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CHAPTER X-COSTIN O CD. "The coast is clear; you can come,** Bessie Westchester said, quietly, as she ripped-lightly down the stairs. The. youth started towards the doer, HShe'w^1 leave to-n^^" be said. "Is fm > thing readyT* "Of course it is. Mamma lats kept things ready for immediate call," Miss Bessie responded, in business-like tone. Ger voice waa low and gentle, bot her yes never met his. *lCome; yon said yofc wej* in great haste.** ^Iit^nribly ooM outside,* was tho ?k?vaat reply, it? t-thottgnt the wind had died There WK. peculiar attempt at jp the weather showing fstgrtoae. % 'Ye^jttbas; bt t that only makes it nowoddT ^^.^ aat t tiiiik it will freeze to-night,~ ^^BP^saM,Tamely. 8 *b<mt nH. wonder. Bat you'd bet ^ferjfo up to Om, now,** she answered romthe doorway. Vf^>Olt, yes! ? time to tose,** Mr. Mc -Kee replied, with a start of half-ewak osiing. - He took two brisk steps ^osfards he*\ then stopped short again: ^ 5^;^V^." ajBrtt yoold ride, if we f^ a s. afraid rt wilL Poor Caro!** she .IStf n ered, with eyes still downcast. |:r% 'm rathergiad thc wind has gone l^rwjj--Beoier ^ .. < SsSS *1' 'so?* that it mav freeze ' ^Ko; because there'll he less breeze, drivinjg fest, ; oa-silly child!** "Am i? r did not think that I was afl& ; ss very demu rely. **0&! perhaps you thought"-the talk c^k.fteeze prevented lus thawing too . fast, "perhaps; I am?" *'fef rfkap<v Willie.** . |irbout what. Bessie?" : " do noli know; but certainly about *om &ig. Willie,, why did yon not oo^g jjp cae at the prisoners' that mon? - **To^seei ed b **er employed!** Zero once more. ? "You vdghi have shaken hands. A whispered word would not have taken a minute-** "No; it fia* aotr This with a snort of dignity. "Why, Willie! Yon never whispered "No! ba% he did!** Mr. McKee shot bolt with deliberate aim, and wasted for his quarry to tumble, flut tering. .Bat the girl lifted to his her " giyt ty ca, filled only with wonder:. I XcKee, of whom are yon talk " You will acquit me of selfishness will understand that it is not on my oten account at all!** Ho posed with effort ful dignity. "It is wholly on goter own. Bot when a young lady volunteers her idhBfco and contempt for aman, and then I see her smiling and whispering with bim in public, places, it does "Stop, Wfllier The little form before j Jahn rose erect, commandfuL "You are 1 sry stepfather's cousin; you have j known me since childhood; we have been-friends; but even you shall, not ; acense me of impropriety P The girl's flush was now' only of in j dignat on; and her black eyes met ms I ^defiantly. j . "Very welli Miss Bessie. T pJ4*ked . ii* to "speak.' I didcot volunteer my **ft was not reason-or y stiiuany Jnbf f* Her eyes cid not drop; and the good old blood of the Weat-hesters, whose men Thad ever replied to calumny by a blow, glowed upon either cheek. "I am ig norant of all cause for your allusion; bat it is untrue and absurd.** "Is H untrue if I repeat that f saw him, 'busy'as you were, whisper over yoaraboalder? Is it 'absurd' that you paused to whisper back and smile at Peyton Fitzhughr* The girl's lips quivered, but no longer with anger; the flush on her face took softer glow, and the light of battle in her r es quickly changed to merriment, as a little laugh-gurgled softly ont. "Willie McKee," she said, with moni tory voice, but advancing softly to him, **I would not have believed any other living man bad ho told me that you wei cu a gco e! No, air! You shall not atop mo until you hear, See, Willie, hoar much further I trust you than you trust mel The man who has so cause lessly excised your-" she paused an in stant-"yo ur anger gave me a coat for a nabed prisoner-Caro's brave boy cousin! Hore; he risked his life, per haps, to srTofcsper to me that it had a treasonable paper sewed in its lining.*' *STOP WHXIEH* THE UTTLE FORM BE-, FOBS BIM BOSE ERECT, COMMANDFUL. The young man's eyes fell, and a flush of shame swept his face. Next instant ho raised froth bravely, looking into bera as ha uspered: "Bessie, my darling! Can you forgwe "Thare nothing** forriv .," she an-, swered, frankly holding out her Ktjtl* ha d. srFouvw ef right to speak out, tVSBie, If-if you suspected me. But, dear, Payten Fitz ugh may not be a sol dier, hut he is a gentleman and a mani** **1 was aUjoost as unjust to him as I wes to you," the youth said, gently, as be took the little hand in his. "And. * pana, deay, Willie -McJCaejaaay not be a fppen^ematt sad a o*so, but he certainly t ' is a grand do oke^** ? "Sash, sir! Jro one shell speak so ^about anyo ei-Bker ^ They we very close to the parlor door and to aach other. He bent over, ber bright face, its eyes glowing softly1 through suspicions moistore. jfrnT'li it as perhaps fortunate tho ' Bessie had basa aojeeeet in her tetemenfc *>V fi coast ia ear,* , .?V -^ Tco m> PUBUS*I sr frito* mtu xom Carolyn Clay was pacing her self-iin posed prison very restlessly when the pcir entered. "I thought you would never come," she cried, impatiently, to the man. "Well, are we ready at last? Can 1 go to-night?" "Yes," lae replied, promptly; **t> night." "Then yon have heard from-him?" She dropped her eyes and her color heightened at the question, but she eagerly grasped the paper he held out for answer. Swiftly her eye ran over it once and again. Then she seized the large shovel, thrusting it between the grate bars far into the glowing coals. And once more she fell to studying the let ter, her companions looking on in some wonderment. "You understand?" she asked McKee, abruptly. "You -see what he means?1' "Vaguely, only. Carroll and I are both at sea for the full meaning-for the reason of writing to him.** . For answer Miss Clay drew the shovel from the coals, striking the dust from it and folding a newspaper smoothly, ove r it. Then she pressed the letter firmly down upon the hot surface. "Come*she said, briefly. "Read be tween the lines." And all three watched eagerly as the wide blank spaces began to fill with faint red characters, rapidly changing . to dark brown as they read: "The river is patrolled, but both banks are clear. Lose no time A freeze might delay you for days. Pete will re cross Friday night. Your escort is watched-half suspected. Too many passes asked. Get another driver-one less familiar. G od. speed and guard you !" There was dead silence as Miss Clay slowly removed the paper, the mystic characters gradually lading out as it cooled. Then she said, calmly: "If yon are suspected, the risk is too great. Who eh e, that you trust, knows the road?" "I must drive you, Miss Clay," the youth answered,, with chivalric modesty contrasting strangely with his boyish pettishness shown below. "It is my right and plighted privil ge. Old Pete will do more for me than for any man; and I fear no risk." "It is double risk," she replied, de cisively-"equally for me aa for your self. Some other must go. Can you trust no one?** "Carroll Meredith, perhaps. No, he is well known; those suspecting me would shadow him also,** he began, thoughtfully. He pondered a moment deeply, a smile, strange at such a mo ment, passing once or twice across bis lips before ha asked, suddenly: "Yon will go, unquestioning, with anyone I send, no matter how singular my choice?** "With any you can trust," she an swered, calmly. "I trust this one, aa I would myself,** he replied. "Be ready at three o'clock; the moon is down then. Dawn to-mor row will see yon well on the way to lib erty and home** "You are a true, good friend, Mr. Mc Kee,** the woman answered, feelingly. "God knows-though I cannot say-how I thank you! I will be ready at three,**. She held out her hand. "Is this good by?*^ -: - "Np; only an revoir, I think. I will see yon again, most probably.** He was at the front door again. But, had the debt of obligation been ten times as heavy. McKee would have felt it paid in full by the tone in which an other voiee whispered, after a hurried conference in the hall: "Such a novel idea! And so good of yo xo trust me, Willie! God speed and prosper you, brave-dear boy!** CHAPTEB XL anOBV'8 MASQtTZaaOB, With equally rapid step, but far light er heart, Willie McKee strode through the oilier night towards his own home Tbe streets were quite deserted, the weather keeping indoors all not forced to be out; and, as he sped along, the youth hummed snatches of opera bouffe Suddenly a broad glare of tight fell - apon him from the hall of the Union ciab. As ita door opened a slight man, in a military overcoat, ran down the steps. Facing the moonlight, the ? men recognized each other. **Good evening, Maj. Bond.** **Good evening, Mr. McKee. Walking towards home? I'll join you.** And, dropping into step, the federal officer went on, in seeming innocence: '"Have not seen you for several days. Been ducking again?** "No; not since I asar roa last. My mother has been rather sick,** McKee answered, readily. "Splendid weather for ducks, too. The shooting will be splendid to-morrow." "Are you going to try them? Ul gire you a permit,'* the major replied, rath er quickly, it seemed, to the already warned Balt Taorean. But he answered, naturally: "No; but th ' .des all the same, I can't leave my mother. Her trusted old serv ant is called suddenly away; serious illness of her daughter. She leaves to night; so I mast stay and play chief nurse to her substitute." "Well, I shall be glad to furnish you permits," the other said, courteously, "at any time Really, they are scarcely necessary now, but may be at any mo ment. Call on me without hesitation. I am something of a huntsman myself.'* "Indeed? Wish ( had known that be fore," McKee answered, promptly. "However, better late than never; and I shall be glad to have yon join our very next trip. Here's my door." "Thanks, Good night," the federal said, muttering, as he turned away: "No harm in him, Fitzhugh was right; he's as big & fool as he looks. They were mistaken; he needs no watching." Suddenly he turned, stepping rapidly back to McKee, strangely delayed by the familiar night-latch. "By the way, Mr. McKee, who ia Mr. Carroll Meredith?** "Carroll? Why, major, he's the club bachelor of the town; our Maryland's 'Maj. Pendennis.' Don't you know him?** "No; only heard his name Is he a fran ter, too?** "A very Nimrod," McKee answered, lightly- **tfie best shot and surest cast j f fly in all Maryland. As you're a j hunter, you must meet him. But come j in and have a nip before you turn in.** j He threw Uhe door wide, turned up the hall gas, and, for the first time, a unionist foot had passed over Mrs. Mc Kee's jealous threshold. ^Try that brandy," Willie said in the dinjng'inoQtn. "My father imported it thirty years ago. We don't use it often; Mary Clonan must have left it out.** "Miss Clonan has good lafitte,** th major ai4 ssp^ring his glaaa with a nigh of j&tfj jjjfa "1 drink to-Jjer judfrroe&t: et^rn-ac ike that is not to be found often." _ **'Miss* Clonan ia ar reliable grand* j motlier of about sixty,** the other re- ; turned, with a laugh. "She is the servant whose daughter's illness keeps ; me from the ducks. By the way, she ; leaves at dawn; and; as you said the j passes might be needed, : would you j mind giving her one?** he added, natur- | ally, as he refilled the major's glass. "She may need it," the latter an s we red, courteously. 'TU write her one, anyway, for her presence of mind in leaving that cognac cut." He 1 ook out a pass-book and begun to write. "Better make it for herself and daugh ter, eh? She may wish to move tee . girl, later.** 1 The pass given, the major ushered out with courteous pressure to call again, but the door eagerly locked behind him, McKee sped softly up to his own apart ments. Once there, he opened that ar "TES, IT* A 6 RAND LARK, MAST,** M'KEE SAID. uanum-that holy of holies-containing his theatrical outfit. Costumes, tights of every hue, cloaks, wigs, beards, swords, and numberless pots, pans and bottles of unguents and colors for "make-up," stood revealed in well ordered confusion. Quickly his prac ticed eye ran over the whole, selecting two wigs, several pairs of heavy tights, a lot of pads and female busts, and nu merous pots of paint-chosen with most care. Packing them -into a valise, he passed noiselessly into the street and regained Meredith's house. He entered ' without ringing, and softly opened the door of the sitting-room. The old bach elor was stretched at ease in his great leathern chair, a warm smoking-jacket, enveloping his sturdy, frame, and his j slippered feet stretched cozily to the J fire, his huge meerschaum filling the j room with fragrant, dream-inducing . clouds. Prom any visions he was aroused by the quiet query: "Wud ye be afther mindin' a cup o* tay, now, wid a bite o* shupper? Or wud ye rather wait fur that shrimp, Willie McKay, to coom-** "Why, Mary, how dare you- The devill Is that y<w, Willie?** Carroll cried, as he turned. "Why man, what is the matter? You look as grave as a \ ghost, for all your noi jnse." "It was not nonsense; only serious j practice," the younger man returned. ! "If I can fool you, I think I may risk the blue-coats. Carroll, you can trust Mary implicitly?" "As I can myself, with a secret, or a treasure,** was the reply. "But what. do you mean?** j 4tPnly to play the Dromios with her, ! for one night only," McKee answered, looking at his watch. "By J ove ! nearly twelve! Ring for her, before she goes to bed.** Fifteen minutes later, the leader of the german stood before the great mir ror in Meredith's bedroom, side by side with the Irish serving- woman, peering i keenly into its depths at her face, while his deft'Hand applied unguent, pigment and paint to his own. Perfect master in the art of "make np,** the youth's fair round face rapidly took on the com plexion of ruddy age; His features, too j quickly changed shape, apparently, as quick touch of the pencil set lines and deepened shadows in a second for which time's slower, but surer, hand de manded years and the aid of troubles, thought and experience. Meanwhile, a ; lively running dialogue did not impede the work in hand. "Yes, it's a grand lark, Mary,** McKee I said, naturally, "a fancy ball, where f cannot use a mask. Do you think they'll recognize me?" .'Sorra a wan o' 'em!" Mrs. Clonan | started at her double self reflected in- I the glass. "Shure 'twould bother th* mither av ye to know her child: A ball, is it, Mtfttaer Will?" "Very likely; perhaps rever *,** Mc- I Kee replied, lightly. "There, that line across tums np the end of the nose, ' Anyway, Mary, it will be a. regular sur prise party. Think I'll do?" f "I do be thinkin* they've betther eyes than eoramon, ef it don't,*4 the woman ; answered, adding, with a meaning look: I "Sorra a Mt o* my figgerye have, tho*. An* in th* night they'll look more at th*, figger than th* face. Shore, it's no nade . addin* to th* risk, bad luck to'emf* She spoke gravely; and the earnest gleam of her eyes into his own told the man that she more than suspected his excuse fbr the disguise. "So you think it is not a ball, Mary?** he tasked her, ab ruptly. .'Share it*s not to be thinkin' I'm paid, sor," the woman answered, "l e aunt use to say thot th' shet mouth caught no flies. But, whither it do be a fight, a frolic or a foot race, ye'd best kape the figger up to th' face. Wait a bit, Misther Will." She left McKee to polish his com plexion with a hare's-foot, standing in ' a most composite attire. A heavy, low necked hunting shirt terminated in three pairs of dark tights, drawn on for warmth; and over these depended an ample skeleton skirt of the day draped with a dark balmoral and a massive pan ier of stiff crinoline Selecting a heavy groy w'lg of woman's hair, he quickly adjusted it, combing the bands low over his forehead and twisting the ends in a tight knot. ! As he stepped back for final view, the woman reentered with her ample Sun day gown, and a poke bonnet of un- ' usual depth and flagrant In decoration of green and yellow flowers. Besides, she carried a ponderous pair of corsets, with ample waist. i "Mither of love! but ye do be a fine copy I" she cried, admiringly. "Yer hid's a darlin' knot an' all; but thim ligs an' that waist shpoils the sim mithry There," she added, adjusting the corset, "shlip under a few towels to fill out th' waisth, sor! Look at him, now!'* McKee, selecting a massive pair of pads, was deftly fixing them in place with safety pins. "Now shlip th' dri&sover yer hid." "Wait & bit. I must secure my figure first," he answered, struggling into a tight net shirt, and pulling it down snugly so as to round his artificial amplitude into natural curves. Then the dress slipped on, the hooks fastened and the poke bonnet in place-the masqtierader strode heavily into the sitting room. "An' I'm afther thtnkin' it do be time forbid, MastherCarroll." he said, with a deep but laborious courtesy. "Great!" cried Meredith, glancing from counterfeit to reality. "Mary s very self I Willie, that would be a tri- , ' "Bedad, Mary shxnells a rat; afld I'm thinkin' it do be safe to thrust th' shpat avherl-Mary,"-he turned gravely to her-"if I'm going- to a ball or a funeral it makes no difference;.but I want you to keep closely in the ouse until I re turn your clothes. I know I can trust you, and I am truly grateful for your trouble and willing help." Ile extended his hand, and Mrs. Clonan shook it warmly, font with dep recating shake of her head. When her own was withdrawn a new gold piece glittered In it, at which she stared cu riously. "Is it to kane this fur ye I am, sor?" she asked, innocently. "No; for yourself," McKee answered, quickly changing the subject. **Be sure and keep well out of sight till I come." "But I do be ihinkin' ye're a bit errin\ sor," the woman answered, quietly. "Thim clothes ben't fur rint; an' shure I'm not kapin' a bhank." She laid the eagle on the table; quietly, as she added: .Tm always riddy to hilp th* masther an' his frinds; most ways whin they're shpilin' orne dirty jhob o' thim blue coats! But it doesn't nade payin' Mary Clonan, sor, to kapeher face hid an' her mouth shet. May th' Holy Mither bliss an* ahpeed yer thrick, Misther Will; but I kin nivver tech-thotf* '.Certainly you can't! Forgive my awkwardness, Mary,*' McKee cried, with a deep blush, invisible under his pigment. "But it was not intended for .pay;* only a little present. Anyway, I shall remember your help and trust your loyalty always." He shook hands again with th en wom an, who paused in the doorway to say: "Thim pockits be dape, Masther Car roll; an* th* night's cowld. Ye'd bether be put tin' a flask o* summat in 'em. It won't be the first, perhaps; an' it'll be naded, bey ant." "Damned if she hasn't longer head and truer heart than most men!" Mer edith exclaimed, as the door closed. "Mix for yourself, Willie. There are flasks and demijohns galore in the side board; but yours truly has not even peeped into it since he broke his word, EE EXTENDED HIS HAND, AST) MBS. CLO VAX SHOOK IT WARMLY. for old times, with Peyton Fitzhugh. By the way, have you seen him since?" "Sunday morning, at the prisoners* line, but not later," McKee answered. "I suppose he's loafing about the club, when he should bein Virginia, fighting,** Meredith growled. "Iso; he hasn't showed at the club since that night. But don't abuse him, Carroll. He'll turn up all right, I guess. Something I heard to-night makes me think Fitzhugh is game." "I hope so," the other retorted. "But Mosby, and Stuart need men all the same." Then for two hours the men talked earnestly over roads, routes and cut-offs in the country, McKee never once drop ping into natural speech, but using Mary Clonan"s brogue and manner, eliciting his friend's frequent praise on his capital acting. And just as the clock struck three. Mr. Carroll Meredith's shooting trap, drawn by his best horse, turned slowly into Mr. Gray's large yard, the host himself-again swinging the key that imprisoned the sleeping servants-open ing the gate. He stared with equal sur prise and doubt at the buxom woman handling the reins so like an expert. "Aisy, darlin*. Ye've no nade to look out. Th* shtrate's all clear," the driver ' said, making an easy turn to face the gate. "Be me sowl, I do be forgetthin Here's a note fur th* young miss Misther McKay's soft on." Then dead silence reigned, as the master of the house took the note in, soon reappearing with two shadowy figures, one heavily muffled. There was a long, clinging embrace, and then Carolyn Clay whispered: "Words cannot say what I owe yon. Bess-and himl Think of it. dear, with God's blessing, within three days I shall kiss mamma and my poor little Fairfax!" "Good-by, darling Caro. May He watch over and take you safely to them. Willie says you can trust the woman implicitly." , "I do, dear; tell him sol Good-byl God bless you and him! God bless you all!" Another straining of the girl to her heart, a long, sisterly kiss, and Carolyn Clay was on the seat by her strange guide, and Mr. Gray tucking in- the heavy robes, needful that freezing night Then out quietly Into the still street, slowly c.er echoing stones, through moonless, bitter cold, the hunting-trap rattled lightly, the pace mending as they neared the outskirts and the im patient horse, given his head, broke into his swinging trot. Carolyn Clay, wrapped in close-cling ing thought and once more joyous in her sense of freedom gained, wa* as silent for awhile as was the careful driver; but, as they left houses far behind and bowled along the country road, she turned to her mute companion: "You seem to be a good driver." "Shure; I've druv him afore. Th* beastie knows the hand o' me," was the quiet reply. "Is there any chance of meeting pa trols on this road?" the girl again queried, after a pause. "Divvil a guard," was thc response. "Th' addijjittint-gineril towld me-by th' same token, Misther McKay-thot th' road was clear-" "Halt! Who goos there?" rang out a challenge from the darkness directly in front; and the driver's great fur gloves rested against the ample bust, as the horse was pulled up short. "Who goes there?" the challenger repeated, gruffly. "An' who wad ye shupposeT* was the answer, to Miss Clay's great dread. "An', by th' same token, it's not goin' I am, but corain'." "Have you the countersign, woman?** "Have I th' ithaalf But I'm not to be shtopped by iny wan! Gin'ril Bond, bryant in th' town, sid I'd take me dochther home free an' ondlsthurbed, sor." "Have you the countersign?" again came gruffly from the darkness. "Shure i've some av it," was the re ply, and the driver nudged Miss Clay, as the fur glove went deep into the am ple pocket and drew forth a goodly flask. To the girl's wonderment, lt went straight to the owner's .mouth, a gurgling swallow, a resounding smack and a strong odor of brandy filling the cold air on its withdrawal. TO RI CONTlNrED, What is Castoria is Dr. Samuel Pitcher's prescription for Infants and Children* It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance* lt 3 a harmless substituto for Paregoric* Drops, Soothing Syrups, and Castor Oil. It is Pleasant* Its guarantee .is thirty years9 use by Hillions of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and al lay feverishness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd* cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. Castoria relieves teething troubles* cures constipation and flatulency* Castorli assimilates the food, regulates the* stomach and bowell, giving healthy aad natural sleep. Cas torin U tho Children's Panacea-the Mother's Friend* Castoria. M Castoria Is an excellent medicino for chil dren. Mothers hare repeatedly tdd me of ita food effect upon their children." . Da. G. C. Osocon, Lowell, Moss. .* Castoria is the be>t remedy for children of which I am acquainted. I hope tie dar is r.ot far distant when mothers will consider the real interest of their children, and use Castoria in stead of the various qrack nostrums which are destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium, morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful agents down their throats, thereby sending them to premature graves.1' Da. J. F. EnrcHXLOK, Conway, Ark. Castoria. ** Cdstoria ls so well adapted to child ren that I recommend it as superior to any preacripCioa known to me." TI. A. Alternat, M. D-, 111 So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, K. Y. *' Our physicians in the children's deport ment have spoken highly of their experi ence in their outside practice with Castoria, and although we Gtlf nave among our medical supplies what is known as regular products, yet we are free to confess that the merits of Castoria has won us to look with favor upon it," UNITED HOSPITAL AND DISPENSAS?, Boston, Kan, ALLEN C. Surras Pres., The Centaur Company, TT Murray Street, New York C&j. I Hereby .Announce That \ h,ve opened a Shop, opposite H. Hatby's Stahle on Liberty St., for the purpose Of GfcNERAL REPAIR WORK, BO LER.S. ENGINES, BICYCLES, BABY CARRIAGES, GUNS & PISTOLS. Pumps put down promptly. , Also Electro Silver Plating. All work guaranteed. Give me a trml Yours Respectfully, Oct. 5-3i . * Fall Announcement of CROSSWHLL & CO., We have now in stock all fresh and new a most complete line of Foreign and Domestic GROCERIES, Canned Fruits, Vegetables, Meats and Fish of all descriptions. No 1, 2 and 3 mackerel in 10 lb. kits and in bbls. to retail. Cheese and Macaroni, Pickles, Sauces, Catsups and Mustards. JELLIES, PJAMS, PRESERVES, CITRON, RAISINS, CURRANTS. PRUNES, PLUMPUDDING-, PUDDINE, CANDY, CAKES and NUTS. OAT MEAL, OATFLAKES, BUCKWHEAT prepared and plain. PURE N. O. MOLASSES, SUG-AR, TEAS. COFFEES and SPICES. Woodenware, Tinware and.Crockery. -?- JL full stock of Hoa vy G-roceries That we are selling cheap in quantities. Send us your orders early and often. Free and prompt delivery in any part of the city. Respectfully, CROSSWELL & CO. Oct. 19-v Furniture A Large and varied assortment. All Grades at most reasonable prices. PICTURES, WINDOW SHADES, Call and see our stock and prices before buying. Satisfaction guaranteed. J. D. CRAIG, Furniture Dealer and Undertaker, Cor. Canal and Main Sts., Sumter, S. C. & TO THE FRONT. Cut Prices on Bagging and Ties TO CLOSE OUT. 1 3-4 lb. Bagging, 6 1-2 cents per yard. 2 lb. Bagging, 7 1-4 cents per yard. 2 1-4 lb. Bagging, 7 3-4 cents per yard. Best Arrow Ties $1.12 1-2 per Bundle. FourCar-loads of Flour at Rock Bottom Prices. DRY GOODS, GROCERIES. CLOTHINO, SHOES. ALL AT THE VERY LOWEST PRICES! A large line of Harness for sale at half prices. Call and ex amine before buying. ROI BEI(T & MARSHALL Call special attention to-thefrsnsff r awrth ^ o ' FALL AND WINTER DRESS QOODS; SILKS AND VELTENS* Comprising latest materials, colorings an* designs? *t ouc well known popular prices; The finest line of TKTWBiNSS ever shown in the State". A tremendous-steek of MISSES' CLOAKS AND JACKETS IN ALL THE NEWEST STYLESL -:-See our line of Infants"Coats.--= FLANNELS AND BLANKETS -r At prices that will please the purchsser. We have added a Ladies' HITS' LIN UND&R W&AR DEPARTMENT whicH" is Hr cftlw^ of acompev tent Joong lady sud we aie prepared to offer special inducements in this Hue. A full line of REEFER, ETON and RUSSIAN BLOUSE. SUITS i& ali - grades and qualities'. FOR THE CELEBRATED SU C. AND KAFO CORSETS, IN LINENS, CRASHES, TOWELLINGS, We show an unusually large and attractive line of Fresh 6-ooda at specially low prices. OBS SBBSSUtiSHfi- DSPASTME "WILL OCT CEEB 1str and will ht in charge of a first eta Modiste from the ftortk m OUB SLOTS AOT H0S1SBY DEFABTHEKT You whTfmd much to delight you. All the latest noveftfee- a* wei? a# standard grades. lu our CARPET SEFA&TBKBNT We are showing a fine line of Velvets, Atoqnettes, Brussels, 3-p y Sopers*, &c. A haud ome line of Rugs. < Special bargains itt Oil Cloths and Mattings. IN OUR CLOTHING- AND FURNISHING DEPARTMENT . Such an opportunity is not often presented" to the people to view fite skiffed work o! the best uraineu* Clothing men of the laud Ton will hot your place in the ranks of the best dressed me* of the- period, when on-ce yon go* forth into the world attired superbly in the pr nconfite contents- of uar magi<? assortment. Yon can nut help being pleased will* TBS BLSgAKT SUITS,_ THE STYLISH PANTALOONS, THS S SSSSQ? Q VSB GATS^ All t!ie Pall and Winter slyles for Hoys and Children*. Two-Garment Suits, ThrecGarment Suits, Neat Little Kift Snits a*d Shirt Want . ' ALL THS KEW SHAPES ST SHS? J XO 33FT HATS See our line of Boys' Caps. The finest line of Neckwear ever' show n in the eily and at popular prices, Is owr SHOE DB? ART 1 E KT We cannot be surpassed for st vie and comfort. Wear a pair of onr Perfect* Fitting Shoes. Sole agents for the best and leading "makes of shoe for L dies. Miases aud Gentlemen. We Invite Your Attention toQur Grocery BepstrtmenT, Yoti Will always find oar goods always pure, always fresh and ahfsys of the very best quality. Patronize as and yon will set yoffr table with - the: best the market afford*. In our Jobbing Department We are offering special inducements to metefwfrts and yan will save money as welt as freight, by" inspecting our stock. J. Rettenberg Sf 8am9 Northwest Cor. Main and Liberty Sta., Sumter, S. C. Matt orders will receive prompt attention. Samples sent upon application ' %6g&&& For Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, We handle everything kept ia a First Claas Grocery and guarantee every article sold. llt* Mi Ml Tea. $* -0 per lb., ie as fine as any Tea sold in any ttfy for $f 25. Try it once if yon want a fine Tea. OUT Blend ^PASTED COFFEE ie the best Coffee on the market to-day Try King ii & Co's reliable Hams and Strip Bacon if yon want a de lightful article. . . .. Always go to Kingmaii A Co's for the best at lowest prices. Respectfully, KINGMAN & CO. Sept. 14. Bros Announce to their patrons in SUMTER AND CLARENDON, That they are still prepared to meet competition and will give As Hack Good* For $1 as any Firm. All we ask is that you Come and See What wo show you and then we will be satisfied you will come again. Dry Goods Our Dry Goods Department is complete, and we can show }ou Cashmere From 10o. to $1.26 per yd. Henrietta From 12c. to $1.26 per yd. Cam. Hair From 30o. to 75o. per yard. We have Trimmings to suit all Goods. "c cnn sell you Shoes anywhere From 25c. tO $6.00. Clothing We have a very fine line of Clothing and invite your inspection. Fancy Goods. We till carry a large assortment of ZEPHYRS, SILKS, GER MANTOWN AND SAXONY WOOL, and a great many fancy articles. We always keep this stock full and we inform otif lady friends that they can get anything they need in this line* Call on us and sec for yourselves. Staple and Fancy Gmerks. We keep a full supply on hand all the time. Give u* f #r orders and we will guarantee yo First Class Go^dg, Respectfully, m *S Bros. andi Bagging Sumter, S. C. Samples sent on application^