Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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CONDITIONS IMPROVING. | i President Finloy of the Southern Railway Says Business is Improving. Washington, Oct. 29.?'President Finloy, of the Southern Railway company, who has just returned to Washington from an inspection trip of two weeks over the lines of the system, fouml evidences of improvement in business conditions and of a general disposition on the part of hus ness men throughout the South to tak" a hopeful view of the future. 'Speaking of the information lie had gathered on his trip, Mr. Kinley said: I ''Prices for pig iron are firmer. Southern furnaces, as a rule, have %<>ld their product up to the end of ' lie year, and the increasing number of iui|uirics for iron warrant the ex-! 'pedalinn that orders will soon he placed for business during the com- J Mlg year. "Lumber is more active than for some months past. Especially is this i rue of the grades shipped ^n box . ars. The present demand will be augmented by increased requirements from railways, principally for car repair-'. some of tile railways are *"oii I ract i ng with car companies tor -nine .if their heavier repair work. "One of the most encouraging -.iv'us of reviving imliisirial activity is the increasing movement of steam coal to industrial centers. Tlie nnusually warm weal her of the present fall i- re I a rd i ii'-! 111 <' inovemenl of dome-1 ic e )ij|. ''The cotton crop is early, and the fibre is moving lo market in larger volume I i i a 11 al this time last year, although, as a result of the stagnation which has prevailed in Ihe cotton goods market, prices are lower than a year ago. The demand for cot Ion .seed proditcis is good and I bey are moving freely. ''The domestic market for cotton goods shows indications of gradual improvement, lluing to the accumulations of la rue slocks and to other I'lin-es alVecting that market, there ;s it present little demand for cotton _>oods in iiorl hern I 'liina. Aside I rum In-, the export demand is fairly 4001I, and those mills intere-|e<l in i lie tiortli of t'hiua trade are looting lot ward hopefully to a renewal ot I - ! < thai 111.1 rke'. < i i';i i 11 t r.i t lie into I lie South e?',>( ! i.1!I\ corn i I f h!. I ii- is dm 11 p 1 rl. I o ;'i.- r? la 1 i \? 1 v high ; t ei of eoin and the low price ot' cotton and in part to the fact 111 at al ihiseason of the year Ihe South is con smiling its own grain. ''Merchandise slocks which Inn been permitted lo tun low during tin business depression are being re plenisheil eoi'scrva I i vel v. IJelai irade in the cities is good. Im| a- ; result of the low price of cotton am of a disposition on the part of retail ,>r- in buy cautiously for the preseul .jobbing trade is still somewhat r? st rioted. "'While some lines of busine? have not ye| .shown as much improvt nient as might be wished, I heliev thai condilions generally ire decidei ly littler than :;l any 'lime since tli beginning of lite business dcprcssio a year ago, and thai we have reaso hi look forward to a gradual reliu >0 a higher level of prosperity." SENIOR SENATOR LOOKING FINELY In the best of health, after sever "months' tour of Kngland and Kuro| accompanied by Mrs. Tillman and 11 itabcock. Senator Tillman is a visili to the city enjoying the reception a corded him by friends on every sid Always interesting, both in nvaniv and conversation, ihe senior sen;iti is considered a valuable "find" 1 newspaper men the countrly ovt and when he visits the capital city this State, lie is sought after with 1 tf-rti'le pleasure and anticipations something worth printing. Senat rillman was "at home" yesterd ifternoon to two local uewspap men at the residence of his friei Dr. Itabcock, at Ihe State llospil for the Insane. In the parlor, with its furnishin of antique design, the senator seal himselt in the inviting depths of "massive couch and related many in * .lents of his tour abroad. lie d 1 Hissed neither ihe politics or polie ' Vf: Votvign go\Vrlilnenls. which slit ' >! V) he kept inviolate his decisi made prior to his departure that would let severely alone a'l matt of national or international momo Mini devote his lime 10 recuperat \uul taking advantage of fore 'sights and scenes, lie traveled 'any other citizen, laying aside senatorial toga, and spent the tumi in enjoying whatever came his wa "Yes, my health v as prelly I after thai strenuous period of c gressional activities." lie said, 1 my nerves wore almost u wrc Crossed wires, one might say. But thanks to the care of Mrs. Tillman j and Dr. Habeojk, I am myself again. *'1 never noticed any intoxicated citizens while abroad, even in those countries where beer and wines are ] the national beverages. The people .. ;cm to drink in a rational sort of ay and over indulgence seems to bo an exception." [ This was about as near as the sen| ator would commit himself to a disj cussion of prohibition, though he did venture an opinion that he believed that if the sale of beer in a State wcrjfr given over to one largo broweiy under a high license, it might prove nil ideal method for a State to >e't'o that feat me of the problem of the of one of the alcoholic beverages. Some one suggested national politic but the only thing "doing" in I lie political line was the distribution of copies of an appeal for a full vote on November .'1 in order that the ! FALL AND A ? ? m | WINTER 0IIII i Our Stoi Ooo OVERCO 1 1 We have be we are sellii I our goods ii of cotton. ceptional'g< * 1 ! j ing and 0\ in this stoi i iv 1 of If you haven'1 no "i wear, it will pa or ay others may of1 >? r id. head and will I at quantities frorr Igs r'1 paying spot ca; n 1 v est prices, ther is" A Visit to < ion he ev? *"T 1 . ? "~* nt. i->:i ign ind ;ek. Northern fanatics might not have 1 grounds upon which to base a fight for a reduction of the Southern votes Dai in the electoral college. Senator Tillman has a number of pictures of places and objects of interest which he collected while abroad No1 and the newspaper men were about C lo be given an opportunity to see a Mc photograph of a celebrated public Br< fountain which evidently impressed the the senator, if one is to judge by the old enthusiastic manner in which lie do- ihu scribed it, when another visitor call- wit ed to extend his felicitations upon cou the restoration to health of the noted cro South Carolinian and earlier visitors see said good-bye. j j - I as , The smothering of Bryan in kisses am is a vile machination oC the ncfics I is i who dwell in *' I lie enemy's country." I am POST CARDS 3 for 5c. I ' Mayes' Book Store. | ily ne is the / d Cloth, ATS and RAIN Dught heavily in th ng them too. We h n accordance with This coupled wit Dod quality of our 'ercoats makes bi re. :::::: Gent's Furnishings! SHOES : bought your Suit, Shoes, iy you to ccme here reg Per. We are determined sell you goods for less. \ \ the best manufactories sh, which enables us to g( eby saving our customei 3ur Store is all We = We Do the Rest. 5-YEAR-OLD GIRL MISSING. igliter of Resident of Columbia Suburb Disappeared Thursday at the Fair. ivs and Courier. Columbia, October 31.?Thomas Nail*, a respected citizen of New >oklaiul, today sought the aid of police in a search for his 15-yeard?lighter, Frances, who went to t State fair Thursday afternoon h a party of girl friends and, boning separated from them in tho wd, disappeared and has not been n since. vl r. MeNair. describes his daughter of stout build, fivc-feet in height I weighing about 113 pounds. She of fair complexion, with light hair 1 blue eyes. Flic temptation to kiss Kern is ensresisted. C_ FALL AND fi W I N TE R Ub 19 0 8 iome of *ng. COATS is line and ave priced i the price h the exfine Clothjying easy a a <^l|p gfl STROU3S a onoa. - OWK**, B*i.tcj>ai ?* ? , Hat or Underardless of what to stay at the /Ve buy in large in the country, it the very lowrs the discount, Ask of You. just arrived: Cleaned Currants, 1 Seeded Raisins, I Citron, Extracts, jm Spices, H Cream of Tartar. 1 Fresh Vegetables, Celery and Fruits received fresh every week. Our line of Fancy Groceries is complete. For cake baking try a sack of J. E. M. Flour. We carry a full line of Groceries, f and solicit your patronage. J I - { Fresh Norfolk Oysters received every day. Sold by the quart or I Served on Short Notice in any n | Style. I | Patronage of Ladies especially ^ solicited. ,| All seasonable dishes at i. i?t YOUR BANKING! THE NEWBERRY SAVINGS BANK. Capital $50,000 Surplus $30,000 No Matter How Small, No Matter How Large, The Newberry Savings Bank vill give it careful attention, This message applies to the men and the women alike, MS. XcINTOSH. J. E. NORWOOD, f resident, Ca? V*r. ??a??a??????????? in ?n ? ?? immnaalam? COME TO THE - Gharlestn Fall Festival. AND VISIT THE NAVY YARD With her large Battleship ''TEXAS" and Torpedo Fleet in Port. DON'T FORGET THE DATE Nov. 16-21, 1908 This is the Time of the year to Visit he City by the Sea WEDNESDAY, "SHRINERS BAY" Military Parade; Fantastic and Trades Display; Fire Department. Parade and Horse Reel Contest; Automobile Floral Parade; Foot Ball Game, Charleston vs. Savannah; Aquatic 'Carnival in Harbor; Street Carnival. *. : i _;Low Rates on Railroads.