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' THE SOUTH'S OPPORTUNI-1 1IES. ' ? t President of Southern Rail* I way Shows How the Re- 1 sources of This Country 1 May be Further Developed 1 by the Diversification of Crops and Manufacturing Industries. To the Kditor of the Lancaster News: It has occurred to me that it ) may not be improper for me to 1 address you and other represent- ' ative editors in the Southern States on a subject which 1 be- 8 lieve to be ot treat importance [ to the future prosperity ot our 1 r section. My duties require me to keep 1 in touch, as nearly as possible, 8 with business conditions through- c out the country, and especially * in the South. Since the begin- ( niug ot the business depression * from which the country is now 1 rprnv?ri n<r I llutra Konn npnuflw 1 &, - ' v impressed with evidence which 1 ha9 come to me that, while busi- 1 ness all over the United States ' has been unfavorably affected, v the effects of the depression have ( been felt most severely, as a 1 4- general rule, in those commtini- * ? * c ties the energies of which are devoted principally to the produc- ( tion of a single commodity, or of 1 a few commodities, and that ' business has been relatively less ( affected in those communities in which production is more diversified. I have been impressed es pecially with the fact that the business depression has -$>een relatively less severe in those Southern localities in which attention has been given to the growing of fruits and vegetables. There has b en a steady market for these products, and, although prices have not in some instances been as high as in other seasons, I believe they have ' r.?_ ii-- ] f^cuci?* ?_/ jritiucxj prums hi mtj growers. The press of the South has : already accomplish??d much by 1 advocating diversification of ' agriculture and manufacturing, ' and, looking back over the past : 25 years, we can realize that ' much has been accomplished in ' this direction. I believe, how 1 y ever, that the time is especially \ opportune lor continuing our 1 efforts in this direction and for 1 urging that each Southern com 1 mnniftr clioll m uI/a t l? a rv? * f ! uiuui \j j riid it ? n D Ul the opportunities which a re- 1 vival of business will open up to 1 it. 1 Nature has favored the South ' with practically inexhaustible ' resources of great variety, and ' the industrious aud resourceful 1 Southern people have shown 1 their ability to tafce up and carry ' to success ntw lines of industry. 1 I believe, therefore, that you | will agree with nie as to the de- ( ?; _ ? w; i:?.. ..t : Dii auiiu v in r>ni:uui aj&iug still ( greater diversification of indus- 1 try iu the direction of utilizing | to the fullest extent the natural resources of our section. Without attempting to enum erate the lines in which progress in this direction is possible, 1 , would suggest that, in many lo j calitiee, agricultural prosperity 1 might ho advanced by further i diversification of farming, es- j pecially in the direction of producing the fruits and vegetables bestisoited for each locality ; \ THE LAN hat live stock and dairying night profitably receive more itteution in some localities, and hat, in connection with a larger jroduction of fruits and vegeta)les, there aie many localities u:-u - ' u wiuuu canning ana presorvng industries might, profitably )e carried on more extensively han at present. Industrially, 1 believe it ihould be the aim of the South o add to the profits ot produc ug raw materials the profits of nanufacturing, by converting Southern raw materials, as far is possible, into articles ready or use. As indicating what may )e done along this line, I may efer to the cotton textile indusry. Although the South has ubstuntial monopoly in the proluction of the most widely used lextile fibre in the world, some )f us are old enough to remem ? ler wnen it was tieiieved in nany quarters that cotton rnanu!acfcuring on a large scale could iot be established successfully n the South. The Southern people first demonstrated their ibility to make the coarser grades if cotton fabrics, and they are iow demonstrating their ability ;o make the finer grades as well ind to bleach and finish the proiucts ot their mills. I think we nay look forward with confilence to the further development if this great industry and of inlustries depending upon it, such is the manufacture of cotton ^oods into articles of clothing eady for wear 1 might enumerate a long list Df opportunities for the further levelopment of manufacturing. Lt would include the conversion, m a larger scale, of Southernmade leather into boots and ihoes, hainess and belting, in Southern factories, and the con version of the products of Southern forests and mines into a long list ot particles ready lor use. I liave said enough, however, to suggest to you the point I wish to make, which is, that 1 believe that all ot us who have the pros perity of the South at heart should do all in our power to ensourage the diversification of Southern industry and the conversion in Southern factories of Southern products into articles ready for use rather than their shipment to other sections in the form of raw materials or of partly manufactured commodities. I need not assure you of my great interest in every movement for the advancement of a Southern community, and you know that this company through its Land and Industrial Department, stands ready at all times to co operate in every proper way with individuals and communities along its lines for the establishment of new industries, (lie promotion ot such immigration as may be desired by each community, and the general advancement of Southern prosperity. Yours very truly, W. W. Finley, President, Southern Railway. Washington, July 31, 1908 Dock your hack ache? F)o you have aharp paina in the Hiiln and the small of the back? Thia is due, usually, to kidney nvu-?i i i- ? .iuuuiu. i/unHH I\IUUUJF nild UIIIU* ler Pill*. Thoy will promptly relievo .vonk hack, backache, rheumatic pains and ill Kidnoy and Bladder disorder*. Sold ind recommended by all druggist*. w-s Subscribe for The News, a somi-woekly <-page 5-column paper, twice-a-week br |1.50. CASTER NEWS, AUGUST Sensational Tragedy. Prominent Young York County Man Killed While Calling on Young Lady in Laurens? Was Shot by Her Father. Laurens special in Charleston Sunday News: J. Louis Williamson, a prominent young farmer of York County, and a son of J. L. Williamson, of that county, was shot aud mortally * wounded last night by J. Uoury Garrison, the shooting occur, lug at Garrisou's home at Gray Court, a Utile town ten miles West of Laurens. Young Williamson lived three hours after the shooting, being conscious lor s ?rae time aud realizing ihat he could 1 not recover. It 6eems that young Williamson was a visitor at the Garrison home as the guest of Miss Marv j Garrison, the daughter of Mr. J. H. Garrison. Last evening Miss Garrison and her visitor were alone in the family parlor. About 11 o'clock it appears that Mr. Gar riauu weiiu uuii ?>ii hih p laz/.u ior a driuk of water. Observing rhe young people he concluded from appearance* that the young man was not acting as he should and f fired upon bim with a shotgun. Mr. Garrisou came to Laurens early this morning and gave himself up to the officers. B ?il will be asked at once. Mr. Williamson died in three hours. He received careful at- I tent ion from Dr. C. E. Kodgers, I for whom Mr. Garrison weut, . immediately utter the shooting. The load, trom a shotgun, took effect in the abdomen. i The coroner's inquest was held this afternoon and a verdict in accordance with the above facts was returned. There are many imitations of DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve hut just one original. Nothing else is jast as good. Insist on Dewitt's. It is cleansing, cooling and soothing. Sold by all druggists, vr s Fearful Fires in British Columbia--Many Lives Lost. 1 Winnipeg, Man., Aug. 2?A9 a result of bush fires that started yesterday and still rage lor many miles, Fernie, B C., is wiped off the map; Michel, fourteen miles distant, i9 in flames and the fate rf Ilosmer, Olsen and 8 par wood, intervening towns ' is in doubt, as they are cut off from communication. More than 100 lives wore re * ported lost, seventy-four of them in Fernie. A territory 100 square miles in extent is aseeth- ' ing 111 >ss of flames. Through it * a>e scattered hundreds of lumbermen and prospectors, so that ' the actual loss of lite will not be known for days. DANGER IN DELAY Kitlnejf /Harases are too />ani/er- I oils for Lancaster People I to Nef/iert, J The great danger of kidney troubles ( is ihat they get a firm hold before the wutferer recognizes them Health is . gradually undermined. Backache, headache nervousness, lameness,soreues", lumbago, urinary troubles,dropsy,diabetes and Bright's disease follow in merciless succession. Don't neglect your kidneys. Cure the kidneys with the certain and safe remedy, Doan's Kidney Bills. E. VV. Comer, living at 464 Hampton St , Rock Hid,S.C.t says : '-Several years ago I began to have spells of backache and was alllicted in a rather peculiar way. A pain would strike ' me when I least expected it and often ' when walking on the street I would be taken with a crick in my back and would just drop. Kor days I would not be able to get about on account of j these spells Some time ago I heard about Doan's Kidney Dills, and pro-j cil r?<(1 a h iv 'I'Iimv rt* I i ** mu nml I i have not hud a severe attack since Some times I feel a slight soreness across my back, but on such occasions 1 [ appeal to Doan's Kidney Pills and they never fail to ?ive me relief. I do i not think ihere is a remedy in exist- < ence that is equal to them." For sale by all dealers Price 5o cents* I Foster-Vlilbnrn <5o.t Buffalo, N. Y., sole aqents for the United States. t Kemember the name, Doan's, and take no other. So-86 5, I9Q8 5 The effect of Scott'J 6 pale children is magical. It mal :es thorn plump, i I* contains Cod Liver O ^ and Glycerine, to make fal ftanu so put rogecner that 1 by little folk. ALL DRUGGISTS; BOc ??<0"fr<Q"0"0"0>4"?<fr4>40 YOUR STi YOUR 1 YOUR K1 f any of these vital organs are i properly, you can set them sparkling wat Piedmont Mill Good hotel, r rates, delightful surroundi nents incidental to watering pla< W. O. John KINGS CREE r-, c/x >4 ci The place to get y bile, Wagon or Furniti style. Rubber-tiring a sonable. Shop back of ^ 82-89 W. B. CL1 HARRY HINES ATTORNE l'-A T-LA W Offices tn Springs Block. Over Cloud's store LANCASTER. S. C. b W P PDRI MPOM I V JL A V ^ J?' 1 1 1 U 1 ATTORNEY AT LAW Jftlce over Heath-Jones Go's Store LANCASTER, S. C. Prompt attention to business. DR. DOUGLAS McINTYRE DENTAL SURGEON JHlce over Heath-Jones Co.'s Store. L1NCANTEK, N. . ????_____ ^ Due West Female College, s With the best modern conveniences 1 jnd equipment, and high standards of ' teaching and living, this is an ideal place for preparation for the great r responsibilities of wnjianhood. | Terms moderate For attractive jatmi'K win*" K K V. J A M KS BOYCE, o /7-9Sw Due West, H. C. 1 t H I A Valuable Place <> FOR SALE : it 177 Acres of Fine Timbered J Land t Suitable for sawing lumber; in one and a >ne-half miles of tho court house; 35 or 10 n teres of this is open and in cultivation. t Apply to T. S. CAK 1KB, or to a .?. P. & E. O. ALLISON. j1 Juno 25, ?77-tf Lancaster, 8.0. ( t Notice of Registration, a The otlioe of Supervisor of Kegiatra- tion will be open, commencing duly 1st, r.tus, at it o'clock a. in., anil closing at 3 o'clock p. m., for the months of July an'' August, every day except Sundays, for the purpose of revising ( I he registration books. All voters will have to have new registration certificates. Call at ollice in rear of court house. W. G. A PORTER, July 514,1908?76-93. Chairman. ? _ 7 ' Emulsion on thin, 6 osy, active, happy. 'il, Hypophosphites ^ ~ t, blood and bone, t is easily digested . . AND $I.OOi llilf OMACH? LiIVER? [DNETSI not performing their functions right by drinking the era of the oral Springs easonable ug8, with all the amuse308. For Particulars, address Lson, Mgr K, SO. CA. *1 Lflt S/lOP our Buggy, Automo?re repainted in good specialty. Prices reaBennett's store. ENDENING ?? WOFFORD COLLEGE. IKNRY NELSON SNYDER, A. M., Tiitt. I)., LL.D., President. Nino Departments; Library and Lirarian; Gymnasium under competent irector, Athletic Grounds. NextSes[on begins Sept. 16. For Catalogue ddress * J. A. GAMEWELL, Sec'y, Spartanburg, S. G. WOFFOKI) COLLEGE FITTING SCHOOL Spartanburg, S. o. HIGH GRADE PREPARATORY SCHOOL. Well equipped plant. Two large ormitories and one recitation building 11 brick. Limited school; small classsi charges reasonable. Session begins ept. 16. For catalogue address A. M >1 I'UK. Headmaster, Spartanburg, S. H4-87 'iano and Organ Economy. If you are interested in the purchase f a I'lANO or an ORGAN we want o sell you one. Don't think you must ;oto some mail order house to buy a r.w priced piano or org><n ; nor outside f South Carolina to get the I est pia10 or organ. We have a great variety if grades, and all sty>e9, at piices that annot fail to interest you. We are nanufact urer^' factory representatves for several of the largest and most atnous makers of pianos and < rgans. Ve take old instrument* in exchange nd make most liberal terms of paynent to those who wish to buy oa imu V A i : iuv. u?ubc?tjua'ii/jr ui |)iailUH ,nii organs considered?can undersell is. Twenty-four years of 'air dealing n Columbia and throughout South 'arolina is our reference and tfiiaranee Wriseus at once for catalogue irice and terms Aalone's Music House. Columbia. i.C. PIANOS AND ORGANS. Dr. J. E. WELSH, dentist. )f!ice in Emmons Building opposite Kir^t National Bank. Phone No. 8. LANCASTER, S. C.