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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

THE PARTY SEASON Is APpROAcH1NG.-we
We KEEP ALL THE have anticipated your wants
EVENING GAUZES see II we haven't We give
AND SILKS. FINE you below q resume OF
LACE3 ALL THE Worsted Goods for evening
DIFFERENT GRADES and reception wear. None
AND VARIETY too soon to buy.
We have new limo Of evening goods. such Is 22in
Challies at 10 and 18c. in such coors Light Blue
Navy Blue. Old Gold. Pink, White and Drab.
22-in. Atwood ChRllics at 2Oc. Pink. Lavender.
Heliotropo Light Blue. Navy Blue and Light Green
aud Cream
36-n Atwood Albatross, Nuns Yelling, French
Baaste at 37><c. Such colors Cream Pink. Light
Blue. hciiotrope, Ecru Lavender and Light Green.
3S-inch Atwood Cashmere. Batiste. Nuns Yelling.
Albatross. Serges at SOC Cplors-Lavender. Hello
trope Cream White. Orange. Ecru. Pink. Light Green
and Light Blue.
4O-nch All Wool. same shades. 62kc.
49, AZ and 46-inch ALI Wool, Too aud 81.
Cream Drcss Robes - up to $50.
Striped Flannel. SOC. Reduced from 62,<c.
striped CashIne re. 59c. Red uced from B5c.
Armure, 75c. Reduced from 81.
Checked Armure. soc. Reduced from Csc
Fancy Stripe. 81. Reduced from 81 rs.
Fancy Stripe. s1.25 Reduced from Sl.55.
Silk Warp Henrietta 81. Reduced from 81. IS.
Cream Mohsir. SOC. Reduced from 621<c.
6214c. Reduced from 75c.
75c. Reduced from 81.
40-in Priestleys Silk Warp Clairette Cloth Convent
and Feather Cloth, at$l.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

10 per cent OF the marked prices of every article In
the two departments. In Trimmings we have
Jewel Trimmings from . 1SO to 90 yard
With Feathers for evening. 81 IS yard.
SILK and Tinsel Trimmings Poe. to a. 35 yard
jet and Steel Trimmings, Soc to % yard
jet and Persian Trimmings, S4.20 10 els ysrd
Silk and Jet Trimminss 81 to % yard
Ostrich Feather Trimmings. sl.6S to e. yard.
Ostrich Feather Boss. S3.6S to $50 each.
Silk Fringes. soc. to s6 yard
Steel and jet Fringes. 81 to 81. so yard
Jet Gimp Trimmings. SOC. to 81 2oa yard
Black Silk Gimps. 25c. to e5.40 . yard
Colored and Steel Gimps, SEC. to 90 yard
"a Our 81 Fringes have been often quoted o. su-
perior The discounts brings the price TO 9Oc ward
Tho S5c. Chenille and Tinsel GiInps marked s5c
arc also popular favorite Tho special price IL 77c
Inc ooc Coiored SIX Gtmps are also unusual value
The price until Wednesday is 45c
Many other illustrations Of special values might n.
given but since the cent discount Is allowed ON
ALL Trimmings your favorte must be included.
DON'T FORGET THE LACES
10 per cent on the prices quoted below OF course We
include the many intermediate prices net quoted
LACE FLoUNCINGs AND NETS.
42inch Black Chantlly from Csc to as so ward
42-nch Colored Evening Flouncings. 15c az. "a yd
4S-inch Colored Silk and Tinsel Gauges. Soc. varl
4Sineh Colored SIR stripe Gauzes 6Oc. yard
4S-inch Colored Satin Band GAUGES. FL 10 yard
4Snch Black Chan illy Nets. ... 81 90 10 "a ward
4S-inch Black Russian Nets......75c to 81 30 yard
4Sincn Black Fish Nets. .55c to 81 10 yard
TRIMMING LACEs.
Torchon Laces, from. SC. to o. yard
Medicis Laoes frome to 75c. yard
Plat Val. Laces, from. ...........5c to SOC ward
Italian Val Lsces. from &c. to Soc yard
Eedors LaceA from ...............10c to CSC. yard
White Chantilly Laces from. To 4 1 ward
Black Chantily Laces, from. lOc, to 40 ysrd
e0 We point to the following extra values: The
e3es Hand run Black silk Spanish Lace Flouncing:
the discount brings the price to 81 So The a.. as
Evening Meta. with hand-embroidery. s6.9S q yard
lsof l.a esal x,rs~a
Gauzes better quality than those sold usually At
higher price The discount brings the price down to
64c. yard
,,- THE PALAIs ROYAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

The following special prices until Wednesday even
ing: - :
81 Brosdcloths tEnglish) ~
SOC. Cheviot ..gi 6oe
Soc French Wool Piaids -. .an tSoE
Soc. Wool Dress Goods. :,ec
soc. Surah .59c
We are pleased and yet sorry to have spoasixe
TO patrons for the tact that the stock of dres
goods Is not ~ large - IL should be Tho pleasant
truth 10 that the business has Increased much morn
than was anticipated by buyer. However the spe-
cs prices quoted above for goods that are excellent
values at full prices. They surely are not worth less
because We have only few pieces of each.
THE BR0ADCLOTHS arc full S. inches vtde ana
heavy weight Coiors: Tan Gray. Slate MYRTLE Olive
Prune. Hedotrope. Castor. Einel. Garnet Cardinal
Golden Brown. Seal, Black. Among them ars a fev
pieces selling II s22a. All ct sl75 until Wednesday
evening.
THE sUITINos reduced from Soc to sec. ana The
Checks reduced from Soc to 3oc are weak a. 10 ousn
tity. but In quality - strong o. can be- ir -
THE suRAAs are the Best SILK ever yet oAe>S ,usre
ct Tao and We have all shaded including MACK tn
special sale psice-60 cents-wni be spprerasfsd -.
THE PALAIs Ro8Ai.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

One OF the queer results of Tuesdays bal
citing was the failure Of the South Carolina
republicans TO utilize the advantage presente d
~ the division among the democrats. 1t ap-
bears that the negroes were expected to vote
or the Haskell or independent ticket They
nther cared for none of these things or
eared to oppose the regular democratic organ
zatiou. Perhaps the issue was due both to
Indifference and fear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

SILK Hosrsnr-Ar A PRrcr.
Silk Plated Hose marked lower In stock than
anywhere you have ever them. You may not
know it, and to convince you Of 1t offer three lots
tomorrow and mention the regular selling price as
well Is bargain price. You will at u glance that
the regular prices about 10 per lower than
they can be bought consequently you Judge what
immense bargains offer.
75c. SILK PLATED HOSE
Gle.
6lo.
Gle.
Reds. Tans. Grsys Pinks, Blues. Fellows. lavender
81 SILK PLATED HOSE
G9c
T9C.
79c.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Miles
Yellows-Greens-Pinks-Bl ues-LAvenders and Black
81 BOOT PATTERNS,
SILK PLATED,
TO.
T9c.
100.
Black Feet-Colored Topa
THE MONUMENTAL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

RELIABLE brcauss II they split or crock nevd rss
given. A written guarantee for the askip~. ups,i
wednesday 10 Pkk CENT DISCOUNT 70 Al
LOWED.
We would like you TO Do this: Ash for samples snd
compare thsm wth the qualities e6sr0d around town
Ut the same prcsA We would prove 10 you that vlth-
out the 10 yer cent discount our Black sks ere shs
bsst vsluss In this clay.
THE PALAls ROYAL.
A. LIsNER,
NJ Coz. 18th o. end Penn. eve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

The Emperor William received the election
'eturns last week hot from the wires and ex-
pressed the iveliest satisfaction over the defeat
H Mckinley and his party. Such expressions
from Germany and England give the republic
'Ans hope Of America in 1892 and supply q
nueh-needed silver lining to tho election cloud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

A United States sauatorship on q silver sal
'cr covered with roses is a rare thing. But Gov.
Hill doubtless would appreciate the gift more
its acc eptance did not preclude the tender
y him Of another and rarsr gift. crowned with
hurels and things, and bearing the legend
Executive Mansion. Washington, De-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

II the republicans had made the same gains
all over Ohio that Mckinley made they would
have carried the state by $1,000, and il they
had done 1t all over the republic there wouidn't
be enough democrats left to constitute a mi
noeity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

JUsr FoR Two Houns.
From 10 to IL m.
- TOMORROW
Our REGULAR
SOC. Fancy Hose.
l2kc. pair.
g pairs for 25c.
Only pairs TO each customer
Not pair After II O'Clock there are any left you
can buy them for Csc: they are cheap at that.
THE MONUMENTAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

An earthquake shock Jared the City Of
Mexico yesterday, but the people should not
% alarmed. II il merely tho shock OF last
Tuesday in this country passing of in tina.
direction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

The Land Of Flowers lends . roseate hue TO
The speculstions Of the Hon Matthew Stanley
pusy anent the year Of our Lord Eighteen
Hundred aud Ninety two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

ROBINSON. CLARKE CO..
General Agents.
"A Atlantic building OPS and $50 st..
n10-eo3t Washington. d. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10
HANDKEncH,rrs WEE CR.MprD

Aonssids the Gloves We've put them in twice the
paee.-This will snve you chance you didnr have
before Of seeius the fBnssnsity Of assortment
You Will - surprised to zee the good things woye got
here-Just TO show and give you idas-- offer
tomorrov-about 10 Styles-of our 25c. Pure Linon
Hand.erchicfs.
All-linep H~mstitched
Embroidered
Plain fdgcs,
Scaiioped Edges,
Just for tomorrow.
-21c.-
THE MONUMENTAL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

The republican party viii nov proceed "a
get together"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

Tbs horrors Of the middle passage never ex-
selied the horrors Of the Stanley rear column
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

II New York and Ohio are to dominate de-
nocrscy viii il DO Hill and Campbell or Clsvs-
land and Brice?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

Mr.. Clunie, the only democrat in the House
not reelected, 10 the only democrat who has
not speakership aspirations with good deal of
hope.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

Faith viii remove mountains OF difficulty.
Otherwise Mr.. Mckinley would not say that
protection is stronger than evor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

Mr. Cleveland and Gov. Hill are helping each
Sther, and Mr.. Cleveland 10 perfectly willing to
surrender 70 the governor ali his claims to
United States senatorship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10
IL E1DrnDows BLAsxrrs

Bell EnraDows BI.xxrrs
coHFoRTABLIs. BLANKKTa srKAMIR RUGS
AND SOFA WRAPS.
These Blankets are made With ths same color on
Doth sides, United and bound with SILK. There u NO
intsrlining
These BLANKETS ere very durable. and viii stand
careful washing.
Crib Blankets made Of Bell Riderdown only S3.
These we have in all eolora
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

Chicago 10 talking about spending several
hozsn Dsliioa dollars on q ship railway, with
An unfnished Worlds Fair on hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10
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ing Jus. fy the name Of Art Goods much do our
stocks of Brica-brac, Art Clocka &c.
TITAN TABLE CoyERs-lk yards square, IS IS
each. They look like Silk Velvet in colors that are
truly Art shades; the quaint classic figures seem
hand painted.
VELOUR CovERs-lH yards square. "a. % each
Of rich glowing color totally different
to the soft and delicate tnts tho Titan Csyer bat
how warm and comfortable looking. Tho deep snG
richly designed Persian borders make them srresr
very costly. hap -
JAPANESE TAPESTRY COVERS IL yards square.
e. 90 each: lx,x yard. sl3o each. Entirely new
and very beautiful. Scenes in japanese ,no are de-
picted in that quaint bu. artistic manner lyrical Of
the Eastern genius
CHENILLE CovERs-Ik yards square. sl. es,
sl.75. 81. so and e. SO each Two yards square. AZ
each We Ask attention TO the beauty of design. and
shadInes
DRAPERY SCRAPs.-Ths newest are those of China
Silk with Cream, Yellow and Salmon rs the ground
color and flowers &C.. in natural tints as the fore
ground You'd think them hand painted IL you judged
by looks and since they will wash and cost only 9s
We claim them to be bargain In every sense Of the
word. Almost forget the stss-2S yards long 20
inches wide
Those lkxk yard, with ak fringe only Csc.
fiNCUSH1ONS.-H you will. tomorrow ask 20 see
our trimmed Pncushions you'll understand why we
mention them as works Of art They'll give you hints
too that will make you to try your hand ut pin
cushion making. We have all the materials here.
sasin fincushions in all colors and shspes: small
Zec.; medium. 39c. large. 49c.; extra large. Soc
Persian covers Of Tinsel and Silk Small size lee.
medium l9c; large, Sc. Those with silk fringe or
tassels, Ice, 25c and 35c
Naienciennes Lace Handkcrchiefs used for covers.
oniyl each Covers of French organdy Centers with
d. g. Blocks. lace edges. only Csc Covers OF Solid
Lace, 15c. The ribbons. &c. for trimming from &C
yard un
THE PALAIs ROYAL.
Continued belovJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

HAVE YOUR CARDS ENGRAvED-Our price for so
Cards il SIC. The engraving IL the
best: work delivered at the shortest
possible notice. Estimates given for
Wedding Invitations. Reception Cards
and oil other fine work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

ALL TUE Innings. TRIMMINGS. Buttons and
Small Wares necessary to the forma-
ton Of dress be found with U.s.
We don't limit ourselves to one item
either. In either Of these stCcka We
carry . thorough line Of everything
needed.
100 yds. Spool Silk. &c. spool.
EVENING FANS form an Interesting feature with U.s.
These will please your eye and mako
only slight disturbance in your
pockets.
GAuze. Satin and silk FANG. =
Fans from CSC. to SO.
When Can we expect you?
SrND ron OJrp Croav Car.ronup
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

No party in Congress will ever again pass .
tHiG act on ths eve Of election Il makes An
elsesiou como altogether too high
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10
SEND FOR OUR CLOAK CATALOGUE.
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MO 4ao-4oe-4a4-426s SEVENTH ST.

l An Dr1sa,
Exactly. We know you are DYING to find out how
We do but you haven't the moral courage the manl-
ness to come forward and the question sQuArey
to Us To make it short. sharp and decisive permit
to say that
THE COMMERCIAL GRAVE DIaoERs
Occupation 10 gone and he il ashamed Of ever having
held 10 grave position.
DYING! OF course you are death IL sure to follow,
and In order not to be accessory before the fact will
tell you plainly and pointedly HOW WE DO IT.
FIRSTLY-Our expenses not thousand dollars
. day.
sECoNDLY-ws ere not HIGH FLYERS"
THIRDLY-We are not greedy; don't want hun
dred per cent profit
FoURTHLY-ws give our personal attention to
every detail Of our business
FIFTHLY-WedO strictly cash business guarantee
our prices and do not allow any article to be msrepre
scented. and
LAsTLY-we sell our goods at exactly
TEN PER CENT ABOVE THE ACTUAL COST OF
MANUFACTURE.
That's how do It. and therefore 1t 10 that We can
AFFORD to sell Mems Suits, worth Seven Dollars and
Hall. at SA99.
Mems Suits. worth Ten Dollars at s675
Mems Suits worth Ten Dollars and Seventy.nve
Cents. At $3.50.
Mems Suits worth Eleven Dollars and Seventy I'VE
Gents. at Ss.75.
Mems Suits worth Fifteen Dollars. at slO75.
Mems overcoats, worth Twelve Dollars and Hail.
at Sa.25.
Mems Atwood Melton Overcoats, worth Twelve
Dollars aud Seventy i've Cents. at 1878
Mems Blue and Black Beaver Overcoats worth FIJI.
teen Dollars. At 1915.
Mems Diagonal Overcoats. worth Eighteen Dollars
and Seventy five Cents. It $l2.2a
Meas Atwood PsntalOons. worth -Four Dollars ut
ears.
Chiidren's Cape overcoats at g.
Chidren's Suits at clog.
Boys Short Pants at Soc
Boys Lonx Pants at o.. 60
And 20 on throughout entire stock arc sean owl
depces OF our care and watchfulness.
The long and short Of II y protect THE PEOPLE
and thoy in turn patroniso U.s.
VICTOR T. ADLEns
Ten Per Cent Clothing Housa
Hats. Caps and oenusmsn's Furnishing Goods.
927 and 929 7th st. .. ". cor. Massachusetts, ava
STRICTLY ONE PRICE.
Open Saturday until IL Pm Mo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

Mr.. Dana Of the New York sun got homo jus 4
IN tune to meet . large Cleveland boom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10
A Jusr AND BosA FrDE

A Jusr AND BosA F1DE
REDUCTION IN WRAPS
TWO REASONS WHY WE MAKE sUcH At TIL
PRESENT TIME.
The first is that when this immense stock
was bought We were 70 have our place OF
business by October l. We made prepara-
tons accordingly and bought largely. Tho
consequence is we lost the month Of Octo-
Der. which meant q great loss in this depart
ment
Secondly. We have occupied our present
quarters since November l without being
able to display one dollars worth of our
goods On account of no glass, which has
been another great drawback These facts
are known by everybody TO be true. There
fore every honorable effort will be made to
reduce this immense line from the cheapest
20 the finest. Alsolet us impress upon your.
minds that not reducing last seasons
styles. but only new. nobby and exclusive
designs. selected with care by expert CLOAK
buyers. is what We arc Offering. Our sys-
tenn One price TO ALL
Therefore matter who comes TO shop
will be safe In our hands
THE COMBINATION.
10TH AND SITS NV.
1t KAUFMAN SICKLE.
..rs"ia. .-,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

AAAOBANDU4 TABLETS. - We control these
for Washington. but do not take
VNLH advantage Of this monopoly. Our
2ac. price 10 25c. These arc As useful Is
EACH they are unique. combining usefulness
with ornAmentatiou.
WE CONTROL THE FOLLOWING RELIABLEs
FOR WARRINGTON:
Fostar Kid Gloves.
Dr.. JaeRers Under wear.
Standard Fashion Patterns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

u Mr. St John Of Kansa still living?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

Ask to see our line OF BRONSON .'NEvER-BREAK"
STEEL WARE. made in one piece spun-steel Sauce
pan. Griddles, Spiders. &c. lasts lifetime.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

SHoprrsa Norrs Fo. ToxonRow.
CTUEsDAY. NOV IL,
Special prices in the following Departments:
Dress Goods, Trimmings. Laces. Hosiery. Gloves.
Ribbons Neck wear and Art Gooda
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

THE FAIR.
CORNER OF 9TH AND SIS NV.
FRANKIE co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10

~! !ii!iii,i
IL The children will hare do al their guessing gsr
the PONY bstaoeen and n<1t SATURDAY night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-10
In Dnrss Goops

The following special prices until Wednesday evan
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26

he left US. During those three weeks we
had seen good deal of each other, and
some way the day of his departure came
sooner than liked. Just an hour previous
to his leaving he asked me to sing to him
one song before he bade adieu, perhaps for
ever, to the Southern girl and home he had
grown to love. It was bard task for me
to attempt. But went over to the piano.
he following. and began my song. Before
bad balf finished the words came from my
lips in jerky sobs. my head toppled over 90
the piano and cried all over the keys. He
leaned over me. fondled my hair and whis
pered that must not grieve, that he was
coming back some day.
81 felt very lonely after he'd gone, and I
am sure Aunt Belle did, too, though she
didn't say 80. Old Aunt Linny said she
believed wus gwine in sumption snre
But she was much mistaken. heard from
him twice. then no more letters came.-
But in May following the close of the war,
while sitting one eve or the steps, feeling
sad and gloomy, some one whispered.
Dearest and there, safe and sound, stood
my soldier boy, come back to claim his
Southern bride. "a
"Aunt Belle, Aunt Linny AID her soId
man went up with Us to see father and the
girls. There we all stayed for several
weeks after my Yankee boy and were
married.
''They all said they couldn't help loving
him. even If he was Yankee.
"Times were very dry all over the South
and our wedding supper was rather poor,
but revertheless we had feast of happi
ness"
Just then there came heavy footsteps at
the door; then my Yankee uncle came bust
ling in.
And when saw Aunt Bess throw fresh
wood on the fire, get his dry slippers ready
and the affectiopate meetiDg between them,
/ thought it was a sweet story and all the
more so for being Philadelphia
Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
A Meteor Burst at Sea.

6 The Allan Line Steamship Scandinavian,
which plies between Philadelphia and Glas-
Cow, made narrow csc Ipe from total ds-
struction on her last voy ,ge from Philsdal-
phia, owing to tine explosion of a meteor on
the decks of the vessel on the night of JAM
uary 22i last. She was in latitude Al As,
longitude IS 06. At tho time of the ocnur-
renee the sea was running high and the
wind blowing furious. Chief Officer Miller,
who was on watch at the time, says thai a
sudden gale sprang up from the northwest,
by dense snow storm, with.
occasional squalls of hail and rain. The
night was exceedingly dark. In twink
ling ball of fire descended from the beay-
ems with a hissing sound and exploded on
the decks bstweea the main and the uiz-
zen masts. Sparks were scattered all over
the ship and hundreds of pieces of metal
flew in every direction. Hoes were burned
in the decks, and the widest CONSERVATION
prevailed among the cattle that were being
carried on deck. Several of the crew were
burned and it was only through the persist-
ent efforts of the off GERS that order was
maintained. The vessels head was kept
before the bowling gale with the grestess
difficulty. The Photographs Office at
Washington and the meteorological Offices
throughout Europe look upon the affair az
one of the most interesting aud wonderful
phenomena yet reported by ssafaring men.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-02-26
The System of Protection in the Ways
The Alexandria Gazette of the 14.l

The Alexandria Gazette OF the 14th
says:-
can intelligent South Americau member
of the Pan American Congress now in ses-
sion in Washington, Secretary Blaine's
avowed object in convening which was to
Increase trade between this country aud all
the others south of it on this Continent, nov
realizes, what every man familiar with the
facts Of the case did before the congress as
sembled, the utter and entire inutility of
its session. Common sense teaches the
impossibility of increasing the foreign tcads
of this country as long as the existing tar
iff continues 10 operation, for not only is
the price of the manufactured products of
the United States increased by the high
duty on raw material, but payment for
taem is demanded in scarce gold as the
tariff prohibits payment by exchange of
f,rego products. The member referred to
says:
'.The hope IF being able to bring about
customs nnion has been abandoned by the
committee haviog that in charge without
any discussion and with the consent of the
United States representative. Tue stumb-
ling block of this committee is the absurd
system of protection. 1t is thought that
By means Of reciprocity treaties favorable
end may be obtained, but here again will
come the absurl pro;ectionist system and
undo anything which might have been &C.
com plished"