Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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ntinued fr?.?m pagr I, | a ?hoc* to be InJormad t y Ihm per? turbed clerk that "16H was already occupied by another A lady what come In last night, and I naturally K supposed It was you." In vein Miss Maclalre protested, shly tacked by the worshipful officers who still gallantly attended her; the management was obdurate. Then she would go up herself, and throw the hussy out Indeed, too angry for bantering further words, Chrlstls had actually started for the stairs. Intend? ing to execute her threat, when the |"| perspiring Tommy succeeded In stop? ping her. by plainly blurting out the exact truth. Iton't you ever do It," he Insisted. "The marshal brought her In here, and fired a fellow out o' the room so ae to give It to her. He'd clean out [ \ this house If we ran In a cold deck on *a friend o' his." "What do I care for what your marshal does4" Hut he's Dill Hlckock, Miss, Wild Bl ' ' " Miss Maclalre leaned ba a against ths stair rail, her eyes turning from I & Tommy to hsr speechless ?upportora W Slowly the troth aoemeC to penetrate her brsln "Oh." she ge'pcu et lest "Then then what else can yen give me?" The officers had long since depart* ed, promising, bowers., to remain over In town sad n*?*r her agstn thst night at the Trocadero. with hints as a bite supper; she nad received a call from the manager of that most popular resort, and had rendered his life miserable by numerous demands; had passed half an beur practicing with the leader of the orchestra; but now was at last alone, tired, decided fgfr Irritable, and still tempted to in ^vade "IS." and give that other women a piece of her mind. Then some one rapped on the door Ther* wrs a de? cided accent of vexafV.o In k? voice which bade the one outside enter, but the 'ady's mood changed swiftly as her orown eyes perceived standing In the doorway the erect form of Keith, ^pthe light from the window revealing clearly his strong face. The man stood hat In hand, bowing slightly, un? able to comprehend why he should hav? been seat for. yet marvelling agatu at the remarkable resemblance between this woman and thst other -whom he had left st Ft>rt Larned. p Miss Mad lira stood with back toward the ?Indow. she presented the samt youtliful appearance, the same alen derodes of figure, the same contour of face -Miss Christie Maclalre?" he asked, ae though la doubt "Tee," graciously, won instantly by ^P**a msa's appearance snd manner, ?yon wished to see me? Will yon be eesrtedr He eroserd The nsrrow room to ths Stiff backed chalf indicated, and the lady sank negligent!) down Into b*r ewta, renuac b**?r hssd against a oil ?<>w, sad regarding him expectantly. -sjfffs could view her nose much more distinctly obeerrlng the slight differ? ence la age. the fuller Ups. the darker shade of the heir, and the varied ex? pression of the eyea It was as if a differs at soul had looked forth from the same face He h*d never before jXsellssd how little, apparently trifling, as details marked the human counten? ance and. embarrassed by her own scrutiny, his glanee swept shoot the room Misunderstanding this shifting of eyes. Miss Christie sought to ploee the Bsaa more st steee. Tme room is a perfect frjght," she bw osssrvod briskly, "but what can ons ^rSnpect in these mushroom towns, wTteelly ! had never been here before, or I stouldnl haws corns They pay good isoeer though for talent, and we all save to ttvs, rot know Are are yes is pro!seslonal work?" Hs avook his hsssft, smiling, some what pt-rplesed at his reception. s*^ "BssJIy I dtdnt suppose you were," she went on. "you doat look It But there srs so many who come to me to help them that I have grown sus? picious of every stranger May 1 ask why you d?slr?d to see mef" Anothsr suspicion had taken pos? sess Ion of her mind, for he men of 40taet section were newer backward in exhibiting ?ira1 ratios, yet somehow this msn did not seem exactly of that kind "1 cssse merely because I wee sent for. Miss Maclalre." he replied, his gray syes once agstn upon her face, sw "Doctor Fair ha In gave mo your ? sage. I am Jack Keith " She looked ths complete astonish? ment ?he felt, sitting up In ths chair, her eyes filled with qaeotlotlng doubt "Doctor Fulrbstn' My saessagw! Surely yrvj are mistaken* t know no one of that name, and have sent no (koneo^sge " ^ "You did not express s desire to She Isughed, exhibiting a row of white teeth "Certainly not. not until this mo? ment wss I even swsre of the exis* tones of Mr Tack Kstth ? His own eyes smiled In response to chellrngs of hers "1 can sssure you the sarprtne wss mine also " he bsstened to Inform her, now more st ease, as hs grasped the situation I < nuld not undsrstsnd bow I had become known to you. yet I pledg* on my word the message was actually brought Of course you sy suspicion otherwise, for I bsve e you on the stags, and being a normal msn. bsve wished that I could devise some exouse for meeting you." Mtiil ber eye-brows slightly up* lifted "Tee. I meks that confet?-Wn rraofc iy. ye* this cill comes from no such desire I hsd no question %n-n I me, but vhat I had been sent for? row wld believe this?' I supposts I most, yet it ss*?ms very tts?," ths rwpfled. feeling BgS> ?Ineed that he was s gwn Neman, and troubled as to what she had test do. "T#?- aow that I discovered MI hope to take advantage of the opportunity," he broke in firmly, )aanir>K Might)y forward. "May I aak you a question?" **I could hardly prevent It, and real? ly I do not know that I have anything to conceal." "Then I will risk the effort?do you know a man named Haw ley??Hart* lett Hawiey?" Her eyea did not falter, although a red spot shot Into her cheeks, and her lips pressed together "No; that is I have never met him." she acknowledged, just a little con? fused. "But I have received two let? ters signed by that name, and rather expe;ted the gentleman would call Keith Backed Into the Corner?His Hand In His Pocket. upon me here In Sheridan during my engagement Is that your mission? Were you sent by him? or are you Mr. HawleyT "I disclaim all relation, Miss Mac? lalre, even friendship. You. of course, know who this individual Is?" "No," the short monosyllable was not encouraging. "His messages were of a buslneee character." "So 1 presumed, yet one likes to know something even of the person he does business with. I have been ac? quainted with Haw ley for several years, and have never been aware of any honorable business he has ever engaged In. He is a professional gambler, known on the frontier as 'Black Bart;' last night he was run? ning a faro game across there In the 'Palace.' I cannot help wondering what kind of business such a fellow could possibly have with you, Miss Maclalre." The woman's eyes flashed, harden? ing In their bfOWe dep;hs What right hare you to ask?" shs began indignantly. "T am capable of deciding icy own affairs As I bars told you I have never mer Mr Haw lo>, bet i aui uoi to be ?ulluouced against him merely by the denuncia? tion of en avowed enemy. He has written me of something he has die covered which Is of deep personal in? terest to me. and has promised to tell me tb4 details, ae well ae place within my liaads certain necessary papers." "1 appreciate your feelings," he said gently, ae she paused, "but would you mind telling me the nature of those pnpaeer There waa something in Keith's face which told of honesty, and In? spired confidence. Miss Maelaire'e j worldly experience had given her deep Insight Into the character of men, and somehow, as she looked Into the clear gray eyes, she felt Impelled to answer, a vague doubt of the unknown Haw ley In her mind. They?they were papers to estab? lish identity. He had discovered them by accident; they have to do with an I inheritance Really that Is all I know, for he wrote very briefly, stating It would be safer to confer with me personally?only I imagins there is ? large sum Involved." "From whose estate?" "My grandfather's." "And his name was?" "Why-why, Mr Keith, actually ! do not know. It may seem strange, bit?but I cannot even tell the names of my parents. I cannot remember einher my father or mother. Oh, I do act know why I should 'all you all this: Who are you. realiy? Why do you ask me such questions T He leaned forward, touched by the w ten en's emotion. 'Miss Maclalre," he said gravely. "1 an not prying Into your life needless? ly, but am endeavoring to serve you aa well as others. Hawiey may In? deed possess papers of great value, but If so they were not found by ac? cident, but stolen from the body of a murdered man. Theee papers may possibly refer to you, but If so Haw ley himself dees not believe ft?he has simply choeen you to Impersonate the right party because of your phys? ical resemblance." '".Resemblance to whom?" "To a young woman, a Miss Hope." "But how do you know this? Why should you be Interest at.? Are you a detective*" "No. I am not a detective, but I cannot explain to yon my interest I am trying to serve you, to keep you from being drawn into a plot?" "Rather to keep rne from learning ?he truth. Mr. Jack Keith," she burst*, forth, rising to her feet ndlgnantly Ton are here trying to prejudice me against Mr Hawiey He Is your ene? my, and you have corne to me stab? bing him In the back for revenge. That la y-njr Interest Well. I era go? ing to see the man, and consider what he has to say I |gc/| care half so maeh about the money as I do to Mod out who I am. If he can throw any lieht on my earlv Ufa, < n my parent? age, I shall be the happb.t v ornan In the world. I am sorry I told you anything- but I am going to see him just the same. Perhaps he mluht tell in? bo met hing about you." They were both standing, the wom? an's eyes flashing angrily, defiantly, her hands clinched. Keith, realizing the false position into which ho had drifted, hesitated to answer. He meant to tell her the whole story, and urge her to co-operate with him in learning the gambler s purpose. The woman Impressed him as honest at heart, in spite of her life and environ? ment; she was not one whom a swin? dler could easily dupe into becoming a toot "Miss Maclalre," be began, de? termined on his course, "listen to me for Just a moment I am?" There was a rap at the door. The eyes ci both turned that way, and then Keith backed slowly into the darkened corner beyond the window, his right hand thrust into the pocket of his coat Miss Maclalre observed the movement, her Hps Bmillng, a rod flush on either cheek. Then she stepped across the room, and opened the door. Framed against the black background of the hall, his dark, rath? er handsome face clearly repealed as he fronted the window, his black, au? dacious eyes fixed appreclatingly upon the lady, stood "Black Bart" Hawiey. He taw no one but her, realized no other presence, had no thought except to make a good impression. He was facing a beautiful woman, whom he sought to use, and he bowed low, hat In hand. "Miss Maclalre," he said, pleasantly, "1 trust you will pardon all that has occurred between us, and permit me to explain " "I?I do not understand,** she re I plied, puzzled by these unexpected words. "There has nothing occurred between us, I am sure, which roquiree explanation. Have we met before?" The man emiled. Seeing the wom? an's face In the shadows he was still convinced she was the same he had last parted with on the Salt Fork. However, if she preferred to ignore all that and begin their relations anew, it was greatly to his liking. It gave him Insight into her character, and fresh confidence that he could gain her as? sistance. Anyhow, he was ready enough to play her game "Let us assume not," Just the slight est trace of mockery in the tone, "and begin anew. At least, you will confess the receipt of my letters?I am Bark lett Hawiey." She cast a half-frightened glance to? ward Keith, and the man, following the direction of her eyes, perceived the presence of the other. His right leg went backward, his hand dropping to the belt, his form stiffening erect Keith's voice, low but clear in the silence, seemed to cut the air. "Not a motion, Hawiey! I have you covered." "Oh, gentlemen, rdeas^ don't'" "Have no fear. Miss Maclalre; th!? man and I will tettle our difference * i?e. a Lere and not in your D00%N He stepped forth ir.'u the middle of tbe rcoi > >i\K?;r drawn, but held low at the hip, his watchful eyes never deserting the gambler's face. 'Back up against the wall, Hawiey," he commanded. T hardly need to tell you how I shoot, for we, at least have met before. Now, I'm going out and leave you to your Interview with Miss Maclalre, and I wleh you happiness and success." He moved across to the opening, keeping hie face toward his adver* sary; then backed out slowly, closed the door with a anap, and sprang aside to avoid any possibility of a bub let crashing after htm. No sound of movement from within reached his ears, however, and he walked silently to the head of the stairs. (To be Continued.) TIM.MAN AT III A DERSOXt II.Mv Senator, en Route to Trenton, Talks of Democratic EVospects, Hendersonvil! ?. n. C, Aug 8.?Sen ,tt'>r Tlllman, en route to his South Carolina home, was ? passenger on the Toxaway train, which was derail* ed this morning some eight RlUei from hCfCi and with Mrs. Tlllman came to llendersonville in his tour? ing ear. which he had earlier aban? doned on account of bad roads near Brevard, Senator Tlllman sxpressed tin- opinion that Holte Smith should have taken bis seat In the United States senats earlier, He declined to express his prefer en< .? for the next D mocratlc presi? dential candldatea but believes Dem? ocratic BUCCess is assured. lit' spoke warm words <>f praise for Senator Simmons. ).ut refused i" discuss North Carolins politics, Methodist ( lunch Bold, At .i m? t ting of the building com? mittee of tin- Pirn Methodist church loid Saturday it was decided to ac? cept the bid Of Mr. Barney Kennedy of this < itv for ii.Id church build? ing, Mr. Kennedy has until the first of September to remove the old build? ing from the ground . it i-; understood that the old build? ing will be torn down and the blick s.dd. Work of tearing down the building Will begin at <?ne,. and will have to be hurried until the old ma? terial is moved off the ground ?so as t.? make room for tie- material for the new church which will be com? menced the first of September, Tin- m w chur< h bullding an nl be s line brick Btructure costing $3.'.01)0. During the time that the work Is go? ing on on t*?>o church nnd befi re it can lie used for services, services evlll be held In th<.tin h. permission h;,v icy been granted by the county Ind. ATTORFYS ALMOST AT BLOWS IN v I: X ATE I \ V EST I <. A T ION. Till Come! Bl Close of Cross-exum liiatlon of Confessed Sharer In "Slush Fund." Washington, Aug. T.?What prom? ised for a few minutea to bs ? person* ;.i encounter between Blbrldge Ua necy, repress ntlng Senator Lorimer, ::u<i Jehu J, Healey >f counsel for the benale Lorimsr committee marked the close today of a long crosi exam Inatlon <>t* if. J, C, Beckmeyer, for? mer statt- repreaentatlve, who declares hs received 11,(100 after voting for Lorimsr f<?r senator, Beckmeyer will !>*? on the stand tomorrow before the committee. The < lash between counsel occurred when Mr. Healey accused Mr. Ha necy of having "ths very purpose of confusing the record and those who will read it." He was speaking of Mr. Hanecy's question rsgardlng testimony. Beck? meyer gave Saturday concerning his statement two years ago to idlcials In Cook county that he knew nothing of interest to the grand jury relatve to corruption in the legislature, "If ths gentlemen means what he says, I deilrs to brand it In ths man nev it deserves to he branded." snout? ed Mr. Hanecy, juihi n^ to hi feet and facing the committee's attorney, Mr. Healey declared he could^not tell cvhether Mr. Hanecy was asking about Beckmeyer'i testimony Saturday or I about ths truth contained in the statement two years ago. Beckmeyer Bald hs could not understand either. As a result Chairman DUUngham con? ducted I he examination on the point I himself, I Repeatedly Mr, Hanecy questioned ths witness to say that he lied when he declared before he confessed to the Cook county grand jury to receiving money, that he had not n ceived mon? ey and knew nothing about corrup? tion in the legislaturs, Finally Beck? meyer appealed to the committee to be excised from answering similar questions. Chairman DUUngham ruled that af? ter the witness had testified three or four or five times that he lied ,it was not recessary that counsel requre the witness to characterize the kind of lies he told. The chairman expressed his impatience that "this examination I should bs drawn out by sm h insist ence." Throughout Beckmeyer remained firm in declaring n< received money ? r voting for Lo rimer ai.u explained that he asked to he given the privi? lege of making a "clean breast of the whole matter, before the grand jury, because he did not want an indict? ment to be brought against him just at the time when his wife was In the hospital. REAPING BENEFIT From the Experience of Bnmter Peo? ple. We are fortunate indeed tu b? able to prollt by the experience of our neighbors. The public utterances, cf Bumter residents on the following subject will interest and benefit thou? sands of our readers. Read this state? ment. 'Tis emphatic and convincing, No better proof can be had. K. T. Windham, 20 E. Calhoun street, Sumter, S. C, says: "I am confident that Doan's Kidney Pills are an excellent kidney medicine and act just as represented. My kidneys did not do their work regularly ard I was annoyed by too frequent passages of the secretions. There was much lameness, soreness and pain In the small of my back and I had other symptoms of kidney complaint. Doan's Kidney Pills, which I got at China's Drug Store, relieved me en? tirely and acted as a tonic to my sys? tem." For sale by all dealers, Price 50 cents. Foster-Milbum Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name?Doan's?and take no other. No. 13 And see nur wonderful dis play i?t rings. Engagement ringst, wedding rings, baby rings, birthday rings, signet rings. Rings <>t every script ion. An elegant stock to select from and such low prices \*<?u cannot help but buy when you sec i >ur i ings. W. A. Thompson Jeweler and ( >|M lei H S, M \ I \ RTR1 ET r Like a Ship at Anchor. Ths man of Indecision, the men s/ho cannot decide to open a bank account, is like unto s ship at anchor. He can only move to the length of the cable on the rolling ??f the eraves Of gen? eral prosperity. Cut loose from the anchor, patronise the bank, and by the proper ami safe handling "f money sail onward to a competency and success, The Peoples' Bank. Going Away? If you are planning for the summer trip, here's a banker's ad? vice. Do not carry the money you expect to spend on the trip, in currency, Duy a draft. Take along enough for present needs but carry the reserve in comparative security. Vou may be John? nie WieOi but the chances are that the only reason you have nev? er been touched is. because none of the smooth-fingered gentry ever tried yuu. Expect to pin your money ir your watch pock? et? Nothing original about that. It's like putting your pocket book under the pillow, where the burglar will be su;e to look for it. You will carry it in your inside vest pocket? Easier yet. In that big wallet in the hip pocket? ThaC's tOO easy. Why take chances like this? Especially when you can take a draft and do things in a safe and modern way. THE FARMERS' BANK & TRUST CO. A Standing Case The State of South Carolina, Court of Common Sense \ County of Sumter. ^ THE BANK OF SUMTER PlalntlsT. Versus Idleness, Sloth, l*ov rty, 3pendthriftinees, Thriftless* neee, Lose by Theft. Fire and otherwise. Lack of Bus- SttgHIS til Reli3f Loss by paying Dills twice. f ~ complaint SERVED Losa of time in making change, Lack of business Credit and Standing, Loss from lack of Competent bus? iness and financial advice, et al. Defendant-. BARTOW WALSH, CasLier, plaintiff's attorney ?9 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 an ADVERTISEMENT placed IN the advertising columns OF the daily item will bring results. WOFFORD COl 1 FGF spartanburg. south Carolina VYUrrUIVi; ^VJI^L^SLVjC HENRY H. SNYDER. President A real college with high standards of scholarship and character. Excellent sautpaient. Unsurpassed health conditions. Expenses moderate. Loan fur,.;- for worthy students. Plfty-elghtb session begins September Write for catalogue. j a. GAMEWELL, ..... secretary WOFFORD COLLEGE FITTING SCHOOL spartanburg. south carolina Alhigb-grade preparatory school for boys. small clssses. Individual Mten tentlon. |iw pays all expenses, Next session September 80lh, a mason DuPRF. - f- - -3 headmaster SEA SIDE HOTEL The Sea Side Hotel, Myrtle Beach, is Now Open for the Season. This well know hotel having been refitted and refurnished, located on one of the finest beaches on the South Atlantic Coast id ready for the summer reaorter. 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 comfort! of home life. The summer schedule of trains to and from Myrtle Peach en? able.-, one t > leave any part of Elastern South Caroline and reach Myrtle Beat b f->r noon dinner. Special Kates by the W eek for Families and Children ST. JOHN & SON. tlvnTf 17 TtfT K f^TI . """" " . " I N* M : 1 i v \ \\{ )i i \ \