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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-27
Cottage Glassware.

Plain etched gold band $50 Inexpensive cut Table ClasA
.ui,ahl. FOR Summer use c. DORFLINGER & soma
el5 Broadway Near DIST ST. and 80 Murray ST.. New
Creat tonic this time OF the year. a few Rus
sian and Turkish Lafayette Place block
eas Broadway
wire window ami doors. custoul-nade; all
woods fx!ngs and ROEBCtk. l.2 Fulton
st. y y and Az Hamilton near l4th-st.. Brooklyn
Garnet Cleaning. J. W. Wflliams,
3,3 WEST BATH ST TELEPHONE 366 3sTH 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-27

Mn. Fi.ke will give n special matinee perform
arcc Of "A B!t u ola Chelsea" and Love Finds
tho Way" at the Fifth Avenue Theatre next
Wednesday,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-27

Tho ono-oc, opercttn The Dream will end its
course n, Roster & Bials tomorrow night The
now burlcsque. Cooks Tour will probably be pre-
aericd sor The FIRST time Welnes lay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-27

The Sfoindorr Opcrn Company Will give PROBES
storal matinee performance u "Amorita' NJ tho
Harlem opera House on Wednesday OF next week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-27

Max Eugene sang the part OF Valentino in
Faust" at the American Theatre last night. In
plnce u William G. stewart. who was unable 10
appear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-27

Should Re read DAILY by all interested. changes may
t!me)
ro-eign mails for the week ending Nav IS 1898 VIII
close promptly all cases. at the General fosto,nce
"a ,opus parcels Post close hour earlier than
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-27
TRANSATLANTIC MAI.

.,. the closing OF the Supplementary Transatlantic
At.s rsr,ed above additional supplementary mails are
nsned On the piers Of the American. English French
oIen.S steamers and remain open unill within
anu ss,,m,es OF the hour Of sailing OF steamer
. uc roR SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA WEST
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
RUGS FOR TIE BATHROOM.
@hese Very Useful Articles May nei
Made by the Restless
Little Ones.

Mothers very often sigh for some
thing wherewith TO occupy the restless
fingers Of their little girls on rainy days
when play out of doors. cannot be
thought of and In the evenings when
the little ones crave for something TO
do before bedtime comes.
Why not set them to rugmakings .
Little six-year-olds in elementary
schools love this occupation. which is
worthy Of an introduction into the
home circle, with its pleasant volun-
tary tolls.
The materials needed are kni ting
cotton and two knitting needles. The
cotton is TO be cut into uniform lengths
of about three inches. TO cut IL an ex-
cellent plan is to wind the cotton upon
a round ruler, then with a sharp pair
of scissors TO cut the thread along the
whole length of the ruler
To begin the knitting, an uneven
number of stitches Is cast on and four
OF five rows knitted plainly; then on
the second stitch of the row tc be
fringed one of the lengths OF cut cot
ton is knitted In. The length is simply
doubled, and, being placed end to end,
the loop so formed in the centef is
taken along with the stitch in knitting.
All the even stitches take a piece Of
cotton fringe on this row. The next
row is knitted plainly; then comes
another fringed row. Thus the lows
continue, one fringed, one plain, until
the strip Is long enough If this strip
is knitted in white cotton the next strip
may be in red cotton, the colors alter
mating until the requisite number OF
strips are knitted when they are
sewed together to make very hand
some striped cotton mat.
This method of knitting the fringe on
every alternate row, makes a heavily
fringed. pretty and durable rug. very
warm and comfortable for the feet on
stepping out of the bath. As IL is alb
sorbent it becomes Of great service. espe-
cially in house where there are many
children to bathe. If the rug is desired
lighter than this, so making it easier TO
wash when soiled, the rows of cotton
fringe may be placed on every fourth
row instead of upon every second one.
To vary the patterns in different rugs
the white strips may he knitted wide
and the red ones narrow and vice versa
Again the alternate rows of cotton
lengths may be knitted red and white
this plan making an excellent mat, oi
perhaps a white rug with a red border
may be liked.
Little fingers grow expert at this
work. and little heads get very inter
osted in 1t. The knitting not only giyei
finger practice and profitable employ
ment of time, but cultivates the facul
ties Of patience and attention no lesl
than IL teaches the duty Of using up al
scraps of time.-Boston Post.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
CAPS AND APRONS.
The Housemaid should Always Look
Clean and Trim When
on Duty.

There Is nothing moro important, so
far as the elegance OF n house is con-
cerned, than to have the maids neatly
dressed.
It is fatal TO let domestics wash their
clothes, OF part of them, Mt home. II
this is tho case, there will be dreadful
lack of clean aprons and the cotton
dresses win be made TO do duty for a
fortnight. All laundries win take serv-
nnts' washing at a certain sum per
week. In the country one can often
get this done cheaply, especially II the
maids will wash their own collars and
cuffs and caps. In town IL costs more.
but il is money we'll spent.
II is imperative that n maid should
have a clean print dress every week,
and that IL be we'll starched. or IL will
not keep clean for any length of time.
The cook, especially in a town, should
wear somewhat dark print, deep
blue galatea being the best. This looks
very nice with a large holland apron
and white collar and cap.
For morning wear large holland
aprons are the best, with biba and
straps over the shoulders a black
stuff gown should be worn in the aft
ernoon, with turnover collar and cuffs
and a very large white apron. If there
Is any demur about the caps, Il will be
worth the mistress while TO provide
them herself. The best caps are made
of frills OF embroidered cambria, which
draw up with a tape and can be pulled
ont fat to be washed and ironed. These
are easily made, and all fear of the
maids appearing with a dirty piece oi
lace gathered up on their heads is
avoided. II must be understood that
when the housemaid is out and the
cook has TO answer the door she also
wears the same sort Of costume.-Phil
adelphia Press.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
HOLIDAY CHEER IN MILFORD
YOUNG FOLK OF THAT TOWN
SPEND A ROYAL HOLIDAY SEA
SON.

YOUNG FOLK OF THAT TOWN
SPEND A ROYAL HOLIDAY SEA
SON.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Milford. Dec. S1-This town has been
very gay this week The ball at Ar
mory Hall on Monday was followed by
card parties at Mrs. Hynsons and at
Mrs George w. Marsha,Ps on Tuesday
evening. The came evening a "smo-
ker" was also given by Dr.. James Lof-
land to many Of his men friends. On
Wednesday evening chatting dish par
ties were given by Mrs. J. Lynn
Pratt, and one by Miss Mary Hall, and
Misc Vera Johnson also entertained
her friends. Thursday night a card
party was given by Miss Serena Gil
man in honor Of her friend, Misc
Laura Moses, of New York Last night
Miss Mildred Causey gave a party in
honor Of her guest, Miss Constable, OF
EllSton, Md, and party of young peo-
pie we're entertained by Misc Mary
Barker.
A very interesting entertainment
was given at the New Century Club on
Tuesday afternoon. Articles on the
modes Of celebrating Christmas in
other countries, Rotations and
readings upon Christmas and instru-
mental music made a very enjoyable
afternoon
William R. Davis, of Milford Neck,
who was elected assessor at the last
election, died very suddenly en- Tues
day. He was compiling his assessments
when he suddenly expired. sitting In
his chair ct his home. The same day
Frank E--0ry, a farmer near here, fell
dead Of he"rt dieeese.
Mr.. and MIS- McBair Lloyd, Of Wye
II 'ghts, and Mrs. II. f. Baltzen, OF
Baltimore. are the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. p. f. Causey
Miss Catherine Constable. Of Ellxton,
is the guest of Miss Mildred Causey.
Mr.. and Mrs Allen Jones and fam
ily Of Ridley Park, Pa, are the guests
Of her parents, DR.. and Mrs. William
Marshall.
Miss Masie Townsend, of Camden
DEL, is visiting Mrs. Henry Hynson.
Miss laura Moses and Robert L.
Beecher are the guests Of Miss Serena
Gilman.
Miss Jennie Causey, Oscar Wilson,
William Sipple, Donnell Marshall and
many others went to the Dover dance
from here.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
TROPHIES OF WAR.

d. S. X. Reeves, chief engineer OF
the cruiser Montgomery, now under
going repairs at Norfolk navy yard,
has sent to his sister, Mrs. John II.
Rodney, of this city, three interesting
trophies of the late war collected by
him in Cuban waters. One is a hand
some battle lantern, taken from the
wrecked Spanish cruiser Almirante
Oquendo. This lantern was taken from
the gun room Of the Oquendo, where
the gunner's crew, Including captain
and all. were lolled Another article
consisted of a frying pan taken from
the galley Of the same vessel. The
third was a tobacco box made from the
cases Of two fiye-inch shells, one OF
(which had been fired at the lombard
ment CT San Juan and the other at a
small Spanish gunboat in one Of the
harbors on the coast of Cuba. 1t Is
hoped by many that these interesting
objects will be placed on exhibition.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31

Schedule IN effect November 90 1soS
Light.
express trains.
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON, DELL
AWARE AVENUE STATION. FOR
NEW YORK, week days, '4.33, $685.
'lO.N a. m; 'l2.l0, '2.3i, 1853, s5.19 (au
Pullman oars), 'l4l 'll.00 p. m. sundays,
'lS3, '9.39, tll35 A. m, s2.3i, 1853, 1918 (ail
Pullman cars). '7fi, 'i1.OO p. m.
PHILADELPHIA, week days, 'iS3
$40, fi05 1885, 'S.25, '939, tl0.24. l1.08 o. m.
'l2.l9, 100, '2.3i, 800, '3.59 1913 (all PULL
man earsl, $50, eSo l'.ll. 9l5 'i1.oo 3.
m. Sundays, .tS3, 7.35, $50. .9.39. li.l2
'll.35 a. m. .23i 800, 1853, '5.19 (all Pull
man cars), 6.30, IA, 800. t11.00 p. m
CHESTER, weekdays, $40, '7.05, 73a
'S.25, '939, .l02i 1l.08 a. m; LOO, ,2.3f, 3C3
$50 $50, .Lii, 915. .l100 D. m. Sundays,
1856, $50, $3.50 1ll2. sii.35 a. m.: s23f, 3o0
'359 $50. f7.ii. 900. s1100 p. m.
ATLANTIC CITY, weekdays, ef.0j H.
m; 'l2la '2Si D. m. Sundays, 1855 a. m.;
CAPE MAY. weekdays. '7o5 a. M; 'z3i
D. m Sundays, 735 a. m.
BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON
weekdays We ae lis, zs5. .SSi. .llol a. m
man cars), 'S.0i. '9.11 d. m. Sundays. sf1S
lbs. 1884 a. m: sf256, s2O9, 3.0i, s457, s5iO
(all Pullman cars), 'S.0l. '9.11 D. m.
BALTIMORE AND WAY STATIONS,
l.25 a. m, 3.0i y. m, daily.
'ii.oi a. M; 1856 s.Ol. 'l57. GO. 's.i1. 1856
p. m. Sundays, e41S, 725 sS.4 q. M:
'i2.56, 3.0i, 'i.57. 7.32 '9.11 D. m.
PITTSBURG, weekdays, 1884 a. m.s
$40 p. m. (all Pullman cars), '9.u p. m.
Sundays 1884 a. m; $40 y. m. (all Pull
man cars), '9.11 p. m.
CHICAGO. daily, .S.S4 a. M; 'i.57 p. m.
CHICAGO via CINCINNATI and IN.
DIANAPOL1S, 1884 a. m, daily.
CINCINNATI AND ST. LOUIS, 1854 a.
m; 1885 and '911 p. m. daily.
TOLEDO AND DETROIT. Ell p. m,
daily to Toledo and daily except Sunday
NEW ORLEANS AND MEMPHIS via
BRISTOL AND CHATTANOOGA, "5.40
D. M, daily. Through sleepers to Mem
phls and New Orleans.
SINCERITY ACCOMMODATION, week
days 725 q. M; 304. 6.20. 1855 y. IN. Sum
days 7.25 a. m; 30f, l.12 p m.
LANDENBERG ACCOMMODATION.
weekdays. TBS. 1000 a. m; 30i. 457 y. IA.
LEAVE MARKET 81. STATION FOR
BALTIMORE. weekdays, 645 a. M;
2.55 p. m.
IANDENBERG. week days. sl5. 955
a. m: 255 $40 p. IN. Sundays, 30 a. M
$50 .. m.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR VII
MINGTON. weekdays, $3.50. 10. 80.
900, '192s, lls9 u m; -i22o, -l-Sl. ~ .Syl'
s42o 4.3o, '5.07 (an Pullman cars), ss.ss,
6.15, ESQ $3.50, sS.35. 1910, s11.S5 p. m. sun
davs, ASS, $780, 300. 11.20 a. m; s121l,
ti37, 100 $40. 4.30, '5-07 (an pullman cars)1
$50. '7.S0, sS.S5 1880 p. M.
Delmarvia Telephone, no. ls3.
Rates to Western points lower than VS.
aRy 3R NJ. Ssne1 nGREENE. ms D. 3. MARTIN. :
Gen. Manager. Man. ef Pass 1Esnlc<
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
NEW MILLINERY.
Fancy Braids VIII Adorn winter
Headgear, and velvet
VIII he Used.

A novelty in fancy braids for bat
trimmings is a production OF rice paper,
soft, veiyety and attractive in effect,
but plated simply.
Another new material for fancy braid
is a wooG-fiber ribbon, intertwined with
chenille cord The ribbon is crimped,
which furnishes a lustrous effect and
gives the name Of satin straw" to the
material.
One variety Of the new combination
of chenille cord and wood-fber ribbon
shows the ribbon almost an inch in
width. relieved with chenille dots. in
sizes from that of buckshot 10 that Of
an old-fashioned three-cent coin.
One novel and beautiful fiber which
promises TO be used extensively in hats
shows a coarse, lace-lilSe mesh of heavy
silk thread, woven with chenille cord.
A variation of this is of coarse-mcshed
lace. interwiven with double zephyr
wool.
Nelvets are TO be popular velvet
plain, miroired IN fancy colors. polka
dotted, with the royal finish in black
and white, and velvet pressed in an nlll-
gator-skin design.
A new departure in pressed velvet.
which promises 10 be as much of n
favorite as the alligator-skin style, is
a tangle of slender crescents.
One rich variety of velvet is seeded
with small, heavy satin dots, set around
with little blossoms of heavy satin. 49,
y. Y. Tribune.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
Mushrooms snute..

Cut off the ends of the stalks from
~ pints of fresh button mushrooms
and put them in dish of water with
a little lemon juice. Then take them
out of the water and place with two
tablespoonfuls butter in saucepan over
the fire. Add teaspoonful salt, one
quarter teaspoonful pepper and the
Juice of one lemon. Cover and stew
slowly 20 minutes. Add one tablespoon
full -four and a sprinkle of nutmeg, and
gradually sufficient cream or milk 70
make the sauce of a proper consistency
and serve.-Detroit Free Press.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
pERsONAI. TrFTMIS.


Mrs. William Etchells is i'll with the
grip.
Frank de Has Janvier has sufficient
ly recovered to be out.
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram R. BOrie were
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Eli
cot, Of Philadelphia, yesterday.
The condition of Mrs. william F,
Lane is Slightly improved.
Mrs. Ephra.m Wise is expected to
reach this city on Monday or Tuesday
of next week from Richmond, Va.
Miss Reba Saunders spent the day
in Philadelphia with her sister, Mrs.
Elmer Hawke.
Mrs. Carnican and Mrs. Morris, beth
of New York City, were visitors here
yesterday.
Mrs. Hettie A. HassOn, of Washing
ton. ID. c.. spent the day in this city
yesterday. She returned to Washing
ton to-day. where her son, Alexander
is suffering with malaria.
Lolly E.kinSon has gone TO Pitts
burg where She Will reside for the
present with her brcthers and sisters.
COuper Kerr, SON of the late Rev
james c. Kerr, who has been on re-
cent visit here to his aunt, Miss Mary
S. Smith, has returned to HIS duties in
the Office of an iron manufacturing
industry in Warren, Pa.
j. Truss Challenger spent yesterday
witch Wilmington friends
Harry Hunter is i'll with the grip.
c. Ferits Jemison and c.. e. Eckiee
arrived home to-day from Washington
ID. c., where they had mCet enjoyable
season Of sightseeing.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
[;IIIIIIII1I[EIIIE]

A SPECIAlTN.-Prim Secondary OF
Tertiary blood poison permanently cured
IN 10 to % days. You can be treated at
home for same price under same guar
anty. II you prefer to come here we VIII
contract 10 pay railroad fare and hotel
bills, and no charge, II we fail TO cure. IL
and sim have aches and palms, Mucous
Patches In mouth Sore Throat, Pimples
Copper Colorcd Spots. Ulcers on any part
Of the body, Hair or Eyebrows Failing
out, Il Is this Secondary BLOOD POISON
we guarantee TO cure. We solicit the
most Obstinate Cases and Challenge the
World for n Case we Cannot Cure. This
disease has always Baffled the Skill Of
the Most Eminent Phyalc,ans. $500 900
capital behind our unconditional guar
anty. Absolute Proofs sent sealed on ap-
pllcation. Address COOK REMEDY CO.
223 Masonic Temple, Chicago. III.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
DEATH OF DIR. coMEGYs.

Dover, Dec. S1.-Dr. John NJ. Com
egys one of the most prominent prac-
titioners Of the state, died here last
night after one weeks illness with the
grip. He was 20 years old, son Of the
late Ex-Governor Cornelius P. Com
eggs, brother Of the late Chief Justice
Joseph P. Comegys. and of President
Benjamin B. Comegys. Of the Philadel-
phia National Bank. For many years
he lived in Vermont, where he was
married twice and buried one son. He
inherited large share of the Com
eggs estate and accumulated consider
able other property. His second wife
died six years ago
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
PAPER TRUST IN SIGHT

A dispatch f~~m PRIV ience. r. l..
Gays: Dean & Shirley, brokers and
bankers, Of this city, have taken charge
OF arrangements to consolidate the
paper manufacturers Of this country.
The deal win involve about $40, 900, 900
and will include the mills making
writing paper bond paper, wrapping,
ledger, envelope and newspaper. The
purpose Of consolidation is TO elimi-
nate composition, stop over-production
and make a condensation of the lines
of manufacture, so that the mill best
adapted to make a certain grade of
paper may restrict its attention TO that
speciality. and thus, by utilizing an the
machinery and capital invested TO the
bee, advantage, to get the best results. d
1t was rumOred on the street to-day
that the Jessup and Moore Paper Com
pany. of this city, would go inc the
combine. but confirmation OF the re-
PORT was not obtainable.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
Philadelphia and Chester Steamers
Wilmington & Northern r. r.

TIMETABLE in effect Nov. %, 1898.
Trains leave Wilmington (French Street
Stauon), for b. & o. Junction. Gra-
nogue, Cossart, Chadds Ford Junction,
Pocopson Coatesville and intermediate
stations daily. except Sunday. az i20 a.
m. els. io0 and $50 p. m. Sunday unly.
sos a. m. 215 and 400 p. ~.
For Waynesburg Junction sprinsholi
and intermediate stations. daily except
Sunday. at 10 a. m; 2.15 and 400 y. m.
Sundays only, at sos 4. m; rs and AGO
ID. m.
For Joanna. Birdsboro. Reading and in
termediste stations. daily. except sun
day at 7.20 n. m; and 2.15 D. m. sunday
only, sos a. m. and 2.15 .. m.
A. G.. ApCAUSLA.ND. Superlnt tendent.
BOWNESS BRIGGS, Gen. Pass. Agt.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31

A wealthy and responsible firm guar
antees its goods that ara advertised.
Who stands sponsor for the substitutes
said to be lust as good"
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
one Condition.

Wheeler (who has just bought bi-
cycle)-Do you think the bicycle has
come TO stay?
sprocket-Well, a good deal depends
upon whether you paid outright for IL
or bought it on the installment plan
B'c-cl;rg World.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31

What Alaska Owes TO the Candle Fish.
When the Alaskan is showed in and
is without light he inserts the tail
of candle fish into a crack in the
table and torches 4 match 10 its nose.
II gives a clear three-candle. power
light The backbone is largely formed
of phosphorus, which fully accounts
FOR the strength Of the flame and the
heat developed. The substitute for cod
liver oil reterds rapid burning, as tai
low acts in an ordinary candle. The
fish is valuable as food. It may also
be used as a substitute for cod-liver
oil, which, aiding the natural heat Of
the body, serves as a protection from
the severe cold. II Is 10 be hoped that
scientists will discover a way by which
the skin of this fish may be made into
clothing and its backbone sharpened
into miners picks Philadelphia sat
urday Evening Post.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
SATURDAY NIGHT.

When We closed OUT store on Satur-
day night We thought the holiday trade
about over, but early Monday morning
we saw We were mistaken, as it proved
TO be the best day we ever had. The
peop.o know a gOcd thing when they
see IT, and we want TO say here once
for all that there is no better piano
made than the Ludwig
LUDWIG PLANO STORE,
5l5 Shipley Street.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
LAST FUNERAL RITES.

The funeral of Miss Sallie A. Richie
took place yesterday afternoon at 3.3O
O'Clock from her late residence, No.
12S East DelAware street The pail
bearers were James Niv'0 Edward
Challenger. James T. E.-sol and
Henry Wi1liams. Interment was made
in the Richie vault in Emmanuel Gene
terry. The funeral was largely at
tended.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
10 ReInore AliIdeNr.

IN case Of mildew; a rare occurrence
m good housekeeping. the linen is wet.
ted and a salve Of brown soap is
EJt above and beneath, French chalk
powdered and put on the spot thick
!. and y is then exposed 10 the sun
riroianati Enquirer
Evening journal., 1898-12-31

Deter live Huechirs, CT Dover has
lodged in Jail Robert Bailey cclered,
and is shadowing several e .her on
suspscion Of being impllG tc1 in Tie
burglariss OF the Capitol Hotel and
sAyard HOUSE ~ u13e1
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
A RIECTnRY ON FnRE.

Port Deposit, Nd, Dec. S1.-The resi-
dence of Rev. Alexander NJ. Rich, rec
tor Of St. James Protestant Episcopal
Church, No. 40 South Main street,
took fire Thursday afternoon, about 3
O'Clock, presumably from "a defective
ilue The fire was soon gotten under
control by the local fire company, and
the damage to the house was smal.
AN the furniture was quickly moved
from the house after the alarm was
given and escaped damage by water.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
Plush Caps. SOC, 75e., 81. Biggs'.
NEW cAsTLE NEWS NOTEs.

A young woman of this city made a
present of a neck ribbon for every day
of the week to her handsome pet dog
The ribbons were all Of different col
ors.
Delinquent Tax Collector John T.
Hayes sat in the mayors office yes
terday
Evening journal., 1898-12-31

james Queen and John King, two
young men claiming to be New York
ers, have left the Clayton House, owing
two weeks board.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31
An Ensv Qnesfinn.

Teacher-Why did the Normans and
Saxons fight at Hastings?
Pupil-That's where they happened
10 meet. ma'am.-Puck.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31

The gunboat Wilmington has ar
rived at San Juan.
Evening journal., 1898-12-31

Schedule in effect November 90. 1sos
All trains illuminated with Plntsch
The age-herald., 1898-01-19
AMERICAN COMPETITION.
Report on the Matter by Consul General Frank
 Mason.

Washington, Jan. 18-The dearest expo sition of the real extent of American com- petition in Europe that has ever been presented officially probably is that given in report to the state department from Frank Mason, United States consul-general at Frankfort and published in the daily consular reports. MT. Mason treats the subject broadly, but naturally he finds the main points for his theme directly un- der his own observation in Germany, where the struggle is now most bitter.
 He recounts the various matters that have been considered and others that are now before European governments looking to cooperation in reference to the en- croachment of American trade and enter prise on European markets, but concludes that as to food certainly there can be no successive combination to make the cost greater. notwithstanding the strong Agrar- ian agitation. In manufactures America has been making inroads in Europe beyond the common knowledge and MT. Mason points out some lines of which we have overwhelmed opposition and says that in spite of the teachings of European econo- mists in those lines the sceptre of economi- cal production with highest wages has passed from the old world to the new. Shoes, steel and iron in variou5 forms,