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Show I THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK. There is no better authority on busl ness and finance than llnr Clewr. wbo. In his open letter or last Nion da.:-. makes Mils encouraRinj; an Qduncement Improvement in business h.is con tipued to be in evidence as demon seated by several laclora in the cu rqnt situation mi- Lbe revival or retail buying demand In various parts of the country, which has resulted in pxc presence of a substantial and at tive body ot purchasers of spnnc foods In this city during the pasi. week Another Is the resumption or activity at ftlll more plants and a consequent increase lo employment In various parts or the country There nas been a decided revival ol demand arid of activity In cotton and woolen lines and in thr- Ui coods trade which Is dependent upon them. Thf belief that price.- have become lalrh completely readjusted in im branch of business is now general. 'Shading' of steel prices whrh has been In pfogrcss durins ih.- pa.-t w e. k ri garded at a necessary step toward the attainment of a similar condition of adjustment in the metal trail.. All this country at present needs is a restoration of confidence |