U*I>, MAIN STREE COURT SUMTE! Our constant aim has been to please as many of the people a? possible at all times, and we generally succeed. We are receiving an im mense stock of Presh ??OOdS of every variety, Fine Groceries have always been, and still is our specialty; but you'll find all departments complete and goods sold at prices to please all class es Whether you make a pur chase or not we never consider time lost in showing oar stock. Seeing is believing. Call aud be convinced of the above facts. , OPPOSITE > ROUSE, NEW ARRIVALS. New Dates In I ft>. boxes l Oc. 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Comprising latest materials, colorings and designs, at our well known popular prices. The finest line of TRIMMINGS ever shown itt the State. A tremendos stock of MISSES' CLOAKS AND JACKETS IN ALL THE NEWEST STYLES. -See our line of infants*Coats. FLANNELS AND BLANKETS At priera Ifart w?fl "<??* tbe purchaser. KKe have a<Wed a Lattice* MUS LIN UNDER. WE All /> tl'A il TUENT wiiicli is i? diar?e of a comp? tent young lady and we aje prepared <<i offer special inducement* in tui? line. A foli hue of REEFER, ETON and RUSSIAN" BLOUSE SUITS in all grad<*e and qualifies. SOI.E A E3fTS FOR THE CELEBRATED 8* . AAD A CORSETS. IN LINENS, CRASHES, TOWELLINGS, We sfcow an unaeoaMy large aad attractive Hue of Fresh (?nuda a? specially 1?w prim OM 92SSSXAXIK& EE A E& WILL 0 0CTQ33H 1st, and wilt be tu diaige o?a first clase Modiste from lue orili. IN GUE SL07E AHD HOSIERY DEPARTMENT You witi fi?d ?jucu to delight you. A4i t?ie latest uereJtiea a* weil ai standard grade?, io our CARPET DEPARTMENT We are ?3*owing a fine fcoe of Velvets, Moquettes, Brossok, $-p\y Supera, &c. A uandooeae line of Rugs. Special bacgauoe io Oil CtuiUs and Mattings. IN OUR CLOTHING AND FURNISHING DEPARTMENT S*JK*a aw opportunity is not often presented to the people to Hew the skilled work o? ihm feest drained Oiodmig oaea <if tihe laod You w.iU ?**ld 3?orar place io Tfche ranks of ?he best dressed oaea of tfie period, when once ytm ?a fort?t into d<e wwr?d alii rod superbly in lite prince-like coutente of our magic assurteceli*. Yon can ?et help feeing pleased with THE ELEGANT SUITS, THE STILISH PANTAL?0NS, THSfiA&DSQKS 07EB0CATS. All the Fall and Winter styles for Boys and Children. Two-<r*ruieut Suits, Turee-Garnieut Suits, Neat Little Kilt Seite and Skirt Wawte. ALL THE OT SHAPES IN STIFF ASS ?W SATS. See our Isne o? Boye1 Caps. ? finest line of Neckwear ever suoau in tfce city and at popular prices. I? our SHOE DEPARTMENT We cannot be surpassed for style and ctxttfort. Wear a pair <?f oar Perfect* Fitting b&oes. Sole agents foi* the best and leading makeeof shoes for L dies, Missee and Gentlemen. We Invite four Attention to Our Grocery Department. You wilf always find <mr goods always pure, always freak aad alwayu of the very best quality. Patronize us and you will ?et your (aule with the best tue market afiords. In our Jobbing Department We are offering special inducements to merchants and you wiM save money as weii as freight, by inspect!ug our stock. J. Rettenberg afr Sons* Northwest Cor. Main and Liberty Sts., Sumter, S. C. MaiS orders will receive prompt attention. Samples sent opon application. Sept 2?? For Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, We handle everything k<,Pl ?tt a Firet grocery and guarantee eveif article sold, OUT Mixed Tea at $1.00 per lb.. ?? as line as any Tea ?4d in any city for %\ ?2 Try it once if you want a fine T<*a. Olir Blend ROASTED COFFEK is the bt^ Coffee 0? the market to-day Try Kingau & Cos reliable Hams and Strip Bacon if you want a de* light ful article* Always goto Kiugmau & Co 'a for Ute best at lowest prices. Respectfully, KINGMAN & CO. Sept 14. Levi Bros, Announce to their patrons in SUMTER AND CLARENDON, That they are still prepared to meet competition and will give As much C*oo?l* For $1 as any Firm. All we ask is that you Come and See what we show you and then we will be satisfied you will come again. Dry Good?. Our Dry Goods Department is complete, and we can show jou Cashmere From 10c. to $1.25 per yd. Henrietta From 12c. to $1.25 per yd. Cam. Hair From 30c. to 75c. per yard. We have Trimmings to suit all Goods. Shoes* We can sell you Shoes anywhere Fr JHl 25c. tO $6.00. Clothing. U'e have a very fine line of Clothing and invite your inspection. Fancy Goods* We stili carry a large assortment of ZEPHYRS, SILKS, GER MA TOW AND SAXONY WOOL, and a great many fane/ articles. We always keep this stock full and we inform our lady friends that they can ^et anything they need in this line. Call on us and see for yourselves. Staple and Fancy Groceries^ We keep a full supply on hand all the time. Give us your orders and we will guarantee you First Clase Good*. Respectfully, I^evt Bros. and Bagging* Sumter, S. C< Samples sent on application.