New-York tribune., 1903-01-11

citv ON which fire pestilence storm and earth
quake have left great scars. These vicissitudes
all laid heavy burdens on the city, and each one
for time retarded the progress of the city. But
the natural advantages of the place. Its beautiui
and salubrious climate and the progressive spirit
of its citizens to the rescue and made Charie
ton an ideal home and a charming winter fe9oi.
for the Northern tourist From the business poiiiI
of view the city is also high plane. Its near
ness TO the new markets of the West Indies makes
-it convenient gateway between the producing anu
the consuming countries. and this fact has lnouceu
many people who went to Charleston On '''
to make the place their home
In the harbor stand Fort Sumter and Fort Moui-
trie always interesting to Americans because oA
the dramatic historical incidents whlch look pide
there Sumter the scene of Major Anderson
history making adventure, and Moutrle "hete
1asner rescued the flag at earlier period in the
history Of the country, look to-day much as aheS
did in the days when they were vastly more
formidable than they are now. Modern ordnance
has been placed behind the battle and storm scarfeu
forts but the ruins of Spanish fort erected ABOUT
two hundred years ago still stand on Castle PINK
ney Island, half mile from the city whafVes. "
picturesque monument to the defensVe arcni
lecture of long ago. The harbor OF Chariestoh -
a conspicuous feature of the place. 1t contains
fifteen square miles, and could afford safe anchor
age all the ships Of the United states Gar
den ON the waterfront On the north end Of this
spot are NJ many fe.e ef we're od before the
and sheltered planter princes de ana nenfed
modern houses. All look upon Il Mioe pain
with iiveoak and palmetto trees. between which
there are picturesque walks and a1tlscalGy est ar
ranged shrubs and plants on the sou.n sh ahq rheTe
are many fine drives about and around Chari@eslol @
among which the favorites are to MagnoIla Cen1e ne,
terry Ashley Han plantation, ro1inds and the
B1t no CITY could attract tourists and visitors
In quest of rest and recreation if il had poor hote
Recommendations and although the popularity OF
Charleston is due largely TO its natural ana ms
making the city an enjoyable winter resort Ihey
are centrally and conveniently located, Ineg are
managed with an eye 10 the comfort OF the sues'
and the terms reasonable.
The Charleston Hotel Is one of the pest knoH WI
hotels Of the South II has accommodMa'i1ns Ia osern m
style The water used in the hotel Tor nas Da.nals
purposes is drawn from well IN the groutitns 1t
drinking water. On the first and second hoors
there are handsomely and comfortably arrangeso
sun parlors, and an orchestra furnishes music
twice every day in the large parlors. The house
is under the management of w Irving Davids. VINO
is also the manager OF Congress Hall Saratogaa a.r
hotel, in the heart Of the city within easy walking
distance OF many Of Chariestons points OF inter, ter
block from King-st.. the Fashionable shopping
district Many OF its rooms are furnished with
baths. and its table is supplied with the best the
The ST John was opened last January. and has
been popular house since the opening day. II Is
and convenience. Its ballroom is beautiful in de-
sign and proportions. 1t has complete system
has also Its own electric plant. President Roose-
Welt was entertained at the ST. John last season
soon after IL opened, and spoke In warm terms
on its comforts and conveniences. The st. John
Hotel has made arrangements with nearby game
preserve whereby its guests may have the privilege
manager OF the hotel is ]. F. Champlin. who Is
also the proprietor of the Ocean House. Watch
The Hotel Calhoun is one of the Oldest hotels
in the city and is centrally situated in king-st