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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!
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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*