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Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16
Reports Possibly Exaggerated.

London. Jan. IG-The contradict
sory and scant character OF the news
which thus far has reached London
frum Jamaica renders IL difficult TO
estimate the extent of the calamity
caused by the earthquake and subse'
uuent cunffagration. 4 message re-
ccived by various steamship and ca
Bile companies. however, indicate that
while early reports Of the Kingston
disastert and great loss Of life wer"
exaggerated, the disaster was still OF
grave character. Ruin and desola-
ton are said to stretch for miles out
side the city of Kingston. Shocks
were felt from fifty TO sixty miles
away and one dispatch from a tenn
porary cable station at Bull Bay.says
not single house between there and
Kingston escaped damage.
No estimate OF the loss OF life from
official sources has yet come through,
but the camp hospital appears to
have been the center of visitation.
and has no less than forty negro sol
diers killed there. There were iso-
lated fatalities among Europeans at
Kingston. but apparently the aggre-
gate Of white victims Ii small. The
distance between buildings known ~
have been destroyed Is taken TO ind!
cate that the total loss of property
will be great.
1t transpires that the Hall Cain".
mentioned as being among the mem
hers of IA party Of visitors at kinga
ton headed by Sir Alfred Jones, the
president of the British Cotton Grow
rrs' association and president of the
Liverpool Chamber Of Commerce. Is
William Hall Caine. brother Of the
English Novelist. The latter called
at the colonial office this morning
and was assured that the members Of
Sir Alfred Jones party were safe
The West Indian and Panama Gable
company's office at Bull Bay cables
that all people of Kingston are camp
ing In the open and that the earth
quake extended as far as Holland
Bay, where the West Indian and Pa
mama Cable company station Is dam
aged.
Between Bull Bay and Kingston,
the message adds, there Is not a
safe house. Ruin and desolation are
everywhere"
According to the latest dispatches
slight earth shocks continue to be felt
at Kingston. The West Indian com
mittee of the admiralty and private
concerns having interests in Jamaica
are taking all steps possible to a1lev'
late distress In Kingston itself.
Another dispatch states that fire
broke out after the earthquake and
completed the work OF destruction.
The business section of Kingston is
heap Of smoldering ashes. The kill
ed number about 400 and thousands
were injured,
The churches, public offices and
hotels are all gone. but there were
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16
Supplies for Sufferers.

New York. Jan. 16.-The royal mail
steam packet company's office in this
city has received instructions from
the home office in London to carry
free to Kingston, Jamaica, supplies
for The sufferers from the great dis.
aster there. The first steamer from
New York to Kingston will be the
Atrato, which sails Monday,
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16
Commissioner PAYS
GEORGIA PENSIONS

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 16.-State Pension
Commissioner ]. w. Lindsey today be-
gan the payment of pensions due for
the year 1907 to the INDECENT and dis
abled soldiers and widows Of soldiers.
The work will be carried on by coun.
ties and all the warrants win not be
issued before the last of next month
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16
KANSAS WOMEN'S PRESS
ASSOCIATION MEET

Topeka, Kan, Jan. 16. -- The siv-
teenth annual meeting of the Kansas
Women's Press association Is being
held here today. The delegates were
granted free transportation to the city
by the Santa Fe railroad. Many prom
inent women are here and will deliver
addresses.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16
Business Section Destroyed.

Boston, Jan. 16.-The United Fruit
company In this city received teie-
gram from Jamaica today. dated Hol-
land Bay. January Is, stating that
several hundred persons were killed
in Kingston and that the mercantile
section of the city was completely
destroyed by the earthquake and
fire.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16
The Worst IN Years.

Kansas City. Jan. 16-The most sev,
ere sleet storm In twenty years prevail,
ed last night and today in the middle
and northern portions OF Missouri
Scores Of telephone and telegraph
poles were carried down under the
weight of Ice. rendering wire commnn-
icati"n impossible, Trains from the
east and north are late today.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16
Re,rort Unofficial.

London, Jan. 1.-THE fate OF sir
James Ferguson Is still In doubt.
The colonial office states that Its ad-
vices relative To Sir James are not
official and are not confirmed.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16

WashingtOns Jan. 10. -- Addressing
the senate today upon the Brownsville
'affray Carmaek announced he heartily
supported the president In his dis
charge Of the negro soldiers.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16
Sending Ships to Jamaica.

Washington, Jan. 10. Secretary
Mesealf today wired Admiral Evena nj
Guantanamo 10 send one or more ships
to Jamaica as he may deem desirable.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16

The rumor that Dr. M. r. Desmarais
of the west side was married this
morning is false, but his friends say
that II was not his fault.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16
FORTIFICATION
BILL IS PASSED
APPROPRIATION MEASURE GOES
THROUGH housE-ss@ifsss
VOTED FOR DEFENCE.
treaty YWITHMEXICO
Agreement Signed Rsauiatina Disposi.
ton 81 .stsrs Of Rio crande&-csr-
mack Defends President,

Washington. Jan. ie,--The house %.
day passed the fertilization appropria.
ton bin. The measure carries the
sum of ss.a11.ss3.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16
Severe STORM
in Middle West
the WORST STORM IN TWENTY
YEARS PREVAILS IN KANSAS
AND MISSOURI.
LIVE STOCK SUFFERS
Wires Down in All Directions and
Traffic Is Greatly 0elayeo-TeH'.
perature Below Freezing.

Arkansas City. Kans.. Jan, l6--
Southern Kansas and northern OKLA
h0ma ase covered with lev today RA!n
fell last ni%rt .s;,A the temperature
dropped blow fr. t-zIng point The con
ditnns tstk lad for sIOch Wirrs av
down in all directions and trains arr
generally late.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16
Senator Crane Reelected.

Boston, Mass. Jan, 10. United
States Senator W. Murray Crane was
today formally elected an senator.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16

Mrs. r. b. Wingo. mother of Harry
Wingo, will arrive in town from Full
ton, Mo-, tomorrow. nj 4.s~
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16
SERIOUS LOSS Of
LIFE AND PROPERTY
Reports From Jamaica Earthquake Coming In Slowly
But Indications Point TO Terrible Havoc
Having Been Wrought.

IA" fatalities at Constant Springs h.s
tel.
Among the killed we're Sir James
Fergus@on aud many prominent me-
eAaa's and professional men.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16

Fl. c. Williams has joined his wife
in this city from Estaneia, N. M.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16
Treaty With Mexico.

Washington. Jan. 10. -- Secretary
Root and Senior Davaios. the Mexican
charge de affairs Of the embassy, to.
day signed n treaty regulating the dis.
position Of the waters OF the RIO
Grande. The basis OF the treaty is the
recognition by the United States Of the
right OF Mexico to use certain proper.
tion Of the waters Of the river now
'impounded by the great dam at Ell
Paso for irrigation purposes upon the
Mexican boundary.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16

KINGSTON, JAMAICA. JAN. ia
Kingston was overwhelmed BY an
earthquake at $50 Monday after.
noon. All houses within n radius o.
ten miles are damaged and almost
every house In the city Is destroy
ID
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-16

Washington, Jan. 16.-The president
today signed n proclamation establish
ing the Carbon forest reservs In Ida.
no and Wyoming. Of approximately
500. 900 acres. mainly In Idaho.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
FIGHT AT cHUTEs OVER
WOMAN; ONE ARRESTED

S. Hossman was arrested at the
Chutes park last night for engaging
in a fight The row started over the
attention paid to young woman whom
he had escorted to the park by another
friend of hers
Patrolmen Varey and Green, who
made the arrest, were compelled to bat
tie with Hossman for several minutes
before they were able to subdue him.
The most interesting feature of the
fight was the fact that a prominent
police official who was witness of the
fight from it's start allowed the men to
fight, not only among themselves, but
with the officers and made no effort
either to preserve the peace or to as
sist the patrolmen when they were re-
sisted by Hossman.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
SAN PEDRO SHIPPING
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN PEDRO. Sept THE big oil steamer
Argyll, Captain Dixon, came in this morning
with 2s 1000 barrels OF oil for the Union Oil
company, and iL 6lscharging today.
The steamer Samoa arrived in port this morn
ing on the way from San Diego north. for
fuel. and departed again. Captain Klinker had
orders not to sto., at san Francisco on account
of the plague scare there, but to go straight
to Casper.
The steamer Taqua. Captain johnson. ar
rived this morning from Eureka with $4,000
feet of li-1fper for the San Pedro Lumber com
pany
The steamer Tamapais, Captain Anderson.
sailed today for Grays Harbor direct. not go
ing to San Francisco, as she usually does.
The steamer Bonita arrived this morning
and sailed again this evening for San Fran
CISCO 1t brought large amount Of grain
and took away manufactured iron goods.
The schooner W. F. Garms. Captain Peter
son. sailed today for Puget sound mills.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
THROWS ROCKS AT CAR;
IS PURSUED FOR A MILE

James Gray was arrested last night by
Patrolman Churchill and placed in jail
on charge OF misdemeanor. Gray was
captured after a chase of more than a
mile which finally wound up on South
Main street His offense consisted in
throwing rocks through Pacific Elec-
trio car on the Long Beach line at Santa
Fe avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
D. E. Wilson Passes Away

David Edwin Wilson. bank clerk from
Pueblo, Colo. died yesterday at the home
of his parents. 1242 West Fourth street.
Mr.. Wilson had come here a month ago
for his health, The body is at Orr e
Edwards and win be taken to Pueblo for
interment
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
LEGAL NOTICES

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING
company will be held at the office of the
company at 333 Stimson building at
o'clock the first Monday in September.
and Tor the transaction Of such other
business as may be brought before said
meeting. r. T. NELSON,
President.
s-s4-25-2s- 27-2s- s1-9-l-2-lOt
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
GET ACQUAINTED WITH
PIDGE. THE "SWAPv MAN

He can match most anything and IL We
haven't got what you want we'll get 1t fo-
you. If we can't get it, then it's not on top
OF the earth
, Don't be too late. don't exchange after all
the bargains are gone. Don't hesitate. Don't
delay. Don't wait. Don't say next week
for then you may not be able to get 1t. Come
up this very day. DO 1T NOW.
II you want to sell or exchange your rcom-
ing house, If 1t be large or small. in the
city or outside, list 1t with the leading
agents. We will furnish you with the buyers.
See Mr.. Pidge.
Below we offer
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
San Eraneiseo shIpnlnu

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1.--Sailed: steamer
Santa Rosa, San Diego; steamer Mandalay.
San Pedro; steamer Berkeley san Pedro.
Arrived: steamer Coos Bay. san Pedro:
steamer Fair Oaks, San Pedro steamer Geo.
Looms, ftedondo.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
Lads MIssIna

Charles and Frank Cuerlew. two boys
aged Is and is years respectively, were
reported to the police last night as
missing from their home at 564 CAL
lardo street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
Country Property
OLD RANCHO
HIST SURDIVIDED

A. Rowland station. Salt Lake line. 20 miles
east, 80 minutes. 20 cents fare. frequent trains.
Trolley will soon reach It, Land in this lovely
valley on north slope of Puente hills is deep
es.. richest soil tributary to Los Angeles.
Holds state record for yield. quality and prica
ot oranges and walnuts. Is proven best for
all berries and commercial vegetables Wate-
unlimited from artesian wells on land rising
from below deep rock strata. is piped over
land through steel pipe. asphalt lined. thor
oughy sanitary. pure and sweet. Pressure
will be maintained for domestic. lawn and fire
purposes Location picturesque and beautiful.
VIII sell reasonable, to 100 acres. 311 COLI
LINS BUILDING. 3ls West Third street
Phone A6597.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
Government Lands

wRIGHr's GOVERNMENT LAND BUREAU
has Just finished locating all tho water
bearin-; lards In Water valley; not one
dissatisfied settler there: don't feel disap-
pointed; we ar now surveying and will soon
have open for settlement another fertile val
ley; those desrcus of obtaining "A Homa
in This Wonderland have now an oppor-
tunity to register for the same at WRIGHT'S
GOVERNMENT LAND BUREAU, 621 Wilcox
bldg. southeast corner Spring and Second
streets. Los Angeles. Cal.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
Opening Of the Town site Of Corcoran
sent. D. Inl1

Sept. 0, 1907
One of the finest beet sugar factories
in the state now being built by Pacific
Sugar Corporation.
BIG PROFITS MADE IN OTHER
SUGAR BEET TOWNS.
Special excursion train leaves Los
Angeles September s. about 7 p. m.
Reduced fare.
INVESTIGATES NOW.
Security Land and Loan company,
owners OF town sito and landa adjoin-
ing. S57 S. Spring.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

Restaurant, $500: located in best part of
city clearing $50 per MONTH furnish sd
rooms, rent only $45 month"; good lease
seats 81 people parties have good reason
for selling. LFAHY y SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

Plumbing ard timing business. $500 To-
Gated in ine mining town Of Nevada, clear
ing biz money; this place will bear fullest
investigation; or will exchange for equity in
good lot in city. LEAHY C SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
BIRTHS
RnYs

GoopMAN-To VIM. Alfred and Florence
Goodman (nee Appleford). 1922 South Hope
street.
JOHNSON-To August Wilhelm and Wilheimi-
ma Pauline Johnson (nee Esberg), 5Sa Mar
shall street
JOHS-To Erhardt and Elizabeth Johs hee
Wuerz). 11S Julian street.
McKINNEY-To VIM. d. and Adele Mckinney
(nee Ward) California hospital.
WILLIAMS-,ro Ross a. H and Marguerite
Williams tnee Ctis), 1913 West Thirty-sixtn
street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

Grocery, meat market and vegetable store,
located In southwest part of city; receipts
average about SEQ a day; long lease and
small rent horses and wagons; will in
voice about $1,000; investigate. See LEAHY
G. SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

Bakery $500; the finest proposition we
have on our books. located at the best beach
town around Los Angeles; doing a business
of to sl00 per day; 2-years' lease. rent SS5,
including cottage. LEAHY g. SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

Grocery for salA or exchange; located about
eight miles fror. Los Angeles; doing busi-
ness of s55 per day; rent only $40 month
party has good reasons for selling. This
won't last long; invoice $500. LEAHY d
SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

Restaurant $3.50; located at the best beach
around Los Angeles; seats ninety-two peoples
clearing over $500 per month; rent paid un-
til 1st Of April. 1908; must be seen to be ap-
preciated LElAHY & SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

RgnTuCDc You can have the babies
WUItILhC cared for free by trained
nurses II you will phone Elk. 95.
sUNBRIGHT's CALIFORNIA FOOD co.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
FOR EXCHANGE

Beautiful hotel of 80 roor.: located in su-
burban town San Francisco, con-
rected by trolley. Hotel surrounded by
beautiful garden. Lease FOR four years,
which also includes four stores, all rented;
valued at s6000 Clears over $500 month
Will exchange for clear real estate. If you
want such place investigate.
Also 100 acres of fine copper mining land
at Victoria, Mich, valued at $4,000, can be
divided into six parts; will exchange for
California property or in old Mexico.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
OarRIs

MALDOMADO-Tc Erculano and Ysabel NAL
domado (nee Sanchez).' 7i2 Mission road.
SAINT-To Jno Jas Edward and Evelyn May
Saint (nee Hazelctt). 45S4 Pasadena avenue.
wARD-To Albert Edward and Eva p. ID.
Ward (nee DEAN. county hospital; residence
1926 North Hill street.
wYATT-To oscar Clayton and Ethel May
Wyatt (nee Frorger), sos East Twelfth street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

Here is bargain in resort located in one
OF California's most progressive towns a
fine swimming tank, fully equipped. also
dre- -g rooms. ball room. living rooms and
bar; large well supplies water for swimming
tank; the 10-year lease takes in 800 acres
20 Of which are planted to alfalfa; $1,000 re-
quired Sole agents LEAIY & SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
CHURCH NOTICES

SECOND CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST,
Simpson auditorium, 1874 s. Hope street. Ser
vices Sunday II a. m. and .. M; sermon
from the Christian Science Quarterly; sub
iect substance Childrens Sunday school
$50 a. M; wednesday evening meeting at s
o'clock Reading rooms 510-t11 Herman W.
Hellman building, Spring and Fourth streetc,
open daily, Sundays excepted, from 0 a.. m
to p. m.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL. CHURCH. HOPH
atreet. near Ninth. Seats free. Rev. William
H. Day, D. D., pastor; Rev. Warren r. Day.
!, D. D.. pastor emeritus: Harry Clifford Lott,
choir master Dean Walter F. Skeele. organ
ist. Morning service II o'clock; evening SER
vices 1880.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

Grocery and bakery goods. located at one
of the best beaches around Los Angeles. do
ing business over 500 day; books open
for party meaning business; long established; !;
rent only s25 per month. Will invoice about
$4,000. LEAHY G. SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

FOR SALE
Lot 46x144, Thirty-first street and Orchard,
worth $1,000: owner must sell; make offer.
Phone or call MERRILL & HANCOCK, 311
o. T. Johnson building.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

For sale-Hardware, crockery. paints. etc .
old established. few miles Of the coast line.
about $50 miles north OF Los Angeles. in
fast growing town; will invoice about $1,000;
low rent and lease; no bonus asked for good
will: very profitable business. See LEAHY
& SON, sole agents.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

put before Los Angeles public; located In
best town around Los Angeles, clearing big
money fine lease, reasonable rent; party
wants to retire; this elegant place be
bought for 5000. LEAHY s. SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

ORR & EDWARDS COMPANY
Successors to Orr & Hines Co. Funeral d.
rectors
Corner Tenth and Flower SITS.
Main 6. Home F467l Lady assistant
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
BUSINESS oPPeRTvM!!TlEs
TELEPHONE MAIN 2s@: Flesl
LEAHY & SON.
Leading Agents.
Rooms s1i-s15 Severance building. Sixth and
Main streets.

Fancy little grocery in Pasadena. ..... SEQ
Well located cigar stand only ,...... s25C
Moving picture theater at beach $500
Fine s. Spring st. lease; snap....... $1,000
Handsome little restaurant; sacrifice at $3.50
Excellent bakery centrally located. $500
Cigar stand clearing $500 per month. $500
Meat market, fine location, bargain. $500
Moving picture theater in city. only. $3.50
Excellent lease on s. Broadway. $500
Confectionery and ice cream, a snap. s2o5
Fine hardware. Timing and plumbing. ss756
Gen. merchandise near city, big profits s4S 10
Good furniture store. money maker. $500
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
Orange Groves

FOR sALE-sAN DIAiAs, NEAR LOS AN
geles and foothills. grand place to live, 80
acres valencias. navels. lemons, and fine
home. $4,000 crop now on trees; 100000; rea-
sonable terms; will take good Los Angeles
property at cash value: have others Nc
PARTRIDGE CO.. 319 S. Spring st.
Suburban Property
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

Peck & Chase Co.. undertalers ana embalm-
ers: lady assistants, 4ss g. Hill. Tel. Main 81.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

Here is our bargain menu Have you IN
LINER EXCHANGES.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
Beach Property

LONG BEACH LOT. 225x1ao. CORNER or
Lincoln and Lemon sts., $1,000; commission
to agents. Address OWNER. 14s N. Utah ST..
Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
uNDERTAkERs AND EMBALMERs

Nc 1861 South Grand avenue. Tel Main S45o,
Fs4b5. Mrs connel in charge Of women and
children.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

$40 cash, balance $40 per month, will buy
new 2-rocm house on level lot, 50xloo;
price $500. Cheaper than rent
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
BUSINESS PERSONALS

HARRIS INSTITUTE OF DERMATOLOGY
Will have OFFICES at s47 South Broadway after
August /. Wrinkles. freckles,, scars removed
permanently.
FEATHER PILLOWS RENOVATED AT
ACME. FEATHER WORKS. 1858 San Pedro
st. Tel sunnet Main liee; Home snel.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
FOR SALE
Houses
nPEcIAL BARGAINs-

EPECIAL BAHGAINB--
The following are bargains worth invesu-
eating. FOLLOW OUR ADS. II others
buy property w advertise and make money.
WHY DON'T YOU?"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
THE WEATHER
Weather Conditions

Maximum temperature. n.
Minimum temperature. 81.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

Il you don't see what you want in the above
list. call UP and SEQ us. as this Is only few Of
our bargains.
See us for eastern property, stocks, restau-
rants, cigar stands, rooming houses. EVERY
THING TO EXCHANGE. SEE
MIR. PIDGE, the Swap Man,
WITH LEAHY & SON.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

$3.50 cash, balance easy terms, will buy 4-room
house ON level lot. 5ox15O. with good
barn for horses; good opening for
express business; price $3.50.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

NOTICE TO BUYEkS-Are you looking for
n business? II so. CONSULT THE LEAD
ING AND RELIABLE AGENTS. LEAIIY q
SON. 4s We hayf most every place OF bust
ness that is for sale In Los Angelica county.
Remember that we make, record OF sales
thereby securing y, : clear titleS Do not be
misled by other agents, but call and get list
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
EDUCATIONAL

NEW
HOMES
FOR 10 DAYS
SPECIAL TERMS
S100---DOWN---S10
SIS per month-s20-S25
New modern a. 8 and s-room cottage homes;
tts finished and ready to move into.
THE MCCARTHY COMPANY.
POI North Broadway.
Phones: Home STs7. Main 1902
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

DEXTER SAMSON CO..
CndArtakers 1882 S. Flower. Home F45Ss, Sun
set 7bt5. Lady assistant Private ambulance
FIERCE BROS. & co. Undertakers. 80 South
Flower. Tel. Main 1897. Lady attendant.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02
PIANOS

PIANOS soEr ON EASY PAYMENTS
Pianos rented at low rates. A. GN GARD
NER PIANO HOUSE. Ltd. lis Winston st
Tel Black 2221 Home F31ss.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-02

After trying other agents
Without success consult
LEAHy 3 son. Sixth anf Main atrest1-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-26

Ads illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The Gawk makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-26
Dun G Co.'S Review.

New York October 24.-R. G. Dun & Companys weekly review of trade to- morrow will say: Trade reports are ir- regular, the events of the week in the financial section tending to cause conserv- atism, but current retail trade is active throughout the nation and the leading in dustries maintain active machinery ut most points. An encourag ging sign is tine absence of cancellations. Transporters unable to handle promptly all the freight offered and business in October thus far surpasses last years by 6.S per cent.
 It is encouraging to note in dispatches from Pittsburg and other eenters of iron and steel that no cancellations have been received and that specifications on old contracts maintain activity at most mills and furnaces. New business is light as might be expected, but plants are fair ly we'll occupied, except the plate mills. which have shut down about 50 per cent The only important decline of the week occurred in light rails. Cotton mills have orders so far ahead that current events produce little effect but there is an evil dent indisposition by buyers to operate for the future. Standard cottons are still sold at full figures and for late delivery Lower quotations for raw cotton are not considered influential, although that fac tor might be felt were 1t not for the more potent financial situation.
 New England footwear manufacturers report trade quiet
 Leather is dull, especially at the east but a steady volume is noted at the west and south.