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VISIONS OF RAM ROADS STILL FILL THE AIR Anderson Man Teil? Keasoas why He Thinks Railroad ?lj| be Ballt froa Uafne* title, fiiu, to Cheater, S. C, ?la La areas. That ? railroad from some Georgia point west of Anderson, 8. (.'?, through Anderson, Laarens, Clinton and thence ^to Cnevter s in the realm of possibili ty b gathered from a story In The An derson Daily Mail se>*ral days ago This railroad, If ballt, would prore of tremendous benefit to all the towns ment'oned and the territory between them. A railroad running through the western portion of this county would open up a rich territory which now has no railroad facilities and which doubt I ens would hail with delight any movement looking toward the build ing of such a line. Tbe article from Tte Dally Mail is as follows: "Mr. Sam K. Moore may not be a prophet but he claims to have vision. He says he can see things afar It is Mr. Moore's firm belief that the South ern Railway will build a line from Chester to Anderson and from here to Gainesville, Ga. A simple statement of that belief doesn't excite much in terest, but Mr. Moore offers an ex planation which is very plausible. He does not claim to have any informa tion direct from the authorities of the road, but says that he has figured the whole thing out largely by ratio cination. He bad a tip for a starting point. "Mr. Moore says that it would be cheaper to buildt an new read from Gainesville to Chester than to double track from Gainesville to Charlotte. And the Southern ra'.lway has long nine* announced Its policy of double tracking the road from Washington to Atlanta. Mr. Moore declares that there is one stretch of seven miles from Toccoa, Ga/, toward Atlanta j whlcc will cost more to be double, j tracked than half of the cost of a new j road from Chester to Gainesville. Mr.! Moore knows because he has a farm j up there at Toccoa and every spring' he has to get a shot gun to plant his seed the land Is so straight up and, down. There would be a splendid country' for the new road to traverse. Mr. Moore points out on the map that it is a direct straight line from Ches ter to Gainesville and that over 30 miles along the proposed route have been built- This Includes the Blue Rdge between Bel ton and Anderson and the road from Hartwell Ga., to CamcKvIlle, Ga. An air line from An derson to Chester would pass through Union and Laurens courthouses and would come Into Anderson county by way of Ware Shoals, Honea Path and Belton. "Beyond the state line the road won Id cross four good Counties, where the farm lands bring $00 per acre, although there are no railroads in those counties. The character of the farming lands from Chester to Gainesville would be almost uniform and the road as a merely local line would no doubt be self susta nlng. But the principal Idea n the proposition Is not for a local line but for a line paralleling the Piedmont Air Line from Charlotte to Gainesville. "The travel on the main line has grown so heavy that double tracking Is absolutely necessary but as Mr. Moore point out it is almost a phy sical impossibility to double track from Toccoa to Gaffney, or at least the expense would be much greater than building the Blue Ridge through the mountair . The Gainesville to (Chester line would answer the pur ;*ose of double tracking for it would afford an easy grade over which :hrough trains could he hauled at maximum speed and at minimum cost. The through vestibules from the north ?ould be handled this way at much '.ess expense, for In addition to the Having In fuel on tho heavy grades, tho distance is reduced by 12 miles. "If such a road should be built, It would of course benefit Anderson more .ban any oth^r city in the stretch .'rom Charlot'.o to Atlanta, for what Anderson has needed to make It a big ;or city tba i Greenville or Spartan burg is a trunk Uno of railway?just one. And we are In position to have :nore than one. "The trunk line from Charlotte to At lanta should have come by Anderson .my way. Tho survey was made this way from Greenville, but some graft ers got into the game In those good ild radical days. Senator John R. '?Hin an of this county warned tho ;>ooplo of Anderson of tho danger of losing tho road, but they thought it .niposslblo to build from Kasley to Toccoa and laughed at his fears. As a oonsoquonco Anderson lost tho great .all way which has made Spartanburg nd Greenville what they are." Many sufferers from rheumatism have been surprised and delighted with tho prompt relief afforded by ap plying Chamberlain's Liniment. Not one case of rheumatism in ten re quires any Internal treatment what ever. This liniment is for sale by all dealers. ? KIOM KOTES. ? ? ? Ekoxn. March 17.?We bare hid an other downpour of rain, bat the bright sunshine is sailing on us this morn inf. The Madden correspondent is right when she says that everyone carries a bright face when the sun shines. We are sorry to report tbat Miss Fraokle Culbertoon, who has been sick for several weeks. Is not Improv ing very rapidly. MJss Myrtle Culbertson spent last Wednesday night with Miss Gertrude Hamilton. Prof. L. D. Elle/re risked the city of Columbia the latter part of last week, where he attended the meet ing of the Bute Teachers association. Messrs. Jay and Gray Cooper spent Sunday with their uncle, Mr. W. T. Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. Elwln Elledge, of the Poplar Spring section, visited in this community recently. Mrs. S. M. Bo!and is spending awhile with her daughter, Mrs. Annie Cooper. Miss Pearl Culbertson spent a week with her grandmother, Mrs. R. B. Coley. Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Cooper visited their slater, Mrs. Lou Culberts'on, Tuesday night. The Womans Missionary union wll meet with us next Saturday. Hope that the weather will be fair, and that we may bare a full attendance and a J helpful meeting. Born to Mr. and Urs. B. G. Cooper, a son. 88888988888888888888, 8 8 ED Elf 50TES. 8 8 88888888888888888888 Eden March 17.?We are having plenty of rain now. The grain is, growing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. C. V. HJpp and little j son. Gray, spent Saturday with Mr. | John Curry and family, of the Green Pond section. Mrs. Emma Roper, teacher of the Edon school, visited homefolks in Lau rens Saturday and Sunday. Mr. F. W. Mahaffey and family spent Saturday night with Mrs. Emma Reeves. Mr. H. H. Mahon and wife were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Hipp Wed nesday. Several of the community attended the entertainment at Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Na&h Friday night. Mr. L. A. Armstrong was a business visitor in Laurens the first part of the week. Misses Liza Switzer and Cora Put man spent Wednesday with Mrs. L. A. Armstrong. Mr. T. II. Habb and w!fe spent Sat urday night with Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Owens. Mr. J. L Mahaffey, who has been right sick, is speedily recovering. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has won its great reputation and extensive. Bale by Its remarkable cures of coughs, colds and croup. It can be depended upon. Try it. Sold by all dealers. TYLERSYILLE DOTS. Tylersvllle, March 17.?On account Of the continued rains the farmers of this section are very much In arrear with their work. Several from this section went to Leesville Sunday afternoon to hear Rev. W. B. Justus. Mr. J. W. Donnan was in Laurens on business last Thursday. Mr. William Peterson spent a few days n Columbia last week. Mr. T. P. Poolo was in Laurens Sat urday. Miss Irene Donnan spent the week end with Misses Birdie and Bculab Wright. Miss Mattio Belle Peterson has re turned homo after visiting relatives In Spar tan burg and Greer. Rev. W. B. Justus delivered a very ablo sermon at Sandy Springs Sunday morning. Box Snpper at Ekom. Friday night. March 21st, there will bo a box supper at Kkom school, to which the public Is cordially Invltod. |Tho proceeds of the supper will go to. I wards improving the school. Make Easter the Occasion for that new portrait you have promised yourself* jo long. Its an appropriate time to exchange photographs, and besides, the pretty Easter hat and frock will show you at your best. MAKE APPP01NTMENTS EARLY Nichol's Studio SPRING OPENING Wednesday, March 19th Davis-Roper Company A Mammoth Display of Beautiful Millinery Dress Goods. Silks. Novelty Wash Fabrics. Linens, Trimmings, Etc. SUITS AND DRESSES A cordial invitation to visit our opening day and all other days. We are receiving new goods daily which we will be pleased to show you. MEN'S DEPARTMENT Now showing all the New Styles. Men and Boy's Shirts, Neck wear, Straw Hats, Oxfords. We invite you for a look. Our pleasure to show you The Many New Things. Davis-Roper Company LAURENS' BEST STORE :o>oooooooo<xx>o<xk x s J. C. BUKN8 & CO. EASTER SPECIALS. J. C. BURNS & CO. J. C. BURNS ? CO. EASTER SPECIALS. Red Iron Racket / The Big Department Store Ladies' and Children's Hats for Easter, nice assortment 48c. 69c, 98c up to.$4.39 New assortment of Ladies' Skirts $1.98 up to.$7.39 Special lot Shirtwaists 48c, 79c, 98c and.$1.25 Ki^ values in Children's and Misses' Dresses.48c and 98c Special lot Easter Ribbons 5c, 10c, i;.ic ip to the yard.25c Dress Ginghams, all styles, yd . .5c, 71-2c,.10c Special lot Percales, yard widc9 l-2c Fine quality Linen Lawn only ..10c Special lot Dress Goods 10c, 15c, 19c, and.25c Shirtwaist Goods, fine finish, white, black and assorted colors, per yd. 10c, 16c, 18c.25c Men's Pants for Easter, all prices from 98c. $1.25. $1.98 up to $4.95 for the $0.00 kind. Specal Easter Suits for men, all pric es $4.75, $6.39, $8.25. $9.68, $12.37 up to.$14.35 Men's Hats, all colors, all prices 48c, 75c, 98c, $1.39, $1.98 up to $2.98 for a John B. Stetson Hat which usually sells for $4.50 to $5.00. 25c lot of Caps, special for Easter 15c 1500 Neckties for Easter, special values.10c, 15c, 25c Soxs and Stockings for the whole family .8c, 10c, 13<v 19c, 25c Easter Shirts now going at39c, 48c, 75c and.94c 15c Collars.10c 4000 pairs of Shoes and Slippers. Shoes for everyday wear and Shoes for style and dress and remember Red Iron Racket sells them for less See our line of samples for Men's Suits, made to order $15.00. $19.00 to.$24.00 Give us your order at once, fit and satisfaction guaranteed. Specal lot best dollar "Watches . . .68c $1.00 Alarm Clocks.60c Don't fail to see our jewelry depart ment for what you want. Don't fail to visit our Bargain Base ment for tin glass, crockery, enam eled ware, rugs, window shades, trunks, wall paper, cotton plaids, sea islands, ticking, work shirts, pants, overalls, and lots of other bargains are to be found in the basement. 10 lbs best Soda.25c 7 cakes "Washing Soap.25c 3 boxes Matches.10c Special Saturday, Easter Sweets, all fine candies for, per lb.10c Saturday only. All $1.00 Bottles of Standard Patent Medicines only 84 cts. All 50c Sizes for 42 cts. 20 lbs. Standard Granulated Sugar for $1.00. 25 lb. Bag for $1.25 RED IRON RACKET J. C. BURNS & COMPANY 210 W. Laurens Street Same Goods for Less Money and More Goods for Same Money Is Our Motto.