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(WAR PAINT OF BATTLESHIPS, j Effoit to Approximate Invisibility in I Navy Craft. The colors of warships, like those of soldiers' uniforms, arc now select od with a view to invisibility in actual [ service rather than for beauty or brilj linncy. Only the United States adI heres to a brilliant "dress uniform" for its whips, and even this is quioki ly exchanged for the somber service color in war time. A writer in Cosmos describes the present usage of the principal nations in this regard. He admits Mint the sight- presented by a French squadron js truly agreeable to the eye. A-rmorclads and cruisers both have their hulls painted a bril- -j liant black on which the white line of flotations stand's out; the superstructures, of a pale gray, do not appear toil lllMlW ? I iiiciL- exaggerate! | development; the sparkle of burnished copper lights up the whole, and all seems happily contrived (<? please the | eve. Rut, he adds, aesthetic eonsid- ^ erations should not have weight in such cases and the colors of the French ' ^ warships have the serious fault that j ' they are visilble at a great distance I and thai tlreir silhouette stands out Avith precision against tihe horizon or the coast ; this is a defect whose iin- . portanee, from a military standpoint.. ' ^ should not ho underrated, lie continn- * es: "'Fmg'land, since ]!)<).">. has adopted ' for her,.vessels a neutral tint, a mixture of zinc white and lampblack whose effect is not pretty, but whose dull cloudiness blends most perfectly with a somber coast or with the gray sky and water that Ave *ice so fve. quently in the channel and the North sea. The ohange was a sudden one, for [ we remember the brigh.t colors in which tire English vessels once wei-j , decked?hulls of shining black, yellow funnels, white superstructures, all is now covered, from the tips of the masts to the water's edge, with the same dirty gray color, ugly perlmps, but invisible. "This is the shade tihat is generally approximated in other navies; the j T - ' 1 * .i;i|i;uiL\s(. ana uussian snips are a i little lighter (the Russians kept their white paint through the whole far Eastern war, while (heir adversaries sensibly assumed the jyray at the opening of host/ilities); tillo ^Italian vessels are a little darker: Germany has chosen a slightly bluish tint, with which she clothes her ships down to a yard below the water-Hue; only the United States keeps the white in time of 'peace?a brilliant, shiniinr white, a real paint de luxe, but in case of mobilization they are ready to paint tiheir ships an ashen irray, as ' was done during I he Spanish-American war. "The differences, of slight importance, that are found between these different colors conve doubtless from the different conditions under whicii I hey have been tried. On the blue waters of the Mediterranean the most favorable tint is not the same as in the mists of the north. Thus, formerly, a little before the visit to , fro 11stadt tthe armored division of Admiral Gervais was painted the 'soiled-linen' color?a mixture of black, yellow and white"?'which wo afterward abandoned and which crave 1 All f llrtf 111 1 TJ n % * T -1 UAixnfm. i t;r?u 11uui iiu y j in iiu Yacht, expresses the wish flint we once led others and from which wo hn-ve unfortunately strayed, and that our fighting ships may give up their varied colors to take on a coat less brilliant and more safe. "For torpedo boats and destroyers the conditions are no longer dhe 1 sanve. These small craft are intended to operate b.v night, and the most neutral gray is visible at a very great distance in darkness; in the beam of a search-light it produces the effect of a brilliant white. Opinions differ about the proper shade to be selected. England, Germany, Italy and Japan paint these vessels a d<ead black, while I lie United States j and Russia prefer a very ugly bottle green, which, if would appear, is ( still less easily seen than block, especially when the nigiht is not. ,perPnnfKr .1 o l>lr Tl'llivslnfod P 1'rt T>1 is Cosmos in Literary Digest. , 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SHERIFF. J Being- conscious of the fact that I have discharged the duties the , sheriff's office to tire best of my abil- ^ it.v, and believing that I have the ( endorsement of the majority of Ihrt, people of Newberry county, to this end, I woi^ld a,train annoucne myself a candidate for reelection, subject to ' tlie decision of the Democratic primary. M. Jr. Buford. F , \-'it* . / V-T ." v,-v US w-v. MIMNAll THURSDAY Th( We strive each season to surpa forward or backward, consequen The Sei W1 If there is one article of wearing nnany things to be considered, fir these things within her range of \ want you to come, note the stvleserve them. The "case goes io tr o-*rry and surrouniing co intr>/ t( R<:membpr *h?=> days. Thursday A TREMENDOUS ART?AY OF 1 priced for quick selling. Mining One case 40 inch white Madras, ihe 10c. kind, o One case 40 inch white Lawn, the 15c. kind, opt One case 40 inch white Lawn the i2^?c kind, o] One case colored Lawns and Organdies, the 10c. One case Lonsdale Cambric, ginnit e 15c. kind, c Be sure and visit our store and s* W e Lead | others Fniln \A7 & has BLACK. DRE6\? C Makers' name on solved^ this Spring. There are also Voiles in blue and cream. Have you seen those swell Wool V stripes and checks for evening wearj J ? ii--!.. i!- < -i ? 1 ujvccneu lor ineir lignuiess, oeauriiui are the latest fashion. These are mad Nile Green, Lavender, Pink and Tan. OPERA HC EARHARDT & WELLS, Lessees a OINB NIGHT O WEDNESDAY, AF An Excellent Production "THE LITTLE DET1 WITH MISS DORRIT ASH AND HER EXCELLENT COI 1 PRICES. 25-50-7 Seats on So I<3 at Newberr Phone 61 I??B? ?a?? ??? in in ?MB? mil I??iIII III mi ? TJie week-Una .Layout. tamed?onu to Week-end' parties arc now in style. t(1" stories of! The principal ingredients to a week- Africa so much md party are an anise-seed bag, a these yo j ridge outfit, a faro layout and a set provide five ni d.' adjustable "-nests. Of tlrese there whiskey, wine, ivill he: bathing purpos The old friend who is always on 01 ca,,s? billiard land at weddings and fiuurals. ? 2. The man and his wife to whom STIM ;on owe a grudge. . 3. The retired army olTlcer. With ^ "Cl< , . 1 . . ties who have inn von will be expected to supply ? ( , , ? . , . , , Must do so 011 1 set ol: topographical maps showing . rmQ P, . . , 1 ni n 1 1 ? -ii allcr win he battlefields no was acquainted j)0 enf01.(,C(j i() vlthl failing to pay < 4. An athletic girl who "goes jj0 individual 1 iround" in ninety-two. [$v 01.(]tM. ()f 5. A " bright " woman. Ii. Bachelors. K> g Werts, If an Englishman can also be ob- Clerk and I'M K HliKALD AND NF.WS ,'frida^ 2nd, si mx^ ?4L JA JB ss the showing of tha past tly with u;. it is a constant ison's Lovelies X ' pp arel more dear to the x\ the style must be cor re Drice, the reputation of oi 3 a nd q u <A I i V y and co m p a < Uii'' Thursday, Friday and :> visit the Mimnaugh Stor , Friday and Saturday. ^A LU ES. - Throughout th tugh's Qu pening sale price ioc. yd. ;ning clay price ioc. yd. peniug sale price 9c. yd. kind, opening clay price 5c yd. jpening sale pi ice 1 ic. yd. >e wh ^t'3 what before buyi & if ? ffl m, I .A afl i & a i ^ * ~ " j |S ^ SOODS' oiles with Silk 1 licy ate not appearance and Qur New le in Light Blue, merchandise berry city a JTqc Dry Goods, D; ^UOLi Men an nd Managers n as will be sh< ^ . It is no troub >RIL 1st with quality of We ask i FCTIVF '"and OXFORI ca_ 11 v t_i , ?LINFS and | we can pleas* [TAM j Prices for La 'from $1.00 to iHr-? %. *i*r VU jOUN 1 | -Any Colo /' ^C*lA/" | i tlio bettor. u w ill l)o oxpcctod to ' j 'i a a i ??l8 n .lay, including [ 1304 8,1(1 cigars and water?for j es; a golf links, mot-j DELINQUE I tables and mounts. , Hon L Kpps i has placed in my JET DUTY. : tions for the collec >i . a. : !fixes for the year iby given that all par- , . , . . . ' and positive ins r not paid street duty n ,, r . ? ' comptroller irenera or before April first, , ' , , : , ,i .. ' lie attended to at o eli the ordinance will i . , ,, . I lie mi lled over to the letter, and those , , i .i, .. . i is (' re<iuest any w leall with according y.' . , r , , ' p ... , ' ' that li>t to come fo lot lees will he mailed. , * P ,. amounts due, and the council. i , ? I selves lurther costs T. J. Lanjrford, j Mayor. j Sheriff X Treasurer. I March 30, 1908. V AND S id and 4 There is no middle grou ; shove forward. t Millinery Displ ? feminine heart than a not!' ?ct, then the becoming: oo!< 4i" big Millinery deparimen f; same with price. To owr Saturday, and we want ev e and view the showing of I e store1 every department ? ick Step F One bale 40 in. Sea Island, 2 to 20 ; One ease large white Bed Spreads, t 36-in. black Taffeta Silks, the $1.00 lYook out for the big Lace Cnrtain s ng your spring outfit. Wev -ATizrwxi i^r*?i?7iwn?iPTinr77??7cs MggiwWMBacwggat tr fCTWWBtwpi r York buyer has been sending in every line. We believe that nd surrounding country as v ress Goods, Silks, White Goods, d Boys, Shoes and Slippers, Hat inks, and a complete line of Fur )wn in Newberry this season, le for us to show our goods, rai and styles right. EXTRA SPECIAL 1 four special attention to our larj DS and SHOES for Ladies, Men STYLES" from the best manuf d you in any style, any color, a ,dies Prices for Men Pri $4.00 from $1.50 to $5.00 Bo; r? ''High or Low Cut" fr ? mam?? mm 11 m i ?w ?mmmmmmmmmmamm mommm 1308 Main Street III ! I IIII I llll 11 11 III I IIIHHBIIMIIMIHIBI ! IBIIHIMl HIBHWM III M KM NT TAXES. NOTICE. r, . Of Opening of Book;) of , C onnly I reasmvr * 114, to Capital Sto hands the execm VT . . , . 4. pi,- , 'Notice is hereby in veil ?tion of delimpi. 'it . . ; ^ ,,ux~ , , subscription to I 10 oapi 11)0/, with explicit . , 1 , ?, , , , c .1 lilt* I ji\ IK' 1 (ilcphoi notions Irom tin? ... . . . ' , , ., . ,. ,, will I),- opened 111 l/ic '?(! I Ihiil the mailer ... ... cc Immniiek on the se< nee am he money t . .. (1 . ,P1 ' ' April. 1 !KIS. the treasurer. I ins 1 1 . , . I i lie capital stock of hose nainos are 011 1 . ... , , Corporation is One I I1011 rwnrd ami pay the 1 ' .. .1 ; n 1 > I is Io lie divided into thus .'-a ve I hem-1 1 of each. 1 r 1 > f* 1 1 John M. I'aford, . f, , . , Hen. II. < evMherrv ( utility. 1 I Tlios. K. j It Ci FIVE ' 0 DAYS: ATURDAY, th. nd. A store must either step oyed. lor if* ci Wnf iNorf) rsro iw?5 i v v/ i l ? * \ \ * ? / i i i iA I v., orings, and she must have all t is already t.slablished, Wc i your purchases we must do ery woman in the town of Vlillinery. full of brand new goods and Jl EL vJP ? k'd. lengths, 8*/u\ kitul, opening sale price 50. yd. he $125 kind, 98c. each. kind to go at 69c yard. ale opening day, from 98c. to $.|.<>8 a pair. ^ill beat any prices quoted elsewhere. STlie Leading Millinery Store Newberry. :T*ntyr.rv?w?re/.?irpvtm.vr.iticwu:mvugaxy*i-rra'strvi.'wrviyn?r?.v-in in w i i imm??i to us for the past four weeks choice we can show to the people of Newveil selected and complete stock of Embroideries, Laces, Clothing, for :s, Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Ties, nishings for Ladies and Men Come to our store and take a look. ther a pleasure. Prices always low, "HiS WEEK: Zc and very select line of SLIPPERS and Children. We have exclusive acturers in the business. We know nd best makes. ces for Misses, Baby's Soft Soles ys and Children Any Coior, Lace or om 50c to $8.00 Button, 25c and 50c Newberry, S. C. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. Subscription k All persons indebted In I<10 estate the books of ')r- ' " KuH!, deceased, a I'd itnl stock <>f notified If) make payment, of flic: same, nv* company IVisons holding claims against said cos of Blease estate will present them duly attvsted. ' oiid day of | Claims may be presented to <Jno. M. | Kittard. nl Ibo CorninvM'cial Bank and tbe proposed , ii,. will nlso receipt for arty amounts sand Dollars due said estate. forty shares J Lizzie .7. uIT, Minnie L. Caldwell, Suher, i Administratrix !. 11. M. WulT, le''ald well, cea-ed. ('handler, 1 n Haw. jrporators. >