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Greatly Reduced Round Trip Tickets vi* Southern Railway Premier Carrier of th* Seeth In Con Beetles With Bise Ridge From ?Anderson, S. C. 79. .Houston, Tex. return account ot Southern Bap tist Convention. Tickets on sale May 6th to Utb, with return limit May 31st, 1916 $&M ... Memphis Tenn. and return account of Cotton Manu facturera Association. Tickets on sale April 19. ll and 12th with return limit April 24th. .9?69.Washington, ?. (j. and return account of Daughters ot thc American Revolution. Tickets on sale April 16, 16 and 17th with return limit May 8th, 1916. 9L49.Atlanta, Ga. and return account of Atlanta Music Festival. Tickets on sale April 25Ui to 30th, With return . limit May 4th 1916. 98M.Chattanooga, Tena. and return account of Southern Con ference. Tickets on sale April 25, 26 and 27th with return limit May 8th, 1916. For complete information. Pullman reservation, and tickets call on any ' agent, or write to, W. E. M'GEE, A G. P. A., Columbia, S. C. W. R. TABER, T. P. A, Greenville, S. C. CHARLESTON-CHICAGO SLEEPER Thresgh Pullman Sleeping car Service 'via SOUTHERN HAIL Vf AY Premier Carrier of the South Effective Sunday, November Stat, 1914. Sleeper handled on CAROLINA SPECIAL Nos. 97 and 98. Schedule 8 a, m. Lv. Charleston Ar. 9:40 p. m. - 12:66 p. m. Lv Columbia Ar 4:45 p. m. 4:30 p. m. Lv Spartanburg Ar 1:45 pm 7:30 p. m. Lv Asheville Ar 9:20 a m. 12:05 a. m. Lv Knoxville Lv 5:10 a. m. 10:55 a. m. Ar Cincinnati Lv 6:36 a m. 9:90 p. m. Ar Chicago Lv 8:55 a. nv Passengers froto. Anderson and Greenville territory will make connec tions by leaving on trains Nos. 16 to Greenville and IS tb Spartanburg and connecting there with the Chica go sleeper. In addition to the through sleeper to Chicago, Drawing Room Sleeper, Standard Pullman Sleeper, Dining car and through coach. For full and complete information, tickets and pullman reservation call on any ticket agent, or writs W. E. Taber, T. P. A, Orftnvttle, S. C., or W. E. McGee, A G. P. A., Cai-j umbia. 8. a Charleston & Western To'and From the NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, ?WEST Leaves: No. 22 . . ., .6:08 A. M. No. 6 . . ., .3:37 P. M. Arrives: No. . . .ii ft S A. M. : No. 5 . . . . 3:07 P.M. Information, Schedules, rafe?, etc., promptfy given, l E. WILLIAMS, G. H. rA.g Augusta, Ga. T. B. CURTIS, C. AV Attrttt^o?v&C;. Condensed Passsfttftr PIEDMONT &.1 Effective Jan Arrivais. SE....."... 8:25 a, 1 . ... .. 19499 ............. . ll?40 a* m. illa, 9J9-..liH'f* imi m ?... . ,Ne. il. . **? p. m, Ne.?,. .. ??? F? m. DstfftilirSi :'?ft.v-,;::.rrr:r??tS: Ne, 98 ...9 ?99 > ta. Ne* #9..4:48 p. rn, Na* 92.8:19 p. a ...... .C'S. ALLS?7 Traite Maassree. .ES FOR wie? MESSRS. LAUGHLIN, McCUL LY ?ND HOLLEMAN WILL DECIDE WINNERS AN INVITATION Is Extended All Merchante o? the City to Send in Their Names as Participante. Bieter?. William Laughlin. Fl. S. Mc Cully and Lee G. Holleman have been selected as the committee of judges to decide the winners in the window dressing contest which ie to be held April 42 Under the ' auspices of the Anderson Ad Club Merchants who are willing to enter the contest arc requested to telephone J. T. Madden, at No. 666, who will take pleasure >n entering their names on the Hst of contestants. There is to be no charges for enter ing the contest, and any merchant lav entitled to take part in lt All that a conestant will be required to do will be to dress the show window of his store as attractively as possible on, April 22 That evening the committee of Judges will review the windows add decide the winners of the contest. Three .prises will be offered, there fore, the first, second and third hon ors are to be awarded. The wmdow dressing contest is tn come to a close at a tlme. when there will probably be an unusually large number of people on the streets than there would be otherwise. On tho evening of April 22 a lecture is to be delivered here by Dr. Myer Gerhardt, a celebrated German scholar who has been lecturing In the United States for the ' past Several .weeks on the sub ject of the European war. A3 there will probably be a large number ot people out for this lecture, the win dow 'dressing contest will probably draw more people for that reason, as they will be on the streets during the evening and will naturally observe the windows. The object of Ute window dressing contest is to stimulate Interest among local merchants in the matter of dressing their show windows. SAGE TEA DARKENS HAIR TO ANY SHADE Don't Stay Gray! Here's an Old-time Recipe that Any body can Apply. Tho use of Sage and Sulphur for re storing faded, gray hair to its natural color dates back io grandmother's time. She used it to keep her hair beautifully dark, glossy and abundant. Whenever her hair, fell out or took on that dull, faded or streaked appear ance, this simple mixture was applied With wonderful effect. , But brewing at home ls mussy and out-of-date. Nowadays by asklpg at any drug store for a 50 cent bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com pound," you will get this famous old recipe which can be depended up on to restore natural color and beau ty to the hair and ia splendid for dandruff, dry, feverish, Itchy scalp and fading hair. A well known downtown druggist says it .darkens the hair so natural ly and evenly that nobody can tell lt bas been applied. You simply dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one strand at a time. By morning the gray bair disappears, and after another application or two, it becomes beautifully dark, glossy, soft and abundant. Cbantberlrfos Crmgh Remedy. F*rom ? ~.*M1 beginning the sale1 and of this remedy has extended to al', parts of the United States and many foreign countries. When you have need ot such a medicine give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a trial and you will understand why lt has become so popular tor coughs, colds and croup. Obtainable everywhere. They t?l tt-starjn a man in a great city who forgot TIM own name. He put an ad in the paper. Wtfhin a few bouts he was quizzed by so many cu rious people that he put an ad in a later edition stating that he wanted to stay lost Our classified ads. do everything ^* find the Ibfet, buy and sell, bar? ?nd ?change, em ane! secure em it Frid?y being FIELD DAY in Anderson we decided to make it worth while to attend this pleasant event. YOU can make GOOD WAGES by reading the truly remarkable VALUES offered on NEW Spring goods. Check off your list and bring it with you. Here's where your money does a BIG DAYS WORK. SPECIALS IN NOTIONS Mennen's Borated Talcum Powder, value 26c, Friday sale. .10c Ladles* Willie .Handkerchiefs, spectal for Friday, 4 for.5c "Ladles' Cross Bar Handkerchiefs,. special for Friday. 3 for.5c . "White Pearl Buttons, value 5c. Fridav sale, 2 for. .ac One lot Ribbons, No. 100 and No. 120. value He, Friday.."..^.10c Ladles' Parasols. Paragon frame, value $1.25, Friday sale.8?e White Bed Spreads. ' Marseilles patterns, value $1.50. Friday sale... .19c Ladles' Gauze Vest, tape neck and arm boles, Friday sale.I'.... .5c Large Huck Towels, value 15c, Friday sale.ldc Fmbroldery, 18-in wide, Friday sale 8 1-8c TH.V GOODS SPECIALS TOE FRIDAY One lot new French Ginghams, beautiful designs, value 10c, special for Friday S l?8c One lot new stripe Crepes, in all the new colors, value 10c, Friday sale.B? New line fine Silk Poplins; 36-in wide, in all colors, value $1.00, Friday sale-75c Brown Linen, 36-iu wide, spcclel for Fri dsy. ..8 Ute One lot Blesched Muslin, value 10c, spe cial for Friday sale.7 l?2c One lot White Voiles, 40-ln wide, value 20c. Friday sale.12 1-tic One lot Dress Ginghams, in short lengths, value 8c. special for Friday.5c Fine Silk Stripe Voile, value 25c, special for Friday.We One fine Imperial Plisse, In all the Polo dots, value 20c. Friday isle.12 1-Sc 10 dosen extra heavy Crystal .Sheets, 72xs0. seamless, value 75c, Friday sale 50c 400 yards Cynthia Crepe, value 10c, spe cial for Friday sale.7 l?2c SPECIAL IN OUR LADIES BEADY TO WEAR New line Ladles' Spring Suits just re ceived for Friday sale.99.9X New line Ladies' Skirts, in all Ute latest materials sud styles, special for Fri day .9L08 Ladies' Ano Silk Poplin Dresses, values up to $8.00. special for Friday sale..81.98 Ladies' white Shirt Waists, value 60c, . Friday sale ....,.85c . Big line Ladles' white WalBts, in silks and lawns, special for Friday ... ... .98e Big fine Children's Dresses In ginghams and Chambrays, special for Friday ....48c New lot Ladles' House Dresses, In ging hams and percales, special for friday sale ... (....98c Ladies' Muslin Pants, special tor Fri day.25c New line Ladies' Muslin Skirts, worth regularly $1.00. Friday sale.91.10 SPECIAL BARGAINS IN SLIPPERS 1 FOB FRIDAY Ladles' Oxfords In patent and kid, value $1.60, Friday sale. .91.1? Ladies' Oxfords In patent, kid and gun metal, value $2.00. Friday sale./.91.18 Ladies' Oxfords iii all leathers and all styles, values up to $3.00, Friday sale 91.98 Men's low < Shoes In all leathers and toes, value |8A/0, Friday sale_ . .8&89 .SPECIALS IN CLOTHING AND GENTS' F CBN I SUING S FOR FRIDAY. 1 lot Men's Blue Serge Suits, value $7.00, Friday Bale.95.48 1 lot Men's Blue Serge and Gray and Fancy Worsted Suits, value $10.00, Friday sale.....9*9$ 1 lot Men's Fine Worsted Pants, in alt colors, value $3.00, Friaay sale.92.00 1 lot Boys' Knoo Panta, in all wool serges, sizes 15 to 20, value $1.50, Friday sale 98c 1 lot Boya* Blue Serge Suits, sixes 8 to 17. value 54.50, Friday sale.8?98 1 lot Boys' Palm Beach Suits, sixes ll to 17, value $5.00. Friday sale ... .9&50 New lino Men's Straw Hats, in all the latest simpes, special for Friday sale 98c - 1 lot Men's Dress Shirts, value 50c, spe cial tor Friday sale. .89c LESSER C:01MI2=?AISJV Where You Fay Hess . WMUDQEN8, Phone 57. Robert E. Lee Chapter. v The Robert E. Lee chapter will meet this afternoon at -half past four in the priors of Hotel Chlquola. '." "" . * ' Miss Annie Beaty of Iva is the guest of Mrs. J. E. Watson. Mrs David O'Neal of Charlotte is visiting at the home ort Mrs. B. F. Krammer on the Boulevards Mrs. Prevjast at Hospital. The many friends of Mrs. Pet Pr? vost will regret to leam that she Is at the Anderson Hospital, where she was C i - led yesterday afternoon. Bhe bas. a severe case of la grippe. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J Reed of Knoxville, Tenn... are expected today to he the guests of Mrs. Reed's moth er, Mrs Eva Murray in N. Anderson. Miss Annie Sloan of Piedmont and Mi Bs Margaret Sellers of Easloy. stu dents at G. F. C., and Mr. George Sloan- of Piedmont have returned home after spending1 the week-end here at the home of Mrs J. O. WU hite. Delightful Atolr fattener of Mrs. Eran*. Mrs. Wilmot Evans of Boston was Capt. and Mrs. H. H. Watkins charm ing honor guest at a delightful lit tle Theatre Party on Tuesday even iitng Immediately aftcv the picture .they had a pleasant automobile ride out to the attractive horns ot Capt. Watkins about two miles east of town where an elegant, buffet supper was uaintly served. Tl ose invited to meet Mrs'. Bv?nr were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mr. ?ad Mrs. S. N. Gilmer, Mr. ?ttfi MM; Leon Rice, Mrs. David O'Neal of Charlotte, Miss Louise Thornley, Mr. J. C. Gilmer of Cair hHte^Mr. Den GosBett, Mr. Sam An Charmlng Reception and Th??tre Party. One ot the most beautiful ?fair* evfer given tn Anderson was the pic ture show party and reception given yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Otwrles Sullivan and Mrs. W. W. Sullivan. ..These two charming hostesses plan ned a very delightful afternoon for tg?T guests -*Ud entirely different frc m anything ever given herei At three o'clock the guests all nwt at bjjhhMPfrwufcint theatre, a rierry throng p| happy women. ThejMeere .WHstref s Nelle," W4th Mary Pickford th Ox? leading part was an especially happy selection and for nearly =tw? hours the guests fully enjoyed .this charming picture. Automobile* were walting for the ladies when they enrae out, and all were taken to the beau tiful homo of Mrs. C. 8. Sullivan, on South Main street, where ttw^HM complete plans vrerc uwde for ?n in formal ?ud delightful reception, P? celvtog at the door Were Mrs. F. E. Watkins 9 ?d Mrs. 'Henry merson. In ?| hall a id parl?n? assisting the hos tesses tn entertaining their guests were Mrs. F. M. Burnett. Mrs. Rufus Pant. Mire. C. P. Sullivan, Mrs, Ltila Sullivan. Mrs. Will Webb, and#m?i J. N. Keith. gant Balad' course witb ices was serv ed by Misses Vina Patrick, Helen Pat rick, Louise Ligon. and Lydia Bewley. On leatfng toe dining room th0 ladies were carried to Ute j ec table in tbe rear of the hall presided over by Mrs. John P. Vines and Mrs. O. L. Martin. Here coffee and fruit cake was served by Mts. Jake Sullivan and Mrs. Bu^en8 Watkins. Little Misses'Lucia Sullivan, Dorothy Sullivan, Ula Sul livan, and Babble Sullivan pinned on the souvenirs. About one hundred, and forty ladies were Ute guests for this delightful occasion. Dancing riana. Prof. W. H. Alim?n is In the city .and will this evening begin a danc ing claae In Ute ball upstairs in the Anderson, theatre Prof. Alim?n bas the finest teetomials from prominent men in every town where he has ever taught, and he comes with thc very best recommendations. In Charleston where be taught a class he has rec ommendations from such men as Dr. RaMenel, Mr. C F. Jackson, Mr. F. M. Robertson and others. He hopes to'bave a large class In Anderson. The Tiger. A recent edition of the Clemson Tiger bas many nice things to say about Anderson and. Anderson peo ple In regard to the encampment Anders?? ?tuite lost'her heart to the Clemson bo ra who were distinguish ed hy their courtesy and gentlemanly tearing, avid they are a crowd of boys of whom South Carolina may well be proud. . . Beautiful Dance and Reception at Kins Home. . Beautifully planned and charmingly carried out In every detail . was the delightful dance and reception given on Tuesday evening at the Elks Home on K. Mt Duffie street. This hanksorae home is ideally fitted up for enter taining with Ita spacious parlors and splendid dancing ball, and when bril liantly lighted makes, an attractive gathering place for Anderson's social set. This being the first burge affair since Easter, all entered most heartily Into tho spirit of the occasion abd ful ly enjoyed tho nappy hours spent then*. Those receiving st tfec door were afire. C F. Hots; Mrs, K. P.' Smith, Mrs. Willett Sloan. Mrs.. A. 8. Farmer, Mies Carrie Fretw?U and Miss Lois Wells. During the eveuing dainty refresh ments were served vy Mts. c. W. Caneey, Mrs. John H. AMsfsoto, Mrs. R. E. Ugo?, Mr*. G. H. Bleich. The Anderson orchestra which ia ste well known for Its beautiful-music gave a delightful program during the first part 1V the evoalng and later flayed, for ta* dancing, a sufficient lasplra tkra far tbe most indifferent Among tbs ?ut or tow& guest?-were Mr. and Mrs. WocdWKtW Plchmosd. V*., Mrs. David ?^h?eal CbarloW-?, N. C.. ?rs. ^flmct ?**** tsf Heston. Mr. and Mrs. Lucia* Webb c* Panama. Hiss Lois jackson of iq*, ??ss Lucy Croat of Henderson. Ky,r Mf. J. C. Oilmer and Mr. Arthur Goodpastsre of Char lotte, Mr. H. A. Ccetfcr of Atlanta, G. Antony *,\e others present were Mr. and Mrs: A, S. Vareler, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. OKswey, Mr. and Mrs. K. P. Smith, MY. and Mrs. W. D. McLean, Mr. and Mrs. J. ft. Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. R. 96. ligon, Dr. and Mrs. Clyde F. Ros*. Mr. fifed Kr*. J. H. Oodfrwy. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. whaley, Mr. and Mrs. P. K. MeCuity, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Major. Mg. aa? Mrs. W. P, ftlean, Mr. ?nd Mrs. Phelps Hasseen, Mr. sad Mrs. <:. H. Bleich. Mfr. bud Mr?. H. A. Drr. Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Oilmer, Mis? Crace Spencer. Miss Lois Wells, Miss Ruth Wells. Miss Jessie Brown, Miss Louise G timer, Miss Carrie Fret well, Miss Leuda Thompson, Miss Alberta Brock, Miss Louise Thornley, -M?as Kathleen Norryce, Messrs. L. M. Cochran, W. E. Watson. Ralph Wilson, E. M. Scott, NV B. Sharpe, W. -F. Marshall, A. L. Todd, J. C. Garratt, W. P. ^Watkins. K. E. G ll mer, T, S. Max? well, 8. M. Wolfe..T. P. Dickson, Henry Cssoh, W. ll. Prlssey, H. M. Dunn, C. V. Smith. John Major, J. W. Wakefield. J. W. Norris. 000000000*00000000 O O o SPECIAL NEWS NOTICES o o o ooo 0 0 00000 00 o o 0.0 o Ordinating Service. - There will be an ordinating service at the Plat Rock Baptist church next Sunday at ll a. m. Three deacons will be ordained. Dr. Alexander, pastor of th eFlrst Baptist church of Williamson will preach the ordination sermon and Rev J. B. Herron will deliver tho charge to the deacons and church. All Day Service Singing at Plat Hoch. There will be an all day singing at Flat Rock Baptist church, Sunday, April 11th, conducted by Juo. T. Mil ford and Mrs. Hale. Dinner Will be served on the. ground. * Oyster Sapper at farewell. The Cawwell school association will give an oyster) supper at the home ot Floyd S. Prince, Carawell, Intstltute. Friday night, April 9th> The public is Invited. All Day Singing at WffUdmston. The First Street church of William ton will have tts annual allday sing ing on the first Sunday in May. Thc singing public and their friends are cordially invited. Come and bring your friends. Mark Twain once said, 4?When in doubt tel! the truth." That** a good oil of philosophy fer you 'to follow When you use oar want adi columns tc sell or buy or trade or secure something. Don t overstate things. Don't exag gerate. Tell the truli simply. It will bring results that will please everybody. Only truthful ad ^rt?sing pays. ******** ******************** ELECTRIC CITY SPARKLETS of Interest and Personal Mention Caupht Drer the y/jprleei on tte Streets of Anderson K********************** n Waite War Posts To Be Repainted. A contract ls to be let shortly (or the re.-palntlng of the white way posts of the city, according to a statement yesterday from Manager H. A. Orr of the Southern Public Utilities com pany. There are 116 of those posta. Each ls to be given a fresh coat of green paint. When completed the ap pearance of the posts* will be greatly enhanced. Family Reported lu Distress.. It ha? boen reported that a family cf white people living on Piedmont street are in destitute circumstances, the wife having boen sick for a long while abd the husband out of employ* ment. Neighbors Hie said to,have gi<4cn assistance to family for a whilo are unable to do HO after this. It is probable that the matter wilt bo looked Inti; by local relief agencies. Cotton 9 1.4 On Local Market. Cotton was quoted yesterday on thu louai market at 0 1-4 cents. - Thc day before the staple was quoted at 9 1-2 .cents but huyera stated yesterday that this qrotatlon was given out 03 tho market price because one man had been offered 9 1-2 cents for a partic ularly sptendld lot of cotton. Esteemed Negro Fasses Away. News has been received In the cit of the death of Berry Williams, a we known and esteemed negro, at hi home In Martin township, last Tues! day. Berry was 76 years of age. Fol Bniunthimr Ult? 4fi ynUru.nt hla Ufn.lti. lived with Ute Tata Reuben Clinker scales, and after ?lie latter's death made his home on the plantation of his daughter. Miss Essie Clinkscales; In slavery time the old negro bolong-? ed t i Capt. McFall. grandfather Of J. 8. and H. T. McFall ot this coun* ty. Nhootlnic flub Mas Been Formed. Members of Roso Hill Club hid fevmed a shooting club and In the neaii future will be enjoying ?rano* shooting.; The location ot the rangs has not yet been decided upon, but lt ls probable that tbe field lu the reas of tito tennis court will be used. f 1 1 0 11 Death of Child At Oluek Milla. Lillie May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Wade, died Tuesday night ai the residence No. ll Riley street, Oluck Mills. The child waa a HUI over 2 years of age. The funeral a Sdces wore held yesterday af terne st 3:30 o'clock, after which intermc was at Silver Brook Cemetery. MANY a man had figured it out that getting ?k?ct?y the right kind of a HAT was an acci? dent, until HE came in here at STETSON'S and CROFUT & KNAPP'S headquarters and for once in his life found hat stocks th?t show ed a sense of quality, fitness and correct style. You can get your choice of all the nev/ models, any time n.iw, in Soft Hats, Stir!" Hats, they're all here. M TL. CEZY CO. Order by P. Post Telephone 66< i ? i ! ?.'rrliWa^rillSWrilfMKr -