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tfSB mmx watchman, KMablbh?d Apro, ISSO. "Be Just and1 tfear not-Let all the Ends thon Aims't at. be thy Country's, thy God's and Truth's " thk true sootbron, MaMtHM-Jofte. i?6V Consolidated Aug. 2, 1881.1 ? SUM TER, S. C, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1892. New Series-Yol. . No. IS, CHAPTER XI?OOKTl&UKD. "Corp'ra??ga*ad! Post number one!** balled the impatient sentry, as his mus ket rattled to a "charge.** There was sound of feet approaching at a ran; then the thick voice growled: **Vot fur vos you yelling, Shones? Bai yon found somedings, ain'd id?'* ' Challenged, and no countersign!" the sentry replied. "Dismound, vrend, und geefe der Attxnderzine,** the corporal ordered, throwing his lantern above his head dod dimly allowing the two women on the trap. "Wudn't ye come an* git it, Misther KrautT* was the unmilitary rejoinder. TV likes o* ye, be thratin' ladies wid ihmall considdyrayshin, shure! Whaat wad the gin*ri? beyant, as gin us th' pass, be sayin av' sich thratement?'* **Coom dot vaggon down und geef der gounderz?ne!" the German recruit growled back. **Coom down like der ?effelso fastr* 'Dismount, If you have the word," Carolyn Clay whispered low. "Diwil a tut!** was the return whisper, with the addition aloud: "Here it be, Mishter Dutchy, writ by the gin'ril all over th* paperf" Hesitant between newly-learned dis cipline and the glamour of oft-repeated title, the green non-commish. advanced cautiously towards the wagon, peering keenly under his uplifted lantern. Grasping the extended paper, he read it laboriously with one eye, while trying to fix the other on the two women. "Dot vos all ride,** he said at length, handing back the paper. "You may broeeed.** The sentry stepped aside, facing and coming to a "carry,** but the cart did Dot move; and Miss Clay trembled, lest th? gulp from the flask had done its work. 'Veil, vi\at for you vos raiding?*' the corporal asked, impatiently, slapping his arms for warmth. "By me sowl, ye*re a darlin*!** was the retort. "Didn't ye ask fur it?fur some ar th* counthry sign?** And the driver extended the flask, in full light of the lantern, adding: "Ye naden't re fuse. It do be the* rale craythur." With puckering lips and a quick glance towards his inferior, the new levy low ered his light, seized the flask and took one huge gulp, wiping his mouth on his overcoat cape as he handed it back. "Ye're not afther bein* mane eno' to trave out ver parihner?** the owner of the liquid asked. " It do be cow Id eno', think in', to make'm nade a dhrop.** Again, in the struggle between disci pline and natural good-nature, disci pline went down, and the German stepped off into darkness. A quick grounding of arms, a pause; then he re appeared, again wiping bis own mouth, as he returned the flask. 'Dot vos foine, foine!'* he said, in triendly confidence. "Now you vos vree to bass on.** **Sbure an* I will, dar?in'l It's none top warrom here,** was the answer. **Aa\ be th* same token, I'll shpare a .4hrop av th' counthry sign till th' nest 'wan of yez as shtops mo." "Dere vos bud eine morc bickid," the /man replied. "Dey vili shtand der Nord "road on, der mill close by." ** 1 shpake to *ira beyant. Plisint Parames, darlin'?" The horse trotted merrily by the ?mly-outlined sentry, and the deep sigh of relieved suspense burst from the iiips of Carolyn Clay, as they sped on ward through tbe gloom. "Why did you delay so?" she asked, *at last. "It was very risky." "Simply to ascertain which fork of .the rood to take. Miss Clay." "Willie Melvee!" The girl's amaze ment even then did not raise her voice, in the exclamation. **At your service," he answered, cheerily. "The adjutant general lied to me: I did not expect to meet any pickets. But we have struck the south xork now; it's not picketed, evidently; \and you will be safe at old Pete's cabin before 6uarise." CHAPTER XIL A KIDSIGHT SCR?Glr.E. Bright, deceptive glints of sunrise slanted low from the crisp east over the iiow shore line, touching yet only the tall tree tops, as old Pete emerged from his dingy cabin on the creek und stood like a statue in ebony, listening in tently. "Stalwart and tall, like Anak's son." the long, bony limbs of th** black, over which the corded muscles pia}' ed wit h every motion, denoted unusual strength, even for one of his race anc calling. And the grim strength of hi X HAS INSPECTED V0' I>K FO* LAST TRIPS." hard, seamed fa^e showed inner strength, well suited to his body. Cleaner cut and firmer than usual with the negro, Pete's features were grave and stern, the thin, blue lips set, as though used to sudden peril and his were the motto of the Douglas: "Ready; aye ready!" The clatter of hoof and wheels grew clearer; then Meredith's familiar trap appeared and drew up at the cabin, "Here we are. Pet*'," McKec cried, merrily, dismounting as fast as skirts permitted, and assisting Miss Clay's light descent from her cold perch. "Servant, Mars' Kee! IIow yo' mar?" the negro answered, with a grave bow, but showing no surprise at t':<- familiar voice coming in such questionable shape. Had Original Sin come in that trap and spoken in that voice, Pete had accepted them as countersign and pa role. "And here I am again, Pete," the girl said, as she threw back her veil. ' Can we get across now?" "Sarvant, missy," the negro repeated. "Glad yo's cum, sholy. I has inspected yo' de fo' las* trips." "Thank you. Can we get across to night?" she again asked, anxiously, "fteck'n," the black replied, as grave ! ly as briefly. "De creeks i*> scummed wid ice. but ct's light, an' I kin wuk out onto de flats, sholy. Den, ef de rib ber ent close?" "But will it be?" she interrupted, im patiently. "Dc marster knows," Pete answered, j gravely as a Covenanter. "He ent send j in' Pete no marracles; so dis ole nigga's i knowledge-m?7i? don't go no fudder dan j de presunt But I reck'nl" 1 "And we reckon on some hot coffee, Pete," McKee said. "Come in. Miss i Clay. You need it, after that freezing j ride." "Sarvant Mars' Kee," the negro said, removing his woolen cap, as they en ! tered. "De coffee's dar; an', wid de ! lady's permission, 11 go 'tend ter Mars' i Car'l's boss." While the worn horse, was led into a j sheltered glade, well back from the j road, and rubbed briskly from muzzle j to heel by the brawny black. McKee poured steaming coffee. Then Carolyn 1 Clay produced Mrs. Gray's much-praised j tin. "No, not that," the youth cried. ! "Those are your marching rations, i Here's our breakfast?Maryland club { cookery." ? He dived deep into Mrs. Clonares j pocket, coming up with a package j wrapped in oi?-siik and packed with the ! best of cold substantiate: and the ad j venturous pair breakfasted with appe I tite natural to frosty morning, largely ! aided by danger passed and hope re I newed. Then, as the negro again I loomed gigantic in the low doorway, the girl asked: "Any patrol boats m the river, Pete?" "Plenty, missy; but dem doan' count. Mos' o' dey knows Pete, an' lefF him fish onquesh'shonable." "But Mars* Carl said transports were passing up, night before last," McKee said. **Dem*s all gone upt'wa'ds town," the black replied. "Las' night w'en 1 mek { my 'specshun. der warn't one o' dcy in de ribber. But I does >;/?'#?? dose trans puts sholy'" "They are usually full of green re cruits," Miss Clay said, quietly, "who shoot as they hail." "An' dem's cur'us, too. Dem's fon* o' lowerin' boats an* 'spectin' fish'mun wot ?e patrul boots 'lows ter pass." "God forbid!" the girl exclaimed. "Should an inspection come to-night, we are lost!" "But none will comer McKee cried, gayly, quoting: "Tbe stars have said it, and the voice Of my own prophet arid oracular soul Confirms thcshin1r.fr sibyls.'" "You are as safe now as though al ready in Stuarts camp. But come: the day will be a long one, anyway, and a tramp in this air will help, after 3*our imprison m> ;n t. ** They walked briskly through the clear sunshine that brightened all nature, but gave little warmth, plunging into an error of crossed paths that seemed as familiar as Charles street to her escort. Spite of his awkward attire, that caught in underbrush and vine, and of his painted face, made more absurd by garish light, McKee proved himself cap ital company. He talked poetry and people, sang a little, and good-natured ly chaired mutual friends. Then, quiet ing down, he heard for the first time minute details of Miss Clay's nice for freedom, of her contare, and of her sin gular rescue from the hut. "By Jove! that fellow is a hero, what ever color his coat!" he cried, as she closed her guarded recital. "He certainly risked his life." the girl paused an instint?"a dastard's death, for me!" And, though her head was averted, McKee saw warm color glow on what of her neck showed above her wrap. "You are a wonderful woman in mr.ny ways. Miss C?ay." he said, seriously? "most so in lacking curies-'ty. Any other would have paxtsed to ask his name, even through the loop of a hal ter." "There was small need." The answer came absently, in a far-away, dreamy voice. But she quickly added: "We shall never meet again.*' "/ should have asked, anyway," he persisted, boyish enthusiasm overriding his wonted tact "You should have had his name, even if you kept it until you met at the judgment scat!" "Should we meet there, he will know my wayward spirit, so little understood by myself. He will know then that I am not ungrateful?that I am just" She spoke as though to herself. "/should like to shake hands with him?just once!" McKee cried, warmly. "In gray coat or blue, he is tru?> knight, without fear and without reproach.** She turned her face full toward him, pale, solemn, but very calm. And something in her eyes told McKee that theme had best be left for simpler ones. "There's another loyal and true," he went on, covering one error by another. "You arc ble-sed in your nameless friends. Miss ( lav! Though I might have bad you across a week since, there certainly is best intent and great risk in that fellow whose soul you pray for." "I do. Cod knows!" she answered, slowly, but with deep feeling. "If I be unworthy?if judge not fearing judg ment?my hearer will weigh my in tent" "Well, kr is one of us, anyway;** the youth rattled on. "Why cannot I do something like him?" "You are doing? far more; doing your whole duty;" she broke in., restlessly. "Not Hice /uni," he persisted, "lb-is a good, tr ie r<-b, 'sholy,' as Peto savs. Som?-day I sball feel honored when 1 take his hand and t"ll him how be served you?" The w.-man turned short on him. What the ?'.\;.rt'S'? >n on h--r face said, he could not translate; but it cut Iiis speech <>if In mid-rash on his lips. Her own quivered, as about to speak, but she only dropped her hand listlessly at her side anal moved on again, silent After a little she turned and said, with evident efF< >rt: ' Mow much warmer it. seems!" "Warm r! why, it's colder than tb<? ]*?orth pole!"McKee exclaimed; but he eeized the changed subject eagerly, for his tact told him there was something to avoid in the br?v r, whether romance or not S> he added; "Ther< is a creek ju -t ahea I. Let u? try it f- r i e." A thin skim rested on the sirrfaee of the littl" ran. but it quickly gave way, even at the banks, s 1er the pressure of Mrs. Clonan's Sunday ties. "That will riot do much baria." be fcaid, confidently. "These flats freeze a day. at h ast, b f? re ! ?? river. l?utyou m ast get ac >s.s to-ni ght." "I '/?,/,'. Only death sliall stop me this time!" he g'vi's voice was calm, but the ring- in it made her companion stane . at her with open admiration. For hours they tramped briskly about ! the crisp, cold woods, air 1 and exer ! eise bringing1 natural glow back to j the woman's cheeks, while her long. ! easy stride tested sorely McKee's man j ageinent of his heavy and novel skirts. ? Then they went back to the cabin, talk I ing long and earnestly of her plans af, I ter landing", of chances for the enemy's ** SHOULD LIKK TO SHAKE ?IAXDS WITTJ HIM*" M'KEE CKIF.n, WARMLY. movement in such weather, finally drifting to the congenial subject of lies sie Vv'estchester and her brave cleverness on prisoners' Sunday. But never once did Mclvee return to the thin ice of the rescuer and the anonymous warning, though his boyish enthusiasm carried him far beyond his intent regarding his pretty cousin by courtesy. By degrees, as the long day wore away, old Pete's cabin was vocal with j Bessie's praises, and ardent lover had j told his little idyl of doubt, hope, and j final delight: while the woman's sym pathy never hinted that she had heard it all before, if not in quite so gushing form. "And to say that the course of true love never runs smooth!"' he cried, final ly. "That is rank heresy! The course is sure to smooth, sooner or later, if the love be only true!" Again that inscrutable expression? so puzzling to him in the woods?swept the girl's face,and again the color faded wholly from it. But she only said, with deep sadness in the cadence: "Perhaps. Heaven grant that you two may never prove the contrary!" It may have been the sunset glow, through the dingy little pane, that softly touched her face back to color, but there was a glory, as of tender memory, over it, and a sadly tender light stole into the eyes that gazed long and absently in the coals on Pete's rude hearth. Hours later?when the slow-riding moon had silvered crisp twig and soft ened the dusk of wood glades?when the thin-sheeted ice on little creeks re turned her glances, mirror-like, old Pete came in from tending the horse, gathered up oars and oil skins, and said: "Et's 'bout wan tin' two hours ter moonset. Mars' Kee, so I'll git de boat outen the rushes an' float 'er down. One hour by moon you bring missy ter de creek." Then, watching his shadow lose itself in gloom of woods, Carolyn Clay turned to her companion: "To reach home before daylight, in that disguise," she said, quietly, "you must go now." "And leave yem here alone? Not ! likely!" he answered, decidedly. "I can slip in unsuspected, or, if need be, can stay here to-morrow?" "You must go," she repeated, firmly. **You have already risked enough for j me, and there is no possible reason to I stay. It is but an hour, and I know the way to the creek as well as you." "But?leave you alone!" "I will not be. Little as they can re place vour friendly talk, I shall have my memories," she half sighed, adding, softly: "and my hopes! I insist that you go." "But?should anyone chance to come?" "In that impossible case, one woman might perhaps be safer than two," she answered, with one of her rare smiles. "Your detection would be ruin." "But I cannot leave you unprotected." "I am not." The smile lingered; and she pointed to the revolver lying on the dresser. "But no one will come; 'tis absurd to think of it. You mutt go; I gave my solemn pledge?to Bess. She will be so anxious about?me!" The man still argued, protested, wa vered. The woman was gentle, but firm, ttnyielding. So, finally, and with j reluctant feet, he moved towards the j hidden horse, hitching tip in haste and ! with assistance, at strap and buckle,from ; little hands as deft as they were taper, j For the m< >on was 1? >w in the west, throw : ing deep, long shadows from the trees, as j McKee mounted the seat and held out his hand. "I must obey ycm,M he said, half sheepishly, "as you insist so strenuous ly. Go down soon to the creek. God watch and speed yon. Miss Cla3r! You are the bravest woman I ever met." "May He keep and protect you, Wil lie McKce!*' she answered, warmly. "I owe yoxx a debt that words cannot ex press. Good-by! and may Bessie re ward you always for loyalty to h~x friend!" She stood wrapped in deep thought ns he turned into the roadway, trotting rapidly northward. Then she turned slowly to the cabin and sank into a chair, again questioning the coals as to the future?and the past. As Mclvee turned into the road two dimly-outlined iijrures, in shadow of the trees, moved noiselessly farther into the woods. Both peered out intently at the passing trap and its strange occupant, but both remained silent as ghosts until they rattled out of si^ht. " woman! a run it mean?" one queried. It's all right," the other answered. ''That is Carroll Meredith's trap, and I think his old servant. She must be there!" He pointed t'> the dull-glowing win dow of the cabin: and both men, still keeping close in the skirt of woods, ( rept noiselessly up and peered into it eagerly. 'She fx there! ryi.tv?*' the first speaker began: one firm hand over his mouth, the other pulling him down be neath the sill, as Miss Clay quickly turned her eyes from fire to window "Am I growing nervous?" sh<- said to herself, with a half-smile. "I really fancied I heard a whisper there. ( ;ir<> lyn (lav, I am ashamed of your coward ice!" The two shadowy figures had with drawn to some distance, the first speak er again the Trst to r?r<*ak silence. "Why not?" he whispered, eagerlv. "The coast is ch ar. Let me go in and speak ?" "First, let me remind you to remem ber y >er pledge," the other broke in. "I must 1?? in the city by dawn. You are to g.> alone: but I hold yu to your oath in spirit as in letter! Remember! Abs< dute silence?" "Not even to?" "To Tr 7ir, save to Atro/ One whisper, cne hint, might p.ttn all. More lives than yours ariti mine depend upon it.'' "I will obey," was the answer. "God knows I can never cancel my debt to you! Without my oath, your wish would be my law. I will be silent and obey." "Enough! I trust you." He held out his hand. Iiis companion grasped it, standing" quite still, as it was with drawn?with something like a groan end the man passed rapidly away into the shadows. A moment later Miss Clay agate started?this time to her feet. There was no mistake; 8 step sounded with>* out, approaching the cabin. Quickly the girl grasped the revolver, leveling it as a soft tap sounded on the door. A *harp click sounded warning simul taneously with her calm call: "Come in!" The door swung slowly open, and the firelight showed her a stalwart figure, dretsed in the very height of loudest fashion. Then a cry broke from her lipe, and the next instant she was folded In the arms of Evan Fauntleroy! TO BK CONTINGKD Swept breath, sweet stomaci), sweet temper, all restili from the use of D>e Witt's Little Early Risei s, the famous little pills. J. S. Hughson & Co. If you can't take a summer vacation drink Glenn Springs water at Hughson A Co's soda fountain. For instance, .Mrs. Chas Rogers, of H?y City, M ich.,accidentally spilled scalding water over her little boy. She promptly applied De Witt's Witch Ha z*d Sal ve, givi g instant relief, It's a wonderfully good salve for barns, bruises, sores, and a sine cure for piles J. S. Hughson A Co. A Little Girl** Experience In A Light house. Mr and Mrs. Loren Presenti nre keeper* of the li'ov Lighthouse at S ind Beach, Mich ,*nnd are ble>sed with a daughter, lour yearn obi. Last April she was taken d??wn w'nh Mearle*, followed with a dreadful Cougll and turning into a Fever. Doctors at home and at Detroit treated ber but in vain, she grew wor*e rapid ly.until she was a mere "hafulfill of bont?."? Then she ti lt d Dr Kind's New Discovery nnd after the u.-e of two and a half hottles, was completely cured. They??y Dr. King's N? w Discovery is worth ira weight in g-'M. yet you m:iy get :i tri:il bi.ttle free at J. F. W De Loruie's Drugstore. 6 Shiloh's Consumption Cure. This is beyond questien the roost successful Cough Medicine we ha ve ever sold, a few do6es invariably cure the worst cases of coughs, Croup and Bronchitis, while its wonderful success ia the cure of Consumption is with out a parallel in the history of medicine. Sirice its first discovery it has been sold on a guarantee, a test which no other medicine can stand. If you have a cough we earnestly ask you to try it Price 10c, 50c. and $1. It your lungs are sore, cbest, or buck lame, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold by Dr A. J. China. Somier S G. 1 Bncklen's Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in tbe w?rl 1 f<>r Cute. Bruise* Sores. Ulcers, Salt Kheutn. Fever Sores. Tetter Chapped Hands Chilblains, Cornu and al' Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, no pay required It is ?cuarantee^j to give per fect satisfied un, or money refunded. Priri 25cents per box. For sale by J. F. W. De Lonne o -? ? -PU Answer This Question. Why do so many people we see around us seems to prefer to suffer and be made miserable by I no ideation, Constipation, Dizziness loss of Appetite, Coming up of the Food, Yellow Skin, when for 75c we will sell them Shiloh's Vitalizer, guaranteed to cure tbein. Sold by j A . J. Chi na, Sum ter, S . C. 2 Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. A marvelous cure ;or Catarrh, Diphtheria, Canker mouth, and Headache, with each bottle there ?3 an in genious nasal Injector for the more successful treatment of these complaints without extra charge. Prire 50c Sold by A J. China Suinter S. C. 3 -? ? -tm* - St.ccess in everything depends largely upon good health. De Witt's Linie Early Risers are little health producing pills S<je the non;:? Then take aD "Early Riser." J. S. Hughson A Co. If you are ?uff-ring from liver complaint, kidney trouble, dyspepsia, sick headache or oss of appetite trj G'enn Spring Water. You Can get it through W. R Delgar, Jr. The wind ttom the North blows skarp and keen, ami bad eff-cts of colds are seen. One VHmi?eCough Cure so safe Hnd sure, will quickly perform a wondrous cure. J. S riugbeon A ( )'?. When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria. When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When sh" became Miss, she clung to Cantoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria if Torn hack ?rnrcs. Or you are all worn out, roallygood ?ornuC? inc. it is general debilitv Try ptO'S lii'TTEUS. It will cure you. cleanse your liver, and give a good appetite ANNOUNCEMENT ROBERT T. CARR. Desires to ?nform the public that he is fully equipped and prepared to do 1 ROOFING, PLUMBING, REPAIRING PUMPS, tnd anything usually done in a first-class plumbing and tinning shop. Sign and Deco rative, Painting, Calsumining. etc. Also SETTING FANCY WOOD AND MARBLE MANTLES. Ti LE HEARTHS, FACINGS AND GRATES Makes a specialty of putting in Electric Bells, Annunciators, Ac. ROBT. T. CARR. Shop at J. B. Carr's Mill. Communications left at Walsn & Co's Shoe Store or through post office will receiv orom t attentioH Uct 2t? ? IRON MIXTURE ! WHAT IS IT? THE PUREST AND BEST TONIC IN TDK WORLD, jt builds up the system, it purifies tbe ??!ood, it beautifies the complexion. TRY IT, AND HAVE NO OTHER. Only 5Cc. per bottle. For sale by all your Druggists. THE MURRAY DRUG CO., Manufacturers and Proprietors; A pril 'Jo. FOR SALE. VV A LUABLK F A li M S ( > W S THE Ks ate of Dr S. H. Mt?ier, healthy lo .miiv. lin public road near Lynch burg, Sum ter County, 1"?0 acres more or |p??S, large 2 ?ton dwelling, 0 rooms, pi?zzi on front and rear ; large kitchen adjoining houe?*, stables, r?arn, foddei and cotton houses, shed-room for wagon, carriage ?ini buggy; smoke and poultry houses; 2 gond we! s of water, fine <k kji <> \ f. m frotit. In>g picture on North end ito! cattle pastun- South en I <>f fnrni. I'll?S parcel it tract of mud is I?nund?d on North and Kist by Cap! W. J. McLeod'S iMtnl; Sou'h by ?r.-! formerly of Sirah A. Pigate. now Kst. Lydia Wilson; West by Mary Welch's land. ' I will otlVr tin* firm for suie on Salesday in December, il not previous y sold and in the mean time, I will receive proposals for its sale at private s-ile. E. MILLER, Execuor. Lynchburg, S. C. Nov. 9 ? i.'ip;iiis Tabules cure hives. J? iI?:i :s T?.Vules cure jaundice. Kipans Tabules cuir J t ? - blues. Li pans. Tabules cure headache Lipaus Tal?ijles arc of gr? al value. 'pans Tabules : for live: troubles. Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Groceries and House Furnishing Goods. Our stock this 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, hi all shades. IN OUR Clothing Stock Will be found a great many novelties and desirable bargains. Particularly ie this the case in our Hue ol Children's Clothing, EVERY GARMENT OF WHJGll ?& GUARANTEED XOT TO R Under an obligation ttiat we will re fund the money f<>r each garment failing to cany out our guarantee Hats. Our reputation in this line is too well established to require much comment. We will say, however, that we have about our usual stock 1,000 Samples In prices ranging from 50c. to ?1.50 Call early and make your selection before they are picked over. shoes. In addition to a complete stock in this department, we are still the sole Agents of E. P. REED & CCrS. Fine Shoes for Ladies. We cannot impress too forci bly upon our female friends the merits of these goods. We sell them under a guarantee, and any pair failing to give sat isfaction will be taken back and the money refunded. Bear i in mind the price is Only $2.50 per pair. IX OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT Will be fonici a complete stock embracing ail the neces sities from table delicacies to the necessities of the cotton patch ami at prices at which we will not be undersold. HOES! UCCESS ! HOES! UCCESS! SHOKS are articles of apparel which one must have. SUCCESS is what we all strive to obtain. & Have kept Shoes to suit everybody and at prices to suit their "pocketbooks," hence success has crowned their efforts. Com mencing in :91" which everyone said was a ''bad year'' we ?-old more shoes than we might have expected even in a good year, and now in ''?92,;' which every one says is a worse year, we are selling more than in '91. Here is the Secret? We opened with the confidence of the public, we have returned that confidence by giving GOOD SOLID SHOES, At reasonable prices .Our customers of ?9l were satisfied, have come again and recommended us to their friends. We pride ourselves on the style and fit of our Ladies' and Gents' shoes, and we are in a position to meet any competition. Ladies' Shoes at $2 and Gents' at $3 will surprise you. Come and see. Walsh & Co. MOXAGHAN BLOCK, SUMTER, S. C. We beg to say to the trade that, as heretofore, ur Suinter House Will remain open in charge of Mr. H. B. Bloom. The saving of monev is more of an object than ever in hard years, and to those contemplating the parchase of machinery we offer the opportunity of saving money by dealing direct with manufacturers. With men of ex perience and ability in all departments, and a thoroughly equipped shop at your doors we are able to offer High grades at Low Prices. We furnish competent machinists free of charge to erect all machinery we sell. Call on or address CHERAW MACHINE WORKS, Engineers, Founders and Machinists, Sumter, S. C, and Cheraw, S. C. SUMTER Iron Works* W. E. & J. I. BRUNSON PROPRIETORS. UngineSj 8 an<* machinery of^all kinds and descriptions repaired. CirClllai* SSLWS hammered aod gummed. IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS made to order; and any work usually done io a first c!a.?R machine shop or foundry executed in a workmanlike manner. PRICES REASONABLE and satisfaction guaranteed by good work. Estimates will be furnished on application Sumter Iron Works, W. E. & J. I. Brunson, Proprietors, Sumter, S. C. DWA R. W. DURANT & SON SELL HARDWARE OF ALL KINDS. Machinery Supplies, Buggj and Wagoo Material, Cooking and Heating Stoves, Po'ware. Wooden ware, ? Crockery aod Glassware, Tinware, Hardware aud Sadlery, Cutlery?Pocket and Table, Scissors, GUNS. PISTOLS and CARTRIDGES, Powder and Shot, Shells?Loaded and Emfty, Belting. Lacing, Packing. Bristles, Whips, Robes, &c, &c. Prices to suit the times. Sept 14? J. F. W. DeLORME, Ajrent. DEALER IN Toilet Soaps, Perfumery and all Kinds of Druggist's Sundries Usually Kept in a First Class Drug Store. Tobacco, Snuff and Cigars, Garden Seeds, also Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass Putty, &c, Dye Stuffs. Physician's Prescriptions carefully compounded, and orders answered with care and dispatch. The public will 6od my stock of Medicines complete, warranted genuine, and of best quality. Call aod see for yourselves. \?ijkt Calls Promptly Attended To. POLSO M . ESTABLISHED 1868. Watches, Diamonds, Sterling Silver, Clocks, Optica Goods, Fine Knives, Scissors and Razors, Machine Needles, &c. FOLSOM. SIGN OF THE BIG WATCH. HEADQUARTERS FOR WATCHES. JTAMES AlAAJtf & CO. Diamonds, Jeweiry, Silverware, Specta cles, Drawing Instruments THE FINEST STOCK IN THE STATE. RELIABLE GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES. Watch Repairing a specialty. Chief Inspectors of Watches for South Caro ina Railway, Atlantic Coast Line and Southern Division of Three Cs Rail Road. JAMES ALLAN & CO., f pk. g 235 KiDg St., Sigo of P-um Clock. Charleston. S. C BEST AND CHEAPEST. ALL GOODS GUARANTEED Estimates furnished by return Mail. LARGE SfOCK. PROMPT SSrfM?Nfo MANUFACTURERS OF AND WBOL?r SALE DEALERS IK D?OItS, SASH, 111j M?S, MOULDING, ?and? GBNEEAL BUILDING HATS2?AL Urhcr *nd Salesrooms, 10 and 12 Hay ne St. CHARLESTON, S. C. Jan 25 o MMHMI a 0. BROWN 4 M, COLUMBIA, S. C. SASH & BLINDS, LATHS, LIME, CEMENT, PLASTER. AND HAIR. Frenci ani Americaa Wis?ow Glass, PAINTS, OILS AND TARNISHES. CARTER WHITE LEAD, The Best in the Market. Sjyecial Attention Given to Order? by Mail. C. 0. BROWN & BRO., Opposite Post Office, COLUMBIA, 8. C. Oct 5-0 A. WHITE & S?N7 Fire Insurance Agency ESTABLISHED 1866. Represent, among other Companies : LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE. HOME, of New York. UNDERWRITERS' AGENCY, . Y. LANCASTER INSURANCE CO. Capital represented, $75,000,000. Feb. 12 OTTO F. WEITERS, WHOLESALE GROCER And Liquor Dealer. OFFICE AND SALESROOM : 133 East Say, Charleston, S C, Nov. 7 o Bicycles! COLUMBIA, HARTFORD & WESTERN WHEELS. All ball bearing aod guaranteed. Cushion Tires and Pneumatics,. Also a few second hand wheels For prices apply to W. S. ALLAN, 285 King St. CHARLESTON, S. C. Nor 9? _ FERTILIZERS ! FERTILIZERS I FERTILIZERS I Having bought largely, fob cash, a foil at* sortment of, Fertilizers, Ais and ote Gnu, We are prepared to 611 orders for such at low figures and oc reasonable terms. C. WULBKRN & CO., Wholesale Grocers, 171 ana* 173 Kast Bay,"^ Nov. 19. Charleston. 8. C WILLIAM KENNEDY Fashionable Barber. MAIN STREET, Next door to Karle & Purdy's Law OSes. S UM ER. S C. I )ES?RE TO INFORM the citixens of Suinter and vicinity th?t I have opened business on my own account at the above old stand, and that with competent and polite assistants, I will be pleased to serve tbem io any branch of my business in the beit style of the art. Give me a call. Oct. 19. WM. KENNEDY. Will I nil l^?Mllliil IM MIIIIM?I ^? Odiamoti .?'.i :ti! :.\ ?t>iA*3S al ternici t?i :<>: Nal'EKATEFEES <^>r office i* .> !*> ?? <? ' . S l*?TexU ? '!S(V. ? ??? on? 0>v lain Patents ni loss time that- <**? r? m?to fron* iVAstuSf?Tos. ????? yoT>Ej? /?/.? t ? /. ; r??OTO o? invention Wt- advise lo patent Rt'i;itv free <? r?-imrs?" ?" > ?ciwiw m* li Alili s vsi.kss vates is >/?.- < e *. For eireu!ar. ndviee. terms ? ;.'. refcretiC*? to actual clients in y-ur own Si site r..nmy ru y of Town, write ? C'.AvSNQWaCO Owosite Patent Office. Washington, D C SPECIAL ATTENTION Given to Compounding Prescriptions-* PII?ST CUSS JOB WORK AT BOTTOM PRICESi WATCCUiN AND SOUfflRM JOB MM*