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(Co ?m page 6.) | darkness uld yet tee little. They wt he opposite side from the no g'eam of lights visible, i shy blending to- ! gather in dimness, with no sound su is continued quar? ts! in the i of the Jail. Keith crept aloi nd ot the building from ffhtu fco would perceive the lights of the town twinkling dimly through the intense blackness. Evi? dently the regular evening saturnall% had not yet begun, although there was already semblance of lite about the numerous saloons, and an occasional about punctured the stillness. A dog howled In the distance, and the pound? ing of swift hoofs along the trail told of fresh arrlvala. An hour later and \he single street of Carson City would be alive with humanity, eager for any ercltsmenL ready for any wild orgy. 1. only once turned loose That It would be turned loose, and also di? rected, the man lying on his face in the grass fslt fully assured. He smiled grimly, wishing he might behold ??Black Bart's" face when he should discover the flight of his Intended vic? tims. But there was no time to lose; every moment gained, added to their ehanee of safety "Are tboee horse* tied there by the blacksmith's shop 11 he asked, point? ing The negro stared In the direction in? dicated, confused by the shadows thrown by the dim lights. "I reck'n dvy am, Msssa Jsck; I done make out fo'.M "Then two of them must belong to ma; come on, boy " He ran forward, crouching behind every chance cover, and keeping well back behind the litte of shacks. A alight depression In '.he prairie helped conceal their movements, zjad neither tfoke until thsy were crouching to? gether beside the wall of the shop. Then Neb. teeth chattering, managed b? blurt out. "Fo' de Uwd'i sake, yer don't actu? ally mean ter sU .1 dem bosses?" Keith glanc? 1 about at the other's dim. black shadow. "Sure not: Just borrow 'em." "But dat'e a hangln' jvb in dis yere country. Ifaesa Jack." "Sure it la if they catch us. But Wm*i strung up anyway, and we hung twice. Besides there Is a ? ? for us with ths ponies, and geese i all without. An hour's start ?addle. Neb, and this bunch wit u?re will never even find our trail; I pledge you that. Come, boy, stay close with me." It was the quiet, confident voice of assured commaad, of one satisfied with his plans, and the obedient negro, breathing hard, never dreamed of op? position; all instinct of slavery held him to the (trwiini"" ~# j. tor. Keltn leaned ioi * ? . .t the s*rlng of d? gft i - to the rail Success defended eg i'i Choice, and he could Junge wry \\u * in that tattooes Meg wen tra* gllng in along the street to their right, on foot and horseback, and the sa? loon on the corner was being well pat " ronised. A glow of light streamed forth from Its windows, and there '<aa the sound of manv voices. But this narrow alley was Leser ted, and black. The fugitive stepned. boldly forward, a/rald that otherwise be might startle the ponies and thus crests an alarm. Oulded by a horseman's instinct he swiftly ran his hands over the animals and made quick selection. -Here, Neb. take this fellow; lead him quietly down the bank," and be thrust the loosened rein Into the black's hand. An Instant later he had chosen his own mount, and was silently moving tn the same direction, although the night there was so black that the obedient negro had already entirely vanished. The slope of the land not only helped cover their movements, but also rendered it easy for them to find one snother. Fully a hundred yards westward they met, where a gully led directly down toward ths river. There was no lor ?er need for remaining on foot, ss thsy were a sufficient distance away from the little town to feel no fesr of being discovered, unless by eor.e drunken straggler. At Keith's command the negro climbed into his saddle. Beth ponies were restive, but geyj -'-tous. and sfter a plunge or two, their new masters, came easily control. Keith led the way. . straight down the gully, v.hic* gei lly deep-ned. burying them in .. - ark llgft, ustll it finally de? bouched onto the river sands. The lietous Mgegg of the drunken town died slowlv away behind, the night ellent and dark. The two riders eonld sonrcely distinguish one another as they drew rein at the edge of *he wa? ter. To the southward thoro gleam'd a cluster of lights, marking the posi? tion of the camp of regulars. Keith drove Mi horse deeper luto the Btrcam and headed northward, the negro fol? lowing like a shadow. There was a ford directly opposite the cantonment, and another, more dangerous, and known to only a N three miles farther up stream. Keep? ing well within the water's edge, so as to thus completely obscure their trail, yet not daring to venture deep fof fear of striking quicksand, tho plains? man set bis pony Btmggllng forward, until the dim outllue of the bank at his right renderod him confident that they had attained the proper point for crossing He had been that way only once before, and realized the danger of attempting passage In such dar knees, but urgent need drove hlra forward. "Follow me Just as close as you can, boy," he said sternly, "and keep both your f*et out of the stirrups. If your horse goes down hang to his tail, and let him swim out." There was little enough to guide by, merely a single faint star peering out from a rift of the clouds, gut Keith*! remembrance was that the for.I led straight out to the center of the .?^^ ?n/4 th?n wre<J aught),, to. is knew the sand ridge was only used by horsemen, not being wide enough for the safe pass V_ "Do You See That Straight Ahead of You?" age of wagons, but the depth of the water on either side as entirely problematical. He was taking a big chance, yet dare not wait for daylight. Summoning all his nerve and alert? ness, he urged his horse slowly for? ward, the intelligent animal seeming? ly comprehending the situation, and feeling carefully for footing. The ac? tions of the animal gave the rider greater confidence, and he loosened his grip on the rein, leaving the pony's instinct to control. The latter fairly crept forward, testing the sand before resting any weight upon the hoof, the negro's mount following closely. The wster was unusually high, and as they advanced it bore down against them in considerable volume; then, as they veered to the right, they were com? pelled to push directly against its weight in struggling toward shore. The men could see nothing but this solid sheet of water rushing down toward them from out the black void, and then vanishing below. Once Keith's horse half fell, plunging nose under, yet gaining foothold again be? fore the rider had deserted his saddle. A dim darkness ahead already re? vealed the nearness of the southern bank, when Neb's pony went down suddenly swept fairly off its legs by some fierce eddy in the stream. Keith heard tae negro's guttural cry, and caught a glimpse of him as the two were sent whirling down. The colled rype of the lariat, grasped in his right hand, was hurled forth like a shot, but came back empty. Not another sound reached him; his own horse went steadily on, feeling his way, un? til he was nose against the bank, with water merely rippling about his ankles. Keith driving feet again into the stir? rups headed him down stream, wading close In toward the shore, leaning for? ward over the pommel striving to see through the gloom. He had no doubt about Neb's pony making land, unlesa struck by some driftwood, or borne to the center of the stream by the shifting force of the current But if Neb had failed to re? tain his grip he might have been sucked under by the surge of waters. A hundred yards below he found them, dripping and weak from the struggle, yet otherwise unhurt There were no words spoken, but the black and whits hands clasped silently, and then Neb crept back into the saddle, shivering In his wet clothes as the cool night wind swept against him. Keeping close in toward shore, yet far enough out so that the Water would hide their trail, the fugitives toiled steadily up stream, guided only by the black out? line of the low bank upon their left. CHAPTER VII. In the Sand Desert Suddenly Kella halted, bringing his pony's head sharply about, so that the two faced one another. The wind was rising: hurling clouds of nand into their eyes, and the plainsman held one hand before his face. 'There's no need of keeping gp a water trail a' y longer," he raid quiet? ly. "By all ?,S? signs we're In for a ?ar d storm by daylight anu that will cover our tracks so the devil himself couldn't follow them. Got a water bag on your saddle. "I reck'n dis am one. sah." Keith felt of the object Neb held forth "Yes, and a big one, too; fill it and strap It on tight; we've got a long, dry ride ahead." "Whor' yo' propose goln', M?^r.a | Jack*?" "To the 'Bar X' on the Canadian. I've wo?ked with that outfit They'll give us whatever we need, and ask no questions; I don't know of anything In between. It's going to be a hard ride, boy, and mighty little to eat ex? cept what I saved from supper." "How for am It to CIs yere 'Bar X?*" "A hundred and fifty miles as the crow files, and sand all the way, ex? cept for the valley of Bait Fork. Come on now, and keep close, for It's easy to get lost in these sand hills.'* Keith had ridden that hundred and fifty miles of tandy desolation before, but had never been called upon to make stich a Journey aa this proved to bs. He knew there was little to foar from human enemies, for they were riding far enough east of ths Bants Fe trail to be out of ths path of raiding parties, whlls this desert country was shunned by Indian hunters. It con? sisted of sand hill after sand hill, a drear waterless waste, where nothing grew, and mid the dread sameness of which a traveler could only find pass? age by tho guidance of stars at night or the biasing sun by day. To the eye mtlo after mile appeared exactly alike, with nothing whatever to dis? tinguish either distance or direction - the same drifting rldgef of Hand stretchjng forth in everv direction, no summit higher than another, no sem? blance of green shrubbery, or silver sheen of running water anywhere to break the dull monotony?a vast sandy plain, devoid of life, extending to the horizon, overhung by a barren (To be Continued.) in the Police Court. There were quite a number of cas? es tried In the Police Court Tuesday and Wednesday, David Wilder and James Wilder * were tried for vagrancy, Both plead? ed guilty and were ea< h sentenced to pay tim-s of $5.00 or 30 days. Daniel dass, for fast driving, was lined |5.00 <?r 10 days. Richard Bossard, for violation of the hack ordinance, was lined $3.00 or ,; daya. Richard Bossard, fast driving, was given a sentence of *."> <>r 10 days. Nathan Williams, reckless driving, $5.00 or 10 days. Anderson Row,- left an obstruction on the sidewalk and did not put a light there to show that the obstruc? tion was there. He was given a leutonce of $5.00 or 10 days. Harvey Johnson, one of the n.2 groes who escaped several dayi ago when a raid was made on them when they Wore playing skin, was tried for gambling and sentenced to pay a fine of <?r to serve 30 days. Augustus Prlsrson, for gambling at the same time, was given $20 or 30 days. Frank James, non-payment of con *ract painter's license, $7.50 or 15 days. Analoy Davli, petit larcency, $25 or 30 days. Ed Carter, non-payment of con? tract painter's license, $7.50 or 15 days. I LaFayette Anderson was tried for gambling. Tie was represented by Mr. J. H. Clifton. The case, which was referred to a jury, resulted in a mistrial Two whiskey cases were set for Friday morning at 10 o'clock. recursions Rates Via, Southern Hallway. Monteagle and Sewanee, Tens. Account Monteagle Pdble School and Monteagle Sunday School In? stitute, tickets will be sold June 80, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 11. 12 and 18, 1911, limited to reach original starting point returning not later than September 5th, 1911. For information as to rates .et/:.. apply to Ticket Agents or address: W. E. McGEE, Division Passenger Agent, Charleston, S. C. J. Li. MEEK. Asst. General Passenger Agent, Atlanta, On. New South African Industry. Four whaling vessels which are be? ing fitted out at Cape Town will give South Africa a new industry. Life. Life Is Just the prospect of one sum? mer vacation after another.?Atlanta Journal. Natural Inference. A New York newspaper chronicles :he arrhal in that city of an American joy who Bpenks no English. It is in? ferred that the little chap converses labitually In the baseball dialect Cocoanut Culture. Eight years are required to bring the average cocoanut tree into bear? ing. There are usually 6G or 70 trees lo the acre and the profits from ?coanut culture are usually good. Sympathy for the Little Folk. Regardless of the duties which crowd Into your busy day cultivate sympathy for tho little folks?the tlivtal hurt will he forgotten in your caress and the imaginary wrong of school hours will be dimmed by your attention and gracious word of en? couragement. Important Alaek*n Industry. Alaska's iishing industry, next in Im? portance to mining, gives employment to 12,689 persons, of whom L'.Sl':'. are natives, in tho last five years the ter? ritory has sent us a wealth of $43,000, 900 in salmon alone. The total out? put of fish lu 1910 was worth $11, 181.388 Frightened to Death. A man died at Hanley, England, un? der curious circumstances lately While a boiler was being stocked at the Deep Pit, two loud explosions took place They wore caused by the automatic opening of a valve, but Samuel Raybould, one of the stokers, exclaimed: "That's frightened mo to death," and, falling, he instantly ex? pired Fsahlona In Bulgaria. Bulgaria believes In fringes, and they are over all with the rare excep? tions when the underskirt, always of the best of white linen, may be scal? loped at the bo}tom and even then the fringe effect Is used in the over tunic, for the gathoring of tho many threads suggests to the wearer the numbers of th*?1r natfm Ihclr ] Millar red dyed reminder of ''-eii I \. >d, and the flowers, ami gn t*:s, -'re! fruits, em? broidered on their gowns represent '.hol? Industry, FIRST COTTON HOLLS OPEN. King Cotton Planted on March SM) Opening Quite Kxtensiviiy. Mayesvllle, July 21.?The lirst opened cotton bolls of the season reported f<?r this section, or from anywhere, at h ast in print, were ex? hibited today by M. C. Mayes who ' picked quite a number of fully ma? tured and wide open bolls from a Held of King COtt >n which W IS plant? ed on March 30. This Is considered quite early considering the seasons this year. No doubt, Mr. Mayes will be picking cotton in this field within the next two weeks at the longest, i Mr. Mayes was among the first to exhibit cotton blooms this spring. ! He is one of the most successful planters in this s iction and one of the leading business men of the town. the wixston-salem south BOUND. i inp<>i toot \e\v Hailroad Connection Sumtcr. On May the 1st the Wlnston-Saltm i Southbound railway, rinety miles ii l?-ngth, in connection with the At latlc Coast Line inaugjrated through train service between Wins-on-Salem. N. C and Florence, S. C, where close connections are made to and from Sumtcr and thereby opening up an entirely new territory already hav? ing twenty towns ond regula.* sta? tions with this section. The train leaving Sumter at "MO a. m., daily and reaching Florence at 9 a .m. conrects with the new train leaving there at 10:CO a, m., daily and arriving Darlington 10:25 a, m.. Cheraw 11:43 a. m., Wadesboro. 12:42 noon, Lexington and Wlnston-Salem. .'>; 15 p. m. The return scbedul? is to Have Wlnston-Salem at 12: .10 noon dally and reach Sumtei* 9:25 p. m. W. J. CRAIO, Passenger Tralfic Manoger, Wilmington, N. C Wanted Many of Them. A certain small maiden had set her heart on having a turtle for a pet, and. giving her father final instructions as he set off on a southern journey, urg? ed him to "Please be sure to get a great big lady turtle that will born a lot of baby turtles right away." Bad Record of Baltic Sea. The Baltic sea has the greatest wreck record of any body of water In the world. It averages one a day ill the year round. HINT'S CURE Guaranteed Cure (or all SKIN DISEAS t Sold By Sibert's Drug Store. A. B. Richards Medicine Co., Sherman, Tex. "<i procured and nerzNogc?. 'if Y; ( i ml v?.-.- ?i.i'v \v ( t.'.i:i. . -. Ira .?? Iiu.l . v ).vo;..u. Ifd AI C COUNTRtfQ. fl JBtanjAvw* 17-1:/4 Wut king ton tat, i /.'??;.?, \ money an I flsK Ott patent, 1 4 *ttMttsdlnfrtage?nsnt Practice Exctacl ';. : 1 623 Nt-\iu Mt'.'t. ?ep, Cr.it- l RCat? V*'-t* C ">. | ] wagHiMeroN, a n Piano Tuning, Mr. Edmund R. Murray offers his services to those who need an expert and experienced Piano and Organ tuner and repairer. References fur? nished and work guaranteed. Address EDMUND R. MURRAY, Sumter, S. C. Anrono lending a tkoti h s??i rtt^orlntton i ir.? inloklf asccri im r ur ei ? i ?rue whether *?u kiivaiitinn it: nsblj ??.<o.,i??? ?.?. (.'??nimiuilm. UoMstrlctlji onSilenttiil. liAN !"n0 '? on I steuta B"iit fro*. Ol.toM Riteiiey ue is-eitileirMtvtits. Patents las? > tliro?uMi M ma v Co. receive p >tiak notice, v, i hout ctti cat, m tin) <fi^'f T***Hfe1n \ ? . |?AS ' '"? i * '?- I fr. .,.(:< :..?, .i ? .. 'I. r- ... ? : :i ' 'v : ' ;? ??C'Croitdxny, fj^y Y~''. , ?. ?'. j Jf eM tV*Mitki :?' '?>. 1>-c. Large Assortment of FRUIT JARS When in need of these "goods come to Sibert's Drug Store. We have the K. Z. Seal and Mason Jars in all sizes, also extra tops. Would appreciate your calling on us when in need of these goods. Sibert's Drug Store, W. W. SIBERT. 8 South Main St. Phone No. 233 A Standing Case The State of South Carolina. County of Sumter. THE BANK OF SUMTER Plaintiff. Versus Idleness, Slo'-.h, Poverty, Spendthriftiness, Thriftless ness, Loss by Theft, Fire and otherwise, Lack of Bus? iness IIahit3 and System, Loss by paying Bills twic^, Loss of time in making change, Lack of business Credit and Standing, Los3 from lack of Competent bus? iness and financial advice, et al. . Defendant-. Court of Common Sense Summons for Relief (COMPLAINT SERVED* BARTOW WALSH, Cashier, PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY You are one of the Jury to pass on this case. Let the Plaintiff's Attorney argue the case before you. The De? fendant's Attorneys are continually at work LIME, CEMENT, ftgyjA^nVrra Uov pro;n Rice Flour. ?hip Stuf, Rran. Ildy, VJldLll, Mixed Cow and Chicken Feed. Horses. Mules. SJH&aV' %T No Ordw Too Large Or Too Small. Booth-Harby Live Stock Co. SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA. WOFFORD C.Ol 1 FfiF spart anb?rg, south Carolina VY Ur r VJI*L# \JAJl^LALl?U HENRY N. SNYDER, President A real college with high standards of scholarship and character. Excellent equipment. Unsurpassed health conditions. Rxp? >nteo moderate. Loan funds for worthy students. Fifty-eighth session begins September 80th. Write f<?r catalogue. j. a. gamewell, ..... secretary WOFFORD COLLEGE FITTING SCHOOL sp art an burg, south carolina A hlgb*grade preparstory school for boya Small classes. Individual atten tentloD. |1M pays ail expenses. Next tetsion September Mb. a mason i) a pre ... . headmaster SEA SIDE HOTEL The Sea Side Hotel, Myrtle Beach, is Now Open for the Season. This well know hotel having beim refitted and refurnished, located on one of the finest beaches on the South Atlantic Coast is ready for the summer msorter It appeals strongly to those wanting a .sea side vacation, excellent surf bathing*, boating, fish? ing, etc. Music and Dancing at the Pavilion Absolutely no malaria In this region, the sandy soil thorough? ly draining the surrounding country. We desire to cater to the best families, those wanting all the eomfoiti of home life. Th? summer schedule Of trains to und from Myrtle Beach en? ables ono to leave any part of Eastern South Carolina and reach Myrtle Beach for noon dinner* Special Rates hy the Week for Families and Children ST. JOHN*&ISON. MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA