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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-18

and roll call of the congregational
church. It was the first
time she had been able to
respond to her name at the
roll call for five or six years. This
was a special pleasure to her as she
had been a faithful member of the
church for many years and took a
specially deep interest in the Sun
day school work. She had attended
both until compelled to give up
when she had her first illness. The
funeral was held at the home Mon
day afternoon at 100, the Rev. j.
f. Schneider officiating. Mrs. j. e.
Tinker sang the selections. There
was a large display of flowers pre-
pared by the Ladies' Aid society
and the Home department of the
Sunday school The three sons and
husband bore the remains to the
grave Mrs. Morse's maiden name
was Emily Charlotte Winn and she
was the youngest of the seven
children of George and Lydia S.
VIM. She was born in this town,
March 8, 1847, and was the last
surviving member of her father
family. January %, 1857, she was
married to Serene A. Morse by the
Rev DR.. II. N. Burton of Newbury.
To them three children were born,
Ernest S. of Albany, N. Y, Arthur
J. of DanvilIe and Mrs. Florence
M. Wilson of Providence, r. I.
Tuesday evening, Jan. 3, about
20 friends and relatives gathered at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Noah
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from Passumpsic and st. Johnsbury
will attend. Rev. Mr.. Black of st.
Johnsbury will be the principal
speaker.
A surprise party was given to Mr..
and Mrs. Will Dole by her friends
last Saturday evening.
There will be a spelling school and
box supper at the Morse's Mills
schoolhouse Wednesday evening,
Jan. rs.
A surprise party was given Mr..
and Mrs. Zenas Kittredge last Thurs
day evening, the evening was spent
with 500. Refreshments were serv-
ed.
Miss Gladys woodward visited her
grandmother at Lyndon last week.
Miss Lettie Gillis, accompanied by
her grandfather, Archibald ellis,
went last week to Keene, N H.,
where Mr.. ellis remains for the
winter. Miss ellis will also visit
Boston and other places.
Miss Gladys Mcdonald, who has
been visiting her parents has return
ed to Boston to resume her musical
studies.
Charles H. Dole has returned to
his school at Burlington.
Clinton Cheever has been quite i'll
the past week.
Mrs. Walter Peck is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Ernest Hartshorn, at
st. Johnsbury.
Mrs. M. v. B. Sargent has been
quite i'll the past week.
Mrs. A. G. Aston is quite low at
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present writing.
The primary department of Dan
vile High school, was not in session
the first of the week on account of
the illness of the teacher, Miss Ella
o. Page.
Albert Danforth has been quite
w. C. Heath was at Boston last
week.
Mrs. Osborne who has been at c.
F. Morrill's for some time, has re-
turned to her home at Burlington.
Fred Langmaid has gone to Bos-
ton where he has a position.
The 'sVictors' will meet with Rev
and Mrs. Schneider Friday evening.
At that time a report will be given
by the delegates who attended the
convention at Ludlow.
Much sympathy is extended to
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore in the
death of their infant son, Roy Har-
land, who died Sunday morning.
The youngest child of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Mitchell, who has been
i'll with pneumonia is some better.
Mrs. Mable Carlton of st. Al
bans visited friends in town last
week.
The regular meeting of the grange
occurs Jan. "a. The following pro-
gram will be given: Violin solo, Har-
old Hatch; vocal solo, Ethel Will
nams; reading, Mrs. Arthur BEN
nett: question, What Benefits
Would Farmer Derive from Or
ganization?" Speakers. B. r. Tay-
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At DanYille.
Results at the Spelling Schools
Final Contest Jan. 9th.

At the spelling school held at
Pumpkin school, Raymond L. Dear
stood first in the contest and Howard
E. Cobb second. Eighteen dollars
was realized from the box supper
which is to be used for repairs of the
organ and the purchase of clock for
the schoolroom.
In the first section in spelling at
Danville Green, rs took part. Julia
A. Collins won, with Marjorie B..
Gray, c. Emerson Libbey, Vivian
Stocker, Gladys A Fellows and
Luella NJ. Frye in order. There was
no contest in the second section. In
the high school contest Maynard M.
Hatch Won the 81 prize, and Elsie
L. Taylor and Warren A. Harrington
took the two other prizes.
The final town spelling school and
prize speaking will be held at the
Town Hall, on Friday Jan. 81. Spen-
ing will begin at 10 a. M, and the
speaking at 2 p. m. Each school in
town is to be represented by two
speakers. Any pupils may spell.
Dinner will be served at the Masonic
Hall, from IL to o'clock.
County G. E. Rally.
There will be county Christian
Endeavor rally at the church Thurs
day evening. The young people
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Resolutions.

Resolutions drawn by Diamond Chapter
No. IL. Q e. s., on the death of their Broth
er, S. o. Morse.
Whereas, God in his infinite wisdom has
called our Brother, Stephen o. Morse. from
our Chapter room to join the Chapter above,
Resolved. that while we feel deep sorrow
at our loss, bow in submission to the Di-
vine will.
Resolved, that a mourning page be spread
upon the Records of our Chapter in meme DRY
of our departed Brother.
Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions
be sent to the family of the deceased, and to
the Republican and Californian.
MINNIE A. INGALLS,,
CHAs. e. LIBREY,
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KIRBY.

Mrs. Perley Grant and little son
from Norwich is visiting her grand
mother, Mrs. Hiram Davis.
Mrs. Phoebe Quimby and son,
Ramsel, visited friends at Burke over
Sunday.
Carl Allies is logging for Frank
Foster.
Robert Aver from Lyndon is
working for Fred Houghton.
Miss Della Hovey has finished
working at w. p. Russell's.
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Concord.
Oflcers of the Grange-Personal
Notes.

OfncerS OF the Grange-EerSOna1
Notes.
At the regular meeting of Con-
cord Grange No. $50, Friday even
| ing the following officers were in
stalled for the ensuing year Master,
John Edney; overseer, Richard
| Southworth; chaplain, G. L. Stacy;
| lecturer, Rev. Grant Van Blarcom:
secretary, Mrs. ]. X. Bonnet; treas,
Thomas Christie; Ceres, Mrs. Ernest
Quimby; Pomona, Mrs. Harry Will
! Hanson; Flora, Mrs. Thomas
Christie; steward, Philip Woodbury.;
asst. steward, Fred Spaulding;
lady's asst. steward, Myrtle Spauld-
ing; gate keeper, Clyde Crowell;
organist, Mrs. G. A. Miltimore. Re-
freshments were served after the
meeting.
Benjamin Dwinell has returned
from Portland, Me-, and is working
for George Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. t. Pease of ST.
Johnsbury spent Sunday at their
home here.
Mrs. Miles Mullen of South Lunen-
burg was in town Saturday.
Mrs. Benjamin Dwinell has finish
ed work for Mr.. Chandler of Lunen-
burg and returned to the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID.
Brigham.
Miss Dora Goodreault was in st.
Johnsbury Saturday.
Mason Howard of South Barre Wis
tied his cousins, Malvern and Muir
ray Cutting from Friday till Mon
day.
E. j. williams and Harry Parker
were home from Damon's Crossing
Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Caswell who has been
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Richardson, ST., returned to
Sebago Lake, Me-, where she is
spending the winter with Mr.. Cas-
well.
Henry Randall was in st. Johns
bury Wednesday.
Mrs. Emma West and Mrs. E. j.
Williams, Mrs. George Whipple and
Mrs. William Williams were in ST.
Johnsbury the past week.
Mrs. Harry Lillicrap entertained
Miss Ellen Hutchinson of Kirby last
Thursday.
Sidney Young is working for Fred
Goodreault Jr.
F. T. Forsaith of ST. Johnsbury
spent Sunday with his brother; A. d.
Forsaith.
DR.. and Mrs. H. H. Miltimore and
little son, Marshal, of ST. Johnsbury,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Miltimore of
SCOTS Moore, P. O., were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Miltimore part of
last week.
A son, Paul Ellinwood, was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Walter HI. Houston
at North Woodstock, N. H., Monday,
Jan. 9.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. v. Hastings and
son, Frank, of st. Johnsbury visited
relatives in town, Sunday.
Miss Josephine Belden of st.
and Mrs. Alvah Belden, Wednesday.
turned Thursday from spending two
weeks with relatives in Danville
and st. Johnsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. MILFORD Harvey of
ST. Johnsbury spent Sunday with
Harvey.
Mrs. Sarah Hovey and Mrs. Cora
Bailey who have been quite i'll are
cOnvaleScent.
Malvern Cutting and little Ellis
worth Williams have been victims of
the prevailing distemper the past
week.
The drama, t.Imogene" was pre-
sented to a crowded house, Wednes-
day evening The parts were well
assigned. The music by Tinker's
orchestra was much enjoyed.
Glenn v. Mooney of ST. Johns
bury spent Sunday at his home here.
Concord Grange will present the
drama, 'Imogene" at Wide Awake
Grange Hall, ST. Johnsbury Center,
Wednesday evening, Jan. %.
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lor, M. M. Stocker, w. H. Nc
Naughton. All men are requested
to come prepared to speak on the
subject; recitation, Miss Vera Aver
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Reynolds of
wards last week.
D. X. Wakefield Jr., of Apthorp,
N. H., visited his mother, Mrs. D. K.
Wakefield, last week.
Danville friends will be interested
in the career Of Herbert K. Cum
mings, son of Rev. G.. FL. Cummings
Of West Boylston, Mass Mr.. Cum
mings was a graduate from St.
Johnsbury Academy in 1905, then
attended Massachusetts, State Nor
NAL School one year and Worcester
Polytechnic Institute four years. He
did considerable tutoring in
chemistry and mathematics during
his course and last September was
called to the Alfred University, Ell
mira, n. Y, as instructor in cera-
mics and assistant to the director of
the State School of ceramics and is
also acting professor in physics.
(Intended for last week.
Death of Mrs. Serene A. Morse.
Mrs. Serene A. Morse died very
suddenly at her home on Saturday
morning, Jan. z, from heart failure,
she having been a sufferer from
heart trouble for several years.
She had been feeling quite well pre-
vious to her death and on Thurs
day attended the annual meeting
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1911-01-18

Clearing sale OF
fine clothes
WITH such goods sell, clearing sale
thing you; something worth while 1t isn't simply
that you this of the year buy
but you have chance buy unusually good clothes
at less than usual
Hart Schaffner & Marx
areal n
regular they're
you'd think clothing
a
do s by quoting
and $25 and $3.50
and2 sndOve snow,
20
and now,
and IS now, :.
and Is Ovecoats now,
Bys'Ove
Bys'Ove snow,
Boy Ovecoat
MOORE & JOHN S ON
hbaorb tn bom o. at & nhrzca
Avenue House Block St Johnsbury, Vt.
The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
4. o. o. M.

U U W.
Hot Springs Lodge No. 50i, Loyal Order
of Moose. meets every Friday evening in
the Moose hall 720 ~ Central Ave.
Visiting brothers cordially invited.
JAS. L. GRAHAM, Dictator
HENRY c. CONVICTION. Sec.
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sEcRET SOCIETIES.
Masonic.

Hot Springs Chapter No. a., r. A. NJ.
meets every second and fourth Mondays.
GEO. I. sCHMELzEL. II. p.
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The EDDY
EuRoPEoN

EUROPEON
aandsomest and best sp
pointed small hotel in Al
kansas.
SIS to $40 PER WEEK
First-Class Cafe in Connee
ton.
THE EDDY ANNEX.
Housekeeping apartments Il
connection with Eddy Hote'
fitted with gas ranges, din
ng-room and kitchen facili
Ties, and rented In suites 0
|, 2 and 3 rooms to suit.
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Hot Springs Council No %, r. & s. M.
meets every second Monday after Chap
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Hot Springs Encampment Ne. 8. 1. o.
OF, meets every Saturday night in
Odd Fellows hall corner OF Prospect and
Exchange All visiting Patrlarchs please
attend. w. b. SINGLETON, C. p.
z. s. DENNAN, Scribe.
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o. o. o.
Meets every Wednesday night at p
m, at their club rooms, 726 l2 Central
Ave-, over Millsap's cigar store. Visiting
Owls cordially invited
A. ]. SISLEY. President
WILL A. KIRK, Secretary.
Knights of Pythas.
Meets every Tuesday night, 614 12
Central avenue
PHILIP II. sISNEY. c. C.
JAS. s. MCCONNELL, X. OF r. & 8.
M. w. Of a.
Hot Springs Camp No. 13s43, Modern
Woodmen of America, meet each Wed
nesday evening S02 Ia Central ave-, at
o'clock
c. C. WEBB, ". c.
]. ]. HICKMAN, Clerk.
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MAGGIE OETHERs. Clerk.

Benevolent Protective Order OF Eiks.
Meets every Wednesday at $40 sharp
on second floor of the Masonic Temple
building. Visiting brothers are cordially
invited.
DR. L. III. BARRY, IL. r.
REDMOND JOYCE, Sec.
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F. V. P. ELLSWORTH. T. l. M.
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THE SIDNEY
ffs OLIVE STREET.

PFIVste F1oHft IIKc PIdCe
at reasonable rates, centrally located. one
block from Bath House and Iron Noun
tain Depot. Come to the Sidney and
make It your headquarters until yeu can
look around and satisfy yourself We
VIII take care OF your baggage free when
you arrive at Hot Springs Ask any po-
iiceman. they win direct you to the Sid
ney. Rates: Rosm and Board. 31.o0 per
lay, IS to 81 per week.
6ouTWELL . NIXON Erspus
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F. o. e.

Aerie and club rooms located at Ne
514 Central avenue. Hot Springs Aerie
No. 81 meets every Thursday at D. M.
Visiting Eagles and ladies are always
welcome. Club rooms open from 9 a. m.
until 10 p. m. except Tuesday and Wed
nesday. JAS l.. GRAHAM w. p
VINCENT WEST, Sec.
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W. o. M.

Silver Leaf Canp No. 8, Woodmen Of
the World, meets in odd Fellows hall IN
old City Hall building, the first and third
Friday nights Of each month. Visiting
sovereigns invited to attend.
J. w MARTIN, C. G.
J. ]. HICKMAN, Sec
Wcodmaa Circle.
Meets every second and fourth Friday.
Visiting sovereigns invited to attend.
IIBBIE O'NEAL. Guardian.
MAEETus nu,rrtI1rDC f~,o,t,
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F. " P. ELLSWORTH, T. M
hot Springs commandery. No. s. x. T..
meets every first Monday.
E. II. ELLSWORTH, e. c.
Hot Springs Lodge No. SO, F. & A. M.
Masonic Temple, first and third Fridays
at D. m.
M 2. HICKMAN, w. M
sumpter Lodge No. 419, f. & A. M.
South Hot Springs, near end OF Ouachita
avenue car line, second and fourth Fri
days at 1880 .. m.
j. N. sEARCY, w. NJ
RoBT. CARTNEY. Sec.
Eastern Star.
Hot Springs Chapter No. So O. r. g.
Masonic Temple, third Monday at 5
p. m. MRS. CHAS. BAKER, w M.
MRS. J. r. DENNY, Sec
Independent Order OF odd FeIIows.
Hot Springs Valley Lodge No. 67, /. O.
o. F.. meets every Monday night in odd
Fellows hall, corner of Prospect and Ex
change All visiting brothers are cor
daily invited to attend
DIs. J. f. MERRITT, N. c.
ROBT kOEHLER, Sec.
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v c DER Tor. Prop.

" " sARtN ftep,
Formerly of Chestnut Cottage
Summer rates now on. The best
dollar day hotel IN Hot Springs.
Steam heat, running hot and cold
water In each room aud call bell
service. One block OF bath house.
Three blocks Of depot, postoffice
and bank. Come and stop one day
at One Dollar per day and look
sround and satisfy yourself. Take
Cooper Bros buss and come
direct to the New I.inden. | @lll
refund your bus fare. Phonel9S6.
2i4 ouaehlta Avenue
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Hot Springs Commandery. No. s. K. T..
leets every first Monday.
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Garland Rebecca Lodge No. 10, l. o. o.
f., meets every first and third Tuesday
night at Odd Fellows hall.
MRS. SUE .. THORNTON. N. @.
MRS. MAGGIE OETHERs, Sec
The Daily Missoulian., 1911-06-08
THE COURT OF HONOR.

The Court of Honor will be organ
lied In Missoula Saturday evening,
June 10, at Eagles ha1l. d. w.
Penney, the state manager has moved
headquarters from Valley City, n. D.,
here, and will make Missoula his home.
MT. Penney has secured several sue
cessful deputies while here; other
towns VIII be organized soon. II the
Court OF Honor is successful they will
next fall State Manager Penney says
he VIII make every effort to get the
convention here.
The Daily Missoulian., 1911-06-08
PLAYGROUND PLANS
LOOK FINE
GOOD PROGRESS REPORTED IN
THE WORK FOR FUNDS TO
CARRY ON THE WORK.

There was another good day yes
ferday In the playground work. a
letter was received by the local asso-
the director, will be here In about 10
days to take up the work OF organi-
zation. This adds to the necessity
for the prompt completion of the asso-
Citations fund
There were some more subscriptions
handed over the counter yesterday I'm
The Missoulian office. The popular
subscription is swelling by degrees and
there are more and more people be-
coming partners In this movement
the most significant movement for the
mp in this city.
The generous action Of the Eagles
Thursday night was the theme OF
much discussion yesterday Che aerie
was praised for It's attitude and for
Its liberality in giving 800 to the
iund. 1t was a good example and is
being considered seriously by others.
Tonight the trades and labor coun-
Gil viii discuss the matter at its reg
ular meeting and II Is hoped there
will be full attendance.
The general interest In the play
ground movement Is evidenced by the
Willingness of all to help. Manager
r. II. Stone of the Grand theater win
display the playground films at a spe-
ciai chiidren's matinee. that the plan
may be understood by them all.
The fund needs dollars They viii
le received at The Missouian office.
where receipts VIII be issued for them.
Today Is the best time to bring In
your subscription.
The Daily Missoulian., 1911-06-08
DIRECTORS MEET.

AT directors meeting of the Cape
Nome Mining company Tuesday even
ing. In the office of II. T Wilkinson,
directors for the following year We're
chosen. These are Ed Donlan. i. C..
Webster. ii. T. Wilkinson, +. III. Woody
ana A. j.. Coffey. The officers elected
are; President, Ed ponlan: vice presi-
dent. +, II. Woody, and secretary. H.
I. Wilkinson.
The Daily Missoulian., 1911-06-08
PRICES

Montana addition has
been placed in my hands
for sale. The very best
lots in the addition are
offered at $3.50. The low
est price of any of the lots
is $1Uu. mere are some
of the very pleasantest lots
in the property at $500.
The prevailing price is from
$3.50 to $4OO. This offers
a range which makes 1t
possible for everybody to
find something to his lik-
ing. Compare Montana
addition with other resi-
dence property in Missoula
and you will see that these
are low figures for the
character of the lots. |
esteem myself fortunate
in being able to offer this
rare property at these fig
ures S30n m C7Kn
The Daily Missoulian., 1911-06-08
SUPERIOR NOTES

Superior, June 7.-tSpecial)-AIr
and Mrs. William Mcbride returned
Saturday forenoon from an extended
visit in Washington and Oregon.
A birthday party was given at the
home of A. p. Johnston In honor of
their little daughter Grace. A sump-
tuous feast was served 10 the little
guests, and all report Jolly good
time.
Hugh Satterthwate returned home
from the state university today to
spend his vacation with his parents.
The Ladies Aid society met with
Mrs. Schoufeldt last Friday afternoon.
A very pleasant and profitable meet
ing was held
Rev. Mr.. Swishes held services here
Saturday evening and Sunday morn
ing.
Arthur Streeter and Porter Pelkey
are home for Il weeks visit,
G., II. Belts Of Roland called on
friends here Sunday.
Miss Lois Ray returned home from
Drummond last Friday.
Verne Wilkinson is the owner of n
fine. new automobile.
John Mcmillan has bought the La
combe livery business.
Alvin Ives and Harry Pekey spent
Sunday at Avery.
Mrs. Pelkey has returned home from
Il visit TO her daughter in California.
More for demonstration purpose
than practical use is n new vacuum
cleaner with glass sides through which
The Daily Missoulian., 1911-06-08
WILL WORK IN SPOKANE.

Miss Genevieve Gallagher, formerly
stenographer In the trainmaster's Of
flee at the Northern Pacific, has taken
position In the Northern Pacific
freight office at Spokane and win
probably remain in that city.
The Daily Missoulian., 1911-06-08

Extra copies of The Sunday Mis-
sonlian. containing the text of the COM
mission government law. may be OBJ
tanned at The Missoulian office.
The Daily Missoulian., 1911-06-08

Above $500, $40 down and
$50 a month; $3.50 to $500,
$40 down and $lOa month;
below $3.50, $5 down and $5
a month.
The Daily Missoulian., 1911-06-08

More for demonstration purpose
than practical use is n new vacuum
cleaner with glass sides through which
Its operation may be observed.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-07
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Divide Double Header

Brooklyn, October 6-Broolxlyn and Boston divided a ouble header here today. Boston took the first l to 0. It was pitching duel between Don- nelly and Ragan. The visitors punched three hits in the fourth in- ming for their solitary run. The home team took the second 13 to 8. It was close tussle up to the seventh when Young was foun. for eight hits and as many runs. First game: Boston ....... 900 100 000--1 8 Brooklyn ..... 900 900 OOO-0 0
 Batteries: Donnelly and Kling, ,Rari- den; Ragan. w. Miller and Higgins,
 Second game:
 Boston ...... 020 100 O0O-- 9 s 4 Brooklyn ... 030 900 S2x-13 13 3
 Batteries: Young, Weaver and Rari- den; Dent, Schardt and O.. Miller.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-10-07
SPECIAL SATURDAY, NEWS soc SILK SOCKS FOR 25e. PARRISH - THE HA6ERDAsAER.
pUN's WEEKLY REPORT

New York, October 5---Dun's Week ly Review of Trade tomorrow will say:
 Tn spite of war. industrial dis putes and other influences tending to impair confidence and retard en- terprlse the movement of trade con- tinues large and although stn be- ow producing capacity the recent gradual improvement is maintained The best feature of the business sit uation is shown not only in the sta- tistics in the foreign commerce, but also appears in the reports of spe- eifc trades The situation in iron and steel is still marked by eonsid- erable irregultrity and there mas un- doubtedly been sharp falling orr in the volume of business since August Orders now being paced, however, are expanding, especially in Iron pipe, while the railroads are buying rails more freely.
 Cotton goods mills are working better in consequence of the lower cost of the staple and values of fin- ished goods tends downward althougA this is more noticeable in the pri. mary gray goods market than in jop. lung or retail departments. Sta .jle prints are being sold steadily an4 miscellaneous export trade promises to be broader. Colored cottons are generally steady, but 0leAched and brown domestics are being brought from hand to mouth.
 There is a small gain in the vo ume of operations in the woolen and worsted mills and the volume Of Sop tember business as whole was good. Jobbers are doing moderate seasonable trade and retailers are re- beating their orders steadily. show ing better buying condition at the counters. Spring business is openins slowly in silks and trade as a rule is quiet
 Shoes are moving quietly with a small but steady improvement and leather land hides are firmly held.